Event Story – LOST FOUND, ch. 13

[kozvme]

Live broadcast: "――The focus of today's LOM is undoubtedly on the 11th gen rookies! I'm sure many of you are excited to see their remarkable presence!
This is the culmination of 3 years of hard work! Let's all come together and witness the moment their rookie training comes to fruition!"

Bianchi: As expected, LOM is a huge event for New Million. The excitement is off the charts.

(We're getting close to the tryouts application date, but I'm not giving up until the very end~

That's why I'm here today to lend a hand with the LOM management.

I've been guiding people through the venue and keeping track of scores... I had no idea there were tasks like this. It's a great chance to learn, and I'm genuinely grateful!)

Jude: Bianchi.

Bianchi: ! Jude...

Looks like you can take part in community service again now.

 

Jude: I'm back starting today.

Bianchi: Is that right... Isn't it funny how we ended up together again?

Jude: I did some digging so we could be together.

Bianchi: ... You really don't think there's anything wrong with that, huh?

Well, I'm just glad you're out of the hospital. So, what about it? Are you going to be able to make it to the tryouts?

Jude: ......

Bianchi: Why so quiet?

Jude: I wasted a lot of time while I was in the hospital. I initially intended to take part in several daily activities just to get through.

Bianchi: R- Really...?

How many days did you end up missing, anyway?

Jude: A year's worth, give or take.

Bianchi: A year!?

Jude: I did take a leave from school, but the idea of becoming a mercenary hit me out of the blue, which is why the paperwork got delayed.
Basically, I was absent for months without notice, and that really affected things.

Bianchi: ......



Jude: But don't worry.

At first, I thought it would be fine to skip the tryouts and do something else, like become a mercenary.

But I've changed my mind, I'm fully committed now.

I'm going to take the tryouts with you, Bianchi. We're both going to make it, and we'll surely join together.
 

Bianchi: I mean, you really don't have to overdo it...? You're still young, you can pass on it just this once...

Jude: No way! I have to make this happen no matter what!

If I want to make a mark in HELIOS with you, Bianchi, joining at the same time is the best move.

If we get placed in the same training team, we'll be living together for 3 years... I can't miss out on this chance!

Bianchi: I- I'm feeling really anxious all of a sudden...

 

Jude: Bianchi, you absolutely have to pass and become a hero!

Bianchi: I was... going to do that anyway, you don’t even have to tell me.

Jude: Alright, I'm feeling even more motivated now.

Bianchi: Honestly, whether you make it to the tryouts or not doesn't affect me one bit, you get that?

Jude: Oh right, Bianchi.

I had something I wanted to talk to you about.

Bianchi: W- What is it? Why the change in tone...

Jude: I hope you can come with me to a party,

Bianchi: ... A party?

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