5-6.2 Tamayori Toji

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5: Bit by Bit (1)

Announcer: Next on the news: tamayori toji. There hasn't been a day we haven't been talking about this lately, has there?
Man: It lets the toji defeat aradama safely, doesn't it? I don't see why they shouldn't use it more often.
Woman: There's only been more aradama after the Great Year-End Disaster, so it'd be a waste not to.
Expert: Still, tamayori toji are using aradama, aren't they? Isn't that dangerous?
Makoto: That issue has already been resolved. It has practically no effect on the toji themselves.
Expert: Maybe, but doesn't it feel wrong, having to wear that on their body? Is there even a point to that?
Makoto: There is.
Makoto: By equipping noro onto themselves, a tamayori toji is able to render attacks from aradama on the same level as that noro ineffective.
Makoto: With this, it's possible to dramatically reduce the risk of injuries among toji.
Expert: I-Is that right?
Makoto: It is.
Makoto: And, of course, it provides not only defense, but also enhances their attacks.
Makoto: Okatana and noro. A toji making use of both can prove exceptionally effective against aradama.
Announcer: That's amazing.
Expert: But, even so...
Makoto: The perception of noro as something dangerous is an outdated belief.
Makoto: We have already successfully fused aradama with toji. I firmly believe tamayori toji will be the model of the future of toji, able to keep everyone safe.
Announcer: Well then, why don't we move to a demonstration of how incredible tamayori toji are in practice.

Chie: ......
Mirja: Tamayori toji are yet again the focus on television today.
Ellen: Apparently grandpa offered to be on this debate they're showing. But Makomako turned him down.
Kaoru: This whole thing reeks. They say over and over it's safe, but weren't there people the experiments screwed up on?
Mirja: Yes, we saw it with our own eyes.
Chie: ......
Mirja: Setouchi Chie?
Chie: Ah, I'm sorry, I wasn't listening. What were we talking about?
Ellen: Are you doing alright, Chie?
Chie: ...I'm fine.
Kaoru: As if. You're totally distracted.
Kaoru: For real... I wonder what Akira's up to right about now.



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6: Bit by Bit (2)

Akira: Yo.
Hitakami Toji: You've been hard at work, Inago-san. Are you done with your missions for today?
Akira: I had a little free time. So I came to check in.
Akira: ...Has anything changed?
Hitakami Toji: No, I haven't seen any changes.
Akira: It might take cutting through utsushi to stop tamayori, but I hate to leave you with this awful job.
Hitakami Toji: It doesn't bother me. I have faith that Makoto-sama will be able to cure them.
Akira: Same here.
Akira: ...Whoa.
Hitakami Toji: Are you having vertigo? Your face is looking pale...
Akira: You can tell? I've been feeling kinda worn out lately.
Hitakami Toji: Please try not to push yourself too hard. You and Toribane-san are irreplaceable to us in the Hitakami faction.
Akira: Thanks.
Akira: But, whether or not the world's gonna accept tamayori toji, right now's when it counts most.
Akira: I can't go complaining I'm tired or anything. Gotta go out to as many places as I can and show as many toji as possible how strong tamayori toji can be.
Akira: This'll all lead back into the future of toji.
Hitakami Toji: Right!
Akira: (Though... This tiredness is seriously no joke. What if this's one the side effects of being a tamayori toji...?)
Akira: ............!
Akira: (Don't go getting cold feet, Inago Akira! You know you haven't got the compatibility Mihono does! No shit something'd happen! This isn't anything you weren't prepared for!)
Akira: (Just a little more... Just hold out a little longer! Makocchan's on TV, doing what she can.)
Akira: (And cause of that, we've got offers lining up from people wanting to sponsor us!)
Akira: (But that's all based on us being success cases! So long as Yuuki and me show results, it should go fine!)
Tamayori Toji: Ugh, urgh...
Akira: --!
Hitakami Toji: If I remove her utsushi, she'll calm down. Please stand back, Inago-san.
Akira: ...Nah, I'll help out.
Hitakami Toji: But...
Akira: Just let me do this.
Tamayori Toji: Ina... san... I'm so...rry...
Akira: You still conscious?
Tamayori Toji: Ye...s... Sorry for...
Akira: ...There's nothing you've got to apologize for. We're gonna do whatever it takes to save you, so just rest for now.
Tamayori Toji: ......
Akira: ...Just sleep it off a little longer. I know it won't be long.
Hitakami Toji: Thank you very much, Inago-san.
Akira: Look after them for me.
Hitakami Toji: Right!

Makoto: Akira-chan.
Akira: Huh? What's up, Makocchan.
Makoto: It's about Yuuki-chan...
Akira: --!? Did something happen with Yuuki!?
Makoto: She's caught a cold.
Akira: ...Huh?

Yuuki: [cough cough]... I was careless and let myself get sick...
Yuuki: I was thinking I had somehow been feeling tired lately...
Makoto: There's no need for you to worry over it, Yuuki-chan. Please just have a nice long rest.
Makoto: Once you're better, I'll be depending on you again.
Yuuki: ...Okay.
Akira: ......
Akira: The hell, Yuuki. If you're catching colds, you must've not been training enough. You better be ready when you get better, alright?
Yuuki: ...Sure!
Akira: So, rest up now. As far as your missions go... I'll handle 'em.
Akira: I'm counting on you to help Yuuki bounce back, Makocchan.
Makoto: Of course; just leave her to me.



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7: Yomi and Akira

Yomi: ......
Suzuka: Yomi-san? You look troubled; is something the matter?
Yomi: ...No, it's nothing.
Suzuka: Are you sure?
Yomi: Yes.
Yomi: It's a personal matter, so I'll resolve it myself.

Hitakami Toji A: There's an intruder!
Yomi: ...
Hitakami Toji B: You're... Satsuki Yomi! Why are you trespassing here!!
Yomi: ...I've only come to meet with a friend.
Hitakami Toji B: A friend!?
Yomi: Please let me see Inago Akira.
Akira: I was wondering what was going on; it's you, huh.
Yomi: Akira.
Akira: It's been a while. So, you came to see me?
Yomi: That's right.
Akira: ...Then, let's head out for a bit. Right now... I don't want to go making things too noisy here.
Yomi: ...Alright then.

Akira: We've walked pretty far. So, what'd you want?
Yomi: The side effects of tamayori... You've noticed them, haven't you?
Akira: ...
Yomi: That's the underlying cause of Toribane-san's cold as well.
Akira: I'm the one who should be asking how you noticed. What'd you do?
Yomi: I have eyes always watching around you. I've noticed several times your and Toribane-san's eyes turning red.
Akira: Tch, well shit.
Akira: So you've seen this then.
Yomi: Please stop using aradama for combat.
Akira: You're one to talk.
Yomi: No one besides me... should have to use this power. Please suspend all research into tamayori toji.
Akira: I made up my mind to deal with this. Besides, the effects aren't as bad as putting noro right in your body like myouga.
Yomi: But it is having an effect. Are you still going to hold to those words?
Akira: Course I am. Our leader's the one saying it's safe.
Yomi: Akira...
Akira: As buddies, I appreciate you worrying about me. Thanks.
Akira: But, that's not happening. This isn't enough to make me roll over and give you an "Oh, is that right?"
Yomi: ...Does Hitakami-san know about this?
Akira: ...Don't you dare tell Makocchan. Don't think I won't hold a grudge just cause you're you.
Yomi: ...So she doesn't know.
Yomi: Was the reason you brought me out here also so this conversation wouldn't reach Hitakami-san's ears?
Akira: ...
Akira: Since you came all the way to see me, and cause we go way back, I'll say this much.
Akira: Stay out of our business. I'm not showing mercy to anyone who doesn't; not even you.
Yomi: ......
Akira: I'm glad we got a chance to talk again. Seeya.
Yomi: ......Akira. I...