𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟐𝟑: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐭
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We decided to have a feast to welcome our new member.
At the central plaza of Dead End Village.
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“Wow, they’ve set up a pretty impressive stage.”
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In the middle of the stage was an incredibly lavish chair.
On the backrest, it said 【Today’s Star】. . . . . .
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“Ahh, it must be Vajra’s chair.”
“No, it’s yours, miss.”
“Mr. Gankoji.”
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Mr. Gankoji the dwarf and Decker-chan appeared, holding hands. . . . . .
Oh, oh my. . . . . .
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“The star of the day? But today’s feast is to welcome Miss Vajra. . . . . .”
“But the ruler of this forest is Kyrie-chan!”
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Decker-chan is my female friend.
She recently stopped using honorifics with me.
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“Ah, it looks like everything is ready.”
“Miss Vajra! Everyone!”
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The members of the Holy Zodiac appear one after another.
The beautiful Miss Vajra, wearing a veil, approaches.
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“Hey Kyrie. How are you feeling?”
“Thanks to you, I’m doing great.”
“That’s a relief. Everyone was worried.”
“Oh. . . . . .I’m sorry.”
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Right, they are all kind-hearted.
I fell down, probably due to intoxication and causing some ruckus, and made everyone worry.
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“I’m sorry, everyone.”
“No, it’s a relief that you’re safe, Kyrie-sama.”
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Mr. Chatura kneels in his Beast Kin form and takes my hand.
His handsome face makes me slightly flustered.
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“Kyrie-sama, thank you for protecting us earlier.”
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. . . . . .Huh?
Protected. . . . . .?
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“Ah, Chatura. Kyrie doesn’t seem to remember.”
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Mrs. Kumako says, exasperated.
Did I. . . . . .cause trouble for the members of the Holy Zodiac while drunk?!
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What have I done!
No more. . . . . .I won’t drink anymore. . . . . .ever. . . . . .!
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“What, you don’t remember? You were amazing.”
“. . . . . .Kyrie, you were so cool♡.”
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Miss Anila and Medusa-chan are nodding at each other.
I must’ve done something for sure. . . . . .
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Ugh. . . . . .I feel so left out.
A crushing sense of alienation. . . . . .Alcohol is definitely bad.
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“Alright, Kyrie. Everyone is here and everything is set. Let’s start the feast.”
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Indeed, everyone seems to be eagerly waiting for it to start.
Tables are set up here and there, laden with delicious food and drinks.
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Friends of the forest. . . . . .monsters, dwarfs, all focusing on me.
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“Yes. . . . . .let’s begin.”
“Good, then Kyrie, go up on the stage.”
“Uh. . . . . .do I have to sit in that chair?”
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It’s really embarrassing to sit in a chair with “Today’s Star!” written on it. . . . . .
But, it’s a stage everyone has prepared for me.
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I can’t just disregard their effort.
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“Alright. . . . . .I’m going!”
『『『Hooray!』』』
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. . . . . .But going alone is a bit embarrassing.
Ah, right.
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“Miss Vajra.”
“Hm? What is it?”
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I take her hand and say,
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“Let’s sit together.”
“! Uh, me too. . . . . .?”
“Yes.”
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After all, I think Miss Vajra is the star of today.
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“Let’s go.”
“Y, Yeah. . . . . .If you say so. . . . . .”
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Vajra hesitantly follows.
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“Damn it! Vajra! Not only did you get to hold Kyrie-sama’s hand, but you also got the privilege to sit next to her! That’s unfair!”
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Mr. Chatura stomps his feet, and Medusa-chan glares at Vajra resentfully.
Well, well.
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We go up to the stage.
The chair is quite big, so it looks like we could fit two people if we squeeze in.
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“So, have a seat.”
“N, No, I’ll stand. . . . . .”
“No. Sit down.”
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I can’t bear to be the only one sitting while Miss Vajra stands.
Miss Vajra scratches her head and says shyly,
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“. . . . . .When I’m with you, I can’t keep calm. What do you call this feeling?”
“Hm? Did you say something?”
“No, it’s nothing.”
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Well, if it’s nothing, then it’s fine.
As we sit down, Mrs. Kumako surveys everyone.
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“Hey, everyone! The feast is about to start! Are you ready?”
『『『Okay, okay!』』』
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Guu-chan approaches and places a mug on my hand.
O, Oh, alcohol is a bit. . . . . .
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Well, it’s a mug for the toast anyway.
It’s okay, I won’t get drunk if I don’t drink.
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“So, Kyrie. . . . . .lead the toast!”
“Okay. . . . . .um. . . . . .everyone.”
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I look over at everyone.
The forest people gathered are all smiling.
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They are staring intently at my face.
. . . . . .I put my hand on Miss Vajra’s shoulder, who is sitting next to me.
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“We have a new friend here. Let’s all get along!”
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I raise the mug.
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“Tonight is a celebration! Cheers!”
『『『Cheers!』』』
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Everyone smiles and responds.
I think. . . . . .everyone will probably accept Miss Vajra.
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I was relieved. . . . . .
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