Part 204: 1/9/10

1/9/10

Mitsuru and I headed out to catch a movie after school.



> You watched a movie with Mitsuru…
Well, I never imagined the popcorn you eat while viewing a movie could taste so good.
…Before I knew it, I'd eaten your half, too. I apologize…
*chuckle* Watching movies on your own whim is so relaxing.
…You can have "bored" written all over your face without having to consider the feelings of others.
Was it boring?
Oh, no, I was speaking hypothetically. I enjoyed it.
> Mitsuru is smiling…
I don't think I would normally have this type of conversation…
…You are the type of girl who wouldn't feel uncomfortable watching a movie by herself, are you?
You may be more suited to ride a motorcycle than me…
Motorcycle?

I'd kind of forgotten that she rides, since she does kind of sneak off to do it.



However, I didn't purchase it solely for that purpose.
With a motorcycle, I can go where I want, when I want, all by myself.
It's my modest attempt at rebelling against my restricted life.
I had planned to get rid of it after it was damaged, but I decided to have it repaired instead.
It may be a bit of an exaggeration to say I cherish it, but I do enjoy riding it when I have time to.
> Mitsuru seems happy.
Can I ride with you someday?
Me, too… With you, anywhere would be fun.
> Mitsuru seems very happy.
Thank you, I feel much better.
> Mitsuru has expressed her gratitude to you.
> Your relationship has grown.

I hope I get a chance to take her up on that before the whole apocalypse thing.



If you don't have any objections… I'd like to stay here with you for a little while longer.
> You decided to return to the dorm with Mitsuru.

That's coming up in a few weeks now.



Only three more weeks 'til X-Day.
But, it's weird… I was pissin' my pants all last month.
But, since I decided that I was gonna fight, I'm not scared anymore.
…Hey, let's go to Tartarus, man. We gotta do what we can do, right?

I just hope I've done what I need to do by then.



Akihiko-san and Mitsuru-senpai are both gonna ace it.
They try to hide it, but they study all the time.

I keep saying this, but I just can't have any regrets.



Newscaster: Going into the month, safety-related companies are seeing large gains.
The apocalyptic thinking that's spreading among the populace is said to be a major factor...