Youth Arc final part: The Reason

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[A/N: The sketch above was drawn by me. It's Konata in his traditional trademark outfit.

For the first time ever you get to see my art style... from around 4-6 months before this story was released (hahaha). Though this isn't Konata's official final design, it's just a rough sketch.

Well, without further ado, enjoy the final part of the "arc"]

The more the anonymously familiar hand stayed on Konata's shoulder, the more he felt uncomfortable.

-C...could it be... him!?

Konata desperately craved the will to turn around. He looked at Nekomi, seated across him, who was giving him an extremely mischievous smile. Konata found the will to speak, and went to ask Nekomi:

"I-Is this who.. I think it is...?"

Nekomi looked away and snickered.

"Who knows~?"

"You do! You're the one who actually has a clear view!"

Konata lightly shouted back in a way that wouldn't attract attention, but would definitely make his point clear. Although, Nekomi just whistled at his rebuttal as she looked away.

"W-what the hell...?"

A shady voice then made it's way into Konata's ear.

"Well well, fancy seeing you outside... shut-in"

Konata started lightly shivering at the voice. Small portions of sweat lightly dripped down his face as he tried to hold himself from screaming.

-What do I do in situations like these!?

Then again, the voice spoke.

"Relax, Konata, if your nervousness could be smelled by everyone, it would knock them all out"

That was the clincher to Konata. With that statement, he knew who it was. Out of fear, a question escaped his lips.

"Izuka... is that you...?"

"Took you long enough"

The hand let go of Konata's shoulder, causing him to lose all nervousness. The owner of the hand then stepped into Konata's field of vision as a grey sruffy-haired male wearing a hooded vest with a pair of fingerless gloves and red baggy jeans with a chain hanging around it's side. He took a seat beside Nekomi and slouched lazily on the backrest.

At first, you would probably mistake the male as a thug or criminal just by looks, until you observe closely at his "features".

The boy apparently has a couple of animal ears poking behind his head. Specifically, ears belonging to a canine. Just with this simple description, you could already assume that this is another new species discovered: Wolfboys

Found in the same countries as Catgirls, but on completely different areas, Wolfboys are ferocious yet ironically pacifist creatures. Their special skills are very similar to those of a normal canine, such as tracking, hearing, etc.

However, Wolfboys are more than that. They're average strength is proven to be stronger than a human who's been working out intensely for approximately a year. Most are amazing strategists as well. One has been reported beating a gamer who's been a champion of strategy games for 7 straight years. The complete capabilities of a Wolfboy are still unknown, despite being researched on for 4 straight years.

Izuka Okami, the figure's identity and a Wolfboy of the rare Shiro breed, claims that every one of his kind has a unique skill.

"Izuka... don't scare me like that" Konata pouted,

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