Part 7: From the Depths of Our Hearts

Chisa: …

Panda: Glad to see you back, Sassu.

Chisa: …yeah.

Panda: Hey, why the long face? Sulking is bad for your looks, y’know?

Chisa: …Panda, I’m so sorry.

Panda: You don’t have to apologize. Instead, it’s me who should thank you.

Chisa: I lost, so that… would be weird.

Panda: Well, of course it’s frustrating that you’ve lost. But you standing up for us all made me feel really happy.

Chisa: But…

Kokona: Right, right! Sasuga-chan, you were so cool! All we could do was watch, but you took the stage!

Shizuka: In fact, shouldn’t you be proud you were able to compete with a pro on that level? Seems like even your opponent didn’t expect you to be this good.

Kathrina: Besides, such an immature coward is a disgrace to true professional skateboarders anyway. Don’t waste your time feeling down because of her.

Yae: Sasuga-san, you admirably fought for our sake. We all could feel your resolve.

Chisa: Yeah…

Panda: …hey, Sassu.

Chisa: Yes?

Panda: Let’s head home.


Chisa: …

Kokona: Ah, we’ve had such an active day, now I’m hungry~ Let’s have dinner once we get home.

Shizuka: Right! Yae-chan, why don’t you join us today?

Yae: Really? I’ll be glad to!

Shizuka: Then, leave the cooking to us!

Kokona: Yup! Alright, I’ll put all my heart into it!~ Sasuga-chan, maybe there’s something specific you’d like me to make?

Chisa: …anything is fine.

Kathrina: Huh, usually you’d instantly respond with “somen noodles.” Kokona’s cooking, so choose whatever you like, be it somen noodles or somen noodle soup.

Kokona: Kathrina-chan, it’s almost the same thing!

Kathrina: Oh, is it?

Chisa: …

Panda: Sassu.

Chisa: What is it, Panda? Is there something you’d like to eat?

Panda: Nope. Say, are you disappointed?

Chisa: …yeah. Of course I am. I really, really wanted to win.

Panda: Haha, yeah, it’s true that it’s rare for you to lose. I think that’s the first time I saw someone beat you.

Panda: Say, Sassu. Do you know what to do when that happens?

Chisa: …no. I hardly ever lose.

Panda: That remark was unnecessary. Anyway, let me tell you.

Panda: Listen, at times like this, you shout! Like, raise your voice and cry out from the depths of your heart!

Panda: Aaaargh! What the hell?!!!!!!

Kokona: Uwa, P-panda-chan?!

Shizuka: Hey, don’t suddenly start shouting!

Panda: Come on, Sassu, you too!

Chisa: …!

Panda: What’s wrong with you!! Don’t get so cocky just because you’re somewhat good at skating!!

Panda: Why are you even showing off to middle schoolers?! You’re an adult, do you have no shame?!!

Panda: I’m exhausted! I didn’t make much progress! On top of that Sassu lost! It’s so frustrating, I can’t take it!!!

Chisa: E-exactly…!

Chisa: You know, I’m just so upset!!!

Panda: Good! Go on, Sassu! Shout some more!!

Chisa: It’s so annoying!!! I wanted to win so much!!!

Kokona: Ahaha, Hiiragi-san would certainly be mad at us, if she heard us shouting like this in the middle of the street.

Shizuka: Isn’t it too late to worry about that now? Sirius is nearby, so she probably hears us anyway.

Chisa: That should have been a scene where I win and we have a happy ending! But I…

Chisa: I went ahead and lost! I’m such an idiot!!!

Panda: …but! Sassu totally ruled!!! She’s a proud Panda’s friend after all!!!

Chisa: …Panda!..

Kokona: Sasuga-chan! Thank you so much for fighting for us! And I absolutely loved the sushi you made for us the other day!

Shizuka: Kokona?!

Kokona: Ehehe, if Hiiragi-san hears us, I’ll shout too… If she’s going to get angry, why don’t we all do it together? I’m sure she’ll understand.

Shizuka: …haah, what can you do.

Shizuka: Sasuga! Thanks for today!!! You’re such an absurd person, but I respect you for all your skills!!!

Yae: Fufu. Sasuga-san! Thank you very much for everything! You were really cool today too!

Kathrina: E-even Niizuma…?!

Shizuka: Come on, Kathrina! No way you’re the only one staying out of this!

Kathrina: …geez, fine! I get it!

Kathrina: Sasuga! Umm… You’re amazing!!!

Kokona: Fufu, Kathrina-chan, you aren’t very good at it, huh.

Kathrina: Shut up! I’m just trying to say thank you for always caring for us! Even on stage your quick wit always helps us out!!!

Chisa: Girls…

Panda: Fufu, Kathrin rarely thanks anyone, Sassu.

Chisa: Yup.

Chisa: …girls, thank you so much.

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Pub: 14 Jul 2024 10:54 UTC
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