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Nogi Sonoko (Chapter)
Kanji		のぎそのこ
Romaji		Nogi Sonoko
English		Nogi Sonoko
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Volume		None
Chapter		3
Release Date		June 30, 2014
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Nogi Sonoko (のぎそのこ, Nogi Sonoko^?) is the third chapter of the Washio Sumi is a Hero light novel series.

Hero Diary Entry

_{Words in bold were previously censored by the Taisha.}

298.6.20

1 + 1 + 1 does not equal 3, but becomes 10.

If it was us, we thought we could do it. We had to think that way.

The enemies are called Vertexes. Abominations born from the center of viruses.

We are to repel them.

But, to such existences, to give them the name Vertexes...a word meaning the highest point, why...?

At that time, the fact that Vertexes were things constructed by Gods was something we still did not know.

Translation

Since she was a baby, Nogi Sonoko had been maintaining a slow-paced life. She couldn’t

help having fun just staring at the ants marching by herself. Because she was like that,

Sonoko’s parents were a bit worried about their daughter. Sonoko’s grandfather

commented that she was talented, but it appeared that was not the case.

So one day, as a prank, Sonoko’s parents purposely groaned and collapsed in front of

their still very young daughter. And then Sonoko bursted into tears. However, she

immediately called for help and described their symptoms, the way they had collapsed,

and how many seconds had passed since. After that, she kept reassuring her parents

that it would be okay, that she had called for help already.

After seeing their daughter like that, from then on, Sonoko’s parents didn’t say anything

even when she kept staring off into the distance.

—Wa~ that cloud, it looks like Wasshii’s weapon~

Today too, on the lawn in Shinju-kan’s courtyard, while bathing in the wind, Sonoko

observed the shapes of the flowing clouds in the sky. The only thing different from

before…

—Oh! Now that you said that, it sure does.

—Right~

—So this hobby is the reason why Sonocchi can think up so many good ideas.

…was that she wasn’t alone anymore.

Early summer winds blew in from the inland sea. After school, Sumi’s group came to the

library.Today, they held a study group for Gin. Sumi was constantly instructing her.

There was no one other than them there.

—Heyy, rather than study, want to go to Ines first? The food court over there is calling

me.

—You can’t, Gin.

—Sumi, aren’t you too unapproachable?

—What’s that? A new character? Come on, concentrate, Gin.

—Yes, yes, Washio-sensei, I got it.

Once again, Gin casted her gaze upon the documents.

By the way, in the meantime, Sonoko was…

—Zzz… Why is Udon so white and delicious~?… Zzz

… dreaming happily.

—Is it fine to leave Sonoko sleeping like that, Washio-sensei?

—That girl is smart… she doesn’t look like it, though.

—Damn you prodigy little girl… I’m gonna whisper nothing but noxious insects’ names

in your ear and make you see a nightmare, ihihi.

—You sure come up with such devilish ideas often. What if someone does that to you?

—I’m totally fine with things such as G [4]

—…you’re good.

—Because I’m a hero. What about you, Sumi? G

—…Why didn’t the virus make them go extinct already? … I still feel bitter about that.

—Oh, so you’re scared of them. Aww, so cuute.

—It’s useless to change the subject, Gin. Now, let’s go back to studying history. Well

then, for what reason does the wall encircling Shikoku exist?

—Even I am not that stupid, the Shinju-sama protects the people in Shikoku using it as a

barrier.

—That’s right. The Shinju-sama protects us from the deadly virus spreading in the

world outside.

—Well, this is not in the textbook, but the enemies born from the sea of virus… are

called Vertexes, aren’t they?

—Yes. The natural enemy of mankind comes from the other side to destroy the Shinjusama… Repelling them is the duty of us Heroes.

—Hey, even I understand that perfectly. Now, let’s go to Ines. If I don’t go to Ines, I can’t

calm down.

It seems like the huge shopping mall, Ines, has already become an absolute necessity for

everybody living in the region.

—The study session is still not over.

—Aua…

—Fufu. I think I like your troubled face, Gin.

—Kyaa, somehow, Sumi started saying scary things.

—Knowing history is very important, so you have to be precise until the end. Well then,

why do we fight Vertexes? Does it have to be us, the Heroes?

—Again, why are they all things not in the textbook? Because normal weapons are not

effective, right? Because of that, we talked to the Shinju-sama, and got to divide up the

Divine Tree’s power… that was the birth of the Hero system.

Existences that don’t prey upon humans, but commence attacks just to kill. With the

objective of destroying the Divine Tree and making the world collapse. To go against

such demons, there’s no choice but to borrow the power of the God.

—I’m glad that you seem to understand that much. Since you only got 52 points for the

short test, I held this urgent study group, but looks like you’re going to be fine.

—Well, it’s ab-ridi-surd-culous for a hero not to know the history related to herself.

—Sonocchi doesn’t look like she knows, though…

—Well, Sonoko got a 0 for the short test after all.

Incidentally, Sumi got 92 points.

—It was a 0 but… that was because she messed up the filling method of the answer

sheet. If conversed to the official form then she would have gotten full marks, you

know? She’s amazing.

—O~ou. A paper-thin difference huh? In various ways.

Unaware of the two’s gazes, Sonoko kept sleeping peacefully.

—Mino-san… I love you… Zzz.

—W-what kind of dream is this fellow having? Hahaha, it sure is embarrassing to be told

things like “I love you”.

Gin was feeling embarrassed.

—What about me? Heyy, Sonocchi, what about me?

—Sumi, don’t shake her, she’s sleeping so comfortably… Wait, it’s almost training time

already.

—Yes, let’s all train hard.

***

The fact that Jukai had been damaged in the fight with the Vertex had become a light

trauma for Sumi. Her own arrows had rebounded and pierced through many trees. And

as a result? The following day, a huge landslide occurred deep in the mountain.

Fortunately, there was no one at the actual spot. But if Shikoku, after changing itself to

Jukai, is damaged, when it turns back into the real world, some sort of calamity will

happen.

This time, the damages were light, but if the enemy’s attacks were gaudy, it would cause

a great disaster. Even if they could prevent it from destroying the Divine Tree, they

would still fail their duty if mankind was damaged. For this reason, they wanted to repel

the Vertexes that came from “the other side” at the big bridge. If they let them land in

Jukai, not only would they get closer to the Divine Tree, the damage might also spread

out.

Sonoko woke up, and just when they were about to head to the training ground, their

homeroom teacher showed up.

—It’s about time to get moving… Though, seems like you all know that. Well then, let’s

go to the training ground.

—Yes, Sensei. We look forward to your lesson.

The three all greeted their homeroom teacher properly.

The training ground was at Taisha’s Big bridge subdivision. It was possible to walk

there from school, but today Sumi wanted to study until the very last minute, so now

they were travelling by car.

A short time after their actual fighting as heroes began, Taisha started to go all out at

aiding the three.Taisha is the organization worshipping the Divine Tree, which blesses

everything. Their voice even has more power than that of the prime minister.

—Somehow, a lot of maids came to my house, so it looks like I can leave my brother in

their care now. That said though, he’s a spoiled kid that would grumble if he doesn’t see

my face every now and then, so I still can’t leave everything to them.

Or so, Gin said.

Taisha dispatched servants to their houses, and made up excuses for them when they

were late to school. Their classmates were also notified from Taisha that the three were

carrying out a very important duty related to the Shinju-sama. And yet everyone at

Shinju-kan still treated them like always. Sumi’s group was grateful for that.

***

While sitting inside the car going to the training ground, the three talked about their

class.

—Okamoto-san’s shoes and accessories are all so cute that I’m always looking at her~

—Okamoto is so stylish that I doubt she’s the same age as us.

—You think so…? I don’t really understand.

—Sumi, you don’t care about things like clothes at all, huh? I’m surprised that I know

more about them than you.

—Cute clothes look good on you, Wasshii, you should wear them a lot more~

—Looks like you have lots of those clothes, Sonoko.

—Alright, let’s hold a Dressing up Wasshii Meeting at my house next time~

—I’ll abstain from such a meeting.

—But actually, Sumi-san from the Washio-san household is thinking “It’s not really that

bad”, ihihi.

—~~!

—Uhaha, it’s just a joke, Sumi. Don’t hit me, don’t hit me.

—Before I knew it, you girls started getting along really well.

While driving, the homeroom teacher spoke up.

—Right, we need to choose someone from you three to be the captain. Nogi-san, can you

be the captain?

—Eh, y-you mean… me~?

Sonoko glanced at Sumi. Sumi was also surprised at the unexpected personnel selection.

Sumi had thought that she would definitely be chosen as the captain. She had been

preparing to accept it when asked. Sumi’s self-esteem was stung. It was true that her

arrows couldn’t get through in the fight the other day. And she had also ended up crying.

Nonetheless, Sumi had conceit that normally, she was the one keeping the three

together.

(Why is it not me but Sonocchi… Ah!)

Sumi presumed.

The Nogi household held a tremendous power within Taisha. Compared to the Nogi, the

Washio and Minowa both had lower status. The personnel selection must have taken

her family into account. In the first place, Sumi herself was born into a family which is

even lower than the Washio.

(Sonocchi… is also standing in a hard position.)

—Sonocchi, I agree with her choice.

Sumi looked at her with a smile.

—As long as it’s not me, I’m fine with whomever.

—You two… C-can I really do it~?

—Well, now that the captain has been decided, there’s another notification. To

strengthen the links between you girls, this three-day weekend, you will have a training

camp at an inn managed by Taisha.

—It’s a great help, we could train more efficiently.

—Training camp… Uwaa, that means sleepover~ Yay!

—Looking forward to it. It’s almost summer after all. Somehow, I’m getting all excited

now!

The difference of enthusiasm between Sumi and the other two, to the homeroom

teacher, was hopeful in a certain way. If the girls were all too serious, they might be

crushed by the weight of the duty. In that way, it must be hard for Washio, but this was

still a good team.

***

…And then, the heroes’ training camp began. The girls performed many severe training

regimes at the dojo. From the basic one of physical strength to the technique forms,

everything was guided by masters in their respective professions.

The girls’ free time started at night after training, from bathing time on. From here on

until bed time, they could spend their time freely. But since they had to get up at 5 a.m.,

they couldn’t stay up late.

The three restfully soaked in the hot spring.

—Balanced meals, intensive trainings, and then a good sleep. As Heroes, or should I say,

this is totally the same as a training camp of athletes… Well, is there any kind of event

that will grant me a super special move with a bang, Sumi?

—The basics are essential in any case, there’s no way around it, Gin.

—It seems like I got some muscle~

—Oh boy, it’s good to get stronger but for a growing girl, this menu is too severe in

many ways. I’m saad.

—Gin, you’re complaining too much.

—Well, it’s easy for Sumi-san from the Washio-san household to say that since she’s

already grown up in so many places.

—Grown up…?

—Those breasts, aren’t they the biggest in our class?

—Gin!!!!

Sumi was going to grab Gin. Gin catched Sumi’s hands and fought back.

—I only said the truth! Rather, having a big chest and yet getting all shy about it, you

sure are living in luxury!

—Why are you the one getting angry…

—You!

Gin splashed hot water at Sumi.

—S-such bad manners…

—Who cares about manners! Take this!

Sumi endured Gin’s hot water splashing attacks.

—Just a kid playing around… you can endure it, Sumi.

—Ahh, since I’m a kid, I’ll keep going. Here, here.

—…! You! I can’t take it anymore.

—You sure boil up fast, Sumi.

—Shut up, ei!

Sumi splashed the hot water back at Gin.

—Buwaa, hehe, your manners are bad.

—Mou~ You’re supposed to rest in a hot spring~

Sonoko’s skin was becoming glossy.

***

The night was growing late. Even when it was bed time already, Gin didn’t sleep right

away.

—You guys, do you think you can easily go to sleep like that?

—I can sleep immediately at any time~

—We have to wake up early tomorrow, Gin, close your eyes.

—No way.

Gin nonchalantly rejected the honor student’s opinion.

Sumi stood up and was about to educate Gin but…

—Let’s discuss the people we like!

Her fighting spirit disappeared at Gin’s unexpected words.

—Gin, by the people we like…

—O-f c-o-u-r-s-e. Whoever tries to gloss it over by talking about her dad or relatives will

have her Hero title revoked!

—Y-you said that but what about you, Gin?

Sumi was surprised at herself for getting really into this topic.

—Pitter-patter~

Sonoko’s eyes were glittering with expectation.

—None!

Gin declared with a self-satisfied look.

—That’s so unfair~

Sonoko protested while Sumi felt relief.

Because there was another person besides herself who had no one.

—I also have no one so it’s a draw. What about you, Sonocchi?

Sumi nonchalantly passed her turn.

—Fu, fu, fu. I have~

Answering with an indifferent look, she made it so Sumi and Gin both had to lean in

closer.

—Ohh! Love story incoming?

Gin’s tension rose up.

—Wh… Who? Someone from our class?

For some reason, Sumi became nervous.

—Yeah, Wasshii and Mino-san.

In contrast to Sonoko, who answered cheerfully, Gin and Sumi’s tension fell down.

—… I expected as much.

—But 3 girls together like this is also nice. Like, it’s hotter this way…

***

At that time, the three sensed that time had halted.

—A hot battle huh…? Hah… Why don’t those Vertexes give me a break in this situation?

—Stop grumbling. Captain, your orders.

—Eh, let me see, sortie~

After flying out from the inn and arriving at the big bridge, like always, Sumi’s group

waited for the enemies’ invasion at the center of the bridge. The only big bridge

connecting Shikoku to the other side. Because of that, the bridge wasn’t forestized

completely. The Vertexes would come through here. Before long, a grotesque thing

showed up.

—It’s here! Ooh, this time, it’s one with a Visual Kei look.

—I-it seems so edgy and strong~

—Let me try shooting it.

Gathering her fighting spirit, Sumi drew her bow to its limit. At the same time, with a

thud, the Vertex dropped its huge body onto the bridge. Its four fang-looking parts sunk

into the bridge heavily.

—This time for sure…!!

Sumi fired her arrows. Spiraling like a tornado, the arrows flew towards the target.

Little by little, the Vertex began to vibrate. And at the same time, the bridge, Jukai, the

world shook violently.

—An earthquake, is that one making it!?

*gin* a thick sound. Sumi’s arrows were flicked away by the vibration.

—Ugh, are they not getting through again…?

—It’s not the time to feel depressed, Wasshii! We have to stop this earthquake! Get close

to the enemy~!

—Ye-yes.

Instantly switching her mood around, Sumi headed for the enemy.

At that time, the Vertex extracted its fangs from the bridge, and started surging up the

sky.

—What the? The earthquake’s stopped but… is it planning to run away just like that!?

Come down here, heyyy!

Receiving the moonlight, the enemy’s body dimly shined.

—! Mino-san, the enemy’s trying to do something! Defend yourself with your axes,

defense~!!

—Eh… nwha!

From the sky, the Vertex sent down a rain. Or more accurately, a rain of bullets made of

light. Those light bullets were sent out like a downpour.

—If I dodge then both the bridge and Jukai will be doomed! And also, I like baseball

quite a bit!!

Like dancing, Gin used her two axes to repel the light bullets back into the sky. As long

as she sent them flying back to the sky, Jukai would not be damaged.

—We have to at least knock the enemy down…!

Sumi kneeled down, and set her arrows towards the sky. At the same time, the space

started shaking.And an unbelievable sight leaped into her aiming eye. The Vertex,

without a moment of delay, had switched to another attack.

—Gin, a big one is coming!

Right as Sumi screamed, a mysterious light that looked like a laser was vertically fired

directly below the enemy. Aiming exactly at Gin’s location. Gin joined her two axes

together to make a shield, and stopped the beam.

—Ugh, grrr…! Th-this is hard!

Gin, who had become an open target, was somehow able to continue blocking the light.

—Mino-san, how long can you keep blocking that beam~?

—A-about 10 seconds…!? I-if I put out my spirit then, ab… about twe, lve, se, cond…

Gin already sounded like she was at her limit.

Severe thoughts unfolded at high speed in Sumi’s mind.

(What should I do!? Save Gin, then take distance and get into stance again? … Or should I

attack it right now? But then Gin will…)

—Well then, I and Wasshii will strike the enemy from the sky~! Let’s go, Wasshii!!

Right as she said that, Sonoko left the exposed Gin behind and jumped towards the

enemy in the sky. Instantly, Sumi jumped after Sonoko. Several seconds had already

passed even during this period. Gin was coming near her limit. While tearing the air

surging up, Sumi prepared her bow to bring down the target.

There was no more time. At this rate, Gin would be burnt to ashes.

—Wasshii! Don’t aim at its body~

She heard Sonoko’s voice. What Sonoko was poiting at was not the enemy’s body…

—I see… Your thoughts are really radical!

Sumi released the arrow charged with all of her power. The target was the place

emitting the light beam, the muzzle. Like a cannon, Sumi’s arrow slantingly slipped into

the firing muzzle. With a big explosion, the Vertex burst open.

—I did it…

—Leave the rest to me~…!!

Sonoko vigorously assaulted the weakened Vertex.Like ripping up the air, she

mercilessly unleashed a storm of spear attacks on the grotesque body’s crumbling

insides. Disregarding appearance, a desperate offense.

—Get out, get away from everyone’s place~!!

The thunderous roar of her launching attacks reverberated high into the sky. Because of

the damage it suffered, the Vertex crackled and spat sparks. Unsteadily, it started to fall

down from the sky.

To support Sonoko, Sumi lost herself in launching arrows.

1 shot, 2 shots, 3 shots, 4 shots, 5 shots…!

Not giving a gap for it to regenerate fully, the pair’s attacks rained down incessantly.

Before they realized it, they had already pushed the Vertex back close to the

wall.Nevertheless, in order to recover its body and to escape, the Vertex went out to the

space beyond the wall.

—… Is it gone~?

—Seems like it…

—I-it won’t come back, right~?

—Just to be sure, let’s try waiting for 5 minutes.

To make sure, Sonoko and Sumi glared at the empty space in front of the wall.

—If it comes back… I’ll pierce it!

As if being pushed back by that vigor, the enemy did not come back…

***

After reverting back from Jukaika, before they knew it, Sumi’s group was in the park the

bridge could be seen from. The small shrine installed in the park was giving off a faint

light. The Divine Tree had transferred Sumi’s group there after the battle.

While Shikoku is transformed into Jukai, the real world’s time isn’t running. In other

words, it was still late at night. While waiting to be picked up after contacting Taisha,

the three collapsed onto the lawn. They were always worn out after battle.

—Mino-san, are you okay?

—Well, that fight broke my hip… All I did was defend against a beam from the sky, so

uninteresting… sob sob.

—But you played a big part the other day~ Besides, it was thanks to you stopping that

attack that I could strike it.

—Sonocchi… you sure could make decisions in such a short time, “strike it” you said.

—I mean, Gin-chan said that she could hold on for 10 seconds, so don’t we have 10

seconds then? I thought we could somehow do it if we had that much time~ Since the

enemy had firepower, it was dangerous to prolong the battle.

—…!

She put her complete faith in Gin.She understood the enemy’s characteristics, and made

decisive attacks. When Sonoko had already decided, Sumi was still lost.

(I see… Seems like Sensei saw through that.)

While usually Sonoko is unreliable, at the critical moment, her decisiveness, judgment,

and insight are the best out of the three. Compared to her, when it counts, Sumi still

hesitates. Sumi finally understood that it wasn’t because of her family that Sonoko was

chosen to be captain, it was thanks to her own accomplishments.

Sumi felt a bit sick about herself for ignoring her own weakness, and blaming her

parentage for not being selected as captain.

—Sonocchi… you are amazing.

Sumi felt deeply, deeply ashamed of herself.

—You sure are the captain, really.

—Right, she really comes around when it counts!

—Aha, ahahaha~

Sonoko was being shy.

(I will just have to always support her properly… With Sonoko’s ability, if I do that, soon,

one day, she will become a splendid captain…)

Sumi recognized her own role.

(I will support this captain splendidly.)

And so, she started to get fired up for her new mission.

—Sumi is looking at you with a burning stare, Sonoko.

—S-somehow, it looks like I’ll be assailed if I avert my eyes. Al~right, I’ll stare back at

you~!

The two stared at each other enthusiastically. Sumi heartily grasped Sonoko’s hands.

—Hau~?

—Looks like something has been settled inside Sumi.

—Sonocchi… Sonoko, I will raise you.

—R-raise me~?

—Ahaha, what the heck! Mother!?

Gin rolled about with laughter.

The intelligent life-forms which they’d continuously intercepted… What kind of action were they going to take…?

At this point in time, the girls still didn’t know.

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