Part 156: 10/28/09

10/28/09

Hidetoshi said he had news on the investigation, so I was going to head down to see him. It was only Chihiro in the room, though.



> Chihiro is the only one here.
Aelita-san… Today’s meeting was cancelled.
Um… What happened to Hidetoshi-san?
What do you mean?
Just now, a teacher called him to the office…
The teacher seemed really upset…
> Chihiro seems scared.
> What could have happened…?
> You decided to go to the office.

Seems like I’m causing someone else problems just by being, I guess it is Wednesday after all so I was due.



> You hear someone yelling inside the office.
Teacher’s Voice: Don’t be so stubborn! Just put her name on the list!
Aelita-kun was chosen by the President to be in Student Council. She’s very responsible.
That’s why I don’t consider her a suspect.
> You hear a teacher and Hidetoshi talking.
Teacher’s Voice: There are witnesses who saw her wandering the streets at midnight!
A high school girl wandering the streets at night… there’s only one explanation for that, isn’t there?
I thought you hated students who didn’t follow the rules…
I don’t doubt that there were witnesses, but…
I believe in Aelita-kun. So, I’m not adding her to the list of suspects.
…Besides, I thought we were talking about the smoker.
Your accusations of bad behavior… Are you trying to slander her?
What exactly do you intend to do to her using this list?
Teacher’s Voice: ……
In the end, you’re just an adolescent interested in the girls too, huh? I never thought you’d fall for a girl…
…Forget about our deal.
…If you’ll excuse me, then.

I mean I’m glad he’s looking out for me against someone I didn’t even know was trying to mess with me but I hope he didn’t make a lot of trouble for himself.



> Hidetoshi looks uncomfortable.
I’m not the culprit.
I know; you don’t have to tell me.
> Hidetoshi seems satisfied.
That teacher thinks it was you… Did he really pass his certification exam?
Don’t worry, Aelita-kun. Even if the whole school turns on me, I won’t sell you out.
> You feel a strong sense of friendship from Hidetoshi.
> Your relationship is stronger now!

Don’t want to screw up anyone else’s life.



…Be careful of that teacher.
You don’t seem to realize why he’s got his eye on you.
…If something happens, call me.
See ya, Aelita-kun.
> You decided to go back to the dorm.

Akihiko’s getting anxious about this last mission I think.



You should have a better strength training regimen.
We don’t want to have any regrets, so train as much as you can.

He’s just nervous like the rest of us.



So, what about you, Aelita-san? Are you nervous?
A little.
Yeah, me too. When I think about the Dark Hour disappearing…
I get chills.

Even Koro-chan seems to be nervous.



The battles with Shadows are coming to an end…
We will avenge the death of Koromaru-san’s owner in this next operation.

The Chairman came by, but at least he didn’t add some jokes to our problems.



Yes, yes, that’s very good. I will be looking forward to celebrating our victory.

I can’t believe we’re less than a week away from this all being over.



I think so.
So do I. Koro-chan has animal instincts.

Then maybe I can sort all this crap my personal life has turned into out.



He’s not afraid of battling Shadows, even though he’s so small.
I’m taking out the next Shadow for Koromaru!

At least Koro-chan doesn’t care about all this relationship stuff.



> Koromaru is nuzzling you contentedly…
> You spent a peaceful moment with Koromaru…
* giggle * Are you playing with Aelita-chan? Good for you.
> Fuuka arrived…
Woof!
> Koromaru is wagging his tail happily…
Good boy…
> Fuuka is petting Koromaru…
Hey, Aelita-chan…
I wonder… if we’re okay as replacements for that priest.
The reason why Koro-chan always walks the same path and goes to the shrine…
It’s because he can’t let go of that priest, right?
So…
Do you think Koro-chan is still feeling lonely…?
…It might be faster if we just ask Aigis to interpret for us.
But… I’m a little scared to get a straight answer.
……
> Koromaru is looking up at you quietly…
Are we good replacements?

He’s just busy being a dog.



> Koromaru is leaning towards you…
> You hug Koromaru’s warm body…
> He smells like a sunny day…
Koro-chan looks so content… He must really like you, Aelita-chan…
Arf.
> You feel as though you can directly understand Koromaru’s feelings…
> You should try telling Fuuka what Koromaru wishes to say…
Hm? What is it?
> The way Koromaru thinks of us is…
He sees us as friends.
Woof!
> Koromaru is wagging his tail…
I see…
I see, that’s right…
I kept saying that Koro-chan is a part of us… but deep down, I may have been thinking of him as a pet…
Koro-chan has so many memories of his own too…
…I’m sorry, Koro-chan.

The best dog!



> Koromaru licked Fuuka’s hand…
* giggle * What a sweet dog…
……
Hey, Aelita-chan.
Let’s make sure to stay with Koro-chan for the priest too…
Let’s go on living together with him…
Woof!
> Koromaru is running in circles as if he’s happy…
> You sense Koromaru’s feelings…

At least I’ll always have him.



Koro-chan, are you hungry? Want me to make you something?
* whimper *
> Koromaru is cowering in fear…
> You comforted Koromaru and convinced Fuuka that Koromaru wasn’t hungry…
> It’s getting late, so you decide to go back to your room…