Love Collector - Love Chaser Chapter 4
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shivalriesSeason: Spring
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Location: Archery Range
—Love Duel: Round 1. Target: Tsukasa Suou. Difficulty: Low. Win Conditions: ??? —
Tsukasa: Na— N-N-Narukami-senpai?!
Arashi: You don't have to act like you've seen a monster, Tsukasa-chan. That's very rude!
Tsukasa: My apologies. But, how long have you been there?
Arashi: Just around the part when you sidled up to the kitty-cat with a big smile on your face and said, "Surrender yourself and come here"? ♪
Tsukasa: Urk! Please do not mimic me like that, it's embarrassing!
What brings you here in the first place? You were never part of the archery club.
Arashi: Maybe I wasn't, but I was a student here, mind you. I won't have you claiming I'm an intruder.
After catching up with the track-and-field club, I just thought I'd come and say hello to you too, Tsukasa-chan.
Tsukasa: I... see? But why go out of your way? We belong to the same unit.
Arashi: Why so cold? Would it bother you to consider my pure-hearted feminine feelings of wanting to see you enjoying the golden age of your youth, Tsukasa-chan?
This kitty's really so cute. Are you raising it at the archery range?
Tsukasa: Oh no, I only found it by coincidence just now. It appears to be a stray, as it wears no collar.
We still have the food and toys once stored here for Little John-san—the cat we were taking care of here before—so I thought I'd entertain it for a moment.
...However, thinking rationally, perhaps I was mistaken to do so.
I cannot raise it here, so it wouldn't do for it to grow attached to me.
Arashi: Hmmm... Hey, I know someone who runs a cat shelter. Want me to introduce you?
Tsukasa: Huh? Really?
Arashi: Yup! I'll give them a call right now, in fact. Strike while the iron's hot, right?
...Hello? Hey, it's me. Been a while! ♪ So, there's this cat—
Tsukasa: While Narukami-senpai is on the phone, I suppose I'll feed this little one.
Do you prefer beef or chicken flavor?
Hm, you seem curious about the chicken can. Well then, here you are.
...You're eating it up so ravenously. You must have been very hungry indeed.
Arashi: —That kitty was lucky to meet you, Tsukasa-chan.
Tsukasa: How did the call go, Narukami-senpai?
Arashi: Just as expected. My friend will be here soon.
Tsukasa: Thank goodness. That is a relief to hear.
I'd say I am the lucky one. Had you not come here, I would have contacted the animal shelter.
So long as I am part of the student council, I cannot break school regulations.
Arashi: You're a real stickler for the rules, aren't you? If it were me, I'd think I was fine as long as I wasn't caught.
Either way, Tsukasa-chan, why don't you try putting some food on the plate and then raising it up a little bit?
Tsukasa: Raise it? Like... this?
Arashi: Yup, this should be just about right. It's easier for cats to eat at this height.
I use a bowl with little legs for Nyanko, myself. You'd be surprised how big a role this plays in a cat's health.
Tsukasa: I see. I've learned something new today.
I've been wondering... Why "Nyanko"? It's akin to forgoing a baby's name just to call it "Baby".
Arashi: Why? Because it's easy to understand, and "Nyanko" sounds cute! ♪
Plus, I noticed something after moving to the dorms—people often get curious and ask me why I picked that name.
And because of that, they hardly ever forget it! Maybe it's a little strange, but I like the name Nyanko.
...By the way, sorry about the other day.
We were having an important discussion, and yet my attitude was just awful.
Tsukasa: Ah... Please, do not let it bother you. It is no rare occurrence for our meetings to get out of hand.
After you left, we spent the rest of the time failing to make any decisions.
My main goal was to convey our new approach, and there was very little opposition to that, but even so...
Arashi: Even so what? Did something happen?
Tsukasa: Nothing in particular... It's just... when exactly do my seniors plan on behaving like the adults they are?
Leo-san was, as always, barely listening as he was absorbed in his compositions. Ritsu-senpai fell fast asleep—
Even Sena-senpai suddenly started claiming he couldn't stand the way the furniture was arranged in the studio, and began to redecorate without prompting.
That caused Leo-san to make a huge ruckus about how this was ruining his inspiration. Then, Ritsu-senpai began to set what he called "inviolable regions" within the room...
Before I could get a word in, they had all begun to engage in positional warfare with each other. It was not unlike the wars between the Three Kingdoms of China.
Arashi: Goodness... To think all that happened while I wasn't there.
You really did your best, Tsukasa-chan. Without you around, I'm sure Knights would've been ancient history by now.
Tsukasa: Oh no, surely that's an exaggeration.
Still... I've been very tired lately, to be honest. I would have easily handled things if I were only responsible for Knights...
But I never imagined being an upperclassman and a member of the student council to be this demanding. I cannot help but be high-strung knowing that I must act as an example to all students.
...My apologies. I realize it's uncouth to voice my complaints to my senior.
Arashi: It's alright. Go on and get whatever you need off your chest. We're unitmates in Knights, after all.
Besides, I'm still your Onee-chan who's lived just a teensy bit longer than you have. If you ever need to complain, you can talk to me anytime.
Tsukasa: Thank you very much. I'd rather not make feeble complaints if I can help it, but...
Please allow me to seek your aid when the time comes, Narukami-senpai.
Arashi: ...Yes, of course ♪
You can count on me anytime you need.
(Round one's victory condition was to have Tsukasa-chan say, "Please allow me to seek your aid"...)
(Took a bit of a detour to get there, but it worked as a warm-up.)
(He's still at that age, you know. As long as I play the role of an understanding Onee-chan, he'll open his heart right away.)
(I'm sorry to hear Tsukasa-chan's been feeling so exhausted lately, but I can count this attempt as my victory... ♪)
(Hee hee... Now, who will be my next target?)
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T/N: In case you didn't know, "Nyanko" just means "kitty-cat" in Japanese.
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< Love Chaser Chapter 4 || Masterlist || Love Chaser Chapter 5 >
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Location: Archery Range
—Love Duel: Round 1. Target: Tsukasa Suou. Difficulty: Low. Win Conditions: ??? —
Tsukasa: Na— N-N-Narukami-senpai?!
Arashi: You don't have to act like you've seen a monster, Tsukasa-chan. That's very rude!
Tsukasa: My apologies. But, how long have you been there?
Arashi: Just around the part when you sidled up to the kitty-cat with a big smile on your face and said, "Surrender yourself and come here"? ♪
Tsukasa: Urk! Please do not mimic me like that, it's embarrassing!
What brings you here in the first place? You were never part of the archery club.
Arashi: Maybe I wasn't, but I was a student here, mind you. I won't have you claiming I'm an intruder.
After catching up with the track-and-field club, I just thought I'd come and say hello to you too, Tsukasa-chan.
Tsukasa: I... see? But why go out of your way? We belong to the same unit.
Arashi: Why so cold? Would it bother you to consider my pure-hearted feminine feelings of wanting to see you enjoying the golden age of your youth, Tsukasa-chan?
This kitty's really so cute. Are you raising it at the archery range?
Tsukasa: Oh no, I only found it by coincidence just now. It appears to be a stray, as it wears no collar.
We still have the food and toys once stored here for Little John-san—the cat we were taking care of here before—so I thought I'd entertain it for a moment.
...However, thinking rationally, perhaps I was mistaken to do so.
I cannot raise it here, so it wouldn't do for it to grow attached to me.
Arashi: Hmmm... Hey, I know someone who runs a cat shelter. Want me to introduce you?
Tsukasa: Huh? Really?
Arashi: Yup! I'll give them a call right now, in fact. Strike while the iron's hot, right?
...Hello? Hey, it's me. Been a while! ♪ So, there's this cat—
Tsukasa: While Narukami-senpai is on the phone, I suppose I'll feed this little one.
Do you prefer beef or chicken flavor?
Hm, you seem curious about the chicken can. Well then, here you are.
...You're eating it up so ravenously. You must have been very hungry indeed.
Arashi: —That kitty was lucky to meet you, Tsukasa-chan.
Tsukasa: How did the call go, Narukami-senpai?
Arashi: Just as expected. My friend will be here soon.
Tsukasa: Thank goodness. That is a relief to hear.
I'd say I am the lucky one. Had you not come here, I would have contacted the animal shelter.
So long as I am part of the student council, I cannot break school regulations.
Arashi: You're a real stickler for the rules, aren't you? If it were me, I'd think I was fine as long as I wasn't caught.
Either way, Tsukasa-chan, why don't you try putting some food on the plate and then raising it up a little bit?
Tsukasa: Raise it? Like... this?
Arashi: Yup, this should be just about right. It's easier for cats to eat at this height.
I use a bowl with little legs for Nyanko, myself. You'd be surprised how big a role this plays in a cat's health.
Tsukasa: I see. I've learned something new today.
I've been wondering... Why "Nyanko"? It's akin to forgoing a baby's name just to call it "Baby".
Arashi: Why? Because it's easy to understand, and "Nyanko" sounds cute! ♪
Plus, I noticed something after moving to the dorms—people often get curious and ask me why I picked that name.
And because of that, they hardly ever forget it! Maybe it's a little strange, but I like the name Nyanko.
...By the way, sorry about the other day.
We were having an important discussion, and yet my attitude was just awful.
Tsukasa: Ah... Please, do not let it bother you. It is no rare occurrence for our meetings to get out of hand.
After you left, we spent the rest of the time failing to make any decisions.
My main goal was to convey our new approach, and there was very little opposition to that, but even so...
Arashi: Even so what? Did something happen?
Tsukasa: Nothing in particular... It's just... when exactly do my seniors plan on behaving like the adults they are?
Leo-san was, as always, barely listening as he was absorbed in his compositions. Ritsu-senpai fell fast asleep—
Even Sena-senpai suddenly started claiming he couldn't stand the way the furniture was arranged in the studio, and began to redecorate without prompting.
That caused Leo-san to make a huge ruckus about how this was ruining his inspiration. Then, Ritsu-senpai began to set what he called "inviolable regions" within the room...
Before I could get a word in, they had all begun to engage in positional warfare with each other. It was not unlike the wars between the Three Kingdoms of China.
Arashi: Goodness... To think all that happened while I wasn't there.
You really did your best, Tsukasa-chan. Without you around, I'm sure Knights would've been ancient history by now.
Tsukasa: Oh no, surely that's an exaggeration.
Still... I've been very tired lately, to be honest. I would have easily handled things if I were only responsible for Knights...
But I never imagined being an upperclassman and a member of the student council to be this demanding. I cannot help but be high-strung knowing that I must act as an example to all students.
...My apologies. I realize it's uncouth to voice my complaints to my senior.
Arashi: It's alright. Go on and get whatever you need off your chest. We're unitmates in Knights, after all.
Besides, I'm still your Onee-chan who's lived just a teensy bit longer than you have. If you ever need to complain, you can talk to me anytime.
Tsukasa: Thank you very much. I'd rather not make feeble complaints if I can help it, but...
Please allow me to seek your aid when the time comes, Narukami-senpai.
Arashi: ...Yes, of course ♪
You can count on me anytime you need.
(Round one's victory condition was to have Tsukasa-chan say, "Please allow me to seek your aid"...)
(Took a bit of a detour to get there, but it worked as a warm-up.)
(He's still at that age, you know. As long as I play the role of an understanding Onee-chan, he'll open his heart right away.)
(I'm sorry to hear Tsukasa-chan's been feeling so exhausted lately, but I can count this attempt as my victory... ♪)
(Hee hee... Now, who will be my next target?)
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T/N: In case you didn't know, "Nyanko" just means "kitty-cat" in Japanese.
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< Love Chaser Chapter 4 || Masterlist || Love Chaser Chapter 5 >
