Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Archery Range

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Shizuku

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Fifty-five, fifty-six, fifty-seven...
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Mafuyu

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Fifty-eight, fifty-nine, sixty.
Okay, that's enough planking...
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Shizuku

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Now that we've warmed up, shall we practice shooting using the hay bales?
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Mafuyu

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Okay, that sounds good.

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Mafuyu

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Hehe...
This feels somewhat nostalgic.
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Mafuyu

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Remember how the two of us used to line up like this when we were first years?
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Shizuku

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Yes, I do.
And you were kind enough to help me when you saw that I was having trouble drawing the bowstring.
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Mafuyu

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You were very busy back then, so it must've been hard to learn how to shoot properly.
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Shizuku

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Yes, it was. I had so much going on at the time...
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Shizuku

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But I really need to thank you. I was able to stay in the archery club because of all the support you gave me.
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Mafuyu

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Hehe. That's very kind of you, but I really didn't do anything all that special.
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Shizuku

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No, I disagree...
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Mafuyu

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What?
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Shizuku

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Remember how you practiced with me before the newcomer tournament when we were first years?

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Mafuyu

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The newcomer tournament when we were first years...?
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Mafuyu

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Oh...
That's right. We did practice together here just before it.
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Shizuku

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Yes.
That time, you taught me how to calm myself...
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Shizuku

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And how focusing on just shooting your arrow allows you to clear your mind of unnecessary thoughts...
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Shizuku

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After putting what you said into practice, Asahina, I was able to hit the target for the first time...
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Shizuku

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In essence, you saved me.
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Mafuyu

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I saved you...?
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Shizuku

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Yes.
Back then, I had so much going on and didn't know what to do.
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Shizuku

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I was disappointing everybody at work and couldn't help Airi when she was thinking about changing agencies...
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Shizuku

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I kept beating myself up about not being able to do anything right.
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Shizuku

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But then, you taught me that calming technique, and I was able to move forward from all that...
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Shizuku

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I learned how to focus on each arrow... I figured out how to put everything into my shot.
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Mafuyu

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I see...
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Mafuyu

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Still, all I did was say what I felt...
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Mafuyu

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What saved you that time may have been your work ethic. I was simply there to give you a gentle push.
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Shizuku

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Yes, I'm standing here today partially because I worked very hard and didn't give up...
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Shizuku

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However, I still believe that you played an important role in helping me when I needed it most...
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Shizuku

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So, Asahina, thank you for what you did.
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Mafuyu

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*Nod*
You're welcome...
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Shizuku

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Um, also, Asahina...
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Shizuku

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Just as you helped me that time, Asahina, I'd like to return the favor somehow.
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Mafuyu

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Huh?
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Shizuku

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So, the thing is...
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Shizuku

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When we spoke the other day, you seemed very preoccupied with something...
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Shizuku

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That reminded me of how you were just after the newcomer tournament concluded.
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Shizuku

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You were practicing all by yourself while it was snowing... Which was somewhat concerning...
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Shizuku

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So, I came to believe that something must be bothering you.
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Shizuku

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Something that not even your calming technique could help you overcome...
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Mafuyu

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...
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Shizuku

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I'm sorry for bringing this up so suddenly, but that's how I feel...
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Shizuku

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I'm a little worried...
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Shizuku

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So, if there is something bothering you, I'd like for you to talk to me about it.
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Shizuku

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You saved me once before, Asahina.
Now it's my turn to help you.
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Mafuyu

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Hinomori...
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Mafuyu

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(She wants to help me...?)
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Mafuyu

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I appreciate your concern, Hinomori...
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Mafuyu

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But I'm fine.
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Shizuku

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What...?
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Mafuyu

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When we spoke the other day... I was just beginning to feel the stress of exams since it's nearly that time of year...
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Mafuyu

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And when we were first years... I felt a bit frustrated over finishing in fourth place at the newcomer tournament, so I must've been somewhat on edge.
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Shizuku

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But...
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Shizuku

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Are you sure...?
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Mafuyu

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Yes...
So there's nothing for you to worry about.
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Shizuku

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I see...
In that case, I apologize for jumping to conclusions. I didn't mean to be overbearing...
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Mafuyu

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No, that's okay.
I really appreciate how you're trying to look out for me.
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Mafuyu

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So, Hinomori, thank you.
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Shizuku

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No, I just...
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Mafuyu

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I know...
Since we have the hay bales out, why don't we have ourselves a little contest?
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Shizuku

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Huh?
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Mafuyu

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We've never had many opportunities to shoot together like this. So, what do you think?
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Shizuku

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Yes, you're right...
Then, let's.
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Mafuyu

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Good.
Oh, before we do, I'd like to use the restroom...
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Shizuku

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Okay...

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Shizuku

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(Was I just imagining things...?)
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Shizuku

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(Still...)

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Shizuku

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(That look on her face...)