Ishitsumugi no Shou 13-4N

For my entire life - 4

[Hinata's room]

Wak: You did it on your own, without involving the other Mikos, because you knew it would turn this way, didn't you?

Hin: ...Yes.

Wak: I don't want to forget. And I don't want to be forgotten. But...

Wak: Our duty is to protect the people, not to find joy for ourselves.

Hin: Wakaba-chan... You really are strong. A true Hero. But look at me...

Wak: ...Hinata, don't you get it? I'm not strong because I'm a Hero.

Hin: Eh?

Wak: I'm able continue fighting so I can come back alive because you're there. Praying, waiting for me.

Hin: Ah... Thank you so much, Wakaba-chan. My heart is overflowing with happiness, just because of those words alone.

Hin: But... That's exactly why I want to do everything that's in my power... For you, and for everyone.

Hin: So please. If we don't manage to find a way before the final battle, then...

Hin: Let me... Reach out to Shinju-sama once again. Give me a chance. I don't want to give up... until the very end.

Wak: ...So that's your pride as a Miko. Then I won't stop you anymore. But.

Wak: Don't even think of trying to do it on your own. And don't forget this.

Wak: I don't need memories, joy or anything else. Just don't push yourself too hard. I beg you.

Wak: Without you, Nogi Wakaba won't be able to stay a Hero.

Hin: Wakaba-chan... I...

Wak: It's fine... Don't say anything.

Hin: I... Uesato Hinata... Will support you for my entire life.

Wak: ...I know.

Wak/Hin: ...

SON: You two... are so strong. Such powerful bonds... That's so precious.

Wak: By the way... *cough* Uh... Where are my socks?

Hin: ...Huh?

Wak: Everyone laughed at me, saying I was a mess that can't even put socks on without you. So where are they?

Hin: Nope. That's an important duty of mine, so I'm not telling.

Wak: N-No way...

Son: Aah! Hinata-senpai! You're awake!?

Aya: Thank goodness! We were worried!

Hin: Sonoko-chan, Aya-san, Mito-san. I'm sorry I caused so much trouble.

Mit: No, not at all! More importantly, how are you feeling?

Son: You know, you know? I made udon softer than usual, do you think you'll be able to eat it?

Hin: Thank you very much. Wait, softer than usual...?

Wak: Hm? What?

SON: S-Say what!? Udon lived and dies by its firmness! And you cooked it soft, shameless brat!?

Wak: Wha-!?

Aya: W-Was that bad, after all!? Then I'll make some rice porridge right now!

Mit: It's fine, Aya-chan. It should be fine... Right, Nogi-san?

SON: O-Of course! If it's for Hinata, udon can be limp for all I care!

Hin: Ah... You'd even forsake the firmness of udon for me? I'm so touched, I'm getting a fever!

Wak: You're doing that again. Come on now, can you get up? I'll feed you. Phew, phew.

Hin: Aaa...

Son: Ooh! Memo, me-...

SON: Sonocchi, cut it out. Just for today, okay?

Son: Eh? Ah, okay... Force of habit, ehehe...

Mit: They're all like a family, aren't they?

Mit: You're right.