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− | The first lesson was English, but I don’t remember anything of it. I was pondering the accident of |
+ | The first lesson was English, but I don’t remember anything of it. I was pondering the accident of Yōko Tsukimori’s father. |
I also played with the thought of browsing some news sites on my mobile phone—hidden from the eyes of the teacher, of course—but I decided against it because I was known as a fairly well-behaving student. I kept telling myself that I was keeping the best for last and spent a painful hour like this. |
I also played with the thought of browsing some news sites on my mobile phone—hidden from the eyes of the teacher, of course—but I decided against it because I was known as a fairly well-behaving student. I kept telling myself that I was keeping the best for last and spent a painful hour like this. |
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“…a sharp curve with poor sight distance…” |
“…a sharp curve with poor sight distance…” |
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− | “…there have been casualties before…” |
+ | “…there have already been casualties before…” |
“…too much speed due to the slope…” |
“…too much speed due to the slope…” |
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− | There were several text passages that reminded me of the “Feigned Traffic Accident Murder Recipe” as noted in the murder recipe. I couldn’t help getting excited at the thought that |
+ | There were several text passages that reminded me of the “Feigned Traffic Accident Murder Recipe” as noted in the murder recipe. I couldn’t help getting excited at the thought that “Yōko Tsukimori had executed her murder plan.” |
…and also, I couldn’t help feeling a chill run down my spine when I imagined the accident with that thought in mind. |
…and also, I couldn’t help feeling a chill run down my spine when I imagined the accident with that thought in mind. |
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Had I gotten something fatally wrong? |
Had I gotten something fatally wrong? |
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− | The plan looked childish at first glance, like an uncertain trick that relied on |
+ | The plan looked childish at first glance, like an uncertain trick that relied on multiple occasional aspects. |
But maybe she executed that plan exactly because of those flaws? |
But maybe she executed that plan exactly because of those flaws? |
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Who would see a schemed murder in something that looked like nothing but an accident? |
Who would see a schemed murder in something that looked like nothing but an accident? |
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− | And |
+ | And the facts showed: the police were convinced that it was simply a traffic accident. The same applied to my classmates; everyone considered Tsukimori a poor girl who had lost her father in an accident. |
I bet even the victim himself wouldn't have dreamed of her being a murderer. |
I bet even the victim himself wouldn't have dreamed of her being a murderer. |
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“Moreover, the class officers are required to come along to the funeral as the representatives of the class. I’m counting on you. Okay, homeroom’s closed.” |
“Moreover, the class officers are required to come along to the funeral as the representatives of the class. I’m counting on you. Okay, homeroom’s closed.” |
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− | Right when Ukai was about to finish: “Sensei!” Usami raised her hand, “The female class officer is |
+ | Right when Ukai was about to finish: “Sensei!” Usami raised her hand, “The female class officer is Yōko herself.” |
“Aah, you’re right. Well then, Usami, may I ask you?” |
“Aah, you’re right. Well then, Usami, may I ask you?” |
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After making sure that Ukai had left, Kamogawa scowled alternately at Usami and me. |
After making sure that Ukai had left, Kamogawa scowled alternately at Usami and me. |
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− | “Who was the irresponsible guy that |
+ | “Who was the irresponsible guy that proposed me as the class officer at the beginning of the term, again?” |
Just this once I was grateful for that irresponsible personality of his, though. |
Just this once I was grateful for that irresponsible personality of his, though. |
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“This is a misunderstanding, Usami. I am merely worried about a fellow classmate who has lost a dear one, you know?” Kamogawa assured us with a meek expression. |
“This is a misunderstanding, Usami. I am merely worried about a fellow classmate who has lost a dear one, you know?” Kamogawa assured us with a meek expression. |
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− | “That’s a lie. It’s clear that you only want to meet |
+ | “That’s a lie. It’s clear that you only want to meet Yōko-san because of your ulterior motives!” claimed Usami. |
“No, idiot! I would never have ulterior motives! I simply wish to soothe Tsukimori in these hard times,” he objected instantly, “Well, but sure, I would not be averse to her falling in love with me in the process, heh!” |
“No, idiot! I would never have ulterior motives! I simply wish to soothe Tsukimori in these hard times,” he objected instantly, “Well, but sure, I would not be averse to her falling in love with me in the process, heh!” |
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− | “You really are a brute, Kamogawa!” |
+ | “You really are a brute, Kamogawa!” |
+ | Usami seemed completely dumbfounded. As was I. |
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− | As was I: “Kamogawa, perk your ears: that’s what we call an ulterior motive.” |
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+ | “Kamogawa, perk your ears: that’s what we call an ulterior motive.” |
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− | “Ahaa, I see! You never stop learning, do you?” Kamogawa evaded my remark with feigned ignorance. There’s no cure for a Kamogawa. |
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+ | “Ahaa, I see! You never stop learning, do you?” |
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+ | Kamogawa evaded my remark with feigned ignorance. There’s no cure for a Kamogawa. |
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“…I hope you don’t have an ulterior motive too, Nonomiya?” |
“…I hope you don’t have an ulterior motive too, Nonomiya?” |
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As soon as we had arrived at the funeral home and had gone through the formalities at the entrance, we proceeded to the hall that was marked with a sign reading “Tsukimori.” |
As soon as we had arrived at the funeral home and had gone through the formalities at the entrance, we proceeded to the hall that was marked with a sign reading “Tsukimori.” |
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− | A lot of flower offerings were being made, so that the line led out of the hall. It was as though I was watching the scene of an arcade that |
+ | A lot of flower offerings were being made, so that the line led out of the hall. It was as though I was watching the scene of an arcade that installed a new game machine. |
− | The dim, wide room was packed with people in mourning |
+ | The dim, wide room was packed with people in mourning dresses. The altar seemed much more magnificent to me than the ones in any past funerals I had visited. |
We sat down in the seats that had been prepared for common attendants and waited patiently for the beginning of the ceremony. |
We sat down in the seats that had been prepared for common attendants and waited patiently for the beginning of the ceremony. |
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My eyes searched for Tsukimori and found her sitting near the altar where the relatives had gathered. She was comforting the woman beside her who hung her head, supporting her and stroking her back. |
My eyes searched for Tsukimori and found her sitting near the altar where the relatives had gathered. She was comforting the woman beside her who hung her head, supporting her and stroking her back. |
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− | From the looks of it, I suspected it could be her mother. |
+ | From the looks of it, I suspected it could be her mother. It was a beautiful lady who resembled Tsukimori. |
I was, however, surprised at how composed Tsukimori apparently was. |
I was, however, surprised at how composed Tsukimori apparently was. |
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− | It was then that I recalled that I had once asked Usami why all the girls called Tsukimori with a “-san” added to her name. Her answer had been: |
+ | It was then that I recalled that I had once asked Usami why all the girls called Tsukimori with a “-san” added to her name. Her answer had been: “Yōko-san may be the same age as us, but doesn’t she kind of look and behave very maturely? So basically, someone started calling her Yōko-san, which then led to the current state.” |
Indeed. I was almost unsure of who the mother and who the daughter was. |
Indeed. I was almost unsure of who the mother and who the daughter was. |
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− | “…I’m so sorry for |
+ | “…I’m so sorry for Yōko-san.” <!-- "I feel so sorry for Yoko-san."? --> |
I looked to my side and found Usami with watery eyes. She not only gave the feeling of “born to be a little sister,” but actually had an elder brother. |
I looked to my side and found Usami with watery eyes. She not only gave the feeling of “born to be a little sister,” but actually had an elder brother. |
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− | + | “You’re quite a sissy, aren’t you?” I said and produced a handkerchief. |
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“Just look at how she’s keeping calm though she’s bound to be sad in reality! If it was me, I wouldn’t be able to…” |
“Just look at how she’s keeping calm though she’s bound to be sad in reality! If it was me, I wouldn’t be able to…” |
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Usami nodded earnestly, her mouth stuffed with noodles like a squirrel. |
Usami nodded earnestly, her mouth stuffed with noodles like a squirrel. |
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− | “Indeed. I was reminded that there is a limit to our lives—and also that this makes life all the more valuable.” |
+ | “Indeed. I was reminded that there is a limit to our lives—and also that this makes life all the more valuable.” |
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+ | Being in my class teacher’s company, I chose my words carefully when relaying my impressions. |
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“You’re amazing, Nonomiya,” Usami praised me with wide eyes after gulping down her noodles. |
“You’re amazing, Nonomiya,” Usami praised me with wide eyes after gulping down her noodles. |
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Ukai laughed from listening to our conversation. |
Ukai laughed from listening to our conversation. |
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− | “Well, well, let’s settle down with the conclusion that both of you had |
+ | “Well, well, let’s settle down with the conclusion that both of you had their respective thoughts, okay? Nonomiya was more analytical and Usami more emotional.” |
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+ | Ukai went between and solved it like a teacher. |
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–Life’s interesting because there’s a limit to it. The thrill of not knowing when it ends is what gives you the awareness of being alive. |
–Life’s interesting because there’s a limit to it. The thrill of not knowing when it ends is what gives you the awareness of being alive. |
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− | At first glance it might seem |
+ | At first glance it might seem contradicting that death, the antithesis of life, highlights the value of life, but it actually makes sense. I even conceived the idea that most things in the world might work in a similar way. |
At that very moment, enthralled by the risky murder recipe—I was most definitely living. |
At that very moment, enthralled by the risky murder recipe—I was most definitely living. |
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Ukai first expressed his deepest sympathy before assuring her: “Don’t be concerned about school. Take your time and return when you’re comfortable.” |
Ukai first expressed his deepest sympathy before assuring her: “Don’t be concerned about school. Take your time and return when you’re comfortable.” |
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− | “Thank you very much for your thoughtfulness. However, I have it in mind to attend school normally from the day after tomorrow because I think it will help me to distract myself.” She smiled weakly. “…I am a little anxious about leaving my mother alone at home, as she has been hit especially hard, but her siblings and my father's siblings |
+ | “Thank you very much for your thoughtfulness. However, I have it in mind to attend school normally from the day after tomorrow because I think it will help me to distract myself.” She smiled weakly. “…I am a little anxious about leaving my mother alone at home, as she has been hit especially hard, but her siblings and my father's siblings respectively assured me that they will be supporting her for a while.” |
− | Tsukimori seemed exhausted. From the looks of it, she |
+ | Tsukimori seemed exhausted. From the looks of it, she hasn’t been sleeping properly. |
But while knowing it was pretty tactless, I couldn’t help being under the impression that her white face, now accentuated by her mourning dress, looked even more sensual than at school. |
But while knowing it was pretty tactless, I couldn’t help being under the impression that her white face, now accentuated by her mourning dress, looked even more sensual than at school. |
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− | “I see. At any rate, be sure not to over-strain yourself and feel free to consult me anytime.” |
+ | “I see. At any rate, be sure not to over-strain yourself and feel free to consult me anytime.” |
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+ | Ukai patted her on the shoulder. |
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“Thank you for coming as well, Chizuru, Nonomiya-kun.” |
“Thank you for coming as well, Chizuru, Nonomiya-kun.” |
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“I feel blessed.” |
“I feel blessed.” |
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− | + | “Yōko-san…” |
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Usami was on the verge of tears again, apparently moved by Tsukimori’s brave behavior. |
Usami was on the verge of tears again, apparently moved by Tsukimori’s brave behavior. |
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I poked her head and said: “Shouldn’t you calm down a bit? You wanted to express your condolences properly, right?” |
I poked her head and said: “Shouldn’t you calm down a bit? You wanted to express your condolences properly, right?” |
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− | “…Yeah,” Usami nodded teary-eyed. |
+ | “…Yeah,” Usami nodded teary-eyed. “Um…Yōko-san, it will be hard on you, but…i-it will whe hard on yhew, but…” |
Usami began weeping mid-sentence because she couldn’t bear it anymore. |
Usami began weeping mid-sentence because she couldn’t bear it anymore. |
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