Vol. 10 Ch. 1

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Vol. 10 Ch. 1

Chapter 1

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I soon thought that perhaps I was going to die. Who would die? That would be me, and why would I die? Becau

a near-fatal situation.

I, Natsuru Senou, was an ordinary second-year high school student, planning to study

Normally, I would graduate normally, go to a university in the general admissions era, and maybe

to become a civil servant. However, I was transformed into an existence called Kämpfer and I

I was forced to fight as a woman. Fighting also carries the risk of death, which is why I’m worried.

But the true “feeling of death” isn’t something like that. For some reason, a girl confessed her love to me.

I bet you were surprised. You probably thought, what problem could there possibly be with a confession? Love? But, for me, it was such a shocking situation that it shook my world, the most

difficult moment of my life.

First of all, I simply can’t believe they confessed to me. I thought that was just a myth.

Urban or something typical of men. Well, after all, there’s a girl who was planning to confess. later.

Anyway, I couldn’t imagine a girl confessing her love to me. Isn’t that normal? Confessions The girls are just an urban myth, right? Like Yetis. Although Yetis aren’t in town.

That’s what happened to me; I suddenly became the subject of a confession. And what’s more, from two people One of them is Kondou Mikoto. She’s my childhood friend. Despite being a high school student, she travels

all over the world as a female version of Indiana Jones, doing mountaineering things. When we were

Children in kindergarten, it was like a firecracker that kept exploding, but now it’s become quite

Beautiful. Well, “beautiful” is subjective, from my point of view.

Although we were childhood friends, there were never any romantic feelings, but somehow he confessed to me It seems he liked it… apparently.

I don’t know how serious they are. Not knowing sounds strange, but if you think they’re confessing and then sud Running somewhere is a bit strange. Apparently, he used to chase after the pursuers of a gang.

Drug traffickers, have I misunderstood you?

On the other hand, they also suddenly confessed to me, and I was surprised, speechless.

reply. Mikoto told me something like, “I want you to give me an answer later,” so I guess she’s Good for now. Although that only postpones the problem.

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And then there’s the other person. Something more serious for me. None other than Sangou Shizuku, the presi

student council of my school, Seitetsu Academy.

As you know, I don’t get along with Shizuku. To be honest, we just don’t connect. She’s beautiful, intelligent, an

She’s a super-athlete as student council president, but it just doesn’t resonate with me. It seems like If it were a computer-generated doll, it wouldn’t move me at all.

However, Shizuku didn’t seem to care about my circumstances and told me, “Love me because I love you.” Wh Does that mean? It seems quite irrational to me, don’t you think? Isn’t mutual feeling important in love? Well, I was pretty nervous, but Shizuku also said something like, “Can you give me a more detailed answer?” “Go ahead.” It’s as if I’m postponing my execution; once it’s all over, it has to be said.

Is there no forgiveness?

How are you? I’m sure you can understand why my heart darkens. Those who call me lucky, Put yourselves in my shoes. I’d be happy to switch places with you!

So, during these days, I’ve been attending Seitetsu Academy with really dark feelings.

Going to a school where Shizuku is the president is like walking into a tiger’s den while singing a song. song.

I’ve been attending classes lately disguised as a man. If I continue to be a woman, maybe I’ll be judged. meet Mikoto or Shizuku.

Thanks to this, I received praise from my classmate Higashida, who said, “You’ve been being… lately

“very serious.” I’d normally have to appear in the women’s section too, so I’m not really in Class. It’s not important, but it doesn’t make me happy when this guy praises me.

Being among men makes me a little melancholic. Perhaps I’m becoming homosexual. However, that The thought completely disappeared after Higashida spoke to me at the end of class.

—Senou, are you free tomorrow, Saturday?

Higashida gave me a smile that only he considered refreshing. Yes, it’s disgusting. No, I’m not

homosexual.

Since I didn’t answer, he asked again.

—Tomorrow, Saturday.

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—Anything in mind?

—Not really.

—Then don’t invite me.

—Senou will probably stay home watching TV. I was thinking of going to karaoke with Hanzawa and the others.

And the rest. Let’s go.

—I won’t go.

I made a face of disgust.

—You’re probably planning a meeting of the “Beauty Research Club” or something. I’m

tired of hearing about your idols.

Higashida is the president of the clandestine club called the “Beauty Research Club.” Although he is It’s quite illegal, and it’s an activity with a long history in Seitetsu. However, I don’t know if it really is. harmful, since his main activity seems to be taking pictures of girls and enjoying it.

I don’t know why, but I was promoted to special advisor there. It seems I was removed from that position for sev

reasons, but since I’ve never attended meetings or anything like that, I have no idea about that either. And when It’s Higashida and Hanzawa, so it’s clear what they’re going to talk about.

However, Higashida shook his head.

—No, I plan to hang out with the people from my class. Nakahama and Mori will be coming too.

Both are names of classmates.

“That’s weird. You’re always talking about girls, Higashida. Nakahama definitely hates talking about girls.”

TRUE?

—Leaving those topics aside, I plan to hang out. What do you think?

This touched me a little. Aside from the Beauty Research Club, Higashida is

Probably a good person. But if you take that away, there’s nothing left. Even so, I didn’t expect those

words came out of him.

So I asked him.

—Is it someone’s birthday? It’s not mine, you know?

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—No, we’re just planning to have a normal time.

—Hee.

—And besides, Hanzawa seems to be going through a difficult time, so we decided to invite him.

—…Do you really feel that way?

—Mori said so too. That guy is obsessed with the occult. He says he sees how Senou’s life force…

It’s shutting down.

—… What is the light of life?

—It seems that if it turns off, you die.

—Don’t say bad luck things.

I complained. Higashida continued.

According to Mori, Senou always has a depressed expression, but it seems like it’s going to get worse. It seems It’s in decline. It seems like it’s about to go through something bad.

—Is it fashionable in our class to make fun of me?

—So we all decided to cheer you up a bit.

I don’t know if it’s a good story or a bad one. For now, Higashida seems quite serious.

Should I be grateful for this show of friendship? I feel a little like he’s just messing with me. Anyway

In these ways, I’m a little surprised. That someone like Higashida, who only thinks about girls, or his classmates Classmates who are like a mass of uselessness care about me. I must look very… regrettable.

—Ah… I’d like to go, but in the end it’s impossible.

-Because?

—I have a prior commitment.

Actually, I have important things to take care of tomorrow, Saturday. That’s why, even though I wanted to go to Higashida and the others, I can’t go.

—Oi, oi, that’s very cold.

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—I’m sorry. Let’s do it next time.

I raise a hand in a gesture of apology.

“Well, see you next time,” Higashida said. “I’ll make sure to go to the next karaoke bar.” I’m starting my journey home. It’s been a while since I’ve returned this early.

Walking alone, I breathe deeply. Tomorrow, Saturday, could be a turning point in my life… Well, It might be a bit of an exaggeration. Even so, I can’t rest easy.

This Saturday’s story involves a visit to the home of my lifelong idol Kaede Sakura’s family.

Sakura-san is different from Shizuku: she’s charming, she’s not high-pitched like Shizuku, and she’s an angel. delicate, unlike Shizuku. It’s incredible how such a beautiful person is Shizuku’s childhood friend.

Shizuku. Although it could be interpreted as a sign of a marriage proposal when visiting a woman’s house Shizuku, the woman, doesn’t seem to think that way. And I, for my part, also have my doubts.

Recently, Sakura-san has displayed behaviors that seem to indicate a change in her personality.

In those moments, I, of course, strive to maintain the “beautiful image of Sakura-san,” turning off It completely impairs my judgment, but it’s also a somewhat murky fact. To say “somewhat murky” is

a strange expression, but oh well.

What does it mean when someone says to you, “please come to my house”?

During the past few days, I’ve been constantly thinking about the confession and Sakura-san’s house.

They might say there should be something more, but there isn’t. All I can do is escape reality with television. Mikoto, Shizuku, Sakura-san. What deceptive things surround me. … Wait, I forgot someone. What happened to Akane?

Akane didn’t join this “group of my problems.” Although she herself doesn’t know it, she has become the only on a presence I could be at ease with. Although he still had the appearance of a man, I thought of Go to the library at least. Although I didn’t go.

Thinking that maybe Akane would be someone I could confide in, I was suddenly spoken to.

—Natsuru-san.

That wasn’t Akane… There’s only one person with such a clear voice.

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I reflect. Sakura-san was there.

Sakura-san was smiling. As always, she’s very beautiful.

—I was looking for you. I’m glad I found you.

—Were you looking for me?

-Yeah.

A truly refreshing smile. There’s no trace of the expression that made her seem to be licking her tongue a while

just a few days.

Seitetsu Academy, being divided into male and female sections, does not look favorably upon

relationships between boys and girls. This is not so much a strategy of the teachers as a pressure from the Former students who say, “Don’t let young people do what we were forbidden to do.” They are senpais of

narrow-minded.

Therefore, students who are sneaking out are enjoying their dates off campus instead

from inside. Sakura-san wasn’t holding back until we went outside, but she was probably

waiting for the class to end.

—I thought maybe you had forgotten to go to my parents’ house on Saturday.

—Um, what are you talking about?

—Oh, you’ve forgotten?

She puffs out her cheeks in a pout. It really suits Sakura-san.

—You promised to come to my house on Saturday, didn’t you?

Of course. Of course I remember.

—I really know.

—Really? You didn’t forget until I told you?

—I remembered.

That’s true. I was even worried.

Finally, she showed a relieved expression. We walked together.

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Sakura-san was smiling. Without realizing it, I started looking at her profile. -What’s happening?

—…Don’t you remember, Sakura-san?

-What thing?

—You seem happy.

—I don’t just look happy, I am happy. Because I like guests.

She really means it, Sakura-san is amazing.

—Natsuru-san, have you called someone else?

He asks me while smiling. Huh?

Although Shizuku was also mentioned, Sakura-san said to bring her. Although Sakura-san wasn’t a person It was very pleasant at the time, is it possible that I’ve forgotten?

—Natsuru-san?

—Ah, I invited them…

She doesn’t seem to remember. I mentioned Mikoto and Akane’s names. Then, reluctantly, Shizuku.

—A lot of people are coming, huh? I have to get the food ready. Oh, didn’t you call Natsuru?

I felt a little confused. Um, did Sakura-san know or not?

—I asked him, but he won’t go… Maybe.

—So that’s how it is.

His expression of disappointment was quite evident. I’m sorry. Instead, I, the boy, will interact with it.

—I’m excited that Natsuru-san is coming!

Clearly, she didn’t know about the same person yet. But there’s no other option. It would be a problem if the girl

again.

—She seems busy. She said she was studying for her exams.

—I could do it when I’m in my junior year.

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—He says he wants to do it now.

—He’s a serious person, isn’t he?

Actually, I wouldn’t do something like that. I think entering a university slightly below my skill level would be…

Easier and more comfortable. If I can approach something in a relaxed way, I’ll do it to the fullest.

—It’s a shame that Natsuru-san isn’t coming, but please, everyone dress appropriately, okay?

I will feel lonely if they don’t.

—Don’t worry, of course.

I replied with a “of course”. Sakura-san seemed happy.

A straightforward expression, an angelic woman.

However, when Sakura-san told me, “I want you to come to my house,” her face turned terrifying. Nothing of the

folds, everything was backwards.

It’s not that I fear duality. Yes, it’s terrifying, but Akane also becomes ferocious when she transforms. It’s someth

similar.

But, unlike the somewhat calm Akane, Sakura-san is inscrutable. It’s like

Looking into a bottomless swamp. If you slip, you’re finished.

If it weren’t for that, Sakura-san would be the most beautiful woman in the world. The current version of her was

And for some reason, she seems to have absolutely no memory of when we made a deal. Even though it was s He said he could take Akane and the others. Then there was even a battle.

It’s a complete mystery. Did the event forget something more than just mischievous that happened in that mead

unimaginable to me.

—Eer, Sakura-san.

-Yeah?

Are you okay? You don’t have any injuries?

-Hey?

Sakura-san was puzzled.

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—You must have hurt your stomach…

—Natsuru, no.

She chuckled.

—I’m fine. Aside from colds, I’ve never had any illness or injury. I appreciate your concern. but…

-Really?

—Perhaps you mistook me for someone else?

However, Sakura-san should have been injured. She had been shot by the ferocious woman’s bullets, and she

jumping like in a trampoline competition.

I glanced sideways at Sakura-san’s abdomen. Her waist was beautifully slender from her hips, and the line The curve that reached her chest was a well-defined and magnificent shape. Oh, if only I could bury my face the

Comforting… No, no. She doesn’t look hurt.

She didn’t seem to be pushing herself either. I guess I should assume she’s already healed.

Even stranger is that there’s no memory of her injury. In fact, Sakura-san doesn’t even seem to be aware of it. having experienced that transformation in his once somber personality.

“I just hope the person who mistook me for someone else recovers soon,” Sakura-san said. This kindness It was a virtue. There was no trace of the evil in his transformed personality.

—I will return to my parents’ house starting today.

And Sakura-san said.

—Is that so?

—Yes. Therefore, I can’t go with you.

She seemed disappointed. I am too. I would have preferred to go just the two of us.

—I can’t come get you, but I’ll be waiting, so make sure you go, okay?

Showing a melting smile. How enviable. With that expression, I can even completely forget about… how sinister it is.

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We separated after walking a little way. Sakura-san went left, I went right. She waved to me.

waving his hand, perhaps saying goodbye.

A little further and I’d get home. To be precise, the house my father built.

Opening the front door with enthusiasm and with half my worries swirling in my head, I threw my bag in my room and lay down without even changing my clothes.

I’m glad Sakura-san invited me. It’s a definite fact, and I’d like to announce it to all the boys.

However, if he did, he would be hunted down by a special group of assassins selected from among the boys.

In two seconds, and they’d probably leave me in some unknown place filled with cement. I understand perfectly I would do the same in their place. Depending on the situation, it’s wiser not to announce it and to read the room That’s not the problem. It’s Sakura-san’s transformation and her lack of memory.

The same old Sakura-san and a different Sakura-san. If you analyze it with a not-too-clear mind, there are seve odds.

First, the theory that they are two different people. The kind Sakura-san and the malevolent and sensual Sakura

The good thing about this theory is that my heart feels lighter. The woman I’ve always admired, The main beauty of the story of the Three Great Beauties of Seitetsu is pure and has not a single flaw.

That evil person is not needed. Let him hire mercenaries in Africa.

This is my choice. It’s convenient. I’m sure everyone thinks the same.

Secondly, there’s the theory that Sakura-san remembers everything and is lying. She knows everything and is a In other words, there’s a reason for lying, and he doesn’t care about deceiving me to do it. He’s acting under so

type of plan or conspiracy.

This isn’t right. It’s a theory I want to stop at all costs. After all, there’s no way to

That the goddess Sakura-san, who descends from the sky, could do something so malicious. One is already en

student council president like that.

Therefore, this theory is invalid. The reason is that it’s Sakura-san.

The latest theory is that Sakura-san’s body is the same but she has two minds.

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This is a case of having a white heart and a black heart that sometimes switch places with each other. These tw They do not interfere with each other, especially the white heart does not know the black heart.

So the flow of the previous conversation makes sense. Angel Sakura-san doesn’t know Sakura-san.

Demon. The moment of change is unclear. There must be something. What if it changes upon seeing a red flow

after three in the afternoon.

I believe this theory is the most accurate. However, even though the normal Sakura-san remembers the promis Visiting his family, he doesn’t remember the situation at that time, so there must be a loose connection between

the two hearts.

-So…

I murmured in an empty room.

—The normal Sakura-san has no sin, so should I protect her?

I’m not sure why I came up with the idea of ■■”protecting,” but isn’t that what it’s all about? The normal Sakura She has no sin. I’m sure she’ll be a good wife and mother, and she’ll always be beautiful. I don’t want her to The evil side applies makeup as if it were a kiss.

It would be best if I went to a doctor and ruled out the worst option. That would also resolve my worries.

Sakura-san’s parents would surely tell me, “Please, keep our normal daughter.” No, no, I’m still…

a high school student, so it won’t be for a few years.

I get up. Sitting cross-legged, I started smiling at myself, suddenly, three girls in The following questions came to mind: Akane, Shizuku, and Mikoto.

—… They have confessed to me.

I fell on my back. That’s right. After this, I’ll have to give an answer. I fell on my back. That’s right. This is

It’s about the ending with Mikoto. What should I do? Should I run away with Sakura-san in a love affair? If I do That… uh, a sound?

While I was thinking about those things in my room, the phone suddenly rang.

I picked up my mobile phone and pressed the call button. Since the battery was dead, the phone wouldn’t answ It was very useful, but if I left it connected to the charger, it would work more or less.

-Yeah?

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—”Senou-kun?”

I was fed up. What’s wrong with this girl? Everyone at school says she’s gorgeous, but to me she’s a… girl who doesn’t interest me at all.

—What’s wrong, Madam President?

—”Ara, are you so happy to talk to me, is that it?”

—I’m not happy. What’s the reason?

—”I am happy.”

On the other end of the phone, Shizuku was smiling maliciously. This isn’t my imagination.

That’s definitely the case.

This girl has nerves of steel. It’s not just my suspicion; everyone at school knows it.

He took pride in his strength beyond that typical of a high school student.

Apparently, he participated in the selection of equipment suppliers for the school. Despite the fact that Experienced adult salespeople with complicated lives arrived; it was surprising to see a simple

high school student dealing with them. Even more shocking was that he conducted negotiations, including

haggling. I was told he even received an invitation from a well-known company: “Why don’t you come to “Work with us when you graduate?”, or something like that.

But you know what? You confessed your feelings to me, right? So why are you maintaining this attitude?

Relaxed? I’m the one who’s nervous, aren’t I?

I dared to answer sharply. I couldn’t bear it any other way.

-What do you need?

-“Tomorrow.”

Shizuku said.

—”I called to remind you. Don’t be late, okay?” -I understand.

I replied in an indifferent voice. This was absolutely true. My mind was filled with Sakura-san. Although, I didn’t move from here, maybe I fell asleep without even setting the alarm.

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—”I thought you were excited to go to Kaede’s house.” Why is this girl so good at reading people’s hearts?

“We’ll meet at the station. Don’t forget your change of clothes. Since you’re [unclear], you’ll need two outfits, one one for one man and another for a woman.” —I don’t need that much.

That’s how I answered. Although it goes without saying, if I transform, I become a woman. I’ve begun to I’ve gotten used to it recently, but when it comes to clothes, it’s a never-ending hassle. —”You’ll need it.” Shizuku said.

—”Being able to adapt to any of those appearances is the duty of a Kämpfer.” —”It’s a problem.”

—”I don’t think it will be a problem. It seems that this time it will be quite complicated.” I’d like to say that, but Shizuku’s intuition is sharp.

That wicked Sakura-san hates Shizuku. I’m not far behind either, but her hatred is on a level I can’t even describ

can ignore it. Both seem to be thinking: “If you turn your back on him, he’ll stab you in the back.”

Of course, Shizuku is also on her guard against Sakura-san. Tell me to bring two sets of clothes.

It means being prepared no matter what happens.

—What do you mean by complicated?

—”Who knows.”

—Hey, don’t you understand?

—”We can’t just say ‘we went and came back.’ But we don’t know what will happen. That’s why we have

to go and check it.”

Shizuku said something that sounded like she understood, but at the same time she didn’t.

“It wouldn’t hurt to be prepared. Besides, for Senou-kun, wearing men’s underwear with a body…”

“It’s in bad taste for a woman.”

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That’s true. I don’t even want to imagine it.

—”Do you have it with you?”

-That?

-“Underwear.”

-… Something.

But communicating it was strangely embarrassing.

When I transform into Kämpfer in my school uniform, even my underwear becomes Kämpfer clothing.

woman. However, it doesn’t work that way when I wear casual clothes. I don’t know why it’s ended up like this. S The person who turned me into a Kämpfer must have peculiar taste.

That’s why I had already prepared the women’s underwear beforehand. It’s not a significant amount. It’s just tha It was embarrassing to buy more. The shop assistants gave me looks like I was going to die and everything. —”So, shall we go shopping?” -What do you mean?

-“Underwear.”

Why does he say things like that?

—I said I already had something!

—”With one or two pieces you won’t look like a girl. It would be better to have a few more, don’t you think?” —It’s only going to be for one night.

—”That should be enough, right?”

Speaking as if it were a prophecy. Why would I stay more than one night? Two at most. No.

I can miss school.

—I’ll just take a pair of men’s underwear.

—”You also need more.” Well, yes, I have them.

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—”Do you want to buy them? The station is fine. Come an hour early.”

—Don’t decide on your own.

—”Ara, it’s not on my own initiative. It’s something that will benefit Natsuru.”

She called me by my name again. Lately, Shizuku refers to me as “Natsuru” immediately if she… don’t worry.

You should be more worried about underwear. Do you really expect me to go buy them? Even When we went shopping with Akane and the others last time, I felt uncomfortable.

—”If you’re with a girl, the employees won’t get a strange impression.” —It’ll put me in a bad mood! —”Hold on.”

When Shizuku makes a decision like that, even the U.S. military would have trouble changing her mind. opinion.

In the end, they forced me to accept the purchase of the underwear. I’m so weak.

—”One more thing.”

—Do you still have them?

—”It’s possible that you also carry the visceral animal.” -Because?

—”I feel so.”

Shizuku said it. She didn’t say it again, perhaps because there’s no basis for it or it’s simply a hunch.

She hung up the phone saying, “Then, see you tomorrow. Set your alarm and sleep well.” How annoying.

Are you my mother?

I hung up too. Then I took out my suitcase and packed some women’s underwear.

Although she had some complaints about Shizuku, she planned to follow through with them anyway. She could

that woman’s intuition. From what I heard from Mikoto, intuition is strongly influenced by the

Knowledge and the accumulation of experiences are stored in the brain’s database and accessed.

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As in the previous examples, these feelings occur unconsciously and manifest as “intuition.” Really? That’s true Shizuku is only a year older than me, but she seems to have had a lot of experiences.

Mikoto stated: “That’s why, when I go into the jungle in places that seem to have ruins, I just know.” A woman without needing a detector.

Furthermore, or perhaps this is the main reason, it seems that upon becoming a Kämpfer, the sixth sense also

It intensifies. I had that experience myself; I felt more confident than usual during the study for the Exams. That’s when the fortune teller Natsuru’s skill shines.

Well, in these kinds of situations, following Shizuku seems like the best option. I grabbed some underwear. female.

Even so, if someone saw me in a place like this, I’d be considered a complete pervert. If so If Higashida and Hanzawa find out, they most likely won’t just make fun of me. Even though They’re a little perverted too.

I took out my travel bag and started packing. Apart from underwear, since I didn’t have much women’s clothing, I shared with the men. I don’t need a swimsuit. Although it’s still swimming season.

After that, the visceral animal.

I placed my hand on the table.

-I heard…

I called once.

—Tomorrow, we’re going far away.

No response. I said it again.

—Get up. It’s time to leave.

—… Ah, yes.

Harakiritora answered in a sleepy voice.

This is the so-called “visceral animal” mentioned earlier. Known as Harakiritora, it

It is characterized by exposing the organs from the abdomen. And for some reason, it speaks.

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At this point, there’s not much to explain, but the “visceral animal” was a fantasy item launched into the

market by a toy manufacturer as a desperate attempt to revive its sales. Although it has

It made sense that something so grotesque could be considered fantasy, and it suffered a total failure in the toy It seems only good citizens think this way, since the president announced he was going to “create a sanctuary”

of visceral animals.” It seems they are raising donations due to a lack of funds, but although this country Value the maniacs; I doubt there are people willing to donate money.

—You seem sleepy, don’t you?

I told him. The stuffed animal is always sleeping somewhere.

—Something like that, I’ve been distracted a lot lately. I should be awake watching the face of Natsuru all year round, but the dream should also disappear.

—Your mouth doesn’t even close anymore.

—It seems like it would be good to socialize a little more with Natsuru and the others.

He says strange things. The teddy bear’s delusions are too abstract and not right.

Oh well, never mind. I pointed to the travel bag.

—Come on, get in.

—Oh, are you going out?

—Tomorrow. To Sakura-san’s house.

-That’s all?

I explained it to him beforehand, so he understood easily.

—Was the previous call from the president?

—It’s not like a girl I like comes and calls me on the phone like that.

Sakura-san could call me several times, but it doesn’t seem to work that way. When it comes to men, there are There are few like Higashida, and I realize that my social circle is too limited and that’s not right.

“By the way…” said Harakiritora.

—Has something happened to the president?

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—How do you know?

—Natsuru-san, you went to school in the middle of the night, only the president would do something like that.

This guy shouldn’t be underestimated. Why are there only such insightful people around me?

I made a gesture with my hand, trying to look as natural as possible.

—And what’s it to you?

—No, no, as a messenger it is my duty to keep myself informed about Natsuru-san’s life.

—You’ve never said anything like that before!

—No problem, just tell me.

Are you a gossip? Are you not a woman at heart? Your voice sounds like someone from another era, that’s sus —Are you eager to know?

—Perhaps I can advise Natsuru-san.

—Sure, maybe…

What does “maybe” mean in this context?

If you say that, then I explained everything that has happened so far. However, I avoided talking about the conf It wasn’t because I was mean to Mikoto and Shizuku… but because I was embarrassed.

Harakiritora laughed out loud.

—It’s a masterpiece, isn’t it?

—Do you want me to throw you out like recyclable trash?

—No, I’ll abstain. In other words, you were pressured by Mikoto and the president.

—I don’t want to admit it, but…

—So, what are you going to do, Natsuru-san?

—I don’t know… I guess I’ll leave it like this for now.

After all, the two girls said it would be okay later on.

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—But at some point you’ll have to decide, won’t you?

—Perhaps the Earth will explode before that. I still believe in the possibility of nuclear war.

“There’s nothing good about running away from reality, you know?” Wow, a stuffed animal just gave me a lecture. My life is over.

Even so, her opinion is correct. At the end of the day, the answer depends on my heart. They are waiting for on

answer, and the ball is in my court.

Of course, since I don’t like that reality, I was thinking that it would be great if humanity became extinct. But I didn’t see anything convenient about that. Besides, women are very selfish, and although everyone If Japanese citizens are about to be annihilated, surely they’re only concerned with giving an answer. to a love confession. What on earth are they thinking in the midst of our country’s crisis?

Ultimately, it’s my problem. And I still haven’t found an answer.

Suddenly, Harakiritora spoke.

—By the way, what is Akane-san doing?

—Hm?

—What is Akane-san doing?

That’s right. What was Akane doing? Thanks to Shizuku’s call, the conversation had been interrupted. over there.

Mishima Akane, the Blue Kämpfer, is a very shy girl. However, this is the story before

transform: after becoming Kämpfer, she becomes a rude and foul-mouthed girl, like a Fierce dog. Always ready to shoot and happily pull the trigger. And she actually shoots.

I crossed my arms and reflected for a moment.

—Akane-chan… we went to the anime store together.

—That sounds like a date, don’t you think?

—I think that’s what you mentioned.

—So, Akane-san confessed to Natsuru-san, right?

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—Did that happen…?

He bowed his head. I don’t remember anything like that happening. I was already quite confused. If they told me It really happened, I’d almost believe it.

—But if they did go on a date, Akane-san should also be a pretty valid option, right?

—Don’t say “option.” Well, Akane-chan is my ideal type of girl, but…

—What’s wrong? Then Akane-san should be fine, right?

What does “being well” mean?

—Ah, I understand now, if we ever find ourselves in trouble, we’ll ask Akane-san for help.

—Are you suggesting that if enemies attack us, it will be Akane’s turn?

—No, rather, if we feel harassed by Mikoto-san and the president, Akane-san will take care of it. help us in some way.

-… Oh really?

I hesitated for a moment. After all, the Akane before her transformation was a shy member of the committee.

The library with glasses, more inclined to read a book in a corner than to argue with people.

—That’s true. Probably.

—Which one did we decide on?

Just as I was about to protest, the phone rang.

It was my cell phone again. Without even looking at the number, I pressed the answer button.

-Hello?

—”Natsuru-san. It’s me.”

Surprisingly, it was Akane! Harakiritora was smiling as if to say, “See?” It doesn’t change much. facial expression, but she continues smiling.

—”Natsuru-san?”

—I’m sorry, what’s wrong?

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—”Tomorrow, you’re going to Sakura-san’s house, right?” -Yeah.

—”Before that, could we meet…?”

—Huh?

I inevitably let out a gasp of surprise. Shizuku told me the same thing. Of course, being surprised is… natural.

-“What’s happening?”

—Is it before leaving?

—”Yes, but… don’t you want to see me?”

She looks like she’s about to cry. Just hearing this, I’d believe her transformed appearance is… completely different.

-It’s not that.

I had to say it. Akane was relieved, and that came across even over the phone.

—”I’m glad… So, could we meet an hour before we’re supposed to meet?” —Well, that…

The meeting with Shizuku is exactly the same. Unless my body splits in two, it’s not possible.

Suddenly, a muffled voice came from the loudspeaker.

—”Is it really impossible to meet with me?”

—It’s not that, it’s just that I have a prior commitment… ah, I have things to do. Shopping and stuff.

—”I’ll join too.”

—That’ll be problematic… er, then, how about we meet two hours earlier? What do you think? -“That’s ok.”

His voice returned to its original tone. Apparently, he was in a good mood again. This is getting difficult.

—Okay, let’s keep the same meeting place and two hours earlier.

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-“Yeah.”

As I listened to Akane’s cheerful voice, I hung up the phone.

And then I thought, what was the deal? What does she plan to do once we see each other?

—Probably just talking, right?

Harakiritora said. This plushie is actually listening to our conversation correctly. It likes it.

Violating privacy, that chemical tissue.

—If it’s just talking, isn’t a phone call enough?

—That’s why I want us to meet in person.

—How painful.

—That’s why I’m not popular. Oh, has anything changed recently?

I feel like I’m being criticized with an air of superiority. People around me often look at me with

Contempt, from Shizuku to Higashida. Furthermore, they all add things like “insensitive” or “has no…” “Common sense.” This is a blatant violation of human rights. Who should I report this to? The United Nations?

—Why do we have to meet separately when we could meet together?

—That’s right. With this, it seems you’ll also receive a call from Mikoto.

I realized it after they told me.

—… Oh, by the way, I haven’t seen Mikoto lately.

—Even if you say it like that, I don’t think it’s been that long since we last saw each other in months.

—Yes, but, you know, she used to come every few days to make curry.

Mikoto is a girl obsessed with curry. I suppose most Japanese people like curry, but

She’s something extraordinary. Curry for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sometimes ramen. She’s a curry fanatic. to the point of seeming to receive money from a food company.

Harakiritora nodded with an expression of “I understand.” Nothing out of the ordinary, as always.

—It certainly doesn’t smell like curry lately, does it?

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—Since Mikoto isn’t coming, I’m eating something different. It’s fine this way, though, you know?

—Do you still feel lonely?

That’s not it. If I don’t wash my face when I wake up, I feel weird all day, you know? It’s like that.

—Okay, fine. We’ll see each other tomorrow anyway. Besides, I have to get up early now. new.

—Did the president tell you? You should set an alarm then.

—I don’t like getting up early.

—You could try running early in the morning.

You know I hate that kind of exercise. “Waking up early + running” sounds terrible. It seems I have the

I have a tendency to reject what is considered socially acceptable. It’s not out of rebellion, it’s just my usual lazin

“First up is Akane, right? It looks like a company sales tour.” —It would be better not to meet with the president, don’t you think?

—Yes, that’s right.

“She’s eager to be alone with Natsuru-san, isn’t she? Akane and the president had a confrontation earlier.”

TRUE?

By the way, I was walking past “the BL anime section” or whatever it’s called in the anime store.

At that moment, I heard Shizuku withdraw herself, and furthermore, after that, she said that she had become It was so frustrating I couldn’t sleep. Even with that, it seems they’re fighting on equal footing with Akane. Only on a mental level, though.

And once again I thought, what is the reason Akane cares so much about me, to this extent?

—Well, I suppose Natsuru-san understands that too, right?

Harakiritora said it suddenly.

—There’s only one reason why Akane-san would want to be with you, Natsuru-san.

—…

Of course, only one thing came to mind.

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But well, somehow, I didn’t want to say it out loud.

—… Akane-chan is like that, my favorite type, you know?

—Hooo.

-That is.

Not quite understanding what he was saying, I cut the conversation short. Harakiritora was saying, “It seems tha “He likes to hesitate before reaching a conclusion, as always.”

I put the stuffed animal, which was still trying to talk, in my bag. Then I took it out into the hallway so it wouldn’t

while he was sleeping.