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Chapter 709 - Eastia Radio

Fufu… I wonder what kind of word I'll receive.

No, uh, seriously… doing this with you right next to me is raising the difficulty to—

Alright, alright, that's enough of that! Just resign yourself and spit it out!

If you answer it once, similar messages will be automatically filtered out, so do your best.

In other words, if you don't answer, the same question will just keep coming, won't it? Just as Ri-na-chan says, wouldn't it be cleaner to just resign yourself and smoothly gush a little?

Why are you all assuming I'm going to gush? Dammit, every last one of you is enjoying this…!

Hurry up and say it already. You're keeping Ui-chan waiting.

You're all so detached… And hey, Tetra, you can stop laughing in the shadows—

…Haru-kun, you seem much more reluctant to give a 'word' to me than you were for Ar-chan, don't you? Has the rebellious phase of a disciple against their master finally arrived?

You're enjoying this too, Ui-san?

Hey, [Acrobat].

What, why, why the title?

Just say it already. Don't keep Sensei waiting for no reason.

……………………………………………… Uh, well… G-going forward, I look forward to your continued guidance and encouragement… or something like that.

Fufu… Yes. Likewise, I look forward to it as well.

Wow, you went for the most painfully generic answer possible. That's so you, onii-san.

Not a trace of the daring fearlessness you show in battle.

No wonder people say you have a split personality between peacetime and wartime.

Well, it's fine, isn't it? The atmosphere alone is gushy enough.

Irori, next. Pull one for Tetra.

…Why me all of a sudden? Stop it.

Don't say things that'll make people suspect this is rigged. It's not like I can pull one on purpose… See, 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?

Even though they're polar opposites.

You little brats sure say whatever you want… Let's see, what's this? 'Please give me your daughter's hand in marria—' Look, even if you ask me…

Helena-chan has a lot of fans, huh. As a father, does it put you in a tough spot?

No, if anything, that girl's never had a single romantic rumor to her name, so as her dad, I'm worried… but, if I say too much, I'll be in for it later, so I'll stop there.

Didn't you already say something that might get you in trouble? Are you okay, Papa?

Don't say such scary things. Uh, what was I saying? If it's a guy she approves of, I won't say a thing, whoever it is. That's all.

Hyuu! So cool!

Hey, why are you coming over here after that? Just let your dad dote on you.

C'mon, Irorin, stop complaining and get to the next one, the next one!

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

Huh?

And right on cue, you sound like a delinquent! Stop trying to act cool and join the circle! Why are you so far away? The distance feels lonely, c'mon, c'mon!

Soooo annoyiiing…

I agree.

You agree?! Irorin, what did you just say?!

"I'm so happy to see you again, Yura-sama. I'm cheering for you."

Ignoring me!

…Is that a question?

Just as it's written, it's a message of support.

…Well, do what you want. I'll do what I want, too.

Tsundere.

Where was the 'dere' in that, Chibisu, huh?

Don't make such clumsy threats. C'mon, you get over here too.

Hah, stop it, you old man, let go of me…!

…Genkotsu, are you awake?

Mmph… Awake. Listening to the conversation. I'm fine.

Gen-san operating as usual is fine, but is this broadcast itself okay…?

It was pretty much the same last time and the time before. It should be fine.

Mi-na-chan is taking the lead to liven things up. As expected of an idol.

Liven things up? That just looks like she's rampaging—

Alright, next one, boom!

Tch… you! If you pull it, read it yourself! Why are you shoving it in my face!

Doesn't that just look like she's rampaging?

Fufu.

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

…You look like you're having fun too, you know. Look, your second letter is already up. Rejoice, Acrobat. 'Iro—' Let's move on.

Don't move on, read it. Nono-chan already pulled that trick.

Tch…

Hey, this guy just let out a huge 'tch'!

"Two words for Irori-kun, please," it says. There, say something already.

Hey, what the hell is with this 'one word' trend—two words?!

It's been upgraded.

A subtle change…

Ehh… two words…?

Just say whatever, and hurry up. You're making me uncomfortable too.

Irori, what are you planning to have for lunch?

Soba.

Oh, soba sounds good. Maybe I'll have noodles too—alright, next.

It's over?! Wait, did that count?!

It's still two words. Stop shouting in my ear or I'll throw you.

If you do that, the fans in front of the screen won't stay quiet!

…Well, I imagine there would be voices of praise.

I can hear you even if you mumble it! What do you think I am, onii-san?!

The one in charge of energy.

That's right!

Well then, 담당 of cute, isn't it about time you reined in your partner's rampage?

Too much trouble.

And it's war! If you want to be pounced on, just say so!

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

Huh? Hey, don't mess with—?!

Oh, what's this, Tet-kun, you wanna go?!

I do not! Don't drag me into this! Just make a racket on your own!

How dare you treat Mi-na-chan like some random noisemaker!

Seriously, is this broadcast going to be okay…?

I'm sure it will be fine. At least, I'm having a lot of fun.

I'm just glad you seem to be enjoying yourself.

Well, let's just ignore the two idiots.

Hey, those two… you mean the red one and who else? Is it me?

Next is for Sensei.

Oh my, what could it be?

Ignoring me…!

"What do you think of your disciple?" it says.

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

I'm pretty sure just 'as a disciple' is fine—

Why not both?

I think both is good.

Both would be fine, wouldn't it?

It's gotta be both, obviously!

Hey, stop, what did I even do?!

Well then, Sensei, both if possible.

I knew it, you're all in on this…!

Fufu… Well then. It's a bit cruel to tease him too much, so I'll keep it simple… —He is a disciple who is not cute, yet cute, and a hardworking and adorable boy. That is all.

…

…

Senpais, you egged her on and now you're all silent?

…She really, truly adores you, huh, kid.

Seriously, stop. Irori, next.

Hah.

Huh? What's that, you want a fight? I'll take you on, I'll be waiting in the finals—

Next is for Hinayo. 'Please wink at the camera.'

Oh, for me? Very well… wink.

You laughed and then ignored me…! —Oh, hey Tetra, you survived. What's with the scary face? I'm kidding, I'm sorry, please forgive me, senpai, I'm begging you.

Irori-senpai, you have my permission to pull about ten letters for him.

W-wait, calm down, Tetra. Don't say things that will make people suspect this is rigg—

Alright, leave it to me.

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

I'll start with three in a row. 'Who among the rankers do you least want to fight?' 'What do you like about your master?' 'What are your hobbies outside of the virtual world?'

Why are you really pulling them consecutively, you bastard…! Ugh, well, the first one is Ar… Her Majesty, the [Sword Queen]. The next one is…

…

Please stop, don't stare at me like that. Uhm, ah… —Alright, fine. To name just one of many things, I'll say the way her voice softens.

Huh?

Master, could you please try saying 'Triangle Duo' three times in a row?

…, … No.

And so, the fact that she has this side to her is surprisingly approachable, and I like that. The third one… well, hmm… cooking, or maybe baking, I guess.

Haru-kun, we need to have a talk later.

I'm sorry.

They're flirting.

They're flirting.

They're totally flirting.

Ufufu… Irori-kun, what's next?

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

Don't you dare pull ten in a row, you bastard!

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It didn't turn out to be as long as expected, but that's apparently how the thirty minutes went.