(Perspective: Hachiman)
Hachiman: "You know, every year you guys really pull out all the stops with these stalls. Honestly, calling it a simple 'festival' doesn't do it justice anymore. It's impressive. I really have to hand it to the Student Council and the Academy for planning and pulling this off every single year."
Air Groove: "W-What is this, all of a sudden?! Besides, my contribution is but a fraction of the effort. The one who toiled the hardest was the President. Without her, an event of this magnitude would be impossible."
Hachiman: "...But you're the one supporting her the most, aren't you? I asked Brian to lend a hand, sure, but she only does so much. You're the one propping Rudolf up, so just admit it."
Air Groove: "I... I simply did what was expected of me. It is not something worthy of praise."
Hachiman: "...Is what she says, but what do you guys think?"
Fuji Kiseki: "Yeah, that's a bit of a stretch, even for you, Groove. We all know how much you've devoted yourself to this. You work hard every single day."
Maurice: "She works incredibly hard for both the Student Council and the team!"
Mr. C.B.: "Right? Right~?"
Mejiro Ardan: "You dedicate yourself to us and the Academy on a daily basis. Surely it is acceptable to receive a little praise now and then?"
Rice Shower: "R-Rice thinks Air Groove-san is working very, very hard too..."
Sakura Bakushin O: "In that case, Trainer! Please give Air Groove-san the praise she deserves!! I propose a head pat! Ahem!!"
...What is this Class Rep spouting?
Hachiman: "What are you talking about...? Besides, there's no way Air Groove would allow that."
Air Groove: "N-No! If... if that is all it takes to settle this, then I do not mind! However! Not right now! I will have you wait until the Thanksgiving Festival is over!"
Mr. C.B.: "Ohh? Looks like Air Groove wants Hachiman to pet her~. Someone wants to be spoiled~."
Air Groove: "Th-That is incorrect!!"
Fuji Kiseki: "Now, now. Let's just enjoy the festival for the time being. We'd be losing out if we didn't have fun, right? ♪"
Hachiman: "Right. Let's take a look around then."
We decided to use our break time to tour the Academy's attractions. Still, looking at it now... it really is just like a school culture festival.
"Oh, Trainer! Want some grilled corn? We've got some perfectly roasted ones right here!"
"We have skewers too~! Would you like some?"
"How about something sweet? We're selling crepes!"
Gold Ship: "Oi, Hachi! Eat some of Gold Ship-chan's Special Spica-Limited Yakisoba before you go!"
Fuji Kiseki: "You're quite the popular man, Hachiman-san."
Hachiman: "Yeah. Wonder why?"
Mr. C.B.: "Hachiman, you really should take a little more interest in yourself, you know? Your popularity at the Academy is actually amazing!"
Rice Shower: "Y-Yeah. Big Brother comes up in conversation at least once a day. Ah, and it's never bad things, okay?"
Maurice: "It definitely happens in my grade, too!"
Hachiman: "Okay, I get it. I get it, so please stop. I'm not used to being praised."
Air Groove: "Hoh... In that case, perhaps we should focus on comforting Hachiman today as a reward for his labor."
Hachiman: "No, really, I'm fi—"
Fuji Kiseki: "That's a lovely idea ♪. Shall we help Hachiman-san relieve his daily fatigue?"
Hachiman: "Hey, Fuji..."
Mr. C.B.: "Okay then, okay then! Super Creek was doing an ear-cleaning stall, so let's give Hachiman an ear cleaning and a massage!"
Hachiman: "Hey, wait. What about the Festival? Look, I'm fine so—"
Fuji Kiseki: "You can even pet Rice right now, you know?"
Hachiman: "No, no, why? Why did you bring Rice into this? It's not that I don't want to pet her, but what makes you think that guarantees my compliance?"
Fuji Kiseki: "In addition to the ear cleaning, we'll provide a shoulder rub and foot massage, all while burning aromatic incense ♪."
Mejiro Ardan: "I am sure your body is stiff with tension. Perhaps it would be best if we attended to your back and lower back as well?"
Air Groove: "Enough, this is tedious. Let us simply give him the full-body course."
Hachiman: "...Um, do I have veto power?"
Rice Shower: "B-But... Big Brother always makes menus for Rice and the others, and cooks our meals... Rice just wants to say thank you... Is that... no good?" (Teary eyes)
...Oi. My right to refuse just vanished.
Hachiman: "...If we're doing this, do it in the Trainer's Room. The Infirmary would work, but it's open to the general public right now, so it's not appropriate."
Mejiro Ardan: "Then, to the Trainer's Room we go."
—Location: Trainer's Room—
Clack, slide.
...Good. Fortunately, no one is here.
Air Groove: "Right. Hachiman, take off your jacket, strip down to your shirt, and lie face down on the treatment table."
Hachiman: "...Hey. Who is doing what exactly?"
Mr. C.B.: "Well, before that, I'm going to clean your ears first! So, Hachiman, put your head on my lap♪ Scritch-scratch time♪"
Hachiman: "Having a girl look inside my ear... I feel a bit of resistance to that..."
Mr. C.B.: "It's okay! You can clean my ears later, Hachiman ♪."
Hachiman: "Oh, I have to do it too..."
Fuji Kiseki: "Then I suppose I'll handle the other ear."
Mejiro Ardan: "Then I shall attend to your back."
Air Groove: "In that case, I will be responsible for the right leg."
Rice Shower: "Then Rice will take the left leg?"
Sakura Bakushin O: "Hmm... What is left? Is there anywhere else?"
Maurice: "I think only the arms remain... Ah! Then, let's play some relaxing music!"
Sakura Bakushin O: "Oh! A brilliant idea! Then I shall sing along to the music!"
Hachiman: "I'm begging you, please don't."
Sakura Bakushin O: "Wh—!!?"
Hachiman: "I won't be able to relax..."
After that, I received a continuous massage until about twenty minutes before our break time ended.
At some point during the massage, I fell asleep. Maybe it felt too good, or maybe it was because I'd never experienced anything like this before. According to C.B., I was out like a light almost immediately.
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