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iridesenescence ([personal profile] iridesenescence) wrote2024-03-05 02:21 pm

Fleeting White 3

Chapter 3
Writer: Nishioka Maiko
Season: Winter
Location: Starmony Halls Common Room



Wataru: Hm, hm... After doing extensive research on White Day,
I've found that lately, White Day has become a day of expressing gratitude to anyone who has given you chocolate, regardless of gender.
The event originates here in Japan, and was originally only celebrated here, but lately has spread to other countries as well.
Splendid indeed. It's only natural that the values associated with something change over time.
If Valentine's Day is a day of romantic love, then friendship is the perfect word for White Day.
How could I pass up the chance to make use of such an opportune date? Though, perhaps 'making use' isn't a good way to put it.
Now then. Where shall I begin... Hm~mm.
It is a day that will be filled with love and gratitude, so I can't do without comrades who have come together for a common cause — brethren who have the potential to be missionaries of love!
Now that we've decided on that, it's time to make preparations!

[ Scene cut ]

Ritsu: Mm~...
The dorm's quieter than usual today. Excellent, excellent ♪
I guess there are days like this every now and then, when everyone's jobs happen to coincide.
If only it was always like this~ Everyone's out there hard at work, but I get to elegantly enjoy my time off. Now this is what luxury feels like... ♪
It's gotten warmer lately too, and this is a good spot to sunbathe in at this time of the day. I'll indulge myself with a nap here, and— Mm?
What is this...? Why's there a big sign board standing in the middle of the common room? This makes no sense.
Mmn? The word "love" is written on it.

Ritsu: — Wait, huh...? That's it? I don't get it at all.
There's nothing on the back either. The only thing that might be a clue is the angel doll stuck onto the top of the sign board, but...
I don't think this will be of any use as a clue.

Angel (Wataru): "I am the angel Jegudiel, and I stand before you."

Ritsu: ... Hm. I feel like I've heard something similar in a famous ghost story.
Well, whatever. It speeds things up if we can understand each other. Tell me, what's this sign board supposed to be?
You're preventing me from sleeping by leaving this here, you know — it's too distracting.

Angel (Wataru): "I am a benevolent bringer of love, and I am searching for those who will join my cause. If you would become my brethren, please gather your courage and take a step forward."

Ritsu: ... Say what? That didn't explain anything.

Angel (Wataru): "......"
"I am a benevolent bringer of love, and I am searching for those who will join my cause. If you would become my brethren—"

Ritsu: Yes, okay. I heard you the first time.
I don't need you to say it over and over again. I'd prefer if you just disappeared so I can sleep soundly, but if you aren't going anywhere then at least be quiet.
I'm going to take a nice comfy nap over the— Woah?!

[ Scene cut ]

Ritsu: Ow, ow...
What now...? Why did the floor suddenly give way?
It's pitch black here and I can't see anything. Seriously, what is—
Mmn? I feel something soft here.

Shu: That is my face you're touching! Stop poking it at once!

Ritsu: ... Mmn? Is that... "Oshisan"-san? But I can't see him in this darkness.
Ah, right. Wait a minute.
I'll close my eyes, wait a bit, and then slowly open them...
And my eyes will have adjusted to the darkness and let me see again. There we go.

Shu: ......


Natsume: ......

Ritsu: Hm. I was right, it really is "Oshisan"-san. Huh? And Nacchin's here too. What're you two doing here?

Natsume: The same as you, probably.
It's nothing special. We arrived at the common room and found the strange signboard. Then, while we were distracted by it, we were dropped through this trapdoor. That's all.

Ritsu: No, I think that is something special. What's going on here, really?

Natsume: Yes, we'd like to know the reason we're stuck in this situation too.

Shu: Quite right. I require an explanation, or my anger will not subside!

Ritsu: Huh? I think the shadows over there just moved...?


Wataru: Fufufu.
I'm sure you are all perplexed and surprised. You must be wondering just who this missionary of love could be! Wonder no more, for you shall see—
Amazing! I apologise for keeping you waiting, it is your very own Hibiki Wataru... ☆

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