Chapter 37 of 83

Vol 6 Chapter 3

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"… So, is there anything you want to explain, Shidou?"

It was night. After coming out from Miku's home, Shidou was transferred into the commander's room by Fraxinus transportation device. What stood before him was his unusually imperious sister.

"I'm… sorry…"

Shidou, in cold sweat, knelt and said.

Shidou was at the center of the room, surrounded by Kotori and the other crews. …It was like an accused person being judged in court.

"What were those "I hate you" and "I don't approve of you" lines of yours? You were about to make it. Seriously, you tend to tell unnecessary things that you feel like telling huh?"

"B-but… she was so wrong. How could she treat people's life as nothing? No… That "voice" of hers makes people fall in love with her so no one was able to tell her things that are wrong or cannot be done. In that case, I would just…"

"Even so, you don't really have to tell that out loud, at least not during that time."

"Gu…"

Interrupted by Kotori's words, Shidou could no longer reply anything.

"Well it is true that Miku Izayoi may be twisted. And she has to be properly counseled once her power is sealed. Though, isn't that exactly the reason why her power has to be sealed as early as possible? Why did you have to ruin everything you cross-dressing freak?"

"…Wait, wasn't it you guys who dressed me like this!?"

Offended by Kotori's unreasonable words, Shidou defended himself. However, it didn't seem like Kotori was actually listening. Ignoring that, Shidou continued talking.

"But anyway, how was Miku's affection level? I didn't hear anything about it from the earphone."

"Well, Miku's affection level didn't really drop for much. After getting anxious for being criticized by you, she still managed to calm herself down later. "

"See! There's no prob-"

"Yeah, there's no problem- so long you can beat her on stage."

"……"

As Shidou was about to raise his head, he dropped it down back instead.

Looking at Shidou, Kotori sighed heavily and put her legs together.

"-Anyway, it can't be helped since you have accepted her challenge. Just join the performance and leave the rest to us."

"Y-you would help me?"

"Of course. Think about it, what was <ratatoskr>founded for? Since the situation has come to this, we'll just have to try winning. Are you people listening?"</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>"Yes, Madam!"</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>Kotori said as she placed her arms together on her chest, and the crews responded to her.</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>"That being said, Miku is an idol. It won't be easy to win. So Shidou, what will you be performing on the first day?"</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>As Shidou spoke, he had a flashback. He remembered Ai, Mai and Mii wanting to participate in the concert.</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>"I think… it is a music band performance."</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>"A music performance? Haha, isn't that nice? It is your expertise after all.</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>Not understanding what Kotori said, Shidou showed uncertainty. Then, Kotori pressed the controller on her left side and turned on a video on the screen in the room.</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>Looking at the screen, Shidou panicked.</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>The screen was showing Shidou sitting on bed in his room. He was a middle school student, playing an old guitar. He might not be very skilled, but he was much better compared to the other students of his age.</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>Though, the funny thing happened afterward. He was too indulged in his own world, playing his guitar and singing his own lyrics at the same time.</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>Yes, it was during his middle school age. Perhaps due to adolescence, he was acting like a cool guy, showing a somewhat "this guitar is the only thing that understands me" aura.</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>Well of course, he then sealed this very memory of his later before he entered high school due to embarrassment.</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>"What a hard-trained skill you have got there huh… Pu~ At last it has become of use eh… kukuku…"</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>Kotori shook her shoulders, said as she tried to hold her laughter. As Shidou looked around, all the other crew members were holding off their laughter as well.</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>"Hey- W-why is this video…!"</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>"Well, we recorded it because it would become of use some day-… pu-puu!"</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>Just then, Shidou in the video reached the climax. He suddenly jumped off from his bed, pulling his guitar's strings exaggeratedly. Kotori could no longer hold her laughter.</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>"N-nooo! Please stop iiiiit!"</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>As Shidou shouted, the music in the video stopped.</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>Thinking that he was finally rid of embarrassment, he looked at the screen again. In the video, Shidou was shown sitting on the bed again, talking to the air, as if he was being interviewed.</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>「Yes, yes, since I lack good communication skills… I could only express my thought through playing guitar. So I don't really feel like playing but instead, "communicating" with it. 」</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>"Hey!!! Please stop the video already!!!"</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>As Shidou, with goosebumps all over his body and tears all over his face, begged, the video was finally stopped.</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>Seconds later, as Kotori finally calmed herself down, she snapped her finger.</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>"Well, at least you're better than an inexperienced kid. Well of course, I'll get you the best trainers. From now on, I'll have you trained so hard that you can even play guitar while sleeping. Mikimoto!"</ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr>As she spoke, the <ceo>Mikimoto operated his controller.</ceo></ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr><ceo>"Yes, Madam. I'll get the best facilities."</ceo></ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr><ceo>Kotori nodded her head, and looked at Shidou once again.</ceo></ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr><ceo>"So, what's the song title?"</ceo></ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr><ceo>Kotori asked nonchalantly. Shidou worked on his mind, and said.</ceo></ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr><ceo>"…I'm not sure. …But I guess it's a remake."</ceo></ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr><ceo>"Well it won't be so interesting then.-Minowa!"</ceo></ratatoskr>

<ratatoskr><ceo>This time, it was the