33-Something is wrong with my festival. 2



 The summary of Touka's story was this.
 Matsuri's "Blessing of Education" was a blessing, just as its name implied, that would allow him to become better at teaching things to others.
 However, depending on Matsuri's motivation, the effect of the blessing would increase, and once it reached its maximum level of effectiveness, the person being taught would only be able to think about it.
 There is no offense to Matsuri himself, and only Matsuri himself and those who have been taught can understand what he is saying to each other.

 No, wait a minute. No, wait, I have the Soul Blessing, so that should invalidate my mental control, right?
 Isn't that why you came to your senses?
 "Hmm.

 Okay. Sure, Aria and Stella were out of their minds. But when I came to my senses, I was back to normal.
 I'm going to have to say that the "soul blessing" doesn't work until my mind is completely under control.
 I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most out of your time in the event that you're in a position to do so.
 I'm back to normal, but the problem is those guys.

 "Touka, when are they going to go back to normal?
 We should be back to normal after the show tomorrow.
 Are you okay?
 If Dr. Matsuri isn't satisfied, Aria and the others won't be back to normal.
 No, why not?
 I don't know.

 What a pain in the ass.
 It's a little too much trouble for that blessing.
 Is that it? Are you in the mood to be done with study mode once the exam is over?

 What happens if Matsuri isn't satisfied?
 I don't know.
 ....

 I can't use these tits.

 We'll just do what we practiced tomorrow and everything will be fine, right?
 'It should be. Matsuri was looking forward to tomorrow, too. He said it would be perfect.
 ....

 About two people only said Soran.

 Okay, let's just go to bed.
 'What? You can't tell me that all of a sudden...'
 No! You're going back to your room!

 I muttered to myself after I got rid of Touka.

 'If I have to end it safely, that means I have to get out properly. As expected, those guys are going to be pitiful if they continue like that. d*mn.
 Hmm. Kakeru is surprisingly friendly.
 Don't listen to me!

 I went to bed after I turned away Touka, who entered the room again with a scowl on his face.
 If they didn't come back to normal, then the guy saying "Soran Soran" would be a party member for life. Either way, I'm drawing the wrong end of the stick.
 Oh, well, it'll work out. I'll figure it out.

 --- The next day, the morning of the Malmo Festival ---

 When I went to the living room, the three of them were preparing for the festival.
 I let out an audible cry at the sight.

 'Oh,'

 Because the three of us were dressed differently than usual for the festival.
 I know that outfit well.

 'Good morning Kakeru. Hmm, we look pretty good too, don't we? Or did nostalgia get in the way of that look?
 That's a happi coat.

 Happi. It is the one worn by the person who carries a portable shrine in a Japanese festival. Moreover, it is not the short, short-sleeved one. It is the long, cool one. It is the one that becomes fluffy when it flutters.
 It's nostalgic, but when three good-looking people wear it, it looks like a picture.
 A blue happi coat with blond hair, a blue happi coat with wisteria hair, and a blue happi coat with familiar black hair.
 Come to think of it, when I was alive, I only went to a festival when I was in elementary school.

 As I was thinking about this, Aria noticed me and ran up to me.
 A light blue ribbon that I bought for her was carefully attached to her hair.

 'Soran Soran! Look at that!
 This ain't Soran!
 'What? Soran! Soran is going crazy again!
 'Soran? Soran Soran.

 Oh, for God's sake. I've got to get them back on track.
 As I watched Aria rush to Stella, I made up my mind.
 I'm going to make it happen.

 "Hmm, that's sweet.
 "Don't read my mind, a**h*le.
 'This is for Kakeru. I'm told it's on before noon, so we can relax a bit.

 I got my own happily ever after from Touka.

 No, why am I the only one pink?
 Hmm? The representative who traditionally serves as the center would be that color. Are you asleep at the wheel?
 No. I want the blue one too.
 Don't be selfish! He wants to put Aria and Stella back together again! Matsuri gave this one to Kakeru, so put it on!
 I'm the one who told you why it's pink, man. Where's the tradition?
 ....

 I reluctantly accepted a conspicuous, pink-colored happi coat.

 'Come to think of it, you said this was given to you by Matsuri.
 Yeah, they were delivered this morning.
 You put us in this situation.
 Don't say that. We'll both be back to normal after lunch.
 I hope so.

 I go back to my room and put on the happi coat.
 That, surprisingly, looks good in pink, too.
 As I was feeling a little drunk with myself, a thin book appeared in my field of vision beside my bed.
 I pick it up, tear it up, and shoot a "fireball" at the wreckage to extinguish it.

 And after making a firm vow that I will never again easily listen to someone's request, I left the room.
 When I arrived at the living room.

 'Pupu-pupu! Soran! Soran!
 "Soran Soran.
 'Soran! It's Soran. Pfft.
 "Soranso Soran.

 Aria and Stella laughed at me.
 I don't know what they're talking about, but they're pointing at me and pouting, so I'm pretty sure they are. Also, what's a sosoran?
 Touka put his hand on my shoulder.

 It looks good on you, Kachelors.
 Hey, hey, you know what? You want to hear a compliment, look at me and say it.

 What the hell are these guys.
 Seeing me like that, Stella came up to me.

 'Eh, what?'
 ....

 Stella stands silently in front of me.

 'What?' What?
 ....

 Confused, Stella put her hand on my shoulder, smiled, and

 "Doccoise.

 And then he left the room.

 What the heck?