Blue Archive story · Club stories, Story 3
Lost Gift 3
1 scenes, 97 lines
1. Part 1
97 lines
*sigh*
I never managed to find the gift's owner...
If it really is just a lost item, it's fine...but I really hope this isn't the start to some terrible chaos in Kivotos.
...Terrible chaos is coming to Kivotos?
E-Eek!
M-Miyako? Wh-When did you get here?!
Just now... My apologies. It wasn't my intention to sneak up on you.
Anyway, what's this about some terrible chaos? Have you detected potential threats to Kivotos' peace?
N-No! It's nothing like that...
U-Um, that's it! The new Explosion God Chicken! I heard it's super-spicy!
According to the product description, its spiciness will be a sensation to all of Kivotos... So I was just thinking that I hope it doesn't cause any chaos or anything.
Oh. You were just thinking about a new product?
What a relief. I was concerned there were enemy combatants after Sensei.
Haha... P-Probably not?
Anyway, what are you doing here, Miyako? I haven't categorized the expired bento to be discarded yet.
Ah, that smells good... What is it?
It's roasted turkey. I got a turkey as a gift from a nearby resident, but we ended up with extra.
I wanted to share some, since you're always taking care of me, Sora.
N-Not at all. If you're giving me alternatives to bento, you're the one helping me. Thank you for thinking of me.
Ah, you know, if you have the time, would you like to eat with me here, Miyako? It's usually slow around now, so we could take our time.
Thank you for the offer, but actually...I was hoping to give Sensei some too.
So I was planning on visiting their office after this. I'm sorry to reject your kind invitation.
...Is that so?
...Haha. I had a feeling you'd say that.
I can't say...I never shared dessert with Sensei.
But we're still teacher and student.
It seems like everyone in Kivotos really likes Sensei.
Yes. Their kindness knows no bounds.
But there are so many bad rumors about them. I heard that Sensei hangs out with delinquents and even likes to wander the park in questionable outfits.
Ahaha... That doesn't sound like them.
A-And, ever since I was little, I was taught that you should be suspicious of people who show kindness without expecting anything in return.
So...that's why it's hard for me to understand why everyone believes in Sensei so wholeheartedly.
Maybe it's the opposite. Maybe we believe in Sensei because they're not a trustworthy adult at all.
Because they're...not a trustworthy adult?
Sensei is problematic and behaves in ways that are hard to understand. The epitome of an adult you shouldn't place your faith in.
But they're also always on the students' side, no matter what. They'll hear our stories without a seed of judgment or preconception.
That's why, in front of that flawed teacher, it feels like you can be yourself, faults and all. Without worry or burden, you can share what's inside your heart.
...Miyako.
Sensei's never asked you to do anything...weird, have they?
O-Of course not!
That's a relief... But just in case, I'll ask you too...
Have you forgotten anything recently?
Hm... I'm sure there could be something I lost, but I can't think of anything.
Ah, I dawdled here too long. Happy holidays, Sora.
...
"Good evening, Sora."
Wh-Whoa! When did you get here, Sensei?!
"...Just now?"
"I just thought an energy drink would help me focus."
I-I see... Welcome to Angel 24!
I-I see... Welcome to Angel 24!
"You seem to have a lot on your mind."
"Is something bothering you?"
No, not really...
No, not really...
...Actually, yes. There is something.
I've been trying to find the owner of this gift someone left at the store.
"Huh? Sora, you still haven't opened it?"
Huh? Me...?
By chance, was this something you left here?
"Come to think of it, I forgot to mention it that time."
"Yes. It's my Christmas gift to you."
A-A Christmas gift all of a sudden...? I didn't get you anything, though...
A-A Christmas gift all of a sudden...? I didn't get you anything, though...
There's no way I could pay you back for a gift like this.
Ah. What about my employee discount on bentos? It's not much...
"It's fine. You've already given me a lot, Sora."
I have? To you, Sensei?
"You're always ready to welcome customers to Angel 24."
"When I'm working late, the fact that this store is still open is my only comfort."
It's not like that's out of the goodness of my heart...
It's not like that's out of the goodness of my heart...
I'm just doing my job...
"'Just doing your job' is never as easy as it seems."
"That faith that someone will fulfill their responsibility..."
"...it lets people like me enjoy my day-to-day without worry."
...Do you think so?
...Do you think so?
I guess that's how an ordinary day feels to you.
Anyway, what's the gift?
...Gloves?
"Your hands get cold, working during the winter, right?"
"I thought the gloves would help you stay warm and safe."
Heehee... The design is really cute.
Heehee... The design is really cute.
They're warm, but still really light, so it'll be good for working. And they fit so perfectly, as if you measured...
...Sensei. How did you know my hand size?
"I have your sizes perfectly memorized."
"When you're giving me my change, I always look at your hands!"
As expected of a suspicious adult...
As expected of a suspicious adult...
Anyways, I got a really great gift this year, thanks to you.
Thanks for believing in me, I mean, Angel 24.
Angel 24 will always be open 24/7 for you, Sensei!
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