Bianchi Law's Card story – Sweet Caution

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Nova: ーPardon me~. Sorry it took me so long, Bianchi-san...
Uhm, it looks like someone is having fun here?

Bianchi: Instructor Lily stopped by to say hello, so I took the opportunity to chat with her over a cup of tea.
 
Lily: When I heard his work wouldn't progress without you, I accepted his invitation to join him.

Nova: Ooh, I'm not sure how I feel about this to be honest... Ah, I brought what you asked~

Lily: Is that your weapon, Bianchi? The design looks different.
 
Bianchi: That's what I used during the "Halloween League", when I was still a rookie. I thought I'd use it as a reference.

Lily: Ooh. That's the first design you've ever made, right? 

Bianchi: That's right ♪ Thank you, Dr. Nova. I'll pour you a cup of tea, so take a seat over there.
 
Nova: Is that okay? Weren't you two talking 'girl-talk'?

Bianchi: We were just making small talk. Please take a seat and don't worry about it.

Lily: Besides, it wasn't just the two of us, Nova.
 
Nova: Huh?



Uwahh!? I'm so sorry, Jude-kun, you were here too, huh! I didn't notice you at all~

Jude: No, it's okay. I also just realized you were here, Dr. Nova.
 
Lily: What's with you two...

Jude: Aah, what a shame... It's getting late. The anti-eclipse unit meeting is about to begin...

Bianchi: Good, you're finally getting out of the way. What are you waiting for? Go.

Jude: Got it, Bianchi. I'll see you later, then.

Bianchi: What about their goodbye?

Jude: Right. Instructor Lily, Dr. Nova, I will see you again someday somewhere.
 
Nova: Ahahah... Have a Summerfield rest of the day~...

Bianchi: Goodness...

Lily: Ever the same, that Jude. I'm actually impressed he hasn't changed at all since joining.
 
Bianchi: You should be impressed by ME, then. How many years do you think I've been putting up with that?

Nova: But all in all, you and Jude-kun get along well.

Bianchi: Please don't, Dr. Nova. With Jude constantly getting in my hair, don't you think I deserve a break too?
 
Nova: But you do recognize you're a good match, right? Are you not the 'invincible duo' of the Anti-Eclipse unit?

Bianchi: The good match includes my dear Sage and Nico, too, not just me and that guy!

Nova: I guess you do have a point...

Lily: Although he wasn't like that when you were rookies...or when he first joined.
With you, he was a potent match, but with Sage and Nico, he was completely incompatible.
I remember him running around telling others not to link with you.

Bianchi: That was awful.

Nova: How did he adjust to the others?

Bianchi: That's...



Sage: Nico! Cover that side, please!

Nico: Got it.

Sage: Haaaah...!

Nico: Hff!

Lily: You're doing great. What do you say if we raise the difficulty by increasing the number of your enemies?

Sage: Eh!? W- Wait a second, please...!

Nico: We have to cover more space.

Sage: Bianchi-san, Jude-kun! Could you take care of that side!?

Bianchi: OK. Leave it tー

Jude: Haaaaah...!

Sage: Jude-kun!?

Jude: This is way quicker and easier! Don't tell me what to do! Come here! Take this...!

Bianchi: That guy...
Do not fight in that unsightly way in front of me ever again.

Jude: Sorry, Bianchi.

Bianchi: We are learning the meaning of teamwork. Now that my dear Sage and Nico are here, we're finally a team. Do you understand that?

Jude: Yeah.

Bianchi: You should learn how to work with Sage and Nico too, not just with me. Make an effort, no matter how much it takes. Are we clear?

Jude: Yes. I got it, Bianchi.

Lily: Did he...?

Sage & Nico: ......



Nova: ーAnd after that he made a genuine effort, I see~

Lily: He didn't.

Nova: Huh?

Lily: He didn't really try, nor it took him time.
Immediately after Bianchi's warning, when I restarted the mock battle his behaviour surprisingly changed. 

Bianchi: That's right... I'm not exaggerating when I say I was surprised too.

Nova: W- What do you mean exactly!?

Lily: He can work with anyone if he wants to. That's apparently the kind of skill he has.
No.. perhaps I should say the skill to execute any order Bianchi gives him?

Nova: ......

Bianchi: There's really something wrong with that guy...

Lily: Your words can draw out his potential, Bianchi. I've seen all types of people, but Jude is the only one like that.

Nova: A hero specializing in Bianchi-san... Your chemistry seems undeniably.

Bianchi: Shush it... The one getting strangely smothered and bothered is me.
Haah...


Jude: ーI'm coming in, Bianchi.
Bianchi...?

Bianchi: ......

Jude: (Is he sleeping...?
He really exerted himself. Once he starts working on something he is so engrossed with it, he even forgets to rest..)



Bianchi: Mn...

Jude: (... Is this... an old photo of us?
We took it during our very first Halloween League. Brings me back...
He was quite enthusiastic about it, probably because it was his first time designing clothes.
He was fully committed to maximizing all our distinctive charms...)

Bianchi: "I've decided to settle for 5cm high heel shoes.
Lined up, these will create the most beautiful balance".

Jude: (Try your best not to throw off that "beautiful balance" you speak of.
Because seeing you pursue your own beauty makes you the most beautiful of allー)

Bianchi: Zzz.. Zzz...

Jude: Thank you for everything today, Bianchiー