Chapter 26: Hakase’s Past and Hardworking Sayuki-chan
313: Anonymous Combatant
Come to think of it, Hakase’s dad is a host, right? I guess the Hakase got his good looks from his father’s side?
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But do they even have hosts in other dimensions? Hakase, explain that part to us.
315: Hakase (Resembling his dad)
Very well, allow me, the Hakase, to give a special lecture.
In our dimension, it’s believed that the universe is constructed from multiple dimensions.
Imagine the yo-yo water balloon at a summer festival. The water tank is the universe, and the water balloons are the dimensions.
That’s how numerous dimensions are crammed into this small universe.
They’re fundamentally independent, but with the right technology, you can travel between adjacent dimensions.
From your perspective, it may be hard to understand, but in our world the “universe” is a higher concept that encompasses all “dimensions.”
316: Hakase
And even though I’m from another dimension, I don’t look too different from the people here, right?
There’s actually a hypothesis about that too.
You know how frozen gyoza dumplings from any brand pretty much taste good and look the same?
Well, if the goal is to create gyoza, then the completed form will inevitably be gyoza.
And someone thought:
[Couldn’t that apply to other things too?]
Whether it’s life, society, culture, or even the world itself, the differences between dimensions may not be that surprising.
Sure, there are worlds with monsters, or worlds like ours that advanced through divine spirit engineering.
But life still exists as life, and forms societies.
In other words:
[There is a “correct form” that worlds strive towards, and as long as they aim for that, they’ll converge into similar forms despite some differences.]
This is the multi-world convergence theory.
It posits that even in completely unrelated dimensional worlds, humans will be born and form similar societies, because the world itself aims for the “correct form.”
317: Hakase
But the goal they’re aiming for is probably vague, like “delicious gyoza.”
Whether loaded with garlic, with ginger added, or even vegetarian, they’re still delicious gyoza.
So while sharing fundamentals, each dimension develops its own differences.
This dimension and our dimension are just in the middle of aiming for the correct form, with slightly different fillings.
In summary, even across different dimensions, if the world requires it, common cultures will emerge.
318: Anonymous Combatant
I guess research like that really happens in other worlds too.
319: Anonymous Combatant
So in the Hakase’s world, there’s magic but also evil organizations, and they have hosts and comedians too.
320: Hakase
Pretty much.
One difference is that since there’s no wooden architecture, we don’t have craftsmen like master carpenters in our country.
We also don’t have instant noodles or frozen foods.
We do have time-freezing magic tools though, and individuals can use preservation magic.
321: Anonymous Combatant
Ah, so the very concept of processed and preserved foods doesn’t exist.
322: Anonymous Combatant
Well, unnecessary research won’t progress then.
323: Anonymous Combatant
Meaning hosts are still needed even in other dimensions, huh.
324: Anonymous Combatant
Humans will be humans no matter what……
325: Anonymous Combatant
Even in different worlds, people still fall in love and stuff.
326: Anonymous Combatant
Saying something profound-ish.
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Love, huh? I’ve been out of the game since getting rejected in school days….. Wonder how Kyoko-chan is doing now?
She really rocked that ponytail look. We used to get croquettes together at the butcher’s after club activities.
328: Anonymous Combatant
Too much personal info.
329: Anonymous Combatant
If they have hosts, I wonder if they have like group blind dates too? Or arranged marriages?
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Even in different dimensions, I bet they still do stuff like “So, what are your hobbies?” or “What’s your type?”
331: Hakase
Actually, we do have some similar culture, though I wasn’t too involved in it.
Young people still want lovers, and there are decent numbers going to arranged marriages too. Nobles do political marriages for sure.
We have typical questions like that too.
332: Anonymous Combatant
Human nature is the same everywhere, we’re all hopeless.
333: Anonymous Combatant
And the Hakase himself is looking for a lover. The lovebug must be universal.
334: Anonymous Combatant
By the way Hakase, what’s your type?
335: Hakase
A slender, proper-looking beautiful girl with long hair who looks like she might break if I hug her too tightly. The classic ideal.
336: Anonymous Combatant
In other words, Fiona-chan fits the bill perfectly lol
337: Anonymous Combatant
She’s exactly the Hakase’s type, huh.
338: Hakase
Looks-wise, yeah. But of course, I also find her personality charming.
339: Anonymous Combatant
Since we’re on the topic, I want to ask the Hakase about himself too.
It’s been all about Delnkeim’s situation until now.
340: Anonymous Combatant
Oh, good idea.
341: Hakase
About me? There’s not much of a story though.
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Recently, Sayuki has been getting awkwardly hit on by the girls in her class.
“Hey, Kannazuki-san. Not interested in joining a group blind date or something?”
“No, I’m not interested.”
“Don’t say that. We could invite that hot club president’s friends and all hang out and have fun, you know? Oh! Or you could introduce him to us!”
She twists her body in an odd, cringeworthy way as she badly flirts.
This is because of an incident at school before. More girls have started saying “Introduce us to Haruhiko-san and his friends” or “Get us closer to that Master guy.”
Just when she thought I was free from being asked out by the soccer team boys, the annoyance has only increased.
“Speaking of which, are you dating that guy, Kannazuki-san?”
She’s caught off guard and her face flushes hot.
“Wha- No, it’s not like that at all!?”
“Then it’s fine, right? I mean, he’s a grown man, so he might prefer a gal type like me? I can be quite the doting partner, and my chest is decent too, you know?”
Sayuki’s figure is well-proportioned and slender with a beautiful model-like appearance. But in one particular area, she is decidedly not large – her chest size is almost the same as Moe’s.
Maybe I don’t fit his preferences after all… Sayuki starts to wonder.
Wait, what kind of girl is his type anyway?
“Excuse me, Eiko-senpai. I’d like a cake set and Assam tea please. And also, what kind of girl is Haruhiko-san’s type?”
“Well, Sayuki-chan, that’s not on our menu.”
At the Nil tea house after school.
Sayuki’s advanced technique of ordering while trying to probe Eiko for info on Haruhiko failed spectacularly.
She had invited Miina too, but unfortunately she couldn’t make it. Since Miina went to a different middle school from Akane and the others, her schedule often conflicts.
“Ah, I’ll have the same thing please! Oh, and Haru-san’s type!”
“Moe-chan? You shouldn’t be enabling this naughtiness.”
“Ehehe.”
Moe sticks out her tongue playfully.
Though said in a joking manner, Moe does admire him like an older brother. She may actually be interested for real.
“Actually, what kind of girl is Haruhiko-san into? He said he doesn’t have a girlfriend, so I’m a little curious too. Did you notice any beautiful women he seemed interested in before?”
Akane’s words remind her of the woman with softly waving blonde hair she saw him with before.
She did seem quite friendly with Haruhiko. Though she said she likes the Master, there’s still a possibility Haruhiko has a one-sided crush on her.
“Wh-What should I do?”
If that’s the case, I could never win, especially looks-wise. Sayuki’s voice trembles with worry, and Eiko pats her shoulder reassuringly.
“It’ll be okay. Letty-san and Haru-san really aren’t like that.”
“Really?”
“Yeah. Those two are just good friends. To Letty-san, he’s a reliable, funny senpai. And to Haru-san, she’s a capable kohai he feels comfortable around.”
Moe and Sayuki let out sighs of relief. Wait, why Moe too?
“Come to think of it, I don’t even know his type… There didn’t seem to be any gossip about him at work either.”
“That’s surprising, isn’t it?”
“Well, considering his appearance? At first glance, people think he’s handsome but seems cold. Once they get to know him, they realize he’s not like that at all.”
Indeed, based on looks alone, he might seem a bit unapproachable.
In Sayuki’s case, thanks to Eiko’s introduction and their awkward first meeting, that wasn’t an issue.
“Plus, there’s his sister…”
“You mean Miina-san?”
“Yes, Mii – Miina-san. Despite her appearance, she’s totally devoted to her brother. And Haru-san spoils her too.”
She’s the kind of girl who calls her adopted brother a god. She’d probably intimidate any woman who tries to get close to Haruhiko.
…Would I be okay? Sayuki found herself seriously pondering this.
“I actually saw this happen. Haru-san was asked out by a female subordinate, but he just casually went home saying ‘Sorry, I promised to read a picture book to her today…'”
“Wow, that’s so like Haru-san!”
“Right?”
Moe chimes in with “Would he read picture books to me if I asked?” She’s really taken to him. It’s enough to make one smile.
“So that’s how it is, sorry! I don’t even know Haru-san’s type either.”
“No, no, I should be the one apologizing for saying strange things. And for interrupting work too.”
She bowed slightly.
At that moment, Master Zerosuke Oshiro of Café Nil appeared.
“If it’s about that, I know more than anyone. After all, I’ve known Haru since he was seventeen, and I know quite a bit about his past too.”
She’d heard that the Master used to work at the same company and was someone Haruhiko respected enough to call “Big bro.” Though well-built with an intimidating presence, his expression was gentle.
“I can tell you various things if you’d like.”
“Eh, but… is that okay?”
“Yeah. Besides, that guy Haru always teases me, so consider this a bit of payback.”
The Master laughs while saying this. Moe interrupts.
“Ah, um!”
“Hm? What is it, Asahina-san?”
“Master, you used to work at the same company as Haru-san, right?”
“Yeah, though I quit.”
“Um, was the president really a bad person!? You know, like those black companies you hear about these days. I’m worried that maybe Haru-san is being forced to work too hard!”
She’d heard that because Haruhiko was so capable, the president often pushed work onto him. Moe was probably worried about that, fidgeting anxiously.
“No, nothing like that. The president may lack ability and be stubborn, but president not a bad person. Haru is there by his own choice. Even though he’s busy, I don’t think he’ll quit so easily.”
“I-Is that so…”
“Also, Asahina-san, you should avoid speaking ill of the president in front of Haru. He actually quite likes the president, surprisingly. You might make a bad impression if you’re not careful.”
“Yes…”
The Master smiles kindly while Moe becomes dejected.
Lately, Moe seems a bit unsettled. Even when asked out of concern, she just replies “I-I’m fine.”
“The president is an important person to me too. Though it pains me that I can’t support anymore, I won’t stop Haru if he wants to persuade the president. …After all, he has the right to choose his own happiness.”
The Master glances at Sayuki.
Though she’s not hiding her feelings, such comments still make her feel embarrassed.
“Well, since we’re on the topic of his type, shall I tell you a bit about what kind of man Haru is?”
“Zero-san, wait…”
“Don’t worry, I’ll gloss over the really sensitive parts.”
The Master and Eiko exchange a few words, then he turns back to us saying “Let me tell you.”
“People laughed, calling him fallen. Let me tell you about the fate of the one they called ‘God’s beloved child.'”
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