Requiem - Lux aeterna Chapter 18
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shivalriesSeason: Winter
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[Bicycle Parking]
(A few hours later)
Makoto: (Ahhhhh, this is a total mess! There’s been so much trouble popping up that it’s making my head spin!)
(No one from Trickstar is graduating, so in theory, we should’ve been less busy than usual…)
(But it’s exactly because we’re not as busy that we’ve been going around helping everyone else out.)
(We won SS and DDD thanks to-- no, all of our victories are thanks to everyone’s support. Now, it’s our turn. This is our own form of repayment.)
(That’s what’s been spurring us on, but it’s actually physically exhausting! If this is how it’s gonna be like from now on, next year’s looking pretty rough…)
(No, actually—I’m sure the experience we’ll gain in Repayment Fes as second years won’t go to waste.)
(It really feels like I’ve been working hard enough as the new broadcasting club president to keep up with Isara-kun, who’s the new head of the student council.)
(We have to bring in all the equipment for stuff like broadcasts and performances, and give directions and announcements to the guests, and…)
(If any big trouble crops up, we have to work with the student council to take care of it, and on top of that there’s all sorts of other stuff to—ugh, man!)
(Nito-senpai… you were carrying so much on your little shoulders all this time…)
(I’ve gotten to learn and understand it, and now I seriously respect him. He truly has been amazing all along.)
(But I’m sure that today, he wants all his focus to be on Ra*bits and Repayment Fes. He’s just about to graduate, so I have to try my best not to rely on him.)
(I just have to remember that even bad experience counts as experience, and keep going on.)
(Nito-senpai’s such a nice person… Whenever I felt troubled, he’d always check on me to ask what was up.)
(When things got scary or dangerous, he’d jump right in to protect me.)
(He’s been helping me all this time.... And now I’ll be following in his footsteps.)
(I’m bigger than Nito-senpai, after all, so I wanna calm his worries and show him I’ve got this, no sweat.)
(Alright, let’s get back to work! Both this long day and Repayment Fes itself will be over soon! I’ll give it my all and my unwavering attention, right until the end!)
(…Huh?)
Leo: ……
Makoto: (…Uwah, it’s Tsukinaga-senpai. I’m not so good at dealing with him~ I mean, he’s really scary!)
(But I wonder what he’s doing on the roof of the bike parking area? Watching the moon?)
(Knights is supposed to be the final act today. What’s he doing loitering around here?)
(Mm~ I don’t really want to, but I guess I’ll say something.)
(It feels kinda like he’ll disappear if I just leave him there… He’s scary, but it’s not like I hate him.)
Tsukinaga-senpai!
Leo: Hm? Ohh, Yuu-kun! How are ya? Whatcha doin’ out here?
Ah, wait, don’t say it! I’ll imagine it! Wahahaha! ☆
Didja come to get lost in your thoughts all alone too? I totally get it, having all that noise around you all the time really wears you out, right? ♪
Makoto: Ah, no, I was just passing by. I know it happens a lot during huge events like this one, but there’ve been scalpers and stuff selling at the school gates, so I’ve been going around telling them off.
And while I’m at it I’ve been picking up trash, among the other odd jobs I have to do.
Leo: Huh…sounds busy! Well, I heard starting next year, idols won’t have to take care of all the annoying little things anymore—
So think of this as a valuable experience and do your best! Everything around you can be fuel for your art!
Makoto: *sigh*… Your input is greatly appreciated.
Leo: Wahaha, you sound so stiff! Wait, are you scared of me? You don’t have to be, okay~? It’s not like I’ll bite your head off or anything!
Makoto: Ah, no, I… I’m sorry, that was rude of me.
Leo: It’s fine! You hate me, right? I’d rather you like me if you can, but hate’s at least better than indifference!
Actually! Hate me all you like, Makoto Yuuki-kun! ♪
Makoto: Wait, no, I don’t really hate you, though?
Leo: Seriously? I said some pretty nasty things to you, though? So you’re a good kid, huh! Wahaha! ☆
Makoto: Uh, sure. Anyway, it’s not really my problem, but isn’t Knights supposed to be performing soon?
At least go to the dressing room. If you don’t show up, your unitmates are gonna worry about you, aren’t they?
I’m pretty sure that everyone loves and needs you much more than you think.
Do you even know how unstable Izumi-san got while you were away…? I almost wanna tell you all about it.
That caused a whole lot of trouble for me too, you know? I should at least have the right to complain to you about it.
Leo: Yeah. Sena’s sins are as good as mine. We’re so far involved with each other now that I can say that.
That’s why thinking about having to part with him again feels so awful and painful that it tears my body apart.
Makoto: Part with him…? Are you two doing different things after graduation?
That’s surprising… I would’ve thought Izumi-san was more possessive.
Leo: Wahaha! ☆ You sure sound like you’re talking from experience, huh? Are you family or something?!
…Well, I do think we need to take a step back for a while. Feels like we met each other much too soon, you know.
We were still so young, so unsteady on our feet, and when we tried to hold onto each other, everything just came crashing down with a bang.
Both me and him should experience our separate lives and come into our own as individuals. Then… no matter what happens, we’ll be sure to meet again.
Just like destiny. And then, I’ll start all over again with a self-introduction.
Tsukasa Suou, Arashi Narukami, Ritsu Sakuma…
I asked each and every one of them who they were, but weirdly enough, it turned out the guy called Izumi Sena was the one I knew the least.
Even though I didn’t really get him at first, his looks and poise drew me right in, and I ended up falling for him just like that.
I want to meet him all over again, and try to get to know him again from square one.
If we’ll be spending a long time together from now on, there’s no need to rush… I want to take things step by step.
I’ll learn about him, about everyone… about Knights, from the very beginning.
As I listen to their requiem today, I’ll be reborn and start my life anew.
Makoto: …I don’t really get what you’re talking about, but…why are you telling me all this?
Leo: Wahaha, it’s a better use of my time than just talking to the moon, right?
Alright, let’s do this. It’ll be fine, it’ll be fine, it’ll be fine… This time, it’ll be fine. I have to believe in them-- the ones I love so much.
Makoto: …? Hey, um, are you feeling ill or something? If you need it, I can carry you to the nurse’s office or go get some help?
Leo: Mmm~… Nah, I’m good! Don’t worry so much, you cheeky lil’ kid~♪
Take a good look at me! I’m the lifelong battle partner of your beloved “Oniichan,” the King whom he serves!
I’m cool and reliable, a great genius who will remain in history… The name is Leo Tsukinaga!
Pleased to meetcha, Makoto Yuuki-kun! Wahaha, got myself all nice and rehearsed now…! All that’s left to do now is take our ideals and all the dreams we’ve dreamt and turn them into reality!
That’s one of my specialties! No-- actually, as long as I’m with them, I feel like it’ll be a piece of cake! Wahahahaha☆
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< Lux aeterna Chapter 17 || Masterlist || Lux aeterna Chapter 19 >
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[Bicycle Parking]
(A few hours later)
Makoto: (Ahhhhh, this is a total mess! There’s been so much trouble popping up that it’s making my head spin!)
(No one from Trickstar is graduating, so in theory, we should’ve been less busy than usual…)
(But it’s exactly because we’re not as busy that we’ve been going around helping everyone else out.)
(We won SS and DDD thanks to-- no, all of our victories are thanks to everyone’s support. Now, it’s our turn. This is our own form of repayment.)
(That’s what’s been spurring us on, but it’s actually physically exhausting! If this is how it’s gonna be like from now on, next year’s looking pretty rough…)
(No, actually—I’m sure the experience we’ll gain in Repayment Fes as second years won’t go to waste.)
(It really feels like I’ve been working hard enough as the new broadcasting club president to keep up with Isara-kun, who’s the new head of the student council.)
(We have to bring in all the equipment for stuff like broadcasts and performances, and give directions and announcements to the guests, and…)
(If any big trouble crops up, we have to work with the student council to take care of it, and on top of that there’s all sorts of other stuff to—ugh, man!)
(Nito-senpai… you were carrying so much on your little shoulders all this time…)
(I’ve gotten to learn and understand it, and now I seriously respect him. He truly has been amazing all along.)
(But I’m sure that today, he wants all his focus to be on Ra*bits and Repayment Fes. He’s just about to graduate, so I have to try my best not to rely on him.)
(I just have to remember that even bad experience counts as experience, and keep going on.)
(Nito-senpai’s such a nice person… Whenever I felt troubled, he’d always check on me to ask what was up.)
(When things got scary or dangerous, he’d jump right in to protect me.)
(He’s been helping me all this time.... And now I’ll be following in his footsteps.)
(I’m bigger than Nito-senpai, after all, so I wanna calm his worries and show him I’ve got this, no sweat.)
(Alright, let’s get back to work! Both this long day and Repayment Fes itself will be over soon! I’ll give it my all and my unwavering attention, right until the end!)
(…Huh?)
Leo: ……
Makoto: (…Uwah, it’s Tsukinaga-senpai. I’m not so good at dealing with him~ I mean, he’s really scary!)
(But I wonder what he’s doing on the roof of the bike parking area? Watching the moon?)
(Knights is supposed to be the final act today. What’s he doing loitering around here?)
(Mm~ I don’t really want to, but I guess I’ll say something.)
(It feels kinda like he’ll disappear if I just leave him there… He’s scary, but it’s not like I hate him.)
Tsukinaga-senpai!
Leo: Hm? Ohh, Yuu-kun! How are ya? Whatcha doin’ out here?
Ah, wait, don’t say it! I’ll imagine it! Wahahaha! ☆
Didja come to get lost in your thoughts all alone too? I totally get it, having all that noise around you all the time really wears you out, right? ♪
Makoto: Ah, no, I was just passing by. I know it happens a lot during huge events like this one, but there’ve been scalpers and stuff selling at the school gates, so I’ve been going around telling them off.
And while I’m at it I’ve been picking up trash, among the other odd jobs I have to do.
Leo: Huh…sounds busy! Well, I heard starting next year, idols won’t have to take care of all the annoying little things anymore—
So think of this as a valuable experience and do your best! Everything around you can be fuel for your art!
Makoto: *sigh*… Your input is greatly appreciated.
Leo: Wahaha, you sound so stiff! Wait, are you scared of me? You don’t have to be, okay~? It’s not like I’ll bite your head off or anything!
Makoto: Ah, no, I… I’m sorry, that was rude of me.
Leo: It’s fine! You hate me, right? I’d rather you like me if you can, but hate’s at least better than indifference!
Actually! Hate me all you like, Makoto Yuuki-kun! ♪
Makoto: Wait, no, I don’t really hate you, though?
Leo: Seriously? I said some pretty nasty things to you, though? So you’re a good kid, huh! Wahaha! ☆
Makoto: Uh, sure. Anyway, it’s not really my problem, but isn’t Knights supposed to be performing soon?
At least go to the dressing room. If you don’t show up, your unitmates are gonna worry about you, aren’t they?
I’m pretty sure that everyone loves and needs you much more than you think.
Do you even know how unstable Izumi-san got while you were away…? I almost wanna tell you all about it.
That caused a whole lot of trouble for me too, you know? I should at least have the right to complain to you about it.
Leo: Yeah. Sena’s sins are as good as mine. We’re so far involved with each other now that I can say that.
That’s why thinking about having to part with him again feels so awful and painful that it tears my body apart.
Makoto: Part with him…? Are you two doing different things after graduation?
That’s surprising… I would’ve thought Izumi-san was more possessive.
Leo: Wahaha! ☆ You sure sound like you’re talking from experience, huh? Are you family or something?!
…Well, I do think we need to take a step back for a while. Feels like we met each other much too soon, you know.
We were still so young, so unsteady on our feet, and when we tried to hold onto each other, everything just came crashing down with a bang.
Both me and him should experience our separate lives and come into our own as individuals. Then… no matter what happens, we’ll be sure to meet again.
Just like destiny. And then, I’ll start all over again with a self-introduction.
Tsukasa Suou, Arashi Narukami, Ritsu Sakuma…
I asked each and every one of them who they were, but weirdly enough, it turned out the guy called Izumi Sena was the one I knew the least.
Even though I didn’t really get him at first, his looks and poise drew me right in, and I ended up falling for him just like that.
I want to meet him all over again, and try to get to know him again from square one.
If we’ll be spending a long time together from now on, there’s no need to rush… I want to take things step by step.
I’ll learn about him, about everyone… about Knights, from the very beginning.
As I listen to their requiem today, I’ll be reborn and start my life anew.
Makoto: …I don’t really get what you’re talking about, but…why are you telling me all this?
Leo: Wahaha, it’s a better use of my time than just talking to the moon, right?
Alright, let’s do this. It’ll be fine, it’ll be fine, it’ll be fine… This time, it’ll be fine. I have to believe in them-- the ones I love so much.
Makoto: …? Hey, um, are you feeling ill or something? If you need it, I can carry you to the nurse’s office or go get some help?
Leo: Mmm~… Nah, I’m good! Don’t worry so much, you cheeky lil’ kid~♪
Take a good look at me! I’m the lifelong battle partner of your beloved “Oniichan,” the King whom he serves!
I’m cool and reliable, a great genius who will remain in history… The name is Leo Tsukinaga!
Pleased to meetcha, Makoto Yuuki-kun! Wahaha, got myself all nice and rehearsed now…! All that’s left to do now is take our ideals and all the dreams we’ve dreamt and turn them into reality!
That’s one of my specialties! No-- actually, as long as I’m with them, I feel like it’ll be a piece of cake! Wahahahaha☆
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< Lux aeterna Chapter 17 || Masterlist || Lux aeterna Chapter 19 >
