Konjiki no Moji Tsukai

Shinobu and Shuri stood stunned as they watched Hiiro fly towards the sea.

[Okamura-chi certainly is amazing...he's flying in the sky.]

[wh-wha..]

[He seems to have even won against the Beast King, but he still continues to surprise me.]

[Thats...right. Even though we came into this world together, the difference between us is so huge...]

Shuri watched enviously at Hiiro flying through the sky.

[If thats what you think, then shouldnt the two of you work harder from now on ja~?]

The two of them were surprised to suddenly hear someone's voice, but as they turned their heads towards the origin of the voice, they were unable to locate the voice's origin and so they tilted their heads in confusion

[Oi~, OVER HERE]

A voice came from below. When the two of them slowly lowered their heads, they finally saw [Ten] The spirit who was watching them with a smile full of shining white teeth.

[um.if I recall correctly you must be the [Spirit] that Okamura-chi has contracted with right? ]

[Ooh, So you do remember! Ukiki[1]]

[I heard about you from Shublarz-sama, even the soldiers were gossiping about you.]

[Ooh! I seem to have suddenly become quite famous! Uwa~ this is very nice!]

After hearing what Shinobu said, Ten judged that he had become quite famous with the soldiers due to his previous actions[2]and grinned.

[Well, you are certainly famous for being Okamura-chi's contracted [Spirit], right Shuri?]

[Ehh, Yeahl]

Tens smile stiffened as he started to feel remorse at only being known as a side topic of Hiiro getting a contracted spirit. Such as Hiiro the [Evila] Hero and then, Ten the [Spirit] who was contracted to the Hero.

[Un, as I thought, it was about being Hiiros..No! From now on! I shall become even more popular than Hiiro! And make everyone change their views into Hiiro contracted to the [Spirit] and make him cry]

Ten performs a Guts pose to show his Burning spirit.

[.......um, do you think that you can make Okamura-chi cry?]

Shuri stared at Tens eyes but suddenly, Ten averted his eyes. But Shuri still continued to stare at Ten not knowing what to do.

[Well, it does seem a little weird. I cant seem to imagine Okamura-chis crying face, ever! ]

[Fuuu~! What's with you two! I will definitely make sure to make HIiiro cry.]

[We-Well, you do seem to be quite an interesting monkey.]

[Ukikiki! You can praise me more ~!]

As Ten made a V-sign, Shinobu asked Ten why he didn't go along with Hiiro but came over here instead.

[N~ its fine, I was worried about you girls]

Not only Shinobu, but Shuri also cried out in disbelief. The voice included a certain amount of Expectation. When he saw this, Ten nodded once with an "hmm".

[Right now, it's a great opportunity for you, no? So, I thought I'd help out a little.]

[... ... ma-maybe, is this Okamakura-kun's suggestion?]

Shuri asked with some expectation.

(N? Maybe this young lady ... ...)

Ten knew that Shuri was quite concerned about Hiiro,

(Well, I did hear about it from Hiiro, but these kids really need some teaching ... Or maybe?........ are they M?)[3]

Ten thought about such things, getting excited as well as mad at times. It was absolutely probable that Shuri would vomit right there if she knew what Ten was thinking.

[No, that guy didnt even think about you girls for a moment.]

Then, Shuri became visibly depressed and said with a disappointed voice [is ..that so?] as Shinobu just gave a wry smile.

[Well, even so, Hiiro did allow you girls to come along so I believe that he has already considered these things before, and so, me being here is Hiiro showing interest is it not?]

[u..that.yes]

Shuri didn't pursue this any further.

[Moreover, you girls might be wondering about when Hiiro might be thinking about you, and so, since I am here doesnt that mean Hiiro cares a bit right?]

[[.........Yes]]

And so, Shinobu also dropped her head affirming it.

[Well, I guess thats enough~ now, what do you say ladies?]

With a *kokun*[4]the two noded.

[But you do admit that you came all this way because you wanted to change something right?]

The two nod again.

[If Hiiro was here to lend you a hand, then that's not what you two ladies want, isn't it?]

[That is...Yes]

[Right? Maybe thats why Hiiro did not stay here to give you ladies a hand right?]

[Is that so?]

What was really going on in Tens Head was,

(Well, if these guys were to really see what that guy really wanted to do, then I don't know what effect it would have on these ladies..)

Ten thought it wouldnt help to voice it and so kept it to himself.

[Well, it will not be the same now, if you were to achieve good results here, then Hiiro might just notice you, or maybe even you ladies' goals may be realised and you'll obtain the soldiers' trust.]

[Yes, It is as [Spirit]-san said.]

And so, a strong light returned to Shuris eyes.

[And thats why, I felt uneasy when I looked at you two ladies' current state, and so I came here to help you out.]

Shuri eyes shone as she memorized his impression as he waved his hands about.

[If I left you alone, then you would definitely fail. If that happened then it would truly have been a pity, is what I thought.]

[Ah, Thank you very much [Spirit]-san!]

[Thank you!]

[Its fine, Its fine, I really like it when a cute girl has a smile on her face~ ukikiki, and My name is Ten]

[Understood! But calling you Ten-chi would be hard when talking, is it fine if I were to call you Ten-chi?]

[Okk~~]

[Best regards Ten-chi!]

[Please take care of me as well Ten-san. But even so this is good news, please come here]

As Shuri apologized about earlier while shaking tens hands, Ten grinned with a *chitchitchi*.[5]

[I dont mind~, I just did what I must do!]

[Fufu~, Ten-san is certainly similar to Okamura-chi right.]

[Eh!? How is that possible! I am more friendly towards ladies and can read the air!]

Ten immediately shouted from the depths of his heart.

[Ahahaha! That might be so, if you think about it, its actually true!]

[ITS A LIE!]

While listening to Tens cries, the two of them laughed happily. Unlike their previous was gloomy and dark expression, they now had an enthusiastic and more happy atmosphere about them.

While Ten and Shuri's team were enjoying talking amongst themselves, Nikki and Camus were in a bathing suit, unlike Hiiro.

Nikki was wearing a light blue one-piece swimsuit, a frill was around her waist looking quite cute. And well Camus was...

[.........Me, but I am a Man though?]

Somehow he was in a swimsuit designed for ladies, his figure was covered in pink in a hip cover culottes.[6]

[You look really good Camus-dono!]

[N..Thanks. But is this really fine?]

[Yes definitely zo! Since we were going to the sea, Shamoe-dono was the one who prepared it for the both of us zo!]

[........ Well, I guess it's fine.]

Camus was a man, but apparently, he liked it as well so he did not pursue it further.

[Then let's go now Camus-dono!]

[.....N]

Camus brought a black sword which he carried with both hands, and Nikki went along to the sea empty-handed. When the seawater reached up to his knees, Camus opened his mouth.

[Nikki...the prey, do you remember?]

[I definitely remember zo! If I recall correctly it should be a shellfish!]

[..............Thats right]

[Uuu~ I look forward to seeing what a shellfish really is!]

Nikki had a face full of excitement with clear eyes full of prepareyesation.

[Nikki..what kind of shellfish, did Hiiro tell you about its location? He probably told you before.]

[Eh...is-is that so?]

Suddenly Nikki expression froze and sweat started flowing from her forehead.

[Maybe.you didn't listen?]

[Ah...]

It seemed that Camuss words hit the spot. Nikki started to hold her head.

[Th-this is really BAD! I was sleeping and did not hear the complete story! If I were to catch a different shellfish then Teacher will...]

[N.there will be punishment..]

[NOOOOOOOOO! I DON'T WANT A PUNISHMENT ZOOOOO!]

Nikki started swinging her head while holding it with both hands. As expected, Nikki was a fool who would not betray expectation.

[.......Its alright]

[Uuu.Camus-dono]

[I..made sure to listen properly]

Then Nikki brightens his expression and embraced Camus.

[Uoooooooo! Camus-dono, I will definitely live with you for the rest of my life zo!]

[Ahem!]

Camus also bragged by pushing out his chest with a confident expression.

[Then...listen carefully]

[Yes~ desuzo!]

[Around this area... live the Iroboshi shellfish]

[Iroboshi shellfish? What kind of shellfish are they?]

[They ...have a star-shaped shell]

[Hooooooo~]

[And they appear in many different colours...it seems]

[Are there really that many?]

[The taste seem to differ depending on the color...it seems..said Hiiro]

[understood desuzo! Then if I am able to get all kinds of shellfish then I will be praised by Teacher]

[Be praised...you say?]

[Of course desuzo!]

In response to Nikkis words, Camuss motivation went up another level. His eyes suddenly turned sharp.

[I.will do it]

[Then I shall go on ahead Camus-dono!]

The two of them looked at each other and nodded, and went further into the sea.

[1]TN: sfx of Ten's creepy laugh

[2]TN: Ten's actions over at beast kingdom.

[3]EN: For those that don't know, 'M' = 'Masochist'

[4]TN: sfx for nodding your head

[5]TN: sfx of Ten going chitchitchi. (EN: Evil laugh?)

[6]TN: Oh yeah, they exist