Chapter 25
After discussing with Tomotaksenpai and Yuusei-kun, I visit the Chemistry Preparation Room to speak with Kuo-sensei .
Knocking, I open the door with an “Excuse me” .
The other teachers seemed to have left, only Kuo-sensei is inside .
“Naba, huh . What’s up?”
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Sensei is seated down, apparently doing some sort of work, with documents spread out on the desk .
Looking at the me standing in front of the door, he quickly gathers the documents into a stack .
I chuckle while gazing at such a sensei .
“Sensei . I’ve come to save you . ”
Sensei blinks his eyes at my words .
In the 3rd round .
Sensei confessed that his fate was to disappear .
However, I asked such a Sensei to『save』 .
Even though the one who should’ve wanted to be saved was Sensei .
“Naba?”
“I have something to say . Is that okay?”
“Got it . Get in . ”
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Sensei leaves his work desk, and prompts me to the two-seater synthetic leather sofa in a corner of the Chemistry Preparation Room .
Then, Sensei sits on the folding chair opposite the sofa .
… It’s been a while since I was alone with sensei in this room after school .
It’s oddly nostalgic .
“Sensei . The poor balance between your power and body, causes you to go berserk, right?”
“… Aa, yeah . Did you hear it from Yuusei?”
“Perhaps . ”
The truth is I heard it from you, Sensei .
I tilt my head slightly and give a vague answer at the Sensei staring at me with bewilderment in his eyes .
Then, I look fixedly at those amber eyes .
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“I, am the Priestess of Ominous Clouds . Not just granting power, I can suppress it too . ”
Sensei taught me . That I also had such a power .
And he was willing to practice with me .
“It should somehow work out if I stay with Sensei… but, I wondered if Sensei could be saved with something more fundamental . ”
Yes . To suppress Sensei’s power, I simply have to always stay by his side .
However, I don’t think sensei and I wish for something that restricts either of us, so
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“Onmyouji and the Priestess of Ominous Clouds made a secret plan . ―― To save Sensei . ”
Amber eyes widen in surprise .
I giggle at that and reply with a smile .
I could’ve said『Yuusei-kun and I』, but I said『Onmyouji and the Priestess of Ominous Clouds』 .
After all, the truth is that Tomotaksenpai helped out too .
He said we can’t tell Sensei and Kousuke-kun, but this much is fine right?
“We thought a lot, you know? Before we discovered . Kousuke and Chako . With Yuusei-kun and I, it should be able to go well . ”
With everyone, we can save you .
It will surely go well .
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Sensei’s eyes widen as he listens to me .
He probably is still in disbelief at the abrupt conversation .
The eyes of Sensei that tremble as though he’s deep in thought, are amber .
Although an extremely tender colour, at times, they seem terribly lonely…
Those were eyes that knew he couldn’t live together with us .
I bite my lip strongly .
Sorry, I am late .
I didn’t come to save Sensei for so long .
Even though you saved Chako at the cost of yourself when I asked you to save her .
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The reason Sensei didn’t give me the details back then, was in consideration of me, right?
Because I’ll surely waver if I heard the method from you .
Because I’ll regret not stopping you even after things went well .
That was why, you shouldered everything alone and tried to save Chako .
You hoped that Chako would live happily when she’s freed from being a familiar .
You hoped that Chako and I will smile and live happily together .
“Live a long, long life, Sensei . As the Strongest Phantom In This World, you should be able to live much longer than everyone . ”
Sensei’s action back then became a hint, and I found how to break the familiar contract .
A bit more, and I think Chako can also be saved .
That’s why, next time, Sensei should be with us .
“… Let’s do a lot of fun things . And live together with everyone always . ”
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Sensei doesn’t have to be the sacrifice anymore .
I’ll definitely save Chako, so
――Please save Sensei .
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Sensei’s amber eyes peer at me fixedly .
“Will you listen, to the method we came up with?”
After patiently waiting for Sensei to nod, I told Sensei what was discussed with Tomotaksenpai and Yuusei-kun .
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That the balance between Kousuke-kun’s power and body is off .
That the nature of Sensei and Kousuke-kun’s powers are the same .
That I can move Sensei’s power to Kousuke-kun .
That on that occasion, it has to be temporarily transferred to Chako .
Sensei had been solemnly listening to those, but when I speak till the end, he combs his forelocks up with his right hand and sighs softly .
Sensei’s golden hair glitters, having caught the evening sunlight .
As I stare at that, Sensei continues the conversation .
“Does Kousuke-kun know you don’t have long to live, Sensei?”
“… No, I didn’t tell Kousuke . ”
“I see…”
Sure enough, Kousuke-kun didn’t know .
If he knew Sensei doesn’t have long, he surely wouldn’t have taken the attitude he had so far .
He didn’t know, so he opposed Sensei when he was tormented by a sense of inferiority and a sense of hunger .
“Why, didn’t you tell Kousuke-kun?”
Even though you’re family .
I think it’s up to the individual to tell or not .
However, how regretful will Kousuke-kun be if Sensei gets destroyed while he’s still unaware?
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When I look at Sensei with some blame, he makes an awkward face .
And, puts down the hand bringing his forelocks up, while laughing self-derisively .
“Isn’t it lame? An elder brother losing to his power and having his ego come close to disappearing . ”
“… That’s the reason?”
“It’s a grave problem for an elder brother . ”
Surprised at Sensei’s words, my eyes widen .
Seeing my expression like that, a bitter smile surfaces on Sensei’s face .
“Not like it can be resolved by telling Kousuke . And it’ll probably be tiring to be worried about . ”
He heaves a sigh .
“But… if the balance between Kousuke’s power and body is poor too, I guess I should’ve told him earlier . ”
“You’re right… If Kousuke-kun knew Sensei was also suffering, he might have had it a bit easier . ”
“… As if I could tell him . The elder brother acting cool turned out to be on his deathbed, y’know?”
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“Please tell him, sheesh…”
I unconsciously spoke in exasperation at Sensei’s sulky tone .
Then, I look at Sensei closely .
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Silky blond hair that reflects light, and amber eyes that give the sense of leisure adults have .
With a gray suit fitting closely to his body, his light blue shirt and thin neck tie look very good on him .
Fumu fumu, I observe him . Sensei gives a troubled smile .
I return a giggle at that .
“I see, you were acting cool, Sensei?”
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When I look at him with an upturned glance, Sensei turns his gaze to the ceiling with a “Ah” .
“Sensei, it is fine to act cool, but please seek help from everyone a bit more… We are all quite strong . ”
“… Yeah . ”
The gaze that had been looking at the ceiling returns to me, and those eyes narrow gently .
I go “It is a must, okay?” and look at him with an upturned glance .
In the 3rd round .
Sensei shouldered it alone because I was weak .
I, am stronger than I was then .
I believe I can shoulder a bit even if Sensei doesn’t act cool alone .
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“Sensei, to save you, Kousuke-kun and Chako need to know about you . ”
“Yeah . ”
“I can tell them but… I think it may be better that Sensei tells them directly . ”
For Sensei’s sake, it may be better to find a method to save him that doesn’t require telling those two .
However, Sensei can’t be saved without borrowing their powers so
They need to know his situation .
That is, surely, something that requires courage for Sensei .
No one should want to speak of their own weakness .
When I stare at Sensei, he nods “It’s fine” .
“Yeah, I’ll tell them . ”
”So don’t worry, Naba” Sensei laughs .
A giggle leaks out when I think, “As expected, Sensei acts cool even at a time like this” .
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“I am sorry you have to do it after been acting cool all this time . ”
“Don’t say it, Naba . ”
“I am sorry that of all people, you have to tell Kousuke-kun and Chako . ”
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“Naba . ”
Sensei gives me a quick glare and sighs helplessly .
Finding such a Sensei amusing, I laugh “Ahaha” .
“I thought Sensei was strong, kind and mature, but you have a cute side too, don’t you . ”
That’s right .
Sensei is still young .
Surely he’s helplessly afraid of his power going berserk .
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“I am glad . That we found a way to save Sensei . … We do not know until we try, but we will find another method if it does not work . ”
“… My bad . ”
Sensei closes his eyes and gives a small sigh .
I respond to that with a vague laugh and remove my gaze from Sensei .
Then, after closing my eyes for a period, they slowly meet Sensei’s .
“Sensei, Chako is the same as you . ”
“Tomonaga is?”
“Yes . Chako… is not looking at the future . ”
Yes . Chako’s living in the present .
… She can only live in the present .
“Yeah . … She has the same eyes as me . ”
That probably rings a bell with Sensei too, as he answers with a small nod .
Those amber eyes are strong, and kind .
“Therefore, please let us save you first, Sensei . ”
I can’t help but gaze at those eyes as though to depend on them .
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“Please show Chako the future . ”
Sorry, I’m depending on you again .
When I bite my lips strongly, Sensei gently places a hand on my head .
“Got it . … Kousuke and I just have to move forward, right?”
“Yes . Please do . ”
“Leave it to us . ”
Receiving the backlight from the window, Sensei’s golden hair glitters .
The amber eyes shine provocatively .
“I’m just getting saved though . ”
Finding the Sensei adding that quietly amusing, I can’t help but laugh a little .