Prologue - Part 6
Huh... Compared to the weirdos I’ve met so far, this guy looks pretty normal.
Hey, you... We haven’t introduced ourselves, have we?
Yeah... we haven’t.
By the way, aren’t you the girl who fainted on the beach?
Did you really have to remind me?
Sorry, I just wanted to see if you were okay.
“Okay?” Jeez... I’ll be okay when I’m off this island.
Y-Yeah... I wanna get out of here too...
Some people are taking it so calmly... I’m a little jealous of them.
That’s probably because they’re a bunch of weirdos.
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Even so, things could be a lot worse. Imagine if this trip was permanent...
Eh? You mean it’s not permanent?
D-Don’t talk like that, you’re gonna make me question myself...
Ah, don’t worry. Mahiru was probably unconscious when Usami delivered the news.
Just my luck, falling unconscious during the most important parts...!
In that case... I’ll just give you a summary of what that stuffed toy told us.
Apparently if we gather “Hope Fragments” by befriending each other, we’re free to leave.
Are you serious? We... we can just leave!?
See, Mahiru? There’s nothing to be worried about.
As long as we live here peacefully, we'll be able to leave this island soon enough.
H-How am I supposed to live peacefully if I don’t understand half of what’s going on?
This whole thing is so stupid! Kidnapping us and forcing us to befriend total strangers - and for no reason...!
I see your point, I don’t know why we’re here either. But if that's all we have to do to go home, then that's all there is to it.
Overall, I'm glad. I mean, it's really not that big of a deal.
“Not that big of a deal”? Is he joking?
We’ve been taken away from our families and everyday lives - completely without warning or consent!
For him to still be smiling like that... if he’s trying to ease my nerves, it’s not working!
...Hey, how about you introduce yourself to Hajime?
Ah, did I not already?
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Um, I’m Mahiru Koizumi. Ultimate... Photographer.
Yeah... I’m Hajime Hinata.
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This would be where he tells me his Ultimate Talent...
Hajime’s a bit of an odd case... I don’t remember actually reading anything about him on the forums.
That being said, I’m sure it’s just me being forgetful!
...You’re not the only one.
Huh?
I... can’t actually remember my talent.
You... can’t?
Y-Yeah. No matter how hard I try, I just can’t figure it out.
It’s... like my mind’s been wiped clean.
That’s so weird... Do you think this trip has something to do with it?
I’m sure it’ll come to you eventually. Your memory is probably just confused after suddenly getting into a situation like this.
I’d say try not to worry.
I mean, I was just kinda confused...
It doesn’t really matter, anyway. At the end of the day it’s only a talent.
...Yeah.
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Well... it was nice meeting you.
...You too.
A guy that’s completely forgotten his talent... I’m not sure I can rely on someone who forgets obvious things like that.
Yeah... Even the inside of this place looks grand, too.
I guess it’s nice, but... where’s all the staff? Why are we the only ones here?
It's an uninhabited island, it can't be helped.
If this is truly an uninhabited island, who’s responsible for the upkeep of this place?
Did the hotel staff all go somewhere? Where did they go?
...State your business.
Oh, no. I just thought we could introduce ourselves. Is that okay...?
An introduction...
Understood, I don't mind.
Alright... my name’s Mahiru Koizumi. It’s nice to meet you...?
My name is Peko Pekoyama. It is nice to meet you, too.
This dignified-looking woman is known as the Ultimate Swordswoman.
It’s hard to believe someone with a cute name like Peko Pekoyama could be so skilled with a blade.
I’ve heard she’s a kendo master and that most adult men don’t even stand a chance against her.
I can guess... Her stare alone could probably scare men away.
If what that rabbit told us is true, we are expected to live together on this island.
Yeah, I suppose that’s what it looks like.
It is necessary for men and women who live together to respect each other.
As women, especially, we must look out for each other.
O-Of course! That goes without saying!
Good. I would prefer... not to cut anyone.
C-Cut anyone? That thing on your back isn’t a real sword, right?
Though it may seem impossible to kill someone with this, a misaimed blow can be fatal.
Well, an aimed blow can be fatal, too...
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She’s intimidating, but... I wouldn’t mind her protecting me.
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There’s a girl playing an arcade game. She looks totally engrossed.
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I don’t believe you’ve introduced yourself to her, have you Mahiru?
Yeah, I haven’t.
She’s concentrating entirely on the game, but I guess I could try and get her attention...
Uh... hello? Is it okay if we introduced ourselves?
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...Hey, Chiakiiiiii!
Oh, sorry... I must've been... a little too focused on my game...
A little...? Are you sure about that?
Let's see... Oh, right, introductions. Got it.
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I’m Chiaki Nanami, the Ultimate Gamer. Video games are my hobby, and I’m a fan of all genres.
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It’s nice to meet you.
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...Oh, right. My name’s Mahiru Koizumi.
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Yeah, totally.
Ah... What....?
Aha... if she seems a bit off, I think it’s because she’s trying to play while talking.
It’s more like...
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I’m the kind of person who has to gather my thoughts before I can start talking.
Like, I can’t talk that well unless I’ve already prepared everything I want to say in my head...
Especially when I’m meeting new people... Well, if I get used to them, I can usually talk a little faster.
She said all that without looking away from the screen once...
How is she even finding the motivation to game right now? Has it not occurred to her that she’s trapped on an island?
Yaaaaawn...
...I’m sleepy. I think I’m gonna take a nap...
Nap? At a time like this?
...Yeah...
...Zzzzzz...
