Ch.44 Trinity ③

"Are you guys done for now?"

Prez, who had been considerately waiting for us outside, came back in as if she had found the right opportunity.

"Yes. Sanka-san. I'm truly grateful that you have provided us with this opportunity."

Kaguya-senpai bows deeply with beautiful mannerisms.

Her long, smooth, purple-tinged black hair flowed down.

"Don't worry about it. I'm also happy that Nii-san was able to be reunited with those important to her."

Prez, Mitsuki stopped roleplaying and spoke as a family member.

It tickles a bit.

Mitsuki glanced at me as I tried to avert my gaze before continuing - but.

"This person pretended that nothing was wrong, but she keeps dragging you guys into every conversations."

That's an exaggeration!

"Oh, is that so? Aria-chan."

"Oh dear. I hope you learns to let go of your parents soon. Well, Licia is one of the mass-produced test-tube babies, so she doesn't know what parents are like."

“Hey, Nii-san. I just received a comment that I’m not sure how to respond to.”

"In that case, just hand her a test tube and say, 'Here, it's your mama~.'"

"Whoa..."

Mitsuki is taken aback by my comment, which clearly crossed the line.

"Don't worry about it. It's just Licia-chan's style of acting."

"I wonder if it's fine to say it like that..."

With this exchange between the older group going on in the background, I actually handed over the test tube and said, "Here, it's your Mama~"

Licia's eyes widened at the test tube, and trembling, she tentatively accepted it.

"...Okaa-sama."

Then she tossed the test tube in the trash.

We were all laughing.

"W-what a unique relationship."

"Yes, to the extent that we can joke about our heavy past."

Once you get over your heavy past, it becomes easy to joke about it.

Well, joking about dying and the dead are obviously a no-no.

It may look like a free for all, but there is a clear line drawn.

"ーWait, we shouldn't be wasting time on this sort of thing. It's about time you guys need to get ready."

Mitsuki shook her head, then her face returned to that of a company president and she spoke.

"What do you mean, get ready?"

"It's a concert. These two are members of your unit, right? Since we're all here together, let's make a spectacular debut on Earth."

When I asked her about it, Prez replied as if it was obvious.

Oh, I see.

So that's why they decided to do it at this timing today.

Certainly, if that was the plan, it makes sense that the timing was perfect.

But,

"No. Don't. Absolutely not. Today is Ouka's concert. There's no way I'd intrude on today's main character's stage."

I looked at her with reproach.

Even Prez must have some special feelings about her daughter's big day.

I would love to do a concert with both of them.

But the star of the show today is Ouka.

This is the biggest stage of a lifetime for that child who has been working hard for a long time.

There is no way I could forgive myself, who acted as her mentor, getting in the way of that.

"I told you, didn't I? It all started with Ouka."

"!"

"It was about a month ago. She came to me for advice. She had always relied on Alpheria for so long and had never been able to repay her. So she wanted to show her gratitude."

"That child..."

I instinctively covered my mouth.

I knew she was a nice girl.

However, it was surprising to hear Ouka, who is an introvert and a coward but strangely proud, has trouble being honest, and is not good at taking action on her own, say something like that.

My heart trembles at the pure consideration.

I felt happy, embarrassed, and a little proud.

As for the latter, it seems the mother feels the same way.

She puffs out her chest as if to say, "What do you think?"

"you were just making jokes in your mind, weren't you? "

"You're also a pretty prideful person. You'd rather be vague and ambiguous than have your true feelings seen through."

"You're too noisy there!"

Oh come on.

"I told her about the two of them. That Alpheria's friends from another world had even crossed the world just to meet her. She was very happy."

"...Even Ouka saw through me."

If she was happy, that must mean that.

I didn't realize I had become so melancholic.

“I was planning on holding a concert with you guys as the main focus, you could repay us by acting as a PR representative or a guest performer, but she came up with an unexpected suggestion.”

"...So you're saying she wanted us to appear as a surprise guest at her own concert?"

 Prez nodded.

I see. So that's why it all started with Ouka.

At this point, all my questions have been answered, but to be honest, it's still complicated.

"I understand Ouka's intentions, but I still can't agree with it so easily. I don't want to bring any unnecessary noise into that girl's once-in-a-lifetime stage."

"That's exactly why she asked."

The president then spoke about Ouka's feelings.

[Um, yeah. I know I'm the main character.

But I still want Aria and the others to appear.

Well, it's not like I'm trying to erase my own immaturity or anything.

You see, this concert... will probably be the best memory of my life.

It will remain forever as the deepest treasure in my heart.

That's why I want Aria to perform live too.

Well, well... I'm sure Aria can make my fondest memories even more, even more, amazing.]

"ーーーー,"

I was completely lost for words after hearing such an innocent confession.

I wonder if this is how parents feel when they realize their child is growing up.

Even I'm geeling like this.

The mother herself must have been overwhelmed with emotion when she heard this.

"What a fine child."

"So then? What is Alpheria going to do after hearing this? You're not going to run away, are you?"

As I was immersed in the emotion, Kaguya-senpai and Licia gave me probing looks.

My feelings for my student and Ouka's feelings for her master.

The question is which one I will choose.

The answer is obvious at this point.

"There's now way I'm running away. What kind of master would I be if I couldn't respond to her feelings? I promise I'll make it the best night ever."

That child, I swear.

If that's what you want to say, then I'll thoroughly and completely burn it your brain!

But before that, I turned a provocative look towards Kaguya-senpai and Licia.

"I can use 120% of my power, but what about you two? Haven't slowed down or anything, have you?"

 In response, the two of them...

"Of course. Let's show them the best concert in history."

"Who are you talking to? Licia can utilize 150% of her power."

 Ha?

"Oh, that's right. I remember that it was actualy 170% of my power."

Yea~, sorry.

It was like I was trying to get the upper hand in some stupid way, but I was so careless. I just forgot about that.

"Well, if we show the other side of Licia, it'll be 200% easy."

………….

"I guess I'll show you my true self. 300%. Sorry."

"Oh my, so you're drawing on the power of Leesha from the parallel world as well. 1000%."

"Oh, the 300% is for the A2 pattern. If it was the B3 pattern, it would definitely reach a billion."

We get into a scuffle.

"Trillion"

"Quadrillion"

"Infinite numbers!"

"Big infinite number!"

"Infinite number ver.3!"

"Infinite number 4th Season!"

"Goddess Infinite!!"

"Akashic Infinite!!"

"ーーBoth of you."

""Yes""

 We sat upright.

◇◆◇

After the song ended, Ouka and the other members of "Autumn, Summer, Spring, and Winter" waved to the audience as they headed offstage.

"Good job, Ouka. You guys too."

"Wow..."

Then, recognizing my current appearance, a cry of admiration escapes her mouth.

My image is way different than what i usually have.

In my original appearance, I was wearing a blue army beret decorated with angel wings, and my long blonde hair tied up in low twin tails.

I was wearing a white trench coat with a blue cape over it.

But right now, I've let my low pigtails go and tied them back into a ponytail with a big blue ribbon.

My outfit is a white dress that exposes my shoulders.

I'm wearing a basic layer of armor with black and gold accents over my white dress.

"Wow, wow! That's amazing, Alpheria-chan! You really feel like a Valkyrie!"

"It's so pretty and cool nano...!"

"I don't think costumes have anything to do with singing, though."

Oh, the last person.

The hypnosis seems to be worn off.

"Thank you, Kikyo-senpai and Suisen-senpai. This is like my final form so I'm happy that you praised me."

"What about me?"

"You didn't even praise her."

Kikyo-senpai's immediate tsukomi.

"I'm not saying it doesn't suit her."

"Your not saying it suits her either."

"Then I'll express it in song."

"You're still the same crazy woman!"

"I'm a person with common sense."

"Stop brandishing alien values as common sense."

With a wry smile at the expected exchange, I glanced at Suisen-senpai.

"So, how was it, Suisen-senpai?"

"?"

"You said that when we collaborated, right? Real or fake?"

"Ahh"

Suisen-senpai is shocked.

Yes, this live concert was also a clue to solving the question of Suisen-senpai, who had been troubled by not knowing which one she was.

"I think the answer lies in the voice of the audience."

 Suisen-senpai closes her eyes.

After a poignant silence, she slowly opens her eyes.

Her expressionless face dropped and she laughed softly.

"Thank you, Alphery. I'm really glad I was able to join Prisma Ark."

Then I faced Sakura as she is the main dish.

"You done and did it."

I purposely lowered my voice a little and Ouka flinched.

"Um, Eto eto, am I... a nuisance?"

Ouka asked timidly and anxiously, making me give a wry smile.

I hugged her tightly.

While stroking her head.

"It was the best present ever. Thank you, Ouka. I'm so proud from the bottom of my heart to have you as a family."

"Hmm――ehehe."

Ouka's stiff body relaxed, and an innocent laughter sounded close to my ear.

I pulled away and returned a confident smile to Ouka, who has a big smile on her face, albeit a little sloppy.

"Watch from a special seat. I'll give you memories that will last a lifetime. A world that will continue to shine for decades to come without fading ー I'll take you to that dream world."

With that, I walked towards the pitch black stage.

When I stand at the center, the spotlight shines on me.

When the audience saw me, they cheered and cried out in confusion.

I take a deep breath,

"Everyone, it's been a littile while. We had the people from 'Autumn, Summer, Spring, Winter' sing for us. Did you enjoy it?"

As I spoke in a loud voice, the crowd cheered and waved their penlights.

"Yes yes, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Anyway, going back to the main topic, I'm sure you're all wondering why I'm standing here, right? After all, I made it clear that I would be concentrating on MC for this concert. And yet, here I am, decked out in this battle dress."

While showing off my fluttering costume, I speak in a way that even those hearing it for the first time can understand.

That's right, I clearly stated that I would not be singing and dancing on my streams.

So I had to clearly communicate the change in plans.

"Well, to be honest, it was a surprise from Ouka. I called upon Autumn, Summer, Spring, and Winter as a surprise for Ouka, but she counterattacked with an even bigger surprise. This me... lost...!?"

"You loser!!"

"Oi, that guy who just spoke up is definitely one of my listeners, right!?"

Laughter erupts from the audience.

He's such a great guy, he always chimes in with something interesting.

But I need to stop talking like a loser soon, otherwise I'll be considered lame. Everyone will keep rubbing it against me.

But it also gives me a sense of security, like being at home.

But this is no time to think about such things!

"So! For everyone who came to this venue today! For everyone watching this stream! And above all, for Ouka, who gave 'us' this opportunity! ーPay close attention to Trinity's comeback concert! Tonight is a feast!"

As I raised my arms vigorously, background music started playing and spotlights shone on both sides.

Then Kaguya-senpai and Licia appeared, dressed in battle dresses that were just as dignified and elegant as me.

Kaguya-senpai let out a blast of lightning.

Licia kicked up a blizzard.

I'm sure many people had questions in their minds when they saw the two of them.

Super cute, but who are they?

That's right.

After all, they only appeared in the promotional video for the game "Aria's Twilight," which lets you relive my past life.

Since I've been talking about the two of them on my streams, I'm sure my listeners are like, "Oh!", but I'm sure the rest of them are a bit confused.

But no problem.

By the end of this show, you will all be our fans.

"It's a climax right from the start, Kaguya-senpai! Licia!"

"Leave it to me, Aria-chan."

"If you screw up, Licia won't forgive you."

We deploy our devicer.

However, since no weapons are required, this time only the flight unit is equipped.

A small machine floating on our back unfolded wings that looked like solidified light ー very similar to the energy wings that only main-class robots could possess.

Mine is jade.

Kaguya-senpai's is ruby ​​pink.

Licia's is blue.

We're flying by flapping our wings.

We danced freely in all directions so that people on the top floor and in seats with obstructed views could see us clearly.

And so began the most amazing cincert ever, one that even made my legendary debut concert pale in comparison.

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TL note: (as of Wednesday, April 9th 2025)

I know I'm making my own schedule, but i feel bad for skipping a day for no reason.

Yes, i have no excuse, I'm 100% completely procrastinating yesterday.

In exchange for my tardiness, I'll post an extra chapter just for today. Just press the 'Next' button and it'll bring you there.

Again, I'm sorry, and I hope you have a wonderful day.

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