Chapter 333

After a long silence.

"—... There are conditions."

A drop.

The expressionless classmate Yuanchi made a sound.

"What?"

Uranus asked. After hesitating for a moment, Motarike said:

"I want you to make a Painting."

... Is it a picture? After all, when I go out, I want to draw freely. That kind of freedom can be guaranteed.

"Other than that, it's fine.

On the contrary, if I go out, I want to draw more easily than I do now."

"... Incorrect.

No, if I don't let you draw after going out, I'll be in trouble.

Let me draw you all."

—To? That is...

Motarike raised her lying face, letting us see it.

"Uranus and Miss Aisha?

Before leaving the competition, the condition is that I give you a painting."

"Ah!?"

"Meow?"

"Ha..."

Reacting in three different ways. I don't like it... If you want to draw that far, I don't mind. Even so, is it a photo of Uranus?

"No, are you crazy?

Rather than throwing away my current life, I'd rather make a Painting."

"Is it not good?"

"Well, that..."

"This isn't a question of letting me draw one for you.

I want you to draw some.... Right, change your clothes."

"Oh!?"

"Oh, you wait a moment, you that...!"

Ah. This might be very difficult. Unlike photography, painting takes time.

"Wait, wait... calm down."

"You calm down."

"Eh...

Well, do you want to be a model for a photo?"

"Are you talking about this?

Besides the previous condition, the condition I am proposing now is that. If you don't like it, don't go out. Let me draw."

"Sticky thing...!"

Oh, Motarike is powerful. I know pushing is effective on Uranus. If Uranus refuses, I can politely decline.

"Molly, you are cool."

"Uranus, do your best!"

"Meow."

"No way!

Damn it... this is a stupid dilemma."

"How much do you hate it?"

I don't think so. Well, I want to discuss the attire. I don't want to be embarrassed either.

"Right, what kind of outfit do you have in mind?"

"Hm? I haven't thought about it specifically yet.

For example, a maid—"

"Refused. That's embarrassing, so I hate it."

"Oh, so...

If that's the case, everyday wear, or the yukata you have now...

Also, the winter clothes that came a while ago. I won't force you to wear something you don't want to. That's how it shows on your face."

Yes, that makes sense.... Lina and Biscuit, learn a little. Those two really have no common sense at all. I hate it so much!

"What are you going to do to Sakura? Are you going to draw Bell-san holding her?"

"Yeah! That's right, Molly!?"

"Hmm, yes.

It's great that Miss Aisha is holding her now, and Uranus—"

"Ah, also!

One after another, I hate it!"

Uranus shook his head and rubbed his hair. The way you hate it is amazing.

"Are you that hateful?"

"Is Aisha alright?

In the past, I wasn't that popular."

"Ah, um.

I don't want you to draw me either, but I want to know if the back can replace the abdomen."

"Do we have to go that far for these guys...?"

"That's what I said, but we Stick it out.

If you refuse, will you terminate the partnership? If it's for the sake of game strategy, then there's no help for it."

"I've been fired!"

Wriggling Uranus. Hmm, you've come in. If I hadn't said it went that far, the conversation wouldn't have progressed; I don't think it was a slip of the tongue.

"Also, I want a photo of Uranus too?"

"I want to see you more, too."

"Meow."

"Only enemies!!"

Uranus's forehead bumped into Gotsen and Okuda. Regrettable.

"So, what are you going to do? Is it your turn to show your good side now?"

"Oh my..."

Mr. Motarike poked Uranus, making a resentful sound. That is to say, I have already considered it for five minutes. I want you to decide quickly. We still have a lot to discuss about what to do tomorrow.

When I touched Sakura's mouth with my Finger, I bit my Finger "Amu." Oh... I licked my head and said "Funyaa." This is crazy. I was speechless.

"Ah, Sakura is like a baby."

"Huhu, that's right."

"What?"

Uranus looked up at me and Sakura.

"Ah...

Put a little more in your mouth."

"Is this not enough?"

"Alright, let's make a decision as soon as possible.

Everyone is waiting."

When Motarike said this to Uranus, she returned with a look of disgust. Then she sighed,

"... Understood.

I will accept your request. You can do anything, even be a model for photos, you jerk."

"Molly, you did it!"

"I finally reached this step..."

"That's my line, Senbu."

"It's Motarike!"

《Noisy Warrior》

"You—"

"Oh no, please stop!"

"Meow!"

Motarike and Uranus fell into an awkward silence. Oh my...

"From now on, we will cooperate with each other, so please don't argue over things like this. I know you don't like many things, but let's let the past be the past."

"Eh...

On the contrary, it will be difficult from now on."

"Molly, we have to make a decision too."

"Ah... my life is coming to an end now."

Troublesome person. But it's fine.

Once the general framework was determined, we started discussing the details.

After completing the game strategy, we really went out. At that time, we would have the model in the picture cooperate with the game strategy, then go to Dorias, have Mr. Motarike take the Paladin's necklace, and so on...

Mr. Bell admired Sakura with regret, then finally left the couple's room.

Uranus said with a gloomy face, "I need to cool down," and then left. Well, if you consider safety, you might stay inside the Inn. It's too cold outside.

When Sim and I returned to the four-person room,

"Mother."

"Hey, little sister, wake up...

Oh! I opened two cans of Beer!"

"I'm still drinking my second bottle, Toko."

"Wait a minute!"

"Oh, I'm still drinking, give it back to me."

"You're a bit drunk! Ah, there's almost nothing left..."

"Meow."

"So let me drink it all."

"No! Big sister, go to sleep!"

"Yes."

"Sleep!"

Seam, you are dead. Well, if I think I might be attacked again, will I become desperate? Without Meleoron's ability, I cannot perform "Kneading" Training before Seam goes to bed, but there is no way around it this time either.

I stroked Sakura while looking at my older brother and sister with a wry smile.

Just as I was lost in thought, Meleoron reluctantly went to sleep. Seeming to look at me,

"Is it very late, Uranus?"

"Ah, so that's how it is."

"I'll go check on you."

"Do you know where you are?"

"I will go find him. I don't think he went that far."

"Meow?"

I said, while handing Sakura over to me. Seam looked up at me and hugged the Sakura she received.

"Can I leave Uranus to you?"

"Don't worry so much, it'll be fine."

"I will have a talk with you, so please go to sleep first. I don't mind if you turn off the lights."

"Yes..."

"Sakura, sleep with Seam tonight."

"Meow."

I felt satisfied with Sakura's happy expression, then left the room.

When I walked to the game corner I was temporarily looking after, I heard the sound of a game. I thought he was just playing around, but I didn't expect it to really be like this?

I approached the direction where I sensed Uranus. When,

──Jan, Ken, Pon! Perform with Aiko! Lose.

A strange sound rang out on the quiet floor. Rock-Paper-Scissors game...

As I walked closer, I saw Uranus and Daran sitting in front of the Rock-Paper-Scissors game with blank faces. He tapped the Game Console with careless gestures. I lost again.

"Uranus."

"..."

Of course, he seemed to notice, but he didn't look at me. I still stared at the Game Console with gloomy eyes.

Jan, Pon! I, Sho! I, Sho! Fever! Too te... ptoo ptoo ptoo.

A card rolled out from the payment slot.... What kind of game is this? Terrible.

Uranus picked up the card in slow motion and inserted it into the Game Console.

Jan, Ken──

Uranus did not move his hand. Ha... I took a deep breath,

"What's wrong?"

"I don't need anything. I was worried, so I just came to see what was happening."

"... Sorry."

Uranus accidentally hit the Game Console and lost again. This is what it means to be dull and uninteresting.

"She was worried too."

"You don't have to worry. I just changed my mind."

"If you are like that, I think it is right to be worried and come take a look."

Uranus clicked the button on the Game Console without inserting Ging.

"Do you dislike the model in the photo that much?"

"..."

"Embarrassing. When you saw my photo, you laughed really hard, didn't you?"

"I think it's both cute and funny."

"I didn't laugh maliciously."

"I'm embarrassed."

"I really can't stand the fact that something like this is being mass-produced."

"... Is that really the reason?"

"I don't think that's the reason you're angry."

Uranus looked back at me, sitting on a chair slanted behind me.

"Then what?"

"I don't know why I'm so angry myself."

"..."

"A lot of things happened today. When things didn't go your way, didn't you feel frustrated?"

"... I must apologize to you. That frustration must be the reason why I left so many things for you, making you tired."

"... No."

"It's okay.... To tell the truth, I know why."

"Well, no."

Uranus had a complex expression. I quietly waited for his words.

"The reason I am unhappy is because I have become a burden to you.

I had intended to apologize properly, but I am truly sorry about the avalanche. I promised to protect you, yet I ended up putting everyone in danger...

I want to apologize for that again."

Do you really care... things are strange sometimes.

"Just before the avalanche, you missed the attack on the monster, but it looked like you were already exhausted.

I should have noticed that beforehand, too. I must have had bad luck."

"Rest, rest, I thought I was proceeding with caution...

No good, my hands are going a bit crazy, and I am in a rush. I think I underestimated the cold."

"Yes.

On the contrary, what I want to say is that under those circumstances, I managed to prevent the avalanche."

"Because I was desperate.

If I had messed up there, even if everyone were safe, I wouldn't be able to face everyone.

But regardless of the outcome, it doesn't change the fact that you put yourself in danger."

"……Is that all you care about?"

"No, there is one more thing.

I let the Kazama Style be the business for that couple.... I might not be able to propose terms that the two of them can independently agree to."

"Then that is my role."

"……But I am the one who wanted to make those two withdraw from the competition.

I cannot accept you becoming a burden to Aisha."

…………You really are a troublesome person.

"Why do you have to do everything by yourself?

Are we not that reliable?"

"……"

"Even if you can do it all yourself, that's just it.

If you decide by yourself and try to do everything yourself, you will get angry.

Even if an avalanche happens, if you don't want to put everyone in danger, what would you do? Would you be satisfied if you went to the Snow Mountain alone and caused an avalanche?"

"That is an Extreme theory..."

"It's not just us, you are in danger too. Please don't carry it all alone.

……When danger is encountered, everyone is responsible. Who are you going to blame if you are the only one?"

Uranos lowered his head after shedding tears. I will not talk back.

"That's right, about those two.

You wanted to do something about it, so I helped you without permission.

If you think I have become a burden to you, then I am in trouble."

"……I'm sorry."

"Please don't apologize.

I mean—

Do you want to relax your shoulders a bit more? If your shoulders and elbows are this tight, you won't be able to Stick to the end.

If you can't do it, you can't do it; if you're tired, you're tired.

In that case, you should rely on others."

Uranos raised his head, not trying to hide his confusion.

"... But"

"I'll say it again.

I won't try to do everything by myself. Do you understand?"

"………………."

"……Ha……can't beat you……

Understood. I will count on you guys a little more. Sorry."

"Good."

Uranos returned a distressed smile, turned around, and faced the game again. Heh, still doing it?

"Are you going to continue this game?"

"Oh yeah.

……I'm not doing this because I'm tempted, but because I intend to prepare for tomorrow's lesson.

It's just a game of luck."

Ah, I see. Preparing for Dorias? If you think you are playing a rare game and it has nothing to do with skill, then that is what you mean.... But this is being conducted in a rather stagnant atmosphere.

Looking down at Uranos who had restarted the game, I placed my elbows on his shoulder blades while avoiding the hair behind him, and turned around.

"Whoa, hey."

"It's a massage, does it hurt?"

"Ah, no……

Not bad, but"

Hmm, good reaction. If it's a massage for relaxing rather than rubbing, there doesn't seem to be much resistance.

"You should take it easy."

"If you keep thinking about difficult things, nothing will go smoothly."

"Uh, well..."

The reason the two of them did not want to return to reality.

"I think it's because he doesn't really like being taken care of by me.... If it hadn't been for Aisha's suggestion, I think I would have kept refusing."

"Is that so..."

"It feels like Mr. Motarike didn't say his true feelings."

"Bell has that kind of personality; as long as Motarike is there, I think it should be fine."

"Hehe, you two are very interesting.

I never tire of watching it."

"Honestly, I'm already tired of being together with you.

In the end, I take care of her.

... Why is it like this?"

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"1003: Defense Wall" 6 cards

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"1007: Theft/Thief" 2 cards, "1009: Second

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"176: Crazy Garnet" 1 card

179: ShinjuKohaku" 1 card

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"199: Maid Bear" 1 card

"284: Silver Salmon" 5 cards

"516: Snowman" 1 card

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"602: 100J" 3 cards

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604: 1000J 1 card

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