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Naegi said he was in a building a short distance from the burnt-out city
Listen to the roar of motorbikes in the distance and gaze out over the devastated city
Cracked concrete, blood stains here and there, pieces of glass scattered on the ground, faded buildings, and the warm breeze shakes her long, wavy white hair
There was a disgusting smell of burnt things.
It has been half a year since the masterminds left the Academy
Although it has become much better, the vandalism of despair continues and the spark of conflict continues
It will take some time to recover from the disaster caused by the despair led by Enoshima
Each thing we can do may be small, but we still have to do our best, Naegi insisted on telling himself.
Since the 78th class students escaped from Hopes Peak, recovery activities and people's activities to confront despair have become active in Towa
Naegi, who brought his friends together at The academy and led them to the outside world, also joins the Future Organization along with Kirigiri and Togami and is actively working
Eleven people, including Ogami, are under the protection of the Future Agency and are using their power for reconstruction activities
Eventually, they and Ogami will go their own way for their own dreams, but it will take some time. The first step is to assemble what has collapsed
Look at the map you received from the sapling. (?)
It takes a little longer from where I'm standing now, but it can't be helped. I could have sent him away, but it was too conspicuous for him and Ogami.
No, I didn't mean to have it sent to me in the first place. I can't let him spend his precious time and motorcycle fuel for my own personal use.
You'll have it sent to you, right? When they heard this, their classmates fell silent for a moment, and the next moment, the boys distanced themselves from Ogami by about 5 meters (Ishimaru was dragged by Owada), and the girls surrounded Ogami together
Before I knew it, the girls, led by Asahina, were holding hands and laughing harmoniously, and Ogami was supposed to ride Owada's motorcycle to the road. As for the boys... It would be better not to say.
Go down the stairs leading to the underground mall.
Because it is forbidden to go underground from the ground, said the ten gods (?).
Crackling lights are making noise. I heard the sound of glass breaking with each step. I thought it would be better to keep the flashlight on, so I switched it on. The basement is pitch dark
If you go down the stairs, go straight to the back, turn left, and the building right there is a facility that has been converted into a futuristic agency.
Togami concludes with a wistful attitude.
When I thanked him, he grumpily clicked his tongue
He soothed Asahina as she ate and thanked her again, then pushed the envelope with a grimace
I bluntly tell the guy inside to show it and turn away. His kindness made me look at Asahina, who was stunned, and laugh.
He's changed a lot, too. In a good way, of course
After reading the contents of the envelope, the nurse said something to the other nurse sitting next to her, and left her seat.
Ogami follows the small back as she walks
Only the light of pale electric lamps illuminates the dark passage.
There are no people in the aisles. Both the leading nurse and Ogami who followed walked down the aisle without a word
The strange silence, the dim and inorganic space, gradually makes you feel gloomy.
No, Ogami shakes her head as if to drive away anxiety
(He's not the kind of guy to die so easily.) Even though it is said that he actually has six months to live, he was still alive. It's okay, I'm sure it's still safe.)
I'm sure he's alive, I want to think so.
There's a lot of chance it's not going to be okay, right? A girl holding a grinning stuffed bear sniffs.
―Limbs were like sticks with only bones and skin,
―The flesh on your cheeks was shaved off, and your body was thin ―And that was more than a year ago. Upupupuppu...
(I know)
―No, I don't. I don't know.
Hey
―Do you really think that he is still living in such a world
"Are you okay?"
I hear a worried voice and return my consciousness to the nurse. I couldn't hear any more auditory hallucinations (?)
"You don't seem to have a good complexion."
"Oh, oh, it's not important."
Thank you. When I added, the nurse opened her mouth slightly to say something, but in the end she kept her mouth shut,
"Now, please let me know if anything happens."
I just said
I bowed and followed the nurse back down the original path with my eyes, and stood in front of the door as if I had made up my mind.
He is on the other side of this door
Is it unfortunate to know, or happy to know?
Sometimes it's right.
(But I have to know)
No matter what the outcome, you can't break your promise to him.
Most of all, it is Ogami herself who wants to meet.
Ogami turned the doorknob
And gasped at the scene in front of her.
He was on the bed in a small, simple room, not an urn, nor was he painfully skinny.
His muscles had clearly fallen and his lines had thinned somewhat, but he had waited a long time to feel much more vital than the last time we met
Tears run down my cheeks without knowing it.
The breath that leaked faintly from the thinly opened mouth in surprise was trembling.
I wiped away the tears that had been running down my face.
I didn't want to be seen as weak, and I didn't want to show it
And he wouldn't want a damp reunion. They wouldn't want to be in a relationship where they said so. Moreover, we are just good opponents. He's a good competitor
(He's alive.) The disease is improving. What more could you ask for?)
When I thought about it, I became calm.
I close the door that was left open and approach him and sit down.
The young man with lotus hair opened his eyes and smiled innocently
"Hey, it's been a while."
Ogami narrows her eyes and laughs, as if in response.
"It's been a really long time, Kenichiro."
Grasp the offered hand and shake hands for reunion.
Letting go of his hand, Sakura sat down on the edge of his bed.
"Look, don't stand up, sit down."
Kenichiro happily pulled his chair towards hers
"I'm sorry."
"Okay, I did it for tea, but unfortunately it wasn't good."
I said that I could get enough water, and looked at the shelf by the bed.
"No, it's good."
I shake my head slightly. He was glad that he cared about me, but Ogami was too worried to do anything about it
"Is it better not to lie down than that?"
As he continued, Kenichiro looked at Ogami curiously.
"Are you okay?"
Ogami also says with a frown.
"But you're recuperating now."
Kenichiro burst out laughing
"Hey, what's up?"
"If you think something is wrong, that's what it is."
"I don't know."
"Well, listen," Kenichiro said, soothing the indignant Ogami.
"You haven't heard from the saplings that I'm fully recovered."
I'm leaving the hospital today," Kenichiro said with a radiant smile
For a moment, Ogami's thoughts stop.
Slowly understood the meaning of the words.
In other words, they knew about Kenichiro's condition. Kenichiro also knew when Ogami was coming.
That's why they were making Ogami so nervous.
That's why Kenichiro was waiting for Ogami.
The only one who didn't know was her
The strength of her shoulders is relieved.
"I wanted you to at least let me know in advance"
Remembering the naked memories of how he had come here, Ogami looked down. "I don't think it was on purpose, I just thought you'd be happy."
I thought that would make you happier, I'm sure. Kenichiro said.
Ogami was silent for a while,
"... I know..."
I said with a growl
You're persevering, Kenichiro thought. Hands visible from crossed arms clasp clothes tightly.
(I wonder whats embarrassing.)
I didn't think there was any element of embarrassment for Ogami in the conversation earlier, but I remembered that Kirigiri had once said in a calm tone that women's hearts are complicated, Kenichiro.
Kenshiro wondered vaguely if he could understand the feelings of the suspicious girl in front of him.
The girls I saw on the other side of the screen seemed to get along pretty well. More than that, she has a best friend. There are also trustworthy companions
Having seen only martial arts, her world has expanded.
(Is it okay to worry about this and that?)
It's true that we've fallen behind, and lost time won't go back.
Still, she and I have a future.
There's still time to catch up and time to spend together.
She was waiting for me.
We are alive.
"What are you talking about?"
When Ogami finally looked up, her eyes were sitting and he looked like she would start crying
"I'm glad I did."
Without feeling intimidated, Kenichiro said quietly.
"It's nice to see you like this"
Her face turned so red that he could tell from her brown skin, and Ogami said bitterly.
"Why would I not be happy?"
"I don't want to look for someone I hate for six months. I'm not that drunk."
Still, Kenichiro is happy that he conveys his words straight
She's really a disgustingly masculine girl.
Drop a bomb to disguise the crying and laughter.
"You love me."
"Why would that be!?"
Turning her face redder than before, Ogami yells. The chair made a disgusting noise in reaction as it stood up wildly
As if to say that he has done it, Ogami makes a disgusted face
"I wish this kind of thing had changed."
Kenichiro chuckled. "It was bad."
"I'm not saying it's bad
I thought it was cute for a moment."
Ogami's shoulders bounce.
"... Didn't you say something weird just now...?"
"Shall I say one more thing?"
"No, it's fine, I'll hold back."
Ogami said with an indescribable expression.
"So, can I say something else"
Kenichiro said with a joking look in his eyes.
"That's it."
Ogami stared back at him, choosing his words and listening back.
"Is there something we have to talk about here and now?"
"It's something I want to talk about here and now."
Ogami said, lowering her eyes
"Then do."
She lifted her downcast eyes and nodded slightly.
"Thank you, Sakura." Getting off the bed and standing in front of you. The distance naturally decreased.
His pale onion-colored eyes-
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-were shaking unsteadily, and he could tell that Ogami was upset
Kenichiro thought that the eyes speak as much as her, but the eyes of the silent Ogami really speak loudly.
"There's something I couldn't tell you for a long time, something I wanted to tell you."
Their hands overlap and they look in each other's eyes. The palms that were connected were terribly hot.
"I like you."
Ogami's eyes widened slightly.
"Yes, I like you, Sakura Ogami."
I open my mouth to put into words the feelings I have wanted to convey for a long time.
"Please marry me"