Requiem - Lux aeterna Chapter 16
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shivalriesSeason: Winter
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[Studio]
(A few hours later, while the results of Repayment Festival’s first half are being calculated)
Ritsu: ……
Arashi: ……
Tsukasa: ……
Leo: Wahaha☆ What’s wrong, all pooped out already? It’s tough being the King, isn’t it~?
I totally understand! When kids haven't fully matured in mind or body yet, we really shouldn't be putting crowns on their heads, right?
Juuust kidding~ Who am I to act so big in front of all you Kings, huh?! An emperor? Nah, that title gets a hard pass from me~☆
Eichi: You called, Tsukinaga-kun?
Leo: Whoa, what the hell?! Don’t surprise me like that, Tenshi! What’s up? Are the results out or something?
So the blockhead emperor himself decided to personally come and reveal them to us?
Eichi: No, not quite. It’s just that the first half of Repayment Festival has been such a resounding success, thanks in part to you Knights. I’ve simply come to applaud your efforts.
Though speaking of results, didn’t you decide that the results of the first half would be kept secret until the second?
Anzu-chan was telling me all about it. Weren’t you, Anzu-chan?
Leo: Oh, so you’re here too, Anzu! Ucchu~☆ You’ve really helped us out here! I mean, you’ve always helped us out, but this time especially!
C’mere, c’mere! I’ll massage your shoulders and sing you a lullaby!
That’s not nearly enough to thank you for all you’ve done for me, though! Wahaha☆
Eichi: Fufu. Then why not give me a shoulder massage, too, Tsukinaga-kun?
Not only have I been doing paperwork all day long, but I’ve also had quite the brutal time onstage, you see. I’m exhausted to the bone.
Leo: No, shoo! You owe me way more than I owe you, so you’re not getting a thing from me! I thought you were here to congratulate us, not the other way around!
You’re just full of contradictions, aren’t you, Tenshi?
Eichi: Well, I certainly can’t deny that. However, that’s what makes me human, is it not? ♪
Tsukasa: (Ah… I see, “Tenshi” comes from Tenshouin.)
(My trivial question has found an answer. A nickname most befitting of my beautiful, noble Oniisama. ♪)
Eichi: Fufu. What is it, Tsukasa-kun… Whyever are you staring at me? Would you like a kiss?
Tori: Hey! Don’t look at Eichi-sama with that creepy glint in your eyes, Tsukasa! You’ll taint him!
And you, Eichi-sama– I don’t care if it’s a joke, but don’t give kisses away so freely! You’re worth way more than that, so act that way!
Tsukasa: ...Oh, it’s Tori-kun. What business brings the both of you here?
Tori: What? Got a problem with me being here?
Tsukasa: No, not really… I’ve had my hands full with my own situation, so I don’t know much about yours, but it seems you’ve had it pretty rough lately, too?
You usually look so stupidly relaxed, but these days you actually seem quite run down.
Tori: Oh man, it really has been tough, both mentally and physically~ And now I even have to face off against Yuzuru…
We fine basically form the order at school, but now we’re fighting each other? It’s so embarrassing. I don’t want the public finding out about this.
Tsukasa: …Fufu. I truly wonder how you and I grew to be so similar.
Tori: Not that there’s a lick of affinity between us~ Seeing my own kind makes me wanna barf.
Tsukasa: Come, now! That’s crude, Tori-kun!
Tori: Seriously? Look who’s talking! What’s the point in acting like such a fancy-pants, huh? You really can’t adapt to anything, can you, stupid~!
Mao: Heeey, could you let me through? I don’t have much time, so I’d rather we get things wrapped up quickly.
Ritsu: Mnnn, Ma~kun…♪
Mao: Whoa, don’t creep up from the ground like that, Ritsu. What are you, some kind of youkai? You seem even more lethargic than usual - what’s going on?
Mika: Ahaha. Jus’ heard it from Anzu-chan, but word’s out there that Knights are havin’ a fight, bigger’n they ever done had before…
Fightin’ sure wears out both yer body an’ heart. That’s gotta get to ya sooner or later.
Ritsu: Oh, Mikarin. I-It... feels like it’s been forever since I’ve seen your face…
Arashi: Mika-chaaan~♪
How’re you guys doing? Did “Oshisan” accept your hard work?
If he still insists on kicking up a fuss, then I’ll take him out in one hit for sure this time, okay? ♪
Mika: Nghaa~ Yer real extreme today, Naruchan… But y’know, whatever happens, you’ll never look scary t’me. ♪
Well, anyhow, we’re still smack in the middle of a lil’ scuffle, an’ looks like the StuCo’s got somethin’ to say…
I’ll be right outta yer way in a jiffy. Jus’ lemme say this.
You been real good t’me– I mean it. Thanks fer always lookin’ out for me and worryin’ over me… I ain’t never had a friend like you before.
So I dunno what kinda face I should be pullin’ here…
An’... I know it ain’t much, but I jus’ wanna let ya know how grateful I really am.
Thank ya so much, Naru-chan. If ya don’ mind, I’d love to be friends forever and ever…♪
Arashi: ……
Mika: H-Huh? Sorry, was “forever” too much for ya? Nghaa, maybe we’re not that close~?!
Arashi: N-No, we are? I just never expected you to say something like that to me, so I was just a little surprised!
I’m really happy! As happy as I could ever be!
Ufufu, you’ve really changed, haven’t you, Mika-chan? You’re looking like a real man! If we weren’t friends, I’d totally fall for you! ♪
Mika: Ya mean it? Well, I’m glad t’hear it! ’S the first time anyone’s ever done told me that…♪
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< Lux aeterna Chapter 15 || Masterlist || Lux aeterna Chapter 17 >
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[Studio]
(A few hours later, while the results of Repayment Festival’s first half are being calculated)
Ritsu: ……
Arashi: ……
Tsukasa: ……
Leo: Wahaha☆ What’s wrong, all pooped out already? It’s tough being the King, isn’t it~?
I totally understand! When kids haven't fully matured in mind or body yet, we really shouldn't be putting crowns on their heads, right?
Juuust kidding~ Who am I to act so big in front of all you Kings, huh?! An emperor? Nah, that title gets a hard pass from me~☆
Eichi: You called, Tsukinaga-kun?
Leo: Whoa, what the hell?! Don’t surprise me like that, Tenshi! What’s up? Are the results out or something?
So the blockhead emperor himself decided to personally come and reveal them to us?
Eichi: No, not quite. It’s just that the first half of Repayment Festival has been such a resounding success, thanks in part to you Knights. I’ve simply come to applaud your efforts.
Though speaking of results, didn’t you decide that the results of the first half would be kept secret until the second?
Anzu-chan was telling me all about it. Weren’t you, Anzu-chan?
Leo: Oh, so you’re here too, Anzu! Ucchu~☆ You’ve really helped us out here! I mean, you’ve always helped us out, but this time especially!
C’mere, c’mere! I’ll massage your shoulders and sing you a lullaby!
That’s not nearly enough to thank you for all you’ve done for me, though! Wahaha☆
Eichi: Fufu. Then why not give me a shoulder massage, too, Tsukinaga-kun?
Not only have I been doing paperwork all day long, but I’ve also had quite the brutal time onstage, you see. I’m exhausted to the bone.
Leo: No, shoo! You owe me way more than I owe you, so you’re not getting a thing from me! I thought you were here to congratulate us, not the other way around!
You’re just full of contradictions, aren’t you, Tenshi?
Eichi: Well, I certainly can’t deny that. However, that’s what makes me human, is it not? ♪
Tsukasa: (Ah… I see, “Tenshi” comes from Tenshouin.)
(My trivial question has found an answer. A nickname most befitting of my beautiful, noble Oniisama. ♪)
Eichi: Fufu. What is it, Tsukasa-kun… Whyever are you staring at me? Would you like a kiss?
Tori: Hey! Don’t look at Eichi-sama with that creepy glint in your eyes, Tsukasa! You’ll taint him!
And you, Eichi-sama– I don’t care if it’s a joke, but don’t give kisses away so freely! You’re worth way more than that, so act that way!
Tsukasa: ...Oh, it’s Tori-kun. What business brings the both of you here?
Tori: What? Got a problem with me being here?
Tsukasa: No, not really… I’ve had my hands full with my own situation, so I don’t know much about yours, but it seems you’ve had it pretty rough lately, too?
You usually look so stupidly relaxed, but these days you actually seem quite run down.
Tori: Oh man, it really has been tough, both mentally and physically~ And now I even have to face off against Yuzuru…
We fine basically form the order at school, but now we’re fighting each other? It’s so embarrassing. I don’t want the public finding out about this.
Tsukasa: …Fufu. I truly wonder how you and I grew to be so similar.
Tori: Not that there’s a lick of affinity between us~ Seeing my own kind makes me wanna barf.
Tsukasa: Come, now! That’s crude, Tori-kun!
Tori: Seriously? Look who’s talking! What’s the point in acting like such a fancy-pants, huh? You really can’t adapt to anything, can you, stupid~!
Mao: Heeey, could you let me through? I don’t have much time, so I’d rather we get things wrapped up quickly.
Ritsu: Mnnn, Ma~kun…♪
Mao: Whoa, don’t creep up from the ground like that, Ritsu. What are you, some kind of youkai? You seem even more lethargic than usual - what’s going on?
Mika: Ahaha. Jus’ heard it from Anzu-chan, but word’s out there that Knights are havin’ a fight, bigger’n they ever done had before…
Fightin’ sure wears out both yer body an’ heart. That’s gotta get to ya sooner or later.
Ritsu: Oh, Mikarin. I-It... feels like it’s been forever since I’ve seen your face…
Arashi: Mika-chaaan~♪
How’re you guys doing? Did “Oshisan” accept your hard work?
If he still insists on kicking up a fuss, then I’ll take him out in one hit for sure this time, okay? ♪
Mika: Nghaa~ Yer real extreme today, Naruchan… But y’know, whatever happens, you’ll never look scary t’me. ♪
Well, anyhow, we’re still smack in the middle of a lil’ scuffle, an’ looks like the StuCo’s got somethin’ to say…
I’ll be right outta yer way in a jiffy. Jus’ lemme say this.
You been real good t’me– I mean it. Thanks fer always lookin’ out for me and worryin’ over me… I ain’t never had a friend like you before.
So I dunno what kinda face I should be pullin’ here…
An’... I know it ain’t much, but I jus’ wanna let ya know how grateful I really am.
Thank ya so much, Naru-chan. If ya don’ mind, I’d love to be friends forever and ever…♪
Arashi: ……
Mika: H-Huh? Sorry, was “forever” too much for ya? Nghaa, maybe we’re not that close~?!
Arashi: N-No, we are? I just never expected you to say something like that to me, so I was just a little surprised!
I’m really happy! As happy as I could ever be!
Ufufu, you’ve really changed, haven’t you, Mika-chan? You’re looking like a real man! If we weren’t friends, I’d totally fall for you! ♪
Mika: Ya mean it? Well, I’m glad t’hear it! ’S the first time anyone’s ever done told me that…♪
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< Lux aeterna Chapter 15 || Masterlist || Lux aeterna Chapter 17 >
