Date a Live:This is not the date I wanted! Chapter 178 178: Afterword:Letters visiting from the Fraxinu

Note:this is a 4th wall breaking chapter where Shido and Yutsuki responded to the comnts of the fanfic in the original website.

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After the wild Halloween party, Shido and Yutsuki, who were planning to go to sleep peacefully, suddenly found a pile of envelopes in the mailbox at the front door.

Yutsuki: "'Letters visiting from the Fraxinus'? What is this?"

Shido: "Well—I heard it's letters the Fraxinus receives in another Date A Live worldline."

Yutsuki: "Oh, that—I've heard a bit about it too. It's a place to explain so of the complaints and keywords from the story, right? But has our comnt section really had that many complaints?"

Shido: "Probably not that many. After all, the jurisdiction we belong to doesn't have such a convenient comnting chanism."

Yutsuki: "Even if it did, would anyone actually comnt? I feel like it's just a low tier rip-off by a washed up fanfic author trying to salvage so popularity."

Shido: "D-Don't say that. Daring to absorb others' strengths to make up for your own weaknesses is also an author's rit. Well then, let's look at the first keyword."

-Drastic Plot Changes-

Shido: "It's true, starting from Natsumi's arc, this book's plot direction has changed significantly compared to the original work."

Yutsuki: "Well, according to the author himself: rather than naturally ending following the original flow, he hopes to write about the changes the butterfly effect of my appearance brings to the world."

Shido: "True. Whether it's Origami joining DEM early, Westcott specifically developing a Realizer to counter Yutsuki, or the changes in the process of conquering Natsumi. Although they differ greatly from the original, if you think carefully, they all make sense."

Yutsuki: "Although the price is that so originally interesting references and plots from the original didn't appear, the result is still acceptable. Especially at the beginning, the plot where cross-dressing Shido got kabedon'd (pinned against the wall) by Natsumi disguised as Shido... self-attacking and self-receiving... that was truly a stroke of genius."

Shido: "I can't feel happy about that at all!!"

Yutsuki: "Unfortunately, as the protagonist, your complaints won't be accepted by the readers. Just honestly accept your fate. Now, the next keyword."

-Not Sweet Enough-

Yutsuki: "This kind of complaint is really inexplicable."

Shido: "It can't be helped. After all, Tsukiha (another fanfic) next door is just constant sweetness from start to finish. The degree of PDA between the in that world and the heroine is enough to make even want to bring out the gasoline and torches."

Yutsuki: "Do you want to taste the sweetness of being all lovey-dovey with too, Shido?"

Shido: "Well... if possible..."

Yutsuki: "Unfortunately, unlike that gentle, busty senior next door, I have no intention of drawing aggro by showing off our affection. Partly because I don't have her absolute resolve to live as a woman, and partly because the enemy, DEM, has always been glaring at us like a tiger watching its prey, wanting to harm everyone. Enjoying everyday life to adjust our mindset is one thing, but I don't have any gods backing up. I really don't have the luxury to date during a war."

Shido: "That's true... I know."

Yutsuki: "Well, doing it once or twice occasionally is fine. There, there, don't be sad~ (Pats head)"

Shido: "(Blushing) D-Don't treat like a kid!"

Yutsuki: "Then, the next keyword."

-Unhappy Without Inversion-

Yutsuki: "Ew..."

Shido: "What's wrong, Yutsuki? You look disgusted."

Yutsuki: "Am I supposed to smile at a ti like this? Anyone who has read the original work knows what the word 'Inversion' represents. Losing the thing you treasure most, being swallowed by bottomless despair, a Spirit's worst state. Think about it, Shido. From my perspective, it's like a huge group of people staring at you all day, constantly cursing you in their hearts: 'Beco miserable, hurry up and die.' How could I possibly be happy about a keyword like that!"

Shido: "True, looking at those comnts from the perspective of the person involved is a bit much. However, in a way, their feelings aren't entirely incomprehensible. After all, in many Date A Live fanfictions that ca before and after us, a Spirit's inversion seems to be a frequently occurring plot point. Plus, back in Natsumi Grow, the author's cliffhanger made it feel like you were going to be killed."

Yutsuki: "Clearly the author's bad taste. What would be the point of inverting then? It would only make things more complicated. When your life is in danger, rather than falling into despair decadently, isn't it better to think carefully about a way to survive?"

Shido: "Well, that's true too."

Yutsuki: "I can tell you right now, there will absolutely not be a plot where I invert in the main story of this book. Although the author released setting data for my inversion, I can guarantee you, when I truly invert, you will definitely regret what you said back then."

Shido: "There, there, don't be so angry, Yutsuki. Everyone didn't really an any harm."

Yutsuki: "Phew... sorry, I got a bit worked up. Speaking seriously now. Although that cliffhanger was indeed very misleading, in reality, while the situation was critical, it wasn't an absolute dead end for . If you observe the preceding text carefully, you'll find many details allowing for self-rescue. Furthermore, the conditions required to trigger an inversion were indeed a bit of a stretch. Like a certain Yakumo from Tsukiha, and Tohka in the original, they all inverted because they mistakenly thought Shido was killed by Ellen."

Shido: "Well, losing soone important is indeed a very sad thing."

Yutsuki: "But, even if Shido were killed. I think the most I would do is get furious and go avenge Shido."

Shido: "After all, Yutsuki has always been a very calm person."

Yutsuki: "And another thing—I haven't seen enough of Shido's cross dressing to last a lifeti yet, how could I just kick the bucket like this?!"

Shido: "Give back the admiration I felt for you for a split second!!"

Yutsuki: "Before Shido turns into Shiori, how could I possibly kick the bucket!?"

Shido: "You don't need that kind of obsession!"

Yutsuki: "Before stealing Shiori's [BEEP], I absolutely will not kick the bucket!"

Shido: "Saying important things three tis is enough. Did that just get censored?!"

Yutsuki: "Well, 70% of what I just said was a joke."

Shido: "What about the remaining 30%!?"

Yutsuki: "Then, the next keyword."

-Itsuka the Great Hero-

Yutsuki: "Emiya Shirou is invincible! It's that simple!"

Shido: "That doesn't count as an explanation at all!"

Yutsuki: "Tch~ Whatever—just like the previous keyword said. In reality, our situation isn't suited for a state of leisurely conquering Spirits and developing feelings while enjoying daily life. Originally, Shido really only needed to conquer Spirits and make them open their hearts to you. But now that there are enemies actively trying to harm everyone, Shido, you naturally must have the power and obligation to protect the sealed Spirits. Even if you don't protect the Spirits, at the very least, you need the power to protect yourself."

Shido: "Yutsuki, did you just naturally ignore the AST?"

Yutsuki: "Them? Although it's rude, I think anyone in the AST other than Origami is not a threat (laughs)."

Shido: "The AST mbers will cry..."

Yutsuki: "Actually, my worries have indeed been validated. In the latest volu of the original work, during Valentine's Day, the number of tis you died, Shido, is enough for you to write a book called '204 Different Impressions on People Die When They Are Killed'."

Shido: "...I don't know exactly what happens to the future , but I definitely pass on an experience like that."

Yutsuki: "You were probably too much of a playboy and got punished by everyone with machetes."

Shido: "You're joking, right, Yutsuki! You're joking, right?!"

Yutsuki: "In summary. Actually, if readers pay attention while reading, they'll find that during this Natsumi incident, other than the final communication by playing gas with Natsumi, I didn't interfere much with conquering Natsumi. I focused more on protecting Shido's reputation and blocking DEM's attacks. Many crises that were originally resolved by sheer luck were overco by Shido through his own power."

Shido: "But, is it really canon to apply Kotori's healing flas to soone else? Is it really okay to transform Tohka's Sandalphon into a bow and arrow? Is the concept of imagination affecting Spirit power true? There seem to be quite a few doubts regarding these aspects."

Yutsuki: "Well, honestly, I don't know either. Actually, from the very beginning, this novel has constantly developed its plot while treading the grey areas never explained in the original work. Even if it gets completely contradicted by canon one day, it wouldn't be strange. But since you've class changed into an Archer, having this little bit of a cheat is perfectly fine."

Shido: "What kind of weird logic is that..."

Yutsuki: "Itsuka the Great Hero, face tanking satellites, that's just how confident he is!"

Shido: "Don't casually alter the facts!"

Yutsuki: "Then—the final keyword."

-Updates are So Slow-

Yutsuki: "Honestly, I think other than this keyword, the others are probably fake."

Shido: "Haha... true. The update speed of this book is slow enough to make most readers flip their tables."

Yutsuki: "I was here first... why did she get together with Shido before —If I say that, will the author get beaten to death by people?"

Shido: "White Album references are banned. My stomach hurts like crazy."

Yutsuki: "Well, reasonably speaking, there's a ton of fanfics that update slower than this book. But compared to the daily-updating Tsukiha next door, it's indeed lacking by a lot."

Shido: "By the way, regarding people urging for updates, the author's reply is—'There is no slowest, only slower. I have to take the CET-4 (College English Test), just accept your fate.'"

Yutsuki: "The author has to focus on his studies and exams too. Although his words are very punchable, he really has no other choice."

Shido: "Right, regarding updates. According to the author, there are two possible paths for updates moving forward. One is to temporarily pause the main story and fill in the plot holes for Mayuri from the movie. The second is to directly enter the Origami arc. Due to plot reasons, the possibility of short story updates is very low."

Yutsuki: "I don't mind either way. The readers should say which one they want to read first. Then, this session of 'Letters visiting from the Fraxinus' ends here."

Shido: "Thank you everyone, see you next ti."

Yutsuki: "By the way, will there even be a next ti for this?"

Shido: "Who knows..."

TL note: I will also halt from translating origami arc a bit for an encore volu for so side story that happened before natsumi arc so reader can understand so context of so of the joke in natsumi arc, it's not like I forgot to do the side story before that or anything hmmp!.