Castaway Hikari Kagura/Bond Story

*She silently stays on the lookout for passing ships during their life on a desert island. She spends every day worried over whether Karen and the others are also stranded. From "Stranded Stage Girls."*

* Chapter 1
* Chapter 2
* Bond Level 15 Talk
* Bond Level 30 Talk

Thinking of Friends

 **Hikari:**............

 **Hikari:**(It's been a while since we got stranded on that beach––)

 **Hikari:**(After finding the perfect cave for shelter, we began our survival life.)

 **Hikari:**(My task is to be on the lookout for passing ships from the hill.)

 **Hikari:**(Right now, the others are out exploring, gathering food, and cooking...)

 **Hikari:**............

 **Hikari:**(Come to think of it, it's been a long time since I've spent time by myself like this.)

 **Hikari:**(I don't dislike the quiet. And I'm fine being alone. But...it feels strange to not be able to hear everyone's voices.)

 **Hikari:**(Karen and Mahiru were always with me in our room and there was always someone in the dorm...)

 **Hikari:**I hope everyone is okay...

 **Akira:**Doesn't look like anything's changed.

 **Hikari:**Yeah.

 **Akira:**Here, it's for you. Can you drink coconut juice?

 **Hikari:**...I think so...

 **Akira:**This is the leftover from when Fumi made bubble tea for Nonomiya.

 **Hikari:**Thank you.

 **Akira:**Doesn't look like any ships pass by here.

 **Hikari:**I've been watching forever but nothing passes by.

 **Akira:**I see.

 **Hikari:**Yeah.

 **Akira:**............

 **Hikari:**............

 **Akira:**Are you worried about everyone else's safety?

 **Hikari:**...How did you know?

 **Akira:**Because I feel the same way.

 **Hikari:**Worried?

 **Akira:**Yeah. As leader of the Edels, of course I am.

 **Akira:**You have Hanayagi from Seisho Music Academy with you so you might feel a bit calmer, but...

 **Hikari:**No, you're mistaken.

 **Akira:**...I see. I apologize.

 **Hikari:**...You're talking a lot today.

 **Akira:**Hm...

 **Akira:**...You're right.

 **Hikari:**...?

 **Akira:**There are always noisy people around, so I was just wondering what you were thinking.

 **Hikari:**I'm no different from you. I'm worried about everyone and want to get back on stage as soon as possible.

 **Akira:**I see... That's true.

 **Akira:**I'll leave you to it. Tell me if you see anything.

 **Hikari:**Okay... Thanks for the coconut juice.

 **Akira:**Even though you aren't moving around, it's hot here. Make sure to stay hydrated.

 **Hikari:**\*Gulp\* ...It's warm.

 **Hikari:**...But delicious. Thank you.

Giant Aerial Monitoring Kite Fort

 **Hikari:**............

 **Hikari:**(No changes today either. No ships, no nothing.)

 **Lalafin:**Hikari!

 **Hikari:**...?

 **Lalafin:**Hey, I have this great idea! It might be a revolutionary lookout!

 **Hikari:**Revolutionary lookout...?

 **Lalafin:**That's right! If we tie a gigantic kite around me, I can monitor from the sky and we wouldn't miss ships that are far away! Perfect, isn't it?

 **Hikari:**I don't think I'm following you.

 **Lalafin:**Hm, how about a ninja holding onto a kite in period dramas?

 **Lalafin:**And I'll be monitoring in the sky with the kite and you'll be controlling the kite and me, also known as, Kitefin!

 **Hikari:**I think I can kind of understand now. But where's the kite?

 **Lalafin:**We don't have one yet! But I think we can make one with the boat's sail and other materials on the island, so let's go make it together!

 **Hikari:**If I leave my position, I'll get scolded...

 **Lalafin:**Don't worry, I already told Fumi and Akira about it! They agreed as long as we can show results! And Fumi also volunteered to be on the lookout in the meantime!

 **Hikari:**Okay. I guess it's fine then.

 **Lalafin:**Tadah! It's done! A giant aerial monitoring kite fort!

 **Hikari:**It's my first time seeing such a big kite.

 **Lalafin:**Yeah, it needs to be this big for it to carry me.

 **Hikari:**That's true. If it's this big, it should be able to carry a person.

 **Lalafin:**Now, first let's check the stability of the skeleton to make sure this gigantic kite can fly! I'll try putting my feet on it to check. Hup!

***\*crack\*!***

 **Lalafin:**Oh no, it broke!!

 **Hikari:**Let's start over.

 **Lalafin:**Tadah! It's finished! Instead of tree branches, we used wood from the boat for the skeleton. Giant Aerial Monitoring Kite Fort Mark II!

 **Hikari:**Be careful and check the stability first.

 **Lalafin:**All right... Ngh! It doesn't budge even with my pushing and pulling! Doesn't look like it'll break so easily!

 **Hikari:**Shall we fly it?

 **Lalafin:**Yeah! Help me put on the kite!

 **Lalafin:**Okay, looks like there's a nice breeze here! Let's go over the steps!

 **Lalafin:**With the kite attached to my body, I'll run with all my might to a head wind!

 **Lalafin:**Then the kite on my back will catch the wind pressure and fly up into the sky!

 **Hikari:**Yeah.

 **Lalafin:**And like that, once the kite catches the wind pressure, Stage Girl Lalafin Nonomiya will transform into Kitefin!

 **Lalafin:**But then Kitefin will fall so, Hikari, you have to tug on the rope that acts as the kite string to keep the wind pressure up!

 **Hikari:**Leave it to me.

 **Lalafin:**Okay! I'm gonna start running! I'll jump on 3!

 **Hikari:**I got it.

***\*dash\*!***

 **Lalafin:**1, 2, 3!

***\*swish\****

 **Hikari:**Oh!? It's floating!?

 **Lalafin:**Ah... My balance—!

 **Lalafin:**Hm, that failed...

 **Hikari:**It wasn't very stable.

 **Lalafin:**It upsets the balance... The kite itself floated, so maybe if I can stabilize my core it could work...

 **Hikari:**...!

 **Hikari:**If you want to stabilize the core, instead of grabbing onto the kite directly, how about attaching it to a carriage of some sort? Like a hot air balloon.

 **Lalafin:**Oh! Nice idea, Hikari!

 **Lalafin:**In that case, we could use the big wooden box inside the sailboat! If we attach the kite to the box... I think it would work!

 **Hikari:**But the wooden box looks heavy. If the running start is hard, I'm worried if the kite will actually fly.

 **Lalafin:**I see, you're right... Hmm. Oh! I have a great idea!

 **Hikari:**...You're still not giving up.

 **Lalafin:**Kaoruko! The success of this plan depends on you!

 **Kaoruko:**Huh? Why did you call me out here all of a sudden...? What is this? A hot air balloon?

 **Lalafin:**Let me explain it briefly!

 **Lalafin:**Tadah! This is the gigantic kite and the wooden box for riding. Giant Aerial Monitoring Kite Fort Ω! And Pilder Kaoruko!

 **Kaoruko:**Why am I the...? Wait a minute, what even is a pilder? Is that what you call people who fly kites?

 **Lalafin:**You are the acceleration assistant device! You're going to hold on to Giant Kite Ω together with me and fly away into the sky!

 **Kaoruko:**I don't get it. I won't ask anymore.

 **Kaoruko:**So I just have to carry the wooden box attached to the kite and run with you so the box will float together with the kite, right?

 **Lalafin:**Yeah! And the moment it floats, I'll hop into the box!

 **Hikari:**I got it.

 **Lalafin:**Now the three of us will work together to become one! We'll burn as one and fly off!

 **Kaoruko:**It's fine to be passionate, but once this is over, I'm going back right away.

***\*swoosh\****

 **Hikari:**What a strong wind... Now might be our chance...!

 **Lalafin:**This is the best wind! Everyone, get ready!

***\*stampede\****

 **Lalafin:**Velocity is okay! Lift at 120%! Course and visibility is good! Everyone, on "1, 2, Lalafin", all right?

 **Hikari:**1...

 **Kaoruko:**2...

***Lalafin!***

 **Lalafin:**Yay! We did it! I'm flying!

 **Hikari:**She's actually flying...!

 **Kaoruko:**Whew. She must have a good view that high up.

 **Kaoruko:**By the way, how are you going to get her down later?

 **Hikari:**We...didn't talk about that.

 **Hikari:**Clear the food... Household chores have been surprisingly helpful. Thanks, Mahiru...

 **Hikari:**It's difficult just to survive, but we're working together and managing somehow.

 **Hikari:**And all kinds of experience helps with the stage. When I think of it like that, I can do my best with this stranded desert island life.

 **Hikari:**...I want to get back onto the stage soon.