Saya's dates

I've encountered some strange things on my missions recently.

On a still, sunny day I felt a breeze out of nowhere. As I passed street corners, roses would suddenly bloom.

Just yesterday, our team was leaving the new Muscipula villa when a pink petal fell on my head...

Go investigate.

Well, I mean, you're technically our Leader after all...

You shouldn't go by yourself. Even though it's not a big deal, you should still bring your team members.

At least bring me... Ugh, don't be stubborn.

Eh? Just the two of us? Aren't you going to ask Nina and Victoria?

Ehhhh... I suppose we could. After all, it's not something particularly serious.

Okay. I didn't know you were so dependent on me, dummy.

It still makes me uncomfortable. How can we take out these Nightmares?

There they are! They seem to be up to something.

Ritual?

That's what it looks like... But there's no time to figure out what they're up to.

Their influence has gradually expanded from a small area to an entire region. We must do something about it.

Formation? Maybe it is to increase the power of the influence over reality?

What are they trying to do this time!?

They must be broken up!

No matter how many times they are broken up, they keep coming back together.

They haven't tried to attack us, though.

Ugh... Why do they keep orbiting around me?

But...

What exactly are they trying to do?

Eh? You sure...?

They do seem a bit strange, though.

All right then. Do what you want.

Huh? What are they...?

Why would they form a peach!

So, if it's not peach... is it a heart?

These Nightmares wouldn't be... trying to express love?

It looks round, but it does look like a heart.

Maybe it's admiration?

Admiring Leader? Or... could it be me?

Looking back, the weird things all happened around me.

What is this?

The moon is really beautiful tonight...?

"I like you"...

Dummy! I meant that the sentence means I like you!

I didn't mean "I" like you!

Eh? Doesn't this sentence mean "I like you"?

So overall, it likes me but complains I didn't pay enough attention to it?

Thank you. I appreciate that.

But...I'm a Radiant. I have a duty I must complete!

Even though you were just telling me your feelings, you're affecting the human world. I have no choice but to ask you to leave.

Even "admiration" will eventually evolve into Nightmares...

The problem has been solved. Let's go back.

Well, there are some things I want to ask of you.

It's something about my class.

Sports day is coming up, as you know. The sports commissioner has taken leave, so this task falls to the class prefect.

What were you thinking? I'm not counting on you to participate.

Can I just ask you to consider thinking about a registration list for me?

No, don't say that. Just call me Saya.

Just help me come up with a list of people suitable for each event. This part has been bothering me.

I asked Victoria. She has handed in a list. Everyone seems to have a similar issue.

Simple events are really popular, but there are always some unpopular ones. It would be nice if Victoria was in our class. She would take all the events that no one signed up for.

For example, look at the shot put event.

Nina? Why? She's so thin...

No, I thought only muscular people can take on this event.

Come to think of it, Nina might actually do well.

I didn't say you have to participate!

But... Nina seems capable?

Although she's very thin, she can wield the Lance of Longinus in dream battles. Her upper body must be strong enough.

That's it. I'll ask Nina to participate!

Okay, let's look at the next one. Hurdles.

Me? But I don't know how...

Hmm, maybe you mean speed and dexterity. I can do it.

The difficulty is probably finding a good rhythm with running and jumping.

I'll give it a shot.

If it wasn't difficult, I wouldn't be scratching my head now.

In fact, the event tests nothing more than the participants' speed, agility and rhythm.

I should be able to do it... *Sigh* I guess I can only count on myself.

All right, there's only one event left.

The 5,000 meters.

Really?

Hmph, it's a good thing you know your strength.

Glad you said yes right away. That has saved me a lot of trouble.

Huh? Who said it has to be you...?

After all, I can't put my name down again, can I?

Somebody has to do this!

You've been training with Victoria in the morning. You should be able to.

This again? Come on.

(Whisper) Thank you.

I really should trust you a little more.

Are you teasing me? Even if I'd been straight with you, would you still have agreed to help?

O-Okay!

Make sure to put on a good show.

Phew... Finally it's all sorted out.

From today on, on top of our daily training, we'll also have special training for the sports day!

There's no turning back.

I've only been here on missions.

It's so lively.

Do you think I'm pushing myself?

Is that what you think of me?

Now that we're here, let's have fun.

Well, I want to know why everyone is having so much fun in an amusement park.

So where are you going to take me today?

You really made an effort.

Then, I will leave it up to you.

You haven't worried less about me these days...

Well, let's just unwind together.

...

I suppose I don't have to be too considerate to dummies like you.

Since you like it when I mock you all the time, I will fulfill your wish.

The way I am?

Like always calling you a dummy?

So you like it when I scold you. You really are a fool.

Okay, this definitely puts me more at ease.

Thank you, dummy.

So, what should we do next?

We just got here, isn't it a little soon?

But that's exactly what I want. A little thrill might make me more relaxed.

Don't sit next to me and scream! It'd be so embarrassing. I'd tell everyone when we return to Muscipula, hah!

Do you... think I'm a child?

...Alright, if this is how you planned it, I'm sure you have your reasons.

Maybe we should start slowly.

Huh... Amusement parks are actually quite interesting.

I'm feeling a lot more relaxed. There's laughter even though I don't know what everyone is laughing about. It's infectious.

So, tour guide, where are we going next?

Eh? Do all dummies like high places?

I didn't say I didn't want to. But since you're the tour guide today...

We'll do as you say... Yep...

Gee, you're actually asking me right now. I thought you had a plan?

Forget it, I think the Ferris wheel over there is good. Let's take a ride on the Ferris wheel to see Bloomsea City from above.

Sure enough, Bloomsea City is as beautiful as her name.

With this view, I feel the importance of us, and you, guarding this place.

If I can, I really want to protect this place forever...

You've only now discovered my importance.

So if we don't go together on an operation one day, you won't be good enough? Dummy.

Although...

Us...?

If one day you are the only one left, you still have to work hard, dummy.

And...

When the time comes, you must come to my rescue...

Hey, we've reached the highest point!

I suddenly understand why you and Nina like high places so much.

Duuuummyyyyy!