Episode 2: Imitation Training

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Yori and Akari found themselves in an unthinkable situation because of Raphi's magic.

Raphi
Uh, oh dear? What's this? I-I've never heard of anything like this. Let me check the manual... It doesn't say anything... E-Eh?

Yori (as Akari)
Seriously? I've turned into Akari? W-W-What do I do...!

Akari (as Yori)
Hmm, so this is my big sis's body, huh. It feels a little thin, but it's not bad!

Yori (as Akari)
Hey, Raphi! What are you doing!? This was a massive failure!

Raphi
Oh, um... It's okay, it wasn't a failure! Yeah, this was on purpose! I cast this spell on purpose!

Yuuki
1. "Why did you look at the manual then?"
2. "How did they become swapped?"

Option 1.

Raphi
T-That was just to double check...

Option 2.

Raphi
Eh? That's... a secret! An angel's magic is a trade secret, so I can't divulge it to you just like that!

End of branches.

Raphi
Anyway! This wasn't a failure! This will definitely make Yori happy! Aren't I just an exemplary angel!?

Raphi
I-It's about time for me to make my daily rounds, so I should be going!

Yori (as Akari)
Eh, Raphi! Hey! Wait! Ah, she got away... What should we do now!?

Akari (as Yori)
Just calm down for now, sis. Even if we chase her now, we won't be able to catch up.

Akari (as Yori)
More importantly, our hearts and bodies switched places! That girl really was an angel.

Akari (as Yori)
This is just like a manga, a once in a lifetime opportunity. We should go have some fun!

Yori (as Akari)
... I'm honestly a little in awe that you can say that at a time like this.

Yori (as Akari)
(But that's just the difference between me and Akari. She has the courage to be able to keep moving straight ahead, without being so pessimistic. I really am jealous...

Yori (as Akari)
(When I think about it, maybe I should take this chance to try matching Akari, not just in appearance, but in behavior.)

Later.

Yori (as Akari)
Akari, even supposing that we can afford to stay swapped for a short while, have you given any thought to how we can actually make this go well?

Akari (as Yori)
Hm? Well... Yuuki, think of something!

Yori (as Akari)
You...

Yuuki
1. "You could practice being like each other."

Akari (as Yori)
Ah! Nice idea, Yuuki!

Yori (as Akari)
I-It's true that we won't be able to avoid being in front of people forever. ... Wait, does that mean I have to act like Akari!?

Yori (as Akari)
I'm going to pass out just thinking about it... N-No way, no way! I'll die before I do that!

Akari (as Yori)
... Big sis, I'm kinda shocked that you find the thought of it so unpleasant.

Yori (as Akari)
Ah, s-sorry. But your way of talking is a little -- or, honestly, a lot -- too much for me...

Akari (as Yori)
Eh! Is that so? I don't understand that myself, but do you also think so, Yuuki?

Yuuki
1. "I don't really understand either."

Yori (as Akari)
You're not going to learn anything new by asking him. Well, you don't need to understand...

Akari (as Yori)
But if you get to the point where you can talk like me normally, then you'll become a more positively oriented person, right?

Yori (as Akari)
W-Well, maybe... wait, no! There's no way I could do that! Please don't speak so carelessly!

Akari (as Yori)
Hmm, I guess it can't be helped then. How about some skinship, then?

Yori (as Akari)
S-Skinship...?

Akari (as Yori)
Yeah. Like this... Yuuki, thanks for coming with me today. As thanks, let me rub your shoulders! Rub, rub!

Yori (as Akari)
Eh... That's a tall hurdle... But I can't say it's complete nonsense.

Yori (as Akari)
T-Then, here goes...? H-How is it? D-Does it feel good...?

Yuuki
1. "I'd like you to do it more strongly."

Yori (as Akari)
Y-You mean, you want me to rub you with more force? T-That's totally impossible, you dummy!

Akari (as Yori)
Mmm, that's no good, sis. Let me demonstrate one more time.

Akari (as Yori)
Yuuki, you've gotten really stiff, haven't you? I'll make you feel super good.

Yori (as Akari)
I told you not to say things like that! Can you try to act a little more like me, too?

Akari (as Yori)
Of course! Then, here's what it's like when you meet someone for the first time. Ah, hello... Ah, no, n-n-never mind, ahaha...

Yori (as Akari)
Hey! You don't have to be so mean about it!

Akari (as Yori)
How about when you're with Yuuki? Uwa, eh, ah... N-No, I didn't say anything!

Yuuki
1. "It's kind of accurate."

Yori (as Akari)
Cut it out, you two! Ah, I knew it, this is impossible! Even if we're twins, our personalities are just too different.

Akari (as Yori)
It'll be okay, sis. We've been with each other forever, right? No matter how bad things may get, the two of us will always get through it.

Akari (as Yori)
Even if we've switched places, our bond hasn't changed at all. Isn't that right?

Yori (as Akari)
Akari... Heh, for some reason, it's strange to see myself say that. But you're right. I'll try my best!

Akari (as Yori)
Yeah! Just like Raphi said, let's become happy, sis!

Yori (as Akari)
Ah, she did say something like that. But why did Raphi want us to be happy so much? We don't really know anything about angels beyond what she said.

Akari (as Yori)
I wonder. I know what your wish was, but what about her, sis? I wonder if something good would come out of us being happy.

Akari (as Yori)
Hey, hey, sis. I was thinking this when I met her earlier -- aren't you and Raphi kind of similar?

Yori (as Akari)
Eh? We're not similar at all. Why would you say something so strange?

Akari (as Yori)
Eh? It's not strange at all -- you're definitely similar. I can't really explain why, but you are.

Yori (as Akari)
What's this all about...

Yori (as Akari)
(Hmm... She seemed not to have a lot of confidence, even when she was straining to call herself an exemplary angel. There's still a lot I don't understand, but...)

Yori (as Akari)
(Me and Raphi similar, huh... If we are, then...)

Akari (as Yori)
Setting that aside, sis! Actually, next week, I have plans to go to a music festival.

Yori (as Akari)
Eh? F-Festival?

Akari (as Yori)
Yeah, I was gonna go with one of Yuuki's other acquaintances. The super model, Suzuna! Awesome, right!?

Yori (as Akari)
(S-Super model? No matter how well-connected Yuuki is, there's no way he could be acquainted with such a famous person. It's probably someone with the same name. Honestly, even as a joke, that's going too far.)

Akari (as Yori)
It'd be a shame to let such a rare chance go to waste. Don't you think? Sis.

Yori (as Akari)
Eh, wait a sec, Akari. The way you're speaking, are you saying you want me to go to the festival? No way, no way! There's no way I can do that!

Akari (as Yori)
It'll be okay, because you're in my body. You can, you can!

Yori (as Akari)
A-Ah, I just remembered! I have another meetup next week. It's too bad, but we'll have to give up on the festival!

Akari (as Yori)
But do you really mean to go to your meetup like that, sis?

Yori (as Akari)
Ah, that's right...! I've also turned into Akari... I guess I'll just have to back out of the meetup, and you'll have to back out of the festival.

Yuuki
1. "It would be fine if Akari went to the meetup."

Yori (as Akari)
Y-You Idiot! What do you think you're saying!? Akari couldn't possibly show up to the meetup on such short notice, could she?

Akari (as Yori)
... That could be great!

Yori (as Akari)
A-Akari!?

Akari (as Yori)
I mean, we've switched places, right? It'd be a waste if we didn't experience this situation to the fullest!

Yori (as Akari)
No, that's not the problem...

Akari (as Yori)
Hee hee, this will be the first time I've ever gone to an offline meetup, and my heart's racing! Leave it to me! I'll do my best to show off your appeal!

Yori (as Akari)
Stopppppp!

In order to conceal the fact that they had traded places, Yori and Akari ended up resolving to attend each others' activities.