Best friends with Hina...?! - 36
Best friends with Hina...?! - 36
> Nagi-chan... I misheard that, right? - 37Now that I'm busy preparing for the Eden Treaty in earnest, I realized that I need a strong ally.
Firstly, there's a traitor in Trinity who's after my life.
Secondly, I'm too weak to protect myself.
Mika and Nagisa are trustworthy friends, but they're too busy. Mika is now the host, and Nagisa is working to realize the Eden Treaty, which she's been preparing for a long time.
"..."
'I have to do something too. If so, I should work to help the Eden Treaty, right?'
Since the Eden Treaty is an agreement to prevent further violence in the two autonomous regions, I need to get along with Gehenna.
So, the method I chose was to befriend the leaders of Gehenna.
"...!!"
'Let's go! To the Gehenna Autonomous Region!'
For the happiness of the rest of my life!
* * *
"...Are you the one Nagisa-san introduced?"
Nod, nod-
"Nice to meet you. You probably know about me, but I'll introduce myself anyway. I'm Sorasaki Hina, Gehenna's Prefect Team Leader."
Sorasaki Hina, the Prefect Team's Leader of Gehenna. I know she's a very busy person, so I pulled some strings to meet her.
It might seem like I rushed in recklessly, but I followed proper procedures, you know? Even if it was just to meet at a cafe.
"By the way, you didn't bring anyone with you? You seem so unguarded."
"...?"
'Huh? Was I supposed to bring someone?'
"...Do you know what the relationship between Gehenna and Trinity is right now?"
W-What? Did I do something wrong?!
Ugh...! What if I ruin the relationship before we even become friends?!
"Is this why you're popular in Trinity? It's fascinating."
"...?!"
Hina lightly teased me, patting my head, and immediately got up from her seat.
"There's nothing to do here, so let's go out. According to Nagisa-san, you came here to get to know each other rather than for political reasons, right?"
Nod, nod-
"Hehe... You don't look like you're suited for politics. Anyway, you're here to help me today, right?"
After saying that, Hina smiled faintly and immediately led me out of the cafe.
Things were going much better than I expected, and I smiled without realizing it.
* * *
"Welcome. This is my office."
"....??"
'H-Huh? B-But she said we were going to hang out...?!'
Perhaps she noticed Seia's bewildered expression? Hina smiled faintly and continued.
"I've heard a lot about how you like to work, Seia. That you feel anxious or stressed if you don't work during working hours?"
"..."
'...T-That's true... but assigning me to work in an opposing autonomous region...? I-Is that right...?'
"Nagisa-san said you'd be staying for a few days? I quite like that..."
Staying? Here? For a few days?! With someone I'm not even close to...?!
O-Of course... I came here to become friends, but this is a bit sudden...?
"Actually, I've wanted you ever since I heard about you in rumors. You're good at your job, and you even like to work. You're the best talent, aren't you?"
"...!!"
'T-The best talent...!'
"And if you help me a little, I can be more at ease. As a result, it's also possible to help with your goal of the Eden Treaty at the same time."
'Ugh...'
With a look that's about to be swayed. Hina carefully examined Seia's expression, pondered for a moment, and decided to use her most powerful attack based on the information she had.
"Then we will... become perfect best friends!"
Saying that, Hina extends her hand to Seia, who is sitting down.
"...?!!"
'B-Best friends?! The best friend I know...?!'
Best friend. It was just a simple title and meant the closest friend, but it had a slightly different meaning for Seia.
Because she didn't have many friends. She would be happy just making new friends, but best friends?
Seia grabbed Hina's hand with an expression that looked like she was about to fly away.
"Alright. We're best friends now. Take care of me, Seia."
Nod, nod!-
It was a cute sight that was hard to believe it was a deal between the Tea Party and the Prefect Team, and it would have made anyone watching laugh. But unfortunately, there seemed to be no one to laugh with at this scene.
And Seia was completely taken in by Hina's words.
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