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Ch. 2: Challenge to be Best in the World

 

Vio: "I have plans to challenge one of the records for best in the world."

 

OO: "You do?"

 

There was a vivid brightness in Vio's eyes.

 

Vio: "That's what I tell myself, that I'll succeed no matter what! But I always end up in second place … but today I'll show you, I'll definitely get number one! There's no point in anything other than number one. I love number one!"

 

Vio suddenly clenched his fist and moved close. At the same time, the strange image on his chest got closer too.

 

I-it's kind of scary…

 

Vio: "Since you're here, you wanna go with me?"

 

OO: "Uh…"

 

Without waiting for an answer, Vio firmly grabbed my hand and started running. I was pulled along and started running with him.

 

He sure is an energetic person. When we're together, I feel more cheerful.

 

But that one thing…

 

…I've never seen clothes like those.

 

As I thought that to myself…-

 

Below the perfectly clear sky, the lively voices of the townspeople filled the air. Pulled along by Vio, I arrived in the thriving town of Lecord.

 

Vio: "You OK? Were we running too fast?"

 

Vio worriedly looked at my face.

 

I-it was really fast…but I'm amazed Vio isn’t out of breath at all.

 

He started walking part way through having been running so fast, but even so I was only barely able to keep up with Vio's speed.

 

Vio: "I thought it's better to get there fast…so I just started running like usual."

 

OO: "I'm alright. It just surprised me how fast you were going…"

 

Vio: "Ah, I did it again. When I get focused on one thing, I tend to miss what's around me…"

 

I think I got that…

 

But as Vio scratched his head in embarrassment, he looked kind of cute.

 

At that time…-

 

Villager 1: "Prince Vio! What are you going to try at today!?"

 

Villager 2: "Oh my, you're right. It's Prince Vio! Come see me if you break a record today."

 

Vio: "Yeah! Thanks everyone."

 

Village Child 1: "Prince, is it true you're going to break the world record today!?"

 

Village Child 2: "World Number One!"

 

Vio: "You bet I am! I'll definitely do it today, you'll see. And if I do…!!"

 

Vio talked to the many people from the town, and he struck a triumphant pose, his eyes full of enthusiasm and shining brighter than anything.

 

Everyone is cheering him on and idolizing him so much…they seem like such honest and wonderful people.

 

I thought their exchange back and forth was charming and…

 

Village Child 3: "But the prince's clothes are soooo uncool again!! Ahaha!"

 

OO: "…"

 

Other people really do think it's strange…

 

Vio: "Really? Well I don't know about that."

 

Vio replied honestly without even getting upset.

 

Village Child 3: "You should learn more about clothes~! Prince Vio, you're weird!!"

 

Vio: "What's wrong with that!? I'd rather use my time to be number one! OO, you'll watch me today right? I'll definitely meet everyone's expectations and live up to their support!"

 

With that intensely invigorating smile, he shone brighter than all the people of the town.

 

 

……

 

Following that, I talked with the townspeople as we made our way to the area designated for Vio's attempt.

 

Here?

 

The place we'd arrived was a wide open area, and I couldn't see any equipment or anything else.

 

There isn't any equipment prepared, so that must mean…

 

[CHOICE]

  • What are you going to do? (SUN)            

  • Are you going to be running? (MOON)

 

Vio: "Today I'm…aiming for the record for most pairs of underwear worn on top of each other!!"

 

OO: "Eh…-"

 

U-underwear…!?

 

Looking at Vio, who had told me as much with a face lit up in a smile that spoke of both victory and pride, I couldn't close my mouth, which had dropped open in shock.

 

OO: "What are you going to do?"

 

Vio: "Well ya see…"

 

Vio looked right at me with that same smile from earlier.

OO: "Vio, you said something about a specialty…are you sprinting or something?"

 

Vio: "No, today it's something different. Today…"

 

Vio's smile held some hidden meaning…-

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