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Character Story 3: Who I Want to Be


Translated by NONSTOPMOP

Yuuki and the others were staying at a village to host New Generations' lessons.

Uzuki
Phew... it's getting late, I think that's enough for today. Thank you very much for today's lesson!

Pecorine
Uzuki, you've really been getting better at this! I feel like you've suddenly become just like an idol!

Uzuki
Ehehe, I'm happy to hear that. It means that the work I'm putting in is paying off.

Uzuki
We're in charge of dinner today right? We should prepare --

Man
Someone! Someone help!

Pecorine
Whoa! What's the matter? If you're asking for help, does that mean there's a monster...

Man
My daughter and wife haven't come back picking vegetables in the mountains! They left in the morning and said they'd be back by the afternoon...!

Yuuki
1. Let's help find them.

Uzuki
Right, let's help out! Something could have happened up in the mountains.

Pecorine
They could've run into some monsters out there, so let's get Kyaru and the others to help out too! If we split up, we should be able to find them more easily.

Man
Yeah, thanks! Once we're ready, let's hurry to the mountains!

Pecorine
Heeey! Anyone out theeeere? Hmm, they don't seem to be around here either. Just where could they...

Uzuki
...Ah, wait! Could that basket on the ground be...

Man
This is...! This is our basket, I'm sure of it. Then does that mean they're...!?

Pecorine
This is a step in the right direction, Uzuki! Aaalright, let's give this area a deeper look!

Uzuki
Um, is anyone there!? Anyone... kya!?

Yuuki
1. Look out!

Uzuki
D-Don't! You'll fall too... kyaaaa!

Uzuki
O-Ouch... S-Sorry. I couldn't see the hole covered by the grass... Are you okay? Does it hurt anywhere?

Uzuki
Whew, you seem like you're fine. That's good. But what now? Doesn't look like we can get back up from here...

Uzuki
...Huh? Look, there's traces of blood here! Maybe further ahead is... let's take a look!

Uzuki
The traces keep going on this way. Um, excuse me! Is there anyone there!?

Woman
... ere! Over here! Someone please help!

Uzuki
That voice just now! It was from over here... ah, there they are! Are you two okay!?

Girl
My mom's hurt, help!

Uzuki
Oh no, what a deep wound... please wait a bit. I've brought some ointment, so I can perform some first-aid.

Woman
Oww... Thank you very much.

Uzuki
There we go... I've wrapped it with some gauze, so I think that should be the bare minimum for treatment. How does it feel? Think you can walk?

Woman
Y-Yes... I don't think I'll be able to run, but at least I can walk...

Uzuki
If it's too hard, I'll lend you my shoulder, so please don't overdo it. There's others who've come looking for you too, so we should start by moving --

Monster
Growl....

Uzuki
Eh, a monster...!? Everyone, hide over here!

Uzuki
That's a dangerous monster that's not usually around these parts, isn't it? Why's it here...!?

Yuuki
1. Let's do something about the monster.

Uzuki
But, against a monster as strong as that, someone like me won't...

Woman
It can't be... and I thought we'd finally been saved...

Girl
I-I'm scared... I'm scared, Mom...!

Uzuki
......

Uzuki
It's fine. It'll be fine. We'll buy you guys time. You two should flee to the hole that you fell from.

Uzuki
Go straight down that way and you'll should reach it. If you call out for help by the hole, you're sure to be noticed by someone!

Woman
I can't! If we do that, you'll...!

Uzuki
I'm an adventurer, so I can handle dangerous things like this just fine. Once we rush forward, you two should escape right away, alright?

Mother and Child
... *nod*

Uzuki
I promise it'll be alright, please believe in me! Okay, when I give the signal, go. ... One, two, three!

Uzuki
I-I'll be your opponent! C-Come, at me!

Monster
Growl...

Yuuki
1. Here! Come over here!

Monster
... Growl!

Uzuki
E-Ehehe... I tried my best to look brave in front of them, b-but my legs are shaking, and I'm really... afraid. Looks like no more running or hiding now...

Uzuki
But, even still... Even for a normal girl like me, I'll show that I can do my best for the sake of another!

Monster
Groooowl!

Yuuki
1. Strengthen Uzuki!

Uzuki
Th-Thank you very much! With this, I can manage...! Pinky Lively!

Monster
Growl!?

Uzuki
I did it! That hit it!

Monster
Growl!

Uzuki
Eh!? Kyaaa!!

Uzuki
Ouch... I'm fine... I was able to block the attack with my sword. But my hands are still tingling from that...

Monster
Growl!

Uzuki
Hyah! Ugh...! I-It's, too strong, I can't push it back...!

Uzuki
... B-But, I can't give up...! I swore that I'd put my all towards doing whatever I can...!

Pecorine
Full power unleashed! Princess Strike!

Monster
Grawww!

Pecorine
Whew... looks like we just got ingredients for dinner!

Uzuki
Pecorine...! Um, are that mother and girl safe!?

Pecorine
Yes! They're just fine, thanks to your hard work! They kept screaming at the top of their lungs, so we were able to find them!

Uzuki
Whew... that's good...

Man
Aah, I'm so glad...! However can I think you? ... Thank you, thank you so very much!

Woman
Uzuki, thank you so much! Thanks to your efforts, some of your courage rubbed off on us...!

Uzuki
I'm glad I was able to be of some help! Be careful on your way back!

Girl
Thank you, miss! Bye bye!

Uzuki
... I've found what I want to do. I may just be an ordinary girl without many redeeming features... But I want to become someone who can work hard for everyone's smiles.

Uzuki
That's why, whether it be as an adventurer or an idol... I'll show that I can become the me that can work hard for the sake of others!

Yuuki
1. I'm sure you can do it. I'll be rooting for you.

Pecorine
That's right! We'll give you our seal of approval!

Uzuki
Ehehe, thank you very much! I'm gonna work much, much harder!

Having found what she wants to do, Uzuki, with a full-bloom smile on her face, is freed from worries.