Honoka x Umi

Honoka's class: Swordmaster

Umi's class: Master tactician

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C support

*yawn* "I wish I could have some bread now."

"Honoka!"

*beats* "*jumps in surprise* H-hi, Umi-chan… I didn't see you arriving… *gulp*"

"Honoka… Could it be that you're spacing out again?"

"Haha… A-actually, I was taking a little break. After all, it's never too good to always push yourself too much during these engagements."

"I understand that but you shouldn't let your guard down. One mistake of you and the others might get in danger."

"W-well… I guess you're right."

"…"

"But then I won't need to worry since I have Umi-chan to look after me. We are partners after all!"

"Partners?"

"*nods* Yeah! That's what we promised when we were still child. Don't you remember it? We promised to train very hard and will always protect each others."

"…"

"Umi-chan…?"

"…"

"Could it be that… you can't remember…?"

"I'm sorry."

"Oh… Too bad in that case. Never mind though!"

"…"

"Pay no mind to it. It was just a silly promise after all *chuckle*. Anyway, I should get going now. I've had enough rest for now. See you around, Umi-chan." *Honoka leaves*

"…"

B support

"Honoka!"

"Hey, Umi-chan! How are you today?"

"…"

"What's wrong, Umi-chan? You seem kind of down. Is something the matter? Does your stomach hurt?"

"Not really. I was just having few things in mind."

"Oh. That? Well, Umi-chan is our tactician after all. Everyone is ready to entrust their lives to you because they all know that Umi-chan can come up with an amazing strategy without any casualty."

"You're overpraising me…"

"Of course not! How long do you think we've known each others?"

"…"

"12 years!"

"Pardon?"

"We were friends for 12 years now. Your grandma and my grandma knew each others and we met when grandma has allowed me to accompany her to visit the Sonoda dojo. That was when we first met and started becoming friends, even training together and doing 'that' promise."

"Sorry but I can't seem to remember. It was just too long ago. If what you're saying is right then we were barely 4 at that time."

"*giggles* I know. But I just can't seem to be able to forget all that. After all, if what your grandma has said was true, then, I would have been your very first friend ever."

"…"

"She told me that you were a very shy girl who never went out of the dojo and always hid behind your mom whenever you see new faces. Even after we became friend, you were still too shy that I had to drag you out of your hiding spot all the time."

"I think I can at least remember that part…"

"Really?"

"*nods*"

"Yay! That's so good to hear. Maybe at that rhythm, you will remember about our promise."

"I don't know…"

"I won't doubt. After all, I truly believe in Umi-chan! You are a reliable person. There's a reason why I entrusted my life in your hands and so did everyone else. My sword is set to save live while yours is to lead everyone to the route of victory."

"There you go again overestimating me."

"That's not true! Honoka never lies in that subject!"

"*chuckle*"

"What's wrong?"

"*giggles* No. It's nothing. It just felt nostalgic to hear you refer to yourself in third person. Now that I think about it, you always referred to yourself childishly until 15. Though, you sometimes slip into that even now."

"Hehe! I'm glad that Umi-chan sometimes pays attention to these little silly things. You're always so strict and uptight I can't help but to worry."

"Honoka…"

"*smiles*"

"Thank you!"

A support

"Umi-chaaaaan!"

"Greeting, Honoka. Are you taking a break?"

"You could say that. After all, it's not good to always overdo things and we need to trust our companions more often. Our little army is turning even bigger by each passing day so we need to balance our solo power and teamwork. The weaker units need to train a little while us seniors look after them."

"*chuckle*"

"Hein? What's so funny? Why are you laughing? Honoka was being serious."

"Hahahaha!"

"*pouts* Jeez, Umi-chaaaan!"

"Sorry. I was just surprised by how mature you were while saying that. But I admit using the third-person person reference right after that was hilarious."

"Hehe!"

"Also, I was thinking a lot lately."

"?"

"I mean about our childhood. We were very close back then, not only because of our families but because we could complement each others."

"Do you mean…?"

"Yeah! I remember everything now. I remember our promise."

"Really? So, what do you think?"

"*chuckle* We were so naïve back then. But we were happy that way. Thank you for always looking after me, Honoka! I am sorry I was so immature to the point of forgetting such important thing."

"Silly Umi-chan! It was no problem at all. After all, we were still very immature back then."

"But you've been hanging on the little hope by that promise and that's what made you this strong today. I feel guilty for making you suffer."

"There you go again, overthinking things!"

"But…"

"No buts! As long as we are happy, everything should be fine. Even if you didn't remember that promise, I would have been fine. All I know is that these events has happened and I will always cherish them. The only fact of knowing that is enough, no matter what you plan for the future. After all, you are the only heiress of the Sonoda family so I knew from the start that I had no chance."

"Do not say that! You are very important to me! Also, like you said the last time, you were my very first friend. We have shared tears and laugher for 12 years now so how could I think about marrying someone else when the one I truly want is just in front of me."

"Umi-chan…?! *gasp*"

"I said it now! There is no turning back… Honoka!"

"Y-yes…?"

"I have spent last night thinking about it. We are made for each others. You might be goofy and careless most of the time but you are more reliable than me. What you said about everyone entrusting their lives to me was only partially true. The reason they have been following is mostly because you make a better leader than me. They have entrusted their lives in your hand! And I am the same as that. I want to give my all to you!"

"Umi-chan…"

"…"

"…"

"Please say something, Honoka! I'm dying inside for saying these shameless lines!"

"Oh. Sorry! I was just thinking about a proper way to answer 'yes'."

"…"

"…"

"Could that mean…?"

"…"

"*smile* There's no other proper way to reply. Just say it like how the true Honoka would. I love you for who you are and I don't want that to change. Do not try to become someone else. Just remain the Honoka I fell in love with."

"Hehe. Umi-chan is so honest! It's like a dream coming true."

"*chuckle*"

"Then, thank you, Umi-chan! I would be more than glad to become your wife once this war is over.

Ending

With both their family's approbation and blessing after years of convincing, the two young women started living together while traveling around the continent. They met loads of difficulties on their path but overcame them all because their bound is stronger and tougher than any magical force in the universe.