Reset My Favor and Live a Normal Youth Volume 2 Chapter 11 part 2

I decided not to worry about it. As long as my friends understand me, that’s enough.
 
This isn’t the first sports festival for me. In past sports festivals, I was treated as if I didn’t exist. That was very lonely and sad. Even though I tried to suppress my feelings, I couldn’t completely. But I was also wrong for not trying to take action.
 
After school, I headed towards the stairwell where Hanazono was waiting. Apparently, she wants to do some pre-event preparations for the festival. I have no idea what to do.
 
…Suddenly, I felt a sense of fulfillment and happiness welling up inside me.
 
Since that day of the reset, many things have happened. Even though I couldn’t regain my emotions, I was able to recover Tanaka’s memories. It seems I’ve been able to build a good relationship with my classmates, and Saionji in the hallway even greets me with a smile. I was also able to face Michiba and Sasami again.
 
But–something is still missing. There are many things I’ve forgotten. But I feel like I’ve forgotten the most important thing. What is it?
 
–Hanazono Hana. Her name popped into my mind.
 
Hanazono Hana, my first friend. We met in kindergarten, but I don’t have those memories. Even when we reunited, I barely remembered her name. And yet, Hanazono, who had been watching over me all this time, I accidentally reset the [gentle affection] I had for her because a misunderstanding.
 
“Hana-chan…”
 
Did I have feelings for Hanazono when we were in kindergarten?
 
…I must have liked her. After all, it’s Hanazono. I’m sure I would have fallen for her.
 
Wait, I also had feelings for Tanaka. ……Am I… the same as Shimizu!?
 
I’m stunned. What a realization I’ve just had.
 
No, wait, but I still don’t understand the difference between affection and love.
 
As I changed my shoes, I muttered under my breath.
 
Hanazono’s presence is not at the stairwell, so I look around and detect her figure and presence near the school gate.
 
In the next moment, I froze–
 
I feel a sensation of all the hair on my body standing on end–
 
My awakening instinct warns me of danger. Why is [Eri] there? Why is she talking cheerfully with my friend?
 
Hanazono in the distance waves to me, and a message notification pings.
 
[Oh my, you mustn’t get emotional. Emotions must be suppressed.]
 
I almost rushed over. But I didn’t want Hanazono to see my current expression. Eri is not a bad person. But the results of her actions can be both good and bad. The average child, even if talented, won’t try to keep things in order if they have parents. The ones at that elementary school were surely underprivileged children without parents.
 
And she’s supposed to be avoiding contact with ordinary people as much as possible.
 
Another message arrives.
 
[Haha, you’ve made a wonderful friend. This child is amazing, you know.]
 
I calm my heart. It’s okay. I’m not the same as before.
 
I slowly walk towards Eri and Hanazono.
 
Wasn’t this unexpected? I’m always prepared for the worst-case scenario. But I let my guard down. I thought no one from the elementary school would never approach my friend.
 
But think about it. Hiratsuka was able to approach me without a sound. I could feel a faint scent from her direction.
 
Shimafuji and Doujima are related to the elementary school. Saitou from the neighboring class was my supervisor.
 
I don’t understand Eri’s purpose. Why is she so fixated on me in the first place?
 
I walk while sending a message.
 
[Why is it always me? What is Eri’s goal?]
 
[You are my greatest creation. I want you to experience many things and go beyond the boundaries of a normal person.]
 
[I’m sorry, I don’t understand. I’m just an ordinary person.]
 
[You know you’re not ordinary, right? Were there any ordinary students at that elementary school?]
 
[But I am]
 
[Haha, I was right to send you to a normal school. I’ve observed your growth rate accelerating after interacting with regular people, compared to the stagnation at the specialized elementary school. It’s enough now, let’s stop this game of pretending to be friends.]
 
[A game of pretending to be friends? Are you denying me?]
 
[No, I love you. I’m your greatest supporter. And you can’t resist me, can you?]
 
The moment I saw the next message and symbols, my brain almost boiled over.
 
[Toudou Tsuyoshi ※※※※※※※– deadline is until high school graduation]
 
Ah, I know this. It was always at the back of my mind. But I had forgotten. I knew… that this life would eventually end. I remembered the forgotten fact.
 
“…So, I have to say goodbye to everyone when I graduate from high school.”
 
A grinding sound echoes in my brain. Apparently, I’m clenching my teeth. The taste of blood spreads in my mouth.
 
How can it so easily bring back the forgotten memories?
 
One more year… I still have a year, so if I struggle there–
 
Eri has no malice. There is only her desire.
 
When I see the next message, I truly know despair.
 
[According to my calculations, if you go to my school in “London”, you will grow and evolve even more. So–, this life is over.]

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At some point, we had drawn closer, our faces nearly touching.
 
“Oh, thank you, Hanazono. Hehe, Tsuyoshi is a shy one, but I’m truly happy he became your friend. But I have some unfortunate news. Tsuyoshi will be transferring to an overseas school after the sports festival.”
 
“Eh…? No, I haven’t heard anything like that.”
 
Stop, don’t lie, don’t make Hanazono sad!
 
“Hey, Tsuyoshi, right?”
 
“Y-yes, that’s right.”
 
Why can’t I deny it, why can I only nod to Eri’s words. I’m like Eri’s robot!
 
“T-Tsuyoshi? You’re joking, right? Why didn’t you tell me such an important thing, you idiot!”
 
“I’m sorry, there’s a reason for this…”
 
“Forget it, I’m going home first!”
 
Hanazono angrily walked away.
 
I clench my fist. I have to say goodbye to Hanazono, I have to say goodbye to everyone…
 
“…How sad that is.”
 
“※※※※, you should just reset it.”
 
Those words that reverberate directly in my brain stimulate something inside me.
 
“If you’re sad, you can just reset it. Then you can forget everything. This world is full of unpleasant things anyway. You saved, with the power of [Reset] you can erase the sadness. …You can even [Reset] other people’s feelings about you. If you erase their feelings for you, they won’t be sad anymore.”
 
I can erase other people’s feelings… I become aware of this power that I didn’t even know I had, through Eri’s words. Am I a monster?
 
“You’ve forgotten, but I’m an experiment. You erased the deep-seated sadness that was always lurking within me. So it’s the truth. …But I can’t erase memories.”
 
Eri speaks those words while gazing at Hanazono’s retreating figure. I wonder why? I can feel a little sadness.
 
I heard she lost her own child. The affection she pours on us, who have no parents, is genuine. But this is a separate matter.
 
I can’t find the words, I end up screaming like a child, unable to contain my emotions.
 
“——-!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
 
I have to release these uncontrollable feelings or I’ll break.
 
Can I not have a normal youth?
 
“You’re not going to die, it’s just a small farewell in the long life. It’s not a big deal. I’ll contact you later.”
 
The difference in perspective between adults and children. I understood it all too well.
 
Eri walks away from me. I crouch down there, shedding tears. I hate these sad tears. Why does this insignificant farewell cause such painful feelings? I don’t want to feel this way. I thought I could be normal, but in the end I can’t escape from Eri.
 
Suddenly, something warm touches my hand.
 
“Idiot, what are you doing? Stand up. I won’t help you.”
 
Looking up, there is Hanazono, who was supposed to have left.
 
“Hanazono…? Why are you here?”
 
Hanazono did not answer my questions. Its eyes seemed to be speaking to something deep inside me, not to me.
 
“Tsuyoshi, you’re different from before.”
 
“But I…”
 
“Enough! You’re not a robot or a strange creature. You’re my dear childhood friend who used to protect me. Don’t just do what that person says. Hmm–“
 
Hanazono let out a breath and reached out her hand to me.
 
I grabbed her hand and stood up.
 
“Don’t cry, let’s get crepes on the way back. You’re treating today, right?”
 
“W-wait, Hanazono, how can you be so normal? I was told to go abroad.”
 
“You don’t want to go, right? Then I trust the current you. Until then, just keep being normal.”
 
“…Trust me…”
 
“That’s it. There’s still time before the sports festival. The next festival will be huge, right? Come on, let’s go!”
 
“Y-yes.”
 
The young boy who knew so little had disappeared.


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