The Witch Trial Begins with the OO Buckethead Zombie

“But I’m going to do it.”

It seems like I'm talking to myself.

Then let's just talk to ourselves.

“…Then, I’ll leave it to Hoshino.” Kurobe Nanoha pursed her lips, turned around, and straddled the bed to face him.

"I also want to... relax for a while and have a proper romance with Hoshino."

"Just a little while."

She's worked so hard for so long, she deserves a break...

Even if she didn't accomplish anything.

The uncontrollable depression needs to be compensated for in other ways.

The girl stretched out her hand and pushed forward.

Pinning someone down on the bed, looking down at him from above, Kurobe Nanoha asked softly, "So, can I confess now?"

Her twin tails drooped downwards due to gravity, and Kurobe Nanoha didn't wait for a reply.

Regardless of whether he said yes or no, she was going to confess her feelings.

"Hoshino, I like you."

With a direct gaze and a gentle touch to her chest, the girl supported herself with one hand and closed her eyes slightly.

"From initial suspicion and hostility to subsequent misunderstandings and guilt, I was burdened with guilt and thought I would never be forgiven."

"But you still forgave me."

Opening her eyes again, Nanoha Kurobe gently shook her head.

"It's not because Hoshino forgave me that I started to like him, and I won't like anyone because of guilt."

"But to say that it has nothing to do with Hoshino's forgiveness would be a lie."

It's not about forgiving the act itself, but about what that act represents, what we can see and feel, that reveals his true nature.

That's correct.

"I really like Hoshino like this. Even though I actually hate it when the person I like likes likes someone else, seeing Hoshino fall in love with everyone one by one makes me like Hoshino even more."

This feels so awkward.

"But none of that matters anymore, really, really, really doesn't matter."

There is only one thing I care about.

Suddenly leaning down close, nose to nose, Kurobe Nanoha asked:

"Now, can Hoshino say he likes me?"

She doesn't care if other people like her anymore.

She only cares about whether she can be liked.

That's all that matters.

It's okay to indulge in a gentle embrace only temporarily.

Just think of it as a very short soak in a hot spring, or as a day spent relaxing in the bathtub.

Confessing your feelings, dating, being in a relationship.

After going back in time, she will continue her actions.

After going back in time, she won't remember anything.

After rewinding...

“I’ve said it before.” Hoshino Utsunomiya’s smile was so bright she couldn’t hide it: “I like you, Nanoha Kaori.”

Ugh, I really don't want to go back in time...

The words of confession were so sweet and touching.

Nanoka Kurobe wanted to shut that mouth.

And she did just that.

I want to remember how I feel right now.

......

A confession is a confession, holding hands is holding hands, a kiss is a kiss, and cuddling is cuddling.

The girl's shyness was not enough to make her give in to any further contact beyond allowing her to touch his leg.

However, if you just cuddle and sleep together overnight, and don't actually touch each other, even if you're half asleep and there's a little bit of friction...

The girl wouldn't mind too much.

I definitely won't mind.

After all, he fell asleep!

However, in that dazed and hazy state, it was probably because the feeling of being held in someone's arms was too comfortable and relaxing.

Nanoha Kurobe slept very well.

Actually, Nanoha Kaori had already gotten used to getting up early to avoid everyone's movements, not wanting to have too much contact with others, and wanting to avoid their gaze.

They leave early and return late.

But today, she just didn't want to get up.

As long as this warm feeling doesn't actively separate her, she won't want to open her eyes.

But she didn't want to get up; plenty of others would.

"...Hoshino, Hoshino, Hoshino..."

In a hazy state, I seemed to hear someone whispering in someone's ear.

"Hmm... Leia?"

Before she even opened her eyes, it seemed someone had already confirmed the identity of the visitor for her.

"what happened?"

"It's nothing, I just wanted to see me first thing when you wake up."

"Look at me, look at me."

He remained silent for a moment in response to Ryota Hasumi's words, then softly offered a reminder.

"...Keep your voice down, Nanoha is still sleeping."

Who is Naoka?

Oh, I'm Naoka.

His dazed consciousness slowly returned to normal.

"It's okay, I just wanted Hoshino to see me."

"Nanoha Kaori can sleep a little longer, so Hoshino can look at me a little longer."

Even without seeing her face, Kurobe Nanoha could still sense the smiling tone in her voice.

She couldn't hold back any longer.

"Ha!" Kurobe Nanoha suddenly opened her eyes, like a tiger awakened from its trance, and glared at the source of the sound.

What are you doing so early in the morning!

Strands of hair were still stuck to her face, and her angry expression lacked any deterrent effect; half of Kurobe Nanoha was still in bed.

Although the sheet slipped slightly with her movements, it still didn't look too scary.

"Oh, are you awake? Nanoha Kaoru." Hasumi Ryoya greeted her without changing her expression: "Sorry to disturb you."

He even apologized.

"But Naoka can continue sleeping. I'll try to keep the noise down."

With a charming smile, the girl put her index finger to her lips, gesturing for silence.

Who needs it?!

For some reason, perhaps because of her morning grumpiness, Kurobe Nanoka was quite resentful.

But she kept quiet and didn't shout directly at Leia.

Because she remembered that she had disturbed Hasumi Ryoua in the same way yesterday.

so.

...Is this a legitimate and reasonable response?

It's not so much retaliation as a response; it's more like a kickback.

Waaah...

"I'm not sleeping!"

Sulking, Nanoha Kurobe got up.

Sleep? Seriously.

"I'm going out!"

Although it seemed that she intended to give Utsunomiya Hoshino to Hasumi Rhea, Kurobe Nanoka didn't want the atmosphere to become tense.

She doesn't want any kind of chaotic situation.

It's not soft and sticky!

Simply because it's unnecessary.

Although the beginning of a relationship is usually the most clingy time, even now, Kurobe Nanoha is no exception and wants to stay together for longer.

But in situations like these, it's necessary to distance yourself and calm down.

Yes, calm down, calm down.