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Chapter 2

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Chapter 2

My waist hurts.

From bending over all the time, my lower back and waist hurt. Being a student

In high school, it’s convenient, since any fatigue can be cured by sleeping one night, but the current pain cannIt disappears. Much less back pain. If your bones become misaligned, you’re finished. Above me, an earthen roof. Below me, an earthen floor. To the right, to the left, and even in front of me, earthen walls.

In short, I’m on the ground. And in my hands, a short shovel. Using it, I’ve been digging forward. from before.

What I’m digging is a tunnel. It’s not like I’m looking for the buried treasure of the Tokugawa. The tunnel in

Yes, that’s the goal. Right now, I’m just stubbornly digging myself forward.

By the way, there’s no soil right behind me. The excavated earth has shifted and accumulated. Reinforcements with boards and iron pipes to prevent collapse. Although on a small scale, what we are What they’re doing isn’t much different from digging a railway tunnel. By the way, “Suidou” is the Japanese tra”tunnel”.

And from behind, a diatribe has been flowing for some time.

—Ah, this is ridiculous.

With a hoarse voice, like a grumpy drunk hurling insults on a bicycle racetrack, the voice It belongs to a legitimate woman. Akane.

“Why do I have to imitate a coal miner here? It looks like I’m digging a trench. Am I…” Am I surrounding ■i■n Biên Ph■ like the Viet Minh? Wouldn’t it be better to be at home lying down watching “Iitomo” to do this.

I continued silently moving the shovel. The voice has been speaking for a while now. Or rather, it has been

I’ve been talking nonstop since I started digging. Trying to think of this as a street campaign speech, I was making an effort to ignore it.

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—The hole stinks and the dirt is irritating. If I were claustrophobic, I’d be poking you right now. No, I’m going to I’d riddle you with bullets. Your face would be riddled with holes like Tom and Jerry’s cheese. Take that. What should I “take”? Anyway, the person behind me seems dissatisfied with this.

work. Although, being a woman who seems to carry stress all year round like it’s clothing, that even Arguing with a stone in the road, perhaps without needing to dig tunnels, could end up full of holes. “Try locking yourself up more or less where we are. You’ll never become a decent adult,” she began to criticizewith a strange tone.

—High school students should be out in the bright sunshine, fighting animatedly. Those who

Animals that like to stay in burrows are just moles or sappers. Simply being outside all the time isn’t It’s different from being a prisoner. Isn’t that right, Natsuru? Are you perhaps a new patient with a modern dise”Shut up,” I muttered, grumbling.

—I’m not a celebrity who only laughs next to her husband. If they make us wait until after class and we They’re digging holes here, I have the right to complain.

“There’s no other option. Because of us, all the secret exits have been sealed. If we don’t do it ourselves…” We will not be able to enter or leave.

—We could simply go in from the front. Anyone who gets in our way, we’ll annihilate. —Then you’d be behind bars.

—You’d look good there.

—That’s my line.

I shone a small flashlight behind her. In the halo of light floated a woman with the eyes of a wild beast. “Turn off the light,” the woman said fiercely, “it affects me as a sensitive woman. Because of my nervousness, I

“You shoot accidentally. You don’t want your brain to become married to a bullet?” His way of speaking was like that of a mafia hitman. The shy librarian had disappeared; now he was A battle-loving woman with a trigger finger. Plus, her vocabulary was awful. Although I didn’t know what she I thought, I considered her -because I called her “partner”- a part of my team, not far from the truth.

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In Akane’s hands, a real gun appeared, its muzzle pointed at my forehead. Given her irascible temper, would probably shoot.

This gun is Akane’s weapon. It’s one of several pieces of equipment Kämpfer can use; the other is my magic. I didn’t want to make another breathing hole, so I did what they told me. Instead, they gave me instructions.

—Put the soil in a bucket and store it in the warehouse. Don’t leave it lying around. We’ll be discovered. —Spreading it around or giving it to a high school student is fine.

While I was saying that, Akane was carrying the dirt I had taken out.

Here, we were excavating the tunnel that Higashida had asked us to do. At first, I didn’t know what to do. When they told me to dig, but it turns out he had a manual. From what I heard, it’s all systematized. It has been running for four years and is broadcast through the clandestine Normal Relationships Between MeWomen. Truly, desires are endless.

So, we followed the manual and dug the hole faithfully. From under the hedge in the men’s section. down to the underground storage room of the girls’ cafeteria. As we had been excavating previously, the route It was established. However, due to the recent riots, it was interrupted, so it fell to us to us.

Akane and I were dressed as women. Well, Akane has always been a woman. It’s easier to work from the on the girls’ side, that’s why we’re like this.

Transforming is like that because it has more resistance. Although I don’t understand why being a Kämpfer meof resistance, I suppose it’s because it’s for fighting.

True, aside from back pain, I don’t tire easily. But as compensation, I was receiving “Screams of the ferocious woman.”

—Move quickly. This will never end.

Skillfully, Akane kicked me in the tight space.

—Doing this in a hole can only be clandestine digging or exhumation. Natsuru, finish it in one breath. time.

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—It’s not that easy.

—It’s similar to “The Great Escape.” I feel like Bronson or Attenborough. Aren’t you supposed to Should they have names like Tom or something?

—According to Higashida, her name is Kyoko.

—What? What is that?

—I have no idea. It’s from an old manga.

—Ah, “Maison Ikkoku”! Seriously, I don’t understand anything otakus are thinking.

I don’t even understand what goes through your mind when you mention that title.

They were digging in silence. If a cave-in had occurred, it would have been truly like “The Great Escape,” but They managed to get out of that situation well.

—Oh, what a nuisance. Haven’t we finished yet?

—Of course, it’s not going to end that easily.

—Both you and I are members of the class committee for the cultural festival, we don’t have time for this.

—I have it. It’s not something that has to be opened today… Damn, this is tough.

The shovel hit something bulky. Up until now everything had been going well, but this could complicate things. —Hey, do it already!

-Wait.

—How boring.

Suddenly, the lower part of my body felt cold. Akane had lifted my skirt.

—Hey! What are you doing!?

—Huh? Stripes on your panties! What the hell are you thinking?

—It’s not my choice! It just happens!

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—You should have chosen something more eye-catching or more discreet. It’s neither one nor the other. Why Are you digging a hole while wearing a skirt?

—It’s because of the transformation.

I held the skirt and with my leg signaled to Akane to “go somewhere.”

Kämpfer’s transformation comes with a change of clothes. However, only the school uniform changes;

Casual clothes don’t change. I had tried buying women’s clothes once, but with so many options, I ended up I quit. My friends pressured me with strange things and it seemed useless. There was one who went to look for clothes with me.

Akane was wearing a tracksuit. But if she stays like that, she’ll need something to change into at school. Maybe I’ll leave it in the classroom of class 2-4.

—Ah… finally!

Finally, the shovel hit the ground. A large block popped out. What was blocking the way? It looked heavy. It wasn’t a rock. It was carefully wrapped in vinyl. The bag was black and You couldn’t see inside.

“What the hell? This time I’ll make you take your pants off,” he complained again from behind. Don’t get involvunnecessary.

“Step outside for a moment. Back up,” I said.

We tracked from the underground hole.

Under the dim light of the underground warehouse, we examined it closely. Upon holding it, it turned out to be surprisingly light and a little soft somehow.

—What is this? Did they bury it like trash?

“I don’t care. Let’s open it,” Akane said, impatient as always.

—It could be garbage or a zero on the test. We’re going to find the owner and blackmail him. We could to make some money.

—Is that all you think about?

It was sealed with tape, so we tore it off roughly. The contents were revealed immediately.

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-… What is this?

It was a stuffed animal with its internal organs spilling out of its belly. It wasn’t that strange to us, but

It was the unpopular visceral animal series, famous as a rarity, which was sold as Merchandise for fans of the toy company who looked like they’d been on drugs. Of course not. It had the potential to be popular, and was recently featured in a special section of “Close-Up Modern” wondering why it wasn’t selling well.

What we had before us was a type of animal with organs we had never seen before. Although I didn’t want to know more details; I knew some because Sakura-san liked it.

—Is it a hippopotamus?

Akane asked.

—I have no idea what the manufacturing company thinks.

—His organs are sticking out and he looks sickly. I have no idea.

—Aren’t all visceral animals like that?

—Well, yes. But why was he buried?

—Isn’t that illegal dumping? Will he talk?

-No.

“I’m not sure if he’s that reserved or just a stuffed animal,” right? Although stuffed animals don’t talk, the The inner animals we’ve encountered so far do talk! Both Akane and I learned about Kämpfer through a talking plushie. By the way, I have Harakiritora and Akane is Sepkurousagi. —Let’s take him home and listen to him, don’t you think?

Akane shook the dirt off her clothes.

—Who are you telling?

—The Harakiritora in your house. He seems to know a lot, didn’t you know?

—That’s fine, but…

—I also want to take a shower. My hair is rough and full of dirt right now.

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—Hey, are you thinking of taking a bath at my house too?

-Of course!

Akane drew her weapon again and aimed.

—You don’t expect me to be the only one who goes blind after digging the earth and then leave me alone, do yAlthough that was actually what I had planned, I decided to remain silent on this occasion. ■

When we went outside, it suddenly started to rain! Since neither of us had an umbrella, we ended up soaked on the way home.

I live alone in a house, a luxury according to some! However, at first I thoroughly enjoyed my space, but gradually dust accumulated everywhere, turning everything into a desolate sight It wasn’t my living space. Besides, cleaning a two-story house, what a hassle.

Fortunately, from the entrance to my room, everything was habitable for humans. Even the bathroom. That’s why I wasn’t so worried when Akane used the shower.

—Watch your step by step.

Akane told me as soon as we got home.

—Take a look at the bathroom door, even if it’s just out of the corner of your eye. You’ll see how I’ll give you a see the sunlight.

—No thanks. I prefer not to see the sunlight.

I responded immediately. Who wants to see the body of a rabid dog? I’m not a veterinarian. —Go take a quick shower. Use the towel without permission. There are no change of clothes. —I know.

Akane went ahead.

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—You should have bought women’s clothing.

—I didn’t buy it. I lost it while shopping, and that’s all. You don’t mind wearing someone else’s clothes, do you?

—You’re a cheapskate. I won’t let you watch.

Why did we go from “don’t look” to “I won’t let you look”?

Akane entered the bathroom, still angry. Even before she went in, she was still yelling, “Don’t look!” I understaI’m not a comedian, so even if people repeatedly tell me “don’t do it,” I’m not going to react like… Tatsushi Ujishima and think, “Oh, this means they want me to do something.” Those who do that are the ones They really don’t read the room.

Just as I finished changing in my room, Akane came out of the bathroom.

—You haven’t looked around there.

Why is this girl so angry?

—You’re really boring.

—I don’t understand. I don’t want to do anything fun with you.

—I feel like I want to shoot you.

If I were Akane, I really could do it. Before taking out the gun, I decided to take a bath.

Taking a bath like a man. I had a dividing line in my mind, and I only took baths and used the toilet. like a man. Those two were the only ones where fear overcame my curiosity.

I went in for a while, then came out refreshed. The restrooms and food are great, after sweating and filling up tYour stomach and heart feel better even if worries still linger. Although the worries don’t… They solve a lot. When I returned to my room, the girl who shared some of my worries was there. with arms crossed.

—What’s wrong? Are you still angry?

—Not really. I just thought you were taking a long time in the bathroom.

—Really? I thought I left quickly.

—I thought you had carbon monoxide poisoning.

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—In such a short time?

For a moment I thought she was worried, but that wasn’t going to happen. Even if I were run over right in front She would simply laugh and consider it an ending.

I dried my hair with a towel and asked:

—What about the stuffed animal you found?

—I already showed it to him.

Akane shook her chin.

—He’s appraising it like he’s the appraiser for “Antiques Roadshow.”

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A stuffed animal, unearthed from the ground, lay on the table, while Harakiritora…

contemplated.

—This is a very old stuffed animal, isn’t it?

Harakiritora said. This guy is talking. As I mentioned before, he’s the “moderator’s messenger” who chose me Kämpfer. It’s their job to post comments and complaints about what I do.

—It’s a run-over hippopotamus, a visceral animal, right?

—You’re quite detail-oriented.

I was surprised. A stuffed animal that knows more than I do. Apparently, one of the points where the The manufacturer focused on the fact that it has tire marks on its back, since it’s one of the ones that came out initially.

—I remember all the visceral animal series. Where did you find this one?

—On Earth.

I explained quickly. I was forced to dig a tunnel and I found him there. I also mentioned that soon

We were going to have the cultural festival.

—Hoo. Isn’t it supposed to be done in autumn?

—We do it before summer to quickly strengthen the bond between the students. So, what is it? That visceral animal that was run over? Is it from your group?

—It seems so, doesn’t it?

—What does that mean?

“It lacks its spirit. This,” Harakiritora said, pointing to the visceral animal rolled over with its small legs fronts.

—It seems it was originally a container for a messenger. Now it’s just a stuffed animal. —You understand it well.

—He has his fingerprints.

Even if I couldn’t discern it at all, it must be somewhere.

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—If we say that he was originally a messenger, then at some point around this time he would have to There’s a Kämpfer, right?

-That’s how it is.

—Where did Kämpfer go?

“Most likely he’s gone,” Harakiritora replied evasively.

—So, he was murdered?

Akane asked clearly. She always gets straight to the point.

—I don’t know. You’d usually think so, but it could be different.

—If he was originally a messenger, it would be quicker to assume he was murdered. —Where approximately was he buried?

“Remembering the Earth’s surface,” I told them.

—I was under a juniper tree on the border with the men’s section, right?

—Hahaha. You buried something under a landmark. If you’d dug deeper, more might have come out. things.

—It looks like a case of abandonment of a corpse.

Even though it’s a stuffed animal, it probably had a mind of its own. It’s not the same as a battery dying on a… Furby.

—I don’t know the reason, but this is the most I can deduce.

—Is there anyone else who might know more than you?

—Well, hmm…

Akane’s voice sounded worried. It looked as if she were receiving advice from Nobita. —How’s Shizuku? She’s a veteran at Kämpfer, she might know more than I do.

—Don’t joke around!

Akane shouted instead of me, although I agree with the same opinion.

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—Ask that incompetent woman? No. I refuse. Just looking at her beautiful face makes me nauseous. It would kiss Mephistopheles’s ass.

Although she still lacks manners, I agree. It’s best not to get too emotionally involved with Shizuku. as physically.

Since she was not involved, Harakiritora was calm.

—Then so be it.

—She’s fine as she is. Talking to her is torture. It’s enough not knowing anything.

—But she’s a Kämpfer…

—It’s irrelevant.

Akane was holding a Pocky stick and biting it roughly. Was she carrying that with her? “I’ll kill Shizuku. I’ll kill everyone with a red armband. If you hesitate, I’ll be the one who dies. Right?”

Is that so?

Then he looked at me intently and said,

—If you get in my way, I’ll kill you too.

It’s a very unpleasant way to die. It’s not a life to be proud of, and being bitten by a

A rabid dog is the worst.

—By the way, why don’t you go back to normal?

Harakiritora asked, looking at Akane.

—Huh? It’s just that I feel sick. Something about the bathroom is bothering me. I want to be ready to shoot at amoment.

-Ha ha ha.

Harakiritora seems to understand it and at the same time not understand it when he responds. —But if you’re with Natsuru-san, simply worrying is pointless. If it were me, I’d recommend shooting. immediate.

—That’s pretty obvious.

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—Wait. Who’s going to be shot? Me?

I hastily joined the conversation, but neither of them replied. Harakiritora (probably) She smiled maliciously, and Akane smoked a Pocky as if it were a cigarette while staring at me. —Talking is annoying to me too, Natsuru.

—I don’t understand the meaning.

—I have no intention of explaining it.

—Hey. You’re also part of the class committee for the cultural festival, so don’t get like that. —Who mentioned a cultural festival?

—It means don’t get in a bad mood over silly things.

—Are you even going to be part of the organizing committee for the cultural festival?

When Harakiritora asked, I explained it to him in detail. I was forced to be a member of the committee and I alThey forced her to participate in the beauty pageant, in addition to other details.

—Hahahahaha.

The plush toy laughed like Mito Komon. Although the voice quality wasn’t that of Eijiro Tono, nor that of Akira. Nishimura nor that of Koji Ishizaka, but that of the previous Shizuka-chan.

“It’s funny that you’re going to participate in a beauty pageant. Will you participate, Natsuru-san?” —I haven’t decided yet. Anyway, I’m going to resign.

—That’s right. There’s no need to pay attention to Sakura’s rumors.

Akane spoke as if she were spitting. Here we go again. She doesn’t like Sakura-san. Not just the dog version, but also detests it before transforming, so the root of the problem is deep. How can someone Can someone hate such a beauty because of some misunderstanding?

—Why do you hate Sakura-san so much?

—How am I supposed to know? Ask me before the transformation.

—They’re the same person, right?

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—I don’t want to talk about it. Especially not now.

Despite her words, she continued.

—Your clumsiness is a nightmare. It’s not that I want you to realize it, but I always obsess over my My appearance before the transformation. It bothers me.

—… What are you talking about?

Akane scratches her head roughly.

—Despite being the stupidest person in the world, it infuriates me that I have no relationships with women. SakMikoto is a childhood friend. What, is it like the “not suitable for first-time visitors” sign that means Something like me?

—… A tavern sign or something?

—Idiot, go to hell!

A severe insult. His gaze is terrifying. Harakiritora seems to enjoy knowing something, even in my own I feel uncomfortable at home.

There’s a knock at the front door.

—It’s getting late, isn’t it?

I glanced briefly at my watch. Is this the newspaper collection?

—Natsuru! Are you there?

A voice so cheerful and loud it echoes through the neighborhood. Is it Mikoto? Mikoto Kondou. —I’m going in.

—Shut up, you’re a nuisance to the neighborhood.

I got up. Harakiritora said,

—Can he come in too?

—She doesn’t seem to be welcome.

—No, Akane-san…

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Ah, yes, that’s right. Akane is still transformed into Kämpfer.

The furious dog held a Pocky cookie in her mouth.

—Hey, Akane.

-That?

—Return to normal. Mikoto is here.

—… I reject it.

Incredible.

“Why should I do what you say? Give me that fool Mikoto. I’ll kill her and eliminate a rival!” What exactly is a rival?

First of all, I can’t put music to these words anymore. When she decides to do something, she really does it. He did. He fired without hesitation, riddling my childhood friend with holes.

—Stop talking nonsense and get back to normal.

—Nonsense? Are you trying to make me feel weird?

—Trigger-happy killers aren’t normal. What would happen if they found out you were a Kämpfer? —So, kill so they don’t discover me?

—Stop thinking so simplistically!

I don’t know what triggered it, but it seems to have made her stubborn.

I’m starting to panic. Mikoto is bold; she’ll go upstairs without permission. What would she think if she saw a girA stranger in her room, armed? Either way, she will be taken down.

—Come back right away.

—Can’t you hear me? That’s fine.

—This isn’t right, are you planning to turn my house into a sea of ■■blood?

—Killing one person solves everything. You’ll feel less guilty than Ed Gein.

—It’s not a question of quantity!

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—You’re an annoying guy. Are you going to transform too? If you resist me, I’ll get serious. I can’t do it. I’ve gone down the wrong path.

If I continue like this, Mikoto’s life will be in danger. Of course, my own life is in danger too. No I will refuse to be questioned by the police at this age. I’ve made a decision and I’m going to act on it. I try to force her to the ground.

—Uaaah! You’ve gone too far with a woman! You damned erotic game obsessive! —Shut up! Who do you think is going through all this because of you?

Akane is fighting, but I’m doing what I can too. It’s a matter of life and death.

The fierce woman’s body turns out to be surprisingly soft, which frightens me, but I recover. Quickly. I can’t let go of her.

—Natsuru, remember this! You won’t be forgiven easily!

—Shut up! It can be heard downstairs!

I try to cover his mouth, but I can’t. Instinctively, I reach for the doll on the table.

—Hey, you too, do something with the stuffed animal!

I think it’s an absurd excuse. It seems even Harakiritora thought the same.

—So, what do you plan to do?

—Restore Akane!

—He will return of his own free will.

Akane, at a crucial moment, tries to escape from my grasp and shouts: “Damn you, Natsuru! If you don’t let go “I’ll kill you! Even if you let me go, I’ll kill you!” Ouch, he bit me! He really acts like a dog. —You already told me that when we started!

—Oh, you mean that?

Harakiritora scratched the patch over his eye.

—I’m not sure if that will work on Akane-san.

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-It doesn’t matter!

I strangled Akane, who was screaming intensely. I pretended not to hear her threat of “I’ll kill you for sure!” —Do it quickly!

-I understand.

Harakiritora kicked the table with his short legs.

—Oof!

Air and screams escaped Akane’s mouth. She received a blow to the stomach from Harakiritora and collapsed.on the tatami.

Mikoto arrived right after.

-Hello!

With a Chosuke Ikariya-style salute, he noisily stormed up the stairs. Seriously, he acts like… as if it were their own house.

—How are you, Natsuru?

-Not very well.

I tidied up my messy clothes. I was rather tired. After all, I had just been in a fight a while ago. moment.

—Wow, you look like an old man. If you get tired in high school, your future will be disastrous. —You’re too animated.

—Since your childhood friend has come over, open the door right now. She was making noise on the porch. —If you understand that, then stay calm.

She was surprised to see the girl lying in the room.

—…This isn’t Akane-chan, is it?

-Yeah.

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Akane returned to her original state, murmuring “Uuhh…” After a while, she stood up with a thud. —What’s wrong, Akane-chan?

—Fuu…

Behind her glasses, tears were about to fall.

—It hurts… It hurts a lot…

—W-What happened to you?

Pressing her stomach, Akane flinched. Mikoto quickly approached.

—They hit me…

—Hey, Natsuru, did you do it?

—No, it wasn’t me.

I asked for it, but it was the stuffed animal that lay there solemnly that hit her. Of course, Mikoto couldn’t understand that. Even Mikoto was furious. —Why did you hit a girl? Is that your hobby, SME?

—Don’t talk nonsense. My love is pure.

—Does pure love involve hitting a girl?!

Put that way, well, yes, but it doesn’t make sense. I saved your life! —Th-That’s not how it is…

Despite the pain, Akane tried to calm Mikoto.

—It wasn’t Natsuru-san who hit me… That… maybe it was me… who acted wrong. —You shouldn’t defend someone who hits a woman. Should I report him? —That… wasn’t Natsuru-san…

—So, who hit you?

—…Perhaps he was manipulated by Natsuru-san…

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-I see.

Mikoto nodded. What do you see? It’s probably not something good.

—Natsuru. During my absence in the Middle East, you’ve become cruel, haven’t you? —I haven’t changed like that.

—It’s because you’re hitting Akane-chan.

—It wasn’t that I hit… rather, I was driven by necessity. I understand that it’s difficult to understand the

reason.

It’s complicated to explain. I haven’t acted aggressively, but I have been manipulating. All of this, to help Mikoto.

However, do you think they’ll believe me if I explain this somehow? Probably not. —Natsuru-san isn’t to blame…

“There’s no need to defend her, Akane-chan. This guy should be reported, taken to court, and castrated.” What is a childhood friend saying?

—But it’s true that I didn’t do anything. Akane-chan, I think she’s saying that too. —Even though I’m not doing anything.

—That’s not true, it’s exactly as Natsuru-san says. If we continue like this, I… well, it’s a bit complicated… —See, she’s saying it too. There was no other option.

Akane nods at my statement. Harakiritora also nodded slightly.

Mikoto’s expression seemed quite suspicious.

—That’s fine. Natsuru, your reputation has dropped a notch in my book. We won’t be going to the bathroom to—Are you talking about when we were in kindergarten?

And what’s with the bathroom again? This whole thing is cursed.

—Mikoto, what are you doing here?

—I’ve come to make dinner.

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My self-proclaimed childhood friend turns her back on me.

—It seems I’ve lost my motivation…

—What’s wrong with you, coming here uninvited and then losing motivation? That’s not good, huh. —But I feel so sorry for Akane-chan… Are you okay? Does it hurt?

-I’m fine thanks.

Perhaps Akane found it uncomfortable because she was lamenting by saying “kill,” so in a way she was On my side. If she changes, she will undoubtedly become an enemy, so the situation is somewhat complex. —Uhm, Kondou-san.

-Hmm?

—Do you have anything for lunch?

—Well, I bought it just in case.

—Then I’ll cook…

Although holding her abdomen, Akane heads to the kitchen.

—The ingredients are in the fridge, right? I’m going to prepare it, so please, eat… —Wait a minute. Why is Akane-chan going to cook!?

—Well… I guess that’s my role.

—Then I’ll cook too!

—Aren’t you feeling unmotivated?

When asking with doubts,

—Don’t meddle where you’re not wanted!

I was reprimanded.

After a while, dinner was ready.

Akane’s cooking is meticulous. Rice, boiled vegetables, miso soup. A classic and comforting flavor. When you live alone, this is what you enjoy.

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—It’s delicious.

As I brought food to my mouth with chopsticks, I let out my impression.

-Really…?

Akane seemed satisfied. It also seemed that her stomach ache had subsided. —Ugh… it should have been curry.

Mikoto’s in a bad mood. Low blood pressure? It’s like she’s on a revenge spree; it seems to be a phenomenon Child.

—Why the switch to boiled vegetables?

—Hey, didn’t you do anything too?

—I wanted to, but Akane-chan is very efficient. I didn’t have a chance.

Mikoto puffs herself up. A childish gesture, but when it’s her, it’s quite cute. Although I’m already fed up with See it.

Akane looks ashamed and cowed. I think it would have been better not to have started, but I guess I should haThat wouldn’t be right either. With both Akane and Mikoto, female emotions seem to be so… incomprehensible as advanced mathematics.

—So, you came here just to make food?

—Ahh, yes.

Mikoto put down the chopsticks.

—There’s something I wanted to talk to you about. About the cultural festival. Both Natsuru and Akane-chan armembers of the organizing committee, right?

-Yeah.

-That’s how it is…

Both Akane and I nodded at the same time.

—I will too.

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—Huh? But you weren’t at the meeting.

—I decided to skip it.

—How shameless you are. What are you made of?

—Ignore that for a moment. I heard from someone else that there’s going to be a beauty pageant, right?

—That’s right. The president is also interested.

—I heard it somewhere, you know?

She lowered her voice as if it were a secret topic of conversation.

—It seems that Natsuru-chan will be participating in the beauty contest.

—Huh!?

My surprise wasn’t feigned. How on earth did she know?

Mikoto smiled maliciously. You’re like the Cheshire Cat, aren’t you?

—This is inside information, you know?

—Where did you hear it?

—From Kaede Sakura. That beautiful girl from Seitetsu said that “Natsuru-san will participate in the contest.” It’It’s impossible to find someone at school who doesn’t already know that.

Oh, no. The contest decision was made at today’s after-school meeting. Why has it been so widely publicized? Fast? And on top of that, Sakura-san is the source. What’s she up to?

Out of the corner of her eye, Akane was watching me. Suddenly, I understood. Ah, so all this is to stop me froDid he spread the rumor before?

Truly terrifying, the tenacity of a woman. Devising strategies, they’re like the girls in Class 2. 4. Of course, I like that side of you too.

—Don’t you think it’s a waste that Natsuru, the girl, is participating so lightly? Perhaps, being so vain, despite having recently returned from medical leave?

—No… don’t you think he’s changed?

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—I thought the same thing, but perhaps we should reconsider.

—No, what if we just leave it like this? I think Natsuru, the girl, doesn’t really want to stand out. —When I first saw her, I thought she’d be more modest. But a beauty pageant… I should have… refrained from saying that he would support her.

-Support?

When I spoke to her, I felt like they told me something like that.

—How annoying… I don’t care!

Mikoto complained, her face red. Could it be a cold? Is it trendy?

—Natsuru, what are you going to do?

—What do you mean by what am I going to do?

What am I supposed to do? There’s nothing left to do but participate in the beauty pageant. “It’s Natsuru, the girl. Don’t you feel a little frustrated? She may be trying to be quiet and cool, but…” It’s kind of gross. Even when we were talking, she was quiet the whole time. She was lovely because she He kept silent, but he should speak a little.

She’s furious. Well, I’m sorry, I was in shock and couldn’t speak.

—Well, I understand you don’t like it… it’s likely, there’s nothing to be done. She’ll probably… resign… i guess.

—Her, you say? You seem to know her well. Do you like her?

—That’s not it, but…

Mikoto has the same reaction as Sakura-san. I have to be careful what I say. —Well, never mind. So, how about we show Natsuru a little competition? If the The beauty pageant gets boring and she wins, it’ll be annoying.

—Well, I guess so.

It’s a bit annoying, or rather, very delicate. What’s the point of gaining more fame?

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—So we should add a competitor. They must have a recommendation system, right? Let’s use There’s also a pretty girl here.

—Who would it be?

—Kaede Sakura.

“Sakura-san!?” Mikoto had an expression that said it was a great idea.

There are certainly no complaints about that person. In the beauty club poll, she always competes for first placAnd secondly, in terms of personality, she’d probably be the best. Of course, inside me she’s the eternal champion.

But what is that person’s will? Rather, they are a modest person who neither prefers nor values ■■others. Furthermore, she is neither valued nor appreciated. However, she has recently become aggressive. —Even Natsuru would have a hard time with this. Winning won’t be easy. I think the votes will be… They will also divide.

—I probably can’t win.

I agree with that. I don’t have ambitions as grand as surpassing Sakura-san. Rather, I want to stay put. watching her go up on stage at the beauty pageant and being there, absorbed.

—Uhm…

Akane, who had been silent until now, suddenly opened her mouth.

—But Natsuru-san… I mean the girl Natsuru, she’s pretty too, so she could be a good one competence…

—Hey, Akane-chan, are you supporting Natsuru?

Mikoto seemed a little dissatisfied.

—That’s not exactly it…

That’s certainly not the case. He’s supporting me because he doesn’t like Sakura-san. The enemy of my enemFriend, is this how it’s used?

—I’d rather they both lose, anyway.

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—No, I would prefer Sakura-san to win.

—I would prefer that Natsuru-san…

Three different opinions. Expectations were surprisingly diverse. Also, since I’m not I’m not even supporting myself; the situation is complicated.

—Anyway, I’m going to recommend Sakura-san. I look forward to your cooperation. Mikoto declared insistently.

There is no doubt about his egocentrism. His own hopes take priority. While excavating ruins in In the Middle East, he violated an agreement with a British research team, was then accused of smuggling, anthrown. Furthermore, the research team was actually smuggling artifacts, which was a double surprise.

Anyway, it’s a beauty pageant. Just thinking about it depresses me. Will they make me wear swimsuits and Things like that? Since I’m a high school student, it seems unlikely, but maybe they’ll ask me to do it. Performances. I can’t do anything. I’m bad at singing.

Furthermore, the entire class must be considered. Leaving aside the boys, the girls are problematic. Those These girls absolutely do nothing decent.

I think a change of mindset is needed here. So I’ll put down the chopsticks for a moment and reflect on silence.

…

Okay, I’ve decided what to do. I’ll participate in the beauty pageant. I’ll be Sakura-san’s supporter. Best girl At Seitetsu Academy, it’s Sakura-san. Let’s turn that undeniable fact into something solid. I’ll do what is necessary for her to win. Besides, if I do it, won’t I be less remarkable as a woman? It just brings things hello good.

I turn towards Mikoto with determination.

—I agree too.

-Thank you.

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—Sakura-san absolutely must win. You shouldn’t let someone like Senou, that girl, win. Besides Sakura-san, no one else is suitable for the beauty of Seitetsu Academy.

Mikoto blinked at my firmness. “Are you delirious from the fever?” she murmured. I’m burning up over Sakura-s—Akane-chan.

I slowly raise my gaze.

—Be part of the girls’ action committee.

-Hey…?

Mikoto expressed her doubt with, “Why are you the one asking to be part of the stock committee of the “girls?” but I ignored her.

—Make Sakura-san win. There’s no room for error.

—…

Akane turned around. Somewhat annoyed. Hmm, I was probably a little harsh with Sakura-san. Okay, fine. I’ll be happy to sacrifice myself for Sakura-san. There’s no way around it if my relationship with Aka

It complicates things. While keeping that in my heart, I continued eating my dinner.

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