5-6.4 Tamayori Toji

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12: Chie and Makoto (1)

Ellen: From what you told me, I had my guard up, but they let us through like it's no big deal.
Chie: Y-You're not wrong... But, last time, they wouldn't even let us enter the grounds...
Suzuka: This visit came with an official notice from Akane-sama. Even Hitakami Makoto wouldn't have outright refused us.
Friedman: We'll have to give our thanks to Akane-sama then.
Makoto: I'm sorry to keep you waiting.
Makoto: It's a pleasure to meet you, Dr. Friedman.
Friedman: Right, it's good to meet you. You did turn me down when we were going to debate on TV. So I was looking forward to today.
Makoto: I had hoped to hear your advice in a more worthwhile environment, not something like that.
Makoto: ...Would you lend us your knowledge, in order to treat the toji who assisted with the experiments?
Friedman: I would be glad to.
Makoto: Thank you very much.
Ellen: ...Chie? Is Makoto really a bad guy? She sure doesn't seem like it... (whispered)
Chie: I-I know... She isn't any different from the Makoto I remember... (whispered)
Makoto: In that case, we'll lead you to the research facility.
Lab Worker: Dr. Friedman, if you'd come with me.
Friedman: Sure, lead the way.
Makoto: ...
Friedman: Oh? You won't be coming with us, Hitakami-kun?
Makoto: No, I'm afraid I'd only get in the way of a more technical discussion.
Suzuka: ...I'll be going along with Dr. Friedman.
Suzuka: Setouchi-san, Kohagura-san, you should hear what you need to from Hitakami-san.
Chie: ...Makoto.
Makoto: It's been too long, Chie-san. I'm glad... to meet with you again.
Chie: ...I'd rather something else brought us back together, if I could help it.
Makoto: You mean what happened with Asakura Mihono-san, don't you.
Makoto: I would like to apologize for the somewhat aggressive methods we took with her.
Makoto: However, Chie-san. I don't believe we were entirely wrong.
Makoto: If we consider Asakura-san's circumstances, it's a fact that she would be better situated here with us.
Chie: You're not the one who gets to decide that.
Makoto: If you only follow your emotions, you won't be there in time for her.
Chie: Makoto!
Ellen: Please calm down, Chie.
Ellen: Makoto, I think you've already realized, but we came here to ask you to stop using tamayori toji.
Makoto: That would be the only reason for you to come meet with me now, wouldn't it.
Makoto: However... I have no reason to follow your request.
Makoto: The research into tamayori toji could not be going better. It's nearly every day we come across new data we never could have achieved before.
Makoto: As of now, only a select few can make use of it... But, before long, I'm sure it will be possible for every toji to become tamayori toji.
Ellen: And you'd sacrifice Akira and Yuuki for that?
Makoto: ...What are you getting at?
Chie: Inago-san and Toribane-san are having negative side-effects, aren't they?
Makoto: ...I haven't received any reports about that.
Ellen: But you're hearing about it now, aren't you?
Makoto: ......
Makoto: These are all things we've prepared for.
Chie: Why go this far, Makoto? In the past, you wouldn't have...
Makoto: Dirtied my hands with these experiments?
Makoto: ...No matter when you're thinking of me, I haven't changed, Chie-san.
Chie: Is this because of what happened back then? After that, you...
Makoto: I won't deny that it's one of the causes.
Makoto: I simply... don't want there to be any more toji like Miyako-san.
Makoto: I don't anyone else to experience the things we have...
Chie: ......
Chie: I understand that feeling. But still, I'm against you using noro for that.
Makoto: I wouldn't stop no matter who's against me.
Makoto: When Inago and Toribane... became tamayori toji in my place, I resolved to that.

Ellen: We're not going to be convincing her. She seemed very determined to me.
Chie: Right...
Ellen: I know about what happened to Miyako. You and Makoto were...
Chie: We were in the same unit. Makoto and Miyako especially were paired up...
Ellen: ...So that's why.
Chie: Yes...
Ellen: What do you think we should do, Chie?
Chie: I understand what Makoto is thinking now. But, even still... I can't think tamayori toji are the right answer.
Ellen: Neither can I.
Ellen: I'd like it if aradama and humans could coexist, but this isn't what that should look like.
Ellen: If it can't make everyone happier, there's no point to it!
Chie: Ellen-san...
Chie: --!? Is that an alarm!?



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13: Chie and Makoto (2)

Mihono: Chii-nee! Where are you!? Say something! Chii-nee!!
Akira: I was wondering what all the noise was about; it's you guys.
Mihono: Akira-san! Please give me back Chii-nee!
Akira: Give her back? What're you talking about, Mihono? They're free to leave whenever they're done with their inspection.
Mirja: ...This morning, Asakura Mihono was attacked by one of your associates.
Akira: Huh? What do you mean? I don't know a thing about that.
Yui: ...Maybe you didn't know, Boss, but are you sure that Hitakami-san person didn't order them to?
Akira: Makocchan wouldn't do something like that either! Only ones who would are... So that's how it is.
Kofuki: What's the deal then? Didn't Chichie get kidnapped?
Kiyoka: I'm not sure, but... this all feels weird, doesn't it?
???: Don't let Asakura Mihono get away!
Akira: ...Figures.
Akira: What the hell are you going off starting on your own!?
???: Asakura Mihono is the one who came to attack us.
Akira: Cause you went and baited her, right? Or... Not you, but the group of heads backing you.
Hitakami Faction Head Group Toji: ...We followed our own judgment. If you're going to get between us... We won't have a choice.
Hitakami Faction Head Group Toji: You're up! Bring down Inago-san with them if you have to!
Tamayori Toji: ...
Akira: What're you in that for...
Tamayori Toji: I was only able to become a proper tamayori toji like this thanks to you, Inago-san.
Akira: "Proper"?
Akira: Get the fuck out of here! Nobody besides me and Yuuki can get the noro off of them!
Tamayori Toji: I'm prepared for whatever comes. Regardless, I believe this is what's necessary for the future of toji.
Akira: You goddamn idiots! Mihono!
Mihono: Y-Yeah!?
Akira: I'm backing you up!
Akira: I'm gonna smash their faces in, till they never think of doing something this stupid again!



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14: The Scheme's Consequence (1)

Tamayori Toji: HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
Mihono: Kgh...!
Kiyoka: Hono-chan, stay behind me!
Mihono: O-Okay!
Mirja: ...A tamayori toji with their consciousness intact is that much more troublesome than the one we faced before.
Kofuki: It's not like we can ignore the other ones either; what do we do, Mirja!?
Mirja: Do not fight the tamayori toji head on! Move to create an opening!
Yui: That's easy to say, but, like this...!
Hitakami Faction Head Group Toji: YAAAAAH!
Yui: Uwah!?
Akira: Don't you touch Yui, asshole!
Hitakami Faction Head Group Toji: Urgh...
Akira: You alright, Yui!?
Yui: Th-Thanks a lot, Boss!
Yui: Or, wait, Boss! Can't you become a tamayori toji too!? Wouldn't that make this way easier!
Akira: No can do! I haven't got noro on me now!
Mihono: (Everybody's struggling... If I had some way to use Kanayamahime's power without going berserk...)
Mihono: ...Rrgh!?
Kiyoka: Hono-chan!?
Mihono: But, ghh...
Akira: Is she losing control!? You can't, Mihono! You've gotta...!
Mihono: AAAAAAAARRRGGGHHHHHH!!
Chie: Everyone! ...Mihono-chan!?
Mihono: ......
Chie: No... Mihono-chan! Hey, can you hear me!?
Ellen: ...Chie.
Ellen: ...We have to stop Mihomiho's from rampaging before we can do anything.
Ellen: Kaoru told me all she had to do was cut through her utsushi...
Akira: That's right...
Hitakami Faction Head Group Toji: We did it! We actually did it! Now, we can...
Akira: You think this is the time for that!?
Hitakami Faction Head Group Toji: Ugh...
Makoto: Akira-chan!
Akira: ...I'm sorry. I couldn't stop things from going to shit.
Makoto: ...It's not your fault.
Chie: Makoto! Is this what you wanted!?
Makoto: ...Right now, we need to take care of Asakura-san...
Chie: I don't need you to tell me that...! I'll be the one to bring Mihono-chan back!



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15: The Scheme's Consequence (2)

Chie: Mihono-chan! Please, just go back to normal...!!
Mihono: Rrgh!
Mihono: ...
Chie: ......
Hitakami Faction Head Group Toji: Go now; capture Asakura Mihono!
Makoto: You mustn't let them have Asakura-san!
Kofuki: Like you have to say it!
Mirja: Setouchi Chie, take care of Asakura Mihono! Musumi Kiyoka, Yamashiro Yui, protect Setouchi Chie!
Chie: I'm on it! Cover us, you two!
Kiyoka/Yui: Right!
Akira: These are... Yomi's!
???: Everyone, this is your chance now!
Mirja: --! Run towards the sound of that voice!!

Friedman: It looks like we all made it out safe.
Ellen: You're safe too, Grandpa!
Friedman: That's because, as soon as the alarm went off, she got in contact with us.
Yomi: ...
Kofuki: You were here too, Senpai?
Suzuka: I had her come along, should worse come to worst.
Suzuka: Though...
Mihono: ...
Suzuka: The Special Defense Team will be taking custody of Asakura-san. Is that clear?



Other: A Request

Akane: I'm sorry to call you here on such short notice.
Kanami: That doesn't matter; is it true Mihono-chan went berserk!?
Akane: ...It's the truth.
Hiyori: Did Kanayamahime wake up?
Akane: ...Not yet.
Kanami: What made all this happen...
Akane: The heads of the Hitakami faction acted out of control.
Hiyori: Their faction's infighting now...!? Don't drag Mihono into something so stupid...!
Akane: ...
Akane: Asakura-san will be placed in confinement at a Ministry of Defense facility. And, that's where... I have a request to make of you.
Kanami/Hiyori: A request?