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Main Story 32 - Freefall

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“Welcome ba─ck!”

When the roller coaster train returned to the boarding area, the staff onii-san from earlier said that to us. The train was quite fast, and the course had some pretty scary points. That's why when I hear the onii-san’s voice, saying, “It's over!” I feel relieved.

“It was so much fun!”

“It was the best wasn’t it, Miu! I'm starting to feel better!”

Kazuo and Shimizu-san get off the train while expressing their satisfaction. I understand very well how much these two love thrill rides. From behind me too, I can hear Himura-san and Hazuki-san saying, “It was fun.”

I get up from my seat and get off the train. When I do, I suddenly feel lightheaded. At that moment, someone supports me from behind.

“Are you okay, Akito-san?”

I hear Hiori's voice. When I slowly turn around, I see Hiori right in front of me, looking at me in worry. Hiori is probably the one who supported me earlier. I can also hear Himura-san and others saying, “Are you okay?”

“I wonder if it was because I was riding a train that was moving at high speed. I think the recoil was making me dizzy. I don't feel sick, so I’m okay.”

“I'm glad to hear that.”

Hiori looks relieved. Same with Himura-san.

“Hiori, thank you for supporting me.”

“No, no.”

“Is Hiori okay?”

“I'm okay. Is everyone okay?”

When Hiori asks that, Kazuo and the others all reply, “I’m okay!” Everyone is so strong. Or am I too weak?

With Hiori holding my hands and Himura-san supporting my back, I leave the roller coaster boarding area. Somehow, I feel like an old man.

When I touch the ground outside the boarding area, my dizziness is almost entirely gone.

“I’m okay now. Hiori, Himura-san.”

“That’s good. It's not a big deal.”

“It’s just as Kyoko-san said. ...Still, that’s one amazing line. It looks like there's even more people in line than when we lined up.”

“That’s true.”

I can see the long waiting line for the roller coaster. [The waiting time is 60 minutes!] I can hear a man's voice saying that. We waited about 40 minutes to get on the roller coaster, so I guess what Hiori said was correct.

“As expected of a popular attraction.”

“Yes. It was thrilling and a lot of fun. How was it for you, Akito-san?”

“...It was scary. But now that I've ridden that fast roller coaster, I think I can ride another thrill ride after this.”

“It might be the adrenaline!”

Hiori's expression as she says that is quite bright. Her voice is also lively. Hiori may also be getting a rush of adrenaline from riding the roller coaster.

“I get what you're saying, Kamitou-kun-ssu. I enjoyed that roller coaster, so I’m fine with another thrill ride after this-ssu.”

“Kuraki already said this when we got off the train, I’m feeling better. In my case, I also smelled the sweet smell of shampoo coming from Hiori's hair though...”

Himura-san speaks happily, her cheeks red. In her case, I feel like the smell of her Hiori hair is the main reason why she's feeling better.

“Everyone, did your feeling get better with the thrill ride? Then, let's go to another classic thrill ride! That one over there where we fall all at once!”

Kazuo excitedly points towards the freefall. At that moment, Shimizu-san speaks up in approval, “Nice~!”

“Freefall, huh?”

“It’s one of the classic thrill rides, isn’t it-ssu? I want to try it-ssu.”

“Me too!” (Miu)

“I also want to go there!” (Kyoko)

“I also want to go there. How about Akito-san?”

“I guess I also want to ride it once. I'm feeling fine now.”

“I'm glad Aki is feeling better! Then, let's go to freefall next!”

[Yeah!]

At Kazuo's words, Shimizu-san, Himura-san, and Hazuki-san respond cheerfully. Hiori laughs happily “Fufu.”

With Kazuo leading the way, the six of us start walking toward the Freefall.

There are more visitors here compared to when we arrived. And many of the visitors are looking at us. Hiori is obvious, but Himura-san is also a beauty, and Hazuki-san and Shimizu-san are quite cute. Hiori is holding hands with me and Shimizu-san is holding hands with Kazuo, but if there are four beautiful girls walking together, of course they’d end up looking at them.

Several minutes after walking from the roller coaster boarding area. We arrive at the Freefall boarding area and stand at the end of the waiting line. According to the staff onee-san, it will take about 20 minutes until our turn.

“It looks like it's going to be earlier than the roller coaster.” (Hiori)

“That's true. You just rise to the top and then fall all at once, so I guess the time you're on it is shorter than on the roller coaster.”

“I'm sure it is. They are rising right now, and it looks like it can accommodate quite a lot of people at once.”

As she says that, Hiori points towards the freefall. As she said, there are many people sitting in the freefall seats. Right now I can only see two of its sides, but I'm sure there are seats on all four sides.

As I continue to watch, they reach the top. And then, after a short while... it suddenly drops.

[Kyaaaa!]

I hear their scream. As expected of a thrill ride.

“I think some people find Freefall scarier. How about Hiori?”

“I do find Freefall scarier. The time is short, but we fall at a great speed after all. Of course it's fun, though.”

“As expected of a thrill ride lover.”

“Just like on the roller coaster, we’ll hold hands while riding it, okay?”

“Thank you. That’s reassuring.”

I've never thought of liking thrill rides before, but thanks to Hiori, it looks like I'll like them.

About 20 minutes since we started lining up. Finally, it’s our turn.

As I expected, there are seats on all four sides of Freefall. There are 6 seats on each side.

Thanks to the arrangement of the staff onee-san, the six of us are able to sit on the same side. Everyone is happy about this. Shimizu-san, Kazuo, I, Hiori, Himura-san, and Hazuki-san sit down in that order.

Immediately after the safety bar is lowered, Hiori grabs my right hand as she promised. Just like on the roller coaster, she grabs my hand in a lover’s hold. Hiori gently smiles at me. When I see her like that, I once again think that I want to be next to Hiori like this forever. Please marry me.

“Aki. If you feel anxious, you can grab my hand or my shirt, okay?!”

“Thank you.”

When I thank him, Kazuo gives me a thumbs up with his right hand. Even if something happens while the seats are up, I feel that with Kazuo, we will all make it back to the ground alive.

“Hiori. C-can I put my hand on your thigh? Um... your one piece dress might flutter up when we fall, and they might see your underwear. I'll hold it down for you. Because when I looked at the Freefall when we were lining up, I could see them if the woman wore a fluffy skirt.”

“I see. Well, I don't know what's going to happen, so please.”

“Yes! Ah, I'll hold down Saaya's skirt too.”

“That's a ‘while I’m at it’ way of saying it, isn’t it-ssu? But I’ll take advantage of your kindness-ssu.”

Himura-san puts her left hand on Hiori’s thigh and her right hand on Hazuki-san's. She looks really happy, probably because she's touching Hiori.

“I can feel Hiori's warmth even through her clothes. Saaya feels pretty nice too.”

“Fufu, I can feel Kyoko-san's warmth as well.”

“It doesn’t feel bad-ssu.”

“I'm happy to hear you both say that!”

Himura-san looks happy. Won’t she be able to fully enjoy any attraction as long as Hiori and Hazuki-san are there?

Immediately after that, a [beep] rings, and the staff onee-san standing nearby cheerfully says, “The Freefall is starting!”

Then the seats slowly rise.

“It started, didn't it?” (Hiori)

“Yeah. Also, I didn't think anything of it when I was on the ground, but don’t you get anxious and nervous when your legs are dangling in the air?” (Akito)

“I understand as well. I'm a little nervous too. Normally, my legs don't flop around at all. This might be one of the reasons why I feel more scared of Freefall.”

“I see.”

I'm happy that we share the same feelings of nervousness, but our conversation just now makes me more anxious and nervous. Humans should live their lives with their feet on the ground, even physically.

When I face the front to change my mood, I can see a panoramic view of the Dome Town area. I wonder if a skyscraper feels like this. Since the seats are raised high, I can enjoy a pretty wide view.

“As expected from the city center. I can see a lot of skyscrapers, commercial facilities, and high-rise apartment buildings.” (Kazuo)

“That's true. It's a sight we can't see in Kasagaya. It's sunny today, so it's very beautiful.” (Miu)

“Seeing this kind of scenery makes me feel like we’ve really come to the city!”

“When you say that, it makes me feel like we're from the countryside, Kazuo-kun.”

We all laugh out loud at Kazuo and Shimizu-san's words. This relieves some of my tension and anxiety.

Eventually, the seats reach the top and pauses.

“Aah... this feeling of having to wait. My nervousness is increasing.” (Akito)

“That’s true.” (Hiori)

“When Miu and I came here last year, we rode it several times, but the stop times were always different.” (Kazuo)

“That was true, wasn't it? That’s why I never get tired of it no matter how many times I ride it.” (Miu)

I think what Shimizu-san said is one of the reasons they do it, and by changing the times, it also creates a sense of tension, wondering, “When will it drop this time?” It's a good performance.

“The time might actually be short-ssu, but this kind of time feels really long-ssu.”

“I get what Saaya is saying. I wonder when it'll drop. Also, don't worry, I'm holding down both of your skirts!”

“Thank you very much. Akito-san too, I’m also holding your hands, so please don't worry.”

“Thank y─oaaah!”

Can’t you give me some time to say my thanks? Read the atmosphere, Freefall!

“Uwaaaa!”

The wind on my face! And my legs dangling in the air, giving the feeling of floating.

When I glance at Hiori, I see her happily screaming “Kyaaaa!” just like she did on the roller coaster.

From the right, a cute unison of screams from Hiori and the 2 others. From the left, the harmony of screams from Kazuo and Shimizu-san, and I start screaming too. Of course, while holding Hiori's hand tightly.

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