Part 7: From the Depths of Our Hearts
Chisa: …
Panda: Glad to see you back, Sassu.
Chisa: …yeah.
Panda: Hey, why the long face? Sulking is bad for your looks, y’know?
Chisa: …Panda, I’m so sorry.
Panda: You don’t have to apologize. Instead, it’s me who should thank you.
Chisa: I lost, so that… would be weird.
Panda: Well, of course it’s frustrating that you’ve lost. But you standing up for us all made me feel really happy.
Chisa: But…
Kokona: Right, right! Sasuga-chan, you were so cool! All we could do was watch, but you took the stage!
Shizuka: In fact, shouldn’t you be proud you were able to compete with a pro on that level? Seems like even your opponent didn’t expect you to be this good.
Kathrina: Besides, such an immature coward is a disgrace to true professional skateboarders anyway. Don’t waste your time feeling down because of her.
Yae: Sasuga-san, you admirably fought for our sake. We all could feel your resolve.
Chisa: Yeah…
Panda: …hey, Sassu.
Chisa: Yes?
Panda: Let’s head home.
Chisa: …
Kokona: Ah, we’ve had such an active day, now I’m hungry~ Let’s have dinner once we get home.
Shizuka: Right! Yae-chan, why don’t you join us today?
Yae: Really? I’ll be glad to!
Shizuka: Then, leave the cooking to us!
Kokona: Yup! Alright, I’ll put all my heart into it!~ Sasuga-chan, maybe there’s something specific you’d like me to make?
Chisa: …anything is fine.
Kathrina: Huh, usually you’d instantly respond with “somen noodles.” Kokona’s cooking, so choose whatever you like, be it somen noodles or somen noodle soup.
Kokona: Kathrina-chan, it’s almost the same thing!
Kathrina: Oh, is it?
Chisa: …
Panda: Sassu.
Chisa: What is it, Panda? Is there something you’d like to eat?
Panda: Nope. Say, are you disappointed?
Chisa: …yeah. Of course I am. I really, really wanted to win.
Panda: Haha, yeah, it’s true that it’s rare for you to lose. I think that’s the first time I saw someone beat you.
Panda: Say, Sassu. Do you know what to do when that happens?
Chisa: …no. I hardly ever lose.
Panda: That remark was unnecessary. Anyway, let me tell you.
Panda: Listen, at times like this, you shout! Like, raise your voice and cry out from the depths of your heart!
Panda: Aaaargh! What the hell?!!!!!!
Kokona: Uwa, P-panda-chan?!
Shizuka: Hey, don’t suddenly start shouting!
Panda: Come on, Sassu, you too!
Chisa: …!
Panda: What’s wrong with you!! Don’t get so cocky just because you’re somewhat good at skating!!
Panda: Why are you even showing off to middle schoolers?! You’re an adult, do you have no shame?!!
Panda: I’m exhausted! I didn’t make much progress! On top of that Sassu lost! It’s so frustrating, I can’t take it!!!
Chisa: E-exactly…!
Chisa: You know, I’m just so upset!!!
Panda: Good! Go on, Sassu! Shout some more!!
Chisa: It’s so annoying!!! I wanted to win so much!!!
Kokona: Ahaha, Hiiragi-san would certainly be mad at us, if she heard us shouting like this in the middle of the street.
Shizuka: Isn’t it too late to worry about that now? Sirius is nearby, so she probably hears us anyway.
Chisa: That should have been a scene where I win and we have a happy ending! But I…
Chisa: I went ahead and lost! I’m such an idiot!!!
Panda: …but! Sassu totally ruled!!! She’s a proud Panda’s friend after all!!!
Chisa: …Panda!..
Kokona: Sasuga-chan! Thank you so much for fighting for us! And I absolutely loved the sushi you made for us the other day!
Shizuka: Kokona?!
Kokona: Ehehe, if Hiiragi-san hears us, I’ll shout too… If she’s going to get angry, why don’t we all do it together? I’m sure she’ll understand.
Shizuka: …haah, what can you do.
Shizuka: Sasuga! Thanks for today!!! You’re such an absurd person, but I respect you for all your skills!!!
Yae: Fufu. Sasuga-san! Thank you very much for everything! You were really cool today too!
Kathrina: E-even Niizuma…?!
Shizuka: Come on, Kathrina! No way you’re the only one staying out of this!
Kathrina: …geez, fine! I get it!
Kathrina: Sasuga! Umm… You’re amazing!!!
Kokona: Fufu, Kathrina-chan, you aren’t very good at it, huh.
Kathrina: Shut up! I’m just trying to say thank you for always caring for us! Even on stage your quick wit always helps us out!!!
Chisa: Girls…
Panda: Fufu, Kathrin rarely thanks anyone, Sassu.
Chisa: Yup.
Chisa: …girls, thank you so much.