Our Sequence (2)
I knew you’d do a skating rink for your area!
The temperature and ice were both made to feel like the real thing, but you won’t get hurt if you fall, since we’re in mahorova.
You won’t have to worry about injuries, so feel free to skate to your heart’s content.
Wow… So even an unathletic wimp like me can still have fun… I thank you for your holy benevolence, Yukikaze-san…
The snowman statue is super cute, and the lights are so beautiful! I can’t believe we get to skate in such a pretty rink.
…I’m glad you like it. I couldn’t have done it without the help of my little brothers. I really am so blessed to ha—
Okay, stop talking about that already.
AAAAHHHH!!
Woah. What’s wrong, Yachiyo?
I-I-I-I-I can’t believe my eyes! The boss looks so glorioush when he skatesh…!
But his back is wide open! I-I-I-I must shield him from danger! Go! Turbo boost!
Ah, Yachiyo-kun! Don’t go so fast! That’s dangerous…!
(This reminds me of the time I went skating with my sisters at an amusement park when we were younger.)
(It was a cold day, but it was peaceful… We should do it again some day.)
Hey, Liguang! Don’t get a big head just ‘cuz you’re a little better than me at skati— Are you listening to me?!
Tch. Pest.
Ahaha. Keep at it, Renga-san.
I will! You’re not gonna get on the ice, Ten?
Nah, I can’t get used to these shoes. I’ll just kick back and loaf aro— I mean, relax.
By the way, Renga-san, you should really keep your eyes forward when you’re on the ice.
Huh?
I-I-I-I-I’MSOSORRYYYY! I can’t get my stupid legs to turn! Everyone get out of the waaaaaay!
Wait, Yachiyo, stop! I can’t move that fa—
DWOAH?!
GYABWUHH!!!!
Those idiots…
They’re crazy.
It’s nice to see everyone smiling. I’m glad they’re all having fun.
Is that what “having fun” is supposed to look like…? Whatever.
Chief, do you wanna g—
Wah…?!
Are you alright, Kafka?
(Wow. He caught Kafka the instant he was about to fall over…!)
I didn’t need your help.
Sorry, it was a force of habit.
But just for the future, make sure to bend your knees when you’re about to fall. Putting your weight on your heels makes it easier for you to slip.
…Okay, okay, I get it. Let go of me already!
The ice show’s about to begin. You can head to the stands once they announce it.
Okay, got it.
I’ve been excited to see it ever since I heard you were putting on a show! You’re gonna do great out there, Yuki-nii.
Thank you. It’s a program I dedicated to everyone who came to celebrate my birthday today… And especially to you. I’ll put my whole heart into this performance.
…Hmph.
(They’re just in their own world. It really doesn’t sit well with me, but…)
(I guess I’ll let it go for today.)
……
Chief? What are you still doing here? Everyone’s already logged out.
Yeah… I know, but I don’t really wanna leave. Your ice show was just so good.
The presentation was great too, but… That last upright spin you did was especially amazing. It almost made my breath catch in my throat.
And it was really fun to go skating with everyone too. Thanks for putting this whole event together!
…Ah, I see.
Sure!
You don’t get to have a whole skating rink to yourself very often!
You’ve really improved your skating.
You think so? It’s probably just because I can’t get hurt here, so I’m being more bold with it.
We might be able to pull off a lift if we skated together in here. Or not, haha…
We could.
Huh?
I remember now. When we were little, you used to tell me that you wanted to try being lifted when we watched competition replays together.
It’d be hard to do it in real life, but it shouldn’t be an issue in mahorova. We just need to be in sync with each other.
A-Are you sure…?
I am. Would you put your trust in me and let me lead you?
Of course!
Then here, take my hand. Let’s go,
(The whole vibe just changed in an instant. This is how a pro skates. This is how Yuki-nii sees the world…)
Keep holding onto my hand.
Okay, gotcha— Wah?!
(I’m… I’m floating…! He’s actually lifting me…)
……
How did it feel? Was it too scary?
No, not at all! It was actually really fun!
I’m glad I was able to experience something I’ve wanted to try with you for so long… And it was super cool how confident you were with it.
You really are just like an ice prince!
…You’re still the same as you were back then.
Oh, sorry. I got ahead of myself… That’s so embarrassing.
It’s okay.
(Those honest words and earnest gaze have saved me so many times.)
Yuki-nii?
You don’t have to change.
Thank you for staying by my side,