Vol. 9 Ch. 1

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Vol. 9 Ch. 1

Chapter 1 – Kampfer – Volume 9

I believe that, for students, the most important thing is not to study, but to play.

I’m not entirely sure, but it seems that strength training is more effective if you rest for a day afterward.

Do this for three days. This gives your tired muscles a chance to recover.

I think the same applies to studying; by alternating games you can progress to higher levels.

Despite this, educators don’t want to give students time to play. This is a problem.

Serious. The decline in academic performance implies a decline in human skills. To the

Over time, this leads to a decline in national strength. The country urgently needs to review the system. educational and further promote education with more space.

In short, what I mean is that summer vacation is over.

My summer as a second-semester high school student, Senou Natsuru, was going to be happy. The last day

During the summer holidays of their first year, after reflecting on how boring those days had been,

I decided that when the second term was over, I was going to enjoy the summer holidays to the fullest and crea

Unforgettable memories. For example, being good friends with Sakura-san and going to the beach to have a A rosy-hued adolescence that everyone would envy. Or something like that, maybe even in the mountains.

But the reality was that it wasn’t that fun.

No, it was going to be fun. Even though the beach turned into just a swimming pool, I swam, I even spent a nigh I even went as far as Gunma. Just with that, it seems I enjoyed my youth.

But it’s a problem that it didn’t turn out that way. Or rather, it makes me want to die. The pool ended up being a As usual, and in Gunma they forced me to eat curry. To top it all off, I even lost my wallet. Oh well, in the end I got it back.

In short, they’ve turned me into something called a “Kämpfer.” And as a bonus, it turns out that when I transform

I’m becoming a girl. In my first year, I was an ordinary high school student, but

Transforming myself like this is too much. Besides, it’s annoying that I even turn into a beauty.

In that situation, as I lay at home deeply tired, the summer holidays arrived

Its end. It’s completely absurd. It’s not fun at all. In short, you could say “I’m exhausted.” But it’s really sad when a high school student gets tired.

—I want to start over…

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I murmured unconsciously. My feelings overflowed. If this were in the street, the police would come.

If I ran, they would take me in an ambulance and it would be the psychiatrist’s turn, but fortunately I was in my

room.

—What do you want to do again?

A voice came from above my desk.

I looked in that direction. The question came from a stuffed animal with its insides exposed, Harakiritora.

I don’t think it needs explaining at this point, but this plushie speaks Japanese despite being made of fiber.

Chemistry. At first I thought I was possessed by a spirit, but I’ve gotten used to it.

By the way, why does this one have his insides hanging out? It’s part of that series. It’s creepy. They say that th

The toy company that makes these “visceral animals” is losing a lot of money and recently

They decided to change their name to “Visceral Animals Co., Ltd.” in a desperate attempt. It’s terrifying that

nothing has changed.

—It’s already summer, isn’t that clear?

I told him. The idea of ■■being born again was tiring.

-Oh really?

Harakiritora bowed his head. Since his neck is short, it didn’t look like he was bowing his head, but something li —There’s no need to change anything. Isn’t it fun?

—Is there anything funny about this?

Just as I thought, the stuffed animal is crazy.

—I wanted to spend these days in a fun way, but it’s all been a series of fights and forgetfulness.

wallet, I haven’t even had time to rest. What’s fun about that? If there had been a point of Saved before the holidays, I could have gone back.

Life is complicated; without save points, there’s no reset button. Besides, simply getting distracted makes things Let time pass. It’s a terrifying game without the option to pause.

—Are?

Harakiritora bowed his head again.

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—When we stayed at the theme park, was there a fight or anything like that?

—Yes, there was. We fought against the white Kämpfers.

—Areee?

Harakiritora seemed to have some doubt. Although his face barely changed, it was difficult to understand; he ha

a question mark in his mind.

—Was it like that?

—I’m saying yes.

—I don’t remember. I felt that everything was calm.

—How can there be so much peace after a fight?

It seems your senses are dulled. You’re like a mercenary who can’t live without fighting.

—Can stuffed animals also have memory problems?

—I don’t think I can understand about stuffed animals.

—Hmm, but I feel as if I’ve been called.

—What the hell are you saying?

Is there someone summoning visceral animals? Are you a summoned beast? If suddenly a The one who called it will also be frightened.

—Well, I don’t remember much about the theme park and the hotel, but…

—You’re losing your mind.

—But, something like I had vague memories of being reunited.

—What does it mean to be reunited?

Are there still collectors of visceral animals? It’s unbearable. They should be stripped of their citizenship.

Harakiritora said slowly:

—We were gathered in one place, and we heard a speech like this…

—Was it like an election campaign?

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—No. It was just us.

—Who are we?

—The visceral animals.

—What a disaster!

A collection of animals with their entrails exposed seems like nothing more than a nightmare. There are just a lo

of them in the toy store cart.

—I heard something there.

-That?

—… I forgot.

-Idiot.

I scolded him. How can he forget what he heard while putting up with his nonsense?

—Could this be a dream?

Do stuffed animals dream?

—That’s why I don’t know.

—Anyway, I have that feeling.

—They just got together. What else could it be? An inventory clearance?

—I think they’re family.

Harakiritora spoke passionately. However, he seemed not to believe it and spoke clumsily.

Personally, I didn’t believe him at all. Why should I listen to what this guy says? It’s a waste of time. time.

—Anyway, that happened.

—Great. And is that going to help you with our next job or something?

—I don’t believe that at all. In fact, I have a feeling that Natsuru-san is going to go through something bad.

moment.

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—Don’t talk nonsense.

It’s not a good sign. The scales of life seem to be tipping toward “bad luck.”

I lay down on the bed. It was bad enough that the summer holidays were a disaster, why waste them?

What’s the point of talking to a stuffed animal? That’s silly.

Anyway, it was a pointless summer. If nothing’s going to happen, fine, but my life is becoming a

chaos.

And, above all, there was something related to Sakura-san.

Deep in my mind, her enigmatic smile was clearly etched.

Sakura-san was incredibly cool at that moment. I’ve always had a soft spot for slightly gloomy girls.

or reserved. Sakura-san, who was kind and approachable, was truly wonderful, but with a touch of coldness.

She’d be perfect. Just so you know, I should clarify that a cold girl is the worst. Like a student council president. student at some high school.

Sakura-san is against us. There’s no doubt she challenged us directly to a fight. That’s for sure.

It’s just shocking news.

But as a loyal follower of Sakura-san, I somehow wanted to seize this opportunity. Because if

Thinking about it, I’m the only one who knows her unexpected side. Isn’t this an opportunity? A girl who…

Opening up to a boy about his inner self is almost like a confession.

Actually, he hasn’t confessed anything to me, but he’s someone I admire. Before, I was content on my own. We can talk, but now we could start a slightly more serious relationship. Whether she’s an enemy or not is irrele

trivial problem.

But, since he’s challenging me to fight in reality, I’ll have to do something about it.

—Hey, listen?

I called that idiot Harakiritora. Lately, if I don’t act first, he often doesn’t answer. This morning, he’s

It’s strange that he’s so active.

-What’s happening?

—Do you know anything about Sakura-san?

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—I have no idea why you’re suddenly telling me that.

—You were originally Sakura-san’s property, right? Don’t you remember anything important?

-Hmm.

—Suddenly, Sakura-san became violent. Isn’t there any way to fix this?

Harakiritora crossed his arms… and, since that was impossible, he worried with his armpits clenched tight.

—Actually, until I got to where Natsuru-san was, I wasn’t conscious.

-That?

—Since I was given Natsuru-san, I started acting as a messenger.

—Were you sleeping? Despite being a tiger, were you hibernating?

—That’s not it, it’s more that when I fall into the hands of a Kämpfer, I become conscious… Until then It was sealed, or rather, in an empty state.

It was the first time I’d heard of it. It wasn’t relevant information to listen to.

—Like a computer without a program. Useless.

—But, at the amusement park, I said I felt like we had met somewhere, didn’t I?

—So what about that?

—Apparently, at that moment, Sakura-san was there, but at the same time she wasn’t…

Once again, Harakiritora became thoughtful.

—Since Sakura-san bought you, isn’t it possible that you confused what happened back then?

—But before going to Natsuru-san’s place, I don’t remember anything.

Yes, now that you mention it. But I wonder what Sakura-san’s interest is in visceral animals.

Given that he’s someone who dedicates so much enthusiasm to those kinds of collections, I think he wouldn’t m with plush toys. According to rumors, he not only names each of the visceral animal products,

but it even establishes kinship ties. Truly impressive.

—So Sakura-san was the one who brought them together?

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-Could be.

-And now?

—When you ask me like that, I’m not so sure. We’re just stuffed animals.

Sure, it’s just a stuffed animal.

What this guy is saying isn’t helpful at all. Oh well, I’ll understand in due time.

I wasted time again. And it’s morning!

Tomorrow? Oh, I think something was happening today.

—Don’t you have to go to school today?

Harakiritora asks. School is another strange word… but what does it matter.

That’s right! Today is the first day of the second term. Damn it, between escaping reality and the Harakiritora fantasies, I had completely forgotten about it.

I quickly glance at the clock. Oh no, it’s a delicate time to have breakfast. What should I do?

After hesitating, I finally decide to have breakfast. Without a doubt, if I don’t eat something, I won’t be able to su I’m going downstairs to make breakfast. Although, with so much curry in the fridge, I might as well just eat that.

difficult.

I defrost it in the microwave and fill my stomach. Just six minutes. Good, quick. Lately I haven’t I used to like curry, but now I like it again. Curry really is the Japanese’s best friend.

I go back to my room to get ready for school. Harakiritora congratulates me: “Have you eaten yet? What “Quickly!” I think so too.

I carelessly stuffed the textbooks into my bag. And then the bell rang.

-That…?

—The newspaper’s revenue, perhaps?

Harakiritora said indifferently.

—I don’t have money to pay.

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—So, it’s not to pick you up?

Although I feel like I’m going to die, it’s plausible that they’re coming for me. My childhood friend, Kondou Mikoto He tends to interfere in my personal life. I wouldn’t mind if he came looking for me, but he always makes me… eat curry.

“If it’s Mikoto, there’s no point in her coming. I just ate curry.”

—So, is it someone else?

—Why is he coming? To go to school together?

—There is no other reason.

Indeed, that is what it means for them to come looking for me.

But is that Akane-chan? Has she ever done anything like that before?

I packed my things and headed towards the entrance. Well, going to school together sometimes is also nice.

Good. Being alone with a girl should be a pleasant experience.

The doorbell rang again. “I’m coming,” I replied as I opened the door.

And then, I froze on the spot.

Standing outside my front door was none other than the president of my school’s student council.

Sangou Shizuku.

She’s tall and has long, thick black hair. She must be difficult to maintain, but with such a striking appearance…

Impeccable, it must be worth it.

As usual, she looked at me with mannequin-like eyes. Then she turned her left arm and looked

his watch.

—Aren’t you a little late? Almost on the verge of being late.

-… Hey.

—If students are frequently late, the student council will issue them a warning. If you want To protect your student autonomy, it would be good if you exercise self-control.

—… Hey, Madam President.

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-What’s happening?

—Why did you come to my house?

—Ara, is there a problem?

Her tone didn’t suggest she’d done anything wrong. Shouldn’t I feel a little guilty?

—I’ve been to your house before, Senou-kun.

—Yes, but…

—You’ve also come to my house to spend the night.

—…That was an accident!

It’s reminding me of something unpleasant. Although technically it was an attempt, due to spending the night in At Shizuku’s house, another wound was added to my heart. Lately, the traumas are increasing like

bacteria, it’s all her fault.

But what’s up with this scene? Why is the student council president coming to pick up a

student? Is it to give him a lecture?

Or maybe he wants to cut ties with me. Something like, “I’m getting tired of you,” or something like that. No.

I intend for her to cut me, but I don’t care if she does. Just being with Shizuku drains me. energy.

It would be a real stroke of luck to be able to separate from Shizuku here. Of course, it’s not like I was

dating her from the start!

-Come on.

Ignoring my feelings, this girl said something ruthless. As a precaution, I asked.

—…To school?

-Of course.

-Together?

-Yeah.

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She said it so casually. Doesn’t she realize that those simple words can deeply wound someone’s heart? of a man? The reason why more and more men are not getting married is your fault.

Although I wanted to refuse, I was wearing my uniform and carrying my bag.

-… I understand.

Giving up, I walked out the door. What a shame to have to start the second term like this! Shizuku and I headed to school together. It’s really strange. I couldn’t have imagined this. arrangement at the beginning of the school year.

Besides, there’s no conversation. Should I say something? Maybe about current politics in Japan. No, Shizuku I would answer easily. If you challenge me about Japan’s democratic system since the Meiji Restoration, I have no chance of winning.

So, with no other option, I said something unimportant.

—… The weather is nice today, isn’t it?

—It’s cloudy.

He answered quite simply. Yes, it’s very cloudy. It looks like it’s going to rain.

I missed my chance to start a conversation. That’s the worst. Well, do I really need to talk to her?

Why am I worrying so much? Shizuku has a calm expression.

Something’s definitely wrong. I’m going to panic. Okay?

—Hey, President, dating between boys and girls is prohibited at our high school, right?

-Yes that’s how it is.

—So it’s not bad that we go to school together?

—It’s a problem.

Despite saying that, she continued walking quickly. So her tone of voice seemed to ask, “So what?” Does she have nerves of steel or what? Somehow, I found an excuse to get out of this situation.

—If the teachers find us, they’ll suspend us. And they’ll take away your presidency.

-That’s how it is.

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And that was the end of the conversation. What’s going on?

But why did I choose Seitetsu Academy because it was “easily accessible from home”?

Thanks to that, this is my current situation. Misfortune piles up, one after another. Even if I call it “the worst.” “From history” to this calamity, it still wouldn’t be enough to express what I feel.

A long time ago, I used to go to school with Sakura-san. Back then, I was just an ordinary kid who didn’t even I knew what “duel partner” meant. Now, instead of Sakura-san, I’m with Shizuku. I don’t even have

idea of ■■where my life is going.

The silence during the walk to school continued for a while, but it didn’t last long.

—Actually, you know…

Shizuku began to speak. What’s really going on?

—Something a little strange has happened.

—If we’re walking together, that’s already pretty strange.

—Have you heard of Kanden Yamaneko?

She flatly ignored my words. So I decided to continue with the topic.

—Does such an animal exist?

—It’s my visceral animal.

Ah, yes, I remember. It’s that being attached to Shizuku who actually talks.

—That being said something strange. Apparently, it said that everyone was gathered somewhere.

-Hey?

—When we stayed overnight at the amusement park, all the visceral animals gathered and They told them something. Although she doesn’t remember exactly what they said.

This story sounds familiar. I was told the same thing recently.

Then it hit me suddenly. So, that’s why she came to walk me to school?

Without even asking, she admitted it.

—Yes, because I wanted to ask you about visceral animals.

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As usual. This girl has a clear purpose and acts accordingly. She doesn’t act impulsively.

And I end up being used. Hmm. So this is what they call a convenient man? Will I be discarded? like an old rag at some point?

Shizuku doesn’t seem very worried.

—I was thinking about how you were, Senou-kun.

—Just like the president.

I gave him a brief summary of our conversation in the room. I tried to reflect Harakiritora’s words. as best as possible.

Shizuku didn’t show much surprise. Although she’d never really seen her surprised before.

—What do you think it means?

—I thought it was just Harakiritora’s absurd talk.

—Well, at first I also thought it might be a lie. But, considering that the stuffed animals that were They had the same experience at the hotel, so it seems natural to think that it was true.

—That they would meet?

-Yeah.

Hmm, it’s irritating to agree with Shizuku’s opinion, but it’s true.

Although I forgot to explain it, our visceral instincts are responsible for turning us into Kämpfers. They claim They are messengers and not directly responsible, but it’s almost the same thing.

But it turns out that the same thing is happening not only in my case, but also in Shizuku’s. Could it be that the “Great gathering of visceral animals” was not simply a stock clearance at a garage sale, But was something really important happening?

—Hey, Madam President, maybe it’s not just us…

—Yes. He’ll probably be with Mishima-san and Kondou-san too.

Hmm, I figured as much.

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The visceral messenger animals—all the Kämpfer had them. They are the ones in charge of convincing us. when we suddenly transform and panic. Some even went so far as to throw them away. the window every time the visceral animals spoke, like Akane.

—Perhaps it would be better to confirm it.

Shizuku said. With Akane and Mikoto, yes.

—I don’t think it’s necessary to ask.

-Clear.

I imagine it must be quite noisy to have all those talking plush toys gathered in one place, but, What is the real situation? Or are they perhaps listening to someone’s speech in complete silence?

—I thought visceral animals only talked nonsense…

Shizuku murmured.

—Perhaps someone ordered them to meet.

—But who?

He wasn’t Harakiritora. He’s more of a lazy guy. He shouldn’t be Akane’s Sepkurousagi either. Despite that Being a rabbit means being a loner.

Shizuku said as if she already had a prepared answer.

—The high probability is that it is a person.

Not an animal, but a person. So…?

—Kaede.

I remained silent. Kaede is Sakura-san. Shizuku, being a childhood friend, calls her by her first name.

That’s disrespectful. You should call her with the suffix like I do.

As you know, Sakura-san is the center of attention not only for me, but for the entire Seitetsu Academy, and she

the object of admiration. It’s especially popular among guys who say: “a cool girl unlike

of the president…” Without a doubt, I am one of them too.

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But lately, she has completely changed her former kindness and beautiful expression, showing

an aggression towards us. Of course, during the summer holidays we fought at school, and it was

Incredibly strong! I never would have thought that the kind Sakura-san would show such an intense side. Looking back, there were suspicious things like being at the center of the incident, distributing animals

visceral. But now that I think about it, the fact that “Sakura-san is my enemy” weighs on me in a way.

I feel a bit heavy. Although her beauty dazzles me.

—Why… did my Sakura-san become like that?

—Although it sounds a bit strange, if you think about it normally, it’s probably because he’s the moderator or

from your group, right?

—But Sakura-san sometimes talks to me normally. I’m sure she played a lot, even in hotels like the

chairwoman.

—Yes. The usual Kaede is a normal girl who doesn’t even mention the moderator, right?

-That?

—It’s easy to understand if you think that there is another Kaede inside Kaede.

Once again, something complicated. Perhaps it means that the personality is split in two. That sounds like

psychiatry or the world of science fiction.

But it makes sense. Without thinking about it that way, it’s difficult to understand the transformation that has tak

experienced.

-Maybe.

Shizuku added.

—The Kaede that is fighting could be her true nature.

—…

I don’t like that at all.

Why is it only “a little”? As I mentioned before, Sakura-san showed hostility and it was really cool. I would like

to continue feeling that way towards her.

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But if he comes at me with a gun, it’s difficult to handle. I don’t want to get hurt. Isn’t there any way?

How can we solve this?

However, it’s also possible that Sakura-san is an illusion or hallucination I’ve seen. In fact, it’s Kind as always, but she also has a cold side, a mysterious beauty. Yes, that’s fine. I can continue. being happy like this.

While I was thinking about that, the woman next to me said something unnecessary.

—I can imagine what Senou-kun is thinking, but it’s also important to face reality.

Shizuku stopped. No matter what she says, that beauty will always remain beautiful. Whatever she says, that’s Period. That’s also reality.

Shizuku sighed slightly.

—Do you still adore Kaede after going through that?

—Abandoning the faith would shake my identity.

—Faith, religion?

—More like philosophy.

I said something complicated. But if I stop believing, I’ll be nothing more than a believer. Long live the Sakura re —Seriously… Can’t you change your way of thinking?

—Isn’t this okay? It’s my freedom.

—That causes me problems.

I don’t understand what she’s saying. Why would she have a problem with it? Rather, she should support my ad —Since high school, I’ve been a fan of Sakura-san.

—I’ve known Kaede for a long time too. But, you know, if that girl has become your enemy, You’ll need to take appropriate measures, don’t you think?

—We shouldn’t hate her just because she has become an enemy.

I said arrogantly. That Sakura-san is great, too.

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But apparently Shizuku doesn’t care.

—As I said before, it causes me problems.

-Because?

—As you can see. Why do you think I came looking for you?

—To talk about visceral animals, right?

—It’s not just that.

Shizuku looked at me defiantly.

—However, if I think about it normally, it’s because you want to talk about it, right?

—That’s not how it is.

It was clear and forceful.

—I want to go to school with Natsuru.

Uwaaahh! Not again. And on top of that, Natsuru is talking about me so informally!

I glanced around quickly. Surely there was no one I knew or who was connected to the school. If If they discover us in a place like this, it’ll be hanging or they’ll disembowel me.

Shizuku approached naturally. It was as if she were stepping aside to let a car pass.

—Uhm, president.

—What’s wrong? Do you want me to come closer?

—That’s not it, we’re almost at school.

—It looks like we’re going to arrive on time so we’re not late.

—That’s fine, but… more importantly, wouldn’t it be a problem if they found us like that? How would you manage Would you be okay if they called you to the principal’s office?

—That would be a problem.

—Right? That’s why I…

—Doesn’t Natsuru like being with me?

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—…

—…Do you dislike me that much?

Of course I dislike you.

However, saying it in my mind was easy, but saying it out loud was still a little difficult. To hate or despise The others, that’s really difficult, you know? It takes energy even to hate, and being hated is too.

It’s tough. I remember being told “I hate you” when I was in elementary school, so I understand this issue well. Of course, this is simply about having the urge to insult others as a person; it’s not about whether Is the other person Shizuku or not?

I always avoided Shizuku in my words and actions, but I never said I hated her. That word is so heavy. Despite being a high school student with little life experience and childish tendencies,

I understand that.

Even so, I don’t want to be near Shizuku. Because I feel like I’ll be devoured. I’m like a frog staring at a…

Snake, seriously.

After thinking for a while, I nodded vaguely.

—Do you hate me?

-Oh ok.

—You can’t just say it plainly.

-That…

-… Yeah.

She’s an intuitive girl. She seems to have understood what I meant.

Shizuku suddenly adopted a somewhat melancholic expression… No, rather, she smiled slyly.

—I even love how Senou-kun hates me like this.

And he firmly grabbed my arm.

—Okay, let’s prove it to everyone.

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And he dragged me along forcefully. Hey, we’re almost at the school entrance. Why are you so strong if you’re

a girl?

—Waah, let me go, you idiot!

—Okay. It’s fun!

—I’m not having any fun at all. I still hate you. Go away!

—Okay, I’ll die when I’m one hundred years old.

What’s wrong with this girl? No matter how much I hate her, does she have no sense of reality? I regretted doub Not even a little bit before. I really hate you. I hate to hate. Silly, silly, silly. Idiot, idiot, idiot. Despite

to have a face that looks like it’s about to live to 200 years old.

Oh no, if we turn at that corner we’ll reach the school gate. At this hour, of course, the

Discipline teachers will be patrolling. It would be the worst thing to be caught by those guys like the Gestapo (po secret Nazi intelligence, feared for its brutality and repression).

—Stop, Madam President, I’ll call the police.

—Then I’ll hire a lawyer to fight.

—It doesn’t make sense. Stop, no, please stop.

-I won’t do it.

This girl is the worst. Ugh, idiot! I’m going to tell your mother!

This is really serious. Even if it’s not discovered by the teachers, it would be bad if a boy from Seitetsu were to g

will find out about this.

Shizuku is popular, so the boys will probably team up to try and hang me like on a guillotine.

They must be more cruel than the revolutionary tribunal of the French Revolution. Help me, Robespierre (leade

of the French Revolution that ushered in the Reign of Terror, executing thousands with the guillotine).

Almost there. The corner is getting closer. The street I’m on now has little traffic, so it’s

Sure, but that street leads to the main avenue. If they see me with my arm linked with Shizuku, they’ll immediate It will be a problem.

If we come to this, this is the only way to survive.

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I concentrated all my strength into my right arm.

The air around me began to tremble. I was enveloped in a white light.

After a moment, I became a woman. I transformed into Kämpfer.

Shizuku made a clearly unpleasant face. Ehehe, that’s fine, no complaints about intertwining the

arms. After all, we’re women… Well, surely there will be some with a more vivid imagination. broad, but basically there’s no problem.

—Senou-kun, you already tried to escape like that before, didn’t you?

Shizuku’s voice was a little lower. Hey, are you feeling frustrated?

—My life matters to me.

—I don’t care if it gets out that we’re dating.

—My life matters to me.

—You’re exaggerating! Even if you become a woman…

He started to speak and then stopped. He seemed to be thinking about something.

-OK that’s fine.

—If it’s okay, let me go.

—It won’t be that easy.

Shizuku dragged me along while she was talking.

We turned the corner and went out onto the street. Suddenly, the number of people increased. Most of them we

students of the Seitetsu Academy.

Everyone was staring at us. It was only natural. Especially the student council president who was…

On my side, I was a famous person throughout the school.

—Good morning, Madam President.

—President… Good… morning…

-Good morning.

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Some students greeted Shizuku or bowed to her. The girl next to me responded

kindly to each one.

All the students greeted Shizuku first. After that, they looked at me suspiciously, with

Questions or bright eyes around me. Does everyone think of the girl next to them as if she were a bug?

We headed towards the school gate. I was nervous.

—Hey, Madam President, that’s the women’s section!

—That’s right. It’s decided. You and I are both girls.

Right, that… wait, so I can’t go to the men’s section? I’m bound to be late.

Ah, arriving late on the first day… the teachers will say something nasty to me. Or Higashida will make fun of me

laughter.

—That’s why you would have stayed a boy.

Shizuku said. Yes, that’s true, but as a man, I expected an even more disastrous fate. Both options They were terrible, but I guess I can only choose the least bad one.

There was a teacher at the school gate, looking at us suspiciously. Perhaps she didn’t say anything because Our usual behavior is good. Shizuku’s.

And then into the school. The girls who were waiting jumped up in surprise all at once.

—Kyaahh, the president and Natsuru-san are together!

—I thought Natsuru-sama would be with Sakura-san!

—Unbelievable, isn’t this news?!

Each one was saying things on her own.

By the way, who were these student girls? Actually, they were waiting for me and Shizuku. I should

I should have explained it before, but I have a kind of fanbase… or rather, girls who look a lot like

Bullies. Shizuku has something similar going on. Because she’s the student council president. Even

Sakura-san has something like that, and they seem to compete for power like in “Romance of the Three Kingdo

The most aggressive people in this regard are actually my fans. Because I take on both masculine and masculi

As female students, I only appear in the female section half as often as a regular student. Furthermore,

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I rarely appear at school in a feminine appearance, so I’m popular as a weird character.

According to rumors, there even seems to be a “Club for analyzing Senou Natsuru’s appearance patterns” “at school.” It sounds like something out of Pokémon.

If these girls followed me too, as a man, maybe I’d feel a little happy about it, but no

That was absolutely not the case. My life is truly extreme.

The girls watched Shizuku and me from afar. And they whispered to each other in secret. It’s a little

spooky.

When we moved, the girls moved too. And around them, the spectators moved as well.

They were moving, forming a large moving group.

—What’s going on here?

I regretted it.

—Anyway, that’s what you see.

The president was always calm by my side.

—What are we going to do about the opening ceremony? Should we go to class just like this?

—Someday, they will all scatter.

—When is that someday?

-Some day.

Do I have to endure this hell until then?

Then Shizuku came closer to me and grabbed me tighter. Uwaahh!

The shouts of excitement came from all around. The voices were joyful. The girls were really screaming. a way that stimulates the ears.

Even the spectators became noisy, so I felt as if I had been thrown into the middle of the

noise.

—President, step away.

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-Because?

—We can’t do anything like this, can we?

-I see.

Oh. He retreated easily. Did the fact that the third-year building is right in front of us have anything to do with it?

—Since the opening ceremony is about to begin, we can’t continue like this.

That’s serious. It’s quite impressive. It’s really different from me, who’s always annoyed by

anything.

—Yes, yes.

-What’s happening?

—Could you ask Mishima-san and Kondou-san about the matter of visceral animals?

That’s what we were talking about earlier. As Shizuku kept getting closer, I I got distracted and forgot about it.

—Sure, but…

-Please.

—But just doing favors like that…

Something doesn’t feel right. I somehow feel like this girl is manipulating me. Wouldn’t it be…

Would it be better if she asked herself?

Does it bother you?

—It doesn’t bother me…

—So, this would be an advance of thanks.

Suddenly, I felt something warm on my cheek. It was Shizuku pressing her lips together. And then, the screams

joy of the surroundings.

—Wait…! Hey!

-Please.

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Having said that, she quickly entered the third-year building.

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With a very slight delay, I was able to enter the classroom. Of course, I was part of the girls’ section. The boys Not only do they arrive late, but they don’t show up and are considered absent.

After that, the excited students rushed in, making it very difficult for me to escape. It was

Like an avalanche or the advance of a king worm. Stimulating girls only leads to disastrous things. Then came the opening ceremony. Well, it all boiled down to being bored listening to stories in the

gym. There’s no point in booing, so the smartest thing to do is look down at the floor and wish that

everything will end soon.

The classroom was a temporary resting place, but the teacher in charge of the girls made a confession.

Unnecessary: ■■”During summer vacation, I stayed home all day playing video games.” They say that A person who can’t play won’t be a good adult, but revealing this to your students will probably

indicates a mind consumed by video games.

Furthermore, he then tried to get each of the students to recount what they did during their summer vacation. Th He was stopped by boos from all sides, but perhaps everyone was afraid of being caught doing things

prohibited for minors under 18 years of age.

In any case, it seemed possible to get through the first day in the women’s section. If I stay calm, it’s It’s unlikely that bad things will happen.

I used my free time and headed over to where Akane was. She was attending seriously.

—Akane-chan, I have something to tell you.

-Yeah…

She looked at me with a somber expression. I felt a little intimidated. Before her transformation, she wasn’t a

Such a cheerful and loud girl, but this is a little too dark. Was there some shocking event? Or perhaps Did she feel sick to her stomach? Once she transforms, she starts to cause a ruckus.

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—What’s happening…?

—Um, there’s something I want to ask you… But, are you okay?

I’m inadvertently worried. More than my question, I’m worried about his condition.

—I’m not doing so well…

—Huh, why?

—For Natsuru-san…

-I?

I spoke these words in a low voice. My voice sounds like a man’s, so if I’m not careful, I will reveal that I am not a woman.

—Natsuru-san…

—…?

—What are you doing here?

A voice from the side.

—You seem to have depressed a lonely girl.

—Akane-chan is about to die.

—It’s a kind of domestic violence.

The famous trio of this class: the president, the vice president, and the treasurer.

I was on my guard. When they get involved, it usually doesn’t end well. They don’t bring problems, they’re the

epicenter. Furthermore, the president sows the seed, the vice president fertilizes, and the treasurer reaps; they

their roles clearly established.

—What’s happening…?

I asked these three cautiously.

Did Natsuru hurt Mishima-san?

—Natsuru-tan is a bad girl.

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—I think it would be best to be prepared for a civil trial.

They said something unexpected.

-Because…?

—It’s not just Mishima-san. Many of the girls were shocked by what happened because of Senou-san. The class president said, “What the heck is going on?” —Why is that…?

—Because of what happened this morning. Upon arrival at school.

—…?

—She was kissed by the student council president there. Everyone’s depressed about it.

—… Uh.

I was stunned. How do they know that? Were they among that group?

-Because…?

—Because Masumi Nishino from the newspaper club has taken it upon herself to publicize it.

Ah, Masumi-chan? Although she wasn’t there, I suppose there was some kind of informant undercover. Rumor The women’s newspaper club has an information network within the campus.

—Our class wasn’t impacted that much.

—But being surprised won’t get you anywhere.

The treasurer took the president’s words to heart. She still only thinks about money.

—Well, if I tell Akane-chan this, she’ll feel depressed.

And the vice president laughs heartily. She doesn’t seem to think she’s done anything wrong. She has nerves o

difference from Shizuku.

—Akane-chan, you were quite a fan of Natsuru-tan, weren’t you?

—No… but…

I can’t help but contradict her.

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—It’s just nonsense…

—Hoo, are you talking nonsense?

Behind her glasses, the president has a mysterious glow.

—For Natsuru, it might just be silly, but for the fanatical girls it’s something very important.

—That’s right, Natsuru-tan is being robbed by the president.

—Is that so?

I couldn’t help but ask in surprise. This is beyond my comprehension.

The treasurer took out her notebook.

—Of course. According to my data, Senou-san’s fans, in general, are not affected by the relationships of The others. Rather, they fantasize about who she’s dating and get excited about it.

I see. Imagining things isn’t something I usually think about, but I suppose she’s not lying. Although the The treasurer may have a bad temper, but the information is correct.

—However, there is a small group of very passionate female fans. They look to Senou-san for help.

an excessive purity and they venerate her as an object of worship. It is very likely that this situation has

caused great damage.

The president and vice president nodded strongly at these words.

I couldn’t close my mouth in surprise. What is this about venerating me as an object of worship? Is it…

A religion? Sounds like something I’ve heard before. How did I become a symbol of something? without me realizing it?

—This isn’t just a characteristic of Senou-san’s fans, but it’s more common among Sakurasan’s fans. We could —…

—It seems that Mishima-san also fits into that category.

That’s right, I’m also a follower of the Sakura church.

I glanced at Akane. She didn’t seem to have any intention of contradicting me. Rather, she was looking at me w

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The president nodded vigorously.

—As one of the three top beauties of Seitetsu Academy, it is necessary to act responsibly.

—Yes, yes.

—Perhaps I could lend you a book about proper behavior. For a price

low.

My situation is worsening. This isn’t going well.

—Well… I was threatened by the president…

—Oh, were you threatened?

The president’s glasses shone with a dull light.

—What kind?

—Uh… well…

—What kind of threats?

—…

I was speechless. If I explain my relationship with Shizuku when I was threatened, I’ll automatically talk about Kämpfer too. That wouldn’t be good.

-That…

-What’s happening?

—Eer…

—It seems you can’t speak. Oh well, that’s fine anyway.

Is that okay? I felt relieved for a moment.

—However, this could become material for blackmail. For us.

—…?

—Think about it. You know about the rumors about the president that circulated during the summer holidays?

It turns out the president is dating Natsuru Senou, the boy from the boys’ section.

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—… Hey!

—Oh, wow. Didn’t you know?

No, I’m just surprised. Why is my name too?

—It seems you’re interested in knowing why. First, emails circulated. The

The president admitted that she’s dating the guy and we started spreading the rumor together.

Nothing good is happening. Shizuku was talking to these three at her house, but I never expected them to…

Things didn’t get that complicated. I thought they’d at least keep quiet.

The president seemed quite satisfied.

—In other words, Natsuru-san will become the woman who snatched the president away from the man Natsuru —You’re a thief, a thief. I never thought I’d have to use those words in the 21st century.

—It would be better to calculate the amount of compensation.

The president smiled slightly. The vice president laughed victoriously. The treasurer maintained an impassive e But anyway. Despite how clever he is, there’s something that doesn’t quite convince me.

—It’s-… Wait a minute… why?

The president continued my speech.

—So you want to know why you became the woman who snatched the president away. Rather, you should You might be wondering if the president was dating both of them at the same time.

That’s right, you’re very perceptive.

—But that doesn’t make sense. As a rule, people gravitate toward those in power. There’s no way to We will not spread any rumors that could harm the president.

-It just can’t be…!

—The woman, Natsuru-san, stole the president from the man, Natsuru-san. The perfect woman is leaving with

woman. This is more sensational and newsworthy.

She kept talking nonstop, saying things that weren’t pleasant for me.

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I felt dizzy. First of all, the male self and the female self are the same person, and I haven’t stolen from anyone.

Shizuku. In fact, I am being treated with consideration.

—Now Natsuru-san is a villain. Some fans are delighted, except for a few.

—Girls like drama, you know?

The vice president nodded.

—The boys are very happy too. Even those who participate in the “Being Scolded Club” Sangou-sama” are excited. They’re probably expecting to be insulted with a “I wish men

disappear!

Those perverts don’t matter at all.

In any case, the class members seem to be enjoying themselves. They seem extremely happy.

They have a passion for causing a stir on the plains. Though their faces are beautiful, their hearts

They are distorted.

—In short, this is how the fight for the presidency begins.

The vice president laughed.

—Also, originally, the Natsuru-tan woman was very friendly with the Natsuru-tan man.

—It’s complicated, isn’t it?

The president said, “I totally agree.” The vice president seemed to find that amusing.

—I won’t run out of material for my ramblings for a while. Although Akane-chan seems to be in a state

in shock.

Upon seeing her, Akane’s eyes welled up with tears.

But well, considering that Akane knows that the male self and the female self are the same person, no I can imagine she’s in shock about that.

—You kissed again…

Ah, he murmured it. Was that why?

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Although it was only on the cheek, that doesn’t seem to matter. Is the fact that it was really important?

A kiss? Akane no longer wants to meet his gaze, but she doesn’t move from her seat either. She presses down It’s psychological pressure on me because of his presence.

Basically, I’m weak under pressure. In my mind, I can handle fires or wars, but when it happens An unforeseen event in reality quickly causes me to lose my composure. However, I’m now in mode Kämpfer, so somehow I’m keeping calm.

Suddenly, the president said.

—However, Sakura-san is going to have a problem now, isn’t she?

—Oh, that’s true.

The vice president responded. I almost forgot.

—It seems Sakura-san had quite strong feelings for Natsuru-san. That they are now

meetings with the president…

—Oh, that means Sakura-san has suffered a heartbreak, right?

—Besides, her rival in love is her best friend.

—The relationship between the president and Sakura-san has broken down. Natsuru-tan is a bad woman!

—With the addition of Senou-san, the relationship has become quite complicated, hasn’t it?

The treasurer pointed, her expression unchanged. “Well, so I, as a woman, am related to Shizuku?” But Shizuku was related to me, the man, until recently, and Sakura-san preferred me as

woman and saw the male self as a rival…?

What kind of situation is this? What’s going on here? These kinds of things are analyzed in mathematics.

Advanced and solved with supercomputers, right? I’ll have to turn to Peter Frankl (mathematician)

Hungarian-Japanese man known for his work in combinatorics and for juggling in the street) or something like th I instinctively looked around. Sakura-san can’t possibly appear now.

—It seems Sakura-san will be late today.

The president said. How do you know? And how do you know what I’m thinking?

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—There was a notice at the school this morning; it seems he won’t be able to attend the opening ceremony, and

disappointing.

Really? Will this be a relief for me, or should I be disappointed?

—Well, in short, Natsuru-tan is having a difficult time.

“It was better that Sakura-san wasn’t here. It would be a problem if she suddenly appeared.” The vice president repeatedly hit my shoulder. It hurts.

As difficult as it is, it’s terrifying that Akane is still silent. I want to say something, but I feel like I’ll be

rejected if I say it on my own.

I gently grabbed Akane’s arm.

—Can we talk for a bit…

—Please, don’t touch me…

He got upset. But I can’t back down now.

I firmly grabbed his arm and pulled him.

—Let’s go outside…

I helped her to her feet and we went out into the hallway. From behind, I could hear voices like, “Oh, is it Mishim We left the classroom, but the hallway was pointless. I didn’t know where to go.

But I don’t have much time. I pulled Akane to the end of the corridor.

This place is a bit special; it’s a dead end where you can’t go anywhere. Exactly.

It led to the exterior emergency staircase, but it was blocked even in an emergency with a

metal door that wouldn’t open.

We stood there face to face. It’s hard to talk; I’d rather be a boy again, but I can’t.

She’s looking away. She seems a little aggressive.

Now, what should I do? Fearfully, I began to speak.

—Akane, why are you angry?

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-What’s happening?

—It’s decided, isn’t it?! Me and the president…

—No, but aren’t I a girl?

That is, my current appearance. It was a plan to deal with the emergency situation.

Akane stared at me without looking away.

—That’s not how it works. Since we walk to school together, shouldn’t we walk together too?

-Yeah.

—So, Natsuru-san was involved in that too? Why… did the student council president come looking for you at ho

Wow, that’s sharp. Are all girls like that? I guess being a girl these days is just about looks.

My perception is really sharp.

—No, it’s just that…

—So that’s how it is. How unpleasant! You said you weren’t interested in the president…

—But she…

—Even though you said he was your type…

Hmm, what Akane is saying is quite true, so it’s hard to deny it.

It’s true that the president is beautiful and smart; she could be a news anchor at any time.

But something doesn’t add up for me. I don’t think that just because I see a beautiful flower, I’ll want to bathe an Guess what? The hospital is waiting for me.

It’s true that I prefer Akane. But oh well, it is what it is.

She was muttering to herself. I don’t want her to go into rabid dog mode and point a gun at me. gun, but I don’t want things to continue like this either.

While I was thinking about what to do, I remembered something important.

—Eer, Akane-chan.

—What’s going on? You’re always with the president and you don’t do anything with me.

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—It’s not about that… it’s about visceral animals, you know?

Akane looked at me with teary eyes.

—Did the sepkukurousagi from your house say anything strange? Something about a meeting?

—That little one is always saying strange things… he said something about feeling reunited.

Hmm, so that’s how it was after all.

If both Shizuku and Akane were like that, then Mikoto must be going through it too. Those plushies, did they reu To do something?

But what were they doing? Were they listening to any teachings?

—U-Uhm…

Akane said fearfully.

—That’s something…

—Even the president’s visceral animal is like that.

—The president again…?

It’s clear she’s feeling depressed. Wow.

—Oh, sorry. Did I do something wrong? I don’t quite understand…

—I suppose so…

She murmurs, as if she were being subtly criticized.

—As an apology, I’ll treat you to something. Would you like to go to McDonald’s?

—It’s not necessary… rather…

Akane raised her head. A determined expression was on her face.

—Na-Natsuru-san.

-That?

—Uhm, I-I have a request…

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And at that moment.

The doorbell rang in the hallway.

It was the signal for class. I had planned to go to the boys’ section, but I had to give up. I’ll join the class.

of the women’s section.

—It’s the bell.

—…

—Eer, I’m sorry. What were we talking about…?

-It doesn’t matter.

Akane silently withdrew. I watched her silently, deciding whether to speak or remain silent. I truly couldn’t. to fully understand the girls’ thoughts.