YuYuYui CV - Akamine Yuuna's Chapter - Continuation

Akamine Yuuna no shou - Link - Continuation

--(1)-- Word

Once Miroku Renge has made up her mind, she has the strong determination to see it through to the end.

Akamine Yuuna however, was in no way as mentally strong as Miroku Renge.

At the moment she was tasked with the duty of a signal arrow, this kindness could turn into a fatal weakness.

[Room]

Kir: Then it was about Akana's makin' up a new routine, heh.

Ren: Once this word has been uttered, she will forget all but her task. One could shorten it to a "switch" of sorts... isn't it?

Aka: You hear that sometimes about martial arts. Like a prayer or hand sign.

Kir: So, what're ya gonna use as a switch?

Ren: Hmph. You may integrate a Miroku-related word. I grant you an exception authorization.

Aka: Yes, thank you, Renchi. But I already decided my word.

Aka: You know, looking at a bonfire is strangely relaxing to me~.

Aka: The fire's crackling sounds allow me to focus very hard...

Aka: And that's why I chose a word with that image in mind.

Ren: Hmph, a clever idea indeed.

Aka: Like hot particles of fire dancing in the pitch darkness.

Aka: Once I say this word, I won't hesitate. I will carry out whatever I need to.

Ren: This word being?

Aka: The flames shall dance.

Kir: Ooh, nice one.

[Street]

Kir: (...Man, this story of Akana's switch really brings me back. Our first mission came only days after that.)

Kir: (There's been some lag before Akana announced her pick, but I didn't say anythin' funny.)

Kir: (And when Rokku's boke came, I might've been able to add somethin' to that, I still have ways to go.)

Kir: (But well, maybe because of this switch, Akana and Rokku both never suffered any big injuries working as signal arrows.)

Kir: (Thank god for switches, heh.)

--(2)-- Encounter

Akamine Yuuna, Miroku Renge, Kiryuu Shizuka, the signal arrows and their Miko were carrying out their duties.

And shot their targets steadily and accurately.

However, on that night, Akamine Yuuna and Miroku Renge encountered an unexpected enemy at their destination.

Aka: Sheesh, now I see the reason we've been chosen as signal arrows clearly, Renge.

Ren: Indeed, Yuuna.

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Ren: When such an opponent presents itself.

Ren: Only those graced with divine powers such as us could be capable of defeating it.

Aka: Could this not be a monster? Shizu-senpai said monsters didn't exist.

Ren: This does not maintain a shape which could be called a monster. I cannot feel like it is anything.

Ren: Perhaps it could be called an amalgamation of bad feelings.

Aka: As expected of you. It makes it seem easier when you put words onto things.

Aka: Alright!

Ren: Yuuna, no matter the enemy, you must retain your calm.

Aka: The flames shall dance...!

Ren: Hmph, it seems my worries were unfounded. You have once more turned on your switch.

Aka: Haaah!

Ren: How keen! Miroku will follow up!

Ren: Sei!

Aka: Nice, Renchi! Alright, what do we do about this?

Aka: Ah, i-it died...?

Ren: Your concern is unneeded. It never lived in the first place.

Ren: It is more akin to turning into scattering particles of light than death.

Ren: We have accomplished our mission. We must now retreat, Yuuna.

Aka: Yes!

--(3)-- Secret

Akamine Yuuna and Miroku Renge have made their reports to Taisha about the thing they had encounter via Kiryuu Shizuka.

As a result, Taisha shared with them many facts they are keeping secret.

[Dormitory room]

Kir: In the aftermath of the war, somethin' known as sky fear syndrome came up.

Kir: Basically, it's a trauma experienced by people who lived through the attack from the sky.

Ren: This proves how shocking the assault from the sky must have been.

Aka: You can't blame them. Everything outside of Shikoku was wiped out, it must have been scary...

Kir: On that note, some people also got affected by a different kind of syndrome, fear but awe mixed in...

Kir: Who knows why, but some people have clearly started worshipin' the heavenly gods who caused this disaster.

Aka: Ultimate power fascinates humans, right...

Kir: "The heavenly gods are superior to the gathering of gods that is Shinju"

Kir: "Therefore, you should accept the fate the heavenly gods have chosen for us."

Kir: "Because this is our final salvation."

Kir: "The divine gods desire humanity's eradication. So let's give them exactly that"...

Kir: Uum. This still sounds absurd.

Ren: Regardless of their opinions, all should be free, or so Miroku believes.

Ren: But it is a different story when... these people are intent on forcing everyone's suicide.

Kir: Yeah. They're tryin' to get all of Shikoku involved in this.

Aka: We really need to do something about this.

Ren: Such are to be our targets as signal arrows, I see.

Aka: Okay, let's keep doing our best!

--(4)-- Doubt

[Room]

Aka: ...But it is strange.

Aka: Why are the people who revere the heavenly gods only active now?

Aka: It's already been decades since the beginning of the Divine era.

Ren: I have yet more interrogations. How can they function as an organization with such extreme beliefs.

Ren: Are they truly that numerous?

Kir: Seems like folks who lost a power struggle within Taisha are bunchin' together.

Ren: I see. Bad apples huddle together. I now realize it is of an unexpectedly large scale.

Ren: So if they are active now...

Kir: One reason is the death of someone with a huge influence over at Taisha.

Kir: Well, this person already predicted what would happen and made their move, that explains why we can deal with them like this.

Kir: So these guys got the power to carry out what they wished for.

Kir: And when all the elements were right, they made their move.

Ren: Power, in other words, that which is not human we have encountered...

Kir: Yes, what was once called fairies, the Heroes hosted inside themselves to use.

Kir: Well, they have the power to manifest and control them. It's still imperfect manifestation, though.

Kir: I've heard to be able to materialize one perfectly would take a ridiculous amount of time.

Aka: I thought we were living in peace, but it seems like it wasn't the case at all behind the scenes.

Aka: What're they doing while the outside world is in this state?

Kir: So, to be able to find a way to save the outside world, we need the inside to be under absolute control.

Ren: Hmph, this is the reason for the signal arrows to be...

Ren: (Though to exploit beings close to fairies would imply...)

Ren: (...)

--(5)-- Rest

Aka: Phew. Relaxing like this together is nice sometimes.

Kir: Gotta rest when you're on break.

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Aka: Well, I'm not catching anything though.

Ren: Hmph, not a catch for Miroku. Such an unusual event is rather interesting.

Kir: Ooh, positive, aintcha?

Ren: Miroku would make a serious effort if Yuuna were to make a catch however.

Aka: Like all holding hands and reaching the goal together?

Kir: Since it's gonna be fresh fish, let's have Rokku prepare it.

Aka: ! I got a bite!

Kir: Fer real!? Ha, could this be an empty can with nice moves...!?

Aka: Like that would happen, seyaah!

Aka: Aah. It ran away with the bait!!

Kir: Fuhaha. That was funny. Nice one.

Ren: What a mischievous fish.

Aka: Let's go to the pool after we're done fishing.

Kir: Some energy ya got~. The sun's gonna set. And ye've just been doin' pushups.

Kir: Wait, woh, here it comes! That's a catch! Woh, that means a fish's here!

Kir: I don't care if ye're a squid pretending to be a fish! Spillin' out some ink wouldn't be too bad!

Aka: Talk about greedy!

Kir: Daah, it took the bait! Man, that's just a re-run!

Kir: I'll take a peek in the water to see where that fish ran off to.

Kir: Don't push me, don't push me, okay!? Don't... okay?

Aka: Waah, if I'm not going to push, then I'm jumping in myself!

Ren: Hmph, how peaceful. Miroku enjoys this.

--(6)-- Training

[Dormitory room]

Kir: Good job on yer trainin', ya two.

Ren: Likewise. I have heard about your considerable mental exhaustion during your Miko training.

Kir: I'd take that over what ye've been doin'. I mean, this is Nogi Wakaba-sama's personal trainin' after all.

Aka: She's as strict as usual, but it's fine. I realized it after an actual fight.

Aka: Nogi Wakaba-sama is training us so hard so we don't die during our mission.

Ren: Indeed. Since our opponents are pseudo-fairies.

Kir: Glad to hear ya feel that way. Nogi Wakaba-sama's already retired from managin' Taisha.

Kir: She must have some time to spare. Get some good trainin' while you can.

Aka: But there's one thing on my mind.

Aka: Nogi Wakaba-sama has this distant look in her eyes before and after practice.

Aka: Like she's seeing something far away.

Aka: Her body is healthy and she can talk so clearly and loudly, but something about her looks fleeting.

Ren: Yes... I understand the point you are making.

Kir: She's someone who's been actin' for peace since the end of the war.

Kir: Once these heavenly gods worshipers are dealt with, Shikoku will truly be at peace.

Kir: Take measures for the outside, unify the inside, and Taisha too's puttin' the next generations on the right tracks.

Kir: Once everythin's gonna be done, I think that'll finally take a weight off her shoulders.

Kir: And then, I want Nogi Wakaba-sama to spend the rest of her days smilin'.

Aka: Alright. I'll practice what she taught me!

Ren: I will be accompanying you, Yuuna.

These days, Nogi Wakaba had a recurring dream.

Doi Tamako, Iyojima, Anzu, Koori Chikage, Takashima Yuuna. And Hinata.

Dreams of a time when they all were-

--(7)-- Resolve

Aka: ...Renchi, hey, Renchi. Are you awake?

Ren: ...I am, Yuuna. Go ahead, come in.

Aka: Fufu, sorry for intruding.

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Ren: How long it has been since you entered Miroku's bed.

Aka: Yes, I wanted to tell you about a secret.

Ren: You could have done so before going to bed.

Aka: I thought it would be easier to open my heart. Even though my muscles are in the way.

Ren: ...It seems like I have made you worried. Is Miroku acting strangely lately?

Aka: Mmh, not strange but, Renchi. Sometimes you look like you're deep in thought about something.

Ren: Yes, you are correct.

Aka: What are you thinking about? I don't think I'd understand if it's too hard, but I want to know.

Aka: I don't like when you're troubled by something by yourself without talking to me about it.

Aka: Fufu, I'm extremely selfish, aren't I?

Ren: What Miroku ponders is the signal arrows' mission. We are going to shoot to the last heavenly god worshiper.

Ren: Among these are likely to be some who are the same age as us.

Aka: !

Ren: Since the only ones to be able to use extraordinary powers... such as commanding spirits... are pure young girls.

Ren: As long as they are resolved in their choices, Miroku will show no mercy, regardless of their age.

Ren: However, if such pure young girls were to follow the will of adults...

Ren: To shoot them would contradict Miroku's sense of justice. Miroku's ways are for Miroku to decide.

Ren: Not a human has ever reformed once selected as a target and shot.

Ren: Therefore, once one becomes our target, if they are shot there is no saving them.

Aka: ...It'll be fine, they wouldn't be selected as our target in the first place if they're only being controlled.

Ren: Perhaps you are right. But perhaps you are not.

Ren: Yuuna, what about you? Faced with this exact situation, could you shoot a target of your age?

Aka: ......I can, I think, this is what my switch is for.

Aka: When the flames are dancing, this is what I am.

Aka: I mean, what if you got in danger because I hesitated?

Aka: If everyone's lives were threatened because of this... I wouldn't let it happen. I think I can do it.

Ren: Yuuna.

Aka: Are you mad?

Ren: This is your answer. You have taken your responsibilities, it is a valiant resolve.

Ren: But Miroku would want to save someone such as this. For Miroku can.

Aka: Yes, I know. Actually, however you think about it, if you can save them, then it's the best choice.

Aka: So let's go make ourselves clear tomorrow, to not let this kind of people become our targets.

Aka: Taisha will understand.

Ren: ... Yes. Nothing can begin from an internal discussion. Hmph. Thank you, Yuuna.

Aka: Ah, here's one of your "hmph". That's a relief!

Aka: Let's go to sleep, good night, Renchi!

Ren: Yes, good night, Yuuna.

The fate that awaits these girls is still unknown.

However, what is certain, is that no matter where life takes them, the friendship uniting these 3 girls will remain for the rest of their lives.