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9:45 PM
Creek: [Moshi moshi~? (?>ω<*)]
10:10 PM
Kazu: [Received, this is Asama Corporal, this is Asama Corporal! Respond if you receive! ('▽｀*)ゞ]
Kazu: [Xiao Hai Wan, are you still there?]
Kazu: [Sorry for the late reply, something happened today (paralyzed)]
Creek: [Eh! What happened!?]
Kazu: [A small accident… Hmm, I should say I pulled a muscle in my waist, so it's quite painful now (referring to reading while lying on my stomach).]
Creek: [?? What exactly happened, is it serious? Do you need me to come over?!]
Kazu: [Uh… Actually, this afternoon I happened to meet a student from the academy outside the store. When I tried to say hello, I accidentally startled her, and then we both fell to the ground. In the end, I accidentally twisted my waist.]
Kazu: [But it's actually fine, no need to worry too much. After applying ointment this afternoon, it's much better now. I should be able to walk normally tomorrow. Of course, carrying heavy objects might still be out of the question.]
Creek: [But it doesn't sound very optimistic, does it? Asama-kun, aren't you still working part-time and reviewing? Won't this affect you?]
Creek: [Do you need me to take a train back to Tokyo tomorrow to take care of you?]
Kazu: [Taking care… that's too exaggerated, I'm not that serious. There are also people helping me at the place I'm staying. Besides, Xiao Hai Wan, you only just returned to your hometown to reunite with your younger siblings a few days ago. It's a rare family gathering, compared to me, Xiao Hai Wan, you should enjoy this holiday in peace.]
Creek: [But… ]
Kazu: [If I still need to rely on Xiao Hai Wan for such a small setback, then I, as a Trainer, am really too unreliable. Don't you think so?]
Creek: [Ugh… You're so cunning, you know that if you say that, I'll definitely have to agree… ]
Kazu: [So, just enjoy your holiday during this time, okay? I can handle things on my own here. Right now, I'm just lying on the bed reading, using a pillow to prop up my waist and abdomen, that way it's more comfortable.]
Creek: [Then… for now, like this… If there's any problem, remember to tell me, otherwise I'll worry… ]
Kazu: [Mhm, I will… ]
Kazu: [So… Xiao Hai Wan, when you come back, after my injury has mostly healed, how about we go to Fuchu Racecourse to watch a race together when we have time?]
…10:14 PM
Creek: [Then… it's a promise! (?´ω`?)]
Kazu: [But the most urgent task is to get the exam done first.]
Creek: [Mhm!! It's settled then! Also… thank you.]
Kazu: [Uh… Thank me for what?]
Creek: [Asama-kun said that so I wouldn't worry, didn't he? To still consider my feelings like that… I'm very happy.]
Kazu: [Since you've noticed… shouldn't you pretend not to know? Otherwise, it makes one feel shy… ]
Creek: […Actually]
Creek: [I'm also very shy right now ///]
Kazuo: "*Ahem*, so it's settled. Speaking of which, Xiao Hai Wan, didn't you ask me to check on Daijin this afternoon?"
Xiao Hai Wan: "Ah... speaking of that, Daijin-chan messaged me earlier asking for Asama-kun's account..."
Kazuo: "Hmm...? Daijin? She wants my account?"
Kazuo: "Huh, really? How come I didn't know?"
Xiao Hai Wan: "Check your notification bar, does it show up there?"
Kazuo: "...Ah! It really does."
Kazuo: "Taishin... Daijin, what a straightforward ID..."
Kazuo: "But then again, mentioning Taishin, that pronunciation always makes one think of Taiga, and then the Palmtop Tiger—hmm, the Palmtop Daijin."
Kazuo: "Strangely fitting, isn't it?"
Xiao Hai Wan: "Are you referring to Yuyuko Takemiya's light novel?"
Kazuo: "Uh... Xiao Hai Wan, you know about that too?"
Xiao Hai Wan: "My Middle School classmates often recommended books like that, so I've heard the title."
Xiao Hai Wan: "But no matter what, Asama-kun, don't say that in front of her! She'll most likely get angry."
Kazuo: "Hmm... indeed, if I did that, my leg would definitely be kicked off!"
Xiao Hai Wan: "So don't bully Daijin-chan too much! She's so small and cute, like a slightly rebellious kitten that makes you want to hug her every time you see her..."
Xiao Hai Wan: "That kind of feeling!!"
Kazuo: "Xiao Hai Wan... I think you should also be a little careful with how you treat Daijin... (sweat)"
Xiao Hai Wan: "Well~ Daijin-chan is a bit shy, but once you get to know her, you'll find she's actually very nice!"
Xiao Hai Wan: "Ah, Little Ji and the others want me to tell them bedtime stories, so let's stop here for today! Remember to reply to Daijin properly!"
Xiao Hai Wan: "Study hard, good luck with your exams!!"
Kazuo: "Okay, talk to you tomorrow then."
Xiao Hai Wan: "Alright!"
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10:20 PM
[Friend Request Accepted]
Kazuo: "Is this Daijin?"
Daijin: "Mm."
Kazuo: "Was the matter from noon resolved?"
Daijin: "Mm."
Kazuo: "That's great then. Is there something you need me for?"
Daijin: "...Nothing."
Kazuo: "Uh..."
Kazuo: "Am I disliked? Or is this some kind of penalty game, where the loser has to add someone as a friend..."
Daijin: "That's not it at all!"
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P.S.:
[TMD] (〃^ω^) [Blood Pressure] ♦
First, I confess, I am guilty.
After the exam, I always want to play, and then a friend found me to play 300's clone mode, so I played all afternoon and evening—
Which led to the update only now.
"About Me Being a Maggot in the Eternal Land"
To focus on writing, I have uninstalled the game and given up all worldly desires.
Rest assured, I will continue updating.
P.S.: When playing 300 clone mode as a paratrooper, always play with a party, because in solo queue, you never know what kind of hero your teammates will ban for you, and what kind of monstrosity they'll pick.