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Location: Handicrafts Club Room

Mika: Now I get it~. So that’s why you were starin’ at my face like that.

But y’know. I don’t think it’s the drone that everyone was so happy about?

Sora: What do you mean?

Mika: Umm, well I do think that usin’ a drone for deliveries is a rare sight, which makes it interestin’?

I mean, I also thought the drone was super cool when I first saw it ♪

But that’s not what’s important. What really matters is the deliverin’ of stuff, right?

‘Cause you see, I was really so happy that you helped me carry that package all the way here, Sora-kun ♪

Sora: ………..

Mika: Umm, do you get what I’m tryin’ to say?

Sora: ...Yes. Just now, Sora finally understood.

Everyone was so impressed by the drone, and praised it. That’s why Sora misunderstood them, and thought that they were just happy to see the drone.

But what they were really happy about wasn’t the drone. In reality, they were glad to receive their orders.

After all, they said “thank you” to Sora when they received their packages.

Hearing “thank you” from them made Sora so happy.

And the reason why Sora got to hear those words that made him happy, was because he delivered packages to them… Because he delivered “Happiness” to them.

Being a deliveryman means delivering “Happiness” to people!

Mika: Yeah, I’m sure of it...♪

Sora: Mika-chan-san, thank you very much!

Mika: Ehehe, I don’t think I did anythin’, though. But you’re welcome ♪

Anyway, let’s finish our tea ♪ I’ve got seconds, if ya want~.

Sora: HaHa~♪ This tea is really sooo delicious...☆

(Shisho~, Senpai… Sora has finally realized it.)

(Being a deliveryman means delivering “Happiness”, that’s why that game’s main character does it with all his might.)

(And that’s why Sora can finally do his very best to become that main character.)

(It’s because being a deliveryman and being an idol is the same~♪)

(Both deliver “Happiness” to people, and fill the world with beautiful “colors”! HaHiHuHeHo~!)

Location: Game Research Club Room

Natsume: (FuFU. I was worried about hIM, so I followed Sora with the drone and secretly watched over him through the cameRA… But it’s all okay nOW.)

(I knew that Sora would be able to find the answer by himseLF. I’m sure his job will go over well like thIS.)

...Now thEN, I guess it’s about time to fly the drone baCK.

It won’t do me any good to keep peeping at thEM, and if Shu-niisAN, who doesn’t know about any of thIS, were to show uP, he’s gonna be surprised and I’ll be in troubLE...♪

Location: Secret Room

- Another day -

Sora: HaHa~♪ Shisho~, Senpai, hello! When you enter a room, you greet the people inside! You called for Sora?

Tsumugi: Ah, we’ve been waiting for you~♪ Look, I made prints of the photos from when you were doing that campaign boy job the other day.

I was deeply moved to see how much you resembled that game’s main character, Sora-kun ♪ You can take as many of the photos home as you’d like, as a commemoration.

Sora: Yaaay, thank you very much ♪

Natsume: ………..

Sora: Hmm~? Shisho~, why are you staring so intently at your phone? Your “color” is all gloomy, too~?

Tsumugi: Ah, that’s right. There’s another reason why we called you here, Sora-kun. In fact, you could say this is the main reason, actually ♪

You see, after the campaign that you performed in took place, the game got super popular. Which is why they decided to add some new characters to it.

Sora: HiHi~♪ Really? Sora is so happy to hear that~♪

Tsumugi: Fufu, and because of that, they also decided to hold another campaign. And this time, they sent a request for all of Switch to perform in it ♪

Sora: HuHu~, that’s amazing! Does that mean Senpai and Shisho~ are going to be the new characters?

Tsumugi: Yes, exactly. I’ll be playing a character who wears glasses, and Natsume-kun got the role of a cute, red-haired girl.

He’s going to become Natsume-chan~.

Natsume: ……….. (Wordlessly punches Tsumugi’s stomach)

Tsumugi: Ow!? W-why did you punch me?

Rather, if you punch me with the hand that’s gripping your phone, your screen could break! Also, it hurts more than usual~!?

Natsume: HmPH, that’s what you get for spreading falsehooDS.

Tsumugi: Huh? Did I say something wrong?

Natsume: HeY, SoRA. Sorry I didn’t return your greeting soonER.

Sora: HeHe~, it’s okay, Sora didn’t mind! More importantly, are you okay, Shisho~? But then again, the gloomy “color” from earlier disappeared already~♪

Natsume: YeAH, that’s because the response to an inquiry I sent to that game company just came in on my phoNE.

They told me that the role I’ll be playing won’t be that red-haired giRL, but her twin brothER. Which means the request they sent for a female character was a mistaKE.

Tsumugi: Aww, so that’s why you’ve been all quiet for a while, Natsume-kun. You didn’t need to confirm that so soon, though.

Natsume: ……….. (Wordlessly kicks Tsumugi’s stomach)

Tsumugi: Gyaah!? Don’t you know that it hurts to get punched and kicked!?

Wait, could it be that the new character they added is the violent type, and you’re just getting into character already…?

Natsume: Shut uP. If you say another woRD, I’ll stuff you in a cardboard bOX, lift you high into the sky and drop you from aboVE, SenpAI.

Tsumugi: Don’t you think the weight of a person is a bit too much for a drone to lift?

Sora: (HoHo~♪ Shisho~ and Senpai get along great as always~.)

(Lively “colors” are so beautiful! They’re “colors” you can’t produce by yourself! Sora loves these “colors”~.)

(Sora is sure we’ll be having lots of fun as a delivery service again soon ♪ Just that thought is enough to get Sora all excited~...♪)

Location: Game Research Club Room

Natsume: HmM, in the eND, Mika-kun started carrying it by himself agaIN.

Sora: ………..

Tsumugi: Sora-kun? What’s the matter? You keep staring at Mika-kun through the monitor…

Sora: Shisho~! Senpai! Sora is going to go help Mika-chan-san carry that package!

Natsume: GotcHA. We’re done delivering today’s packagES, so feel free to do as you liKE.

I’ll fly the drone home for yOU.

Sora: Okay! Then, Sora’s leaving now!

Tsumugi: Fufu, he handed the controller over to Natsume-kun and dashed out of the room immediately. How very like Sora-kun.

By the way, shouldn’t we go help them as well?

Natsume: Let’s just observe the situation through the drone’s camera and jump into action if we deem it necessaRY.

Until thEN, I’m leaving it all to yOU, SoRA...♪

Location: Hallway

Mika: Huff… I-I finally made some progress…

(I turned down that offer from Sora-kun even though I really appreciated it, so I really can’t whine now!)

(The handicrafts club room isn’t that far, I just gotta keep at it.)

Sora: Mika-chan-san!

Mika: ...Hm? Feels like I just heard Sora-kun’s voice again? But the drone isn’t around anymore, maybe it was just an auditory hallucination…

Sora: It’s not an auditory hallucination! Sora is right here!

Mika: Nnah! Y-you gave me a start!

Huh, ooh, it’s the real Sora-kun. You were hidden behind the package so I didn’t notice ya ♪

But what’s up? Ya still need somethin’ from me?

Sora: HaHa~♪ Sora came to help out, after all~♪ Instead of the drone, Sora is going to help you carry that package!

It’s such a big package, it’d definitely hurt a lot if you dropped it on your foot or something. So please let Sora help you!

Mika: Nnah? Ya sure about that? To be honest, it’d be great help ♪

Thank ya kindly, Sora-kun. I’m countin’ on ya, then...♪

Sora: Yes! Please rely on Sora. Okay then, Sora is going to hold this side of the package.

...Uwah. It’s super heavy. Mika-chan-san, were you carrying something this heavy all by yourself!?

Mika: My bad, Sora-kun. The handicrafts club room is right over there, so if you could just hold out ‘till then…

Location: Handicrafts Club Room

Sora: Heave ho, heave ho… Uu~, so heavy…

Mika: Just a little further, Sora-kun. We’ll put it down on that desk over there~.

Huff ho. Nnah~! We did it~!

Sora: HaHiHuHeHo~☆ We’ve arrived!

Mika: Carryin’ it with two people was much faster, as expected. You really were a great help, thank ya so much~♪

Sora: You’re welcome ♪ Okay then, Sora is gonna head back!

Mika: Nnah, wait, wait! Don’t leave just yet!

Sora: …? Why not?

Mika: I can’t just let ya leave right away after helpin’ me out.

Let me thank ya properly~. Carryin’ that heavy package must’ve made you all sweaty. I’ll make some tea right away ♪

- A few minutes later -

Mika: Sorry I kept ya waitin’~. Here ya go ♪ I’ve got some tasty sweets for you, too ♪

Sora: Yaaay, thank you so much...☆

...Phew, this delicious tea is bringing Sora back to life~♪

Mika: Ya must’ve been parched ♪ Well, it’s only natural after carryin’ such a heavy package.

Sora: Speaking of which, what’s in there anyway?

Mika: Ooh, makes ya curious, huh~? No problem, I’ll open the box and show ya ♪ And inside of it is…

Tadah~! A whole ton of different fabrics~♪

Sora: Uwaah, there’s sooo many! And they’re all so beautiful~♪

Mika: Fufun. I know, right ♪ Tell ya the truth, next month is Oshi-san’s birthday, y’see. That’s why I’m plannin’ to make an outfit for Mado-nee as a present.

If I start my preparations now, I should make it in time. That’s why I already started thinkin’ about what to make.

But I kinda got too excited and got carried away with the amount of fabric ♪

I’m really so glad ya helped me carry this precious package, Sora-kun. Thank ya kindly ♪

Sora: ……….

Mika: ...Hmm? Whatcha suddenly starin’ at me for? Bein’ stared at makes me kinda restless, y’know…

Sora: ...Mika-chan-san, why are you making that face right now?

Mika: Eh? W-whatcha mean, “that face”? What kinda face am I makin’? Personally, I was intendin’ for it to be a smile…

But maybe I had a sloppy look on my face, like Oshi-san always tells me I do. I-I can’t tell!

Sora: When Sora used the drone to deliver packages to people, they also made the same face when they looked at the drone. A really happy face, like they were so delighted.

But in Mika-chan-san’s case, Sora didn’t use the drone to deliver the package~?

And yet, you made the same face as they all did. Sora thinks that’s strange~.

Location: Game Research Club Room

Sora: HaHa~♪ All the deliveries for the day have been completed! Sora is going to return the drone now!

Natsume: Good work todAY. There were a lot of packages this tiME, but we finished delivering them quicker than expectED. It’s proof that you’re getting more skilled at thIS.

Sora: HiHi~, that’s a given since Shisho~ and Senpai are joining forces with Sora~♪

Tsumugi: Fufu. I guess that means even I was just the slightest bit useful.

Natsume: HmPH, of course we need you to be usefUL. If the balance in the account book is off by even a single yEN, I’ll fire you on the spOT.

Tsumugi: Yeah yeah, I’ll be careful.

Natsume: By the wAY, SoRA. You’ve delivered packages to plenty of people by nOW, but has your understanding of that game’s main character deepened yET?

Sora: Hrrmm~mm…?

Natsume: Oh mY, you’re tilting your head in confusiON. Is something on your miND?

Sora: When Sora delivers packages to them, everyone is really happy about it, huh~? Well, it’s hard to tell their “colors” through the camera feed…

Natsume: YeAH, probably because they’ve been transformed into electronic daTA.

When pictures and sounds are turned into electronic daTA, they are transformed into zeroes and onES. By reconstructing them back into pictures and souND, it’s possible to view and listen to the data in a faraway plaCE…

But they’re not the real thiNG, so it’s only logical that they’re differeNT.

Sora: Even without seeing the “colors”, Sora could see everyone’s smiling faces through the drone~.

But why did the game’s main character choose a job where he has to deliver packages even while fighting off monsters? That’s what Sora still can’t understand...

Natsume: I sEE. So the issue lies in that you’re unable to comprehend the fundamental motive behind the main characters’ actioNS.

Tsumugi: That’s the most vital part, isn’t it? Hrmm~mm, if only I was able to tell Sora-kun something that would help here…

Natsume: But assuming that Senpai or I could give you an answer to iT, would that satisfy yOU, SoRA?

Sora: …………

...Sora wouldn’t be satisfied~. Because that wouldn’t mean that Sora really understands his character.

Sora is so happy that Shisho~ and Senpai are helping him out~.

But this is Sora’s job, and he decided to use that chance to do his best to bring attention to Switch.

That’s why Sora is going to think about it by himself for a little longer! And since Shisho~ specially suggested doing “Sora’s Delivery Service”, Sora is sure something will come to mind if he keeps doing it.

Natsume: YeAH, I sEE. I understand your feelings weLL, SoRA.

...That’s how it iS, so don’t say anything unnecessary eithER, SenpAI.

Tsumugi: Fufu. Yes, you’re right.

Natsume: In any caSE, all the deliveries for the day have been taken care oF, so let’s pick up where we left off tomorrOW. Where’s the drone flying about right nOW?

Sora: Ummm? It’s still flying through the hallways~. ...Huh?

Natsume: What’s the mattER, SoRA?

Sora: Hm~, the drone’s camera feed is showing Mika-chan-san~. He’s carrying a really big looking package, and seems to be having trouble with it.

Natsume: Let’s see heRE… AaH, you’re rigHT. A package of that size is completely unsuitable for someone of his statuRE.

Tsumugi: What on earth could he be carrying around?

Sora: Sora is curious too, so let’s talk to Mika-chan-san~!

Location: Hallway

Mika: Huff… huff…

(I… I haven’t been makin’ any real progress here for a while now...!)

(‘Course, I expected carryin’ such a huge package to be a struggle… But I’m all outta breath~! M-my arms are all numb, too~!)

But I need to deliver this no matter what! So I’ll put in all my strength… One, two, let’s go!

Sora: “Let’s go~!”

Mika: Nnah! You gave me a start! Don’t suddenly join in on my encouragin’ cheers, will ya… Err, huh? That sounded like Sora-kun’s voice, but no one’s there?

Sora: “HoHo~♪ Sora is right here! He’s talking to you through the drone~♪”

Mika: Oh, for real! I didn’t even notice the drone pullin’ up to me so close.

...Ah, does that mean this is the rumored delivery service that uses a drone?

Sora: “Yes, it is! Sora was done delivering packages for today, and on the way back he saw Mika-chan-san~♪”

“Sora called out to you because you’re carrying such a heavy package! If you request us to, we’ll deliver it for you, you know~?”

Mika: I see, so that’s why ya talked to me.

Usin’ a drone for a delivery service is real amazin’~♪ And it’s super cool~♪ That said, I appreciate the sentiment, but I’ll be fine on my own.

Sora: “You don’t need the delivery service?”

Mika: Umm, well it did cross my mind to use it, y’know?

But then I heard it’s super popular, an’ I figured you’re packed with orders, so I decided to carry this package by myself.

‘Sides, this package contains somethin’ real precious, so I’d rather deliver it myself. It’s a pain, but it’s not like it’s impossible for a person to carry it to the handicrafts club room on their own.

Sora-kun, thanks for callin’ out to me ♪ But don’t worry yerself over me. Well then, see ya~♪

Location: Light Music Club Room

Rei: My, if it isn’t the young lady. There’s no need to stand in the entrance, why don’t you enter the room?

Aah, the door was left wide open so you couldn’t knock, and were thus unsure how to proceed. It’s okay, there’s no need to fret over this, simply come on in ♪

...Hmm, so you’ve brought me the new training regimen? Thank you, I’ve duly received it.

...Hm? You want to know if you should leave the door open? Fufu, in truth I am currently waiting for something, you see.

...Well, speak of the devil and so on. I hear a faint sound ♪

Sora: “HaHiHuHeHo~♪ Sora’s got a delivery for Rei Nii-san ♪”

Rei: Ooh, I’ve been waiting~, little one. Hmm, I see you really do use a drone for the deliveries.

How very interesting. And on top of that, the delivery was surprisingly prompt.

Sora: “HaHa~, Shisho~ came up with a flawless delivery route! A speedy delivery is what we aim for~♪”

Rei: I see, that’s a good attitude ♪

Oh, did the young lady know about the little one’s delivery service already?

Ah, so this is your first time seeing it. In that case, you came here at the right time.

Whoops, before I get carried away with this lively conversation, I should accept the package that’s been so thoughtfully delivered to me.

Sora: “The sticker on Rei Nii-san’s package says that it should be handled with care! Please be careful as you receive it~.”

Rei: Yes, I am aware. Heave and ho...♪

Kukuku. With this, the premium tomato juice has come into my possession. I can’t wait to drink it right away...♪

Sora: “HiHi~♪ Rei Nii-san’s package has been delivered without incident ♪”

Rei: Thank you, little one. As a reward, I shall give you plentiful headpats the next time we meet ♪

Sora: “You’ll pat Sora’s head? Yaaay ☆”

Rei: Fufu, you’re as cute as ever.

Little one, it seems like you have another delivery after this? Do your best. I’m rooting for you..♪

Sora: “HuHu~♪ Sora will do his best to deliver these packages to all the people waiting for them~♪”

Location: Student Council Room

Keito: I’m finally done with this heap of documents. ...But there are still many heaps left, so I cannot allow myself to lose focus.

Sora: “Knock, knock, knock. Hello~!”

Keito: ...Hm? It feels like I just heard someone’s voice...?

No one’s coming in. Maybe I imagined it… No, I heard it again for sure this time?

Oi, I don’t know who you are, but if you have any business here, come on in already. I can’t take my hands off this heap of documents right now, see.

Sora: “Sorry! Opening the door isn’t possible for me, could you do it~?”

Keito: How dare you tell me to open it. Incorrigible, I just told you a second ago that I can’t take my hands off these documents.

Oi, cut it o-...

Uwoh!? Something’s vigorously-...!? W-wait, is that a drone..?

Sora: “Hello Kei-chan-senpai! Delivery here!”

Keito: Hmm… Does that voice belong to Harukawa? A drone, huh… So that must be the rumored delivery service.

Sora: “Yes! Sora is here to deliver a package addressed to Kei-chan-senpai, please accept it ♪”

Keito: Before I do that… Don’t you know how dangerous it is to barge in here at such a speed! It’d be a disaster if the drone crashed into something.

Sora: “Sora is very sorry. The door suddenly opened, so Sora flew inside too energetically.”

“But this drone won’t crash into anything~♪ It was enhanced to avoid obstacles.”

Keito: But there’s a one in a million chance that it could fail to do that. Good grief…

I’ve heard about you doing this as a part of a school part-time job, but if I notice that you’re acting too recklessly, I’ll have you fired. Keep that in mind.

Sora: “Yes, Sora will take care not to crash into anything.”

Keito: As long as you understand. ...Well, it seems like you did arrange safety measures for what it’s worth. And I must say that taking care of deliveries via drone is quite convenient.

Hmm, this package is addressed to me. But that’s strange, I don’t recall having ordered anything…?

What the-, this is a whole pile of documents! Why did someone send me-… My heaps of documents are gonna pile up even higher!

Sora: “Umm, the sender is Ei-chan-senpai~.”

Keito: What, it was Eichi? ...That guy is going to come to the student council room later anyway, so why did he go through the trouble of sending these via delivery?

...Sigh. He probably just wanted to try using the delivery service that’s been all the rage at school lately.

But I guess it’s true that if Harukawa hadn’t delivered it, someone else would’ve had to carry it here. Harukawa, you were a great help. Thank you.

Sora: “HeHe~, you’re welcome! If you order through us, we’ll deliver anywhere within the school! “Sora’s Delivery Service” appreciates your continued patronage~♪”

Location: Secret Room

Sora: HeHe~♪ The drone is coming back here~.

Just gonna let it fly through the crack in the open door... and stop! Land right there! You’re home~♪

Tsumugi: Ahaha, welcome home~♪ I’m glad the first delivery went over well.

Natsume: YeAH, both the journey there and the way back went smoothLY, SoRA ♪

Sora: That’s because Sora followed the route Shisho~ showed him~♪ Thank you very much!

Natsume: FufuFU, it’s too early to feel conteNT. There are still more packages for us to delivER. Do you remember the next delivery rouTE?

Sora: Yes, perfectly! Sora will deliver the package efficiently!

Natsume: That’s the spirIT, SoRA ♪ And even if something unforeseen happeNS, there’s no need to panIC. Whenever that happeNS, I’ll figure out the optimal route for yOU.

Sora: As expected of Shisho~♪ Sora is counting on you~.

Tsumugi: Fufu. Sora-kun and Natsume-kun are so enthusiastic about this~.

It feels like I’m just working behind the scenes, but I’ll still do my best not to hold you two back ♪

Sora-kun, this is the next package~. Let’s load it onto the drone right away. This one is a little heavier than the last one, so be careful, please.

Sora: Okay! Sora is going to balance it well! Heave-ho, heave-ho...♪

Tsumugi: ...Alright, it’s done ♪

At any rate, using a drone for an express delivery service sure has a curious impact, huh~?

When I watched the feed from the camera earlier, everyone who saw the drone was surprised but delighted about it.

Sora: And Shinobu-chan said the drone is like the jutsu of flying squirrels, and was really excited about it~♪

Tsumugi: Fufu. At first he was shocked and called it an enemy raid, though.

Natsume: ….YeAH. Makes me wonder if mayBE, just mayBE…

Sora: Hmm~? Shisho~, what’s up?

Natsume: I think there’s a chance that “Sora’s Delivery Service” is going to have an explosive increase in populariTY.

While we deliver packages like thIS, everyone’s going to see the droNE. That wAY, the drone basically advertises itseLF.

Tsumugi: Now that you say it, just flying the drone around the school grounds already drew tons of attention.

I could understand it if they wanted to order something themselves upon realizing that the drone is delivering packages. In fact, I kind of want to order something myself ♪

Sora: Sora is so glad we have this drone! The effects are tremendous~♪

Natsume: When people take notice of uS, the orders will come rolling iN, which means that Sora’s opportunities to understand his character better will increaSE.

And on top of thAT, our activity funds will increase as weLL. It’s really nothing but good thinGS...♪

Now that we figured that oUT, let’s appeal to people and keep at it with the deliveriES.

If any last-minute orders come iN, feel free to accept thoSE, SenpAI. This drone is enhancED, so there’s no issue with its durabiliTY.

Tsumugi: Understood ♪

Sora: Okay, then Sora is going to deliver the next package at once! Take-off...☆

Location: Game Research Club Room

- A few days later -

Tsumugi: Uff, I’m finally done taking inventory...♪ There were so many of them today, I thought I’d never finish.

I’m a bit surprised that the amount of orders increased this much in just a few days.

Natsume: I did tell you there’s a chance that the orders will increaSE, so there’s really no need to act all surprised nOW.

Tsumugi: Well, when you’re right, you’re right.

I just never expected there to be so many that it’d become impossible to deal with them in the secret underground room, causing us to have to move our operations to the game club room.

Sora: In a way, that’s another one of the drone’s tremendous effects~♪

Natsume: That’s part of iT, but realLY, it’s owed to Sora doing his delivery work so diligentLY. Good bOY, good bOY...♪

Sora: Ehehe, Sora’s been praised~. Sora will do his best again today ♪

Natsume: With this increased amount of ordeRS, we need to work more efficiently than evER. I’ll ponder the route for todAY, so give me a momeNT.

...HmM, I sEE. YeAH, I think this is going to woRK.

Sora: Has the first delivery destination been decided?

Natsume: YeAH, we’re starting with Rei Nii-san’s place todAY. And I guess after thAT, we can continue on to the student council roOM.

Sora: Understood! Okay then, Sora is going to deliver today’s orders now!

Location: Secret Room

- The next day, after school -

Sora: HaHa~, Sora is making the drone fly a right turn! Whoosh!

HiHi~, next up is a left turn! And now~, forwards, backwards, up, down!

Natsume: Yup yUP, you’re piloting it weLL, SoRA ♪

Sora: Yes! Sora has gotten the hang of it, and now it’s going great~♪

Natsume: I’m glad to hear iT. You’re capable of piloting iT, and the feed from the built-in camera is showing on my screen just like it shouLD.

Doesn’t seem like there’s anything left to adjust on iT, eithER.

Tsumugi: And I’ve finished taking inventory of today’s packages~, we can start delivering them at any time ♪

Natsume: ...SoRA, would you hand me the controller for a secoND?

Sora: Of course! Here you go, Shisho~!

Natsume: Thank yOU ♪

………

Tsumugi: ....Hiyaun!?

W-why are you suddenly making the drone fly at me like that? And at such a high speed, too!

It’s a good thing it changed trajectory at the last second before crashing into me…

Natsume: HmM, looks like the automatic collision avoidance system is also working normalLY.

Tsumugi: Y-you used me to verify that!?

Well, aiming it at Sora-kun is hardly an option, so I guess it’s fine to use me as a guinea pig.

But you could have at least given me a word of warning.

Natsume: Since I was the one who did maintenance on this droNE, there’s no way anything could’ve possibly gone wroNG.

HeRE, SoRA. I’m returning the controllER. This drone is in perfect shaPE ♪

Sora: Thank you, Shisho~! Sora will work hard at “Sora’s Delivery Service”, together with Shisho~ and Senpai!

Natsume: YeAH, let’s do our beST. Alright thEN, SenpAI, can you show me that list of today’s packagES?

Tsumugi: Uh, sure? Umm, here you go!

Natsume: ...HmM. Seems like there are comparatively few packages todAY. That saID, their destinations are all over the plaCE, so we’ll need to deliver them efficientLY.

Checking the floorplan of the schoOL… YeAH, this is the most efficient rouTE.

SoRA, that tiny box over there is going to be the first deliveRY.

Sora: Okay! Ummm, the recipient for this package is… Shinobu-chan! The name of the product is “smoke bombs”...?

Just what one would expect Shinobu-chan to order~♪ Let’s deliver it to him quickly!

Natsume: RigHT, it’s finally time to launch “Sora’s Delivery ServiCE”.

Sora: Time for take-off. HaHiHuHeHo~♪

Location: Sports ground

Shinobu: Sha ta ta ta ta…! Sha ta ta ta ta…!

A ninja must possess good running ability. And therefore, I am once again practicing my ninja run in order to fortify it~.

One lap around the track…! Two laps…! Thre-...

Um, huh?

S-something is flying over here! Could it be an enemy raid!?

This is bad! N-no, I am a ninja who never neglects his training, which means I can even make short work of something like an enemy r-...

Uwahn! It’s coming closer at an incredible speed~!

Sora: “HaHa~♪ It’s not an enemy raid! It’s a drone!”

Shinobu: Eh, a drone…?

Ooh, so that’s what it is. I’ve heard of drones before, but this is my first time seeing one ♪

Rather, isn’t that Harukawa-kun’s voice I’m hearing? But I can’t see him anywhere…?

Sora: “HiHi~♪ That’s because Sora is operating the drone from somewhere else ♪ Sora is here to deliver this package to Shinobu-chan!”

“Sora started a delivery service together with Shisho~ and Senpai ♪ And Shinobu-chan is our first recipient~♪”

Shinobu: Oh, these are the smoke bombs I ordered!

They’re generally used as ninja tools, but Taichou-dono told me he wants to investigate whether they’re suitable to be used during a live performance, so I ordered some~.

I didn’t think they’d be delivered so soon ♪

And the way they were brought here by a drone in the sky, it’s like the jutsu of flying squirrels*!

Thanks for delivering it, Harukawa-kun ♪ Package received.

Sora: “HuHu~♪ Delivery complete~♪ We hope you’ll use our service again!”

Shinobu: Uwah, it flew off in the blink of an eye! How cool…♪

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* “Musasabi no Jutsu” (lit. Art of Giant Flying Squirrels) is a ninja technique that involves slowing your descent by holding onto a parachute-like fabric with your hands and feet.
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Location: Library

Tsumugi: Ummm..?

Aah, there it is. It got mixed up into that other author’s shelf on accident.

One kanji aside, the names of these two authors are identical, so students sometimes return their books to the wrong shelf~.

Just gotta put that book back on the correct shelf… There. Alright, with this, I pretty much finished organizing the books for today ♪

All that’s left are the bottom shelves.

Oh, huh? If it isn’t Anzu-chan.

Ah, you came to return these books before their loan periods expire~. Fufu, thanks for conscientiously abiding by the library rules.

Okay, they’re all here and accounted for...♪ I’ll be putting these books back in their cozy homes, then.

...Hm? What’s wrong, why are you grabbing my sleeve?

Hum, hum. Aah, you also want to borrow some new books. Of course, I’d be delighted ♪

If you tell me what kind of books you’re looking for, I can recommend some…

Ah, uwah!?

S-s-s-something just flew over my head at breakneck speed and almost grazed me!

I turned around, but there’s nothing to see! W-what on earth was that?! A bug, a bird, or maybe a plane~!?

...Huh? It looked like a drone to you, Anzu-chan...?

Ah, looks like it’s coming back here.

...Hmm? I guess it really is a drone. But what’s a drone doing in the library…?

Oh? Now it’s flying right up to us. It looks like it’s carrying a book…?

Sora (not visible): “HaHa~! Sora is here to return this book!”

Tsumugi: Wawah, the drone suddenly let out a voice!

Umm… Is that voice by any chance Sora-kun?

Sora (not visible): “Yes! When you’re called by your name, you respond!”

“Senpai, Sora is sorry for startling you earlier! Sora isn’t used to these steering controls yet, so he went too fast~.”

Tsumugi: Ahaha. Incredible, we can actually hold a real conversation through this drone ♪

Yup yup, it certainly was exceedingly dangerous, but it’s okay since you didn’t actually crash into me.

Natsume (not visible): “As if the drone could ever crash into yOU. It’s equipped with an enhanced obstacle detection and evasion systEM, you knOW.”

“Or maybe I should supplement it with a new system that doesn’t consider Senpai in particular an obstacLE ♪”

Tsumugi: But that would mean that it would only crash into me. How cruel! And so dangerous, too!

...Huh? Just now, Natsume-kun’s voice sounded like it came from somewhere really close by…

Sora (appearing): HiHi~♪ Sorry for intruding!

Natsume (appearing): SheeSH, you made way too much of a fuss over that drone flying at yOU, SenpAI.

Tsumugi: Ah, Sora-kun and Natsume-kun, you came all the way here. Hello~♪

Natsume: We already saw your face through the drone’s cameRA, so spare me the greetinGS, will yOU.

Hey theRE, little kittEN. Of courSE, I could also see you clearLY ♪

Tsumugi: Uu, I saw this coming, but the way you treat the two of us really is like night and day.

Sora: Senpai, Sora is still waiting for you to accept this book~? Deliveries need to be transferred to their final destination!

Tsumugi: Deliveries? Aah, so all I need to do is accept the book from the drone as it’s landing?

In that case, if you’ll allow me. Hup...

Sora: HuHu~! Senpai received the book! Delivery complete!

Natsume: YeAH, a job well doNE ♪ You were successfully able to return the book I borrowED.

Judging from this rest rUN, nothing will stand in the way of “Sora’s Delivery Service”’s launCH.

Tsumugi: “Sora’s Delivery Service”...? Hmm~, for some reason I can’t follow the conversation in the slightest, just what is going on here?

Sora: Sora has gotten a job as a campaign boy for a game! It’s a popular game about flying on rifles and delivering packages~♪

Tsumugi: Aah, you mean that famous game? Even I’ve heard of that one ♪ And you’re going to be the campaign boy for it? That’s amazing, Sora-kun.

Sora: HeHe~, it seems like Sora looks just like the main character of that game, so he’s supposed to become that character!

But in order to do that, Sora needs to understand the character a lot more!

Tsumugi: Hmm, I see…? I think I’ve gotten the gist of it. So basically, that’s why you’re doing this “Sora’s Delivery Service”?

Sora: Yes! In order to understand his character more, Sora is going to work the same delivery job as the main character!

Natsume: Only within the range of the school grounDS, thouGH. There happened to be school part-time jobs open for iT, and we are planning to take on every single one of thEM.

And we just so happened to have this drone that we inherited from the Game Club graduate during the development of the SVRS, which I enhanced in a number of waYS.

Tsumugi: I see~. The drone startled me when it flew past me initially, but the package was successfully delivered in the end.

And above all, doing an express delivery service via drone sounds fun ♪

Fufu, you think so too, Anzu-chan?

Alright, after hearing your explanation, I’d be glad to lend a hand ♪ Although I may only be fit to do the book-keeping and receptionist duty.

Natsume: If you’re capable of doing those thinGS, it’s already plenTY. Even though it’s yOU, SenpAI.

Senpai: Eeh, I can’t tell if you’re praising or belittling me!

Sora: HoHo~♪ Then Sora is in charge of flying the drone and delivering the packages, and Shisho~ will give the directions for the most efficient delivery routes~♪

He’ll also do maintenance on the drone!

Natsume: And that’s thAT. Very weLL, since we’ve come to an agreemeNT, the operations of “Sora’s Delivery Service” can begin in earnest starting tomorrOW...♪

Location: Game Research Club Room

Sora: HaHa~♪ Shisho~, hello! When you enter a room, you greet the people inside!

Natsume: HeY, SoRA. I’ve been waiting for yOU ♪

Sora: HiHi~♪ Shisho~, why did you call Sora here? Could there be a new job for Switch~?

But in that case, isn’t it strange that Senpai isn’t here?

Natsume: WeLL, I told him to join uS, but he said he’s tied up with doing Library Committee work and can’t coME.

SheeSH, isn’t this way too impertinent of SenpAI?

WeLL, since Sora is heRE, that’s already plenty for mE ♪ Shaggy Glasses would just be an extra anyhOW.

Sora: Hm~? Does that mean you only need to talk to Sora?

Natsume: That’s rigHT. As a matter of faCT, a job offer for you has come iN, SoRA. They would like to know if you want to be the campaign boy for a certain gaME.

Sora: A campaign boy for a game..? Sora is curious what kind of game it is!

Natsume: Fufu, do you know this oNE, SoRA?

Sora: HuHu~! Of course! That’s a really famous game~♪ Sora plays this series all the time!

Natsume: I sEE. The first installment of the series was released a fairly long time aGO, but it saw a resurgence in popularity thanks to online reviews and is now considered highly populAR ♪

The game revolves around the main charactER, who rides a flying rifle through the sky and defeats monsteRS, all while delivering packages he’s been entrusted with to their destinatioNS.

Sora: Yes! The way he flies about in the sky, up and down, looks like it’d feel good!

Natsume: I get what you meAN. Being able to fly around like that would probably make you feel like you’re in a dreAM ♪

They said they’d release another game in this series in a few yeaRS, and it’s going to be an online game with a focus on having stellar graphiCS. I have high expectations for iT.

In order to increase their market share furthER, it looks like the company behind it is planning a campaign to go along with the releaSE.

And that’s where Sora comes iN. They’d like you to become the protagonist and perform as him in evenTS.

Sora: HeHe~, so they’re asking for Sora as an individual? But why~?

Natsume: The main character in the new game is apparently the spitting image of yOU, that’s wHY.

Remember how we launched the Switch VR systEM, SVRS for shoRT, with Yuuki-kun the other dAY*?

The graduate from the Game Club who helped us back then is involved with the development of this gaME, you sEE.

ApparentLY, he saw you during the explanatory meeting for the SVRS’s speCS.

FuFU, it seems that you resembled the game’s main character so much he was completely flabbergastED. After thAT, he sent you this formal work request through the schoOL.

I think it sounds like a good opportuniTY, but of course it’s up to you whether you want to take on this job or nOT, SoRA.

Sora: HoHo~! Sora is so happy to have received a job offer! And if Sora works hard at that job, it’ll put Switch in a good light~♪

Natsume: Yep yEP, you’re absolutely rigHT. As expected of yOU, SoRA ♪

I guess that means it’s okay for me to formally accept this job for yOU. I’ll get in touch with thEM.

Sora: Yes! Thank you, Shisho~!

Natsume: You’re welcoME. I can’t wait to see Sora turn into that game’s main charactER...♪

Sora: ……….

Natsume: ...Hm? What’s the mattER, SoRA? You seem lost in thought all of a suddEN.

Sora: Sora decided to accept the job offer! But, what does Sora have to do to become that game’s main character..?

Sora has never flown on a flying rifle, nor has he ever fought with a monster~?

Natsume: WeLL, I don’t think there’s anyone who ever had those kinds of experiencES. But you’re not satisfied with thAT, rigHT?

Sora: Exactly! Sora wants to understand that character better! Does Shisho~ have any advice how Sora can do that?

Natsume: FufuFU. To that question I can only reply “YeS”. In faCT, I predicted this course of events and already came up with a plan for what to do neXT.

Sora: Uwaah! Shisho~ really is amazing! What kind of plan is it~?

Natsume: I call it “Sora’s Delivery ServiCE” ♪

Sora: “Sora’s Delivery Service”? That gives off a fun “color”~♪

Natsume: I thought that if you were to carry out the same job as the main character from the gaME, your understanding of him would deepen for suRE.

Within this schoOL, countless items are delivered every day in persON.

On some daYS, the amount of packages is so high that the school offers part-time delivery jobs to studeNTS.

I am planning to accept this part-time job together as SwitCH. WeLL, I don’t expect anything from SenpAI, but I’m going to get him involved anywAY.

If it goes weLL, we can also earn some money for Switch’s activity funDS. It’s two birds with one stoNE...♪

Sora: HaHiHuHeHo~! Sora’s gonna have his own delivery service!

Natsume: AhaHA. The way you announced that while raising both of your arms as high as you cAN… You’re too cuTE, SoRA ♪

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* Referring to Summer Flowers