fictionalized | log; how zohra shows his love

[Are you enjoying this lovely, peaceful day?

WELL TOO BAD because no day is ever peaceful when Zohra Rom is around. Especially not when he's pissed off and pacing around on the streets, ranting to himself like all sane people do.]

What's with that stupid brat!? I kill him! I swear, I'll really kill him one day! I'll prove that I'm stronger than him and I'll be the winner and then maybe the Princess will praise me because "ahhh, Zohra, you're so cool and so much stronger than that idiot—who's dead anyway so who cares about him? I love you! Chuu! ♡" Ehehe, that's a good plan! I'll wipe that smug look off his face! I'll kick his ass! I'll show him that the Princess likes me more! Just because she liked his compliment more today means nothing!

[Fistpump!]

That's right. Aha... it's not like he holds a flame to the great genius, Zohra Rom! [Hair flick of awesomeness!!] I mean, he's just some stupid brat with stupid hair and a stupid face and what's with that whole "oh, I've known Pia for longer so we're closer" thing!? He's just a hindrance who doesn't deserve to be by her side! She's really just annoyed by him and geez, isn't he an idiot for not even realizing? So I'll do the Princess a favour! Today's the day I'll finally get rid of him!

[TURNING AND POINTING TO THE NEAREST PERSON—]

Hey! You! Don't you think it's a good idea to get rid of obstacles? Right? Right? It's a good idea!

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[Tsk! What good's a stone besides being another obstacle?] Hey, if that brat's such an idiot, why's there the need to compete in the first place?

[SCOWLING]

Because the Princess likes him. If you were to ask him—but I don't know why you would, since no one asked for his opinion because he barely even counts as a person—he'd give some crap about being childhood friends, but y'know, I've known her for ten years! That makes me a childhood friend too! So who cares if he's got a few more years on me? It's the quaaaaality of the time spent together, not the quantity. Right? You get what I'm saying?

[Yeah, he knows. He ruined a girl with the same method. But you sound really pointless and stupid, so Nil is not inclined to be very emphatic.]

Then just make her like you more. What's the problem? [That's rhetorical, shut up and don't answer.] Attitude's more effective than time.

[wow rude nil]

She likes me a lot! I know she does! She even told me and said I was cute and everything!

[what are rhetorical questions]

The problem is that she's entertaining the stupid brat. I bet she doesn't even like him but really, the Princess is so nice that she'll even put up with someone like him. Ahhh, she really is amazing, don't you think? The best! Not only is she super pretty, but she's kind and incredibly strong—which is actually part of the problem, isn't it? I'm still nowhere near at her level. I have to keep getting even stronger, so I won't lose to that guy! And I'll prove myself to the Princess!

[Punching his fist into his hand! Awww yeah, he's pumped now.]

[To be honest, he doesn't care about this "princess" at all. This guy just won't stop talking.]

If she doesn't even like him, why are you talking about losing? Just nudge her to get rid of him on her own so he doesn't come back.

[............. stop using logic]

Well, the guy's strong. I'll give him that, even I really want to punch his stupid smug face in. I'm generous enough to recognize strength when it exists, after all.

[Sticking his chest out proudly because isn't he so very generous—]

So I guess he has some uses. Enough to be considered an ally, at least.

[Haha. Didn't sound like he was recognizing "strength" at all a second ago. What's with this guy? He's ridiculous.

Heh.]

Too bad. He's got to be in a comfortable spot.

[asldkajdslasd no nil you're supposed to be supporting him!!]

I'll kick his ass and then we'll see if it's still a 'comfortable spot' for him! Heh, I bet it won't be if I embarrass him in front of the Princess...

[He doesn't support idiots. You, noisy man, are an idiot.]

She'd probably find it pitiful and like him more if you do it that way.

[Lord knows Carne did that with him.]

The Princess isn't the type to pity the weak! I mean, she's so kind and graceful, she'd probably try to comfort him [like she did with him when they first met and Peria kicked his ass—] but it would be like how a mother talks to her child... So he wouldn't be an enemy in love anymore, would he?

[He shrugs.]

Anyway, we don't waste our time with those who aren't strong. There's no point in pitying the weak.

[Well now, that's more like it.]

So you're convinced you can beat him and knock him down a level in your princess' eyes? Think carefully. That's a big gamble.

[He pats his chest with a fist.]

You don't get anywhere in life you don't take some risks, you know? Besides, I'm the great genius, Zohra Rom! If I can't handle him, then I don't have the right to stand by the Princess's side!

[A pause]

Well, I guess I should try to figure out whether or not I should set a time limit. If I set my sights too low, it won't be any good, but on the other hand, the guy is strong, so...

Beating him's all that matters, isn't it? Where's the point in keeping time?

Because if I want to prove my strength to the Princess, it's best if I beat him in the best manner! Idi—ot, you can't have such low standards for these kinds of things!

[kindly ignore how his exact objective seems to fluctuate]

If you think time is all there is to determining strength, it's no wonder you're struggling.

It's not the only thing—and hey, are you insulting me!? You are, aren't you!? I'll kill you for that, you know!?

[Well okay not really HE DOESN'T KILL KIDS but HAVE A LIGHTNING-FAST PUNCH COMING YOUR WAY NIL. /keywords

wat do.]

[Well, you know, Nil is more suited for distance fighting and he's hardly a seasoned assassin, so the punch gets him hard on the jaw. Nil stumbles back, and to his credit, barely maintains his footing. He rubs vigorously at his bruised jaw.]

Tch, you're just another idiot with power. I can't stand your bigotry.

And you're just some weak brat. Well, if you couldn't dodge that punch, then you're not worth fighting. You'll die on your own soon enough, anyway.

Haha . . . you treat raw power like all the strength there is. How fast you can beat someone? Give me a break! Some of the best victories come from prolonged action. Ever thought about that?

I've had worse, anyway. That punch was weak.

Haaa? All I hear is some brat who couldn't even dodge a simple punch whining to make himself feel better. It's okay, though—I'm a genius, so it's to be expected. A kid like you who's still young enough to wet his bed doesn't stand a chance.

Are you an idiot? Kids get out of wetting their beds even before they go to school.

[Yes, he is. Have you not realized this by now—]

Then I guess you're just special, huh? Bed-wetting kid.

[So idiotic it's not even funny anymore. He's not even worth it. Maybe the girl is humoring this one.

Shaking his head, exasperated, Nil turns and begins walking off.]

I'm done.

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