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Chapter 9: Kazuichi's Knowledge, Sonia's Serenity

Hope's Peak Academy

General School Grounds

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Noon Time

Hajime nursed his sore arms and legs as he struggled to keep himself upright. True to his word, he had met with Akane and Nekomaru to begin a training regimen. It served two purposes: first to develop his own body and maybe get a bit more confidence, and second was so that he could keep up with Ibuki. His first lesson had been in endurance and stamina, and despite sounding easy to get into, he understood quickly that it was far from easy. Granted, this was his first time doing a really focused training regimen, so he couldn't exactly be blamed for being very winded.

Of course, now he was paying the price for his workout. The only silver lining was that he would have a break so that his body could recover properly. He was also recommended to adjust his eating habits so that his body could show the best changes. This was all so much to keep in mind going forward, and truthfully, he was worried about his living expenses increasing with these adjustments.

"Calm down, Hajime, it's just the first day." He chanted to himself. "If this doesn't work out, I'll try something else."

Maybe he was more of a pushover than he realized. The fact that he was so willing to go along with anything the Ultimates did or said was dangerous. While he would deny this and say that he was perfectly capable of handling himself, he truthfully wasn't sure what he was capable of by himself. That had to be why he was he hung on everything the Ultimates did. If he could be like them, even if only a bit, he would be a much better person, having greater confidence in himself, and truly be able to be self-sufficient. Well his logic told him that at any rate.

"Maybe I should dedicate a day to myself, collect myself." Hajime looked up at the clear sky. "I haven't been recharging my batteries a lot lately."

He closed his eyes and took in a breath, then exhaled with the force of a wind turbine. This was a very basic sort of meditation technique that Nekomaru had recommended be done often. He would only do this when he was alone. He wasn't an attention-seeker and the last thing he wanted was for people to think he was thinking someone weird while performing his breathing exercises.

Breathe in. Slowly

Breathe out. Slowly

Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.

Trying to calm his mind was initially difficult, but the more he focused on his singular task of maintaining his breathing, the more he could filter out any and all distractions. His own consciousness began to descend into a dreamlike state, perfectly calm and serene. It was almost perfect.

Almost.

Then he heard a voice, a girl's voice, and it sang. It was unlike anything he had ever heard of before. It was a very feminine voice, lovely in sound, and very clear and pointed. It was so abound in positivity.

Hajime opened his eyes and noticed that not far from where he was sitting, there was a girl standing by the water fountain, and she had closed her eyes and the voice he heard was coming from her even now. The first thing he saw about her appearance was that she wasn't Japanese at all.

The first indicator to this fact was her blonde hair. Never had he seen a person in Japan that had anything but natural black hair with maybe the occasional brown hair including his own. Dying hair was nothing new, but everyone knew that was just dye. The next thing he saw was a face that didn't look at all Japanese. If he had to guess where she was from, he would say she was from somewhere in Europe.

Yet despite her not being Japanese, she was wearing the uniform of Hope's Peak Academy's Main Course students.

A transfer student? Hajime questioned. I didn't know that the academy took foreign students.

As far as he was aware, Hope's Peak Academy didn't have any programs for transfer students or students studying abroad, but then again, with the reputation as the best high school in all of Japan and given the school's ability to churn out alumni that would be leaders in their fields of study, it would stand to reason that this place would become the subject of interest for foreigners looking to sharpen their own talents.

Hajime continued to listen to her voice as it carried out in a language that he was not familiar with. It certainly wasn't any language that he was familiar with, but it didn't really matter what the girl was singing. Even if only for the briefest of moments, he focused on her tones, her melodies, everything he could, even he couldn't understand it all. When it finally did end, he felt slight disappointment.

He then remembered that he was the one listening and watching her. The only thing that seemed to make sense in the moment was to greet her. At the very least, he wouldn't be dismissed as a stalker or a creeper.

"That's a lovely song." Hajime said to her from her left side. "What is it about?"

The girl turned her head in surprise, but she didn't shy away from him. She smiled a beautiful smile, and it was for the first time that the Reserve Course student took note of her overall. She was perhaps the most beautiful girl he had ever seen. He couldn't find anything about her that looked flawed.

"It's an old folk song from my country." She replied back, looking at him fully. "It talks about the origins of the Skong and their place in our culture."

What's a Skong? Hajime had no idea what that was.

"Oh, apologies, I have not introduced myself." The girl did a bit of a curtsey. "My name is Sonia Nevermind, and I hail from the Kingdom of Novoselic."

She did not make note of her talent, which caught his attention, but since he was first meeting her, he wouldn't ask her unless she brought the subject up. He already knew she was an Ultimate, and that was good enough for now. He did note that something about her seemed elegant and regal, almost like she was in a different level from anyone else that he had met, even the Ultimates for Miss Yukizome's class.

"My name is Hajime Hinata." The boy introduced himself as well. "It's very nice to meet you, Sonia."

Whoever she was, she was certainly giving off the vibe of someone who was brought up and raised in a higher-class setting. He couldn't help but respect her and be in awe of her, yet she chose to be just another student like everyone else attending the school. She had neither asked nor demanded that he bow or show her respect befitting of their stations, so he wouldn't do so unless the situation called for it.

"Hajime Hinata." Sonia said his name with a tone of thought. "I don't think we've ever crossed paths before. That uniform, I assume you're part of the Reserve Course."

"Yeah, I am." Hajime felt a sting at this mention, but not quite as strong as in the past. "I can't claim to have any Ultimate talent, not like you have."

"Hehehehe!" Sonia giggled a bit. "Do not worry about things like that. It is simply good to meet a new person."

"...thanks." Hajime was caught off guard a bit.

"There is no need to be so bashful." Sonia's tone suddenly became very authoritative. "Raise your head high!"

"U-um, sure!" Hajime replied back quickly and obeyed, feeling a sense of urgency.

It felt like in that moment, he had the strong urge to get down on his knees and bow properly before this young woman. Her voice seemed to demand and expect obedience. It was something he wasn't expecting from many kids in school, least of all a girl who was also a foreign exchange student.

Then again, considering I'm talking to an Ultimate, is it really that surprising? Hajime questioned himself. In any case, she seems nice enough, if a bit too formal.

Hajime took another look at Sonia. Once again, her beauty came to the forefront of his mind, but not just that. What he had seen and heard made him believe that she was good on the outside and the inside. Not only that, but she carried herself with such grace and elegance far beyond that of anyone, male or female, that he had ever met. It just made him wonder even more what her talent was.

"I-it's just that I've never met a foreign exchange student before." Hajime was still curious about her. "You're the first."

"I see." Sonia tilted her head to her right. "I believe I understand your conundrum."

I'm not sure if I'd work it like that. Hajime said internally.

"Truthfully speaking, I have a vested interest in Japan." Sonia began. "I am a-"

The girl ceased to speak, looking over his shoulders. At first, he didn't think much of it, but then her face hardened and before he knew it, she was grabbing his hand.

Hope - - - Despair

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Noon Time

Sonia Nevermind had few things and few people that she truly disliked. As the Ultimate Princess, it was simply in her nature to be as compassionate as possible to as many people as possible. In order to be the future ruler of Novoselic, she needed to have massive reserves of compassion in order to accommodate the people of her nation. They trusted the Novoselic Royal Family, and she would continue to deliver prosperity and joy.

That said, for the first time, she had found someone who she did not really care for. While she could not say that he was a bad person in any sense of the word, the reason for disliking him was more on account of how he behaved around her rather than how he behaved in general. Maybe if it were anyone else, it would be flattering or nice to hear, but he did it so much and in such a way that was very off putting. It was cute the first time, but after a while, it just become annoying not to mention creepy. The princess was well on her way to consider him as her own stalker, and she did not like that.

And he had a name: Kazuichi Soda.

There was only one thing to do in this moment: hide.

Although it was not within her nature to hide from her problems, the situation called for adaptability because her newest acquaintance, Hajime Hinata, should not have to be witness to her problems or potentially become involved in it, so she took him by the hand. Spotting a tall bush, she quickly rushed over. She then proceeded to hide both herself and the Reserve Course boy.

"S-Sonia!" Hajime said in a slight panic. "What are you-"

"Shh." Sonia covered his mouth, her face serious as she held a finger to her own mouth to indicate silence.

Since they were hiding, they no longer had any visibility. With that in mind, the blonde-haired girl kept herself composed, trying to minimize the number of potential ways to be spotted. She also felt that the boy close to her had ceased to panic and simply held still, but she kept a hand over his mouth in spite of his silence.

The sound of light footsteps came, then stopped. Some seconds passed, but there still wasn't any visible noise. Kazuichi had to be close by, and if she had to guess, the Ultimate Mechanic was looking for her. Whenever he wasn't putting his admittedly useful talent to good use, he was likely searching for her, and that was not too much of an exaggeration. He really did like her.

"Aw, man, I guess she's not here either." Kazuichi could be heard being disappointed. "I guess I'll double back."

About half a minute of waiting, and Sonia and Hajime could hear footsteps leading away. Even when they were out of earshot, Sonia was still cautious, taking a peek outside of the large bush. When she knew the coast was clear, she led Hajime out.

"I am terribly sorry about my unbecoming behavior." Sonia bowed to him. "I should not have done something so hasty."

"It's fine. Really." Hajime did not appear to be offended. "But if it's not too much to ask, what was that all about?"

"I don't want to trouble you with my problems." Sonia insisted. "It's really nothing serious."

"...okay." Hajime backed down, but she knew better than to think that he believed her. "But you know, if he's, like… a stalker, you should report him."

"I will take that under advisement." Sonia answered with what she considered to be diplomatic answer.

The Ultimate Princess took another look at the Japanese boy. His brown hair was short, with one outstanding point at the top of his head, like an antenna sticking out. His eyes were olive green. His face was completely unremarkable with not a trace of anything that would stand out in the crowd. Regardless, he was friendly enough and seemed like a person she could get along with.

"In any event, it's a pleasure to meet you." Sonia said with a smile. "Oh, if you do not mind my asking, whose heart have you been promised to, and do you mean to swap with someone else later?"

"...sorry, what was that?" Hajime raised an eyebrow.

"I speak of 'The Story of Seven Men and Women!'" Sonia lit up with so much energy. "Truly a remarkable piece of storytelling."

"I… don't know what you're talking about." Hajime got out. "I'm sorry."

"What?!" This took the girl by surprise. "How could you not know about Japanese drama?!"

"Because I don't watch much TV." He spoke honestly.

"Oh, I see." She let disappointment seep into her words. "In that case, if you ever do find yourself interested in Japanese drama, please let me know! It is always wonderful to talk about these things with a friend."

"...if I get the urge to try J-dramas out, I'll let you know." He nodded his head. "But how would I contact you if I do get invested?"

"Oh, I believe my cell phone number will suffice. Here, I will provide you the number."

"...thank you."

"You are most welcome."

Sonia retrieved her phone and showed her number. Hajime memorized her number and imputed some numbers into his own phone. Exchanging phone numbers, as Sonia had been told by her friends in Class 77-B, was something she should do only for those people that she felt she could trust. She might be naive when it came to normal people, but she had a feeling that this Reserve Course boy was something special for some reason, and if it turned out that that wasn't the case, then she could always have another male friend. Apart from Gundham, she couldn't really say that she had any other true male friends within her class. Certainly, Class 77-B was tied together more or less, but certain bonds shined brighter than others. In any event, making friends was so much fun that the Ultimate Princess wanted to do so again.

"Argh!" Hajime groaned while moving his arm. "Ow!"

"Are you alright?" Sonia asked while looking him over, seeing no obvious wounds or injuries. "Do you need assistance?"

"No, it's alright, I'm fine." Hajime chuckled weakly as he rightened himself. "It's just that I was exercising yesterday. Akane and Nekomaru were really working me to the bone."

"Akane? Nekomaru?" Sonia perked up hearing her classmates' names. "I can see how you would be exhausted. Their training is often difficult enough even for Ultimates with physical-related talents."

"You know them?" Hajime questioned.

"They are a part of Class 77-B." Sonia explained to him. "There are fifteen of us in total, myself included."

"I see." Hajime said.

It was then that Sonia realized something. She took another look at Hajime, thought about his name, thought about his appearance, thought about…

"Wait… I have heard of you!" Sonia's eyes began to shine. "Chiaki has spoken of you! So has Mikan!"

"T-they have?"

"Oh yes, and not just them! Many of our classmates, even the less sociable ones seem to have nothing but good impressions of you! Oh, how wonderful! I have finally met you!"

Getting to meet the boy that was Hajime Hinata was something unexpected yet exciting. From what she had heard and could tell from her classmates, the boy was something of an enigma. He might not have a talent, but he certainly was something more than simply being ordinary. A single boy from the Reserve Course gradually meeting all of Class 77-B like this? No, it wasn't mere coincidence. Fate had to have played a hand.

"Oh, well that's awesome!" Hajime spoke up, more excited than before. "Well, I'll be seeing more of you all, I guess, so no worries. I'll be around."

"Most excellent." Sonia proclaimed, her eyes sparkling. "Together, we shall embark upon the journey of eternal and lasting friendship!"

"O-oh, u-um, yeah!" He smiled, albeit nervously.

"Oh dear!" She checked the time, then began to rush off, but not before addressing her newest friend. "I must be going! I hope to see you again, Hajime!"

"You too, Sonia!"

"Bye for now!"

The Ultimate Princess took off, her mood now being at its best. She still had the rest of the day to look forward to seeing her classmates, spending time with them, but today, she felt a sense of accomplishment for branching out and meeting a Reserve Course student. She hoped that they too could become close friends. Even better yet, it was a boy she had become friends with. She didn't have many of those, and despite her relationship with Gundham, she wasn't always sure if he was human. Maybe it was that mystery that was keeping her coming back for more.

Perhaps I am drawn to mysterious and complex characters. Sonia let that thought sink in. Gundham carries about a sense of danger and excitement. Hajime carries a sense of curiosity and discovery.

Sonia, as the future ruler of Novoselic, was always seeking out knowledge to understand other people. Knowing people would be critical to her life after Hope's Peak Academy. One day, simple knowledge from normal people might be the difference between peace and conflict between her and other nations.

Despair - - - Hope

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Afternoon

Kazuichi Souda was having a pretty standard day. First of all, he hadn't seen much of Miss Sonia all day. It was like she was intentionally trying to avoid him. Even so, he had searched high and low all over the academy grounds to find her. He didn't bother going to the Reserve Course campus because she was highly unlikely to be there, but he still hadn't found her. It was frustrating to say the least.

Eventually, his desire to continue working on his own inventions won out, and he decided that maybe a bit of brain work would allow him to conceive of any possible places where the Ultimate Princess might be. One way or another, he would find a way to win her heart. To hell with Gundham Tanaka or anyone else with eyes for her. He would be the one and the only, this he vowed.

Still, he couldn't say that his day was completely bad, even without Miss Sonia. He did get some joy out of being with his class. Sure, he wasn't close with anyone in particular, but he was still part of the class and he was never excluded from any of the activities. Chiaki was always working hard to include everyone, and even though he hadn't said it, he was more or less thankful to the Ultimate Gamer for her inclusiveness.

I've gotta think of something fast. Kazuichi thought to himself. Otherwise Miss Sonia's gonna be lost for good.

Truthfully, he was maybe setting himself up for failure. He didn't really know that much about Miss Sonia to begin with. Nobody really did aside from some of the random facts and trivia she spoke of in regards to her country. Well, maybe Gundham knew since he was considerably closer to Sonia than anyone else. Oh, and maybe Chiaki too; the Ultimate Princess seemed to get along with the Ultimate Gamer quite well.

"Dammit, this is so goddamn frustrating!" Kazuichi put down his wrench and slumped his shoulders in resignation. "I just can't figure this out!"

He wasn't naturally gifted with girls or women, and… he knew of a lot of guys that would be far more appealing than himself. He also knew that he was a damaged good so to speak. He never talked about it with anyone about his past like, and if he could help it, he would never speak of it. As the Ultimate Inventor and as a part of Hope's Peak Academy, his financial future at the very least was assured. With this in mind, he could afford to deviate a little bit from time to time, especially in regards to girls.

Suddenly, a feeling came to the him. It felt like someone was watching him, but not in a way that indicated the feeling of being hidden. Rather, it felt more open, more obvious. It wouldn't be surprising considering that he was building a pretty big piece of equipment outside right now, but usually, there weren't many who cared about the technicalities of what he was doing, only what it looked like and what it did in the most basic of terms.

Looking down from his high-up position, he noticed another boy down below looking up at him with a look of questioning and awe. That… was an entirely different face than what he was used to seeing from people who witnessed him work. Still, it felt kind of rude to just stare back and forth.

"Um… hey down there!" Kazuichi shouted loud enough to be heard. "What's up!?"

"Sorry!" The boy down below called out. "I was just wondering what this thing is!"

"Hold on a minute!" Kazuichi called out. "Be down there in a jiffy!"

Carefully climbing down the massive device, the Ultimate Mechanic reached the ground in less time than he had stated, brushed himself off, and walked up to the newcomer.

"Sorry, didn't wanna shout from all the way up there." Kazuichi grinned. "Name's Kazuichi Souda. I'm the Ultimate Mechanic. Nice to meetcha!"

"I'm Hajime Hinata." He held out a hand. "It's nice to meet you too."

Well… that was a typical response, and at first, it was kind of weird. Most Main Course students didn't introduce themselves in such a plain manner. Then he saw the rather plain outfit and made a guess.

"You're from the Reserve Course, right?" Kazuichi asked.

"Yeah, actually. I'm just passing through." Hajime chuckled a bit.

"But… aren't Reserve Course students not allowed on the main campus?" Kazuichi was now scratching his head in wonder. "So what's the deal there?"

"Well, I've got permission from Miss Yukizome to co-"

"Miss Yukizome?!" Kazuichi shouted.

"Y-yes, her." Hajime shrank back, then seemed to come upon a realization himself. "Wait, you're one of her students?"

"And I've got the scars to prove it too!" Kazuichi said, half in pain, half in pride. "That bastard Nagito really has a way of screwing up my days!"

"Nagito Komaeda… the Ultimate Lucky Student?"

"Yeah, him! So he's an annoying little sucker, right?!"

"I try not to think about him too much. Listening to every little thing he says is kind of a waste of time."

"No kidding, dude."

So the two of them did have some common ground, even if said common ground was not really something worth discussing much, but it was something. The Ultimate Mechanic looked at his newest acquaintance with a thoughtful look.

"So you're the guy that everyone's been talking about in home room." Kazuichi felt a bit underwhelmed honestly. "I kind of expected something different."

"Well, isn't that kind of to be expected?" Hajime scoffed lightly. "I mean, I'm not especially good at sports, music, cooking, or any kind of activity. I'm just… average."

"Maybe… but that's not what I got from listening to everyone in Homeroom." The pink-haired boy stood up a bit straighter. "I mean, even Fuyuhiko and Gundham are okay with you, and they're not okay with pretty much everyone."

"Um… that's good?" Hajime said with uncertainty.

"Anyway, if they're getting along with you just fine, then you must be okay." Kazuichi said more to himself. "So… this is probably a shot in the dark, but have you met Miss Sonia?"

"...who?" Hajime tilted his head.

"Miss Sonia!" Kazuichi enunciated once more with more fervor. "Tall, blonde hair, big eyes, regal-looking. Oh yeah, she's the Ultimate Princess. Her full name is Sonia Nevermind!"

"U-um, I don't really know her." Hajime began. "What's your interest in her?"

"She's totally gorgeous and awesome!" Kazuichi's eyes began to light up with sparkles. "You know, I've always had a thing for blonde girls! There's just something about them that's always gotten my engines revin'!"

"...I see." Hajime spoke.

It then occurred to the Ultimate Mechanic that this conversation had gone off on a tangent. They weren't supposed to be talking about Miss Sonia. They were supposed to be talking about… whatever it was guys talked about when they first met. There was a chance that Hajime had met Sonia, but he didn't seem interested in the princess, so they would get along just fine if that was how things went down.

"What… exactly are you building right now?" Hajime pointed to his work. "I… don't know what it is."

"Oh this thing?" Kazuichi turned his head to look back. "It's basically an engine… a really big engine."

"Huh… but what exactly needs an engine this big?"

"Oh, lots of things, actually! Some of our biggest working machine, be it construction, power plants, boats, there are lots of things that need it! This takes me back to when I first made an engine. Not this big, mind you, but it was still an engine."

Talking about the past in terms of his growth and evolution as a mechanic and an inventor really did bring back some awesome memories, or rather the only memories worth thinking about in a positive manner. If there was one thing in life that he never wanted to go away, it was his passion and drive to be a mechanic. It had been his one saving grace in life, the exact skill he needed to keep himself going in life when everything else went to hell. With no true friends or family to rely upon, he only had himself. It was a lonely way to live, but things could have been much worse for him. Far worse.

"That's actually pretty cool!" Hajime said with an impressed tone. "Being able to invent stuff just opens so many doors!"
"I know, right?" Kazuichi appreciated where this was going. "Now the next thing to build is a rocket into space! The only problem is that you can't take a girl for a ride on one."

"W-well, at the very least, it'd be a novel ride, right?"

"Yeah… that's actually a good way of putting it."

Kazuichi didn't have many true friends, but he did have a good feeling about this one. He might not know all the technical knowledge of this stuff, but he was good company and there were a few points of mutual understanding.

Hope - - - Despair

Monday, August 9th, 2010

Afternoon

Chisa happened to be passing by the window when she saw Kazuichi and Hajime talking to each other. The sight was a warming sight. Whether he realized it or not, the brown-haired Reserve Course student had a lot more power than he gave himself credit for. He was a listener, a person who seemed to soak up what people said. That made him an ideal person for conversation and one day, it might even be possible for him to offer up his own story without fear of being rejected. Everyone who had met him thus far hadn't really considered his status as a Reserve Course student to be anything to look down upon, save for Nagito, but he was a work in progress, so there was still a chance. The idea of Hajime being a simple Reserve Course student was becoming less and less certain.

Is Hajime really normal? Chisa frowned a bit. Not that I think he's lying about not having a talent, but… that's not to say that he can't develop one.

Talent had many different ways of manifesting. Most students of Hope's Peak Academy, before coming to the academy, had culminated years of experience and practice with their talent, the exceptions being prodigies. They had all manifested their talent at young ages, and that was the accepted norm of the school. However, outside of Hope's Peak, talent could exist in many different ways. Some people took a long time to develop their talent. It was a matter of circumstances in life.

Hajime, more and more, seemed to be a boy of great potential. First it was luck, then it was fate, but now it looked more like untapped potential. Perhaps not a skill involving anything physical so to speak, but maybe a talent to connect with others in a way that few were capable of. Few could say that they were able to form bonds with so many different people, all with unique backgrounds, characteristics, and traits. It was simply such a daunting task to find any sort of relationship with such a cast.

As much as it pained her to admit it, Chisa had to consider the possibility of Hajime being somehow involved with Jin Kirigiri. Even more scary was the prospect that the two of them were quite familiar with each other. She still was unable to find what was connecting them and she lacked evidence to even prove that the two of them had interacted with each other in any meaningful way, but she had a feeling.

The former Ultimate Housekeeper pulled out her phone and stared long and hard at the number on her screen. Just one click of a button and she would be in contact with Kyosuke, but what would she tell him?

Hajime might be suspect, but in her eyes, she was just as much valuable to her as was the rest of Class 77-B. He had hopes and dreams too and he wanted people to share them with. He simply wasn't content to be average, but he didn't know how to translate his desire into something tangible and achievable. Hajime might not be an Ultimate, but he wasn't any less important than her own homeroom. She had already told Kyosuke of Hajime and he had asked her to continue monitoring, but if she got the person of her affections involved more, the Reserve Course boy might become involved too much.

"No, I've got to do this myself." Chisa slapped herself. "I can find out what's going on here without putting Hajime in the crossfire."

It was time to go back to the drawing board.

Welcome back to the story! Sorry for the long wait. I had an idea, then I procrastinated like hell! It was frustrating knowing what I wanted to do but couldn't do due to my inconsistent nature.

Taking a look at Sonia and Kazuichi, I was reminded of a few things.

To be honest with you guys, I am really partial towards Sonia and I think it's because she's one of the few truly genuinely nice people, kind of like Chiaki. There's also the fact that she can be very competent when she's in her element, but the second game wasn't quite able to capture her talent, not really. I'm hoping to capture her in a light not often seen by us fans.

With Kazuichi, he's got his faults for sure, but when you take a look at his back story, he's actually got more than what presents. He's cowardly and his obsession with Sonia is downright unhealthy, but with the right motivation, he can actually do a LOT. It's just a matter of bringing his character out more. As with Sonia, I hope to present him in a much more positive light.

Now it's time to ask you guys: out of all the characters I've introduced to Hajime thus far, who are you most eager to see again? Let me know in a review if you've got a strong opinion on the matter. Next chapter will be dedicated to strengthening bonds as well as advancing another plot of the story.

I hope you guys enjoyed reading!

"Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference."

Winston Churchill