Episode 336: Dragged away
"I was in trouble, but Yuusha-sama who was traveling helped me, desu."
"That seems to be the case ... I don't remember becoming like that, but this girl who likes anime seems to have started calling me Yuusha-sama. Hahahaha!"
When I return, Noelle and I create an atmosphere of complete understanding that something must have happened, and we both smile wryly as we explain to the Senpai who had questioned us earlier.
The place is silent, and everyone's gazes hurt. Naturally, in such a situation, no other questions would come up, so Noelle's question time ends and it is time to eat.
"Seriously, what were you doing!?"
"I'm terribly sorry!!"
After that, Noelle went around the table for each grade and interacted with everyone in the dormitory, and the atmosphere gradually returned to a friendly one.
However, as a matter of course, after the welcome party is over, she ends up getting scolded by the Student Council President.
That's right, I took the main character with me. On top of that, the main character is somewhat depressed.
It felt like I was completely throwing water on the celebration.
Although it would have been a bad situation if it hadn't been stopped, there may have been other ways to do it.
"Luck ~, you know, today ..."
"Won!"
Thinking like that, I tell Luck about today's events, and I fall asleep feeling relaxed and soothed.
After school the next day.
"Amane, I think you know, but this girl is Noelle Kanon. Noelle, she's my party member, Shimotsuki Amane."
Since I was to immediately introduce her to my party members, I take Noelle and join up with Amane first. Amane had one-sidedly seen her haggard face, but since Noelle was in a state of unconsciousness and not an acquaintance, I introduce the two.
"Noelle Kanon, desu. Nice to meet you, desu!!"
"I'm Shimotsuki Amane. Fu ~ un. It seems like you've returned to normal. However, it's up to Nanami to recognize you as a party member, so you'll have to do your best. It looks like you've caused a lot of trouble for Fuhito-kun. As for causing trouble, I'm not one to say anything about others, but you should be able to distinguish between reality and fantasy."
Noelle cheerfully greets her, but Amane folds her arms and speaks coldly.
She seems to have already figured out what happened yesterday.
"Nn."
How exactly ... I thought, but Shia raises a thumbs-up and her eyes are shining with an expressionless look on her face.
Shia is holding a smartphone for some reason, and there is a video showing me and Noelle on the rooftop, which was probably shared with the party members.
It's undeniable that yesterday's Noelle certainly went too far, so there's a part of it that can't be helped.
However, I feel like I should say something about the fact that being my party member is also under Nanami's control. However, it doesn't seem to be the right kind of atmosphere, so I keep quiet.
Also, I think Amane was pretty much the same.
As soon as we met, she attacked me in the dungeon. It would have been a disaster without the strongest Jersey.
Jersey ... I'm sorry I was disappointed when you came out of the treasure chest ... I have been saved by you many times ...
"I'm sorry, desu ..."
"M, maa, Amane, leave it at that ..."
Seeing Noelle teary-eyed and looking despondent, as expected, I also feel unable to endure it, so I intervene and settle the situation.
"Haa ... It can't be helped. But, I'm a party member who is easygoing. I've gone through a lot of things too. However, Nanami isn't naive when it comes to Fuhito-kun. You should prepare yourself."
"Yes, desu ..."
Amane lets out a sigh and drops the matter with an exasperated expression, and tells her of the painful reality that will be waiting for her from now on.
Noelle became even smaller.
We walk towards the Satou Family home with the depressed Noelle.
At present, she only knows that I have the power to manipulate shadows, I don't know if she remembers anything about that, but I think that Luck should be kept a secret for now.
"I'm home ~."
"Onii-chan, welcome back ~ !!"
As soon as I get home, a thud hits my stomach. It is my sister Nanami.
"Well, you knew I was coming home."
"Fu!Fu!Fu! It smells like Onii-chan. Su ~, kunka, kunka."(TN:Sniffing noises.)
When I stroke Nanami and speak in amazement, Nanami says such.
Do I stink?
I try sniffing myself, but I still can't tell.
"Come on, don't sniff that much. Or rather, quickly let go of me."
"Fua ~ i."(TN:Sniffing hai(Yes).)
When I pat Nanami's head, who is as usual pressing her face against my body and sniffing my scent, Nanami backs away, seemingly leaving a lasting impression.
"Come to think of it, is Rei here?"
"Yup. The time seems to be okay because it's flexible."
Despite the sudden call, it seems that Rei has already arrived. I'll have to thank her later.
"I see. Well then, I think I'll introduce her later, anyway, this girl is Noelle Kanon-san."
"Noelle Kanon, desu ... Nice to meet you, desu ..."
It might take a second introduction, but I'll introduce Nanami here as well. Noelle introduces herself, completely depressed.
She seems to regret her actions a lot.
"Fu ~ un. Your appearance passes. However, it seems that you have a bit of a personality problem. That's why, we're holding an emergency girls-only gathering!! Follow me!!"
"Eh? Eh?"
Nanami puts her hand on Noelle's chin and stares at her as if to judge an item, then she takes Noelle by the hand and leads her into the house like a prisoner.
Noelle looks at me in confusion.
"Nanami, what exactly is going on "Onii-chan, shut up!! Acchan, Onee-chan as well, come!!""
"Ah, yes."
I don't understand what she means, so I call out to her, but Nanami speaks with a sense of intimidation, so I can't say anything.
Shia and Amane also follow Nanami, leaving me alone.
Even though it is the beginning of September, the lingering summer heat is harsh, but the cold wind blew and made my body and mind tremble.