The Starry Night We Dreamed of that Day — Chapter 11

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Akira: Ah, ya had somethin’ ya wanted to say too, right?

Will: Yeah… When I told you I wanted to become a hero way back when we were kids…

Akira: Y'mean the thing ya brought up in the interview?

Will: Truth be told, I was really nervous that day…

I mean, I had never told anyone I wanted to become a hero before.

I was so scared I'd be told I couldn't cuz of my weak constitution that I couldn't bring myself to say it…

Akira: ……

Will: But then…
 

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Will: My wish is…

To become a hero.

My body's not very strong, so I'm not sure if I can, but…

Akira: Don't say that. 

Will: Huh…?

Akira: I'm sure ya can pull it off. I'm sayin’ so, so you know it's true!

Ren: Yeah! You'd make a great hero, Will.

You're so kind and helpful, and you're not a bully like Akira.

Akira: And you're not a crybaby like Ren.

Ren: I-I'm not a crybaby!

Will: Huh… Thanks, guys.

I'm glad you guys are the first people I told about this ♪

Ren: Why don't you make a wish to the stars, Will? I'm sure it'll come true.

Akira: Yeah! We'll make sure ya say it three times.

Will: … Okay.

I'll become a hero, I'll become a hero, I'll become a hero—
 

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Will: What the two of you said to me me that day is what brought me this far.

That's why I wanted to thank you. Thanks, Akira.

Akira: … That happened?

I mean, you're the one who put in the work, so ya don't gotta go outta your way to say all that now…

Will: Yeah, but I feel the same way. I'm not hung up on what you said, so you don't need to apologize.

Akira: That so?

Will: Yep.
 

Brad: ……

Oscar: Is something the matter?

Brad: I think we can call this LOM a success.

Oscar: I agree. Though the meteor shower stole the show at the very end…

Brad: But that's what we wanted, isn't it?

Will: Why don't we wish upon the stars too, everyone?

Oscar: Sounds good to me. I'm not good at speaking, but if I use my ability, I might be able to…?

Akira: Hey, that's cheating.

Oscar: I-It is…?

Will: That's not true. Akira's just making stuff up.

Akira: Just watch: this is how ya make a wish.
 

I'll be a genius, I'll be a genius, I'll be a genius! See? I managed to say it in time, right?

Will: That's the same wish you made last time…

Akira: Ah…

Brad: So you're still at square one, I see.

Oscar: And you didn't say it in time, either.

Akira: S-SHUT IT, SHUT IT, SHUT IIIIIIT!

 

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