mandytl | summer vacation - ( war and peace 2 )

Location: Tropical Resort

Eichi: Anyhow, where are the others, Yuzuru? Maybe they’ve yet to get up?

Yuzuru: Yes; Oogami-sama must still be sleeping.

Hibiki-sama had also said a vague something like, “I want to share dreams with Eichi and everyone!” and should presently be taking a nap.

As for the others… — Kaoru-sama slept soundly during the flight and decided to play in the ocean since he was feeling fine, apparently.

The ones staying awake didn’t quite know what to do with themselves while the rest were taking naps.

You can’t force yourself to sleep when you’re not tired. It'll feel like you lost time.

Anzu-san herself woke up some time ago to join Kaoru-sama.

It’s not unusual for her to start cleaning or cooking if left alone and so I almost had to force her in order to get her to go enjoy herself.

The hotel’s employees can take care of all that. Anzu-san would simply be taking all their work if she were to intrude.

Rei: The young lady takes “hard work is a virtue” too far. The same goes for you, Fushimi-kun. It’d do you some good to let loose and have fun from time to time.

Fool around while you’re still young, otherwise you’ll regret it when you’re older.

Yuzuru: I thank you kindly for the meaningful suggestions. Although inexperienced, I’ll do my best to be mindful of such.

Rei: Hmm… which would be something akin to, “Shut it already. I do what I want” in translation, I suppose?

Eichi: Fufu. Could you refrain from provoking one of mine, Sakuma-kun? There’s a surprising amount of children who find that play doesn’t spark joy.

Yuzuru: Indeed. I am this trip’s planner, organizer, and operator after all.

By taking that step back, I can provide for everyone’s well-being.

Eichi: Fufu. There’s no need to be so overeager when I’m the one who ultimately left everything in your care.

In a stunning about-face after having just rejected Sakuma-kun’s statement, I think it'd be better for you to relax a little more and enjoy yourself.

No one’s going to scold you for failure. In fact, failure is what we need.

Yuzuru: Yes; it’s as you say. President-sama’s deeply thoughtful and kind words kindle warmth within my bosom. I, Yuzuru, am too moved to even speak.

Eichi: Translate for me, Sakuma-kun.

Rei: “Quit naggin’ at me.”

Yuzuru: Fufu. In any case, it’s nearly time to prepare our meals… I’ll go retrieve the ones playing in the ocean.

Please wait here for just a moment, then. Rather — feel free to make yourselves at home.

Eichi: All right; that’s just what I’ll do. I’m squeezing in next to you, then… Tori. ♪

Tori: Huh? Hooray — it’s almost like we’re sleeping together, Eichi-sama… ♪

Rei: Hmm. Then I shall go wake Puppy. While I’d like to let him sleep in, that child tends to complain if left unattended.

Eichi: Fufu. I suppose I’ll get Wataru up, then.

I want to pull a prank on him… — well, and I’m curious about his sleeping figure since I can’t even fathom it. I have to get him back for always rousing me when I’m trying to get some sleep.

Yuzuru: I’ll leave them to you two, then. Ah, by the way, that dog… Leon-san came along as well. He should be in Oogami-sama’s room.

A meal has more or less been prepared for him as well.

Tori: Yep! The recipe’s a family secret; King’s favorite. ☆ I dunno if he’ll like it though since they’re totally different breeds.

Rei: Fufu. Let me express my gratitude once again.

( … hmm. Perhaps I’m being far too cautious. It’s been quite the peaceful vacation thus far. )

( I needn’t worry about whether or not they’re using this opportunity to plot a stratagem to crush UNDEAD. )

( Still, I mustn't let my guard down. Inviting me to a place that is plainly full of things I'm weak to like running water and direct sunlight feels malicious… )

( I ought to remain focused on the task at hand for the time being. )

( So that I’ll never make another mistake. So that I’ll never lose anyone again. )

Eichi: ( Fufu. He’s suspicious. So suspicious. You’re far easier to read than before… Sakuma-kun. )

( Whether that’s because you’ve grown weaker or I’ve grown from the experience I’ve gained… or both. )

( At any rate, it’s basically impossible for you to trust me after I deceived you once before, is it? )

( How sad when we’re supposed to be colleagues from the same academy. Well, not that I’m in a position to say that I suppose. )

( We can’t be friends. Like you said before, I might’ve been standing on “that side” since long ago… )

( But that’s because I tried to kill you all by my hand, you who I might never get to know. )

( Wanting to get along is an impermissible desire at this point; not that I particularly mind. )

( Since I didn't want to be your friends… I wanted to stand facing the same horizon and oppose you. )

( O Gods, O geniuses, and all those that this world desires. )

( O idols; Let us love each other more and more and then kill one another. )