Editing Unlimited Fafnir:Brynhildr Valkyries Chapter 2 (section)

===Part 3===

That night, after lights out, I was in my bedroom.

Under the covers in the lower bunk, I spoke to Miyako who was lying on the upper bunk.

"Miyako... Are you still awake?"

"Hmm...? What's... up...?"

I heard a drowsy voice in response.

"I plan to... take the Dragon Subjugation Squad entrance test."

"Dragon Subjugation Squad...? Uh... Ehhhh!?"

A surprised voice, followed by a thud from the upper bunk.

"Owww... I hit my head on the ceiling... Anyway, forget that!"

Miyako looked down at me from the upper bunk.

"Mitsuki, are you for real?"

Hanging upside-down, Miyako asked me.

"Yes."

I nodded while in bed. Immediately, Miyako climbed down nimbly and squeezed into the lower bunk beside me.

"What's wrong!? Why so suddenly—"

"There is something I wish to do..."

I replied ambiguously with a wry smile. The principal and Haruka-san had warned me not to disclose about my brother—the existence of a male D—without permission.

"Sheesh, here you go again with that face."

Pouting unhappily, Miyako stared at me.

"That face?"

"Mitsuki, every now and then, you'd make a face like you're thinking about something. Sad... and anxious, it's how it feels. You know you can tell me if there's anything troubling you."

"Well..."

I was very happy to hear that from her, but I could not break my promise.

"Is this something you can't tell me?"

Miyako was showing a sad expression. Seeing that, I hastily held her hand.

"Umm, Miyako, I'm not allowed to explain the details of this matter, but... If it's okay for me to tell you vaguely, I'd like you to listen... Will you hear me out?"

"Mitsuki..."

After showing slight surprise on her face, Miyako immediately looked serious.

"Yes, it's fine. I understand. Tell me."

"Thank you, Miyako—Uh, why are you lying in my bed?"

I asked Miyako who was on my bed next to me.

"It's easier to listen like this. Is this okay with you, Mitsuki?"

"Well... I guess so."

I accepted it although I felt a bit embarrassed.

Next, Miyako happily got under my covers and leaned her shoulder against me.

Through the thin pajamas, I could feel the warmth and softness of her body.

"This feels like a school trip. It's so fun! Wanna play cards?"

"Miyako, have you forgotten your original purpose?"

"Ahaha, just kidding. I'll listen to you properly. Relax."

Grinning mischievously, Miyako gazed intently at me, so close that I could feel her breathing.

Although my heart was racing from being so close to her, I still began to explain.

"There is someone... I want to see."

"Someone you want to see?"

Miyako blinked and asked.

"Yes... But I don't know where he is... Right now, I have no way of finding him... That's why, I want to try everything possible to increase the number of things I can do."

I gazed into Miyao's eyes and revealed my honest intentions.

"That's why you're taking part in the Dragon Subjugation Squad selection test?"

I nodded at Miyako.

"That's right... I also plan on joining the student council after that. It's crazy... Right?"

Wondering if I shocked her, I peered at Miyako's face.

After showing a surprised expression, she sighed lightly.

"It's very crazy... But Mitsuki, you've already made your decision, right?"

"—Yes."

I nodded without any hesitation.

"You want to see this person this much? Someone... very dear to you?"

"Yes."

I nodded clearly.

"I see..."

After showing a slightly sad look, Miyako immediately switched to her usual smiling face.

"In that case, let's do it! We must start special training tomorrow!"

"S-Special training?"

Miyako's sudden words confused me.

"To be honest, I don't think you'll pass the way you are right now, okay? Mitsuki, you can't even fly yet."

"Ooh..."

"In that case, let's have special training. I'll ask Onee-chan to see if we can use a training site after school. Don't worry, I'll accompany you. Let's join the Dragon Subjugation Squad together!"

"Eh, you too, Miyako?"

Very surprised, I stared at her face intently.

"Yes, because I'm very worried about you, Mitsuki."

"But I'm clearly the senior here..."

"Yeah, by a mere two weeks, right? Besides, I can't leave you alone, Mitsuki."

Miyako declared quietly with a serious expression.

"...Why?"

"Because you seem so lonely. It's not just today, you've always been like that. That's why, I'm very concerned."

After saying that, Miyako grabbed my hand under the covers.

"—I want to stay by your side. All the time, until the day you meet the one you hold dear, Mitsuki."

Then while staring at me, she smiled gently.

"And so, you won't be lonely anymore."

"Miyako..."

Her words filled my heart with warmth.

The emptiness of Nii-san's absence, I did not wish to forget it—I must not forget it.

But right now, for a brief while, I wished to rely on this warmth slightly.