Part 217: 1/25/10

1/25/10

Less than a week now.



Gossiping Student: I’ve heard a lot of talk lately about salvation, and the world becoming renewed.
If the Apathy Syndrome is becoming widespread, maybe that’s a good thing…
Loud Student: Yeah, I’m always hearing people talk about it on TV.
I thought it was a cult at first, but maybe it isn’t…
Gossiping Student: I mean, if the whole world believes in it, I’d feel stupid to be the only one denying it.
> The first bell has rung.

It’s like even though they don’t know what’s really coming, the whole world can feel the weight of Nyx bearing down on us.



My last day as a teacher is coming up… I’m moving to India this spring.
My darling is a missionary here, but he said he can’t take this country anymore.
“Too many mysterious incidents,” he said… Don’t get me wrong, though, I love Japan!
So I’d like to thank you all for being such wonderful students.
Thank you, Yukari. Thank you, Aelita.
Thank you, Junpei, and you too, Kenji.
Thank you… * sniffle *
* sob *
Heh… I don’t know what’s come over me. I still have a month left here…
But thank you…

Just wait, next Monday you’ll really have something to thank me for. Anyway, we had Career Consultation today.

Video- “Futures”

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> You’re here for your academic counseling with Ms. Toriumi…
Let’s begin, shall we?
I don’t have much to say, though. In the end, it’s your decision.
Alright, first question…
Are you planning on going to college after you graduate, or entering the workforce?
I want to go to college.
…I see.
Well, if you’ve given serious thought to your decision, then I believe that is what you should do.

I wonder if there is actually a major in saving the world from itself? Hah, I’ll still need to put some more thought into this.



If someone else makes it for you, you’ll regret it later.
And then you’ll have to live with the consequences, whatever they may be.
But, to be honest, I’m quite confident in you.
You’ve really matured over this last year.
I’m sure you’re aware of it as well.
…What do you think has helped to bring about this change the most?
Responsibility.
…I see.
Well, whatever the reason, you should be proud of the young woman you’ve become.
That’s all for now. I hope you have a successful senior year.
Let’s see, uh… who’s next?
…Ah, Aigis-san.
Would you mind letting her know?
Thank you.

I had an idea where Aigis would be. I know the whole idea of this has been really hard on her, since she’s never had to worry about her future before.



> Aigis is sitting up there by herself.
I was looking for you!
……?
I’m sorry I went off on my own…
> Aigis seems to be lost in thought.
When I finally calmed down after New Year’s, I realized something…
When I fought Ryoji…
…I got really scared when my consciousness began to fade.
But, that wasn’t all…
I was also confused and embarrassed when I realized I couldn’t defeat him…
But, I couldn’t defeat him ten years ago either, and I didn’t have those feelings then…
I… I really have changed…
That’s a good thing.
I’ve been thinking a lot about this change that’s occurred in me.
You know, in the past if I didn’t understand something, I would just ask someone to explain it to me.
But since I’ve decided to “live,” no one’s been able to answer the questions I have been facing…
However, there is one thing I’ve come to understand.
The reason why I wanted to be close to you was so I could monitor “Death”…

But I think now she sees that there’s nothing to worry about as long as we’re together.



That wasn’t it?
Even though “Death” is gone now, I…
I still want to be by your side…
I still don’t know what it means to “live” yet.
But, I want to learn the answer.
And I think I can, if I’m with you…
So, please! Please take me with you!
I may not be strong enough… but I’ll fight with you to the end!
Please…
We’ll get there together!
…!
Thank you…!
> Aigis nodded strongly and clasped your hand…
> …You suddenly remembered that Ms. Toriumi is waiting to meet with Aigis.
> You leave the rooftop with Aigis.

My faith that whatever it is that shows up on Sunday, it’s going down for the count.



Today might be our last Monday…
If we don’t win, there won’t be another.
We’ll be fine.
Aigis…?
We’ll win.
…We have no other choice.
You’re right, Aigis…
We have to win…

I mean how could we possibly give up on this beautiful, silly little world?



If I thought that this might be the last one, I’d get all emotional about it. What about you?
Yeah, so would I.
This is a great discovery. It’s just cheap cup ramen.
Ahh, this is life… Soy sauce flavor.

With all its joys and flaws.



How can he make jokes at this time?
I mean, the least he could do is make them funny…

There are so many reasons to keep living, and they’re so obvious if you just look.



If there’s something you want to do in the future, then you have a reason to defeat Nyx, right?
That’s right.
I haven’t really thought about my future because I’m so young…
But, I think this is a good opportunity for me to do so right now…

People have convinced themselves there’s no point, that the world is coming to an end.



Even though our tracks are set to fighting Nyx, we’ll have to choose which tracks to take after that.

But I mean come on, the real thing that has no point is just giving up.



Anything can seem like a big deal if you think it’s the last time you’ll be doing it…
Isn’t that a dreary thought?
Yes, it is.
When I think about it like that, I really want to save this world.

As soon as you stop believing tomorrow is going to be better than today, you guarantee it won’t be.



This will be the last battle. There won’t be any second chances.
You won’t be able to obtain any additional items or equipment, once it begins.
So spend your time wisely until then.

As for me, I know tomorrow’s going to be a great day, because I get to spend it with the people I care about most.



…the mission my creator gave me, to destroy all Shadows…
But another mission has just begun.
My mission is to live in this world…
I know I can do it, with help from all of you.