[Personal Story] Idia Shroud [The Party Person From My Class]
{ this be a gift for me pal }
[interior hallway]
// humming //
Idia: Classes are finally over. Gotta head back asap. After all, today’s the start of the new event! Why if I had a choice, I would have skipped classes! Time to collect limited drops to craft limited equipment, have to max limit break the event character too. Ah, so many things to do…
???: Uwa!
// bump //
Idia: Owowow… S-sorry, I wasn’t looking ahead- Oh no.
Kalim: That’s dangerous, you know? Oh, if it isn’t Idia! Why aren’t you ever the gloomy one, haha!
Idia: ( It’s the Positive-st of Positive characters within NRC [Note: Independent Study]: Kalim Al-Asim! )
Idia: ( He’s totally the antithesis to me! Oh woe is me, to bump into him of all people…! )
Kalim: Are you injured?
Idia: Ah…
Kalim: Hmm? Is it too painful to speak? Here, let me see, is it your ankle?
Idia: Erm… I’m, fi…
Kalim: Come again? I didn't quite catch what you said.
Idia: !
Idia (Tablet): I’m perfectly fine.
Kalim: That so? Good to hear. I was surprised when you suddenly came flying over.
Idia (Tablet): Sorry, I have something urgent to do toda…
Kalim: Geez, you’re using that board to speak again? Wait, is it possible that your throat is hurting?
Idia: No, it’s not tha…
Kalim: Taking in a bunch of nutrients is good when you’re not feeling well! I know, let’s go and have some of Jamil’s cooking!
Idia: ( Ehhhhhh?!?! Where’s the logic?! )
Kalim: Jamil’s cooking is delicious, you know~ I’m sure you’ll feel better just by eating some.
Idia: ( I don’t wanna~ I really don’t wanna~ ~ What would we even talk about?! We’re too different! It’s going to be unbearably uncomfortable! Besides, there’s a game event waiting for me…! )
Kalim: Isn’t that a good idea?
Idia (Tablet): Oh no I couldn’t, I’m sure it would trouble Jamil-shi greatly if I suddenly showed up so I shall excuse myself!
Kalim: It’s no problem at all! He was already going to prepare my food anyway, what’s adding another one or two mouths to feed?
Idia (Tablet): That’s definitely a problem. He’ll definitely hate it.
Cater: Hey, hey, it’s Idia-kun and Kalim-kun, now that’s a sight you don’t see everyday~
Idia: ( It’s the Party Person from my class: Cater Diamond! )
Rook: My, my, my, hello messieurs, you seem to be having a fun conversation.
Idia: ( The mysterious, high tensioned: Rook Hunt! )
Kalim: Oh Cater and Rook! Are you both heading back?
Cater: Yup yup. We happened to run into each other earlier.
Rook: Yes, and we were just in the midst of talking about Magicam.
Idia: ( What is this gathering of Goliath-class bright personalities… Is there going to be a positive character Battle Royale? )
Idia: ( Oh, wait! I can sneak away while they’re busy chatting… )
Kalim: And that’s why we’re going to eat Jamil’s cooking. Would you two like to join us?
Idia: Wha?! But I never said I was going…
Cater: Eh? Idia-kun’s going? How rare~! Then I’m super in, leggo! I can’t let this rare situation slip past me, after all ♪
Idia: Erm, the thing is…
Rook: There aren’t many opportunities to speak with Roi de Ta Chambre*, Idia-kun, so count me in.
Idia: Eh… Errrr… Ah.
Idia: ( I’m scared~ ~ So this is the coercive power of a positive character! ! How is the conversation able to proceed even though I at no point agreed to anything? Looks like they don’t have any intention of letting me refuse… )
Kalim: Hey Idia, what would you like to eat? Let’s exchange stories while eating your favourite foods!
Idia: Erm, no, I really have some urgent business to…
Cater: Well, I’m sure anything Jamil-kun cooks will be spectacular ☆ Let’s just head over for now.
Idia: !
Rook: Good idea, it’s rude to be tardy. Let’s hurry.
Idia: ?!
Kalim: Alright, let’s go!
Idia: So about my urgent business…
Idia: Somebody help me…!
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* pardon my french, i know none of it. however i wanted to point out that although it uses chambre as in room, the kanji does specifically say ‘one’s own room’ in reference to idia’s shut in nature
[Personal Story] Silver [I Want To Return The Favour] [2 / 2]
Parts 1 | 2
[courtyard]
Idia: siiiigh Lessons are finally over… Still, today’s weather is overly pleasant… It’s too harsh for a shut in… Days like these are made for staying in the room to do things like clearing Daily Quests.
???: …..
Idia: Hm? Someone’s here?
Idia: Si, Si-Si-Si-Silver-shi?! Why is he collapsed in the courtyard?!
Silver: zzzz
Idia: Oh, don’t tell me he’s just sleeping…? Man, I was all surprised… Still, what well proportioned facial features. I bet he’s really popular~ His sleeping face sparkles like a Prince’s, even woodland creatures gather beside him… Almost a completely different person to the one I met before the Magift Tournament. Unlike that scary guy waving a baton about…
Idia: If not for that event, he’s not someone I’d ever speak to in my life, huh…
Silver: Mm…
Idia: Shoot! He’s w-w-w-w-wak, waking?!
Silver: yawn I thought I felt someone’s presence, turns out it’s you, Idia-senpai…
Idia: Yo-yo-yo-you’re wrong! I definitely wasn’t sneaking a peek at your sleeping face! !
Silver: ? Hey, calm down a little. You’re always so jumpy when we meet.
Idia: Th-this time around it’s just my natural reaction to positive characters but a-a-a-a-anyone would be spooked to have a baton thrust at their face, I think.
Silver: Now that you mention it… Sorry about that.
Idia: Oof… It makes me squirmish to receive such an honest apology…
Idia: Still, y-you’re kinda weird, huh? For someone from NRC, you’re really straightforward and loyal…
Silver: You think so?
Idia: Ye-yeah, no one in Ignihyde is going to do night patrol for their Dorm Leader’s safety…
Idia: Wait! It couldn’t be that Malleus-shi is running a tyrannical regime in Diasomnia, could he? I can at least understand that though… You’re being coerced into running night patrol, aren’t you?
Silver: Diasomnia has no need for such tactics. That patrol the other day was our voluntary effort. Now I don’t know about you or Ignihyde’s Dorm Leader but once I’ve sworn loyalty to someone, I would do anything for them.
Silver: The fact that I’m alive right now is thanks to my Old Man and Malleus-sama, that’s why I want to return the favour.
Idia: Ooo… Even though you have a cool face, the passion of your speech is near otaku level… A vibe.
Silver: Besides, I wouldn’t want war to break out between humans and our Valley because something happens to Malleus-sama. I’m not particularly strong but I will do what I can. After all, my Old Man raised me on the notion that ‘fighting is never the answer’.
Idia: What powerful words. I’m sure your “old man” must be a sturdy individual, strong of both body and mind.
Silver: Yes. He used to serve as an Imperial Guard to one of the feudal lords of our land. His skill was even recognised by the Queen and I heard she trusted him deeply. Although he’s retired from the frontlines now, in the past he has bravely thrown himself into many a battle, and has even been awarded decorations. I’m sure I’ll never be able to imagine the tough experiences he’s endured…
Idia: W-wow. That sounds like something from an Open World RPG…
Silver: Opun World?
Idia: I-I’m talking about online games. But, of course a normie wouldn’t know. Sorz for being an otaku.
Silver: Oh, I know about online games. My Old Man often pulls all nighters for them, he’s quite devoted.
Idia: Huh?! Your Old Man suddenly sounds cheap?!
Silver: Well, he’s always been fond of trends. He’s even started a Magicam account recently.
Idia: Ehhhhhh?! The peerless royal guard character has been destroyed!
Lilia: Hey, Silver what are you lazing about here for? Didn’t you promise to join me on a high level quest after school today?
Silver: Old- Lilia-senpai, my apologies, I’ll be coming now.
Lilia: Hmm? Oh it’s Idia. What a rare combination.
Idia: Ah-ah… Li-Lilia-shi. Erm, you see…
Silver: He just happened to pass by while I was taking my afternoon nap.
Silver: Well then, Idia-senpai, see you next time.
Idia: Ye-yeah, next time…
silver and lilia leave
Idia: Silver-shi’s father sounds like an interesting person. Despite being a well decorated soldier, he’s also a heavy gamer and Magicammer lol
Idia: If such a person exists, even someone who hates human interaction like me, would like to meet him…
[diasomnia dorm - hallway]
Lilia: Gotta gather materials to prepare for the implementation of the new item. There’ll be a new seasonal event next week too, why, how busy I am.
Silver: You always sound so pleased when talking about games.
Lilia: It’s because there weren’t such things when I was younger.
Lilia: If everyone in the world could overcome their boundaries and devote themselves to such entertainment, then what a peaceful world it would be.
Silver: That is true. A peaceful world where you can enjoy your games…
Silver: As I thought, I have to protect such a thing.
Lilia: There you go being cheeky again. Anyhow, I’ll take you on your intentions and have you focus on the game wholeheartedly. Don’t think you’re getting any sleep tonight~!
Silver: Please have mercy…
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26.05: i made a couple of grammatical edits but also, interact with me on twit @yumapiiii i want twst friends
[Personal Story] Silver [I Want To Return The Favour] [1 / 2]
Parts 1 | 2
[courtyard]
Idia: Maaaaaan~ ~ I hate this. Why must the Magift Tournament be broadcasted on TV? To have my face on TV would be too embarrassing. I have to avoid that at all costs…
Idia: It’s currently 7pm… Though it’s cutting quite close, the shop should still be open. I’ll buy a welding helmet and cover my face for the whole of tomorrow.
// rustle, rustle //
Idia: Eep?! Did-did something just move-
Silver: Who goes there?! State your name this instant!
Idia: Eeeeeeek?! I-I-I-I-Idia Shroud from I-Ignihyde! !
Idia: I-I-I-I’m not anyone s-s-s-s-shady… so, erm, please put down that baton!
Silver: Oh, it’s Idia-senpai. Which means it’s not anyone suspicious.
Idia: whisper I think the person who just jumped out of the bushes with a baton is the suspicious one here though…
Silver: So, care to explain why you’re loitering around at this hour? Normally one would be having dinner in their dorms right about now.
Idia: I, I was just going to buy a welding helmet…
Silver: For one of your mechanical engineering experiments?
Idia: Wh-what about you? Wh-why are you walking around in your ceremonial robe?
Silver: Because it’s the best outfit for blending in with the night. Mobility is slightly limited but due to circumstances, I don’t currently have my dorm clothes at hand.
Idia: E...Eh? Why do you need such stealth? Si-Silver-shi, are you actually a ninja or something?
Silver: What’s a “ninja”?
Idia: They’re said to live in a country far to the East, specialising in covert intel gathering and doing certain dirty work. Have you never heard of a Shuriken or Fire Techniques? They’re commonly depicted in anime, and are usually the counterpart Job to Samurais in games!
Silver: Idia-senpai… suddenly got chatty.
Idia: Ah… Sorz for the otaku speed-talk…
Silver: I do understand your explanation… However, I am unfortunately not one of the “ninja” that you speak of.
Idia: It-it’s embarrassing for me when you deny it with such a serious face…
Idia: That aside, what is your motive for roaming around the school at night?
Silver: In tomorrow’s tournament, the school will be open to the public and anyone, from common folk to VIPs of various countries, will be here. In other words, there’ll be a huge crowd. And so I am on the lookout in the event any assassins are trying to sneak in during the bustle. Afterall, it would be a huge problem if anything happens to Malleus-sama.
Idia: Surely you exaggerate! Besides, Malleus-shi is cheat-level strong on his own, aren’t you being too protective?
Silver: The Malleus-sama that I work for is someone who will one day be King of the Fairies, he will rule over the Valley of Thorns. Back before we came to this school, there would be guards with him if he took so much as a step out of the castle.
Idia: Woww…
Silver: On the slight chance anything happens to him, it will definitely become an international issue. Therefore, this is definitely not “too much protection”.
Idia: Th-th-this conversation is on a different scale… I’ve only ever heard of things like ‘assassins’ and ‘international issues’ in games…
Silver: This is not a game. It’s our reality.
Idia: A-a-a-a-a-amazing! That’s a line I’ve always wanted to say!
Silver: ? Then why not just say it?
Idia: No, no, it’s only cool when someone like you is saying it. If I said that, it’d just be met with :lol:
Silver: Is that so? I don’t understand but, I’m sorry.
Silver: Anyway, I’m going back to my patrol. Sebek and Lilia-senpai are also making their rounds, so take care not to be mistaken for a suspicious person again.
Idia: U-understood. I think I’ll learn some stealth from you as I move along. Well then, s-see you.
Silver: Yeah, take care.
Silver: Perhaps I should inform Sebek and Lilia-senpai that Idia-senpai is wandering around the courtyard. It’s going to be a huge hassle if he carelessly gets spotted by Sebek.
[Personal Story] Jade Leech [I Think I Can Be Useful] [2 / 2]
Parts 1 | 2
[mister s’s mystery shop]
Jade: ( Like I thought, those ringing footsteps belong to Azul. This time Azul’s in the opposing Monster Team, so I won’t answer him. I’ll lower my breathing and wait for him to pass. )
Jack: Oi, Azul-senpai, why are you so sure Jade-senpai is here?
Azul: During the game, it’s possible to buy special items from a certain individual named Smith-san, or should I say Idia-san, from here. As a player on the Farmer Team last year, his weapon really helped out. And I told that much to Jade, so I’m sure he’ll intend to do the same thing…
Jade: ( He knows me quite well. It’s really troublesome to be enemies with someone who knows you like the back of their hand. )
Azul: Jack-san, there’s a replica skeleton behind the counter, right? Try opening its mouth.
Jack: Opening the skeleton’s mouth? Like this?
Jade: ( ! That’s… )
// rumble rumble //
Jack: Amazing, there’s a hidden door! Hm? And there’s someone inside… Oi, come out here!
Idia: Ababababa! ! Wh-what should I do… I’ve been found! !
Jack: Idia-senpai?! Then Azul-senpai was right. But it doesn't look like Jade-senpai is with you.
Sam: Oh hey, I thought I heard sounds. Hi guys! Sorry for leaving my precious customers unattended. And what are you little devil-chans searching for?
Azul: I’m terribly sorry, we’re not looking to buy anything. Just a little round of hide and seek. Sam-san, Idia-san, my Octavinelle Vice Leader, Jade, has come here, hasn’t he?
Sam: I can’t tell you that, it’s got to do with customer trust, see?
Idia: I-I-I-I’m on the Farmer Team this year so… I won’t give any information to the Monster Team…
Sam: By the way, Azul-kun, you know that the shop is a neutral zone, don’t you?
Azul: Oh, of course, Sam-san! It’s prohibited to fight in the shop, right? Please do not worry, I won’t damage any of the goods in the store. I’ll leave once I find Jade.
Azul: Jack-san, will you use your sense of smell to locate Jade?
Jack: I don’t mind but stop ordering me around.
Jack: sniff, sniff Huh? This smell…
Jack: There’s no mistake! It’s behind the stack of wooden crates in the corner! !
Jack: Jade-senpai, be prepared!
// bashi! //
Jade: ( Ah! Jack-kun’s hand is on my jacket… )
Jack: Alright! I got him… Huh? What the?!
Jack: It’s a dummy? It’s a dummy wearing Jade-senpai’s clothes!
Azul: Oh no, Jack-san! Don’t pull out that dummy!
Jack: Huh?
// fall! shatter! splash... //
Jack: Crap, one of the store’s bottles broke! Ugh, what’s this overpowering stench?!
Azul: This peculiar smell… Looks like that bottle contained Durian Juice.
Jack: Damn it, the smell is too strong, it’s impossible to search for anyone with the room in this state.
Azul: So he set up a trap… Damn him, what a troublesome opponent.
Azul: Looks like we don’t have a choice, we’ll put off searching for him and move on to the next objective.
Jack: Are you sure?
Azul: It’s Jade, after all… Now that your nose is out of commission, there isn’t an efficient method to hunt for him. Oh that’s right, before we leave.
Azul: Sam-san! Please charge the broken bottle and related cleaning expenses to Leona-san.
Jack: Eh?!
Sam: OK, roger that!
Azul: Alright, let’s go Jack-san.
Jack: O-oi! If you’re going to involve Leona-senpai, then I’ll pay… Hey, wait, Azul! …senpai.
// footsteps… //
Idia: sigh~ They’re finally gone! Isn’t Azul-shi too scary?
Idia: Also, where did Jade-shi go?
Sam: Fufu, he’s right “here”.
Idia: Huh? In the freezer?!
// open… //
Jade: Phew, thanks for opening the door for me, Sam-san.
Idia: Uwa, what chill… !
Idia: You can’t be sane if you can so willingly jump into a world of -10 degrees…
Jade: Fufu, I was raised in the oceans of the North, so low temperatures are conversely comfortable. Though I was lucky to accurately guess that Azul would bring Jack-kun along. Thanks to that, the trap I laid out didn’t go to waste.
Idia: Eh? You mean that trap was set with Jack-shi in mind?
Jade: Yes. Jack-kun’s senses are sharp so he would be a difficult enemy, yet at the same time, a dependable ally. In addition, his strength and stamina are excellent. If I were Azul, I would 100% team up with Jack-kun.
Idia: What scary psychological warfare… What would you have done if you guessed wrong?
Jade: Then that means Azul was one step ahead of me so I would have obediently let myself be captured.
Jade: Anyway, it’s about time I met up with Cater and the others.
Sam: Hm? Little devil-chan? What’s with the smartphone? Isn’t such communication banned?
Jade: Don’t worry, I’m not calling anyone… I’m just checking Cater-san’s Magicam account. He uploads a picture at every opportunity so it’s easy to discern his whereabouts. I use this to chase after them.
Jade: Oh, looks like his last upload was heading from the school building to the Main Street. Well then, I’ll take a detour and travel from Round Hill.
Idia: H-huh? Is-isn’t Cater-shi your ally? Why’s there a need for a detour…?
Jade: It’s just a thought I have. Fufufu, I’ll be taking my leave now.
[round hill woods]
Jade: Looks like I can conceal myself behind the shadow of this tree. But more importantly, I have clear visual of the Main Street on the 8 o’ clock angle.
Jade: It’s your time to shine, Bean Shooter L, show me what you can do.
[main street]
Rook: Monsieur Magicam and gang have been spotted, Rose Chevalier.
Trey: Geez, what is Cater thinking, announcing his every move on Magicam.
[round hill woods]
Jade: Fufufu, as I thought Cater-san and the rest are being pursued by Rook-san and Trey-san of the Monster Team.
Jade: I was waiting for this opportunity. It’s those who are assured of their victory who are the most careless. I wonder what it would feel like to have the rug pulled from under your feet right before the moment of victory.
Jade: Come, Monster Team, I’ll be seeing your astonished expressions.
[Personal Story] Jade Leech [I Think I Can Be Useful] [1 / 2]
Parts 1 | 2
{ the mushroom of my eye }
[beside mister s’s mystery shop]
Jade: Oh dear, I’ve been separated from Cater-san and the others. We parted for a short while, but to think our rendezvous point was raided by the enemy team… Well, I did expect something like this so I suppose it can’t be helped. Besides, it’ll be easy to reconvene with them later so I suppose I’ll continue moving independently for now.
Jade: In any case, it looks like there’s some merit to being split off from the team. After all, I managed to acquire the “loot” I wanted, the “Icicle Mushroom”. Let’s bring this mushroom to Mr. “Smith”, fufufufu…
[mister s’s mystery shop]
Sam: Hey! Welcome, little devil-chan.
Jade: Good afternoon, Sam-san.
Sam: All our items are IN STOCK NOW! So, what would you like?
Jade: “The thing I want is Out of stock!”
Sam: ?! “That’s definitely not possible.”
Jade: “But I can’t find it anywhere.”
Sam & Jade: “Today’s Happy Beans Day is in full swing.”
Sam: OK! Your password is perfect. Looking for “Smith”, huh? Then, proceed to the wall behind the counter. Secret door, Open! !
// rumble, rumble… //
Sam: Come on out, Smith-kun, someone’s requested you!
???: Eeeep! ! !
Jade: I’m Jade from Octavinelle. May I have a moment of your time, Smith-san, or should I say, Idia-san?
Idia: You know about me being Smith…?
Jade: Yes. I heard from a source. I also heard that you self-make powerful Bean Shooters for sale every year. Am I right, Sam-san?
Sam: Yup. In exchange for him hiding out here.
Idia: Having all the students run about on campus like some sort of muscle-brained paradise, ugh, you can count me out.
Idia: I’ll be waiting here until the end of the game.
Jade: Fufu… There’s no rule against “self-made Bean Shooters.” What a fine position you’ve landed yourself in by working around the rules. I should learn some of that craftiness.
Jade: By the way, what are the specifications on your creation?
Idia: We-well… This year’s new product is the Bean Shooter L. Its effective targeting distance is 1 kilometre. In addition, the lightweight material makes it easy to carry around. What’s more, its exterior looks like a bean.
Idia: …or something like that…
Jade: As expected of a smith, to think you’d create a long distance Bean Shooter… That’s exactly what I need.
Sam: However, this fantastic item is not purchasable by cash…
Jade: Yes, I am aware. Tit for tat, or in other words, I have to trade it for a rare item that Sam-san would be interested in, correct?
Sam: Exactly! It sure saves time that you’re so knowledgeable. Now, let’s move over to the negotiating table. Come, little devil-chan! What do you have to offer me?
Jade: Right then, I present this.
Sam: ! !
Idia: Wh-what is this transparent, shiny mushroom…?
Sam: This clear hue, the icicles hanging off its gills… This is an “Icicle Mushroom”! They only grow in altitudes above 3000 metres, not to mention only in places with high density of magic, an extremely scarce item!
Idia: Oooooh, to amaze Sam-san, this must be a Really Rare Item. Good job, Jade-shi.
Sam: Little devil-chan, where did you get this?
Jade: I borrowed an area of the botanical garden and have been growing them earnestly. I presume this mushroom is out of stock even in the store? Will you let me have the Bean Shooter L then?
Sam: Of course! ! With pleasure.
Jade: Thank goodness. With this, I think I can be useful to the team.
// footsteps //
Jade: Hm? I hear footsteps outside the shop?
Idia: Hawawa! Someone else is approaching my hiding spot!
Jade: This restless way of walking… I’ve heard it somewhere before.
Jade: It’s someone from the Monster Team, and a rather annoying one at that… I have to find a place to hide.
Idia: Me-me-me too!
Jade: Somewhere I’m unlikely to be found…
Jade: Sam-san, may I borrow this spot for a while?
Sam: ! Sure but, will you be okay in there?
Jade: Yes, it’s no problem for “someone like me.”
Sam: Hmm... You’re an interesting one! OK, use it however you please. Then, I’ll be retrieving the Shooter from the back.
Jade: Fufufu. I’m sure they won’t think to check “here”. It’s going to be a little squeezy but time to close the door.
Riddle: Geez, seriously what’s with this year? A strange familiar went rogue, the Entrance Ceremony was a total mess!
Trey: Now, now, thanks to you the creature was quickly captured after all. Everyone’s grateful, you know?
Riddle: I was just doing what I should according to the rules. Azul’s the one who did well, he made use of me to…
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Jade: Azul, the first years have assembled in the lounge. I was wondering if we should hurry.
Floyd: Hurry, hurry.
Azul: I know.
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Riddle: Speak of the devil… I DEFINITELY don’t want to make conversation with them so let’s lower our pace.
Trey: Sure thing. Looks like they’re heading back to their dorm too.
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Floyd: By the way, what’s happening in the lounge again?
Jade: Our Dorm Leader is going to deliver a welcome speech to the first years.
Floyd: Ehhhh, isn’t that kinda plain? Why don’t we do something flashier~
Jade: It’s the first time these students are meeting their Dorm Leader, you know? It’s not good to be too wild…
Floyd: But it’s precisely because it’s the first impression, I want it to be big and lasting. We ought to show those new faces that we shouldn’t be defied, afterall.
Jade: Oh Floyd, how troubling…
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Trey: Ahhh, looks like Jade’s being pushed around again. He sure has it rough. Because he’s so serious, it seems his struggles never end.
Riddle: What did you just say?!
Trey: I said Jade looks miserable. Don’t you think so too?
Riddle: Trey… Are you nuts? How exactly did you come to this conclusion?
Trey: How? Just by looking…
Riddle: If you’re being serious then I suggest you get a new pair of glasses. You really need to observe more carefully before making judgement, now look.
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Jade: Scaring the students as soon as they enter the school, the sort of thing…
Jade: Can be done anytime afterwards, no?
Floyd: Ehhhhh~ Wouldn’t it be better if they learn to listen to us right away? I think my method is faster!
Jade: Of course that is one way to do things… but it’s less ideal. Rather than fear, the best case scenario is for them to work for Octavinelle of their own volition. And in order to cultivate that, we need “trust”, which is why first impressions are critical.
Azul: As expected of Jade. You really understand my plans.
Floyd: Hmmm. Then we don’t have to do anything today?
Jade: Yes, today’s main star is Azul. I’m expecting a senpai so kind, friendly, and “dependable” that the students unknowingly prostrate themselves before you.
Azul: That was my intention from the start.
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Trey: …..
Trey: Errr…
Trey: Somehow my image of him was very different.
Riddle: Did you think that Jade was being unwillingly dragged around by those around him? I’m his classmate and quite frankly, he’s about as bad as his brother when it comes to people you don’t want approaching you.
Trey: That bad?! Wait, hold on, that was rude to Floyd.
Riddle: He’s always planning something with Azul, you see. In fact, there are times when he’s the one taking initiative with some sinister plan!
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Azul: By the way, Jade, have you brought the register of new students that I asked for?
Jade: Yes, here’s the list. At your request it compiles their country of birth, hobbies, preferences, disliked foods, worst subject, and additionally… a record of everyone’s Magicam accounts, since I just so happen to know them.
Azul: Ohh… and what’s this column called “priv”? You didn’t happen to look up private accounts where people post things they don’t want others to see?
Jade: Oh dear, they were so blatantly easy to find, I must have carelessly included them in the list.
Azul: That’s dangerous isn’t it? Why, everyone would be troubled if such information were to leak.
Jade: In that case, you would have to watch over it well to ensure such a thing never happens.
Azul: Of course, I guess it can’t be helped. I shall assume responsibility for its safekeeping.
Jade: Here, please use it as you see fit.
Azul: Fufufu…
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Trey: …..
Riddle: Jade might seem like he’s following Azul and Floyd at first glance but that is a huge mistake. Sometimes, he even makes good use of them to have his own fun.
Trey: Looks like I made a grave error. I thought he was a modest, hardworking, submissive pessimist…
Riddle: Just how bad is your vision? You really ought to get those glasses checked.
Azul: Oh, if it isn’t Riddle-san? You should have said ‘hello’ when you saw us.
Riddle: I’m busy and don’t have time to talk right now. Let’s go, Trey.
Jade: Ah, Trey-san!
Trey: Yeah?
Jade: As fellow Vice Leaders, I’ll be in your care this year as well.
Azul: Jade, I’m sure I told you to plan a new menu for Mostro Lounge aimed at the freshmen.
Jade: Yes. That’s why I was thinking of a course where they can leisurely talk over food…
Azul: What are you saying? It’ll be troublesome for customers to loiter during peak season. In order to have them leave as soon as possible, we need something that is both filling and quickly consumed.
Jade: I see… I apologise for my lack of consideration.
Azul: Shouldn’t that much be obvious? I don’t intend on being a tactless, incompetent manager, you know? Anyway, as Dorm Leader, the days leading up to the Entrance Ceremony are terribly busy so I’m counting on you to not increase my workload.
Jade: Understood.
azul leaves
Jade: Now then, I should get to revising the menu…
Riddle: Jade!
Jade: My, Riddle-san, you certainly look angry. How may I help you? “This is a busy period for Dorm Leaders!” as I recently learnt.
Riddle: Yes, it is busy, that’s why I came looking for you. Can you do something about Floyd?
Jade: Floyd?
Riddle: That guy’s been disturbing our Welcoming Party preparations! Even though we’re committed to observing the methods and menu in accordance with the Queen of Heart’s laws… At this rate, we won’t make it in time for the actual day.
Floyd: Goldfish-chan, where are you~?
Riddle: He’s here!
Riddle: Listen, as Vice Leader of Octavinelle, you have to watch over him properly. Otherwise I’ll have your head, understand?
riddle leaves
Jade: Understood, it won’t do to cause trouble for other dorms.
Floyd: Ah, Jade, have you seen Goldfish-chan? We were playing but he suddenly disappeared…
Jade: Floyd, leave that alone for now. It seems Riddle-san is very busy with work.
Floyd: Then Jade should play with me instead. There’s nothing to do and I’m so bored.
Jade: Didn’t Azul give you a task in regards to the Entrance Ceremony? Are you done with it?
Floyd: Ahhhhh, he said to clean the lounge or something but I'm not in the mood for that.
Jade: Oh dear, how troubling.
Floyd: Hey, Jade, you’re better than me at meticulous work, right? You should take my place in that case.
Floyd: Well then bye bye.
floyd leaves
Jade: sigh
Trey: No rest for the weary, huh?
Jade: Trey-san? How long have you been there?
Trey: A little before you and Riddle started talking. I missed my opportunity to call out to you first.
Trey: Even if Riddle is also in a rough spot, I’m sorry for adding more to your already busy schedule.
Jade: My, why are you apologising?
Trey: Why? I guess I feel guilty for not being able to quell my Dorm Leader’s anger or something. I am the Vice Leader, after all.
Jade: Is a Dorm Leader’s emotional wellbeing also part of the Vice Leader’s job? If so then I guess I fail as a Vice Leader for making Azul angry.
Trey: No, I think you’re doing way more than required.
Jade: It’s an honour to be complimented by you.
Trey: I didn’t know you had such opinions of me but then again I don’t believe we’ve ever had a proper chat either.
Jade: However, didn’t you come here anticipating that Riddle-san would come to me to discuss my brother? Why, what incredible wit. As expected of Heartslabyul’s Vice Leader.
Trey: Haha, you sure have a keen eye.
Jade: It’s just something I happened to notice.
Trey: No need to be humble. Besides, it’s not good to overthink. I’ve noticed this for awhile now but aren’t you always listening to Azul and Floyd? If you always censor yourself, you’re going to build up stress, you know?
Jade: Is that advice from a fellow Vice Leader?
Trey: Yeah, something like that.
Jade: I see. We’re both at the mercy of the whims surrounding us, huh?
Trey: As I thought. You actually think those guys are pretty selfish, don’t you? Then you have to firmly refuse things you don’t want. When you have something to say, you should express it freely. The Vice Leader isn’t subservient to their Dorm Leaders. You should do whatever you want without restraint.
[Personal Story] Leona Kingscholar [Keep Your Sleep Talk for When You Sleep] [2 / 2]
Parts 1 | 2
[savanaclaw dorm - leona’s room]
Ruggie: Leona-san, the robes are back from the cleaner’s. Should I put yours in the closet?
Leona: …..
Ruggie: What’s with the scary face?
Leona: Oi, give me the robe. I’m wearing it now.
Ruggie: Eh? Why now? For what purpose?
Leona: …I got a letter from my family. Says they want a photo of me in my ceremonial robes.
Ruggie: Your family… Wait, so that’s straight from the King’s Chambers at the Sunset Plains?!
Leona: What else?
Ruggie: Guess they must be worried about the second prince, huh… Since you don’t contact them at all. I’m sure they want to see you doing well. Sometimes I send photos to my Granma too.
Leona: They’re really an annoying bunch. How much more do they plan on shadowing me around?
Ruggie: But it’s rare for Leona to follow orders from his family.
Leona: The sender is my sister-in-law…
Ruggie: And so? Oh right, Leona-san is kind to women, huh?
Leona: It’s not that I’m particularly kind to women, they don’t need that kind of special treatment since they’re stronger than us. It’s just gonna be a pain in the ass if I don’t listen.
Ruggie: Yeah, the females of Sunset Plains have a lot of physical strength. Even the King’s Imperial Guards are mostly female… Every time I see the training grounds, I think to myself “better not get on a woman’s bad side”.
Ruggie: Well, if the Queen wishes for it then there’s no choice, huh? I’ll take a cool picture for you!
Leona: Okay, get it over with.
Ruggie: You ready? Hey, put on the hood.
Leona: Is this enough?
Ruggie: ?!
Leona: What?
Ruggie: No, err, it’s nothing… fukuku!
Leona: It’s nothing, my ass. You’re totally smirking away.
Ruggie: Wait, please, don’t look over here, fufu.
Leona: Huh? My ears feel kinda free.
Leona: Oi, outta the way, let me see the mirror.
Ruggie: Ahh, I don’t think you should do that…
Leona: …..
Leona: Oi, why are my ears tearing through the hood.
Ruggie: Well, I don’t know about tearing, looks like there was a hole in the hood from the start.
Leona: A modification to the hood… Wait, this is that horned bastard’s hood!
Ruggie: Leona-san and Malleus-san’s robes got mixed up, I see. But even still, Leona-san…
Ruggie: It’s kinda cute the way your ears are moving about. Fu.
Leona: Ruggie… You better be prepared.
Ruggie: It-it isn’t my fault! The cleaners got it wrong! See, the delivery note states Leona-san’s name!
Leona: But you didn’t notice the error. Hurry and exchange it.
Ruggie: Ehh, me? From Malleus-san? Do-don’t say something so reckless, it’s impossible!
Leona: Ahhh?! Don’t tell me you’re scared of the “little master”?
Ruggie: Isn’t that normal? That’s THE Malleus Draconia from the Valley of Thorns! No one ever knows what he’s thinking or whether he’s mad…
Leona: Shameful. And you call yourself a member of Savanaclaw.
Ruggie: Sure, maybe you’re not afraid of him cus y’all are both dorm leaders but regular folk like me are very scared!
Ruggie: Come on, let’s go together? If it’s Leona-san, I’m sure you can speak to Malleus-san normally. It’s better than shaming the whole dorm by disgracefully trembling in front of those Diasomnia guys!
Leona: sigh What glib. Guess I’ll put in some work for my weak subordinate.
[diasomnia dorm - lounge]
Leona: Oi, is Malleus here?
Silver: Leona-senpai, do you have business with Malleus-sama?
Leona: Yeah, that’s right, got something to say--
Silver: Oh yeah, the other day I went to the greenhouse like you told me but Malleus-sama wasn’t there. It seems he had already left in the meantime. Regrettably, I couldn’t put the information you gave me to use.
Ruggie: There it is, Silver-kun’s special skill: innocent reasoning! His head’s really light as a cloud, isn’t it?
Leona: That doesn’t matter now, I have something to say so bring Malleus out.
Silver: An appointment to talk with Malleus-sama?! As I thought, you two are friends.
Leona: How many times do I gotta say that’s wrong!
Leona: Listen, I just have something to tell him so bring him out.
Silver: Oh if he knew Malleus-sama has made a friend, the Old Ma- I mean, Lilia-senpai would be overjoyed.
Leona: What the heck is wrong with this guy?! He’s not listening to a single thing I say!
Leona: Guess in terms of listening to others, he really fits right in with Malleus!
Ruggie: Fo-for Leona-san to get this angry, Silver-kun’s IrriObli Space is really too powerful.
Ruggie: Good work, Leona-san. Man~ this year’s entrance ceremony sure was impressive.
Leona: The weak creature that went on a rampage and the herbivore without magic… Those were nothing but boring things.
Ruggie: From an onlooker’s point of view, it was super fun.
Leona: Well it’s over so drop it, we’re going back to the dorm. Once I’m back in the room, I can finally be rid of this stuffy robe…
Silver: Dorm Leader of Savanaclaw, I have been looking for you.
Leona: Hah? Wait, you’re one of Malleus’ guys…
Silver: I’m Silver of Diasomnia. There’s something I would like to ask you.
Leona: That so? There’s nothing I wanna say to Malleus’ followers.
Silver: It won’t take much time. Do you happen to know where Malleus-sama is?
Leona: I especially have no desire to talk about him.
Silver: Why? Are you not his friend who chats with him on a regular basis?
Ruggie: Chat? More like fight…
Leona: Friends? Him and I? Keep your sleep talk for when you sleep.
Silver: But I am awake now so this isn’t sleep talk.
Leona: whisper There’s no getting through to this guy, does he have some screws loose in the head?
Ruggie: whisper Should I say Silver-kun’s an airhead? He’s slightly out of it sometimes… Even among us second years, him and Kalim of the A-class are infamous for the atmosphere they create. Their surroundings are irritated but the main leads are oblivious-- It’s called the “IrriObli Space”. It’s really painful when you’re not feeling particularly patient.
Silver: Lilia-senpai is also searching but we can’t seem to find Malleus-sama anywhere, do you have any leads?
Leona: You’re persistent… Why not just call him?
Silver: I did multiple times, but it won’t connect. It seems the electricity in his body has rendered the device unusable again. I’m sure he must be very hurt from not being able to attend the ceremony.
Leona: It’s not like he’s a newborn kitten who can’t open its eyes, just leave him be. You and Lilia are seriously overprotective.
Leona: Actually, if he’s that important, why not tie a string around his horn so you don’t lose him?
Silver: …..
Leona: …..
Silver: …..
Leona: Oi, what are you intending to do? Stop obstructing me.
Silver: Help me find Malleus-sama.
Leona: ‘Cuse me?! Why me? There’s not a drop of reason why I should extend any sympathy.
Silver: But Malleus-sama is your friend.
Leona: Haven’t we established that to be false? Get out of the way, we’re going back to our dorm.
Silver: It’s faster if we split up and search.
Leona: Will you drop the nonsense…
Ruggie: Leona-san, judging by the situation, he’ll probably follow us to the dorm even if we beat him up.
Leona: tch Troublesome.
Leona: Hey come to think of it, I feel like I saw Malleus in the greenhouse.
Silver: ! Is that true?!
Leona: It’s your choice to believe it or not.
Silver: The greenhouse, huh? It’s true that I haven’t been there yet. Thank you for the information, please excuse me.
Leona: Well, didn’t say I saw him there today though.
Leona: For him to be so easily duped, he’s a foolish one.
Ruggie: Aww, Leona-san is so mean. Poor Silver-kun.
Leona: If you feel that way, you can go help him.
Ruggie: No way. There’s nothing in it for me.
Leona: Ha! Now aren’t you heartless? Looks like we’re the same.
Leona: But damn, I’m poofed. I’m going back to the room to sleep.
Ruggie: Ah, even if you’re back in the room, please don’t just discard your robe any ol’ how!
Leona: tch What a pain. This thing is uncomfortable around the head.
Ruggie: My ears are uncomfortable too, you know… Can’t you just be a little more gentle? It’s really tiresome for me to pick up all the mess around the room.
Leona: Ah, shut up. All that’s left is to hand it to the cleaner’s right? You can lump yours in together too, just see to it.
Ruggie: Oh can I? Lucky! That saves my cleaning fees.
Leona: yawn
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(1) leona specifically uses the counter suffix for animals
[Personal Story] Kalim Al-Asim [I Couldn't Leave You Alone]
[sports field]
Kalim: I’m hungry~! Man, today’s P.E was really tough.
Kalim: Lalala ♪ It’s time for lunc- huh? Isn’t that tiny thing over there Idia’s brother, Ortho?
Ortho: …..
Kalim: Heeeey, Ortho! What’s got you so downhearted?
Ortho: Kalim Al-Asim-san… Good afternoon…
Kalim: Afternoon... Hey, what’s wrong? You look really out of it. If you’ve got some frustrations, I can lend a listening ear!
Ortho: Actually, Brother and I promised to play outside today.
Kalim: Idia? Playing outside? Hey, good for you.
Ortho: Yeah, he wanted to test out the performance of a new drone he built but… Looks like he narrowly missed the rank border on his game and got upset, so I ended up coming out alone.
Kalim: What’s with that? Just because he lost at a game… Isn’t a promise with his brother more important?
Ortho: Don’t speak ill of my brother!
Kalim: ! !
Ortho: Brother is kind and smart, he’s the best older brother. He’s just a little bit strange…
Kalim: I see. Sorry for saying mean things about someone you treasure.
Ortho: It’s okay, thank you for understanding.
Kalim: Alright! Then how about playing with me instead?
Ortho: Eh? Can I?
Kalim: Yeah! Causing a ruckus is the best way to feel better! We can play with the drone thingy-majigy! I don’t know what to do though!
Ortho: It’s okay, you can pick what we do. Anything you’d like!
Kalim: Hmm, then what about dancing?
Ortho: Dance?
Kalim: When you move to a beat, all your troubles fly away in an instant, you know?
Ortho: Sounds fun! I’ve never danced before, I want to try it with you!
Ortho: So give me a second to install the data, okay?
Kalim: Install?
Ortho: Yeah, information on dance techniques, since I don’t have any in my programming. What kind of dance shall we do? Waltz? Salsa? Breakdance? I’m not familiar with any of them so perhaps I’ll install everything!
Kalim: Looks like you’re able to memorise anything in an instant, that’s pretty cool! Although I don’t think it’ll be very fun if you can dance perfectly right away.
Ortho: Is that so?
Kalim: Yeah. Getting better as you practice is the joy of progress! Besides, even if you don’t know anything at the start, as long as you move with the music, it’ll somehow work out.
Ortho: But won’t that method make it difficult to remember? Doesn’t seem very efficient.
Kalim: No worries! I’ll stick around until you’re able to dance properly!
Ortho: …..
Ortho: Fufu.
Kalim: Why are you laughing all of a sudden?
Ortho: It’s nothing, I just thought you were very kind!
Kalim: You think so? I have younger brothers as well so when I saw you looking lonely, I couldn’t leave you alone.
Ortho: Oh you have younger brothers?
Kalim: Yup, a whole swarm of them! And another was born not too long ago. I have so many younger siblings, they’re as energetic as a whole dorm!
Ortho: That many?
Kalim: But all of them are adorable.
Ortho: Ehehe, I’m sure your siblings are very blessed!
//guuuuu//
Kalim: Ah, my stomach. That’s right, I haven’t had lunch.
Kalim: I should go have some of Jamil’s cooking before dancing. Ortho, you’re coming too!
Kalim: Let’s see… dry fruits, check. Spice, check. Looks like that’s everything I was asked to get.
Kalim: Alright! The preparations for tonight’s banquet are perfect! U, wawawa! The banana chips are falling---
Riddle: Here you go.
Kalim: Oh, Riddle! Thanks for picking them up for me.
Riddle: That’s a lot of things you’re carrying there, Kalim.
Kalim: We’re having a grand banquet for our dorm’s freshmen tonight so I’m here to get supplies.
Riddle: You, personally? Despite being the Dorm Leader?
Kalim: Is that so strange? At first I was going to do the decorations but Jamil said he would do that himself and wouldn’t listen to me. I’d wanted to scatter gold and jewels all over the table to make it sparkly though…
Riddle: I see a busy time ahead for your Vice Leader.
Kalim: But instead, I was appointed the important task of buying groceries!
Riddle: whisper In other words, they meant to send you as far away as possible.
Kalim: Did you say something?
Riddle: Nothing. It’s fine to involve yourself in the new students’ welcoming party but don’t forget your position as a Dorm Leader. Though you weren’t inaugurated too long ago, you were already blatantly yawning at the last Dorm Leader Meeting, weren’t you? If you were a member of Heartslabyul, I would most certainly have offed your head.
Kalim: Well in Scarabia, Jamil will prepare the bed when I yawn!
Riddle: You and Leona-senpai… Perhaps people from wealthy backgrounds aren’t suited to be Dorm Leaders…
Kalim: What’s wrong, Riddle? You got all grumpy all of a sudden? Maybe you’re the one who is sleep deprived? It’s not good to push yourself, you know?
Riddle: Why am I suddenly taking advice from you?! Geez, it’s a good thing you have Jamil around to watch out for you.
Kalim: He’s super amazing! He can cook, he’s smart, and above all, he’s a really good person!
Kalim: In fact, he’s going to cook all the food for tonight’s banquet.
Riddle: Sounds like Scarabia’s Vice Leader holds a lot of power. And you’re okay with that?
Kalim: It’s important to help each other, right? Riddle, you shouldn’t take on everything by yourself either. If you ever have any troubles, feel free to come to me!
Riddle: Again, why am I taking advice from you?!
Riddle: More importantly, are you okay on time? If you don’t return with those groceries, the cooking can’t begin.
Kalim: Oh crud! See ya, Riddle!
Riddle: See you.
Riddle: Huh? He’s coming back?
Kalim: I know! You should come to the banquet tonight!
Riddle: Pardon?
Kalim: Aren’t we both 2nd Year Dorm Leaders? Let’s get along.
Riddle: Thanks for the invitation but I already have plans for--
Kalim: We’ll drink, and dance, and be merry!
Riddle: Hey, I didn’t say I would go…
Kalim: I’m sure if the others will be extra fired up when they hear that an esteemed guest such as yourself is attending~
Riddle: I have plans tonight! I have to see to my broom’s maintenance before tomorrow’s Flying Lesson--
Kalim: Flying Lesson? Oh speaking of! I’ve got an amazing carpet in my room. The highlight of tonight’s banquet is going to be soaring through the night sky on it!
Riddle: ! ! Are you referring to that magic carpet?!
Kalim: Yeah, so what do you say? Let’s go to the end of the world together!
Riddle: ahem Well, I have a bit of interest in the Desert Country’s national treasure. It’s a rare opportunity so I hope you will pardon my intrusion. I’m sure it will make good reference for Flying as well.
Kalim: Then it’s decided!
Riddle: I should bring a gift along too, shouldn’t I? I know, how about pie. I’ll have Trey make some. We at Heartslabyul are rather fond of tea parties, you know--
Kalim: No need.
Riddle: What?!
Kalim: Oh… sorry. But I can’t eat anything other than Jamil’s cooking.
Riddle: Eh?
Kalim: Back in my hometown, I often collapsed after eating things other people cooked or gave me. And not just slight stomachaches, but I would lose consciousness for days, so I regularly wound up in the hospital.
Kalim: Father and Jamil say it is the “eldest Asim son’s destiny” but anyway, ever since, I only eat Jamil’s cooking. That’s why, I appreciate the thought but you don’t have to bring anything.
Riddle: If I recall, your family is internationally renowned… And you’re the oldest son with many siblings…
Riddle: whisper Wait, is he being poisoned?!
Kalim: Shoot, this isn’t the time for chit chat, Jamil’s gonna get mad at me again!
Kalim: Right then, I’ll see you later Riddle~!
Riddle: I suppose his boundless optimism is a good quality for a Dorm Leader to have.
Malleus: Hmm? Looks like someone’s here, we should greet them.
Silver: I’ll go take a look.
Lilia: Dear Malleus, don’t mind not being able to attend the ceremony too much. It’s not that the fellow students are afraid and intentionally didn’t invite you. This time, it is truly an unfortunate incident. So don’t be too hung up over it.
Malleus: I don’t mind. It’s normal for humans to avoid me, right?
Sebek: It is preposterous to not invite Young Master! I, Sebek, shall punish them! ! !
Malleus: I said I don’t mind, you’re annoying.
Sebek: Ye-yes, that’s what you said! My sincerest apologies! ! !
Lilia: No, Malleus, it’s pointless to hide it from me. As the ruler of the Valley of Thorns, you’ve grown splendidly. However, you are still young, still so much you yet know.
Malleus: I understand that. That’s why I came to this school to broaden my perspective.
Lilia: What you should learn is not just information, you know? Think about why it had to be outside of the valley. Look deep inside yourself, think, in truth you…
Silver: Malleus-sama.
Sebek: What the heck, Silver, Lilia-sama was in the midst of speaking! You’re noisy! ! !
Silver: I think your voice is much louder than mine.
Silver: Malleus-sama, Dorm Leader Leona, and Ruggie, of Savanaclaw are here to see you.
Malleus: Kingscholar? How rare, what did he want? I don’t remember us making any prior arrangements though…
Leona: Do I need an appointment? You’re gonna be free anyway.
Ruggie: Talking with Silver-kun didn’t seem to be of much use so we showed ourselves in. Hello.
Leona: Man, this place is as gloomy as ever. Don’t you get depressed just by staying in here?
Sebek: Watch yourself! How dare you speak this way to the Young Master!
Malleus: Sebek, you are the one who should watch it. That’s the Dorm Leader of Savanaclaw, Kingscholar. He’s also the second prince of the Sunset Plains. You have to be respectful to the nobility of other kingdoms.
Malleus: Besides, he might have come with an invitation to a party. Isn’t that right, Kingscholar?
Leona: Do those cold jokes work in fairyland? I only came to hand something over.
Malleus: To me? What exactly do you have… Oh?
Sebek: That’s a ceremonial robe.
Lilia: Let me take a look. Hmm… The difference in the hood… This is Malleus’ robe.
Malleus: I see, this is definitely mine. The size is right and my horns are unrestrained.
Sebek: Yo-yo-yo-young Master, how sublime! The hood shows off your divinely charming horns so magnificently!
Malleus: Right, the hood portion was specially made to accommodate the horns, wasn’t it? I’d completely forgotten.
Malleus: So you were holding onto it, Kingscholar? You did well to go out of your way to bring it back.
Leona: I didn’t wanna come here, ya know, but some coward was prattling on about how they were too scared to go.
Ruggie: Yeah but see, I don’t have the courage to step into Diasomnia turf on my own.
Lilia: You can come play anytime, you know? Here, I’ll return your robe too. The staff at the cleaner’s must have thought the hood was designed for your ears.
Leona: Ah damn, now my robe stinks of lizards.
Sebek: W-watch your mouth! Do you know who this person is?! He is the King of Kings, the one who governs the Valley of Thorns! He is different from common folk like you!
Leona: What’s with this guy?
Ruggie: Looks like another passionate Draconian has entered the school…
Malleus: Stop it, Sebek. It is the duty of a king to show appreciation for Kingscholar who did something for my sake.
Leona: King, huh…
Leona: To think you don’t even know the difference between being cast out of the herd and being the King of Loneliness, how I pity you. You didn’t even attend the entrance ceremony the other day so why did you bother putting your robe to wash?
Malleus: That’s none of your business, is it?
Leona: But it is. Because you did something so pointless, I was burdened with the task of coming to a place like this. Don’t tell me you’re hoping for a “next time”? Miserable thing, it’s not like you’ll be invited next time either.
Leona: You’ll never have a chance to put on your robes. Put it away with peace of mind.
Malleus: …..
Malleus: Are you done howling? My, my, the beasts of the plain are unbearably noisy.
Leona: Hah?
Malleus: Oh, your ears are standing, are you angry? Fufu, what honest ears you have.
Leona: Better than some useless decorations. Or are your horns actually coat hangers?
Malleus: Is that what you think? Would you like to test that? …If you can, that is.
Malleus: I’m also interested in combing back those ears.
Ruggie: To be easily riled up by Leona-san’s provocation, Malleus-san has an unexpectedly normal side to him.
Silver: Oi, Sebek, don’t be rash.
Sebek: Let go of me, Silver! What kind of disrespect towards Malleus-sama… I cannot let that man live!
Lilia: Hmm Hmm, a friendly tussle between school friends, isn’t that pleasant? That’s more like the kind of things Malleus needs to experience.
Leona: I’m sure your horns are in the way, I’ll help you snap them off to hang on the walls.
Malleus: Then, to repay your kindness, let me cut off your claws. Since that’s the best way to discipline a naughty cat.
Sebek: Oh Young Master! The Nightraven College uniform suits you so terribly well.
Malleus: Now that you mention it, it’s your first time seeing me in this, huh?
Sebek: Yes! This overflowing majesty… My eyes are blinded.
Malleus: Your ceremonial robes also fit you quite well, Sebek. It is most reassuring that the entrance ceremony concluded smoothly.
Sebek: Oh… my… I, Sebek, shall never take off this robe for so long as I shall live! ! !
Silver: No, that’s dirty, please change.
Sebek: Shut up, Silver! Young Master, I will definitely prove myself useful to you.
Sebek: I swear upon this robe that you have complimented! ! !
Malleus: …That so? Then I shall hold you to it.
Sebek: Yes, sir!
Lilia: My, my, Sebek is energetic as usual.
Lilia: … Still, Malleus looks concerned about not being able to attend the entrance ceremony.
Silver: Eh? He looks the same as usual though.
Lilia: You do not see? The way he’s looking at Sebek.
Malleus: …..
Lilia: See? He looks jealous.
Silver: Is… that so?
Lilia: Dear Sebek, no matter how pleased you are at Malleus’ praise, you must wash the clothes you’ve worn.
Sebek: Lilia-sama… That’s true… isn’t it?
Sebek: If I look dirty when I stand beside the Young Master, it will also cause him problems. Although it truly pains me, I will put the robe to wash.
Silver: I said the same thing earlier though.
Lilia: Then let’s collect all our robes and send them to launder. Of course, that includes Malleus’.
Malleus: Mine?
Malleus: But I didn’t wear mine so they aren’t dirty.
Lilia: Isn’t it fine? You’ve got to let the robe air once in a while too.
Malleus: There’s no point even if I did that. Because I will never…
Lilia: You still have a lot of school life to experience, when the time comes that you need it, it won’t do for your robe to be musty, no?
Malleus: …I understand. If that’s what you say then I’ll take it as preparing for the next opportunity.
Malleus: Sebek, will you take my robe to the cleaner’s as well.
Sebek: Yes! Please leave it to me.
[diasomnia dorm - lounge]
// A few days later. //
Sebek: Young Master, Lilia-sama, I’ve brought everyone’s cleaned clothes back from the cleaner’s.
Malleus: Oh, the ceremonial robes, was it? You worked hard.
Lilia: Pass Malleus’ to me, I’ll put it away.
Malleus: It’s going back into the closet again, I pity the clothes.
Lilia: Don’t say that, one day you’ll surely overcome your ill-fate… huh?
Silver: What’s the matter, Old Man?
Lilia: The robe that Sebek brought back… It’s not Malleus’.
Sebek: EH?! ?!
Lilia: Malleus’ robes are custom made but these are just the regular ones.
Malleus: Were they custom made? I’ve not worn them in so long, I can’t remember.
Sebek: Wh-what a blunder I’ve made… hm?
Sebek: However, the delivery slip does say “Malleus Draconia-sama”.
Lilia: That it does. I suppose the cleaners made the mistake.
Malleus: Then whose is this? It’s… too big for Lilia.
Lilia: Very baggy. Well, with my stature most people’s clothes are that way on me.
Malleus: What about Silver?
Silver: I tried putting it on but it’s a little too big for me. It’s too long.
Malleus: That leaves Sebek then.
Malleus: Why don’t you try it?
Sebek: Yes!
Sebek: Looks like it fits me just fine. It’s neither too big nor too small, but just nice.
Silver: So that means it got mixed with yours? Sebek, go check the other one in your closet.
Malleus: Wait a moment, does it not look a bit worn to belong to someone who only just entered the school? Despite only wearing it once for the entrance ceremony, it’s already showing signs of wear and tear.
Sebek: As expected of the Young Master, what exceptional powers of observation!
Silver: Someone who has attended multiple ceremonies, then? At the very least it won’t be a first year.
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