Chapter 25 - "Because We’re Friends"
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Strinova

Tomorrow's Eventual Arrival

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Artist / Wusebi

Proposed by Makoto Fukami

Author / Ishigaki

Coloring / Caicai

Editor / 99

Publisher / Kadokawa Group

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Chapter 25

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Blue Parasol Team Assessment Result Announcement Day-

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Celestia...

Are you sure you want to leave?

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I was actually able to pass the test...

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Right, it’s a rare opportunity for us to be able to work together.

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I'm sorry.

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Never would’ve thought the only people to pass the test would be me, Investigator Michele, and Celestia.

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But if you do leave, that just leaves us two.

I feel a bit unsure…

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Ah, I’m not saying you’re unreliable, Michele!

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It...it's ok! I know.

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Kokona, Michele, I’m very sorry.

Getting the opportunity to work together with you two makes me happy.

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But…I’ve already explained to Chief Nobunaga.

I really prefer working with Urbino.

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…is it because of the Scissors incident…?

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Yes...

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The Scissors are already targeting Urbino.

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Audrey, Fuchsia, Maddelena…

They were all victims.

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Bai Mo is probably already planning a strategy to deal with The Scissors.

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The Scissors’ plans are still unclear…but there will probably be even more fighting.

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So I’ve ultimately decided to return to the clinic, and do my part for everyone.

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I understand, this is probably what you want to do right now.

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I also understand how you feel. We will all support you!

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Thank you, your understanding puts me at ease.

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So…this is our fate.

Even though we’re not in the same faction, if there ever comes a time where you need help, feel free to talk to me.

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Oh my, can I?

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Of course!

Urbino is a neutral party, after all,

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and will definitely cooperate with PUS in the future.

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-there’s also one more thing, Michele.

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Ah? What's up?

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I…heard about your father’s condition.

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I’ve been researching ways to treat Collapse Syndrome.

Even though it still can’t be completely cured, I’ve made some progress.

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Rest assured, I am committed to finding a cure for Collapse Syndrome.

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So...

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Can you bring your father to my clinic?

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REALLY…!?

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Of course.

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That’s great, Michele! Celestia’s clinic is on the forefront of Collapse Syndrome research.

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CELESTIA!

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Thank you, thank you so much, Celestia!

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clasp

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Eh...!

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Michele,

If you ever need my help, don’t worry about it and just talk to me.

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Because,

We're friends, right?

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Mm!

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It's great that you made friends again, Investigator Michele.

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Mhm...

Wait a sec! What do you mean "again"...

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-Kokona, aren't you and Michele friends?

It feels strange to call you two that...

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Me? I am her superior, after all...

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Right...right!

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-so,

only sometimes, Michele~

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Aaah, this...this...no, I wouldn't dare!

Having another Investigator friend is better!

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...Ah, I almost forgot.

Michele, I have something else to tell you.

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After the assessment results were announced, I relayed my intentions to quit to everyone else in Urbino…

At that time, someone else asked about your assessment results.

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My results? Why!?

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They said...they wanted to celebrate the results with you.

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Go see for yourself-

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-Maddelena?

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I get to see Maddelena again...!?