Character Story – Gray Reverse #3

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Gray: ーS- So... that "substance" was the type that generates heat, so my ability had an advantage...

Billy: Your ability, you mean "Mad Mist"?

Gray: Yes... Mist is a cloud of water droplets, right? That's why against fire and heat is a bit stronger...
That being said, the one that appeared during patrol earlier was a level 1 substance, so... It would have been ineffective if the level was higher...

Billy: NO, NO! That has nothing to do with this. You collected today's "substance", Gray.
It's really amazing how you analyzed it and immediately came up with a solution, Gray~ ♪

Gray: Wha-? A- Amazing, you say... No way...!

Billy: Still, you're getting better and better at handling substances~
I don't think you'd be this knowledgeable with what they each you at the Academy, so are you still studying even now or something?

Gray: Eh-!? Th- That's... well...
You know, I had a lot of time before becoming a hero, so... Yes, quite a lot...

Billy: Oopsie, don't let it get to you, Gray! Did I ask an unnecessary question~!?
If something intrigues me, I probe into it, so I end up asking all sorts of things, that's how I am. Sowwy, sowwy.

Gray: Ah, don't apologize... I'm not moping or anything, so...
Wait... Aah, look at the time... Sorry, Billy-kun, I have things to take care of... so, I'm going out...!

Billy: Gotcha! Catch you later~ ♪



Gray: (Uuh... Perhaps that was a little mean...? It looked like I was running away when I left... I wonder what did Billy-kun think about that?
I got all shook up when I was told that I'm well informed about substances...
He's not suspicious, is he...? It hurts to not be able to tell the truth, but... somehow it's hard to tell himー)

Victor: Gray.

Gray: !! Victor-san...

Victor: I was thinking it was about time you'd show up.

Gray: I'm so- sorry... Have I kept you waiting...?

Victor: No, you're punctual. There is no need to apologize.
Now, shall we go?

Gray: I ho- hohoho, hope... I'm not disturbing...! 

Victor: Fufu, make yourself at home. Please, sit in the chair over there and relax.

Gray: Y- Yes...!

(... I was invited to his room.
No, technically it's his lab not his room, but... Victor-san mentioned he practically lives here, so...
Haaaah~~~~... I'm so nervous...
After talking at the entrance ceremony, we started chatting every now and then… Just talking to the likes of me made him a good person, but Victor-san really is a good person...)

Victor: I'm brewing some coffee right now. Would you like some sugar or milk?

Gray: Hyea!? Ah... Anything...! No... I'm not a fan of bitter things...

Victor: Understood, I will remember that.

Gray: (The coffee... f- for me...? Victor-san... is a really nice person...)

Ah! Uhm, Victor-san... a substance appeared during patrol today, but...
Thanks to the many things you tought me a while back, well... I was able to collect it on my own... That being said, it was a level 1, though...

Victor: Is that so? I am very pleased about that.
If you acquire the knowledge and deal with them correctly, "substances" are surprisingly easy to handle, don't you think?

Gray: That's right... At first I freaked out every time I stumbled across one, but... the true, my way of thinking changed thanks to you...



Victor: Fufu, as a researcher it is truly gratifying.
I'm also very pleased that you took an interest in "substances". That type of "heroes" is rare after all.

Gray: I w- would like... to know more...
Substances have different attributes and each has affinities or ways to deal with them... It's kind of like a game and it's interesting...

Victor: I see. "like a game", huh...

Gray: D- Did I perhaps offend you?

Victor: No, do not even think about that. Computer and video games are the sorts of games you often talk about, correct?
I have never experienced such things before, but thanks to you I developed an interest in them.
If it's not too much trouble, next time please teach me more.

Gray: Eeeh!? We can talk about g- games...?

Victor: Yes, please.

Gray: (Uwah...Uwaah...! W- What do I do...!
Victor-san is far from being a nice person, he's like a god...)

Victor: For the time being, let me tell you about the research I am currently working on in this lab, as originally intended.
I will break it down for you as much as possible, but please don't hesitate to say anything if you find it boring, okay?

Gray: A- As if! I will definitely... not be bored!
Tell me more about "substances"! Please...!

Victor: Fufu... Me too, I'll be in you care, Gray.



Billy: Gra~y~?

Gray: Heek!?
Bi- Billy-kun... I'm so- sorry!? I thought you were focused on your pc... Did I disturb you?

Billy: Nope, you didn't~. I've got nothing to do, so I was simply browsing the net.

Gray: Is t- that so... It's all good, then...

Billy: Did you try to sneak out of the room while I was focused, Gray?
Hmm, where were you going~?

Gray: Ehh... Uwaaah!? I'm not going anywhere! I'm just, well... going for a walk and get some exercise at the same time...

Billy: You're panicking, how suspicious~~~!
You're acting suspicious lately, or rather, you're hiding something, right~? This... smells like a scoop ♪
Don't tell me you've decided to break bad!? Or perhaps it's a secretive loveー!?

Gray: Uh......! Uuuuuuhhhhh............

Billy: Ah, he ran away!
Wait, wait~! You're making a big mistake if you think you can get away from me once I've got my eyes on youー!