Gate Guardian - Song of the Frozen Soul

PHASE 18 - TIARA'S SWEET VOICE GAVE ME DIABETES

PHASE 18 - TIARA'S SWEET VOICE GAVE ME DIABETES

Gate Guardian for Dummies, page... I forgot. Eidolons are classified by their levels, from 1 to 4. The higher the level, the stronger, faster, and smarter the Eidolon. An example of a Level 1 Eidolon is the chainsaw Buckethead (That's when Tiara first saved me). A level 2 Eidolon is like that red dragon that attacked me back at Mirose Grande. Regardless of their levels, an Eidolon only drops one Quintessence.

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It was already lunch break, and the cafeteria is already crowded with hungry students. Good thing I already ordered curry while the supplies last.

I was waiting for the curry to cool down before taking a bite. I wouldn't want to burn my tongue.

By the way, I am alone with Tiara in this wide table. Ranley, Chrisprel, and Daughty cut classes to play League of Losers, while Heushac went to the rooftop and took a nap. I would like to play computer games with the three or accompany Heushac, but I have my priorities.

I must attend to the serious matter that is bound to happen.

I looked at Tiara who is seating on my right. She just finished eating three plates of curries and two jumbo yakisoba bread, in just five minutes! It's a new world record!

But I'm worried about what she has in her hand. It was the pamphlet from the Idol Club. It looks identical to my nightmare. The bacon, egg and patty breakfast, the 123456 lottery number, and now this Idol recruitment. It all happened a day after another.

If I follow the chronological order, the next thing that will happen tomorrow is...

"Oh, my. Look at that adorable girl, who has the potential to be an idol of our school." Jeannette interrupted my peaceful thinking as she landed her tray to our table.

"N-Nette-Senpai!" Tiara replied smilingly. "I-I was so honored that the leader of the Idol Club recruited me. That was my ultimate dream~" Her eyes twinkled.

Jeannette forced a smile "You shrine maidens are not allowed to own any gadgets inside the Kozukata Shrine, right? So you only had the television as a form of communication in the outer world."

"Y-Yeah, you're right." Tiara blushed as she bowed. "The mountain has a very bad reception, so our television only gets the Idol Channel."

"So that's how you became an Idol fanatic," I said even before Tiara finished her sentence. That's supposed to be her line.

I'm trying to change even the smallest details in my nightmare, hoping that her destiny would change...

"Yep yep~"

Tiara then tried to keep her head down while shyly bumping her two index fingers. "B-But I need help from you guys... I really tremble when I'm the center of attention, and extremely shy when talking to other people. My audition will be this afternoon. I-I don't know what to do."

"Sounds like it's your job, Ric!" Jeannette smashed my back with her palm! Ouch!

"Why me!?" I protested.

"It's because you're her first friend in this school!" Jeannette continued her plastic smile as she turned to Tiara. "You can count on your Rikkun, right!? You almost never stutter when talking to him!"

"U-Um... Yes, I'm always comfortable with Rikkun..." Tiara blushed as she forced herself to have an eye contact with me. "I would really be glad if he helped me..."

I sighed heavily. "Fine." I said.

"Yatta!" Tiara happily cried, raising both of her arms. "Thank you, Rikkun!"