Billy Wise's Card story – Dad

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Billy: ーAnd so, when Gray and I didn't know what to do because we spent all our money on that expensive plush,
Asch-paisen who was passing by, WHAM, slammed bundles of cash on the desk...!
There's no way you would "just pass by" with that huge amount of money, so that makes me wonder if he saw us in trouble and quickly prepared it for us~...
I can't help but grin when I think about it. That's a really amusing paisen, don't you think?

Billy's father: Haha, you're right. I'd say he's a nice senpai... rather than amusing.

Billy: Gray goes without saying, but one day I'd like you to meet Asch-paisen, too~
He left a nasty taste in my mouth when we first met because he was oppressive and his face scary, but he's surprisingly a nice person on the inside.
He has no reason to bark at you, so I'm sure you'll be able to talk normally... I kind of wanna see the things you'll be talking about now. ♪

Billy's father: Now, now, don't let your imagination run wild.
It's good that you get along with your senpai, but don't go cause them trouble, okay?

Billy: Gotcha☆
By the way, dad, I heard from the nurse earlier thatー

Billy's father: Urk!?

Billy: Hey, I haven't said anything yet.

Billy's father: Silly me, I got the wrong time... W- What were you talking about~?

Billy: ... It's the magic business we've talked about before.
Is it true that... you're doing it almost every day?

Billy's dad: Ah, haha... These nurses sure are chatterboxes. Well, but not as much as me...
You're right, it's true. I thought they'd grow bored soon, but everyone's enjoying it more than I expected.
I've been doing good these days and I'm really not overdoing it, okay?

Billy: ......

Billy's father: Ah, right, right! Do you remember the magic trick I did when I was still active?
You know, the one that was super popular in the circus... Err, hmm, I forgot the name...

Billy: You mean "Fly or Die"?

Billy's father: YES! That's the one!

Billy: That's a daring escape number! Don't tell me you're in the mood for that!?
OH MY GOD!!! I can't believe this! How are you even going to do that!?
Especially since you retired long ago and to top it all you were hospitalized because of a serious illness...!

Billy's father: C- Calm down, Billy...
I'm not saying I'll perform "Fly or Die" of all things, okay? I just mentioned the name.
The other day, a friend from the circus days came to visit. They showed me a video of when I did that.
I felt so nostalgic when I saw that...
I wanted to remember once again the joy of making people happy.

Billy: ......

Billy's father: I won't be reckless at all and I promise to listen to the doctor. So you don't have anything to worry, Billy.

Billy: ......



Billy's father: (Alright, let's turn today into a great day. Was it downstairs today?
This has totally become the routine now. Having one feels rewarding.
I wonder if I should take the day off, though. I even worried Billy the other day...
He didn't say anything else, but I'm pretty sure he wasn't convinced.
It's true that I've been feeling elated, so I'd better ease his mind and take a good rest...
But still... there are so many people who are looking forward to my magic tricks.
There might be also people who have been through something painful today and wish for entertainment...
It's going to be hard to make a decisionー)

... Hm?

(What? I can hear screaming from across the hall?
Did something happenー)

Billy: Ah, good timing! Dad, look who I found~☆

Billy's father:  Billy?



Jay: Ooh, you must be Billy's old m... Bily's father, right? 

Billy's father: Y- You're...

Jay: Jay Kidman, sir, I'm a hero under HELIOS.
I'm currently your son's mentor. Pleased to make your acquaintance.

Billy's father: No need for that... Not a single soul doesn't know about Jay Kidman...
Ah, I am Billy's father. Thank you very much for always looking after my son.
By the by... What is a super hero, a superstar like yourself doing here...?

Jay: Billy asked me to come over at the hospital you're hospitalized to play for a day.

Billy's father: P- Play...?

Jay: Yes. I thought he meant "to visit", but it's really "to play"...

Billy: I thought everyone in the hospital would be happy if Jay came over to play.
I mean, look. There's a whole crowd in the hallway. Guess everyone's here to get a glimpse of the super hero.  
Ah, but worry not? I got the hospital approval, so... To be honest the doctors and nurses were as excited to have him here. ♪

Billy's father: Billy, what on earth did you do...

Billy: Everyone's gonna be enchanted by Jay today instead of seeing your magic tricks. ♪
So be a good boy and rest in bed~

Billy's father: Wha...

Billy: I wasn't able to explain it properly to Jay either, but...
I thought that with you here in the hospital, dad would have nothing left to do but to behave and rest~

Jay: Ooh, so that's what all of this was.

Billy: I'm sorry, you two!
But I've always been this kind of person...
I use everything in my power~... ☆

Billy's father & Jay: ......



Billy's father: Let me thank you again for today... Jay-san.
It completely turned into an autograph session, even though he said you'd just come to play... My son has caused you inconceivable trouble...

Jay: No, no, this much is a piece of cake. Besides, as a hero, it makes me happy to be able to make people happy.

Billy's father: The rumors I've heard about you appear to be quite true, you're a bona fide super hero.
I was already surprised when my son became a hero, but who would have thought he'd be under the wings of a person like you...

Jay: Haha. I was also surprised by Billy.

Billy's father: Take today for example, who'd think he was planning such a thing. 
I was so sure I could understand his thought process or see through his lies, but...
He got me... I didn't think the day he would fool me like this could arrive.

Jay: Isn't learning things through different experiences behind their parents back how they grow?
I have a son myself, so I understand. Well, he's still 9-year-old, though.

Billy's father: Is that right? I'd like to hear more about that from you.

Jay: I should be the one saying that... Please tell me more, as someone who has been a parent, no, who has had more experience in life than me.

Billy's father: Hahaha, you're really straightforward, I like you. I feel like I understand why they call you a super hero. 

Jay: Me too, after meeting you, I get why Billy is the way it is.
You have a really kindhearted son.
I'm sure one day he'll also grow into a splendid hero.