Event Story – Study Diligently, Dear Students, ch.7

[kozvme]

Nico: You already know this, Sage, but I act on instinct and I don't like talking.
So teaching is out of the question for me.

Sage: You'll be fine. I'm always watching you from up close, so I think I'll understand even if you use don't say much.
I'll point out anything that I think the students might find hard to understand.

Nico: ... Alright. Try holding my weapons first, then.



Sage: Hmm, something like this?

Nico: You're doing great, but try to relax a little. You're using too much strength.

Sage: Ah, I couldn't help it... Is this okay?

Nico: Good.
Anyway, it's all about how quick you react. If you act fast, you can catch your opponent off guard.

Sage: You're great at taking advantage of people's weaknesses. Even when you're not using your ability, you manage to get the upper hand.

Nico: That's my only option.
I can't  brute force my way through against someone like Jude, so it's better to look for an opening than to attack head-on.

Sage: Haha, I'm sure Jude-kun would love that ♪

Nico: Too much of a pain.
Okay, now try swinging the knife.

Sage: I'll give it a try.



Sage: Huff... How was that?

Nico: Yeah, you're getting there. You're a natural at this.

Sage: I have to thank you for teaching me.
You were concise and clear. Great job putting into words what came to you.

Nico: ......
That's just the way I was taught.
I taught you how I learned to fight from the family.

Sage: The family... you mean the mafia?

Nico: Yeah. The hitman's way.

Sage: ... I see.
The fact that you use this approach as a hero is still amazing, though.

Nico: You think...?

Sage: Yeah ♪ Using your hitman skills for the sake of justice? It's like you're a character of a comic book!

Nico: ... You're the only one who says stuff like that.

Sage: Huh...?

Nico: No, it's nothing.
It just so happens that I sometimes use them to do the right thing.
Not sure how I would have used them if I hadn't become a hero.

Sage: Don't say that...
Oh, your phone is ringing?

Nico: It's Billy...

Sage: Waah, so you and Billy-kun are friends?

Nico: ... It's not the kind of relationship you thinks it is.
I was asked to do something. I just don't know how to tackle this...

Sage: Something you don't want to do?

Nico: ... Not sure.
With the unit getting busier, I might turn him down.

Sage: Oh right, you don't have enough hands to help...
You shouldn't push yourself past your limits while helping, though.
Just do what you can, alright?

Nico: ... Yeah.

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