(My next job is in around an hour…I’d really like to go play some pachinko, but I’ve only got time for one game. And it’s pointless going to Cafe Cinnamon if Niki’s not there.)
(Well then, I guess that leaves me no choice but to kill time here. I really wish I had anything to cure my boredom…Ah–)
Hey, Hiyori-chan~! It’s great to see ya! I can’t really tell why, but seeing Hiyori-chan feels like a good sign. Must be the benefits of your “ii-hiyori”[1]♪
Rinne-senpai, I know you must be absolutely in tears at the sight of me, but right now it’s “warui hiyori”.
Nn? Why? You don’t look too good, did you catch cold?
I came here to pick up a nice snack, but the quiche I was looking for is sold out.
I was the one that sent the letter suggesting that quiche should be added to their “repertoire”. The fact that I can’t eat it is unforgivable.
Oioi, you like eating tissues[2]? You’re like a goat eating paper.
Hiyori-chan try saying “meh-meh”♪
I will absolutely not say that, and I am not a goat! I am in no mood to be made fun of, got it? Why are you provoking me?
I had some free time and I saw a friend of mine, so is there an issue if I wanna go talk to them?
We’re roommates, so why don’t you play nice with me a bit? Gyahaha!
Roommates...Well then, why don’t you go ask Kanata-kun to play with you? He’s definitely not as lucky as me, but he’s got some good luck as well.
What do you mean?
This is just hearsay, but I heard that while he was attending Yumenosaki Academy he was worshipped by the students for granting them anything they wished for.
"Anything", you say? Gyaha! There’s no way. What is he, a god?
Fufu. Whether you believe it or not is up to you, Rinne-senpai.
Six hours later.
(Fuu, it’s finally over. Good job today, me. I’ll get the hell out of here once I put my stuff down. My beloved gambling awaits~)
(I think I’ll head to the pachinko parlor, to start. There’s new machines that opened up that I want to try out…nn?)
...zzz.
(I had no idea you were already back, Kana-cchi. I didn’t even realize it at all. He looks like he’s having a happy and peaceful sleep. Is he having a good dream?)
........
(“Anything they wished for” huh..?)
(I get that it’s a baseless rumor, but I think it wouldn’t hurt to try.)
(whispering) I pray that I’ll win big!
(Alright, I’m gonna give my all!~)
A few days later.
Sorry to keep you waiting~, here are both of your daily specials.
Thank you.
Hey, Niki-han. I’ve got something I need to ask you.
Oukawa.
Isn’t it bothering you too, HiMERU-han? There’s no getting anywhere by ourselves, so let’s get Niki-han in on it.
Um, right over there…that’s Rinne-han sitting at the counter, isn’t it?
...
...haa...
He looks like he’s been mulling over something like that for a really long time, did something happen? Maybe he ate something weird?
Ehh, please don’t accuse me of putting something in his food!
I was wondering why he wasn’t in our hair, but now that you point it out he has been a little different.
So that means even Shiina doesn’t know.
HiMERU-han, where are you going?
To ask him directly. It’s a waste if we all sit here talking about it while not knowing anything.
Amagi, a moment please?
…Hey, Merumeru. Do you believe in God?
Hah?
Crap, Rinne-han’s broken.
Uwah, this is trouble. Who can fix him? Otouto-san?
I’m not broken, I’m fine.
I’ve got no idea how or why, but after I prayed to Kana-cchi, I kept hitting it big in every pachinko game I played. At first it was all just some kind of joke, but I really think that he could be some kind of gambling god.
I’ll have to treasure this kind of luck~! Gyahaha!
Even more days later.
I’m baaack! If you’re home you’d better give me a big warm welcome!
Welcome back, “Ohisama”-san.
Kanata-kun, what’s wrong? I’m back now, so how could you look so down?
I’m feeling “fine”, I’m just confused. “Chief”-san has been extravagantly spoiling me lately.
Spoiling you?
Yes. He bought me an “inflatable pool” and he tried taking me to a "seafood" restaurant.
I don’t understand his true “intentions”. It’s really troubling.
Ah, I have an idea why that is, let me tell you…
After a few moments.
And that’s it. He sounds like he really believes that buying you more gifts will increase his luck.
I would even say he actually thinks of you as a gambling deity.
Fumu, so that’s why he was acting like a “suck up”.
I don’t like it, the feeling of being used you know?
Rinne: I’m back~…
Ah, “Chief”-san. I need to tell you something.
I’m not a “gambling god”, you know that right?
Aah…haha. Did you catch me praying to you this whole time?
Wish I'd heard that a little earlier, since I just lost big time. Haa, there really is no such thing as a quick-deal in this world.
Don’t huff in my presence! If you won’t worship Kanata-kun, then you can worship me!
I am part of “Eden”, named after the haven dominated by an all-powerful God, so treating me with reverence will surely bring you some blessings!
No way♪, could you be pushing your beliefs onto me? What should Rinne-kun do now~
There’s no harm in trying! I’ll have a bronze statue sculpted of me, so that you can go to worship it everyday.
Hehe, Hiyori-sama~♪
I don’t like your tone! Be serious, and show some more respect!
Jeez. This god’s got too many demands.
Translation Notes
(1): For anyone that needs the explanation: it’s a pun of sorts made on Hiyori’s name to describe if he finds something good or bad.
(2): Rinne interpreted Hiyori incorrectly and heard “tisshu” (meaning tissue) instead of “qisshu” (meaning quiche).