Seeming curious about this topic, everyone leaned closer to the table.
"…I would like to remind everyone that this is merely my opinion. Therefore, I would suggest everyone take it as advice." Kuroyuki warned.
Everyone immediately responded with a nod, except me.
Kuroyuki noticed my passivity, so she turned to me and asked…
"…Before that, I would like to hear your opinion— what do you think is the most crucial thing required in a team?" She murmured.
"Err… Trust?" "Commitment?" "Respect?"
August, Kronos and Blaze gave their answers, respectively, but Kuroyuki doesn't seem interested in it— or rather, those aren't the answer she wanted.
"…I want to hear your answer." Kuroyuki then uttered.
"…Communication, time management, problem-solving, listening, critical thinki
"Now tell me… why are you trying to hide such a piece of important information? This is your life. Is your life not worth a single penny to you?" Actually, I knew I didn't have any qualifications to speak about the 'importance of life', but I still did it anyway. "…I……" As I glared at Kuroyuki and walked closer— she immediately kept her distance by retreating backwards. Oh, she left the water running. Better close it first. While continuing to stare at Kuroyuki with my intense glare, I reached out my hand to close the water tap. "… Don't tell me you are trying to hide your weakness so that you won't lose at the …" I uttered. Hearing those words, Kuroyuki immediately looks away with a despondent look while biting her lips. In other words, this means she really did. I was awestruck. I thought there was something more than that— but she's hiding it because of such a simple reason!? I could feel my blood pressure rising even higher than it already was. "YOU…
At that moment, I tried to pull away from Night Fury's embrace, but it t was futile. I could barely muster any strength because I'm still recovering from the backlash. But at least I could raise my head to make it less suffocating. "That's supposed to be my line." I retorted. "…Your preference sure is…… unique," Kuroyuki said to me with a pitying look. "…I never knew you are into swords……" What she meant was 'as a romantic partner'. "I'm not! That's just your assumption…!" I immediately refuted it. And if anything— I'm onto you! When I realised, I had already escaped from Night Fury's grasp and stood extremely close to Kuroyuki— till the tip of our noses nearly touched each other. …I could even feel the coldness of her every breath. "…You…… are too close…" Kuroyuki murmured softly. She was adverting her gaze, trying to hide her embarrassment— and her cheeks were flushed slightly red. Why do I feel like wanting to…… No— she already had someone else……! "Looks like my master i
"Master!?""Gah— Huff— Phew… I'm alright… It's just that… err, ahaha… I, err……"I can't seem to respond to her question earlier.Come on, me…! What are the correct words for this kind of situation…!?"………………"After a moment of silence and awkwardness, Night Fury suddenly pounced on me and gave me a cuddle."Guh…!"This terrifying feeling is happening again. It felt so comforting that I was so scared of losing it…"Ah… my master…… my dear master……"I see… so that's what you meant.Though she was merely calling for me… but thanks to that, I understood what her confession actually meant. It was love indeed, bu
As soon as Night Fury fell asleep, I took my old model phone from the drawer next to the bed. …The old model phone that was left behind by that bastard six years ago. Since this phone doesn't have any use other than calling… it has lasted till this day. There are only four contacts. Principal, Vice, Restia, and Ruby. When I was still staying on my island… the only contact I'd ever called was with that bastard. It's the lone voice contacting device that we'd ever use because it prevents wiretapping— he tampered with the sim card and phone that allows a private connection. And it was thanks to the tempered phone and sim card, I could enjoy an unlimited internet connection. Another alternative way for him to contact me is through his personal email, which he mainly uses it to send me some official documents, such as testimony, congressional reports,
[Di Di]I immediately accepted Restia's call while calmly placing my phone in my ear."You— heartless monster…! You blacklisted my passport! How could you do that to me…!?" Restia yelled."…If I don't, you won't at least listen to me.""Okay, I'm listening. YOU HAPPY NOW?"…Though she's still angry, but at least she's willing to talk now.First, I need to quench her anger."I'm sorry… Restia." I said to her."………………Uuhhhhh…"She's shaken. I just need one more push."Please… forgive this idiot of a brother." I murmured."…(Sniff)…… (Hic)… Uwahhhhhh………………"Like a balloon bu
"Y-You are right…… I'm just a stupid dense perverted dummy and fool with a retarded blockhead of a brainless brain who likes to molest any moronic goons I see…" "B-Big brother…!? I-I-I didn't mean to hurt you this much…! I'm sorry!!!" "Really…? Then… you are forgiven." "But you are still a pervert and molester." "Whyyyyy!?" "Then tell me— why am I getting so many headaches today?" "Restia… you really need to see a doctor." "I don't need it. It's you, big brother. You did something— again." …I can't help but imagine that my cute little sister is glaring at me with bloodshot eyes. "Even if I say I didn't, you won't believe me." "BECAUSE YOU DID!" "Like what?" "Touching someone's boobs." "………
After having our small family talk with the others, as usual, I ended the call after an unwilling farewell. When I realized it, it was already 9.54 pm. Oh, that's right. Maybe I should ask Persia where I should meet her tomorrow. I activated my screen and selected the only chat I had at the IKAssembly. ‘Bonjour, la demoiselle.’ I typed. (Hello, lady.) 'Where do you want to meet tomorrow?' 'A sticker of a girl jumping around happily.' She replied. ‘Portes de l'école, 10 am’ (School gates, 10am) 'Map and location of the school gates.' 'Oi' I typed. 'What is the meaning of this?' 'I'm scared that u might lose your way' Persia replied. 'So I sent u the location' 'Do I look like
After ending my chat with Persia, I switched off the lights and went to bed.With Night Fury sleeping with me by my side, I was somehow reminded of Restia and Ruby.Ah… I missed them.Not only them, I also missed Dómr, Forsjá, Fortuna, Felix, Asha, Pearl, Fylgja and Sællifðr...But, even though I want to see them, I can't.Because I made a promise to 'me', and I must obey him.I had to steel my heart and endure the pain of not being able to see them.Goodnight, Night Fury.…………………………………Three hours later."SNORE……""…………""SNORE………""…………""SNORE…………""…………""S-SNORE…………""…………"…I WONDERED WHY I HAD THIS INSUPPRESSIBLE URGE RIGHT NOW TO COVER HER MOUTH FOREVER.STOP SNORING, WOMAN.YOUR NOISE IS KILLING ME.CAN'T YOU JUST TURN BACK INTO A SWORD AND SHUT UP? OR IS THERE A WAY FOR ME TO MAKE YOU GO BACK INTO A SWORD?The noise from night Fury's deep vibrating snore penetrates into my soul's very core. Every time she snores, I could feel something inside me vibrating in sync to her snor