Raise Your Bow in a Snow-White World

Miyamasuzaka Girls Academy - Archery Range

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Mafuyu

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Okay, we'll go with the rules we just discussed. We'll each have four arrows and alternate each time we shoot.
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Mafuyu

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In the event of a tie...
We're supposed to keep going, but we can call it a draw to avoid staying too late.
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Shizuku

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Yes, I agree.
Let's both do our best.
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Shizuku

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(Ultimately, I wasn't able to learn what was bothering Asahina... I'm still in the dark...)
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Shizuku

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(Which likely means that I won't be able to help her...)
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Shizuku

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(But that's okay for now...)
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Shizuku

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(Someday, as long as I'm able to lend her a hand when she does need me...)
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Shizuku

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(So, for now... I need to become stronger.)
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Shizuku

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(I have to learn how to become a pillar of support for someone when they need me most.)
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Shizuku

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(And archery may actually help me achieve that goal...)
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Mafuyu

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Okay, Hinomori, shall we begin?
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Shizuku

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Yes.

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Mafuyu

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I'll be going first.

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Shizuku

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(As usual, she had no trouble hitting her mark...)
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Shizuku

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(It never ceases to amaze me. She's able to stay so focused but still relaxed as she fires each arrow...)
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Shizuku

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(While I'm the complete opposite.)
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Shizuku

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(I always have so much trouble drawing since my right elbow and wrist have a habit of tightening up when I do.)
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Shizuku

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(And the more I try, the worse it gets. Just like when things weren't going well for me...)
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Shizuku

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(But now...)

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Shizuku

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(Things feel different. I think I can nearly match her...)
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Mafuyu

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(Hinomori's staying so calm...)
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Mafuyu

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(This contest may actually end with a draw.)

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Mafuyu

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...!
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Shizuku

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Huh? That sound...
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Mafuyu

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I'm so sorry. I made sure to place it in my bag, but I forgot to put it on silent...
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Mafuyu

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I know we're still having our contest, but I'll need to step out for a second.
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Shizuku

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Um... Yes, of course.

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Mafuyu

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(It's Mom...)

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Mafuyu's Mother's Message

<Okay. Come home soon.>
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Mafuyu

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...
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Mafuyu

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(It's nothing out of the ordinary...)
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Mafuyu

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(But why do I feel so...?)
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Shizuku

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Asahina...?
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Mafuyu

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Oh...
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Shizuku

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Did something come up?
Should we...?
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Mafuyu

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Uh, no... It's okay.
Just three more shots and we'll be finished.
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Mafuyu

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I'll go now...
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Shizuku

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O-Okay...

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Shizuku

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(What happened just now...?
She suddenly seems so...)

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Mafuyu

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...!
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Shizuku

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*Gasp*
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Shizuku

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(She missed...!)
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Shizuku

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(What's going on...?
She's usually able to keep herself steady even when her focus lapses for a split second...)
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Mafuyu

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It's your turn, Hinomori...
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Shizuku

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Oh, right...

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Shizuku

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(Calm your mind...
Otherwise, you won't be able to hit the target...)
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Shizuku

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(Breathe...
Focus only on pulling the bowstring back...)

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Shizuku

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(Thank goodness...
I hit it, but just barely...)
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Shizuku

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(It's so strange how archery has this way of revealing your true mental state...)
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Shizuku

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(And it's Asahina's turn now...)
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Mafuyu

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...
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Shizuku

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(Asahina...)

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Shizuku

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(She's tensing up...)
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Shizuku

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(Her shoulders and elbows...
They seem completely frozen.)

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Mafuyu

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...
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Shizuku

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(What changed just now...?
Is it because of that message...?)
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Shizuku

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(Maybe we should stop for now...
But...)
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Shizuku

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(No, I made my decision earlier...
I'm going to help her when she truly needs it.)
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Shizuku

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(And I can do that now...)

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Shizuku

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Just breathe, Asahina...
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Mafuyu

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Huh...?
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Shizuku

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I don't know what's going through your head right now.
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Shizuku

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But I'm sure you'll be able to calm yourself like you usually do...
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Shizuku

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So, for now, just focus on this one shot.
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Mafuyu

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Hinomori...
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Shizuku

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I know you can.

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Shizuku

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(You can do it, Asahina...!)

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Shizuku

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*Gasp*
It hit...!
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Mafuyu

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*Sigh*
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Shizuku

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You're amazing, Asahina...!
That was such an incredible shot...!
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Mafuyu

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Thank you, Hinomori...
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Mafuyu

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But this contest still isn't over.
Please give it your best shot.
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Shizuku

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Yes, I plan to...!

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Next Chapter: Snow That Feels A Little Warm