Part 138: 10/1/09

10/1/09

Everyone’s getting pretty crazy anymore.



Gossiping Student: But I looked in the pocket, and I found a lost possession!
Loud Student: My shoulders hurt too…
Plus, I hear weird voices… And I’ve got a headache…
Gossiping Student: …P-Possession…!
> The first bell has rung.

Mr. Ono got so excited about class he kept us all way after.



I couldn’t sleep a wink last night, I was so excited!
Let’s get started! We’ll begin with Date’s early life.
In 1567, at Yonezawa Castle…
…And at age 15, Masamune Date emerged victorious on his very first battle!
Thus began his rise to power… Huh? We’re out of time? …What’s your next class?
Composition? Hmm… I’ll have to talk to Ms. Toriumi later.
I’d better bring some cake. Anyways, let’s continue…

Saori asked me to help her out just like it was any other day.



> You did your duties as a library committee member…
> None of the students are actively avoiding Saori, but few of them seem to be friendly with her.
Ah, good. You’re still here. Sorry to keep you here so late on a day like this.
Oh no, it’s my job as a member of the library committee to be here.
I see… You’re a hard-working girl.
Hopefully more people will come to understand that in time.
Ms. Ounishi… Thank you very much.
…Hey, Aelita-chan. Would you mind walking with me to the school gates?

It wasn’t, though, because today was the last day she’d be at Gekkoukan High.



This is where we say… farewell.
See ya!
…This is my last day here at Gekkoukan.
I’m leaving for that private school I told you about tonight.
I’m sorry that I couldn’t tell you…
> Saori smiles…
I’m going to be sad, but I think this is a turning point for me.
I’m going to try to start over and try to stand up on my own.
You can do it, Saori.
Thanks. I’ll never forget about you.
> Saori smiles…
I’ve always been told… to not have any opinions for myself.
…That it was an easier way to live.
I can make anything someone else’s fault…
Deep down, I always believed that everything that happened to me was the result of somebody else’s doing.
But this is my life, and what I do happens to me.

I get the feeling she’ll be fine, though.



That’s why I need to stand on my own.
I need to have my own voice…
> Saori laughs cheerfully…
I knew that I’d never get anywhere if I let other people tell me what to do. I’ve known it for a long time.
But, I had no one to give me the final push that I needed.
…And I was too scared to accept it, even if I did have someone to help me.
But you pushed me forward, along with all the fears I had.
That’s why… I was able to do this.
> Saori takes her cellphone out of her pocket.
> You can hear her voice being played from it.
Voice from Phone: This is Saori Hasegawa of class 2-C.
> …It seems to be a recording of the school announcement.
Heh… I made a recording of the announcement as I was making it.
Whenever I feel scared or discouraged, I’m going to listen to it.
I was brave and spoke my own mind, and you helped me find that courage…
I’m sure that this will give me strength if I ever need it.
I want you to remember this, too.

And so I don’t forget what we learned, she gave me a copy of the recording.



So… please take this.
> You accepted PA Recording from Saori.
> You saved it on your own cellphone…
Lastly… Let’s shake hands.
> Saori’s hand is warm…
> You tightly clasp her trembling hand…
> You sense a strong bond with Saori…

Not that I need it.



Some things last a lifetime.



Do you remember your first love?
Mine… was my uncle. Heh… I mean, I was a little girl. It’s not that unusual, right?
…That’s why I wanted to hurry up and become an adult…
Every night, I would pray to the stars that I wanted to be grown up. Now, I look back at my childhood and laugh.
I wish I could go back to those innocent times…
Maybe it’s for the best that one’s first love almost never comes true.
…Well then, I’m going to go.
Thank you… Goodbye!
> Saori walks away with her head held high…
> You went back to the dorm alone…

Elizabeth wanted some kind of oil, Aigis had some of the stuff she uses to lubricate her parts that she could part with.



There are many types of oil… Fuel, food, and so on…
If you’d like, I can give you some of my silicon oil, for delicate parts.
I have a large supply.
> Obtained Machine Oil.

Junpei’s pretty confident that Strega aren’t a threat anymore, but I’m not so sure.



Since Chidori’s on my side now, they don’t have anyone to provide support!
They’re like a jock strap without a protective cup!

And even if they aren’t, the Shadows are.



Fitness Expert: “Toche” means “Thank you.” I hope this word catches on someday!
That’s all for this week! Back to the news!
Newscaster: …And now for news.
Our topic today is Apathy Syndrome…

Elizabeth is just so cute sometimes, she finds everything from our world so strange and fascinating.



The label on the can says… Machine Oil.
So this oil is used for cooking mechanical things…?
There are so many unusual people in your world… I would never have thought to try eating a machine.
Though now that the idea is in my head… I’d like to try some…
Thank you for completing my request. You may take the oil back with you.
Would it be too much trouble to ask you to bring me some Mech Fries?
Please accept your reward.
> Obtained Railgun.

Shinjiro still doesn’t quite get it. Maybe I don’t either, I don’t know.



I do because of you.
Hey… Don’t be saying sappy stuff like that, huh?
…Still, it’s great that you think it’s fun.

Anyway, I took Ken out to dinner again.



> Ken ordered the Calcium Meal…
> But, he doesn’t seem to have much of an appetite today.
What’s the matter?
……
> Ken seems depressed…
I’m sorry…
Um… I always make you listen to me talk…
It’s like I’m depending on you too much…
It’s not good, huh…
Actually, I want to hear more.
But it’s no fun to listen to a little kid like me…
Why… are you so…
> Ken looks downwards…
Um…
Aelita-san…
I’m going to be serious here, so please listen to what I have to say…

I have a terrible feeling I know why Ken is acting the way he is.



The one with the alien hero who fights bad guys…?
……
I threw all of them away.
I’ll buy you a different series.
No, it’s okay.
…Thank you, though.
> Ken bows slightly…
Fighting isn’t a good thing…
But, I enjoyed reading it…
Don’t worry about it.
But…
Reading it got me all excited…
It was really cool when tons of bad guys were dying, too…
……
That can’t be good…
> Ken looks like he’s about to cry…

Why he isn’t happy with the way he is.



You’re okay the way you are.
It’s okay…
……
Why do you say things like that?
I’m… trying so hard.
I…
I want you to notice me…
…Oh…
> Ken looks downwards…
> You feel that you understand Ken a little better now.

I hope I’m wrong, though.



I’m sorry, um… Let’s eat.
…Does your food taste good, Aelita-san?
I was getting worried that yours might taste bad too, if you’re with me…
That’s not true.
I-I see.
I’m glad to hear that.
…You’re so nice, Aelita-san.
> Ken laughs and looks embarrassed…
I’d… like to have dinner with you again.
……
I mean it.
> You and Ken finished your dinner and returned to the dorm together.

I mean, that’s just… no. I’m probably wrong anyway.