Parallel World - Ch. 2

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Parallel World - “Cuteness is Unjust” Chapter 2

Writer: Akira

Season: Winter

Nazuna:

It’d be like if you’d been a Swordmaster all along, but you were suddenly asked to change your class to a Sorcerer—to use a game as an example.

Tomoya:

Oh yeah, you play games, Nii~chan. That really surprises me.

Based on looks alone, I never would’ve guessed you had such otaku type hobbies. I would’ve taken you for someone who’s really into fashion, or even a normie. Something like that?

Hajime:

I definitely get you. I would’ve seen Nii~chan in the same way as my little sister. These days, she’s trying to act a lot more sophisticated and refined—the kind of person who not only has no interest in manga or games, but outright looks down on them altogether.

Nazuna:

No, not at all~ I got hooked back in school hearing all the blipblips from Mako-chin’s consoles and seeing how much he was enjoying himself. He taught me about all kinds of games, and it’s still a way for me to kill some time to this day.

Not that I have so much free time I need something to kill it. But if all I do is work and study, I’ll go insane.

Hajime:

I definitely understand! Wow, you always know how to express how I perfectly feel on my behalf, Nii~chan. I’m not good with words and I can’t express exactly what I want to say, so this is a huge help.

No, you’ve been a huge help all along. All this time.

Mitsuru:

Me too, me too! Thanks to Nii~chan thinkin’ over the hard stuff and knowin’ what to say, I never hafta to think about a thing! I can just dash straight ahead!

Tomoya:

You really should think for yourself every now and then.

Mitsuru:

I only wanna focus on the stuff I’m “best” at! Dash, dash, da~sh ☆

Tomoya:

Ahaha. Well, I suppose that’s the best way for you to be, Mitsuru.

(If anything, I’m the one with nothing in particular that I can be called “best” at, nor can I support everyone the same way Nii~chan can. I guess I’m the least useful one here.

I’m supposed to be Leader of Ra*bits, but I feel like I’ve got nothing to contribute.)

Nazuna:

What’s wrong, Tomo-chin? Something bothering you?

Now that we have the chance, feel free to let out all the complaints you have, no matter what it is. You’ll feel tons better. 

I keep saying this over and over, but that’s the whole reason we’re all here today.

Hajime:

Heh. It was actually supposed to be an afterparty to celebrate the end of SS. At least, that’s what we originally planned.

But we couldn’t get our schedules to match up, so time slipped by before we knew it.

Nazuna:

Yeah~ That’s why in the end we decided to go with a year-end celebration rather than SS specifically.

On top of that, we’re just in the same old staff canteen. I would’ve reserved a much fancier restaurant.*

Mitsuru:

But this way is better since it’s more casual, y’know?

Hajime:

That's right… If we went to some classy, grown-up restaurant, I’d probably be so nervous I wouldn’t even be able to taste the food.

Tomoya:

Right. We should really stick with the sort of place that matches our style the most.

…Hm? Oh, sorry, I need to take this.

Nazuna:

What’s up, Tomo-chin?

Tomoya:

It’s just… the agency contacted me over HoldHands.

Mitsuru:

Oh~ Maybe they have a new job for ya? *whistles* You’re in demand, Tomo-chan!

Tomoya:

Come on, it sounds like you’re making fun of me when you put it like that.

“Hello, yes? Sorry to keep you waiting.”

“Hmm? Yes, the rest of Ra*bits are here with me.”

Mitsuru:

Hm? This isn’t just about you, it’s about all of us?

Tomoya:

H-Hey, quit making such a fuss right next to me while I’m trying to talk on the phone. Your voice is so loud that I won’t be able to hear them.

“Oh, sorry. Yes… Yes… Huh?”

“No, err, I’m not quite sure what you mean by–”

Hajime:

Well, this seems ominous.

Nazuna:

It sure doesn’t sound like good news.

Tomoya:

“…All right, understood. We’ll head over right away.”

“Thank you for contacting me… If you’ll excuse me.”

Man… What was that all about? I have no idea…

Nazuna:

Uh… What’s wrong, Tomo-chin? What was that phone call about?

Tomoya:

Oh, sorry! First I need to report back to you guys… I mean, I should probably ask you if you’ve any idea what this could be about.

According to the agency, some major figure is furious with Ra*bits and is coming to lodge a complaint against us.

But does anyone even remember upsetting some influential figure in the industry?

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Notes:

*He says this, but in his mini talks, Nazuna mentions that he asked Niki-chin to make them an extra special meal for the occasion. He says that what it is is a secret though.

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