15 Game 11.5: Extra II: Yuiren, Brunhilde, Sakura!

Around the time that Benjirou's chapters debuted, err, joined the party.

It was a peaceful night. The sky was full of twinkling lights, similar to those described in 'twinkle, twinkle little stars.' A bonfire was in the center, and Benjirou was scouting, looking sharply, sitting on a high branch of the tree that was present. It was at this point that Andrea, who was sitting next to me, began a conversation. It seems like she was already bored playing with fire already.

[Question: Master, I have a question.]

"Hmm? Ask away. I prefer not this silence; it makes the night even colder. It's April back there, so maybe it's the same here?" (Note: When Guren said "back there" he means in the world he came from.)

[Confirmation: Then, Master, why do you use two names at once? 'Yuiren,' think back to the time you opened your status... It was the name that was written there.]

"Hhm?

That's interesting.

For a moody, sharp tongued, expressionless humunculus, this girl sure is bright. Well for now, let's fill her curious mind.

"I love watching anime, you see? There was this really interesting anime called 'Sword Art Online.'"

(Author's note: I hope I don't get punished for using this title, but I really like that anime.)

[Question: Master, what is the connection between that anime and your second name? ]

Andrea's inquisitiveness persists. Meanwhile, I am aware. Even though he was silent, this Benjirou was listening intently to the conversation above the tree. Why not come down and just join us? Yeah, whatever. That makes no difference.

"Well, you see, the protagonist there has this strange but nice name. 'Kirito,' and he got that name from his first Kirigaya(Kiri) Kazuto(to). Interesting, right? Hehe, I was idolizing him for his character and before I knew it, I based my name in VLF on him. Yuiga(Yui) Guren(ren). Yuiren."

I was blushing and gently scratching my face. After all, it's embarrassing.

[It's so simple...]

I was expecting it, but so bluntly!?

"Wha— you don't hold back, do you? It's such a nice name, you know? You think so, too, right Benjirou?"

I looked up the tree where Benjirou was sitting in the pretext of scouting. Even though he wasn't saying anything, I knew he was enthusiastic about the subject. And, just to be clear, I'm not looking for someone to be on my side. Hmp! Don't get me wrong! (Empty excuses)

"Yes, Master, but it's... yeah... simple..."

You, too?

"Ah!"

What's the problem with that?! That's a nice name, isn't it? Why are you criticizing such a good name? You're all illiterate when it comes to naming things! (You are one to talk!)

"However, I really like this name: Status Open..."

(He opened his status and stared at it for a few moments before swiping it, causing it to revert.)

"It reminds me of Kirito... after all, I'm in the same situation as him, more or less."

I said with a soft voice and slightly dimmer eyes, then looked up at the sky. Is it possible that I'm already exhausted? It's certainly bright and full of stars. I can't stop thinking about Hikari and sister Sakura right now. I'm curious how they're doing...

[Now, let us move on to the next question!]

"Wait, there's more?"

What's the deal with this mood? This girl is truly ruthless. And look at Benjirou, that's how you do blatant eavesdropping, you!

[Question: The staff... Why, Master, Brunhilde?]

Hmm. That's an easy one! (smirk)

"Ah, that's really simple. It's embarrassing, but I just thought it was cool. For example, when battling in front of others, then shouting, Brunhilde!... Cool right? embarrassing, though. Ehehe."

[If it's embarrassing, don't give it a strange name, Master.]

"Oi! Andrea chan, stop right there. Don't say it like that, it's making me sad. It's cool, right? Benjirou?"

"Indeed! But it's... yeah, strange..."

Deja vu?!

"Did you know you guys make a good combination of criticism?"

[I'm still not very knowledgeable about this 'anime' Master, but I doubt Sakura, that beautiful sword, came from one as well, right?]

Listen up, Andrea-chan. What is an anime? Ahh... Explain, me!

"Listen up, Andea. Anime is a whole new world. It's a noble, magical, and wonderful world! Don't make a light of it, ya hear?"

"Yeah, yeah, whatever!" (Note: Andrea!)

Oi!

"Haaaa. Welp, it can be help if you don't know what Anime-sama is and it's greatness. But your wrong getting Sakura name from one. Sakura is a bit different."

(After heaving a sigh, he gave an unintentional despondent look, as if he remembered something horrible? Or was it something else? Yes, he did! Well, anyway, he was slightly shivering when Andrea brought up the Sakura topic.)

Is this really acceptable?

...

[Then inform us as soon as possible, Master. Concerning Sakura!]

"Eieekkk!"

This woman is truly ruthless. Even though I'm hesitant, I can't say no to those curious eyes and ears from a particular tree.

"Haaaa... Alright! I just need to tell you right?! I get it!"

I heaved another sigh, of course, to prepare myself.

"Sakura... That name came from my older sister's name, Big Sis Sakura."

[Is that it? Seeing your reaction master, I was thinking of something scarier!]

"Look at her! You're completely clueless. My sister Sakura was the most terrifying of all! Ugh. Just thinking about it makes me want to puke."

(He placed his hand on his brow as if he was suffering from a severe headache at the time, then began telling the story amid the gloom.)

"That-that one time I forgot to eat because I was too engrossed watching anime... She gave me a splendid, perfect German suplex! Luckily it was on the sofa that I survived... And that one time, when I didn't washed the dishes, she burned all the manga and L.N that I was collecting! Can you believe that!? And when we were practicing in grandpa's dojo, she made me her practice doll!!! (Huff, huff.)

(While on a particular somewhere...)

"A—Achoooo!!!"

"What's the matter, Sakura-neesama? A cold?"

"No, Fufufu, perhaps my cute younger brother is talking about me? I'll make sure to reward him the next time we meet! Hikari, are you finished preparing?"

"Sakura-neesama, yes!"

"Great, then let us go!"

(And back again.)

"Eeekk!"

What exactly is this sensation? For some reason, I was made to shiver.

"Wha—the what's matter, my lord?"

(Benjirou jumped off the tree, hurriedly, with a worried expression, and went beside Guren.)

"Nothing, I just got a chill."

"What a terrifying human to make My Lord feel this way!"

[{Indeed! I'd like to be friends with her if we ever meet! }]

"Andea-chan?!"

Nothing gets past her.

[Question: Master, by the way. Why did you give the sword the name Sakura?]

"Ah, that, huh? Sakura is a nameless blade I obtained while on a quest. Sharp, strong, and beautiful sword. At the time, the moment I saw this swordCome: SAKURA! it suddenly reminded me of my sister, which is why..."

"..."

After I spoke, there was an unexpected silence for a brief moment. I was certain that those two would think of that name as simple again. Slowly, I moved my gaze to Andrea's position. Only to discover her in awe.

"Wha-... Oi?!"

Too unexpected, he can't believe Andrea, that sarcastic monster, will fall silent in awe.

"What a wonderful sense of naming... Master.." (Note: This is Andrea, fidgeting.)

"Indeed! An unrivaled name! That was genus, My Lord!"

Eh? I actually made a good one?

"Ehehe, is that true?"

With this silly conversation, the night flew by without either of them realizing it. After all, a night without a chat is a night without life!

Extra Chapter: End!