Event Story – HAPPY NEW YEAR SHOW! ch.4

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Gast: What are you two doing in a place like this...?

Akira: Well, Will invited me, so...

Will: ... I didn't think we'd meet you in a place like this.

Gast: Y- Yeah, I was invited by my peers, y'know...
I arrived earlier than the meet up, so I was wandering around a bit.
Besides, I was invited to a shrine where on New Year in Japan you pray to the gods...

Akira: Ooh, "Hatsumode", huh?

Gast:  Yeah, that's it! Amazing, Akira, you know your stuff.

Akira: Well, yeah... though, I'm just echoing Will's words.

Gast: Heh, you're familiar with Japanese culture, Will?

Will: ... Not really. I just mentioned what I read in the books.

Gast: I s- see.

Akira: ......
Listen, Gast. If you still have time before your meet up, how about tagging along until they come? It's better than hanging around by yourself, no?
Let's learn lots of stuff about Little Tokyo together!

Gast: Oh, can I? That sounds fun. ♪
Ah, no... but...

Will: ... Why are you looking at me, Adler? I don't really care if you stay with us until your meet up.

Gast: That so... Don't mind if I do, then.



Gast: Maan, the thing earlier... what's that called...

Will: Shishimai.

Gast: Yeah, yeah, that gave me a fright. Who would have thought being bitten would mean driving away bad things...

Akira: Looks like they'll be able to spend the year happily this year, too.

Gast: Haha, I'm glad the kid was able to get bitten, they said they had been there for a while. When I meet up with the guys, maybe I'll go again and make it bite me, too.

Akira: Sounds good to me? If it's to protect yourself against misfortune, I think you should do it, Gast. You've been attracting lots of troublesome stuff for a long time.

Gast: You think? Still, thanks for worryin'.

Will: ......

(When Akira and Adler are around, I can't help but remember that day Akira got caught in the fire...
After joining HELIOS, Akira and I have been through a lot, but I am no longer as constrained as I used to be.
And the chances to get to know Adler are more than before, however…
I still can't forgive him for putting Akira in danger. Not yet...)

Akira: Nh? Something smells good...

Will: Ah, that must be the mochi. It looks like they're toasting some in front of the shop.

Akira: Right on time, I'm starting to feel a bit peckish... soo, gimme one!

Shopkeeper: Coming right up!

Will: Can I get 3 of them? Ah, please add 3 times the sugar.

Gast: Eh......

Akira: Look away, Gast! You're gonna lose all your senses!

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