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Vol. 1 Ch. 1

Chapter 1 – Kampfer – Volume 1

When I woke up in the morning, there was an unknown woman in the mirror.

That was my impression: what’s going on? One morning, I was woken up by my alarm. Before breakfast, I turned on the tap to wash my face and when I looked up, the woman was staring at me. She’s probably about sixteen or seventeen years old. Jet-black hair and tightly pressed lips. A straight nose and fair skin, unusual for a Japanese woman. Judging by her age, it would be reasonable to plbetween a beautiful young woman and a gorgeous woman, but that’s irrelevant given the fact that she’s gorgeIf he appeared on the cover of a boys’ manga magazine, his looks alone would be enough to achieve first place without a problem.

Except that his expression seemed, in some way, bewildered.

It’s understandable that she was bewildered. After all, I was surprised too.

First of all, it’s early morning. Also, it’s a workday. I’m just a humble student.

I’m in high school, so I have to go to school. However, through the looking glass, I had a close encounter with a beautiful young woman. Is this some kind of miracle?

I don’t want to make it too obvious, but my hair is curly and it also gets tangled while I sleep, so… I usually have a disastrous hairstyle tomorrow. My parents would always point at me and laugh. out loud without reservation. Even if they are my biological parents, that’s not fair, so I was waiting for the There was an opportunity to replicate this, but they moved far away for work, leaving me alone at home. AlthouNo one laughs at my hairstyle; looking in the mirror has become a habit. Today I was in the bathroom too. trying to check my hair.

(What happened…?)

It’s morning, so my mind is slow. I still couldn’t believe the beautiful young woman in front of me was real. (Does the mirror world really exist…?)

Yawning, I thought about those things. It’s certainly dubious, but it seems to actually exist. Of the On the contrary, a woman would not suddenly appear.

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I thought this might be the situation everyone dreams of: “Waking up in the morning and finding a “Pretty girl next to the pillow.” It’s possible. On one occasion, joking with friends, we said: “Someday “A beautiful young woman will emerge from my desk.” But I never thought I would actually experience it. That’s Japan. The land of powerful words.

However, when something like that actually happens to you, the surprise comes first. Although it’s quite beautifMy taste appeared suddenly without warning. This could be, perhaps, an illegal intrusion. The girl hasn’t said anything. It doesn’t seem to be because she’s an intruder or because she can’t speak JapaShe seems more surprised than quiet. Her eyes have been wide open for a while now.

It’s no surprise. If you meet a guy first thing in the morning, you’ll probably be surprised. Feeling a With little compassion, I tried to calm myself and reached out into the flow of water. I intended to I wet my face to calm down.

On the other side of the mirror, he was making the same movement.

-Hey!?

What the hell? He tried to wash his face like I did. Just a coincidence, or is this some kind of joke? I stared at myself in the mirror and was even more surprised. The girl also had her mouth open in a “ha” shapeA feeling of foreboding spread through my heart.

Sometimes my intuition sharpens. I’ve experienced this feeling before. Like when “Takkun,” the turtle, was about to die, or just before receiving poor grades in four subjects in a row. Naturally, the saddest part was the last. What does a turtle know?

I stood still and slowly reached out towards my cheek, trembling with fear.

The girl was also reaching up to her cheek.

As I tried to control my racing heart, this time I pinched my cheek with my hand.

right.

And indeed, the girl was also pinching her cheek.

The premonition turned into a dark cloud that completely enveloped my heart. Could it be? Could it be? Is this that, or is it that?

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To calm myself, I grabbed my face like a gag and took a deep, wide breath. Once, then Another one. By now, my heart, which had been beating strongly, was now wobbly like a drunk.

This time, to concentrate, I held my breath. Then, with all my strength, I twisted my index finger and thumb. rights in a circular motion.

A sharp, unbearable pain shot down my cheek.

—Ouch!

I screamed and rolled on the floor. The girl on the other side of the mirror was rolling around the same way. There was no more doubt. I stood up and looked down, not at the mirror, but at my own chest. There, surprisingly, were two rich and abundant mounds that one would not normally have. man.

—Uwaaahh!

I probably let out the biggest scream of my life.

—Why have I become a woman?

The version of myself in the mirror was also screaming the same thing.

First, calm down, okay? How on earth did we get to this?

I’m Senou Natsuru, a seventeen-year-old second-year high school student. I’m of average height and Thin. My ratings are sometimes at the top of the ranking and sometimes at the bottom, that is to say, Right in the middle. My athletic abilities are also average.

Not to brag, but I’m just an average guy you’d find anywhere. My only advantage is that My vision in both eyes is better than 1.2. In other words, I have nothing else to be proud of. It’s sad. TRUE?

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Speaking of what I don’t have, I’ve never had a girlfriend. From elementary school through high school, even thAll the girls just walked past me, considering me only a “friend.” This is something that I can proudly say: “I have no luck with women.”

Even though that should be the case.

I’ve had a relationship with a woman. That’s fine. You could say it’s something to be happy about. However, What I wanted was “to have a girlfriend”, not “to give up being a man”.

—Aaaaaah!

I shouted once more, but the situation doesn’t change at all.

Stay calm, stay calm. I repeated to myself over and over again.

After screaming a couple of times, I tried to calm my mind. My throat hurts. I felt like He would have been anxious for hours, but in reality, not even an hour had passed. However, in that At that moment, that seemed to be enough for him to reach a kind of enlightenment. Why on earth did I become a woman?

I haven’t the slightest idea about it. I’ve never had hormone injections or been to a doctor. Morocco. Lately, it seems that if you search online, you can find doctors who perform gender transformations are easy, but I have never experienced such technological advancement. So what the heck is this? A hidden camera that’s come back to life?

I looked in the mirror. Myself, transformed into a beautiful young woman, had a rather gloomy expression. —… With this face, even a beauty would be ruined.

Immediately afterward, I fell into a deep despair. What an idiot. What the hell am I doing? saying to myself?

Even so, she’s really beautiful. I kept thinking about that. Men often have a vague image of their type. the ideal woman in his mind, and she came pretty close to that image. There’s a reason why she’s “quite” “close” and not “exactly correct”, but I’ll leave it aside for now.

If I see her in the city or she speaks to me, I could fall in love. But only if I’m being myself.

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I glanced vaguely at my body. As mentioned before, I had surprisingly large breasts. Without However, he was distracted by something else.

—… School uniform!?

He was wearing a sailor uniform that makes grown men around the world have fantasies. inappropriate comments about the girls who use it.

As soon as I get up, I usually change into my school uniform. This is so I don’t have to rush. after breakfast. Although being late would be a problem, so far everything has gone well. However, not I remember wearing a girls’ uniform. Of course, I’ve never owned one. Wishing for a uniform of Being a sailor is something that might happen after thirty, if at all.

—This is my school uniform…

It was identical to the uniform of the school she attended, or rather, it was the same. But how strange. It’s not right that I’ve become a woman, but now even my clothes have changed. Did someone sneak in and make me change my clothes? If so, they should come back and give me back my bUniforms are not cheap.

After all, it’s a sailor uniform. Where did that ugly blazer the boys wear go?

Besides, it’s a skirt.

(… Skirt…)

An uncomfortable feeling, or rather a strange feeling of expectation, began to swirl in my head. Knowing there was no one else around, I nervously looked around. Once I confirmed I was alone, I slowly placed my hand on the edge of the skirt.

I picked it up and looked.

—…It’s women’s clothing!

What the hell. It’s the expected result. They’re not the underwear I bought in the three-for-one special offer. A thousand yen at the Ito-Yokado, but some panties that girls wear. If I put it in an old man’s way, they’re pantiThey fit my thighs perfectly. Plus, they were blue striped. Why stripes?

I thought about checking her cleavage too, but I decided against it. I’m sure she’s wearing a bra.

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Desperate for the outcome, I slowly returned to my room. Not just my body, but my clothes too. She has become a woman. Expressively, perhaps it would be better to say “not only my clothes, but also my body,” but anyway, the result is the same.

I entered the room and fell on my butt.

A beautiful girl was sitting with her legs crossed. Objectively, it would be quite a scene. Attractive, but in the end, I’m just myself. Objectivity, that’s nonsense.

I slowly glance at the clock on the desk. The digital numbers tell me, “Shouldn’t you be going to school?” “So soon to avoid being late?”

I know that very well. I answer the clock. Should I go to school dressed like this? Should I go as a girl? In the In the outside world, I’m considered Senou Natsuru, a boy. If I go to school like this, the teacher’s heart… The class could stop. It would be exciting in a way, but three seconds later, I would be the criminal.

That’s not all. I’ll also surprise my classmates. Well, some of them already have their hearts set on it.

So seasoned they might not be surprised. Instead, they’ll probably sell me somewhere. Like a club. nighttime or a country full of foam. It’s a human rights issue because I’m a minor, but Does a man transformed into a woman have human rights?

I put my hands to my head. I can’t think of anything good. What should I do from now on? Suddenly, I felt a strange sensation.

(…?)

I looked at my right arm. I was wearing a bracelet. It emitted a faint bluish light. I have no memory of it. of having worn something like that.

When I touched it, it felt cold. It was metal. However, I had no idea what kind of metal it was. -What is this…?

—This is a test.

—Ah!

I heard a voice from somewhere and jumped up while still sitting.

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I shook my head and looked around the room. Even though I live alone, who could be here? —This way. Here.

From the direction of the voice, there was a stuffed animal.

Having stuffed animals in a boy’s room is a rather peculiar hobby, but since I have them, there’s nothing wrongWhat to do. Also, this is a bit unusual.

He had wounds all over his face like a yakuza, and one of his eyes was covered with a patch. From his mouth Protruding from its abdomen were fangs like those of a saber-toothed tiger, strangely hard. Organs also protrurealistically recreated inmates.

This is a character product called “Visceral Animals.” It was marketed by some manufacturer, and All products are designed with the concept of unpleasant-looking animals that have their spilled entrails.

The manufacturer that converted the product saw its stock price plummet immediately after the launch, and there are no signs of recovery so far. It seems they are facing severe criticism from The shareholders, but they keep going out of sheer stubbornness. Although honestly I don’t need it, given that It’s an important gift, I can’t just throw it away.

The plush toy from the fifth “Visceral Animals” series, “Harakiritora”, had been opening and closing the mouth for a while now.

—Have you finally realized?

The voice was a woman’s. It sounded somewhat like Shizuku-chan’s. Also, it was the older version. With the Its appearance, resembling a “visceral animal,” caused an intense feeling of discomfort. —What you have on your arm is the oath bracelet.

-… Oath?

—By placing it on your arm, your power will be assured. You will surely display your greatest strength in battle. —Wait, wait, wait a moment…

I quickly waved my hand. Harakiritora was uttering incomprehensible lines.

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—I don’t understand anything. Why is the stuffed animal talking? Why is it mentioning an oath? And the most Important: How am I a woman?

The impact of becoming a woman was so great that I almost accepted the teddy bear that I almost He spoke words. Think clearly, me. The one who’s talking is just a toy.

Harakiritora scratched the scab on his eye patch.

—Don’t you understand?

—Understand what?

—Shall I speak from the creation of the world?

—I have no interest in the Bible. What is this?

—Eer, you see…

Harakiritora spoke in Shizuku-chan’s voice.

—You have become a warrior.

-Hey?

What is this stuffed animal saying?

—Kämpfer is an elite warrior. He wields immense power through the oath bracelet and Defeats his enemies. Something like that.

—I don’t quite understand…

I felt like I was being made to read a game manual with simplified instructions. —Kämpfer is a human being who can fight, right?

-Yeah.

—And I became that Kämpfer.

-Yeah.

—To fight against enemies?

-Of course.

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—Without even understanding the reason?

—Y-Yes, well…

Without saying a word, I grabbed Harakiritora and slammed him against the trash can. —Hey, what are you doing?

—Shut up! Do you think I’m going to agree with that explanation? You’re out of your mind! It was too sudden. I was suddenly handed one hundred yen and felt like I’d been ordered to do it. “To save the world with this.”

I decided to consider that becoming a woman and the talking teddy bear were part of a nightmare. Also I’ll pretend I’ve never heard of that “Kämpfer”.

—Well, I guess there’s nothing to be done about it.

A voice echoed from the trash can.

—Because I have been chosen.

—Can you believe it?

Unexpectedly, I replied.

—You should be able to believe it. After all, you’re a girl now, aren’t you? They told me that, and I looked at myself again. A woman’s body in a sailor’s uniform. —See? Now you should be convinced.

-… Not yet.

I crossed my arms in front of the trash can.

—How is a woman’s body supposed to convince me?

—Kämpfer is like that, you know? Only women can be like that.

—But I’m a man.

—That’s why your body became that of a girl. Once chosen, boys become girls. —… Wasn’t there an option not to be elected?

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-Not at all…

The Harakiritora inside the trash can spoke as if it didn’t affect him personally. I reached out and took the stuffed animal out of the trash can. I couldn’t just throw it away, though. I returned it to the table.

—Wow, that trash can is really narrow.

It fits you perfectly, though.

—So, what is this bracelet?

—The oath bracelet is proof of being chosen as a Kämpfer. When it shines, you become

Kämpfer.

I looked at the bracelet again. It had no visible seams, and I couldn’t understand how that could have happeneplaced.

“Ah, it can’t be removed,” Harakiritora said as if she were reading my thoughts.

“It’s something you can’t easily get rid of. Otherwise, you’d cease to be a Kämpfer.” —How am I supposed to take it off?

—To die, I suppose.

-Hey!

He talks nonsense.

—Think of it as an accessory. It’s not heavy, is it?

Indeed, it was so light that I felt no strain on my wrist.

—Why is it blue?

—Don’t you like it?

—Red would be good. Maybe it’ll make me three times faster.

—It has its meaning. Although I won’t tell you what it is.

She’s smiling maliciously. When she says it in Shizuku-chan’s voice, it infuriates me even more.

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—Getting back to the topic. Why are the Kämpfer fighting? Against whom?

—It’s because they are beings destined to fight. No, seriously.

It seemed he noticed my attempt to throw it back in the trash, and Harakiritora hastened to add quickly.

—The Kämpfer exist only for battle. They are specialized in combat. You were the ideal person for that, That’s why you were chosen.

—… I say it myself, but I’m a pretty ordinary person. What’s ideal about me?

—Please ask the person chosen.

—Isn’t that you?

—The moderator has chosen you.

Mediator. Who will that individual be?

—My job is to select people with potential. And you were a perfect fit.

-Who are you?

—I am the moderator’s messenger. If we speak in mythological terms, an emissary. You could say I am an angel.

—There are no angels who show their entrails.

It’s a rather macabre taste. Any devout Christian would be outraged to see it.

I’m slowly starting to understand the situation. In other words, I was chosen as a Kämpfer by the moderator. The bracelet is proof of that, and I will have to fight in the form of a woman.

—It seems you’ve understood.

The stuffed animal adopted a tone of voice similar to that of a professor. I glared at it resentfully.

—I’ve been asking you this for a while now, what am I fighting for?

—…

—Did you come here to imitate the stuffed animals?

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I rummage around inside my desk. There should be a 100-yen lighter. I don’t smoke, but it’s useful to have onefor various things. Like igniting synthetic fibers.

—There’s no fire. It smells like vinyl has been burned.

—Can you talk?

From the deepest part of the cave, a lighter appeared. There’s also gas.

—Please stop, okay?

—Even if you beg me in the voice of the old Shizuku-chan, I won’t do it.

I can’t say it out loud, but I prefer this now.

—Actually, I don’t know either. Why are you fighting?

—Do you have that kind of conversation?

—The moderator won’t tell me because he’s stingy. He’s not interested in it either. —It’s a lost cause. Pulling the viscera out through the abdomen.

—It’s a stuffed animal after all.

I put the lighter in my skirt pocket. It doesn’t matter, but skirts are the worst. They’re so cold! —But hey, if I’m going to fight, it means there’s an opponent, right?

-That’s true.

—Who is it then?

—It’s a secret.

—This guy…!

I don’t know if he’s a man or not, but I insulted him anyway.

—You’ll understand soon enough. Because you’re a Kämpfer after all.

It was a reason that seemed both understandable and incomprehensible at the same time. I grabbed my head again. What is this? Suddenly they’re telling me to fight and fight, and I don’t understand anHow am I supposed to accept this?

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—Hahaha. It seems you can’t accept reality, can you?

Of course not. Why are you laughing so carelessly? In the first place, even talking to a Plushie is something I really don’t want to believe.

—But this is true. You are a Kämpfer and I speak. Everything is the truth without any lies. —…

—Can’t you accept it?

I suppose so.

—Eventually you’ll accept it. Because you’re a Kämpfer after all.

I looked at Harakiritora suspiciously. Somehow, the way he spoke seemed suspicious. Could he… Is there something extremely bad behind this?

If I believed his words, it would mean I am chosen. Becoming a woman is the proof. of it. Furthermore, I am told to fight in this way.

Even so, fighting under these circumstances is unpleasant. Do you expect me to fight without even knowing w”This is what it means to fight,” Harakiritora said.

—Once you have been chosen as a Kämpfer, you definitely have to fight.

—Why do I have to fight?

—You’ll understand soon.

In moments like this, this plushie is filled with confidence. Despite being Shizuku-chan. I felt that asking more questions was pointless, so I stopped talking. I had no intention of continuing to ask queEven if they pressured me. It was also possible that I would go back to pretending to be a stuffed animal.

I look at my watch. I’m about to be late.

—Ah, something crucial has happened!

—Please refrain from asking questions.

—I’ll burn you! I’m still a woman!

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I have to go to school now. If I leave now, running without breakfast, I’ll barely make it on time. Go to school Wearing a sailor uniform while I’m still a girl is truly a severe punishment.

—Do you want to continue being a girl?

—It’s a misunderstanding!

—Although you could be a boy again…

In an instant, Shizuku-sama lit up in front of me. Can I be a normal boy again?

—Hey, how do you do that?

—For that, you must fight.

-What are you saying?

—It’s simple reasoning. If you keep fighting and winning continuously, eventually the enemies They will disappear, and there will be no reason to transform into a woman. Then you can continue being a ma—I see… But that sounds like something very far off!

—But at least you have hope, right?

—Idiot! This is important now. I have to go to school!

—Hmm…

Harakiritora reflected for a moment in silence.

—There is no other option. I will show you how to return to normal immediately.

—That’s it, please tell me. No, please show me.

I gripped the plush toy tightly. At this moment, I was prepared to tilt my head as many times as as was necessary in the face of Harakiritora’s calm voice.

—You’re impatient, aren’t you?

—I’m an Edokko. So teach me quickly.

—Then, please close your eyes.

-Understood.

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Following the instructions, I closed both eyes. I could only hear Harakiritora’s voice. —Then, here I go.

Are you going? What does “you’re going” mean?

In the next moment of doubt, I received a strong blow to the abdomen. The pain shot up quickly from deep in my stomach. Damn stuffed animal, it hit me. Next time. I’ll definitely burn it. With that thought, my mind went completely dark.

—Hah!

I woke up suddenly.

I jumped up reflexively. With so much momentum, I kicked the blankets and almost fell out of bed. -Bed?

I looked around the room. It was familiar. The morning landscape.

I looked at my body with fear. My chest wasn’t big.

I hurried out of bed and looked into the blank television screen. Since there’s no mirror in the room, I use as a substitute.

Clearly it was there, my own male face.

A feeling of profound joy filled my heart from the very depths.

—I-I did it…!

I shouted victoriously as I raised my hands. I am not a woman, but a man. I am back to normal. I am not a Kämpfer or anything like that.

Jumping, I reached the desk.

—Hey, it seems you weren’t lying. I’m back to normal.

I told Harakiritora. However, there was no response.

-Hey…?

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I moved closer to the face. It didn’t move an inch. I tried shaking it and jerking it around, but there was no respI grabbed the mouth with the fangs, but it was sewn tightly and didn’t move at all. It was clearly just a stuffed animal.

I pondered the ideas. Harakiritora was sleeping like a stuffed animal. There were no signs of what had happenIt happened just a moment ago. Maybe it was all just a dream.

—So… it was a dream.

Joy began to gradually fill me.

—I did it! That was a dream, yes, it was a dream!

Even though I was left talking to myself, I didn’t care. I jumped for joy. Suddenly becoming a woman, being a Kämpfer, and being forced to fight without understanding any of it, all that absurdity disappears now. —I did it, I did it, now I’m a normal person! Nothing to do with fighting or anything like that! I jumped for joy as I ran around the room. Even if every holiday of the year came to an end At the same time, I doubt I felt that happy. After jumping for joy a lot, I suddenly thought about going I also went to school and looked at my arm.

My eyes widened in surprise. There was a light blue bracelet. Could this be…?

—This isn’t a dream, is it?

Harakiritora sighed and shook his head.

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Without mercy, it was time to go to school, so I went outside in a gloomy mood. I looked I looked up and the sky was overcast. Perfectly awful.

Harakiritora said bluntly, “It’s not a dream or anything like that. It’s all real.” I’d like to ignore it, but It seems I must accept it. Irritated, I reproached him: “Why didn’t you say anything?”, but he replied sadly: “Because you seemed very happy.”

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—But it’s okay, isn’t it? You’re a man again, aren’t you?

Harakiritora said in a condescending tone, raising my blood pressure.

“It’s not right. Being beaten up and coming back like that is the worst. Wasn’t there a better way to do it?” —Actually, it should have come back automatically. I tried it in a mischievous way. —You shouldn’t do it.

I still felt a sharp pain in my stomach.

—Yes, yes. It would be good if you bought some clothes.

—I’m not interested in fashion.

I don’t understand the idea of ■■spending money on pieces of fabric. Even if I read fashion magazines, all theThey look similar. Trends are constantly changing.

—It’s not men’s clothing. It’s women’s clothing. It will be necessary after the transformation. Huh? Are you telling me to buy women’s clothes?

Harakiritora nodded naturally in response to my question.

—The transformation will change the boys’ school uniform to a girls’ one. But that’s all. It won’t change no other garment.

—Why not use it as is?

—It definitely won’t fit you in the right size.

Oh, right, my breasts are supposed to grow.

But what about women’s clothing? If a man walks into a store alone, won’t they think he’s a… pervert? And what about underwear…?

—So how am I supposed to become a woman?

—So you really want to become a woman, right?

—Don’t get so excited. I was just asking.

—I transformed you myself before, but it actually transforms automatically. For now, at least.

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—What are the conditions?

—You’ll understand that soon too.

It seems the plushie is a bit of a show-off. Damn. Let him remember that. Time’s up here. I was forced to go to school without breakfast. Harakiritora said, “We’ll buy We’ll find food along the way and eat it as we walk. Don’t worry about me.” Of course. Who? Would you mind?

I was almost late, but I stopped at a convenience store on the way. I bought onigiri. And I kept running. Although I considered eating while walking as suggested, it seemed embarrassing and I decided not to. The first break will be enough.

To make up for lost time, I ran nonstop. I turned several corners.

—Ugh!

—Hyah!

I almost collided with someone and stopped suddenly. The other person also almost fell. —I-I’m sorry… Huh?

I instinctively apologized and then looked at his face. Wow, it turns out he was someone I knew. —I apologize. I was distracted… Huh? Is that you, Natsuru-san?

The person I almost collided with was a girl.

What a relief… I shouldn’t say that, should I? But I was relieved to see it was someone I knew. Sakura-san laughed to hide her embarrassment.

A fresh expression with shiny hair. A slightly short stature and an elegant body line.

Sakura-san is the idol of our high school. Simply put, she’s a standout beauty in the school. And her character is exceptionally good. The fact that, as a woman, I only reach the level of “passable” It’s because she’s here.

She’s the object of admiration for all the boys in school, and of course, I admire her too. Furthermore, We’ve been classmates since high school. Not to brag, but I’m a devoted fan.

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I gestured to Sakura-san, saying, “Don’t worry.”

—I’m fine, I’m fine. I didn’t fall or anything.

—Oh, really? Natsuru-san is kind, isn’t she?

This is irresistible. As a perk of having been in the same class in high school, she calls me by my name. First name. While trying to calm my racing heart, I answer calmly:

—Do you want to go to school together?

—That’s fine. Anyway, it’s too late to arrive on time.

Sakura-san nodded with a smile.

Forgetting the events of this morning, I was filled with surprise and joy. It’s not just a matter I’m lucky to be able to go to school alone with Sakura-san. There are many boys who are trying to get close to As if they were prepared to sell it in bulk. Just by getting ahead of me, it seems I’ve used up all my luck. For life. I’ll probably never win the lottery.

We walked to school together. It was like being on a little date.

—Natsuru-san, you seem to be enjoying yourself. Did something good happen to you? —Yes, there was. I met Sakura-san.

It was a rather clumsy or ill-advised remark, but Sakura-san didn’t make fun of it or anything like that. —Haha, I’m also glad to have run into Natsuru-san. It’s nice to stay put once in a while. Asleep, right?

Responding like that with a smile was one of her qualities. But Sakura-san, with that the boys could misunderstand you.

Unfortunately, I wasn’t wrong. There aren’t any of the usual rumors about her dating anyone in particular. No. No matter what good man approaches her, she doesn’t waver. There’s even a legend that says: “If you can “To win Sakura-san’s heart, you can get into the University of Tokyo.” Although I also think of various Things with Sakura-san whenever I have the chance, I know that if I say them, I’ll be defeated. That’s why I deof the current situation.

—Because something bad happened this morning. I’m happy to have seen Sakura-san.

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-Really?

He asked me with a worried expression.

—Well, more or less. That’s fine, or rather, I’ve accepted it.

Remembering it makes my mood as heavy as a stone. Although I want to forget it, I can’t. So I do everything I can to put it out of my mind.

—Oh, yes. How’s the stuffed animal I gave you?

—Ah… that. It’s placed on top of the desk.

—That’s great. I love that line of plush toys. I already have too many, but I don’t want to throw them away, so I’giving up for adoption.

Sakura-san was happy and without malice.

That’s right, those plushies from the visceral animal series were also a gift from Sakura-san. That’s why, even tI want to throw them away, but I can’t.

She has a rather peculiar hobby. Her standard of “cute” is different from everyone else’s. It’s not about “cute” “repulsive,” but rather finds something adorable that others might not. That’s why she accepts that without hesiSuch a grotesque series. Well, of course, didn’t I also fall in love with his peculiar taste? According to rumors, it seems there’s no free space in Sakura-san’s room due to the number of

merchandise made from visceral animals. It’s surely thanks to that that this small company is still in business. —Harakiritora, isn’t it cute?

It’s a difficult question to answer.

—Y-Yes, I suppose it has its distinctive characteristics.

—I would be happier if I talked more.

—Unless it’s with a voice like Shizuku-chan’s.

Sakura-san looked at me curiously while I felt uncomfortable.

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There’s no one else on the path to school. At this hour, only the students who are

unemployed or preparing to be late. Of course, Sakura-san and I belong to the

last group.

We were having a trivial conversation. Or rather, Sakura-san always wanted to talk about the visceral plushies, so I was desperately trying to change the subject. It was difficult to divert the He skillfully steered the conversation so she wouldn’t feel dissatisfied. If he continued like this every morning, himprove my conversational skills.

Sakura-san glanced sideways at my right arm as I spoke.

—…Is that a bracelet?

He was referring to the bracelet in question. As he touched it, I replied:

—I don’t know for sure, but it’s a bracelet.

—What brand is it?

—Hmm… How to put it, a Kämpfer?

—…A German brand?

Actually, that wasn’t it. First of all, it wasn’t a fashion accessory.

Of course, I’ve been wearing the oath bracelet for some time now. It has no seams, so

I can’t get rid of it even if I wanted to. It doesn’t bother me anymore, but it worries me when people ask me aboBecause of him. How should I explain it? It was at that moment that I thought of it.

—Ara, it’s shining!

I checked hurriedly. Just as Sakura-san said, the bracelet was glowing.

It emitted a faint blue light. It blinked at regular intervals. It was the first time it had reacted like this. Could it be Could it be a sign of transformation?

—This… is bad.

Becoming a woman here is the worst. I’m outside, and Sakura-san is right next to me. If they see me, they’ll calPervert. That would be bad, but worse still, he could end up as a lab specimen somewhere. institute.

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Unpleasant images flash through my mind. Why now?

—Eer, Sakura-san, I’m sorry, but I have to go a little earlier.

—Ah, Natsuru-san, you cheater! I told you we were going together!

She puffs out her cheeks adorably. My crush meter is rising, but I don’t have time to to ramble. I try hard to stay calm while,

—I thought about something I had to do. No, rather, something came up that I had to do. Anyway, I have to leave here soon.

—If you’re going to run, I’ll run too.

I’m sorry, please forgive me. Please let me go alone.

The bracelet’s flashing light intensifies. The bad omens are rapidly becoming reality. The situation is seriously grave.

I want to escape, but I can’t. Sakura-san is determined to follow me. Just as I’m getting ready… mentally…

Suddenly, someone points a gun at me.

—… A gun barrel?

I couldn’t help it and I said it out loud.

I stared at her, deeply moved. Human beings are interesting; it seems that when it happens Something sudden and unbelievable, strangely my heart calmed down. Now, with a gun pointed at me, it was So.

—What’s wrong, talking to a woman? Are you my enemy or what?

The owner of the weapon, a woman, said that in an extremely hoarse voice.

She was a little shorter than me. Despite her harsh tone, she was a girl. She had fair skin and a nice figure. And she could certainly be classified as “beautiful” in appearance. However, her eyes were remarkably sharp, as if they could be labeled with a sign that said “Beware of the vicious dog.”

“It’s a boring story that my enemy is such a sleepy, weak guy. I didn’t know you were a man.” But this will be the last time for you.

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She wore a bored expression as she tried to pull the trigger.

—Wait…!

I couldn’t afford to be killed, so I hastily raised both hands.

—What, all of a sudden!? A robbery in the street?

—Don’t talk nonsense. Do you think there are thieves as handsome as me around here? It’s strange that she calls herself beautiful.

—It’s not what it seems.

—So, your name? I’m Mishima Akane.

—I-I’m Senou Natsuru, and this weapon!

-This?

She swung the cannon slightly.

“Here’s my gun. If I pull the trigger, a bullet will come out and pierce you. If I hit your head, I’ll open another onA hole to breathe. Poetic, isn’t it?

Where’s the poetry in that?

The girl, as always, looked at me with the eyes of a dog about to pounce. Come here, come and look at me. Fhostility, full of murderous intentions.

—Then why a robbery here?

—You’re a loud guy. Don’t say winning things.

This isn’t about being a winner or anything like that. This is a matter of life and death for me. —Anyone would be scared if they were suddenly about to kill you…!

She ignored my plea and looked away. On her face was the figure of Sakura-san, who seemed not to… understand the situation.

—Huh? Is this your girl?

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I’d be very happy if that were the case, but unfortunately it isn’t. It’s not red, but oh well, it’s more or less a strange.

She stared intently at Sakura-san.

—Huh, isn’t that Sakura-san? Are you classmates?

Looking at her, I saw that the girl was also wearing the school uniform. However, it was customized with a Short skirt and short sleeves. Still, if she’s Sakura-san’s classmate, wouldn’t we be in the same boat? high school?

—Hey, if we’re in the same school, stop doing that.

—It won’t be that easy.

Akane removed the gun barrel.

—I have to fight. That’s how it’s supposed to be. I have no intention of rebelling. It’s more constructive than thaJust lying at home scratching my crotch, you know?

What’s constructive about that? To me, it’s destructive. And what’s more, there’s no possibility of rebuilding it. She smiled sardonically and said:

“It doesn’t matter what you say. You seem to be my enemy. So I will kill you.”

Enemy? If that’s the case, then…

Suddenly, my bracelet blinked at a speed I could barely follow with my eyes. My body began to move on its own.

-That-!?

—Ah, this guy.

I felt like something was pulling me along. I started running. Although it wasn’t a significant distance, I just turned a corner.

I could tell the ferocious girl was chasing me. She was still holding the gun. But I couldn’t afford to worry about that at that moment.

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The bracelet changes from flashing to a steady light. A pale blue light envelops my entire body. There is a sensation of small flashes that expand, as if my whole body were being washed.

Suddenly, the light disappears.

—Ah…!

I looked down at my body. Sailor uniform with a large bust. The skirt shortened. Now I was the girl of this morning.

When the light went out, I felt relief, but at the same time I wanted to hang myself. Damn it, was this really goinWas tomorrow real? After meeting Sakura-san, now a rude girl attacks me. That’s enough already. It’s complicated without having to transform into a woman. Although it’s lucky Sakura-san can’t see me. From where I’m hiding, what the hell is going on?

-Ha ha ha!

I heard stupid laughter. The girl from before, who was now holding a gun in one hand, was bursting into laughtlaughter.

—This is great! So you’re a Kämpfer too!

I was very surprised.

—Do you know the Kämpfers?

—Of course. After all, I’m a Kämpfer too.

She pointed proudly at herself. Upon closer inspection, I noticed she was also wearing a bracelet. right arm.

—That’s how things are. We’re going to fight until we’re sick of it!

She pointed her gun again.

—Huh? Why do I have to fight you?

—Don’t you know anything? The Kämpfer exist to fight. I’m going to blow your head off all the way to Jupiter. —I’ve heard that. But still, with you…?

—The enemies of the Kämpfer are other Kämpfers.

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That’s the first time I’ve heard that. Harakiritora said the Kämpfer’s opponents are “secret,” could that be it? Could this be the reason?

But how am I going to fight? This woman is armed, but I’m unarmed. It doesn’t look like I’m going to show anytMercy only because my opponent has no weapon. Rather, he looks like he’s about to shoot while laughing. heartily.

—Hurry up. If you don’t run, I’ll shoot.

—If I run, don’t shoot!

—It doesn’t matter. I’ll shoot.

The trigger was pulled.

Just before the bullet left the barrel, my body moved again.

From Akane’s point of view, to her right, out of reach of her armed arm, I jumped naturally. Literally, without free will, without being aware of it.

The bullet passed right through where I was standing until now.

Akane frowned in annoyance. She muttered under her breath, “This guy…” but it was only for a moment. The ferocious girl pulled the trigger repeatedly.

For some reason, his fingers seemed to be spasming. His index finger was moving back and forth, and the barHe was spitting bullets like a drunk on New Year’s Eve.

The walk to school was already noisier than a construction site. Those guns must have a… limited number of bullets, but Akane kept firing endlessly.

By the way, I have a reason why I’m so calm.

I dodged every bullet that came my way. Once again, my body moved automatically, without any apparent reaWith my own will, and specifically, I jumped to the other side of an electric pole and a wall to escape the dangeI peered cautiously from the shadows, and Akane’s expression grew increasingly stern.

—You’re not bad at all!

Thanks for the compliment. I’ve just been out for a run, though.

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—But you know what? With my gun, if I put a little force into it, I can go through any wall. So I’ll make you Eat bullets in your ass all you want.

—No way. You, with that handy tool that goes through walls, are thinking of doing lovely things? in my ass, but here I am practically unarmed. Don’t you think that’s unfair?

—I don’t care at all.

I heard him say it. I need to stop saying my thoughts out loud.

But I doubt I’ll have time to rectify the situation. That vicious girl is really trying to kill me. And at that moment.

Sakura-san suddenly peeked out.

—Natsuru…san?

After saying that, I froze. Maybe she came to see what was wrong because I suddenly started running. I was stunned, probably because I had become a woman.

—Uh… Natsuru-san… is he?

The fierce girl quickly pointed her gun.

—You’re still resisting, huh? You’d better go to school calmly.

His eyes were like those of a hunting dog that has found its prey. Or perhaps like a spectator watching staring intently at an old man who sneezes repeatedly in the cinema.

—You damned bitch, don’t get in my way.

My finger wouldn’t let go of the trigger. Sakura-san was in danger. Instinctively, I raised my voice. -Hey!

At the same time, my palm became intensely hot.

In an instant, crimson flames shot from my hands.

The fire transformed into a massive fireball and hurtled toward Akane. It grazed her and struck her directly. the wall on the other side.

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There was a loud crash and the block wall crumbled to pieces.

—…?

Sakura-san and I were surprised, speechless.

The girl with the gun didn’t seem surprised.

—Your… magic?

—Huh? That…

—Don’t pretend. I thought it was strange that you were unarmed. Not having any items activated makes you loskilled.

More than that, I felt like I had a steel beam above my head.

I’d had several events since morning. Becoming a woman, talking to stuffed animals. And the last straw was when a ball of fire shot out of my hand. Despite clinging to the baseless hope that such You see, everything Harakiritora said was a lie, and that he would still be a high school student tomorrow. All that vanished. My title has now changed to “Fighter.” Fathers, mothers, life really is something. irrational.

—Why that look like you’re about to die?

-Well…

—It doesn’t matter. After all this time, I can do it without restrictions. I’ll kill you.

—Wait. That’s a bit…

—Don’t be shy and get on with it!

She advances, revolver in hand. She intends to close the distance and ensure the hit. Her face Imperturbable and fierce emotions are rapidly approaching.

Seeing that expression, my feeling of being on the verge of death, like a dead beetle, vanished. She’s completely determined. Even though I prepared myself, the fireball from before seems to have died dowA jet-powered carousel flies through my mind.

Suddenly, the fierce woman stopped moving.

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Although he kept the revolver barrel pointed at me, he seemed to have noticed something and was staring at His eyes focused on the bracelet on my right arm.

—… Tsk.

Clicking his tongue, he waved his right hand. With just that, the gun vanished as if it had disappeared. erased.

“How boring,” Akane muttered disdainfully, turning away. And just like the revolver, she vanished.

quickly.

It was just me, still transformed into a woman, and Sakura-san left.

—… Uhm…

Sakura-san started talking. I hesitated about how to respond, so I just smiled and ran off. silence.

At least here, I tried to emulate that woman.

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