PPC a la Chii - Track 8
Right, Natsuyaki-kun’s family and his sister’s partner will be here today.
The first shooting will take place at Engetsu Island in the evening. The real thing will take place at Shirahama Beach tomorrow.
The groom’s witnesses, as well as Natsuyaki-kun’s mother, are scheduled to arrive tomorrow.
By the way, do keep in mind that the photoshoot for the platonic wedding will take place as scheduled between today and tomorrow’s shoots.
For the platonic wedding, we’ll be taking an arrangement of photos and using the ones that look best to make a collage. Having a simulated wedding seems like a fun experience.
(Sighs)… I wonder if I can just leave.
Kuguri. If you do that, you’ll make Chihiro cry.
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Thanks for your help, everypony! I’ll definitely repay you for this!!!
(It looks like Chihiro-kun’s perked up after the shopping trip yesterday. He did say he’ll do his best until he’s satisfied…)
…! It’s a PeChat from Sis. They’re here!
Oh, isn’t that her over there?
Chii-chan!
Sis! Momoka! Towa!
Chii-chaaan! Haven’t seen you since we went to that cafe! Thanks for inviting me!
Chii-nii, look, look! I bought the sunglasses that turn you into a panda!
SUPER cutieful! By the way, aren’t you guys tired? Are you sure you’re ready to see the pandas?
We’re all set. Momoka and Towa are both excited about it. Oh, also, let me introduce you.
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Ah… Um, hello. Mitsuki-san’s fiance… My name is Oda.
Oh, come on. What’s got you so nervous?
O-Of course I’m nervous. This is your precious family…
(Woah, what a kind guy… Big sis is laughing so naturally.)
So you’re Oda-san. It’s nice to meet you! Thanks for your cooperation with the photo wedding, too!
Oh, no, there’s no need to thank me. If anything, I’m the lucky one for getting to see Mitsuki-san in a dress… Thank you so much for covering my travel expenses.
Okay, enough of that. Chii-chan, aren’t you going to introduce us to your coworkers?
Oh, right! Everyone, gather round!
Chief and I have already discussed this, so you have the go ahead to introduce the rest of Ev3ns, Natsuyaki-kun.
Wah… It’s Ev3ns in the flesh… They look even better up close than in their live streams!
Kyaaa! Chii-nii is Ev3ns’ Chihiro Natsuyaki forreal…
Mind your manners, Momoka, Towa.
Haha, thanks for watching our streams. I’m the Leader, Raito Kitakata. I’ll be counting on you during the filming.
R-Raito-san, thank you for looking after our brother…
Woahhh, he’s so… tall… So cool… Oh, it’s Kuguri-san, what is this aura…
T-Towa, greet him properly!
Ufufu. How cute. I’d expect as much from nyuszi’s sisters. No need to waste time on greetings. Just go enjoy yourselves.
(I’ve never seen Kuguri-san treat someone like that…!)
Both of my lil sis are Kinari oshis, yanno~ Right, Momoka, Towa?
Is that so? Thank you very much.
Wah… Ki-Kinari-chan…! U-Um. I always watch your streams, and I love your smile and voice…
Oh my gawww, these visuals… Chii-nii, my heart’s gonna burst…!
Ahaha, Kinyari’s super kind, so you don’t have to be nervous, Towa-chan.
…Amazing, he’s a real idol.
Oh, is that a FB keychain on your bag, Oda-san?
Huh? Oh, yes. I’ve been playing the remake that came out some time ago…
Seriously? I’ve been playing it a lot, too. Ah, I’m sorry. I’m Kinouchi Tao.
I know you from Chihiro-kun’s streams. FB’s first tutorial is a beast to get through. Have you already finished it?
I know, right? It’s crazy tough. I’ve finished it though, so now I’m just enjoying the open world that’s after…
Seriously? You’ve done that quest, then, haven’t you? The one that triggers when you enter the Town’s inn twice in one night…
(Wuzzat, Tao and Big Sis’s fiancé are becoming besties right under our noses…!?)
Everyone in Ev3ns is so nice. Kinari-kun said he’d guide our sisters around the Safari Zone. They’ve already left.
Huh, really?
Chihiro, Tao, you can leave the ambassador duties to us for today. You should go show Chihiro’s older sister around.
…! Are you sure, Raitin!?
The clock’s ticking… just go out and enjoy yourself, nyuszi.
Make sure you don’t forget about our departure time and come back to the parking lot.
See you later, Chihiro-kun!
Th-Thankies!
‘Kay, so… Why don’t we all go around together?
… Hmm, Don’t you think we’ll be better off leaving Tao-kun and my fiancé in their own little world?
(She’s right. They’re so into their gamer talk, before you know it, they’ve started taking a stroll around the park…)
They’ll call if something goes wrong. So how about we spend some sister-brother bonding time together?
…That sounds good too!
Wooow, it’s a real panda.
So, how’s it feel finally meeting a panda?
… Seeing them in real life is a little scary. But they’re so cute, I could look at them forever.
Right? Even though all they do is roll around and eat bamboo, you just can’t get enoughhhh~
(…She can’t stop staring. I’m glad I brought her here.)
…Thank you, Chii-chan. Really.
Hrm? Don’t thank me… When you told Mom you wanted to go see the pandas, I thought… I’d take you if I were an adult.
I might’ve taken my sweet, sweet time… but I’m glad I got to bring you here now.
Chii-chan…
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(…? Is something wrong? Big Sis looks all thoughtful all of a sudden.)
To begin with, I… haven’t always been a great older sister to you, Chii-chan. But still, I’m grateful you did this for me.
Huh…?
Wh-What are you talking about? You’ve been sending me money until I could make enough by myself, haven’t you?
That… That was just for my own self-satisfaction.
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I ran away from home and left you guys all alone. So this is my atonement of sorts…
I felt guilty. I left even though I knew she’d go after you if you were alone.
But… even before that, I was the one Mom hated the most…
That’s not true. Even if it were, I still wouldn’t forgive myself for leaving. I’m your older sister, after all.
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I even made the decision about the wedding by myself… It’s as if I’m trying to be the only one who’s happy…
Wh-What are you saying…! I want you to be happy, Big Sis…
It would mean I’d be the only one completely free of that house. Because that’s what it means to start a family…
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That’s why! I’m sure that you’re doing your best for me, but I’ve never gotten to return the favor.
If anything, I’d rather have you use me as an advertisement. Please take as many photos as you like!
Big Sis…
(I’ve got… no intention of “using you”…)
(Was she forcing herself to agree with coming here? Was she hiding how she truly felt for me…? But that’s not what I wanted…)
(This hurts… Even though I agreed with Chiefy that I’d smile brightly and do whatever I want to do, even if it’s just for my own self-satisfaction…)
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(I guess I failed again…)
Woah, they sure are impressive up close…
Haha, right? But they’re cute to look at.
Oh, you finally made it. You two sure are getting along.
Haha, I get why you like Tao-kun, Mitsuki-san. He’s easy to talk to.
No, I should be saying that… Oda-san and I were just exchanging in-game info.
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…? Chihiro?
What’s up? Something happen?
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N-Nothing’s up. Did you make good friends with Oda-san?
Gee, Tao. The unspoken rizz king strikes again~
…? No, I think you can tell that’s not how it is. C’mon, what’s wrong?
…Nothing’s wrong, really.
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Line up! Now!
Camera flashes.
You’ll go one after the other! Everyone, get into position!
A picture is taken of Chihiro, Kinari, and Raito. Then, a picture is taken of Kuguri and Tao.
N-Nayuuki’s strict…
The miraculous moment when the sunset peeks through the hole of the island instantly passed. How unfortunate.
Natsuyaki-kun! We’ll take a two-shot of you and your sister! Hurry over here!
C-Coming!!
Chii-chan, what do we do for the pose?
Oh! Rightyyyy, how about this!?
Like this?
Yup, like that. Perfect!
Mitsuki-san seems to be enjoying herself…
…Those siblings get along well, huh?
Yeah. They really do.
…You must really love your wife.
Huh…?
Ah, it’s just. You were just looking at her with very kind eyes.
Ahaha, well… Yeah. It’s embarrassing to admit, but I really do love her. We met at work, you know.
Huh? Really!?
Mitsuki-san was always on edge at first and I couldn’t get her to relax around me, but by chance, I ended up giving her advice on one of her family issues.
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That made me realize she’s got a weak side to her. It made me want to help her, and as I stayed by her side, I fell in love with her.
Whenever I see her smile, I just think that she’s super precious. Haha, am I bragging too much?
Uh… How can I put this… this may sound rude but, you’ve got me curious. What’s it like to love someone so much you want to marry them?
I think it’s amazing that you can love someone that much.
Haha, I keep blurting things out when I’m with you. You’re so easy to talk to…
Can I ask how you realized you wanted to marry Mitsuki-san?
Hmmm… Well, you see…