YuYuYui - Nogi Wakaba no shou - 2E

A peaceful night - 1

[Marugame castle front]

Hin: (Phew, Wakaba-chan swinging her sword... what a sight. I unconsciously took a picture, but...)

Hin: It could be better without this constant unfortunate frown.

Wak: Phew... That'll be enough training for today.

Hin: Good work on your training, Wakaba-chan. Be sure to wipe the sweat off with this.

Wak: Sure, thanks. I forgot to bring a towel myself.

Hin: Your careless side is cute too, it's okay.

Wak: I'm not sure this is okay... I need to start being more careful.

Hin: You've been training by yourself more than usual lately, I'm a little worried about your health.

Wak: Mmh... I know that but, how do I put it, I can't bear staying put.

Wak: The Vertexes... We never know when they'll strike. And I don't want to be unprepared whenever this may be.

Hin: I understand how you feel, but rest is another essential part of being prepared.

Wak: You're not wrong... but Hinata, aren't you somehow harsher on me today...?

Hin: No, not in the slightest.

Hin: Or rather, I'm feeling lonely because we're spending less time together... Sob.

Wak: ...Sob, huh. It's not like I train all day long.

Hin: That's not true at all!

Hin: In my photo collection, only the chivalrous Wakaba-chan folder is filling up...

Wak: Wha-, I-I've kept telling you not to take that many pictures of me!

Wak: Besides... If you have such a large quantity of photos, isn't it like being with me in a sense?

Hin: They're similar but different. Just like you may say udon and ramen are both noodles, but not the same thing!

Wak: If you put it like that... I understand.

Hin: Taking effect today, after-school training is forbidden for a few days.

Hin: You're tiring yourself out by pushing yourself so hard, you won't be able to muster the strength when it is most needed.

Wak: ...Okay, you're totally right, I'll skip training for the next 2 days.

Hin: Mh... Too short.

Wak: This is a compromise. Training in my free time, as a leader, it is-

Wak: ...Uh.

Hin: Fufu, it's almost dinner time, let's head back, Wakaba-chan.

Wak: Let's do that.


A peaceful night - 2

[Dormitory]

Wak: Hinata, are you here?

Hin: I am. Come in.

Wak: ...

Hin: What's the matter?

Wak: ...Uum, it just occurred to me that I haven't visited your room in a while.

Hin: Hey!

Wak: ...Mgh!?

Hin: Jeez! You'll make me want to give you a big hug if you make this face.

Wak: ...You're already hugging me.

Hin: Is there anything troubling you?

Wak: ...I'm no match for you.

Hin: Fufu, that's right. For how many years do you think we've been together?

Wak: ...What you told me earlier opened my eyes. I'm also nervous about fighting.

Wak: Which is I think why I've been taking the sword more often, to distract myself from it.

Hin: You've had this frown the whole time, it made me think you needed a little rubbing.

Wak: I see. This is no way for a leader to be...

Hin: That's exactly right, your frown is back. Rub rub, ei ei.

Wak: Auh, you don't need to press so hard...

Hin: In front of me... when we're just together, I want you to be yourself, not a Hero, not a leader.

Wak: Then... Would you... do the usual ear-cleaning?

Hin: Of course. Please lie down. I'll give you a lap pillow.

Wak: Mh.

Hin: Let's begin~. Please tell me if it itches, or a spot feels good.

Wak: ...Mh. I'm leaving it to you.

Hin: Fufu, I'll take care of it♪


A peaceful night - 3

[Dormitory]

Hin: Let's finish with a soft ear pick.

Wak: Zzz... Zzz.

Hin: She has fallen asleep.

Hin: As I assumed... She was pushing herself a little too hard.

Hin: Wakaba-chan, giving her all to fulfill her duties as a Hero... is dazzling to me.

Hin: I love this Wakaba-chan too, but what I don't like is when she goes overboard, and suffers because of it.

Hin: I cannot fight, but I'll do everything I can to support her... So please, rely on me more.

Wak: Zzz... Zzz.

Hin: Now then, the ear-cleaning is done, but looking at this sleeping face isn't bad either.

Hin: I want this photo of Wakaba-chan in a moment of bliss after getting pampered... but I can't reach my smartphone.

Hin: Mh... I can't. If I stretch my arm any further, I'll wake Wakaba-chan up, what a shame.

Wak: Mmh... Hinataa?

Hin: Ah, so you woke up.

Wak: I remember, you were cleaning my ears... I'll stand up, wait a little.

Wak: Sorry, I felt so comfortable, I couldn't help but fall asleep.

Hin: It's nothing, this is what makes cleaning your ears a task worth doing.

Wak: Um... Thank you for everything.

Hin: Don't be shy, let me pamper you more in the future.

Wak: Don't talk to me like a spoiled child...

Wak: But, I'll ask you sometimes... I think.

Hin: Sure, ask me anytime.

Hin: (Anything I can do for you... is the greatest of joys to me.)