Video Letter to my Future Self

Chapter 19

"Hey, Aki-san. Stop it. It's embarrassing I have you know!"

"It's such a waste not to use what you bought, isn't it? Come on, Ojou-sama*, please smile."

[T/N- Young Lady]

"No, using it for kindergarten is a bit..."

"It's okay. I've try to record as much of the kindergarten memories as possible."

"Wh-what are you filming!? Keiko-san, do something about this..."

"Ojou-sama, I'm not quite convinced why I had to bought those three video cameras?"

"...I apologize."

"Ojou-sama! This is a special occasion! It's the Orientation Day at Teito Gakushukan academy, so please smile!"

"Naomi-san, I think it's impossible for me to smile in this situation, especially when you are taking my photos! Alright, everyone who's loughing there, come on in! It's an order from your very own Ojou-sama!!"

"Yes, yes. I've been entrusted with Ojou-sama's commute as her driver, Mitsukane Sone!"

"Likewise, I'm the driver, Akanezawa Saburou. We'll take turns driving Ojou-sama to school."

"Hehehe. Along with that, we've also upgraded the car!"

"Aki-san, wasn't a regular car good enough? I don't mind, really."

"Ojou-sama, aside from showing off, riding in such a luxury car also prevents idiots from bothering you. It ensures your safety."

"As Akanezawa says. Also, Tachibana-san has been busy lately, so there will be more travel, and Tachibana-san will need necessary comfort to relax during the commute."

"Oh. Come to think of it, I remember buying this Benz because of those words from Sone-san. I just remembered."

"Ojou-sama, thank you for considering my suggestions. It's about time, isn't it?"

"Eh!? It's already this late. Naomi-san, Akanezawa-san, I'm off now♪"

"Take care."

"We'll handle things while you're away."

※　※　※　※　※

"Me?"

"Yes! Since I don't agree with just being photographed in front of the school gate, get in the frame! You're dressed for this purpose, after all."

"Ojou-sama, this is the attire of a guardian..."

"It's fine. It's a special occasion. Let's keep that suit look for memory's sake."

"Aki-san, why are you saying such things too? Honestly..."

"It's last year after all... I-I didn't say anything!"

"Okay."

"Despite saying that, I was excited to wear branded clothes after a long time... I-I didn't say anything either!"

"Ojou-sama and Aki-san, it's good to remember the saying 'if a pheasant doesn't cry, it won't be shot.'♪"

"Sure, sure. Since it's a special occasion, Tachibana-san, please join us too."

"It's a bit embarrassing."

"It'll be a memory for Ojou-sama, so come on."

"That's right! Tachibana, come on in!!"

"I see I have no choice."

"But really, doesn't it feel like Keiko-san hasn't changed at all? No matter how much I try to remember, she seems the same to me."

"What a coincidence, Ojou-sama. I feel the same way."

"Indeed, you're still as beautiful as ever."

"What are you saying to Tachibana-san? Honestly..."

"Even though she's effortlessly wearing a branded suit, I want to be a woman like her."

"Oh! Good morning, Runa-chan!!"

"Good morning, Asuka-chan! Okay, everyone, attention! This is my kindergarten friend, Kasugano Asuka-chan!"

"What? Video? Shooting? TV? Oh, yes. I'm Kasugano Asuka. Nice to meet you."

"Huh? Isn't Hotaru-chan here too?"

"If I remember correctly, we were together..."

(*Peek!*)

"!?"

"O-Ojou-sama!? Why is there suddenly a girl!?"

"Don't mind her. This is Kaihoin Hotaru-chan, a friend of mine and Asuka-chan."

(*Nodding*)

"...She seems quiet unique, doesn't she?"

"We needed the video camera to capture her."

"So that is the reason..."

"What are you guys doing?"

"Eiichi-kun, good morning! As you can see, we're being filmed! Join us!"

"Why do I have to be in someone's home video?"

"Runa-chan, who is this person?"

(*Watching the exchange with a smile*)

---

{To the adult me watching this, are you living a good life? Have you joined a terrible company and ruined your health with a worthless job? Is my future bleak?}

"Ojou-sama, please don't say such pessimistic things with a serious face."

{I'm warning the future me not to turn out like that. I'm happy now. Will the future me be happy? Even if you're unhappy, remember that you had such a happy past. Remember that you used to smile like this. To the future me, I send this smile to the me who has forgotten how to smile.}

"...You're a weird one. You..."

"Huh! The battery!? Where's the charger..."

(The screen goes blank, turning completely black.)

┳⁠━━━━⁠━⁠⁠━⁠━⁠━━━⁠┳⁠

Authors Note

┻━⁠━━━━⁠━━⁠━━━⁠┻

[Keiko-san]

The Empress of Ginza was not just a dream, but a real beautiful witch. As a guardian attending as Runa's governess, she captivated many gentlemen with her splendid madam-like demeanor.

■⁠-⁠■

T/N- This chapter title originally translated to "Video Letter with a Embarrassed Smiling Face" it's just sounded too tacky to me so I used a alternative.

~~~Ending~~~