†Welcome New Year† Concerto of a Cat and a Crow (Event Story)
Chapter 8: A Fulfilling Whole Day
Nikako: Hehehe~,
Nekoashi-san, thank you for giving me a lucky item as well!
Tsubomi: Don’t mention it. This is the usual thing that I do.
Iruru: You’re always walking with many kinds of stuff to give…?
That’s very cool~
Tsubomi: Not quite, they just happened to be inside my bag.
Daikoku: ……
Nikako: Hmm? What’s wrong, Daa-chan?
Daikoku: Oh, no… It’s nothing.
Kamira: Ya sure about it?
Your face seemed so serious though.
Iroha: Don’t hesitate now! Just talk about all of it to Tsubomi-san since now we’re here.
Mito: M- Mito and others… Will be listening to you as well…!
Daikoku: Ah, you see… It’s not that kind of problem.
But……
Iroha: But…?
Daikoku: While I see… Tsubomi-san, as a comrade of mine.
In the end, if compared to me, she’s really a great person……
Kamira: Dekoku……
Daikoku: A person like me… Who feels unsure, then become lost with every path that she took,
Meanwhile, Tsubomi-san is the one who guides everyone to move forward……
Tsubomi: My comrade.
The current me is here because of the practice sessions. Always strive the best for your training, then you’ll also―
Daikoku: It’s all good, I am not feeling down because of this.
It’s just that, I’m really seeing you as a great person.
… Perhaps I should also try to learn about fortune-telling?
Nikako: That sounds great!
I also want my fortune to be read by you, Daa-chan~!
Tsubomi: Mhm. Seems like a good idea.
Daikoku: Heheh. I’m not sure if I can do it accurately like what Tsubomi-san does…
But I want to give myself a try.
Tsubomi: This life is a never-ending cycle of trials.
There’s always a time where someone feels unsure on what to do.
Then got stuck in confusion, and lost the way to go.
But I am sure that you’ll be saved by revelations from heaven.
Daikoku: Tsubomi-san… Are you also having those times?
Tsubomi: I am. Certainly there were times where I lost my way, I would also become frustrated.
But during those times, I sensed my calm. By following the guidance, I then managed to surpass my previous self.
Kamira: ……
Daikoku: Is that why you’re now being this strong…?
Tsubomi: Moreover, it wouldn't make sense if I suddenly became stronger.
Knowing that one will only get something from the result of solid repetitions.
Daikoku: …… I see.
Iruru: You’ll be doing fine.
You’re a steady one, Daikoku. So I’m sure that you can do it~!
Daikoku: Right…!
Hatsumi: Heey~!
Daikoku: This voice… Is it My Lord?!
Hatsumi: Sorry for the long wait.
Mito: Hatsumi-san… Her face looks so bright, compared to the last time we saw her……
Hatsumi: Don't you see it, Mito?
All of the weight feelings from before just went away.
Behold! My shoulder is now feeling this great!
Iruru: Alrite ma’am. That’s good to know~
Try to tone it down okay, you made Mito-tan shocked like that.
Iroha: Hahaha, seems like she's really fit now!
Kamira: So, was it really because of those evil spirits?
Hatsumi: From what the priest said, there were a lot of strong grudges from living people.
Surely, largely because of many who held a grudge against me in the past.
Iroha: The grudge from living people……
*shiver, shiver…*
Iruru: Ooh~ That’s scary.
But makes sense, it means lots of strong feelings surely exist from the other side……
Mito: Mito could bear with guardian spirits,
But if with those… It seems, not good.
Hatsumi: There’s no need, it’s not a part of my concern.
I will just ask for another cleanse whenever I get possessed again.
Tsubomi: … Hmph. Such a daring one.
As what I could expect, you are the most suitable with the “Dark Lord” title.
Hatsumi: I shall receive those words as a compliment.
Daikoku: But the most important thing, is how you’re now back to normal… My Lord…!
Tsubomi: … Oh, it seems that our rest time will be over soon.
We now shall excuse ourselves to go.
Daikoku: Ah…
Then, take care on your way back, My Lord…!
Hatsumi: I will. Do your best as well.
Shinto Priest: Thank you so much for the help, for both of you.
Shrine Maiden: We're really saved since it always becomes busy during the first three days of New Year.
Daikoku: No problem… To me, this also became a good experience.
Tsubomi: There's no need to thank me.
This is yet another part of my practice, so I can properly fight against the dark organization.
Shinto Priest: Hehehe, the same goes for us. Doing the works with the younger ones,
Thanks to that, today has become a great day.
Shrine Maiden: We’ve also prepared a package as our form of gratitude. It’s not luxurious, but we’ll be happy if you could accept.
Daikoku: Isn't this… A box of osechi?
Are you sure that we can have this…?
Tsubomi: The other side of this bag also has hamayas ¹ and some ornaments…
Is it alright for us to receive these?
Shinto Priest: Oh please, do so. We're handing these to everyone that helped us today.
We thought that we can give it as a good omen, hoping that this year will become a great one.
Daikoku: Thank you so much…!
Shinto Priest: Well then, we'll make our way back now.
Daikoku: Fyuh~……
What a peaceful feeling… Just like the view of this sky……
I was nervous before, but now I'm glad.
I was… Actually able to help them……
Tsubomi: Mhm. You were gracefully saving the lives of many.
Both the priest and the shrine maidens were also glad to have you.
Daikoku: Tsubomi-san, thank you so much for inviting me today.
It was a very pleasant day……
Tsubomi: If the day feels fulfilling to you, I will be glad as well.
Daikoku: …… Ah.
If you don’t mind, would you like… To sit with me for some tea…?
I think… It can be a kind of after party for us……
Tsubomi: I apologize, but I'm afraid I have something else to do.
But we shall do so at another time.
Daikoku: Oh, right, you may have a new year family event to do…?
Sorry that I asked before thinking about it.
Tsubomi: Oh, it's not that kind of event.
However… It’s certainly a need that could possibly shatter the world in pieces.
Daikoku: The world…?
I see…
I will be your support as well…!
Tsubomi: Thank you, my comrade.
We shall meet again somewhere. Definitely.
Daikoku: Right…!
Definitely… See you again……!
Tsubomi: ……
Daikoku: As always…… Tsubomi-san is a mysterious one……
But… As she runs toward the sunset, I see the silhouette of her back……
How admirable……
I will also… Keep doing my best…!!
Tsubomi: ……
Urkh… I better be quick…
Or else I’ll miss the variety show that I forgot to record……!
It seems like… There's no other choice than run……! … Please make it in time……!!
Uwoooooohーー!!!!!!
TL notes:
[1] Hamaya is an arrow with charms from Shinto shrine.
If you're interested with Daikoku's attempt in fortune reading, you can check the 4* NY Side Story (Momentary of Blessings with Blooming Marsh Marigold, it was for everyone in Eden theatre)
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