Chapter 1
——This was shortly before the Sector South team was lost and washed ashore on a deserted island
Oscar (on phone call): Thank you for your time, Brad-sama. Did the meeting out of the town go well?
Brad: Ah, the meeting ended earlier and now heading back to the tower
Oscar (on phone call): Is that so. You weren’t driving today, so ride a train?
Brad: I was going to but I got off on the way
I haven’t been able to involve in the patrol recently. I’m going to walk back through Red South Street for a while
Oscar (on phone call): As expected from Brad-sama. Still, you had a tight schedule today, so please don’t overdo it
Brad: Ah, I know. Security in Red South is improving lately, and in fact, it was even ranked number 1 in the sector ranking for the previous LOM
I don’t think it’s going to be a big problem
But…… there’s also a big concern that a quick jump from third place could cause a bad backlash
Oscar (on phone call): I agree…… Lately, I am also trying to be careful when patrolling
It seems that there are some people who are not happy with the rise in the sector ranking
Brad: The rise in the sector ranking would be unacceptable for the lower classes, especially those who used the warehouse districts and back alley as their bases of life
The effects of fluctuations have not yet appeared to that extent, but if we continue to do so, we’ll eventually have to change our living arrangements
It’s only natural that those who see this would deliberately act to threaten the security of the city——
……?
Troublemaker A: Gyahahaha! There’s not enough alcohol, somebody get some!
Oscar (on phone call): What’s wrong, Brad-sama?
Troublemaker A: Hey! I’ve already drank everything!
Troublemaker B: Gyahaha! Shut up~!
Brad: I just found some rowdy people screaming in the streets
It’s not a big deal. I’ll handle this one myself
Oscar (on phone call): I get it. Take care of yourself, Brad-sama. We’ll be waiting for your return
Troublemaker C: Hey, turn up the volume of music more. I can’t get the tension up
Troublemaker D: Hehe, gotcha~
Brad: Hey, you guys
Troublemaker C: Ah?
Brad: If it’s a party, do it somewhere else. This is near to the residential area, it would be annoying if you make a noise at this time
Troublemaker C: What are you? Did you come here to complain?
Troublemaker A: Hey, that’s uniform……is that guy a hero?
Troublemaker C: What’s a hero, you aren’t even the police. You guys should be happy to collect some substance
Brad: Are you still a minor? From the looks of it, you’re not old enough to drink……
I doubt you’re not old enough to get a driver’s license
Troublemaker C: Huh? Can you just shut up!
Troublemaker A: Hey, wait, let me do this. I’ve been really pissed off with hero lately and I really hope to punch him in the face
Troublemaker B: I don’t know about sector ranking or anything, but it’s been uncomfortable lately~. Just beat him out, don’t give him a shot ♪
Troublemaker A: Hehe, I don’t feel I’m going to lose to the guys who are always dealing with stones. Clench your teeth……!
Chapter 2
Troublemaker B: H-hey! Pull yourself together!
Troublemaker A: …………
Brad: Young people generally tend to behave recklessly. There is nothing wrong with knowing your own abilities and seeking opportunities for growth in this way
But first, something more important…… You need to learn some manners and etiquette
Troublemaker C: Motherfucker……!
Brad: You don’t seem to be polite either
Troublemaker C: Ouch! It hurts! Let it go, you’ll break my arm!
Brad: If you’ve got something to say, say it in words. I don’t mind if it’s not good enough. It’s outrageous to make a sudden accusation of violence
Troublemaker C: I-I get it! I get it, so let me go!
Brad: It is a violation of etiquette to make noise in the street. It’s not enforced by rules like drinking or driving without a license, but it’s something you need to follow
From now on, keep a good manner and try to live a life in a way that doesn’t embarrass you as a human being
Troublemaker C: Yes, I understand! I’m sorry! Please, let me go now…… !
Brad: …….
Troublemaker C: Come on, let’s get the hell out of here! Hey, you wake up! I said wake up!
Brad: He won’t be waking up for a while
I just struck a vital point, don’t worry. He didn’t feel any pain and it won’t leave any mark. Such consideration is also in the manners
Troublemaker C: D-Dammit! I’m going to carry him into the car and you need to help me!
Troublemaker D: Oh, for God’s sake! Fuck!
Brad: (……They have gone)
beep, beep
Brad: (? Is it an incoming call from Jack……?)
It’s me, what’s the matter?
Jack: Good work, Brad. The commander has a message for you
Earlier, the Mayor of the Red South contacted and wanted to invite the heroes from South Sector to hold a ceremony
The mayor is very happy to be ranked number 1 in the sector ranking and wants to celebrate grandly with participation of the citizens • • •
Brad: When?
Jack: Next Sunday. The scheduled will be adjusted at the headquarters, but I hope you will join us
Brad: Understood. Send me a message with the details, and I’ll pass it on to the training team members
Jack: Okay, thank you very much. That’s all • • •
Chapter 3
——Next day
Brad: Oscar. Gather everyone, now
Oscar: Brad-sama? That……are you planning to go out for meetings and inspections today?
Brad: I took a break. I’ve got something to tell everyone
Oscar: Is that so. We’re just being trained on our own, I’ll call them in
Brad: Sorry. I’ll make it quick
Oscar: Hey, Will, Akira——
Will: Ah, Akira. Oscar-san is calling us, let’s go
Akira: ……Hah? What’s it for?
Will: That’s why we need to go to hear it. Let’s go, quickly
Akira: Tch, murky……
Will: Akira……
How long are you going to take that attitude? I won’t ever know what happened and……Oscar-san will be in the trouble too?
Akira: Shut up. Why do I have to hear every single to what you’re thinking?
Brad: ……What was that all about?
Oscar: T-That’s……
Actually, Akira has been acting weird since this morning…… He’s been acting like that the whole time, or rather, he’s visibly grumpy and less motivated
It’s unusual and honestly, I don’t know how to handle it either…… I’m sorry for the disappointment
Brad: Do you know the reason?
Oscar: No……I mean, it was an unapproachable situation……
But according to what Will told me, the situation got tense after doing an exercise session last night……
Will was worried he wasn’t coming back, so he went to check on him and saw Marion coming out of the training room
Brad: ……Marion?
Oscar: Yes. After that, when Will went inside and Akira seemed to be like that already
Akira didn’t answer when he asked, but maybe something happened to Marion in the training room……
Brad: …………
Will: Sorry to keep you waiting, Oscar-san….. Brad-san?
Um……what happened?
Oscar: Brad-sama would like to tell us about something very important
Akira: ……
Brad: Akira, is the training going well?
Akira: ……Huh? Is that what you came here to ask me?
Brad: It’s just a greeting. It’s your turn to be a little less formal
Akira: Tch, what are you doing?
Brad: (Sounds like he’s in really a bad mood. Normally, he would be complaining and done what he had to do)
(…….Somehow, the impression of the young people last night overlapped with theirs)
Chapter 4
Marion: Fuh……fuh……
Brad: There you are, Marion
Marion: ……? Brad?
Brad: I thought the possibility that you could be at Dr. Nova’s place, but I was right to check here first
Marion: Huh? You were looking for me? ……You’re?
Brad: Ah, yes. Let me straight to the point. You know South’s rookie, Akira Otori. Tell me what happened with you and him
Marion: ……You came all the way here to ask me those silly things?
You’ve got a lot of time on your hands when you’re trying to appeal to the people around you and make you care about them
Brad: Say whatever you like. Just answer the question that you had been asked
Marion: Hah…… The conservation with you is still hopelessly uninteresting
To begin with, I’m in the middle of my training. And how you’re talking to me so casually…… You do the same thing as those rookies did
I mean…… Did he do the same thing because you’re the one who’s coaching him? Then it makes sense
Let me tell you, he’s the one who’s 100% to blame with. I didn’t even have a chance……
Brad: Did you quarrel?
Marion: Quarrel…… You think I would do something so childish?
When I was training in the training room and almost at the end of my time, he suddenly stumbled into me
I’m just wondering what’s going on there and then he said, he wanted to “challenge” me into a mock battle……
So one-sided and full of confidence…… I couldn’t even say what I wanted to say
Brad: ……Then what happened
Marion: I didn’t intend to deal with it, but after listening carefully, I realized that he were thumbing his noses at the results of the other’s day LOM
Why did he think he can beat me just because you are ranked 1st place in the sector ranking?
Brad: …………
Marion: It seemed that the guidance of you and Oscar wasn’t well, so I took over for you
That’s it. If you think about it, you should be more than grateful for that
Brad: How did you take over it? If not physically, then you must have done a lot to beat Akira up mentally to that point
Marion: Heh…… You must have a lot of guts, for you to say that
But I haven’t done anything special. I just let him experience a complete defeat without even raising hands, feet and voice
There are so-called……”geniuses” in the world that are beyond the reach of human intelligence, so I have to tell the ordinary people who are not familiar with me, right?
Brad: …………
Marion: I’ve always hated it when he claimed he was a “genius” without any evidence to back it up…… Every time I heard it, it always annoyed me
What’s more, he knew one of the rookies on our team. I don’t know much about him, but I heard they called themselves delinquents together and did stupid things……
Well, anyway…… This time on behalf of you guys, I’ve been hitting him up in reality
Brad: So that’s it
Marion: ……What? That’s it?
Even if you’re the mentor leader, Brad. If a rookie doesn’t get it right, mentor him and punish him properly
This year’s rookies, not just Akira Otori, are all over the place and are not good enough. The rookies on our team are just dragging their feet too
During this time LOM, if they didn’t do anything extra, North would have won as before……
North, which has been immovable in ranked number 1 so far…… I can’t believe North, where I came from, is in 3rd place——
Brad: So that’s your situation
Marion: ……What?
Brad: I thought this case was simply due to Akira being himself……
Apparently you had enough circumstances on your side to beat Akira out of necessity too
Marion: What are you talking about? Don’t tell me, you’re going to lecture me on how things should be done, are you……?
Brad: Indeed, the actions that Akira took lacked politeness. About 90% or more, Akira would be at fault
But……if you were willing to teach the rookies as a mentor, there would have been a slightly different approach
I don’t know if he overwhelmed you with a display of power or hurt you with his words, but you’re not aware that you took out of your personal irritation onto him
Marion: …………
Brad: I’ve known you since you were a rookie. It’s easy to see why you were upset about North was falling to 3rd place
And it’s also a problem to blame it on the rookies. Can you say with confidence that you were not at fault in any way, now and again——
Marion: Shut up and silence!
The reason why the sector ranking went down was because of the rookies. When those guys came in, North’s level went down
But I’ll definitely make it up for next time. As long as I’m here, North will remain at the top……it’s absolute!
Brad: …………
Marion: ……I’m feeling not well
Again, I couldn’t get satisfactory training today. This time it’s your fault, Brad
Chapter 5
——Next day
Will: Oscar-san. Which area should I be in charge of for today’s patrol?
Oscar: That’s right. For Will and Akira, take a look around on Ketchup Street……
No, it’s just a matter of what combination of actions we can take first. And since Brad-sama is joining today’s patrol……
Brad: As usual, pair with a mentor and mentee
Oscar: I agree. I always do that when Brad-sama is around…… Well then, Will is with me and Akira is with Brad-sama——
Akira: Huh? Why me with Brad?
Will: A-Akira. Don’t poke me……
Akira: Of course I’m going to poke you. When Brad goes out on patrol, I’ve felt that high possibility I will pair with him
That’s not fair. I want to be treated more equally
Oscar: Well, that’s hard to dismiss. It’s an honor to be paired with Brad-sama and you complain about it——
Akira: Hmm, then Will can’t relate with it? Isn’t it unfair?
Oscar: ! ! T-That’s……
Will: Oscar-san, please don’t take him seriously! I have a lot to learn from Oscar-san as well as Brad-san……!
Akira: Tch…… I’m going around alone today. Is it okay?
Oscar: No…… I don’t think it’s good. Don’t decide on your own
Akira: I don’t care, just for one day. I don’t need you to tell me what to do, especially today
Oscar: I-I don’t know of that’s a good reason——
Brad: Hey
Akira: ……What’s it, Brad? What’s your problem?
Oscar: Brad-sama, I’ll take care of that……
Brad: Don’t worry, I’m not going to preach
Oscar: …….?
Brad: Akira. Just this once, I’ll allow you to patrol the way you want
Akira: ……What?
Brad: Instead, clear your schedule after today’s patrol is over
Akira: Eh…… No, I don’t know what you mean. Clear my schedule……what do you mean?
Brad: Come to the intersection of Magenta Avenue as soon as the patrol is over. We’ll talk more about it then
Akira: No, no……eh? What is it, really……
Brad: That’s the end of the talk. Oscar, go ahead
Oscar: Y-Yes sir!
Chapter 6
Brad: …………
Akira: Ugh! I already have……
Brad: Well, you’ve come to the right place
Akira: I could just ignore it and go home and meet you at the dorm…… I don’t want to be looking like I want to escape
Anyway…… I am here now, so tell me what you’re up to
Brad: It’s not efficient to stand here and talk about it. Grab a taxi and talk as we move
Akira: Huh? Taxi…… Seriously, where are we going?
Akira: ……Why, here……
Brad: Bespoke tailor is where I usually came all the time
Akira: B-Bespo……ke……?
Brad: Bespoke Tailor. It’s what we called a custom suit store
……I believe I explained earlier in the taxi that we’re going to such a place
Akira: No…… I’ve heard it, but I still don’t understand anything
Why bother yourself to go all the way out of Blue North……to enter this luxury-like store
I don’t really understand what the spirit of it is…… Explain it to me one more time so I can understand it properly!
Brad: Don’t yell
Akira: ! !
…… Uh, I can’t relax……
Brad: ……I’ve no choice. I’ll explain it to you again
We were all invited to the ceremony by the Mayor of Red South the other day. We’ve been asked to wear a suit to that ceremony
I heard that Will has his own suit and you don’t. That’s why I brought you here today
Akira: ……So, the point is, you wanted to buy me a suit, right?
That’s not your decision to make. You don’t even hear my opinion and decide to bring me here without my permission
Brad: Can you prepare it before the day, even though you have been asked to do so?
Akira: ……, I…… I can……
I mean! I can just borrow it from someone else. Even if Will doesn’t have it, I can ask Gast or someone else……
During the graduation ceremony of the academy, my father borrowed it for me. The only time I ever wore a suit was then, and even if I’d bought one, I wouldn’t have a chance to wear it——
Brad: Think about why I brought you all the way to a custom suit shop
There’s a difference between borrowing a suit from someone else and buying a ready-made suit
Akira: ……?
Brad: A custom-made suit is completely different from an off-the-shelf products in terms of production method
Even if you’re not particular about the fabric or the design, the size…… Everyone has a different body type. Once you wear it, you won’t even think about borrowing someone else’s suit again
Akira: T-Then, it’s a good thing I’ve never worn it
Brad: *sigh*……
Participating in an event that is requested by the city like this one is also part of the job for hero. There will be many others event in the future in which you need to wear the designated costume for that event
Suits are the most specified outfits and at the same time, there will surely be occasions when you need them in your private life
Well, even without all that, it’s a man’s finest to have one suit outfit
Akira: F-Finest……?
Brad: In the first place, there is no reason not to buy
Akira: No, that’s why! I said no, I don’t want it——
Brad: I didn’t ask for your opinion
You’ve forgotten how you came to be here. I’ve already listened to your requests, don’t think anything will pass
Akira: ! ! Y-You……this is outrageous——
Brad: Be quiet
Akira: Ughh…… Damn, you assholes……
Chapter 7
Akira: It’s tickling…… I hate it, I want to go home
Brad: You’re in the middle of getting the measurements. Don’t move
Akira: Tch, you arrogant bastard with purpose……
I just remember, Keith said you were a “tyrant”. It’s perfect
Brad: Just says whatever you want
Akira: Ah, I’ll do that
……Anyway. From the beginning, I’m not really a suit guy——
Employee: Do you have a request for the color or fabric?
Akira: Whoa!? Re-Re-ReRrequest? No, you suddenly ask me that question……
Brad: Dark color, black or dark gray are better than navy
However, considering his habits, the fabric should be stretchy and preferably made of fresco
Employee: Understood. He’s still young and dark gray, which isn’t too chic, sounds nice
Brad: I agree. But a good suit can be worn for years. It might be okay to incorporate a slightly stretched element
Employee: Well then, let’s keep the basics, casual and focus on the details
Brad: That’s good. I’ll buy a pair of shoes to match with the front of button colors…… And then there’s the change pockets——
Akira: Hmm…… I have no idea what you’re talking about?
Brad: You still want to understand what we’re talking about even though you’re not interested with it
Akira: Uh……
Ah, shit, why is this such a pain in the ass?
Brad: ……You’re complaining so much like a child
Do you hate wearing a suit so much? If we follow your usual theory, did a genius wear anything?
Akira: ……!
Brad: …………
Employee: I recommend trying on the sample to check the color, would you like to try it on?
Brad: Ah, that’s right. There will be no wrong if you try
Employee: Then our respectful customer, let’s me guide you to the fitting room
Akira: What? W-Wait a minute……what do you mean by trying it on!?
Brad: Just roll up your sleeves. If you don’t know what to do, talk to the employee
Akira: Whut……!?
(Seriously, that bastard is so forcible……I’ll be swept from one thing to the next in an unexpected direction)
(To begin with, is that the kind of thing you would push so hard to do?)
(All of that effort just to attend a ceremony…… Seriously, I don’t really care about what I wear)
(That’s also, I don’t think suits have a pattern…… I’ve barely been able to break into this uniform ——)
Employee: Let’s get a shirt and necktie together
Akira: Whatt!?
Employee: What color do you prefer for the necktie?
Akira: N-Necktie……uhh
Employee: I suggested you to choose a red one to match with your inner shirt or a green one to match with the color of your eyes
Akira: Ah, aah…… Yes, well then……
Akira: ( ——. Anyway, I tried on what I was given, but……is this right way to wear it?)
(Somehow it fits nicely on the shoulders, and the pants are rugged around my ass……)
(Well……the biggest problem is the necktie)
(To tell the truth, I don’t really know how to tie it……)
(I went to my graduation academy without tying it, and Will couldn’t bear to look at it, so he tied it for me)
Uh~~~, like this……?
Dammit, I don’t know! Why in the world does this stuff exist?
Brad: If we follow your usual theory, did a genius wear anything
Akira: …………
(That bastard, you’re talking like you understand. What do you know about me……?)
???: ——Anybody can call themselves a genius
Akira: (Ah, dammit, I remembered something I didn’t like……)
???: You’re just an ordinary person who aspires to be a hero, know your place
Chapter 8
Akira: Hey, Marion. I heard you’re called as choju* of HELIOS or something
Marion: ……What? Longevity?
Akira: That’s right, it’s choju. I wonder also what it means by that? You must be excited to be called like that, right?
Marion: ……Maybe you’re gonna to say choji*?
Akira: Cho-choji? I thought it was choju……
T-That doesn’t matter, honestly! They’re both the same thing!?
Marion: It’s totally different
Akira: Anyways! Ever since I joined HELIOS, I’ve heard so much about you until I became to hate it
They always said, “Marion is great” and “Marion is a genius”, I can’t sleep at night wondered what you really like
It was gonna be a hindrance to my daily life at this point, so I thought to come here today to test you and your skills
Marion: ………
Akira: Let’s fight, Marion!
Marion: I refuse
Akira: Huh!? What did you say……!?
Marion: I’m in the middle of a training session. You don’t think it’s rude to come in here and interrupt me when we don’t have any appointment
Akira: No, I thought it would be just fine if I was in training, so I took care of it
Marion: Huh?
You’re the one who’s assigned in Brad’s team…… Wasn’t it true that the rumor he’s been slacking off under the guise of being a mentor leader?
Akira: Brad is what? This is not the time to talk about that dude. Are you gonna fight me or not? Decide it quickly
Marion: I clearly said I refused just now
Akira: Hmm……? Anyhow, were you afraid to fight against me and lose?
Marion: ……What?
Akira: Becoming HELIOS choji isn’t a big deal. I’d definitely accept the fight that was aiming for me
You can’t do anything if you’re scared. We attacked and attacked and that’s what happened on the LOM on the other day! And we’re in first place in the sector ranking
Did you get too excited around you and soar? Anyone who forgets to go on the offensive is going down
Marion: ……Why are you so swagger and mighty?
Akira: Why…… That’s because I’m Akira Otori, the genius after all ♪
I’m a genius and I can do anything. In fact, I’m in great shape right now. I’ll definitely win against you……!
Marion: ………
Alright, fine then. I’m going to take some of my time
Akira: Finally you’re in. Hehe, that’s the way it should be ♪
Ah, you don’t have to worry about the time usage in the training room. I’ll make an appointment for you after this——
Marion: No one worried about that
Akira: Ah, is it……!
Marion: You only have 3 minutes to use…… I don’t need that much, I’ll take care of it in a minute
Akira: I hope so……!
————
Akira: …………
Marion: Heh, one and a half minutes……
Even after realizing that my hands and legs are out, I will praise you for taking on the challenges to some extent
But if this was an actual battle and you were the Eclipse, you would have been crippled in the first blow for sure
You should be glad your heart wasn’t the only thing that got snapped
Akira: …………
Marion: I don’t know how confident you were but I’m pretty sure that no matter how many times I take you on, I won’t get a scratch
I’m sure you’ve learned the hard way how mediocre you are
Anyone can call themselves a genius. You’re just an ordinary person who aspires to be a genius, know your place
Akira: …………
Marion: Speaking of which, the North’s rookies…… You were close with Gast Adler if I recall. I’ve heard you two really close, calling yourselves delinquents
You know, we’re the heroes. We had to do justice for the city and yet I found myself in the opposite environment……
You’re no more than an ordinary human being. I can’t believe someone like that calls himself a “genius”
Akira: ……!
Marion: You’ve been silent for a while now…… Where’s your swagger?
I’m just curious. Which part of “genius” do you think you are?
Akira: …………
Marion: You can’t answer the question. Hmm, that’s boring……
Can I go now? I don’t need you——
Translator notes:
*Choju (長寿, チョージュ) = longevity
*Choji (寵児, チョージ) = favourite child
Chapter 9
Akira: …………
! !
Ahhhh, dammit! Forget it forget it forget it! This is not me!
What just now……yeah, necktie……
Shit, I don’t care about this kind of stuff!
Akira: (We just finished patrolling, why’d we have to do this?)
(I’m not even interested in the beginning……just getting it all done now and go back to the tower)
Employee: As expected, it suits you well!
Akira: (……Hmm?)
Brad: It’s a good fabric. Where does it come from?
Employee: It’s from Francesco. It’s a piece of fabric that display both trendy and classic looks
Brad: I see…… The lines are striped and not noticeable, it’s going to be worn for a long time
Employee: It’s perfect for the gentleman standing by our customers, and even I fondly in love with it
Brad: ……Akira? Why are you standing there, have you finished trying it on?
Akira: Huh!
(W-What the hell am I thinking……!)
(You were just trying for the same thing, weren’t you? ……Hmm, what’s the point of looking good?)
(I don’t envy you for being able to wear that stuff!)
I stopped trying it on because it became troublesome in the way. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have to wear it, right? That’s why, I just make up my mind
Brad: You……
Akira: You’re not going to listen to me. Then, why not?
Brad: …………
Akira: Hah~~~~~, I’m tired……
What is this, I feel so tired…… It’s more tired than when I worked out from morning till night
Brad: You’re so exaggerated…… You just be sitting on the chair and looking bored
Akira: That was ridiculously dull. Then why do you have to go into such a long conservation just to buy a suit……
Brad: That’s why it’s called “bespoke”. Unlike buying a ready-made suit, the customer can tell what they want and have their own ideal suit tailored to them
This time it was a full order, so it took more time
But if you go through this process, you’ll have something irreplaceable to wear for years to come. It’s worth of time
Akira: Huh…… I don’t really understand. I don’t know if I’m gonna be spending that much time on a mere suit……
Brad: Eventually, the time will come when you can understand it
Akira: Really……
Brad: Anyway. You should at least be able to tie a necktie by the time the suit is finished
Akira: Ehhh necktie!? H-How……how did you know that…….
Brad: Hmm, that reaction confirms it. I wasn’t sure about that
Akira: ! !
Brad: And it’s pretty clear, why are you suddenly going out of the fitting room just like that
Akira: Ugh…… It’s the same with the suit, but I don’t tie a necktie that often
Just because I can’t tie the necktie doesn’t mean I’m gonna die……
Brad: …………
Akira: Ah……ah~ah, I’m so hungry from all the weird stuff I’ve been doing
We’re going back to the tower, right? Then, we should better get the taxi or ride the train
Brad: Ah, that’s right…… So let’s get a taxi and head back to Red South
Akira: What? Why go back to Red South, the tower is closer, right?
Brad: Did you just say you’re hungry? Let’s eat outside then go home
Akira: Wha……oh, eat with you!?
Brad: There’s one more thing I want to tell you
There’s a place in Red South that’s just right for us, so we’re headed there. It’s sure a long distance away, but there’s no place in the vicinity where you can casually walk in dressed like this
Akira: What do you want to tell me…… Are you going to force me around like that again!?
Brad: Just a little more patience. I don’t mind if it’s done later, but it’s better to get it done today
Akira: Either way, you’re still going to do it……
Shit! I get it! I’ll go with you, I’ll go!
I’ve come this far, I don’t care anymore what will happen……!
But instead, I’ll decide on the meal, ‘kay!? I’m gonna eat everything until I feel sick and make your wallet completely empty!
Chapter 10
Akira: What is this…… I was wondering where we’re going, but this is the cafe that I often go
Ah, is that it? Well, when I told you I’ll decide on the meal, you freaked out, didn’t you?
Brad: It’s more convenient to be familiar with the place, that’s how I choose it. Well, you can imagine whatever you want
You can order whatever you want, but be sure to ask for the hamburger plate
Akira: Oh? Are you gonna eat that hamburger?
Brad: You’re the one who going to eat it
Akira: Hah!? You think you can even tell me what to eat! I can’t believe it!
Brad: Don’t shout…… You really have no manners at all
Akira: M-Manners?
Brad: You need to be more considerate of your surroundings, not only in a quiet place like the tailor shop earlier but in this place also. If you make a lot of noise, people will look at you
Well, I’m going to take a long time to teach you about manners, that’s part of it. Just finish your order
Akira: Wha……what is it, really……
HAMBURGER PLATE! HOT DOG! GARLIC SHRIMP AND FRENCH FRIES……AND ONE MORE HOT DOG! THAT’S WITH CHILI SAUCE
Hehe, how is it! After all these requests, you’re starting to worry about the content of your wallet, is it?
Brad: No problem, I pay using a credit card
Akira: Wha…..!
Shit…… You want me to clean out your account instead of your wallet?
————
Brad: So first of all, get your hands on the hamburger plate
Akira: What is it, from a while ago. You’re so obsessed with hamburger plate
Whatever. I’m starving and the food fight is on! Thank you for the f- – – – –
Brad: Wait
Akira: Anagh!?
You bastard, don’t suddenly grab my arm! I was just about to touch it……
Brad: Use the knife and fork
Akira: K-Knife? Fork?
Brad: Take that and attached to it
It’s not wrong to eat by hand. But that hamburger plate was ordered as a teaching tool
As I said earlier, manners…… I’m going to teach you a minimum education to be a gentleman
Akira: Hmm……
Brad: I had expected it, but I didn’t expect that you’d so boldly grabbed it by hand and tried to take a big bite of it……
There’s a concern about spilling the garnish and sauce, so that’s why the cafe includes the knife and fork with the dish. Try eating by using it this time
Akira: …… I’m truly maximum hungry right now, y’know?
Brad: Don’t complain when you’re already here. I think you’ve forgotten that I said I would stay here until you’re done
Akira: Ughhh……
I get it! I can use a knife and a fork like a normal person. Just watch……
UWAHHHH! IT’S VOLTAGE MAXIMUM!
Brad: You……
Akira: What is it!?
Brad: Why thrust the knife from above?
Akira: That’s because it’s a knife. Knives are for stabbing, right?
Brad: …………
Akira: What you didn’t say anything?…… On the contrary, it makes me feel uneasy, so say something!
Brad: Stop what you’re doing and look at your smartphone
Akira: ……Smartphone?
Chapter 11
Akira: Hmm? I don’t know if there were messages coming in……
It was you. What’s this…… Download an e-book……?
Brad: It’s a book that summarizes the minimal of manners and etiquette
I didn’t think it would get this far, you need to start from the basics. Before you learn how to tie a necktie, you need to get everything in there in your head
Akira: All of them!?
Brad: No matter how well you can dress in a suit, you will be ruined if you don’t have a good manner
Well, regardless of whether you are wearing a suit or not, you should always be aware of it. That’s what education is all about
Akira: N-No, no! It’s too much work, isn’t it?
Just because we’re going to a ceremony, I think you take this too far!
Put on a suit, tie a necktie and more…… That’s enough to make me feel like a punk and now I’m going to read a book!?
Absolutely not! I won’t download this stuff, even if it kills me!
Brad: ……Perhaps you don’t know how to download it? From what I know, you’re not very good with machines
Akira: Huh!? I-It’s not like that! Seriously, I just don’t want to read it, just say so……
Brad: There must have been the copy of the paper on the bookshelf. I’ll look over it for you when we get back to the tower, so start reading it carefully from today
Akira: What……
Brad: This is all part of the job, be sure to do it
Akira: Ughh……
Shit, it’s really annoying…… I don’t think I’d be able to wear a suit in the first place even if I had to make up for it
Brad: …… You seem to have lost a lot of confidence than I expected
Akira: ! !
Brad: The other day, you’re met with Marion. You’re reeling from what you were told then
Akira: …… Did you hear that?
Brad: I haven’t heard the details. However, I can imagine what he was going to say
Because of the pride, he’s having a hard time accepting the ideas that differ from his own and rejects them more harshly than necessary
I’ve been reminded again to be careful there as I take over as a mentor this term……
Akira: Not really, I’m not dragging it out……
I can’t be bothered with every single thing a stranger tells me. I’m not the kind of a saintly person
Brad: ……Is that so?
Akira: …………
Brad: Ask anyone who knows how to tie a necktie and manners
Don’t be ashamed of being immature. We’re all immature in the beginning and we can’t grow without the help of others
Akira: …… I don’t need you to tell me that……
Brad: Everyone would have said that
Akira: Does that mean……you too?
Brad: Of course
My parents are diplomats, so I’ve had a lot of opportunities to attend parties and make public appearances since I was a kid
I’ve been exposed to a variety of early education in music, sports and languages, not to mention table manners and social gatherings etiquette
Akira: Did you have a hard time getting it right or something?
Brad: There’s no way a kid who doesn’t know anything and isn’t even old enough to do well
Akira: Hmmm…… Did you get scolded by your parents too?
Brad: Scolding was mainly the role of the tutor brought in by the parents……
I couldn’t bear the stress of being deprived of my freedom because I was bored and didn’t understand the meaning, so I often ran away
In the beginning, I simply chased and repeated such things, but gradually I started to feel good about concocting a plan to deceive the tutor
I started taking data on how much free time I would get to this pattern. When thinking about it, that was a great experience
Akira: No……what? Somehow, it’s too surprising……
Brad: I’ve been taunting you a lot, but it’s not my nature either to do things I can’t understand
Even if you are told not to be ashamed in public, children can’t understand such a feeling. And if anything, it would have been the parents who were ashamed
Akira: Ehh…… You haven’t always been that serious, well-listened to, little boy type……
Brad: That’s just your imagination
Here, if you get it, eat it quickly. Your order is going to get cold
Akira: ! ! Oh no……!
Chapter 12
Brad: When you’re done eating, place the knife and fork together on the plate. Remember the plate is like a clock, at 4 o’clock
Akira: 4 o’clock……?
Brad: That was 9 o’clock. That’s not it
Akira: Be quiet! W-Wait, I just lost my focus
Hah~~~~~, I finally got the hamburger down. I can’t believe how exhausting it is to eat a hamburger like this……
Brad: As for review, you could eat the hot dog with a knife and fork too
Akira: WHAT!? I can’t, I can’t, I can’t, give me a break!
Brad: Just kidding. You can eat as you like from here
Akira: You’re kidding……? A joke is supposed to be a laugh, right?
Whatever…… The long-awaited hot dog, I’ll do it in a dynamic way!
Brad: I want you to make use of what you have learned a little
Akira: *eating*……What is it?
Brad: …… Nothing
Akira: *eating* You *eating* if nothing…… *gulp* Why don’t you eat?
All you do is complain while watching people eat and you’re not hungry?
Brad: Don’t worry. I’ve ordered it, it should be here by now
Waiter: Thank you for waiting. Your tofu steak
Brad: It looks like it’s already here
Akira: T-Tofu……?
Brad: I’ve heard you can eat it here, at this cafe, but I haven’t had a chance to. I’m glad the timing was right
Akira: You wanted to eat this stuff
Brad: Tofu is a nutritious food that is high in protein, low in calories and sugar. I tend to eat meat more often, but occasionally I eat tofu to balance out my diet
If you’re conscious of your health and fitness, you should try to learn about food instead of eating whatever you want
Akira: No, it’s okay…… And if I’m cramming any more into it, I’m gonna get a real headache
Brad: That’s right. Manners and how to tie a necktie, you’ve got a lot to learn just for today
Akira: ……I want to know. You used to be Marion’s mentor, right?
Brad: Yes. Although I can say, that’s three years up until last year, so it’s very recent
Akira: I see…… That’s guy, he’s the youngest to be a mentor
I’m sure he was the same age as Will……it was 19. There’s only one thing that’s changed for me
…… Since when did Marion started aiming to be a hero?
Brad: I don’t know
Akira: You don’t know. You’re his former mentor, and you have no idea how your student became a hero?
Brad: The exception to this is if it’s listed as a secret but basically, we’ll never know about it unless he reveals it
In fact, the only time I would have a chance to talk about my aspirations was on the academy entrance exam
Akira: Was it so? I remember talking about it in various places……
Brad: I think it’s just that you always talked personally
Akira: Yeah, that’s what is it
Brad: Marion joined HELIOS at the age of 16 so he attended the academy from the middle school
Akira: If all goes well, I can guess that when I was 13, I was already aspiring to be a hero
Brad: I see…… 13 years old……
Chapter 13
Brad: This is well known among HELIOS, but Marion has Dr. Nova, the head of the research department, acting as a parent
I’ve heard that he was originally raised by Dr. Oswald before he died and he was involved with HELIOS from an early age
There will be many opportunities to grow up in such an environment and there is a great possibility that he was aspiring to be a hero from the earliest age
Akira: W-What’s up with that…… I’ve been involved since I was a kid too……
Brad: What are you going to do after hearing all this?
Akira: What!? N-Nothing……
I was just curious……
…… Will was the first one talk about it and ever since we were kids, we’ve been talking about being a hero
Ren, for whatever reason, has been at the academy from middle school too…… For some reason, Will got in before I did
Out of the three, I was the slowest one…… I told you I was going to be a hero
…………
Brad: Do you have a complex?
Akira: Huh!? It’s not like that!
It’s doesn’t matter if it’s early or late and if I have time to worry about this stuff, I should do something to close the gap as much as possible
I still feel the same way about it, though…… To think that there’s a difference that no matter how hard I try, it’s not going to get any closer……
Because “if there is”! Because it wasn’t “was”!
Brad: If you have time to worry about that stuff, try to close the gap as much as you can
Akira: What!? That’s exactly what I just said……
Brad: I agree with you, but you don’t seem to be able to put it into practice, so I repeated it to you
Akira: ……!
Brad: This is just like wearing a suit and having good manners
In the beginning, we are all inexperienced and start from scratch. If you work hard, your talent will surely bloom one day
You and Marion is still inexperienced. Don’t set your own limits, but work hard to expand the scope of your growth
Akira: …………
Brad: Well…… I’m not surprised that you thought you could beat Marion as a mentor at this stage, I don’t blame you for being disingenuous
Akira: ! !
Just……shut the fuck up! What’s wrong with thinking you can win!
…… There’s no such thing as a hero if you think you’re going to lose
Brad: …………
Your hands have stopped again. I’m guessing you’re going to eat it all because you asked for it
Akira: Of course! I’ll eat it all up before you finish that tofu steak……!
Brad: Hmph, make the best of it
Chapter 14
——A few days later
Will: Ah, almost!
It’s getting longer in the back again. Why is that? The knot should be right……
Akira: ……
Will: Let’s try it again, Akira. If you continue patiently, you will surely be able to tie a necktie!
Akira: DAMN IT~~~~~!
Will: Akira!?
Akira: How many times do I have to be patient! I’ve done this about 500 times already!?
Will: 500 is just a liar…… Well, I’m certainly doing enough to get my fingertip muscles working……
Akira: This is not a strength training exercise! What’s the point of doing it a few times if you can’t do it!
Will: Calm down…… Screaming about it only makes you tired, okay?
Akira: *growls*……
Oscar: Hey, are you guys okay? Just now, I heard a noise like an animal growls……
Will: Oscar-san!
Now it wasn’t an animal…… It was Akira’s voice. Sorry……
Oscar: Akira’s voice?
Akira: Who are the animals!
Oscar: Oh, that’s it…… You’ve been practicing tie a necktie again
You were struggling there yesterday but still haven’t mastered it yet?
Akira: Ugh!
Will: Uhm……that’s right. I’m sure the knot is correct but for some reason the tie is not tightly enough……
Oscar: I see……
Akira: Damn it, why are you tied up so tight?
Oscar: Me? Well…… It’s still been seven years since I started wearing this uniform
Will: Did you practice tying a necktie too, Oscar-san?
Oscar: Yeah. I didn’t have a chance to tie a necktie until I joined [HELIOS]
I remember being made to dress up in formal wear for a party at Brad-sama parent’s house a few times but all I can remember is being stripped down and changed without permission
Will: Party at home……?
Akira: No, what does it mean to be stripped off……
Oscar: When think about it, it took me a long time to be able to tie it tightly like this
When I was struggling like Akira now, Brad-sama would said, [think of it like learning the physical skills]
The words gave me a sensation of awakening. Surely, with that in mind, there’s nothing hard about it……
So Akira, you too…… Well, it’s a good idea to remember your usual training routine
It can be when you use hero abilities, physical training like me or bouldering as a hobby
When you’re learning something new, remember how you’re always working on it
Akira: S-Something news……?
Most of the time, I’m worried that I can’t do it like I do now and I’ve done it many times……and finally I can do it……
Will: It’s true, Akira is the type of person who grows through trial and error like that. Being patient is one of the best things about Akira ♪
Oscar: Hmm, that’s right. Not everyone is the same……?
Will: What exactly is the same as a physical technique?
Oscar: That’s right…… It’s faster to actually show it than to explain in words. I’ll show you how to tie the necktie
Chapter 15
Oscar: That’s right…… It’s faster to actually show it rather than explain in words. I’ll show you how to tie the necktie
Akira: Oh, you want to show me how it’s done?
Will: Thank you so much, Oscar-san!
Oscar: Okay, watch carefully……
This way, this is it!
Akira & Will: ! ?
Oscar: Did you guys see that?
Akira: I-I don’t see it……
Will: Uhm, Oscar-san…… Maybe it was a little too fast to see……
I’m sorry, can I ask you to slow down a bit more……?
Oscar: That’s impossible
Will: eh
Oscar: This is the way I do it. I don’t know any other way
Akira: No, can you do it slowly!?
Oscar: I can’t
When you use a physical technique to throw someone away, can you throw it slowly?
Akira: I-I can’t……
Oscar: That’s it
Will: Ugh…… I feel like there’s something different, but I don’t know what to say……
Oscar: If it’s helpful, I can show you as many times as you like
Akira: Hmm…… Nope, it’s okay
But I do feel a little bit better about it. When listen to Oscar, I knew that everyone struggles at first
Thank you ♪
Oscar: Good mindset. I knew you’d get something out of talking to Brad-sama
Akira: Huh? What did Brad do?
Oscar: Before, you’ve been in a bad mood…… You looked like you had something in your mind, right?
You’ve been doing much better since you went out with Brad-sama
Akira: *gasp* Are you telling me it’s all because of Brad!?
Will: I’d feel the same. I didn’t dare to ask but I was sure Brad-san who got Akira back into himself
Akira: G-Get back into myself……
It’s not like that. On that day, I was taken to a store and forced to wear a suit, learn about manners……
Seriously, he has been swinging me around so much!?
Oscar: Brad-sama isn’t going to waste his precious time just to swing around
You know as well as I do that he was very busy everyday
In this situation, there’s a clear reason why he was inviting you. Maybe he’s really worried about you, Akira
Akira: eh……
Oscar: Let me tell you the truth…… Brad-sama wasn’t planning to do any patrol that day
He adjusted the original schedule to join the patrol and bring you to tailor
That alone is enough to tell you what Brad-sama was thinking…… You can understand it, right?
Akira: ……
Chapter 16
——The day of ceremony
Brad: (I’ve been rushing to clear out my previous schedule but I’m afraid I arrived just in time)
(The ceremony is about to begin……)
(I leave it to Oscar as usual but did the other members come to the venue without any problems?)
(Especially Akira…… I haven’t been able to spend some time since then to see his progress ——)
Civilian A: I hate this. I can’t go into the park if they’re hanging out in there
Civilian B: It’s not a very nice sight. They’re just sitting there and blocking the way, I think we should stay away from them
Civilian A: I wanted to go to the ceremony and meet the [heroes]…… What should I do? Should I take the long way?
Brad: (……What happened?)
Troublemaker A: Gyahahaha! What the hell are you doing, are you stupid?
Troublemaker B: Oh no~ Did you drop the ice-cream? I just bought it
Troublemaker C: It’s not my fault, it’s his fault I felt. Go buy it again. Go buy some sake while you’re at it
Troublemaker D: ehh, why me!?
Brad: (That’s……the troublemakers who used to make a lot of noise in this area before)
(Seems like there are more people than the last time, that’s for sure. Make noise like that again……)
(It can’t be helped. Maybe I should interfere them again before going to the venue ——)
???: Hey, you guys. Don’t make a fuss over it
Brad: ……!
Troublemaker A: Ah? What is it, who are you talking to?
Akira: Who else is out there beside you guys?
That’s the entrance to the park. Look around, everyone was annoyed because they can’t go through
Troublemaker C: Huh~ Who the hell are these people? No one says anything and don’t make any false accusation ♪
Akira: ……
Troublemaker B: Hey, isn’t that [hero] from the South? I’ve seen him before
Troublemaker C: eh, [hero]? Not again……
Troublemaker A: You look like you’ve gone all out, dressed like that. There’s a ceremony going on right now, isn’t there? You’re not able to play with us, are you?
Akira: This is more important than the ceremony. Because I’m a [hero] after all
Troublemaker A: Tch, who the hell do you think you are? You say you’re protecting the city but it’s just a nuisance to us……
Well, it’s just right. The reason we’re here today is really to interrupt your ceremony
Troublemaker C: Yeah, that’s right. I’ve called some of my friends over, we’re gonna have a party and having a good time, you can look forward to it
Akira: You bastards……
Troublemaker A: Ah? What’s with that look……? You’re a [hero] and you’re going to get into a fight with civilians?
Troublemaker C: *chuckles* go ahead and do it if you can. I mean, the party would be so loud
Akira: ……
Troublemaker A: Hey, are you hear me?
Akira: Who said I will fight? Now I’m wearing a nice uniform
Do you guys know what is bespoke? The so-called custom-made and they were made to fit me for real
So well, I can make some fancy moves if I want to, even if [Eclipse] shows up here, I’m going to beat them to death
But if you guys the civilians get into a fight……then you’re not a gentleman, right?
Troublemaker C: ……What the hell is this guy talking about?
Akira: Hey, don’t point at people
Troublemaker C: Whoa!? T-Too near……
Akira: No only stop pointing but stop staring also
I don’t want to get in a fight over this……and that’s not really saying much for me either
Also, it’s against the law to drink alcohol in public. This one, this one and this one? I’m gonna have to confiscate it before the police find it
Troublemaker B: H-Hold on……!
Troublemaker A: You’ve got to be kidding me!
Akira: ! !
Troublemaker A: Stop lecturing me like that. if you’re keep going carried away, I’m going to hurt you
Akira: ……You’re grabbing my chest so tight. Didn’t you hear me when I said it was all one piece?
Troublemaker A: I don’t give a shit. If you don’t want to get hit, go ahead and apologize for getting carried away……!
Akira: Seriously……they have no manners at all
Well, I just learned about it, so I’m not in position to talk about it, but……
I can’t let that attitude of yours overlooked!
Chapter 17
Troublemaker B: H-Hey! Pull yourself together!
Troublemaker A: ……
Akira: I’ve hit the vital point so he won’t wake up for a while
Troublemaker B: You said you wouldn’t pick a fight with civilians……
Akira: This is not a fight. He grabbed me and I felt insecure so I handled it like a gentleman
Don’t worry, he won’t feel any pain and it won’t leave any marks. This kind of consideration is also in the manners……I know ♪
Troublemaker C: Shit, I knew it was going to happen……! W-We’re so-sorry! We won’t do it again, please forgive us!
Troublemaker B: eh, you’re just gonna run away!? Oh my, this is so fucking awful~!
Akira: Hmm? They are already gone……
They’re not worth beating up on. Not yet as a gentleman but not as a man either
Should I’ve taught some strength training first before manners? Kekeke!
Brad: I don’t like the way you laugh
Akira: Ugh!? Brad……!
When did you…… Perhaps you’ve seen the whole situation just now……
Brad: Maybe
Akira: No, which one!?
What did I say a while ago? Honestly, I can’t remember much when I’m in a good mood……calm down calm down and remember……
Brad: Your necktie is crooked
Akira: eh……whoa!? Yes, it is!
It’s because he grabbed me…… Shit, that bastard. I had a lot of trouble by tying it up……
Brad: ……
That suit fit on you very well
Akira: Hmm?
Brad: Looks good on you
Akira: ……
O-Of course! There are no clothes that can’t fit me well!
Because I’m a……[genius], after all!
Brad: ……I see
Chapter 18
Akira: Hey, is there still time before the ceremony starts, right? Come on, it’s not that bad
Brad: I don’t have time to spend such a leisurely time
Akira: I was hungry and I was just about to buy a hot dog. But I ran into those guys on the way there……
How much time do I have to buy it and get back here?
Brad: At least wait until after the ceremony. Even if you can buy it, there’s no time to eat
Akira: Don’t worry about that! When comes to hot dog, I can eat faster than everyone else
Brad: ……Where is your gentlemanliness up to?
???: Oh~? Brad-kun and Akira-kun~
Brad: ? ……Dr. Nova?
Nova: Oh, I see there’s a ceremony today? Both of you really look so cool in suits~♪
Marion: Hey, Nova!
Nova: Marion? What’s wrong~ you’re so out of breath……
Marion: What’s wrong you said……or rather, that’s supposed to be my line. You can’t just simply pay for it then walk away without taking what you’ve bought……
Brad? And……
What the hell. And you’re with Akira Otori?
Akira: ……
Brad: So today is your day off?
Marion: Hmm, you can see it by looking at it. I mean, I don’t have time to stand around and talk to you on my precious time off ——
Nova: Me and Marion are about to go shopping together~
Marion: Nova……!
Nova: I always wear the same clothes so Marion want to buy a new one for me~
Let’s see Marion’s clothes. It would be nice to buy something to match Jack and Jacqueline~
Marion: Nova…… Don’t talk too fluently even though you haven’t been asked……
Nova: Oh, I’m sorry Marion. Looks like you also got me a hot dog. Thank you~
Akira: Hot dog!?
Marion: ……What?
Akira: It’s n-nothing!
Marion: ……Heh, fine feathers make a fine birds*, what they said
Akira: Ah?
Marion: Well, you didn’t understand the difficult words. Now it wasn’t that difficult but…..
I said, no matter what the inside is, if you dress properly, you can’t cover it……
Akira: No matter what the inside is? As such, cover……?
You’re making fun of me again, aren’t you?
Marion: So slow……
You’re so annoying. Don’t make a big fuss about it, I just told you the truth
Akira: …… This bastard……
Marion: What do you want to argue about that?
Akira: …… What about you?
Marion: eh?
Akira: I’m asking what about you? Can’t you put these things on properly?
Marion: …… Of course I can put it properly
What is this, all of a sudden. Even the questions are low level ——
Akira: But it’s not like you could have worn it in the first place, right?
Marion: ……what?
*fine feathers made a fine bird [馬子にも衣装] = this was part of proverb that also means “you look good when you wear a suit” (if I made mistake, please tell me) more about this proverb
Chapter 19
Akira: It’s not like I was born with it
Marion: When I was born……there’s no one born like that. Stop asking questions that don’t make sense, what are you trying to say?
Akira: That’s right. Even if you learned it from someone else…… Everyone starts from scratch, you know
Marion: *gasp*……
Akira: I got off with a slow start too ——
Marion: I-I haven’t been taught!
I’m a special person. I didn’t need someone to teach me how to dress up from beginning
Akira: No…… You just said there’s no one born like that
Marion: I didn’t say that
Akira: *gasp*…… Yes, you did!?
Marion: I didn’t say it!
Akira: No, you did!
Marion: I didn’t say it!!
Akira: YOU DID SAY IT!
Marion: I DIDN’T SAY IT!!!
Brad & Nova: That’s enough
Nova: Please~~~don’t be too worked up, Marion
We’re about to go shopping together and you sure don’t want to get an injection which you hate?
Marion: ……!
Akira: eh……you hate injections?
Marion: ! !
Akira: Hmm……? Heh~?
Brad: Akira
Akira: ……tch, I know
Brad: Don’t click your tongue
Akira: …… I know! Just not right now!
That’s why, Marion
Marion: ……?
Akira: I don’t care if I haven’t been involved in [HELIOS] as long as you did and not being treated as a genius like I want
I wanted to be a [hero] but I’m slower than the other guys in my class
…… I knew that a long time ago without you telling me
But whether to start early or late……even if it may be starting out below average, it doesn’t matter!
Even though I need to work thousand times harder than anyone else and absorbed all what I can learn from others
I will show you my genius speed of growth!
Absolutely chasing you up…… No, I’ll overtake you, so be prepared!
Marion: ! !
Akira: WAHHHHHHH it’s burning it’s burning! I’M AT MAXIMUM VOLTAGE – – –!
Nova: Aha~ he ran off while screaming. Akira-kun always in good spirits
Brad: Seriously……he supposed to act like a gentleman
I’m sorry but I need to leave. I have to go to the ceremony venue
Nova: Al~right. Good luck with the ceremony
Brad: Ah, have a good holiday
Chapter 20
Nova: Well then…… Let’s go eat first, Marion
Marion: ……
Nova: So what about while eating the hot dog, we go to see the ceremony that Akira and others attend?
Marion: Absolutely not
Nova: Ahaha, I was categorically rejected~
But doesn’t it feel a little nostalgic? Remember there was also a similar ceremony at North in the same year, Marion entered [HELIOS] right?
The celebration where North continued holding on the number one spot in the [sector ranking]…… I was so excited to see Marion’s sunny appearance~
Marion: ……
Nova: When I think about it, it’s really amazing
Marion: ……What is it?
Nova: Brad-kun. South has been at the bottom of the [sector ranking] for a long time but as soon as he transferred, they became number one, right?
I’ve been told that North has been dominating the number one spot for about 4 years now because of Brad-kun……
Marion: ……
Nova: Whoa!? I’m sorry Marion, don’t get mad~! I didn’t mean to make you angry, okay?
Marion doing great also? Yeah, it’s become a small matter right now but I’m sure North’s ranking will rise again~……
Marion: ……I told you we don’t need that
I’m a special person. And with me there, it’s only natural for North to come back to the top
That South guys should enjoy their victory while they’re at it. Enjoy their short glory to the fullest
Nova: Fufu, that’s what I mean. Marion, that’s the way it should be~♪
Will the ceremony be held again if North reclaims the number one spot? If that’s so, Marion should have a new suit too……
What’s a good timing, we’ll get some on today shopping! Wah~let’s buy it ♪
Marion: Ah, hey Nova…… Don’t decide on your own ——
Nova: Speaking of which. Remember when we went shopping for a suit together at the last ceremony?
There, there. You know, when I almost got kicked off the premises for looking too dirty~
Marion: When they found out that you knew the owner and they finally let you in……right?
Nova: That’s one! There’s no way Marion wouldn’t remember that
When I think back on it now, that’s time when I almost got kicked off, it’s a very pleasant memory~
Marion: ……I remember being really nervous about it
Nova: Marion, you were so nervous ♪
Marion: ehh……
Nova: It may have been the atmosphere of the shop but it was the first time you had your suit tailored. I remember your face so tense when they took your measurements
Also, when you were struggling to tie the necktie properly. Marion was so cute that time~
Marion: H……how, do you……
Nova: Fufu, I was actually watching over you quietly from the shadow. With Jack and Jacqueline too
Marion: ! ?
Nova: When you still younger, I taught you how to dress, how to make pancakes and other things~
Marion asked me a lot of questions [what to do with this] but as you grew up, you stopped asking me……
I wanted to at least show you how to tie the necktie but Jack told me to watch over you
Marion: I-I don’t know about that…… I don’t remember
Nova: eh, that’s a lie! How could Marion not remember that?
Marion: I don’t know……!
Nova: Wait, Marion!? You don’t want to eat the hot dog~?
Chapter 21
Akira: ♪~~~
Brad: It looks like you’re in good mood
Akira: Hmm? What, you’re not going to tell me that humming is not allowed also?
Brad: No, you’re simply saying what you think
Akira: ……Well. Partly because I said what I wanted to say in front of that Marion
Even if it’s such a thing, it doesn’t look like a gentleman
It’s been bothering me for a long time, but now I feel better…… I don’t know what it is but it’s just so refreshing
Brad: Hmm……
Akira: I admit that Marion is a genius. But that doesn’t change the fact I’m a genius too
I can’t say it well in words but did genius can separate into different genres? He’s a genius, I’m a genius, and now I just thought it would be okay……
Brad: And now?
Akira: Did I already declare? I’ll overtake that guy for sure!
I admit it I lose this time but…..next time I’ll never ever lose!
Brad: …….Have you grown up or not?
Akira: You too, Brad
Brad: ……?
Akira: The immediate goal is to overtake Marion……When that happens, it’s your turn!
I’ve been pushed around a lot by you or rather let me be involved into a lot of things……
I absorbed it all and made it on my own…… I’m going to overtake you with that
Brad: Hmm……
Akira: I finally said it. More refreshing, hehe
If you have any objections, just say it okay?
Brad: No, not particularly……
Akira: What the hell, it’s so boring. If you don’t do it, I might overtake you immediately ♪
Brad: Aah…… Anyways, no more hot dogs for you
Akira: eh!?
Brad: We’re already arrived at the venue. I’m not going to allow you to go back to buy it now
Akira: I-I completely forgot about it……
One second! I’ll be back in a second! Let me eat a hot dog……!
Brad: No
Akira: I beg you……!
Brad: Ah, I just saw Oscar and Will. Let’s go there quickly
Akira: M-MY HOT DOGS~~~~~~!!!
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