Qyootie Q! -The Circumstances of Being Engaged to a Qilin Girl- ch1

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>The reason I chose a school without any familiar faces
>is because I couldn't get rid of my admiration for a sparkly life like you see in shoujo manga.
>Making good friends, being fashionable together and getting a b-boyfriend...
>...or something like that.

>>Akiura Kuchiba (15) - A troubled delinquent girl
>In order to achieve that,
>I'm never picking any fights ever again.
>The first day of school... In other words,
>the day I turn a new leaf and make my graceful high school debut.

>...or so I hoped.

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>What's the deal with this pervert?

>Horns and a tail... A beastkin, huh?
>That's quite the outfit. She's gonna expose everything if she makes the slightest movement in that.

>Are you the one? That bastard known as "Kuchiba"?
>Huh?
>Beastkins...

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>That's what we call people from a rare lineage possessing the appearance, nature and strength of animals such as dogs, cats and horses. Only 30,000 of them exist in this country.
>I've seen a few girls with dog ears myself.
>Despite being few in number, they've formed organisations that have acquired strong positions through concessions, with the top faction? being known as "The Five Regents".
>I hear there's also individuals possessing supernatural powers that have deviated from people's territories.

>I've gotten word
>of a gang of delinquents who have been using violence against beastkins in this area
>and that you're supposedly the top dog of these hoodlums.
>>Rumor about Akiura Kuchiba
>>1: Ogre-like strength
>>2: Demonic glare
>>3: Weird hairstyle

>Prepare yourself. I, Chisha, came all the way to this school
>so that I could pass judgement on you.
>>Chisha (15) - One of the Five Regents, a Qilin (towering fox) beastkin

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>What's this? A fight?
>It's a beastkin.
>Hell if I know. You've probably got the wrong person.
>You clearly match what I've heard!

>Your three-year sentence begins now!!

>Argh, geez.
>Things still turn out like this even in high school? Shit...!

>!
>What's this feeling...?

>Did she just move that without even touching it...!?
>That was close...!

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>!?

>This is what you get for provoking me over something that doesn't make sense... It's nothing personal.
>Wawah!?

>Kyan!

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>A few days later.

>Revenge.

>I was just off my guard that last time.
>I'm stronger once I get serious.
>Because of that fight right after enrolling, I'm getting painful glares all around.
>They must think I'm the type who picks fights easily.

>Revenge.
>What the heck is a Qilin anyway? There's seriously a divine species like that?

>Fight me.
>Is that why she was able to send that desk flying without touching it...?
>No, more importantly...

>Stop following me around every day!!
>That bread looks delicious.
>Do you just live on instinct or what!?
>>*Currently skipping class

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>Another day.
>Hah... You're even following me around during lunchtime.

>What's the point of acting like a stalker?
>I'm observing you so I can get revenge.
>What the heck?

>I seriously don't get you.
>Woah, where did all that food go?
>Same to you, Kuchiba.
>I'm a growing child.

>Even if your reflexes are good, I've never seen anyone dodge that technique before, and I'm one of the strongest beastkins there is...
>With that kind of talent, playing around with beastkin would be child's play to you...
>I told you, you've got the wrong idea. You're the first beastkin I've ever tussled with.
>And don't talk with your mouth full. It's disgusting.

>A-Anyway, it's revenge time!
>Come on! Ready when you are!
>Why am I the one being challenged?

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>>Dish return
>We beastkins have a small population,
>so when I hear about people looking at us weird or picking on us, I can't overlook it...
>There's also some violent types that attack without warning... like you for example.

>There are many beastkins of different shapes and bloodlines, but we share this feeling of fellowship.
>So when we become friends...
>I treasure them dearly.

>See all these intaglio rings and badges with family crests on them?
>They're all tokens of friendship!
>The ones on the right half are my personal belongings, though.

>So you exchange personal belongings? Sounds pretty nice.
>Let's trade uniforms.
>Sure.
>Let's fight again sometime.

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>You smiled...!?
>Kuchiba... Are you perhaps a good guy?
>I thought you'd be more heinous and cruel-hearted.
>You're still doubting me!?

>But... hearing you say that makes me happy.
>I love things that connect me to my fellow beastkin...
>That's what makes this my precious treasure.

>...
>Apparently... beastkin who possess great power are treated as weird or dangerous.

>Hmm.
>But when you actually get to know them, they're surprisingly...
>?

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>Yet another day.
>Hitting the school shop isn't too bad once in a while.
>Wish I had more, though.

>...
>She wasn't in the cafeteria, so...

>!

>Kuchiba!

>Ah.

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>Aw man. Some high school debut this turned out to be.
>At this rate, I'm not gonna have any friends, let alone a boyfriend...

>Hey, wait!
>Huh?

>That's my treasure...
>Give it back at once!

>Quit your whining.
>I guess all beastkins are pieces of shit.
>Acting all high and mighty even though they're half-animal.
>To think there'd be one at our school too. So annoying.

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>We simply try to teach you your place
>and you go all berserk on us.

>Hah
>"A gang of delinquents who have been using violence against beastkins."

>...! So it was you guys!

>You're a first year, right? Take responsibility for the disrespect they've shown your senpais.
>You've got that "sense of fellowship between fellow beastkins", right?

>That's my line.
>You're the ones who should take responsibilty.

>Hehe. How scary.
>Don't you care what happens to this...?

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>Hm?

>Ueh!?

>!?

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>You messed with someone strong and had the tables turned on you,
>and now you're trying to get revenge by picking on a new student?

>Don't act so pathetic, you small fries.

>This bitch... It's Akiura Kuchiba!
>Huh? The one who's rumored to be really damn strong!?
>Even during middle school, she got in our way
>and helped the beastkins we were gonna finish off get away...
>Ugoh!?

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>Uuh...
>Damn it...

>Here.
>You should stop carrying it around with you.
>Ah...

>...? What? You still want to get revenge on me?
>Th-That's not it! Actually, um... I need to apologise for what happened the first day of school.

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>It seems... that rumor that you were behind the beastkin bullying
>was actually a misunderstanding after all...
>Well, I spent most of my middle school days picking fights...
>so I can't blame you for thinking I was in cahoots with guys like them.
>You're the first person I've seen who can stand toe-to-toe against a beastkin
>and would even help them.

>That's why... um... I want you to have one of my belongings
>a-as a "token of friendship".

>Would you... accept it?

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>A token of friendship...
>So when we become friends...
>She's the first person I've met... who wants to be my friend instead of my "disciple".

>Hmm. Alright, I'll take this one since it looks the prettiest.
>There was still fighting in the end, but now my high school is about to...

>What's this? An earring or something?
>Like this?
>Eh? Ah! Kuchiba! Not that one!!
>That earring is...

>?
>That's an heirloom I was told to give to the one I've promised
>my future... with.
>?
>What does that mean...?

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>I-...
>It's kinda like an engagement ring...?

>HUH!!?

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>Why were you just carrying something like that around with you!? This is like...
>If I recall, if it attaches to your ear, the ritual is successful... and the engagement is established.
>Don't I get a say in this!?

>At any rate, I'm taking this off...
>Huh!?

>At some point it just... It's really stuck! I can't take it off!
>Wait, wasn't this inside a bag!?
>A-An engagement so suddenly... What're you gonna do about this!?
>That's my line, moron!! What's with that expression!?
>Just take it off! Take it off!! I'm begging ya!!

>I've always wanted a sparkling life
>...Now it's come to this, Kuchiba...
>with friends and a boyfriend.
>But now...

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>take responsibility
>and marry me!!
>I'm engaged to a beastkin girl I've only just met!!