Japanese Honeysuckle/Scenes

## Character Story Quests

### **Things To Wish For**

- *I wanted to get advice from Japanese Honeysuckle about her next mission, so I visited her to talk to her.*

*- However Japanese Honeysuckle didn't even glance my way, instead she was quietly gazing at the weapon in her hand, polishing it and making sure it had no scratches or distortion.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** I have a weapon in hand right now, so please wait a moment.

- *I was fully aware of the importance of her holding a weapon after her previous occupation as an assassin. It would be a bad idea to interfere, so I would just wait until she was finished.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** ... Hey, do you intend to wait there forever? Danchou really is so openly stupid.

- *After a moment, Japanese Honeysuckle let out a sigh. Maybe I've already bothered her? I was a little worried, but when she turned towards me, she had the same face as always.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** It's fine. Anyway, what did you want my advice on, Danchou?

“Well, I'll say it softly... No I won't. It's not really advice, but it's about the next mission I'd like to ask you to do.”

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Understood, if it's an order, I'll do the mission. But...

- *Japanese Honeysuckle's expression suddenly darkened. “*Is there something that you're worried about? I'd like you to talk to me about anything.”

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Then, permission to speak freely. This time, I want to you to send me to fight against even stronger pests.

In the last mission, it was basically over before I arrived. All I did was hunt down the remnants. I'm sorry about this.

- *Apparently, Japanese Honeysuckle found the recent mission to be unsatisfactory. Before I noticed it, her dissatisfaction had mounted up.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Also, possibly... Are you purposely giving me the small fry?

- *A strange light sparks in Japanese Honeysuckle's eyes, who is usually poor at showing her emotions. The atmosphere suddenly became very tense.*

“That was definitely not my intention” *I claimed. “*It's just that simply, there haven't been any strong pests appearing recently. I don't know when a powerful pest is going to appear.”

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** ... Is that so? Maybe I've been overthinking it... I'm sorry.

But, I want to fight strong opponents. But each and every one of them are too weak.

To fight against strong enemies. That's my only reason for being here.

- *... Maybe I still don't understand what Japanese Honeysuckle truly wishes for.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Then, would you let me join in the next dangerous mission? Like a vicious pest which will kill you instantly if you don't focus... I want to fight that...!

“I don't want to meet such a pest if possible. But that's the kind of fight that Japanese Honeysuckle wishes for.”

- *She's a valuable ally. I don't intend for her to get hurt or suffer. Normally, you would want to avoid being sent on a mission that you knew was dangerous.*

*- Anyway, I answered that I trust in her abilities and would do my best. Of course, I'm going to do my best to ensure that Japanese Honeysuckle won't be exposed to any unnecessary danger.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Hm... Thanks. I don't expect very much... But I look forward to it.

- *Japanese Honeysuckle says that with a smile. If you ignore the fact she's talking about sending her off to her death, you could think that she had an honestly cute smile...*

### **A Happy Face**

- *During a mission, a dangerous pest appeared. Forced into a struggle, the tension in the unit is running high. However, within all this Japanese Honeysuckle is quivering in delight.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Wonderful, how truly wonderful♪ Like this, just like this. Rampage more♪

-*These strong pests have an equal... No more than that, Japanese Honeysuckle had a rare smile as she pushed through to meet them.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Not enough, can't you do more? Look, more and more are coming♪ I'll go and kill them♪

- *Japanese Honeysuckle originally developed her assassination techniques to use on people, but has made them work against pests. Her skill is tremendous as she hunts down the pests.*

*- Eventually, the strong enemy was defeated and a cheer rose from the Flower Knights. There was no major damage, so I was relieved as a Knight Commander.*

*- However, Japanese Honeysuckle stood still with a completely cold expression. But she was so happy in a way you don't usually see during that battle.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Somehow... It's already dead.

- *I'm worried that she's disappointed so I ask her if she has any injuries.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Aah, Danchou... I'm fine, unfortunately.

This time, I thought it would have been able to at least tear off one of my arms, but I was expecting far too much.

- *I have trouble replying to such violent words. Looking at my expression, Japanese Honeysuckle loosens up a little.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** But, it was somewhat fun. It seems like you properly kept your promise from that time.

- *I didn't mean to put Japanese Honeysuckle into any actual danger though... But it's all fine if she's happy.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Thanks, Danchou. From now on, I want to be sent to fight stronger and stronger opponents.

- *I'm happy that she feels satisfied, but on the other hand, I'm a little ambivalent.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** What's wrong? Why the long face?

- *I'm a little confused, but I tell her my thoughts.*

*-* ”If you face of against strong opponents, then danger will always be there. But if you aren't in the midst of such a fight, then we won't be able to see that happy face of Japanese Honeysuckle's, right?”

- *When I asked her that, she nodded slightly.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Nothing makes my heart dance more than feeling the danger of death. I have no hobbies so I don't know if there even is anything similar.

Why did you ask that? Do you want to see my happy face more?

- ”Exactly. There are fun things apart from battle and the danger of death. If possible, I'd like you to learn about them Japanese Honeysuckle.”

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** If I'm that free, wouldn't it be better to find strong enemies?

Or is Danchou going to show me them? Fun things apart from battle that would satisfy me.

- “If Japanese Honeysuckle is alright with it, I'd like to show you.” *As she nods, Japanese Honeysuckle's eyes go round as a look of extreme surprise spreads across her face.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** ... Danchou is strange. Very strange...

- *Just for a moment, Japanese Honeysuckle had some kind of thought. Eventually, she looked up and...*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Understood. From now on, please tell me about anything that you find fun, Danchou.

- *I was surprised by her answer this time. I thought she would have just laughed it off.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** However I won't agree to it if it's boring.

- *I'll need to prepare myself after such threatening words.*

- “If you don't agree... What's going to happen exactly?” *When I ask such a terrifying question, Japanese Honeysuckle smiles slyly.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** It'll be a secret until that time comes. You're going to make it fun, right?

- *A former assassin... Also, one who gets the greatest joy on being on the verge of death in the midst of battle says “fun things”...*

*- ... It looks like I won't be able to face this challenge half heartedly.*

### **Sprouting Japanese Honeysuckle**

- *I am teaching Japanese Honeysuckle how to smile outside of battle. In order to do that, I started to call on her daily and do activities together.*

*- Until now, we haven't found anything more engaging for Japanese Honeysuckle than fighting. But I'm going to find something for her one way or another.*

*- Saying that, I plan on inviting her for something to eat today, so I go to call on her but...*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** ...... Fuu.

- *She left without giving me a second glance.*

*- ... Could it be that I've not been careful about what I've been saying to her? It almost feels like she's intentionally avoiding me... She's giving me her usual cold shoulder. I'll try again at a better time.*

*- ... But no matter how many times I call on her, she pretends not to notice me and leaves in a hurry.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Ah, Danchou... I'm sorry, but I'm a little busy right now.

- *She always turns down my invitations in that way with some kind of reason. Honestly, what could have happened...?*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** --- The pests on that mission today were all small fry, is there none that give me sport? Report complete.

- *Japanese Honeysuckle had been avoiding me, but as expected, she completed her mission report properly. However, as soon as Japanese Honeysuckle has finished, she tries to leave as soon as possible.*

*-Is now the only time when we can talk properly? Thinking that, I called to stop her.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** ......... What?

- “I would like know if there's anything that you're displeased with.” *I asked directly when she turned back.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Fuu... Understood, I'll speak. But it's nothing that you have done in particular, Danchou. I don't know the reason fully myself.

- “What do you mean when you say you don't know?” *Looking at Japanese Honeysuckle's expression, I don't get the impression that she's angry at something.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Frankly speaking... It's annoying.

- *Those unexpected words hit me square in the face. Have I been that troublesome of a guy...? Or could it be that I've been too persistent in inviting her?*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Why are you so down? It's not like Danchou is annoying.

- *I'm suddenly relieved by those words. Then I wonder what could be so troublesome?*

*- Japanese Honeysuckle avoids eye contact. It looked like she was having some kind of trouble.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** When I'm with Danchou... It's annoying.

Even though I'm not in the middle of a battle, my heart's beating so loud and hard, and just looking at Danchou's face makes me feel weird...

- *I listen to her words; Japanese Honeysuckle seems to be aware of my person... Or that's what I hear.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** This feeling... I don't hate it, but I don't know how best to handle it, and it's truly annoying.

So I've been avoiding Danchou... But it's no use. Even when Danchou's not in front of me, just remembering you makes me feel annoyed...

- *Japanese Honeysuckle put her hand on her chest and looked down. She can't understand her own feelings and is confused.*

*- I gently call out to that girl.* “Why don't we handle these feelings together?”

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** ... Danchou truly is strange... You're not even involved with me in that kind of way.

But, it's...

- *Japanese Honeysuckle's cheeks redden when she says that. She shakes here head like she's shaking something off.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Aah grr, my heart's getting noisy again... To get myself mixed up in such an annoying thing...

You promised that you would teach me something fun, but what are you going to show me? You better take responsibility, Danchou.

You better teach me properly what should I do about these feelings...

-*Something is starting to sprout within Japanese Honeysuckle. I'm also starting to feel something warm spreading through my chest.*

## **Date Scene**

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Haa... Hey, Danchou. Won't a strong pest show itself today?

- *Japanese Honeysuckle asks me this, and is clearly in a bad mood.*

*-* “Right now, there aren't any reports. We can't predict when or how strong the pests will appear.”

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** I know... I was just asking.

Haa... It's a peaceful time, but it's tedious. If this keeps going on, I'm going to go crazy.

- *Recently there hasn't been many chances to fight against strong opponents. Normally it is a time to be relieved, but for Japanese Honeysuckle who dreams of fighting strong pests, it's actually a cause of stress.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** That's right... I wonder if any of the Flower Knights will be my partner for a sparring match. But if they do so, I might end up killing them...

- *I quickly stop her talking freely about such dangerous things.*

*- Honeysuckle's tactics were originally designed for assassination. Of course she'll hold back, but that's no guarantee that the other Flower Knight will come out of it safely.*

*- Also, it won't be good for her mental health if things go on as they are. She needs a change of pace.*

*- It's almost break time, so I suggest that we play a game to distract her.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** A game... If we do so, how about a bet? Something like the loser will cut their finger off.

- *No matter what, she wants to make things violent. Could it be that she can't be satisfied without that much incentive...?*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** ... Don't look so scared, it was a joke. It's fine, let's play... A game. It looks like it'll kill some time.

- *I didn't hear any joke...Either way, with peace of mind, I start setting up the game.*

*- The two of us face each other with a board game spread out on the table between us. First I confirm the basic rules.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Hmm, so it's those kinds of rules. We had something very similar in my age, but this one is more complicated. Well, I haven't really played it much though.

- *Japanese Honeysuckle mutters to herself while playing with the game pieces. Apparently she isn't very familiar with this kind of entertainment.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Polishing up on my assassination skills was always a lot more fun than playing games. I never thought about doing it before.

But with Danchou as my partner... Somehow it feels like this is fine to do. I don't know the reason though.

- *I'd be glad if she would show me her hobbies as a result of this.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** ... Could you not smile so much? Hey, let's start. I'm not going to go easy on you.

- *If she says that, I'll face her seriously. It might be a little bad as she's not used to it, so it'll definitely be me who wins.*

*- ... Those naïve expectations were quickly shattered.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Could it be that you thought you could win because I wasn't used to this game, Danchou?

That's impossible, it's too easy to read your thoughts, Danchou. Games and assassination are the same. You have to work out the holes in the other person's thoughts and actions then stab at them before they notice.

- *Instead of being proud that she won, she acts as if it was only natural for her to win. It enforces the feeling of loss.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** What will we do, one more game? We still have some time, so I don't mind.

-“... Let's play.” *If we do, I want to see if I can beat Japanese Honeysuckle somehow.*

*- “*You revealed earlier that my thoughts were easy to read. If that's so, then I'll play with a poker face this time.”

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Understood. Good luck, Danchou.

... Yes, I win. Good game. If this was assassination, how many lives would you have gone through, Danchou?

- *I tried many more times, but I just couldn't beat Japanese Honeysuckle. Every time I lose, I get more frustrated and try again and again.*

*- Then, once I realized I was completely absorbed in it, I suddenly came to my senses. Wasn't this meant to be a game to help Japanese Honeysuckle change her mood in the first place?*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Fufu... How fun.

- *Suddenly, unexpected words come out of Japanese Honeysuckle's mouth.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** I haven't ever played that game properly, but it was more fun than I thought...

- *Unexpectedly, Japanese Honeysuckle had a sincerely pleased look on her face.*

*-Although relieved, I felt it strange. Even though it was a good match, Japanese Honeysuckle was unresponsive to her victory.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** It's a lot more fun to watch Danchou's reactions over the excitement of the game or whether I win or lose.

- *... I got a completely different answer than I imagined.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** You get happier than I thought when you win, and panic more when cornered, and it was easy to figure out.

It's really fun to watch each facial expression and behaviour as they come, Danchou♪

- “You enjoy my reactions more than you enjoy the game...?”

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Danchou looked like he was trying to keep a poker face, but it was all over the place. It made it fun again...

Fufufu... What's with that face? Is it really that annoying♪

-*Contrary to the word “annoying”, Japanese Honeysuckle was in a cruel mood.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** You said it, Danchou. That you would teach me something fun outside of battle.

There isn't any fun to be had in peaceful days when my life isn't in danger...

Or so I thought, but recently I've begun to understand a little. There are fun things outside of battle.

- *I have mixed feelings, but if Japanese Honeysuckle is enjoying herself, then it's all good.*

*- Above all, I've been able to see that smile of hers which she only has on the battlefield in everyday life. There's no doubt that's a big win.*

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** Danchou, what are you daydreaming about? The next game is about to start, so get ready.

- “We're still doing it? I think it's probably going to end in Japanese Honeysuckle's victory again...”

**Japanese Honeysuckle:** You can't give up. You might be able to beat me next time?

Also, if the results don't ever change, then I don't really mind. If I can see Danchou's reactions, it's all fine.

Hey hey, show me more fun♪

-*After that... We had many many more games, and Japanese Honeysuckle wouldn't let me leave until I was begging for mercy...*