D and Lilianna are heading back to the Vindicate Agency building with D dragging the mannequins back in bags. Lilianna spoke up, “D stop dragging them across the ground; carry them so they won’t get damaged anymore than what was done.”
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“I can’t carry all of them at once, it’ll be too heavy for me. Can’t you help by carrying some of them? Just three or four will be fine.”
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“Do you see the claymore I constantly carry on my back? It probably weighs more than all of those mannequins combine.
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You don’t need to remind me how physically strong you are…
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Lilianna continues to talk, “Anyways, you need to work out more and get some muscles.”
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“I would, but you keep giving me tasks to do; when I’m done, I’ve become too tired to do anything else.”
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“Exactly! You also lack stamina, all the more reason to work out!”
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“The tasks you give me aren’t even physical most of the time! I have to cook, clean, and write reports almost everyday!” pointed out D.
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“Calm down D” Then in a muttered voice, “Your cooking skills aren’t bad, but you cook the same things every month…”
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I think it’s better if I don’t comment on that last statement of hers…
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By the time D and Lilianna arrives at the Vindicate Agency building, there was another guy in a green striped polo shirt waiting for them at the entrance. His skin was tannish, similar to D’s. He stands at 173 centimeters while Lilianna is at 168 and D at 165.
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Lilianna unlocks the door and the three of them walks in. D stores the mannequins in the storage and walks to the third floor with the young man.
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“I see you’ve been working out Luthardis,” commented D, looking at Luthardis’ slight muscle build.
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“Jealous? You should work out daily at a gym too,” suggested Luthardis.
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“Nah, there’s not enough time for me to do that.”
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“Then make time for it then.”
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D changes the topic by quickly summarizing what happened so far.
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Luthardis sighs,“D you won’t get stronger by fighting dolls with everyone’s help.”
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“That’s not the point! I want everybody’s help so it’ll be faster and safer!”
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Luthardis starts to stray from the current conversation,“You know D… I think I should give you an idea that’ll motivate you to do better! Yes… You should get a girlfriend! Having a girlfriend will definitely make you want to perform at 120% in an effort to impress her.”
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“As much as I like the idea, it’s not that simple to get a girlfriend…” said D. How did we digress from working out, then moved to our current investigation; now to getting a girlfriend?
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“Trust me D, I’m a gentleman, and the ladies loves a good gentleman. Follow my advice, and you’ll find yourself a girlfriend eventually! We can start by pairing you up with someone like Lilianna.”
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D shakes his head, “I’m not her type.”
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Luthardis persists, “Aw don’t be like that! Who knows? Maybe she likes you? But if you don’t like her, who do you like?”
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“Currently no one.” said D bluntly.
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“Dude… As one of your best friend, I’ll ensure you happiness in the future, so come with me.”
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Inside Luthardis’ room, he brings out a dartboard, tape, and a sheet of paper. He draws a cross on the paper and starts to write something in each box. After he finishes, he tapes the paper onto the dart board now on the wall.
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D examines the sheet of paper consisting of familiar names. In each box, there is a name in them: Lilianna, Pyrris, and Misaki. However, in the fourth box, all three names in the previous boxes are in the same box in the fourth one.
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Luthardis gathers up some darts, “Okay, here’s what we’ll do. You’ll throw a dart; whatever box the dart hits, you’ll ask that girl out.”
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“Wait, so what happens if I hit that box?” D points at the fourth box with the three names.
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Luthardis in a casual tone of voice,“Oh… If you hit that box, you’ll have to ask all three of them out.”
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“Are you trying to ruin my life!?” shouted D.
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Luthardis is a few months younger than D. He is a gentleman towards girls and somewhat of a jerk towards guys who are his friends. Luthardis has a deceptive appearance in that he is seen by those who don’t know him as a shy and quiet boy, where in reality, he is very social when he’s around his friends.
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When D was getting arrogant after completing several investigations and tasks, Luthardis challenges him in a match to see who can complete the most missions the quickest with efficiency in a week. D readily accepts Luthardis’ challenge; after a week has passed, Luthardis had completed triple the amount of investigations and tasks than D. (Luthardis took all the short and easy ones leaving D the hardest and tedious tasks).
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Awestruck with Luthardis’ loophole and disgusted with his own ego, D became reserved and cautious, ensuring that he never jumps head first into something without learning and planning as much as possible.
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D tries to leave but Luthardis grabs his arm preventing him to go any further. Luthardis hands D a dart, “Now go D! Let the dart of love find your true love!” D takes a dart and starts to make his brain go into overdrive mode.
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Okay, Luthardis won’t let me get out of this, so I’m going to have to do what he says for now. It is imperative that I don’t hit the fourth box or else my reputation will go down the drain! I shouldn’t hit Lilanna’s box since she’s currently on the ground floor; I already know her answer if I ask her out.
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Misaki is a very altruistic and intelligent girl compared to Lilianna and Pyrris. Her availability seems to fluctuate from doing tasks for both Koban and Vindicate. I wouldn’t want to ask her out and risk making it awkward between us.
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Strangely enough, the safest option for me right now is Pyrris. Luthardis doesn’t know she’s in a mental institution right now so that should buy me some time. Plus, should the day he force me to ask her out happens, she’ll probably laugh it off and our friendship won’t be in danger.
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D aims the dart slightly higher at an angle to hit Pyrris’ box. He tosses the dart and it lands in the box that he wanted. “Hmm… So the dart of love thought that the crazy axe wielding sadist is best for you.... Okay! Whenever she comes back, I’ll make sure that you’ll ask her out!” said Luthardis.
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Hah! That’ll be months considering how long a person has to stay in a mental institution! thought D. D and Luthardis walks back down to the second floor. Lilianna had already went back into her room. Luthardis goes up to Lilianna’s room and knocks on her door. “Hey Lily, do you know where Pyrris is?” asked Luthardis.
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“She’s in a mental institution right now.” replied Lilianna.
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Why are you so cooperative tonight!?
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Luthardis faces D, “Well that’s a shame… Oh well, I’ll just convince the people holding her to let her go, then you’ll use that opportunity to ask her out.
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“Luthardis, they’re not going to let her go that easily, it’ll take months!”
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“I’m a reasonable guy, I’m sure they’ll let her go when I go talk to them.” assured Luthardis.
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If his plan succeeds… I’ll have to ask Pyrris out… But then again,she’ll be back to help me, so I guess that’s a good thing?
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Luthardis continues talking when D didn’t respound, “I can see the two of you now… Pyrris torturing you everyday.”
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“My body will cease to function if that’s the case!” complained D.
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“Hahaha, at least you’ll be happy with a girlfriend before you die.”
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Lilianna joins in the conversation, “Wait… D are you actually considering Pyrris to be your girlfriend? But that’s…” Lilianna pauses for a moment before yelling out, “INCEST! How could you date one of your older sisters? Not to mention that she’s a pervert and a sadist!”
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D face palms himself, “We’re not blood related!”
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“I taught you better than that!” Lilianna continues to ramble on for the rest of the night.
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