Jelly That Tastes Like Kindness

Part 2

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HAMA House Bedroom

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Nagi

…Achoo! Cough, cough, ‘choo!

(Oh no, my sneezes and coughs have joined forces. I only have a few tissues left, so I’m running out of ammunition too.)

(My throat’s as dry as a desert, but if I go outside, I might infect everyone…)

Shunin knocks on the door.

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Kaede

…Nagi-kun, are you awake?

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Nagi

(? Shunin…?)

(Should I pretend to be asleep? But I don’t want to trouble you to come again just to check on someone like me.)

'M awa….k….gh…egh.

(Oh no, I’m so thirsty I can’t even speak!)

The door opens.

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Chihiro

‘Scuse meeee~! Nagi-peko~! There’s an emergency~!

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Nagi

?

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Toi

Um, I was just making the viral ‘Jiggly Wiggly ☆ Vitamin Bomb Citrus Jelly’, or ‘VitaBomb’, with Shunin and Chii-sama but…

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Chihiro

Three huge pots popped out—OMG I was totes shocked! ☆ Turns out it was a recipe for thirty servings!

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Kaede

So, if you don’t mind, could you help us eat this? Our stomachs are already bursting at the seams.

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Nagi

……

(What perfect timing. A chance to replenish some moisture from this jiggly, wiggly jelly.)

(Since I can’t speak, I’ll nod at lightning speed instead. Like an akabeko, the traditional toy from the Tohoku region.1)

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Kaede

(Ah, Nagi-kun is nodding so much! That means he’s saying OK, right?)

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Toi

Wow, you’ll help me? Yay!

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Chihiro

Yup, here ya go ♪ VitaBomb is legit like, totally yummers, and it’s good for health and beauty too!

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Nagi

Omnomnom…

(The tangy, moisture-rich jelly soothes my parched throat—)

…On god.

(Ah, I can speak.)

This is the best jelly I’ve ever had in my life. I think I’ve finally figured out the answer to the question, “If you could take only one thing to a deserted island, what would it be?”.

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Chihiro

Wait, it’s that good!?

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Kaede

Hehe, that’s good. Nagi-kun, get well soon, okay? Here’s your medicine.

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Nagi

!

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Toi

Since you ate the VitaBomb, you’ll be just fine! Get some rest.

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Chihiro

Whenever you need help, just call us! We’ll be there in a flash~☆

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Nagi

…Th-thank you.

(Everyone’s care, the taste of the VitaBomb… I won’t forget it. I’ll make a full recovery soon, and then, I’ll be the one rushing to everyone’s side.)

  1. An akabeko is a red papier-mâché doll, shaped like a cow with a bobbing head. They were originally used as good luck charms, and traditionally symbolise health, strength, and warding off illness.

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