Vol. 11 Ch. 4
Vol. 11 Ch. 4
Chapter 4
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There were three of us on the path, including me. From a distance, if you squinted, you could avoid seeing Mito Komon. Komon-sama is fine with Akane.
Rika hid in Mito Komon’s shadow and avoided making eye contact with me as much as possible. It seemed tha It hurt when Mito Komon called me a rapist. Does even a rabid dog inspire more confidence in a woman?
The ceiling was starting to rise slightly. I have no idea what technology was used to dig here.
Could the presence of water droplets or stringed instruments be inferred?
Mito Komon pointed a gun at Rika and hit her several times.
—Hey, loli girl, where are we around here?
—Loli girl, loli girl, how annoying. Rika-chan is a high school student.
—If they’re two years or younger, it’s okay to be a loli. I bet you call me a dog too, right?
—You’re like a stray dog. You’re rude, you can’t get used to people.
—Ha? How dare you speak to me like that, you Nobel Peace Prize nominee this year!?
The Nobel Peace Prize has come up forcefully. I was stunned listening from the other side. If
If the ferocious dog Akane were a candidate, wars would have already disappeared all over the world.
Akane pressed the gun barrel against Rika.
—It hurts, it hurts! How cruel!
—Feeling pain is fun, isn’t it?
—Rika-chan isn’t a masochist!
—The fun is for me.
Akane seemed happy. Unlike Shizuku, she too seemed to have a sadistic streak. There wasn’t even Traces of her former femininity remain in her. Was she drugged?
—Hey loli girl, where do you think we are? Tell us already!
-Don’t know!
—Where were you before?
-Far.
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Akane looked like she was about to shoot at any moment.
—Do you want to die?
“I don’t know. It looks like it’s under some house. It must be much bigger than Sakurasan’s property, right? Agai It feels like we’re going in circles, but more like going back and forth. We’re heading towards
the exit, of course.
Suddenly, Rika began to speak.
—Hey, dog.
—Fine. I’ll kill you.
—Don’t shoot! … But, a moment ago, what were you doing with Senou Natsuru?
—Weren’t you watching it?
—I didn’t quite understand.
—But I said it! I was about to be raped by Natsuru.
The fierce dog woman responded calmly. I commented immediately.
—Hey! But you had given your consent!
—If you had gone all the way, even consent would have been fine.
Something strange.
—I’m upset because it was left unfinished. I’m not even on my period.
—Hey, there’s a high school student listening.
—I don’t care. Age doesn’t matter if you’re fighting me. This whole situation is your fault. You!
I will kill!
Even though Rika’s life was in danger, she kept asking questions.
—Was that okay?
—I’m still a virgin. I don’t know. Do you know?
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—Rika-chan doesn’t know either.
—Only one thing I’m sure of, if I’m interested in a guy… Natsuru, he’ll definitely be good. That’s what I think.
—I don’t quite understand.
—What do you know!
So what are you saying as a high school student?
Rika seems to be thinking about something. She’s trying not to have erotic fantasies. The difference between th
secondary and high school is huge.
Whisper:
—… Kaede-sama also seems interested in Senou Natsuru.
—First I’ll kill you. Then I’ll kill the damn bitch.
Akane jumps to conclusions too quickly. Rika told her, “Stop.”
“It’s not like I want to, you know, do that like a dog. Sometimes, Kaede-sama talks about Natsuru with a…” Very kind expression.
—I dislike him even more. Drop dead.
—But then, suddenly, she looks at me strangely, as if she’s never seen me before, and says things as if we
we had just met… although it soon goes back to normal.
—Always so damned and promiscuous?
—That’s not true! He has a colder face and would openly tell you to kill a dog like yourself.
That’s pretty scary.
The story Rika is telling about Sakura-san likely shows two sides: the normal one and the
malignant. Without realizing it, she’s supporting what I’ve been thinking for some time now.
However, something seems strange. The situation doesn’t match my expectations.
I intervened from the sidelines.
—Is Sakura-san always like this?
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-Hey…
—So, he says strange things like that?
—It has increased lately.
Rika responds with an index finger under her chin.
—Before, it was always like, “Let the dogs die!” in a humorous tone, but now it just goes blank.
Several times she has an expression as if she doesn’t know why she’s there. She’s been like this all week.
—Is she going crazy? Screw her.
Leaving aside the ferocious dog without a trace of compassion, I continue to reflect.
Is Sakura-san confused? Since she’s been stable until now, this is clearly a change. Has she
lost control of herself?
—It doesn’t matter what happens.
As usual, these words belong to Akane.
“If we kill her, that’s fine. Haven’t you seen it, Natsuru? I’ll put a hole in the abdomen of that idiot bitch who…”
you’ve never seen before.
I was pretending not to hear along with Rika.
We continued walking. Although there were places where the concrete was crumbling, it wasn’t a major problem
traffic problem.
Rika stopped in front of a door.
-Here.
The girl said. In front of us was a metal door. It used to be made of old wood or rusty iron.
But this one was older and more solid. The knob was smooth and had a worn feel. It looked like someone had u He had played a lot.
It was quite sturdy. Or rather, it seemed heavy.
—Is it locked?
Akane still had her gun. Not just as a precaution, but it seemed she was eager to shoot Rika.
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—I don’t think it’s closed.
—Open it.
-Hey…
-Fast.
There was a closed door.
Rika reluctantly pulled the door open with her weight.
Inside was a small room. Perhaps the size of three tatami mats. There was another door at the back, which It seemed even more resistant.
—Another door?
Akane complained.
—Do it right. Just one like this would be enough.
—Don’t complain to Rika.
—You’re the main one involved here! Tell that to that damn idiot bitch.
It’s a statement that sounds like an accusation and at the same time doesn’t seem like one.
Rika goes in first. Although there are three of them, if there were one more, the space would be too cramped.
Akane and I looked around the room.
—There’s nothing here.
—What a boring room. There aren’t even any Pocky sticks.
—That can’t be true… Now that you mention it, it’s been a while since you’ve eaten, hasn’t it?
—It’s my mouth that feels lonely. It’s not that I’m lacking them, but if they’re not there, I get irritable. They should
have a convenience store here.
—In the basement?
As I said that, I turned my gaze away.
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Suddenly, a strange feeling. Huh, is something missing here? As a representative of Seitetsu, if I miss class, bo Men as well as women, I stay right on the edge, and it’s not that, it’s something more physical.
—… Where is Ueda?
As I say it, I realize. I turn around quickly and see that Rika is about to leave the room.
—Stop!
—Hey!
Rika slams the door shut. Then she hits something hard.
-Wait!
—Bah! Idiot! Remember, Rika-chan is persistent!
The soundproofing seems to be working; that voice was barely audible.
Rika was walking away. I tried to open the door, but she seemed to be trying to bend the hinges with a sickle. making it difficult to move.
When I finally reached the hallway, Rika had completely disappeared.
—He escaped…
—Damn it. I should have killed her sooner.
Akane clicked her tongue and fired angrily at the ceiling. Debris rained down.
—Natsuru, it’s because you’re feeling sorry for the loli girl.
—I have no choice… Where has she gone?
It’s no longer visible and is unknown. There seems to be another corridor further ahead.
Since Rika’s gone, I’m lost as to how to get out of the basement. Couldn’t she have left a map or a clue?
less?
Giving up, I went back to the previous room.
Upon closer inspection, it appears to be a changing room. Along the wall are built-in lockers with Hangers inside. The smallest one should be for valuables.
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Apparently, although it was used at some point, it’s now abandoned and a bit dusty. Since…
When has it been out of use?
Akane said:
—Open it.
-I?
—If there’s a loli girl, I’ll let her open it. Since there isn’t, the heavy lifting is for men.
You are also a kämpfer, and despite being a strong guy.
This door didn’t just look “sturdy,” it was actually strong. I pulled with all my might using both hands.
There was a faint sound of air escaping as it opened.
It was another small room here. The difference was that there were shower-like holes near the ceiling and The walls. What the hell is this?
There was only one light above our heads, but it was quite bright. There’s electricity working here.
—Hey, there’s another door further inside.
Akane pointed her finger.
—This design is such a nuisance. Why do we have to go through so many rooms before we can get any further
Was the person who designed it having fun?
—He surely had his reasons.
I said that, but even I didn’t understand it. How did they use it?
—A break room?
Akane said. I replied.
—How are we going to sleep? There are no beds or futons.
—You can put up cardboard boxes or something like that.
—Do we have to sleep here? I’m sure we’d choose a better place.
—We’ve slept in a place like this before, haven’t we?
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That line reminded me of that time with Akane.
—… You really are a pervert, huh?
Akane said to herself, blushing.
—Idiot, what are you saying? Do you mean I’m in heat all year round?
—Why do you think that?
—You must have another way of saying it!
Akane seemed to be pointing a gun at me again. Hey, it’s dangerous. Calm down.
But he stopped halfway.
—I can’t stop you from thinking that way, but… at that moment, I was interested too. Surely you were.
also.
I can’t deny it…
—But I don’t want to continue here and now… or rather, if it’s you, I don’t care what you do. Even if I You press me against the wall and rape me, I’ll accept it.
That’s too perverted. Even if I’m interested, actually doing it is different.
—But the timing and circumstances aren’t right. Besides, inside, I’m filled with remorse.
has grown a lot.
—You’ve already mentioned that.
—But now I feel more remorse than before. I tried to get rid of them, but they came back and grew.
I don’t know what will happen in the future, but I have to trust in the slim chances I have.
—What kind of bet is that?
—You don’t know anything either… Anyway, it’s okay to leave it until everything is sorted out. … Damn, I’m Frustrated. It’s unsettling.
Akane talked to herself and ended the conversation on her own. From time to time she let out a sweet sigh that It seemed strange.
I didn’t ask any more questions. Let’s get back to reality. Although this is also reality.
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I reached for the innermost door. I did it before Akane told me to.
—Here I go…
It wasn’t rusty. Perhaps the place is well sealed; it made a soft sound when it opened.
My mouth opened wide.
-… What is this?
What was in front of me were experimental instruments of unknown origin.
With winding pipes, a water tank, monitors. Although they were instruments of experimentation
At first glance, its true purpose was unknown. My understanding was limited to considering whether the tank The cylindrical pot was for cooking potatoes. In any case, it was full of tools that looked like they’d come from a
science fiction film.
—Hey, this looks like something out of a movie.
Akane expressed the same opinion.
—It looks like a mecha that would appear in “The Wings of Honneamise” (a 1987 science fiction anime film,
(Known for its detailed animation and unique, realistic tech designs). I have no idea if it’s retro or new.
Is it great or is it terrible?
—You can’t judge whether it’s great or bad.
However, it’s not as if I had a different standard of judgment.
However, it clearly felt like a secret underground laboratory here. Although I had already had that The feeling before was just deteriorated and crumbling. But only here, there was still a little bit of
operating environment until recently. Of course, now it’s as if it were dead.
“They were probably doing research and experiments,” I said. Akane scoffed at that.
—Even I can understand that.
—It was definitely an important investigation.
—Given that it is built underground, it shouldn’t be unimportant.
—But now there’s nobody here.
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—Even with your eyes closed, you can tell.
Damn it. It’s annoying every time.
Trying to say something witty, I looked up at the ceiling.
—…Huh?
-What’s happening?
-Over there.
I pointed in the direction where there was something resembling a conduit separated by a net.
—What about that?
—Next to there, there is something written.
I frowned. My eyesight isn’t bad, but somehow.
—Eer… I can’t read it.
—Try pronouncing it.
—I really can’t read it.
I said. The characters seemed divided into two sections; the top section was a character I had never seen befor I had seen it before, and the lower section was in alphabetical form. Even so, I couldn’t pronounce it at all.
—You’re an idiot. He must be German, right?
—Is that so?
—I don’t know what the top part is, but the bottom part seems to be. Don’t you see the dots above the letters?
They call it “Umlaut”.
—You’re a know-it-all, aren’t you?
—If you read a little, you’ll find that. Before my transformation, I liked to read books. Although I don’t know their —You’re useless after all.
—I’ll break your arm.
Since I didn’t want my arm to be broken, I decided to take a look around.
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The room wasn’t tidy. It wasn’t dirty, but it wasn’t exactly clean either. The description is more accurate.
The appropriate response would be that it was beginning to deteriorate gradually. Although there were clearly m
of human presence that in other places was gradually disappearing.
However, something caught my attention. What?
—Hey, look this way.
Akane shook my chin.
On the other side there was a staircase. It continued upwards. It was a metal emergency staircase that led
that very loud noise.
—Can’t we go up that way?
—Would that be the solution?
—It seems so.
If that were the case, we would be saved. Rika originally intended to guide us correctly to
a certain point.
—Shall we see?
-Yeah.
Akane and I headed towards the ladder. If we could surface by going up there, definitely We would feel relieved. Enough of wanting to stay underground: there’s enough with the most…
unpleasant things that only appear in the manga of Haisaichi Ishii (Japanese mangaka known for his humor). absurd and satirical).
Somehow, I looked away to the side.
Involuntarily, I swallowed and pulled Akane.
—Hey, that’s it, that’s it!
—What… oh?
Akane was also surprised.
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There were visceral animal plushies there. Some of those plushies had their intestines hanging out. aligned.
That was fine. I’d seen loads of those in the toy cart at the toy store and in the warehouse.
from the class president’s relative. I even discovered several still under construction underground. But the stuffed animals here are each inside a cylinder filled with liquid. Many cylinders are lined up,
filled with fluid, with many cables extending from visceral animals. These cables extend
from the lid and are connected directly to an unknown machine.
—Is this… a factory for visceral animals?
Akane murmured in amazement.
—It’s too complex for that. A single machine would suffice.
—So, it’s not a factory, is it?
Almost without realizing it, I murmured.
—Isn’t it more of a place to train messengers?
-Hey?
—Our gut animals can talk, right?
—Although they don’t say very coherent things.
—Perhaps they are allowing them to speak here.
Although the words came out of my mouth, I got a little scared and kept quiet.
From Harakiritora to the visceral animals of the other kämpfer, they all have free will. The idea of That “Japan’s worst toy company” was selling such plush toys made no sense; it was obvious that Someone had intervened.
That all this was happening here, in the basement of Sakura-san’s house, was hard to believe, but it seemed
the clearest explanation to feel at ease.
Akane clapped her hands.
—Ah, now I understand. This small room when you come here, it’s a clean room, right?
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—What’s up with that?
—You’re a guy with poor intuition. It’s a room for the manufacture and research of equipment. Precision, to prevent the entry of trash and bacteria. You change in the first room and then the… invisible trash in the next room.
This is how Akane explained it. They change into special suits and are then sprayed with pressurized air, and in They sterilize with ultraviolet light.
—It’s necessary to have facilities like these, isn’t it?
It is for infusing souls into visceral animals. You must be attentive.
Akane spoke again.
-Because?
—But that small room hadn’t moved. Normally, if you don’t cleanse your body in the clean room, They don’t allow you to enter here.
—So, it’s probably broken and people have left…
Why have they disappeared? It’s hard to believe they’re dead. Did they get tired? I thought about escaping at ni
pursued by lenders, but that seems too far-fetched.
Perhaps it’s all over now, and there’s no need to be here anymore. There’s nothing left to do, or it’s all been red
minimum number of people.
It’s all just speculation. Is there a right answer? No, I don’t think there are any debt collectors here.
None of the machines appeared to be working. They are not being used.
—Natsuru, are there any switches around here?
Akane looked uneasy.
-Because?
—I’m going to try turning it on. Won’t it move?
—Why would you do that?
I’m surprised. Does that make any sense?
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—Do you want a new visceral animal or something!?
—I don’t want it. But I want to see what happens.
—Stop.
I stop Akane. This is what happens when you act out of mere curiosity. Although compared to Mikoto is much better, because she flips the switch before telling anyone.
The ferocious girl has given up on finding the switch. However, she continues to swing the gun.
—There is no other option. Should we destroy this area?
-Nothing to be done.
—Destroying things if you have them is obvious, isn’t it? Nobody complains. Doing what I want. I’m going to sho So Natsuru, light the fire.
It’s insane. Is this the kind of person who revels in watching explosions and demolitions? Undoubtedly, consider The higher the flame and the greater the amount of gunpowder, the better.
I’m not saying I don’t have that feeling too. I like fireworks. But I’m more moderate. Because That’s what I kept warning the fierce woman about.
—Do it somewhere else.
—If it’s done on the surface, they could call 911. You don’t understand, idiot.
—Then don’t do it.
“The police won’t catch us here. It’s okay if we go crazy.” It’s a problem because I need to stop it.
Akane really seemed ready to shoot. Despite being resourceful, she lacks the limiter that suppresses the Desires. It’s scary and unsettling.
—Don’t shoot.
—What? You’ll shoot too!
—Have you abandoned your charming attitude?
—Do you want to be killed!?
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She gets angry and changes color. But I, at that moment, was watching the bedroom door.
—Someone’s coming!
—Huh? What are you talking about?
-It’s true!
Although these facilities appeared to be well soundproofed, I clearly heard footsteps with my own
ears.
—Hide.
Pulling Akane along, we hid behind the team.
There were two sets of steps. Of course, you couldn’t see who they were. As we left the door Half-open, it made a noise as it opened completely.
They came in. I held my breath.
—Hey, it looks like someone’s come.
Akane complained.
—Silence. I said they were coming.
—I almost thought it was a lie.
You can’t lie in moments like this.
The footsteps stopped for a moment. They were probably observing the room. Then they resumed. march. I sighed.
—I thought there was nobody here because the clean room wasn’t working.
—But there was a white kämpfer, right?
Akane said. Certainly.
—Perhaps they were the ones who built this place.
—They’re back!
To be honest, I was scared.
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The truth is, I don’t like ghosts or aliens, that kind of thing. Ghosts should
To remain resentful even after death, becoming only souls, isn’t that right? How terrifying.
If those responsible for this place are indeed responsible, it would be even more terrifying. They’ve built facilities They are underground and have equipped the place with advanced technology that can only seem supernatura
than humans.
At that higher level, there’s just a simple human being lurking around. It wouldn’t be surprising if…
They would be furious if they witnessed such a scene. I’m sorry, Shizuku is the one who’s wrong. Please do tha
In my mind, I imagined a green creature with octopus-like tentacles hitting me with multiple Tentacles. It hurts, it hurts. Stop. It’s happening. It hurts, it hurts.
The footsteps are coming this way.
—Hey, what do we do?
It’s difficult to answer even Akane’s question.
—What to do…? This is bad.
—We could also run to that staircase.
—It seems likely they’ll find us before we get there.
If only I’d gone upstairs faster. I messed up. It always happens to me. Even when I was in
In kindergarten, I was undecided about how to eat two types of candy and ended up not eating either.
Should we hide?
—Don’t you think they won’t find us?
-… I don’t believe it.
I glanced at Akane. It was an innocent gesture, but she began to mutter angrily under her breath.
—Wh-… What are you thinking about at a time like this?
—?
—Don’t you dare take advantage of my dissatisfaction just because you couldn’t before! I’m a virgin, It’s obviously going to hurt if you do it!
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—I’m not thinking about that…!
—If you really want it, you don’t need to think about it, but we won’t finish soon. I’m a virgin. I’m sure he’s going
hurt.
-Don’t say that!
Don’t turn every conversation into something lewd! What will I do if I find out?
The footsteps are getting closer. Oh, shit!
What should I do? Although I hesitated, there is no other option but to make a decision here.
—Okay, let’s do it.
—So, will I finally lose my virginity?
—No way! I’m talking about a fight!
When Akane said, “I think so,” she raised her automatic pistol. Ah, this girl understood perfectly.
—I will advance by firing magic, so protect me.
—Okay. Anytime is fine.
I swallowed hard. Judging by the sound, he was on the other side of the tank. The opportunity would come whe I didn’t know who the enemy was, but if I took the initiative, victory would be near. The opportunity is mine.
I breathed. A shadow was approaching slightly.
-Come on!
I ran while simultaneously activating the magic forcefully in my hand.
—Taaah!
He was about to launch a fireball. In the next instant.
—Kyaaaahh, Natsuru!
—… Mikoto!
I stopped shooting at the last moment.
Mikoto appeared. It was obvious, but I was surprised.
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—Natsuru, attack quickly. Especially against the student council president. If you don’t, I will. “From behind,” Akane said.
—Idiot, don’t do that.
I was stunned.
I wondered if, after saying that, it could be considered that I was protecting Shizuku.
Akane squatted down and came towards me. The two in front of me snapped out of their shock and said somet —After all the effort we put into getting together, Natsuru is going to attack us?
Shizuku placed a hand on her hip with a displeased expression.
—It was just a coincidence.
—What if we happen to die? Moo… even if we start dating, are we going to experience this?
I pretended not to hear that.
Suddenly, I felt relieved. We were able to reunite, after all. Mikoto and Shizuku are safe too.
What a relief.
Then I noticed Mikoto. She had a bandage on her leg. Isn’t there something odd about the way she walks?
—Hey, Mikoto…
—Hm? Oh, this. I hurt myself a little, you know?
Mikoto laughed.
—When the ceiling collapsed, I was actually trapped. So Shizuku bandaged me up. And here I am. in this way.
Seeing my expression change, she rushed to explain.
—But now it’s not so bad. It seems the Kämpfer have an incredible capacity for recovery.
I used to have trouble walking, but now I can manage on my own. Look, look.
Tap, tap, tap, stomping his feet. Of course, it’s obvious he’s protecting his injured side.
—… Mikoto.
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Said.
-… That?
“It’s good that you’re not seriously injured. But don’t lie and say you’re no longer injured.” -… Yeah.
Mikoto was strangely smiling, as if to say, “ehehe, I got scolded.” Shizuku was watching Mikoto and me. It’s not clear what she’s thinking.
—Natsuru, how did you get here?
I quickly explained the situation. Of course, even up to the point where Rika ran away. She doesn’t have It makes sense to hide it and thus avoid having it explained to me while they ridicule me.
—And you, Shizuku?
—We were also attacked by some white Kämpfer.
Shizuku also explained. Was it just an impression that she got a little angry when Hitomi and Sayaka talked abo
attack Mikoto?
—Then I asked those two to explain the basement to me.
—Did you ask them?
—Yes. I asked them.
Although he said it casually, was it really a request?
—They told me how to get here. I’d heard about the exit, but I didn’t think it would be a
experimental laboratory like this one.
—The exit may be real.
Akane nodded backward. Shizuku turned away.
—Ah, so you can go up.
—I suppose, if you think about it logically, going up will take us closer to the exit.
—Yes, it seems so. But personally, I’m also concerned about the equipment in this place.
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Shizuku was observing the tanks in which the visceral animals were submerged in liquid.
—What do you think of all this, Natsuru?
—It’s just a guess, but I think this could be some kind of device for using animals
visceral as messengers.
—I think so too. You’re really perceptive.
Yay, I was praised for being perceptive! (In a monotone tone) She was hitting the tank with a dull thud.
—It’s acrylic. It should be durable. … There are actually several, aren’t there?
—They probably planned to add more.
—Exploding penguins, only for extreme fans, right?
You wouldn’t think there would be children who would want a stuffed animal that died in an explosion. Wouldn’t Does this mean that if the head almost detaches, it’s a defective item?
—Was this a warehouse the first time you saw it? If this place is now the messenger factory, that means
which are distributed to all Kämpfers worldwide.
—I have no idea about that. It might only be in Japan, or it might not even be known if there are kämpfer in any After saying that, Shizuku murmurs as if to herself.
—… I would like this to be resolved only in this country.
We don’t understand foreign circumstances, do we? It would be interesting if there were animals in other countr
visceral and kämpfer as carefree as Shizuku.
Shizuku was staring at a corner. There was a tank there, but it was quite dilapidated.
—Yes, certainly.
—It’s broken, isn’t it?
She was inspecting the inside, peering through the broken place and putting her hand inside.
Something was taken out.
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-What’s that?
—Do you want to see it?
It was a long lock of hair. Somewhat curly and also burnt. What kind of hobby is it to collect something like that? “Are you collecting hair, Shizuku? There are limits even to a furious hobby. Don’t come near me.” —You’re an idiot. It’s chemical fiber.
She casually blows on her hair.
—It’s not human.
—So what about that?
—It looks familiar. Isn’t that the mane of a Hyapuri Lion?
I stared at her hair. She really understood it well. Between her memory and visual acuity, this The woman was unfathomable.
—But who is Hyapuri Lion?
—It’s a stuffed animal that was in Kaede’s apartment. The first visceral animal. The one I brought.
—You did your thing.
It almost seems like a robbery, but Shizuku doesn’t seem worried about it.
—Given how deteriorated it is and that this mane still remains, without a doubt Hyapuri Lion was the first
messenger, right?
—How long have you been here?
This is Mikoto.
—Maybe about ten years, right?
-Maybe?
—It should be related to Kaede.
With Sakura-san? Hmm, what about that? Although I can’t help but think he’s involved, how could he
be?
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—But most of the facilities here are quite old.
Akane said, looking around.
—Although even the worst person wouldn’t live that long, right?
—Yes, Kaede shouldn’t have been born before me.
—So, what’s going on?
—This facility must have been here originally.
Shizuku explained calmly, with a certain aura similar to that of a teacher.
—Then they built that house. What if one day Kaede’s family and the others came here…?
—Did something trigger the worst person to become even more like the worst person?
—It’s difficult to even speculate about the trigger.
Hmm, it sounds convincing when Shizuku says it.
Shizuku and Akane were exploring other places together. Meanwhile, I was just watching. downwards aimlessly.
I still have some faith in Sakura-san, so I also want to refute Shizuku’s opinion. But
I felt that anything I said would sound like a lie. Not just to the other girls. Also to myself.
With this entire underground place, showing me the visceral animals, saying “it’s all a lie” is impossible. Of course, it would be great if Sakura-san’s evil side disappeared, but the blow is still a Hit, right? Haah.
—…Why are you sighing like that?
Mikoto taps me on the side. “How long have you been here?” —Leave me alone!
—Stop worrying so much about Sakura-san.
-Alright.
—No, I don’t mean that.
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Mikoto seemed surprised. Then she spoke as if she were scolding a child.
—The person you keep referring to as “Sakura-san, Sakura-san” is our enemy. But you continue Clinging to it, don’t you feel bad about that?
-And you?
“It’s not right for me… even if I accept it, I’m already determined to accept that I can’t be rejected. But what?” What will happen to Shizuku? She seems so calm and mature, and she’s completely in love with Natsuru.
—…
Didn’t Akane-chan say anything to you?
—… He confessed to me.
I was honest. That’s how serious Mikoto was.
-Who?
—The wild one. Also, Akane-chan with glasses said she likes me.
—That’s how it was, eh…
—You already knew that.
—There’s no way I wouldn’t know. If it’s about you, I understand.
Mikoto was a little more serious than usual. That was the expression she wore when she wanted to venture into
something. And he always did it. He hadn’t changed since kindergarten.
Shizuku and Akane hid in the shadows. Now it’s just me and Mikoto.
—For me, it’s much better to accept someone who would accept Natsuru than to despise someone who never w
will turn towards me.
—Akane?
—Not just her.
—Shizuku too?
-Yeah.
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After a pause, she added.
—Me too.
When Mikoto finished saying that, she walked away from me.
I stood there for a moment.
Before my eyes, I felt as if I were being told that I couldn’t avoid what was in front of me, something that Shizuku That said. I understand that. However, it’s also my weakness that my awareness diminishes if I’m not told.
This way. Stand firm, Natsuru Senou. I whispered that to myself.
Shizuku and Mikoto continued investigating the room.
Although they didn’t find anything noteworthy. Both Akane and I had already inspected almost everything. No We were able to find the Hyapuri Lion hair previously.
Suddenly, I remembered something.
—Shizuku, what do you think that is?
I pointed to a corner of the wall.
Shizuku looked up at where she had previously discovered the string of characters.
—…He’s German, isn’t he?
He knew it right away.
-And so?
—Who knows? I’ve never seen those letters. They look like Cretan hieroglyphs, but they’re different.
—Should we bring in a linguist?
—Is that an alphabet that existed on Earth?
Although it seemed like just a casual comment, it really surprised me.
—… Aliens?
—It’s a possibility. That alone doesn’t tell us much, does it?
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Be careful, don’t you say reckless things? Is it because you’re in a position where responsibility arises?
I’m going to ask more questions.
—Do you know how to read German?
—A little, I suppose.
Shizuku looked attentively and translated.
—We are here.
-Hey?
—That’s the meaning. “We are here. We are here,” something like that is written.
—What does that mean?
—Probably just a doodle. Often, artisans leave their names and dates in hidden places. of the buildings. Could that be it?
—Wow, I got scared.
I felt disappointed.
—It’s just an insignificant word. Tch!
Are you sure you want to ignore it like that?
-Because?
—Regardless of the meaning, it’s written in German. After all, “kämpfer” is German.
TRUE?
—Aah…
That’s right. How could I not have realized it before? I cursed my own stupidity. Like Akane said, she’s right.
—Perhaps it means the same as above. The words at the top and the German at the bottom.
They write the same thing, right?
Shizuku still hadn’t looked away.
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—Those things could have value. Even people from the Edo period who visited Angkor Wat (famous temple com Temples in Cambodia, known for its ancient architecture and art, became famous for its graffiti.
Did something like that really happen?
—Is that still there?
—It will be impossible to erase it.
Shizuku turned towards me.
—There doesn’t seem to be any other option.
—We should leave now.
—Before we do that, there’s something I want to ask you.
She spoke without changing her expression.
—Was there anything between you and Akane?
—Why do you ask?
—I feel like something is happening.
Damn, man, this girl has a seriously sharp sixth sense. Is she psychic, or is she… reincarnation of one?
Obviously, something happened. I almost had a run-in with the ferocious woman recently… I shouldn’t be. showing signs, however.
—I want to know more details.
—Uh, right now? We don’t have time.
I resisted. The place and the situation required it.
—How tactless!
—If I don’t listen to it now, it will seem like you’re avoiding the situation.
Ugh, he’s pointing right at me. I can’t really hide it. Why am I only coming up with ideas? so malicious?
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—What did you do?
—It wasn’t a big deal…
—It must be something quite important.
—So you think I’m going to tell you all the details here? What would you do if something went wrong?
Although it was an attempt at resistance, surprisingly Shizuku simply nodded.
—That’s right. Then answer me concisely.
Shizuku approached gently. She murmured so only I could hear.
—Did you steal Akane’s virginity?
—…
-How are you?
—I didn’t get that far…
-OK that’s fine.
She walked away from me.
What a surprise! Why are you asking me that question? My heart was racing.
—Natsuru, you’re not tough enough to have good manners in a situation like this, are you?
—That’s right. I won’t beat around the bush.
—I thought they were doing inappropriate things alone.
—Your question is much more inappropriate.
—When I want to ask, I ask.
—Please stop.
—After this, you may not be able to do something like that anymore.
And he turns his back. It was kind of provocative. There’s never a moment of peace when he’s with me.
Akane and Mikoto arrive. Although we search again, we can’t seem to find anything noteworthy.
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Shizuku says:
—Why don’t we go up here?
—Ah, there are some stairs here.
Mikoto seems to have just discovered them. They’re quite large and eye-catching.
“Normally, the exit is upstairs,” Shizuku says. I agree. We’ve already explored this area quite a bit. room. There’s no point in continuing to wander around and risking being attacked by the white Kämpfer.
They are still close and dangerous.
—But what if there are enemies?
Mikoto says.
-Could be.
—Even so, are we going?
—We have to go there anyway. So it’ll be the same no matter when we go.
—Um.
—All you have to do is be prepared.
The way it spreads through this area is truly impressive. There’s no doubt about its actions.
She leads the way up the stairs. They are well-built, they don’t wobble. There was a noise.
metallic as loud as it is deafening.
As usual, it was divided by doors. However, it was the most fragile one I had ever seen.
—Just in case, please prepare yourselves with weapons. We may have to go into combat as soon as Let’s go in.
The girls nodded, along with me.
-Yeah.
—Um.
—Aah.
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Shizuku readied her dagger, Akane aimed her pistol, Mikoto gripped her katana. I, on the other hand, produced
from my hand, which seemed quite ridiculous.
—I’m going to open it.
Shizuku grabbed the doorknob and turned it all at once.
We cautiously observed the interior and jumped out. To be ready in case of a surprise attack, we The four of us kept watch in all directions.
It was smaller than the room downstairs, but just as spacious. A row of cylindrical tanks stood
illuminated by a dim light. Compared to what was below, each one was much larger.
—There’s nobody here… huh?
I murmured. There was no sense of anyone’s presence. For now, Kämpfer’s ear hadn’t picked up anything.
Everyone lowers their weapons. But they don’t abandon their caution.
—We’re going to investigate. Carefully, okay?
No one reacts to Shizuku’s words. It wasn’t necessary to say them.
The room was dimly lit. There was a low hum. “So there’s electricity,” he says.
Mikoto. And to back it up, there are lamps lit at the bottom of each tank.
I decided to examine the interior thoroughly. Unlike the lower tanks, the cylindrical ones are
They’re semi-transparent and you can’t see inside very well. They’re probably filled with some kind of liquid.
It’s operational, but what for?
Mikoto stared with her forehead pressed against the glass.
—If you get closer, you’ll be able to see inside. That’s how they should do it with tinted car windows.
—It would be a problematic action if you did it in other people’s cars.
—In South America, by doing it that way, I found packages of drugs. I was pursued by corrupt police officers wh They had been bribed.
Why attract problems like that? I’m surprised someone would live like that.
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I did the same as Mikoto. Nothing is visible. In fact, it’s empty. It seems I was wrong about the presence. of a liquid.
-Hey…
—There doesn’t seem to be any liquid in mine… Kyaah!!
“How strange,” Mikoto exclaimed. “Although she’s usually a cheerful woman who laughs as she chases spiders
cockroaches under his feet.
—I can’t understand it, are you like a girl or something?
—I’m a girl! But anyway, that’s it.
He pointed with his finger. I looked inside the tank in the same way.
—You don’t need to be so scared… Whoa!
I was stunned too. I should be praised for not falling on my back.
There was a person inside the tank. It wasn’t a metaphor; it was a real person.
It was a woman. She was submerged in the liquid, her knees clutching her body. Obviously naked. She wasn’t s In this rather terrifying situation, her face was pale; perhaps she was beautiful, but it was impossible to discern. good.
It wasn’t clear whether she was alive or not. She wasn’t blowing bubbles from her nose or mouth. She could be It looked rotten. And just like with visceral laboratory animals, there were no wires connected to it.
—Hiiieeee!
I let out a pitiful voice. On the other hand, Mikoto had already recovered. She was approaching the [unclear] ag
tank.
—…It’s a girl, right?
—Y-… Yes, I suppose so.
—Not a woman, a girl. She should be our age or a little older.
She watched calmly. The woman who had run with the mercenaries hired by an organization
The drug trafficker in the jungle had a different kind of courage.
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—Are all the girls inside here?
—I… what I saw before was empty.
Finally, my mood is calming down. Thankfully, it seems I was just asleep. It wasn’t that bad. uncomfortable enough to look away.
—Maybe they’ll come in later.
—Don’t say disturbing things.
—It might be possible, but don’t wish for it. It would be better for your heart. I don’t want to imagine someone ca
and throwing them in here.
Mikoto continues observing. To her, are they like the fluorescent insects she found in the Amazon?
—Hey, where do you think they brought her from?
-I have no idea.
—I doubt they walked here on their own, did they?
—Well… so, what do you think?
I realized I asked a rather incomprehensible question. Although Mikoto doesn’t have an answer.
As expected, my childhood friend crossed her arms and started thinking.
—Hmmm… no idea.
-Me neither.
—Let’s ask someone who seems to know. Pre-… Shizuku!
From a great distance, I call the president of our perfect student council.
—Hey, look at this tank. There’s a girl inside…
—I know. It’s the same here.
Shizuku was also bringing her face closer to the tank. As she looked inside, she spoke to
us.
—Can they come here?
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—Huh? But our tank…
-It doesn’t matter.
Her tone left no room for discussion. She wasn’t angry, but it felt like a military order.
Shizuku, Mikoto, and I approached the tank in front of her. She turned her face toward us.
—Take a look.
-… Look?
I involuntarily asked again. Surely it wasn’t anything grotesque.
—That’s fine. Mikoto too.
I wanted to resist a little longer, but when Mikoto brought her face closer to the acrylic, I did the same.
Indeed, a girl was submerged. She wasn’t wearing clothes, her eyes were closed, and she wasn’t breathing.
She had a lovely face. Probably younger than me. She looks familiar.
Mikoto moved away from the tank.
—Who is this person?
Shizuku didn’t respond and looked at me.
—Natsuru, do you remember this girl?
—Hmm… somewhere.
—Kuzuhara.
—Kuzu… Kuzuhara? Could she be the student council leader!?
-Yeah.
Shizuku touched the tank with her hand.
—Midori Kuzuhara. That girl, without a doubt.
—Hadn’t he died?
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—She doesn’t appear to have received a fatal blow. I also abandoned her. I realized something was wrong whe
disappear completely.
-Because-…
Why is that? Perhaps all the defeated fighters come here?
The last line seemed to be a murmur.
Mikoto seems completely oblivious. Of course, she hasn’t fought with Kazuhara. She’s also been on leave. absent until recently.
But I was surprised. Of course I’d be surprised to be here. Erased from the memory of the People from Seitetsu, treated as if I had never existed, yet here I was.
But is the expression “exist” appropriate? Because it doesn’t seem to be alive. But it is true that the body of Kazuhara is in the tank.
—We’re here…
Shizuku murmured. It took her a while to realize about the graffiti.
—I have no idea what that meant when it was written.
—Wasn’t it graffiti by a carpenter?
—Perhaps it is.
There was no way I could have known. Speculation is difficult. Will it be possible for Shizuku?
Mikoto didn’t seem to quite understand the situation, but it appears she finally grasped it when he told her that h
name that was in the guestbook. “What the hell is going on?!” is what he was saying.
Shizuku was looking at other tanks. We have nowhere to go and nothing to do.
“…And Akane-chan?” Mikoto looked around. Now that I think about it.
I joined the search. It wasn’t long before I found her.
The fierce woman was in a corner of the room, reading something with a look of concentration.
—Oi, Akane, we found Kazuhara.
—I heard you. Do you like the bath?
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—Being in a tank isn’t the same as taking a bath, is it?
—I would like you to submerge slowly.
The fierce woman was flipping through a file. It was strange to see her reading. Before her transformation, she But now you could almost say she’s illiterate.
—What are you looking at? Where was I?
“Over there,” she pointed to the wall behind her. There was a bookshelf.
I grabbed a few files. They were the kind that punched holes and closed with rings, but the crucial paper was m
inside.
I checked the others, but they were all blank on the outside. It seemed that only the one Akane was reading wa different.
—What does it say? Can you read it?
—This idiot, before I transformed, I passed Japanese perfectly… this is in Japanese. Whatever.
I could read it.
—What’s it about?
“They are visceral animals,” Akane said, without looking up.
—This one has the entrails of an animal written on it.
—Instructions for use.
—That’s not how it is. Remember? That damned fox… Sakura Kaede was thinking about the animal story
visceral. I was talking in the apartment.
—Ah…
“Here it is. That’s been filed,” Akane said, looking down at her hands again.
I was still amazed. A messenger manufacturing facility, with Kuzuhara present, and to top it all off
A reference book of Sakura-san’s. What’s going on?
I felt like I was about to panic if I didn’t calm down. There was so much condensed and presented.
All at once. I mean, yeah, everything related to Kämpfer is here? It’s an incredible installation.
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Having built it specifically in the basement, it wouldn’t be surprising if it had all those things. But, even So, it was simply amazing.
Akane continued reading the file. Sometimes she talked to herself, in a somewhat unsettling way.
—Did that wretched, damned woman give a stuffed animal to the next person who was in her house?
Mikoto remained motionless. She seemed more concerned about not upsetting Akane than surprised by this.
It’s rare for him to worry about others.
However, he stood in front of the tank, staring intently.
—Shizuku, what’s wrong?
“…”, there was no response. That was strange too.
—There was a file. It contains the story Sakura-san thought up.
—…
—Shizuku?
It doesn’t matter, I’ve also gotten used to calling her Shizuku. Even though I’m embarrassed to address her that I want you to answer once and for all.
I approach her. She doesn’t even flinch. Her gaze shifts slightly upwards, towards the water in the tank.
It’s pouring.
Is there something there? I peek in so as not to disturb her. Yes, it’s definitely a woman. I suppose that’s what s “Girl,” according to Mikoto, but she seems older in a way. Her eyes are closed and she’s drifting.
—Is there something wrong with this person?
—…
“Hey, Shizuku?” She doesn’t say a word. It’s hard to tell if she’s even listening to me.
Finally, he opens his mouth after trying to speak again.
—Senpai…
Shizuku whispered.
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I’m Tsukiji. I present to you the latest volume of “Kämpfer”. Thanks to this, our series is now in its penultimate p
position. It’s a strange way of counting, but there are volumes like 10 and 12, so this might be more… understandable.
The anime has also concluded without problems. Although I only visited the recording set once, according to wh I listened, the atmosphere was very calm. I thank everyone involved. Although it was an unheard-of anime.
With “stuffed animals with exposed organs moving,” it seems to have had a good reputation, which I
It’s reassuring. Of course, the visceral animals aren’t the main focus. And that’s how the last episode went.
The novels aren’t interconnected, but the next one is the final volume. No matter how it ends,
It will come to an end. In the anime, whether it’s Natsuru, President Shizuku, Akane, Mikoto, or Sakura, each on
living their own lives, but the characters in the novel are also the same. Despite experiencing a Their lives are quite noisy for high school students; they must resolve their feelings for each other and
situations. It’s probably the same for white kämpfer, even girls who are just villains.
They have lives too. Gut animals don’t really understand that. They’re just a bunch of fibers.
Chemistry. Maybe they’re thinking something like, “It’ll be okay if they don’t throw me out.” Oh, and the class pre
from the women’s section and Higashida from the men’s section as well.
That’s all. The final volume will probably be released in March of next year.
November 2009
Toshihiko Tsukiji