Karishara Episode

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Uh, um...

S-Sorry...!

Hm?

At times like this...

the p-person who did the inviting is supposed to...

start the conversation first...

I'm so nervous... I-I can't think of anything...

I-It's my first time having a friend...

I don't know how close I'm supposed to be...

W-What do people usually talk about... at times like this?

You don't have to overthink it.

We're friends who share the same hobbies, right?

No matter what topic you bring up, I'm sure it'll be fun.

L-Like what...?

Hmm... what would work?

Like... what kind of characters you usually like?

......! Th-That does sound fun...

Why didn't I think of that...?

Actually... there was something I really wanted to ask once I had a f-friend.

Oh, what is it?

A pure heroine's s-special lingerie, and...

an older-sister-type heroine's b-bear panties...

which one do you think is more... charming?

Pffft...!

Where did that even come from all of a sudden...?!

I-If you're embarrassed... I'll go first.

I... like pure heroines more...

Wh-When they work up the courage... and order something really intense...

then act like they can't help it... and blush all over... ehehe.

D-Don't you think that's just adorable?

H-Hi...

Karishara...? What brings you here all of a sudden?

I heard there was a M-Maid Cafe nearby... so I came looking for it.

B-But... it's my first time coming to town...

so I don't know... where I'm supposed to go.

So that's why you were just standing here looking around...

Yeah... I was waiting... until someone I knew showed up...

...How long?

A-About three days... maybe...?

That's way too reckless...!

You should've at least asked someone passing by!

E-Eeep...

I-I can't... do something like that...

T-Talking to someone I've never met before...

Only a pure gyaru-type character who's kind even to a background extra like me... could ever do that...!

...That was weirdly specific.

Well, anyway, good thing I ran into you while passing by.

I'll show you the way, so come with me.

...Okay. Thanks.

...What are you doing? You're not coming?

Y-You go first. I'll... follow a little behind you.

Why? We can just go together.

I-If we walk together...

it might... give people the wrong idea...

Y-You don't want to be seen with... a gloomy character like me either... right?

So I'll stay behind...

......!

I've never thought that, not even once,

and I never will.

H-Heee...

Come on, let's hurry.

If we don't get there soon, all the desserts will be gone.

What? You think I was waiting for you?

L-Like that could happen!

Quit saying stupid things and go place your order already!

A t-tsundere maid...!

I can't believe... I get to see this scene in real life... It feels like a dream...!

The manager here has... pretty unique tastes.

Well, thanks to that, we do get to see something this entertaining.

S-Still... I don't think she's a bad person.

Anyone who understands the charm of a tsundere...

c-couldn't possibly do anything bad...!

...What kind of standard is that supposed to be?

B-But... the screentime for tsundere characters has been... shrinking lately.

Ah, yeah, that's true.

They've definitely gotten a lot less popular than before.

I-I just don't understand it.

When characters like that finally learn to be honest later on...

th-they can awaken into... truly perfect characters...

Well, I guess it's just the way the times are.

And as the place tsunderes used to have got smaller, we've gotten a lot of other distinctive character types too, right?

Like a rich young lady who's into manga...

Or a soft yandere... that keeps the strengths of a yandere while toning down the downsides.

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S-Speaking of that...

Hm?

W-What do men think... about characters who get... really obsessive?

Are they... too much...?

Or... do they make you feel secure?

Well... doesn't that depend on how far it goes?

I-I figured...

Still, I'm pretty positive about them myself.

A girl who only has eyes for me...

As long as I don't cheat, she'd be the perfect partner, right?

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R-Really...?

......Hmm.

Then if it's kept in moderation...

that means it's fine...

Ehehe...

Karishara...?

T-Thanks, Ethan.

If I hadn't run into you...

I'd probably still be... wandering around outside town...

A-And thanks to you... I really had a wonderful time.

You don't need to thank me.

It's only natural for friends to help each other, right?

...No.

I-It isn't just about today.

When I came back to Britannia... I thought I'd be bored...

but ever since I became friends with you...

I haven't felt lonely... at all.

Karishara...

Th-Thank you so much... for becoming my friend.

A-And from now on too... I hope we get along.

...Honestly, that's what I should be saying.

To tell the truth, there were times when I missed the manga and games I had back in my room.

But Karishara, ever since I met you, I don't feel that way at all.

Because now I have... a precious friend I can share those same hobbies with.

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C-Could this be... a flag...?

N-No, it isn't!

I just mean... let's keep getting along from here on out.

...Hm? Th-This is...!

The h-headband... the maids were wearing?

That's right. I asked for one as a souvenir.

Woooow...!

It's s-so cute...!

Seeing that reaction... I'm glad I brought it.

Ah...! B-But... is it really okay for me to be the only one getting a gift like this?

I-I don't have... anything to give you right now...

It's okay. This is a gift for a dear friend.

You don't have to worry about it.

A g-gift... for a friend...!

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Yeah... thank you.

But next time...

I-I'll... prepare an even more amazing gift for you.

Oh, now I'm looking forward to it.

Yeah... y-you can look forward to it.

No matter what kind of gift you're imagining... ehehe.

It'll be even better than that.