The Kamihama Rumor Files Part 2

Chapter 3
Part 2: The Shrine's Rumor

Iroha: (Anything's possible in this world...)
(That's right, isn't it? Ui...)
(If I didn't become one, I would have thought that magical girls wouldn't exist either.)
(The fact that Ui's disappeared from everyone's memories like this too...)
(But, they really are happening...)
(Strange things are happening...)
(If that's the case, then it must be the same with Ui...)
Yeah, I'm a bit nervous, but...I'm gonna try asking about rumors!

Ah, ah, um, excuse me! I have something I'd like to ask you, but...!


Mitama: So that's why you started investigating rumors, hmm?
Iroha: Yes, that's right.
Mitama: How are things going right now? Did you hear of any rumors?
Iroha: Um... about that...it's not going well at all... I get so nervous just calling out to people and I didn't learn anything new...
???: Isn't that because you're doing it half-heartedly?
Iroha:  --!? Yachiyo-san...
Yachiyo: If you were really serious about it, then you wouldn't hesitate. Stop sticking your head into these matters with such half-hearted feelings.
Iroha: ...But it might have something to do with Ui...
Yachiyo: I'm well aware of your situation. But at this rate, you definitely won't learn anything. Besides, if something happens, you'll end up consumed by a Rumor...
Mitama: My my my, Iroha's just worried. She's not making light of the situation at all, right Iroha-chan?
Yachiyo: ......
Iroha: Um, I'm sorry... it seems like I've made you worry...
Yachiyo: It's not like I was worried or anything.
Iroha: Uu... then... why did you stop me...?
Yachiyo: ...There's no need for me to answer that.
Iroha: Eh...
Yachiyo: Now then, Mitama. I'll leave today's magical strengthening to you.
Mitama: Of course, as long as you can pay me, I'll gladly do so~
Yachiyo: I'll be waiting in the back so when you're ready, please meet me there.
Mitama: ...Iroha-chan, why don't you try broadening your search to Mizuna Ward?
Iroha: Mizuna...Ward?
Mitama: If I remember correctly, there was a rumor about a shrine there. I don't remember the details, but I thought that you could try investigating it.
Iroha: Y, Yes, I'll try investigating it! Besides, I still don't know anything about the rumor.
Mitama: If you're going to go there, I'd recommend going to Mizuna Girls' School first.
Iroha: Will I learn something if I go there?
Mitama: No, I just thought that mayyyybe girls closer to your age would be easier for you to talk to.
Iroha: Oh, that might be true.
Mitama: Right?
Iroha: Yes, thank you very much Mitama-san!

- Mizuna Ward -

Iroha: The Mizuna Girls School should be around here, but... According to the map it should be to my... right?
q: Mokyu (It's to the left!)
Iroha: Ah, it's this way. Here it is...  .... (Hyaaa... The school grounds looks aged with history...)
(I thought that I could ask them if they were someone about the same age as me, but...)
I feel awkward coming here....but this is where I have to give it my best, right?

Your options are: Mokyu (Let's do our best!) or Mokyu (Are you going to give it your best?).

q: Mokyu (Let's do our best!)
Iroha: Yeah, since I finally advanced one step forward.

Girl A: A rumor about the shrine...? I've never heard of it.
Iroha: Is that so...
Girl B: What was that what was that? If it's a spot where you can further your relationship with someone, I'd actually love if YOU could tell me more!
Iroha: E, Ehhh...!?
Girl C: Ah, I get the feeling I might've heard that one before.
Iroha: Really!?
Girl C: But I didn't really care about it so I don't remember a single thing.
Iroha: Auuuu...

Iroha: Hm....
(No one knew about it...)
(Maybe it'd be faster if I asked a magical girl about it...?)
(There might be someone who knows something like Yachiyo-san.)
But, how could I ask one...?
(It's not like I have anything to offer in exchange...)
.....
Hmmmm....
COULD A MAGICAL GIRL!! TELL ME ABOUT A RUMOR??
....
It'd be great if I could just say something like that and have someone tell me about one...

???: Okay-!
Iroha: Heh...?
???: When it comes to rumors! You can count on the strongest magical girl, Yui Tsuruno--!
Iroha: E, Ehhh, who are you!?
Tsuruno: Now then, what did you want to know? I can explain a-nything-!
Iroha: Uh, ahh, um, will you really tell me...?
Tsuruno: You know, rumors can be dangerous if you just look into them out of curiosity!? It's especially dangerous if you do something that goes against a rumor, so you defintitely can't do that, okay?
Iroha: Um, I already know about that sort of...
Tsuruno: You also definitely shouldn't try to get rid of rumors! Because, a weird monster will come out. You'll be in a lot of trouble if one comes out, you know!? A whooole lot of trouble, you know!?
Iroha: Uh, um, that's why! I know about that kind of stuff!
Tsuruno: Then, then,
Iroha (I, It won't end...!)

Tsuruno: Hoeeee, you're searching for your sister by investigating rumors?
Iroha: That's right... Her name is Tamaki Ui but... do you know anything...?
Tsuruno: Hmmm, nah, I don't.
Iroha: Then, how about a kid named Hiiragi Nemu and a kid named Satomi Tomoka...
Tsuruno: Woaaah, you just keep piling them on. Wait, I'll think about it for a bit! Hmmmm... Hmmmmmmmmm....
Iroha: ....
Tsuruno: Oh! Hiiragi!
Iroha: Do you know her!?
Tsuruno: Nnah, I don't...
Iroha: Auuuu...
Tsuruno: But I just got a good idea!
Iroha: Heh? A good... idea?
Tsuruno: Yeah! Do you know about the Summoning Shrine rumor?
Iroha: .... Shrinee!?
Tsuruno: Wahah, that was an amazing reaction!
Iroha: Uh, um, I've also been investigating a rumor about a shrine!
I only heard about its name, so I still don't know anything but...
Tsuruno: Oh, so that's coincidentally lucky! If you want to know about it, you better listen and be amazed!
Iroha: Amazed?
Tsuruno: Yeah! Because if you go to that shrine...you'll meet the person you want to see!
Iroha: The person you want to see...Um, could it be?
Tsuruno: Doesn't it match perfectly up with your objective!?
Iroha: A, Amazing!
Tsuruno: So I was thinking, wanna investigate it together!? That Summoning Shrine!
Iroha: Together... With me?
Tsuruno: Yeah! Because I'll search for it too!
Iroha: I, In that case, yes please! Oh, but I... I don't have anything like any leads that could be connected to the rumor...
Tsuruno: I'm pretty much on the same boat. That's why, let's do our best together!
Iroha: Yes, I'm looking forward to working with you, Yui-san!
Tsuruno: ---!? How did you know my name... is it because I'm the strongest magical girl?
Iroha: You said it yourself!
Tsuruno: Oh, did I? Eheheh, I didn't realize it.
Iroha: I'm Tamaki Iroha. I'm looking forward to working with you, Yui-san.
Tsuruno: ... "Yui-san" is pretty stiff. ....Hmmm?
Iroha: Tsuruno-chan?
Tsuruno: Yes, Yui Tsuruno! Let's give it our best shot, Iroha-chan!

Mitama: It seems Iroha-chan is doing her best pursuing a rumor right now. Besides that, it seems like she's already heard about the Summoning Shrine.
Yachiyo: .......
Mitama: Is that okay with you, Yachiyo-san? You were trying to stop her earlier, weren't you?
Yachiyo: Now that that's already happened, it can't be helped...
Mitama: What are you planning on doing?
Yachiyo: What do you mean?
Mitama: You'll definitely end up meeting with Iroha-chan you knooow?
Yachiyo: Who knows... There's no need for me to answer you.

Iroha: Ui, I got just a little bit further. They say that there's a Summoning Shrine where you can meet the person you want to see.
It kinda seems like I'll be able to meet with everyone. Ui and Tomoka-chan and Nemu-chan too... .....
(...It looks like a bit of taint is built up in my soul gem, but... It's still okay...!)
Alrighty, Onee-chan's gonna do her best!