Track 2

WHAAAAAAA! I’M SORRYYYYYYYYYY!

K-Kiroku…! What are we supposed to do in this situation…!?

First… calm down, Nanamegi…

What’s wrong, Princess-Pie? You didn’t do anything wrong, there there, don’t cry.

…Um. What do you think you’re doing to her?

U-Ushio…?

UJ-UJIO-KUN! WHAAAAAAAAHH!

So I assume you guys are ready to face the societal consequences of 3 men ganging up on a little girl, correct? You have 5 seconds to explain yourselves. Not that I care about what you have to say.

YOU’RE WRONG! It’s, um, all a misunderstanding…! Erm… These are, uh, false accumulations!

…It’s, false accusation.

W-We really didn’t do anything! We just asked her what’s wrong…!

WHAAAAAAAAHHHH…!

What is the matter, Princess?

A-Are you okay? Did something happen…!?

These idiots made her cry.

Th-That’s not true! We just spoke to her, and then she suddenly started crying…

Exactly! Maybe she got scared by something? Her face is all scrunched up.

Maybe we’ll know, what happened… if we ask her…

Huh…? Is that a walkie-talkie toy she’s holding?

!

Princess, did you take this from my room?

WHAAAAAAAHHHHH! I’M SOWWYYYYY…!

(……I see.)

Princess, fear not. I intend on forgiving you no matter what, since your cute existence could do no wrong.

Now come here, your brother will listen to your explanation.

*hiccup* Uuueeuue…! I was playing in your room…

…With this …And then the first voice man disappeared!

First voice man? What’s she talking about…?

…I’m pretty sure the transceiver she’s holding has a recording function. Maybe the recording saved inside got deleted or something?

Ohh, I get it. How about we check it out?

…A fine idea.

Twinkle twinkle little star~ ……

(That’s her voice, right?)

…

(…As I suspected, everything was erased.)

I’m sorry… *hiccup*… Uu… uuuueeeeueueue…!

…There is no need to apologize.

Now that your lovely singing voice is saved inside, I have a new recording to treasure.

…Onii-chan…!

Come, let me give you a hug.

*hiccup hiccup*… Uuueueuu…!

There there.

Hic… *sniffle*…

…Can I hug her too?

But why…? Though, I get you’re relieved that Princess stopped crying.

…Here’s a, tissue… for her.

Mm, thank you.

The stew is here… Hm? Oh my. Sorry our princess is causing you boys trouble…!

It is alright. How about we have her join us for lunch?

Thank you for being a good brother, Muneuji. Sachie-san, can you prepare a portion for her too?

Of course, I’ll bring it right away.

Here’s your long awaited super sweet stew. There’s plenty leftover, so eat as much as you want.

Wow, thank you so much!

The time has finally come… The gates to the stew of Valhalla are within reach… *pant pant*…

Princess, it looks like your tears have stopped. Look, it’s your favourite stew, would you like to eat it together with me?

…Okay. I wanna sit on your lap!

(She was just crying a while ago, but now she’s already smiling. …So cute.)

Don’t mind if I bone apple my teeth!

…!?

What do you think?

THAT’S INSANELY SWEET! But soooooo good~~!! The sweetness is like, so goated my head is… going numb… Oh, a nosebleed.

Hold still, Akuta… There we go, all nice and clean.

It’s super, sweet… but really good…!

…Yeah.

Huh, you’re eating it just fine. I thought you didn’t like sweet food.

This stew is an exception. I’ve been eating it since way back when, so I’m used to the taste.

It’s so good, Onii-chan!

Princess, your precious cute clothes will get dirty. You have to hold your spoon properly.

I aaaaam.

Hehe, and that’s what I call picture perfect. Want me to take an intergalactic video of you later?

What’s an in-ter-ga-lac-tic video?

A video that showcases allll your cuteness! Let’s take one later!

Okay!

Then let’s record you singing. That Twinkle Twinkle Little Star earlier was really good.

Mister, are you a singing teacher?

Huh? Um, I’m not a singing teacher, but… I really love music.

Then you’re just like me! Let’s be friends!

Ahaha, thanks.

Princess, Panda is extremely annoying, so I’d think it over if I were you.

But you’re friends, right?

We are not.

…

Stop copying me.

Tch…

??

Uhh, um, so like… Muu-chan is my friend. You should remember that for the future.

Then… you aren’t friends…?

Do not worry, everyone here from the Noon Team are all my friends, Uu-chan and Nanamegi included. We were all able to build a peaceful friendship.

…Yeah! Kiroku-kun's one of your friends too! He’s Shiki-chan’s big brother!

…Yeah…

Ushio I can forgive, but it’s not fair that she knows Kiroku by name~!

W-We pick her up, from kindergarten… a lot, so…!

Oh yeah, your sister goes to the same kindergarten as Muneuji-kun’s, right?

*nods*

One day she will come to remember your names. After all, she is a fan of Day2.

Right, Princess?

Yeah!

Princess, is your oshi in Day2 your big brother?

Ummmm… Well…

It’s pretty much a given.

Ehehe! I love my big brother the most!

Heh, you are also my favourite person. I must be diligent, so as to remain your favourite person forever.

Then, if there are no objections… Tanegashima shall officially be the destination for the feature study tour with Kaguya-kun as the main host.

Bet~!! I’mma equip some kibi dango and get on my oni extermination game~!!¹

Isotake-kun, you must not go and storm Onigashima by yourself.

Tanegashima, huh… I wonder what it’s like.

…I’m looking, forward… to it.

Okay, let’s start working out the schedule right away. Muneuji-kun, you wanted to see the space launch, right?

…

Muu-chan?

Hm?

Ah yes, how water bears came from space? I myself am quite interested in verifying the Panspermia theory—

No, we’re discussing the schedule for the study tour. You said you wanted to watch the space launch happening on Tanegashima, right?

Indeed. If possible, I would like to plan the study tour around the launch date.

…Is what he said.

? Alright. Then I’ll adjust the schedule accordingly.

Anything else you’d like to prioritize, Muneuji?

Yes, the problem, however, is that since water bears are not invincible, I do not think they could withstand the superheating that happens during atmospheric entry.

…

Sakujiro-san, don’t you think we should be concerned about Muneuji-kun? He seems… distracted.

Hmm, yes. I do find it a bit worrisome. But it is not unusual for Kaguya-kun to get deeply absorbed in certain topics.

It is our duty as adults to watch over him for now. …After all, he must have his reasons for being like this.

Hmm, I guess so…

(To be fair, it’s only been a day since we barged into his house for that kyudo experience… Maybe he’s just feeling tired.)

Then with that being said, meeting adjourned~! C’mon, let’s get back already and have ourselves a movie night!

Hey, don’t stay up too late! Make sure you sleep early!

…

Guys, I know we’re going for a space launch, but is Tanegashima related to space or something?

I think… there’s a space centre, there…

Space…

Space launches are often shown live on TV, so that’s like the first thing that comes to mind when people think of Tanegashima.

So what you're saying is… Tanegashima is calling my intergalactic movie director name…!?

…I literally have no idea how you came to that conclusion.

It has to be a sign from the cosmos!

Which means you bet we’ll be having some cracked back to back sci-fi movie nights until the study tour! Be there, or be square at the Akuta Starship!

Okay…

Yeah, I’m not coming. It’s probably just gonna be some weird looking alien movie.

And besides, the chief told us to sleep early, so I’ll pass.

Urrgh, so right now it’s just the me and Kiroku duo? Muneuji, how about—

*looks around* …Huh!? Muneuji ain’t here!

…Kaguya’s got, something to do… at home… so we split up, when we… left the office…

…

What’s up? Don’t just stop like that.

…I forgot something.

Huh?

You guys don’t have to wait for me.

We’re gonna start on schedule, so c’mon over and join us if you change your mind!

*exhale*…

(I missed again…)

I knew I’d find you here. What? Are you aiming for a hyaku-i contest² right now?

Uu-chan…

(I suppose it would be improper of me to ask why he’s here.)

Would you like to take some shots too?

…Sure. I didn’t get to shoot yesterday, so I guess I could.

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