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Chapter 22 - The Fear of Knowing

 Their likeability is already high enough.

 However, simply confessing your feelings will likely result in failure.

 Filling the void in your heart requires some effort.

 What's needed isn't manipulating likeability.

 The most important thing is to "get Nakagawa to confess."

 Fortunately, I have the perfect material to use for leading them in.

 However, if the manipulation is too obvious, it'll probably be noticed, right? Finding the right balance is key.

 Due to a combination of factors, the second opponent is on hard mode, but... I'm the god of conquest. I'll get through it.

  ...Naruzawa City, DisneySea...

"Okay, let's have a blast today!"

"Okay, where should we start?"

"Um... wherever Keima wants to go is fine."

"Come on, don't be shy. I came here today just for you, you know?"

"Really? Well then, I'll gladly go for it!"

"Please be gentle."

 Even though I sometimes wanted to go to an amusement park, there was no one to go with me.

 So, there are many places I want to go.

"Alright, let's visit them all today!"

 I don't think it's possible to do all of them, though.

 But I'd be happy if I could visit as many places as possible.

"...I see, time attacks and 100% completion are standard ways to thoroughly enjoy a game."

 Nakagawa, do you have the schedule ready?

"Huh? Well... that's not true..."

"Wouldn't it be difficult to see everything in one day?"

 Wait five minutes. Make a simple plan."

"No, you don't have to go that far..."

"You want to see everything, right? Then leave it to me."

"...Yeah. Thanks."

"Don't worry about it. As I've said many times, I came all this way today for you."

"...Yeah"

"Besides, spending time with you like this... no, never mind."

"? Yeah"

 As promised, Keima quickly created a rough schedule in about five minutes, then added more detailed information during downtime for travel and breaks.

 Wow, Keima is really amazing.

 ...That's amazing...

"Pant, pant, pant..."

"Hey Keima! We'll be at the next attraction in 5 minutes!!"

"Ugh, in the game, running doesn't decrease your stamina!"

 Wow, you've got some serious stamina!

 It's a little embarrassing to let your own schedule get that worn out, isn't it...?

 By the time I had finished going on all the standard amusement park attractions, as well as all the lesser-known ones, it was already late afternoon.

 If I had gone by myself, it probably would have taken me three days.

"Haa, haa..."

"K-Keima-kun? Are you okay?"

"I-It's okay. There's no problem."

 I wonder why. That's not a reassuring answer at all.

"But you seem to be in good spirits."

"I've been working out, you know."

 Besides, even though it was tough, it was fun being able to go around with Keima-kun."

"I see. That's good to hear."

 After all, this is probably the last time I'll be spending time with you like this."

"...picture?"

"Huh? What are you so surprised about?"

 Just one more event to trigger and the walkthrough will be complete.

 I told Elsie that it would be finished by evening, so she must have managed to sneak out and is probably close by now.

 I will kill that runaway soul and end our fake betrothal relationship."

"Oh, I see..."

 Huh? Is that the end?

 Oh right, you said you'd settle it within a week.

 I was able to drive out the runaway spirit inside me, so it's a happy ending.

 Yes, that's fine.

 ...And then...

"...do not have"

"yeah?"

"This can't be good! I don't want it to end like this!"

"Even so, once the conquest is complete, your memories will be erased, right?"

"Ah! That's..."

"And even if there were no memory at all..."

 If I were to go on a date with you, it would interfere with my future plans.

 You're a celebrity, you know. Rumors will probably start all over you."

"You should go on a date dressed as Elsie!"

"Are you planning to ask Elsie to double for me every time you see me?"

"Uh, uhhhh..."

 Is it really ending?

 But if we continue any further, it will only cause trouble for both Keima and Elsie...

 ...That's right, then!

"Keima-kun, there's just one thing I'd like to ask you."

"It's like a last will and testament. What is it?"

"After I lose my memory, when it's all over..."

 I・I want you to come and pick me up.

"That really was his last will and testament."

 So you want me to do something to help you recall your memories?

 It's true that once the soul hunting is over, I won't have to worry about what other people think, but..."

"I know it's crazy, but..."

 "Could you do me a favor?"

"...Why are you afraid of losing your memories? It's not like all the memories of your life up to this point will disappear."

 At most, you'll just lose a few memories of the time you spent with me."

"That's what I hate!"

 But, but!

 I love Keima-kun!!

 I feel like I said something incredible while I was in the zone, but I have no regrets.

 I like Keima-kun!

"...I see. So that's why you want me to come and pick you up?"

"Yeah, that's right."

"..."

 After a short pause, and with a slight smile, Keima said:

"No, Benben"

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