Part 159: 10/31/09-11/1/09

10/31/09

Just three days left.



Let’s give it everything we’ve got.
Of course.
…After this is all over, let’s celebrate.

I’m going to do my best to just live them as normal, or the anticipation will just kill me.



Um, the recipe in the book I read the other day said…
> You hung out with Fuuka for a while. The bond between you seems to be growing stronger.

Especially since everyone else is in various stages of freaking out.



We have three days left…
I can go to Tartarus whenever you’re ready…

Or just trying to horribly depress me.



It pains me to think about him…
But the only thing I can do right now is to fight for the both of us.
I’m going to defeat Strega and make the Shadow and the Dark Hour disappear.

Or both. There’s always both.



Let’s win this one and go tell Shinjiro-senpai the good news.
But I’m already starting to get so nervous…
I need to stop thinking about it and just relax…

It’s okay, though, because at least I’ve got one person who isn’t even able to freak out to be my rock.



But I know that everyone will be giving their all in this battle…
…and so will I.
This will be the last time we fight, so we must do our very best.

At least Junpei’s got the right priorities.



Well, we’re almost done.
After we kill the last Shadow, I’m gonna go straight to the hospital!

Mitsuru’s worried, but not about the Shadow.



They will either try to stop us outright, or secretly set a trap for us.
What do you think they will do, Tolstoy?
Try to stop us.
Yes, I agree. They will most likely try to stop us outright.
Even if they were to set a trap, Yamagishi would be able to detect it.

If they do stick their rotten heads up, we’ll just have to knock them the hell back down.



Well, I’m actually looking forward to it.
I’m going to give them hell in return for what they did to Shinji.

Hopefully Fuuka’s right, and we’ll be trading Strega in the hospital for Shinjiro out of it.



I don’t have any reason for thinking that, but it just feels that way…

Oh, that old woman we saved got back okay.



I talked to her, but I couldn’t grasp what she was saying. She didn’t seem senile, either…
But she was very grateful, and brought this to prove it. Take it…
> Obtained Endure x 1.

Ken and I took Koromaru out for a walk, despite Akihiko’s enthusiasm I think we’ll stay rested before the operation.



* pant * * pant * I did it! I didn’t lose today…
* pant * Yikes, it’s hot…
We’re almost at the final battle…
……
We can do it!
> You spoke with Ken for a while.
Woof.
> It seems Koromaru is done playing.
Ah, he’s back.
Let’s do our best too, Koromaru.
> You decide to go back to the dorm with Koromaru.

11/1/09

Finally November. Just two days left…



Narrator: Episode 37: Here Comes the Emperor! Who could possibly eat more than Owl, and love more than Condor!?
Newscaster: …And now, the news.
The newest handheld gaming system has officially gone on sale today. Mile-long lines have formed across the country!

Oh god, about that new handheld. So, there’s a rumor going around that it’s got some kind of secret application that lets you summon demons. Ridiculous, right? I mean how dumb would that be? Anyway I hung out with Akinari a bit today.



I got really into my reading last night and never went to sleep…
I thought I’d be fine since I have many nights when I’m unable to sleep because of my illness, but… * cough *
…I guess my condition won’t improve if I keep taking chances, though.
Don’t push yourself!
…Yes, I suppose I need to apologize.
It’s been a long time since anybody raised their voice at me…
> Akinari smiled.
I came all this way because I was hoping to find you…
…Remember how I talked about reading upbeat stories?
There are plenty of stories, but I don’t think reading them will ever be able to make me feel better…
The problem is, all those stories were written for someone else.
I guess what I’m saying is selfish…
…I’m being selfish about you, too.
You’re always coming to see me, and I take up a lot of your time.
How much of your valuable time have you used visiting me?
…I don’t deserve it. You’re spoiling me, I’m afraid.
That’s why I like you, though.
> Akinari smiled weakly…
> Your relationship is stronger now!

Just the sort of ray of sunshine I need a few days before our final battle.



* wheeze * * cough *
Sorry… It seems I used too many words today.
I’d like us to be able to speak here again some time…
> You decided to go back to the dorm.

At least, I hope it’s our final battle.



The day after tomorrow is the day…
It’s been a long journey, but we’re finally here.
We’re the only ones who can defeat it, so don’t let your guard down until the very end.

I’m not totally confident, honestly, since a lot of our information relies on the Chairman. He was hanging around earlier being his usual self.



Why don’t I order a delivery of buffalo WINgs? Or some “victory-yaki”?
* sigh * They’re ignoring me…
Well, I guess they’re too focused to enjoy my jokes…

I don’t know about the others but I stopped thinking it was funny about when he referred to it as a last meal. Creep. I was kind of feeling like getting some air, so Yukari and I took Koromaru out.



Whew, I’m beat… You’re too fast for me, Koro-chan…
I bet you’re having fun, though… Alright, knock yourself out!
I wonder if Koro-chan’s as psyched up as I am.
……
Just two days left…
I’m getting more anxious about it…
……
Everything’ll work out, I’m sure…
> You spoke with Yukari for a while.
Woof.
> It seems Koromaru is done playing.
Oh, welcome back.
Haha! You look pretty pleased with yourself, Koro-chan.
Why don’t we start heading back?
> You decide to go back to the dorm with Koromaru.