Chapter 2

(Ushio-kun ended up telling me to take a break… that was probably a good call.)

…Owowow.

What.

Looks like I chafed my thumb. I was concentrating so hard, I didn't even notice…

Aah, that. Pretty typical when you're just starting out.

…Guess I gotta do something. Wait here a sec.

Huh?

Pretty sure it should be around…

Here.

…A first aid kit?

I just happen to know my way around the place, been coming here since way back when.

Here, a bandage.

…! Thank you!

Also… lend me that bow.

Huh? Sure, here you go.

…

(He put a mark on the string…?)

Nock the arrow here. It'll make it harder to injure yourself like you just did.

Woah…!

(Marking the string… Muu-chan did that for me too some time back. Feels kinda nostalgic.)

Thanks for doing so much for me, Ushio-kun. You're a really reliable senpai…!

……

HUH? I'm not trying to be your senpai or anything, I'm just doing what Muu-chan's been doing for me up until now. Don't go twisting my actions like that??

Uu, sorry. That just slipped out…

(Ushio-kun is surprisingly willing to help, though. …I feel like I've seen a new side of him.)

Keep grinning like that and I'll send a pic to the authorities. C'mon, if you're gonna keep practicing then get to it already.

Right!