Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 4 The Power of the Namer - 4.8
“You’re from the biology department too, right? I think I saw you at the movie marathon,” said the Bengal tiger sitting in front of me, turning around with a curious glint in his eyes, an enthusiastic tone, and a scent of genuine interest. I...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 1 A distinctive scent - 1.5
It was already quite late when I finished tidying up and left Hoshikaze’s place. By the time I arrived at the Seventh Student Dormitory, the dorm supervisor kept throwing disapproving looks at me. After all, Normal University was relatively...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 1 A distinctive scent - 1.2
“Species and name?” The Beagle customs officer in a blue uniform asked wearily, punctuating his exhaustion with a yawn before reaching for the coffee cup at his side. From the brown stains on his canine teeth, I could easily infer the staggering coffee...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 3 The Utilitarian’s Moral Obligation - 3.5
“Haruo, would you like to team up with me?” Ayaan approached me during the general biology lab session in the morning. “Oh, sure, no problem.” I had no reason to refuse. Still, given his friendly and sociable nature, always eager to interact...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 4 The Power of the Namer - 4.1
"Sometimes, I hear people say, 'It's just a name; why make a big deal out of it?' Those who make such claims clearly don’t understand how much of a privilege it is to be addressed in the way you wish." "Birch, cherry blossom,...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 4 The Power of the Namer - 4.4
That warmth—the soothing, comforting sensation. Even now, I occasionally recall the fine hairs brushing against my trembling fingertips. “Botchan , you’re awake!” Dusk, who had been lying on my chest, sat up upon noticing my movement. I...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 2 What’s Gone - 2.2
The sound of gunshots pierced through the night. The gray wolf pressed down on several wounds on his body, where blood was gushing out in streams. "It won’t… end like this." Another round of gunfire roared. The gray wolf staggered back a few...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 3 The Utilitarian’s Moral Obligation - 3.6
"So this is what they call a high-class private room, huh," Ayaan remarked, seemingly moved by the experience. He, Hoshikaze, and I were sitting together in a private suite, and after I introduced them to each other, Ayaan spoke his thoughts. "I...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 4 The Power of the Namer - 4.3
"Hey!" The red-jerseyed wolfhound caught the ball intended for me with his hands, took a couple of steps, and then kicked it away. "Isn't that against the rules?" I asked Nighteye, feeling a bit annoyed. "Well, you really should...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 2 What’s Gone - 2.4
At dusk, Saber and Siraya wrapped up their volleyball practice and joined a group of teammates at the dormitory entrance, mingling with some big cats and a few other animals. “Ready? Today, your senior is going to show you kids the real deal!"...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 3 The Utilitarian’s Moral Obligation - 3.4
After the midday rest, I was at least back to my usual level of energy. The world no longer appeared blurry and indistinct. This was the first general education class, where I’d meet animals from other departments. But only about a dozen animals had...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 2 What’s Gone - 2.3
"Nice shot!" My opponent, who barely managed to intercept Ayaan’s crosscourt shot from the back, made an error while attempting to flick the ball deep into a defensive position near the net. I seized the opportunity and smashed the ball with a nearly...