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HYOUKA > 3. The Circumstances of the Classic Lit Club's Scion

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Excuse me, can I get another cup of coffee?

Right.
OK.
The truth is...
Here goes, I need help.
I have a favor to ask you.

A favor?

Yes.
It’s a personal matter and not really something I would normally talk about.
But I have given a lot of thought and decided you might be able to help me.
I know it’s asking a lot, but will you please at least hear me out?

Well, I guess I can manage that.

Thank you.

So the favor I want to ask you is something to do with my uncle, Jun Sekitani.
See?
He told me something once.
Something that was really important.
And I want you to help me remember what it was.

Yeah, I’m not really following you.

I’m sorry.
I’m telling the story all long.
I guess I’m just not used to talking about it.
The first thing you should know is that my uncle went to India seven years ago.
And he’s been missing ever since.
I was very fan to him when I was a little girl.
Unlike most other adults, he would answer all my questions no matter how silly they seemed.
He was so smart.
It seemed to me there was nothing he didn’t know.
When I was in kindergarten, I learned that my uncle was in the classic lit club.
That’s why I became interested in it.
I especially like it because the name reminded me the vinegar kelp ate at home.

Seriously?

Anyway, one day, I asked my uncle about something having to do with the classic lit club.
And for the first time, I can remember he was reluctant to answer my question.

So, what would you do?

Well, I threw a huge tension to be honest.
And, I did convinced him to answer my question eventually.
But, when he told me what I wanted to know, I…

Yeah, you what?

I started to cry.
I don’t know if it was because I was scared or sad or what, but I was boring.

OK.

The () must have startled my mom because she came rushing in to see if I was OK.
But, my uncle didn’t do anything to comfort or reassure me.
Afterwards, I couldn’t remember what my uncle had said, only my reaction to it.
I guess I was in shock.
Then, when I was in middle school, I started wondering about that strange conversation again.
What made my uncle so hesitate to answer me?
Why didn’t he react when I was upset.
I still have so many questions.
I just want answers.
And, I try to get them.
It became strange (to) Sekitani family and I haven’t been able to get in touch with them at all.
No matter I what I do, I can’t remember what he said.
So, when I started Kami high, I signed up for the classic lit club.
I figured it would be my last chance to get the (bottom) of everything.

So, that’s the personal matter you always talking about?

This is it.
Of course, I had no way of knowing that the club was about to be shut down.
I asked around the faculty room.
But, there weren’t any teachers who remembered Jun Sekitani from forty five yers ago.

OK.
I still don’t get why you are asking me for help though.

Because you…
You think about things differently.
You have this way of reaching conclusions that would have never occurred to me.
Like () the lock and a library book, and that secret recruitment note.
You can do this, Oreki.
If anyone can’t help me find the answers, () looking forwards you.

You giving me too much credit.
That other stuff was just a (rough), that’s all.

I don’t care if that’s (), take it.

I don’t want to.
This is a big deal to Chitanda.
She’s been years obsessing over this question.
There’s no telling how much learning the answer might affect her.
She’s asking someone like me to take on the responsibility like that?
She’s gotta be kidding.
I still don’t get why you picked me.
There gotta be some other people who can help you with, right?
(Strengthen the number might view best bet), you know.
Ask bunch of your friends to help.
I’m sure you get it done in no time.
Maybe you haven’t noticed, but I’m kind of a private person.
I don’t talk about my past very much.
This story… isn’t kind of a thing I can tell just anybody.

Sorry.

I know I’m asking a lot of you.
Maybe it’s not fare.
I realize I probably shouldn’t be dragging you into my own personal drama like this.
It’s just…
You answered all my questions just like my uncle used to.
Even you weren’t as quite personable.

Well, that’s one way to ask a favor.

I see something of him when I am looking at you.
And that make me think I can trust you somehow.

What’s the rush.
You’ve got three whole years of high school () looking for your answer, don’t you?

I really don’t think I’ll have () much time.
Not if I wanna all this settled before his funeral.

I thought he was missing.

Yes.
But someone’s been missing for seven years and no one knows he is alive or dead, it’s possible to have them declare legally deceased.

I didn’t know that.

Declaring him dead will put the manage rest and give my uncle’s family closure.

I heard they also attend whole this () funeral service.
So, you see, that’s why I am in such a hurry.
I want to know the truth of () conversation.
Before saying good bye for the last time.
I’m sorry.

Come on, Hotaro, it’s not like you have anything better to do.

This is not really the kind of the thing I want responsibility for.
So, wanna be totally clear that I’m not agreed to see this all the way thorough.
But I will keep your story in mind.
And if I come across anything, I might give you some clues.
I’ll be sure to tell you about it.
And if you find out anything new then you want me to know about, I’m willing to listen to that too.

OK.

If you good with those () and I guess I will help you out.

I’ll take whatever help you can give.
Thank you.
I need it.
Thanks so much.

Yeah.
Sure.
Off course, high school isn’t all about drama.
Theres also good manners of tedium.
Take exams for example.
It’s every students’ favorite time to () Kamiyama high, midterms.
During the test in period, all club activities are suspended.
Obviously that includes classic lit club.
We don’t really do anything anyway, so there’s honestly not much difference.
Keys to the clubrooms aren’t giving out while midterms run away.