Blue Archive story · Club stories, Story 2
Weeds Don't Grow Alone 2
1 scenes, 121 lines
1. Part 1
121 linesBack when Haruka was still alone...
Fufu. Another successful job.
W-Well...
Y-You see, they're actually very closely related!
This cat thought it finally found its freedom, and now we're sending it back to the owner!
Isn't taking away a living thing's freedom extremely villainous?
Kufufu, if you say so!
*sigh* Yeah, if you say so.
Hey, Kayoko. Why would that cat climb up a tree, knowing it can't get back down?
I'm sure it didn't WANT to be stuck up there.
...Why are you asking me?
I mean, don't you know the answer?
...
It could be anything. Maybe it was being chased by a dog, or even other cats.
It was too focused on running away, so it wasn't thinking straight.
That kind of thing happens to humans all the time.
You know it's the wrong path, but you're already on it, so you just keep going.
At one point, you finally turn around and realize that you're already at the point of no return.
I've seen that happen to a lot of people.
Oho, I wasn't expecting such a deep answer to that question.
...Me neither, I guess.
Fufu. Well, now that we've earned our keep, let's go eat ramen.
Double portions for everyone today!
Wow! Are you buying, Aru? Then can I add chashu?
O-Of course. The Problem Solver 68 I want to build is one that takes care of its employees.
...And that's hard-boiled and evil?
I SAID I'm buying, so stop yammering about stuff!
Huh? It's weed girl.
A "weed girl"?
Yeah. I always see her tending to the weeds on the street. So I started calling her weed girl.
What's her actual name?
Dunno. I asked, but she wouldn't tell.
...How interesting.
...Heh, heehee.
You've grown a little since yesterday. And your leaves are blooming so prettily.
Are you thirsty? Don't worry, I've brought you more water.
Heehee... Heeheehee...
I've been looking for you all day. This is where you've been hiding out?
N-No, I wasn't trying to hide!
Hm? What else could you be doing in a creepy, dark alley like this?
I-I was checking on this child...
Huh? You called that weed a CHILD?
You can't be serious. What good's a weed for?
Does it make you money? Because you're late on your tribute, you know!
Guys! Stomp on that weed!
If that's your wish!
Hahahaha...!!
Fufu, now you understand? Your pathetic resistance is useless.
So bring us what we're owed! NOW!
Otherwise, my bullets will be aimed right at that ugly mug of yours!
Wh-What! Who...?!
...
Do you have ANY idea who you're shooting at right now?!
No idea.
But it can't be anyone all that great.
Not if you're skulking around in dark alleys, picking on the weak.
H-How dare you...!
Hm... Unless I'm bad at counting, I think you're outnumbered. Do you reaaally think this is a fight you want to pick?
...
(Th-The look in her eyes... I just got a chill!)
L-Let's get outta here!
Th-This isn't over...! Not by a long shot!
Hey, are you okay?
...
Those jerks. They trampled all over weed girl's grass.
...
H-Hey! Everything's okay now. We drove them away for now.
It's not...okay.
They'll come back... They always do...
...I'm sorry. I'm really sorry...
I couldn't...protect you...
...
Anyway, I don't like bullies, and that's what those kids seemed like to me.
So we'll take care of them. What's your name?
...I'm sorry. I can't tell you.
You should keep your distance...
If you get involved with an awful person like me... You won't be safe either.
Why would you say...
Let's go for now.
She's not in any state to be reasoned with.
If you push a cornered cat too far... She'll jump.
...
Then see you later, weed girl!
Weed...girl?
Ah...! S-Sorry! I didn't mean to...
After all, your precious child is... I really didn't mean it like that! I'm sorry!
I feel kinda bad for that one, if I'm being honest.
We can't just leave her like that.
You want to help her? For free?
W-Work for free?!
Never! I just don't like that these brats are running around on OUR turf. That's why I can't leave it.
Okay, sure. Let's go with that.
You don't even know her name, Aru. You don't know where to even start looking.
W-Well...
Fine. I have a hunch. Follow me.
Kayoko went from one person to another, gathering intel as she went.
A while later...
C'mere, guys. I think I've sniffed out their trail.
Oooh, Kayoko, always so impressive. C'mon, spill!
Those kids picking on that girl. They weren't just ordinary thugs.
Seems like they're part of some kind of mafia.
Thugs...who are part of a mafia?
Yes. They gather "tribute" from students on behalf of the mafia.
They're lackeys on the very bottom of the totem pole.
Take them out, and ten more will come to take their place. There's no helping that girl. Unless you cut off the mafia at the head.
Hm, hmmm. This is bigger than we thought, isn't it?
What's the group's name?