"That's basically how the song goes," Hokuto said after reciting the lyrics.
In truth, the system didn't actually provide this kind of fan-made track.
It was just that Elysia, To Beloved, and a few other fan songs had left a deep impression on him—so he remembered them.
"Hmm… I didn't completely get it, but these lyrics… are they talking about me?" Elysia pondered for a moment before asking.
Hokuto didn't see a reason to hide it, so he answered plainly.
"That song counts as your character song."
"Ah!" Elysia was a bit surprised.
"You even gave Elysia a character song?" Theresa suddenly chimed in.
Though earlier, things like the lullaby in Cyberangel: ZERO Exception had also been called character songs…
The songs in shorts tended to tell a story, whereas the one Hokuto had just recited was purely about a character.
The difference was like ants and termites.
"Why are you so surprised?" Hokuto asked, somewhat confused.
"Because…" Theresa paused, then said with an unreadable tone, "It feels like Elysia always gets special treatment from you."
"Does she? I think I treat everyone the same. For example, if you want a character song, I've got one for you too."
Hokuto responded without hesitation.
If Theresa wanted it, he could just teach her So Dumb, So Sweet.
"My character song?... Actually, forget it."
The words were on Theresa's lips, but a strange chill ran through her heart. She immediately changed course, saying she didn't need such a thing.
"I don't need something like that."
"Really?" Hokuto sounded a little disappointed—no one else could sing that song and make it sound right.
Meanwhile, Elysia finally snapped out of her surprise.
"Oh my, so 'Otto'-san even wrote a character song for me! But why didn't you tell me?"
"…I forgot?"
"Gosh~~ how could you forget something so important?"
"Uh…"
Hokuto didn't really know how to explain. Fortunately, Elysia didn't press further.
"'Otto'-san, send me the lyrics later, okay? I want to practice them properly."
"No problem."
[Is Miss Elf planning to sing it for everyone later?]
Some viewers read a certain implication from Elysia's words.
"That's right, that's right," Elysia immediately admitted.
[Hyped! Can't wait!]
[Elysia-sama~♪]
...
Elysia was ready to practice her character song seriously before performing it for everyone.
Of course, that would be for later.
For now, she had to keep progressing the main story.
In the story, Fu Hua was also curious about the extra function attached to the detection device the Doctor gave her.
Players were once again fully focused on the plot, unaware of what was coming. Some even joked: "Are we about to get built-in BGM for battles?"
"You want to give it a try, Class Monitor?"
"Mm."
Fu Hua took the wristband from Kiana.
A few options popped up in the game:
[Listen to Kiana's]
[Listen to your own]
[Get back to the mission]
Elysia cheerfully clicked the first one.
♪♪♪
A BGM that carried a hint of sorrow amidst hope—familiar and unforgettable—began playing.
Elysia's smile slowly froze.
Because this BGM…
Wasn't it the one from the Choco-Gate moment…
"I… MiHoYo, you backstab me again…"
[Isn't this the BGM from saying goodbye to Himeko?!]
[Blade incoming?? (tears)]
[HIMEKO!!!!!!!!!!]
[Why play the Choco-Gate track?! Buff stacking before a boss fight or what?]
[This track is a heart attack.]
The audience's hearts collectively clenched upon hearing that music.
Elysia, once utterly broken by the Choco-Gate scene, pressed her lips tight. She didn't skip it. She sat there and listened—quiet and patient.
Kiana must've thought of that moment too—must've remembered Himeko.
And then came the recollection of Flamescion's words:
"All my most beautiful memories are right here… in my heart."
"The road ahead, I'll walk it together with everyone. So… don't worry about me."
"The blade on my back isn't heavy at all. It's warm…"
"..."
Actually, this part of the story was pretty romantic.
"?"
Elysia started to wonder if she'd gone numb from all the emotional damage—to think it was romantic.
But the more she thought about it, the more she realized there was something deeper.
Kiana now smiled brightly again. She acted shy the way she used to. Even her voice had regained a trace of liveliness.
And this wasn't just Elysia's imagination—this was real.
Kiana, as she appeared in the new main story, had genuinely changed.
It was just that everyone's attention was currently on Otto's schemes, and few noticed these subtle details.
So now, even though Kiana often thought of Himeko, it probably wasn't because of sadness anymore.
She was simply carrying Himeko's will forward.
She knew Himeko was always watching over her.
Just like Flamescion's ultimate.
That moment when the blade strikes down—was the moment she and Teacher Himeko overlapped. The moment she could feel Himeko's warmth and presence most vividly.
Didn't Himeko once say?
"Kiana, as long as you believe… I'll become a star in the night sky and watch over you."
"Even if the torch burns out, even if the moon loses its light; this unchanging glimmer will guide your way forward."
"So don't be afraid—I never left you."
For a teacher, the most romantic ending is to become the force that propels her student forward.
When you're lost, just look up at the stars. I'll be there, lighting up the whole night sky for you.
"Himeko has always been in Kiana's heart, lighting the way forward."
"And the reason Kiana hears this BGM… must be because of that."
Elysia whispered this with a tone of emotion—and a little relief.
She hadn't expected it, but even now, all this time later, just thinking of Flamescion stirred up endless thoughts and feelings.
"You want to give it a try, Class Monitor?"
While both players and Elysia were feeling all kinds of things, the soft BGM stopped. Kiana's voice played in-game.
Elysia refocused and clicked the second option—[Listen to your own].
♪♪♪
Another deeply familiar BGM began: the xiao melody of Clouds.
Ethereal and full of age-old calm—it reflected Fu Hua's five millennia of memories.
[Is this the BGM from the Herrscher of Sentience arc?]
[Wait, is this a hint Class Monitor's thinking about Sentience?]
[Huh?? Daughter ran away and the Mom's not allowed to think about her? What's the hint for, it's obvious.]
[What daughter? What mom? Are y'all okay?? It's sisters. Sisters, got it?!]
One rather strange comment drifted across the screen.
Yeah… probably best not to dwell on it.
Hey everyone!
So I've been asked to pick up where the last translator left off on Monster Hunter Grand Assembly. They've already uploaded the first 40 chapters, but life got busy for them, so they handed the project over to me.
I'll be continuing the rest of the story from here—hope you enjoy it!
Story Summary
[Let characters from different worlds become hunters and save the day!]
The world is full of monsters that defy common sense—some are keystones of their ecosystems, while others are outright destroyers. And whenever such creatures appear, hunters rise to face them.
Hunters are strong, brave, and righteous guardians of nature… except when things go a little sideways.
Hunters, united in camaraderie (aka ganging up on the monster).
Hunters, steadfast and unyielding (aka carting endlessly).
Hunters, protectors of the environment (aka loot hoarders).
Join our Monster Hunter Assembly! You could be the next legendary guardian of nature!
Old Joseph Joestar: "Kars! A single signal arrow calls forth an army! Your next line will be—"
Shield Hero: "Heavy bowguns turn fights into turn-based RPGs."
Kazuma: "As a Long Sword main, not carting is the victory!"