Vol. 9 Ch. 5
Vol. 9 Ch. 5
Chapter 5
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My heart was rosy. Well, maybe it would be more accurate to say it was pink. Because Sakurasan did things to Sakura-san was giving me a ride. This is where it turns into a cycling course, going down the embankment.
from the river to the land. It’s still hot, so at night the neighborhood children will probably They’re here setting off fireworks.
After walking a little further, we entered a thicket full of weeds. Sakura-san headed that way.
—Eer… is there something there?
—There’s nothing. But that’s okay, right?
Whoa, how daring!
Unlike how she is at school, she’s so energetic. She’s dragging me toward the bushes. I remember…
I’d seen a scene like that in an old movie. I borrowed a very worn videotape from Higashida and the The way it was worn down actually moved me. Now we’re going to experience something similar. Looking at it objectively, I’m letting Sakura-san lead me on. Almost as if I’ve fallen into her trap and
he was being seduced.
But it’s okay this way. The purity I’ve maintained until now is for this day. It’s meant to be.
Taken by Sakura-san. It will become an unforgettable memory for a lifetime, in many ways. The scrub looks neglected, growing unchecked, easily towering over me. This implies that no one He will see us.
Sakura-san, who was holding my hand, stopped.
—Maybe… we could get dirty, don’t you think?
The ground is wet from the sudden rain. Sitting here will definitely get your clothes muddy. Very muddy. especially if things start happening upstairs and downstairs.
—What do we do? Do we stop?
His suspicious smile gives me goosebumps when he asks.
Of course, I reject it with all my might.
—No, no, none of that. With Sakura-san, whether on the ground, in a tree, or on a rooftop.
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—Well, that sounds like something Natsuru would say.
Uhuhuhu. Those words entered my ears and caressed the deepest part of my brain. Any
Words spoken by a beautiful person move me, although that’s not the case with Shizuku.
Sakura-san was stepping on the weeds. I soon understood why. She was arranging them as if they were
A bed. To lie down next to me.
As I considered how adept my mind is at adapting to this, I realized it wasn’t too bad. It’s
It’s much easier to make progress when you have a veteran with you. Just like at camp, right? From now on, We’re going to an adult camp to become adults. Even though we don’t have much in common.
Soon there was enough room for two people to lie down. Sakura-san lay down first.
He stretched out his arms.
-Come here.
—Y-… Yes.
I approached unsteadily. Hmm, what’s the correct order in this situation? Should I take off my clothes?
First or go to bed first?
There are other things I don’t understand. If I take off my clothes, should I take off my shirt or my pants first?
And what about socks? And underwear?
Sakura-san was lying down with one knee bent. Hey, you can see inside.
—No, please, don’t worry about that. You’re going to take it off quickly, right?
Well, that’s true, but…
Even so, he was incredibly nervous. He’d been entering the thermal baths naked before, but this was Much more intense. Oh, by the way, did I get into the storage closet naked with Akane?
Cleaning supplies before? That also got my adrenaline pumping.
I approached unsteadily, at least to take off my shoes. And I failed. I tripped and fell on top of her.
—Moo, Natsuru-san!
Sakura-san spoke with emotion.
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—Please, don’t get so excited. I’m not going to escape.
Her hand moved quickly to my lap. Uwaaah!
—Can I touch you?
Refusal isn’t manly. As they say since time immemorial, not having shared the table is the…
A man’s shame. Although in this case, I feel like I’m just a freeloader.
But for some reason, Sakura-san’s arm didn’t move anymore. She was ready to move forward.
—Uhm…
-To do?
He licked his lips.
—Natsuru-san, could you undress me?
—Un… pour yourself out?
—Yes. This girl doesn’t know anything, you know? At least I want her to know what a man is going to do to her.
His words sounded like they weren’t directed at me. What did they really mean?
But instantly, I banished those doubts from my mind. If Sakura-san was willing, I had to act without hesitation. delay.
Trying to calm my trembling fingers, I approached Sakura-san’s cleavage.
I snagged a button. Oops, it slipped! Without realizing it, my hands and fingers were drenched in sweat.
—Aaahhn…
Sakura-san sighed sweetly.
—Please, don’t rush.
—But…
—You can play here.
Sakura-san guided my hand towards her chest.
The soft bump pressed into the palm of my hand. Uwaah, could this be Sakura-san’s chest?
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In an instant, my head was boiling. The chest of the admired Sakura-san was literally on my
hands. It was like King Arthur’s state of mind when he held the sacred sword Excalibur in his hands. I’m going to Save England! Even though it doesn’t make sense.
—Aren’t you going to massage them?
—Uh-… Uh!?
—Come on, please, be more proactive.
I moved my fingers timidly. Wow, I’m actually fondling my breasts of my own free will! Amazing. Every time I moved my hand, Sakura-san gasped softly. It was extraordinarily erotic, so much so that I felt like my nose was going to bleed.
—Natsuru-san… it feels good.
A-Aah, I see.
—But it doesn’t feel good over clothes. That’s why…
Leave it to me. This time, I’ll undress you properly.
I wiped the sweat from my hands on my clothes. Then, I carefully unbuttoned each button, one by one.
I slowly opened my shirt. Since the bottom part was tucked into my skirt, I pulled that out too.
Wow, Sakura-san’s bra is right in front of me! It’s pure white, but with sewn-on lace that
They exude elegance. If an ordinary girl wore them, they’d lose their charm, but with Sakura-san, it’s absolutely
different.
—Please take it off.
Yes, I understand. Um, it’s not a front hook, so I have to reach behind it, right?
Sakura-san straightened her back. This kind of casual gesture inevitably excited me.
—After removing it, please lick them, okay?
—W-… Where?
—Moo. Are you really making a girl say those things?
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Until recently, she was saying things like “rape” and “kill,” but suddenly she’s ashamed of this That way, it suits her too. In other words, anything Sakura-san does becomes a
show.
—I understand, but…
Yes, I understand. I’ll do anything.
The sound of a click against Sakura’s back. Her bra clasp had come undone. Just a little more and she’d see th
raw in front of my eyes.
—Please be nice to me, okay?
I have no experience, so I have no idea how nice I should be, but I’ll do my best.
And the soft skin longed for by the whole school was right in front of me…
The next moment…
Sakura stood up suddenly. She held her bra in one hand and waved the other rapidly.
A pistol appeared. It had a short grip and a barrel unlike a real pistol, and it had unlimited ammunition.
Sakura-san fired. Not at me. Behind me. The bullet grazed my left side.
—Don’t joke around!
Along with a furious scream, bullets came from the foliage behind me. And one bullet struck the Sakura-san’s abdomen.
—Kufuug!
—Sakura-san!?
Stunned by the suddenness, was all I said. Her body seemed to convulse and bounce.
—Take that! I’m sure I hit the target this time.
Akane appeared. She wasn’t the shy girl he knew; now she was in ferocious mode. Behind her were Shizuku an Mikoto, both also transformed.
Akane was beaming with satisfaction, but when she saw me, her face turned as if she had found garbage.
—You’re a loser. Too bad you couldn’t do it with Sakura.
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—Hey, you, with Sakura-san…
—Haa? What are you saying? I saved you. You almost fell for his charms.
He spoke with contempt. Although, when he thought about it calmly, he had a point.
—Don’t shoot suddenly.
“It was because I fired suddenly that I managed to hit her! She saw it, as soon as I approached, this woman rea It matters. If I hadn’t done it, you and I would be in danger.
Without a doubt, Sakura-san’s reflexes were amazing. I didn’t even notice when Akane and the others…
They came closer. After all, my mind was full of sucking.
—But to shoot suddenly…
—No problem. I’m not dead.
Suddenly, Sakura-san, who was lying down, jumped up.
It wasn’t an exaggeration. Lying on his back, he lifted himself up as if stretching his back. Then he twisted in the
backwards this time.
His extraordinary physical ability truly surprised me. Even the Kämpfer wouldn’t be capable of this.
She rubbed her abdomen several times.
“It’s cruel to shoot suddenly. But it was a good decision. If you had threatened me, I certainly would have.”
counterattacked.
—You… why are you still alive?
Akane was also pointing a gun.
—I don’t think you hit me.
—Yes, I gave it to you. I bled.
Sakura-san showed the hand that wasn’t holding the gun. Woah, completely red.
—But it’s not like I’m hurt or anything.
-That-!?
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Suddenly, Sakura-san began to move.
A Japanese sword appeared in one of his hands. He’d seen it before, the combination of sword and gun.
He took a powerful leap, using the ground as a springboard.
—Tch!
Akane jumped to the side. Shizuku and Mikoto also ran in opposite directions, trying to
He adopted a semi-circular position. Incidentally, he was in the center and completely bewildered.
—Die!
—You’re very naive.
Akane and Sakura-san’s voices intertwined. Lines of fire extended from both cannons. sides. At the last moment, both veered off course.
Sakura-san landed. At the same time, she brandished a katana. Several blades of grass were cut. Without chan As she moved, she spun around on one foot and opened fire on Shizuku.
Oh, what a beautiful image! With a katana in her right hand and a pistol in her left. Her long hair She floated, her eyes shining brightly. Because her blouse was open, her underwear was visible, and Moreover, since the hooks were unfastened, her voluptuous chest was occasionally exposed.
The blood flowing from her abdomen was also beautiful, as if she were painting a picture in the air.
Aesthetically, it was irresistible.
I was completely astonished. Because of that, I was knocked down by Akane, who came running.
-Hurts!
—You’re annoying, you idiot! Do you want to die?
Back to reality. Akane was absolutely right about this. I, with a dazed expression, just followed the
Sakura-san’s movements with her gaze.
—You transform too!
-Here?
—Where else?
-But…
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“You damn idiot! If you don’t transform, Sakura-san will kill you too without hesitation.” —That’s not true.
Sakura-san spoke without worrying about the wound in her abdomen.
—But if you stay stunned, you could get caught. I don’t care.
Hii, how scary!
He wasn’t wrong about those words. He fired without hesitation.
—Uwaaaaaahhh!
I dropped to my knees and started to run away. At that moment, Akane kicked me again.
—I told you to transform yourself for that reason! You will really die!
Exactly. I still feel like I’m admiring it. I shake my head and focus my strength into my arm.
Right. Enveloped in light, I transform into the form of a woman.
—Kaede!
Shizuku shouted, to get attention.
-That?
—Do you really think you can beat all of us in a fight?
—That’s how I see it.
Wow. This confidence is incredible. It’s not just arrogance; it reaches a level that truly makes you believe. which may be the case.
—But, I didn’t really intend to fight here.
Sakura-san glanced sideways at Akane.
—It’s because a savage woman suddenly shot me.
—And you were the first to shoot, right!
Akane screamed.
—I was convinced of that by that first shot. It would be better if I killed you.
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—I will commend your judgment for that.
She moved nimbly. Closing the distance with Akane, she raised a katana.
The light from the blade flashed, cutting through several weeds. Akane stepped back, dodging the blade. “You’re a dangerous presence in a different way than Shizuku-chan. Perhaps it would be best to eliminate you h
The corner of her mouth curls upward. Such attitudes are cool, but still terrifying.
Again, the Japanese sword moved. At the same time, Sakura-san launched into a sprint. Was she planning
close the distance and overcome it?
But Akane is also a Kämpfer. And she’s filled with an even greater fighting spirit than I am.
—Don’t underestimate me!
The “dog woman” pulls the trigger. Not just once, she’s repeatedly moving her index finger. The bullets They started flying like a machine gun.
But Sakura-san dodged them all.
-That!?
—You’re mean.
He approached close enough to fight. Sakura-san’s body sank into a Instantly. As if rising from below, the sword was brandished.
There was a clang of metal, and the tip of the cannon was cut off.
-Shit!
This way, shooting is impossible. It would also be difficult to escape like this. In Sakura-san’s other hand, there
gun ready.
-We’re done now?
—That’s not how it is!
Akane took immediate action. Instead of using a weapon, she kicked Sakura-san in the stomach.
—Kuu!
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As expected, that impacted her wounded body. It doubled her body over. In that space, the “woman “Dog” took a step back.
She put her gun away for the time being.
—If I don’t do it this way, it won’t be useful.
At some point, Shizuku taught me at close range.
—If a weapon is damaged, you can’t use it for a while. It doesn’t disappear, but you have no choice but to wait. to get it repaired.
So that’s how it is. This is something I heard for the first time. My magic doesn’t involve holding a weapon in my Sakura-san only moves her head.
—Shizuku-chan, how detailed.
—Even I’ve broken things, this isn’t the time to speak carelessly.
He’s also preparing to join the battle. I was surprised and prepared a magic attack.
—Senou-kun, you can’t attack.
-Because?
—You’ll start a fire.
Ah, I see. If these grasses catch fire, it will spread quickly. The glow of the flames isn’t pleasant.
It could turn into a huge fire.
—Just stay calm.
It’s a bit frustrating, but there’s no other way.
Shizuku propels herself with the ground. Even her movements are elegant.
With a jingle, a dagger with a chain appeared. He moved both arms simultaneously. The chains…
They spread out like living creatures, advancing towards Sakura-san.
Sakura-san didn’t move. Letting him approach, she knocked them down at the last moment.
His movement was impressive, using a single Japanese katana to drop two daggers at the same time
time. Its movement was so fast that it could not be detected.
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Shizuku withdrew the daggers and attacked again, this time from both sides.
Even so, Sakura-san remained unfazed.
—Shizuku-chan, all your attacks are the same.
She knocked them down again. This time, with the impatience of a housewife bothered by a fly.
—I’m disappointed that this is all you can do.
A dismissive tone. He didn’t seem to be talking to a friend.
But the president also remained calm.
—That’s not how it is.
-As!?
With a scream, Mikoto shot out of the bushes.
Wielding a katana in both hands, I advance directly towards Sakura-san. She appears to have run from
a certain distance, since it carries speed. Sakura-san, upon intercepting his dagger, loses her balance.
—I’ll give it back to you!
—… I was surprised. Just a little, right?
Sakura-san twists her torso.
Just in time, she narrowly avoids Mikoto’s blade. But if she turns around, she’ll be cut.
—Hm.
Raise your knee and place the katana blade between your elbow. Strike your elbow hard.
Mikoto’s katana breaks at the same time as the metal clangs.
-That-!?
As expected, my childhood friend has a great capacity for decision-making in dangerous moments.
And with the broken sword, he launches himself into the undergrowth. He propels himself forward and rolls to a Sakura-san.
-Incredible…
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I couldn’t help but exclaim. In a matter of minutes, I had rendered Akane and Mikoto useless, all thanks to
destroy their weapons.
—Impressed, Natsuru?
Sakura-san was relaxed enough to ask me.
—If that’s all it is, I can show it to you anytime.
—It would be better if you didn’t boast too much.
This concerns the situation, not me. Their weapons have not yet been destroyed, and they show no fear in their —It would be shameful to lose.
—As always, Shizuku-chan. You don’t consider the possibility of losing either, do you?
—In situations like this, the one who becomes demoralized first is the one who loses the battle.
Shizuku prepares her dagger to attack. But…
-Wait.
Sakura-san had stopped.
Shouldn’t we stop here?
—Ara, are you begging for mercy?
—No, that’s not it. It would be problematic if the resolution were to occur here.
-What do you mean?
“There’s a suitable setting for that. Shizuku-chan also wants to end this charade, right?” -… Well…
Sakura-san smiled.
—So, for now, let’s end it here. The time will come when you understand.
-When?
—Natsuru knows.
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Shizuku looked at me. I tried to hide it, but I don’t know if it worked.
—Well, see you later, Shizuku-chan. I was a little surprised by Kondou’s tactic of getting involved at your expen
as a lure.
Sakura-san changed her stance. She got ready, she jumped.
—See you at school. You might not remember this body, but…
She left, leaving behind only mysterious words.
With a sigh, Shizuku sheathed her dagger. However, she didn’t undo the transformation. I became a man again
from my feminine perspective.
—Well, it seems to be over.
Akane appeared. Her face was filled with frustration. They had destroyed her weapon. She must be quite upset
hurt. Besides, Sakura-san was great at that moment.
—That idiot. She moved better than the last time we faced each other.
“She seems to still have some energy left,” Shizuku said. Akane shrugged.
—That’s impressive. Well, okay, next time it’ll be fatal.
She is also a woman who doesn’t give up.
Mikoto joined in too. She was waving a sword that had been broken in half.
—Oh no, it’s broken. What am I going to do about this?
—If you keep it for a while, it will fix itself.
-Oh really?
Although she seemed to have doubts about Shizuku’s words, in the end she listened to her.
Sakura-san didn’t seem like herself at all; it was as if she were someone else. Even her voice seemed to have
changed.
Is that so? Mikoto has good hearing and says she has been able to locate the water veins of the Sahara on her Listening. Even if she’s like an elephant, if she says she’s “changed,” maybe she really has.
Shizuku also agreed.
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—That could be it. Although for Shizuku, there might not be any difference, perhaps just a change in her menta is being reflected in his voice.
—Hee.
That impressed me. Even though my body changes, my voice stays the same. That means, in short, no There are changes in my heart.
—Well, it doesn’t matter. More important than that.
Akane looked at me with eyes that seemed to belong to a rabid dog.
—Wh-What…?
—What were you doing with Sakura?
—Nothing at all.
I shook my hand to deny it. But he didn’t believe me at all.
—Oh, really? They weren’t doing anything. So how do you explain ending up with that girl’s breasts?
Sakura exposed while they were together?
—E-Eeer… it was hot…
—Were you letting them put their hand inside your breasts despite the heat!?
Akane screamed. I shrugged. Luckily, the gun was defective. Otherwise, she would have
fired without hesitation.
—Don’t talk nonsense, I wasn’t putting my hand in anything!
—It was just one attempt! If I hadn’t shot him, you definitely would have!
That can’t be denied. Because Sakura-san’s breasts were truly soft.
Akane was clearly angry. Mikoto remained silent, but it was obvious that she was angry too.
Because their stares hurt. Perhaps it was a mistake to try to undress Sakura-san. But in reality, we didn’t
nothing bad.
“He’s an idiot who drives me crazy. If my gun were working, I’d be beating him to a pulp.”
fallen to the ground. Hey, Mikoto, even if it’s with a mediocre sword, hit him!
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-OK.
-Hang on a minute.
Just when I thought I was going to be lynched, Shizuku interrupted.
—Senou-kun, did you come here just to do something like this with Kaede?
—Eeer…
—Didn’t they have some kind of agreement or something?
Very perceptive. I remembered too. Yes, I had heard several things.
Shizuku seemed to have deduced the answer from my reaction.
—I suppose so. I’d like to say, “Let’s talk about this right away,” but…
She shook her head.
—This is not the right place.
That’s right. We were in the undergrowth. We’d been fighting everywhere, and if we relaxed, we could
darken.
—Shall we move then? We’ll talk there.
-Where to?
—At Senou-kun’s house.
-My house!?
I inadvertently raised my voice. Yes, you can walk there, but why?
Akane was the first to support the idea.
—Okay, let’s go to his house. Is there a basement or something? A room where the screams of torture can’t be They listen.
Does such a thing exist? What an idiot, it’s a normal house.
—If it’s torture, I’d like to do it. I learned from a grandfather who retired from the secret police in Türkiye.
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Mikoto raised her hand. “What kind of skills do you have? Why do you plan to use me for that?” —Do it, and if she can’t speak because of the pain, then…
Somehow, Shizuku managed to calm down. Akane and Mikoto looked dissatisfied.
—We need to plan a strategy now. This is not the time for internal disputes. Although…
He glared at me with a cold look.
—I’d like to hear more about your intentions to get involved with Kaede… in detail.
Ah, I’m afraid this is her most terrifying side when she gets angry.
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We left the riverbanks. There was no sign of Sakura-san anywhere. Did she jump that high without…
Worried about being seen by someone else?
We headed home. Obviously, to my house.
Usually, when I get home I relax, throw my bag down and lie down, or I do “frog imitation” by making
breaststroke. But this time it wasn’t possible. With three intimidating people, he couldn’t allow any more commo I opened the front door and went to my room. Harakiritora seemed surprised, but I said, “Don’t say Nothing. Stay quiet. We can’t allow any more noise than there already is.
We sat in a circle, the four of us. Thinking about it, it might be the first time we’ve ever gathered like this. my house.
Only I have reversed my transformation; the other three haven’t yet. Mikoto’s blonde hair is calling the
attention.
I began by vaguely explaining what Sakura-san had told me. I didn’t want to be interrogated. Akane was looking
if she were willing to kill at any moment.
However, I intentionally kept the matter concerning Shizuku a secret. I had a feeling that It could cause more problems.
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“…I understand, more or less,” Shizuku said.
—It’s strange that he wants you to visit his house. Perhaps he has something to show you?
—That’s what she suggested too.
“If you allow us to go, you must have a great deal of trust in me. Or is this something really serious…?”
The student council president was deep in thought. It seems she bases her hypotheses on
Information that you have received from me and other sources. And from multiple perspectives. A characteristic
intelligent people.
Instead of Shizuku, who remained silent, Mikoto asked.
—Hey, Natsuru, did Sakura-san mention anything about something at her house?
—I don’t know. I suppose he has pet supplies in his apartment.
—That’s right. By the way, Sakura-san lived with her parents in that apartment, didn’t she?
-Don’t know.
—Me neither. After staying at Sakura-san’s apartment, I asked Masumi-chan. And that
The girl doesn’t seem to know much either.
—She’s a freshman, so…
—No, it’s just that Masumi-chan is good with this kind of information in the newspaper club. And yet she still doe Is that house really the family home? Does Sakura-san have a family home?
Ooh, now he’s saying some rather disturbing things.
But thinking about it, Sakura-san’s private life wasn’t very well known. Although I’ve known her since…
In high school, I’ve never heard about his family. And there haven’t been any rumors among our classmates eith
of class.
I wonder how she is. Sakura-san is beautiful, and although she’s doing great now, nothing is known in detail. M
most people.
—Hey, Madam President…
Shizuku stops her thoughts.
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-That?
—You’re a childhood friend, right? Have you ever met Sakura-san’s parents?
—I don’t remember well. I’ve been thinking about it for a while, but I don’t even know if I saw them or not.
This is too strange. I’ve never seen Shizuku reflect on something like this before. Then the problems pile up again. It’s like venturing into an unknown jungle. What’s in The family home? I intended to go and collect my reward.
“There’s no need to go that far, don’t you think?” Mikoto says. It’s strange for her.
—We should be more careful.
—No, but I already made a promise, you know?
—Natsuru, you should break it.
—At least it’s a promise to Sakura-san. Besides, there’s also…
Then I realized. The three women were staring at me. Even Akane’s face, in In a fierce manner, a gesture of disapproval was visible.
—Are you still worried about Kaede at this stage?
Shizuku’s gaze seems to be directed straight at the biggest idiot in the world, but perhaps it’s
just an illusion.
—That’s fine, isn’t it?
“It’s not right at all. There are three women here, you know. Why do you keep talking only about Kaede?” Yes, there are three women, but that’s okay. Sakura-san has the advantage. The reward and all that, the breas
and so.
After thinking about it for a bit, I said:
—Because she’s Sakura-san, I suppose.
-Really…
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Shizuku exaggerated this time so that everyone could understand, and sighed.
—Seriously, I’ll say it clearly.
What does “clearly” mean?
—Natsuru, you should give up on Kaede.
Wow, he really said it clearly. That’s one of the phrases I hate the most. Besides that, that kind of
Words are also considered cursed words, such as “starting tomorrow, there will be an exam.” Also, this girl, Shizuku, mentioned Natsuru again. I thought she’d stopped calling me that. recently.
—How do you expect me to do that?
—You have to do it. Kaede has never seen you as anything more than a friend. She’s known you since high sch
That’s it. You’re just one of many guys in the section.
Woah! This girl is hurting me more and more. I know. Sakura-san is kind to everyone, but she doesn’t allow
that no one come any closer. But I wanted to cling to a small hope. And it turns out that hope…
It became a reality today.
However, ignoring my feelings, Shizuku continued to point at me.
“That’s not typical of Kaede. She only acted that way to get involved with Natsuru. You’re being manipulated.” —Stop!
How awful! Do you enjoy bullying a good high school student? You’re a student council president.
sadistic student. Remember that.
“You shouldn’t fall in love with Kaede, you should look at another girl, you know?” What does “you should” mean? Is it an obligation?
—Who would it be?
-I.
—…
Shizuku said it clearly.
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—Not Kaede, fall in love with me.
I was surprised and speechless.
-What’s happening?
It’s not “what’s going on?” It’s obvious I was surprised!
Whether I fall in love or not, that’s a personal decision, right? Should I fall in love just because you tell me to?
I’m sure many men would fall at the feet of beauties like Shizuku, but I’m different.
And the tricky part is that Sakura-san asked me to make Shizuku fall in love with me. Really tricky. What should
do?
Although I thought about it, the words that came out of my mouth were quite ordinary.
-… Because?
—Obviously, isn’t it clear?
This woman was clear once again.
—Because I like you.
Hmm.
What should I do in this situation? Should I give a witty response?
But before I could, Mikoto spoke.
—Wait a minute, Madam President! What does that mean? In the middle of chaos!
Exactly. Why has the conversation turned to that?
—Weren’t you thinking of a plan against Sakura-san?
“That’s also part of the plan. Kaede is using Natsuru’s feelings, so it’s necessary too.”
change that.
—That’s true, but why is the president the next target? It could be someone else.
—Someone else? Who would that be?
I also want to know who.
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Mikoto realized all eyes were on her and blushed. Even so, she continued… hesitant manner.
—Th-That’s it. It would be nice if Natsuru fell in love with me. Because, I-I’m in love with Natsuru too… It doesn’t sound like it’s about plowing again. Is this girl seriously saying she likes me? Is she a
a ventriloquist’s puppet, saying what someone forces it to say?
“If Natsuru and I go out together, everything will be resolved…”
—If it’s a matter of resolving something, it would be faster if you go out with me.
—President, stay out of it!
—Aah, anyway, Natsuru and I are dating, so it doesn’t make sense.
—It’s too arbitrary!
Mikoto says, her face flushed. Although I listen cautiously, they’re clearly talking about me. Why?
—Natsuru is dating me.
-Impossible.
—Impossible, you say!?
—The impossible is impossible.
Is this conversation even possible? Only its intensity is perceptible.
—Hey! Stop!
This time, Akane screams and intervenes, pulling out a gun and waving it around. Dangerous. Will it fire, even t
is it half-finished?
“You’re all just spouting nonsense! Think about it, you two are fighting over this idiot!” She’s incredibly rude. Plus, she pointed her finger at me.
—Isn’t it that important to you?
—Doesn’t Mishima-san mind?
Speak calmly.
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—Don’t you like Natsuru too? You went to dance bon-odori together, didn’t you?
—More like, she was obsessed with him before I transformed. Well, I guess more or less…
The ferocious woman scratches her head, still holding the gun.
—So I can’t just ignore the president and Mikoto. They both have to surrender.
—It’s a joke, right?
—It isn’t.
Both deny it outright. What is this? There’s not a trace of hesitation.
“It would be more reassuring if Mishima-san’s violent tendencies were toned down,” Shizuku says.
—Don’t talk nonsense! I’m as calm as a ladybug under a leaf or a child just before…
start an anime.
—You have an objection. Quite a lot.
—That’s noisy. So what?
—I don’t feel like talking right now either. What do we do? Do we decide together, the three of us, or do we let N —Hey Madam President, that’s impossible.
Akane said in a hoarse voice. I always think about it, but the comparison between these two is incredible. While Akane, transformed, is burning like a flamethrower; Shizuku is as cold as ice. It doesn’t seem like she’s…
They don’t get along at all and are actually at odds. But why has the topic become so heated? —That idiot Natsuru-san can’t make up his mind. He’s a coward who won’t even pick up a coin. of 100 yen that is found on the ground.
What a nasty comment. Of course I would pick up a 100-yen coin.
“It doesn’t matter if he’s a coward or not. Once he decides, I’ll lead from that moment on.”
—Ha. That’s how older women are. Natsuru-san is a masochist and a coward, but of the macho type. He’s the m
problematic.
—It’s also the wife’s duty to control her husband, isn’t it?
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Who’s talking about controlling husbands? How did we get to this point?
—How innocent. What would you do if it turns out that Natsuru is only good-looking on the outside?
—I wouldn’t mind. Games of inappropriate touching or masochism, anything is acceptable.
Shizuku said casually, “What are you saying? I don’t have those kinds of sexual preferences. I am…”
Extremely normal. I don’t even watch pornography, only the kind with actresses. I avoid special productions.
Akane looked at me and made a face as if she wanted to spit.
—No, his tastes are much more intense. It wouldn’t be surprising if he undressed a woman and tied her up with Taking her for walks in the park late at night. And also recording it on video.
—That sounds a bit extreme.
Shizuku showed a little hesitation.
—Okay, fine. There’s a park near our house, and it’s pretty deserted and quiet at night.
Perfect for this type of game.
—President. Are you actually a masochist?
—Isn’t it natural to respond to the desires of the person you love?
—Natsuru is a hopeless pervert. He loves seeing the president embarrassed and squirming. shame.
—Maybe we should practice making her blush with embarrassment.
—What would happen if he forced you to walk on all fours like a dog? This guy orders you to urinate around. —It seems that Natsuru has a desire to subjugate the elders.
—Hey, stop right there!
I couldn’t resist and joined the conversation. What an inappropriate exchange! Not only am I lustful, but
that turned me into a pervert.
—What the hell do you think I am?
—That’s my line. You’re a complete pervert to the core.
Akane said it with disdain.
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—You invented it!
—I was just expressing her feelings. Men, even masochists, want to be in a… somewhere. position superior to women.
—Don’t make decisions on your own!
He’s not saying anything sensible. What would he do if others heard this? Higashida and Masumi would be deli Share it. I wouldn’t be able to go outside. It’s better to stay in my room.
—But, Natsuru, you seem to have that tendency.
Mikoto said this. How embarrassing!
—Even at the nursery. She would tie up the girls she caught playing tag with ropes so they couldn’t… escape.
—You were the one who suggested it!
—Well, but Natsuru seemed to be enjoying it.
I don’t usually remember my feelings from when I was little.
Akane, who was listening, intervened.
—A born pervert. How horrible.
—Even if I had those kinds of hobbies, I wouldn’t force others to do them.
—No, you would. That’s what it means to be a pervert.
—Yes, unconsciously, imposing your hobbies is common.
—True. I bet every night, you’re undressing women in your head. And while you’re doing it, the line The line between reality and fantasy becomes blurred.
“It’s dangerous. It would be better to undress them in real life. By the way, did you try to undress Kaede? Leave
my.
Shizuku nodded. But what are you two? Do you really get along?
Inevitably, I replied.
—Anyway, don’t turn me into a pervert.
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—I said I would accept any kind of taste.
Shizuku. Tell that to another man, not me.
“If Natsuru wishes, I will grant her wishes. If being young stresses you out, you should free yourself from that at —No, that…
—So, Natsuru, despite being a man, doesn’t have that kind of taste?
—I don’t have them.
For some reason, Shizuku frowned.
—Perhaps it would be good to have a little.
—I don’t need that courtesy!
—Oh? Does the president have tastes like that too?
Akane said in surprise. It really would be surprising if it were true.
—I don’t have it, but I would like to know the unknown world.
—You’re very curious. Why don’t you watch videos or read books about it?
—Real experience is valuable.
—We’re talking about masochism and exhibitionism. The president is still a virgin. How would you deal with tha first experience?
—It could be something to brag about.
Brag about it? For me, it would be more of a trauma than something to brag about. And I’d end up being ridicule Higashida is skipping classes. How much can this woman mentally endure?
Akane nervously scratched her head.
—Don’t the president and Natsuru know what “normal” is?
“That doesn’t sound like something Mishima-san would say. Perhaps a first time outdoors would also be interes —In an open room, right? Normally, the first experience would be in a common room, wouldn’t it?
So? That’s my wish.
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—Ara, you have such childish tastes.
—Everyone thinks the same, right?
—Considering who you are, I thought you’d like to be in abandoned places or battlefields. You’d look good. covered in mud.
“It’s the wish I had before I transformed. I don’t see anything wrong with it, you know?”
—The vice president of the student council is a principal’s daughter, a young lady from a high-society backgrou
interested in orgy parties.
What’s going on? Is the student council a bunch of perverts?
But listening to these conversations is giving me a headache. You can expect women to talk.
Clearly about risqué topics, but don’t do it in front of men. They should have more… discretion.
Well, it seems these people haven’t even heard the word “discretion.” One is like a
One like a rabid dog, the other like a cold demon. But I’m not like that. The Japanese assessment of me as Respectful and calm is what sustains me.
—The matter of Sakura-san is more important. That’s what we were talking about, right?
I tried to forcefully steer the conversation back. It’s important from my point of view.
—Sakura-san mentioned something about gathering the White Kämpfers. What could be happening at the fami —What? You want to sleep with them too, the white ones? You’re a real ape, aren’t you?
—Why do you think that!?
I can’t. I want to change the subject, but I always seem to end up back there. I can’t compete. in the art of speaking. Are they doing it on purpose?
Shizuku seems resigned.
—We must forgive the boys’ desires for infidelity.
“I’m not joking. What irritates me most is being underestimated. If a man deceives me, I’ll kill him. Even…” If it’s Natsuru, I won’t stand idly by.
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Suddenly, a gun appeared in Akane’s hand, pointing the tip at me. Whoa, that’s dangerous!
Shizuku seems surprised, but does nothing to stop her.
—How abrupt.
“Leave it. It’s not this idiot’s fault he doesn’t take anything seriously. Hey, Natsuru, make up your mind already.
Do you prefer me or the president?
—Why are you suddenly talking about that?
—Shut up and make up your mind already!
Once again he pointed the gun. This time, at my forehead. Although I thought the gun was broken, his finger It was naturally positioned over the trigger. The situation was truly dangerous.
—Stop your stupidity, are you willing to kill?
—I can shoot right now. I’m sure you once said I was your favorite guy, right?
—Eer…
—You said it!
His index finger tensed. I nodded several times.
—I said it, I said it. I said it!
—Okay. Then, choose me.
—…Huh?
—I’ve decided. If you refuse, I’ll kill you.
Then, the fierce girl showed pride towards Shizuku.
—What are you saying, you perverted president? Natsuru is mine.
—It seems so.
Shizuku remained calm and unfazed. It was strange.
Akane also seemed to be thinking the same thing, showing a suspicious expression.
—Aren’t you ashamed?
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—Hey, Natsuru.
Without answering Akane’s question, Shizuku looked at me.
—Didn’t you run into Kaede on the library rooftop?
How did she know? Even though Mikoto was shouting, “What’s up with that?!”, she couldn’t pay attention.
-Well…
—At that time, didn’t Kaede tell you that you should go out with Sangou Shizuku?
-That-!?
It wasn’t me who screamed, it was Akane.
—Hey, Natsuru, what nonsense did that damn girl tell you!?
The cursed girl is Sakura-san. It’s a truly regrettable statement, but I don’t have time right now. to investigate that.
I agitatedly tell him to calm down.
—He told me that!
—Ah, before you got into trouble on the way back, you were talking about something, weren’t you?
Is that why?
-… Yeah.
I’ll explain that part too. There’s no other way. I’m going to faithfully reproduce Sakura-san’s words.
as possible.
—That’s what I thought!
Akane’s eyes opened and her pupils lit up.
—Have you gone mad?! You’re an utter idiot!
—Choose your words!
—Talking to the enemy boss and raping Shizuku is unbelievable! Is your mind in the
clouds?
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—But she invited me…
I couldn’t speak after that. Suddenly, someone pointed a katana at me.
Mikoto is angry too. Even though it’s a half-finished weapon, she doesn’t seem to care if she stabs me.
with her.
—Don’t try to play the victim like a child! I admire you for wanting me to kill you! That Determination deserves praise!
—Wait! Why did you come to that conclusion?
—I remember you saying Sakura-san was great. Which means I’m not. So now I want
kill you even more.
—I didn’t say that!
My voice starts to tremble. I realize I’m at a disadvantage even against Mikoto. I don’t think there’s
Nobody likes angry women, but I really find them difficult to deal with.
And Akane kept pointing her broken gun at me.
—It’s the same thing I said before. Listen, I’ll put a hole in your ass, then I’ll blow your head off and…
Brains. I’ll torture you like Emma in hell…
—Don’t do it.
Shizuku interrupted.
—Could you stop killing my boyfriend whenever you want?
—Not that again?
Akane’s fury shifted its focus.
—When did he become the president’s man?
—A long time ago.
—Despite that, Sakura asks Natsuru to sleep with you.
—There’s no need to be violent, I’m already from Natsuru.
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I don’t think so. Sure, they told me to hang out with Shizuku, but that doesn’t mean I have to act. The last one Once I knocked her down, that put a stop to things. I repeat, I’m actually a huge Sakura-san fan. But will Akane listen to this kind of excuse? She’ll probably just listen and then suddenly shoot. That This seems to be the most likely scenario.
The situation calmed down a bit. Shizuku opened her mouth with perfect timing.
—We should undo the transformation. If we continue arguing in Kämpfer form, someone will end up
dead.
Everyone agreed. Since I’m already in male form, the three women returned to their own. original.
Entropy had been increasing uncontrollably in the room, but it decreased at that moment.
—Okay, let’s summarize. Kaede is inviting Natsuru-san to her house, isn’t that right?
—I want you to stop talking about her like that.
—I won’t. Does Natsuru plan to accept Kaede’s offer?
-Well…
More than having agreed to something, I feel as if something is calling to me. I don’t quite understand, but I feel I should go. Someone once told me that “Kämpfers tend to cluster in one place.” Perhaps there’s another one th Kämpfer different.
—What do you plan to do?
—It doesn’t matter how many people are going to go.
—Then we’ll go too.
—Hey, me too!?
Mikoto pointed to herself.
-That’s how it is.
“It’s best if we all stay away. It’s the quickest way, isn’t it?”
“Maybe not. But what would you do if Natsuru went alone and Kaede forced him to give her a reward?”
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—… I’ll go.
Mikoto understood. Apparently, she wouldn’t allow me to accept Sakura-san’s reward from anyone. manner.
Hmm. Having more companions is comforting, but it also has its disappointing aspects. Ideally, I hope there won’t be any fighting while I enjoy the reward.
I still harbored the desire to establish myself as a superior adult in the eyes of the male adolescents of
world.
—What are you thinking about?
Shizuku asked.
—Obviously, in perverted things. You can tell by his face.
Mikoto said. It might be a superficial assumption, but she seems to be the kind of woman who can deduce the
tactics of a poacher just by looking at the expression of a psychopath.
—…Were you thinking about Kaede again?
This time Shizuku asked. I felt a chill. Why is she so quick to figure it out?
The student council president looked breathless, as if she had given up a long time ago.
—Despite all this, is Kaede still the most important thing to you?
—It has never fallen to second place.
That’s a sincere answer. It’s simply the best one.
—You’ve always been talking about Sakura-san, haven’t you?
“So, where do I stand?” Should I answer that question?
—Anyway, eventually I’ll be number one.
Wow. He’s so arrogant to this point, there’s no denying it.
Mikoto is also listening in amazement. Although this girl also possesses confidence and arrogance,
She is probably impressed by the fact that it manifests itself primarily in survival, such
perhaps Shizuku admired her for that.
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Akane listened to all of this in silence. Sometimes, after a sudden outburst, she tends to behave… quiet for a while.
“U-Uhm… Natsuru-san,” she chimed in shyly.
—It’s Sakura-san…
—I’ve already told you everything I can tell you.
—Where is your parents’ house?
—Eer, I think she said it was in Kanagawa Prefecture.
Speaking while recalling Sakura-san’s words.
—It seems to be towards the mountains. The direction is, er…
He mentioned the name of the town he heard. He’s probably right.
“Really?… W-Well, it’s just that…”, for some reason, Akane stuttered every time she spoke.
—Y-You agreed to meet my parents.
—Hmph! Well…
—That’s an evasive answer… I really wanted you to meet with them today… My house, I don’t know if I told you But… I also live on my own.
That was a surprise. Even Mikoto is surprised. It seems this strong girl, despite the rumors, isn’t either.
He knew it, so he probably hasn’t talked about it much.
—And by the way, it turns out my house is in Kanagawa Prefecture.
—…Huh?
“Almost in the same place as Sakura-san’s house,” she spoke clearly despite being small.
We stared at her in astonishment.
Since then, several river courses were beginning to join together in a strange way into one. Without
However, we were not yet aware of that.
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It’s Tsukiji. It’s the new volume of Kämpfer! The previous volume 8 1/2 reads as “hachi to ni bun no
ichikan” (meaning “Volume 8 1/2”). This time, it’s clearly “Kyu kan” (meaning “Volume 9”). And the next
The volume will be volume 9/2, which reads “kyu to nibun no ichi kan.” I’ll give you a heads-up. And the publica It continues. Well, it’s incredible. We’re racing towards the climax.
Well, as I mentioned before, the most popular character in “Kämpfer” is Shizuku, but personally I
I really like Mikoto. I respect people as full of boundless vitality as she is. I also
I like the secondary characters. That is, minor characters like the president and her friend Higashida.
I don’t assign important roles to secondary characters. After all, they are secondary characters. So I let them speak as they please in the story, which is quite fun. When they all speak together, they I give differences in every line of dialogue, but thinking about it doesn’t bother me at all.
They don’t need to be deeply involved in the story, and since they don’t appear that often, I can
I enjoy making them do anything backwards. Therefore, I enjoy making them do things completely out of the ord
common. I like it when their actions are “wrong according to conventional values ■■but right for
they”.
But if their actions go in a direction that defies human morality, it’s not funny, but since they are so Stupid, I guess that’s okay.
It’s hard to get cool grown men or cool grown women to do stupid things because they don’t
I can make them do endless stupid things. If I don’t bring them back to their senses at some point, I won’t be ab To endure it. I think it’s only possible because it’s a school story, where people of the same age… meet.
My secondary characters are always people who choose desire over logic. It’s funny.
You know, in both the boys’ and girls’ second trimesters, they’re all like that, which
For me, it’s an ideal setting. When you think about each of their personalities, time flies by.
In addition, there are two classes.
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However, if I make the secondary characters weird to this extent, the protagonist
It will inevitably become normal. I need you to act as a bridge between the real world and ours. history. What Natsuru murmurs between the lines is also due to this.
This time, as I have little space on the pages, although I talked about some pretty serious things, I’ll end here.
January 2009
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