Asch: Yoo, we're having a blast, huh?

Hanger-on A: Asch-san, delighted to see you! The party today is more successful than usual!



Asch: But of course. I rolled up my sleeves especially for the place and performance. Ain't no reason not to get excited.
I called a top-notch rock band from overseas just for this day, after all.
Totally not in the same league as those pseudo-artists who think they can entertain their audience by playing rock in a cramped hole of a place.

Hanger-on B: That is awesome, Asch-san! But there is also no comparison between you and an ordinary person~!!

Asch: Hmpf. You ass-kissers are so easy to understand.
Well, whatever. It's almost time. Expect a showy perforー

Female guest A: Kyaaaahーーー!!

Asch: ......!?

Female guest A: Someone scratched my arm!

Male guest A: Uwaaahh! My clothes, my clothes were torn...!

Asch: What, is this supposed to be an act? I ain't heard of that!

Hanger-on A: I- I'll go check!

Female guest B: What? I feel like something just cut across...!

Male guest B: Uwah- something's on the table...!

Asch: Tch, what's the fuss about! What the HELL is going on!?

Female guest B: A beast! I saw a beast running at a terrific speed!!

Asch: A beast? Where would such a thing...

???: Hissー!

Hanger-on B: A- A- A- Asch-san, it's on the c- chair...!

Asch: What the... A cat...? How the hell did it get in here!?
Shit, what a mess...
Cat or whatever, I'll have you pay for ruining my party properly...!
Where are you running, come hereee!!!

Hanger-on A: Amazin'! That's a hero for you! Asch-san, you're so cool!



Asch: This is it...!
......!?

(What? The cat should have been in front of me, but it disappeared...?)

Hanger-on B: Ah, Asch-san, the cat is over there...!

Asch: Fuck, chase after it! Don't let it get away!
That little shit, making utterly fun of me...! Don't think you're getting away like this...!



Ren: ... Haah... Haah...
(Where... am I...?
I can't anymore... Let's take a short rest... )

???: Meow~

Ren: (The cry of a cat? From where...?
That shelter...?)



Cat?: Hisss!

Ren: Uwah...!
So- Sorry for startling you. You're a bit, no, you're far bigger than I thought... 

(... This is the first time I see a cat this big. Is it really a cat...?)

Cat?: Meow~

Ren: You don't have to snuggle against me that much. I get it. I understand, you're a cat...
Are you hungry? You're pretty weak... And also covered all over with cuts and bruises...
I'd like to do something about this...

(Should I bring it with me at the tower...? No, that'd be unwise.
I'd manage with Gast, but if Marion finds out...)

I'm sorry, but there's nothing I can do...

Cat?: Meow~

Ren: Kh, don't look at me with those puppy eyes.

(It's injured, it's not like I can leave it be... Damn, what should I do...)

Gast: Huh, Ren? What are you doing in a place like this?

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