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iridesenescenceChapter 6:
Location: Meeting Room
Season: Autumn
Proofread by Rei and Blake
Rei: Hm... How should I phrase this such that it’s easy to understand? Should I simply voice my unfiltered opinion?
Tsumugi: Sure. I think everyone would have had a different way of processing the situation, anyway.
Rei: Alright. To me, that is simply a matter of the past — digging it up causes me no pain.
Of course, there is a chance that I can feel this way because, despite being one of the Five Eccentrics, I didn’t stand atop that stage myself.
But for Hidaka-kun and Hibiki-kun... I’m sure they’ve had multiple chances to decline, if they so wished to.
Despite it all, they’re going along with this and publicising it. I believe we can interpret this as proof that, to a certain extent, neither of them objects to this situation.
Well, to begin with. As you’ve said, we would all have processed that incident in different ways. I can’t claim to know what others are thinking.
Tsumugi: If you’re so objective about the past... Would you say this is a plan meant to overcome the past, then?
Rei: Kukuku. I have no such noble intentions. I’m simply excited to see how Tenshouin-kun will react—
I wish to watch him from above as he dances to my tune, in the encore of the losing battle once orchestrated by his own hand.
Tsumugi: Ah, I see. So to you, this would be a little act of revenge.
Rei: Now, now, revenge is putting it a little strongly, don’t you think? Compared to the awful things Tenshouin-kun is capable of, this is but an adorable prank... ♪
Oh, by the way, Aoba-kun—
Tsumugi: ...? What is it?
Ah, would you perhaps like more tea? Give me a moment, I can prepare some.
Rei: No, I’ve had plenty — I can practically hear it splish-splashing in my stomach.
Tsumugi: Oh. Then what do you need? Or did you just want to say my name?
Rei: ... No, I was simply wondering how I ought to compliment you.
We obtained results far beyond what we expected, and in such a short duration. ... I wouldn’t have dared to even dream that “Hockey Mask” would become such a trend.
Operation “Burning Azaleas” owes its success to you, Aoba-kun. You truly are a skilled man — I commend you for your work.
Tsumugi: Ah, that’s far too high praise for me. I’m nothing special — I just happened to have good luck.
Rei: Mm, I wonder. It’s said that luck can be considered an ability too, after all ♪
But, hm... There’s something I can’t quite let go of.
Aoba-kun, do you not have any other reason for doing this?
Tsumugi: Like I said, I’m nothing special. I wouldn’t be clever enough to pull something like that off.
Rei: Kukuku, I see, I see.
Well then, I suppose that would make you better suited to being an advisor. With our combined might, we can conquer even the world... ♪
Tsumugi: Ahaha. I’m really not worthy of such a critical role.
Location: Meeting Room
Season: Autumn
Proofread by Rei and Blake
Rei: Hm... How should I phrase this such that it’s easy to understand? Should I simply voice my unfiltered opinion?
Tsumugi: Sure. I think everyone would have had a different way of processing the situation, anyway.
Rei: Alright. To me, that is simply a matter of the past — digging it up causes me no pain.
Of course, there is a chance that I can feel this way because, despite being one of the Five Eccentrics, I didn’t stand atop that stage myself.
But for Hidaka-kun and Hibiki-kun... I’m sure they’ve had multiple chances to decline, if they so wished to.
Despite it all, they’re going along with this and publicising it. I believe we can interpret this as proof that, to a certain extent, neither of them objects to this situation.
Well, to begin with. As you’ve said, we would all have processed that incident in different ways. I can’t claim to know what others are thinking.
Tsumugi: If you’re so objective about the past... Would you say this is a plan meant to overcome the past, then?
Rei: Kukuku. I have no such noble intentions. I’m simply excited to see how Tenshouin-kun will react—
I wish to watch him from above as he dances to my tune, in the encore of the losing battle once orchestrated by his own hand.
Tsumugi: Ah, I see. So to you, this would be a little act of revenge.
Rei: Now, now, revenge is putting it a little strongly, don’t you think? Compared to the awful things Tenshouin-kun is capable of, this is but an adorable prank... ♪
Oh, by the way, Aoba-kun—
Tsumugi: ...? What is it?
Ah, would you perhaps like more tea? Give me a moment, I can prepare some.
Rei: No, I’ve had plenty — I can practically hear it splish-splashing in my stomach.
Tsumugi: Oh. Then what do you need? Or did you just want to say my name?
Rei: ... No, I was simply wondering how I ought to compliment you.
We obtained results far beyond what we expected, and in such a short duration. ... I wouldn’t have dared to even dream that “Hockey Mask” would become such a trend.
Operation “Burning Azaleas” owes its success to you, Aoba-kun. You truly are a skilled man — I commend you for your work.
Tsumugi: Ah, that’s far too high praise for me. I’m nothing special — I just happened to have good luck.
Rei: Mm, I wonder. It’s said that luck can be considered an ability too, after all ♪
But, hm... There’s something I can’t quite let go of.
Aoba-kun, do you not have any other reason for doing this?
Tsumugi: Like I said, I’m nothing special. I wouldn’t be clever enough to pull something like that off.
Rei: Kukuku, I see, I see.
Well then, I suppose that would make you better suited to being an advisor. With our combined might, we can conquer even the world... ♪
Tsumugi: Ahaha. I’m really not worthy of such a critical role.
