Part 50: Chapter 2 Extra Study Material (2)

This is the second part of the Chapter 2 Mondo/Chihiro free time scenes (the first post got too long). For those of you updating in real time, I'm finishing it off in one go! Enjoy!


My stash of presents is getting small on my chapter 2 saves, and most of them are ones that I want to give other people, so for the rest of these scenes I'm going to skip the present stage and go straight to the dialogue. Also, we're going back to Mondo.





Yo, Naegi...
There's something... very important I must ask you.
W...what's wrong? You're so serious all of a sudden...



Just shut up and listen.
So, which do you like? Dogs or cats?
...Huh?





Just answer! I'll kick you if you don't!
Just so you know, I like dogs! So tell me what do you like, you bastard!!

Do I like dogs or cats... I don't think I really have a preference...

But since Oowada-kun likes dogs, I guess...



I like cats / I like bears / I like dogs

I think... I like bears best...



Bears? That's a strange choice for a pet...
Don't tell me, you think Monobear is cute...?



No, let's not talk about that. I have a feeling that fucker will jump out of somewhere and ruin our day.



And anyway! I didn't mention bears at all! I asked if you like dogs or cats!
Give me a straight answer or you're facing a world of hurt!



I like cats / I like bears / I like dogs

I...I guess I also like dogs...



Really? You're not just saying that to please me?
N...no, I mean it...
To tell the truth, I had a dog once... He was a crossbreed, but he sure was cute...



They are, aren't they?! I mean, cats are also cute, but dogs are the best!
So how old is he now?
...I had it when I was a kid. He's been dead for a while now...



I... I see...
I understand your feelings too well...
It hurts... losing the dog you love...
I know how that feels! I do!!
So... did you also have a dog, Oowada-kun?



His name was Chuck. He was a Maltese. He died when he was 9.

A maltese... I was sure it would be a doberman or a bulldog...



He was a very clever dog... Every morning, he brought me the newspaper...
He brought the newspaper in? That's amazing!



And then he'd beg to be taken for a walk as a reward.
He'd look up at me and wag his tail...



Oh... shit...! You brought up all those memories...!
Seriously...! It sucks...
Oy, Naegi! Let's change the subject! Ah, it's no use...!



I...I'm going back...!
Oh, Chuck...

Oowada-kun walked away from the room with a face full of pain.

So Oowada-kun... likes dogs. He really likes them...

I think I understand Oowada-kun a little better...


Next, we have our last scene with Mondo.





Naegi, come with me for a second.
Eh? Where are we going?



To my room. I have something to discuss with you...
To your... room?



Let's get going. It's over this way.
Y...yeah...



I accompanied Oowada-kun, and we headed to his room.





...........
Hey, Naegi... Can we have a serious conversation?
A serious conversation...?



I'm not very good with these kind of things...
But, you're the only person I can talk to...
I can't show any weakness in front of the gang, and I don't have anyone of equal status to talk to...
So, will you listen to what I have to say?
Sure... If you think I can be of help...



Are you... having fun being a high-school student?
Eh? Sure, it's fun... But... why are you asking?



I also think it's fun. Being able to fool around with the guys every day.
This short moment in time, riding with the Crazy Diamonds... I can't have enough of it.
Sure, there's lot of pressure about expanding the gang, but...
I wouldn't do it if I weren't having fun, after all.



...But lately I've been thinking.
What am I going to do when high school is over...?
I've dedicated my life to the Crazy Diamonds. After I graduate from the gang, where am I going to go...?
I'm not like the rest of you guys... I'm not very smart...
I can't possibly get into a university... My only choice is to get a job...



I feel... as if my possibilities ended up very limited...
A feeling of meaninglessness? I can't express it very well...
The Crazy Diamonds are the most important thing in the world for me.
That's why... when I think about what my life will be when they are gone...



...It's scary.
I probably even came to this school trying to escape that fear.
I came here... to escape...
Oowada...kun...



Feeling this way... is probably some kind of divine punishment...
You know... for acting recklessly and doing whatever I wanted all the time...
I don't think you're being punished.
I might even say I'm jealous. Having something so important you can lose yourself into like that...
Having had something like that... will surely help you later in life.



..............
For someone who looks like you, you sure say the strangest things.



But, I think you may be right...
I'll be able to do my best later on... exactly because I could spend all that fun time.





Now that I think about it, things don't look so bad anymore!
To tell you the truth, I'm even looking forward for it a little. Working, I mean.
Do you already know what you want to do?



Carpentry! I want to be a carpenter!
Up until now I specialized in breaking things. I think it would be fun to start making them instead.



You'll see! I'll be the best carpenter in the world!
Yeah, I feel you'd be able to reach that level easily.



But... that's something to think about after we escape from this place...
...Let's do our best. We can't lose hope.
Yeah, you're right...



Somehow... It feels good being able to talk to Oowada-kun that way.
I feel I understand him now. That we formed a bond.


Goodbye, Mondo. Finally, and to close things off, the last Chihiro scene.



Hey, Naegi-kun. We made a promise, didn't we?
Eh, A promise...?





...Did you already forget?



We made... a promise... You said you'd tell me about yourself this time...
I see... So you forgot...



Fujisaki-san's shoulders' dropped as she slumped out of the room looking depressed.

...That's right, we did make that promise. This time I was supposed to tell her about myself...

I think I should chase after her...



I ran after Fujisaki-san, and finally reached her room.



..............
Um... listen to me. I didn't forget our promise...
I remember it now, so please don't look so down...



...So, will you tell me now? Something about yourself?
Sure... I don't mind, but...





Really?! That's great! Well then, come have a seat.
Eh? Can I enter your room?



Sure!

It's not natural, letting a boy in so easily... Isn't that far too dangerous...?



Well, let's hear it. Tell me something about yourself.
I don't mind, but... what do you want to know about?



I do have a question.
...Eh? What is it?



How do you usually spend your time, Naegi-kun?
Is that it? Usually I...
...watch television, play video games... sometimes I just idle my time doing nothing.



Eh? What about sports?
...I don't really do any.
Other than PE class, I sometimes go jogging when I'm bored. But that's it.



Eh? In that case... how come you look so fit?
Looking fit? Me?
No, I think I'm probably in the worst shape a man can get!



The worst shape a man can get... is you, Naegi-kun?
So...



............

Somehow... she looks down again...

Hey, what's wrong?



You see, I'm looking for someone strong...
Someone strong...? I think Oogami-san is your best choice...



...No. I'm looking for a guy...

A strong guy... He's used to fighting, so he's probably the best choice...



Togami-kun / Oowada-kun / Oogami-san

Oh, shit. Um...



Togami-kun / Oowada-kun / Oogami-san

Hmmm... I can't think of anyone stronger than Oogami-san...



.............

She looks really down... And somehow a little guilty...

Does it really have to be a guy?
Yeah...
I see... So, um...



Togami-kun / Oowada-kun / Oogami-san

Togami-kun might be a good idea.



Togami...kun? Really...?
There are some worrying things about him, but he's never shaken by anything.
Someone who is that confident in himself... that's a kind of strength.
Yeah, I guess...
But... Togami-kun is...
Eh? What's wrong?



No, nothing is wrong, but... Can't you think of anyone other than Togami-kun?

Sigh...



Togami-kun / Oowada-kun / Oogami-san

In that case, Oowada-kun might fit...
As a "Super High-school Level Gang Leader", he's probably the strongest of the guys here...
Oowada-kun... I think you're on to something!
But... why are you even looking for someone strong?



..............

Huh...? She got quiet again...

Maybe... she likes strong men, and that's why she's looking for one?



I want to start working out... My body is weak...
...Eh?



I thought if I asked someone strong for their opinion, it could be helpful.
I see... So that's what you're after...
In that case, I'm sorry. I can't really be of any help...





................
Hey, Naegi-kun? Do you have... a complex about something?
...A complex?



Something you hate about yourself... Something you can't tolerate...
Of course I have things like that.
In my case... it's probably about being too normal.
It's been bothering me even more since I came to this school.
Everyone here has some kind of a "Super High-school level" ability, and I'm the only one who can't do anything...



How do you... overcome those feeling?
...I can't really overcome them.
That's why I try to just accept them. Everyone has their own complexes, after all.
Also, I think if you have time to brood about such things, it's much better to spend it doing something about it...
When you immerse yourself in some activity, it's easy to forget about complexes and other worries.



Immerse yourself... in an activity...



...I see. So that's how it is.
If I don't act, nothing will ever change...



Yeah, I feel like I finally understand something important! It's all thanks to your advice, Naegi-kun!

I wouldn't consider what I said an advice...



...Heh heh heh! Thank you, Naegi-kun!



Nevertheless, if it helped Fujisaki-san, that's good...
I feel I understand her now.

We get the ability "Cheat Code", which strengthens the silencer during the school trial.