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===Part 1=== |
===Part 1=== |
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− | “So you are the <<Irregular>>----Kokonoe |
+ | “So you are the <<Irregular>>----Kokonoe Tooru” |
− | The first |
+ | The first word the ''transfer student'' put in her mouth was that. |
− | Going back about |
+ | Going back about 1 minute back in time. |
− | + | In the morning of the day the <<The Sublimation Ceremony>> will be commenced. |
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The HR started and right after Tsukimi introduced the transfer student------ |
The HR started and right after Tsukimi introduced the transfer student------ |
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− | Most of the |
+ | Most of the classmate gasped……………even that Tora too. |
− | A beautiful {{Furigana| |
+ | A beautiful {{Furigana|gold hair|Yellow Topaz}} foreign girl with {{Furigana|blue gemstone eyes|Sapphire blue}} was the one who entered the classroom. |
− | Not only her eyes and hair, her style |
+ | Not only her eyes and hair, her style consists of places which should be coming out come out and places that should be tucked in tucked in; that charming style that would make foreign actresses to shame not only made the males but also the females gasped too. |
− | Adding on, she |
+ | Adding on, she has an elegant and lovely charm drifting around her, and her red lips further emphasizes that fact. |
− | If the same foreign beauty |
+ | If the same foreign beauty Yurie is a fantasy-like moon floating in the dark night then, the impression she give would be the shining sun in the grand sky. |
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− | Such a girl was placing one hand on her |
+ | Such a girl was placing one hand on her hips while the other hand on the table, and was in front staring right at me. |
− | Thanks to her slouching forward a little bit, I was about to move my sights |
+ | Thanks to her slouching forward a little bit, I was about to move my sights towards the two swaying bulge before the 2nd round of voice came flying over. |
− | + | “……………hey, are you listening to me?” |
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− | “------ |
+ | “------uh!! So-sorry. I am Kokonoe……….” |
− | “Okay. Kokonoe Tooru, I am interested in you. That’s why |
+ | “Okay. Kokonoe Tooru, I am interested in you. That’s why come along with me” |
I heard the same thing just one month ago but, the speech this time had a soft tone of command to it. |
I heard the same thing just one month ago but, the speech this time had a soft tone of command to it. |
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− | The gold girl |
+ | The gold girl acts as if it is only natural for her will to pass through, and turned her heels around without hearing my answer after walking. |
− | “O-oi. Even if you tell me to come along, right now it’s------- |
+ | “O-oi. Even if you tell me to come along, right now it’s-------“ |
− | “…………. |
+ | “………….don’t make me say it twice” |
She stopped her legs and said that sentence once she turned around. |
She stopped her legs and said that sentence once she turned around. |
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Tsukimi was the first one who opened her mouth in the re-silenced classroom. |
Tsukimi was the first one who opened her mouth in the re-silenced classroom. |
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− | “You will '''''specially''''' have it permitted right? Tsukimi- |
+ | “You will '''''specially''''' have it permitted right? Tsukimi-sensei” |
− | “…………Go ahead----- |
+ | “…………Go ahead-----☆“ |
− | For an instant, although a vein popped up on her forehead, Tsukimi permitted the transfer |
+ | For an instant, although a vein popped up on her forehead, Tsukimi permitted the transfer students selfish actions. |
− | (What does this mean? That Tsukimi isn’t someone that would allow something like that………….. |
+ | (What does this mean? That Tsukimi isn’t someone that would allow something like that…………..” |
− | “……………. |
+ | “…………….if you have a matter with Tooru then you can talk to him here” |
Although Tora said that to her irritated----- |
Although Tora said that to her irritated----- |
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− | “Isn’t it okay since it’s something unrelated to you. I just want to have a talk in a place |
+ | “Isn’t it okay since it’s something unrelated to you. I just want to have a talk in a place with no noise” |
She flat out replied back. |
She flat out replied back. |
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− | Normally, his anger would burst out but, he |
+ | Normally, he would his anger would burst out but, he probably was overpowered by her one sentence and glare. Tora stopped with a soft groan. |
− | “Well. I’ll be heading out a bit. It’ll probably finish fast if it’s just |
+ | “Well. I’ll be heading out a bit. It’ll probably finish fast if it’s just talking” |
I made a small smile to Tora and stood up. |
I made a small smile to Tora and stood up. |
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− | Tentatively, as long as Tsukimi the home-room teacher has given her permission, there |
+ | Tentatively, as long as Tsukimi the home-room teacher has given her permission, there is no reason to refuse unreasonably. |
I exited the classroom together with the gold girl. |
I exited the classroom together with the gold girl. |
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Since it was the season when flowers and greens would prosper, the garden was covered entirely with multicolored roses. |
Since it was the season when flowers and greens would prosper, the garden was covered entirely with multicolored roses. |
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− | Inside the choking scent of roses------I am bad with it------she |
+ | Inside the choking scent of roses------I am bad with it------she unhesitant advanced through on the path of small stone pavements. |
Further up ahead, there was a gazebo there and a female butler standing-by inside it. |
Further up ahead, there was a gazebo there and a female butler standing-by inside it. |
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− | The butler respectfully lowered her head to us--------rather |
+ | The butler respectfully lowered her head to us--------rather that saying that, it was for the gold girl. |
In the middle of the gazebo, there was a table with a white cloth with beautiful embroidery and a tea set was placed on top of it. |
In the middle of the gazebo, there was a table with a white cloth with beautiful embroidery and a tea set was placed on top of it. |
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− | + | “………don't tell me we are going to have a tea party?” |
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− | “Yes, that’s |
+ | “Yes, that’s right” |
− | She |
+ | She says it as if she didn’t have to tell me about it and made a smile before sitting down and folding her long legs. |
− | Although I have something I wanted to say and hear, I imitated her and sat down |
+ | Although I have something I wanted to say and hear, I imitated her and sat down in the opposite side. |
Once I sat down, the female butler poured the cup with milk tea. |
Once I sat down, the female butler poured the cup with milk tea. |
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− | “Thank |
+ | “Thank you” |
“………………….” |
“………………….” |
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(Why is that……….?) |
(Why is that……….?) |
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− | Although I was feeling perplexed inside my mind, the gold girl |
+ | Although I was feeling perplexed inside my mind, the gold girl siting in the opposite side did not bother about the butler’s manners and took a sip of the milk tea before making a satisfied smile. |
− | “Well then, my business is----- |
+ | “Well then, my business is-----“ |
− | “Nono, please tell me your name before your business. It looks like you know about me but, I know absolutely nothing about |
+ | “Nono, please tell me your name before your business. It looks like you know about me but, I know absolutely nothing about you” |
I hurried and stopped the girl when she was going to start her one-sided business talk. |
I hurried and stopped the girl when she was going to start her one-sided business talk. |
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− | “Now that I think about it, I haven’t named myself yet. I am |
+ | “Now that I think about it, I haven’t named myself yet. I am Lealith=Bristol. A student from the British school” |
− | + | British school------ |
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− | The official name is St |
+ | The official name is St Foren academy. I was told it was a sibling school founded by the dawn organization similar to Kouryou academy. |
− | It is the only school outside of Japan that can nurture <<Exceed>>’s, and just like Kouryou, graduated students will be affiliated to the vigilante forces of the organization. Since they would be |
+ | It is the only school outside of Japan that can nurture <<Exceed>>’s, and just like Kouryou, graduated students will be affiliated to the vigilante forces of the organization. Since they would be dispatch overseas after affiliated to the force, we would be meeting up with peoples from the British school eventually……….. |
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− | “I see, a |
+ | “I see, a British school’s………” |
− | “Yes…………..though I said that, I will be a student in Kouryou from today |
+ | “Yes…………..though I said that, I will be a student in Kouryou from today onwards” |
− | + | Lealith winked and smiled. |
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− | The moment I saw that smiling face, it was the first time I felt she was a girl my age. |
+ | The moment I saw that smiling face, it was the first time I felt she was a girl in my age. |
− | “Nice to meet you, |
+ | “Nice to meet you, Lealith. Incidentally, it would make me happy if you could tell me the reason why you know me” |
She knows about my name, face, and also the <<Irregular>>. |
She knows about my name, face, and also the <<Irregular>>. |
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And for the reason------ |
And for the reason------ |
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− | “I heard of rumors of the <<Irregular>> in the |
+ | “I heard of rumors of the <<Irregular>> in the British school. I had them '''''specially''''' see the student documents and got your face and a name once I got here” |
“I see………….” |
“I see………….” |
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− | Even though I nodded, I thought |
+ | Even though I nodded, I thought happened to protection to personal information in Kouryou academy. |
− | (As expected it would |
+ | (As expected it would problematic if a student is able to browse through………..) |
“………..Hn?” |
“………..Hn?” |
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− | I unintentionally raised my voice when I tasted the milk tea |
+ | I unintentionally raised my voice when I tasted the milk tea when I was in my thoughts. |
“Th-this is very good………….” |
“Th-this is very good………….” |
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− | “Fufu, |
+ | “Fufu, its superb right” |
− | I nodded at |
+ | I nodded at Lealith’s happy words. |
It is clearly different from the milk tea I drank before until now. |
It is clearly different from the milk tea I drank before until now. |
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− | It is |
+ | It is a cupful of milk tea that greatly changed my impression to it because of the light aromatic smell going through my throat, and the exquisiteness of the moderate sweetness. |
− | “Hn………….it was tasty, |
+ | “Hn………….it was tasty, Sara” |
− | “………………Much obliged, Ojou- |
+ | “………………Much obliged, Ojou-sama” |
− | The gold girl----- |
+ | The gold girl-----Lealith placed down with composed movements and the butler that has been silent until opened her mouth for the first time. |
(Ojou-sama, huh……………) |
(Ojou-sama, huh……………) |
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− | I already guessed it since she brought a personal butler here but, she |
+ | I already guessed it since she brought a personal butler here but, she is probably from a rich family. |
But, I’ll just ask about that later after things ended. |
But, I’ll just ask about that later after things ended. |
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− | Maybe she grasped my thoughts, |
+ | Maybe she grasped my thoughts, Lealith slightly nodded----- |
− | “Well then, the main |
+ | “Well then, the main topic” |
She pointed her finger at me and fluently said out words that my ears doubted. |
She pointed her finger at me and fluently said out words that my ears doubted. |
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− | “Kokonoe Tooru. From today onwards you are my <<Duo>> |
+ | “Kokonoe Tooru. From today onwards you are my <<Duo>>” |
+ | “………………huh?” |
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− | “………………Huh?” |
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I wonder if there is any other response other than astonishment, when someone who I barely met for even one hour suddenly says that I am her partner? |
I wonder if there is any other response other than astonishment, when someone who I barely met for even one hour suddenly says that I am her partner? |
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“Wha-what did you say just now…………” |
“Wha-what did you say just now…………” |
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− | “Don’t make me say it |
+ | “Don’t make me say it twice” |
“You won’t say…………..no, errrr……..me becoming your <<Duo>>……..?” |
“You won’t say…………..no, errrr……..me becoming your <<Duo>>……..?” |
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− | “It’s not you but |
+ | “It’s not you but Lealith” |
− | “Ah, sorry………….wait, nononono wait a second. I have a <<Duo>> already so, I would be troubled if you suddenly tell me that, and isn’t it school rules that a group that has already been established will remain like that until graduation in the first |
+ | “Ah, sorry………….wait, nononono wait a second. I have a <<Duo>> already so, I would be troubled if you suddenly tell me that, and isn’t it school rules that a group that has already been established will remain like that until graduation in the first place” |
− | “Doesn’t matter. That’s because I am an <<Exception>> |
+ | “Doesn’t matter. That’s because I am an <<Exception>>” |
“<<Exception>>…………..?” |
“<<Exception>>…………..?” |
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− | I pondered the |
+ | I pondered from the words I was not familiar with. |
− | + | “………………but even so, I am troubled that you didn’t attend classes on the first day itself, Lealith=Bristol” |
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When I turned over to the voice that suddenly mixed into our conversation, a girl wearing a gothic dress was standing in front of a background with white roses. |
When I turned over to the voice that suddenly mixed into our conversation, a girl wearing a gothic dress was standing in front of a background with white roses. |
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− | “Pleasant meeting you. Chairman Tsukumo. This is a nice place. It’s an ideal place for tea |
+ | “Pleasant meeting you. Chairman Tsukumo. This is a nice place. It’s an ideal place for tea time” |
− | “Those words make me happy, |
+ | “Those words make me happy, Lealith. But, now isn’t the tea time but class time” |
− | “I’ll be '''''specially''''' |
+ | “I’ll be '''''specially''''' pardon from that” |
− | Towards the threatening chairman, |
+ | Towards the threatening chairman, Lealith replied by pointing her fingers at me. |
− | “I don’t care about the classes since I flew all over from |
+ | “I don’t care about the classes since I flew all over from British '''just to meet him''' in the first place. More importantly, how about you join us chairman?” |
− | “……….. |
+ | “………..i’ll accept it” |
After the chairman made a soft sigh, she sat on the chair. |
After the chairman made a soft sigh, she sat on the chair. |
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− | The butler was in the middle of brewing a new set of milk tea, and I |
+ | The butler was in the middle of brewing a new set of milk tea, and I said out the things I was pondering about from the words Lealith brought out just now. |
− | “Hey |
+ | “Hey Lealith. Judging from the way you said it just now, don’t tell me you transferred here to make me your <<Duo>>? Why are you going so far to make me………..?” |
− | “''' |
+ | “'''I and you are the same''' <<{{Furigana|One kind of a blaze|Absolute Blaze}}>>. That is why I have cordially come to pick you up because you are someone fitting to be my <<Duo>>. Be thankful, Kokonoe Tooru” |
− | + | “………no, even if you tell me to be thankful, I have been telling you from just now that I have a <<Duo>> already. And the school rules too ------“ |
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− | “You don’t have to tell me twice, I already know |
+ | “You don’t have to tell me twice, I already know that” |
− | + | Lealith interrupted my words and swung her hands. |
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− | “But, Kokonoe Tooru. What you are saying is something '''general''' |
+ | “But, Kokonoe Tooru. What you are saying is something '''general'''” |
I tried recalling back the things Tsukimi taught previously. |
I tried recalling back the things Tsukimi taught previously. |
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− | (………….. |
+ | (…………..now that I think about it, she said unless there is a good reason) |
“Which means it is okay for you team up again with a new <<Duo>> if you are '''out of the rule restrictions'''. For example, when there is a big difference in <<Level>> with the partner or that person has dropped out from school………….” |
“Which means it is okay for you team up again with a new <<Duo>> if you are '''out of the rule restrictions'''. For example, when there is a big difference in <<Level>> with the partner or that person has dropped out from school………….” |
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− | + | Lealith placed her fingers on her mouth and made a smile. |
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− | “And |
+ | “And i---------the <<Exception>> is not bound by the rule restrictions” |
− | “…………I don’t know what is <<Exception>>. But, do you think you will be forgiven if |
+ | “…………I don’t know what is <<Exception>>. But, do you think you will be forgiven if say such selfish things?” |
“It can be forgiven.……………Right, chairman?” |
“It can be forgiven.……………Right, chairman?” |
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− | + | Lealith directed her sights towards the chairman who holds the biggest authority in Kouryou academy. |
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− | But, the Gothic girl silently |
+ | But, the Gothic girl silently drinks the milk tea. |
Not long later, after emptying her cup, the chairman finally destroyed the silence. |
Not long later, after emptying her cup, the chairman finally destroyed the silence. |
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− | “………….Kokonoe Tooru. If you wish for it, by the name of the chairman of Kouryou academy Tsukumo Sakuya, I will '''''specially''''' permit you to cancel your current <<Duo>> |
+ | “………….Kokonoe Tooru. If you wish for it, by the name of the chairman of Kouryou academy Tsukumo Sakuya, I will '''''specially''''' permit you to cancel your current <<Duo>>” |
“Wha………….!?” |
“Wha………….!?” |
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+ | “See” |
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− | “See.” |
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− | Contrastive to my shock, |
+ | Contrastive to my shock, Lealith made a satisfied smile and said that. |
− | + | “………………what will you do?” |
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“……………..” |
“……………..” |
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− | Right now should I cancel my <<Duo>>----- |
+ | Right now should I cancel my <<Duo>>-----Yurie or not. |
− | “I don’t even need to think about |
+ | “I don’t even need to think about it” |
− | “It’s decided |
+ | “It’s decided then” |
− | I move my sights from the chairman to |
+ | I move my sights from the chairman to Lealith and clearly told her my intentions. |
− | “Aah. It’s decided. I don’t wish to team up with |
+ | “Aah. It’s decided. I don’t wish to team up with Lealith so, I won’t cancel my current <<Duo>>. That’s my answer” |
“Wha……..!?” |
“Wha……..!?” |
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− | + | Lealith was stunned there with an expression filled with shock. |
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Opposite to that, the chairman made a quiet smile and nodded. |
Opposite to that, the chairman made a quiet smile and nodded. |
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− | “I have clearly heard your |
+ | “I have clearly heard your intentions” |
− | “Well then, I should be heading back to the classroom. Pardon me, |
+ | “Well then, I should be heading back to the classroom. Pardon me, chairman” |
I made a light bow, and stood up. |
I made a light bow, and stood up. |
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− | “………..See you, |
+ | “………..See you, Lealith” |
− | “----- |
+ | “-----uh!! Wai-wait a second, Kokonoe Tooru!! Do you understand what you are saying right now!?” |
− | “Aah, I understand. The answer is No. I will not team up with |
+ | “Aah, I understand. The answer is No. I will not team up with Lealith. If I were to borrow your words then, don’t make me say it twice” |
− | I turned my back |
+ | I turned my back at the speechless Lealith and returned back to the classroom in a fast pace. |
− | + | ZeeeHaa, I heard my breathing I was probably making from, far away. |
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− | Naturally it was impossible. I just felt that because the fatigue |
+ | Naturally it was impossible. I just felt that because the fatigue is quite something. |
(Fin-finally the goal huh…………) |
(Fin-finally the goal huh…………) |
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− | Since I saw the school gate from far away, I |
+ | Since I saw the school gate from far away, I squeeze out my remaining power. |
− | As a punishment for sabotaging HR and class, I was forced to run. |
+ | As a punishment for sabotaging the HR and class, I was forced to run. |
− | That’s because Tsukimi said, |
+ | That’s because Tsukimi said, [The only one special is only that Ojou-sama]. |
− | Although I felt it was unreasonable, |
+ | Although I felt it was unreasonable, i accepted the penal regulations but, the difficulty is beyond my imagination. |
“Go-goal………..” |
“Go-goal………..” |
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(It’s been a long time since I ran until I lost all my stamina…………) |
(It’s been a long time since I ran until I lost all my stamina…………) |
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− | I repeatedly |
+ | I repeatedly breathe heavily and my chest moves up and down. |
− | The salty scented wind riding on the wind |
+ | The salty scented wind riding on the wind feels good on my hot body. |
After I was dead tired for a while, the sun was suddenly blocked making a shade. |
After I was dead tired for a while, the sun was suddenly blocked making a shade. |
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− | “Good work, |
+ | “Good work, Tooru” |
When I slightly opened my eyes, the silver girl making the shade was there making a small smile. |
When I slightly opened my eyes, the silver girl making the shade was there making a small smile. |
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− | “Please take |
+ | “Please take this” |
“Aah. Thanks………….” |
“Aah. Thanks………….” |
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“*Kusu* it’s rare to see Tooru-kun exhausted……………” |
“*Kusu* it’s rare to see Tooru-kun exhausted……………” |
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− | “That was a disaster huh, |
+ | “That was a disaster huh, Kokonoe” |
− | It seems they came over to see my condition with |
+ | It seems they came over to see my condition with Yurie. |
− | Miyabi was giggling while Tachibana was making |
+ | Miyabi was giggling while Tachibana was making wry smile. |
− | “Haa………I went through something |
+ | “Haa………I went through something nasty” |
− | “Fuun. That’s because you nonchalantly followed after that |
+ | “Fuun. That’s because you nonchalantly followed after that girl” |
Leaning against the wall, Tora snorted wildly and said that. Tatsu was in the middle of muscle training behind him. |
Leaning against the wall, Tora snorted wildly and said that. Tatsu was in the middle of muscle training behind him. |
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− | “……………I am unexpectedly someone |
+ | “……………I am unexpectedly someone popular” |
“Reflect a little on yourself, you idiot!” |
“Reflect a little on yourself, you idiot!” |
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− | “Well well, calm down Tora. More importantly Kokonoe, what matter did she |
+ | “Well well, calm down Tora. More importantly Kokonoe, what matter did she had with you?” |
While entering between me and Tora, Tachibana asked about the event in the morning. |
While entering between me and Tora, Tachibana asked about the event in the morning. |
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“Ah----………” |
“Ah----………” |
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− | My words |
+ | My words was clogged when I was about to reply, and I remembered the conversation I had with Lealith. |
− | '''“From today onwards you are my <<Duo>> |
+ | '''“From today onwards you are my <<Duo>>”''' |
− | She |
+ | She thinks her intentions passing are something natural; I thought that she was a selfish fictional Ojou-sama that has come to real life. |
− | I then never met up with |
+ | I then never met up with Lealith after that. |
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− | In the end, she did not appear in the class during the first period and after second period I was made to run the whole time. |
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+ | In the end, she did not appear in the class during the first period and after second period I have been made to run the whole time. |
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+ | |||
“------Tooru?” |
“------Tooru?” |
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− | + | Yurie tilted her head from seeing me being silent. |
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− | No, |
+ | No, Yurie wasn’t the only one. Everyone’s sights were concentrated on me. |
− | “She-----you didn’t hear anything from |
+ | “She-----you didn’t hear anything from Lealith?” |
− | “Because she did not come back to class, I think the problem lies there before even asking |
+ | “Because she did not come back to class, I think the problem lies there before even asking her” |
− | “I see……………errrr, Even though |
+ | “I see……………errrr, Even though Lealith enrolled here from St Foren academy. It seems the topic <<Irregular>> was told there too so, she came over to ask regarding about that” |
“Fuun. Is that really all?” |
“Fuun. Is that really all?” |
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She’s sharp. |
She’s sharp. |
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− | “Aah, that’s |
+ | “Aah, that’s all” |
− | I made a pretentious face towards Tora who asked another question and did not say |
+ | I made a pretentious face towards Tora who asked another question and did not say out the offer to be her <<Duo>>. |
− | It’s because I don’t want to make |
+ | It’s because I don’t want to make Yurie worried. |
− | “More importantly, let’s hurry and go grab some food. I am so hungry that I am going to die. It’s going to be the <<Sublimation ceremony>> after I recover by eating |
+ | “More importantly, let’s hurry and go grab some food. I am so hungry that I am going to die. It’s going to be the <<Sublimation ceremony>> after I recover by eating meats to my heart’s content” |
Hearing my comment, everyone laughed except for Tora who made a given up sigh. |
Hearing my comment, everyone laughed except for Tora who made a given up sigh. |
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However--- |
However--- |
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− | “Not only meat, you have to eat vegetables too, |
+ | “Not only meat, you have to eat vegetables too, Kokonoe” |
After laughing, Tachibana made a firm comeback…………. |
After laughing, Tachibana made a firm comeback…………. |
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The <<{{Furigana|II|Level 2}}>> sublimation, is a little different from the one we went through during the enrollment ceremony. |
The <<{{Furigana|II|Level 2}}>> sublimation, is a little different from the one we went through during the enrollment ceremony. |
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− | We had new << |
+ | We had new <<Luciful>> administered into our body using a jet injector on the nape of our nape-------until there is still the same but, the difference occurs after that. |
− | Right after administration during the enrollment ceremony, the <<Astar>> floated up and a heat that I thought was going |
+ | Right after administration during the enrollment ceremony, the <<Astar>> floated up and a heat that I thought I was going burn me to death attacked my whole body but, none of that happened this time. It’s true that there my body felt a little hot but, it was just in the level of a little hot. |
“Fuu………..thank god I could successfully <<{{Furigana|Rank sublimation|Level up}}>>……….” |
“Fuu………..thank god I could successfully <<{{Furigana|Rank sublimation|Level up}}>>……….” |
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Around the time we finished the administration and exited the staff building, Miyabi made a big sigh and stroke down her chest. |
Around the time we finished the administration and exited the staff building, Miyabi made a big sigh and stroke down her chest. |
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− | “It’s because the results of your training is coming |
+ | “It’s because the results of your training is coming up” |
− | When I directed a smile at her after hitting that small back of hers, Miyabi became shy. |
+ | When I directed a smile at her after hitting her that small back of hers, Miyabi became shy. |
− | The sublimation can’t be done |
+ | The sublimation can’t be done with the mental state and physical state does not match up with the <<Level>>. |
Because she heard that, Miyabi became especially happy. |
Because she heard that, Miyabi became especially happy. |
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− | Miyabi |
+ | Miyabi knows clearly about the fact that she is the most inferior in terms of stamina inside the lineup of people that received the special sublimation. |
Miyabi’s <<Duo>> Tachibana showed her happiness in her success for the <<{{Furigana|Rank sublimation|Level up}}>>. |
Miyabi’s <<Duo>> Tachibana showed her happiness in her success for the <<{{Furigana|Rank sublimation|Level up}}>>. |
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− | “Fufu, with this everyone here has quickly accomplished the condition to rise to 2nd year. It’s a nice thing to be able to continue socializing with this lineup for the next |
+ | “Fufu, with this everyone here has quickly accomplished the condition to rise to 2nd year. It’s a nice thing to be able to continue socializing with this lineup for the next while” |
(Now that I think back, the people who don’t raise their <<Level>> will be dealt with expulsion…………) |
(Now that I think back, the people who don’t raise their <<Level>> will be dealt with expulsion…………) |
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− | “………..Fuun. There is still that possibility of dropping out of school if that someone is unable to follow the |
+ | “………..Fuun. There is still that possibility of dropping out of school if that someone is unable to follow the training” |
“Uuu………….” |
“Uuu………….” |
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Although I made a sigh in my heart, I raised a lively voice and hit Miyabi’s back once again. |
Although I made a sigh in my heart, I raised a lively voice and hit Miyabi’s back once again. |
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− | “It’s going to be okay. If things get tough, I’ll pull you along even if I need to tie you up with a |
+ | “It’s going to be okay. If things get tough, I’ll pull you along even if I need to tie you up with a rope” |
“To-Tooru-kun…………..” |
“To-Tooru-kun…………..” |
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− | “Fufu, Kokonoe |
+ | “Fufu, Kokonoe isnt the only one, I will do that too. As Miyabi’s <<Duo>>, I vow I will not let you meet up with a bitter experience like dropping out from school” |
− | “Miyabi. I will help |
+ | “Miyabi. I will help too” |
After opening her eyes wide from our words, Miyabi said [Thank you] and smiled. |
After opening her eyes wide from our words, Miyabi said [Thank you] and smiled. |
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− | “Tora. You have to help her when the time comes, for the portion |
+ | “Tora. You have to help her when the time comes, for the portion uneasiness you caused to Miyabi. You’re a comrade too” |
− | “Uu………Fu-fuun. I have no choice then, I’ll lend my hand when that time comes…………but there is one thing I need to say, I am not your comrade but rival, |
+ | “Uu………Fu-fuun. I have no choice then, I’ll lend my hand when that time comes…………but there is one thing I need to say, I am not your comrade but rival, Tooru” |
− | After I replied by saying |
+ | After I replied by saying I get it I get it to Tora who was pointing his finger at me------ |
− | “Well, if Kokonoe doesn’t work hard on your general subjects, rather than pulling Miyabi your status will be overturned so you better be |
+ | “Well, if Kokonoe doesn’t work hard on your general subjects, rather than pulling Miyabi your status will be overturned so you better be careful” |
A hurtful comment to the ears came from Tachibana. |
A hurtful comment to the ears came from Tachibana. |
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Tora made a grand sigh when we were having such a pitiful quarrel. |
Tora made a grand sigh when we were having such a pitiful quarrel. |
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− | “<<{{Furigana|II|Level 2}}>> huh……………it somehow does not feel real at all huh, |
+ | “<<{{Furigana|II|Level 2}}>> huh……………it somehow does not feel real at all huh, Yurie-chan” |
− | + | “Ya----. That’s true. If our appearance changed then it would be easier though…………..” |
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(It somehow does not feel real at all, huh………………….) |
(It somehow does not feel real at all, huh………………….) |
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I recalled back the similar conversation I had with the ponytail girl last time and felt nostalgic. |
I recalled back the similar conversation I had with the ponytail girl last time and felt nostalgic. |
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− | (Even though one month |
+ | (Even though one month have not passed yet………..i wonder if Imari is doing well) |
But------ |
But------ |
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− | I didn’t have time to |
+ | I didn’t have time to soak into sentimentally. |
“Kuhah. If that’s the case then----want to try it out?” |
“Kuhah. If that’s the case then----want to try it out?” |
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A voice suddenly mixed inside the conversation. |
A voice suddenly mixed inside the conversation. |
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− | In an instant, I looked back at the staff building when I was pulled by my heart and placed my hand on the <<Astar>> on my chest at the same time. |
+ | In an instant, I looked back at the staff building when I was pulled by my heart and placed my hand on the <<Astar>> on my chest at the same time. |
“Tsukimi…………!!” |
“Tsukimi…………!!” |
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− | “Add sensei, <<Irregular>> |
+ | “Add sensei, <<Irregular>>” |
The rabbit ear headband was swaying in front of my sights. |
The rabbit ear headband was swaying in front of my sights. |
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She was leaning on the wall with her back, and was making an unpleasant smile. |
She was leaning on the wall with her back, and was making an unpleasant smile. |
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− | “Yooto………well, leaving that aside, manifestation of the <<Blaze>> without permission is against school |
+ | “Yooto………well, leaving that aside, manifestation of the <<Blaze>> without permission is against school rules” |
Tsukimi came closer while being directed with painful sights coming from everyone in the spot. |
Tsukimi came closer while being directed with painful sights coming from everyone in the spot. |
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− | + | “…………what do you want?” |
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− | “Since you all said it doesn’t feel real so, I am saying do you want to confirm it or |
+ | “Since you all said it doesn’t feel real so, I am saying do you want to confirm it or not” |
− | There was only one imagination that comes to mind from those words-----it |
+ | There was only one imagination that comes to mind from those words-----it is to fight. |
− | “Tsukimi-sensei. I know about how strong you are. But even so, are you saying that you will cause an uproar by having these numbers of people as your |
+ | “Tsukimi-sensei. I know about how strong you are. But even so, are you saying that you will cause an uproar by having these numbers of people as your oppenents?” |
− | “Kuhahah. Didn’t I tell you I don’t want to be fired after reemployment, honor |
+ | “Kuhahah. Didn’t I tell you I don’t want to be fired after reemployment, honor student” |
Tsukimi passed by us and in a defenseless state------even though we can’t lower our guard------exposed her back towards us. |
Tsukimi passed by us and in a defenseless state------even though we can’t lower our guard------exposed her back towards us. |
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− | “Well, forget about that and follow |
+ | “Well, forget about that and follow me” |
− | After turning around and saying that, Tsukimi once again |
+ | After turning around and saying that, Tsukimi once again face her back at us and walked away. |
As for us, we could not read Tsukimi’s intentions and followed her while being cautious. |
As for us, we could not read Tsukimi’s intentions and followed her while being cautious. |
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The place we were brought to was the outside training room. |
The place we were brought to was the outside training room. |
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− | Our |
+ | Our footings were covered with sand and the facility resembles closely to a coliseum with all the mortar seats surrounding the area. |
− | We were led to a place |
+ | We were led to a place where it has yet to be used in classes and was off-limits during the <<{{Furigana|New blade battle|Newcomer battle}}>>, it was the facility that we have only stepped into since the facility tour right after enrolling into the school. |
− | “……….. |
+ | “………..so, what do you want us to confirm here?” |
“Will you all stop with those scary faces already. Even though I told you all I have no plans on hurting you all already, what a troublesome bunch…………..” |
“Will you all stop with those scary faces already. Even though I told you all I have no plans on hurting you all already, what a troublesome bunch…………..” |
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− | While we were thinking where this is and not releasing our cautiousness, Tsukimi started calling someone in a |
+ | While we were thinking where this is and not releasing our cautiousness, Tsukimi started calling someone in a worriless manner. |
− | “Heya, it’s me. Aah, right now in the training room. |
+ | “Heya, it’s me. Aah, right now in the training room. ………..yes, the outside one. Aah, that’s because '''I will be letting them use it'''. Hn, then I’ll be switching with the <<Irregular>>” |
She suddenly threw the phone she was holding and I caught it in panic. |
She suddenly threw the phone she was holding and I caught it in panic. |
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(It means I have to talk to the person on the phone right………?) |
(It means I have to talk to the person on the phone right………?) |
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− | And when I was about to |
+ | And when I was about to talk out the moment I touched it on my ears-------- |
− | '''“Is this Kokonoe-kun |
+ | '''“Is this Kokonoe-kun. It’s me Mikuni”''' |
“Mikuni-sensei…………!?” |
“Mikuni-sensei…………!?” |
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“I have heard it from Tsukimi-sensei. You all might feel uneasy from the previous matter but, right now she will not hurt you all. If you feel uneasy then I will send some observers there…………”''' |
“I have heard it from Tsukimi-sensei. You all might feel uneasy from the previous matter but, right now she will not hurt you all. If you feel uneasy then I will send some observers there…………”''' |
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− | + | “……………… I understand. I’ll ask for it just in case” |
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I hesitated for a bit but, I ended the call after calling some people here just in case. |
I hesitated for a bit but, I ended the call after calling some people here just in case. |
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− | “Looks like observers will be |
+ | “Looks like observers will be coming” |
“Kuhah. I have observers on me huh, I am not trusted at all huh……….” |
“Kuhah. I have observers on me huh, I am not trusted at all huh……….” |
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Tsukimi said that after I gave a brief explanation. |
Tsukimi said that after I gave a brief explanation. |
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− | “I am not that pure to honestly believe someone that almost killed |
+ | “I am not that pure to honestly believe someone that almost killed me” |
− | “Fuun. More importantly, I would like to know the reason about why |
+ | “Fuun. More importantly, I would like to know the reason about why you bring us to a place like this” |
− | “Because you all became <<{{Furigana|II|Level 2}}>>, so with a service |
+ | “Because you all became <<{{Furigana|II|Level 2}}>>, so with a service mind, i am allowing all of you to confirm the extents of that enhancement. Of course, I have received permission for you all to use your <<Blaze>> so fight to your hearts content” |
− | I see. That’s why she said |
+ | I see. That’s why she said [I will be letting them use it] to Mikuni-sensei just now. |
− | “I think I swallowed most of the idea but, don’t tell me you are planning to take all of us alone?” |
+ | “I think I swallowed most of the idea in but, don’t tell me you are planning to take all of us alone?” |
− | “Kuhah. I wanted to do that but I gave up. We don’t know when we would |
+ | “Kuhah. I wanted to do that but I gave up. We don’t know when we would put in killing intent in the <<Blaze>>” |
− | At the very least, I think our side |
+ | At the very least, I think our side won’t do that-------that’s what I would like to think but, I feel uneasy about Tora and Tatsu though. |
− | “………. |
+ | “……….that means, each of us will have to decide with opponent to go with among ourselves” |
− | She |
+ | She is still someone I can’t trust but, now that there are observers being sent here, Tsukimi probably can’t do anything strange. |
− | More importantly, since there |
+ | More importantly, since there is permission to use the <<Blaze>>, there is no way we won’t be drawn to it. |
− | “One team will be left out if we fight in <<Duo>>. Let’s go with a one on one |
+ | “One team will be left out if we fight in <<Duo>>. Let’s go with a one on one then” |
[Tooru. Fight------] [Kokonoe. If it is okay with you, would you like a match?] |
[Tooru. Fight------] [Kokonoe. If it is okay with you, would you like a match?] |
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− | Almost at the same time. Tora was the one faster to a certain |
+ | Almost at the same time. Tora was the one faster to a certain extend but I decided to accept Tachibana’s challenge. |
− | “Sorry Tora. I usually have practice matches with you |
+ | “Sorry Tora. I usually have practice matches with you normally” |
− | In the end, we went with |
+ | In the end, we went with a team up which we usually don’t go with and we decided to making Yurie fight with Tora, and Miyabi with Tatsu. |
− | The |
+ | The observer appeared at a good timing and we started the <<{{Furigana|Blaze match|Practice}}>>. |
− | Miyabi and Tatsu were made to be the ones to go first and we took audience in the audience |
+ | Miyabi and Tatsu were made to be the ones to go first and we took audience in the audience seat in order to not disrupt them. |
− | (Rather than calling it a rare team up…………is having Tatsu |
+ | (Rather than calling it a rare team up…………is having Tatsu the opponent really okay?) |
She has a mental state of being bad with males and Tatsu’s physical strength is the best in the class. |
She has a mental state of being bad with males and Tatsu’s physical strength is the best in the class. |
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− | Miyabi said she would do her best so, Tatsu would probably hold back but, I could not wipe |
+ | Miyabi said she would do her best so, Tatsu would probably hold back but, I could not wipe of the uneasiness. |
But------- |
But------- |
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“---------!!” |
“---------!!” |
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− | In an instant, I wasn’t the only one |
+ | In an instant, I wasn’t the only one you gasped. |
Holding the <<{{Furigana|Chivalry lance|Lance}}>> and kicking the ground, Miyabi closed in the gap between Tatsu with shocking speed. |
Holding the <<{{Furigana|Chivalry lance|Lance}}>> and kicking the ground, Miyabi closed in the gap between Tatsu with shocking speed. |
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It was not to the extent of blinding speed. |
It was not to the extent of blinding speed. |
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− | However, it |
+ | However, it is an unexpected speed from the Miyabi we knew until now. |
− | It |
+ | It seems the same case for Tatsu too----- |
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Dozuu*!! The strong impact shook the training room. |
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Dozuu*!! The strong impact shook the training room. |
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− | His stomach was pierced |
+ | His stomach was pierced at and was skewered towards the wall just like that. |
− | If we had not |
+ | If we had not knew the specialty of the <<Blaze>>, it would be a shocking scenery where we would avert our eyes from……….. |
− | “Wawah, are you okay, Tatsu- |
+ | “Wawah, are you okay, Tatsu-k<nowiki>~~~~~~~</nowiki>un!?” |
Miyabi panicked. Staring at them from the audience seats, we were wrapped in shock. |
Miyabi panicked. Staring at them from the audience seats, we were wrapped in shock. |
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− | “It is a surprise. It’s |
+ | “It is a surprise. It’s a speed same as Tooru” |
− | Although slightly, even |
+ | Although slightly, even Yurie opened her eyes wider and said her thoughts. |
The factor that should be shocking wasn’t her speed. |
The factor that should be shocking wasn’t her speed. |
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Those thoughts worked up my feelings and when I stood up to go down to the fighting area, my arm was grabbed. |
Those thoughts worked up my feelings and when I stood up to go down to the fighting area, my arm was grabbed. |
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− | “Tooru. Let us go |
+ | “Tooru. Let us go first” |
Maybe just like me or even more than me, Tora was making a high-spirited expression. |
Maybe just like me or even more than me, Tora was making a high-spirited expression. |
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It’s not like he would forgive me with this but I decided to pull back here. |
It’s not like he would forgive me with this but I decided to pull back here. |
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− | After bringing the fainted Tatsu to the audience |
+ | After bringing the fainted Tatsu to the audience seat to sleep, the second battle started. |
− | “Tora. I am going at full |
+ | “Tora. I am going at full power” |
− | “Bring it |
+ | “Bring it on” |
− | + | Yurie and Tora. I don’t need to say this but, Yurie is the fastest in the first year. However, Yurie’s opponent Tora also has a speed coming after her. |
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− | Both of them |
+ | Both of them has speed as their weapon but, Yurie attack furiously even though her self-thought skills has refined parts, and because Tora has learned martial arts for many years so, his attacks have a distinctive characteristic of attacking in a pointed and accurate manner. |
“They would be equal on <<Fist Practice>> but, things would be different when it comes to <<{{Furigana|Blaze match|Practice}}>>. What is your insight, Kokonoe?” |
“They would be equal on <<Fist Practice>> but, things would be different when it comes to <<{{Furigana|Blaze match|Practice}}>>. What is your insight, Kokonoe?” |
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− | “That’s because this is the first time |
+ | “That’s because this is the first time is see Tora using his <<Blaze>> to fight. But even so, I think it would be Yurie. Yurie is a different person when she is with her <<{{Furigana|Twin blades|Double}}>>. Even for myself, if I am asked whether or not I can win against her in a serious battle, I think it would hard to say” |
However, the results will be unknown if I use {{Furigana|Thunder god’s strike|Mjolnir}}. |
However, the results will be unknown if I use {{Furigana|Thunder god’s strike|Mjolnir}}. |
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− | Since it |
+ | Since it is impossible for me to direct it towards Yurie, the assumption is out of question. |
− | “I see. I have the same opinion as you since I fought |
+ | “I see. I have the same opinion as you since I fought Yurie with her <<{{Furigana|Twin blades|Double}}>>------oh, they moved!!” |
− | Since we |
+ | Since we say Miyabi’s movements just now, I thought we won’t be that surprised. |
But, we were astonished again at the speed of both of them the moment they moved at the same time. |
But, we were astonished again at the speed of both of them the moment they moved at the same time. |
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− | + | Yurie took the upper hand using a speed slightly exceeding Tora’s. |
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− | Opposite to her cute appearance, the <<Saber>> she |
+ | Opposite to her cute appearance, the <<Saber>> she is holding with both hands were attacking wildly from left and right. |
However, Tora blocked the blade with the <<{{Furigana|Symbolic short sword|Katar}}>> from the right and avoided the left blade by slightly twisting his body. |
However, Tora blocked the blade with the <<{{Furigana|Symbolic short sword|Katar}}>> from the right and avoided the left blade by slightly twisting his body. |
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− | + | Yurie did not stop and continued pursuit------the instant I thought that, Tora dodged and continued thrusting. Even though the <<{{Furigana|Symbolic short sword|Katar}}>> scratched her clothes, it is far away from a decisive strike. |
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− | After countless exchanges, the sound of blades slicing the air and the sound of steel clashing |
+ | After countless exchanges, the sound of blades slicing the air and the sound of steel clashing continue echoing. |
− | But, the fight dance did not continue forever and the time of conclusion |
+ | But, the fight dance did not continue forever and the time of conclusion has come. |
− | Right after |
+ | Right after Yurie reacted to the blade aiming to the side of her head by evading with bending her upper body, Tora’s body spun like a spinning top and made a continuous side sweep. |
If it was me, I would use my <<Shield>> to block it or perform a back step to make distance------ |
If it was me, I would use my <<Shield>> to block it or perform a back step to make distance------ |
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− | Whatever I |
+ | Whatever I pick, I would probably be in a defensive stance. |
− | But |
+ | But Yurie is different. |
She reacted to Tora’s attack in an instant and dodged the <<{{Furigana|Symbolic short sword|Katar}}>> by sinking her body as if she was crawling on the ground. |
She reacted to Tora’s attack in an instant and dodged the <<{{Furigana|Symbolic short sword|Katar}}>> by sinking her body as if she was crawling on the ground. |
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At this moment, this match was determined. |
At this moment, this match was determined. |
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− | + | Yurie swung the <<{{Furigana|Twin blades|Double}}>> at the same time with standing up. |
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Just like the fangs of a wolf, the 2 blades attacking from left and right, slashed Tora’s stomach. |
Just like the fangs of a wolf, the 2 blades attacking from left and right, slashed Tora’s stomach. |
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When I asked Tora who came back to the audience seat, he replied back with a hating to lose answer. |
When I asked Tora who came back to the audience seat, he replied back with a hating to lose answer. |
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− | However, it looks like Tora could not hide the exhausted part of his <<Soul>> which |
+ | However, it looks like Tora could not hide the exhausted part of his <<Soul>> which has been slashed, and made a big sigh the moment he lowered his waist. |
− | “Next off is Tooru’s |
+ | “Next off is Tooru’s turn” |
− | I called out to |
+ | I called out to Yurie, when I stood up and was about to go down towards the training area. |
− | “Aah. Now that I have seen such a good match, I have to put up a good fight that won’t lose to that………….and, more importantly |
+ | “Aah. Now that I have seen such a good match, I have to put up a good fight that won’t lose to that………….and, more importantly Yuris, take this………..” |
− | I took off my jacket and handed it to |
+ | I took off my jacket and handed it to Yurie by hanging it on top of her body. |
“-----------?” |
“-----------?” |
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“It isn’t cold now……….?” |
“It isn’t cold now……….?” |
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− | Speaking of which, it would be hotter after a battle and |
+ | Speaking of which, it would be hotter after a battle and Yurie was tilting her head. |
− | “…………It isn’t good for a girl to show off her |
+ | “…………It isn’t good for a girl to show off her skin” |
− | It wasn’t particularly an exposure that was bad |
+ | It wasn’t particularly an exposure that was bad for a young man’s education but, this is just in case. |
− | “…………….. Thank you very |
+ | “…………….. Thank you very much” |
− | From my explanation, |
+ | From my explanation, Yurie finally understood and her cheeks were slightly blushing pink in color. |
− | “Please do your best, Tooru. I will do my best in my cheer too………..with this jacket part |
+ | “Please do your best, Tooru. I will do my best in my cheer too………..with this jacket part too” |
− | Together with the last sentence, she grabbed the jacket slightly tighter |
+ | Together with the last sentence, she grabbed the jacket slightly tighter by rounding her hand and showed a small smile. |
After I went down to the training area, Tachibana the one who I was going to confront was making a happy expression. |
After I went down to the training area, Tachibana the one who I was going to confront was making a happy expression. |
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− | “It has been since the <<{{Furigana|New blade battle|Newcomer battle}}>> |
+ | “It has been since the <<{{Furigana|New blade battle|Newcomer battle}}>> to have a match with you. But this time, I’ll have you hand over the win” |
− | “It was as a <<Duo>> that time so, it’s not like I personally won……….that is why for this match, I don’t plan on giving away the |
+ | “It was as a <<Duo>> that time so, it’s not like I personally won……….that is why for this match, I don’t plan on giving away the win” |
“Fufu, bring it on!” |
“Fufu, bring it on!” |
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− | At the same time |
+ | At the same time with the signal, I and Tachibana kicked the ground while aiming at each other. |
“Here I come!!” |
“Here I come!!” |
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“-------!?” |
“-------!?” |
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− | Tachibana and I were |
+ | Tachibana and also I were shocked. |
− | After looking at the previous two battles-------the fight |
+ | After looking at the previous two battles-------the fight Yurie and the rest had, i had already confirmed the enhancement of the physical abilities from the <<{{Furigana|Rank sublimation|Level up}}>>. |
− | However, because it was beyond my imaginations when |
+ | However, because it was beyond my imaginations when i confirmed it actually with my own body, I became bewildered. |
To think my step in would become this fast from sublimating to <<{{Furigana|II|Level 2}}>>. |
To think my step in would become this fast from sublimating to <<{{Furigana|II|Level 2}}>>. |
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Regaining her composure instantaneously, Tachibana attempted to block my fist. |
Regaining her composure instantaneously, Tachibana attempted to block my fist. |
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− | In regards of defense skills, there |
+ | In regards of defense skills, there is no one in class that could come next to Tachibana. |
Furthermore, it was also the same with switching from defense. |
Furthermore, it was also the same with switching from defense. |
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The energy of the thrust was used just like that, and I was thrown away. |
The energy of the thrust was used just like that, and I was thrown away. |
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− | But, in order to avoid being struck, |
+ | But, in order to avoid being struck, i turned her body mid-air and landed facing over to Tachibana. |
“Tou……..! Not bad, Tachibana! Your reflex speed also increased-------wait, Uoooh!?” |
“Tou……..! Not bad, Tachibana! Your reflex speed also increased-------wait, Uoooh!?” |
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“That was dangerous……………” |
“That was dangerous……………” |
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− | The speed of the metal drip could not even |
+ | The speed of the metal drip could not even compare to that time I saw during the <<Newcomer battle>>. |
“Fuu, not bad for avoiding that one. But, how about this one!?” |
“Fuu, not bad for avoiding that one. But, how about this one!?” |
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− | The battle between me and Tachibana turned into a |
+ | The battle between me and Tachibana turned into a very simpler battle compared to the previous 2. |
The focus point of this match is for me to pass through the <<{{Furigana|Iron chain|Chain}}>> and enter her chest area. |
The focus point of this match is for me to pass through the <<{{Furigana|Iron chain|Chain}}>> and enter her chest area. |
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− | ( |
+ | (………………at times like this, I envy Yurie and Tora who has light foot works!) |
− | Evading the <<{{Furigana|Iron chain|Chain}}>> several times, and sometimes blocking with my <<Shield>>, I |
+ | Evading the <<{{Furigana|Iron chain|Chain}}>> several times, and sometimes blocking with my <<Shield>>, I would that the hap chances and close in the distance. |
“Over here…………!!” |
“Over here…………!!” |
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“Tsukimi-sensei. This is different from a defeat but, since I completely sealed his movement, is it okay to say this is my win in this case?” |
“Tsukimi-sensei. This is different from a defeat but, since I completely sealed his movement, is it okay to say this is my win in this case?” |
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− | “Kuhaha. Why not? An oppai<ref group ="2b">Woman breast</ref> press feels like close to heaven too in a different kind of |
+ | “Kuhaha. Why not? An oppai<ref group ="2b">Woman breast</ref> press feels like close to heaven too in a different kind of way” |
“Eh……..? O-Oppai………Eh?” |
“Eh……..? O-Oppai………Eh?” |
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“Kokonoe!? Wha-what did she meant by close to heaven! Did you wish for this match with those shameless thoughts!? Yo-Yo-Yo………You foooolllllll!!” |
“Kokonoe!? Wha-what did she meant by close to heaven! Did you wish for this match with those shameless thoughts!? Yo-Yo-Yo………You foooolllllll!!” |
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− | Tachibana then *Pyon* hopped up and separated |
+ | Tachibana then *Pyon* hopped up and separated at me, and ran away with a completely red face. |
“It’s a misunderstanding------------!!” |
“It’s a misunderstanding------------!!” |
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Although I shouted towards the back that was getting smaller------- |
Although I shouted towards the back that was getting smaller------- |
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− | [To-Tooru-kun you pervert……….][ |
+ | [To-Tooru-kun you pervert……….][…………you damn lecher][So Tooru was perverted……………] |
“Like I said, it is a misunderstanding------------!!” |
“Like I said, it is a misunderstanding------------!!” |
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− | + | 3 of them from the side showed perplexity, given up and, surprised respectively and the rabbit ear was hugging her stomach while making unbearably laughing. |
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I thought that when, I recalled back to the match that happened in the afternoon in a daze. |
I thought that when, I recalled back to the match that happened in the afternoon in a daze. |
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− | <nowiki>*</nowiki>Pyuuu* the sound of the wind was produced |
+ | <nowiki>*</nowiki>Pyuuu* the sound of the wind was produced and I swung my fist. |
(It’s true I became stronger but----------) |
(It’s true I became stronger but----------) |
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(It’s still not enough……………) |
(It’s still not enough……………) |
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− | There |
+ | There is nothing to measure the difference between me and that person but, I can tell from feeling. |
The current me------no, it’s better to say that I am not even close to him. |
The current me------no, it’s better to say that I am not even close to him. |
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− | After a while, |
+ | After a while, Yurie with flushed {{Furigana|white skin|Snow white}} after a bath, returned back to the room. |
− | “Tooru. There is something I want to request for |
+ | “Tooru. There is something I want to request for tomorrow” |
“What is the request?” |
“What is the request?” |
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“I don’t mind, is there something going on?” |
“I don’t mind, is there something going on?” |
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− | + | “Ya---. It’s Sunday too so I want to go and buy outside clothing. It has been hot recently and I only have thick clothes……….” |
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− | It is still |
+ | It is still may so I don’t think it’s that hot but, it seems the heat can already be said to be summer to Yurie who is brought up in a cold country. |
“I get it, I’ll accompany you. But, where are we going?” |
“I get it, I’ll accompany you. But, where are we going?” |
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− | “I have not decided yet. I was thinking of going to a good shop nearby |
+ | “I have not decided yet. I was thinking of going to a good shop nearby if there is one” |
− | “I see. Well, we |
+ | “I see. Well, we probably can find clothes if we search in a station building” |
− | + | “Ya----. But, I think walking without a plan is a problem so, I’ll go ask Miyabi and the rest” |
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“Aah, that’s true-------and, wait! Are you planning to go like that……….!?” |
“Aah, that’s true-------and, wait! Are you planning to go like that……….!?” |
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− | Hearing my question, |
+ | Hearing my question, Yurie made a puzzled expression. |
− | It |
+ | It is the usual style of her in her dress shirt form freely exposing her slender white legs. |
− | + | Yurie did not notice how dangerous that form is in a floor lined up with male rooms. |
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As expected, there isn’t anyone that would attack her but---------- |
As expected, there isn’t anyone that would attack her but---------- |
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− | Before even that, it’s true that I felt somewhat unwilling to let them see |
+ | Before even that, it’s true that I felt somewhat unwilling to let them see Yurie like this. |
− | “I-I will ask. |
+ | “I-I will ask. Yurie………you prepare the apple tea” |
− | + | “Ya---. I understand” |
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I stood up and left the room before hearing a reply. |
I stood up and left the room before hearing a reply. |
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While making a sigh, I walked in the corridor with less people in it. |
While making a sigh, I walked in the corridor with less people in it. |
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− | I am not sure why I have |
+ | I am not sure why I have that kind of feelings. |
− | Is it because I don’t want the surroundings to misunderstand after someone sees |
+ | Is it because I don’t want the surroundings to misunderstand after someone sees Yurie like that? |
It’s true that there is that but, I feel there is something wrong. |
It’s true that there is that but, I feel there is something wrong. |
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− | ( |
+ | (…………something like, not wanting to expose my daughter to the eyes of inquisitiveness?) |
− | I might have received the influence from |
+ | I might have received the influence from Yurie looking at me as a father figure. |
It felt fitting when I thought that and I made a wry smile while ascending up the stairs. |
It felt fitting when I thought that and I made a wry smile while ascending up the stairs. |
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− | I reached the floor lined up with the girls rooms and, abruptly met up with Tachibana( |
+ | I reached the floor lined up with the girls rooms and, abruptly met up with Tachibana (#Finished kneeling on the ground during the day) |
“Ko-Kokonoe!?” |
“Ko-Kokonoe!?” |
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− | “Ooh, nice timing. Hey Tachibana, actually------- |
+ | “Ooh, nice timing. Hey Tachibana, actually-------“ |
However, I could not end the last part of my sentence. |
However, I could not end the last part of my sentence. |
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Maybe she remembered the scarf hold in the afternoon, her face turned red in a flash and she descended down the stairs. |
Maybe she remembered the scarf hold in the afternoon, her face turned red in a flash and she descended down the stairs. |
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− | Her attitude |
+ | Her attitude is like that right now, and she didn’t show up during dinner time too so, it seems she was quite bothered about the matter in the afternoon. |
− | (I have no choice. I’ll go ask Miyabi and quickly head back |
+ | (I have no choice. I’ll go ask Miyabi and quickly head back) |
− | Thanks to Tachibana making a squeaky voice before leaving, a few number of girls nearby directed |
+ | Thanks to Tachibana making a squeaky voice before leaving, a few number of girls nearby directed her sights towards me wondering what happened. |
While feeling embarrassed from the sights, I headed towards Miyabi’s room in a fast pace. |
While feeling embarrassed from the sights, I headed towards Miyabi’s room in a fast pace. |
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Bringing her face out from the door after I knocked, Miyabi looked up at me in a little surprised manner. |
Bringing her face out from the door after I knocked, Miyabi looked up at me in a little surprised manner. |
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− | “Aah actually, I want to go buy clothes, so I came to ask whether or not there is a good shop |
+ | “Aah actually, I want to go buy clothes, so I came to ask whether or not if there is a good shop nearby” |
− | “If that is the case, then I recommend the |
+ | “If that is the case, then I recommend the a la mode shopping mall. Its nearby, and it’s very big so I think |
− | Together with the direction towards that shopping mall, Miyabi |
+ | Together with the direction towards that shopping mall, Miyabi introduced a recommended gelato shop too. |
“I see, thank you…………ah, if you are free, Miyabi would you want to come with?” |
“I see, thank you…………ah, if you are free, Miyabi would you want to come with?” |
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“Fuee!?” |
“Fuee!?” |
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− | If it |
+ | If it is buying clothes for Yurie, a girl’s opinion would be better than a guy’s so I thought of inviting her but-------- |
“Aaah, errr, errr, my heart preparation……….!! A-a date so suddenly…………..!?” |
“Aaah, errr, errr, my heart preparation……….!! A-a date so suddenly…………..!?” |
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“Eh?” |
“Eh?” |
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− | “Rather, I was planning to go buy |
+ | “Rather, I was planning to go buy Yurie’s clothing. Sorry for the confusing words” |
− | “Ah…….. |
+ | “Ah……..i-isee. Ahahaha……………i am also sorry, for making such a weird misunderstanding………..” |
− | “No, it’s because I said it in a way that caused you to misunderstand so, I am really |
+ | “No, it’s because I said it in a way that caused you to misunderstand so, I am really sorry” |
− | An unpleasant atmosphere |
+ | An unpleasant atmosphere flown by. |
“So…………what are you going to do? Would you want to come with us tomorrow?” |
“So…………what are you going to do? Would you want to come with us tomorrow?” |
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From the reaction I saw just now, Tachibana is clearly not the type that would completely forget about the matter once its tomorrow and come with us, it’s probably better not to invite her unreasonably. |
From the reaction I saw just now, Tachibana is clearly not the type that would completely forget about the matter once its tomorrow and come with us, it’s probably better not to invite her unreasonably. |
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− | “It can’t be helped then. Alright then, I should be heading back soon. Thanks, |
+ | “It can’t be helped then. Alright then, I should be heading back soon. Thanks, Miyabi” |
− | “Ah, un…………good night Tooru- |
+ | “Ah, un…………good night Tooru-kun” |
After saying good bye to Miyabi who was nodding, I decided to head back to the lower floor. |
After saying good bye to Miyabi who was nodding, I decided to head back to the lower floor. |
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− | “Together with |
+ | “Together with Yurie tomorrow huh………..” |
+ | |||
===Part 2=== |
===Part 2=== |
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− | “To-Tooru-kun and |
+ | “To-Tooru-kun and Yurie-chan are going out together………..” |
Miyabi closed the door and muttered. |
Miyabi closed the door and muttered. |
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− | She heard clearly that |
+ | She heard clearly that Yurie is not Tooru’s lover from his mouth. |
− | More importantly, judging from the point of inviting |
+ | More importantly, judging from the point of inviting 3 people to go out, Miyabi probably know both of them don’t have that kind of relationship but------------ |
What will happen tomorrow? |
What will happen tomorrow? |
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Then after that? |
Then after that? |
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− | + | To the both of them who passes a long time together, there is no guarantee their relationship will not change forever. |
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− | Much less, Miyabi normally |
+ | Much less, Miyabi normally thinks Yurie who is the same sex as her, has a very cute appearance together with her personality. |
− | That |
+ | That is why; there is no reason to be found for Tooru to be attracted to the silver girl. |
− | (I- |
+ | (I-its Tooru-kun’s freedom to go out with whoever he wants………….) |
Even though she thought that, it was complex in her mind. |
Even though she thought that, it was complex in her mind. |
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− | Miyabi |
+ | Miyabi is not self-aware of her own feelings towards Tooru. |
− | It’s true that she |
+ | It’s true that she trusts him more than any other gender person she met until now but, she has yet to reach to conclusion of the affections deep inside her. |
− | But even so, unconsciously from under her self-awareness, she leaked out a big sigh. |
+ | But even so, unconsciously from under her self-awareness as, she leaked out a big sigh. |
(As expected, I wished I said okay……..to go together with them…….) |
(As expected, I wished I said okay……..to go together with them…….) |
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Returning back to the room at that moment and seeing Miyabi standing there at the entrance, Tomoe asked strangely but, the reply that came back was a dry smile. |
Returning back to the room at that moment and seeing Miyabi standing there at the entrance, Tomoe asked strangely but, the reply that came back was a dry smile. |
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− | “By the way, where should we go tomorrow? If Miyabi doesn’t have any wishes then I am thinking of Kasai aquarium------- |
+ | “By the way, where should we go tomorrow? If Miyabi doesn’t have any wishes then I am thinking of Kasai aquarium-------“ |
“Ah……..” |
“Ah……..” |
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“You have a place in mind?” |
“You have a place in mind?” |
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− | “Errrr, somewhere like A |
+ | “Errrr, somewhere like A la mode…………..” |
− | “A |
+ | “A la mode? Didn’t we go there just like week? Is there something you forgot to buy?” |
− | “Eh? E,errr, I heard To-Tooru-kun and |
+ | “Eh? E,errr, I heard To-Tooru-kun and Yurie-chan were going together so, err……………i-I was curious……..” |
Originally, it would be normal to trick her in a time like this but; Miyabi said the reason in extreme honesty. |
Originally, it would be normal to trick her in a time like this but; Miyabi said the reason in extreme honesty. |
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− | “Kokonoe and |
+ | “Kokonoe and Yurie are……!?” |
(Both of them together------which means………..a-a date?) |
(Both of them together------which means………..a-a date?) |
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− | The scenery that immediately popped out inside Tomoe’s head from those simple words, was the scenery of Tooru and a naked |
+ | The scenery that immediately popped out inside Tomoe’s head from those simple words, was the scenery of Tooru and a naked Yurie hugging each other that happened a while back. |
(Im-impossible right…….?) |
(Im-impossible right…….?) |
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− | + | She was explained of the situation of Tooru and Yurie, agreed, and believed the talk. |
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− | However, |
+ | However, once she gains a doubt, that doubt will expand in a blink of an eye. |
− | “C-can we……….? |
+ | “C-can we……….? |
The answer Tomoe gave from Miyabi’s question was------ |
The answer Tomoe gave from Miyabi’s question was------ |
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− | + | “i-I would have never thought both of them would……………..Thi-this is because they are in an illicit relationship. That’s is why--------i-I think it would be good to watch over them from the shadows, Umu” |
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+ | |||
+ | It was a trailing--------with a fake excuse as a cover. |
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− | It was a tailing--------with a fake excuse as cover. |
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<noinclude> |
<noinclude> |
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==Translation Notes and References== |
==Translation Notes and References== |