The nights has passed, and ever since then, my eyes felt heavier and painful. My throat, clogged of sadness and guilt, that I couldn't support anyone even myself, but be supported by anyone who felt like it. Oshiro-san, as how much malice she looked, she never looked like she would be of any harm towards anyone. In one night, my perspective of this world changed. I want to look forward and face the obstacles, even if it means dying, as long as everyone I've met until today would never suffer the same faith as I have.

The night has passed, and only silence filled the whole room. I've been... placed on the bed, head on the pillow, and a blanket in me. The room was once flooded with my frustrations and anxiousness, that my room shouldn't be able to fathom such disastrous emotions.

Nagumi: ...Oshiru-san?

As I called out to the person who cared for me, even for a short time... has left a lasting impression to me. I want to protect "her" alongside everyone. I want to have the power that would also leave a happy impression to their smiling evermore faces... I am weak, and powerless. I have... only struggles and weakpoints, that even the enemies would be able to figure out how to defeat cowards like me.

Nagumi: Not here... huh. I'm not worth being spent their time with afterall, anyways.

Envy. I envy the people who don't have to struggle with fears and loathe in their daily lifetime. As I live, all I ever experience are madness and unbelievable "happenings". Will I... ever be like them someday? One who would... have a happy someone beside them. Will I... ever meet Tsumi Yuuki again? Will I... ever be on Nishio Redman's side once more? Do I have a place to exist on this world? As how the world once was, all I did is offer them unnecessary problems. I am a filth. I am too emotional.

Nagumi: --hk. Guh.. gh. pf.. heh.. kgh!

Why am I crying over such trivial matters? I'm 17, for fucks sake! Be strong... Yuuki-chan would laugh at me if she were here... Nishio-san would beat me up if she saw me like this. Everyone would think of me as a friend, but in my eyes, I don't feel worthy of such praise. I don't know better of them as they do of me.

???: *knock knock*

Nagumi: *snorts* Huh? Who.. who is it?

???: I-uhmm... W-it's breakfast! P-please help yourself with our food!

Ah... Thera-san. Unconciously, I also called her the same name as how Nishio-san did. Is this how it feels like to have someone besides you? Nonetheless... I am thankful that God would gift me such wonderful friends. They are one's I want to treasure.

As I brush away my tears away, I hope this would be the last cry I've ever let out. All my anger, frustration, anxiety, sadness, and worries... are finally let out. But again, it's not bad that I should cry from time to time, I should consider this as an exercise for my moody behavior. I truly am truly despicable, afterall.

After brushing everything that I've held up inside me, Thera-san comes in the room, and behind her are the two workers who I met yesterday. Phlores-kun and Reverene-san.

[The three bows as they approach Nagumi Shiruto, and presents aside a dish suitable for breakfast.]

Nagumi: Uhm... spare the courteousness and formality, I don't need such! I swear... haha!

It is truly awkward that they should bow when visiting, I don't look much like a master anyways. Neither way, I don't wanna be one afterall. This is too awkward even for me! Gaaaah!

Alphys: Good, that would be for the best after all. Informality and such, would be better in your case.

Nagumi: I didn't expect to hear such cold words from you! But I'm glad you agreed easily, and still... that's too harsh!

Alphys giggles, but what have I even done to be rewarded such innocent and cute smile from her?! I'm so horrible... I don't deserve this! God-sama, this is too much!

Ino: Uhm... you know I'm also here?

Nagumi: Ah, right. Phlores-kun, right? And besides you... Reverene-san. Sounds much like being a church member. Too fancy.

Ino: Yes, I'm Phlores-kun, but without the -kun, and her without the -san.

Nagumi: I'm used to conversing with honorifics, so bear with it!

The both, tils their head with confusion. However, they hastily accepts the matter.

Nagumi: Wow, these are good looking food! Except...

I still remember the issue when Nishio-san offered me those shitty disgusting Urion's anus. So I'll ask without hesitation and without ever being rude as much as possible.

Nagumi: Tell me... is this an anus or purely eggs and bacon?

Alphys/Ino: What do you think?

Thera: A-anus?! You.. wouldn't think of... Urion's anus... could you be?

Nagumi: That's what I wanted to know. I've had the worse experience eating that shit, and I wasn't hoping to see that shit again. Even if it means Urion's eggs and dick meat, please!

Thera: W-we wouldn't serve such.. luxurious things! T-they're indeed... eggs and bacon! Sincerely!

Wow... she's too cute! Her being worried and all, it's a delightment to my morning routine. Wish I could see that everyday... If it's too much, she could be the cure to everyday world problems!

Nagumi: Fine, I'll trust you. As long as it's Thera-san saying it, nothing would betray my feelings!

Thera: F-FEELINGS?! Ah!

She's alerted. What could it be?

Thera: M-my apologies, sincerely! Please, enjoy to your content... hahaha!

With her hands grasped to each of her own, satisfied that I didn't notice anything- she might be wrong that I think of such. Could she be... having feelings for me? No, she's more cuter than being beautiful. But, if I were still in my elementary grade, maybe that wouldn't be the matter for me. Maybe if she grows old and farther, she might look more womanly than what meets the eye!

Nagumi: Alright uh, i-ta-da-ki-ma-su!

~

I've had my fill, and holy shit. This is the best food I've eaten in days, no- more like, ever since I came to this world! If only Nishio-san didn't tell me what that fuckin anus was, maybe I would've been better off not knowing what it was, that way I would adapt to it unkowingly and for it to become my favorite food. However, hell no, Jose! I'll eat as much as I can, until I clean my plate.

The two, in my front view while I'm seated to my bed side, standing... looking for... my expectations of it?

The Three: Well? What do you think? It's not an anus, right?

Nagumi: *spits* WHAT?! I'M STILL EATING, HAVE SOME RESPECT... COME ON!!!

I continue to rant, after losing my apetite of eating, I will never eat with an audience aside ever again.

~

It's already past 3 hours estimated... I look to my phone~ and there's... 2 hours left of battery life; 45%. Time check, 5:47 PM. Date set at 09/04/2019. That's the exact day that I met Yuuki-chan. Everyday, I still think of her, unable to forget. Will I... someday ever do so? I wonder... I don't wanna break any connections towards anyone I've had with at Earth.

???: Hurry! Hurry!

...

To this day, I still remember the time I've played with her. It makes me want to cry, remembering such glorious and gracious memories. How could I be deserving of having... friends?

There: N-Nishio-sama! Why... why are you... crying?

There it is. I'm being worried of again. I'm really... weak.

Nagumi: Theres... nothing to worry about. I'm fine, really!

Thera: This isn't about the case where... we talked about... that... was it?

Nagumi: It's nothing like that, but thank you for your worries. I've needed that until then.

I let off a weak smile towards the three, still standing aside me, even for three hours. They really are nuts, for standing besides me.

Nagumi: It's that... I've never had frie- oops.

I covered my mouth, immediately. I don't want anyone to know about my problems! This is too cruel. I should atleast be respectable and show off my strong side other than being cared for!

Alphys: Friends... huh. I've once had a few, but I lost them all. Right now, all I have is my cousin, Ino.

Ino: Yep yep! We're like lightning bolts between ends!

Uh oh... guess there's no turning back. Am I really, looking for attention or what.

Nagumi: What does that even mean?

Ino: That means, we support each other no matter what. And between it, is everyone we're close with, and you included! Even if it's only for an instant, and even if we spreadout through the ground... that's a specialty of setting a significant mark towards this world. Don't you agree?

Wow... that was... deep. Wait.. am I...

Nagumi: You... consider me a friend?

Alphys: You don't look harmful enough to be our worthless enemy. However, you too are useless in some ways. That's why we can lend you our strength, anytime you need it.

Thera: A-and... let us share... with your worries! W-we'll be there, until then!

I never thought... I would have someone supporting me. I truly am glad to be human. I'm truly glad to have emotions. I'm truly glad that I have the ability to be open atleast once in awhile!

In an instant, I hugged the three. while still remained on the bed.

Thera: Wawawa! What is this?! W-why, Nagumi-sama?!

Ino: Yes, what she said! This is... too awkward, please let go!

Alphys: We figured we shouldn't overlook over your painful finger. Consider this as a reminder that you shouldn't try to off yourself way too easily.

Huh... wait. What does that...

Nagumi: ... WAIT! IT'S NOT LIKE THAT! I'M NOT TRYING TO KILL MYSELF, I SWEAR!

We all laugh together, some are relieved that wasn't the case, and me being my idiotic self as usual. Not figuring that the whole bed was bloodied like shit. Could they have noticed hours ago, and decided to not step on the landmine?

Nagumi: Hahaha, uhm... S-sorry about... the bedsheet.

Ino: No worries! We're just glad you never did anything crazy while we were out! Haha...

Can I tell them... about my situation with the ring? I should be able to... Afterall, what are the consequences of doing so?

Nagumi: Right... about that. I bled even while asleep.

Thera: W-why didn't you call us?! We.. we could've atleast helped you heal your injuries!

Even if I did call for help, this is a problem only I can handle, is what I would like to say. I called out [I couldn't] afterwards.

Nagumi: This is a problem only I could solve. But after everything's already said and done, I'm fine now! Haha...

Ino: Isn't that really unnecessary of you to do? I don't think you should do such. Who knows, you might have died after bleeding too much?! In worse case, you would've only left a shock on everyone living here!

Nagumi: I already said... I'm sorry. Seriously, thanks for your worries, but like I said... this is only something I could resolve afterall.

Alphys: Why is that?

Nagumi: Because of this ring. Recognize it?

The three look on the rusty, disgusting and rotten ring that was once coated with blood, now dried with a mesmerized expression.

Alphys: Could this be... your own Familiar's vessel?

Nagumi: That's right. My own ring finger had to be consumed and everything on it, as my Familiar needed such to live. It's strange, really. I can't even take it off even if I wanted to.

Alphys: I see... So you came from another world, aswell.

Nagumi: You spoke like you knew of someone who also came here from another world. It's Nishio-san, right?

Alphys: That's right... but, other than that... there was someone else aswell.

???

What? There's... someone else other than me and Nishio-san?! W.. does Nishio-san know about this?! This is a crazy discovery!

Nagumi: There's... someone else my kind?! Who-

There's nothing better other than to know who this person is, I must ask her right away! It's now or never!

Alphys: My apologies for the inconvenient interruption.However, that is something I can't answer unless you figure it out your own.

Nagumi: Are you fucking kidding me?! Is this someone I know, or someone distant?!

Alphys: You will see... one day.

Why does this have to happen... Why does she have to cut it off midway by telling me something impossible and yet not tell the end of it?!

Alphys: ... I hope you are prepared.

Nagumi: Huh? About what?

Alphys: ...

Is she talking about my meeting with the housemaster, or this wish I must fill?! What am I hearing, anyways?! Why does she feel more hesitant saying such trivial crap, one thing over the other?

Alphys: The arrival of our Housemaster, Klein Heirold, The Holy Sage Master of the Cathedral. He currently holds the highest rank among the vicinity. If I were you, I would hold back the rude manners you have now.

The fuck is she saying, I thought she's a friend I could rely on when I needed it most--

Ino: Don't let it get to you, Nagumi-pal, I understand how you feel, but it's not like that. So for now, chill yourself!

That's right, I need to calm myself down and ask again later.

Thera: I-it's getting louder outside!

Outside the door, Thera guarding the entrance door of my room, gives us a warning of what's happening. All I hear are clanging of armored suits and footsteps of different people running down the corridor.

Alphys: It is time. They have both arrived.

Nagumi: They? I thought it's only Klein-san coming home?

Ino: ...

Again, no response. Something isn't right. Is this something I shouldn't know unless I see it for myself? Not that it matters anyway, I will see it right away soon afterall.

Thera: F-for now... here's your outfit for the a-approaching Houselord-s-sama!

Nagumi: Ah, thanks, I guess...

This is just a plain clothing, made of cheap fabrics! Nothing I could complain about, but I do feel a bit jealous of the armors everyone is wearing. It looks cool to wear, it's one like you would see on medieval portraits and chivalry movies. Very realistic portrayal, I suppose.

~

I've equipped all I needed, and worn my plain as hell clothing. I look in front of the mirror, so far it doesn't look that bad. I look more like a convenience store register clerk than anything with this apron, but atleast I look more "modern" than what I wear, maybe this would atleast convince everyone that I'm not from the other world, even though I am, and give me the cold stares with a strange look for wearing a peculiar hoodie.

After finishing so, Thera-san holds me by hand and guides me to the mansion entrance. Left and right side, lines up the Knights of the Cathedral, I guess. Everyone is also wearing a white hood and a robe, underneath it being hard armor.

We stood on the right sideline of the Knights, to welcome the houselord-sama. And a sword in air, and me without one, to welcome the expected special arrival of Klein-san and--

Nagumi: Huh... aside him is... a girl. Who is sh- HUH?!

[Surprised to his view, heart beating so fast, his whole body having a goosebump, and skin pale as white... Something he can't comprehend to his mouth, let's out a scared and trembling response.]

This.. this can't be. Y-Yu...

~

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Fuck. My sights is blurring, and I feel like vomitting a bit. No, please... have some strength, stand up straight! She's right there in front of you!

Nagumi: Ack! Ghhh! Fppfft... Cccck! Hkk! Ahhh... ha...

Finally I calmed myself down. I clear up my head, and everything else surrounding me. Nothing can leave me shocked like this, other than the fact that what is truly infront of me is-

Nagumi: Tsumi Yuuki. Wh.. what is she doing in the same carriage as that guy?! Is he... the housemaster?! He looks so bulked up with armor and... taller than Tsumi Yuuki.

Thera: ...?

Shit, is this... what they were talking about when they didn't tell me about this? Something so trivial, yet I have no words for such a thing. She has... changed so beautifully. But yet... why do I feel a heavy weight to my chest?! This is... very violent... and strange! My heart can't stop thumping... it feels like I haven't seen her in a hundred of centuries! Is this... faith?!

....

Crap, I thought too much of Yuuki-chan, but I never glanced at Thera-san's view, and she looks worried! I must clear up the misunderstanding...

Nagumi: S-... Sorry! I just... felt wrong for some reason. Don't mind me!

Thera: I-I'm glad. I thought you might've felt- exhausted after the bleeding. I won't pay any mind!

Nagumi: ...

Ahh, her soft warm hands, still holding on to me. Relieving me of the things of what's happening in front of me... I must, talk to her about what's happening and why Yuuki-chan is here after all this.

Nishio: ...! Oh, hey there, partner!

Nagumi: Nishio-san! What are you doing here?

Nishio: Did you forget, I'm also a Knight of the Cathedral! That's a rude expectations from you! Hehe~

Nagumi: My bad, hah...

I didn't notice until now, we've been close to each other.

...

I've kept silent until they approach the household. Until then...

Yuuki-chan noticed me, and let out a wide eye view in front of me.

Yuuki: ...?!? N-Na... Nagumi?!

//END//