CH 150

“Chapter 150: Moonflower”

We went through the backdoor to find a narrow path surrounded by thick roots and trees.

It’s also unusually dark, as if the blizzard wasn’t enough to cover my vision. I can’t even see the shrine Fuji was talking about.

– We keep going straight, right? (Takaya)

– Right. But allow me to confirm something first. (Fuji)

– … Sure?

Fuji took a few steps forward and sent out a white dove, which I assume is her own messenger.

– Akane-san.

– …

She’s been avoiding me since we saw each other at the residence.

– Akane, do you hate master?

– …

– Why are you sneaking glances at him?

– Wh-!? I’m not!? I’m actually doing the opposi- Ah, forget it…

– Here it is. (Fuji)

The white dove landed on Fuji’s shoulder. They both nodded at each other.

– Shall we go?

In a single line, Fuji, Me, Mike and Akane followed the path.

– It’s the first time I’ve walked on such soft snow like this.

The snow in my town used to be like slushy ice. This is basically powder snow.

– I’m fine, don’t worry about me. (Takaya)

– Why are you telling ME that? (Akane)

– Well, Mike said you’ve been looking at me, so I thought maybe you were worrie-GWH!?

A snowball the size of a hand hit my face.

– You’re so stupid.

– Not as much as the one that goes back to her hometown without saying anything!

I grabbed some of the snow and retaliated.

– What the hell do you think you’re doing!?

Akane’s face turned red, but I don’t think it was from embarrassment this time.

– Listen, it’s not like I wanted to leave so suddenly! I was thinking about all of you the whole time…

– Then how about you consulted us before you left!? That’s called being self-conceited!

Both of our faces were met with a snowball at the same time.

It felt nice having such a cold feel cool down our faces.

– Are you two fighting? (Mike)

– Yes, we are! Mike, help me, throw snowballs at the blockhead. (Takaya)

– Got it!

– What!? Mik-NGH!?

– I hit her!

– YOU BUNCH OF…

Somehow, we started a snowball fight.

Although it felt more like rather than snowballs we were throwing our frustrations against each other.

I figured Fuji would stop us but she’s just looking at me in disappointment.

I flopped onto the snow in exhaustion.

– Haah… Why? Why did you leave without saying anything? I know I’m a good-for-nothing idiot, but maybe I could’ve helped.

– Do you hate us? (Mike)

– Well, I… What else was I supposed to do?

– Will we find the explanation at the end of this path?

– Yes. Its name is Moonflower. The divine sword that both protects the island and binds us.