misogi tsugumi/kofuki

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[Misogi - Tsugumi: Start]: Chasing the Mysteries of Aradama

Tsugumi: [sippp, sippp... slurrrp...]
Tsugumi: Mmm, this is no good.
Kofuki: Oh, you finally realized how bad that stuff is? Even if it's nutritious, it tastes like crap.
Tsugumi: Hm? What are you talking about? These packs are great tasting and perfectly nutritious; the complete portable meal.
Kofuki: ...Huh? Wait, so what's no good then?
Tsugumi: The fact that I've been ignoring a possibility up until now, is all.
Tsugumi: I realized something. Haven't there been an awful lot of cases of aradama stealing things recently?
Tsugumi: And, from a possibility in that... I've formed a hypothesis!
Kofuki: Ooh, some new way to run into tons of aradama-chan!?
Tsugumi: Which is, is it possible that, when a subset of aradama steal objects from humans, they're wanting human attention?
Tsugumi: Even when aradama steal objects, I don't believe they use them in any way.
Tsugumi: What do you think, Shichinosato-san? About my "attention seeking aradama" theory!
Kofuki: You're looking all smug about it... but I really don't care.
Tsugumi: Ehh, but don't you think it's extraordinarily bad that something this vital was overlooked until now-?
Kofuki: I said I don't care! Did you call me here just to tell me that...?
Tsugumi: I'd like your help in collecting data on aradama, the same as usual-.
Tsugumi: To test my earlier theory, I think we'll need a certain amount of concrete data as proof-- for example, what do they actually steal?
Kofuki: So you're saying I'll get to play with loads of aradama-chan!
Tsugumi: Yes, though, the thing is... For this assignment, I'll need you to fight without bringing the aradama down right away, while limiting damage to the surroundings as much as possible.
Tsugumi: Because the primary goal of this is observation, not defeating the aradama. Can you work around that?
Kofuki: Hell no! Why do I gotta sit around waiting in a fight?
Tsugumi: If you hold yourself back a little, won't it feel 2-3 times more enjoyable when you do defeat the aradama?
Kofuki: Yeah right. Call me up when you're done with this watch-'n-wait borefest.
Tsugumi: Hmm, her reaction was within expectations. Though, collecting data on my own...
Tsugumi: The best case would be to find someone who might have a different sort of interest in aradama than Shichinosato-san...
Tsugumi: !

Ellen: So that's why you gave me a call then, Tsugumin!
Tsugumi: Yes, because of your personal views on aradama. I was sure you would be interested.
Ellen: Yes! This theory that aradama are stealing things because they want attention from people, it's very interesting!
Ellen: I think it sounds plausible too.
Tsugumi: If my hypothesis is correct, and there are aradama with the nature to seek out humans of their own accord, it may even be possible for some to be tamed as pets.
Ellen: That's right. It'd be wonderful if it could be more common for aradama to have relationships like Kaoru and Nene do.
Ellen: I'll help you with this, Tsugumin. Do you have any ideas where there might be aradama looking for attention?
Tsugumi: I've already taken care of researching that. So then, shall we go-?
Ellen: Let's go!



[Misogi - Tsugumi: End]: Trial and Error Towards a Dream

Tsugumi: From what a local farmer said, there are frequent cases of aradama stealing their crops.
Ellen: There don't seem to be any attacks on people either. The theory's sounding more and more credible!
Tsugumi: Yes. It's considered impossible for aradama to grow accustomed to humans, but this shows promise, doesn't it-. I'm feeling inspired now-.
Ellen: Take a look at the lettuce scattered around here! It couldn't have happened naturally, and there's no signs of it being eaten!
Aradama: ......
Tsugumi: This looks to be a bingo, fufu.
Tsugumi: Though, you know, these aradama stealing crops and running off into the mountains are somewhat like monkeys, aren't they-.
Ellen: Like monkeys, we might be able to get along with them! Rather than a troupe of apes, it's a troupe of aradama!
Tsugumi: Gathering data here is a step towards that.
Tsugumi: If we can find something resembling an aradama nest here, we can investigate whether they've collected man-made objects and so on... Though maybe I'm hoping for too much just yet.
Ellen: We'll just have to pray we get lucky~.
Ellen: Let's close the distance quick so they won't escape, and get some data while we're at it!
Tsugumi: Woo-!
Tsugumi: That's how excited I am now, to shout that-.

Ellen: It looks like there's stuff besides stolen crops littered around.
Tsugumi: From what we've confirmed from missions so far, aside from sometimes stealing food, they also steal a variety of things, from items that cover daily needs to objects made of processed metals.
Ellen: We can't be sure the aradama are responsible for all of this, and I don't see any rhyme or reason behind it, but couldn't this be enough to say aradama are interested in humans, in a way?
Tsugumi: I think it's plenty of basis to do a practical test of our hypothesis with that aradama.
Aradama: ......
Tsugumi: Alright, let's get closer. If the theory holds up, so long as we don't attack, it should be fine.
Ellen: Come on, let's be friends!
Tsugumi: There's nothing to be afraid of-.
Ellen: We can get along with Nene, so surely other aradama can do it too...
Aradama: ......
Aradama: KSHAAAAAAAAA!
Tsugumi: ...So this was no good.
Ellen: That was even more shocking than getting attacked by aradama usually is...
Tsugumi: If more of them are coming out, we can't give up hope just yet!
Aradama: GUGGGGIII...!

Ellen: That was exhausting...
Tsugumi: They were all duds. I wonder if this hypothesis was incorrect... Either way, Kohagura-san. Thank you very much for joining me here.
Ellen: I had fun too, so it's no problem!
Tsugumi: That's good then. Still, for what reason do aradama steal objects-? Causing that much disturbance will mean toji are sent to exorcise them...
Tsugumi: Ah...! It couldn't be that they're doing things to draw attention so that they can be exorcised, is it...?
Tsugumi: Mmmghh...
Ellen: You sure are dedicated to this, Tsugumin. What are you hoping to do by learning so much about aradama?
Tsugumi: I want to find peaceful uses for aradama... Achieving some form of coexistence is my dream. It might be little more than a fantasy of mine now, but I'm serious about it-.
Ellen: Oh! Tsugumin! Your dream is the same as mine! We're like-minded comrades!
Tsugumi: Well now-. That's a pleasant surprise-.
Tsugumi: I'd like to ask if we could share more information from now on, if that's alright with you, Kohagura-san.
Ellen: Of course it is!
Tsugumi: Good, this should help me make progress in data gathering. Now then, on the way back, how about we discuss my idea from earlier-?



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[Misogi - Kofuki: Start]:

Tsugumi: ...Let's put an end to things here for today. Good work, Shichinosato-san.
Kofuki: What, done already?
Tsugumi: Yes, this is plenty for today. ...Here, have some hot milk.
Kofuki: You didn't put anything weird in it, right?
Tsugumi: Of course not.
Kofuki: Thanks for that... Oww, hot! Let it cool down some first!
Tsugumi: Huh, had it not cooled off enough yet? I'm sorry.
Kofuki: Damnit... [blow- blow-]...
Kofuki: Oh yeah, get this! Earlier, Mihocchi went and ate my milk pudding, y'know!?
Tsugumi: That sounds like fun.
Kofuki: ...Huh? You even listening? What part about getting your pudding eaten sounds fun to you!
Tsugumi: Well... You've been sounding like you're enjoying yourself this whole time, Shichinosato-san.
Kofuki: I mean, it's not like I can be in a bad mood all day, right?
Tsugumi: You might be right.
Kofuki: ...Now it just sounds like you're trying to get off the subject.
Kofuki: Though, I guess it has been pretty fun and stuff lately.
Tsugumi: See, isn't that what I was telling you?
Kofuki: Don't give me that! Nobody's gonna come back with "Yeah, it was fun," after they tell you about how they got their milk pudding stolen!

Kofuki: ...And that's what she said, but, what do you think?
Mirja: This isn't the sort of conversation we should have in the middle of a mission, is it.
Kofuki: It's not like we're finding any aradama-chan, so just loosen up.
Mihono: I thought I bought you another milk pudding though...
Kofuki: No duh? Like I was gonna let you off eating it like that. But still, what do you think, Mihocchi?
Mihono: What do you mean, what do I think...? She said you sounded like you were having fun, right?
Mihono: If you're having fun, then isn't that all good?
Kofuki: Yeah, I guess, but still, it kinda rubs me the wrong way somehow.
Mirja: I believe that's not the point Ban Tsugumi was trying to get across, but that you've changed, Shichinosato Kofuki.
Kofuki: Huh? I haven't changed a bit. It's not like, back then, I never had fun when I wasn't playing with aradama-chan or anything.
Mihono: I think you've changed a lot though? Like, when we first met, Kiyoka always stayed away from you, but it's not like that anymore, right?
Kofuki: I mean, you say that, but...
Kofuki: ...Have I really changed?


[Misogi - Kofuki: End]:

Kofuki: I'm here-.
Tsugumi: Oh, you seem to be in a bad mood today.
Tsugumi: Did Asakura-san take your milk pudding again... No, you didn't get enough sleep, did you.
Kofuki: ...How'd you know that?
Tsugumi: You have bags under your eyes. It would be obvious to anyone.
Kofuki: ...Tch, you're too damn quick on the uptake.
Tsugumi: So, why weren't you getting enough sleep? Were you... No, you don't read books, do you?
Kofuki: Don't go deciding that on your own!
Kofuki: And anyway, it's all your fault!!
Tsugumi: Hm? It's... my fault?
Kofuki: Yeah it is. Cause you went and said I looked like I was having fun, it turned into this argument about whether I'd changed or not, and I felt too messed up to get any sleep.
Tsugumi: I'm having a hard time following, but... After I said you seemed to be enjoying yourself, you spoke to it with the investigation team, and they came to the conclusion that you've changed?
Tsugumi: ...Is that how it happened?
Kofuki: ...You got it.
Tsugumi: If you were that worried about something like that, then you really have changed, Shichinosato-san.
Kofuki: So what... You think I've changed too?
Tsugumi: I do.
Tsugumi: Of course you would change. Everyone is affected by the people around them.
Tsugumi: Even I've changed after becoming involved with the investigation team, wouldn't you agree?
Kofuki: I guess... Actually, did you change? Sorry, I don't really remember.
Tsugumi: ...Fufufu.
Tsugumi: It seems that the old Shichinosato-san really didn't think about anything besides aradama.
Kofuki: Well duh, wasn't that obvious?
Tsugumi: (On top of that, when everyone around you are people like me... It's only natural that it would change you.)
Tsugumi: Though, whether or not you change, you'll still be Shichinosato-san.
Tsugumi: I don't think you need to think so deeply about it.
Kofuki: You get real annoying when you're explaining stuff, y'know. Like, you're probably thinking you can spin me whatever bullshit, but I'm not letting you outta this one.
Tsugumi: I'm at a loss then...
Tsugumi: (I want to tell her that I think she's more lively before, and that she doesn't have to worry about unnecessary things, but... how would I get that across?)
Kofuki: Is that some aradama-chan!?
Tsugumi: Good timing.
Tsugumi: You do seem to be having the most fun whenever aradama appear. That part of you really doesn't change.
Kofuki: 'Course it wouldn't! Anyway, I'm gonna go check it out!
Tsugumi: I'll be waiting for you to bring me back data as a souvenir.
Kofuki: Sure, count on it!