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Chapter 709 - Eastia Radio

『Hehe… I wonder what kind of word you'll have for me.』

『No, I mean, this is really… The difficulty level when the person is right next to you is—』

『Alright, alright, that's enough of that! Just accept your fate and say it!』

『If you answer once, similar letters will be automatically filtered out, so just do your best.』

『Meaning if you don't answer, the same question will just keep coming, won't it? As Ri-na-chan says, it might be cleaner to just resign yourself and gush a little.』

『Why are you assuming I'm going to gush? Dammit, all of you are just having fun with this…!』

『Come on, hurry up and say it. You're keeping Ui-chan waiting.』

『You all say that like it's not your problem… Hey, Tetra, stop laughing in the shadows over there—』

『…Haru-kun, you're much more reluctant to give a “word” for me than you were for Ar-chan, aren't you? Has the disciple's rebellious phase against his master finally arrived?』

『Ui-san, you're enjoying this too, aren't you?!』

『Hey, [Acrobat].』

『What? Why are you calling me by my title?』

『Just say it already. Don't keep the sensei waiting.』

『……………………………………………………… Uh, um… W-Well, I look forward to your continued guidance and encouragement… or something like that.』

『Hehe… Yes. I look forward to it as well.』

『Wow, he went with the most painfully safe answer possible. That's so you, big bro.』

『Not a trace of his audacity in battle.』

『No wonder people say he has a split personality between peacetime and wartime.』

『Well, isn't it fine? The atmosphere is gushy enough as it is.』

『Irori, next. Pull one for Tetra.』

『…Why me, specifically, after that? Stop it.』

『Don't say things that make it sound rigged. It's not like I can pick one on purpose… Here, it's for Goldow. ……………………It's for him, but…』

『Oh? What's up?』

『The content is a bit delicate, so I'll let you decide whether to read it or not.』

『Ooh, sensitive? For Gossan?』

『He seems like the complete opposite of that word.』

『Say whatever you want, you little pipsqueaks… Let's see, what is it? “Please give me your daughter's hand in marri—” Geez, asking me isn't going to do you any good…』

『Helena-chan has a lot of fans, huh. Feeling a bit complicated as a father?』

『Actually, she's never had so much as a whisper of romance, so as her old man, I'm kind of worried… but, if I say too much more, I'll be in for it later, so I'll stop there.』

『Didn't you already say something that might get you in trouble? You okay, Dad?』

『Don't say such scary things. Uh, what was I saying? If it's a guy who can meet her standards, I won't say a damn thing, whoever it is. That's all.』

『Hoo! So cool!』

『Hey, why are you coming over here after that? You should be getting attention from your dad.』

『Alright, Irorin, you too, stop messing around and get to the next one!』

『Don't shake me, Chibisu…! —Next is for Yura.』

『Huh?』

『Wow, so hostile right off the bat! Stop trying to act cool and join the circle! Why are you so far away? The distance feels lonely, come on, come on!』

『Soooooo annoying…』

『Truly.』

『Truly?! What did you just say, Irorin?!』

『“I'm so happy to see you again, Yura-sama. I'm cheering for you.”』

『Ignoring me!!!』

『…………Is that a question?』

『It's a message of support, just as written.』

『…Well, do what you want. I'll be doing my own thing, too.』

『Tsundere.』

『Where was the ‘dere’ in that, Chibisu, huh?』

『Don't make such pathetic threats. Come on, you get over here too.』

『H-Hey, stop it, old man, let go of me…!』

『…Genkotsu, are you awake?』

『Mmm… Awake. Listening. I'm fine.』

『Gen-san being in normal operation is one thing, but is this broadcast itself going to be okay…?』

『It was pretty much the same last time and the time before. It'll be fine.』

『Mi-na-chan takes the lead in livening things up for us. As expected of an idol.』

『Less “livening things up” and more just rampaging all over the place—』

『Alright, next one!』

『Ugh… You, if you draw it, read it yourself! Why are you shoving it in my face!』

『Is it not just her rampaging all over the place?』

『Hehe.』

『Well, I'm glad you all seem to be having fun.』

『…You look like you're having fun too. Here, it's already the second one for you. Rejoice, Acrobat. “Iro—” Let's move on.』

『Don't you dare. Read it. Nono-chan already did that.』

『Tch…』

『Hey, this guy just clicked his tongue really loudly!』

『It says, “Two words for Irori-kun, please.” There. Say something already.』

『Hey, what is up with this ‘a word for someone’ trend— Two words?!』

『It got an upgrade.』

『A subtle change…』

『Huh… Two words…?』

『Anything is fine, just hurry up. You're making me uncomfortable too.』

『Irori, what are you having for lunch?』

『Soba.』

『Oh, soba sounds good. Maybe I'll get noodles too— Okay, next.』

『It's over?! Wait, does that count as an answer?!』

『It's still two words, isn't it? Stop yelling in my ear, I'll throw you.』

『If you did that, your fans in front of the screen wouldn't stay silent!』

『…………Well, I guess they'd probably cheer.』

『I can hear you even if you mumble it! What do you think I am, big bro?!』

『The one in charge of energy.』

『Exactly right!!!』

『In that case, Miss Cute 담당, shouldn't you rein in your out-of-control partner soon?』

『Too much trouble.』

『And we have war! If you want me to pounce on you, just say so!』

『Whoa, she's coming this way…?! —Alright, go, Tetra!』

『Huh? Hey, are you kidding m—?!』

『Oh? What's this, Tet-kun? You wanna go?!』

『No, I don't! Don't drag me into this! Just make your own noise!』

『Of all the things to say, you're calling Mi-na-chan someone who just “makes her own noise”?!』

『Seriously, is this broadcast going to be okay…?』

『I think it will be fine. At least, I am having a lot of fun.』

『I'm very glad you're having fun.』

『Well, let's just ignore the two idiots.』

『Hey, who are those two? The red one and who else? Is it me?』

『Next is for Sensei.』

『Oh, I wonder what kind of letter it is.』

『Ignoring me…!』

『It says, “What do you think of your disciple?”』

『What do I think… As a disciple, you mean? Or should I simply answer what I think of Haru-kun in general…?』

『I think just as a disciple would be perfectly fi—』

『Why not both?』

『I think both would be good.』

『Both would be fine, wouldn't it?』

『It has to be both, obviously!!!』

『Hey, stop! What did I do?!』

『Then, Sensei, if you could, please answer for both.』

『I knew it, you're all in on this…!』

『Hehe… Well then, let's see. It's a bit cruel to tease him too much, so I'll keep it simple… —He's a disciple who isn't cute but is cute, and a hardworking, adorable boy. That is all.』

『………………』

『『『『『…………………………』』』』』

『Senpais, could you please not go silent after egging me on???』

『…She really, truly adores you, kid.』

『Please stop. Irori, next.』

『Hah.』

『What? You looking for a fight? I'll take you on. I'll be waiting in the fin—』

『Next is for Hinayo. “Please wink at the camera.”』

『Oh, for me? Very well… Here goes.』

『You laughed and then ignored me…! —Oh, what's this? Tetra, you survived? What's with the scary face? It was a joke, I'm sorry, please forgive me, senpai, I'm begging you.』

『Irori-senpai, you have my permission to draw like ten more for him.』

『N-Now, calm down, Tetra. Don't say things that make it sound rigg—』

『Alright, leave it to me.』

『—ged, is what you just said a minute ago!』

『To start, here are three in a row. “Who among the rankers do you least want to fight?” “What do you like about your master?” And “What are your hobbies outside of the virtual world?”』

『Why are you actually drawing them consecutively, you bastard…! Ugh, well, the first one is Ar… the [Sword Queen]. The next one is………………………………………………』

『…………』

『Please stop, don't stare at me like that. Uh, um… —Okay, fine. I'll give you one of many things: the way her katakana turns into hiragana.』

『Excuse me???』

『Master, could you please try saying “Triangle Duo” three times in a row?』

『……, ………………I refuse.』

『Right, so I like that she has this side to her, it's surprisingly approachable. For the third one… well, hmm………… Cooking… and baking, I guess.』

『Haru-kun, we'll need to have a talk later.』

『I'm sorry.』

『They're flirting.』

『They are flirting.』

『They're totally flirting, huh.』

『Ufufu… Irori-kun, what's next?』

『Ah, then I'll read the remaining seven letters for the Acrobat all at once—』

『ARE YOU SERIOUSLY PULLING TEN IN A ROW?!』

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