Captain Nito and Me

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Story Name: Captain Nito and Me

Writer: Akira

Season: Summer

Location: Town

Tori:

...

Nazuna:

Momo-chin! ♪ What’s up?

Tori:

Eek!? Y-Y-You scared me! Don’t sneak up on me and grab me from behind like that! 

It’s ten thousand yen a second to put your hands on me, peasant! I’ll have you locked up—sentenced to a thousand years in jail!

Nazuna:

My bad! You’re about the same size as the kids back in Ra*bits, Momo-chin! What can I say? You bring out this overly affectionate side of me! ♪

Tori:

Um... Captain Nito? Do you guys always hug each other like this?

You guys are in high school! Aren’t you kind of acting like little kids?

Nazu:

Ahaha, that’s our thing! 

Tori:

It may be your thing, but it’s not my thing.

We, the noble fine, are above such ill-mannered physical contact. Hugs and kisses are out of the question!

Nazuna:

Well, we don’t exactly kiss each other... Anyway, what’re you doing around here, Momo-chin? You lost?

If you’re stuck, I’ll show you the way! ♪ I live in the neighborhood, so I know this area pretty well!

Haha, I’m everyone’s reliable older brother for a reason!

Tori:

No, I’m not lost... There’s a veterinary clinic over there, right? My King’s being hospitalized at the moment, so I was just calling in to check on him.

Yuzuru’s not a fan of King, so he wouldn’t come with me...

But I’ve been this way tons of times before, so I’m used to it! And I’m definitely not lost!

Nazuna:

Hospitalized? King’s your family dog right, Momo-chin? Did something bad happen? That’s terrible!

Tori:

No... He’s just old, so his joints are creaking here and there.

He’s got a condition that requires ongoing medical attention, so he’s just being treated for that. It’s nothing serious or fatal or anything like that.

Yeah. For sure. Everything’s gonna be fine... King’s still got a long life ahead of him...

Nazuna:

... Momo-chin, you free right now?

Tori:

H-Huh? Why do you ask? Wait, I mean, were you even listening to me, Captain?

Nazuna:

I’m listening, I’m listening. Sorry, guess I’m not great at making it clear that I’m following a conversation. 

Or maybe I just suck at talking in general. Sometimes all I end up doing is confusing whoever I’m talking to, even if all I’m doing is talking like normal!

Ah well. More importantly, I wanna know if you’re free to hang out with me for a bit!

See that cutesy kinda shop up ahead? 

It’s kinda hard for a guy to go in by himself, so it’d be a big help if you could come with, Momo-chin! ♪

Haha. As a member of Ra*bits, I’d like to keep up to date with what’s trending in the world of cute.

It’s harder than I thought though, and since you’ve got good taste, I wouldn’t mind hearing your opinion on stuff! 

You’ve pretty much nailed the concept of cute, Momo-chin. So it’d be great if we could do some shopping together and you could let me know whatever you think is cute! ♪

Tori:

Excuse me? And why should I have to tag along with you on your shopping trip, Captain?

Unlike you peasants, my time is valuable! In fact, every second of my time is worth my weight in gold!

Nazuna:

Come on, let’s go already! It’s no fun just going straight home. Sometimes it’s nice to take the scenic route! ♪

Think of it as retail therapy - it could cheer you right up! That shop sells cute stuff for pets too, y’know.

I’ve got a rabbit back home—that’s how I know.

Haha. Why don’t you buy something to put a smile on King’s face for when he’s discharged from the clinic?

Wouldn’t that be a better use of time than just sitting around worrying?

No, wait. If King sees his owner looking glum, he might not be able to make a happy, healthy recovery.

So let’s go already, Momo-chin! Turn that frown upside down and live your best life! ♪

Tori:

Huh... You’re more persistent than I thought, Captain. Or rather, you really just do whatever strikes your fancy, huh. Bossing people around all cute like that is supposed to be MY thing, you hear?

I knew it, Captain! You act way too similar to me and I don’t like it at all! I’m the cutest person in the whole world, me!

Nazuna:

Oh, quit all that grumbling; I’m not letting you get your way this time! Let’s go! ¡Vamos!☆

Tori:

Wah, let go of my hand! Quit dragging me along!

For Pete’s sake. I feel sorry for the rest of Ra*bits, having such an overbearing “big brother”!

This is going beyond just being overly affectionate! I feel downright exploited!

... Whatever. Even if I do just go home, I’ll probably end up studying or practicing all the while listening to Yuzuru drone on and on as he lectures me.

And I suppose I would quite like to buy something for King as a welcome home gift.

So just this once! Just this once mind you! I’ll go along with your plan. You owe me one, Captain!

Nazuna:

Momo-chin, look! These tennis balls are all colorful and the patterns are seriously cute! Wish we could use these during practice.

You think I can get away with buying them on the club budget?

Tori:

You’re not listening to a word I say!

Urgh! Fine, sure, whatever! I guess a little selfishness on your part can be kinda “cute”, so go for it!

Proofreader: gracefulallience