Chapter 348: Love Consultation
After Melty’s coronation finished, we return to the village.
Stuff’s been happening, and we’ve been busy lately.
It’s the familiar village that puts my mind most at ease.
Hmm?
Ren’s with Female Knight.
Come to mention it, he follows her around a lot.
As Melty’s personal guard, it was decided that she would be promoted and stationed in the castle from here on out.
But to protect the country from the monsters that had been overly active due to the Wave, she went out with Ren to level.
“How are things going on your side?” (Naofumi)
“I guess it’s going smoothly. It would be helpful if our levels rose faster, though.” (Ren)
“I see… what about you, Female Knight?” (Naofumi)
“Iwatani-dono, can’t you learn my name already!?” (Female Knight)
“Um, was it éclair?” (Naofumi)
“Is she supposed to be some sort of dessert?” (Ren)
Ren’s retort was quite sharp.
Though I’m not sure if she knows about the dessert, Raphtalia often cautions me to call her Eclaire-san.
(TL: Female Knight’s name is エクレール(Ekure-ru) while the desert is エクレア (Ekurea))
I know. It was intentional.
“Even though you said you would pound a lot of training into Ren, it looks like you’re the one being taught now. I thank you for the work you did up to your Class Up.” (Naofumi)
“Why are you acting so self-important, Iwatani-dono!?” (Female Knight)
“Because I am. I don’t really like getting status, but for some reason, I’m now an Archduke. I truly am important.” (Naofumi)
“You got promoted again? Despite that, you don’t look too happy.” (Ren)
“Yeah, it was against my will. And thinking about what happens after the world’s at peace, it’s best if you treat me befitting of my title.” (Naofumi)
“Mu… you’re right.” (Female Knight)
She’s started to imitate me. She’s really straying from her path, this one.
What was she doing before this?
I think… she was in Trash’s encampment during the war, repelling Faublian invaders.
“And? Did you learn how to manage land yet?” (Naofumi)
“Looking at Iwatani-dono and the Queen, as well as the King, I’m starting to see it.” (Female Knight)
“Hmm…” (Naofumi)
In the end, Female Knight aims to be a lord of some sorts.
I guess you can call Melty and Trash her ideal.
“Eclaire-san…” (Raphtalia)
“I’ll bet that if we lost that battle, we all would have been labelled as Evil. Justice is… I must learn its true form.” (Female Knight)
“Isn’t it Justice as long as you win?” (Naofumi)
“You can say that. But is there justice in a land ruled by a strong lord? A country is made of its people. It is not based around its king… is what I want to believe.” (Female Knight)
“Eclaire is always looking ahead. I’d like to learn to do that too.” (Ren)
Ren looks to Female Knight in praise.
In the end, he does look up to her, and he tries to look after Taniko.
That hasn’t changed.
Though Taniko really seems to hate it.
I signal Ren to come closer and whisper in his ear.
“Did you confess yet?” (Naofumi)
“Wha… it’s not like that!” (Ren)
“Ah, so you prefer little girls?” (Naofumi)
“T-that is…” (Ren)
Ren seems to want to say something, but he holds it in.
Was he trying to say I’m the one into them? Unfortunately, he’s wrong.
No, is he?
Just a little earlier, I got engaged to Melty, so if I play this poorly, I’ll be labelled a Lolicon.
And the ones who surround me, despite having larger physiques, are mostly young in age.
Raphtalia, Atlas, Firo, Kiel, and the others.
Thinking about it like that makes me feel a bit conflicted…
“Right… Naofumi is… never mind.” (Ren)
“You seem to want to say something. Spit it out.” (Naofumi)
“No… um…” (Ren)
Ren looks towards Fohl, who’s lecturing the slaves training their skills.
Why is it Fohl again?
“What sort of misunderstanding are you getting?” (Naofumi)
“Eh? I mean, don’t you swing-” (Ren)
“I get it so just shut up!” (Naofumi)
What sort of misunderstanding is this?
While it’s true that I sleep with Fohl on occasion, there are a few things wrong with his assumption.
Well, it’s a bit rough, but the feel of Fohl’s fur isn’t bad.
“Love is free, right? Recently I learned that.” (Naofumi)
It isn’t just about Atlas’s will. So that I don’t have any regrets, I decided it was necessary for me to learn to love.
To regret because I wasn’t able to do anything is too much to bear.
“Ren.” (Naofumi)
“What?” (Ren)
“After we restore peace to the world, what do you want to do?” (Naofumi)
“… Let’s see.” (Ren)
Ren signals for me to infer his meaning as he shifts his gaze to the village.
The Holy Weapon will probably ask him whether he wants to return to his old world, or remain in this one.
I plan to return, but it’s not a bad option if Ren and the others choose to stay.
“Will you remain here?” (Naofumi)
“I don’t know. What do you think I should do, Eclaire?” (Ren)
“Me? I don’t know why you’re asking me, but you have a place you have to return to, right?” (Female Knight)
“Yeah… I have my own world. Since this world was my ideal, I kinda forgot about it when I came here.” (Ren)
“What you do is your choice, so I can’t say anything by principle. But if you have lingering feelings for that place, then it’s better that you return. If you save the world, I won’t be able to declare whether you’ve atoned for your sins or not, but working for others is-” (Female Knight)
“Working for others is my path to atonement, right? I know.” (Ren)
They’ve been together for quite a bit, these two. Can they sense what the other is implying?
“Female Knight.” (Naofumi)
“And remember my name already!” (Female Knight)
“What do you think of Ren? No, if I ask like this, I have the feeling you’ll just say, ‘A trusted comrade!’ or something, so let me get to the point. What do you think about him as a member of the opposite sex?” (Naofumi)
I ask her with the slight intention of teasing her.
“I told you before, did I not? As a member of the opposite sex, I can say that he is not my type. Ren also dislikes matters like that, correct?” (Female Knight)
“… R-right…” (Ren)
Ah, a critical hit to Ren’s heart.
I guess Ren has a long path ahead of him.
“Well, I’ll say it once, Ren.” (Naofumi)
“… What is it?” (Ren)
“Naofumi-sama, please restrain yourself.” (Raphtalia)
I ignore Raphtalia’s warning and proceed.
“How about making do with Taniko?” (Naofumi)
“GYAU!?”
My words elicit quite a glare from Gaelion.
Ah, so he really does hate it.
As if I would hand my daughter over to you! Something like that.
“Wyndia is… just someone I’d like to take responsibility for…” (Ren)
So their relationship hasn’t improved.
Looks like he has it rough.
“Naofumi-cha~n. I’ll be waiting for you in your room~.” (Sadina)
From afar, I see Sadina waving her hand, inviting me.
Why the hell is that the first thing she says? Read the mood!
“So this is the gap between me and Naofumi…” (Ren)
“Hey… it’s just that the people you’re with are no good. Don’t you have plenty of people close to you as well?” (Naofumi)
Female Knight and Taniko… neither of them have any interest in love, so I don’t think Ren’s at fault.
“What are you doing, Niichan?” (Kiel)
A wild Kiel appears.
Through everything happening, she’s become quite strong.
But she has yet to pick up Hengen Musou. I think she’ll manage somehow as Kielberos, though.
She’s been placed in Itsuki’s group with Fohl.
“Kiel, what about you? How is your party faring?” (Naofumi)
I was dragged along with Sadina to level, and Kiel was in a different group.
But she seems to like swimming, so she arbitrarily followed us anyways.
It seems her parents were fishermen, so did she pick it up at home?
“I’ve gotten strong! I want to go with Niichan, but I’m having fun here too!” (Kiel)
Kielberos has a lot of weaknesses, but the form is strong.
Even so, for her to find battle fun, she’s becoming like Firo.
“So what were you talking about?” (Kiel)
It was about love, right?
No, about the people from the village close to Ren.
“It was about whether there were any people interested in Ren in the village.” (Naofumi)
“Naofumi, please don’t try to force the information out. I don’t think my heart can take it.” (Ren)
It’s my duty to harass people!
Is what I want to do, but I think the current Ren will be fine.
“First there’s Imya’s Uncle, right? And there’s Wyndia and Eclaire-san. Also…” (Kiel)
Kiel fluidly starts listing the people in the village interested in Ren.
“So there are quite a lot. Did you think you were hated? I don’t think you have to worry about it.” (Naofumi)
“T-thanks…” (Ren)
Well, Imya’s Uncle is teaching him smithing, and they often work together. Though, they’re of the same gender.
But Kiel… doesn’t seem to be in love with anyone. She’s fallen for the crepe tree.
And Ren’s affections lie with the people who defeated him: Female Knight and Taniko.
“Are you worried about people’s opinions of you?” (Kiel)
“… It’s not like that. During battle, things like that may become important.” (Ren)
“I see, the mental aspect of battle is also crucial. It’s when the people you want to protect are by your side, that you can manifest your true power. At least, that’s what I’ve heard.” (Female Knight)
It seems Female Knight’s finally caught onto the topic of our discussion.
Is it my job to give them a push here?
“Female Knight, what would you do if someone were to tell you they loved you?” (Naofumi)
“I think I would honestly be happy at their sentiments. But, unfortunately, I have no free time to indulge in love. I’ll have to politely decline them.” (Female Knight)
“Even if it’s Ren?” (Naofumi)
“Yes.” (Female Knight)
Ah… Ren seems really depressed.
He’s quietly admitting defeat even before the battle.
While he says quite a bit, in the end, I think he still likes her.
But I don’t think it’s over here.
It would be terrible if his broken heart affected his morale in battle.
“Ren.” (Naofumi)
“… What?” (Ren)
“People like her are probably just uninterested when it comes to love itself. When it actually comes down to it, her heart may waver. If you have luck on your side, then perhaps she’ll begin to develop an interest in the opposite sex when you confess, so it’s too early to give up.” (Naofumi)
“U-understood.” (Ren)
“However, read the mood. If you confess now, I highly doubt she’ll accept. After you’ve grown stronger, and shown her your strength, I think the time will be right. Let’s see… Right after we save the world, it may be good to try making use of the feel of exhilaration.” (Naofumi)
“Y… yeah!” (Ren)
On my words, Ren energetically nods. He’s surprisingly simple.
Well, I only have knowledge about this sort of thing from Galge, so my words may not be the best to follow.
This would normally be the time for Motoyasu to shine, but with him as he is right now…
By the way, I made sure to include ‘maybe’, and ‘I think’ so I have no responsibility if he meets failure.
“Then I will go with Ren to take up my post at the Castle. Iwatani-dono, I’ll definitely repay you for all the things you’ve taught me. Now then.” (Female Knight)
And Female Knight uses Ren’s portal to teleport to the castle.
Thanks for your hard work!!!
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Kiel and the crepe tree,
Sitting in …a…tree…?
K-I-S-S-I-N-G
My thanks to you, Yoraikun.
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Shouldn’t that be M-U-N-C-H-I-N-G?
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Ooh, kinky.
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I oppose Vore.
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I CAN SEE THE ENDING!!! (tell me no one said that yet!!) Thanks for the update Yorai!
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the ending for life is death, so you see dead people?
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dead people having sex.
#rule_34
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==____==
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XD lol
Wut is Naofumi doing? Xp
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luckily cuz i’ve seen that before my prain didn’t try to self destruct
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Sooooo, hot Zombie sex?
Rottytops approves.
http://tse2.mm.bing.net/th?id=JN.VO2VOFpBgXlsVgZwDdKx5w&pid=1.1
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Keima-sama always did.
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you implying Noafumi is the God of Conquest 2.0?
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Maybe a prototype version that was later awakened?
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Did you called?
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DEATH! Lol, no, that was a reference some people got.
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sigh, you can see it now? For real? According to bakatsuki, the next chapter will be your graveyard, farewell life.
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Baka= idiot. Why would you think that is a credible source?… *no longer appears after next chap*
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Lol TWGOK reference XD
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Naofumi giving love advice? What the fuck is going on? Am I reading the right story?
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was thinking that myself the guy who has a harem (and doesn’t even realize that) talking about love and relationships
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To be fair he does realise it, he is just denying it.
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true
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Atlas’ death really shock him to the core.
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Lmfao xD was thinking the same thing
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It’s more him trolling than actually giving love advise lol, he even denounces all responsibilities of any failures
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Well, that was interesting. It’s nice to get some strait answers for once!
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“Then I will go with Ren to take up my post at the Castle. Iwatani-dono, I’ll definitely repay you for all the things I’ve taught you. Now then.” (Female Knight)
Doesn’t make realle sense. She repays him for things she has taught him? You probably meant She will repay him for the things he taught her.
Still, thank you as always Yoraikun-sama~
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She’s probably talking about how he changed her views on the way the world works.
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Oops, looks like I didn’t read your comment properly.
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Thank you for the chapter.
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Thank you for the chapter!!!!
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I get the feeling that the last sentence from Female Knight should be “All the things you’ve taught me” not “All the things I’ve taught you”.
Also, Naofumi has no right to interfere in people’s love life! He can’t even straighten out his own!
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He is already choosing Raphtalia…..well he need to answer to other feeling beside Raphtalia tho Sadina,Metly,etc..
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harem of the shield.
why?
because Naofumi hates harems.
Miserable Naofumi is best Naofumi.
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Ren is in ditch on intimate relationships. Just gives up without really trying.
Motoyasu is off in la-la land with the birds. and it’s an unknown with Itsuki, but Rishia is getting closer and closer, let’s not hope it’s not a “Yes, ma’am. No, ma’am.” Relationship.
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I thought Ren had a thing for Naofumi?
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NNNNNNOOOOOOOO!!! STOP. RIGHT. THERE.
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no Back stabbing action please
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I see what you write there.
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that was an Anti-Atlas measure, something to keep Atlas at bay.
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Thanks for the transalation 2nd!!!
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Thanks for the chapter Yoraikun!
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Hahahaha! Are they having all this conversasion right in front of Eclair? LOL
Oh, a mistake:
“Then I will go with Ren to take up my post at the Castle. Iwatani-dono, I’ll definitely repay you for all the things I’ve taught you. Now then.” (Female Knight)
isn’t that, “all the things you’ve taught me”?
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“So this is the gap between me and Naofumi…”
XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
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the gap is simply the words “trust” and “manliness” (not ‘in bed’ sense)
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I dont know, when the line before that says
“Naofumi-cha~n. I’ll be waiting for you in your room~.”
intentions are Obvious xD
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if he was manly in bed, then he wouldn’t need trust to get the affection of the villagers (and Raphtalia, Altas, and Sadina).
It’s a different sense of manliness that I couldn’t find words to describe.
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Shield x Sword
FUFUFUFU..
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aother!!
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Love advise from Naofumi?!? What is the world coming to…
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the world Is ending after all.
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Right…pot calling kettle black…
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He’s slowly admitting he’s an unintentional lolicon and everyone here knows that Sadina is trying to get into his pants but Noafumi has his eyes on Raphitalia and his plushy Raph.
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“Then I will go with Ren to take up my post at the Castle. Iwatani-dono, I’ll definitely repay you for all the things I’ve taught you. Now then.” (Female Knight)
should it not say: I’ll definitely repay you for all the things you’ve taught me?
and thanks for the chapter^^
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Thank for the chapter….the sign when u know the end is near…Naofumi is giving other love’s advise .
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I love how that’s actually happening which ups that jokes status XD
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Bigass Death flag right over here
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Thanks for the new chapter!
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Thank for chapter, Light chapter after intense battle and another heavy stuff, but somehow this like Calm before storm :v
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Thanks for the chapter!
Though I understand Naofumi and Ren are supposed to be having an aside, the fact that the author doesn’t present Female Knight doing anything makes it sound like she’s just hovering over Ren’s shoulder listening in or something…..
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giving advice *sigh*
naofumi must fix his own first…
anyway
thanks for the chap!! :3
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“It’s my duty to harass people!”
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My favourite line from Naofumi so far.
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doing a shield bash with words here? That’s new and old.
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Thanks for the chapter!
BTW, shouldn’t it be “dessert” and not “desert”?
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Hoho… Naofumi just raising the armagedon flag.
Ty for the chapter~
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Thanks again Yoraikun. With all the talk of love and marriage, I can’t wait for Raphtalia to weigh in.
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Maybe Naofumi Is the Self Proclaiming God in this story. He’s just hiding it but his evil ways shows hehe
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WHAT A TWIST!
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I’d lose all faith in the spirit of the shield, and all the other spirits were jealous that he always picked the best hero.
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thanks a lot for the chapter
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The Rising of Brofumi, lol.
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*The Rising of the Shieldbro.
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T-minus 30 chapters :D
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I certainly hope that this hasn’t raised the death flag for Ren or Female Knight :(
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Read “The Christmas of the Shield Hero”
Note: that thing has a lot of spoilers.
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yeah, when i read that i knew that atlas would die >.<
and yeah… so many spoilers…
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Heroes don’t get death flag in this history
only the fake ones
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Ren’s with Female Knight.
Come to mention it, he followers her around a lot.
shouldnt it be : Come to mention it, he FOLLOWS her around a lot.
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loss of his guild, now he’s with his savior, Eclaire the dessert.
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Gyaaaaa late
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Reblogged this on Archivity.
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“A wild Kiel appears.”
… Lol
And what’s about Raph-chan in the characters page??
“Raph-chan: Rafu~ rafufu TALI! Riyariya tali rafu~. Rafuta rafu liya tali tali. Futa tali rafu tali lia.”
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It’s my duty to harass people – i died at this moment
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I heard you need my services?
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Reblogged this on Ohanashimi.
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WHen I read the title i thought it was going to be love consultation for naofumi not from naofumi
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i second that sir
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30 chapter to go
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30 chapter to go? no no no
it’s 30 chapter left TT___TT
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“By the way, I made sure to include ‘maybe’, and ‘I think’ so I have no responsibility if he meets failure.”
lol, so there are actually people who use this trick besides me huh….? world sure is vast…..
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Here’s another one
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thank for the update
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Eh… Even if Motoyasu was normal I still wouldn’t ask him for help with getting girls… Well not unless I wanna get the same ending he had :|
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A wild Kiel appears lol. Gotta catch ’em all.
Thanks Yoraikun.
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Give me MOAR, mortal.
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“It’s my duty to harass people!”
I can’t stop laughing because of this line
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The best pick-up line ever : *in a deep, creepy voice* “Get in the van!”
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No, in this world I guess it’s Get on the Dragon( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
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They do have cars though. So they probably have vans too
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Steam cars… but the point is sent across.
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thnx yorai
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second
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Just how later are you?
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Naofumi, giving out love advise.
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gracias x el cap
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To be fair is more teasing than an advice in truth .
is just naofumi improving his teasing skills xD even if he knows that he is gonna bite his tonge he just can’t stop distress others xD
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