Chapter 126
Translator: Reflet
In the train that was racing through the night in Juunishima, a disguised Youran slipped into the group of pa.s.sengers .
She had ordered the maid Michiyo to continue the search for Taiyou, telling her to contact upon finding his location . Until that was cleared up, she figured she would first head to the hospital .
「Look at this . 」
「What?『New Moon-sama looks even cuter when idle . 』……What is this? Your j.a.panese is screwed up . 」
「……」
She could hear two men of the community conversing . It seemed that・・・・she had been brought up as a topic, so Youran secretively listened in .
「If she became cute then it’s not a problem saying she became cute . What’s wrong with saying that she looks cute while idle?」
「She’s New Moon-sama . You realize that you need to use the appropriate words . 」
「The heck? So what do I gotta do, refer to her head and b.u.t.t as sir?」
「I’M GOING TO SLAUGHTER YOU!」
One of the men gave off a threatening voice .
「I get it, calm down . And what is this?」
「It’s a picture of New Moon-sama . It’s the one that was taken earlier by the ma.s.s media with the prime minister and princess of Phili . 」
「Oh, it was on the news . I think it was some sort of conference or whatnot?」
「Yeah……New Moon-sama is so cute……」
The man let out an ecstatic voice .
「I feel like I can do anything if it’s for New Moon-sama . 」
「Anything? So if she tells you to die then you’ll die?」
The other man was not being malicious; he simply was questioning him .
「Of course! If she says “Will you fight and die for me?” then I’ll take a round trip of all the world’s disputed regions . 」
「You’re exaggerating . And do you really understand New Moon-sama? I don’t think someone like her would say “my” . She is refined after
all . 」
「Very true!『My cause』or『My sake』would probably be more accurate!」
（Sorry, but I don’t use either of those . ）
Youran quipped in her head .
She was listening to the men gossiping about her like it was an everyday thing .
Youran, Juunishima’s New Moon Director .
A few years ago, she had this t.i.tle added to her actual name .
Bombastically adhering to formalities, this name was the proof of being this island’s sovereign .
Since then, she had been called「New Moon-sama」by the island’s residents .
The name of the family that had served the island for generations and the appearance that she had been born with .
Thanks to those things, Youran believed that she was looked upon favorably by the island’s citizens . She confirmed with the men’s conversation that this was the case .
「Oh, she’s just so cute! New Moon-sama, she’s totally the new moon . 」
「What do you mean by “totally the new moon”, you mean “angel”!」
「Don’t put New Moon-sama with the likes of an angel! That’s blasphemy!」
「O-Okay, sorry . 」
「Ahh, New Moon-sama…I wonder if she’ll have a handshake event . 」
「……You sure you aren’t the one who’s blaspheming New Moon-sama the most?」
Exasperated at what his friend said, he said “Really now” .
「I just looked it up now, but there’s actually a New Moon cram school . 」
Hearing what he said, Youran peeked over her shoulders . Both had their smartphones out, and she could see the big LCD screens displaying websites .
「That’s right . New Moon-sama isn’t just some transcendent beauty . She’s been providing a.s.sistance to kids without relatives and the like . While putting the talents of the children to use, she recruits the shining ones as her subordinates . 」
「Whoaaa . 」
「Yeah……I also wanna be New Moon-sama’s subordinate……Guess I’ll beat my old man to death . 」
「Wait until you find a way to return to being a child .
. 」
The man who was behaving in a violent manner, and the friend who was calmly evading him .
Listening for some time, Youran’s mind drifted off .
Those were conversations that she had heard numerous times up until now, all lacking originality .
Even amongst the members of Juunishima, she boasted an immense amount of popularity . If she were to face off against her father, the current head, in a democratic election, she would probably win with an overwhelming vote of 98% .
She was that popular .
So what exactly could she do to answer to her vast amount of popularity and support? Swaying in the train, Youran continued to think about that .
Having arrivated at the hospital, Youran went straight to Akita Mio’s room, having heard about it previously . Mio was resting on a bed in the two-person room of the general hospital wing . An IV tube was attached to her arm, and the exposed skin peeked out from bandages .
Her face was a color of the worst degree, and she wasn’t even conscious .
「Oh, who might you be?」
「――」
A voice approached her from behind as she was staring a Mio . Turning around, she saw a woman of about the same age as Mio .
With a gentle expression and strong bright clear eyes, this woman was exhibiting a special gentle, refined human aura .
From the report about Miki Aoba’s three mothers, she was able to immediately grasp that this was Atsuko .
「An acquaintance of Mio-san’s?」
「No, I’m Natsuno-kun’s friend . I heard that he was here earlier . 」
「I pa.s.sed by him as he left the room . 」
「Do you know where he went?」
「No clue . 」
Atsuko came to Mio’s side, peering at her closely to check her condition . As if seeing something rea.s.suring, her face from the side had a clear color of relief paint it, and Youran didn’t miss that
miss that detail .
「When I came, he pa.s.sed by me and went somewhere . Said that he had something to do . 」
「Something to do?」
「Yeah . 」
Atsuko nodded, but she seemed to be implicitly saying that she wouldn’t explain anything else .
Youran was puzzled . From the information provided by Michiyo, the mothers’ beloved daughter Aoba was abducted, and yet Atsuko didn’t seem to be minding that at all .
At least that was what Youran thought . She was a bit concerned .
「Umm, is that person fine?」
「Huh? Hmm, well the doctor said that she won’t die, so I’m sure she is . 」
「I see . 」
「Seems like there will be some wounds remaining on her body though . 」
「Umm……might I introduce a doctor? I know an plastic surgeon who’s skilled at that stuff . They’re a little weird, but they’re very skilled as healing women’s wounds . 」
「Thanks, but I don’t think that Mio-san would want that . 」
Atsuko made a slightly exasperated expression .
Youran wondered why she said such things with such an expression .
「Wouldn’t want that?」
「Yeah, I haven’t heard it from her, but I sort of get it . When Mio got injured, Aoba――That’s my daugher’s name by the way――she was trying to protect Aoba, I think . I don’t think she’d want those wounds to be erased . 」
「Is that how it is?」
「Mio’s stubborn, see . 」
A proud color was mixed within Atsuko’s exasperated smile .
Seeing that appearance, Youran・・・・envisioned something in her head .
「Is that Youran-chan there?」
Leaving the hospital room, she heard a carefree voice . She initially jumped at her name being called, but without revealing any of that, she turned toward the voice .
There stood a 30 centimeter, human-shaped organism with blonde hair floating in the air without wings- a fairy .
Youran silently turned aside, heading to the other side of the building .
「Did you.
「Did you not hear my voice? Waitー」
The fairy Hera cried out in a loud voice, following suit . She caught up to Youran in an instant, overtaking her in front of her face .
「Look over here! Ignoring me is a no-noー . That’s weird . Can you no longer see me?」
Youran continued to ignore her . After finally reaching a place where there were no people around, she turned back to Hera and opened her mouth .
「Long time no see . 」
「Long time no see, Youran-chan . So you really can see me . 」
「I’m the only one who can see you there, right? If someone saw me conversing with you there then they’ll think I’m a poor, stupid girl . 」
「Oh, that is very true . 」
「So why are you here?」
「I was asked by Taiyou-chan . He wanted me to stay here and notify him if anything happened to Aoba’s mother . 」
「Okay, and, where is he?」
「I don’t know . I can get to Taiyou-chan’s side quickly, but I don’t know where he is whenever he goes to a new place . 」
「You can’t show me the way?」
「I’m sorry . 」
「No, it’s fine . Then later on, let him know that I’m searching for him . You can do that, right?」
「I understand . I will inform him . 」
Hera said, immediately disappearing . It was like she had teleported .
If she could teleport then she’d probably return soon . Youran a.s.sumed that, waiting there briefly, but no matter how much she waited, Hera showed no signs of returning .
What’s wrong? Did something happen?
She was slightly panicking, and just like that, the phone she was holding rang .
The LCD screen displayed a call from「Michiyo」, so Youran returned to the stiff version of herself, answering the call .
「What hast happened?」
『Milady, we’ve grasped Natsuno Taiyou’s whereabouts . 』
「――Ngh!」
Translator Reflet In the train that was racing through the night in Juunishima, a disguised Youran slipped into the group of pa.s.sengers . She had ordered the maid Michiyo to continue the search for Taiyou, telling her to contact upon finding his location . Until that was cleared up, she figured she would first head to the hospital . Look at this . What New Moon sama looks even cuter when idle . What is this Your j.a.panese is screwed up . She could hear two men of the community conversing . It seemed that she had been brought up as a topic, so Youran secretively listened in . If she became cute then it s not a problem saying she became cute . What s wrong with saying that she looks cute while idle She s New Moon sama . You realize that you need to use the appropriate words . The heck So what do I gotta do, refer to her head and b.u.t.t as sir I M GOING TO SLAUGHTER YOU One of the men gave off a threatening voice . I get it, calm down . And what is this It s a picture of New Moon sama . It s the one that was taken earlier by the ma.s.s media with the prime minister and princess of Phili . Oh, it was on the news . I think it was some sort of conference or whatnot Yeah New Moon sama is so cute The man let out an ecstatic voice . I feel like I can do anything if it s for New Moon sama . Anything So if she tells you to die then you ll die The other man was not being malicious he simply was questioning him . Of course If she says Will you fight and die for me then I ll take a round trip of all the world s disputed regions . You re exaggerating . And do you really understand New Moon sama I don t think someone like her would say my . She is refined after all . Very true My cause or My sake would probably be more accurate Sorry, but I don t use either of those . Youran quipped in her head . She was listening to the men gossiping about her like it was an everyday thing . Youran, Juunishima s New Moon Director . A few years ago, she had this t.i.tle added to her actual name . Bombastically adhering to formalities, this name was the proof of being this island s sovereign . Since then, she had been called New Moon sama by the island s residents . The name of the family that had served the island for generations and the appearance that she had been born with . Thanks to those things, Youran believed that she was looked upon favorably by the island s citizens . She confirmed with the men s conversation that this was the case . Oh, she s just so cute New Moon sama, she s totally the new moon . What do you mean by totally the new moon , you mean angel Don t put New Moon sama with the likes of an angel That s blasphemy O Okay, sorry . Ahh, New Moon sama I wonder if she ll have a handshake event . You sure you aren t the one who s blaspheming New Moon sama the most Exasperated at what his friend said, he said Really now . I just looked it up now, but there s actually a New Moon cram school . Hearing what he said, Youran peeked over her shoulders . Both had their smartphones out, and she could see the big LCD screens displaying websites . That s right . New Moon sama isn t just some transcendent beauty . She s been providing a.s.sistance to kids without relatives and the like . While putting the talents of the children to use, she recruits the shining ones as her subordinates . Whoaaa . Yeah I also wanna be New Moon sama s subordinate Guess I ll beat my old man to death . Wait until you find a way to return to being a child . The man who was behaving in a violent manner, and the friend who was calmly evading him . Listening for some time, Youran s mind drifted off . Those were conversations that she had heard numerous times up until now, all lacking originality . Even amongst the members of Juunishima, she boasted an immense amount of popularity . If she were to face off against her father, the current head, in a democratic election, she would probably win with an overwhelming vote of 98 . She was that popular . So what exactly could she do to answer to her vast amount of popularity and support Swaying in the train, Youran continued to think about that . Having arrivated at the hospital, Youran went straight to Akita Mio s room, having heard about it previously . Mio was resting on a bed in the two person room of the general hospital wing . An IV tube was attached to her arm, and the exposed skin peeked out from bandages . Her face was a color of the worst degree, and she wasn t even conscious . Oh, who might you be A voice approached her from behind as she was staring a Mio . Turning around, she saw a woman of about the same age as Mio . With a gentle expression and strong bright clear eyes, this woman was exhibiting a special gentle, refined human aura . From the report about Miki Aoba s three mothers, she was able to immediately grasp that this was Atsuko . An acquaintance of Mio san s No, I m Natsuno kun s friend . I heard that he was here earlier . I pa.s.sed by him as he left the room . Do you know where he went No clue . Atsuko came to Mio s side, peering at her closely to check her condition . As if seeing something rea.s.suring, her face from the side had a clear color of relief paint it, and Youran didn t miss that detail . When I came, he pa.s.sed by me and went somewhere . Said that he had something to do . Something to do Yeah . Atsuko nodded, but she seemed to be implicitly saying that she wouldn t explain anything else . Youran was puzzled . From the information provided by Michiyo, the mothers beloved daughter Aoba was abducted, and yet Atsuko didn t seem to be minding that at all . At least that was what Youran thought . She was a bit concerned . Umm, is that person fine Huh Hmm, well the doctor said that she won t die, so I m sure she is . I see . Seems like there will be some wounds remaining on her body though . Umm might I introduce a doctor I know an plastic surgeon who s skilled at that stuff . They re a little weird, but they re very skilled as healing women s wounds . Thanks, but I don t think that Mio san would want that . Atsuko made a slightly exasperated expression . Youran wondered why she said such things with such an expression . Wouldn t want that Yeah, I haven t heard it from her, but I sort of get it . When Mio got injured, Aoba That s my daugher s name by the way she was trying to protect Aoba, I think . I don t think she d want those wounds to be erased . Is that how it is Mio s stubborn, see . A proud color was mixed within Atsuko s exasperated smile . Seeing that appearance, Youran envisioned something in her head . Is that Youran chan there Leaving the hospital room, she heard a carefree voice . She initially jumped at her name being called, but without revealing any of that, she turned toward the voice . There stood a 30 centimeter, human shaped organism with blonde hair floating in the air without wings a fairy . Youran silently turned aside, heading to the other side of the building . Did you not hear my voice Wait The fairy Hera cried out in a loud voice, following suit . She caught up to Youran in an instant, overtaking her in front of her face . Look over here Ignoring me is a no no . That s weird . Can you no longer see me Youran continued to ignore her . After finally reaching a place where there were no people around, she turned back to Hera and opened her mouth . Long time no see . Long time no see, Youran chan . So you really can see me . I m the only one who can see you there, right If someone saw me conversing with you there then they ll think I m a poor, stupid girl . Oh, that is very true . So why are you here I was asked by Taiyou chan . He wanted me to stay here and notify him if anything happened to Aoba s mother . Okay, and, where is he I don t know . I can get to Taiyou chan s side quickly, but I don t know where he is whenever he goes to a new place . You can t show me the way I m sorry . No, it s fine . Then later on, let him know that I m searching for him . You can do that, right I understand . I will inform him . Hera said, immediately disappearing . It was like she had teleported . If she could teleport then she d probably return soon . Youran a.s.sumed that, waiting there briefly, but no matter how much she waited, Hera showed no signs of returning . What s wrong Did something happen She was slightly panicking, and just like that, the phone she was holding rang . The LCD screen displayed a call from Michiyo , so Youran returned to the stiff version of herself, answering the call . What hast happened Milady, we ve grasped Natsuno Taiyou s whereabouts . Ngh