What am I so irritated about?
She heard his thoughts by accident.
The second half was about to start, and Kimiko watched Kirino throughout the break. After handing Tsurugi his bottle, she gave a pat on his shoulder for good luck before going over to the pink haired boy.
"Kirino-san?"
"Huh? Kimiko?"
She gave him a small smile. "I can tell something's really bothering you." The boy gave her a look before casting his gaze down. She was right. "And... it's not just Jeanne-san, is it?"
His head snapped back at her.
"You've been a little off since before we even arrived in this era." She continued, keeping her voice low so the others wouldn't hear. "Kariya knows something too, right? That's why he stayed behind and asked you to go."
He looked like he was about to snap at her before stopping himself. His gaze trailed elsewhere before meeting her eyes again. "Kimiko, I... Do you think..." His mouth zipped itself up.
Seeing him struggle, she decided to use her telepathy on him. You can just think it, Kirino-san. It's only you and me here.
He winced a little, trying to get used to the connection between their minds. I'm... How much of my thoughts can you hear?
Only what you're consciously thinking off. I draw a line at people's deeper thoughts since they're private.
Then... He sighed. I told Jeanne that there's something that only she can do, and that's why she was chosen. I believe that everyone has something that only they could offer in whatever it is they do... But what's mine? If I don't find it soon, then...
She kept silent as he ranted out his thoughts.
I know I can do more than this. I've trained with him for so long, so there has to be something I can do to keep up!
So, in summary... You're frustrated that Shindou-san is suddenly out of reach for you?
His eyes widened.
Don't worry, I won't tell him. It's not my place to. She quickly added before he could panic. But Kirino-san, I think you're thinking the wrong way.
...How so?
Well, if I have to make a comparison... The blonde cast a side glance at the ash brown haired boy before turning back to him. If he's Nobunaga, then you're Hideyoshi.
...Hideyoshi isn't part of the strongest eleven.
Maybe not, but he did unify the nation. She smiled at him. He started off serving as a sandal holder to Nobunaga, but he became his most trusted vassal pretty quickly after. Do you know why?
They say his observational skills are second to none. He's able to distinguish a person's abilities and help them bring out their fullest potential by giving them the roles that most suit them. This helped Nobunaga make the most of his strategies.
Precisely. I'd say your own observational skills are just like his. You saw something in Jeanne when the rest of us hadn't, right? You wouldn't have told her all of that, if you didn't.
But... How does that relate to―
You'll definitely find your true calling, Kirino-san. After all, you're playing out there today.
His eyes widened at that.
You're standing on the same pitch as him. Keep doing your best, and you'll definitely find it.
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