A Wish for a God ☆

(I’ve got another job in an hour, so hmm… I wanna go hit the slots, but I’d just end up leaving as soon as I got there.)

(I could drop by Cinnamon, but Niki’s not there so like, what’s the point even.)

(Oh whatever, I’ll just kill time around here. Just gotta find something to make me less bored.)

(…Oh?)

Heyyy there, Hiyori-chan ♪ Fancy meeting you here, good to see ya!

Just spitballin’ here, but I dare say this is a good sign! I won’t say no to a little “good weather” shining down on me… ♪

Rinne-senpai. I’m sure you’re so happy to see me it could move you to tears, but right now, it’s actually foul weather…

Ohh, what’s up? You look like shit—You catch a cold or something?

I went to go find myself a little snack, but the quiche I wanted so badly was sold out!

I’m the one who submitted the request to add quiche to the repertoire. And now I can’t even eat it? This is unacceptable!

Oh sick, you’re the one who put in for the quiche? You’re like the GOAT, Hiyori-chan ♪

I bet you even bleat like one too… ☆¹

I do not. I am not a goat!

I don’t appreciate being made fun of, you know. What did you even want from me, anyway?

What, can’t a guy get his bud to hang when he’s tryna kill time?

We’re roomies after all, so that means we’re practically besties, right? Gyahaha ☆

Roomies, huh… In that case, you should go play with Kanata-kun. He’s not as great as me, but it looks like he’s got a bit of luck, too.

What’s that mean?

Oh, it’s just a rumor, but I heard that when he was at Yumenosaki Academy, he could grant any wish. So a bunch of people started worshipping him for it.

Anything at all? Gyahaha, like I’d buy that. ‘S not like he’s some god or whatever.

Fufu, believe it or not; I said what I said.

(Phew, fiiinally over. A pat on the back for a good job done~)

(I’ll put down all my crap and get the hell outta here. Oh gambling, my beloved, how I miss you so… ♪)

(I’ll prolly hightail it to the pachinko parlor first. Gotta try out those new machines they just got in.)

(…Hm?)

zzz… zzz…

(You’re back too, Kanacchi? I didn’t even see you.)

(Look at Sleeping Beauty all warm and cozy. I bet you’re having a real nice dream, huh?)

……

(So what, he can grant any wish…?)

(I get it’s just some baseless rumor, buuuut it can’t hurt to try—)

(whispering) My wish is that I’ll strike gold!

(All righty then, now let’s see what this bad boy’s made of ♪)

Sorry about the wait~ I’ve got two of the daily lunch specials for you~

Thank you.

…Hey, Niki-han. I’ve got a question for ya.

Oukawa.

Well ain’t you curious, HiMERU-han? We hit a dead end with just us two, so let’s see if Niki-han can help.

So… You see Rinne-han sittin’ at that counter over there, right?

……

…Sigh.

He’s been over there this whole time, totally lost in thought. Do you know if something happened? Maybe he ate something weird?

Uhh, I’d rather you guys not start thinking he’s got food poisoning.

But I did think it was weird that he wasn’t pestering me today. Now that you say it, he is acting different than usual…

So even Shiina doesn’t know.

Where’re you goin’, HiMERU-han?

To ask him directly. It’s a waste of time to sit around talking about things none of us know the answer to.

Amagi, do you have a moment?

…Hey, Merumeru. Do you believe in god?

…Excuse me?

Oh no, Rinne-han finally broke.

Wait, this is bad. Do we know anyone who can fix him? Maybe his little bro?

I’m not broke, I’m fine.

I just don’t get it. Recently whenever I go to play pachinko right after sending out a prayer to Kanacchi, I strike big.

I thought it was just some stupid rumor, but now I’m wondering if he really is a god…

I can’t let this chance pass me by ♪ Gyahahaha!

Hellooo, anyone home? Where’s my big welcome?

welcome back, Sunshine-san.

What’s wrong, Kanata-kun? I’m just came home, but you’re not even in a good mood?

my mood is Fine. i am just a little Confused.

recently, Chief-san has been pampering me a lot, hasn’t he?

He’s pampering you?

yes. he got me a plastic Wading pool, and he took me to a restaurant that serves Fish.

but i don’t know what happened. it is confusing.

Ohh, I know what’s going on. Allow me to explain!

—And that’s that. He probably thinks that spoiling you will raise his luck in gambling.

It looks like he’s started to believe you’re a god of gambling.

urgh. so that is why he’s trying so hard to Please me.

i do not like that he’s trying to use me, though.

I’m home…

oh, Chief-san.

i need to talk to you. i am not a God of Gambling, you know.

Oh… haha, so you found out I’ve been sending you my prayers?

But damn, wish I’d heard the truth sooner. I lost big time just now.

Man… It really was too good to be true…

There’s no deep sighing in front of me! Kanata-kun may have been a bust, but you’re still welcome to worship me instead!

After all, I am part of Eden, and we got our name from the paradise overseen by the omniscient, omnipotent God! If you treat me well, I’m sure you’ll be blessed in abundance!

No way~ Am I being evangelized here~? Whatever should little ol’ Rinne-kun do~? ♪

It’s always worth a shot, hm? You could try making a bronze statue of me and praying to it every day!

Hehe~ Hiyori-sama~ ☆

Ugh, I don’t like the way you said that! You should be more sincere, and reverent too!

Man, you’re pretty demanding for a god.