(Merc Storia) Tsukasa Suou side story
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[Recruitment House]
Yuu: Uhm, so, I’m supposed to advance my pawn here, right…?
Tsukasa: A miscalculation, Yuu-san. With this space now opened up by your pawn, I can attack with my knight, and… Checkmate.♪
Yuu: Oh, crap!
Merc: That’s Tsukasa-san’s fifth win in a row!
Yuu: Man, you’re really strong, Tsukasa. I can’t even hold a candle to you.
Tsukasa: It was actually quite close this time. If you had moved your rook over there, you would’ve had me in check.
Yuu: Ohh, so I should’ve moved the rook instead! Dang, I wasted my chance…
Merc: I’m so impressed, Tsukasa-san! Not only were you trying to win, you were also watching your opponent’s mistakes!
Tsukasa: Your words honor me. But I’m still yet inexperienced… There are many players out there who could best me.
I’ve heard that chess is quite popular in this world as well. I’m sure there are opponents here much stronger than I. I would love to have a match with them if I could.
Yuu: I see… If I was that good, it probably would’ve been a lot more fun for you, Tsukasa…
Tsukasa: It’s nothing of the sort! I enjoy every match with you from the bottom of my heart, truly!
I am deeply grateful as well. You prepared this chess set upon hearing I enjoy playing chess…
And you’ve learned everything from the beginning, all to be my opponent. How could I ever feel boredom playing against such a kindhearted person?!
Yuu: O-Ohh, I see… I don’t really get it, but I’m glad you’re enjoying yourself.
Tsukasa: Yes, you needn’t worry. Your skill’s been improving, so I have no doubt we’ll be well-matched soon enough, Yuu-san.
Merc: You’ve earned Tsukasa-san’s approval! That’s amazing, Yuu-san!
Yuu: N-No, I’m sure he’s just being nice.
Tsukasa: I wasn’t only being nice. There was no lie in my words.
Yuu: I-Is that so? Well, when you compliment me so much, Tsukasa, it makes me wanna try harder.
Alright, let’s go another round while I’m still feeling motivated. Can you teach me some new strategies?
Tsukasa: Such wonderful determination, Yuu-san! Let’s combine the next match with some training as well, then. I’ll teach you some advanced techniques.♪
Yuu: Cool, looking forward to it!
Merc: Myufufu.
Tsukasa: Merc-san? Have you found something amusing?
Merc: Myufufu. The both of you looked so much like brothers, I just thought it was cute!
Tsukasa: Brothers, is it? Well, it’s true that Yuu-san’s quite reliable, like an older brother…
Merc: Myu? Aren’t you the older brother, Tsukasa-san?
Tsukasa: M-Me?!
Yuu: Oh, right, Tsukasa’s a little older, isn’t he. That’d make him an “Oniisan” right?
Tsukasa: O-Oniisan?!
Yuu: Uwah, sorry!! Did I make you uncomfortable?
Tsukasa: N-No, not at all! Rather, my heart feels…warm, as they say.
...Is this how my Oneesama and Oniisamas have felt all this time?
Merc: Are you alright, Tsukasa-san? You seem a bit distracted…
Tsukasa: A-Ah, yes, I am. I apologize if I’ve caused concern. I am alright.
I’ve never been in the position of an older brother before, so I was simply a bit surprised.
I didn’t mind being called as such, but it feels somewhat above my station. It’s too heavy of a title for one such as myself.
Yuu: I-It doesn’t have to be so extreme… You’re just very nice and good at taking care of people, so you seem kinda older brotherly, is all.
Merc: And when you were teaching Yuu-san chess, it looked like you were spending time helping out your handful of a little brother!
Yuu: Well, sorry for being a handful!
Tsukasa: Y-You aren’t any trouble at all! You’re quick to learn and a good listener - I’d have no objections if you were my younger brother.
Ah! T-That was quite the conceited thing to say…
I deeply apologize! One such as I swaggering about like an older brother… If you wish to punish me, I would have no complaints!
Yuu: I, uh, don’t think it’s that bad… You’re so serious, Tsukasa.
It’s not like we’re gonna be actual brothers, right? Why not just have fun with it?
Merc: That’s right! It’s not often you get this kind of chance, so there’s no need to hold back!
Tsukasa: I-Is that so? Well, it’s true that I don’t know when I’ll next have the chance to be an older brother…
...Hm. As a son of the Suou family and a member of Knights, I should not be so foolish as to waste an opportunity.
Alright. I shall accept your generosity and allow you to call me “Oniisama”...♪
Yuu: Isn’t that a step higher than “Oniisan”? Well, not that it really matters…
Okay, uh… Then, can I call you “Tsukasa-Oniisama” from now on?
Tsukasa: Guh!
Merc: Myu? What’s wrong, Tsukasa-Oniisama?
Tsukasa: Nghh!
Yuu: A-Are you okay, Tsukasa-Oniisama?
Tsukasa: P-Please, no more! Forgive me!
Yuu: Hey, you’re the one who told us to call you that!
Tsukasa: I-I know, I apologize. But it was much more of a shock than I imagined…
All the people I’ve called Oniisama and Oneesama must have endured this shock as well. I’ve once again realized how truly amazing they are.
Yuu: Uh, okay. Well, I’m glad…?
Merc: Umm, then should we stop calling you Oniisama?
Tsukasa: Yes, it truly is too heavy a name for me right now. Though I am grateful for your kindness, I must refuse.
However, giving up would violate my family principles. I shall work even harder so that one day I may become deserving of the name “Oniisama.”
Fufu, I now have a new goal♪ I am deeply grateful to the both of you for this important lesson.☆
Yuu: Y-You’re really serious about this!
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[Recruitment House]
Yuu: Uhm, so, I’m supposed to advance my pawn here, right…?
Tsukasa: A miscalculation, Yuu-san. With this space now opened up by your pawn, I can attack with my knight, and… Checkmate.♪
Yuu: Oh, crap!
Merc: That’s Tsukasa-san’s fifth win in a row!
Yuu: Man, you’re really strong, Tsukasa. I can’t even hold a candle to you.
Tsukasa: It was actually quite close this time. If you had moved your rook over there, you would’ve had me in check.
Yuu: Ohh, so I should’ve moved the rook instead! Dang, I wasted my chance…
Merc: I’m so impressed, Tsukasa-san! Not only were you trying to win, you were also watching your opponent’s mistakes!
Tsukasa: Your words honor me. But I’m still yet inexperienced… There are many players out there who could best me.
I’ve heard that chess is quite popular in this world as well. I’m sure there are opponents here much stronger than I. I would love to have a match with them if I could.
Yuu: I see… If I was that good, it probably would’ve been a lot more fun for you, Tsukasa…
Tsukasa: It’s nothing of the sort! I enjoy every match with you from the bottom of my heart, truly!
I am deeply grateful as well. You prepared this chess set upon hearing I enjoy playing chess…
And you’ve learned everything from the beginning, all to be my opponent. How could I ever feel boredom playing against such a kindhearted person?!
Yuu: O-Ohh, I see… I don’t really get it, but I’m glad you’re enjoying yourself.
Tsukasa: Yes, you needn’t worry. Your skill’s been improving, so I have no doubt we’ll be well-matched soon enough, Yuu-san.
Merc: You’ve earned Tsukasa-san’s approval! That’s amazing, Yuu-san!
Yuu: N-No, I’m sure he’s just being nice.
Tsukasa: I wasn’t only being nice. There was no lie in my words.
Yuu: I-Is that so? Well, when you compliment me so much, Tsukasa, it makes me wanna try harder.
Alright, let’s go another round while I’m still feeling motivated. Can you teach me some new strategies?
Tsukasa: Such wonderful determination, Yuu-san! Let’s combine the next match with some training as well, then. I’ll teach you some advanced techniques.♪
Yuu: Cool, looking forward to it!
Merc: Myufufu.
Tsukasa: Merc-san? Have you found something amusing?
Merc: Myufufu. The both of you looked so much like brothers, I just thought it was cute!
Tsukasa: Brothers, is it? Well, it’s true that Yuu-san’s quite reliable, like an older brother…
Merc: Myu? Aren’t you the older brother, Tsukasa-san?
Tsukasa: M-Me?!
Yuu: Oh, right, Tsukasa’s a little older, isn’t he. That’d make him an “Oniisan” right?
Tsukasa: O-Oniisan?!
Yuu: Uwah, sorry!! Did I make you uncomfortable?
Tsukasa: N-No, not at all! Rather, my heart feels…warm, as they say.
...Is this how my Oneesama and Oniisamas have felt all this time?
Merc: Are you alright, Tsukasa-san? You seem a bit distracted…
Tsukasa: A-Ah, yes, I am. I apologize if I’ve caused concern. I am alright.
I’ve never been in the position of an older brother before, so I was simply a bit surprised.
I didn’t mind being called as such, but it feels somewhat above my station. It’s too heavy of a title for one such as myself.
Yuu: I-It doesn’t have to be so extreme… You’re just very nice and good at taking care of people, so you seem kinda older brotherly, is all.
Merc: And when you were teaching Yuu-san chess, it looked like you were spending time helping out your handful of a little brother!
Yuu: Well, sorry for being a handful!
Tsukasa: Y-You aren’t any trouble at all! You’re quick to learn and a good listener - I’d have no objections if you were my younger brother.
Ah! T-That was quite the conceited thing to say…
I deeply apologize! One such as I swaggering about like an older brother… If you wish to punish me, I would have no complaints!
Yuu: I, uh, don’t think it’s that bad… You’re so serious, Tsukasa.
It’s not like we’re gonna be actual brothers, right? Why not just have fun with it?
Merc: That’s right! It’s not often you get this kind of chance, so there’s no need to hold back!
Tsukasa: I-Is that so? Well, it’s true that I don’t know when I’ll next have the chance to be an older brother…
...Hm. As a son of the Suou family and a member of Knights, I should not be so foolish as to waste an opportunity.
Alright. I shall accept your generosity and allow you to call me “Oniisama”...♪
Yuu: Isn’t that a step higher than “Oniisan”? Well, not that it really matters…
Okay, uh… Then, can I call you “Tsukasa-Oniisama” from now on?
Tsukasa: Guh!
Merc: Myu? What’s wrong, Tsukasa-Oniisama?
Tsukasa: Nghh!
Yuu: A-Are you okay, Tsukasa-Oniisama?
Tsukasa: P-Please, no more! Forgive me!
Yuu: Hey, you’re the one who told us to call you that!
Tsukasa: I-I know, I apologize. But it was much more of a shock than I imagined…
All the people I’ve called Oniisama and Oneesama must have endured this shock as well. I’ve once again realized how truly amazing they are.
Yuu: Uh, okay. Well, I’m glad…?
Merc: Umm, then should we stop calling you Oniisama?
Tsukasa: Yes, it truly is too heavy a name for me right now. Though I am grateful for your kindness, I must refuse.
However, giving up would violate my family principles. I shall work even harder so that one day I may become deserving of the name “Oniisama.”
Fufu, I now have a new goal♪ I am deeply grateful to the both of you for this important lesson.☆
Yuu: Y-You’re really serious about this!
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