Legend of the Fire Witch
Chapter 9: The Boku Girl and the Witch
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GRADUATED
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Reading those words, Igni heaved a sigh of relief and threw himself onto the bed.
Lucas: “What's with that face? You graduated so you should be happier. ”
Igni: “What are you talking about Grandpa. Remember, I'm the calm, quiet type of guy.”
Luke: “Hah! Whatever you say, son.”
Lucas laughed and teased his grandson.
Lucas: "The Rolmod Witch Academy has a dormitory, so you'll be staying there for a while."
Igni: “Horm? Like a male dorm?”
Luke: “Of course. What else do you expect?”
Igni: “.........”.
Igni never expected the day his grandfather would say something like that.
Lucas: "So Igni, I heard you destroyed the target?"
Igni: “Yes, they told me that it is indestructible, so I have to prove that they are wrong.”
Lucas: “Kuhahaha!! Goody! How kind! Stay standing like that. And keep honing those skills. If you keep doing it, there will be a woman who will be interested in you.”
Igni: “Do you think so?”
Luke: “I know so. You have to trust me, Igni. I've been around longer than you.”
Igni: “Y-yes, you were right, Grandpa!”
Since Igni had followed his grandfather so far, he could become stronger than he had ever imagined.
If he was right about this training, Igni would have to trust him about being popular.
This is Igni's conclusion.
Lucas: “You can move to the hostel tomorrow. Fortunately, your luggage is not that much. ”
Igni: “Ya, all I need is this body.”
Luke: “Ya. You have been given 3 years. Expand your insights and relationships as much as possible during this.”
Igni: “You don't need to tell me twice.”
Especially when it comes to women's relationships, nothing can beat Igni's passion and motivation.
Lucas: "Then it's time for me to go too."
Igni: “What? Where are you going, grandpa? ”
Lucas: “What surprised you? I, si “Ekstrim”, am a very busy person.”
Lucas: “What do you mean busy? All you do is play with women. ”
Igni shrugged his shoulders excessively and sighed in despair.
But Luke did not answer.
Igni: “Grandpa?”
But looking at where his grandfather was, he had long since disappeared.
Igni: “....H--he escaped again...”.
It seems Lucas' wandering habits have not changed.
Igni sighed and decided to go to sleep.
Next morning.
Igni: “So this hostel, yes.”
With an invitation from the Rolmod Mage Academy, early in the morning, Igni looked to the place where he would stay for the next 3 years.
Igni: “Sad I didn't get my own room.”
How is he going to invite the girls into his room in that case?
On a side note, that's why some people's policy into a room is applied, but for now, Igni remains in blissful ignorance and looking for his room.
Igni: “Male hostel, yes.”
Apparently, this building used to be a princess dormitory.
On the other hand, this is a hostel reserved for families with less wealth, so the rent and service are free. Even breakfast and dinner are included free of charge, so for students who don't have a penny, this is a great lifesaver.
Igni: “203... 203.. oh, here it is.”
According to the Welcome Pamphlet, this is a room for two people.
There might even be someone who had been here before him.
Igni: (I really don't need a guy friend so I hope he's the quiet, reserved type. Yeah.).
Just thinking about himself at full speed, he opened the door.
The door knob rang loudly as the door creaked open.
"Oh! uh! M-Sorry! I still haven't cleaned my side!”
…..high voice.
Igni: (Is that a janitor?)
Looking inside the room, there was a large box moving and in between there was something white swaying from side to side.
Igni: “Hah?”
“Oh, I-I'm sorry! Are you a student?"
Something white rose up and turned into someone.
She is a beautiful girl with short white hair. She has flawless skin that resonates with beauty.
"Oh, *A-I, should also stay in this room."
{{Chonky Note — The girl used masculine “I” “boku” versus more typical feminine “I” “watashi”}}
Igni: “Eh, me too but..”.
"Oh! Then you should be the new roommate! I'm so happy! You look like a good person!”
Igni: “I-I-it-it's a boku girl?!”
At that moment, Igni went straight into a flashback.
[Grandfather, what do you think of tomboys?]
[.. good. Very kind.]
[Whaaaaat, don't you think that's weird.]
[Kuhahaha! Igni, my son, you are too young and inexperienced. Right, most women say "watashi." But. but that's why it's so fun when you meet someone who says 'boku'!]
{{see Chonky Notes at the bottom of the chapter for an explanation}}
[.....Goody?]
[Yes. This is called experiencing a 'gap'. Don'worry. One day you will understand.]
[Whaaaaat, I will never understand that, Grandpa.]
Nah! Now I understand! I understand, Grandpa!
I understand what you're saying now!
It is true that it may seem strange for a girl to call herself "boku"!
But a childish girl who says "boku" is completely different!
It's COMPLETELY different!
Although the habit itself should have harmed the girl, but with a slightly masculine personality, you are suddenly attracted to that person…!!
Minus turned into a positive trait….!!!
This is what you're talking about! Right, Grandpa!
“My name is Yoori. I'm an ordinary person, so I don't have a last name. ”
Igni: “I Igni. Nice to meet you."
Yoori offered his hand, and Igni took it and shook it.
It....very...softly!!!
This...this is a girl's hand?!
Yoori: “Igni, you don't have a transfer box?”
Igni: “Ya, all I have is a school uniform, and what I'm wearing now.”
Yoori: “Only that?!”
Igni: “It's like this for most people.”
So far, Igni has been able to hide most of his emotional turmoil, and still shows a calm expression.
He came all this way with the perfect poker face!
Igni: “Yoori, what...this is all your luggage and furniture?”
Igni glanced at the mountain of boxes stacked high filling the room for 2 people.
Yoori: “Y-yeah. When I was accepted at 'Academy', the townspeople sent me with all this stuff.”
Igni: “Oh really? Wow, that's great.”
Youori: “....they keep saying how genius I am, city savior.”
Yoori's expression became very grim.
Igni: “What's up? You look very troubled. Something happen?"
Yoori: “No, it's okay. Did you hear the rumors at the entrance exam?
Igni: “No, what kind of rumor?”
Yoori: “It hasn't happened in a long time, but they said it happened this year. Someone ... breaking the target. ”
Igni: “Oh.. really... I don't know about it.”.
The Secret to Popularity Rule No. 6-- Avoid bragging.
Igni: (Better I keep quiet about this)
Grandfather said how when people talk about you, how cool it is, so I don't have to say it myself.
Yoori: “But now, I don't know what to say to the townspeople.”
Igni: “Really? Just because someone broke the target, what does that have to do with not being able to face the residents of your city?”
Yoori: “Indeed! I'm the first person to become a Witch of that city!”
Igni: “.........male?”
Igni locks onto a very specific part of the conversation at lightning speed.
Yoori: “Eh.um, yes. You said it yourself. It's a men's dorm, right?”
Igni fell to his knees.
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CHONKY NOTE
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*Boku-girl (bokutko) ( ⁇ ) ( ⁇ ) - In Japanese, there are many ways to say “aku” or “aku”. Usually, girls say “watashi” ( ⁇ ) and boys say “boku” ( ⁇ ). A “bokutko” in this case is a girl who calls herself “boku” (masculine). Both adult men and women (especially working professionals) can say “watashi” because it is a formal/submissive way to greet yourself. An older, masculine way to say I am ore (o-reh) ( ⁇ ) or washi ( ⁇ ) if you are old. There are also countless Japanese dialects to call me like Kansai “wai” ( ⁇ ) or “wate” (wa-teh) ( ⁇ ) or uchi ( ⁇ ). Back to the main point, women CAN say “boku” but this is a more masculine, male way to represent yourself (o-re is more masculine than boku). Girls who want to hide their gender/gender will refer to themselves as "boku" in Japan (ie any narrative like Mulan). I was called to use my feminine "uchi" and make a lot of people uncomfortable. I use it because that's how people in the anime I like say “say” (it's the female MC - Jarinko Chie ).