The Story of the Fate of the Digital Series

Volume 8: Welcome to the World of Nagao Trees! ([-])

(Seven)

In this way, Yabei and his party spent a very boring 'short' time in the academy.Yabei, who had nothing to do until after dinner, finally got some entertainment.

In the dormitory of the student dormitory, Yabei was playing a fighting video game with Gwent.

"Don't try to beat me, little girl!"

Gwent yelled excitedly as he quickly manipulated the handle with both hands.

"Don't underestimate me, I am very confident in playing games!"

The atmosphere in the dormitory is very lively, and Yabei, who is playing games, is also very excited due to the influence of this atmosphere.

"You can, Gwent!"

Kenny, who has been watching the game between the two, is cheering for Gwent, who is about to lose.

However, as soon as the words fell, Gwent was defeated by Yabei...

[Nichirin Samurai won the game!Landslide victory! ! ]

The screen shows the winning pattern and voice of the game character selected by Yabei.

"I won... Also, you are only four years older than me, don't call me a little girl."

Yabei, who won the game, was very happy, while Gwent, who lost the game, buried his head on the handle with a depressed face.

"Okay, it's my turn!"

Completely disregarding her good friend's mood, Kenny soon took Gwent's place and started a battle game with Yabei.

[A new challenger arrives. ]

"By the way, where are we talking?"

At the beginning of the game, Yabei asked Kenny and Gwent who were by his side while playing the game.

"We all know about your hometown and the reason why you came to the world of 'Analogous Tree'. By the way, I remember you just said that before you were teleported to the world of 'Analogous Tree', you wanted to host A birthday party?"

Gwent, who was sitting behind the two, reminded Yabei.

"That's right, because today is my brother's birthday, so I planned to hold a small birthday party for him. In order to surprise my brother, I worked very hard to save my pocket money and bought him a great birthday party Gift."

"Wow, what a great birthday present? Can you tell us what it is?"

Katie and Gwent are very curious.

"It's a very cool rock electric guitar! In order to buy it, I reluctantly sold my collection of souvenirs in exchange for money, plus the pocket money I usually save, and finally bought it!"

Recalling the figurines that he once resold, Yabei's expression showed a bit of reluctance.

"My brother is very good at playing rock music, so I thought it would be the most appropriate to give him a rock electric guitar. But I didn't expect... It was so hard to let my companions go to the party, it was so hard to decorate the house, it was so hard After making the birthday cake, I obviously wanted to give my brother a surprise...but today...it's today, and I was actually...!!"

Speaking of this, Yabei's mood became more and more excited.

"Okay, don't be sad...Life does have ups and downs, I believe you and your friends will find a way to return to the original world, at worst, hold a birthday party for your brother again. Compared with a birthday party, your brother must I am more concerned about my sister's safety."

Kenny, who was sitting aside, comforted Kiabei.

But just when Kenny comforted Yabei, there was a reminder of the victory of "Sun Wheel Samurai" from the game.

[Nichirin Samurai won the game, a landslide victory! ]

"Oh! That's not fair!!"

The two people who were chatting obviously ignored the game due to distraction, especially Yabei, who told her "unfortunate" experience that she didn't pay attention to the game at all!In the end, he was still defeated by Yabei who was chatting and casually pressing the controller.

Kenny looked at Yabei with a bit of resentment.

"You're bad enough!"

"what?"

"Ah ha ha ha ha ha……"

Compared to the dazed Yabei, Gwent couldn't help laughing out loud.

With two wins in three games, Yabei is really good at playing games.

After the laughter, several people resumed the topic just now.

"Kennie is actually right. The safety and well-being of the family is the most important thing. I can understand your feelings. Anyone who is suddenly teleported to a strange world will definitely be very disturbed. And, for the sudden disappearance Daughter, not only your brother, but your parents must also be very worried."

"...My mother passed away ten years ago; and my father died in an accident a year ago... Now, my brother is my only relative..."

It was obviously a cheerful atmosphere, but it became serious because of Yabei's gloomy expression and sad words.

"I'm sorry... we shouldn't bring up the subject of making you sad."

The scene was very embarrassing, and Gwent apologized to Yabei.

"No, no! You are just caring about me, you really don't need to apologize!"

The apologetic Yabei explained in a flustered way.

Really, it was all because of my nonsense, which made the atmosphere very embarrassing.

"That, that, I still have something to do, you guys continue to play the game. I will be back soon, and buy some snacks by the way..."

Realizing that he might make the atmosphere more awkward, completely forgetting that he didn't have money in this world, Yabei, who was a little ashamed of Gwent and Kenny, left the room as if fleeing.

"I just finished buying snacks and drinks, let's share.  … Hey, where are you going?"

When the door was just opened, Doyla, holding a paper bag in her paws, came back to the dormitory, intending to share snacks and drinks with everyone.However, when she opened the door, she saw Yabei trotting away alone, and she still had a worried expression.

"Did something unpleasant happen between you?"

After staring at Yabei who left, Duila turned her head to look at Kenny and Gwent.

"Uh, it's all my fault..."

Gwent spread his hands helplessly.

(Eight)

Leaving the dormitory, the preoccupied Yabei walked aimlessly in the academy.

"I'm just like a fool..."

Yabei, who was muttering to himself, regretted embarrassing Gwent and Kenny who cared about him.

"It's hard to cheer up the atmosphere and forget about the unhappy things. It's still because I screwed up..."

"I'm really an annoying person, and I said something thoughtless again. I feel ashamed to see them..."

Unknowingly, Yabei walked to the college garden.Sitting by the fountain, Yabei let out a long sigh.

"Yabei, are you taking a walk too...?"

Just when Yabei was bothering, Kai, who was holding a digital egg, came over.

"Barely count..."

"Yabei, what's wrong with you? Are you in a bad mood...?"

Noticing that Yabei's complexion was not very good, Kay was a little worried.

"I don't know either...Maybe it's because I said something out of my head just now, embarrassing those who care about me, and I'm a little ashamed of them, so I left without authorization."

Looking up at the few visible stars in the night sky, Yabei felt a little restless.

"We obviously had a lot of fun together, but it was just because of an unintentional remark that made me inexplicably sad."

"It's really strange. I have long been completely used to the life of an orphan whose parents both died, and I have accepted my identity as an orphan. But why, whenever others mention my parents, I subconsciously answer that I lost my parents. , and feel sad."

"It's normal to feel... sad."

Although he didn't know what happened to Yabei just now, Kay still understood her feelings very well.After all, a year ago, my uncle turned into salt and died in front of everyone.Witnessing the death of a loved one was a real blow to Yabei.She cried for a long time that day.

"But I'm sure everything will be fine."

The words of comfort are still so clumsy.

"……Maybe."

Yabei replied to Kai's words absently.

"I don't know how my brother is now. I guess he was teleported to another place like us. It seems that we are still the 'protagonist', unable to get rid of new adventures and guidance to complete the mission..."

"Brother, he really has nothing to do with celebrating his birthday. Is this predestined? It's really unfair. We have already experienced a lot, and the mission will be completely over? The inexplicable fate and mission are really amazing. I hate it."

Afterwards, Yabei began to complain full of resentment, ignoring Kai who was ashamed.

"By the way! Speaking of which, the little monster doesn't seem to be by your side."

Continuing to whine would only make Yabei's mood worse, Kai quickly interrupted her and asked about the whereabouts of the little monster.

"I don't know, maybe I feel too boring, let's go for a walk elsewhere."

Yabei, who had been diverted from the subject, was finally a little more normal.

"Hey, Kai, isn't it troublesome for you to hold the Digi-egg all the time?"

"Because Alphamon is my partner. He used to take care of me. Now it's my turn to take care of him. The partner who becomes a digital egg is the moment when the human partner needs the most care."

Caressing the digital eggs in his arms, Kay smiled a little lonely.

"But you also know that the digital egg is in a static state and cannot hatch."

"I know, but Mr. Merlin is willing to help me find a way to rescue Alpha Beast."

"Then we have to wait until tomorrow..."

"It's ok."

"However, both uncle and aunt are going on their honeymoon, what should Sakura do alone?"

"Sakura is spending the night at a friend's house today. Actually, I'm really worried about her, but there's nothing I can do now..."

"Why do I feel that my brother's birthday is also a disaster. If I don't have the idea of ​​holding a birthday party for my brother, I don't know if I will survive the disaster today and not be selected...?"

"Yabei, I don't think this really has anything to do with Zheng Hao-jun's birthday..."

……

…………

Then, the two who didn't know what to say wanted to just sit together in silence and look up at the night sky with few stars.

"That, Kay..."

In the end, it was Yabei who broke the calm.

"what happened?"

"It's good to have you by my side all the time."

"Ugh?!"

Kay's expression was a little surprised.

"What kind of expression is that on your face? Do you think I'll confess to you? Say I like you?! It's rare to get it wrong!"

Finding that he seemed to have misunderstood something, Yabei explained a little angrily.

"Well, I didn't think of that."

Kay didn't understand what she was angry about.

"I'm just talking literally. No matter what kind of predicament it is, or when you are sad or uneasy, you are by my side the most. I just admire your perseverance and feel happy... um... "

For some reason, she blushed, Yabei was at a loss for words.

"Isn't it normal for companions to care about each other? Although there are other reasons..."

There are too many reasons to mention the so-called reasons.Whether it's the relationship between two families, the relationship between peers, or the neighbors, there are really many connections...

"Anyway, I've been used to it for a long time, so it's not entirely a bad thing."

"So you... Forget it, now you are the only one who stands on the same side as me, Kai, the most trustworthy companion. Sure enough, it is a good choice to confide in you, you are always very patient with me."

It seems that he said some misleading words again, but just because he told his trustworthy companion, Yabei's mood became much brighter.

"If you continue to resent, be too brooding about the past, and live up to the good intentions of others, it is really shameful."

"I'm relieved to see you regain your spirit."

Seeing that Yabei regained his spirit, Kay secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Actually, Yabei is much stronger than me. Sometimes, I envy you..."

"I'm not strong, I just love to be strong."

Being envied by the other party, Yabei was a little embarrassed to reveal his shortcomings.

"It's been a year since that incident. But I haven't grown much."

"After I became a high school student, I still couldn't get rid of my introverted personality and self-centeredness. I also often quarreled with little monsters, always bothered my brother to take care of myself, and when I encountered trouble, I first thought of finding you to solve it together. The only change is to reduce the enthusiasm for Two-dimensional things and completely quit the habit of buying peripherals."

"Quitting the habit of buying peripherals is entirely because you have lost interest in Two-dimensional characters..."

Kai, who knew Yabei, complained softly.

"However, Yabei doesn't need to deliberately change himself, everyone is different."

In short, let's admit to her first.After all, compared to the past, Yabei has grown a lot, at least his hysterical side has become less...

"Oh, finally found you! Uh... I didn't interrupt your date, did I?"

At this time, Gwent who found Yabei was coming.When she saw Kai who was sitting with Yabei, her expression was slightly awkward.

"No, no! We don't have a date anymore!"

"You misunderstood, there really is no such relationship between us!"

Hearing 'date', the two quickly shook their heads in denial.

"Haha, you guys are overreacting a little bit. Dating doesn't just refer to a romantic get-together between lovers, it also includes a reunion between friends. I can still tell whether you are a couple or not."

Gwent couldn't help laughing at the misunderstanding between the young boys and girls.

"Well... it seems that I am too self-indulgent."

shameful...

"Yabei, actually, I came to you to apologize to you."

Soon, Gwent stepped into the subject.

"I'm sorry, I brought up the topic that made you sad without authorization. Seeing you leave alone, I'm a little worried..."

"No, it's me who should apologize!"

Standing up, Yabei apologized to Gwent in turn.

"Gwent and everyone are well-meaning people, but I made things difficult for everyone by saying thoughtless words and failed your kindness."

"It's really a pleasure to be with you..."

"Then you...do you still want to continue playing video games with us? Kenny really wants to continue to compete with you, and Duila has also bought snacks and drinks."

It seems that Yabei's mood is indeed much better than before.Putting aside the unhappy subject, Gwent still wants to invite Yabei to have a pleasant evening.

"D-Of course I want to!"

"That would be great! Hey, Kay, you come too!"

Kay was invited by the way.

"But, after all, it's a girls' dormitory..."

Kay hesitated.

"Hey, don't worry, it's just playing together. Kinny and I won't do anything to you! Not every boy has the fun experience of being in the same room with beautiful big sisters and playing games together."

"Well, well then..."

It's really hard to shirk...

"Kay, sure enough, you really like older ladies."

"It's obviously a misunderstanding!"