Part 134: 9/27/09

9/27/09

I went out for lunch with Akihiko earlier.



Can I speak with you right now?
I’m fine.
Want to go out somewhere today?
I’m bored of laying around in my room.
Can you start getting ready, then? I’ll be waiting below.
> Akihiko seems excited…

I’d say I don’t get Akihiko but the truth is I think he doesn’t get me.



> Akihiko is sighing with a tired look on his face…
> Could something have happened…?
Oh… Sorry, I shouldn’t be like this after I called you out here.
There’s just something bothering me right now…
> You asked what was bothering him…
The other day, a junior girl called me up and asked if I’d date her.
I turned her down… but ever since then, she keeps bringing me letters and gifts…
* sigh * I could just ignore her, but I’d feel terrible.
What in the world do I have to say to get her to stop…?
I have a girlfriend.
…Well, that would be the easiest way, but I don’t feel comfortable lying like that…
If she presses me to prove it, maybe I’ll have you play that part for me, haha…
> Akihiko is shrugging…
> Today, you learned something new about him.

I mean what does it take?



Yeah, totally.
Interesting…
A great number of people have voiced their disappointment regarding the cancellation.
However, the decision is final. We will not be having a festival this year.
You will have to wait until next year to attend the Culture Festival.

The full moon gets ever closer.



Narrator: Episode 32: Wing’s Return! The demons overstay their welcome!
Newscaster: …And now, the news.
Apathy Syndrome’s spread shows no signs of stopping…

And who knows what’s waiting for us this time.



Shadows aren’t our only enemies; don’t forget about Strega.
You’re gonna need to build up your stamina.

Even Junpei’s getting a bit concerned.



They can be pretty scary…
Well, do you think the same thing is true for a Shadow?
Is its strength amplified?
I cannot say for sure, but we should be prepared for that possibility.
No matter how strong we are, we should continue training.

Yukari thinks Ken’s problem is just living with us, but I’m not so sure.



Your environment can have a big effect on you…
That’s true.

I think we’ve all wished this could be over sooner, but fighting all three remaining Shadows at once probably would end up being too hard.



The final battle is not far off…
Dude, why can’t they just all come at once? Then, we could get it over with.
Uh… You think you can beat ‘em if you fight ‘em all at once?
Uhh…
That would be impossible!
……

I hate to pry into Ken’s business, but when all our lives depend on it we sort of have a right.



I wonder what’s wrong…
It’s hard to tell. He seems like someone who always tries to figure things out on his own.
But, I’d be more than willing to help him if there’s something wrong…

Oh, um, there was something else caught by the security system.

Video- “Pink”

Watch

> 09/25/2009 00:45:12 Beginning playback

Definitely can’t let on that I’ve watched these now, and I need to find some way to hide this before one of the guys accidentally trips it or something.



> It looks like Mitsuru’s room…
> But its resident is nowhere to be seen…
> ……?
> It seems she is taking a shower.

Also my jealousy over her room is vaster than the oceans.



> Mitsuru sat on the sofa, covered only in a bath towel…
Whoops… I’ve gotten used to walking around without my bathrobe lately.
Not a very good habit to fall into…
Well… I’m not at home, so I suppose being a little lax won’t hurt…
> Mitsuru picked up the magazine on her desk…
This fashion magazine… I saw Takeba buying one, so I thought I’d pick one up myself, but…
“This one-piece is beloved by all, including friends, boyfriends, and boyfriends’ friends…”
“Alluring yet prudish: the ultimate combination…”
……
…What are they talking about?
I don’t follow fashion myself… I usually just wear whatever the family stylist selects for me.
“Cute” clothes, huh…?
W-Well… I do kind of want to try this… pink one…
……
Heh. Not that I’d be able to pull it off… I’m not like Takeba.

Then again, I get the feeling the price for what she has is more than money, and I’m not sure I’d really want to pay it.



…Achoo!
I knew this was a bad habit… It’s a good way to catch cold.
I should get some rest… I’ll have to wake up early again tomorrow.
> Mitsuru walked off camera, to what you assume to be her bed…
Now which pajamas should I wear tonight…?
> …Mitsuru’s bath towel has been left on the sofa…
> The recording ends here…

I kind of felt like getting out into the cool for no particular reason so I took Koro-chan out, Akihiko tagged along.



* pant *
Trying to keep up with you is a great way to train…
When I was a kid, I found a stray dog…
But we couldn’t have pets at the orphanage.
……
Ever since Shinji came back, I’ve been thinking about the past a lot…
> You talked with Akihiko for a while.
Woof.
> It seems Koromaru is done playing.
Yo, welcome back. You all done?
Well then, let’s head back.
> You decide to go back to the dorm with Koromaru.

And since it was a week until the full moon tonight, of course Pharos appeared.



I’m sure I don’t have to tell you this, but… there’s only one more week until the full moon.
…I hope nothing serious happens.
But, who knows what the future will bring…
…So be careful.
Remember, I’m always watching you.
…We’ll meet again.
> Pharos disappeared…

Why does his warning fill me with dread so…?