episode_0069

After finishing my last class as ‘Bianca Shamal’.

Vita visited the hospital.

“There are only two days left?”

A female doctor named Rosa spoke with a smile, and Vita smiled awkwardly and looked down at her hand.

“That’s right, before I knew it… ”

Wriggle- Wriggle-

Why, what should I say?

It doesn’t feel real that I’m going back.

I thought it would be really good, but I also have a feeling that it’s not quite like that.

‘… but this is right.’

It goes back to the way it was. I never questioned it.

“By any chance, a guy problem…?”

Suddenly hearing those words, Vita was extremely flustered. She ended up panicking.

“… What the heck is that all of a sudden?”

“Your expression looks dark. But it doesn’t seem to be anything too serious.”

A rather red face, and flustered gestures.

“If not, then forget it.”

“Oh, no.”

Vita sighs inwardly without the doctor knowing.

Even when my mind is confused because of that Carlyle guy.

There was no doubt that Vita would return to being a man, to being ‘Vita Shamal’.

I guess that’s natural. Because my original identity is as a man.

I have lived as a man since I was born.

‘Yeah, that’s right.’

So this is right. It’s right to go back.

Vita took a deep breath and raised her head again.

“Thank you, teacher-!”

Bow to say hello.

I think it’s a relief. I think it probably will be.

“Really… Are you okay?”

“Yes, what…?”

“Um… ”

For a moment, the doctor seems hesitant to say something. However, he is lost in thought and soon shakes his head.

“Yes, no. That story next time.”

“That, yes… ?”

Vita has become somewhat fat.

What kind of medicine are you giving me?

I feel a little bewildered that he made me curious and then didn’t tell me anything. But I can’t really ask the doctor about it.

Maybe he is a grateful person.

He was the one who gave me the chance to become a man again.

“How are you feeling? Do you have a fever, a slight headache, or other symptoms?”

“There’s no such thing.”

“Okay, then!”

The doctor applauded.

“Would you like to come back to the hospital tomorrow or the day after as scheduled? I need to check the results again after taking the medicine.”

“Yes, sir.”

“See you later, then.”

The hospital came out like that. The doctor’s expression was a bit meaningful, but it bothered me a little.

Feeling empty, something.

Everything is so easy.

‘But what’s good is good.’

Vita thought so, humming a little.

“Hmm… Hmm… ”

Walk back peacefully.

But as the time to actually go back got closer, on the other hand, I felt relieved.

Honestly, lately, it’s been a bit difficult.

Even if it wasn’t Carlyle’s work.

Earlier at the academy, I felt a little bad because I thought it was the last time. But at the same time, I gained energy from my friends.

I was a little touched by the way you were concerned.

Thinking back now, my life as ‘Bianca Shamal’ was pretty good.

Although it was only a short period of time, I think I learned things I didn’t know before, adapted to a new environment, and grew.

Yeah, so.

It’s come to this point now.

When Vita returned home, she looked around her room.

‘Is there nothing to do…?’

Oh, right.

There’s something to sort out.

If I’m going to my parents’ house for the weekend, I need to pack a little.

Vita unpacked her luggage. Actually, it wasn’t much luggage, just some women’s clothes from her closet.

You’ll never have to wear awkward skirts or uncomfortable bras again.

‘Come to think of it, this is…’

Really, isn’t it great?

I feel a little better. I mean, women’s clothing. Men probably have no idea how uncomfortable it is.

‘Of course I’m a man too.’

It was a special experience.

“Okay, that’s it-!”

And the packing was done. It was definitely a relief. Vita took a picture of it as if she was bragging and sent it to her junior, Lu.

-I’m really going back now!

-Congratulations, senior. When you get back from your parents’ house, buy me something delicious.

After a while, a reply came from the guy.

-What, is that so…? Just wait and see!

After replying again, Vita hesitated for a moment.

So, suddenly.

Because I was also concerned about my partner Shasha. When I saw Shasha’s name on my contact list.

‘Yeah, I guess so…’

Still, I received a lot of help from my partner Shasha. I should greet her properly.

Going home and saying goodbye by text message feels like too much.

That’s what I thought.

-Do you have time, Shasha?

Vita contacted Sasha first after a long time. Surprisingly, she got a reply right away.

***

-No, absolutely! Even if it doesn’t exist, we’ll create it!

So, not long after, the two of them were sitting across from each other at a pasta restaurant downtown.

“The pasta here is delicious…!”

“Oh, really?”

Just like before the math trip, we talk to each other again without any hesitation.

‘… I’m glad we made up at the academy earlier.’

It’s not really a reconciliation, but it’s an implicit feeling.

Vita opened her mouth.

“Shasha, you know. Did you know that pasta actually costs a lot of money?”

“, really… ?”

“That’s why I don’t usually come to places like this.”

“I didn’t know.”

Vita was preaching to her again how poorly cost-effective pasta is. So Sasha said this to Vita.

“Well, still. The atmosphere is a little better, right?”

“Hmm, is that so?”

“Hey, Bianca… That kind of cost-effectiveness thing. That’s what guys do!”

Vita was a little stung.

“What, what… Isn’t it obvious that we should consume rationally?”

Reason over emotion!

As I preach like that, Shasha starts to cry.

“Heeeek… ”

Obviously, he’s doing it on purpose. Let’s talk about something else.

Even though Vita knew it, she was still embarrassed.

“Ah, ah. Don’t cry… ”

“Shall we talk about something else?!”

In an instant, his expression changed and he smiled brightly.

‘Well then, that’s it.’

Even though she knew about Sasha, Vita couldn’t help but laugh.

The small talk that followed was mostly meaningless, but it was an enjoyable conversation.

A conversation where both parties deliberately avoid one topic.

But in order to resolve the remaining awkwardness, you can’t avoid it forever.

“That…you know.”

Sasha spoke first.

“Well, so… ”

A look that makes it difficult to speak, a look that makes an ambiguous smile.

Perhaps he was trying to tell a story involving himself, Carlyle, and Emily.

Knowing that, Vita struck the player first.

“That’s settled. Emily and Carlyle’s business.”

Since you mentioned it directly.

“Oh, really…?!”

Sasha’s eyes widened, she sighed in relief, and finally smiled.

“Thank goodness, really!”

He looks really happy.

“I care so much. Emily is a precious friend, and you are also really precious… Oh, of course! I think I am closer to you, my partner… !”

“Thank you, Shasha.”

But the main point of Vita is-

This is just the beginning.

Yeah, I wonder why.

Although her heart ached for a moment for some reason, Vita smiled and said.

“You know, Shasha. Thanks for being my partner.”

***

“Uh, yeah… ?”

Because it was such a sudden remark, Shasha was flustered.

“Thank you for approaching me first and always talking to me. I really appreciate that. I think I’ve changed a little from my shy personality… ”

Seriously, Vita.

I feel grateful. I think my personality has changed a little since meeting Sasha Noah and being paired with an active child.

Sasha rubs her body.

“What, all of a sudden… There’s no need to suddenly embarrass me with such words… ”

Actually, this is the main point.

“… You know, Sasha. Let me go a little further. I might not be able to see you anymore.”

“That’s, what is… ”

Sasha’s expression hardens.

“If I go back home this time, I probably won’t come back.”

Vita smiled deliberately.

“My brother will come back. I will go back. That’s how it happened.”

“No, wait… I don’t understand at all?”

Sasha’s face really had an expression of incomprehension.

“What the hell are you talking about?”

“… Literally.”

I can’t explain it.

Again, Vita too. I felt something rising from the bottom of my chest.

“I have some circumstances. I have to stay at my parents’ house. Fortunately, my brother is feeling better, so he decided to come to the academy… ”

Of course, Sasha and I also had a short but precious relationship.

The truth cannot be revealed. That’s true, after all.

We can’t say that Bianca Shamal was originally Vita Shamal.

Emily was a special case.

After revealing the truth to Emily, Vita was hurt.

‘Sorry, Shasha…!’

So I can’t reveal it.

“What are the circumstances?”

“I can’t tell you.”

Vita finally closed her eyes tightly and said goodbye.

“… Even though it was a short time, thank you for being my friend.”

It was nice being friends with you.

It seemed that it had become real after hearing the farewell. From that moment on, tears began to gather in Sasha’s eyes.

“… Why, all of a sudden.”

When I came to my senses, Vita was comforting Sasha, who was crying loudly.

“Don’t go… Bianca. Or at least give me a reason… ”

“… I can’t help it.”

Vita was trying to comfort her opponent, and then hugged Sasha. In that moment, she was overcome with emotion and started crying too.

But somehow I managed to finish the job in the end.

-Contact me, definitely!

I gave in to Sasha’s persistence and started keeping in touch.

After we had felt each other’s feelings, we made a promise.

‘What will happen between Bianca Shamal and Sasha in the future?’

Probably not, I think.

‘But to this extent…’

Yeah, that’s about it.

Because it might be okay. I couldn’t refuse the earnest offer from the other person to keep in touch.

Bianca Shamalo’s time was also precious.

It was only after saying goodbye to his partner, Sasha, that Vita fully realized that fact.

So, so precious.

My heart aches.

‘Why, again… ‘

It was so precious that tears welled up in his eyes just now.

It was a realization.

***

Carlyle Schultz has been desperate these past few days.

So, somehow.

I have to survive somehow.

A chance to win back Bianca Shamal’s heart.

That opportunity is not given to you by others, so you have to create it yourself.

Fortunately, Carlyle Schultz had a reason.

Yeah, it’s a fight!

Because Bianca Shamal and I decided to have a showdown.

[Let’s fight, me.]

I recall memories from that time.

[Give me a chance. Just one month.]

Carlyle himself said, “Give me a chance.”

That deadline is not yet fully over.

This Sunday is the deadline.

And how did Bianca Shamal respond?

Clearly, I accepted.

And didn’t he say that he would approach the competition with sincerity?

‘She’s a woman who’s serious about winning.’

She was a woman who was strangely obsessed with winning, so Carlyle was planning to use that gap as an excuse.

The fight isn’t over yet.

Bianca, you must match up with the match you promised me.

Since you gave me a chance, I must keep my promise.

‘If I tell you the game, you won’t be able to turn away.’

That’s the kind of woman I am. I’m secretly weak at keeping promises.

Because if you push hard with all your heart, she’s a woman who can’t turn away.

Bianca Shamal can’t run away from this fight.

Carlyle Schultz himself intends to make it happen.

So he just keeps desperately trying to find a way.

How can you win over your opponent on Sunday, the day of the match? I don’t know why he runs away, but I wonder if I can catch him.

“Please give me this.”

“Oh my, really? This is really expensive… ”

It doesn’t matter at all. Carlyle pays a large sum of money and gets a necklace in exchange for two months’ wages.

Since I already gave you the ring, I want to give you the necklace.

At that time, on a school trip, a ring was already given as a souvenir at a place called Shinsa.

I chose a necklace because I wanted to give something different.

Bianca Shamal’s eyes. An amethyst necklace that resembles that pretty purple color.

I think it will suit you well.

Bianca Shamal wearing the necklace she gifted herself.

Carlyle smiled faintly as he imagined it.

There aren’t many women who don’t like accessories. You should like them.

This will increase the chances of your gamble being successful.

Carlyle even made reservations at a fancy restaurant in advance for that day, ‘Confession Day’.

‘…Because it’s a place with a good atmosphere. How about taking me there just once?’

Let’s make a suggestion to have dinner together under the pretext of a match.

And then let’s propose over dinner.

Dali Carlyle doesn’t know how to seduce women, because he’s never tried before.

But now it’s different.

In order to win Bianca Shamal’s heart, here’s what I’ll try.

He has already written several letters by hand. It is difficult to list all their contents.

Because I write every day at the academy cafe and one before I go to bed at night. I want to seem sincere.

And, again.

What on earth would someone like?

First of all, parfait. And definitely anime.

‘Among them all, I especially like magical girls…’

Yeah, that’s it.

Carlyle really did collect whatever he could get his hands on, so-called goods. That is, souvenirs featuring magical girl characters.

Like this, Carlyle.

He was using every method he knew.

You can call me stupid. You can call me reckless.

Just because there is no clear method doesn’t mean you can give up.

Even if it means using outrageous methods. Because this is how he wants to catch his opponent.

Tiring-

however.

Carlyle, who was buying a necklace, received a call.

‘What is this…’

First, surprise. Second, embarrassment.

And what ultimately remains is a feeling of distantness.

[I’m Shasha. I met Bianca this evening.]

How did you get my contact information? The text that started like that was quite long.

Carlyle found it really hard to believe, even after seeing it with his own eyes.

Bianca Shamal said she was leaving forever, so she said goodbye to her partner too.

I can’t believe it.

So, why?

Carlyle Schultz doesn’t know that Bianca Shamal is leaving.

But things get dizzy before my eyes and I can’t feel my feet.

Bianca, at that very moment, barely manages to hold herself back from running towards the other person.

[The departure date is Sunday. That’s what I heard.]

Why of all things, why of all things.

Are you thinking of leaving that day?

More than that, why?

Bianca Shamal is leaving? Going somewhere far away?

Why on earth?

I feel like I’m falling into the abyss because everything is unclear.

Carlyle can’t understand.

‘Why on earth…?’

What’s the matter?

I feel miserable for no reason. I suddenly feel miserable.

Even though we don’t know anything, one thing is clear.

‘Bianca, I… I can’t do it without you.’

Because it has to be you. I want to hold on to you.

The veins in his fist had already sprouted a long time ago.

For a moment, my breath was suffocated. It was difficult to breathe.

How did you find the person?

Carlyle simply cannot let his opponent go like this.

You don’t know why the other person is trying to run away from you, or if it’s for some other reason, but you want to do it even though you know it’s greed.

‘At least, if it’s an attempt…’

I’d like to try.

You and me.

We’ve decided to have a showdown. The showdown isn’t over yet.

So Carlyle Schultz-

‘What should I do…’

After thinking about it intensely, someone’s face comes to mind.

Yeah, that guy.

When and how Bianca Shamal plans to leave.

That pink-haired guy might know for sure.