El-Fighter: The Brave New Fighter (Book I)
129. The Promise I's

At Rigel's house, Tazuya is seen resting in an empty room while replacing his Battlesuit with his daily clothes as before. While drinking milk and eating chocolate biscuits given Rigel. Tazuya thought about who had managed to take a shot of KRISTA SERUM while pensively and dipping the biscuits into a glass of white milk

“ About....who gets the antidote ? What else has received the bidder ? “ Thought Tazuya

“ Ah ! Heeeei~ you haven't spent that yet ? Did you finish the shower too ? “ Ask DECA-I who just finished refilling his battery

“ Oh ! DECA ! So you're done refilling it ? “ Tanya Tazuya who realized the arrival of the robot while eating the biscuits

“ Heh ! Of courseaa~ I do not need to chew the battery to charge all power~” said DECA-I with a cheerful tone

“ Aaaah~ is so yaa~ thank goodness it can quickly recover “ Tazuya murmured which was relieved when negating the explanation DECA-I

Not long after, Dullart who had recovered and realized accidentally saw the two of them. Dullart, who initially intended to go to the kitchen to take drinks, went directly to Tazuya and DECA-I

“ Tazuya ! How are you doing ? “ Ask Dullart who entered the room

“ Dullart-san ! Umm~ I'm fine~ how about you ? “ Reply Tazuya who also asked about Dullart's current condition

“ Yaaa ! Only mild injuries.. somewhat relieved because Morsdan did not put Nanobot into my body “ Dullart explained about his condition.

“ Hooo~ thank goodness~ I hope one of them managed to bring the antidote “ Tazuya hope one of his colleagues brought the Nanobot antidote

“ Could it be between Sampson or Swift Polly who took it ? Because they both also know where KRISTA SERUM is ! So-“

Suddenly, Tazuya gets a call from Yoshino through his Smartphones. As Tazuya answered his call, Dullart decided to give Tazuya privacy to answer the call by bringing DECA-I into the kitchen

( Biiip! Biiip's! Biiip's! The biiiip! )

“ From whom ? “ Ask Dullart about who called Tazuya

“ Yoshi ? “

“ We still have time to rest... So just pick up the call from your brother it~ okay ? “ Murmured Dullart while carrying DECA-I out of the room

“ Hey ! Where are we going ? “ Ask DECA-I with her confused tone

“ Just follow~ “ Mumbles Dullart while closing the door of the room

(Click )

“ Yes Yoshi ? “ Tazuya answered Yoshino's call

With a panicked tone and relief, Yoshino replied “ Ah ! Aniki ! Ooooh~ thank goodness you picked up the phone ! Aniki okay in the Dormitory ? “

“ Me... is definitely fine ! Don't worry.I'm still fresh and fit ! “ Tazuya replied about his current condition

“ Yaaa Aniki ! I'm glad to hear it~ Did Aniki also open Breaking News ? NEO-Asian military finds a foreign plane that suddenly appears above this city ! Most likely it was an Alien plane ! And not long after that... Uncle Hideo came to our place and asked to rush into the car and leave his place to evacuate ! “ Yoshino is clear about everything that has just happened to her and their three younger sisters

“ That means... Are you at Uncle Hideo's house now ? “ Tanya Tazuya while opening news from the television in the room

“ Yaaa ! Until the situation and conditions become safe again ! After all... this is also still a Golden Week~ holiday so maybe we will go evacuate to Grandpa Kenshiro place in Nabari~ Yaa all holidays there ! So Aniki... would you like to come with us too ? “ Yoshino who explained their next vacation directly asked if Tazuya could come with them

Tazuya was silent for a moment and then immediately rejected Yoshino's invitation with a heavy heart because their mission had not been completed. While noticing the latest news about the Mother Ship re-appearing above Shinjitsu City, Tazuya promised that he would spend his time with them on summer holidays

With his quick tone and slow nervousness becoming doubtful, Tazuya replied “ Sorry ! I can't ! Because there are some unfinished schoolwork ! Yaa~ was troublesome once during Golden Week we were given a task that piled up ! So...”

“ Hm ? “

“... I promise...will be back in good health and well.and spend time with you guys during summer vacation ! So... don't worry too much about me yaa~ ehehehe~ “ Tazuya continued in a quick tone because it was not good he refused his brother's invitation and gave an appointment to them

Yoshino was silent for a moment and then laughed a little while saying “ Ehehehe~ Aniki~ you are always worried about us~ Aniki do not need to worry too much... We are fine ! We also do not force you to come here. so yaa~ hope Aniki enjoys a new life as a high school student yaa~ with friends and all his duties that accumulate~ “

“ Ah ! Yaa~ ehehehe~ thank you for the spirit, my cute~ sister Okay then Aniki say goodbye first yaa~ “

“ Yaa~ be careful and take good care of yourself there ! “

(Click)

At the end of the call, Tazuya immediately bowed lethargic and felt bad for constantly giving promises to all his sisters including a promise that was somewhat impossible to fulfill at this time.

“ Again... “

Tazuya recalled where he and his four sisters had dinner together the night of the announcement he was admitted to Shinjitsu International High School. Although they are proud of Tazuya being accepted at a prestigious school in Neo-Asia, they are still a little anxious and afraid that Tazuya will suddenly be expelled because of the cost and difficulty in dealing with the curriculum at International High School

(Flashback On)

“ Shinjitsu International High School is an amazing school...it seems that life there will be filled with many challenges and rivals ! “ Katsuya's Mumbles

“ Tazu-Nii can definitely do it ! He's been following a few Kendo games ! Although often pessimistic know-how even win ! “ Said Katsuki who believes that Tazuya can live a new life in Elite High School

“ Yaaa~ but... we do not know yet what the students in SMA are like ! Hearing the name of his High School has made me think that Brother will face people and lessons with a difficult curriculum there ! “Clearly Katsuya with his anxious tone

“ Sister knows it ! “ Tazuya replied with a brief

Raising his head and putting on a confident face, Tazuya convinces his four sisters that he can face all the obstacles in elite High School and the reason why he chose to enter the High School

“ Then... “

“ Yes Katsuki ! My sister knows that ! Even so... Brother still wants to go there because he wants to target scholarships ! Yaaa~ who knowsuu~ by being an Alumni at that High School by getting good grades... Big brother can be accepted at a cooler University ! With that I can lead you to a brighter future again “ Tazuya explained in a confident tone

“ Wooaaah ! Sister ! You are so cool ! “ Praise Shinore who was amazed by Tazuya's words

“ Heh ! That's our brother ! “ Murmured Katsuki

“ Aniki... so you've thought about your future ? And what do you want to be later ? “ Tanya Yoshino with her ideals Tazuya

“ Anything ! I could have been a teacher or an expert in English literature.I might be a translator.Oh yeah ! I can also learn a new sport or become an international Kendo instructor ! Yaa~ whose name we are experts in English we can be anything~ That's why... will look your best to help you all in a brighter future “ As Tazuya explains his ideals with a confident tone that slowly becomes a gentle tone filled with smiles

“ Hueeeeeee~ Kak Tazuyaaaaaaa~ “ Shinore moved by hearing the words of the elder brother

“ Yes Aniki... we believe that.. and will always support you “ Yoshino said in his soft tone.

“ Sister also.. later if you have been successful or busy with your activities. please do not occasionally forget us “ Sahut Katsuya while taking drinks to Tazuya.

“ Yaaa Tazu-Nii ! Because now you're the one closest to us. And we don't want to experience the same thing when it happens to you ! “ Katsuki extends Katsuya's words

“ Ehehehe~ you guys are a paranoid rada ya~ do not be afraid~ Brother will always be with you guys ! “ Tazuya replied with his warm wide smile

(Flashback Off)

Tazuya slowly shed his tears and felt heavy-hearted for constantly giving great promises to his four younger siblings. And now he must also try to be able to continue to survive with his new status as an El-Fighter candidate and a little difficulty to balance everything. Both in his daily life and his mission. Tazuya dislikes having to keep his secret identity even with his own family

(Baaang! Aaaang! Aaaang! )

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“ INUYA ! “ Tazuya surprised it turns out that banged on the door of the room was none other than Inuya who put on a frowny face and suspicious of Tazuya

“ Long time open the door ! Are you deaf ?! “ Omel Inuya

“ Ah ! Solved it.. eeeeh~ I just... “ Tazuya who did not want Inuya to know the problem slowly closed the door

(GREEP )

“ DON'T ACT STUPID ! I KNEW YOU WERE CRYING BECAUSE I HEARD EVERYTHING !!! INCLUDING FEELING THE CONTENT OF YOUR HEART WITH MY SPIRITUAL CONTACT !!! “ Inuya shouted while holding the door and clean hard wanted to know how Tazuya was

“ I TOLD YOU NOAAA ! STOP FOR KEPOOOO !!! “ Tazuya also yelled while trying to forcefully close the room door

“ Uuuurrrrgggh ! If there's a problem, please story-KAAAAAN... “

(DUAAGH ! )

Because of her panic Tazuya made her come back accidentally using her Psychokinesis which made her push Inuya firmly and hit the wall. This made Inuya very upset with Tazuya which caused them the short young man to run off the ridge leaving him with panic

“Uwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa~ “

“ Come here ! Tazuya Hideyuki Igaaaaaaaaaaa “ Shouted Inuya while calling out his full name Tazuya

“ I told you I'm fineaaaaaaa~ stop chasing after meuuuuu ! “ Reply Tazuya who kept running and almost hit Jubei who just came to Rigel's house

“ Aaah ! Ta-Tazuya ?! There a- “

“ Sorry Jubei ! “

“ I-Inuyaaa ! What is this ?! Yes Ampuuun !“ Call Jubei who is hesitant about the pursuit of Tazuya and Inuya but the call is not responded to by the two of them

“ You were just wrong ! I am not winningiiiss ! “ Said Tazuya who ran towards the training room

“ Liar !!! What a lousy liar !!! “ Gumam Inuya who still continues to pursue Tazuya

Knowing that Tazuya ran the training room, Inuya had an idea to find the fastest way to capture Tazuya. He then activated his special clock to make himself switch training rooms in teleportation mode. Inuya managed to use the mode and immediately he finally moved to the training room door

(OIL !!! )

“ CAN !!! Now you can't run ! “ Inuya firmly restrains his small body Tazuya

“ Eeeerrrgh~ Aaaaarrghh~ Release akuuuu~ I'm okayaaaaa~ “ Tazuya trying to escape from Inuya's grip

“ Aduuuh~ I told you you're a bad liar ! Stop being like that ! You're bad at lying ! I know that ! “ Inuya insistent on not wanting to let go of Tazuya while mocking Tazuya as a bad liar

“ Aaaaaah~ You iniii~ dasaaaar~ your curiosity is really strong ! “ Tazuya Gerrutu

“ Stupid ! You also ‘kan ? There-there is ! “ Reply Inuya

“ Stupid ? Yes~ seems like what you said there is a point also “ Tazuya slowly lower his voice by showing the insecurity side

Tazuya was silent for a moment and then he immediately spoke about his heart. Tazuya felt heavy-hearted because he constantly talked about promises to everyone including his sister. He also felt not so good as to be an Alpha candidate because he was afraid he could not keep the promise

“ I suck... Inuya ! I really suck ! “

“ Hmph ? “

“ I constantly promise to anyone... be it to you. friends... my family... and ! I can't keep promising others that I'll be the best... incriminate me ! “

“ What are you talking about ? “

“ I always take all responsibility so that I can be useful and trusted by everyone ! Even with my own family ! That's why I ventured into Shinjitsu International High School.I was always confident that everyone could trust me. The reason I wanted to be an El-Fighter was because I wanted to change my destiny and fate... because actually I was expecting to get something more if I became a Fighter ! I'm ashamed of Inuya ! I'm embarrassed because I keep lying that I can do everything ! And promise everyone that I can do all my responsibilities ! Even to the point of having to endanger myself ! I.. really... “ Continue Tazuya while bowing languidly while holding his shoulder Inuya

“ Hey ! What is it with your mindset to go ahead and face all the obstacles for our fate and future and accept who we are ?! You yourself told me that so that me and the others continue forward ‘kan ! “ Reply Inuya with her firm tone

“ It was just a reminder word so I wasn't always pessimistic ! The truth is, it doesn't work well ! I can't always be an example to all of you ! “ Reply Tazuya who is still lethargic

Inuya established himself and Tazuya. He immediately reminded Tazuya that it was not only him who was afraid to be a lowly person and underestimated by others. He also reminded Tazuya not to always feel the most burdened and suffer from trying to get better

“ Listen Tazuya ! This is one of your bad sides ! You always feel yourself responsible for all the responsibilities that are given to you ! You always feel that you are important to do that responsibility, no matter what it will burden you ! And when it finally happened to you. You ended up blaming yourself and feeling miserable because of it ! Especially since you always keep everything ! “ Inuya calmly says “his bad” side Tazuya that always burdened him himself

“ Yaa~ that- “

“ But... if you keep all of it. That's what makes you suffer and close your eyes and ears while feeling “I'm the most suffering creature in the world !” like a pathetic person, no matter if there is someone who experiences the same thing as you ! “ Continue Inuya while continuing to hug Tazuya

“ Inuya... “

“ Tazuya.. if you feel you are trying to find a friend because you want to meet your loneliness and distress... if you trust all your friends to talk about all your problems.Just say it ! The four of us will listen to you and find out what the solution is ! Because we know you're also having problems weighing you down ! Earlier than the five of our friendships.You are the one who encouraged us to keep going ! “ Obviously Inuya while remembering the moment where the five of them first announced the friendship team and Tazuya gave encouragement to them during the 1st grade of Junior High School

“ ... “

“ Inuya... You think... I am this... what ? “ Tanya Tazuya with her tone of doubt

“ Surely I'm your best friend, right ? Why are you still asking ?! “ Reply Inuya

“ Ummm... well. trust me... Inuya ! Trust me... as your best friend. and Alphamu “ Continue Tazuya who is slowly gaining his confidence.

“ Yaaa.. I too... Tazuya... trust me. as your best friend and Betamu “ Reply Inuya with his flat and soft tone.

Not long after, Rigel, who was in the surveillance room along with Sampson and Pak Louss, saw a signal on the monitor tracking the presence of military aircraft and NEO-Asian combat robots that began arriving to prepare for the carrier

(BIIPS! BIIPS! BIIPS! )

“ FAIS ! Show me the signal ! “ Said Rigel to FAIS

“ Understood “

(CLICK )

“ Hooo~ so like this’kah Military of the inhabitants of Earth ? “ Tanya Samspon who saw planes and fighting robots start popping up

“ What ?! Are they all foolishly willing to face the Mother Ship with such a large amount huh ?! “ Ask Mr. Louss with his panic tone

While noticing what the FAIS was tracking in Shinjitsu city, Rigel quickly immediately called the five V-FIGHTER to rush the “ monitoring room Already started ?! FAIS ! Call the kids now ! “

“ Ready Mr Rigel Orionis ! “

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