Published at 28th of November 2020 09:39:17 PM
Chapter 25
The school day came to a close with the ringing of the bell . Speaking of which, I wonder how I should use my free time .
I wonder if I should just hang out with Camellia and Iris, or should I return home .
But it’s complicated . Camellia and Iris seemed to have something planned today, which is odd, because I’ve never seen them do something just the two of them . I wonder if they have a secret relationship . . . No, surely not . . .
Regardless, that removes them from the list .
And then there is going back to the dorm . But due to Lily’s odd behaviour this morning, I don’t have the courage to return to the dorms . Is there a safe refuge anywhere?
. . . It was then I remembered there was! Doesn’t the student council room fit that criteria? After school President Margaret will be there, and maybe tea time .
If I’m going to go, I need to go soon . I’m worried they may run out of sweets .
“Good evening . Pardon the intrusion . ”
“Welcome . Oh, you are the first year Shiran-san . Thank you for helping us the other day . ”
“Yeah . Umm . . . Mind if I hang out here?”
“Of course . You are always welcomed . ”
When I opened the door to the student council room, I found Cosmos-san sitting on the sofa .
She welcomed me with that refreshing smile . Yeah, this senior is still cool .
. . . But . I can’t find the important president?
“Ah, Margaret seems to have something important to do, so she can’t come to the student council room today . ”
Can she read minds?
Well it’s not like her life revolves around me . So it’s natural she would have to do something else .
“Well it’s unfortunate, but if you want, you could join me for some tea . ”
“ . . . That sounds great!”
“Ahaha, what a lively response . ”
Oops, I wonder if it’s bad that my glutinous side was on display .
Because I want those sweets .
But having her as my tea companion? It’s a little exciting .
“You are so easy to understand . Hahaha . ”
“Uuu . . . ”
Scuffle cakes were lined up on the table with the tea set, perhaps trying to meet my expectations .
As expected of the student council room . So well prepared!
I expressed my thanks, and happily sat down in front of Cosmos-san .
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Well, then . Time to dig in .
“That’s right . May you listen to my reminiscing as entertainment during our tea time?”
“Old story? Sounds good to me . ”
She told me a story as I stuffed my face . These souffles are so delicious, so I’ll stick with you for any topic .
“I used to be raised as a boy . ”
Cosmos-san then began to tell her story .
It seemed to be a heavy one for such a light meal . . .
It was quite an interesting story .
Born to a family that wished for a boy . Forced to act as a man . How she met President Margaret . And the story of a girl who changed her life . . .
“That girl, she said I was cute . Even complimented my prized hair . I was really happy . ”
“*Munch Munch* . That’s so nice . ”
“That’s why when I parted from her . I wonder . “Am I a woman? Or should I continue to act like a man?””
*Much munch munch*
I can understand her feelings . I’m a girl named Shiran, but am actually just a yuri loving boy .
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At the beginning, I wondered if I should act and behave like a girl to fit her image . However, I didn’t know the character Shiran . After all, she was just a background character . So I felt like it would just be an awkward attempt to try and make a poor imitation . That’s why I decided to live life freely . . . and So far, I spent my time without getting caught, so I think it was the best decision .
Besides, as a gentleman watching over Yuri, I never intended to interfere excessively with this world .
“So that girl . . . what did she say?”
“Oh that’s right . . . Shiran-san, what kind of answer would you give?”
“Eh?”
“Well, I’m just a little curious . ”
Hmm, her eyes seem to have become sharper . I was caught off guard by the sudden question . However it’s not a difficult one to answer .
“Cosmos-san is Cosmos-san, Don’t let others decide for you . You know yourself best . So now matter how you live . . . I think Cosmos-san knows themself best . ”
That is what I answered .
I think I answered that well . However her face was frozen when she heard that .
D-Did I step on a landmine? After tens of seconds passed, Cosmos-san finally opened her mouth .
“ . . . Shiran-san . As I thought, You were the girl back then . ”
Hmmmm? W-What is she talking about?
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“I’m sorry Shiran-san . This was just a test, but . . . My intuition seemed to have been right! You said the same thing that girl said to me . Plus you look just like her . There aren’t many girls like that . So I have no doubt in my mind, that it is you . ”
I met Cosmos-san before “Flower of Eden” . No, she is talking about the real previous Shiran, before I possessed her . . .
But wait a minute . The real Shiran that Cosmos-san met, said the exact same thing as the current Shiran said? Is that even possible!?
. . . Owww . My head is throbbing . A dull pain suddenly shot within the inside of my head . Weird, there is a massive uncomfortable feeling . It’s like it’s wriggingly it’s way back from within .
“Ahh, I finally met you . I finally met Shiran-san . ”
“Hhh . . . Nhhh . ”
“ . . . Shiran-san?”
Cosmos-san was delighted by the reunion, she was saying something, but I don’t know . The pain, the pain .
She reached out to me, but I didn’t have the strength to reach out . I brought my head down and held it tight, swinging it side to side . Trying to back away and get it out . Just stop it!
Immediately there was a banging sound, as I hit the wall .
“That’s dangerous . . . !”
I heard her yell as that severe pain ran through my brain .
Ah . . . this is no good .
While my whole body weakened, my consciousness was fading . I fell to my feet .
So is this it? I hit my head onto the wall . However just before I lost consciousness, I felt unexpectedly calm . It then went to black .