Vol. 12 Ch. 1

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Vol. 12 Ch. 1

Volume 12 – Spanish — Chapter_1

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The light from the fluorescent lamps spilled down from the ceiling, dimly illuminating the room. Perhaps the reason the light wasn’t very intense is because this place is a kind of center of

research. Because they were very worn, they flickered occasionally. I was proud to have one Good eyesight. What would happen if my vision worsened?

Shizuku was staring intently at a large tank. I watched her profile, and her eyes were full of

deep sadness.

She was like a statue. Because of her good physique, it felt even more like that. By the way, Shizuku is the pres Student council member Sangou Shizuku, and I’m Natsuru Senou. No need to explain now.

Besides Shizuku and me in the room, Akane Mishima and Mikoto Kondou were also there. Both of them have

turned into a fighter. Akane was in furious dog mode, but as she was concentrating on reading a

In the file, she wasn’t yelling like usual. It’s rare to see her like this, since she’s someone who insults people. People call him an “idiot” and “he dies” when he sees their faces, and he even insults the flowers in the street. T

that suits Akane worse at this moment than “reading words”.

Let’s leave the angry woman aside for now. My attention is focused on Shizuku.

—Senpai…

Shizuku was bringing her face closer to the acrylic cylinder. Inside, she watched a woman floating like a

fetus, with its body curled up, repeatedly murmuring the same words.

—Senpai, over here…

I had barely managed to capture her words.

—You were here, huh…?

Her voice was hoarse, but there were no tears. I had never seen this woman cry.

—Shizuku.

-… That?

She turned towards me.

-Over there…

—Are you referring to Akane?

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Shizuku turned her gaze back to the tank.

—I was listening.

-… What are you doing?

She slid her finger along the tank. Alongside Shizuku, I watched the woman floating inside. —Who is this person?

—He’s my senpai.

For a moment, this woman’s expression became even sadder.

—Do you know Tamiko Shinomiya?

I shook my head.

-Don’t know.

—I see. She wasn’t a particularly striking person. But she taught me everything. From student life to the The issue with Kämpfer. I mentioned it to you before, right?

—Is that so?

I didn’t remember it. Well, maybe I heard it. I felt like Shizuku was joking. It didn’t stick with me.

memory.

—Is that person your senpai?

—Yes. I thought I would disappear if I lost as a kämpfer, but it seems that wasn’t the case.

Shizuku kept looking inside the tank.

—…However, few people remember senpai. He only lives on in the kämpfer he fought.

Of course, I remember her.

—Does that mean that several things will disappear?

—Yes. It’s the fate of the kämpfer. Losers leave nothing behind.

Inside the tank’s cylinder, a woman floated. She appeared to be both alive and dead at the same time.

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What will happen to this person from now on? They can’t come back to life, but will they stay like this forever?

Forever? Well, if she’s dead, saying “forever” is a ridiculous idea. Will she be preserved? indefinitely?

—…Is Shizuku’s senpai going to stay like this forever?

—I don’t know. Many fighters have lost. I think there are more than 100 people in this room. They’ll be discarded somewhere, or they’ll be taken away…

—Will they be delivered? Will they be like a home delivery service?

—That could be close. Perhaps this way they collect the data and then transport it to a distant location.

—Where? In the Arctic or in Antarctica?

—Not necessarily on Earth.

Shizuku said something unsettling again. When she saw the graffiti on the wall, she also mentioned something Aliens or something like that.

Did extraterrestrials build this? That possibility exists. It seems that the

The devices and equipment could be in another laboratory, so they were probably acquired

internally within the country. And there are other people who built this, it seems.

I remember hearing Harakiritora mention once that in some other world, groups of red and blue

They were at war. Apparently, we’re like their representatives. It seems I’m the key, and that the

The outcome of the battle between reds and blues will be decided depending on whether I live as a man or as a But nobody told me that if we lose the battle, they’d put us in a tank. If we lose, will we end up like…

Shizuku’s senpai? Probably. Not only me, but also Akane, Shizuku, Mikoto and the kämpfer White. Like this, floating or being carried away. It doesn’t seem like a happy ending.

Suddenly, I felt the desire to “not want to lose.”

Although sometimes we lose and end up as mere samples, above all, I didn’t want to be forgotten. No I didn’t want to waste the life I had lived up to now.

I am a sophomore in high school. There are many people in the world who have lived longer.

that I, from their perspective, am perhaps just a kid. But the footprints etched on the calendar are, without a dou

doubt, only mine.

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I’m not willing to disappear just to lose. I clearly understood what Akane meant when she called me.

and said to me, “Remember me.” It’s clear I’m here, alive. Anything insignificant is still part of it. of my life and my story. I will not accept being belittled!

Without realizing it, I murmured:

—I don’t want to lose…

-Yes that’s how it is.

Shizuku replied.

—I still want to keep going to Seitetsu.

She understood the meaning of my murmur. The president has a keen instinct, doesn’t she?

—You know, Natsuru? I…

—Hm?

—Do you remember what I told you before, about how maybe I can understand why I keep struggling by contin

struggling?

—Ah. That was a long time ago!

—Yes… what triggered that was Tamiko-senpai. Senpai lost to an enemy and disappeared. I always

I asked why. So I kept fighting, trying to find a reason. Finally, I understood. I can’t Lose… no, I want to win. I mustn’t waste Tamiko-senpai’s opportunity.

Her words seemed to remind her of it deeply.

—There, the words “We are here”…

With slender fingers, he pointed at the graffiti on the wall.

—Perhaps I am speaking on behalf of the defeated kämpfer.

Maybe. No, definitely.

I took a deep breath. I can’t afford to lose. Not only that, I must win. Perhaps my conscience is more It was fainter than Shizuku’s, but this wasn’t the time to hesitate. I patted my cheek several times.

To cheer me up. Okay, let’s do it!

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Shizuku blinked several times. She ran her hand along the surface of the tank.

—Senpai…

—What are you going to do?

-Hey?

She turned towards me. I told her again.

“Are you going to leave that person like this? They’re important to you, aren’t they, Presi-… Shizuku?” —Are you planning to take her?

—Yes, but…

—Are you going to fight while carrying senpai?

She smiled with a touch of irony.

—Thanks for your concern. But… yes.

He hesitated a bit before answering. Quite unusual.

—…I’m okay for now. It’s painful to leave senpai like this, but I can’t decide what the best option is.

At least I can’t fight while carrying it. So I have no choice but to leave it like this. There are some things I just ca You can let go. Even if you don’t want to forget, we still have to live.

Her words seemed to contain unusual doubt. She must be someone very important to Shizuku. That’s why, It seems that he cannot act rashly.

He moved away from the tank. I don’t know if he’s feeling the strain or not. He went somewhere else.

—Kuzuhara…

Shizuku touched the surface of the tank with her hand.

—I’m sorry. I have no intention of apologizing.

Shizuku and I moved a step back from the tanks. It’s impressive to see it from this perspective.

How many fighters have fought so far? Nobody knows.

Mikoto approached.

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—Um, there’s a door over there…

Mikoto points upwards. There are also stairs leading up there. At the top, there’s an iron gate that It was closed.

—Probably the exit.

—You probably investigated it because it’s you.

I asked. Mikoto has a personality that makes her unable to stop herself from pressing buttons, pulling levers, or

open the doors if there were any. When we were kids in kindergarten, I always pressed the button

The fire alarm and those nearby always stopped it. Only once, when a

“A small fire,” she was the first to sound the alarm with a look of delight on her face.

Mikoto nodded.

—Yes. But it’s locked.

—Can’t you open it?

This was Shizuku. The president had the peculiarity of quite recognizing Mikoto’s talent.

—Hmm, I can, but it’ll take a while. It’s a password lock, how annoying.

—Is it also locked from the inside?

—Both sides are probably closed. This place must be very important.

It must be. Not only are visceral animals preserved, but also defeated kämpfer.

—That must really be the way out.

In response to my question, Mikoto answered confidently.

—Probably the exit.

—… Your way of speaking, it’s unbelievable, isn’t it?

—I’m just telling the truth.

Oh, really? When everyone heard the story of the subterranean inhabitants you found in Peru, everyone They made faces that said, “What nonsense.” How can anyone believe that subterranean inhabitants with four a

Did they attack with a stick that emitted electromagnetic waves?

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—If you don’t believe it, then you don’t have to ask me.

Of course, you’re right. I take it back. That place is the exit.

I tried to walk and tripped. I hadn’t noticed before, but there were thick cables snaking through the

floor.

Following the cables, they could be seen being absorbed by the wall. Next to this, an iron door seemed

resistant.

—Oh, it seems there’s something there too.

—Yes, perhaps it’s another room?

Shizuku said.

—That could be the way out.

“I don’t think so. If we’re underground, the exit must be above ground. What Mikoto discovered is correct, isn’t it —So, what’s there?

I pointed. Shizuku shook her head slightly.

—It might be a power plant… Or maybe another research facility.

—Shall we check it?

—Yes… no, for now we must prioritize going abroad.

Definitely. I also wanted to do something with these clothes that only partially dried.

—Hey, Akane!

I turned around and screamed at the top of my lungs.

The ferocious woman was still reading the file. So, before her transformation, reading didn’t suit her.

Now, why not burn books while you’re at it? It would fit perfectly.

Akane raised her head slightly.

—Huh?

—Let’s go. Let’s get outside right now.

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-Good.

Oh, she’s obedient. Normally, the fierce woman always has to scold and explode in anger even over things

correct for calming down.

She folded the file, put it away, and came over to me.

—Have you finished reading?

—Are you trying to tell me I want to read a collection of Verlaine’s poems or something?

Too abrupt. Oh well, it’s better this way, anyway.

—What did it say?

—I told you it was about visceral animals. The story of that.

—So, what did it say?

—…

Oh, she’s gone quiet. Usually, at this point, I’d yell something like, “Shut up and die!” and me

would point a gun at his head.

Akane narrowed her eyes and, with an annoyed expression, clicked her tongue.

—Come here for a moment.

-That?

—I said come.

Akane grabbed my arm and pulled hard. Being a kämpfer, he was quite strong. It hurt.

I was dragged to a hidden place, where neither Shizuku nor Mikoto could see us. I was a little confused.

—What are you plotting? Are you going to attack me?

—Stop being a pervert. I’m referring to the file I was reading.

The fierce woman stared at me intently as she spoke.

—That has to do with me.

—Was your profile even there?

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—No, it wasn’t the current me. It was about things related to me before I transformed. I said that I had

a file with stories written by Kaede Sakura, but there was more.

—What else?

—…That’s something I’ll tell you later. It’s not the right time to talk about it here. Or maybe it is, but It would be better if the person involved explained it to you directly.

I was perplexed. Akane’s explanation was enigmatic. It’s unusual for this woman to be so mysterious.

—Eer, are you going to tell me before your transformation?

—No, that’s not entirely correct. Listen.

Akane whispered something in my ear.

I blinked several times.

—…Well, couldn’t you explain it to everyone?

—If it’s not necessary, then it’s fine as it is. There’s nothing better than keeping it a secret. But if it is If necessary, you must take the initiative and get ahead.

—Is that the idea?

-That’s how it is.

Akane hinted at a secret and repeatedly hit me on the back. It seems unusual for a woman who prioritizes

simplicity and clarity.

Oh well, whatever. I want to get out of this underground place as soon as possible. I wasn’t expecting anything It would be good if we stayed here longer.

We emerged from the shadows toward where they all were. Shizuku and Mikoto glanced at us out of the corner They said nothing.

—Let’s go out.

I told them all.

—The task of opening the door is Mikoto’s.

-OK.

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Our childhood friend nodded easily and approached the door.

—We, well… What to do?

I can’t think of anything. I looked at Shizuku for help.

The black-haired president shrugged.

—Wouldn’t it be better to stay around here?

—What to do? I’m out of cards.

—If you’re bored, I can keep you company.

—I don’t have any letters or anything.

—A boy and a girl playing poker by themselves? Surely there are better things to do.

—What-…Huh?

Shizuku smiled slightly. I had become very sensitive to changes in her expression, so I could

understand what he was thinking.

Suddenly, my heart started beating faster.

—Hey, why are you saying that?

—Say what?

—You can’t be even considering… this here!

—I haven’t said anything at all.

Perhaps he didn’t say it explicitly, but it’s as if he hinted at it. It’s clear that the only thing two That’s what people can do when they’re alone.

—You should consider the time and place!

—But I haven’t said anything.

—This is Akane.

—Ah, Akane. Now that you mention it, you’re right. You’re in a relationship with Akane, aren’t you?

She kept saying suggestive things. So stop shaking things up like that.

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Akane, of course, had been listening to our conversation.

His already grumpy face grew even more somber, and he looked as if he were about to throw

Flames coming out of its mouth. If it had been biting into a Pocky stick, it surely would have crushed it in that m

moment.

With eyes that seemed like those of a beast driven by the instinct to kill, he looked at me as if I were the most natural to the world.

—What are you saying? Aren’t you ashamed to talk about this here?

—It wasn’t me! It was Shizuku!

—That doesn’t matter! Did you tell Shizuku?!

“There’s no way he could have said something like that…”

I remained silent. Although I haven’t said it, it seems I’ve been found out. Or rather, I’ve been

completely uncovered.

Akane interpreted my silence as confirmation. Hostility was blowing toward me.

—You scoundrel! You dare to talk about me behind my back!

—Why would I need your permission…?

—Out of politeness, I suppose!

It’s difficult to refute something that is so reasonable.

Akane conjured a firearm. This isn’t good; this girl is about to pull the trigger.

—Are you trying to embarrass me?

—Don’t talk nonsense. I am a gentleman.

“It would be better to kill you. I don’t want someone like a gentleman to have a long life.” Please stop. Gentlemanly behavior aside, I just promised I don’t want to die a…

moment.

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When I looked at Shizuku, she wasn’t doing anything. It seems she has no intention of stopping us. If it weren’t

In a situation where we couldn’t afford even a minute’s delay, he would have reprimanded us, but Apart from Mikoto, everyone else just stood there. That’s why she started saying those things.

It wasn’t the time to explain things calmly. The fierce woman seemed about to reveal her… fangs.

—Natsuru. Do you have a habit of telling others what happened between you and me?

—I don’t have it!

—So how does Shizuku know?

—Why is that?

There’s no way to say it other than by having a good instinct. Anyway, hiding something from the president of th Perfect student council is impossible.

—You two laughed at something you couldn’t do until the very end!?

—That’s pure paranoia. We didn’t say anything concrete.

—It’s the same thing. Damn it. I should have gone all the way with you, Natsuru.

It’s strange to be angry, but more importantly, my life is in danger. Facing an Akane filled with rage, Common sense and calmness are worthless.

An automatic pistol pointed at me. I’ve become completely accustomed to the muzzle of this gun.

—Turn around. I’ll make you deflower the virgin behind you in front of me!

—Why are you speaking so loudly?

—If I shoot, you’ll definitely wake up.

I don’t understand anything anymore. Does this girl plan to make me work in a rather unusual bar? I can change

my body, both male and female.

At that moment, Shizuku’s voice was heard.

—Just ignore it.

The student council president’s eyes were fixed on the door.

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—It seems the break is over.

There was no one in front of the door. Mikoto was running this way. She seems nervous.

—Is it open?

Shizuku asked. Mikoto shook her head.

—No. A little later. Besides, someone has arrived.

—…An enemy?

Mikoto didn’t answer. Our eyes were fixed on the door.

We had no choice but to be cautious. We didn’t know what was on the other side of the door.

We’re holding our breath. Actually, I’m the only one tense, while Shizuku keeps her…

Calm as always. Mikoto doesn’t seem to change her tense demeanor, and Akane is the type who’s happy at the

of a battle. It feels stupid to be so nervous.

—Are they enemies?

I murmured. Almost like talking to myself.

—It doesn’t seem like there are any allies other than us.

The answer is Shizuku’s. Well, that’s true, but isn’t it okay to have a little hope?

—So they are enemies after all.

—At least the white kämpfer should remain.

—Didn’t you two defeat them?

—We tied them up and left them. Maybe there are two more.

—Maybe Ueda Rika and… Yamakawa Ryoka.

—If it’s two against four, we have the advantage.

Shizuku didn’t look away. She was paying attention to the door. She also seemed to be straining her ears.

—… There are no footsteps. But there seems to be a presence.

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She murmurs and says to Mikoto:

“We’re going to set up an ambush. Can you keep watch behind you, Mikoto? I doubt it, but just in case.” -Yeah.

Mikoto took a few steps back. She was watching what was happening behind her.

Shizuku turned forward. From then on, she didn’t look back. She seemed to trust Mikoto.

Otherwise, I wouldn’t have left her in his care. When did their relationship become this kind?

The door was silent. Although Mikoto said someone had come, there was no particular reaction.

“I’m getting worked up,” Akane grunted. It hasn’t even been a few minutes. It’s not good to be impulsive.

—It’s not suited to my nature. Better to kill quickly.

—Can’t you calm down a little more?

Who can calm down? It’s wrong to be in a dark cell forever. It would be better to go out and kill them. from here.

—That’s not a bad idea.

Unexpectedly, Shizuku agreed.

—Anyway, we have to leave sometime. There’s no point in staying here. We’ve already seen almost Everything. We just need…

—What’s missing?

—To meet Kaede.

With Sakura-san? Of course, after falling into the pool, we fought against the white Kämpfer, But we haven’t met Sakura-san yet.

I thought maybe she’d be here, but she’s probably still at home. Shizuku intends to To meet with that person. It’s not to deepen their friendship again, it’s probably to

to know the truth.

What does he plan to talk about? Or rather, what should I do? Somehow, I’m not mentally prepared.

It’s been too long. If I were at school, I could relax a little more.

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—Focus.

Akane hit me. It hurts.

—Don’t stand there like a fool. We’re going to kill that wretched woman. Show some excitement!

By “unfortunate” he means Sakura-san. As expected, it’s impossible to look funny.

—You have to be mentally prepared, you know?

—Shut up. I’m one of them. I’m not the only one, Shizuku and Mikoto are here too. You should accept it. once and for all.

He was right. I shook my head. I can’t lose my way. That’s what I decided.

—Understood, let’s go.

—That’s what I like to hear. That’s what Natsuru does. It’s up to you to deliver the final blow.

But that’s not entirely true either.

—Mikoto, change. Open the lock. I’ll stay behind.

She said, turning around. Akane looked surprised.

—Hey, aren’t you going to cover the back, Shizuku?

—It’s better if you look back.

It’s certainly better to keep those who charge forward like dogs. Even if you put Akane in.

If he were behind, he would surely run at full speed to the front.

Mikoto approached the door. She took something out. She took out something that looked like some kind of ma

resembling a machine on the doorknob.

—Are you going to unlock the lock like that?

—Yes. A mafia in Serbia gave it to me.

What kind of friends do you have?

Mikoto pressed several buttons on the surface of the machine. All with her index finger. When she hit

He also used only his index finger on the computer keyboard, at a speed that was almost imperceptible. He mu

be some kind of talent.

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It blinks several times. Mikoto murmurs, “It’s open.”

Everyone stops. They’re listening to the movements on the other side of the door. As they noticed it was Unlocked, now it’s a matter of waiting to see if they prepare to ambush us or not.

—I’m going to open it.

Mikoto placed her hand on the doorknob. Akane leaned forward. She looked like a wild beast about to

jump. She has greatly exaggerated her true skill as a fierce woman.

A click is heard. Almost simultaneously, a loud bang occurs.

A loud crash masks the sound of the opening and closing, as lamps fall from above. fluorescent lights and rubble.

The roof has collapsed! For a moment I thought it was a cheap construction, but no. The woman has fallen. along with the building material.

—Taaaa!

It’s Ryoka Yamakawa. We thought she was the only one left, but she turned up in a place like this.

Dara-rara-rara. A continuous noise echoes. Ryoka’s weapon is a light machine gun. Bullets rain down.

Everywhere. Whoa, this is really dangerous!

It’s obvious he’s not someone you should talk to about those things. With clear murderous intent, he was

approaching us.

—Stay calm!

Shizuku’s voice was heard.

—It’s just one person. We can win.

I see, that’s true. In terms of numbers, we have the advantage. There’s no need to lose our composure.

Shizuku was already wielding her dagger. The short dagger with a chain flew through the air, trying to strike.

Ryoka. And the loud sounds of thunderous gunfire were from Akane.

—I’ll kill you!

The wild dog woman seemed to be enjoying herself immensely.

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—You want to be my target? You’re an idiot who’s walking into a fire. Get ready!

—You must not kill.

Shizuku said this.

—Anyway, we’re going to win. We’re going to catch her.

—No, I’ll kill her. It’s easier that way. I’ll shoot her in the head and kill her. Even after I kill her, I’ll keep going

shooting.

Despite her foul mouth, she’s certainly a good target. Why did she attack when she was just one person? After Everything, only Shizuku and Akane were dealing with the situation, there’s no need for Mikoto and me to interv

in the fight.

Ryoka’s eyes are filled with despair. Somehow, she looks desperate. As if she were

suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder.

—Yamakawa-san.

Shizuku affirmed as she stopped the bullets with her dagger.

—Surrender!

—…Who will surrender!?

A surprised tone resonated. There was no room for calm.

—I will defeat you and the others!

—It’s useless. You can’t win.

-I don’t mind!

A hail of bullets was raining down on Shizuku.

Are you being threatened by someone?

A tic. Ryoka seemed slower.

—What would happen to you if you didn’t fight? Would they lock you in a tank like a Kämpfer?

-Be quiet!

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Bullets were flying, but Shizuku didn’t even need to dodge them.

—Kaede…

The mention of that name visibly disturbed Ryoka. She almost thought she would drop her machine gun.

—Poor you, under so much pressure. That girl doesn’t hold back anymore.

—Don’t insult Kaede-sama!

Ryoka charged. But his movement was as predictable as that of a schoolboy.

—Stop!

Shizuku moves swiftly on her index finger. The chain drags along the floor and coils. around Ryoka’s ankle. She falls backward due to the momentum.

At that moment, Akane comes running up.

—That’s what you get for being an idiot! Die!

She points the gun. Shizuku stops her, feigning surprise.

—Stop it. You’re always like this, Akane.

—I’m not a stupid, obedient girl, you know?

—Before you transformed, you were so calm.

Shizuku takes the gun away from Akane and leans towards Ryoka.

—I’m sorry. Did I hurt you a lot?

—…

Ryoka does not respond.

—I have something to ask you. I need you to help me out a little.

—…

—Where is that girl?

Everyone here knew who he was referring to.

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Shizuku continues talking.

—We want to know where she is. Is she up here? She’s definitely threatening you. We’ll protect you if…

Tell us where it is.

Ryoka lowers her gaze. Is she struggling with herself? I don’t quite understand.

—You don’t have to say it if you don’t want to. But you will answer another question. Is this place really where e Does it end?

—…

Although she didn’t say anything, Ryoka’s eyelids were twitching nervously.

—Silence will not benefit you at all.

—…

—Or perhaps you’d prefer to be left here abandoned like this?

—…

-What’s happening?

—Kaede… sama.

I thought I murmured a name. It was just a solitary thought. But I was wrong. The Mikoto was the first to realize that.

—…Stand back!

A figure descended through a hole in the ceiling. It wasn’t really a shadow or anything like that, but it It was moving so fast.

A delicate body with long hair. The woman he considered the most beautiful at Seitetsu Academy. It was Kaede Sakura-san.

However, her body wasn’t enveloped in the beauty and softness I used to admire at school. It was

filled with a fury similar to a storm.

A sword appeared on Sakura-san’s right arm. A firearm emerged from her left hand.

What do you call this kind of thing? It looks kind of cool.

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-Useless…

She shouted in a low voice, directed at Ryoka. The body of the reclining woman trembled.

—I thought you’d be more useful. How far are you going to delay us?

—Kaede… sama…

—You’re useless.

Sakura-san fired. Towards Ryoka! Huh?

The bullet hit Ryoka’s body, making her jump abruptly.

—Ah…

“Suffer a little longer,” even though she wasn’t dead, Ryoka was writhing. Blood was flowing from her belly; it se

to be suffering.

Sakura-san has an extremely cold voice. Well, it’s so cool that even my heart fluttered a little.

But it’s still terrifying.

—Kaede!

—Don’t be angry, Shizuku-chan.

Sakura-san was mocking Shizuku, who was clearly about to explode.

—Even you would fire a useless student council member, right?

—Don’t shoot him.

“It’s a matter of policy. Useless workers only make things worse.”

She had a relaxed demeanor. Holding a gun in each hand, she seemed as stiff as a post. But she wasn’t

careless. We, who have already faced it once, understand it well.

—It’s impressive that you’ve made it this far. I’ll congratulate you.

—… I feel like you lured us here on purpose.

He said as he brought a dagger towards her.

—Didn’t you show this place on purpose too?

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—Half a success. I didn’t mean to show everyone. It’s just that my pawns turned out to be useless and That’s how we ended up.

Sakura-san licked her lips casually. It’s charming but terrifying.

—Just the two of you were enough. We can start over with the others.

—Go back to the beginning?

—Yes, if Shizuku-chan and Natsuru-san are alone…

Sakura-san walked towards me, smiling weakly. I was glad she was smiling at me, but my spine went cold.

—The rest is unnecessary. Isn’t it?

—Don’t mess with me, you bitch.

Akane emerged. Steam billowed from her head. This woman hated more than anything else than… despise.

—Who’s unnecessary? Do you think I’m some fucking game that came out on a console that doesn’t sell? Don’t Don’t underestimate!

—… We don’t need you for your personality. It would be better if you were more honest. You’re worse than the g

white.

—I’ll show you just how bad I really am!

Akane fired.

A blow aimed at the heart. The bullet travels in a straight line.

Sakura-san’s figure blurred. At that moment, I didn’t know what was happening. Only one remained. residual image in my eyes.

The next instant, Sakura-san had closed the distance with Akane.

—Perhaps you should keep quiet for a while.

A sword is brandished. But Akane is not docile enough to stay still.

—Shut your mouth, you damn bastard!

Jumping to the side, he points the gun at Sakura-san again and fires.

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Sakura-san didn’t dodge. She swung her sword to deflect the bullet. Then she fired the other gun in her hand. hand.

—Aaghh!?

It was a precise shot. Perhaps it didn’t hit because the fierce woman’s aggressive spirit was strong.

Attempting to charge, it wasn’t where the bullet’s trajectory was. Even a boar-like creature.

It has its good points.

—Akane, cover yourself.

It was Shizuku. The dagger danced in the air. In this situation, I can’t just stand by and watch. After All in all, Sakura-san has the ability to face the four of us on her own.

I don’t forget that she’s a woman I admire. I activate the magic. After the flame flickers for a

In an instant, I advance, turning into a ball of fire.

Sakura-san jumps. She hovers on the roof and, grabbing the edge of the hole, propels herself to the side. opposite of us.

-Over there!

Mikoto had anticipated the move. She lunges forward with a katana in one hand. Unlike Akane, It is also aggressive.

-Good!

Sakura-san turns around. Wow, she’s so quick! She intercepts Mikoto’s attack with her

his own sword and crouches down.

—Kyaaaahh!

Sakura-san’s elbow slams into Mikoto’s abdomen. My childhood friend writhes in pain.

Her face contorted. It must have been a really hard blow. She staggers and falls. Sakura-san manages to get o

quickly from under the body that looked like it was about to fall.

—Mikoto, stay crouched down!

I make several fireballs appear. They inflate like summer fireworks and then submerge.

“Ah! Natsuru, how violent!” Sakura-san said calmly. She hasn’t even broken a sweat.

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Shizuku’s daggers lengthen, and then Akane’s shots. I don’t know how I could dodge them, but I had no other c Not a single wound. She glanced briefly at Mikoto.

—Is it Mishima-san’s turn now?

Sakura-san fired, the bullets came out like from a machine gun.

“There’s no way I dodged those flimsy bullets!” —That’s just a distraction.

She kicked the ground, approaching Akane while dodging between the tanks. The sword gleamed.

—Be careful with your throat.

-Be quiet!

Akane wasn’t just screaming. Despite the situation, she was trying to shoot Sakura-san. Who would be faster? She turned out to be the ferocious woman. Well, actually, Sakura-san was taken down. Shizuku’s chain dagger They tangled around her feet. Just as she was about to fall, Sakura-san stopped.

—… Well done, Shizuku-chan.

—It’s Kaede’s fault for being careless.

Shizuku showed no mercy, continuing to attack with the remaining dagger.

—Weren’t we childhood friends?

“I’ll put it aside for now,” she said. She’s a terrifying woman, with a truly serious look.

—I have many things to ask you.

—Ara, I see.

Sakura-san made a sound on the ground as if she were taking steps. What is this?

His foot freed itself from the tangled chains. A trick?

—That’s just what I needed. I also have some business to discuss with Shizuku-chan.

—You should prioritize my needs.

-No.

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Swooosh. The sword was brandished. She attacked in an instant. It’s truly an almost impossible move.

follow with your eyes.

—This is my house. I own it.

—Not underground.

—Now it’s something of mine.

Clash. The sword and the dagger clashed. Shizuku wasn’t very aggressive; she focused on defense. The attack Sakura-san are really intense.

The two are still fighting. They’ve moved over to where Mikoto is.

“I imagine Kaede didn’t build this underground research site, did she?” Shizuku asked.

—That’s right. I only used him. It’s correct to say that I was used.

—That means it wasn’t your choice.

—Does this have anything to do with you, Shizuku-chan?

—In a way, understanding the students’ thinking is also part of the president’s role.

—Don’t continue to behave like an old person at this point.

—If I’m going to intrude on your life, being a homeowner while being a high school student is too much of a burd

heavy.

—Isn’t the subway exciting?

Shizuku steps back and keeps her distance. However, Sakura-san also has her own abilities.

Special. What to do?

—Natsuru, move one step to the left. Akane, stay there.

I do as I’m told. Sakura-san has an interesting expression.

—What are you planning to do?

—As you can see. We’ve surrounded you.

I hadn’t even noticed. The three of us, centered around Sakura-san, were surrounding her.

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Shizuku remains on guard, not letting her guard down.

—Even Kaede, what would you do if we surrounded you?

—Do you really think you could defeat me like that?

—Even you don’t have three hands, do you?

True, she has weapons in both hands, but only two. There are three of us. If Mikoto shows up, we’ll be

Four. Although Sakura-san is agile, we have her cornered with our formation.

—… The student council president is quite shrewd, isn’t she?

—Thank you for the compliment. Don’t forget to vote in the next election, okay?

—Now, what should I do?

—Listen to what the elders say.

Shizuku moved one of the daggers towards Sakura-san’s face.

I thought it was cruel, but I was surprised. It was his sword that was circling.

—Dangerous weapons are not welcome.

Shizuku threw. The sword slipped from Sakura-san’s hand and rolled to the student council president’s feet. student. There was only one weapon left.

—Ah…

Sakura-san seemed a little annoyed. It was unexpected.

The hostility was fading. Oh, has he lost the will to fight?

—Natsuru, take the firearm away from him.

Shizuku ordered me.

-Hey?

—He won’t hold out any longer.

It was true. I approached, trembling, but Sakura-san did nothing. The weapon slipped easily from her hand.

I returned to my original position. Sakura-san didn’t look at me.

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—Mikoto, you can wake up now.

Upon hearing Shizuku, Mikoto tried to sit up, saying, “Yes…”. Our eyes turned to her. It was then. Sakura-san suddenly kicked the sword blade with her fingertips. The katana of Mikoto.

She gripped the hilt. With a single movement, Sakura-san threw the katana. The tip pointed straight at

face of the president.

—Shizuku!

I couldn’t help but scream. Did my voice have any effect? ■■The black-haired president bows her head.

I arrived just in time. He cut a few strands of hair, and the katana flew back.

—I was a little surprised. Kaede is a magician, right? Like in the circus?

—I don’t like being put on display.

—Then at least listen to what we say.

-No.

Sakura-san smiled maliciously. At this point, she seemed calm.

—It’s not annoying to follow Shizuku-chan, is it?

—Knowing how to cope will be useful in adult life.

—At this moment it’s useless.

—Make the effort. That’s your position.

A voice comes from another direction.

—That’s enough. Let’s attack.

It’s Akane. A woman who still doesn’t know the meaning of patience. It seems she enjoys seeing blood.

Shizuku moves a little closer. Sakura-san no longer has any weapons.

—You can’t do anything. So, give up.

—That’s why I don’t want to.

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—Capricious, huh? It’s useless to resist.

—It’s not useless.

-Because?

Exactly. Sakura-san is unarmed; she doesn’t use magic like me, so she has no weapons. I didn’t think that

She could beat Shizuku. Furthermore, Akane is eager to shoot.

But Sakura-san shows no sign of being in a hurry. Where does she get so much calm from?

—Perhaps it would be better if Shizuku-chan listened to what I say.

-Impossible.

—Really? What if we do this?

Sakura-san bends her knees. You can see she’s gathering energy. She suddenly jumps up. In front, Mikoto… head to the exit you have unlocked.

-Take!

—That’s why it’s useless.

Shizuku’s dagger flies. The chain gets tangled around Sakura-san’s ankle.

She loses her balance in mid-air. She lands, or rather falls, behind Shizuku.

—Stop doing stupid things.

—Aaahn, it hurts… But.

Sakura-san gets up.

—The result wasn’t bad.

She’s holding the hilt of a sword in her right hand. Huh? Where did she get that?

No, she didn’t bring it with her. It was already there. The sword Sakura-san threw is stuck in her, and now she…

He’s holding the handle.

She was stuck in a tank. And inside it…

—…Senpai!

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Shizuku’s voice rang out. The sword was stuck in Tamiko’s tank.

—Well, what shall we do, Shizuku-chan?

Sakura seemed worried.

—That’s how I’ll end up skewering her.

The tip of the sword was about to pierce Tamiko’s body. If Sakura-san even moved an inch. finger, it would become a yakitori.

Shizuku looked like she was about to bite her nails.

—So that’s what you were aiming for, Kaede.

—Uh, no, I’m not that good at doing those things.

That was an absolute lie. He definitely aimed it intentionally. That’s why he was so calm.

—But what do we do now? Is this person important to you, Shizuku-chan?

—…

Shizuku didn’t move. Inside the tank, she was a completely indeterminate presence, alive or dead.

Probably dead. However, she also seemed to be alive, and when the sword touched her, it seemed that she Blood would gush out.

Sakura-san was toying with the handle with an amused expression.

—What if I nail it?

—… What is your wish?

Shizuku let out a small sound.

—Kaede, state your conditions.

—It seems like I’m intimidating you.

-Hurry up.

Sakura-san smiled subtly once again.

—Shizuku-chan and Natsuru-san. Listen to what I’m saying.

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—… What do you mean by that?

—In short, it’s so they swear loyalty. The rivalry between red and blue has been forgotten for now.

Thanks to Shizuku-chan. That’s why we’re going to start all over again from scratch.

—Are Natsuru and I the representatives of red and blue?

—Not exactly. Only Natsuru-san can solve this on his own.

It didn’t surprise me at all. I’ve been told time and time again that I’m the key.

—What I need from Shizuku-chan is for her to become a pawn.

—That’s not enough to understand it.

Shizuku’s tone of voice didn’t change. She’s dragging out the argument. She’s still as brave as ever.

The girl should be diplomatic, a skilled negotiator.

But Sakura-san had control over the negotiation materials.

The hand that had the control began to move slowly.

—Well, what will you decide, Shizuku-chan?

—…

—Decide soon.

-Wait.

Shizuku replied.

—Let me think a little longer.

—No, you have ten seconds to answer. Otherwise, I will impale this person.

Ten seconds is short. Sakura-san has no intention of giving him time to decide. She knows that giving him time Shizuku would be at a disadvantage.

Little by little, the liquid began to seep from the acrylic where the sword was stuck.

—So, what will you do?

—…

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Could he remain silent forever? Finally, he opened his mouth. Attention focused not only on

Sakura-san, but in all of us.

Just as they began to speak, Sakura-san suddenly fell to the ground.

It was really sudden. She collapsed from her knees to the floor. Her hand naturally detached from the

grip and remained face up.

Without moving. What happened? Nobody even touched her.

—It’s the perfect opportunity.

Akane screamed. She ran with the gun in her hand.

—The situation is in our favor, let’s kill her.

-Wait.

It wasn’t Shizuku or Mikoto who spoke. It was me.

I noticed that Sakura-san, who was lying on the ground, was moving. She hadn’t fainted. She was

aware.

—Is she going to wake up? In that case, it would be better to kill her right now.

—I told you to wait.

I wasn’t on guard. I intended to wait for Sakura-san to get up. Somehow, I was able to

to understand that there was no danger.

Sakura-san stood up. She had a sleepy look. And the noticeable hostility she had shown until recently It soon faded away completely.

He blinked several times and looked around, moving his neck.

He found us with his eyes.

—…Natsuru-san? Shizuku-chan…? Uhm…

He looked on in amazement.

—What happened to me…?

Her tone was clearly Sakura-san’s during the day.

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Time goes back a little.

The assembled visceral animals emerged into the corridor, their short limbs twitching. Since all Their organs were exposed; it was quite a gruesome sight, but there was nobody in the gallery. So They didn’t hold back.

—Hey, where are we going?

The one who spoke was Sepkurousagi. His interlocutor was Harakiritora.

—Umm, what should we do?

—What, haven’t you thought of anything?

—I think it would be good to meet with Natsuru-san and the others.

—I see, I suppose so.

—We weren’t created to fight against anyone, you know.

Basically, visceral animals are an existence destined to “explain the position in which they

They find the Kämpfer. It is the Kämpfer themselves who carry out the battle. This was something that the

visceral animals understood well.

—I’m sure she’ll be happy when we’re reunited, right? They won’t start waving their weapons and chasing us, w —It seems that he will, Akane-san.

At Sepkurousagi’s words, Harakiritora nodded slightly. Since he’s a plush toy, his

range of motion is quite limited.

—She’s a woman who shouldn’t get irritated by that.

—It’s hard to imagine Akane-san not being impatient.

—Well, that’s Akane to you. Always in a bad mood.

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—What do you think Natsuru-san is doing?

Sepkurousagi turned his head slightly to one side.

—What do you think?

—Natsuru-san is quite slow.

Joyful laughter.

—You’re wrong if you expect anything.

Akane is also in a sorry state. She has no choice but to pull out a gun. And who knows what will happen? whether it will work well even if it does.

—Perhaps it’s better before the transformation.

—Akane with glasses is insecure. The combination of being reserved and not perceptive is the worst.

—Ahahaha.

Harakiritora laughed carelessly. Although it was a girl’s voice, it was her real, unadorned voice.

—Uhm…

The one who asked was Chinnkunorain. He spoke with a hoarse voice.

—Is Natsuru Senou that insensitive?

—Aren’t you nervous? It’s pointless to talk about romance with an iron ore.

Sepkurousagi spoke bluntly.

—It seems that Senou-san likes Kondou-san.

—How strange!

—Before going to bed at night, I would talk about how handsome Senou-san was.

—Hey, was Mikoto doing that?

—Before he started talking to me. I think he was thinking out loud. I’m so sorry for overhearing. all the time, but he was very surprised when I spoke.

—Wow, you’re disgusting. Didn’t they tell you to shut up?

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—They did it. I thought that was enough.

—You’re pretty subtly evil, huh?

Continuous.

Sepkurousagi was disappointed. Chinnkunorain, flicking his long tongue, continued talking.

—Personally, I understand Kondou-san’s feelings.

—Even though she likes curry, she looks like a maiden.

—Although it has nothing to do with curry, I think it’s best if Senou-san is clear with her.

-Of course.

Harakiritora also intervened from one side.

“You can’t expect much from Natsuru-san, but I’m sure that once all this is over, he’ll…”

will resolve.

“Did you hear that?” Sepkurousagi said.

—Yes. I was muttering something about having to find an answer.

“He’s a decent guy, but what about a man who talks to a stuffed animal?” —It’s none of our business, but I hope he behaves appropriately.

—Yes, I agree. He’s been feeling quite distracted lately. I want him to decide while

still have mental clarity.

The stuffed animals continued walking clumsily, at a slower speed than the humans.

“…Akane,” Sepkurousagi spoke again. Harakiritora nodded.

-Yeah?

—It seems he has some kind of attachment to this area.

—After all, she’s human, isn’t she?

—I’m not referring to that, I’m referring to the transformed Akane.

—Heee, how interesting.

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—I think it’s inevitable. If there’s no need to fight, it might disappear. At first, it was fine.

With that, but it seems something was left unfinished thanks to Natsuru. It dragged on a bit. If I had lost We wouldn’t have gotten to this point quickly.

Harakiritora blinked, an unusual gesture for a plush toy.

—Nobody plans to lose from the start, right?

—That’s right. But for her, even that being considered happiness is a little sad, isn’t it? If he were human, Sepkurousagi would have sighed. The plushie’s tone of voice was full of

melancholia.

—Even if her personality changes and she becomes more aggressive, she herself must know that it won’t last.

Forever. There’s no point in holding on.

—Have there been cases like this before?

—Isn’t that so? Really, the moderators do whatever they want too.

—They’re definitely not mediators, are they?

The two plushies looked at each other. Then, Harakiritora said to Chinnkunorain:

—Since Mikoto-san doesn’t change her personality, it’s fine, right?

—Yes, it seems she doesn’t care much.

—Are you only worried about Natsuru-san?

—Yes… but I also believe that we are not free of blame.

—Well, we’re not people, we’re stuffed animals, after all.

Chinnkunorain ignored Harakiritora’s joke.

—In a way, we’re here to explain to the kämpfer that they have to fight, aren’t we?

-That’s how it is.

The answer came from Sepkurousagi.

—If she’s not like Akane, she’ll attack passersby indiscriminately.

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—So, is it okay to be Sakura-san’s enemy?

—I told you before. It’s not like I’ve ever met a moderator. I have no idea what they think.

—Will we receive any punishment?

-I don’t know.

—Could we die too?

—We’d practically be dead by now. Our insides would be hanging out.

—Perhaps Mishima-san’s violent temper will disappear. It’s possible we’ll end up…

similar.

After those words, the plush toys fell silent. It was Harakiritora who broke the silence.

—…Does that mean we will disappear too?

—Yes, well…

—That could happen. But… well, there’s no point in worrying. There’s no fear. Even if we disappear, Natsuru will surely remember at least something about me.

—But if we continue like this, we could be seen only as visceral beings with sharp tongues, huh.

Sepkurousagi said.

“So I have to cooperate a little. Otherwise, Natsuru-san might forget about me. Let’s leave some evidence.”

that we exist.

—Oh, that sounds great.

“Even messengers don’t just talk, do they?” Harakiritora said. Sepkurousagi punched his shoulder.

—Natsuru is quite absentminded, but he probably remembers you.

—That’s such a contradictory line. What about Akane?

—I’m glad you remember me, aren’t I?

“Wait a moment,” were KandenYamaneko’s words. Sepkurousagi was surprised.

—Waah, have you been here the whole time?

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—How rude. Yes, I’ve been here.

—You shouldn’t have been silent the whole time.

—That’s too intrusive of me. I was thinking about something.

—It seems Shizuku might remember you. She seems to have a good memory.

—Shizuku-sama won’t forget that… I mean, I remember her mentioning that she remembered it.

—Strange expressions again.

—Don’t make fun of us. Shizuku-sama brought one of our companions.

—What? Aren’t we all here?

“No, another visceral animal,” those words caught the attention of all the stuffed animals.

Harakiritora got emotional.

—Another visceral animal besides us!?

—Shizuku-sama put it in the travel bag along with me. It shook itself the whole time on the train. —Remember quickly, please.

—That’s why I said I was thinking about something all the time.

The plushies decided to stop meeting with Natsuru and opted to go to Shizuku’s room.

The door is ajar. My visceral instincts were running back and forth, that’s why it’s like this. I go in.

KandenYamaneko jumps onto the closet handle and opens it using recoil.

A large travel suitcase was carefully placed.

—I’m going to open it. Because it belongs to a lady, gentlemen shouldn’t touch it.

—I’ve always wondered, do we have gender too?

—Stuffed animals that focus on details don’t sell well, you know?

KandenYamaneko tells Sepkurousagi and pulls the zipper of the suitcase.

He rummaged around a bit and pulled out a stuffed animal. It was a burnt golden lion.

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Sepkurousagi stares intently at him.

—… What the hell is this?

“Yes, I think it’s Hyapuri Lion, right?” Harakiritora replies.

—I’ve seen him before. The president brought him to Natsuru-san’s house once.

—Hey, can you talk?

“What does this look like?” Harakiritora taunts Hyapuri Lion. The ragged mane trembles, but there is no respons —Apparently, this is the first real visceral animal.

—It doesn’t surprise me that he has that grandfatherly face.

—So, what should we do?

Sepkurousagi looked at KandenYamaneko. The bristling plushie seemed to shrug.

—What does “what to do” mean?… It’s what Shizuku-sama brought.

—If he doesn’t talk, the conversation won’t do any good, right?

—Shizuku-sama doesn’t bring things without a reason. There must be some use for this.

—Really? Not just for now?

—For now, it’s fine. When visceral animals gather, it’s Monju wisdom. (short for Monju)

Bosatsu, the bodhisattva of wisdom in Buddhism)

—A new expression. It needs to be put in the dictionary.

Suddenly, a groan was heard, and the stuffed animals jumped.

-What’s happening?

—Here it is.

Chinnkunorain spoke in an expressionless voice. He heard it from Hyapuri Lion.

—It seems he can speak.

However, after hesitating for a while, Hyapuri Lion fell silent.

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—Is he dead?

—It looks like he’s sleeping.

“Can we wake him up?” Chinnkunorain shook Hyapuri Lion, but there was no response.

—It can’t be done, right?

—Just talking before going to sleep would be good.

—What should we do?

Sepkurousagi’s ears, when questioned by KandenYamaneko, twitched up and down.

—I have no choice, I have to carry him on my back.

—Will you be taking it with you?

—You were the one who said it might be useful, weren’t you?

—Yes, but how will we do it?

—Ah, you…

Sepkurousagi looked around. However, the plushies’ gazes were focused on him.

Kanden Yamaneko.

—This kind of thing isn’t Sepku-san’s job, is it?

—You just have to hold it with your ears, right?

—Heavy work is the responsibility of men.

—So stuffed animals have gender!?

Despite Sepkurousagi’s complaints, they naturally went unheard. So, reluctantly, KandenYamaneko carried Hyapuri Lion.

—Even though it’s made of synthetic fiber, it’s very heavy!

—Isn’t there any metal joint inside it?

—I want at least a salary for this.

The stuffed animals left Shizuku’s room, moving from side to side as they walked.