The Starry Night We Dreamed of that Day — Chapter 9

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Brad: God's wish is thus: to bestow a prize to the strongest in all the land. Those who believe they have what it takes shall come forward and take part in a tournament.

“Following the messenger’s announcement, many confident warriors stepped forward.”

Akira: A tournament, huh? That's the perfect opportunity to go show everyone who's top dog around here.

Will: This is another step in my journey to become a hero. I'll give it my all.

Brad: “With their own motivations, Akira and Will both entered the tournament.”

Akira: Take that!  (uses ability)

Will: Hah! (uses ability)

Brad: “They both climbed the ranks, and had their long-awaited reunion as their final match.”

Akira: Never thought I'd be fightin’ you here. Glad to see ya, Will.
 

Will: Me too, Akira.

Akira: … A'ight, don't hold back now!

Will: You know it!

Akira: Take this!

Will: …!

Brad: “With the two of them evenly matched, it was a fierce bout to behold.”

Will: (Ugh… this firepower is so intense. And he's not even going into overflow… Akira's amazing.)

(But I'm the main character here. I can't lose now!)

HAH!

Akira: Gah…!

Hehe, you're not half-bad, ain't ya ♪

Will: Right back at you.

Oscar: Neither of them are going down without a fight… Even though I know how it's supposed to end, it feels like it could go either way.

Brad: They keep making up new dialogue on the fly, after all.

Well, the audience seems to be enjoying it, so I suppose it's fine.

Oscar: Yes. You hardly ever see this much excitement even during the typical LOMs.

Brad: It seems this match will be settled now, though.

Will: This should do it! Haah!

Akira: Agh…

Brad: We have a winner. Will takes home the prize!

Akira: Shit, I blew it… I was givin’ it my all, y'know…

Will: Akira…

Akira: You'll make a great hero, Will…

Will: … Thanks.

Brad: “With Will having earned his narrow victory, the messenger, having kept watch over the match, appeared before the two men.”
 

You were both a sight to behold.

Though a victor was decided, each of you showed true strength and sportsmanship.

God feels it insufficient to only grant one a prize.

Thus, His command is such: as proof of your valor, the two of you shall rise into the heavens above, and have your valiant deeds recognized throughout the land.

Will: What…?

Brad: And you, Will, shall hereby protect this land as its hero.

Will: O-Of course! Thank you so much!

Brad: A hero has been born today. Give us your blessings, o stars above!

“And so, Will become a hero loved by the people.”
 

“The day came where the two men ascended to the heavens, where they turned to stars and shined brilliantly forevermore.”
 

Little girl: It's so pretty…! Wow… Look, sis, they're so pretty!

Girl B: Right? I told you the meteor shower wouldn't be scary.

Little girl: I-I wasn't scared…! Just a little creeped out…

Girl B: C’mon, now’s the time to make a wish. Do you have any dreams you want to come true?

Little girl: Yep! I have a whole bunch ♪
 

───

 

Office worker A: Woah, now would you look at that…

Office worker B: What's with ya? Why'd you wanna come up here after the stream ended?

Office worker A: I wanted to see the shooting stars myself. I don't think I've been sparing a glance up at the night sky at all, recently.

Office worker B: Me neither… But wishes, huh~ I'm drawin’ a blank.

Office worker A: Haha, I feel ya. Maybe I'll just wish for our work to get cleaned up soon.

 

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