Dialogue/Sub Story May

Translated by Khosen

Part 1

Music Buddies

Muse: Hmm...

Ah, I like this part.

...

The protagonist, he reminds me of the Producer...

??:

Muse, you there?

Muse: Ah, yes! Coming...

Hello - Oh...?

May:

Good, you're here. May I?

Muse:

Y, yes...

G, good morning, General...May.

May:

No need for that. I don't intend on being all formal with a non-combatant unit.

Muse:

Uhhh...okay...

May:

Hmm. Your room does shout that you write music.

Music scrolls everywhere...

Muse:

S, sorry. Allow me to clean it up...

May:

It's okay. I'm not judging.

Muse:

...Yes.

...By the way, what brings you here?

May:

Ah, right. I forgot.

...S, see, hear me out.

...

...please.

Muse:

Yes...?

May:

I want to know...how to sing... please.

Muse:

Y, you want to sing...?

May:

Yeah. Oh, if you teach me how to play a simple instrument, it'll be better. Like a guitar.

Muse:

But a guitar is...not simple at all...?

May:

I, is that so...?

...It's okay. I'll practice.

Anyways, can you teach me?

Muse:

Uhm...t, this is all too much for me to process...

A, aren't you really busy...General May...?

May:

I am, but I'll find the time.

So I'm asking you to...

Help me sing for all my heart's content. Please.

Muse:

Ah...

...Do you plan on -

May:

Oh? Isn't this the book about...

How a noble lady falls in love with a soldier?

Muse:

Y, you read this...?

May:

Harpyia recommended a while back.

Muse:

Ah, she gave me the same recommendation too...

May:

You read a lot of love stories too, huh. Oh? Did you read this too? How was it?

Muse:

...

...I thought you were a scary person, but I see we have some things in common now...

May:

Hmm? You said something?

Muse:

N, nothing...!

I'll help you...so that you can sing to your heart's content.

Part 2

What it's like getting used to someone

May:

Thus, I'd propose we work together with the Sky Knights -

Commander:

... (Choice)

May:

... Commander, you listening?

Commander:

Yeah, yeah? (Choice)

As I shook off from zoning out, May was staring me in dissatisfaction.

May:

What's on your mind? I'm here personally proposing a battle plan.

Commander:

S, sorry. (Choice)

May probably have no idea that the reason why I got distracted is because of her.

May:

... Let me say this one more time. Focus.

Commander:

It's been two years since I met May.

From the rough first encounter to how she realized her true feelings, it's been a long ride.

And until very recently...

She's been showing different parts of herself, but I haven't seen her like this before.

It's like she got used to me, or she feels relaxed around me... (Choice)

May:

...

Commander:

May, who's still sassy and yet shy from time to time, is really -

May:

Oi! You idiot!

Commander:

Whoa?! (Choice)

I was brought back to reality as May hit the table hard and shouted at me.

May:

*Sigh...*

I guess you're not in the mood for this right now. Later then.

Everything's confirmed anyways. I was just letting you know.

Commander:

May, Uhm...(Choice)

May:

Commander.

Commander:

May interfered, then took a short breath.

I thought I was about to see the old, shy, introverted May, but soon her firm eyes looked right back at me.

May:

You busy in the afternoon, when we berth later?

Commander:

No, not really. (Choice)

May:

Then...

Spare some of that free time for me.

...I want to spend some time with you, just the two of us.

Commander:

... (Choice)

I was frozen in awe and could not do anything but blink, and as I showed no reaction, May's eye tingled.

May:

I, if you don't want to...just...

Commander:

No. I do. I want to spend some time with you May. (Choice)

May:

...!

Then see you later at the northern point of the harbour.

Make sure the area is safe for you to land.

...Promise me you'll do that, okay?

Part 3

Your Love

Commander:

As we reached the harbour, my crews went on to search for supplies.

As I got to the location May told me and stared at the sunset for a few minutes, I heard someone walking towards me.

May:

Did I keep you waiting?

Commander:

Nah, I just got here. (Choice)

May, who changed into comfortable clothing, sat next to me.

You're allowed to drink? (Choice)

May:

It's non-alcoholic, so it's okay. It's just for us to cherish this moment.

Commander:

I took one of the cans she handed over and made myself comfortable.

May:

...

It's quiet around here.

Commander:

Yeah. (Choice)

Besides the occasional chit-chat from the others I heard from far, all I could hear was the waves breaking in.

May:

... Commander.

Do you know why...

I wanted to spend some time with you...?

Commander:

Well...(Choice)

Trembling voices, cheeks blushing, booze and a guitar.

But before I could finish my sentence, May held my hand.

May:

...It still feels nice. Holding your hand like this.

My heart's about to explode.

Commander:

You got used to it, though, compared to before? (Choice)

May:

Urgh...

I, I didn't know a lot back then! I was...

Commander:

... I didn't know a lot too. Back then. (Choice)

May:

...Now you're just making fun of me.

Commander:

Sorry. (Choice)

As I approached her, she didn't resist and leaned towards me.

May was playing with her clothes as she buried her face towards my chest for a while. Then, she leaned backwards, all blushed.

What's wrong? (Choice)

May:

I could do that all day.

...But I had a lot prepared for today too.

Commander:

Like...a song? (Choice)

Not just from her guitar, but I heard May's been hanging out with Harpyia and Muse from Sleipnir.

May:

...Yeah.

Commander:

I saw her hands were covered in band-aids.

May:

If you get distracted like earlier...I'll get mad.

Commander:

She showed a thin smile as I tried to figure out whether she was actually being serious; Soon, she closed her eyes and began singing.

Her voices weren't finessing, but it was as pure as ever.

And because of that, I could actually feel how sincere her lyrics and the melody were.

May:

...

Commander:

I couldn't help myself to hold my breath when she smiled back as we made eye contact.

Like her lyrics, which I'm sure she wrote herself...

As if trying to send me a message, her mesmerizing violet eyes that dragged me further towards her were fixed towards me until the end of her song.

After her little performance, May asked.

May:

H, how was it...?

Commander:

Well, if you ask... (Choice)

I decided to give her an answer differently as she avoided my eye contact and kept blushing.

May:

I practiced a lot, you know...?!

Commander:

As I hugged her, she froze on the spot, getting all stiff from the surprise.

It was a childish peck on her lips.

But as our lips separated, May moaned in silence...

May:

W, what are you doing, you idiot Commander!

Commander:

Y, you didn't like it? (Choice)

May:

Of course I liked it! It's not that!

...I wanted to say something before...this...

Commander:

May was playing with her fingers for a while until she looked at me again.

May:

I like you, Commander.

*Sigh...* I said it at last. It was more challenging than I thought.

The plan was for me to kiss you after I said this...

Commander:

... (Choice)

May:

...Am I getting a response? Don't tell me you're zoning out again?

Commander:

How could I be zoning out at this moment?

A girl, who always thought she was nothing but a weapon and was not allowed to have feelings, took the courage and told me that she liked me.

I like you too. A lot. (Choice)

May:

Ah...

Ehehe.

...Commander.

So now...

Commander:

Yeah. I promise I'll be gentle. (Choice)

May:

Eh? Huh?! W, wait!

Commander:

Still shy? (Choice)

May:

...No. I mean, I am, but it's not that.

Just...

Commander:

May's face got redder than the sunset as she whispered.

May:

S, see, if we do it here, I can't stay with you... till tomorrow or the day after tomorrow...

...I got other plans back at the room too - Kya?!

C, Commander?

Commander:

May was literally light as a feather.

I'm going to run now, so hold on. (Choice)

May:

...

...Yeah. I won't let go.

Commander:

I woke up from May's room as I heard someone knocking.

I could only think of one person who'd visit at this hour...

Come in. (Choice)

Night Angel:

Ahh...

My life's dream has become a reality...

Commander:

Am I still sleeping...Night Angel's becoming transparent.

Don't attain Buddhahood now... (Choice)

Night Angel:

...*Chuckles*

But...what is this, a dress?

May:

Zzz...

Commander:

...May wanted to do it while wearing one. (Choice)

Night Angel:

...

I thought she matured, but I guess in front of you, she'll always be a little girl.

Commander:

Well, isn't it lovely? (Choice)

I carefully stroke May's cheek.

May:

Uhm...Commander...

Commander:

May soon fell back asleep after she sleeptalked, holding my index finger.

Night Angel:

Well, I do agree.

Anyways, please take care of our General. And tell her she doesn't have to worry about the Doom Bringers for a while.

And since it's also your off-day...

Commander:

Yeah, she told me to serve her tomorrow as she doesn't think she'll be able to walk. (Choice)

Night Angel:

Really. Well, that sounds like her.

Commander:

Yeah, she does. (Choice)

Night Angel:

... Indeed.

Commander:

And as we exchanged a few more words, Night Angel quietly left the room and closed the door.

Hmpf...(Choice)

I guess I should get some sleep, too, before May wakes up.

Well, not because she told me to be on her service tomorrow...

But at least for another day, I don't plan on letting her go either.