The Guardians of Rumors part 7

Chapter 4
Part 7: To Iroha's New Everyday Life...

Iroha: On the way home, after we erased the rumor of the misery water,
even though Yachiyo-san, Tsuruno-chan and I should have each been shocked by the things that happened
for some reason, I felt like we were pretty calm.
Sure, there was a dark shadow that had loomed over my heart, but since we were able to make sure, once and for all, that we would all work together to do something about Ui and Mifuyu-san, we probably felt like things were going to be fine.

Tsuruno: So, Iroha-chan, are you going to stop looking for Hiiragi-san and the others now?
Iroha: Eh? Why?
Tsuruno: Well, I was thinking, you've kind of found a hint regarding Ui-chan's whereabouts. At the Chinese restaurant BanBanzai, your food is free until I get a 100 point score out of you! At least, that's what I was planning to have you do but...
Iroha: If I did, Tsuruno-chan, your dad would be in trouble.
Tsuruno: Aha, you have a point-
Yachiyo: It's not like you have to narrow it down to one or the other. No matter which you choose, you'll probably end up at a dead end sooner or later.
Iroha: Yes, I don't think I'd regret it even if I looked into both of those things.
Yachiyo: That aside...
Felicia: Hmm--♪ Hm--♪
Yachiyo: Why are you here...?
Felicia: Ah?
Yachiyo: Your contract should have ended by now.
Felicia: I still haven't gotten a grief seed from you. You promised to give me one as an additional reward!
Yachiyo: That obviously became null and void as soon as you switched sides to the Wings of Magius.
Felicia: Hey, I came back, didn't I!?
Yachiyo: That was because Tamaki-san told you to come back, right? After what happened this time, I have a better opinion of you and I also know about your circumstances. But that's another story. I won't give it to you, understood?
Felicia: Stingy old hag...
Yachiyo: You...!
Tsuruno: Yachiyo is barely a minor!
Iroha: C, Calm down, all three of you!
Yachiyo: ......
Iroha: Hafuuu... I don't really mind, okay? I really will make you a meal, so...
Felicia: Really!?
Yachiyo: You're spoiling her...don't come crying to me if she starts mooching off of you later on.
Felicia: Hey--Hey--, what are you gonna make me!?
Iroha: Um, you see, I was kind of thinking about making you a hamburg.
Felicia: Seriously!? Meat! Yaay---! I'll be happy tonight!
Iroha: Ah, but it might be better if you came over after I move in.
Felicia: Eh, not today?
Iroha: I still don't know where I'm going to live yet. That's why, once that gets decided, I'll show you where I live.
Felicia: It's a promise, got it!?
Iroha: Yeah, of course.

Felicia: Hmhmhm♪ Hhmhmhm♪
Iroha: ...... Hey, Felicia-chan...
Felicia: Hm, what is it?
Iroha: Are you still going to work as a mercenary?
Felicia: Well yeah, I do need to keep doing that-- Since I backstabbed those Wings of whatevers too--
Iroha: ...U, Um, Felicia-chan. You see, I think...you shouldn't keep doing this... You held it back today, but you might go on another rampage and when you do...you won't be aware of your surroundings and you might hurt someone... Besides, if you keep switching to another person's side based on how much they're going to reward you, then everyone around you will become your enemies, Felicia-chan...
Felicia: So?
Iroha: Huh?
Felicia: Then, what am I supposed to do? Going berserk in front of witches is kinda like my specialty. And I'm a mercenary because that's what I have to do to live so I can't help it. I'm happy that you'll make me food but... I wish you wouldn't say those kind of things...
Iroha: But...
Felicia: I'm telling you, then what am I supposed to do! Even I know! That I can't keep doing this! Besides, even if I don't intend to betray anyone, there's been guys who I've helped out who don't get along with someone I've helped out before and they just start claiming I betrayed them behind my back, you know!? There's nothing I can do about that!
Iroha: Um, that's why...will you fight together with me?
Felicia: Ah? Are you seriously, saying that...?
Iroha: Yeah, we can fight together as friends and from now on we can eat our meals together.
Felicia: I, Is that really okay...?
Iroha: Yep, it's okay with me.
Felicia: But... that's okay...
Iroha: W, Why!?
Felicia: It's good that I won't have to betray anyone anymore but I can't pay you back for the food...
Yachiyo: ...In that case, come live with me.
Iroha: Yachiyo-san?
Yachiyo: While you're living at my place, you can be our exclusive mercenary. My house was originally a boarding house, so there's plenty of rooms too.
Felicia: R, Really!?
Yachiyo: In exchange, your reward will be rent and compensation. If that's fine with you, then you can come stay with me.
Felicia: Thanks a lot, Yachiyo!
Iroha: Thank you very much, Yachiyo.
Yachiyo: It's not a big deal. I just decided to do so on a whim.
Tsuruno: Nihihi, I also thought of a good idea.
Yachiyo: What? A new item on the menu?
Tsuruno: No-- Since you don't have any money, do you wanna come work at BanBanzai? They'll get mad at us if we hire you since you're still a kid but kind of like a helper.
Felicia: Why? I'd end up working for free, that's dumb.
Tsuruno: Not for free. It won't be much, but you'll get an hourly salary and you'll get board at Yachiyon's house and a staff meal![1]
Felicia: Board!? What do you mean by staff meals!?
Tsuruno: It means you get to eat after you finish working.
Felicia: Food!
Tsuruno: Lately, we need to do things like home delivery and we're short on people, you see. I've been talking to my dad about getting someone new on board--
Felicia: Is that really okay-?
Tsuruno: Yep, it's a--okay!
Felicia: Yaay--! Thank you Tsuruno!
Tsuruno: You can call me Tsuruno-oneesan if you want?
Felicia: Tsuruno!
Tsuruno: Just Tsuruno, huh...
Iroha: Fufu, good for you, Felicia-chan.

Iroha: I'll be heading home now.
Yachiyo: Yes. From now on, we'll be up against a bunch of girls we hardly know anything about, so it might be a little rough but let's do our best and work together.
Iroha: Yes! Oh, and once they decide where I'm going to live, I'll let you all know.
Felicia: It's a promise, got it!?
Iroha: Yeah, I know.
Yachiyo: ...... Hey, Tamaki-san.
Iroha: Yes?
Yachiyo: It's only if your parents would be okay with it but...
Iroha: What is it?
Yachiyo: Would you like to live with us too? I was thinking things would be easier from now on if you did. I have plenty of rooms so...
Iroha: Me too!?
Felicia: If we live together, I get to eat hamburg sooner!
Yachiyo: That's only for you.
Anyway, your parents should be leaving pretty soon too, so I don't think it's a bad idea but...
Iroha: True. We're going to the same school so it might not be a bad idea... Besides, you were able to convince my mom last time, Yachiyo-san.
Yachiyo: Now that you mention it, I did, didn't I?
Iroha: Um, if I really won't cause you any trouble...
Yachiyo: We're friends, aren't we?
Iroha: Huh...wasn't I your assistant...
Yachiyo: Come on, you only have 10 seconds left. 10, 9, 8...
Iroha: Y, Yes! U, Um, please take care of me!
Yachiyo: Yes, of course.
Tsuruno: Hey, hey! Master Yachiyo-!
Yachiyo: Nn?
Tsuruno: What about my room?
Yachiyo: You don't get one. You're within commuting distance, aren't you?
Tsuruno: Ehhh---...
Yachiyo: Don't say such selfish things. Now then, let's get going.
Iroha: Yes! Eh?
Yachiyo: To your house, Tamaki-san. I'll be the one explaining, so it makes sense for me to go over there, right?

Iroha: Haaa... I'm glad... I'm glad that Mom and Dad are going to let me stay at your house, Yachiyo-san.
Yachiyo: They even bowed their heads to me.
Iroha: It really helped that Mom already knew who you were, Yachiyo-san.
Yachiyo: It's not like I do work as a model that often, but we were lucky that she happened to see Kamihama's free daily newspaper.
Iroha: I kind of feel like it was fate that things turned out this way.
Yachiyo: That's an embarrassing thing to say.
Iroha: Y, You think so...?
Yachiyo: ........ That aside, it really is unnatural for half of this room to be empty like this.
Iroha: Ah, yes... This half of the room was Ui's space so...really, her bed and study desk was lined up with mine...
Yachiyo: But she disappeared... it really seems like half of the room is completely gone.
Iroha: And everyone's lost all their memories of Ui. Why did Ui's things all disappear too? I still don't know. No matter where she is, this won't be something that's easy to explain.
Yachiyo: True...  Even if she is involved in something, it doesn't seem like it was a simple disappearance...
Iroha: Yes...
Yachiyo: I hope Ui-chan comes back.
Iroha: Yes, I'll find her, for sure. Together with you, Yachiyo-san.
Yachiyo: Yes, I need to bring Mifuyu back...
Iroha: Now then, Yachiyo-san...
Yachiyo: Hm?
Iroha: Once again, I look forward to working with you.
Yachiyo: Same here, Tamaki-san.

Iroha: Ui, your Onee-chan
is going to be moving to Kamihama City

I'll be going alone...
to the school I was actually supposed to transfer to and attend with you, Ui.

It'll be lonely, but I'll make sure
to make lots of friends to make up for it...

I'll make the kind of friends that I can introduce to you, Ui
when you come back...

So we can have fun together...

I still don't know
It's not for certain yet
but... if Ui is part of the Wings of Magius
Onee-chan will make sure to set you straight.

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[1] = Board as in room and >>board.