Blue Archive story · Volume 5, Chapter 1, Episode 11
Vol. 5 Ch. 1 Ep. 11: Member of the Hyakkaryouran
1 scenes, 127 lines
1. Hyakkiyako Residential Area
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Now! Surround her so she can't get away!
I know things went poorly when we fought that other girl earlier...
But this time it's a sure thing!
...*munch munch*
I respect that you escaped us last time, but you got no chance now! Not when we've brought the full power of the Mouryo down on you!
...*munch munch*
Look how scared she is, Boss! She's just standing there eatin'...too terrified for words!
Ha! Can you blame her? Numbers like ours are enough to make anyone nervous!
*munch munch*
*gulp*
Oh, so you finished eatin', huh? Lucky for you I'm feelin' generous! I'll give you a chance to start grovelin'!
If you apologize right now, for everyone to hear, we might go easy on...
*munch munch*
B-Boss! She took more yakitori outta her bag and started eatin' again!
Arrgh! How dare you, Hyakkaryouran?! Some insults are too much to bear!
...As I said previously, I am no member of the Hyakkaryouran.
I just...happened to be walking around Hyakkiyako to enjoy the festival...
Yes. An everyday student of Hyakkiyako... Though perhaps a slightly mystical one...and one who is really quite cute. That's all I am.
You're sayin' some shameless things with a really irritatin' look on your face!
I'm done wastin' time on your nonsense!
Everyone, char!
"W-Wait!"
B-Boss?!
H-Hey, you can't just shoot someone! Where's your sense of style...
C-Captain?!
Ack!
E-Everyone attack!
Ugh...
Gah!
N-Numbers! Overwhelm her with our numbers!
...!
A fierce battle commenced, with wave upon wave of attackers taken out by precision shots.
Got her!
What?!
"On your right!"
We've got you now!
Everyone, aim for her right side!
She doesn't react as fast when we attack from her right!
Ha! Exploitin' weak spots is what we Mouryo do best!
...How fiercely irritating.
Make way for the rocket barrage!
*cough* H-Hey, I-I can't see nothin'!
*cough* *cough*
"This fight is turning ugly. We should retreat before they damage the district."
...Who are?
W-Wait a moment!
"Phew...surely that's far enough."
"I'm glad you weren't hurt."
...Who are you?
The Sensei of Schale?
To be spirited from danger by Schale's Sensei is...
...No, I was in no need of your assistance.
I thank you, but I had the situation under control.
"Your right hand... Have you been injured?"
...!
So you also perceived my vulnerability to attacks from my right...
To think it so obvious that even an outsider could guess...
This... Well...
...
"I'm sorry if I asked a tactless question."
"You don't need to tell me if you don't want to."
...What business does the Sensei of Schale have at our academy?
You were invited to come to Hyakkiyako? And you stumbled across that battle on your way back...
"I've seen students wearing that outfit before..."
Ah, yes... The haori of the Hyakkaryouran...
"So, you're a member of the Hyakkaryouran?"
...
...Now that I think about it, Sensei...
Yes.
I suppose you're right.
I am...definitely a member of the Hyakkaryouran.
Or what is left of one, at any rate.
Though perhaps I should not name myself such...after I left.
"I heard that a lot of students left after the order to disband was announced."
A Declaration of Dissolution...
Of course... Then the Hyakkaryouran is already...
No. I should have expected as much.
What choice did they have after I tried to return the...
...
My apologies, Sensei. I have been somewhat at odds since the Hyakkaryouran disbanded.
I wished to catch my breath, you might say, and witness the festivities...
I thank you again for the assistance.
But now...
"Shall we head back then, since it's late?"
Wh-What? You would accompany me back...? Why...
Then, well... I would be much obliged.
For a time, only our footsteps could be heard as we walked alongside each other.
...
...
...You said that you were invited to take care of some business for Hyakkiyako.
And you were already aware of the Declaration of Dissolution.
Then, regarding the Hyakkaryouran... Do you perhaps...
"Do I know the latest news about the Hyakkaryouran?"
...Yes. It has been some time since I departed. You might say that I am...curious.
I would like to know more about the other members of the Hyakkaryouran, if I could.
Since Yukari hadn't asked me to keep anything secret, I gave her a general description of what had occurred with the other Hyakkaryouran students.
A succession contest, then...
I see. So while I've been away, the situation has degraded so far as to...
How could it fall apart so...
...No. That is not a question I have the right to ask.
"The club cannot continue in its current state. At least, I'm sure that's what Yukari feels."
That's right. Yukari...
This is far enough.
You have my gratitude for escorting me, Sensei of Schale.
Then...
"Do you have no plans of returning to the Hyakkaryouran?"
Launching a sudden inquisition at the moment of departure, trusting that your opponent's heart has been softened by the good will they've been shown...
Asking that question now, when a refusal to answer would be the most discourteous...
You possess more cunning than I expected, Sensei.
...But yes. It has become clear to me that going back would be a terrible mistake.
"Because you're no longer a member?"
...Yes.
I tried to...return something important and the others will never forgive me for it.
I fear that my heart is neither shameless enough...
Nor strong enough to endure that pain again.
I...have no right.
I'm not her, after all.
I have already inflicted enough disappointment on the others.
That is the reason I can never go back...
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Farewell, Sensei.
"...I suppose it's a difficult subject for members of the Hyakkaryouran."
"Next time, I hope I can ask for her name, at least."
And just like that, the hours trickled through our fingers and the shadows darkened deeper into the night.