Event Story – Bang★Burn★Bunny! ch.5

[kozvme]

Jude: What's with the long face, Bianchi? Are you okay?

Bianchi: It's nothing.

Jude: It's not nothing. There's no point in trying to hide it from me.

Bianchi: Haah... You always catch on when you shouldn't.

Jude: ? You can tell me anything.

Bianchi: ......
Are my dear Sage and Nico truly going to dress as bunny boys?

Jude: Of course. Supposing they're motivated enough.

Bianchi: ... Do you remember our first Easter League?

Jude: Of course I do. I've got your back. I can recall all the memories we shared with great detail, Bianchi.
Our first Easter League... That was the first Spring I greeted with you after joining HELIOS–

Bianchi: Aaah, you don't have to talk about it. All that matters is that you remember it.
At the time I made bunny suits, remember? ... It actually took a lot of trial and error.

Jude: ... Sorry?

Bianchi: I was actually thinking of a totally different concept... the bunny boy.
I thought I was a genius when the idea struck me and I drafted the design.
I've never felt doubtful about my designs, but that time I felt a gratification I'd never experienced before.
However, I suddenly came to my senses and wondered who would wear those costumes... Then I realized that I hadn't thought about that at all.
Now that I think about it, I couldn't even do the most basic of the basics... Making costumes while considering the individuals who will wear them.
Well, you and I could have worn it, but Sage and Nico were still teenagers at the time.
I imagined there would be more appropriate outfits that would bring out their appeal.
I regretted it a lot. It was so conceited of me.

Jude: Bianchi...

Bianchi: Well, in the end, I was able to dress them in cute costumes, so all's well that ends well. ♪

Jude: h... Kh...

Bianchi: ... Hey. What's with that reaction?

Jude: Why... didn't you confide in me...
No... I hold no grudge toward you! I'm the one who should have noticed!
Why... Kh, I should have helped you with such an important matter...

Bianchi: It's because I hid it. Of course you wouldn't have noticed.

Jude: No, I should have!

Bianchi: Gosh... On what basis are you even saying that? There are quite a lot of things you don't notice.

Jude: .... What...?

Bianchi: Aah, enough. This is getting annoying...
I'm the one beset by problems right now, not you!
Haah... At this rate all 4 of us will end up doing it. Is it really okay?
What if I end up not knowing what to do just like back thenー

Jude: It'll be fine.

Bianchi: ......
Listen. I didn't say all this because I wanted you to cheer me up, okay?



Jude: No, I'm saying this because I truly think it's going to be fine.
First, the two of them are actually motivated.
And second, the past is the past. The situation has changed markedly now.
Sage and Nico have grown, and more importantly... your experiences must have also changed you, Bianchi.

Bianchi: ......

Jude: I'm sure it'll be fine. I'm looking forward to what costumes you'll make from the bottom of my heart.
Which reminds me, it's been a while since I've slipped into one of your costumes...
Will I... have a taste of that feeling again...?
That wonderful pleasure...

Bianchi: ......

Jude: I'm really looking forward to it, Bianchi! Tell me if you need anything from me!
I could dart wherever you want 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for you, Bianchi.
I could be your mannequin, do your shopping, just say the word! I could even scrape off chunks of my flesh​ if you asked me to be like Sage or Nicoー

Bianchi: Enough, stop, I don't want to hear it!

Jude: Wait for me, Bianchi!
... Hm? Where are you going? Your place is in the opposite way, you know?

Bianchi: Change of plans. I'll go back to the tower and get some work done.
... Thanks to you, I made up my mind.

Jude: Bianchi...!
Alright, you'll probably need me. Let's go back together. I'll stay by your side all night long to continue supporting you!

Bianchi: I don't need you! Don't follow me!

To Chapter 4 | Chapter 6