Part 145: 10/10/09-10/11/09

10/10/09

I was kind of hopeful I might finally get that helmet from Mr. Ono today.



Can you feel Masamune Date’s heart-rending sorrow as he made his decision!?
* sob * I wish I had lived in that era! I could have gone with Masamune Date!
…Huh? What’s gonna be on the exam next week? Who cares!?
The Sengoku era… the days when men were in their full glory!
This modern age is terrible! Are there no true samurai left!?
Now, let’s review what we’ve learned about the Sengoku era. First: No era was ever as good. Second…

But no, I think he’s ducking me.



> Ms. Toriumi, the modern lit teacher, is here muttering to herself…
Argh, dammit! I did it again.
When does Class F have their next lecture…?
Oh, Aelita.
Wh-What is it?
Ohhh, I get it. You brought me some cake, huh?
I’m not a fan of Mont Blanc, but I like all the other kinds.
…Err, that’s not what I meant to say. Hey, you’re here just in time!
I was about to go fill the class in on the section I forgot to explain in my last lecture.
If I don’t do it, I’m gonna get a reprimand. It’s tough being a teacher.
If I explain it to you right now, could you pass it on to everyone else?
It doesn’t have to be too detailed. Hey, do you want some watermelon next time I have some left over?
…Ack!
I felt someone staring at me…
That rotten Ekoda’s somewhere around here… Dammit, I guess I’ll have to do this myself.
* sigh * Well, I might as well practice the lecture on you.
I-I mean, we’ve already established you’re not going to give the lecture in my place, right?
> You listened to Ms. Toriumi’s lecture by yourself…
> Mr. Ono doesn’t seem to be returning.
> You decide to give up for today.

I’m pretty sure Ekoda could be hit by several busses at the same time and nobody would mind that much. Then again bugs are pretty tough, so chances are he’d not even notice.



Monday’s a holiday, so we have the next two days off.
There’s only one Shadow left… I have to admit that makes me a little nervous…
But we’ve come too far to lose, so make sure you’re prepared.

Anyway the others are all still pretty down.



Then let me tell you something.
If Shinji were here, he’d probably think you’re all acting like a bunch of little kids.
So, get to it!

Though cheering up is easier said than done for some.



But when I think about Shinjiro-senpai, I lose my concentration…
But I will just have to do my best.
Well, I wish you luck on the midterms.

I took Koro-chan out, and had Ken come along with me. Turns out he wanted to talk to me about something anyway.



* pant * * pant * I finally caught up…
You’re too fast, Koromaru… Stop running so… fast…
My legs aren’t long enough…
I…
……
Um… I wanted to apologize…
For making so much trouble, and worrying everyone…
I… lost something important…
But I gained something at the same time…
That’s why I think I’ll be all right on my own now.
Thank you for having me along today…
> You spoke quietly with Ken…
Woof.
> It seems Koromaru is done playing.
Ah, he’s back.
Alright, this time I’m not going to lose! Let’s go!
> You decide to go back to the dorm with Koromaru.

10/11/09

Junpei’s doomed, what else is new.



Shinjiro-san’s still in critical condition, isn’t he?
I keep thinking about it…

Maybe he should have his girlfriend sketch his notes for him or something so he can get something done.



Don’t tell me you’ve been out here the whole time…
You know, for it to be called a “break,” you actually have to be doing something to take a break from.
Uh… We just happen to be taking our breaks at the same time, Senpai.

Okay that was mean, I’ll stop.



Narrator: Episode 34: Hawk’s Betrayal! Has Hawk really gone over to the dark side…?
Newscaster: …And now, the news.

Aigis is even worried about exams, it’s kind of cute.



Since I have a human mind, my memory is similar to that of a human being’s.
I will not be able to insert the data of an entire book into my memory system.
However, do not worry. I will still do my very best.

I still think she’ll do fine, though.



How do you think she’ll do, Aelita-san?
She’ll do great.
I agree.
She might use her processor to answer all the questions correctly.

I went down to the shrine to check on that Akinari boy who Maiko was friends with, figured he might be lonely now that she’s moved.



* cough * * wheeze * * wheeze *
* cough * * cough *
> Akinari seems to be ill.
Sorry… * pant * * pant *
If you… *pant * don’t mind… * pant * please stay… until I’ve recovered my breath…
Thank you…
> Akinari seems happy.

He’s spending a lot of time I think wondering why he’s still alive.



It’s… starting to settle down, I think…
…Thank you for coming. It’s better when I’m not alone.
Why do I have to face this alone? …Other people don’t have to deal with this sickness.
I won’t ever walk through a sunny field again because my legs and heart can’t handle it.
…All that’s left is to draw my sheets around me and count the beats of my heart until they stop forever.
…Why is this only happening to me?
I don’t know.
Of course not. No one knows. I don’t even know.
I mean, I understand why I’m dying, but “why” am I dying?
There isn’t any meaning to life that I can find, so perhaps I’’m not missing all that much.
> Akinari nods to himself.
…I wish I could run away.
But if my body was capable of that, I wouldn’t be here anyway…

And he spends all his time focusing on something he doesn’t seem to get he shares with everyone else.



…And there’s nothing I can do!
* cough * * cough * * gasp *
* sigh *
Please don’t leave… just yet…
When I’m alone… it feels like it could end at any second.
Talking makes it hurt worse.
I know, but-- * cough *
I’d like to talk… for a little bit longer.
> Akinari tried to smile.
I am feeling… a little better… …So thank you.
> Your presence is comforting to Akinari.
> Your relationship is stronger now!

With that kind of thinking, it’s too easy to forget how much better it is than the alternative.



…It’s starting to get dark.
Don’t worry, I’ll be fine now… * cough * It was good seeing you.
> You decided to go back to the dorm.

Fuuka was bored from studying, so we took Koro-chan out.



* chuckle * Koro-chan looks happy, like always.
…Huh? Isn’t that girl the same year…
Huh? Oh, what a coincidence. Are you walking the dog?
…Oh, and Fuuka-san’s here, too?
Oh, g-good evening.
Oh yeah, you live in the same dorm, don’t you?
What are you doing?
I’m going for a run. It’s that perfect time of year; not too hot or too cold.
I see. You’re working pretty hard.
> The three of you spoke for a while…
Woof.
> It seems Koromaru is done playing.
Oh, we should get going soon. Koro-chan looks bored.
Goodbye, Rio-san.
> You decide to go back to the dorm with Koromaru.