Vol. 10 Ch. 4
Vol. 10 Ch. 4
Chapter 4
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When I returned to Sakura-san’s house through the back door, the lights were already on in several
rooms. The outside was dark, as expected. Since it was originally a boarding house, the The electricity bill must have been quite high.
When will the food be ready? Is it still a long way off? For now, I’ve decided to go back to my room.
Despite everything. As I climbed the stairs, I thought: the private conversation with Mikoto was tense. I didn’t I felt like this while we were talking, but now I feel nervous. Oh, and my hands are even sweating.
From childhood, she was a girl full of adventurous spirit, believing she could cross the Pacific with only
a surfboard. I was surprised that he actually started traveling abroad, but I thought that in the end
She would marry a Bolivian goat. With a human man, she couldn’t keep up with his physical pace.
And now she confessed to me. She also said, “Even if you reject me, I want us to remain friends”—so noble. She’s not like Mikoto, more like a girl. When she says things like that to me, I’m the one who ends up thinking.
too much.
What do I do about the food after this? Will I be able to look him in the face? Should I ask him to change seats?
Should I order room service for myself?
While she was thinking about that, Shizuku approached.
—Ara, where were you?
-In the garden.
I’ll answer honestly. I can’t lie to this woman. Because she’ll find out instantly.
I heard his expression during the budget meeting where the activities of each club are compiled.
And the review of the previous year’s accounting is extremely rigorous. Apparently, nothing is overlooked.
Accounting lie. It says it detects lies in the informant’s speech patterns and casual gestures, plus
than in numerical discrepancies.
Did Natsuru have the hobby of watching the twilight?
-Not at all.
—So, were you with someone?
—…
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—That hit the nail on the head. I’d like you to tell me a little bit about that.
Her gaze turns cold. Why can you understand everything about me?
She quickly softens her gaze.
—It doesn’t matter now. We’ll talk about it in detail later.
—Instead of me, what was the president doing…?
—Shizuku.
—…What was Shizuku doing?
—I was looking at this house.
Look, is this a building tour? I’d probably be praising things like the columns and the backgrounds of
screen without thinking much about it.
—I explored the entire interior. It’s much bigger than it looks. It looks like a real boarding house, doesn’t it?
—Sakura-san doesn’t lie.
—That’s not true.
Hey, why are you saying those things? Sakura-san invited us here, I don’t think that’s how it is. Well, maybe the Sakura may just be an added bonus.
—Kaede is definitely lying, don’t you think?
—That can’t be true.
—That girl’s parents aren’t here, you know?
-Hey?
They caught me off guard. Wait, didn’t the kind Sakura-san invite us here to introduce me to her
parents? And, in addition, to eventually move forward in a relationship with a view to marriage.
—Since we arrived at this house, have you seen Kaede’s parents?
-No.
—Have you heard any voices speaking?
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—… No, I haven’t heard any.
—Have you felt any presence?
—No, I haven’t felt anything… Don’t tell me you think they’re nowhere.
-Exactly.
Shizuku said.
—I didn’t expect them to arrive immediately, but they should have at least shown their faces by now. However, we cannot even feel his living presence, let alone hear his voice. We have no choice but to
to accept his absence.
—Perhaps they’ve gone somewhere…
—I couldn’t even find his room. I only found some locked doors.
So, Shizuku was inspecting the house.
But the absence of both parents, what does that mean? Isn’t this supposed to be their family home? And yet, Does Sakura-san seem to be the only one living there? No, no, that doesn’t make sense either. Because she tra
in Tokyo to Seitetsu.
I didn’t expect him to be hiding. Why hide? There’s an important event where
I’m supposedly going to be introduced. Otherwise, Sakura-san wouldn’t be calling her family home.
Perhaps it’s not the usual Sakura-san, but an evil version of her… No, better not to think about it.
I decided to say it.
—However, they could join us for lunch. We’ll all be together for the presentation.
—Like in the West. It’s possible.
-Yeah.
—When dinner begins, it will become clear.
Shizuku said, “Don’t be late,” and went to her room.
That woman continues to cause unease. What should have been a pleasant stay at the family home.
Sakura-san feels unsettling.
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But where is Mikoto? Could she be unconscious in the garden?
Just as I thought about going to look for her, I heard footsteps coming up the stairs.
Mikoto was there. I felt a little relieved.
—Hey, Mikoto, what were you doing?
But she just walked right past me as if nothing had happened.
—Mikoto.
And then she went to her room. What’s going on? Is locking yourself in your room the latest trend? A group
of hikikomori. Is he playing any games?
It didn’t matter, but Mikoto’s expression looked somewhat stiff. It wasn’t tense, rather, it was as if an emotion
in particular was attached to her.
Oh well, never mind. I decided to stay in my room until dinner. Taking advantage of the lockdown trend. I’m sure
that we too will join the online gaming craze. While I was thinking nonsense, I returned
to my room.
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Dinner began shortly after. Sakura-san went through all the rooms calling out, “The food is ready!”
I thought it was too kind of her to do that instead of calling, but on second thought, going from
room by room is faster.
As I opened the door, Shizuku and Mikoto were coming down the stairs just then. I followed them too. behind them.
Meals are served downstairs. In the style of a boarding house, there’s a wooden table with chairs. They were al
a knife, a fork, and a spoon.
—If anyone wants to use chopsticks, please don’t hesitate to tell me.
Sakura-san said. Of course, I didn’t hesitate to ask for “some chopsticks.” When I use a spoon, it reminds me o I am like Pavlov’s dog.
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I simply sat down. The order of the seats didn’t matter. Shizuku didn’t sit down and, with a complicated expressi I was looking at the table.
She whispered in my ear, “We only have our share.”
I was about to retort, “What are you saying? It’s obvious,” but then it hit me. Surely, the Sakura-san’s parents’ dishes were not here.
It’s possible we’re being considerate and eating in another room. It’s not clear yet.
Akane brought a large plate of chicken from the kitchen. Steam rose from it, and it looked delicious.
“Since there was a lot of chicken, I made a big batch,” she said as she placed it on the table. Both Akane and S Bread and rice, soup, hot vegetables, etc., are brought out. Then everyone sits down. Finally, the parents of Sakura-san will not come.
The meal began. I picked up my chopsticks and grabbed the chicken. It was cut into small pieces. Upon tasting Absolutely delicious. Is this flavor Akane’s doing or Sakura-san’s?
—Akane-san was the one who seasoned this.
Sakura-san explained it to me.
—I’m not very good with meat dishes, so this help came in handy.
—It’s my mother’s flavor. Maybe it needs a little more salt.
Embarrassed, Akane said it. When she praised her, she seemed happy.
-That’s lovely.
Shizuku was bringing chicken to her mouth just like me, but using a fork.
—I’m going to help with breakfast. It must be hard for Akane to do it alone.
-Thank you!
—And… is there anything I can do to help?
I said it spontaneously. Someone has to work among all the girls.
Shizuku gave me a sidelong glance.
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—Natsuru, do you know how to cook anything?
—Instant food, for example.
—Adding water is not cooking.
—Instant udon.
—You’d better keep sleeping.
As if I were saying it pointlessly. How ruthless. Are you really confessing your “love” for me?
Sakura-san laughed softly.
—Natsuru-san and Shizuku-chan seem to get along well, don’t they?
-Oh really?
—Shizuku-chan rarely makes jokes.
I didn’t know what to say. It seems like he’s just insulting me instead of making a joke.
—She’s the student council president, so it’s best to be serious.
Akane said that. Could this be a warning not to make any more jokes in the future?
—Ara, even the student council president feels like making jokes.
—If you say it between girls it’s fine.
—I prefer to do it with boys, like Natsuru.
Saying things like that so casually makes it seem like she and I are dating.
And Sakura-san simply nods her head.
—Shizuku-chan, are you Natsuru-san’s girlfriend?
-Of course.
—Natsuru-san is really lucky.
—I’m happy too.
Wow, making the student council president happy, that’s what it means to be a man among men.
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I don’t think so. Somehow this girl seems confident. I haven’t responded to her confession yet.
But she has no doubts? And Akane is as pale as a sheet.
This dining table is round, with Akane sitting to my right. Mikoto is on my left. It looks like
a Chinese restaurant, but unfortunately it doesn’t rotate.
Akane was glancing at me out of the corner of her eye.
While I was thinking about what it could be, she pierced a cut potato with a fork and placed it in front of my eyes —Y-Yes, Natsuru-san. Now, open your mouth: aahn.
What the devil?
—Open your mouth: aahn.
-Because-…?
—Shizuku did it at lunch too, right? So I… Well, there’s no need to do it now.
The fork is shaking violently. Is she too nervous? I realized that even though I had kissed Akane, this was something completely new for both of us. So we’re both nervous.
Sakura-san had her mouth open with an expression of “Woah!”
—Shizuku-chan, Shizuku-chan, Mishima-san is doing such and such!
—I do it a lot too.
-Alright?
-No problem.
—Perhaps Natsuru-san feels threatened.
—I can get it back if necessary.
What an apocalyptic thought. It seems Shizuku doesn’t know what it means to give up. Ever since she became As president, she achieved everything that seemed impossible.
I can’t concentrate on that. I have a potato in front of me and they tell me, “Come on, eat.” Akane’s eyes They’re very serious. It’s terrifying.
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—P-Please, Natsuru-san.
What should I do?
—If you don’t eat it… everything will stay the same.
That would be a problem. I open my mouth. I reach for the fork.
Chew, chew. The flavor is delicious. But what really worries me is seeing Akane so triumphant. No I wanted to eat what Shizuku gave me for lunch, so I’m happy to have gotten over that.
—Look, Shizuku-chan lost!
Sakura-san is hurrying.
—Shizuku-chan, try it too!
—That’s fine for now. Leave it like that.
—Ah, maybe Shizuku-chan is jealous?
—No, jealousy overwhelms me after meals, in sufficient quantity.
Sakura-san is saying, “Kyaaaahh!” She seems to be enjoying herself a lot. Well, I didn’t expect that
student council president said something like that.
—I want to see Shizuku-chan jealous!
—It’s not a show.
—So, how about you throw something?!
-I won’t do it.
—So you’ll try to scratch!?
—I won’t. I could threaten with my dagger.
Akane and I were startled. Of course, the dagger she’s referring to is Shizuku’s sword, which is He became a fighter. Why start with this here?
Sakura-san hasn’t given a proper answer. Is she joking or just smiling? She’s a Sakura-san now. normal, not malignant.
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—However, it’s astonishing that Shizuku-chan feels jealous.
—It’s not that big of a deal.
—Natsuru-san, it’s extraordinary that Shizuku-chan is acting like a lady like this. It’s really rare.
They’re definitely dating, right?
Aren’t you just casually saying cruel things? I agree if you mean she’s not ladylike.
After all, she’s a woman suspected of being computer-controlled. If she does anything
Resembling a human being is definitely surprising. However, upon hearing something like “feeling jealous,” one It feels something similar to artificial intelligence.
—Natsuru-san, you should make Shizuku-chan feel more jealous.
That gives me a feeling of near-mortal danger.
Sakura-san seems to be really enjoying herself. Could it be because she saw an unexpected side of her friend? childhood?
It definitely doesn’t seem to be something like jealousy. In fact, she’s considered a girl who doesn’t show her
She didn’t show her emotions outwardly, and in fact, until recently, I hadn’t seen her smile. Although there are d Between the women’s and men’s sections, he didn’t even move a facial muscle when he was standing in
the stage during the whole school assembly. Lately, for some reason, her expression is quite
varied.
In contrast to Shizuku, whose face is constantly changing, Mikoto is loud. She laughs loudly and is
boisterous, never knowing tranquility. Despite that, she doesn’t watch comedy shows, so I don’t quite understan Akane is more reserved. She likes to be scared and get nervous. I think her weak point is her glasses.
Although she doesn’t want to wear contact lenses. “I’m afraid of putting lenses in my eyes,” she says.
Sakura-san is the gentlest and most elegant of them all. Probably.
—Shizuku-chan is serious, so I thought she wouldn’t be jealous of anyone.
—Seriousness and jealousy are not related.
—That’s what happens. He always smiles, but only when he hears rakugo.
—Shinsei is great.
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—Is this how you became like this after being with Natsuru-san and the others?
—What do you think?
Sakura-san inclined her head slightly towards us.
—Please take care of Shizuku-chan in the future.
No, something like that. More like the current Sakura-san.
She raises her head and says, “I’ve always wondered what I should do because Shizuku-chan is so serious and “She probably doesn’t have a boyfriend.”
—But since he’s not joking, I think Shizuku-chan is someone the master trusts.
This is Akane. She’s trying to change the subject from jealousy to school matters.
—I think it’s a good thing…
—Yes. Even when I’m helping out on the student council, she’s very serious. She’s so focused that she’s
intimidating.
Oh, yes, Sakura-san said she was helping out on the student council. We tried to do it too, but we We gave up after a few attempts.
Will she still do it now? I want to ask, but Shizuku is giving me a signal with her eyes.
It probably means “stop for now.” Instead, I try to speak naturally.
—This is Sakura-san’s house, right?
—Yes, it’s the biggest one.
—Don’t you have parents?
There’s a slight tension at the table. I regretted asking the question so soon. Akane has a
Her expression seemed to say, “Are you asking right here?”, and Shizuku seemed to be thinking, “Can’t you rea
environment?”. Sakura-san acts normally.
—I have them, but they’re very shy. My parents don’t want to be around their daughter’s friends. Although I’ve
said there’s no need to get so nervous.
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Are they at home?
—Yes. They have a room over there.
Sakura-san pointed to a place where there was a room. Next to it is another door; perhaps that’s the room. by Sakura-san.
“I want to meet them,” Shizuku says.
—I want to say hello as a friend.
—Then I’ll call them later. I think it’s fine if it’s after dinner.
Sakura-san readily agreed. Ah, so you’re really home? It seems even Shizuku’s instincts were on board.
He was wrong.
The meal continues. Mostly trivial conversations follow one another. The main one is about school.
Common conversation inevitably heads in that direction.
—… They say that class 2-4 of the female section was very popular at the cultural festival.
Sakura-san explained that. I know. After all, they were pretending to be maids there.
—Did you go to the cafe in class 2-4, Natsuru-san?
Degue, with asparagus in his mouth.
—You should have gone. It was fun.
It’s not fun, and I couldn’t go. Sakura-san thinks I’m a student in the boys’ section (which is (true), so he tells me stories in an entertaining way, but also all those are experiences that I have
vivid.
—Apparently, that class managed to generate a good number of sales.
Shizuku says. As student council president, she should be aware of all sales in the
cultural festival.
—They even charged for the photos. That must have been a good profit. It was probably several times more.
that the financial report.
-Oh really?
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That’s what I’m saying. I wasn’t interested in the cash flow, but I knew they’d charged for something in each cas
chance.
—The treasurer there is strong with numbers. She kept two sets of books. Gathering evidence was a pain. so just confiscate the cash directly.
—Did he do something like that…?
—Despite the confiscation, there are some leaks. The bags of cash were divided up and they were taking it.
I kept separate accounts. Just to make appearances match, it took a lot of research. background.
He was stunned by both the treasurer and Shizuku. Like in the movie “The Untouchables.” Both They should be high school students.
—In that sense, class 2-4 of the male section had an easy life, right?
—What did they do?
When Sakura-san asked, I replied.
—Well, we borrowed the tatami mat from the break room, put it in the classroom, and lay down to sleep.
It was well received by the parents who brought their children!
It was a bit of laziness, but who knows what might turn out to be lucky. There were people sleeping all night. day.
—The advantage is that it didn’t cost any money, right?
I agreed with Shizuku’s opinion. Although the Higashida gang was trying to win
extra money.
Sakura-san was listening to these kinds of conversations with great interest. Without a doubt, this That person is an angel.
—At the maid café, Natsuru-san dressed up as a maid and was lovely. She was also Mishima-san, right?
-Yeah…
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Everyone in that class was forced to dress in maid uniforms, so naturally, Akane
She was also doing her best as a waitress. However, it’s said that she wasn’t very popular at that time.
moment.
So, Sakura-san remembered Akane? She seems to be observing quite well.
—Mishima-san was also pretty.
—Is that so…?
—However, perhaps it would suit him better to have a slightly more rugged or cool look.
Huh? Rude?
My chopsticks stopped for a moment. Not only me, Akane and Shizuku were also watching.
Sakura-san.
She remains unperturbed.
—Mishima-san, it seems he might have that unexpected side.
—… Uhm, Sakura-san?
It wasn’t me who asked, it was Akane. She spoke, choosing her words carefully.
—Does being blunt suit me…?
—Huh? Did I say something?
Sakura-san is surprised.
—You were talking about the cultural festival, right?
-Yeah…
—So yes, I did have fun at the maid cafe.
What does that mean?
She smiles. Have the words she said a moment ago been completely forgotten?
When Akane gets aggressive, I only think one thing: wild dog mode. That’s not just being aggressive, it’s He’s practically a killer. If there’s something he doesn’t like, he shoots immediately. And Sakura-san shouldn’t k
none of this.
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I’ve seen her. The first time I saw Akane, she was like that. But I’m sure Sakura-san didn’t notice.
who is the same person as the librarian with glasses.
But this is typical of Sakura-san. She knows her evil side.
Oh no, I’m suddenly getting nervous. I thought Sakura-san was always cheerful, but what if she really is?
Isn’t it? What should I do?
I think I’m the only one who feels like the table is vibrating somehow. Even so, Sakura-san He seems to be enjoying it.
—The last time we stayed, we all played games together, right?
—Yes, we did that.
I replied. Both Akane and I are so nervous that we can’t speak properly. There’s no
so that he can compete with his courage in this situation.
—Are we going to do it again today?
—No. I enjoy being all together, so it’s not necessary. I think many interesting things will happen.
Again, something is worrying me.
Shizuku hasn’t changed her attitude, but she doesn’t seem to be ignoring it either. I can’t calm down, and Akane nervous, perhaps because she’s trying to keep her heart from leaping out of her throat from getting in her mouth Right? Then, suddenly, I realized. I tap my left elbow.
—Hey, what’s up?
-Hey…
Mikoto seems to be speaking as if she has finally woken up.
—Why are you so distracted? Were you asleep?
—No, I wasn’t asleep. I was eating.
Upon closer inspection, I noticed that Mikoto had no food in front of her. Since she has a good appetite, she did I’m surprised by how quickly they eat.
In a low voice, so that others wouldn’t hear us, I said:
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—You’re so quiet again.
—Well, that’s true.
Mikoto’s voice was also low. Thanks to that, the president and the others can’t hear us.
—Were you just scolded by Shizuku?
“How annoying! Leave him alone. I was listening to Sakura-san’s story, you know?”
It’s rare for this girl to listen without saying a word. She likes to interfere whenever something’s wrong, complica
conversations, preferring the jungle to the flat terrain.
—Hey, by the way…
-What’s happening?
—Didn’t you find what Sakura-san said strange?
—That’s normal, isn’t it?
—But it seemed like she knew about Akane’s transformation.
—Don’t you know?
Why do you say that? It should be like that now, Sakura-san.
Mikoto looks at me with eyes that seem to mock me.
—It doesn’t matter if he knew or not. Does Natsuru have something against Sakura-san?
—Why do you think that way?
Of course I have nothing against her. I only think about saving her from her evil ways. And if she falls in love wit For me, it would be even better.
—Isn’t it the president’s fault?
-Hey?
Mikoto tapped her knife and fork together.
—Because from before, he’s only been saying things to test Sakura-san. I think that’s quite enough Rude, isn’t it?
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-I see.
-Yeah.
Hmm… True, Shizuku is a genius and a beauty, but in my opinion, her mere existence is rude. Ever since We met, and my life, which should have been peaceful, is full of turbulence. I can’t help but feel that This is a bit like nonsense.
—But Shizuku isn’t doing anything wrong, you know?
Mikoto looks at me sharply.
—…Does Natsuru really love the president that much?
—That’s not how it is.
—Then that’s fine. Let’s oust the president together.
What does it mean to kick someone? In online games, it seems you can kick your own teammates, is that what You suggest? Are you going to kick her out of this house?
—If expulsion doesn’t work, then we can harass a little.
—Why do you always take the most negative path?
—Because she’s the president, right?
It’s confusing, and yet it isn’t. By the way, since when did he stop calling her “president” and start calling her Really? Was he saying that for an hour?
—Somehow… I don’t like it.
—I pretty much agree with Shizuku.
—Yes, it’s awkward, isn’t it?
Yes, it is, but somehow it feels different.
I was looking at Mikoto’s profile. She seemed to harbor malice toward the president, but in a distorted or…
Perhaps not. Had this woman shown clear hostility towards her until now? Wasn’t it more of a
A feeling of rivalry? Was there any change in their emotions? Was it because they had a toothache and felt
irritable, or something like that?
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Without fully understanding, the meal was nearing its end. Sakura-san prepared coffee after the meal.
“Just one cup of coffee here,” she said as she cleared the dirty dishes. We helped too.
—Let’s go to the living room later. I’ll treat you to cake again.
That will definitely be delicious. I’m sure she made a lot.
After the coffee, the dishes went into the kitchen sink. After quickly rinsing off the leftovers of
We put the food in the dishwasher. Sakura-san commented, “It’s convenient when many people come over.” “Guests.” Technology is amazing, isn’t it?
There was still coffee on the table. I felt a little bad for having started it but not finished drinking it. Then Sakura-san had prepared everything.
Sitting down became a tedious task when I thought about going to the living room. I tried drinking standing up.
“Wait a moment,” Mikoto said as she took my cup.
—Huh? Do you want a drink?
-It’s not that.
She brought her mouth to the cup, but didn’t drink. Then she took my hand, placed it behind my head, and kisse
gently.
—Wh-…!
I couldn’t finish the sentence. Mikoto had suddenly kissed me. With my eyes wide open, I let the coffee
flowed inside my mouth.
I couldn’t spit it out. I swallowed it without being able to stop myself.
“Ufufu,” Mikoto laughed with a suggestive smile. She seemed a little dazed.
I decided to part my lips for now. I didn’t know what else I planned to do. Maybe I’d also get some sugar and
milk in the same way.
-What are you doing…!?
—Huh? Just what you see.
—You’ve surprised me!
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—It seems we surprised the viewers too.
I turned around in surprise. There were Shizuku and, of course, Sakura-san.
Akane’s eyes were wide open. Sakura-san’s mouth was slightly open, but she still seemed happy. No.
It’s clear what Shizuku is thinking.
—A-Am I, this…
I tried to explain myself somehow. But Sakura-san wouldn’t listen.
—Look, look, Shizuku-chan!
He’s pulling the student council president’s sleeve.
—This is your chance to get jealous!
Is that an opportunity? Shizuku seems to agree and sighs, turning her head from side to side. —Natsuru and Mikoto, doing that without me noticing.
Will it be okay if he didn’t see it?
“I can’t help feeling nauseous. If I didn’t see him, the nausea would disappear.” —No, this was like an accident.
—An accident, huh? If it’s an accident, then it’s fine. If I were an insurance agent, I wouldn’t pay a cent
penny.
—… Shizuku, is that jealousy?
Sakura-san was asking anxiously. Absolutely. It seems the direction for expressing emotions It’s misaligned.
“It’s jealousy, but I don’t know how to express it. It’s the first time I’ve felt something like this, so I’m not sure wha
do.
—Is this the first time for Natsuru-san?
—It’s not the first time, but it is.
Shizuku approached slowly. I almost jumped involuntarily.
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He took the hand that was around my head and violently pulled it away.
—It seems that Natsuru is having a lot of fun.
—It’s not fun… at all.
—Do you enjoy showing it to me that much?
—No, not really…
—I’m not sure how to get angry in these situations.
Perhaps it’s best not to get angry.
I don’t know what Shizuku thinks. Mikoto simply didn’t seem scared in the slightest.
—Are you being too calm, Madam President?
Mikoto asked curiously.
—I think it would be good to get a little angrier.
No, I suppose she’s quite angry. We just don’t understand why.
—If there are benefits to getting really angry, then I’ll get angry.
—If my boyfriend did something like that, I would just cry!
Shizuku wouldn’t cry. She should handle the situation calmly. It seems she’ll point out the situation and He’ll corner his opponent from there. Ah, that’s what he’s doing now.
—Mikoto’s boyfriend seems to be quite the womanizer, doesn’t he?
—It seems that the president’s boyfriend doesn’t even see her as his girlfriend.
Although it was a small gesture, Shizuku’s eyelids trembled. It seemed as if she wanted to say something, but s He held back and approached Mikoto.
They started speaking in low voices. I can hear them too because I’m nearby.
—Mikoto, what’s going on?
-That?
—Doing this kind of thing.
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—That’s fine, isn’t it?
Mikoto smiled slightly.
—Because Sakura-san wants to see the president jealous.
—You shouldn’t do it here, should you?
—Interesting, then this isn’t right. Understood.
Mikoto stepped back gently. And then she clapped. She stepped back and clapped. —Good, good! It’s over, it’s over. The president’s business is shut down!
What the hell? Just when I thought it was starting, it ends! I don’t understand anything. Sakura-san and Akane were also puzzled. Well, that’s understandable. However, only Shizuku He was looking at Mikoto in an unfriendly manner.
My coffee’s gone cold. Well, there was hardly any left. But Mikoto slid it to my mouth.
Oh no, the atmosphere has become awkward. What to do?
Surprisingly, Akane began to speak.
—Aren’t we going to the living room…?
Although hesitant, it helped to relieve the tension.
—Anyway, we were planning to have dessert, so we’ll get the cake there.
-Alright.
Sakura-san was the first to agree.
—I haven’t played my trump card yet. I want everyone to eat their fill.
—Great. Let’s do that.
I also raised my hand in agreement. Mikoto and Shizuku didn’t say anything, but they shouldn’t be in
disagreement.
So we decided to eat upstairs. Since the cooking utensils are also available in the living room, It is not necessary to bring the others.
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Sakura-san went to the kitchen to prepare the cake. I wonder how many there are in that big refrigerator.
“I’m going back to my room for a moment,” Mikoto said.
—Aren’t you going to eat cake?
—I’m going to eat. I’ll come back later.
Doesn’t he want to meet someone? I don’t think it’s something to worry about so much.
And Akane was being dragged along by Shizuku. They were in a corner talking in hushed tones.
Although saying they were talking is a bit of an exaggeration, it seemed more like Shizuku was talking to hersel She was rigid. Although she occasionally moved her head, it was useless against Shizuku. Look, now she He is nodding.
He walked this way somewhat unsteadily.
—What’s wrong, Akane-chan?
—Shi-Shizuku-san asked me to stop her.
That’s more than a request, that’s an order.
—Who is it?
—From Sakura-san. She doesn’t want to be taken out of the living room, whether to talk or to play…
What the heck? Isn’t taking Sakura-san out like some kind of confinement? Ah, but this place is Sakura-san’s ho Sakura-san.
—Akane-chan, are you good at that kind of thing?
—No, I’m not good… I can’t juggle.
Rather, it’s strange to expect those skills from a high school student. Shizuku, who has mastered them, is
an exception among exceptions.
Even so, Akane staggered up the stairs beside Sakura-san. Perhaps because she was a member
As a member of the library committee, she has a strong sense of responsibility. I hope she does well.
However, Shizuku is asking for that, and what does she intend to do herself? I walked over to her, who was eng
thoughts.
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—Hey, President.
Although she was thoughtful, she replied.
—Shizuku, right?
—… Shizuku. What did you ask Akane?
—It’s not a big deal. I asked him to stop Kaede.
—That sounds like an order, doesn’t it?
—Even so, it’s fine. If it can be moved, it will be problematic.
Shizuku turned her back on me. She was heading towards the end of the hallway.
—It’s perfect. I was about to call Natsuru too.
—And eat cake?
—You can eat at any time.
—What will you do?
—Come.
She didn’t go outside. Shizuku stopped in front of a wooden door.
—Hey, that place…
—Kaede’s parents’ room.
It was a plain brown door. The silver doorknob shone strangely.
Shizuku tried to open it by turning the knob.
—Hey, stop.
I was ignored. However, the door just creaked and wouldn’t open.
—It’s locked.
—I told you to stop. Her parents are inside, aren’t they?
—Does Natsuru believe that?
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Suddenly he asked me again, and I felt bewildered.
—Because Sakura-san said so…
—You shouldn’t believe everything you’re told.
So, she doesn’t trust anyone at all? It’s possible. She’s a woman who separates things when it comes to her ow objectives, regardless of whether it’s a close friend or something else.
She bent down. Her shirt lifted slightly, revealing her pale skin, but unfortunately I don’t have the Take the time to enjoy it.
Is there anything in the room?
-Don’t know.
—Why don’t you know?
—Because I don’t know. However Kaede sees it, it’s a lie, so there must be a secret.
—Can it be opened silently?
“It’s not right. But if Kaede doesn’t notice, it’s like it’s not open.” —That… ah.
At this moment, Sakura-san was being held captive by Akane. Had this woman planned everything up to this po
level during the meal and made the necessary arrangements?
She was staring at the lock and the doorknob.
—…This won’t work.
-What’s happening?
—I can’t open it.
-Chairwoman…
—Shizuku.
—… Shizuku could have opened it with a lockpick, couldn’t she?
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—It’s something simple. It’s like saying, “Come rob Natsuru’s house.” This is more elaborate.
It’s not what it seems. It’s not just a normal cylinder lock.
After thinking for a moment, Shizuku, without taking her eyes off the key, said:
—Could you call Mikoto?
-Hey…?
—That girl can open it.
That’s right. Mikoto is exceptionally skilled at these kinds of tasks. She even boasted that it was easy, even in th
bank vault. He said he learned it to survive, but it’s not usually necessary.
—But didn’t they have a fight recently?
—No, it was just an argument because of you.
—… I’m going to look for her.
-Hurry up.
I had to run. I’m the only one free, so there’s no way around it.
Hmm, the living room or the bedroom? I think she said she was going back to the bedroom. Okay, the bedroom I knocked on Mikoto’s bedroom door. “Come in,” she replied, so I went in.
—Mikoto… ah.
She wasn’t sleeping like I thought. She was sitting on the bed. She was holding Chinnkunorain in both hands an
He seemed to be observing him in a somewhat strange way.
—Natsuru, what’s wrong?
—Shizuku is calling you. She says she needs help with something.
—Hmm, I understand.
Mikoto turned towards me holding the plushie.
—Who do you prefer, Natsuru, the president or me?
-Hey…?
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-Which?
The plush toy’s face peeked out from the other side. It looked familiar from some idol CD I’d seen recently.
That doesn’t matter. It’s strange to suddenly ask something like that.
—It’s not a question of preference, but of answering when this is over, right?
-Oh really?
—Yes. Even though we’re friends…
-I see…
She accepted. She seems disoriented or questioning the meaning of the previous promises, but oh well. I have
to take care of what they asked me to do.
—What will you do? The president is calling you, you know?
I don’t know why I was in such a hurry. We both went downstairs from Shizuku’s room.
Shizuku was still crouched down, checking the lock.
—I brought it.
I’ll call her.
—Thank you. Mikoto.
Shizuku stood up here.
—Can you open this?
Normally, Mikoto would have responded immediately with a “okay.” She liked this kind of work. exciting, legal, or illegal alike. Apparently, when he ran out of money in Africa, he took care of
dismantle landmines and unexploded bombs at an affordable price. He said: “You make money by being “Thank you, it’s a good job!” But if I did it, my body would disintegrate.
However, she just smiled without moving.
—Well, no.
—I don’t have time to listen to jokes.
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—I don’t want to work for the president.
Her gaze was much sharper than during dinner.
—I’ll ask what the reason is.
—There isn’t one in particular. But it benefits my love rival, and I don’t like that. I’m persistent. I don’t want I won’t lift a finger for someone I can’t stand.
Something’s not right. Was Mikoto always like this? Although she has a cheerful and easygoing personality, it s A semi-transparent membrane hides their true personality. I can see the other side, but it’s blurry.
Shizuku also seemed to have felt it.
—It doesn’t seem like there’s anything you want…
—If there’s anything I want.
Mikoto suddenly drew me towards her.
—Natsuru.
Shizuku’s eyebrow twitched slightly.
—I’ll take it.
-You…
Shizuku tried to bring me closer to her. But at that moment.
A sound was heard to one side. Did something fall? No, it was footsteps. It’s not the slippers! She’s wearing sho Home! Someone was approaching from behind me.
—Eiyaaaahh!
There was a sound like firecrackers. A burst of gunfire. Probably a machine gun. It passed by Mikoto and
to me, towards Shizuku.
But Shizuku was no longer there. She had probably been on alert since she heard the footsteps. She pressed h
corridor and avoided the attack.
Then his right arm glowed. Instantly he changed his stance, holding a dagger in each hand.
—Kyaah, as expected from the president.
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The one who appeared from behind was Ryoka Yamakawa. Although she was a second-year student at the Ac
Seitetsu, like me, was an adult woman, but in a different way than Shizuku. It’s difficult to estimate at first glance given his age. Besides, he was a white Kämpfer.
I knew it was Ryoka even though she was coming up behind me. Somehow I knew it from her voice.
—Were you waiting for me?
—…Not really. I was just preparing for the worst.
Shizuku spoke without enthusiasm. If you were preparing for the worst and the worst happened, it would probab So.
—I saw you at the station. That’s why I was on guard. I didn’t know where you were going, but…
“We wanted to hide, but Rika-chan wanted to see Senou-san so badly…”
Rika was a Kämpfer high school student. A little girl with a taste for murder. She was also
white, as expected.
—That little girl, I see she was like that after all.
Ryoka kept staring at me. Especially from the canyon.
—So why are you rebelling here now?
—It hasn’t been my time to come out until now, but the president was trying to open that door.
Until now, the door we had been knocking on was locked.
—I had no choice but to leave.
—Hmph, I see. I want to ask, what’s inside here?
—Even I don’t know. That’s true.
Is she lying? No, as the person herself says, it’s probably true. In this situation, only Shizuku
can play at deception.
—Well, could you move away from there please?
Ryoka slightly moved the barrel of her machine gun. Shizuku still did nothing.
—What if I say I don’t want to?
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—So we’ll have to fight here, won’t we?
—Okay, let’s do it then.
A dagger extended from Shizuku’s hand.
The two daggers, each attached to a chain, advanced toward Ryoka. One was pointed at her throat, the other a
feet.
Ryoka fired. The blade pointed at her throat was knocked down. But that, too, was within the Shizuku’s calculations. She aimed specifically at the feet to avoid me and Mikoto.
There was a clinking sound and the dagger became entangled around Ryoka’s ankle.
—Kyaaaahh!
Ryoka fell. Then Shizuku pounced on her.
—I’m going to make sure you don’t interfere for a while.
—How frightening. But how unfortunate.
—President, don’t move.
It was Mikoto who said it.
—Are you going to make Natsuru suffer?
Mikoto, who had suddenly transformed, was holding a katana. Moreover, the tip was about to
to pierce my right arm.
I think you understand now why I couldn’t move, right? In short, I was being mistaken for
hostage.
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—Eer, it would be better to make some tea, wouldn’t it?
—Ah, I’ll do it!
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Akane screamed and snatched the teapot from Kaede. While trying not to show any trembling in her hands, she He slowly sipped some tea.
Only Akane and Kaede were in the chat room. There was no one else.
Mikoto went to her room and Natsuru wasn’t there. Shizuku went even further and asked that Kaede be detaine This order was the worst. Akane is the type who immediately shows her emotional changes on her face. Even when playing the old solitaire game and the joker comes up, he notices immediately and always loses. W However, he had to stop Kaede, and, moreover, he had to do it alone. It was a tense situation.
When this moment arrives, he can’t think of anything to talk about. He’s not the type to liven things up and enter The situation. She gets nervous when she passes the baton to herself. And she shouldn’t show this nervousnes Therefore, she tried to concentrate on her work as much as possible. She checked the water in the kettle.
electric. He also checked the temperature before pouring it into the kettle. Even during that time, his My heart was beating strongly.
—They’re all so slow, aren’t they?
—Y-Yes-!?
Akane almost knocked over the teapot.
Kaede bowed her head.
-What’s happening?
—I-It was a surprise to say it so suddenly…
—I just said everyone was arriving late…
—S-So that was it.
Actually, no matter what kind of story they told, I would have been surprised. That’s all; I was just so uneasy.
—What a shame, I even brought a cake…
Kaede puffed out her cheeks. She had prepared a different cake than the one she ate at lunchtime. Seeing the
irregularities, it was probably also homemade.
Akane kept her composure and poured tea into Kaede’s cup.
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-Please…
-Thank you.
Kaede was about to add lemon, but stopped.
—I’m going to call them, okay?
She stood up and headed towards the door. Akane rushed to stop her.
—Wait!
Blocked. She stood still in front of the door.
“If we wait, they’ll come. I’m sure of it. We should stay here!” -Yeah…
—I think that if we stay calm, something good will happen.
It was absurd reasoning, but Akane couldn’t think of a better excuse. Even she herself thought:
“What the hell am I saying?” But I couldn’t help it.
Sakura finally sat down after lifting her hips.
—Then why don’t we both have some tea first?
-Yeah…
Akane felt relieved and sat down in the chair. Dessert time began, with them facing each other.
Kaede’s homemade cake was a tart with lots of fruit on top. It wasn’t too sweet and was easy to eat.
To avoid seeming bored, Akane slowly brought it to her mouth.
—I-It’s delicious.
To be honest, I was so nervous I couldn’t even taste it.
—Don’t be shy, please eat more.
—Nooooo, if I eat too much, Natsuru and the others will be left with nothing.
—There’s still some left, I’ll go get more.
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She tried to get up again. Akane swallowed.
—Okay, it’s still okay. I’ll stay here!
With a determination that made it seem like she was going to vomit if necessary. Kaede was also surprised.
—Please… why are you so determined?
—I want to eat cake with Sakura-san alone. I don’t need any trouble!
He appealed forcefully.
Kaede was puzzled for a moment, but gradually her expression turned gloomy.
—Well… being involved with Mishima-san in that way is a bit…
-Hey…
“If I were Natsuru-san, I’d be welcome, but I’m not interested in other girls. I’m sorry.” —Ah, no, that’s not it…
Even so, it seemed that Kaede felt somewhat satisfied.
—By the way, how did you come to know Natsuru-san, Mishima-san?
They changed the subject. Akane breathed a sigh of relief inwardly.
—Well, Natsuru-san is the boy, right?
—Yes. You don’t usually get many opportunities to meet someone from the men’s section, do you? That’s true, by the way. Up until now we’ve been acting pretty normally together, but maybe it’s
a mystery from a third party’s point of view.
—It’s just… that…
I don’t know what to say. I’d say we bumped into each other while walking, like in an old manga about girls.
That wouldn’t be appropriate. It’s quite close to the truth.
—I-I’m a member of the library committee, and… Natsuru-san went to borrow a book.
—Has Natsuru-san been reading books? She used to love television a lot in high school…
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—She’s a sophomore in high school, and she started reading then. She said that after hitting her head
He hit his head against the refrigerator, and it made him want to read books.
I was exaggerating a lot. Natsuru would be furious if she heard this. However, this is the ultimate ability of
invent stories about Akane.
—You like books, don’t you, Mishima-san?
-Of course.
—But Natsuru-san shouldn’t like them that much, right?
—Perhaps… it’s possible.
—Actually, didn’t they meet because they are both Kämpfers?
—!?
Akane almost bit into the cake with her fork. Kaede smiled slightly.
—What’s happening?
There’s no time to hesitate. I focus my strength into my right arm. Light is born, enveloping my entire body. The moment I felt transformed into Kämpfer, I generated a firearm. In a series of
movements, I aim at Kaede’s head.
My emotions were already boiling over.
—Don’t make fun of me!
I pull the trigger and fire. But by then, Kaede was no longer in her original position.
—Ara, as impatient as ever.
A voice from my side. I aim the cannon in that direction. At that moment, a sword appeared in the Kaede’s right arm, pointing at my throat.
Akane weighs the options between shooting and dodging. She instantly chooses to dodge. She dashes off the g With that momentum, the distance also increases.
“Oh, I missed,” Kaede squirms. The fact that she said “missed” instead of “dodged” irritates Akane even more.
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—This damned bastard!
“It’s inappropriate for the blue dog Kämpfer to have such a sharp tongue. I’ll adjust him so he behaves.”
more appropriately.
—I can’t believe what you’re saying.
—The moderators are surprisingly clueless, aren’t they?
Kaede moved closer to the door. Akane had already stood up, firmly holding a pistol. automatic.
His gaze never left Kaede. The cheerful and gentle atmosphere of before had disappeared, replaced
by a dark aura.
—I never liked you. I’m going to kill you.
—Ahn. Please, don’t say that.
—I don’t like the way you speak or your hypocritical helpful attitude. Your mere existence is annoying.
Get ready.
—I have no intention of hindering Mishima-san in that way.
—Yes, you do. Even before you transformed, you were already getting in my way. Touching Natsuru.
In Akane’s mind, the events on the embankment surfaced. Had she been there before her transformation, she w It was an incident that caused fainting, but once it was transformed, it became an incident that warranted shooti That’s what he did.
—… Ah, you mean what happened in that field?
—You remember, huh? Well then, die.
-I don’t want to.
Kaede vanished gently. Before she realized she had jumped, Akane had already fired.
So far, so good. Then, a shot rang out. Because the shot was quick, the sound of the gun was heard from Once. The bullet fired into the air was aimed directly at Kaede’s stomach.
—Ahn.
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Kaede surprisingly deflected the bullet with her sword. And landed.
—It was dangerous. It could hit me in the stomach like before.
—By the way, I shot you, why are you still alive?
—Ufufu, I wonder why?
They faced off again. Neither showed any weaknesses. Undoubtedly, because it would be an opportunity to
attack. Even so, both moved slowly, tracing circles little by little.
Akane placed the window behind her, and Kaede, the door.
The gaze shifted. In Kaede’s hand was only the sword. Normally, she should have summoned… a firearm in the other hand. But only once.
Kaede smiled ironically.
—I thought that was enough for now.
The corner of Akane’s eyes lifted. She hated being ridiculed like this more than anything else.
Her mouth twitched.
—Ah, I won’t hold back. I’m going to turn you into a beehive.
—I like honey, but not the honeycomb.
—Natsuru, the president, and Mikoto will be here soon. However, before that, I’ll kill you so they can be… calm down.
—Ara, do you really think Natsuru and the others will come?
Kaede showed an expression similar to when she was eating cake.
—They won’t come.
—… What did you say?
—They’re not coming, no matter what.
The girl’s words were full of confidence. From her demeanor to her words, they sent shivers down your spine.
Akane’s.
—Then I’ll go to where Natsuru is from here.
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Akane aimed the gun with both hands. She stabilized the sight.
He rarely fired with both hands. Unlike a normal firearm, the Kämpfer’s weapons
They had little recoil and unlimited ammo. Therefore, one hand was sufficient. However, holding the The weapon was used with both hands to ensure accuracy.
—I won’t lose you in the next shot.
-Really?
-Be quiet!
The scream and the gunshot rang out in unison. The cannonball was hurtling straight toward Kaede.
Akane’s aim was precise. And the bullet undoubtedly hit its mark. But Kaede, who was supposed to have receiv He shot, remaining impassive.
She wasn’t brought down with a sword as before. From behind Kaede extended a scythe with a chain,
this leaf being its shield.
This was the weapon of the white Kämpfer.
—Rika-chan has arrived!
The scythe pierced the door. The hole widened, and the door collapsed. The little girl, Rika Ueda,
burst in.
—That’s how we deal with bad dogs!
The scythe flies. Akane calmly dodges it.
—Little loli, it’s you again.
—Don’t call me like I’m a kindergartener.
—You look like it!
He fired again in rapid succession. Anticipating Rika’s movements, he scattered a large number of projectiles. the air.
The enemy girl noticed. She leaned to the edge and launched herself forward like a rocket.
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—Uugoohh!
Rika crashed into her. Akane stumbled. Despite being small, she couldn’t withstand the impact at such speed.
—What are you doing?! Can’t you see what’s in front of you?!
—The key in battle is to surprise.
—Do you think you’re a military strategist or what?
She leaned back. Her body hit the windowpane. There’s no balcony outside. And this is the second time.
floor.
—Hey!
Rika slammed her body against the glass again.
—Dooooh!?
The windowpane shattered. Akane’s body fell upside down.
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Mikoto’s katana seems to have a razor-sharp edge, and my wrist has been itching for a while now. It seems
who intends to target the oath bracelet, severing my entire wrist when he arrives That’s why I can’t transform myself.
—It’s a strange feeling to take a childhood friend hostage.
He says something so relaxed.
—Then let it go.
I told him.
—In what world is a high school student threatening people with a katana?
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—I’m quite familiar with bladed weapons. If you go to Africa, children will be waving pipes of
iron.
We’re in Japan. By the way, we’re inside the house.
—… Mikoto.
—What’s wrong, Madam President?
—How do you plan to get rid of Natsuru?
—I have no intention of letting it go.
He said something inconsiderate. Even so, we’re childhood friends.
—But, Madam President, withdraw the dagger.
—Isn’t this supposed to be negotiable?
—No. Because the president does not have veto power.
Since that was the case, I couldn’t do anything. Shizuku silently untied the dagger tangled around Ryoka’s ankle There was a slight sound and the dagger entered Shizuku’s hands.
—Is this okay?
-That’s fine thanks.
It was Ryoka who said that.
—Then everyone. Please leave here.
Ryoka urged. We moved away from the door.
We continued walking. Mikoto was glued to my back. The katana was still at my wrist. Thanks to that, I cannot transform myself.
Shizuku is silent. Is she angry about something? I suppose she’s thinking seriously.
When that happens, I turn out to be the only one here who’s stunned.
—Hey, Mikoto, when did you become a traitor?
—Huh? I didn’t become a traitor.
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—Idiot. You’re clearly on the enemy’s side, aren’t you?
I scolded Mikoto. Doesn’t this idiot understand her position?
—I suppose so.
Furthermore, he starts saying absurd things.
—Don’t become an enemy just for the sake of it!
—Well, in my position, being an enemy or an ally doesn’t matter much to me. Besides, why should I follow what What does the president say? I don’t like it.
-Because?
—If I do that, Natsuru will leave, right?
Is she being serious or not?
Mikoto always speaks in a half-joking tone, which makes it difficult to understand her true intentions. It seems
She’s being even more direct now. I understand why she doesn’t want to follow Shizuku’s orders.
Ryoka told us to walk toward the backyard. She stood behind all of us, pushing us along.
—No sandals or shoes. Just socks.
As if she admired Shizuku’s caution…
“Is this to make sure we don’t run away somehow? You’re careful, aren’t you?”
—It’s fine even if she takes off her clothes and gets naked. But just because she’s in front of a boy, you I will only allow that.
—Natsuru will be very happy, don’t you think?
—Then you don’t want to undress too, do you?
Shizuku’s nude scene? I wonder if I’ll see it…? But more than that, I’d rather not be undressed. Of course, I understand that this persistent heat makes one prone to catching a cold.
We’re back in the backyard again. There’s definitely a connection. It’s already quite dark in here, which creates The atmosphere was different from when I spoke with Mikoto. In front of us was a swimming pool, shimmering w
starlight on the surface of the water.
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—That way, please.
Ryoka indicates. We obediently follow her.
They stop us at the edge of the pool. There’s a metal cover near our feet. Could it be a water sleeve against the Fires? It seems unlikely, with all this water in front of us.
I’m still being threatened by Mikoto. I put one foot on the edge of the pool.
—So, what do you plan to do with us?
Shizuku doesn’t seem anxious.
—Are you going to let us drown like this?
—Drown them? The president won the school swimming tournament, right?
Now that you mention it, she was a good swimmer too. It seemed like the discussions about the need to Chromosome testing was being taken seriously, especially among girls where she It stood out.
—I can’t swim if my hands and feet are tied.
“I won’t do it because you could escape. Besides, if I kill them, that person will be angry with me.”
—Kaede?
—No comment. But I suppose you can imagine, right?
Ryoka was pointing the machine gun at me and Shizuku. She was pointing at us alternately. I thought about tak A distraction, but it probably wouldn’t work. After all, he was being watched by Mikoto.
—So, could you jump, Kondou-san?
—Huh!? I…
Mikoto was surprised. Well, that’s understandable. I was surprised too.
-Because!?
“We don’t need you anymore. You know, you’re getting in the way of the president, Natsuru-san. So, we have to
come to our side.
-I…
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—That’s fine now. So if you could jump, please.
—I will die!
—Don’t you know how to swim?
—I know how to swim, but…
—It doesn’t matter which one you choose. But there’s a reason I want you to jump.
She threw a rope in front of me. Had she planned this?
“First, Kondou-san, tie Senou-san’s hands. You don’t need to do anything with the president. It’s pointless.” —Why tie it up?
—That way I can handle it myself. Then you can jump in.
-I don’t want to.
—Will you resist?
Ryoka was smiling somewhat defiantly. Certainly, although Mikoto’s manner of speaking was normal, He did not oppose Ryoka’s will.
—Uuh…
—He still threatens Senou-san.
Ryoka lifted the metal cover. There certainly wasn’t a fire hydrant. Just a shut-off valve.
She turned the tap handle. Somewhere, there was a sound like escaping air. Soon that sound changed. to a bubbling sound. I craned my neck to look behind me. It was coming from there.
—Ah-…
A change occurred on the surface of the pool. The center sank and gradually a [shape/shape] formed
swirl.
—Please, tie me up quickly. It hurts to jump into an empty pool, you know?
—You talk like you don’t care!
—That’s none of your business.
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What a great personality, seriously.
Mikoto couldn’t resist. I couldn’t move, nor could Shizuku. What should we do? Is there no way out?
Mikoto tries to grab the rope. It was at that moment.
—Daaaahhh!
A sound of something breaking. Shouts. Something fell from above.
With no time to pay attention, the person who screamed fell into the pool, creating a loud splash.
At that moment, Ryoka’s attention was surely diverted.
Feeling the cold, Shizuku moved.
—Natsuru!
I was suddenly pulled in. Along with Mikoto, who was pointing a katana at me, I fell into the pool.
Next, even Mikoto jumped.
Ryoka was shouting at the edge of the pool. It wasn’t very clear, but that was probably it. The sound could be h
“Pshu pshu” as machine gun bullets were fired. Although the power would diminish in the
water, being hit would be dangerous.
The water was dark and difficult to see. However, I could tell that the whirlpool was being pulled toward the
bottom of the pool.
The pool was deep. And at the bottom there’s a hole. Ah, someone just got sucked in. It must be the
person who fell earlier.
I was dragged back in. It’s Shizuku. She’s holding Mikoto and me with both hands. I tried to climb up to the
surface, but she wouldn’t allow it.
Shizuku is indicating with her eyes, “Let’s go there.” That place is the hole in the center of the
pool.
(Huh?! Doesn’t that seem like a trap?)
(Since we can’t surface, we have no choice but to go inside!)
(I don’t want to! I could get swept away by the sewers!)
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(Then it would be better. If we stay here, more “white Kämpfers” might come. Let’s flee.)
(Go by yourself)
(Not very manly!)
(I’ll become a woman if I force myself!)
Of course, she’s not the type of person who will listen to those things. Shizuku is someone who acts once she h
made a decision.
The student council president continued to pull Mikoto and me with the force of the Kämpfer. Soon we
We saw ourselves caught in the whirlpool. It feels like a t-shirt in the washing machine.
(The flow is strong!)
(Ara, it doesn’t really feel that bad, does it?)
(I’m getting dizzy!)
We kept spinning as we were sucked into the pool hole.
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This is Tsukiji. This is the latest edition of “Kämpfer”. Volume 10. However, in terms of quantity
Of the volumes, this would be the second. Each volume has a certain continuity (at least in theory) in the story.
So it wouldn’t be bad if this were volume 12. Somehow, even those who are writing They are starting to get confused.
In this volume, we move significantly closer to the climax. Sort of. Although the anime begins, the
The original work is in its final stages, but that’s how things go. In any case, the situation will be resolved soon.
Regarding Natsuru and the Kämpfers. All that remains is to run at full speed, so I thank you in advance.
Probably, by the time this book comes out, the rainy season will be over and it will be very hot.
But in the text, it’s a warm and oppressive September. In fact, reality is about to overtake fiction. This is quite common, since, in another of my series, even though the protagonist continues to be a A sophomore in high school, he is about to reach his tenth year.
Regarding the discrepancy between time and reality, it’s common not to worry about it while writing, and
The tendency is to focus on how to animate and conclude the story. The time spent reading a novel
It is brief, but the characters live fully even outside the pages of the book, which reflects a
The relationship between “Hare” (manifestation) and “Ke” (background). What is expressed in the novel is the ” short period. That’s why events that last only half a day are packaged as a whole book.
Behind this lies an extensive “Ke” timeline, where characters like Natsuru and Akane lead normal lives.
In short, they are not very different from ordinary people.
The “Hare” eventually ends, but the “Ke” continues. And the battle of Natsuru and the others will also come to p Its end. How will they return to their daily lives? That’s something I also want to write about properly, so, for Please wait with anticipation.
June 2009
Toshihiko Tsukiji