Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 4 The Power of the Namer - 4.6
“That’s why I’m saying we cannot revoke the police department’s authority to reject applications for assemblies and protests!” The council member representing the goats emphasized his stance by forcefully tapping the documents on the...
Central City Trilogy: Wishes - chapter 4 The Power of the Namer - 4.5
“...The full genomic sequencing results for all animals were analyzed and published last year. Some of the findings are truly thought-provoking…” The ferret instructor switched slides as she spoke in the general biology class. “First, the ‘Out...
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 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 4 The Power of the Namer - 4.2
I held Haru's small, pure white body tightly in my arms. One of the things I loved about her was the sound of her incredibly loud heartbeat. She once mentioned that small animals' bodies involuntarily sway with the rhythm of their own...
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,...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 6 Priestess - 6.2
" That's insane!" Tadao exclaimed, staring at my cast-covered hands in disbelief as he popped a bundle of clover wrapped in seaweed into his mouth. "Considering I've heard of similar cases, I'm not too surprised. Breaking one's dependency on...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 6 Priestess - 6.1
Priestess: Intuition, insight, secrecy, transformation—ultimately, touching upon hidden truths... "Let’s see how this works." Dawn carefully inspected the bandages again, ensuring that blood circulation to my fingertips was...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - Coffee
Coffee: I know you’re dying to crack some digestive jokes, but please don’t. The mutt’s stance screamed unease—his tail tucked between his legs and the occasional absent-minded scratching of random spots were clear signs of how unbearable his...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 5 Strength - 5.4
The air buzzed with the sound of countless small objects speeding through it. I focused intently, intercepting everything the Master flung across his domain, maintaining their trajectories, and sending them back. The Master occasionally...
The Storm Wolf: Gathering Clouds - chapter 5 Strength - 5.3
"“In our class, we also started with Snow. I heard that’s usually the case,” Kotetsu senpai said, picking up a small piece of rice roll wrapped in seaweed. “Wouldn’t freeze up is enough; Academy don’t ask to risk ourself—the key is the determination to...
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...