Event Story – Cross Paths Again!!, ch.7

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Sage: Hey, Licht! Did you check out the photos? They turned out really nice, right?

Licht: 「Yeah... they were super pretty.」

Sage: Hehe, good.

Licht: 「Did you get to see the sunset...?」

Sage: Oh, I was planning to take a picture of that too, but...
I got lost in thought and before I knew it, it got dark...

Licht: 「Oh, really? Is your work hard...?」

Sage: ... It's all good, really. No need to worry, I'll be home by tomorrow night.
So, make sure to listen to what Nico says and keep an eye on things at home, alright?

Licht: 「It's all good here, too... I cooked dinner with Nico again today.」

Sage: Hehe, is that right? ♪
Well, it's not exactly a reward for watching over our home, but I'll get you a little something as a souvenir.
I heard that there's a shop around here selling T-shirts. If I find a cute one, I'll get it for you!

Licht: 「Can't wait.」

Sage: Hehe.

Licht: 「Okay then... good night, Sage.」

Sage: Yeah, good night.
Alright, I should probably go to bed soon to gear up for tomorrow.



Sage: (Huh? Marion-kun isn't in the room...
I wonder where he went at this hour?
......
Ah, maybe...)



Marion: Hah...!
Huff, this should do...

Sage: Hi, Marion-kun.

Marion: Sage?

Sage: I had a feeling you were training here.

Marion: Well yeah, tomorrow is the big day.

Sage: I see. Still, it’s probably a good idea to rest soon; it’s no fun dealing with lingering fatigue.

Marion: ... I don't get tired from stuff like this. To me, it's just a way to cool off.

Sage: Hehe.

Marion: ... What's so funny?

Sage: Nothing, I remember you saying that on that night too, while training here.

Marion: That was different... I trained out of frustration.

Sage: Huh...?

Marion: That day, you blocked my attack, right...? I was so frustrated about it that I kept practicing my swings.

Sage: But I only blocked one attack...? I probably wouldn't have been able to defend against a second one.

Marion: Still.
I am one of a kind, and I couldn't be held back to just being a rookie.

Sage: Ah, I understand now... you were putting in the effort with that mindset...

Marion: When I'm with you, it takes me back to that Rookie camp...
Not exactly fond memories, though...

Sage: Wait, wasn't the campfire fun?

Marion: Hah?

Sage: We all gathered to roast marshmallows and eat them, while Nico started grilling a big piece of meat next to us, and then Jude-kun suggested doing a fire dance, which Bianchi-san tried to stop...

Marion: ... What was the funny part of that?
Well, the roasted marshmallows were really good.

Sage: Hehe, those were really sweet, light, and they just melted in your mouth, didn't they? ♪

Marion: ... Still.
The Rookie camp only made me realize how powerless I truly am.
In the end, it was that substance... and Robin—without him, I wouldn't have just ended up hurt.

Sage: I feel the same way.
On that night, I was completely helpless. I was right there, but I couldn't do anything to help...

Marion: ......

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