Vol. 11 Ch. 1

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Vol. 11 Ch. 1

Chapter 1

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The water was so dark that for a moment I thought I couldn’t see. Thinking about it calmly, it was obvious that It would be dark when I fell into the pool at night. I mean, I was so nervous I didn’t even realize that.

By the way, do you know who I am? Senou Natsuru. No need to explain.

The reason for my nervousness is simple. I was suddenly pulled away by Shizuku. Both Mikoto Kondou and I…

We fell into the pool.

Our student council president, Sangou Shizuku-sama, must be a huge sadist since she…

dragged into the water. Normally, unless it’s some kind of after-party gathering, one doesn’t throw into the water The people went into the pool. The way Shizuku herself jumped in was also a little different.

No, that doesn’t matter. To explain briefly, we were cornered by Ryoka Yamakawa, a white kämpfer, and We escaped to the pool in an instant.

Ryoka only intended to bring Mikoto down. That’s why there must have been such a commotion when we fell.

We were in the pool too. The evidence of this is that he was continuously firing bullets at us.

At the bottom of the pool there was a hole through which the water was being sucked out. We were being Swept along by the current, it seemed as if we were going to be sucked into the hole.

Of course, I got nervous.

(Am I really going to jump right in like that!?)

(Exact)

She was calm. How could this woman be so calm? Even though it had been my fault, she was

spinning around in the whirlpool.

(I’m going to escape)

(Stop joking!)

(It’s okay to laugh)

What kind of idiot would laugh underwater?

So we were sucked down into the hole at the bottom of the pool.

The pool water wasn’t cold. I imagine it would have been awful if it were winter, but luckily it wasn’t.

That’s right. My vision was gradually adapting, and I began to understand the situation around me.

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The hole was wide enough for two people to pass through side by side.

It was a pipe-like structure, so as long as the water flowed, we had nothing to worry about. lose our bearings.

(It hurts, it hurts!)

(What’s happening?)

(I’m hitting myself on something)

Because of the water flow, sometimes my body hits the wall. It’s rough concrete, so it hurts.

(It seems that hugging is better)

(There’s no need)

I told Shizuku, but this girl doesn’t listen to other people’s words.

His slender fingers grabbed my neck and pulled hard.

(Hey!)

(This would be safer)

But what about my feelings?

The water is still flowing. Since it was a fairly large pool, the amount of water must be considerable.

Shizuku skillfully used her legs to control herself and prevent her body from hitting the wall.

I just let myself go. Specifically, my face was close to this girl’s ear, and I couldn’t

To do a lot. How unfortunate.

Suddenly, I began to feel suffocated.

(…)

(Senou-kun, what’s wrong? Is something happening?)

(…I feel suffocated)

A kämpfer is supposed to be able to hold their breath longer, given their greater stamina. A human’s lungs should allow me to hold my breath for a while. However, I am still a man. common, and this is underwater.

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(Glub glub!)

(Just a little more)

(Help, help!)

This was not the right time for a casual conversation. Although the voices were being transmitted Well underwater, it was no longer relevant.

I’m dying, I’m dying!

There is no other option.

Shizuku grabbed my head. And suddenly, she kissed me.

Hmm!?

It was a strange feeling being underwater, but anyway, this girl had just kissed me. What’s going on?

What do I think I’ll do when I’m on the verge of death?

(Nnnh, nnh… Nhh?)

Suddenly, I felt air reaching my mouth. Shizuku was blowing air into my mouth. It was warm. A sensation

strange.

But in reality, that didn’t matter at all. How am I supposed to keep breathing with so little?

Air? There’s even carbon dioxide mixed in! Ugh, I’m dying!

And then, my body floated. They were pulling me out when I could barely breathe. My head surfaced… above the surface of the water. Phew, what a relief!

The surroundings remained dark. However, I could vaguely make out a faint red light that appeared to be a ligh

in an emergency. Thanks to that, I was somehow able to recognize what was around me. -Here.

Shizuku said. There was certainly support in her direction. But I, gasping for breath, didn’t

I could move on the surface of the water. The student council president took my arm and pulled me out.

They lifted me up onto the concrete scaffolding. Although the wet men’s clothing was probably heavy, For Shizuku, who had become a kämpfer, it was something insignificant, and I was easily lifted up.

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I felt relieved to be able to breathe more easily and to escape the suffocation; I lay down on my back in the

concrete.

—Phew… Thank you so much…

—You’re a disaster, you know?

—…I almost died!

—You’re not well.

Shizuku did not alter her usual tone of voice at all.

—If you were really about to die, you wouldn’t have been able to talk so much.

—From the other side of the Sanzu River, a bunch of unknown people were shouting at us.

—Even though I gave you air.

I remembered the kiss from before. I noticed my cheeks were getting a little red.

—That… didn’t do any good.

-Yeah.

Shizuku said it with disdain.

-Hey?

—That’s nothing but useless consolation, isn’t it?

—S-So why… a kiss… and all that?

—Because I wanted to do it.

Such a simple answer.

Shizuku seemed to say it with an expression of obviousness. That might seem enough, but what about… with me? If I died while Shizuku was kissing me, I definitely wouldn’t be able to rest in peace.

—Hey, it really was hard for me. Saying I wanted to do it…

She leaned towards my face.

—But why?

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—We may not have another chance to kiss, you know?

-… Because?

—A white Kämpfer appeared and we fell into the pool. I don’t think this is the end. More will happen. things.

That seems to be true. Although if this were the end, I would feel relieved, but I can only see it as the prologue.

After all, we haven’t had a proper fight yet.

—It seems you’ve understood.

Shizuku said.

—I kissed you while I could.

I don’t understand that.

—It’s not connected.

—We are connected.

—Maybe not in your mind.

—Ara, is Natsuru still not convinced?

—It’s obvious, isn’t it?

—So, this is when we kiss again?

Shizuku came closer to my face. I stood up hurriedly.

—Well, it seems you’re in good shape after all…

—What are you doing? This is an emergency!

—Natsuru remains asleep no matter how much time passes.

Natsuru again? Seriously, this woman calls me by my full name without honorifics whenever she’s not careful.

To prevent him from stealing a kiss, I used my hands to protect myself.

—I’m not going to let you kiss me so many times.

—I will kiss you as many times as I want.

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—Once is enough!

—Kisses don’t work that way.

—That’s why it’s an emergency…

—Hey, Natsuru. Do you remember what I said before?

-… Yeah.

Although Shizuku seemed to have a serious expression… although it was similar to her usual one, anyway, She seemed really focused.

“Something might happen after this, and our relationship with Natsuru could break down. We can’t predict that.”

But maybe we don’t have time to be doing things like this. The fact that we can talk about

Kisses at this moment, perhaps it will become a good memory.

—… I feel like I’m about to die soon.

—I don’t plan on dying, you know?

Shizuku probably smiled in disgust.

—But who knows what will happen in the future? When it’s all over, you’ll give me an answer.

Confession, right?

I remember something like that… I’d like to say, but unfortunately I couldn’t forget. It was the same with…

Mikoto, but I was forced to make decisions about several things.

—You don’t need to say it now.

Shizuku seems to know everything with that expression on her face.

—In any case, a conclusion will be reached. By remaining calm in this way, it’s safe to say that this is the

end.

Well, that seems to be the case.

The ferocious dog Akane told me that too; it seems women care a lot about this moment. I don’t know if

It’s something common to all women, but it’s especially true for these two. Time passes and the events of that m They quickly become the past. So I don’t see the point in worrying so much, but I guess it is It’s important, so it must be something truly valuable. They really like photos.

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Although, if they get a new boyfriend, they’ll probably forget about the past. Ah, so that’s why they’re… memories.

Well, I’m also happy to meet Sakura-san for just three days, so that will be remembered. in my brain album forever.

But isn’t this situation a little strange?

Shizuku approached me when I stood up.

—Do you want to kiss me again?

—Uwaah, what does that have to do with anything!?

I stumbled backward, as if I had fallen on my butt.

Shizuku was approaching, gliding.

—Aren’t you satisfied with once? You can do it as many times as you want.

—That’s not how it is.

—But every situation is different, so hold back, okay?

What are you saying?

No, because it’s her, she definitely has a calculated purpose. She pretends not to notice, but she is.

Aware of what he’s doing. And what’s his goal… my lips?

Shizuku is sliding towards me. I run. I’ve already fallen into the pool and now this! What on earth am I doing? A blow to the back. Oh, it’s a wall! I can’t escape. Right in front of me are Shizuku’s lips. I’m in

a desperate situation.

His breath on my face. And at that moment.

A great scream echoed from the surface of the water.

—Hey, what do you think you’re doing!?

At the same time, a gunshot rang out. Several holes opened in the wall above my head.

A figure emerges from the water. With incredible dexterity, it lands on the concrete floor.

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With a weapon in the form of an automatic pistol, that figure was undoubtedly Akane Mishima.

—Akane!? Where were you!?

—In the pool! I went diving without wanting to!

Ah, the figure that fell from above, was that Akane? Judging by her demeanor, it seems she didn’t jump of her o

willpower.

Akane in rabid dog mode, as usual, with her eyes squinting.

—In the middle of this mess, and you’re still bothering us? What kind of privilege is this? What are you planning Do dogs have the heart of a maiden in their bodies, is that why they don’t express things in a feminine way?

Direct?

That doesn’t matter. Akane’s gun is pointed directly at me.

—Stop!

—I want to stop too. You always do the same thing over and over again. But since you have no manners, there

no other option but to do this.

—What are those manners?

-You!

Akane didn’t fire her weapon. Instead, she took a few steps toward me.

—Move it, Shizuku.

—You’re not sophisticated.

—I don’t have time to do things like this. I imagine you know that too.

Following those words, Shizuku walked away from me. The student council president showed no signs of

fear in the face of Akane’s gun.

—You could have arrived a little later.

—If you used that method just to get rid of me, it was a pretty stupid plan.

—If it had been someone else, we would have been in trouble.

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Akane had an expression that didn’t seem funny at all.

—Frankly, I’d like to shoot Shizuku a dozen holes in her head right here… but Given the circumstances, I’ll let it go.

—He’s kind, and that’s appreciated.

—But if you do something strange next time, I won’t show mercy.

—What kind of lack of mercy would that be?

—Do you want to find out, little one?

—What should I do?

Akane bared her fangs, but Shizuku, as always, remained impassive. Any other girl, Even a boy would have faltered before Akane’s threat, but this girl was truly nervous. steel.

Shizuku apparently had no intention of provoking Akane any further, so she quickly walked away from me.

When I looked more closely, I saw a dagger with a chain gleaming. It seems he wasn’t letting his guard down.

Akane pointed the cannon at me and moved it nervously.

—Get up, you damned bastard.

I behaved obediently.

—Don’t act cool.

-Be quiet.

I said, although you couldn’t say it was great.

I looked around nervously.

—What’s wrong, idiot?

-By the way…

Before he could say everything, Akane made a circle with her fingers and brought it to her mouth.

The hissing of the fingers echoed, but there was no response.

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Akane cursed, “shit,” and walked toward the water, stirring it with her feet.

—Hey, Mikoto, get out of there!

Then Mikoto, with an awkward expression, appeared out of the water. I was a little surprised.

—Hey, Mikoto, have you been in the water this whole time!?

—Yes… I was diving with Akane-chan.

Despite having been in the water, her face flushed as if she were warming herself by a campfire. —I thought about leaving immediately, but Natsuru, the president… Shizuku seemed to be about to start someth —Starting something—that’s possible!

—But if it’s Shizuku, it might be possible… Ah, what a relief.

Mikoto breathed an exaggerated sigh of relief. At that moment, Shizuku approached with a dagger in her hand.

hand.

—Mikoto, do you want to draw your sword?

-Hey…? Wait, Shizuku!

Shizuku pointed the tip of the dagger at Mikoto. She waved her hands nervously.

—I wasn’t hiding to point at Shizuku!

-Don’t know.

She didn’t seem to calm down. In fact, Mikoto had been threatening us until she fell into the pool.

Actually, it was his fault that we ended up completely soaked from head to toe.

—I don’t like to let myself go.

—Shizuku, aren’t you careless?

The student council president slightly averted her gaze.

—Akane, if Mikoto shows any disturbing behavior, shoot her.

The fierce woman showed a surprised expression.

—Hey, hey. Is it okay to blow your comrade’s head off?

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—No, I love it.

Akane raised the gun gleefully. The barrel was pointed at Mikoto’s head.

Mikoto got nervous. Me too.

—Hey, Akane, you’re going too far!

—Natsuru, stay calm for a bit.

It wasn’t Akane who said that, it was Shizuku.

—It will end soon.

And then he turned towards Mikoto.

—Then, Mikoto, you can’t make any more mistakes.

—I’m the same old Mikoto!

-Because?

—Why-… I’m cured!

Shizuku did not stop her questioning, whether she wants to believe it or not.

-The reason?

—Well, uh, I woke up in the pool.

—What’s up with that?

—I’m not lying. Up until now, I felt a bit foggy in my head, but as I let myself go, my

My mind was becoming clear. Truly.

—What was your reason for switching sides?

—For some reason—… Don’t point the dagger at me!

—There’s no point in asking just for jokes over and over again.

—Really, it’s only for a reason. So… when I looked into the eyes of that visceral animal, I felt absorbed

immediately… Besides, well, I realized that the president is the enemy.

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—I’m still your enemy, aren’t I?

—I told you that you’re not anymore! I realized it at the pool!

Shizuku stared intently at Mikoto. Then she tucked the dagger back into her sleeve.

—You call me Shizuku, so I hope you’re not lying.

Incidentally, she herself said to call her “Shizuku.” Until a moment ago, Mikoto addressed her as “chairwoman”.

—Akane, put the weapon away.

—Hey, wouldn’t it be good to shoot two or three times?

—Stop.

—Tsk.

With a disappointed expression, Akane holstered her automatic pistol. Although I don’t think she’ll shoot Mikoto, Well, I might have been eager to do it.

Shizuku turned to Mikoto.

—I decided to believe.

—Thank goodness.

Mikoto felt relieved. I, who was watching, also felt somewhat nervous.

Mikoto, who used to threaten Shizuku and me, certainly seemed strange. It was as if she wasn’t…

Making curry. Almost as if he wasn’t interested in the food. Maybe I was an idiot for not noticing.

—But that doesn’t mean I’m done asking questions.

Shizuku continued.

—Why did you take that attitude?

—Because the president was flirting with Natsuru.

—…

—Sorry, I’m just kidding. You see, I ran into Sakura-san in the room…

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Mikoto vaguely explained why she was in this situation. She seemed to want to be more detailed, but

He tried to explain his interaction with Sakura-san by relating it to trade with ethnic minorities of Nigeria, so I stopped her. Although her story is interesting, it would get exaggerated.

—Chinnkunorain’s eyes shone… didn’t they?

Shizuku seemed to be thinking about something.

—Did the visceral animal speak?

-No.

Shaking her head, Mikoto denied it. Because she was shaking violently, she splashed water. A cat?

—That’s how Sakura-san was holding him, but he didn’t speak or resist. He was like a real

teddy.

Well, at first, it was just a stuffed animal. As you know, “gut animals” are known for being the

worst sellers in the history of Japanese toys, but there was a time when a rumor arose that

who were sewing human hair onto them. Naturally, it became a problem and was carried out

a press conference, where the president said, “As you can see, it’s just a stuffed animal,” and tore one of the “Visceral animals.” Apparently, the scene was too grotesque, and some journalists fainted.

Shizuku kept asking questions.

Didn’t Chinnkunorain ever speak?

—He did it from time to time. He’s a man of few words.

—So, that means he can’t resist Kaede, right?

Muttering this way, she convinced herself.

—That’s what I thought.

Then he turned around.

-Come on?

—Wait, where to?

I said. I was being dragged along without really understanding what was happening.

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—Shall we dive back in and return to the pool?

That seems difficult. Perhaps the hole is clogged?

Upon closer inspection, the surface of the water, which had been rippled just moments before, was now Don’t worry. It seems the water flow has stopped.

—Even if we go back, we won’t be able to go to the pool, right? Or maybe you’d like to get even wetter?

-No, thanks.

I said it before I realized it. Of course, we’re all completely soaked. We were in the water. a moment ago.

Because of that, wet clothes felt heavy. Wet shirts stuck to the skin and it was unpleasant.

If that were all, it would be fine, but the girls’ underwear was showing through. Instead of being a feast It was uncomfortable for the eyes, not knowing where to look. Fortunately, it was a little dark.

Even though I’ve seen nudity in summer pools or hot springs, somehow, it feels different.

A different kind of shame. I suppose my own current masculine appearance also has something to do with it.

—Natsuru, why are you looking away?

The fierce girl made a suspicious comment.

-It’s no big deal…

—I don’t like how you’re looking away. You haven’t turned to the enemy’s side, have you?

What a superficial thought. Whoa, he pulled out a gun!

—There is no reason at all.

—No, you’re hiding something. I know it.

It’s quite sharp.

However, if I say something unnecessary, it seems like he’d shoot immediately. He doesn’t think with his brain, Whoever came up with the phrase “trigger-happy” must be very happy. When I got stuck with the

words, Shizuku extended a lifeline to me.

—Natsuru, how embarrassing!

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—Huh?

Akane narrowed one eye.

—They must have trouble taking their eyes off our underwear, right?

This time she caught me again. I always thought so, Shizuku must be an alien from Andromeda.

Conquer Earth. For sure.

—What, you damned pervert!

His finger rested on the trigger. He squeezed.

—After all the kissing and breasts, you only get nervous about underwear? Thinking that Are you innocent? Huh?

—Hey, idiot, don’t shoot, don’t shoot!

—If you call me an idiot again, you’ll regret it!

—An idiot is an idiot… No, please, don’t shoot. What if I look another way? They should be more You are ashamed of your presentation.

—Don’t suddenly become shy. Didn’t you touch my chest before I transformed?

—This and that are different. I am a man.

—I am a woman!

Akane’s anger buttons were all over the place, and it seems I inadvertently pressed one again.

Without realizing it. I don’t think anyone is consciously pressuring them.

I raised both hands in front of my face. If I do nothing, I really will get shot.

—Stop. What will you do if I die?

—A kämpfer doesn’t die for just anything!

—At this moment I am a man!

—Then become a woman!

—W-Wait…

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At that moment, Shizuku intervened again.

—Natsuru, transform.

—Why should I do it?

—Because that way you’ll be able to fight better.

—Huh?

—Here he comes!

For some time now, Shizuku’s gaze had shifted away from us. Her face was turned toward the dark

wall, beyond the calm surface of the water where something suddenly shone and moved towards us

raising a wave.

—Disperse!

Shizuku’s voice. Akane and Mikoto jumped to either side. I, in male form, was the slowest.

There was a hiss and a silver line slid across the air. Cutting through the air. Although the object was aimed at Shizuku, she managed to dodge it by a hair.

—Ara, as expected of the president.

The attacker turned out to be Sayaka Nakao, a white fighter.

His weapon was a saber-shaped sword. His movement was swift, and his sword technique was astonishing.

Sharp. Shizuku managed to dodge at the last moment, but it was just barely.

Shizuku had two daggers ready in her hands.

—You’re slower than I thought.

—Were you expecting the attack? You’re very quick-witted.

—Were you planning to split us up and deal with each of us separately?

—Yes, something like that. I was originally planning to fight Kondou-san alone.

—Hey, with me?

Mikoto was surprised. Oh, yes, she had tried to throw her into the pond.

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My childhood friend, with an angry expression, made a katana appear.

—What’s your objective with me? A vase taken without permission from an archaeological site in Central Asia? Coins unearthed from the Danube riverbed? Even Roman-era arrowheads found In Wales, say it!

Were you taking those things out? You’re stealing.

—I’m not interested in ancient artifacts.

Sayaka readied her sword once more.

“It would have been easier to fight Kondou-san alone, but there’s no other option. I’ve been ordered to.”

confront you.

—By whom?

—You know who I’m talking about, right?

At that moment, they all probably remembered the same word in their hearts. Sakura-san?

Sayaka did not respond.

—Anyway, you’ll have to drop here.

—This is no time for jokes!

Mikoto screamed.

—You die!

She gripped her katana and attacked with brute force, reflecting her careless personality.

Sayaka dodged the attack. She didn’t do it lightly. Mikoto, with her brute style, was also quick. She spun around She pointed her katana at her. Mikoto leaped forward, the tip of her katana poised, preparing to bring it down up Sayaka’s.

Sayaka didn’t stop the katana. She probably thought it would break if she did. She took a step to the side. Her c He tore it, but didn’t care. Then he tried to stab Mikoto in the chest.

Sayaka and Mikoto were dangerously close. Just when I thought I couldn’t dodge, the tip

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Shizuku’s dagger was the one that deflected it. The chained dagger aimed precisely at the sword.

—Could you go on without fighting one-on-one forever?

—Ara, does the president base her decisions on numbers?

—Since we have the numerical advantage, we must take advantage of it.

Unbeknownst to her, Akane was also aiming her weapon. Then, Sayaka approached Mikoto.

While fighting Shizuku and Akane at long range, Sayaka retreated slightly.

—… I was hoping to face them one-on-one, but it seems Yamakawa-san made a mistake, didn’t he?

—You’re doing quite well.

Shizuku said, holding a dagger in both hands.

—There are many things I would like to ask you.

-No, thanks.

Sayaka shook her head.

—I don’t think I’m wrong to think that the president is a torturer.

Perhaps Sayaka’s perception is correct? I’ve always thought Shizuku would make a prison guard.

In the library committee, there is sometimes talk about whether the president is a sadist.

Oh, right, this girl was on the library committee. She didn’t go near Shizuku.

—I’m going to cut the budget… for now, come with us.

—I reject it.

—I will be forced to use force.

—I don’t want that either. I’m leaving right now.

Sayaka jumped back. Akane immediately drew her weapon, but the bullets just flew past.

His jumping ability was already impressive, but what was even more amazing was when he jumped

straight into the water. And just when I thought it had submerged, it surfaced like a flying fish and swam forward

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I couldn’t afford to be speechless. Sayaka’s figure disappeared on the other side of the

wall.

—Damn it, he got away!

Akane kicked the ground in frustration. Shizuku wasn’t too disappointed.

“There’s nothing to be done. It seems that girl wasn’t very determined to fight seriously either.” —Well, we have more people here, after all.

“Anyway, Nakao-san is very polite, like a young lady. Shouldn’t she continue to be like that when she’s the…”

librarian?

—That’s impossible. It would be like telling me to keep working at the library counter forever.

If a girl who looked like a dog were in charge of loans, everyone would surely be surprised. Only people Masochists like Higashida would be happy.

Akane stared at me.

—That doesn’t matter. Hey, Natsuru, why are you standing there so distracted?

—Eeer…

—It seems like you want to get shot in the head.

—Please calm down. It’s because I haven’t transformed yet.

It is impossible to fight a kämpfer with a normal human body.

—Why haven’t you transformed?!

Akane became enraged and pointed the gun. Stop it now!

—It’s dangerous!

“Now, transform yourself while you still can,” Shizuku told me in a serene voice.

—I won’t be able to handle it any other way.

—…Are we still going to fight?

“Of course. Things get serious from here,” Shizuku said as if it were obvious.

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Following Shizuku’s instructions (she always takes the lead in moments like this), we began to I searched around where Sayaka used to be. I decided to transform into a woman’s form, just in case. perhaps.

With no way to the other side, I was forced back into the water. Being a kämpfer now makes me I feel more relaxed than when I was a man.

I climbed up to the concrete on the opposite side, which barely had room for two tatami mats.

—Here’s the door, right?

There was no need to look. Just as Shizuku said, there was a metal door. Because of the darkness, we had to

We looked closely; it had visible rust in some places and looked old.

-Come on?

Shizuku asked. I quickly stopped her.

—Wait. What if someone is lurking?

—There’s no one here. If there were anyone, they would have come out a long time ago. If they fail in combat, t They fall significantly behind. Even if someone is waiting, they’ll be much further ahead.

I hesitated, but Shizuku opened the door without remorse.

True, there was nobody there. Instead, there was a long, narrow hallway.

A cool sensation is felt at the tip of the nose. When looking up, drops of water fall.

There are exposed pipes in the ceiling, and it seems to be leaking from there. The hallway feels sticky and dam That’s probably why.

The pipes are of various sizes and run straight to the end of the corridor. Now that I think about it, I’ve already I walked through a similar area. Was there a white fox hiding there?

—Let’s move forward.

Without waiting for a response, Shizuku starts walking. There’s no other option, so we follow her.

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Of all of us, Mikot seems to be the most interested. She loves buildings, from ruins to

old structures.

—It’s quite big.

“No, it’s narrow,” I reply. Mikoto looks at me in amazement.

—I’m not referring to that, but to the area of ■■the property. Isn’t it bigger than Sakura-san’s house?

Did you know we’ve explored underground ruins in Mexico?

—How did that happen?

—They threw spears from above, they almost impaled us.

Disturbing things.

As Mikoto said, the passageway extended far inward. It probably runs beneath other houses. of countryside and streets. How did they build it?

—It looks like he’s been here for a while.

That’s what Shizuku said. She sought Mikoto’s opinion.

-What do you think?

—Hmm, it’s not like it was hundreds of years ago, but it seems like a long time has passed. The concrete joints They’re unusual around here and show signs of aging, so perhaps they expanded some facilities?

There is an existing underground underground or something like that?

Mikoto answered without hesitation. She doesn’t just explore ruins; she also has something to say. about modern architecture. An enigmatic woman, but in a different way than Shizuku.

—How much time do you think has passed?

—I think at least fifty years.

—Have you been here that long?

I murmured without thinking.

—Wasn’t this area fully developed after the war?

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“It’s possible the facilities themselves existed before the war. They may have been expanded.” “Afterwards,” Shizuku said.

—Why mention something like that?

-I don’t know.

—Who has time for that?

—Free time? Not necessarily human.

Shizuku’s words left me speechless. She continued,

—Moderators are not necessarily human, and the capacity to transform ourselves is

outside the field of technology.

That’s absolutely true.

Although I’m used to it, it’s strange that I can transform into a kämpfer and become a woman.

I have to believe it because it happened to me; if someone else mentioned it, I would surely doubt their sanity.

This technology is something that humans do not have.

So to say that whoever put me through this is an alien… is simplistic reasoning. Oh well, maybe Perhaps we should consider everyone as extraterrestrials if they are not human from this planet.

—What does the president think?

—Shizuku.

—… What does Shizuku think?

—I still don’t have anything.

Somewhat disappointing.

—We can’t know anything with just this. What’s here, what’s going to come out… maybe we can see it from… now.

-Where?

—Yes. From this way.

She pointed toward the wall. There was a door there.

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-When…?

I murmured. A door that looked like it had been carelessly painted on a wooden panel. It also looked

quite old.

—I’m going to open it.

It doesn’t matter that we stopped her, we’re supposed to open it. When Shizuku tried to open it With his hand, the door detached itself from the hinges and fell.

Of course, it’s dark inside. Although the emergency light was on before, it’s gone now.

nothing.

“I can’t see anything at all,” Akane complained.

—Hey, Natsuru, do something about it.

“There’s nothing I can do. I don’t even have a flashlight.” Akane twisted a finger at her temple.

—You’re an idiot. You’re a magician, aren’t you?

—So what?

—Just burn something over there.

Ah, that’s true. But it’s frustrating to admit it so easily.

“It’s a good idea for Akane,” I said, ignoring the shouting woman, and walked over to the fallen door.

As I suspected, it was made of wood. It was deteriorated and worn in several places. I put my hand through a c I pressed down on it with my foot and broke it. It became an improvised torch.

“It would be better to wrap some cloth around her or something,” Mikoto suggested, but she didn’t want to wear I placed the palm of my hand towards the end of the wood splinter and lit a fire.

On. Ooohh, bright! Although it could only illuminate what was directly in front of it, it was sufficient as a replacem

of the flashlight.

—Please, move forward.

Shizuku said. Yes, yes.

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I entered the room.

-… What is this?

I murmured without thinking.

The interior was quite spacious, and the ceiling wasn’t very high. There were several things scattered on the flo There were fragments that looked like they were from an old machine, old cans, bottles—well, nothing special. among them, scattered in a way that was somewhat familiar to us.

Holding the torch high so I wouldn’t catch fire. Thanks to that, the range of the light increased.

Shizuku bowed.

—The remains of… visceral animals…

What she picked up were the legs of a stuffed animal. The stuffing had deteriorated and crumbled easily.

upon touching it.

You could say the inside of the room was almost like a visceral animal factory. There were so many

Visceral, unknown, and manic animals scattered everywhere. Besides the forms

While some were complete, there were also many that were indistinguishable from garbage.

It wasn’t that there wasn’t enough room to put a foot, but almost.

—Wow, this is like an underground ruin in Peru.

Mikoto also said something that only she would understand.

—Were things sewn here?

“I don’t think so,” Shizuku replied.

—There’s no sewing machine for stuffed animals here, is there? He bought what’s for sale and they brought it h —Ah, even though the room is old, there aren’t that many visceral animals, are there?

—They must have deteriorated from getting wet. Could there be leaks here?

I stretched up to look at the carpet on the ceiling. Faintly, I saw something that looked like a stain.

—With so many visceral animals gathered together, what were they doing? A strategic sales meeting?

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Mikoto uses complicated words. Shizuku smiled slightly at her words.

—It’s brave to try to sell products that everyone else has given up on.

—But the fact that there are stuffed animals here means that someone brought them, right?

—That’s a good question. Without someone with the intention, it’s not possible to do something like that.

Shizuku walked carefully around the room. Some of the piled-up visceral animals fell over.

—A kind of warehouse… an experimental facility perhaps?

“What kind of experiment did you do?” That was me.

—Collecting stuffed animals with their guts hanging out isn’t a big deal, you know.

—How about an experiment to make them talk?

-Hey?

—Perhaps it was a facility to turn them into messengers.

Shizuku mentioned it casually, but I was speechless.

The experiment to make them talk basically involved giving the stuffed animals a soul. What resulted was… those noisy types like Harakiritora.

If Shizuku’s words were true, then the visceral animals here are just containers before Give them a soul. They could speak at any moment. How scary!

I started backing away in fear. I felt like these plushies could get up and attack at any moment.

—Don’t worry, they’re just old stuffed animals.

That’s what Shizuku said, but the truth is, some of them had guts spilling out or blood coming out of their mouth It’s understandable that it’s scary.

She glanced nervously around the room. While Shizuku seemed to be lost in thought, Mikoto

She watched with enthusiasm. There really is a difference between a woman with nerves of steel and one who He has explored ruins all over the world.

Akane was simply there, near the entrance, aimlessly.

“Hey, what’s wrong?”, only his gaze responded to my words.

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—Nothing in particular.

—That’s unusual. Aren’t you causing any trouble?

It’s a situation where it might be reasonable to shoot, even while yelling unpleasant things.

—I can shoot. How about I shoot you in the eye? I’ll make you feel like Horatio Nelson (British admiral)

Famous for his naval victories in the 18th century. He lost an eye in combat.

Why are you saying that? She’s a dangerous woman.

Just hearing this, it sounds like the usual version of a rabid dog, but it’s a little unusual. It seems

As if they were thinking about something. Are dogs planning to take over the Earth once humanity is gone?

Is it extinct in meditation?

—Do you have something to say?

—If I had to say something, it would be a complaint about the failure to record anime late at night or maybe drill I’d make Sakura-san a coward… Just a little.

-And?

I looked away, just like she did. We were observing the remains of visceral animals scattered on the ground. “Remains of visceral animals sounds pretty bad…” Just as she was about to say that, Akane closed the door. the mouth.

—Okay, fine. I’ll tell you later.

—Aren’t you going to say it now?

—How noisy! I have secrets too, you know.

What is this? Maybe he wants to teach me how to shoot in the street without calling the police? It’s a useless te

to know.

“It’s nothing special. Just stuffed animals,” Shizuku’s voice comes from inside. It’s understandable.

“There’s a door here too,” Shizuku gestures invitingly.

We approach it as well. This time it’s made of wood; it looks quite worn. As I place my hand on it “On the doorknob,” I murmur.

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—It looks more and more like a laboratory.

“Will there be strange creatures on the other side?” Shizuku said something unnecessary.

—That excites me.

—Won’t that frighten the girls even more?

“It’s better to have fun. Shizuku didn’t seem scared either, did she?” —If being scared is beneficial, I’ll do it.

I’m not familiar with a situation like this. I’ve never heard this girl scream about cockroaches or moths.

This appears to be information about the “Club for Shizuku Sangou to Insult You,” but apparently this thing isn’t It doesn’t startle or scream. Whether it’s an insect or a reptile, it doesn’t care. It isn’t afraid of the dark and easily

places I would normally avoid for safety reasons. He didn’t shout loudly. It seems that the members

The “Club for Shizuku Sangou to Insult You” gives them chills and they say things like: “When you receive an in “Shizuku-sama, I would prefer that you ask in a low voice close to my ear.” The perversion is profound.

As she was thinking about that, Shizuku opened the door. The room on the other side was just as dark as this o As usual, it was damp and smelled like water. Is water leaking in here too?

—Natsuru, bring a torch.

“Yes… Aah,” the flame was about to go out. Even the pieces of wood were short.

I decided to go back and get the materials. The broken door from before would do.

-Hang on a minute.

“Hurry up,” I was going to do it anyway without being told.

I went back. I would have to cross back inside those stuffed animals.

—I’m going too.

What Akane said was probably just a whim. It was a task one could easily do alone.

Despite that, I didn’t stop her, nor was it necessary. I don’t know if it was fortunate that I didn’t.

The next moment, with a sudden crash, the roof collapsed.