;//ブロック00080　『夏祭り当日』 ;//@konya 11/12 bg貼付 *00080_TOP ;{SceneSet 夏祭り当日} ;//--------------------------------------------------------------- ;//〆：♪：無音 ;//〆：ホワイトフラッシュ [white_toplayer][trans_c cross time=1000][hide_chara_int_w] [sysbt_meswin] *1389| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Hmm... it's so bright."[pcms] ;//〆：BG：主人公自室 [bg storage="BG013a"][trans_c cross time=500] ;[eval exp="f.l_map = 3"] ;//〆：♪：lastsummer　フェードイン [bgm storage="BGM01"] *1390| [fc] The light from the window woke me up, and I reached out for[r] the alarm clock.[pcms] *1391| [fc] The time was about to hit noon, but instead of getting up, I[r] tried to dive back under the towel blanket to block out the[r] sunlight.[pcms] *1392| [fc] It's summer vacation... and today there's no club activities[r] or school to attend.[pcms] *1393| [fc] At times like this, wanting to sleep to your heart's content[r] is just human nature.[pcms] *1394| [fc] Yeah, yeah, nodding to myself, I was about to fall back[r] asleep when the word "club" flashed across my mind.[pcms] *1395| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "That's right... I was asked to buy a lantern and an[r] electronic insect repellent."[pcms] *1396| [fc] We're leaving for camp tomorrow, so I have to go today or it[r] won't be in time.[pcms] *1397| [fc] Plus, I'm holding onto the club funds for the purchase, so[r] "I forgot" won't cut it.[pcms] *1398| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Can't be helped, I'll get up."[pcms] *1399| [fc] I told myself and got out of bed to start preparing to go[r] out.[pcms] ;//〆：BG：主人公自宅 [bg storage="BG012a"][trans_c cross time=500] ;[eval exp="f.l_map = 3"] *1400| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Lanterns at Toyo Hand, insect repellent at Giga Camera...[r] Which route is more efficient?"[pcms] *1401| [fc] Muttering to myself, I headed to the living room, and[r] despite the time, nobody was there.[pcms] *1402| [fc] The bag that dad always takes with him when he says he's[r] going on an interview was thrown on the sofa.[pcms] *1403| [fc] It seems dad hasn't left yet...[pcms] *1404| [fc] Last night, he said he wouldn't be late, but as expected, he[r] was, so maybe he's still sleeping.[pcms] *1405| [fc] The real work starts in the evening anyway.[pcms] *1406| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Is Ren at her club activities?"[pcms] *1407| [fc] As I peeked into the kitchen and approached the dining[r] table, for some reason, there were two packs of instant[r] curry and a note left by Ren.[pcms] *1408| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Let's see... 'Warm up the curry for lunch! I'll be back[r] around 2 or 3 PM.' So, this is the lunch curry!"[pcms] *1409| [fc] Is this an act of love for dad who wanted curry, or is it[r] spite because I said we should have somen noodles instead[r] since we're having curry at camp?[pcms] *1410| [fc] Either way, it's true that curry is likely to be on[r] tomorrow's camp menu.[pcms] *1411| [fc] I silently took out an egg from the fridge and made myself[r] tamago kake gohan with the rice Ren had cooked for[r] breakfast-cum-lunch.[pcms] *1412| [fc] Using the space on Ren's note, I wrote that I was going[r] shopping and then burst out of the house into the hot[r] sunlight.[pcms] ;//〆：BG：四つ葉町住宅街 [bg storage="BG02a"][trans_c cross time=500] ;[eval exp="f.l_map = 3"] *1413| [fc] But... inside the cool house and outside feel like there's[r] an invisible barrier between them.[pcms] *1414| [fc] If I don't buy what I was asked for, I'll definitely get[r] strangled by the club president and tomorrow will be my[r] death anniversary.[pcms] *1415| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Sigh..."[pcms] *1416| [fc] Stepping onto the scorching asphalt, I decided to head to[r] Giga Camera near the station first and started walking.[pcms] *1417| [fc] [ns]Neighborhood Auntie[nse] "Oh my, isn't that Wataru? Good morning!"[pcms] *1418| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Eh? Oh, good morning."[pcms] *1419| [fc] [ns]Neighborhood Auntie[nse] "It's so hot out, where are you off to?"[pcms] *1420| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Well, just to the station area to buy some supplies for[r] club activities."[pcms] *1421| [fc] [ns]Neighborhood Auntie[nse] "Well, good luck with that."[pcms] *1422| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "No problem. Excuse me then."[pcms] *1423| [fc] I quickly escaped from the auntie with a polite smile[r] plastered on my face.[pcms] *1424| [fc] If you get caught by her, she can easily hold you up for an[r] hour or two with neighborhood gossip.[pcms] *1425| [fc] And if you brush her off rudely, next thing you know your[r] family becomes the talk of the town...[pcms] *1426| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Sigh..."[pcms] *1427| [fc] A different kind of sigh spilled from my lips this time.[pcms] *1428| [fc] The heat from the blazing sun seemed to double in intensity.[pcms] *1429| [fc] Still, I pushed through my lethargy and headed towards the[r] center of Shibuya.[pcms] *1430| [fc] The asphalt seemed to waver in a haze from the heat, and[r] everyone walking by looked hot... wait, what?[pcms] *1431| [fc] I could see someone walking along who seemed cut off from[r] the season of summer, looking cool and composed.[pcms] *1432| [fc] Is that Inori-san?[pcms] *1433| [fc] Yeah. It definitely is.[pcms] *1434| [fc] She's Tadahiko's girlfriend Inori-san.[pcms] *1435| [fc] Tadahiko may be involved in that certain "profession," but[r] to us he's a reliable older brother figure we've known since[r] childhood.[pcms] *1436| [fc] Inori-san met him when he went on a job to Kansai and came[r] back with him.[pcms] *1437| [fc] I don't know if they'll end up getting married or not.[pcms] *1438| [fc] Even from a distance, she looks cool and dignified yet[r] naturally exudes a bewitching aura...[pcms] *1439| [fc] The allure of her charm has drawn in customers who[r] frequently visit, and thanks to that, the popular eatery[r] "Otowa" that Inori-san runs is thriving.[pcms] *1440| [fc] Rumor has it that not only locals but also customers from[r] other prefectures come to visit, and seeing Inori-san, I[r] can't help but believe those rumors might all be true.[pcms] ;//〆：京都弁チェック [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1441| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0001"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Oh, Wataru. What's wrong? If you stand around in such a[r] place, you'll get heatstroke."[pcms] *1442| [fc] Being addressed in her gentle Kyoto dialect, I almost melted[r] away, but I looked at Inori-san with renewed respect.[pcms] *1443| [fc] Of course, the only one I love is Yuuho, but in front of[r] this melting bewitchment, even I would probably visit Inori-[r] san's shop every night if I had the money.[pcms] *1444| [fc] Of course, I know it's presumptuous of me to even think of[r] standing beside her, but still, there's something about the[r] charm of an older woman...[pcms] *1445| [fc] The bewitching scent of a woman that healthy Yuuho doesn't[r] have honestly makes a man like me react.[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1446| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0002"] [ns]Inori[nse] "My goodness, Wataru. Are you really suffering from[r] heatstroke?"[pcms] *1447| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Eh? No... I was just admiring how you manage to look so[r] cool and composed despite the heat."[pcms] *1448| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0003"] [ns]Inori[nse] "What are you talking about? Of course, I'm hot too. But not[r] showing it is what you call pride."[pcms] *1449| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Pride...you say?"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1450| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0004"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Pride or maybe stubbornness. It would look bad to be all[r] sluggish just because it's hot, right?"[pcms] *1451| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0005"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Especially when it's hot, isn't it better to appear cool[r] and composed?"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1452| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "I see."[pcms] *1453| [fc] While nodding at Inori-san's words, I might not have[r] understood even half of what she meant.[pcms] *1454| [fc] Sure, it might look bad to be sluggish just because it's[r] hot, but when it's hot, it's hotthere's no helping it.[pcms] *1455| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0006"] [ns]Inori[nse] "But really, Wataru, what were you actually doing in such a[r] place?"[pcms] *1456| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "I was on my way to the station to do some shopping... and[r] when I saw Inori-san, I waited for you. Where are you[r] headed?"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1457| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0007"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Oh, how sweet of you to say. I'm actually heading to the[r] station too. Tadahiko is coming back home, so I'm going to[r] meet him."[pcms] *1458| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Ah, Hiko-chin was away for work in Kansai, wasn't he?"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1459| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0008"] [ns]Inori[nse] "That's right. He said on the phone that he bought lots of[r] souvenirs, so we should all get together when we have time."[pcms] *1460| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Yes, I'll visit with everyone when we find a convenient[r] time soon."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1461| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0009"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Really now. Oh no, I left early to make it on time for his[r] arrival, but Tadahiko might get there before me."[pcms] *1462| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Then shall we go to the station together?"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1463| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0010"] [ns]Inori[nse] "That would be nice."[pcms] [chara_int_ layer=5][trans_c cross time=150] *1464| [fc] Smiling sweetly as she started walking, I followed behind[r] Inori-san as if accompanying her.[pcms] *1465| [fc] Inori-san seemed happy that Hiko-chin was coming back; she[r] talked about him the whole time.[pcms] *1466| [fc] Hiko-chin is really lucky to have such a girlfriend.[pcms] *1467| [fc] I wonder if someday I'll date such a wonderful woman or even[r] marry one?[pcms] *1468| [fc] "If only that person could be Yuuho," I thought to myself.[pcms] *1469| [fc] The moment I thought that, my face must have turned bright[r] red because Inori- san's face clouded over with suspicion as[r] she was happily talking about Hiko- chin.[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1470| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0011"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Oh dear. Your face is all red, Wataru. You're not really[r] getting heatstroke, are you?"[pcms] *1471| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Eh? No...it's just that..."[pcms] *1472| [fc] I couldn't very well say that fantasizing about marrying[r] Yuuho made me blush, so I looked around frantically for[r] something to say to cover up.[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1473| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0012"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Really, if you're feeling unwell just say so. If something[r] happens to you while I'm with you, Tadahiko will scold me."[pcms] *1474| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "I'm fine..."[pcms] [chara_int_ layer=5][trans_c cross time=150] *1475| [fc] Just as I was about to say that, I caught sight of Yuuho out[r] of the corner of my eye.[pcms] *1476| [fc] It seems we had inadvertently come close to the public diner[r] "Kannagi" run by Yuuho's family.[pcms] *1477| [fc] Seeing her in her uniform, she seems to be on her way to her[r] club activities in the afternoon.[pcms] *1478| [fc] But still...[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a3"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1479| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0013"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Oh, isn't that Yuuho? ...And who's that handsome guy next[r] to her? He looks quite dashing."[pcms] *1480| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "That's Oshima-senpai. He's the ace of our school's tennis[r] club..."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1481| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0014"] [ns]Inori[nse] "With that face and being the tennis club ace, he must be[r] quite popular with the girls."[pcms] *1482| [fc] As Inori-san said, Oshima-senpai is known as the most[r] handsome guy in school and is very popular among the girls.[pcms] *1483| [fc] The area around the tennis court is always crowded with[r] girls there just for Oshima-senpai; he's that well-known[r] throughout the school.[pcms] *1484| [fc] But why is Oshima-senpai with Yuuho?[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b3"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1485| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0050"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "Huh? Wataru and Inori-san?"[pcms] *1486| [fc] Even though Yuuho was the same as always, just seeing her[r] talking happily with Oshima-senpai made me unsure how to[r] approach them.[pcms] *1487| [fc] Despite my hesitation, Yuuho casually called out to me.[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="oshima_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=135 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1488| [fc] [ns]Oshimi[nse] "Hm? Wataru... could it be Ayase Wataru-kun from the[r] Astronomy Club?"[pcms] *1489| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Yes, that's right... But why does senpai know my name?"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="oshima_a3"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=135 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1490| [fc] [ns]Oshimi[nse] "I'm a bit interested in space myself, so I've been checking[r] out the Astronomy Club's website. I'm especially a fan of[r] the columns about exoplanets that Ayase- kun writes."[pcms] *1491| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Is that so? Thank you very much."[pcms] ;//[ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="oshima_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=135 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1492| [fc] [ns]Oshimi[nse] "Your unique perspective, while still considering previous[r] theories, makes it more interesting than some magazine[r] columns. The next one is about Aldebaran, right? I'm looking[r] forward to it."[pcms] *1493| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Haa..."[pcms] *1494| [fc] The refreshing smile befitting the school's most handsome[r] guy was so dazzling that I ended up giving a somewhat silly[r] response.[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="oshima_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=135 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1495| [fc] [ns]Oshimi[nse] "Oops, I better get going or I won't have time to grab lunch[r] before club activities... Well then, I'll be taking my[r] leave."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b4"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1496| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0051"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "Yes, senpai."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="oshima_a3"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=135 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1497| [fc] [ns]Oshimi[nse] "Kaminagi-san, Ayase-kun. See you around at school."[pcms] [chara_int_ layer=5][trans_c cross time=150] *1498| [fc] Even from a guy's perspective, the way he turned on his heel[r] to leave was cool...[pcms] *1499| [fc] And with Yuuho sending him off with a bright smile, my heart[r] sank to rock bottom.[pcms] *1500| [fc] Comparing myself to Oshima-senpai is presumptuous, I know,[r] but when it involves a girl I like, it's a different story.[pcms] *1501| [fc] I couldn't help but stare intently, wondering if Yuuho[r] prefers someone like Oshima-senpai... Did she notice my[r] gaze, looking at me with a puzzled expression?[pcms] *1502| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Is something wrong?"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1503| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0052"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "What's wrong... is my line. Why are you talking like a[r] robot?"[pcms] *1504| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "As usual."[pcms] ;//[ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_a3"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1505| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0053"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "You say 'as usual,' but it's rare to see you in a two-shot[r] with Inori-san. A date?"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1506| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0015"] [ns]Inori[nse] "That might be nice. Maybe it's good to go on a date with[r] younger folks once in a while. Yuuho was in a good mood with[r] that boy just now too, so how about a double date?"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1507| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0054"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "A good mood? I just got asked for my email by Oshima-[r] senpai, that's all."[pcms] *1508| [fc] Though she said it jokingly, Inori-san's answer included a[r] question I could never dare to ask myself, and my heart[r] skipped a beat for a moment.[pcms] *1509| [fc] But Yuuho's answer was clear and decisive, and I let out a[r] sigh of relief.[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1510| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0016"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Really now? If you lie, Enma-sama will pull out your[r] tongue."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b3"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1511| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0055"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "It's true. But even if the date part was a joke, it's rare[r] to see Inori-san with Wataru at this time of day."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1512| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0017"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Tadahiko-san is coming home, so I'm going to pick him up at[r] the station. I just happened to meet Wataru on the way."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b3"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1513| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0056"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "What about Wataru?"[pcms] *1514| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Eh? Oh, I-I'm just going shopping near the station. For[r] tomorrow's camp..."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b4"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1515| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0057"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "I see. I'm on my way to club activities at school, so let's[r] walk together for a bit."[pcms] *1516| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Yeah!"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1517| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0018"] [ns]Inori[nse] "That's fine by me. Oh, and by the way, Wataru, I was[r] telling you earlier that I bought some souvenirs, so come[r] visit when you're free."[pcms] [chara_int_ layer=5][trans_c cross time=150] *1518| [fc] Inori-san's gentle voice seemed like a signal, and we walked[r] together to the fork in the road leading to the school...[r] Yuuho decided to walk while pushing her bicycle.[pcms] *1519| [fc] I was more than happy about it, and Inori-san didn't seem to[r] mind either.[pcms] *1520| [fc] Plus, while Yuuho and Inori-san were chatting, I could think[r] to myself.[pcms] *1521| [fc] I was very curious whether the exchange with Oshima-senpai[r] was really just about email addresses.[pcms] *1522| [fc] But probing too much would be creepy...[pcms] *1523| [fc] The last thing I want is to confess clumsily and ruin this[r] comfortable relationship we have as childhood friends.[pcms] *1524| [fc] I don't want to stay in this relationship forever.[pcms] *1525| [fc] But still...[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1526| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0019"] [ns]Inori[nse] "But as usual, eh? This banner supporting Yuuho. Isn't the[r] tournament coming up soon?"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b4"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1527| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0058"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "Yes, it's embarrassing but... I do want to go far in the[r] next tournament."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1528| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0020"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Go far? If you're aiming for something, it should be[r] victory, right?"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b11"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1529| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0059"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "Well, yeah... To tell you the truth, if I keep up this[r] pace, I might even aim for the top spot on the podium~"[pcms] *1530| [fc] Yuuho's face as she laughed 'eheh' was incredibly charming.[pcms] *1531| [fc] Even though I knew she was directing that smile at Inori-san[r] walking beside her, my heart still raced.[pcms] [chara_int_ layer=5][trans_c cross time=150] *1532| [fc] Not that they were lured by her smile per se, but[r] shopkeepers from the shopping district greeted us warmly.[pcms] *1533| [fc] After all, two of the most beautiful girls in town were[r] walking together like this.[pcms] *1534| [fc] The male heart that can't help but speak up at such a[r] sight... is in some ways a sad thing.[pcms] *1535| [fc] [ns]Uncle[nse] "Yuuho-chan, heading to club activities? Do your best. With[r] you there, Japan's gold medal count is sure to increase."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1536| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0060"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "Ahaha. I'll do my best. Thank you for your support."[pcms] *1537| [fc] [ns]Grandfather[nse] "You always look so lovely, Inori-san. Just seeing you like[r] this makes me feel like my life is extended."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1538| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0021"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Oh my, saying such things, aren't you quite the charmer[r] these days? You should come by and show your face more[r] often."[pcms] *1539| [fc] [ns]Auntie[nse] "Oh, Yuuho-chan. Your competition is coming up soon, right?[r] I'll send over some of our shop's finest meat on the day, so[r] have your dad make it into pork cutlets."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b11"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1540| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0061"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "Ah, thank you as always. When I eat pork cutlets made with[r] meat from your shop before a competition, I always perform[r] well."[pcms] *1541| [fc] [ns]Auntie[nse] "Oh my, you've become quite the flatterer."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1542| [fc] [ns]Uncle[nse] "Truly, Yuuho-chan is the shining star of our shopping[r] district."[pcms] *1543| [fc] [ns]Grandfather[nse] "If Yuuho-chan is the star of hope, then Inori-san must be[r] the soothing Goddess of Mercy."[pcms] *1544| [fc] [ns]Auntie[nse] "Oh, hardware store grandpa. It's not just about soothing,[r] I'm sorry to say."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1545| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0022"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Don't worry about it. You're like the sun, brightening up[r] the shopping district."[pcms] *1546| [fc] [ns]Auntie[nse] "Oh, if Inori-san says something like that, I'll have to[r] throw in an extra for your next order."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1547| [fc] As we passed through the shopping district, Yuuho responded[r] with a shy freshness while Inori-san replied with a worldly[r] air to the shopkeepers who greeted us one after another.[pcms] *1548| [fc] [ns]Boy[nse] "Ah, it's Yuuho Onee-san. Good luck in your next[r] competition!"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b4"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1549| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0062"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "Thank you. Shou-chan, make sure you also do your best with[r] your summer homework."[pcms] *1550| [fc] [ns]Boy[nse] "Ugh, don't say the same thing as my mom~"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1551| [fc] Even if they didn't speak up, there were younger boys[r] discussing the two of them and husbands getting nudged by[r] their wives for staring a bit too long.[pcms] *1552| [fc] Following behind them like an escort, I noticed that[r] although the number of people who spoke up wasn't much[r] different, Yuuho was definitely greeted more evenly by[r] people of all ages and genders.[pcms] *1553| [fc] Perhaps it's because Inori-san usually works at night and[r] isn't as familiar to women and children, but Yuuho really is[r] the town's star of hope.[pcms] *1554| [fc] That was evident from the "Go for it! Yuuho Kanagi" banners[r] and words of encouragement for Yuuho posted all over the[r] shopping district.[pcms] *1555| [fc] Even without seeing those, just walking these ten or so[r] meters made it clear...[pcms] ;//キャラ消し [chara_int][trans_c cross time=150] *1556| [fc] I once again confirmed that Yuuho is indeed a popular[r] figure.[pcms] *1557| [fc] Thinking about it, being asked for her email address by a[r] senior isn't such a big deal...[pcms] *1558| [fc] Even if that senior happens to be Oshima-senpai, the most[r] handsome guy at school, it's not something to fuss over just[r] because I happened to witness it.[pcms] *1559| [fc] After all, Yuuho's phone already has contacts ranging from[r] TV personalities to important figures in the swimming[r] association and even boys from the swim teameveryone but[r] Kousuke and me.[pcms] *1560| [fc] The last time she showed me was quite a while ago, so there[r] might even be more now.[pcms] *1561| [fc] "Getting worked up over one or two more guys' email[r] addresses would be ridiculous!"[pcms] *1562| [fc] Convincing myself of that, I finally regained my composure.[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1563| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0063"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "Haa... Taking the shortcut through the shopping district is[r] faster, but it does wear me out a bit."[pcms] *1564| [fc] After passing through the shopping district and approaching[r] the fork in the road towards the station and school, Yuuho[r] murmured quietly.[pcms] *1565| [fc] I can't quite understand since I'm not someone who's[r] expected to do much, but I guess for someone like Yuuho who[r] has expectations placed on her from both inside and outside[r] the school, it must be tiring.[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1566| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0023"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Really, Yuuho is so popular. But even if you're aiming for[r] first place, what's truly important is that you do your[r] best."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1567| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0064"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "I know that but..."[pcms] *1568| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "That's right. Winning and all that comes later. If you get[r] crushed by pressure and can't do your best, then it's all[r] for nothing."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b4"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1569| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0065"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "Huh, Wataru actually said something sensible."[pcms] *1570| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "What do you mean 'Wataru actually'?"[pcms] *1571| [fc] Indeed, Inori-san's words made me realize that I needed to[r] offer Yuuho a different kind of support than the expectant[r] cheers everyone else was giving her.[pcms] *1572| [fc] I don't think there's any need to say 'Wataru actually said[r] something sensible.'[pcms] *1573| [fc] Inori-san saved me from my momentary dejection with a laugh.[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1574| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0024"] [ns]Inori[nse] "But it's been a while since I've seen Yuuho, and it would[r] be a shame to part ways like this. Wataru, would you mind[r] taking a bit of a detour through the school on our way to[r] the station?"[pcms] *1575| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "That's fine by me. But won't you be late to pick up Hiko-[r] chin?"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1576| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0025"] [ns]Inori[nse] "No worries. I left 20 minutes early so I'd arrive ahead of[r] time. A little detour will still get me there with plenty to[r] spare."[pcms] *1577| [fc] Hearing Inori-san's answer, both Yuuho and I felt reluctant[r] to part ways after having such a rare chance to talk with[r] her.[pcms] *1578| [fc] So without any objections, we headed towards the school.[pcms] ;// ;//〆：BG：四つ葉町(通学路） [bg storage="BG01a"][trans_c cross time=500] ;[eval exp="f.l_map = 2"] *1579| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "But it really has been a long time since Hiko-chin came[r] back home."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1580| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0026"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Yeah. It seems he got held up with work over there. But he[r] has to manage the stall at tonight's summer festival,[r] doesn't he?"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b3"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1581| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0066"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "Hiko-chin is doing a stall again?"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1582| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0027"] [ns]Inori[nse] "I haven't heard exactly what he'll be in charge of yet, but[r] he loves festivals."[pcms] *1583| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Yeah. It just doesn't feel like a summer festival without[r] Hiko-chin. He's been helping out with stalls since we were[r] kids."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b4"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1584| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0067"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "Yeah. That passion led him to his current job."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1585| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0028"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Really, his love for festivals hasn't changed since he was[r] a child. It's just like him."[pcms] *1586| [fc] As Yuuho and I nodded in agreement, Inori-san laughed[r] happily.[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b3"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1587| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0068"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "Speaking of Hiko-chin, isn't he definitely behind that[r] graffiti under the guardrail in Tomigaya?"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a3"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1588| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0029"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Graffiti? What's that?"[pcms] *1589| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "It's a kind of street art... well, in a word, it's graffiti[r] on the wall. I saw it too, and I wonder if it was Hiko-[r] chin?"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b13"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1590| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0069"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "Eh, it's definitely Hiko-chin. It looks just like him."[pcms] [chara_int_ layer=5][trans_c cross time=150] *1591| [fc] Convinced by Yuuho's assertion, I remembered the mural[r] painted under the guardrail in Tomigaya.[pcms] *1592| [fc] The figure was wearing a white suit and sunglasses...[pcms] *1593| [fc] ...It's not that it doesn't resemble him...[pcms] *1594| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Doesn't Hiko-chin have a bit more of a manly face? That[r] drawing seemed a bit too delicate."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b6"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1595| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0070"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "Really? Maybe your eyes are weird, Wataru."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1596| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0030"] [ns]Inori[nse] "If Yuuho says it looks like him, we should go see it with[r] Tadahiko next time."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b11"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1597| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0071"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "Yeah, yeah, take a look. It's definitely a spitting image."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1598| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0031"] [ns]Inori[nse] "I'm looking forward to it. Oh, by the way, how are your[r] grades, Yuuho?"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b5"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1599| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0072"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "Eh? Grades...?"[pcms] *1600| [fc] Taken aback by Inori-san's sudden change of topic, Yuuho[r] blinked in confusion.[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1601| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0032"] [ns]Inori[nse] "I told you before that doing your best is enough, but you[r] seem tired lately, so I was wondering if your times were[r] getting worse."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b3"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1602| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0073"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "My times aren't bad. I think I'm doing pretty well. But at[r] the national competition, rivals will also be in their best[r] condition."[pcms] *1603| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "It's not just because it's swimming, but they say outcomes[r] are uncertain in competitions."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1604| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0074"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "Wataru, did you think that was a clever thing to say?"[pcms] *1605| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Eh? No, I didn't mean it like that. It's just a common[r] saying."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1606| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0033"] [ns]Inori[nse] "That's right. Even if you go in with your best, you never[r] know how it'll turn out in the world of competition. But[r] that's something that can be said for your rivals too,[r] right?"[pcms] *1607| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Exactly. There have been countless times when athletes[r] expected to win gold at the Olympics failed, and those who[r] weren't in the spotlight at all took the gold."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b3"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1608| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0075"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "Yeah. Although there's no room for digression, I'll do my[r] best to perform at my best."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1609| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0034"] [ns]Inori[nse] "That's the most important thing."[pcms] *1610| [fc] As Yuuho declared her firm resolve with a laugh, Inori-san[r] responded with a smile.[pcms] *1611| [fc] The atmosphere made me feel motivated to do my best as well.[pcms] ;//〆：BG：学園全景 [bg storage="BG07a"][trans_c cross time=500] ;[eval exp="f.l_map = 1"] *1612| [fc] When we got near the school, I could hear the sound of the[r] brass band practicing.[pcms] *1613| [fc] I wondered if Ren was also working hard amidst those[r] practice sounds since there was a note saying she'd be back[r] around 2 o'clock.[pcms] *1614| [fc] The thought of doing my best that had just crossed my mind[r] didn't seem to match my current situation.[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="yuho_b4"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=164 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1615| [fc] [vo_yuh s="yuho0076"] [ns]Yuuho[nse] "Well then, I'm going to go. Inori-san, it was fun talking[r] to you after such a long time."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1616| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0035"] [ns]Inori[nse] "I had fun too. Good luck with your club activities."[pcms] *1617| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "See you later then."[pcms] [chara_int_ layer=5][trans_c cross time=150] *1618| [fc] I watched Yuuho's retreating figure disappear into the[r] school gates with a vague sense of longing.[pcms] *1619| [fc] Yuuho is working hard at swimming. Ren is working hard in[r] the brass band.[pcms] *1620| [fc] So what should I be working hard on?[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1621| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0036"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Ah, youth."[pcms] *1622| [fc] I was still gazing absentmindedly until Yuuho was out of[r] sight when Inori-san's relaxed voice reached my ears, and my[r] face turned bright red.[pcms] *1623| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Yo-youth?"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1624| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0037"] [ns]Inori[nse] "When I was around Wataru and Yuuho's age, I used to watch[r] the person I liked until they were out of sight too,[r] thinking about it."[pcms] *1625| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Li-like someone?"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1626| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0038"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Wataru, your face is all red. It seems Yuuho is putting her[r] efforts into swimming, but you might need to put some effort[r] into love."[pcms] *1627| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "I-Inori-san, you're teasing me. Come on, let's go. Hiko-[r] chin might arrive soon, right?"[pcms] ;//[ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1628| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0039"] [ns]Inori[nse] "That's true."[pcms] [chara_int_ layer=5][trans_c cross time=150] *1629| [fc] Without needing Inori-san to point it out, I was aware that[r] my face was red as I hurriedly left the school front as if[r] fleeing from the spot.[pcms] ;//〆：BG：LASER前 [bg storage="BG06d"][trans_c cross time=500] ;[eval exp="f.l_map = 7"] [se buf=0 storage="se505" loop=true] *1630| [fc] Partly to hide my embarrassment, I walked briskly ahead[r] despite being with Inori-san, and for a while, we headed[r] towards the station without any conversation.[pcms] *1631| [fc] Suddenly, I saw synchronized swimming being broadcast on a[r] TV displayed in a shop window and involuntarily looked away[r] in agitation.[pcms] *1632| [fc] Whether she noticed or not, Inori-san took another look at[r] my face.[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1633| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0040"] [ns]Inori[nse] "I've never experienced it myself, but what does it feel[r] like to see your childhood friend on TV?"[pcms] *1634| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "What does it feel like... It's strange because even though[r] it's a familiar face and voice speaking on TV, it feels like[r] they're completely unknown."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1635| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0041"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Is that so?"[pcms] *1636| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "It feels like Yuuho is going off into a distant world and[r] leaving me behind... Never mind."[pcms] [chara_int_ layer=5][trans_c cross time=150] *1637| [fc] Complaining about this to Inori-san wouldn't help anything.[pcms] *1638| [fc] I felt exposed for not being able to wholeheartedly support[r] Yuuho as she walked straight towards the path she aimed[r] forthe person I liked seemed so far away.[pcms] *1639| [fc] Because my father works at the TV station, the world of TV[r] should feel closer to me than to others, yet it's a world[r] out of reach.[pcms] *1640| [fc] And there goes Yuuho.[pcms] *1641| [fc] Yuuho is easily heading towards a world that I, no matter[r] how hard I try, cannot reach.[pcms] *1642| [fc] I don't know if I'm envious of her or if I'm just[r] disappointed in myself for not being able to go there.[pcms] ;//〆：BG：センターストリート [bg storage="BG05a"][trans_c cross time=500] ;[eval exp="f.l_map = 8"] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1643| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0042"] [ns]Inori[nse] "But Wataru, are you really okay with your relationship with[r] Yuuho staying the way it is?"[pcms] *1644| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Eh?"[pcms] *1645| [fc] Thrown into a well of self-mockery, I was lost in a[r] whirlpool of thoughts as I walked ahead.[pcms] *1646| [fc] For a moment, I didn't understand the meaning of Inori-san's[r] words and involuntarily asked her to repeat them.[pcms] *1647| [fc] But as soon as the meaning registered in my mind, my heart[r] started pounding and I found myself unable to say anything.[pcms] ;//[ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1648| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0043"] [ns]Inori[nse] "You like Yuuho, don't you, Wataru?"[pcms] *1649| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "That's, well, you see..."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a7"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1650| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0044"] [ns]Inori[nse] "No? But your face seems honest."[pcms] *1651| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Uh, um..."[pcms] *1652| [fc] As I cast my gaze around, wondering how to respond to Inori-[r] san's keen interest, I belatedly realized that we were on[r] Center Street.[pcms] *1653| [fc] I had planned to go to Giga Camera first, but given this[r] route, 'Toyo Hand' was closer.[pcms] *1654| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Oh no, I've walked past Toyo Hand. I have some shopping to[r] do, so please excuse me here."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1655| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0045"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Oh, are you running away?"[pcms] *1656| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "No, I really have business at Toyo Hand. We have a club[r] camp tomorrow, so I came to buy a lantern and insect[r] repellent."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1657| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0046"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Well then, I'll let you off the hook for today. See you[r] later."[pcms] [chara_int_ layer=5][trans_c cross time=150] *1658| [fc] With a smile from Inori-san, I turned on my heel and headed[r] towards 'Toyo Hand', one of my destinations.[pcms] [stopse buf=0] ;//BG：黒画面 [black_toplayer][trans_c cross time=1000][hide_chara_int] *1659| [fc] Even as I searched for the lantern I needed at 'Toyo Hand',[r] I couldn't help but think about my relationship with Yuuho[r] that Inori-san had asked about earlier.[pcms] *1660| [fc] I don't think it's okay to stay this way, but maybe Yuuho,[r] who's becoming a local idol not just at school but also at[r] home, and I just don't match up?[pcms] *1661| [fc] If that's the case...[pcms] *1662| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "I shouldn't confess."[pcms] *1663| [fc] A sigh escaped my lips along with resignation, and while[r] feeling like I was about to hit rock bottom, I finally[r] purchased the lantern found in the outdoor goods section.[pcms] ;//BG：スクランブル交差点前 ;//@konya 「渋谷駅前」 [bg storage="BG023"][trans_c cross time=500] ;[eval exp="f.l_map = 7"] *1664| [fc] After finishing buying an electronic insect repellent at[r] Giga Camera, I entered Steba and ordered today's coffee ice[r] in a Venti size.[pcms] *1665| [fc] While adding gum syrup and milk at the counter near the[r] entrance, my knees suddenly buckled.[pcms] [quake_bg 元time=500 xy m] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="kou_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=161 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1666| [fc] [ns]Kousuke[nse] "Yo, what are you doing?"[pcms] *1667| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "What am I doing? Kousuke! Don't suddenly make my knees[r] buckle."[pcms] *1668| [fc] In a panic, I clung to the counter to avoid falling and[r] raised my voice in anger at the voice that came from behind.[pcms] *1669| [fc] If he's wandering around at this time, it seems he's[r] probably in the middle of volunteer activities for the[r] neighborhood watch.[pcms] *1670| [fc] But how is it that the neighborhood watch, supposed to[r] protect the town, is going around making good citizens'[r] knees buckle?[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="kou_a3"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=161 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1671| [fc] [ns]Kousuke[nse] "Don't yell at me like that. Oh, perfect timing, I was just[r] getting thirstythanks!"[pcms] *1672| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Hey, wait! That's... I just bought it... Go buy your own."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="kou_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=161 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1673| [fc] [ns]Kousuke[nse] "But man, I forgot my wallet today so I don't have enough[r] money for a Venti. Here's 300 yen, go buy your own."[pcms] *1674| [fc] As if a breeze had blown away any anger from me, Kousuke[r] took a sip of the iced coffee and pulled out three 100-yen[r] coins from his back pocket and handed them to me.[pcms] *1675| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "300 yen? That's the price for a Short."[pcms] ;//[ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="kou_e1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=161 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1676| [fc] [ns]Kousuke[nse] "Tsk tsk tsk. You'll get 10 yen in change."[pcms] *1677| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Either way it's a loss for me."[pcms] ;//[ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="kou_e1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=161 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1678| [fc] [ns]Kousuke[nse] "Come on, I'll treat you to yakisoba or takoyaki at the[r] festival tonight, so give me a break."[pcms] *1679| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Seriously..."[pcms] [chara_int_ layer=5][trans_c cross time=150] *1680| [fc] I grudgingly went to buy another Short and then left Steba[r] with Kousuke.[pcms] ;//BG04a・渋谷駅前 [bg storage="BG04a"][trans_c cross time=500] ;[eval exp="f.l_map = 5"] [se buf=0 storage="se505" loop=true] *1681| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "You're really something. With that outfit on, you're in the[r] middle of volunteering, right? Is that okay?"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="kou_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=161 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1682| [fc] [ns]Kousuke[nse] "Huh? Oh yeah, my shift just ended so I was on my way home.[r] Then I saw you at Steba and just had to..."[pcms] *1683| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Make my knees buckle and steal my coffee. What a[r] neighborhood watch."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="kou_a3"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=161 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1684| [fc] [ns]Kousuke[nse] "My shift is over now. Are you also heading home?"[pcms] *1685| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Yeah. I've finished shopping for tomorrow's camp."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="kou_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=161 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1686| [fc] [ns]Kousuke[nse] "Then let's head back together."[pcms] *1687| [fc] While watching Kousuke gulp down his iced coffee, I too took[r] a sip from my unexpectedly downsized cup.[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="kou_a3"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=161 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1688| [fc] [ns]Kousuke[nse] "It's festival day today; it's going to be exciting!"[pcms] *1689| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Seriously, Kousuke, you and Tadahiko really love festivals,[r] don't you?"[pcms] ;//[ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="kou_e1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=161 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1690| [fc] [ns]Kousuke[nse] "What can I say? Doesn't your blood get excited? There's[r] also a fireworks festival today, so I'm feeling totally[r] pumped!"[pcms] *1691| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "What's that supposed to mean?"[pcms] *1692| [fc] While smiling wryly at Kousuke's high spirits, I couldn't[r] shake the feeling that he was forcing his usual[r] cheerfulness, so I stole a glance at his face.[pcms] *1693| [fc] On the surface, it seemed like he had completely shaken off[r] the gloominess from when he ran into Mizuki by chance[r] yesterday.[pcms] *1694| [fc] But maybe it's what you'd call a childhood friend's[r] intuition?[pcms] *1695| [fc] I couldn't help but feel like he was straining himself[r] somewhere.[pcms] *1696| [fc] Or is that just my imagination?[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="kou_a4"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=161 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1697| [fc] [ns]Kousuke[nse] "Ah, but I've been called in as a backup for the basketball[r] team, so I can't stay up too late. We're meeting at the[r] academy first thing in the morning for practice."[pcms] *1698| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "I also have camp tomorrow, so I'll be going to the academy[r] in the morning."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="kou_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=161 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1699| [fc] [ns]Kousuke[nse] "What a coincidence. Yuuho probably has club activities[r] tomorrow too, so none of us can stay up late."[pcms] *1700| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Ren gets tired quickly in crowds too."[pcms] [chara_int_ layer=5][trans_c cross time=150] *1701| [fc] As I casually responded, I found myself unconsciously[r] comparing myself to Kousuke.[pcms] *1702| [fc] Normally, I wouldn't even think about it. But after what[r] Inori-san said about being a good match for Yuuho, I[r] couldn't help but be concerned about how I measure up.[pcms] *1703| [fc] Unlike me, Kousuke is not only musically talented but also[r] so athletic that he's called upon to help out the basketball[r] team.[pcms] *1704| [fc] He's friendly and has a wide social circle, participates in[r] neighborhood watch activities, loves the city of Shibuya,[r] and thinks about the community.[pcms] *1705| [fc] In contrast, even though I was raised in the same city, I[r] don't like it very much.[pcms] *1706| [fc] If things were to get rough, I'd frown upon it, but unlike[r] Kousuke, I wouldn't engage in any particular activities.[pcms] *1707| [fc] Kousuke also has a clear vision and determination to achieve[r] his dreams for the future and to follow through with his own[r] will.[pcms] *1708| [fc] I don't usually feel this... an unfamiliar sense of[r] inferiority washed over me as I gulped down my dwindling[r] iced coffee, which tasted bitterer than usual.[pcms] ;//〆：BG：LASER前 [bg storage="BG06d"][trans_c cross time=500] ;[eval exp="f.l_map = 7"] *1709| [fc] As we walked up to "LASER," I noticed a man in a stark white[r] suit coming out of the izakaya next door with the odd name[r] "Dedepou."[pcms] *1710| [fc] It was Tadahiko.[pcms] *1711| [fc] Noticing that Inori-san also came out following Tadahiko, we[r] approached to greet Tadahiko whom we hadn't seen in a while.[pcms] *1712| [fc] But then we noticed Tadahiko's subordinate coming out and we[r] stopped in our tracks.[pcms] *1713| [fc] Our relationship with Tadahiko hasn't changed since we were[r] kids, even though he's now part of a special corporation[r] that has jurisdiction over this area.[pcms] *1714| [fc] There are people who might look at us strangely for hanging[r] out with someone like Tadahiko, and it seems he himself[r] doesn't want his work discussed where his subordinates are[r] present, so we've been keeping our distance.[pcms] *1715| [fc] However, we pretended to chat casually in front of "LASER"[r] while waiting for an opportunity.[pcms] *1716| [fc] Suddenly, conversations like "Is everything ready for the[r] festival?" reached our ears.[pcms] *1717| [fc] Since this area is Tadahiko's territory, naturally, the[r] management of the food stalls we planned to visit tonight[r] falls under his company's jurisdiction.[pcms] *1718| [fc] The subordinate quickly finished checking on the[r] preparations and returned to the izakaya.[pcms] *1719| [fc] Once he was out of sight, we approached Tadahiko with[r] friendly smiles.[pcms] *1720| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Welcome back, Tadahiko."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="kou_a3"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=161 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1721| [fc] [ns]Kousuke[nse] "It's been a while, Tadahiko. When you hear 'festival,' does[r] your Edo spirit get restless and bring you back?"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="tadahiko_a6"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=181 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1722| [fc] [ns]Tadahiko[nse] "Of course. I was bathed in Shibuya's waters at birth.[r] There's no way I'd miss the annual summer festival."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="kou_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=161 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1723| [fc] [ns]Kousuke[nse] "But this business trip of yours was quite long this time."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="tadahiko_a5"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=181 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1724| [fc] [ns]Tadahiko[nse] "Yeah, I heard some guys from Kansai were up to something[r] fishy over here, but they're slippery. It's tough not having[r] anything solid to bring to negotiations."[pcms] *1725| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Your job sounds tough, Tadahiko."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="tadahiko_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=181 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1726| [fc] [ns]Tadahiko[nse] "Nowadays it's just a regular corporation, but ever since we[r] changed our organizational structure, there are too many[r] guys who've forgotten the code of honor..."[pcms] [stopse buf=0] ;//〆：♪：lastsummer　フェードアウト [fadeoutbgm time=500] ;//〆：♪：outside　フェードイン [bgm storage="BGM05"] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="tadahiko_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=181 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1727| [fc] The conversation was cut short when suddenly Tadahiko glared[r] sharply behind us with a fierce look in his eyes.[pcms] [chara_int_ layer=5] [ChrSetEx layer=4 chbase="shige_b4"][ChrSetXY layer=4 x=321 y=0] [ChrSetEx layer=3 chbase="jin_c4"][ChrSetXY layer=3 x=-71 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1728| [fc] I turned around in a hurry and saw Jin's group crossing[r] behind us.[pcms] [chara_int][trans_c cross time=150] *1729| [fc] For a moment, Kousuke's face seemed to tense up. Today Jin[r] was with the fat Shigeyoshi and a few of their underlings;[r] Mizuki was nowhere to be seen.[pcms] *1730| [fc] I was relieved about that, but still, without acknowledging[r] me, Tadahiko and Jin seemed to be intensely posturing with[r] just their gazes.[pcms] *1731| [fc] And on top of yesterday's encounter, Kousuke was glaring at[r] Jin with obvious disgust.[pcms] *1732| [fc] You'd think it could explode at any moment, but in broad[r] daylight and especially with Tadahiko being a professional,[r] they weren't going to start anything. The delinquent group[r] just passed by.[pcms] *1733| [fc] Once they were out of sight and we breathed a sigh of[r] relief, Tadahiko noticed Kousuke's reaction and looked back[r] at us seriously for once.[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="tadahiko_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=181 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1734| [fc] [ns]Tadahiko[nse] "Do you guys have some kind of beef with them?"[pcms] *1735| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Huh?"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="kou_a10"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=161 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1736| [fc] [ns]Kousuke[nse] "Beef? Well, I'm part of the neighborhood watch."[pcms] *1737| [fc] I couldn't possibly tell Tadahiko about my history with[r] Mizuki or that she might be connected to Jin's group that[r] just exchanged such intense looks with him.[pcms] *1738| [fc] No, especially not to Tadahiko who now works for that[r] company.[pcms] *1739| [fc] While pointing at the beret Kousuke wore for his volunteer[r] activities, he answered, and though he seemed a bit[r] relieved, Tadahiko whispered to us with an even more serious[r] tone.[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="tadahiko_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=181 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1740| [fc] [ns]Tadahiko[nse] "That guy is seriously bad news."[pcms] *1741| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "That guy, you mean their leader?"[pcms] ;//[ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="tadahiko_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=181 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1742| [fc] [ns]Tadahiko[nse] "The leader, huh? No wonder he's got guts... If it was just[r] roughness, he'd be a small fry. But that guy, he knows[r] everything and has discarded everything. That's the kind of[r] guy he is."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="kou_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=161 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1743| [fc] [ns]Kousuke[nse] "As expected of Tadahiko, you can tell just by looking."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="tadahiko_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=181 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1744| [fc] [ns]Tadahiko[nse] "Well yeah. And that's why he's the most dangerous. You[r] never know what he might do, even I can't predict it. It's[r] unavoidable since you're part of the neighborhood watch, but[r] try to stay away as much as possible."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="kou_a11"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=161 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1745| [fc] [ns]Kousuke[nse] "But lately, some bad guys from other towns have joined his[r] underlings, and there's been more trouble. We can't just[r] leave it be."[pcms] *1746| [fc] Though we always nodded along with Tadahiko's words, perhaps[r] because of our pride as the neighborhood watch or because of[r] Mizuki, Kousuke spoke with a quiet anger.[pcms] *1747| [fc] The undertone of his words seemed to implicitly criticize[r] Tadahiko, as if saying, "Aren't you a professional? Can't[r] you handle a delinquent group?"[pcms] *1748| [fc] Perhaps sensing that, Tadahiko looked back at us from the[r] building with the izakaya behind us and muttered softly.[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="tadahiko_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=181 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1749| [fc] [ns]Tadahiko[nse] "This is our turf too. We have to keep those kinds of guys[r] in check for our own reputation, but they've got backers[r] from Kansai. Be careful until the business deal is settled."[pcms] *1750| [fc] I thought I understood that Tadahiko's company was a bit[r] special and did unique work, not like the organizations you[r] see in manga.[pcms] *1751| [fc] But... maybe the world Tadahiko lives in really is different[r] from ours.[pcms] ;//〆：♪：outside　フェードアウト [fadeoutbgm time=500] ;//〆：♪：lastsummer　フェードイン [bgm storage="BGM01"] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="tadahiko_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=181 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1752| [fc] [ns]Tadahiko[nse] "Come on, let's go. Inori, you have to prepare the shop,[r] right?"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1753| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0047"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Yeah. With the festival and fireworks show, it looks like a[r] slow start, but I gotta get the shop ready."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="tadahiko_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=181 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1754| [fc] [ns]Tadahiko[nse] "You guys are going to the festival too, right?"[pcms] *1755| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Yeah. We have to properly see how Tadahiko manages it."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="tadahiko_a6"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=181 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1756| [fc] [ns]Tadahiko[nse] "You said it, dude."[pcms] *1757| [fc] The atmosphere was as usual on the surface, like old[r] childhood friends.[pcms] *1758| [fc] But feeling that something was different, Kousuke and I[r] followed the two ahead of us on our way home.[pcms] [black_toplayer][trans_c cross time=1000][hide_chara_int] [chara_int_ layer=5][trans_c cross time=150] ;//--------------------------------------------------------------- ;//条件分岐 ;//・各種エンディングを一つでも通過しているか ;//YES：ザッピング選択肢開放：ブロック10050へjump ;//NO：ザッピング選択肢非開放：ラベル「zap06 戻り先」へ [if exp="sf.g_clear==1"][jump storage="00080.ks" target=*00080_01][endif] [jump storage="00080.ks" target=*00080_02] ;//--------------------------------------------------------------- *00080_01 ;//ザッピング　10060　瑞樹 ;//ザッピング　10070　マルガリータ ;//マルガリータ ;//瑞樹 ;//キャンセル ; ;選択肢用フラグオンオフ ; [eval exp="f.selbt_yuh = 0"] ; [eval exp="f.selbt_ren = 0"] ; [eval exp="f.selbt_mar = 1"] ; [eval exp="f.selbt_miz = 1"] ; [eval exp="f.selbt_kou = 0"] ; [eval exp="f.selbt_jun = 0"] ; [eval exp="f.selbt_oth = 0"] ; [eval exp="f.selbt_can = 1"] ; [selbt] ; ; *aspect_SELマル ; [selbt_clear] ; [jump storage="10070.ks" target=*10070_TOP] ; ; *aspect_SEL瑞樹 ; [selbt_clear] ; [jump storage="10060.ks" target=*10060_TOP] ; ; *aspect_SELキャンセル ; [selbt_clear] ; [jump storage="00080.ks" target=*00080_02] ;BGM停止 [fadeoutbgm time=500] ;mm ザッピング前に黒追加 [black_toplayer][trans_c cross time=500][hide_chara_int] *ZAP06|ザッピング選択肢　マルガリータ　瑞樹 ;バックログキャラ指定 ;[eval exp="f.zap_sel_chara01 = '　悠帆'"] ;[eval exp="f.zap_sel_chara02 = '　漣'"] [eval exp="f.zap_sel_chara03 = '　マルガリータ'"] [eval exp="f.zap_sel_chara04 = '　瑞樹'"] ;[eval exp="f.zap_sel_chara05 = '　浩助'"] ;[eval exp="f.zap_sel_chara06 = '　壬'"] ;[eval exp="f.zap_sel_chara07 = '　その他'"] [eval exp="f.zap_sel_chara08 = '　キャンセル'"] ;ボタン込み [zap_set1] [zap_set2] [s] ;------------------------------------------------ *aspect_SELマル|ザッピング選択肢　マルガリータ [zap_clear] ;[black_toplayer][trans_c random time=1000][hide_chara_int] [zapfade] [jump storage="10070.ks" target=*10070_TOP] ;------------------------------------------------ *aspect_SEL瑞樹|ザッピング選択肢　瑞樹 [zap_clear] ;[black_toplayer][trans_c random time=1000][hide_chara_int] [zapfade] [jump storage="10060.ks" target=*10060_TOP] ;------------------------------------------------ *aspect_SELキャンセル|ザッピング選択肢　キャンセル [zap_clear] [black_toplayer][trans_c random time=1000][hide_chara_int] ;[zapfade] [jump storage="00080.ks" target=*00080_02] ;------------------------------------------------ ;//--------------------------------------------------------------- ;//ラベル「zap06 戻り先」 ;//（条件分岐式判断後到達地点及び ;//ブロック10050通過後合流地点） *00080_02 [bgm storage="BGM01"] ;//〆BG:四つ葉町商店街 [bg storage="BG02a"][trans_c cross time=500] ;[eval exp="f.l_map = 3"] [sysbt_meswin] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1759| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0048"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Well then, I've got to prepare the shop, so I'll part ways[r] here."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="tadahiko_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=181 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1760| [fc] [ns]Tadahiko[nse] "Yeah, make sure you earn a lot."[pcms] *1761| [fc] When we got back to the shopping district, Inori-san started[r] to head towards "Otowa," where her shop was located.[pcms] *1762| [fc] Tadahiko called out to her retreating figure.[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="tadahiko_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=181 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1763| [fc] [ns]Tadahiko[nse] "I'll be back after greeting the old man. Have dinner ready[r] for me. And is the Hois in?"[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1764| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0049"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Your favorite booze? Of course it's there."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="tadahiko_a6"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=181 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1765| [fc] [ns]Tadahiko[nse] "That's my woman."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="iori_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=145 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1766| [fc] [vo_ior s="iori0050"] [ns]Inori[nse] "Stop it. Not in front of Wataru and Kousuke. It's[r] embarrassing."[pcms] [chara_int_ layer=5][trans_c cross time=150] *1767| [fc] Blushing slightly but looking pleased, Inori-san finally[r] disappeared towards her shop for real this time.[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="kou_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=161 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1768| [fc] [ns]Kousuke[nse] "Then I'll part ways here too."[pcms] *1769| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Okay, see you later then."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="kou_a3"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=161 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1770| [fc] [ns]Kousuke[nse] "Yeah."[pcms] [chara_int_ layer=5][trans_c cross time=150] *1771| [fc] After parting ways with Kousuke who was headed in a[r] different direction home, I walked with Tadahiko for a[r] while.[pcms] *1772| [fc] The person Tadahiko calls 'old man' is the executive[r] managing director of his company's parent company and also[r] the president of a subsidiary; I heard his house is on the[r] way to the shrine from here.[pcms] *1773| [fc] It's not the way I usually take, but it could be said to be[r] on my way home too.[pcms] *1774| [fc] The sense of alienation I felt when I met Tadahiko earlier[r] made me realize once again that even though he's still[r] Tadahiko, he lives in a different world from us, leaving me[r] unable to say anything as we walked aimlessly together.[pcms] *1775| [fc] Along the way, Tadahiko found Yuuho's banner and looked up[r] at it with joy.[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="tadahiko_a6"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=181 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1776| [fc] [ns]Tadahiko[nse] "Go for it, Kannagi Yuuho. Looks like Yuuho is really trying[r] hard."[pcms] *1777| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Yeah. She's putting a lot of effort into the upcoming[r] competition. She's working hard at club activities today[r] too."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="tadahiko_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=181 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1778| [fc] [ns]Tadahiko[nse] "I see. The star of hope is steadily gaining real star power[r] then."[pcms] *1779| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Yeah, that's right."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="tadahiko_a3"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=181 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1780| [fc] [ns]Tadahiko[nse] "But aren't you in danger then?"[pcms] *1781| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Huh?"[pcms] ;//[ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="tadahiko_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=181 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1782| [fc] [ns]Tadahiko[nse] "If you're not careful, since she's becoming a star, she[r] might disappear like a shooting star before you know it?"[pcms] *1783| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Disappear? Yuuho's family shop is still running though."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="tadahiko_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=181 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1784| [fc] [ns]Tadahiko[nse] "I'm not talking about that. I mean someone else might take[r] her away from you without you knowing. You've had a crush on[r] Yuuho since forever, haven't you?"[pcms] *1785| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "T-Tadahiko? Did you tell Inori-san something unnecessary?"[pcms] ;//[ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="tadahiko_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=181 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1786| [fc] [ns]Tadahiko[nse] "Huh? I haven't told Inori anything about your feelings for[r] Yuuho. Women are sensitive about these things; didn't she[r] figure it out by watching you guys?"[pcms] *1787| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Sensitive about these things... Yuuho is oblivious though."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="tadahiko_a6"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=181 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1788| [fc] [ns]Tadahiko[nse] "Ahaha. No kidding. Yuuho has always been strangely boyish[r] in some ways. But hey, that straightforwardness is one of[r] her good points too."[pcms] *1789| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Well... yeah."[pcms] *1790| [fc] Unlike with Inori-san, maybe because it's between guys, or[r] maybe because he knows us childhood friends well, I was able[r] to talk honestly with Tadahiko.[pcms] *1791| [fc] I feel like I can talk about the frustration I've been[r] carrying inside my heart right now.[pcms] *1792| [fc] But that also became muddled with the talk about Tadahiko's[r] "Uncle's" house.[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="tadahiko_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=181 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1793| [fc] [ns]Tadahiko[nse] "Then, see ya."[pcms] *1794| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Yeah. See you later."[pcms] [chara_int_ layer=5][trans_c cross time=150] *1795| [fc] As expected of the house of a president of a special[r] company, it looked like a pure Japanese-style mansion. I[r] watched Tadahiko enter and then headed towards the shrine[r] for a walk.[pcms] ;//〆：BG:神社 [bg storage="BG09a"][trans_c cross time=500] ;[eval exp="f.l_map = 4"] [se buf=0 storage="se019" loop=true] *1796| [fc] The shrine I've been familiar with since childhood is just[r] an ordinary shrine with a large cedar tree worshipped as a[r] sacred tree, not much different from other shrines.[pcms] *1797| [fc] There seems to be an urban legend-like love rumor among the[r] girls about the sacred tree, but being a guy, I don't know[r] much about it; it's just a prominent meeting spot.[pcms] *1798| [fc] In the middle of a hot summer day, no one would choose such[r] a place for a meeting spot... or so I thought.[pcms] *1799| [fc] Wait, is someone there?[pcms] *1800| [fc] There are some with bleached hair, but that natural golden[r] hair must surely belong to Margarita-senpai.[pcms] *1801| [fc] I thought she might be taking a walk like me, but seeing her[r] writing something in a notebook, it looks like she's doing[r] some research.[pcms] *1802| [fc] But who is that woman standing next to her with impressive[r] tanned skin, dressed in black?[pcms] *1803| [fc] Could she be a bodyguard?[pcms] *1804| [fc] I haven't seen it myself, but considering she was strong[r] enough to take down that fat guy from the delinquent group[r] yesterday, and her father is an ambassador, she really is a[r] lady... after all.[pcms] *1805| [fc] Considering what happened yesterday, should I call out to[r] her?[pcms] ;//--------------------------------------------------------------- ;//◎選択肢 ;//１．声をかける　ラベルjump「マルガリータと会話」 ;//２．声をかけない　ラベルjump「会話せず」 ; [link storage="00080.ks" target=*A]声をかける[endlink] ; [link storage="00080.ks" target=*B]声をかけない[endlink] [pcms] *SEL01|声をかける／声をかけない [fc] [pcms_sel] ;[eval exp="f.seltext02 = 'This is a sequence of Japanese hiragana characters, not a meaningful sentence It is simply a repetition of the first three lines of the hiragana syllabary: aiueo kakikukeko sashisuseso tachitsuteto aiueo kakikukeko sashisuseso tachitsuteto'"] [eval exp="f.seltext02 = 'Speak up'"] [eval exp="f.seltext04 = 'Don\'t call out'"] [if exp="tf.sys_sub == 0 || tf.選択肢ログ表示してね == 1"] ;選択肢内容をバックログに表記。改行コード必須。 [sel_hisout txt="&f.seltext02"][hr] [sel_hisout txt="&f.seltext04"][hr] [endif] [hr] [履歴出力復帰] ;選択肢ベース [selbase] ;文字の左マージン 全角32文字　ひと文字25pix　((文字数x25)-800)/2 ;[call target=*call02][eval exp="sf.seltext2_x = (800-(f.seltext_num*25))/2"] ;[call target=*call04][eval exp="sf.seltext4_x = (800-(f.seltext_num*25))/2"] [sel02 target=*SEL01_1] [sel04 target=*SEL01_2] [s] ;選択肢後の処理しときたいからここに飛ばしてから実際のjump先へ ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEL01_1|&f.seltext02 [sel_hisout txt="&f.seltext02"][hr][fc][selbt_clear] [jump target=*A] ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *SEL01_2|&f.seltext04 [sel_hisout txt="&f.seltext04"][hr][fc][selbt_clear] [jump target=*B] ;//--------------------------------------------------------------- ;//ラベル「マルガリータと会話」 *A ;[sysbt_meswin] *1806| [fc] After what happened yesterday, I really should say[r] something.[pcms] *1807| [fc] Ever since she transferred in at an odd time during the[r] semester, I've been curious but never got the chance to[r] speak to her. Now's my chance.[pcms] *1808| [fc] Convincing myself of that, I approached Margarita-senpai[r] with enthusiasm.[pcms] ;//マル子とセスカ、二人立ち [ChrSetEx layer=4 chbase="maru_a26"][ChrSetXY layer=4 x=363 y=0] [ChrSetEx layer=3 chbase="sesuka_d6"][ChrSetXY layer=3 x=-79 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1809| [fc] But immediately, the woman standing next to senpai glared at[r] me suspiciously.[pcms] ;//〆　ここで主人公、マルガリータに自己紹介させるか *1810| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Hello, senpai."[pcms] *1811| [fc] Despite feeling intimidated on the inside, I greeted senpai[r] as cheerfully as I could.[pcms] ;//二人立ち消し。マル子ピン立ちで [chara_int] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="maru_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=147 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1812| [fc] But senpai just looked at me sharply like the woman next to[r] her and didn't say anything.[pcms] *1813| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Thank you for helping my sister when she was being harassed[r] yesterday."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="maru_a5"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=147 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1814| [fc] [vo_mar s="maru0004"] [ns]Margarita[nse] "Yesterday? Ah yes, I did help a girl from the same school.[r] Are you her brother?"[pcms] *1815| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Yes. Well, the younger brother."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="maru_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=147 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1816| [fc] [vo_mar s="maru0005"] [ns]Margarita[nse] "If you're her brother, you should watch over your sister[r] properly."[pcms] *1817| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Yes."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="maru_a26"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=147 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1818| [fc] I felt dejected by such a distant response from someone like[r] me, but then I turned my attention to what senpai had been[r] earnestly looking at until now.[pcms] *1819| [fc] It was a stone monument that I never noticed before despite[r] playing around here since I was young.[pcms] *1820| [fc] At first glance, it seems to be written about the origin of[r] the shrine.[pcms] *1821| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "I didn't know there was something written about the origin[r] here."[pcms] *1822| [fc] [vo_mar s="maru0006"] [ns]Margarita[nse] "..."[pcms] *1823| [fc] As if she had lost interest in me, senpai didn't respond to[r] my question and quickly went back to copying down the[r] origin.[pcms] *1824| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Is it fun researching something like the origin of this[r] shrine? It's just an ordinary shrine, isn't it?"[pcms] *1825| [fc] The moment I said that, senpai shifted her sharp gaze from[r] her notebook back to me and glared at me intensely.[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="maru_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=147 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1826| [fc] [vo_mar s="maru0007"] [ns]Margarita[nse] "Are you a student from the same school? Do you live around[r] here?"[pcms] *1827| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Yes. I've lived here since I was a child."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="maru_a6"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=147 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1828| [fc] [vo_mar s="maru0008"] [ns]Margarita[nse] "Then why do you neglect the history and culture of the[r] place where you were born and raised?"[pcms] ;//[ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="maru_a1"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=147 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1829| [fc] [vo_mar s="maru0009"] [ns]Margarita[nse] "You should pay more respect to the history and culture of[r] your own country where you were born and raised."[pcms] *1830| [fc] Until now, senpai had been speaking in a tone without much[r] inflection, but as soon as we touched on the topic of[r] "national culture," she began to speak in an assertive tone[r] as if lecturing me.[pcms] *1831| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "I'm not very good with human history. If anything, I'm more[r] interested in celestial observations or the history of[r] stars."[pcms] [ChrSetEx layer=5 chbase="maru_a2"][ChrSetXY layer=5 x=147 y=0][trans_c cross time=150] *1832| [fc] [vo_mar s="maru0010"] [ns]Margarita[nse] "Oh? You study the history of the star you were born on and[r] think that's enough? That's not right. Instead of looking so[r] far away, why don't you pay more attention to what's under[r] your feet?"[pcms] *1833| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Yes..."[pcms] *1834| [fc] I was taken aback by her clear and refreshing rebuke and[r] found myself reevaluating senpai.[pcms] ;//ラベルjump　「マルガリータは代々木上原へ」 [jump storage="00080.ks" target=*C] ;//--------------------------------------------------------------- ;//〆：ラベル・会話せず *B ;[sysbt_meswin] *1835| [fc] Luckily senpai seemed too engrossed in her research to[r] notice me, and even if I called out to her, she might not[r] have noticed me even after yesterday's commotion.[pcms] *1836| [fc] We're not exactly acquaintances; we've only passed by each[r] other briefly.[pcms] *1837| [fc] To her, I'm probably just one of many faces in the crowd.[pcms] *1838| [fc] Yesterday's commotion might be the only connection I have[r] with her, but with the intimidating look of the woman next[r] to senpai, I couldn't bring myself to speak up.[pcms] *1839| [fc] I might be called a coward by someone who saw me, but all I[r] could do was to watch senpai from a distance.[pcms] ;//〆：・ラベルjump　「マルガリータは代々木上原へ」 [jump storage="00080.ks" target=*C] ;//--------------------------------------------------------------- ;//〆・ラベル「マルガリータは代々木上原へ」 *C [chara_int_ layer=5][trans_c cross time=150] *1840| [fc] While I was hesitating, it seemed like senpai had finished[r] her research and walked off towards Yoyogi-Uehara with her[r] companion.[pcms] *1841| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Maybe I'm just not meant to be connected with senpai?"[pcms] *1842| [fc] I muttered to myself and trudged back home.[pcms] *1843| [fc] Not being able to have a proper conversation with senpai[r] really makes me feel like a coward.[pcms] *1844| [fc] I'm such a coward...[pcms] *1845| [fc] Suddenly, I thought about my compatibility with Yuuho, not[r] because Hiko-chin or Inori-san pointed it out.[pcms] *1846| [fc] The reason Yuuho has never dated anyone is probably because[r] our relationship was misunderstood, or simply because Yuuho[r] is out of their league.[pcms] *1847| [fc] If our relationship was just that of childhood friends and[r] someone was really confident in themselves, they might want[r] to pursue Yuuho, who is considered out of reach.[pcms] *1848| [fc] Like... for example, someone like Oshima-senpai.[pcms] *1849| [fc] By the way, he said we only exchanged email addresses, but I[r] wonder what the real story is?[pcms] *1850| [fc] Could he possibly come to the summer festival?[pcms] *1851| [fc] And then, after learning from Yuuho that I'm just a[r] childhood friend, he might confess on the spur of the[r] moment...[pcms] *1852| [fc] Oshima-senpai is the number one handsome guy at school after[r] all.[pcms] *1853| [fc] Yuuho probably wouldn't mind it either.[pcms] *1854| [fc] I heard Oshima-senpai doesn't have a girlfriend right now.[pcms] *1855| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "What should I do..."[pcms] *1856| [fc] As I sank deeper into a swamp of thoughts, I finally reached[r] home with heavy steps.[pcms] [stopse buf=0] ;//〆：BG：主人公自宅 ;//@konya 夕方 [bg storage="BG012b"][trans_c cross time=500] ;[eval exp="f.l_map = 3"] *1857| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "I'm home..."[pcms] *1858| [fc] I muttered as I peeked into the empty living room before[r] heading to my room.[pcms] *1859| [fc] It's not like I have anything special to do for the[r] festival, but I need to pack up the things I bought today[r] and finish preparing for tomorrow's camp. I didn't want to[r] see anyone.[pcms] *1860| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Sigh..."[pcms] *1861| [fc] As I sighed and was about to open my room's door, I noticed[r] that Ren's door was half open.[pcms] *1862| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Huh? Isn't everyone supposed to be out? Was it left open[r] when they left?"[pcms] *1863| [fc] I hope it's not that Ren's window was left open and a[r] burglar got in?[pcms] *1864| [fc] With that unlikely thought, I peeked into Ren's room.[pcms] [sysbt_meswin clear] ;//〆：BG：EV008 （漣の着替えをのぞく） [evcg storage="EV024a" layer=0 x=0 y=-494][trans_c cross time=300] ;[image storage="EV024a_s" layer=base page=fore visible=false left=0 top=0] ;[image storage="EV024b_s" layer=base page=fore visible=false left=0 top=0] ;//[bgm storage="BGM01"] [sysbt_meswin] *1865| [fc] An unbelievable sight unfolded before my eyes.[pcms] *1866| [fc] Ren was there.[pcms] *1867| [fc] Well, it's Ren's room, so that's obvious, but... she's[r] wearing a T-back.[pcms] *1868| [fc] She seemed to be in the middle of changing into a yukata for[r] the summer festival; I couldn't see everything.[pcms] ;システムボタン＆ウィンドウ消去 [sysbt_meswin clear] ;[move layer=0 path=(0,-320,,) time=1000][wm] [move layer=0 time=1000 accel=1 path="(0,-320,255)"][wm] ;効果オフ時は面倒だからやらない　ウィンドウ消してるとバックが戻ってきちゃうか [evcg storage="EV024a" layer=0 x=0 y=-320][trans_c cross time=0] *1869| [fc] But even though she has a frail body due to congenital[r] issues and poor development, the T-back that seemed[r] unsuitable for her barely covered her crotch.[pcms] *1870| [fc] Yet, as a girl of her age should be, there were beginnings[r] of curves that a young girl wouldn't have around her butt[r] and chest area.[pcms] ;システムボタン＆ウィンドウ消去 [sysbt_meswin clear] ;[move layer=1 path=(0,-494,,) time=1000][wm] [move layer=0 time=1000 accel=1 path="(0,-494,255)"][wm] [evcg storage="EV024a" layer=0 x=0 y=-494][trans_c cross time=0] *1871| [fc] The T-back made her ass completely visible, and its perfect[r] curve was almost inviting... making me want to touch it.[pcms] *1872| [fc] When my gulp sounded unusually loud, Ren's scream shattered[r] our frozen moment in time.[pcms] ;システムボタン＆ウィンドウ消去 [sysbt_meswin clear] ;//[ChrSetXY layer=7 x=0 y=0][trans_c cross time=0] ;[move layer=1 path=(0,0,,) time=1000][wm] [move layer=0 time=1000 accel=1 path="(0,0,255)"][wm] [evcg storage="EV024a" layer=0 x=0 y=0][trans_c cross time=0] *1873| [fc] [vo_ren s="ren0073"] [ns]Ren[nse] "You pervert brother!"[pcms] *1874| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "I-I'm sorry! I had no idea you were back. The door was[r] open, so I just..."[pcms] [evcg storage="EV024b" layer=0][trans_c cross time=0] *1875| [fc] [vo_ren s="ren0074"] [ns]Ren[nse] "Just get out."[pcms] *1876| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Yeah, right. Sorry!"[pcms] [black_toplayer][trans_c cross time=1000][hide_chara_int] *1877| [fc] I quickly apologized and closed Ren's door in a panic, then[r] fled into my own room.[pcms] ;//〆：BG：主人公自室 ;//@konya 夕方 [bg storage="BG013b"][trans_c cross time=500] ;[eval exp="f.l_map = 3"] *1878| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "Sigh... Even if she's my stepsister, what am I thinking?"[pcms] *1879| [fc] The recent fantasy made me loathe myself even more.[pcms] *1880| [fc] Ren's butt seemed to be saying it wanted me to touch it?[pcms] *1881| [fc] That's a terrible fantasy to have about your sister.[pcms] *1882| [fc] I'm such a...[pcms] *1883| [fc] [ns]Wataru[nse] "I'm definitely not suited for Yuuho. Someone like Oshima-[r] senpai would be much better..."[pcms] *1884| [fc] I let out a deep sigh and collapsed onto my bed. I threw the[r] things I bought around and crawled under the covers without[r] unpacking them.[pcms] *1885| [fc] I wish I could just stay buried here forever, deep down[r] inside.[pcms] *1886| [fc] I knew it was impossible though.[pcms] ;//〆：黒画面 ;[fadeoutbgm time=500] ;[stopse buf=0] ;[sysbt_meswin clear] ;[black_toplayer][trans_c cross time=1000][hide_chara_int] [ANTEN bl] ;//次のブロックへ [jump storage="00081.ks" target=*00081_TOP]