Refuge 2

Yuzuru: Yes, of course. Certainly, Vice President-sama.

Something of that caliber ought to be no trouble at all. Yes, I’ll begin preparations immediately.

No... I am much obliged for your kindness. I know you’re busy, but please look after yourself, as well.

You are the pillar of Yumenosaki Academy. If that pillar crumbles, it will spell disaster for the rest of the student body.

Of course. I will be at your service from here on out. Not at all; the student council has done much for my master.

I am merely returning the favor. If you must, I ask that you direct your praise toward my master, instead.

I am but his dog. I act as his hands and feet.

What I have done should be credited to him. It would be my greatest pleasure if my work can strengthen his reputation.

Yes. I will also continue to assist the student council, in what small ways I can.

So long as my master holds office, I will offer myself as an extension of him. Please make use of me.

Yes. As you wish... Vice President-sama ♪

Yes. Now, then, if there is anything I may do for you, please let me know.

...So sorry to have kept you waiting, sir ♪

Tori: It’s fine... but why does the VP always contact you? You’re just an extra set of hands.

Doesn’t he know it’s rude to talk to you instead of going through me?

Ughhh, and you sounded like you were having so much fun talking, too. It’s so not fair. Are you guys friends all of a sudden?

Yuzuru: It seems that way. I believe the vice president has taken a liking to me ♪

Tori: Looks like. You even joined the archery club ‘cause he asked you to, I think?

You’ve really made yourself at home here, huh Yuzuru? And you’re doing it all for my sake, right?

Yuzuru: Naturally. The vice president stands at the top of Yumenosaki Academy’s hierarchy; if he likes me...

Then your position within the school will be secure. The role of a butler is to facilitate his master’s peaceful life ♪

Tori: No one’s asking you to do that, y’know... Also, it’s Eichi-sama at the top of the school—no, the whole world.

That glasses guy is just a substitute. Don’t get it mixed up.

Yuzuru: Of course. That would be... Tenshouin Eichi-sama, yes? Certainly, in terms of family status, he is unparalleled, but...

I might request that you not call him by that name, sir.

Even if he is of higher status than you, you will one day assume the head of the Himemiya house.

You shouldn’t needlessly humble or abase yourself to others. The least you could do is call him simply by his title as the president.

Tori: Ughhh, Eichi-sama is Eichi-sama, so like...

Man, this blows. I begged Mama and Papa to let me go to Yumenosaki, and now Eichi-sama is in the hospital.

I know he’s had a bad constitution since he was born... so it’s not like there’s anything to do about it.

But now I’m a little bit closer to him. I’m not just watching him from the audience anymore.

I can stand right next to him now. So by the time Eichi-sama comes back to school, I want to be able to help the student council and fine...

Then when he sees me, he’ll shower me in praise.

Yuzuru: I’m sure he will. If that’s what you desire, sir, then I shall offer up my assistance to you ♪

First, we must perform well at Flower Fest in just a few days.

For that, we’ll need to meet with the final member of fine... Hibiki-sama.

He appears to be a rather freewheeling person, so we’ve not been able to introduce ourselves yet.

Nevertheless, we will be working in the same unit with him from now on, so we’ll need to make friends with him.

The vice president did tell me that we don’t have to participate in Flower Fest if it’s too much of a burden on us...

But all of this will make for good experience, so I’d rather us be in perfect condition so that we can face this challenge.

That said, you and I are still very much beginners when it comes to being an idol...

We should seek guidance from Hibiki-sama to resolve this issue. He is already a member of fine, after all, which is praised highly for being the greatest unit in school.

Tori: Uhhh, Hibiki... Hibiki... Hibiki? I swear I’ve heard that name before. Umm...?

Oh, when I visited Eichi-sama in the hospital... he was praising this Hibiki guy a whole bunch.

So he must be a super wonderful, super elegant, super talented guy~ ♪

Ehehe, I can’t wait to meet him ♪

Uhhh, so we were supposed to meet him at the clubroom for the drama club he’s in, right?

Yuzuru: Yes. Though, we never made sure of things, so I can’t say for certain.

But the vice president told me that we can usually find him there. It should be around here?

...Sir. Your hair is a mess; allow me to fix it for you before we make our introductions ♪

Tori: Gyeh! Don’t touch me so casually! Come on, how long are you going to treat me like a little kid?! If you push too far, I’m gonna fire you, Yuzuru!

Yuzuru: You’re so unreasona—I beg your pardon, sir.

Tori: Hmph. Just FYI, I never asked you to follow me here.

You came all on your own, and if you get in my way, I’m gonna get rid of you.

So just leave me alone and like... I dunno, go be happy somewhere else.

You dumb dog! Don’t make me carry the weight of your life around too...!

Yuzuru: Sir... Um, it’s just that... I–I didn’t mean for it to... I was only thinking of you...

I was born to serve you.

Tori: ...Whatever. Stop talking and let’s go meet that Hibiki guy.

I think the drama clubroom is around here somewhere? Helloooo! Himemiya Tori-sama is here to grace you with his presence! ♪

Yuzuru: Ah, sir! You ought to be more polite when you meet people for the first time!

Tori: Can it. It’s important to establish dominance right from off the bat, got it?

I’ll show that Hibiki guy what his place is! Kyahahaha~ ☆