Chapter 22.2
“Senpai . Can you see the flames in my eyes too? … I’m the same as senpai . Locking Chako, and tying her up . Not considering Chako’s feelings, and wanting her to always be by my side . ”
How dirty .
What an awful woman, I am .
“My power, has become considerably strong… If I desire, I think I can dispose of a mere familiar contract . ”
Until now, I didn’t know what my wish was .
Although I was even doing something like turning back time, I never seriously thought of wanting to snatch Chako away .
However, it’s different now . This wish is surely from my heart .
To release Chako from being a familiar and keep Chako by my side always .
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“However, that’s no good… Chako herself has to decide about her . ”
Yes . I can only pull her hand, until the mountain summit .
After that, Chako will decide who to descend with .
… It won’t be me .
Hurting myself with my own words, my heart throbs with pain .
Enduring that, I continue to speak .
“I think Chako doesn’t want to step on anyone’s sacrifice . ”
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Wanting Chako to live, Tomotaksenpai told her to eat him .
However, Chako didn’t do that, and choose to disappear .
It was the same when it was sensei .
Although she could’ve lived with sensei’s body, Chako changed places with sensei and chose to sleep .
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“Chako doesn’t enjoy her current life . ”
I stare firmly at Tomotaksenpai .
The person, whom my words hurt .
“… I can’t see Chako being happy as senpai’s familiar . ”
Tomotaksenpai’s face warps in even more pain at my words .
The burning flames within his deep blue eyes, shake violently as though they’re undergoing a storm .
“Senpai . I’m searching for a path of lifting the familiar contract which Chako can fully accept . ”
Listening to Chako’s worries . Listening to Chako’s sufferings .
How does Chako want things to be? What does Chako want to do?
I’ll listen to Chako’s wish .
When I do that, I’ve a feeling Chako will finally feel like living in this world .
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“… I want senpai to let go of Chako’s hand . ”
That hand you always held .
I want Tomotaksenpai to let it go .
“I, want Chako to always be smiling . ”
It’s a horrible wish .
For what Tomotaksenpai obtained with great pains .
“So, I won’t forcibly snatch her away… Because Chako will surely, not be able to smile . ”
That’s right . I won’t forcibly snatch her .
I’m urging Tomotaksenpai to let go of Chako’s hand by himself .
――This is the method I chose .
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Tomotaksenpai covers his face with his right hand at my words .
His forelocks fall smoothly on his face, casting a shadow .
I’m this person’s tormentor .
I made him understand his feelings towards Chako…
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And yet, I’m pressing him to let go of them .
I stare at Tomotaksenpai’s face .
I won’t avert my eyes .
Because this is what I wished for .
“Senpai, let’s meet Chako . ”
I approach the sitting Tomotaksenpai and grasp his left hand tightly .
I asked Chako and the rest to wait at Tomoyuki-san’s house once they’re done with the pool .
They should already be waiting .
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“The two of us may be selfishly talking about Chako now, but, I believe Chako can live happily with no problems without us, you know?”
Chuckling at the surprised-looking Tomotaksenpai, I pull his hand .
He, who was forced to stand up, didn’t move and is standing stock still .
However, with no concern for such a Tomotaksenpai, I start walking while still holding his hand .
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“There are times when I think ‘Why?” towards such a Chako… But, as long as she laughs happily, I would think ‘Oh well’ . ”
“… How overbearing . ”
“I can’t help it . She will escape if I just wait, you see . ”
”Well then, let’s go” I pull the hesitant Tomotaksenpai towards Tomoyuki-san’s house .
Chako, Kousuke-kun and Yuusei-kun are there, playing games together .
After they were done with the pool, in their casual clothes, they entered Tomoyuki-san’s house from the back gate .
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They probably didn’t expect me to bring Tomotaksenpai .
All three of them are astounded .
… Well, it may be more accurate to say that Yuusei-kun’s exasperated .
Chako, Kousuke-kun and Yuusei-kun remain on the sofa .
Tomotaksenpai and I sit on the dining table chairs a short distance away .
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The director’s house is big so the LDK are spacious . The living room’s sofa and the dining room we’re seated in feel like different spaces .
From the dining room, the view happens to be the three of them having their backs towards us .
“Tomotaka . Watch closely . You’re the one who brought that child . ”
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Tomoyuki-san, who went to the kitchen to pour 2 portions of tea for us, placed the tea down and sits in front of Tomotaksenpai .
Tomotaksenpai nods with a “Yes”, staring firmly at Chako’s back .
Chako’s group is playing a game where they roll a dice and collect stars through mini games .
Although Chako was perturbed by Tomotaksenpai at first, she soon becomes engrossed in the game and appears to be having fun while playing with Kousuke-kun and Yuusei-kun .
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We stare silently at the trio’s backs for a while .
… Chako really looks like she’s having fun .
The me who had been giving senpai the smile of a beautiful young lady, has already begun to smile normally .
The backs of the trio sparkle, bathing in the summer light entering through the patio door .
“… Chako, seems to have forgotten about you, senpai . ”
“… Yeah . ”
My face grew more bitter than Tomotaksenpai’s at the strikingly calculative back of Chako .
Although it wasn’t like I wanted to be paid attention, although I wanted to maintain my appearance of a beautiful young lady for a while longer .
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“… She went『Don’t goo!』so desperately for me at the pool, but has no problem enjoying herself, huh . ”
“… Yeah . ”
“Chako has this side to her, huh . ”
“Yeah…”
When I go, “It can’t be helped” and sigh softly, Tomotaksenpai sighs softly too .
Then, he removes the eyes that had been on Chako’s back, and looks at me .
“It’s about time I returned . ”
“Yes . I will go with you . ”
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It’s been about 30 minutes Tomotaksenpai and I watched the trio’s backs .
I believe that was enough time for Tomotaksenpai to see Chako’s usual self .
Standing up from the chair, I bid everyone farewell and leave the house .
I was following behind Tomotaksenpai when his feet stopped, suddenly .
He slowly turns back .
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“… I won’t stop you from searching for a way to lift the familiar contract . ”
I give a small nod at those words .
“Neither will I won’t stop Chako from attending school, nor change what I ordered her . ”
After saying that, Tomotaksenpai bites his lips fiercely .
Then, he gently averts the eyes he had been looking at me with .
“However… even if you find a way to lift the familiar contract, I can’t promise I’ll do as you say . ”
“Yes . That’s more than enough . ”
… That’s, for now .
Tomotaksenpai really did stress over and move forward a little .
I don’t expect him to accept everything at the start .
“A way to lift the familiar contract hasn’t been found yet . ”
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”So there’s time”, I say . Tomotaksenpai gives a small sigh with his eyes closed .
Then, turning his body to face the Student Council room, he begins walking again .
Chasing that back, I mutter softly .
“We’re still en route…”
The summer sun has yet to show any indication of falling .
Tomotaksenpai and I walk across the sports ground, within the noise of the cicadas .