Hanayui no Shou 9-7N

7 - Team Utano's fight.

[Jukai]

F: Hah... Phew... Is that all of them for now?

I: Hah... Phew... I don't even know. I'm losing track of things.

Sh: I can still see them in the distance. They'll definitely come here soon... Well, I guess we can take a breather.　Time to collapse from exhaustion.

F: Hear that, Itsuki? Let's relax a bit. Phew.

I: Phew...

Sh: Lately we've been just merrily going at it with everyone, so fighting just with the three of us feels kind of empty.

F: Ahaha, you're as composed as ever, Utano! Always reliable. Itsuki, are you alright?

I: Yeah, my body's fine, but...

I: Since we can't let a single one through, the pressure is intense. When we're with everyone, they can cover for those that get through.

I: Now that there's only three of us, I realise even more just how strong the people who fought on their own are.

F: You're right.

Sh: I'm going to say something inconsiderate now, but... You know, this situation is harsh, but I'm also somewhat relieved about it.

F: Huh, what do you mean?

Sh: Since we're in this much trouble, the others aren't in much danger.

I: Ah...

Sh: We just have to do our part here. I know that it's hard to not be able to help others, though.

F: You're thinking like that, huh? I can see where you're coming from.

I: That's wonderful. I feel like trying even harder now!

Sh: But.

Sh: If you think like that, Sonoko, who should be able to fight, but is still being held in reserve by the Shinju-sama, must be suffering as well.

F: You're right. Hinata and Mito, as Mikos, too. The fact they can't fight at all must be hard on them.

Sh: When we come back injured, they're always down. Sad about how they can't do anything to help us.

Sh: So what I'm trying to say is: think not only about winning the fight, but about your safety too.

I: Okay, Utano-san.

F: You're right. We can't get hurt, for their sake as well.

F: Oh! They're moving again! Time to get defending!

I: I'll do my best! *Wink*

Sh: Let's put some guts into it!

F/I: Got it!