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Published at 3rd of July 2019 05:40:48 AM
Chapter 21.1

 I spend the time happily with everyone and work hard in the Student Council .
And today, the Photography Club goes hiking .
Sure enough, Chako’s bad with hikes and seems apprehensive, unlike usual .
Watching the surroundings vigilantly and climbing with apparent anxiety .
Sensei looks at such a Chako worriedly while having the other club members proceed first .
Meanwhile, I hike next to Chako and Kousuke-kun walks slightly behind us .

 Chako was a little strange in the past round too .
Wanting such a Chako to smile, I overtook her .
Then――[1]
 Kousuke-kun’s probably trying to cheer the anxious Chako up .
Giving Chako a pat on the back, he quickly overtakes her from the side .

“Chako, imma leave you behind if you don’t hurry up!”

 Kousuke-kun turns back, and smiles with his mischievous face .
At that moment, Chako’s eyes widen in surprise and she pounces towards Kousuke-kun
She then hugs Kousuke-kun’s head tightly and lean over .

“… ! Oi, Chako!”
“You can’t . ”

 Although Kousuke-kun hits Chako’s shoulder in a fluster, she hugs his head even tighter .
And, as though in search of something, she looks up the mountain slope .
With a really anxious face…
However, the mountain slope is only filled with verdant trees that sway with the wind .

 … Something must have happened to Chako on a mountain .
Previously, it was me who overtook her and waved my hand .
Chako then hugged me protectively and stopped moving .

 This time, although it was Kousuke-kun who overtook Chako…
She squatted down with Kousuke-kun and stopped moving .
All the Photography Club members turn back worriedly and watch Chako, but sensei urges everyone to go ahead .
We’d been walking in the furthest back so only Kousuke-kun and I are near Chako .

 Chako looks at the slope vigilantly, but gives a small sigh and separates from Kousuke-kun’s body after a while .
She then closes her eyes awkwardly .

“… Sorry . ”
“Naw…”

 Chako clenches tightly the hand that was separated from Kousuke-kun, and takes deep breaths as though to calm herself .
Kousuke-kun remains in a squatting position and looks at Chako in bewilderment, before sending me a gaze .
After returning a small nod to that, I step up towards the two and squat down quietly .

“You’re safe, Chako . Safe . ”

 I place my hand on the hand that Chako’s clenching tightly .
Then, I slowly stroked Chako’s shoulder .
“Ah… sorry . There was a bug, you see . I was just a little surprised . ”

 Chako laughs “Ehehe . ”
Although that laugh lacked the usual energy, it’s the usual laugh .

 … She’s trying to hide again .

 Hey, what is that heart of yours thinking?
Please tell me .
Please tell me, Chako .

“Chako . What were you afraid of?”
“Eh, like I said, there was a bug . ”
“Chako . ”
 I stare fixedly at the deep blue eyes that try to escape .
Those eyes are trembling…
With trembling eyes, Chako gives a small sigh and closes her eyes as though to calm herself down .

“A rock, will come falling, you see . ”
“A rock?”
“Yes, from the top of the cliff, rolling . ”

 Opening her eyes, she looks at me .
Chako’s tone is one of jest .
“I know right, that’s impossible” she speaks with a small laugh .

 However, those eyes look at me with dependence…


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 Glancing at the Kousuke-kun squatting close by, he gives a small nod .

 Un . I agree .
It must be something truly scary for Chako
“Chako, why are you afraid of that? Did you see that in a dream?”
“Dream? … A dream, huh . I wonder if it was a dream . ”

 Chako chews her lips at Kousuke-kun’s words .
Then, her deep blue eyes peek at me .

“Hey, do you believe in past lives?”
“Past lives?”
“Yes . You see, I, died from falling rocks while hiking . ”

 Chako’s gaze leaves me .
Then, as though she recalled something, she stares at the summit .

“Just like how Kousuke-chan was . I overtook my friend,『I’m leaving you behinddd!』I waved . Then rocks came rolling from above . ”

 ”Haha” a dry smile surfaces on Chako’s face .

“My heart grew very noise when Kousuke-chan laughed while looking at me . ”
 Saying just that, Chako closes her eyes tightly again .
Biting her lips once, she opens her eyes again .
The deep blue eyes that were trembling up till a moment ago are no longer trembling .

“Just kidding! It’s troubling when someone speaks of past lives, isn’t it? What ominous things are this girl saying when we’re here hiking? What a troubling person, I am . ”

 Chako’s eyes shine mischievously .
 As though to say we don’t have to believe her .
As though to say we can just forget it .

“Y’know, people who suddenly say they can see ghosts . Like that? I’m a character who can sense the supernatural . I’m cultivating a new character trait~ . ”

 Chako laughs .
Her usual “Ehehe” .

“At any rate, sorry for causing trouble . It’s got nothing to do with you two so don’t mind it . ”

 Looking at Kousuke-kun and I, her deep blue eyes narrow .

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With a face like nothing happened .

“――I, believe you . ”

 I don’t know things like past lives .
I don’t know how Chako lived or what personality she had .
I only know the current Chako .
Currently, Chako’s here, pretending to be strong in front of my eyes .
Although that’s all I know .

“I’ll believe, if that’s what Chako says . ”

 Because, Chako, your hand is shaking .
Although you’re laughing like usual, your clenched hand is shaking .

“It must have been scary… You must have wanted to live longer . ”

 I open the hand that Chako clenched tightly .
And wrap her hand with both of mine
“You’re safe now . You won’t die anymore, Chako . Same for Kousuke-kun and I . Same for the rest, we won’t die from falling rocks . ”

 Deep blue eyes look at me .
Eyes that are swaying unsteadily .
I speak firmly to those eyes .

“Look, Chako . You have me next to you . The Priestess of Ominous Clouds, you know? I’m incredibly strong, you know?”
 Look .
Look at me clearly .

“And you know what, Chako? Kousuke-kun’s here too . Kousuke-kun won’t die from mere falling rocks . ”
“Yeah . I can just punch and destroy ‘em . ”
“… So overbearing . ”

 Kousuke-kun, too, looks at Chako firmly .
The sunlight filtering through the trees hit his orange hair and it glitter .
Looking at it as though it’s dazzling, Chako bites her lips .

“We came hiking today as the Photography Club . Of which『The Strongest Phantom In this World』is the adviser, you know? There won’t be any accidents in the hike today . Even if there is, there won’t be any issue with everyone here . ”
 He probably came back after having the club members proceed first .
I can see sensei’s figure some distance away on the mountain road .

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Looking at that figure, Chako’s brows knit tightly .

“… Sensei, is strong, huh . ”
“That’s right . That’s why it will surely be fine . ”

 At my words, Chako smiles with a face that seems to be on the verge of tears .
I slowly stand up and pull Chako’s hand .
“Let’s go, Chako . It will be fine . There’s nothing to be afraid of . ”
“Yeah . It’s fine . ” [Kousuke]
“… Un . ”

 Holding Chako’s hand, I start walking on the mountain road .
Sensei was waiting for us some distance away . He places a hand on Chako’s head with a plop .
And begins to walk as though to lead Chako .

“Look, Chako . 『The Strongest Phantom In This World』is in front, and his younger brother is behind . In addition, adjacent is the Priestess of Ominous Clouds, you know?”
“… What extravagance . ”
“Right? Also, there’s『The Peerless Onmyouji』and the figure of authority, the director . As well as the Student Council president . ”
 Though I think senpai’s existence is complicated for Chako .
Nonetheless, senpai thinks about Chako too .

“With this much, I think we’re unbeatable . ”

 Therefore, Chako .
You don’t have to be alone .

 Let’s proceed together .
Let’s become 2nd years together
“… Why is Yui-chan saying this?”

 Chako mutters quietly .
I laugh helplessly at that .

“Because Chako’s here for me . ”

 You were watching me, always .

[1] This was kinda confusing due to a lack of transition . Yui was thinking about what she did in chapter 10 . 2 (sensei’s arc) when Kousuke does something similar in this round .  

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