☆1 Shirono Lily
Turf: E Dirt: C
Short Distance: D Mile: C Medium Distance: D Long Distance: E
Runner: G Leader: A Betweener: A Closer: A
Speed +0% Stamina +0% Power +30% Guts +20% Wisdom -20%
Domain: None
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Today, I'm running cheerfully on the turf again! Cute and clever Shiro no Lily, that's me! …I'm sorry, the truth is I'm a little down today.
Since then, I've moved to a new town. Rice-chan isn't here. Not being able to see Rice-chan makes me very lonely. But Rice-chan made me a promise.
We promised to meet again at Tracen Academy's Twinkle Series.
Right now, I'm still a weak little Lily-chan who can't keep up at Tracen Academy.
That's why I run every day. I run, and run, and keep on running.
So when I see Rice-chan again, I'll surprise her by being a super strong Lily-chan!
Speaking of which, on the day of the summer festival, Rice-chan and I exchanged toy rings as proof of our promise.
We exchanged rings in our colors—hers is blue, mine is white!—so that we wouldn't forget each other. Isn't that so romantic? Well, it's not like I could ever forget Rice-chan, or that she could ever forget me anyway!
But after we exchanged rings, um… Rice-chan… she… k-kissed me on the head.
And then, I kissed her hair. It wasn't unpleasant—actually, I was really happy—but it was so embarrassing! Rice-chan said it was necessary, since it was for our vow. She said it so firmly! She knows so many things I don't. As expected of Rice-chan—she's amazing!
Back to the ring—apparently, the meaning changes depending on which hand and finger you wear it on.
I put mine on the ring finger of my right hand.
…Do you know what that means? You don't? Then smart Lily-chan will tell you!
It means… super-duper best friends forever! That's right!
Rice-chan said so too, and I even asked my mom, so it's perfect!
Fufuun! Lily-chan is sooo smart! Praise me!
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"Okay, Mama, I'm going for a run!"
Time passed since that day—Shiro no Lily was now twelve years old.
She was overjoyed that in just one more year, she would be able to enroll in Tracen Academy's middle division.
That meant she'd be living in the dorms, away from her parents, who were already close to tears at the thought of it.
For a child, a year feels long, but to adults, it passes in the blink of an eye.
Ever since the day she promised to meet Rice Shower again, Lily had run every single day. Her parents didn't even permit her to run during typhoons, but aside from that, she never missed a day. They hadn't expected such determination from their little girl.
Truthfully, her parents wished she would stay with them forever instead of going to Tracen. But seeing their daughter's serious resolve, they decided to support her no matter what.
And if anything ever happened, they swore to protect her—their white-haired girl.
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"Lily-chan's really grown up, hasn't she?"
"Yeah… and she's become so beautiful. Just like you."
"She's so cute, I'm worried bad people might start chasing after her…"
"Honestly, she's too beautiful…"
At twelve, Shirono Lily had grown into a breathtakingly beautiful girl.
So beautiful, in fact, that people couldn't look away once they saw her, and a single smile could make anyone—regardless of gender—fall in love.
She was like a divine work of art sculpted by the gods themselves.
Sometimes, her childish behavior makes one forget—but she was actually a reincarnator.
Though by now, loved by her parents and changed by meeting Rice Shower, her past self was almost completely gone. She was Shirono Lily now.
Her beauty was all natural, which was terrifying in its own way.
The knowledge from her past life could have been her cheat, but thanks to love and Rice's influence, she'd forgotten almost everything. Truly, a bit of a dummy Lily.
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"Hey, dear… do you remember Rice-chan?"
"You mean Lily's precious little friend? Of course I do."
"Yes, that adorable Rice-chan. …You know, when they exchanged those rings, Lily put hers on her right ring finger."
"...? Well, they were kids, so they probably didn't understand the meaning. What about it?"
"…It means 'someone you're very close to.' She didn't understand romance yet, but she probably felt it instinctively."
"I see…"
Back then, Shirono Suzuran had asked Rice Shower about it, expecting a cute, childish answer.
But instead, Rice Shower said:
"—I won't let anyone take Lily-chan away from me."
…That's heavy. Way too heavy for a nine-year-old girl.
All Suzuran could say was, "I see…"
Meanwhile, Lily herself didn't really get it and just smiled brightly, saying, "Ehehe… I'm happy."
Adorable.
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The white girl kept running—earnestly, toward you—
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Rice Shower had since entered Tracen Academy and was now a third-year middle school student.
Years had passed since the day she made that promise with Lily—Rice was now fifteen.
To fulfill that promise, she studied and trained diligently, eventually earning her place at Tracen Academy. Now she was preparing to advance to the high division.
Since the school was integrated, there was little risk—but she wanted to be ready.
Just one more year—and she could see that angelic girl again. Rice's heart fluttered with excitement. The idea that Lily might not come never crossed her mind.
After parting that day, they had never once contacted each other.
They purposely chose not to exchange contact information—to strengthen their resolve.
Their parents were mildly terrified of how serious these two adorable girls were.
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"Alright, Rice! Let's get fired up for training today!"
Her name was Aoji Ruru—Rice Shower's personal trainer.
Unlike in the original world, Rice wasn't timid; she was stoic, mentally tough, and serious.
Her trainer, too, was a hardworking rookie who crafted intense yet safe routines.
"Yeah! Please take care of me, Onee-sama!"
…and she also had a weird quirk: she made Rice call her Onee-sama.
Rice didn't really need an "older sister" figure—Lily had already filled that emotional space in her heart.
But Ruru had been captivated by the determination in Rice's eyes and scouted her anyway.
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"Alright, good work! Let's take a break!"
"Okaay! Rice is going to grab a drink!"
Ahh, even now, Rice is so cute… Just watching her heals me…
While thinking that, Ruru made one small mistake.
"Come to think of it, you'll be in the high division next year. Time flies, huh?"
"Hehe, Onee-sama, you sound like an old lady."
"Wh—!? I'm still young, okay!? My muscle aches come the very next day!"
"Fufufu! Don't make me laugh so much, Onee-sama!"
Ahh, that smile… I could do anything for that smile…
"Jeez! Onee-sama's gonna get mad!"
"Yes, yes, I'm sorry, Onee-sama!"
"Good girl! …I wonder what kind of students will join middle next year? Maybe someone from a famous family?"
And then—she made that one, fatal mistake.
"—Lily-chan will."
Oh no. Oh no, I just said it!
"Ah, right…! The girl you've told me about before! Um, hey, Rice, how about we talk about that new training plan instead? Okay?"
"No."
"Wha—!? T-that was instant…"
"Because, you see, Lily-chan is—"
…As cute as Rice was, Ruru couldn't help but think, Man, this obsession is on another level…
She'd have to listen to another hour of Lily talk today too.
Still, she was curious. This Lily girl—if someone as talented as Rice admired her this much, she must be extraordinary.
According to Rice, Lily was "way prettier" than herself.
Ruru had once asked what Lily looked like, but Rice had only smiled and said,
"You'll see when you meet her♪"
Damn it… cute… she's too cute… I'm gonna die…
Shirono Lily.
What kind of girl was she?
As Ruru imagined the meeting between the white girl and her black-haired angel, she couldn't help but smile.
"...Onee-sama, you were just thinking about something else, weren't you?"
Uh oh… Those eyes… huh? The light in them just disappeared!?
"N-No way! I'd never lie to my adorable Rice! Onee-sama never lies!"
"That's the face you make when you are lying… Onee-sama."
Oh no, she's beautiful… those eyelashes… I love her…
"You're such a bad Onee-sama♪"
Rice gently lifted Ruru's chin with her finger and smiled sweetly.
No, you're the bad one here! I love you!!
Apparently, Rice planned to do the same to Lily too. Given how pure Lily seemed from all the stories, Ruru was… a little worried.
But her reaction stayed honest as ever.
"Ha! Hyo!? Fhi!? Fufuh!! Fuhuhu!!"
"Fufufu! What's with that laugh!"
Laughter filled the room.
And then, the seasons turned—
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Spring arrived.
Today, Rice advanced to Tracen Academy's high division.
She didn't have a roommate yet. The new students hadn't arrived.
But one would be coming today.
Lily-chan.
A familiar scent. Gentle, comforting.
A familiar sound. Calm, warm.
From today onward, I'll see you again.
I've been waiting… for so, so long.
"...I'm home, Rice-chan!!"
"...Welcome back, Lily-chan!!"
Her beautiful eyes reflected me—
Her smile shone brighter than the sun—
Her gaze sparkled more beautifully than the stars—
Her heart was so kind—
Ah… how beautiful you are.
I know this feeling—
This warmth in my heart—
This unstoppable heat—
I know what this is—
The name of this feeling is—
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☆3 Shirono Lily
Turf: C↑↑ Dirt: A↑↑
Short Distance: B↑↑ Mile: A↑↑ Medium Distance: B↑↑ Long Distance: C↑↑
Runner: G Leader: A Betweener: A Closer: A
Speed +0% Stamina +0% Power +30% Guts +20% Wisdom -20%
Domain: "────────"