The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya Page #7

I thought I made the link, but it's been broken again?

And to say something like that, of all things...

It's almost like that John Smith was going out of his way to rile her up.

Um... sorry, but...

Could I just clarify some points with you?

Sure...

You said that until now, you've been living in a different world from this one?

Yeah.

And in that world, Suzumiya-san and I are North High students, and members of some SOS Brigade?

That's right.

Additionally, a time traveler called Asahina Mikuru and an alien called Nagato Yuki are also present,

and I, an esper, observe Suzumiya-san along with them.

That's correct.

Pardon me.

If it's true, it would be quite shocking.

But it's rather unbeliev

You said that when I become depressed,

I create "closed space", right?

Y-Yeah...

And because of that, the universe almost got destroyed, right?

Right.

But the me over there doesn't know that.

S-Suzumiya-san...

Just me?

That's right.

You spend your days happily without a clue.

Supernatural events happen over there, right?

Yeah...

Um...

It sounds fun!

You believe me?

Suzumiya-san...

The you over there didn't believe me at all when I told her.

Then that me is a real idiot.

I'll believe you.

After all...

it's way more interesting that way!

After I met John Smith, I looked into North High.

I staked the place out,

but I couldn't find anyone that looked like John.

But that was because you weren't actually a student there three years ago!

What are you laughing about?

Nothing.

Anyway, why didn't you come to North High in this world?

There was no particular reason.

By the time I entered high school, John would have graduated already,

and I never did find him in the first place anyway.

And my homeroom teacher kept pestering me about how Kouyouen Academy has a high university entrance rate.

I see.

And what about you?

Same reason as Suzumiya-san.

I simply went to a school appropriate for my academic ability.

SOS Brigade, huh...

It sounds fun!

You're the only one who gets to have fun without being dragged into problems though.

Assuming what you say is true,

there are two possibilities based on your story.

The first one is that you have entered a parallel world...

Like this.

And the other possibility is that the world you were in...

Thanks.

...has completely changed,

with the exception of yourself.

However, both leave unanswered questions.

For the first case, where did your counterpart in this world go?

For the second case, why were you the only person unaffected by the change?

If you've entered a parallel world, then you need to find some way to return to the one you came from.

If the world has changed, then you need to find some way to restore it to the way it was originally.

If that is the case, I'm slightly bothered by the question of what will happen to the Suzumiya-san and I that are here now...

Either way, finding the person responsible for all this would be the quickest path to a solution.

Who else could it be besides Haruhi?

It might be the work of some evil invaders from a parallel universe.

They might suddenly send some bad guy to challenge us.

Now you're not even being serious.

I am simply suggesting possibilities.

For the time being, we should look for that key that Nagato Yuki-san wrote about in her message.

Hey,

I want to take a look at that clubroom!

I want to meet Nagato-san and Asahina-san too!

If I'm really the culprit behind this world change then maybe I'll remember something.

Right, John?

You think that's a good idea too, right?

Wait, by "John", do you mean me?

John sounds better than Kyon, doesn't it?

Not to mention it's a common name in western countries.

Who gave you such a lame nickname like Kyon, anyway?

Alright you two, let's hurry up and go!

Where to?

North High, of course!

I'll go call a taxi!

That's totally like her.

It's relieving to see that behavior again.

I'm only paying for Suzumiya-san's portion.

Hey, are you close to Haruhi?

I suppose so.

I like her, after all.

Are you serious?

Yes.

She's a very charming person.

Where have I heard that before...

But Suzumiya-san only appears to be interested in my outward characteristics.

She only started talking to me because I was a transfer student.

Though, she seems to be getting bored of that lately.

In the world you come from, Suzumiya-san didn't take interest in you for any particular attribute you had, right?

Since I met her, she's dragged me into weird events without paying any attention to anything about me.

I see.

Then the Suzumiya-san in your world took a sincere interest in you without any regard to your characteristics.

Assuming your Suzumiya-san and the one I know are the same kind of person, that is.

I envy you.

Hey you two! What are you doing?

Hurry up!

Let's go.

Y-Yeah...

Come on, hurry up, hurry up!

Oh crap...

It's already way past the end of school.

I told Nagato I'd go to the clubroom...

Wait just a little bit longer!

Alright, now what?

I don't really care if you barge into my school, but you'll stand out in that uniform.

If a teacher finds you there might be trouble.

That's true...

I'll explain the plan.

Come closer.

...like that.

That's just like you.

Have you washed these properly?

Sure, about a week ago.

Now then, where can we change?

Right here.

I can't believe your legs are this long...

John, make sure you cover for us.

Okay.

Wait, hey!

It's fine, I'm wearing a T-shirt underneath.

I see...

All done!

Aren't you cold?

Not really.

Hey, want to put up your hair in a ponytail?

Why?

No particular reason.

I don't mind...

Though, as easy as it looks, tying a nice one is pretty hard.

But I guess this way I'll look like I'm in a sports club.

Is this good?

It's perfect.

Your charm has increased by 36%.

Idiot.

Koizumi-kun, are you done?

Yes, I suppose...

You look cold.

Yes, I suppose...

Suzumiya-san, if you're not going to wear the jersey, could I borrow it?

Nope.

I need to use it to hide our bags.

With that, here you go John!

Now we look just like we came back from marathon training.

Not bad, right?

It's impossible to stop Haruhi once she gets going, no matter what the situation.

I'm well aware of course, and it seems this world's Koizumi also knows.

But to think we had to go through such pains just to get you into the school...

Three days ago you two were normal students here.

This place is unexpectedly shabby.

Don't say dumb things!

Nagato-san is currently waiting for you in the clubroom, correct?

Yes, let's hurry.

Hold on.

What is it?

Let's go grab Asahina-san first.

But...

Nagato-san can wait a little longer.

Don't worry, we'll make it in time.

Alright, to the Calligraphy Club then!

Sorry Nagato, wait just a little longer!

Is Asahina-san here?

Yes?

I told her not to cause a ruckus!

Hey, it's that girl right?

Is she really a second year?

No mistake, it's her.

Afternoon.

I'm Suzumiya from the Student Council Information Division.

Asahina Mikuru-san, I need to ask you some questions.

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