Kämpfer – Vol. 12 Ch. 2

Chapter 2

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Sakura-san seemed really mysterious. And we feel the same way.

—Er… why is everyone here?

She’s the same old Sakura-san. Until recently, she didn’t seem to be threatening Shizuku. If this is acting, She could become an actress immediately.

Then, she looks at me brightly.

—Ah, Natsuru-san. You’ve come.

Ah, I see. This is the first time Sakura-san has encountered my feminine side here. If I see her expression, I can understand what you were expecting.

Then it immediately returned to normal.

—So, uhm… who are these people?

I wondered what he was talking about, but I soon understood. He was referring to Akane and Mikoto. Really. He’s never encountered them. Although he’s seen Akane in rabid dog mode several times, doesn’t he know What is your name?

But how can I explain this? I can’t say we were struggling until recently.

—Um, that…

-Yeah?

She asks me with an angelic face.

—Eeer…

—Kaede, one moment.

Shizuku was the one who launched the lifeboat. The dagger was already put away. This woman hardly ever cha physically, so there is no strange feeling of remaining as a kämpfer.

-What’s happening?

—Forget about that.

Shizuku approached Sakura-san. She gave me a meaningful look for a moment. What did that mean? gesture?

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And then, suddenly, she struck Sakura-san on the back of the neck with her sword-shaped hand. —Kyaahh!

After all, he has the power of a fighter. It’s not comparable to that of an ordinary person. This time Sakura-san fainted and fell to the ground.

—Hey, what are you doing?

I told Shizuku, but she remained unfazed.

—Undo the transformation.

-That?

—Not only Natsuru, but also Akane and Mikoto. Kaede probably doesn’t remember anything so far. It would be

problematic if you see the kämpfer form.

I see. We undid the transformation. For a moment, the room was filled with light.

It went back to the beginning, but it felt strange somehow. It is what it is.

Shizuku did a wide spin with both arms once. She must be loosening up her shoulders.

Although it’s an old-fashioned gesture, I know this person is showing signs of stiffness in their shoulders.

—Uhm, w-what should we do…

A voice like the buzz of a mosquito. It’s Akane.

—If possible, I’d like to get out of here soon… it’s terrifying…

He murmured. Because of a hole in the ceiling, more than half the light was gone, and human figures like

Wax figures were inside the surrounding tanks. Terror was approaching. For Akane in mode

glasses, it was probably something like a haunted house.

Shizuku nodded.

—Yes. We can’t stay here forever.

—What are we going to do about Sakura-san?

This is me.

—We’re going to take her.

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—Just in case, I ask, should I carry it?

—I can take care of taking it myself too, okay?

—… No, I’ll take her.

I said it somewhat out of habit. I felt that backing down here wouldn’t be manly. If Shizuku had even foreseen it This party is skilled at negotiation.

I was carrying Sakura-san. I remember experiencing this situation before.

A heavy feeling in my back. Wow, Sakura-san’s chest… wait, this isn’t really pleasant! What Is this happening?

Despite being a guy, instead of carrying the person I like, it felt more like working as

porter. It’s quite different from the beginning. For me, Sakura-san is no longer someone I admire, but

that she’s just become a girl? After all, there were times when she almost killed me.

-Come on.

Mikoto opened the door; the lock was already unlocked.

Behind the door was a simple room. Not very spacious. A storeroom, perhaps? There was only

emergency supplies and cardboard boxes. With the wooden floor, it was clear we had returned to The original house. Another door on the other side.

Mikoto removed the key from that door and quickly opened it.

—Ooh.

An expression of astonishment. I also peeked out. It was a hallway.

—So this is Sakura-san’s parents’ room, just like she said.

Mikoto said. Ah, I see, so the pool wasn’t the only entrance and exit. The white kämpfers They probably came and went this way.

Suddenly, I remembered.

—Ah, Yamakawa! What’s wrong with her?

—Eer… it’s downstairs.

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Akane answered. She had completely forgotten about her. She had left Ryoka Yamakawa alone.

—I have to pick it up.

Although it sounds strange to pick someone up, I can’t just leave them abandoned. At least I wish I could.

Tie her up or lock her up. Besides, if she dies like that after being shot, it wouldn’t be pleasant to wake up.

—I’ll take her with me.

Shizuku said.

—Natsuru, take Kaede upstairs. We’ll follow you later.

-OK.

-Wait!

When I tried to walk, Shizuku stopped me.

—What’s wrong? Sakura-san seems to be quite annoying.

—While I’m gone, he’ll take the lead.

For a moment, I thought it was a joke.

—What am I supposed to do?

—I’ll leave it to you.

—… I have never been either student council president or class president.

—You can do it. I could too.

She gently touched my cheek.

—You’re a boy, after all.

Shizuku left, leaving those words behind.

Yes, I am certainly a boy, even if I become a kämpfer girl, my identity remains that of A boy. That’s why it’s strange to do it, but if Shizuku says so, maybe I can do it.

After thinking about it, I nodded slightly. I have to get rid of this anxiety. I’ve decided not to.

To lose. If I need leadership for that, then I have to do it.

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I take Sakura-san to the upper floor.

Initially I thought of taking it to the living room, but when I looked, the living room window was broken and the The night wind was blowing in.

“What is this?” she thought, as an embarrassed Akane said, “It was me…”, explaining that she fell into the pool From here. I see.

So I decided to take her to Sakura-san’s room. It’s on the first floor, so we had to go downstairs.

Stairs. What a nuisance.

The door wasn’t locked. Even if it had been, we would have had Mikoto open it. Inside,

There was only a bed and a small desk, in a strangely simple way. There weren’t many objects.

of visceral animals as I thought.

He puts her to bed. How tiring. Now, what to do?

—Uhm… I… can I change…? My clothes are still wet.

-Me too!

Mikoto joined us. Since we had jumped into the pool, our clothes had gotten wet. Although they’re almost dry no Dry, it certainly feels unpleasant.

—Ah, okay. Akane and Mikoto should change.

—Thank you… And Natsuru-san?

—I’ll be later. I’ll be keeping an eye on Sakura-san.

Somehow, I couldn’t do it alone.

Akane and Mikoto quickly left Sakura-san’s room. Now it was just the two of us.

I brought a chair and sat down next to the bed. Sakura-san didn’t even move.

I can’t tell if she’s alive or dead just by looking at her. Her chest moves slightly up and down, so she’s breathing Her sleeping face still looks like an angel’s.

Yes. This person is an angel. I’ve known her since high school, but she never stops smiling, she’s kind to Everyone knows her and she’s loved by everyone. I was surprised to discover that she was friends with that cou She’s a dishonest student, but her charm remains.

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But it’s also a fact that Sakura-san was behind this whole series of events. I haven’t confirmed it, But it’s probably true.

Why did she do something like that? Was Sakura-san being manipulated by someone, or was she acting on he

willpower?

That’s something I’ll have to ask when I wake up. I can’t imagine it myself. Not to brag, But I’m quite slow in that regard. I can’t even identify the culprit when I watch a drama.

mystery.

At this time, the girls, especially Shizuku, are the quickest and easiest to rely on. The sharpness That girl’s mental strength is extraordinary. She would surely be vying for first or second place among…

All the student council presidents in the country. But she’s not here now. That girl is late.

Hurry up and bring it here right away.

-Hmm…

I shuddered. A voice escaped Sakura-san’s lips.

—Na…

-Hey?

I asked him automatically. I didn’t think he was listening to me.

I leaned close to Sakura-san’s ear. Will she wake up? Is she saying something?

—Natsuru-san…

My name. I’ve heard girls unconsciously murmur the name of the person they like.

I like it… I just made that up, but Natsuru is me. What’s going on?

—Yes, what’s wrong?

—I… I…

What’s happening? I held my breath.

—When I was little… I came here… to this house…

Sakura-san’s voice was weak, and I had to concentrate to hear it.

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—Back then… everything seemed so vast to me… I explored the house every day… not just the house, Here too, in that person’s house… everywhere… opening…

—…

—So… there was… a basement… connected to a tunnel… extending inwards… Although I was told that I didn’t want to do anything wrong… I wanted to see how far I could go… and I kept walking…

I swallowed hard. Sakura-san was talking about her childhood self. Why was she talking about how she…

Did you find that underground facility?

—Then… t-… that’s when… I realized…

Suddenly, Sakura-san opened her eyes in surprise. I was startled and stepped back. I looked around hurriedly.

—Sakura-san…?

—I-I was absorbed by the eyes…!

He stood up suddenly. To be precise, he only stood up halfway. He was so close to her face that We almost crashed.

—Sa-Sakura-san!?

They grabbed my shoulder tightly. It was an amazing grip. Their fingers dug into my shoulder.

—It hurts, it hurts.

—It’s not me, I am me… or rather, I’m not me. It’s getting harder and harder to tell who’s who!

—It hurts, Sakura-san!

—Why, Natsuru-san and Shizuku-chan…

Sakura-san kept talking. Her eyes were open, but I couldn’t tell if she was really looking at me. And everything His body was trembling.

—This isn’t me…

—Saku…

—It’s not me…

I was struggling to get his hand off my shoulder. It really hurts.

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—It wasn’t me… then who the hell…?

In the next instant, a power manifested in his eyes as he looked at me.

—Who do you think I am, Natsuru-san?

Both hands moved from my shoulders and encircled my neck from behind. Sakura-san’s face.

As we drew closer, our lips met.

—Muuhn-…!

—Nnh… ufufu.

Damn! I’m kissing Sakura-san. I’ve finally met my ideal person… but, for some reason

That’s why I feel no emotion. The words are harsh, but the feeling was so strange that I thought I might to be like a slug crawling around.

—Sa-Saku…

—Nnh…

His eyes were laughing. It wasn’t a kind look or anything like that. He was close to madness. He was

enjoying devouring me.

Suddenly, a scream that bordered on a howl came from behind.

—Kyaahh!

—Hey, you two!

The first was Akane and the second was Mikoto. You could understand it even without looking.

Mikoto ran towards us and roughly separated Sakura-san and me.

—What the hell are you doing while I’m not looking?!

—No, I…

—Not “I.” Don’t behave like depraved beasts!

A lustful beast—how is it possible that someone would use that word in this world? What on earth does he think am?

No, it’s not the time to think about that. I fell on my back, but Sakura-san got up in bed.

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—Nufufu.

He licks his lips. Seductive, or rather terrifying.

—Thanks for the food. But it was boring.

—Huh? What are you saying after kissing Natsuru?

Mikoto scolds. It’s true. I feel dejected.

—He regained consciousness and is acting!

—By the way. Shizuku-chan is madly in love with Natsuru-san, so I tried a little, but it wasn’t great. stuff.

How rude! Am I just a cocktail appetizer?

Sakura-san was watching us from the bed. Although the height difference wasn’t noticeable, I felt

terribly undervalued.

—Well, now that I’m awake, should I take only you with me, Natsuru?

—Please, don’t say strange things.

It was Akane who said that. Quite decisive for the version with glasses.

—Please get down from there.

—Come down? Are you saying I can beat them?

He’s incredibly confident. And it looks like he’s about to do it, which is terrifying.

—What if it’s okay? I don’t need them. Anyway, I intended to beat them.

—Please, don’t say such rude things.

—Besides, it’s nice to look down from above.

—Fools and smoke are the ones who want to be on top.

—Ara. That’s all you say.

Sakura-san glided slightly through the air. It’s not a lie. It was probably a real jump, but that’s…

what it seemed like to me.

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And it landed behind me. I tried to turn around, but it was too late.

—Come on, Natsuru-san. Let’s go together.

He grabbed me by the neck. It hurts. I was about to be dragged away.

—It won’t be that easy!

Mikoto shouted. The oath bracelet glowed and did not transform into a kämpfer. Surprisingly, He simply kicked Sakura-san!

At the edge of my vision, I saw Mikoto kick with her right leg. She probably wasn’t expecting it. Sakurasan lost h Mikoto mounted it.

—I caught her! Akane-chan, rope, rope!

—There aren’t any!?

—Anything, a belt, a bra, anything that’s a rope!

—There’s nothing like that…!

Tying her up with underwear would be absurd. Does he intend to undress Akane? Even though I’m here as a m

Sakura-san, who was downstairs, opened her eyes wide. She was about to get up. Normally, she would be Impossible, but with her now, even that is possible.

Mikoto stops. I can feel the tension in my body. But that was all.

—Uwaaah!

Sakura-san had fainted again.

Mikoto exhaled deeply.

—Haaah… that was surprising…

—How scary…

I unconsciously let out a sound. Unnecessary nervousness was building.

—You have nothing to fear.

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Mikoto stared at me.

—Why are you so shy?

—I’m not…

“When you were kissing Sakura-san, you seemed very happy. Men who are attractive have their charm.”

TRUE?

—That has nothing to do with it!

-What do you think?

In fact, Mikoto didn’t seem to be really that angry. As she had mentioned earlier in the day:

“There’s nothing until this is over,” she seemed quite focused on that idea. She moves away from Sakura-san. Instead, Akane approaches.

He is observing her face closely.

—She looks like she’s fainted.

—It looks like he’s sleeping.

I say. She’s too calm to be unconscious.

—When he sleeps, his personality changes, doesn’t it?

—I don’t know. But it sounds like he was muttering something.

—What was I saying?

I told Akane and Mikoto what Sakura-san said. I don’t remember all of it, so some of it is… abbreviated or interpreted.

Both showed a disappointed expression.

—Don’t they care about us?

—Is Sakura-san like that?

Akane and Mikoto, feeling neglected, complained.

—She’s never like that, you know.

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That’s what I told them. This is the terrifying Sakura-san.

“That may be his true self, but it’s annoying.” —It’s annoying that it’s his true self.

Akane spoke with an expression of genuine concern.

We observe Sakura-san again. So far, she shows no signs of waking up and causing trouble.

However, he has beads of sweat on his forehead and neck.

—He’s sweating a lot…

Akane muttered. It’s probably from muttering while having nightmares earlier.

—Isn’t there a towel?

—There doesn’t seem to be one here. It must be in another room.

Mikoto replied. Even though there are clothes, we can’t use them to dry our faces.

—So, Mikoto…

“Natsuru, bring her here,” I was suddenly interrupted and told.

—Hey. If a man snoops around someone else’s house without permission, he’ll probably be mistaken for a

thief.

—The same goes for women. If we leave Natsuru here, she might do perverted things again. with Sakura-san.

—Don’t talk nonsense!

—They did it a while ago.

Excuses like “I didn’t mean to” didn’t seem to make sense. The reality was irrefutable. There’s nothing there. more bland than that kiss.

—Natsuru should change her clothes while she gets the towel.

-Good.

That would really be best. I’m fed up with these damp clothes too.

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I left the room. Akane said, “Me too…”, so Mikoto stayed behind to keep an eye on Sakura-san.

—I’m going to change in my room, could you get a towel, Akane-chan?

—Then I’ll help you change.

-Alright.

Why so much? This is already too helpful.

I thought it was a joke, but Akane seemed quite serious.

—That… I have something to tell you.

—Is now a good time?

-Yeah.

If she’s already saying that, there’s no other option. I went with Akane to my room where my luggage was. A change of clothes was brought just in case. Since I’m a guy, I don’t have any important clothes, but there was

considered what to do if it got dirty.

—I’m going to change, so, Akane-chan, please turn around.

-I don’t mind.

—But it does matter to me.

Despite thinking this situation was strange, I made Akane turn her back.

I quickly got my clothes out. Anyway, I’d rather change my underwear than my coat.

—Uhm, about… something I wanted to say.

Akane murmured.

—Ah, what’s it about?

—I speak about myself, or rather, about myself after I transformed.

He paused.

—Natsuru-san, what do you think of her?

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-Hey?

I stopped changing my clothes. What does this mean?

—I’m referring to myself after the transformation.

—Even if you ask me what I think…

—Natsuru-san, you tried to do something perverted after I transformed, didn’t you?

Startled, I dropped the shirt I was about to put on. I even jumped.

—Aaaaahh, Akane-chan, did you know that!?

-Of course.

I glanced cautiously at her. Still with her back to me, she seemed somewhat exasperated.

—It wasn’t me, it was the transformed me!

—But it’s the same person. That’s why you remember, right?

“Yes, but the original me and the transformed me are a little different,” she said. Oh, yes, Akane too.

He mentioned something similar.

—Obviously, my original self and my transformed self have the same body. So it was fine, but…

She remained silent. A common gesture for this girl.

—I’m changing a little. The transformed me is acting strangely.

-As?

—My rebellious self was, in a way, calmer before. I think I knew that eventually

She would disappear. It would be strange to still be a fighter even when she’s an old woman. I see. I’d never considered that. Although I’m a high school student now, inevitably

I will grow old.

—That’s why, even though I’m rebellious, it doesn’t bother me too much… We don’t interfere with each other, bu Now things have changed. My transformed self no longer wants to go back. She wants to stay this way forever.

—…

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—Acting rebelliously… sounds strange, but right now I just want to be with Natsuru-san. Before I come That had never happened to me here.

—Is that… nostalgia?

-Yeah.

Akane replied.

The same thing I’d heard from the fierce Akane. Exactly since things started They put some dangerous things underground.

Before coming here, when we met around a table in the cafeteria, that didn’t happen. She would say:

“You just have to remind me,” but now an attachment seems to have emerged.

—Why this attachment?

—Because he likes Natsuru-san.

And then, the word is cut off.

—Me too.

Silence fell. Uncomfortable.

That violent person seems to have some interest in me. It’s hard to imagine, or rather, surprising. Whenever he sees someone, he seems about to shoot, but if he doesn’t, then he’s cursing or

nibbling on a Pocky. That woman is so explosive.

—Natsuru-san, am I the type of person you like?

-Yeah…

—What happens after I transform?

—I don’t dislike it.

-Do you like it?

—…

That’s a difficult question to answer.

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I can’t imagine what it would be like to play or go on a date with that rabid dog. I understand if we’re

involved in a dispute between mafias and clashes with the police.

—Hmm… well, I guess I like him. But he has a foul mouth… I don’t know. He’s a violent person, but It also has its tender side.

Even I don’t understand it. If I really disliked her, I wouldn’t try perverted things. So I haven’t… refused.

—…It’s a mess right now, but I think once things clear up a bit, I’ll be able to get my things in order.

Thoughts. That’s why I’d like you to wait until then. Can you tell the current Akane-chan?

-Yes that’s fine.

Finally, Akane looked at me. I’ve already changed my underwear, so there’s no problem.

—But it might be a little complicated…

—What did you say?

“No, it’s just your imagination, I’m sure,” she shook her head.

I finished changing my clothes. It took longer than I thought. Mikoto might be angry.

I came back with the towel. Just in case, I also brought water and ice. Akane went back to her room and even b Pocky sticks.

As expected, Mikoto looked at us disapprovingly.

-Slow.

-I’m sorry.

I can do nothing more than sincerely apologize.

—What were you doing? Perverted things again?

—That’s not the case… How is Sakura-san?

—He seems to be moaning a couple of times.

Alongside Mikoto, I looked at Sakura-san’s face. Akane wiped away the sweat.

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Indeed, it sounds like it’s whimpering in its throat. It resembles a dog or a cat, but not as cute, but

rather distressed.

—Is she angry?

—Rather, it’s me who wants to be.

My childhood friend mentions it. Akane agrees too. In fact, I do as well.

—What do we do? Do we leave Sakura-san like this?

-Well…

It’s difficult to answer Akane’s question. I’d like to wake her and talk, but it might trigger another problem.

Confrontation. Sakura-san, who has turned evil, is strong.

Furthermore, unfortunately, if it’s not evil Sakura-san but normal Sakura-san, she might not know the

situation.

—It would be a disaster if we wake her up and harm ourselves.

—If we’re defeated, we’ll join our comrades in the tank. That—ah.

Akane pressed on her pocket. What’s wrong?

What he pulled out was a cell phone. It seemed to be a call. He opened it with disgust.

He glanced at it quickly before closing it.

—I-… I’m sorry. It was Dad’s…

Now that you mention it, it seems Akane was also going to her house. Mikoto looked with an expression of

confusion.

—Hey, Akane-chan

—I’m sorry… I think it’s okay to ignore her…

Mikoto turned towards me.

—Leaving aside the call, what are we going to do?

—Regarding Sakura-san, there’s no other option but to wake her up and explain the situation. Perhaps even

know something about Shizuku.

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—Even though he was asleep?

—It’s just that… Sakura-san…

Not to mention that he was handling everything in secret. However, both Mikoto and Akane…

They understood. Mikoto looked at Sakura-san again.

—It will be a big problem if he gets up again to fight.

—Yes, that’s true.

I looked at the ceiling. What should I do? At this point, it would be the student council president who She would show her power, but what is Shizuku doing?

—Shizuku, hasn’t she returned yet?

-Yeah…

Akane looked from side to side.

—We haven’t met her.

—Will it be in the basement?

Should we go and see?

Mikoto seemed ready to run immediately, but I stopped her.

—No, wait. It’s dangerous.

—Are we going to abandon her?

“That’s not it. If Shizuku hasn’t returned, something happened. We can’t let our guard down.”

That girl, who was a high school student, wasn’t showing herself. There must be a reason. And besides, someth

which prevents him from contacting us.

—If we go, we should all go together. It would be disastrous if those who live off the grave end up being buried Mikoto agreed. Akane nodded as well.

—Understood… but what do we do about Sakura-san?

—That’s a concern.

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If we all go down to the basement together to see what’s going on, it means leaving Sakura-san behind. I don’t that.

After thinking for a moment, I said:

—Should we take her with us?

In an instant, Akane and Mikoto make faces of disgust. Well, that’s understandable. Since we’ve arrived That’s all. At least I explained it to them.

“I think it’s strange, but bringing her with us reduces the risk. I’ll take care of it.” “Have you really considered that risk?” Akane asked. I nodded.

-More or less…

“I understand. That’s fine then. If it’s Natsuru-san’s decision, I’ll follow it,” the girl with glasses replied.

Mikoto also seemed to agree.

—Since Shizuku isn’t here, I’ll follow Natsuru’s opinion.

—Uh, is that okay?

—What do you expect me to say?

Ah, Shizuku also told me something about “taking the lead.” Maybe it’s something like that.

I picked Sakura-san up again. That’s the second time today. She felt strangely heavy, but I guess that’s just how Because now I’m in my male form. As a kämpfer, I have better physical strength.

We retraced our steps back. Since we weren’t planning on jumping into the pool, we headed towards that The room where Sakura-san’s parents are supposed to be. The door shouldn’t be locked. key.

—Shizuku?

Mikoto opened the door and knocked.

There’s no answer. It’s probably further down. In the room where the tanks are lined up.

—Let’s go inside.

That’s what I told him. If he’s not here, it’s because we have to go down.

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Mikoto was looking near the ceiling.

—…?

-What’s happening?

I asked, aware of Sakura-san’s presence on my back.

—I’m sorry, I thought I heard something… Also, this design, I think I’ve seen it somewhere before, but I don’t I remember where…

-Come on.

—Yes… wait.

Mikoto interrupted.

-What’s happening?

—This, after all… somehow I’m remembering something…

—Let’s go right now.

I insisted. Akane placed her hand on the door that led to the basement.

Mikoto was surprised.

—Wait…!

An alarm sounded. The top of the door began to flash.

—Akane…chan!

I grabbed her and pulled her with all my might. I dropped her as if I were still holding her. An iron panel fell from the ceiling, blocking the door. It must be the same system as a door… emergency response to disasters. The difference is that it fell from above and became embedded in the ground Mikoto tries to remove the iron panel. She applies force several times, but finally shakes her head.

—It’s locked… It’s the same system as an underground crypt I saw in Türkiye. I think I saw it in

somewhere.

Mikoto speaks with frustration. The path down has disappeared.

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—So, for a while, we won’t be able to see Shizuku-chan, huh?

Startled, I looked at Sakura-san. But her eyes were closed and she was unconscious. She didn’t seem to be sp I knocked on the door several times.

—Uwaaah, this is thick.

It only makes a dull thud when you hit it. It must be very thick if it doesn’t make any sound at all, knowing that th

space on the other side. If so, it will also be difficult to melt with my magic.

—Mikoto, can your sword cut through it?

—It seems impossible. You can see it.

She denies it immediately. I had a feeling about it too.

In this situation, there is no other way forward. Apparently.

—Shall we go to the pool?

I say while waking Sakura-san up.

—We can go down from there.

—Wait a moment. I’ll check.

Before I could stop her, Mikoto hurried off. I was worried about what would happen if I went back to He disappeared, but returned immediately.

She shook her head from side to side.

—It’s not possible, I can’t enter.

-Because?

—There is no water, and the iron bars are jammed.

—Can’t you do anything to control them?

—Yes, but it seems to be broken. It didn’t move at all.

Was it the white kämpfer that broke it? Mikoto looked disappointed.

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We had been locked in. No, we had been expelled. When we were downstairs, we wanted to go out to the

surface somehow, but now, not being able to go down was disappointing. The changes in position were

radicals.

This is because the student council president has not returned.

—How is the president doing…?

Akane murmured.

—Don’t call her that if you don’t want to anger that woman.

I said. And when he gets angry, he’s scary.

—I know, but…

—Well, even if you call her that, there’s no one to talk to. When we were downstairs, at least Mikoto was there. over there.

—Do you feel more at ease with me?

“You’re pretty confident. But if there’s no one around, even Shizuku might worry.” —I can’t quite picture it, but…

Yes, that’s true. I don’t know if Shizuku loves being alone, but I think she’d manage perfectly well on her own.

It seems capable of traversing a dark mountain path without problems.

“There’s no need to worry. I’m sure he’s fine.”

—But why hasn’t he come back?… I’m worried he might have had some trouble…

Akane said with concern.

I had no intention of arguing. The all-powerful woman who claimed that “she would catch up with us later” did no He had shown signs of life. Although I shouldn’t worry, there must be a reason.

Mikoto frowned.

—Could it be Ryoka Yamakawa? I wonder if something has happened to that girl?

—Will that girl be so easy to beat?

—Yes, I think so.

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You said it yourself, and now you come out with this?

—Nnnh…

There was a groan. I looked nervously around.

—It’s Sakura-san!

Looking over, I saw Akane leaning over Sakura-san. I had left her nearby a while ago, but it seems that He barely woke up.

—Is she awake?

—No. But I think he’s about to wake up.

That’s bad. If Sakura-san were the usual Sakura-san, she’d be amazed to see the sliding door, and if it were Sa

evil, it could release poisonous gas from the ceiling.

—Let’s go back. It’s no use here. Besides…

—Besides, what?

—Perhaps, if we ask Sakura-san, we might find out something about Shizuku.

That’s how I answered Mikoto’s question.

Transporting Sakura-san was still my responsibility. I feel like I’m always doing this kind of thing.

Things. Actually, it’s a moving job.

I took her back to Sakura-san’s room from before. I laid her down on the bed again.

—Nnh…

Sakura-san moaned. It didn’t seem like she was trying to say anything; rather, it seemed as if the air was escap

mouth.

Will he wake up?

Mikoto asked.

-I don’t know…

I didn’t bend down to look; I watched him from above. Well, if he does that again, it’ll be trouble.

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Sakura-san moved her face slightly.

—Nnh… nnh… haaa…

Her breath came in short gasps. For some reason, Akane was blushing.

—Something like that… seems sexy.

Mikoto nods.

—Yes, it has a charm.

And then this childhood friend gives me a sideways glance.

—Natsuru, don’t do anything weird in a place like this, okay?

-I won’t do it.

—I don’t know. You shouldn’t do unfamiliar things when we’re not here, you know?

—That was an accident!

-Really?

They don’t trust me. This person has always ignored my words for a long time, even going so far as to say

Things like, “It’s enough to just half-listen to Natsuru.” And who’s going to believe you when a preschooler… It says: “Multiply one hundred yen by ten thousand in half a year”? What world does someone who believes tha —Hey, you need to believe in me a little.

—But recently you were always saying, “Sakura-san, Sakura-san,” right? Wasn’t that how it was when I called y Kyrgyzstan? I seriously thought Natsuru had gone mad.

—Back then… Well, that’s how it really was.

My final tone was vague. In those days, Sakura-san was an angel to me, whom I adored from the bottom of my

of my being. Being considered a faithful follower of a new religion would not be a mistake.

However, that devotion has faded over time. Well, perhaps “faded” is

Too extreme, but I don’t have the same faith as before. After all, when they show you those sides Dark, it is difficult to continue venerating in the same way.

—Don’t dwell on the aforementioned topic too much.

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—You can do whatever you want, but don’t get distracted by other girls and decide quickly.

And then, Mikoto showed a serious look for a moment.

—People aren’t used to being made to wait.

—…

I didn’t ask what it was about.

After that, Sakura-san let out several moans. Although it’s comforting that it sounds like…

She was sometimes talking in her sleep, and she seemed genuinely distressed, which puzzled us.

—It seems he’s conflicted…

It was Akane who said it. In a fitting way, it seemed Sakura-san was struggling with two. contradictory things.

Her eyelids fluttered slightly. Mikoto spoke.

—Shouldn’t we transform? She could turn back into Dark Sakura-san.

“Dark Sakura-san” is an impressive name. It’s horrifying how well it fits.

—No… If she goes back to being the old Sakura-san, it’ll be difficult to explain. It’s best if we leave it like this.

I gave the same reasons I gave when Shizuku asked: “undo the transformation.”

Not that I’m saying it myself, but that was right. Right after that, Sakura-san opened her eyes.

—Ah…

His glassy eyes darted from side to side. There was no sense of hostility or malice.

—Is this… my room…?

And then his head moved towards us.

—Natsuru-san…

She wasn’t the usual Dark Sakura-san. She had the same personality as when she suddenly returned in

the underground research facility.

She tried to get up. I spoke to her.

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-Are you OK?

—Yes… I think… what happened to me…?

To sum it up, she was beaten hard until she fainted. She woke up later and collapsed again.

But I can’t tell you that.

—Um, it seems you weren’t feeling well. Could it be anemia?

—Really? I’ve never had anemia before…

I suppose. I’m just saying that for the sake of saying something.

Sakura-san looked around the room, and when her eyes met Akane and Mikoto, she bowed

And he said, “I’m sorry for the inconvenience.” This politeness and his dark personality are completely opposite —Uhm… What happened to Shizuku?

He watched curiously. It seems he doesn’t really remember fighting us.

But how can I respond? She’s currently missing. Also, I’d like to get some information from Sakurasan about wh —Um, well, look…

“That person is out of their seat,” Akane answered instead of me, who was nervous.

—She’s a little busy, you know, isn’t she the student council president? They called her from school because

phone, and has been on a conversation this whole time…

—Ara… but Shizuku-chan said that she finally had some free time lately.

—Uhh… really?

—Yes. Since I was helping her with the student council, I heard something about it. So, Shizuku-chan

I should have come to spend the night.

—But the president is a busy person.

—It’s strange. I shouldn’t be so busy.

His words were sincere. He didn’t seem to be asking to annoy us, but rather seemed genuinely We had doubts, but somehow it felt like he was interrogating us.

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—Where is Shizuku-chan now?

—E-Eeer…

Akane seemed nervous. Her attitude toward me was starting to change.

—I think it’s downstairs… probably.

—Do you think so? Well, then, I’ll go look for her.

She got out of bed, so both Akane and I stopped her together.

—No, no, Sakura-san just woke up.

—Yes, I was thinking that, if she was hurt…

—But, I think I’ve been a bother to Shizuku-chan, so I should at least apologize. How polite! Not long ago, I would have proposed to her immediately. However, in the The current situation is only a source of confusion.

—No, that…

It would be strange to force the situation. Excuses are starting to surface. What should I do? It’s strange. They’r Excuses. What should I do?

—Ah, I know, Sakura-san.

Mikoto intervened laterally.

—Lately I’ve become very interested in visceral animals. I’d like you to explain the

collection from here.

They were words that seemed to come out under pressure, but Sakura-san smiled.

-Yes of course.

I sighed with relief.

(Thank you, Mikoto)

Akane also gave thanks in a low voice.

(Thank you…)

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(What on earth are those two doing?)

(Well, there’s nothing we can do, it’s not like we know how to deal with this)

(Get stronger. I, for my part, had to do several stunts like this with an African gold prospector

Western. It was very difficult because we didn’t understand each other…)

—However, there are actually few visceral animals here.

Sakura-san suddenly said it. Mikoto was surprised.

-Hey?

—I didn’t mention it before, did I? Since there’s practically a collection room in the apartment, I can

To explain, but it would definitely be nice if Shizuku-chan was there to add some excitement to the explanation.

Sakura-san got out of bed.

—I’ll call her.

—No, that’s a bit…

I just thought I’d have to lie down on the ground.

With a thud, Sakura-san fell to the ground.

—It should have been like that from the beginning.

The fierce woman Akane, holding a gun, said that.

When Sakura-san regained consciousness, it was quite early on. Falling into a

eternal sleep here.

Sakura-san woke up and this time sat halfway up in bed.

—… Ara, where am I?

—Sakura-san was unconscious the whole time.

I told him as seriously as possible.

—I didn’t hit her or make her sleep after she woke up repeatedly. Really.

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—I think we were talking about Shizuku-chan…

—I didn’t do it.

-But…

—How noisy! If I say I didn’t do it, then I didn’t do it!

Of course, it wasn’t me. It was Akane, transformed into a ferocious woman, and she was thrashing about like a Mikoto and I tried to undo the transformation, but for some reason, she kept saying, “I’m fine,

just as I am.”

“If we’re like this, they’ll get nervous immediately. It’s better if I’m like this.” —You panic immediately too.

—That’s when I’m not transformed. If you keep complaining, I’ll kill you!

It was useless arguing with her. On several occasions, she even pointed the gun at me. That’s how the ferociou The dog encountered the usual Sakura-san.

She stood up, blinking.

—Eer… and this person here…?

—Ah? You can’t recognize me. Mishima…

—An acquaintance of Akane-chan.

I quickly tried to cover the mouth of the woman who was trying to reveal her identity.

—I called her when I was nearby. Maybe, er, they’ve met before.

Despite having met several times, they had never introduced themselves or exchanged greetings.

This could be the first time they’ve seen each other face to face calmly.

—I see. I’m Kaede Sakura.

—Hmph.

Sakura-san bowed her head slightly. Akane sneered. There was a world of difference between their

attitudes.

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The fierce woman took a Pocky from the box and munched it noisily. Sakura-san had an expression

saddened.

—I’m sorry, if you’re a guest, would you like some tea?

“Mikoto is preparing the tea right now,” I said. Again, I don’t want to be reminded of Shizuku.

—So, sweets for tea…?

—We’re already eating the sweets. But, we have something we want to ask you.

Akane suddenly said those words.

—Uh… what do you want to know…?

—Where is Shizuku?

“…Really?” Sakura-san was puzzled. Well, that’s understandable.

—The student council president. The idiot went back downstairs without coming back. Also, when We tried to go there, but the entrance was closed. Only you know. Tell us.

Akane spoke in a rush. With a harsh voice and an aggressive tone, no one would believe this was the same pe

that the librarian with glasses.

Sakura-san, as expected, was confused.

—Uhm…

—Answer already. You know it anyway, right?

—…

She had a genuinely worried expression. When someone suddenly tells you something intimidating, it’s natural.

That you react like that. And the brutal dog woman showed no mercy.

—If you don’t want to answer, that’s fine. But in that case…

Suddenly, Akane pulled out a gun.

—Here it is. I’ll get you with this.

The brutal dog woman had the gun barrel pointed at Sakura-san’s forehead.

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-Hey…

“Say it now. Otherwise, I’ll pull the trigger. Don’t even think about hesitating. From the beginning, I’ve wanted to

desperately clinging to you.

Akane seemed genuinely excited. She was a trigger-happy woman. Seeing someone bleeding and

Rolling around was more fun than anything else.

Sakura-san shrank back. She was clearly scared.

—Hii…

—Who the hell do you think you are? Do you think you’re a moe character? Lately, if you don’t take your clothes You’re becoming popular again. Give in and admit it.

-I’m afraid…!

—I’ll make you even more scared!

Akane kicked the bed. Sakura-san staggered and almost fell.

-No…!!

—I won’t be compassionate next time.

However, Sakura-san said nothing. In fact, she wasn’t saying anything at all anymore. Fear had paralyzed her. whole, body and mind.

From below, Mikoto returned with tea in her hand. Seeing this scene, Tarantino would be surprised; it would be a scene from one of his movies. In a low voice, I said to Akane:

—Hey, maybe it would be better if you stopped.

—Why? That kind of entertainment doesn’t exist.

“It’s not entertainment. Leave her alone, can’t you see Sakura-san is scared?” —It’s the best when women cry.

She’s too mean. She often laughed at my outbursts, but not at men and women.

equally. The word “cruelty” began to seem adorable to me.

—I don’t like it, but maybe Sakura-san doesn’t know anything at the moment.

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—Huh? You were the one who said to ask this idiot!

—Yes, but in this situation, I’m not sure what to do, so we should be more careful…

Bang. Akane fired without a care in the world. The pillow was riddled with holes. This woman, she fired, yes sir.

Sakura-san was speechless and paralyzed.

—Hey idiot. If you don’t want to end up like that pillow, you’d better say so right now!

—… U-Uhm…

—Don’t pretend!

The fierce woman raised the hammer. Her trembling fingers were not a sign of nervousness at all. They were

impatient.

—I’m serious. Natsuru knows I’m not lying. You’re going to splatter your brains and die, or you’re going to To tell everything, what do you prefer!?

Sakura-san closed her eyes, trembling. Then she opened them.

In those eyes, there was a different kind of strength than before.

—Thanks… you really are a brusque person, aren’t you?

A woman appeared with the opposite and hidden personality of Sakura-san.

“Heee, you’ve finally decided to show up,” Akane said, annoyed.

—If we had switched places quickly, none of this would have been a problem.

“It wouldn’t be that easy. Once you get out, it’ll be a mess.”

What is a mess? But neither Sakura-san was willing to explain my inner questions nor did Akane seem

interested in asking.

—Now tell me. What the hell is Shizuku doing now?

—…

—Confess, you damn idiot.

“I don’t know,” Sakura-san replied, shrugging her shoulders.

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“What happened? I wasn’t underground,” he commented logically, but Akane didn’t believe a word of it.

—Shut up. Shizuku not coming back and the door falling down, it was all part of your plan, wasn’t it? —Distrustful, huh.

—Don’t underestimate me. I’m impatient, but I have a good nose for things.

Akane’s eyes narrowed.

—Why did you separate us from Shizuku? Speak!

—…

-Reply!

After a moment of silence, Sakura-san exhaled slightly.

—… It’s necessary. Didn’t I say so?

—Do you think Shizuku will just obediently follow your orders?

—That’s right. That’s why I left her. It would be a problem if she were with Natsuru and the others.

—That woman is a one-woman army. She might be tearing up the entire underground right now.

“What will happen?” I chuckled. A relaxed attitude. Where is the basis for that attitude?

It seems this upset Akane again.

—Don’t laugh so much, trash.

-Not bad.

“That’s not right at all. If you dare to mock me, I’ll kill you.”

—How brutal! … Hey, Mishima-san, what do you hope to achieve by killing me?

—What will happen next? Who cares? It’s fun to watch yourself die.

—Have you ever considered that you might want to stay like this forever?

“Huh?” Akane made a puzzled expression.

-What do you mean?

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—Exactly what I said.

—Are you kidding me?

Akane moved the gun barrel. She signaled Sakura-san to “get down”.

Sakura-san got out of bed.

—Turn around.

-Well…

—Turn around already!

Akane forced her to turn around. Then, from behind, she pointed the gun barrel at the back of the

head.

—If you do something stupid, I’ll blow your head off.

-I won’t do it.

“Stop lying. My ears will rot. A moment ago, your shoulder moved slightly. You were trying to…”

To provoke a nervous reaction in me so that my gun would hesitate. You’re a flawless, no-nonsense novice.

-I won’t do it.

—No, you will. The reason I’m not moving you now is because I intend to aim for your head.

You can calmly withstand lead bullets in the body, but not in the head.

Although Sakura-san tried to say something, she stopped. Instead, she laughed softly.

—Ah, I understand. Even though you’re a dog, you can think too.

—It’s a shame, but I’m not a dog, I’m a person.

—So, as a person, could you understand what I’m going to say now?

—Say what you have to say.

—Let’s make a deal.

-That?

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Akane became suspicious. So did I. What was Sakura-san up to at this point? Was she in

A negotiating position? If this had been the kind Sakura-san from before, she would have locked up the wild dog

somewhere and I would have accepted.

—A deal. Didn’t you hear?

—Are you crazy? You!

—I’m sane. Get me out of here.

—Ha, don’t get your hopes up.

Akane forcefully pushed the back of Sakura-san’s head with the muzzle of her weapon. —Exactly! Who will free you? Listen, you damn fool. I’ll use you as a bargaining chip with the

odious student council president. At least, that’s the only thing you’ll be good for.

—If you release me, there will be something much better for you.

—There won’t be anything, will there, you idiot?

—I’ll leave you just as you are.

I thought it was a trivial opinion. In fact, I didn’t immediately understand what she was talking about. To leave it What did he mean?

Unlike me, Akane’s tone, the fierce one, had changed.

-That-…?

—That’s right, I’ll leave you as you are. I’ll keep your current personality intact. You’re quiet, but I imagine that’s

that you want. You’ll know when you see it.

-… Be quiet!

—Akane-san is worried about disappearing. She seems attached to him. Do you like Natsuru-san that much?

-Be quiet!

Akane looked like she was about to steam up her head.

“You can’t easily make me angry by making me wait. My mind is calmer than the Dalai Lama.” —I’m not lying. Your personality, that’s me…

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Sakura-san chuckled. Akane ground her teeth.

—Whether it’s erasing you or strengthening you, I have total control.

—Don’t make me laugh. Even a comedian who appears on television late at night makes people laugh. audience with something better.

“If you were going to be so blunt, I should have refined the personality setup more. I thought it would be…” It’s interesting to do the opposite, but it’s annoying, isn’t it?

—Enough of this nonsense!

—Ara, don’t you understand? With just my fingers, I’ve molded your personality to my liking.

“I told you to stop with the nonsense!” Akane’s eyes were bloodshot.

He barely restrained himself, but he looked like he was about to pull the trigger at any moment. Surely,

She was eager to shoot. However, thanks to Sakura-san’s words, she couldn’t. If He was shooting now, he wouldn’t know how to continue.

And I was eager to know more too. Was Sakura-san the one who triggered Akane’s rage mode? What Did he have plans to negotiate?

—So let’s negotiate, wild dog-san.

—I’ve decided. I’ll kill you.

—You can’t. You can’t shoot. Do you really want to know if you can negotiate?

Sakura-san turned around. Akane didn’t shoot.

—I’m going to help you define your personality. If we leave things as they are, you’ll disappear. You understand —Kuuh…

—So come with me.

Sakura-san smiled. A smile that looked as if fangs were about to appear on her lips.

—I thought I’d only use Shizuku-chan as a piece, but you’re interesting too. Besides, I had an idea. fun thing I could do.

—What an annoying noise…!

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—To be in this world forever. Together with Natsuru-san.

—…

Akane was disturbed. The gun barrel, which normally didn’t move at all, was

trembling. The movements of the heart were transmitted to the tips of the fingers.

—What are you going to do?

Sakura-san asked with a wry smile.

I intuitively felt that things were going badly. Suddenly, the situation had changed drastically, and Spiritually, Sakura-san had the advantage. Furthermore, she was on the evil side.

—Akane!

-… Be quiet!

For a moment, the fierce girl pointed her gun at me. I was surprised, but she quickly lowered it.

—Hey, you damn bitch. Is that true?

—It depends on whether you believe it or not.

—Can you guarantee it?

—What should I do?

Sakura-san smiled slyly. I screamed.

—Akane, stop!

—Shut up! Don’t give me orders!

—Hey, it’s me!

—Even Natsuru too! This is about you and me!

She probably didn’t even know what she was saying. She was so consumed by the internal struggle that she co I could pay attention to other things.

The situation was catastrophic. I put strength into the oath bracelet and transformed into the form of a

girl.

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I, who became a kämpfer, tried to concentrate even more strength in my hands.

—You can’t do that, Natsuru-san!

A gun also appeared in Sakura-san’s hand. The gun’s barrel was pointed at me.

—Since Akane-san is worried, it would be best to leave her alone… and you too, Kondou-san. He also drove a nail into Mikoto, who became a kämpfer. Mikoto released the hilt of the katana. which he was about to take out of its case.

Akane was grinding her teeth repeatedly. Her molars would definitely wear down like that.

His eyes were bloodshot, with the hairs on the back of his neck standing on end.

—Damn it, make sure of it. Make sure of what you just said.

-I won’t do it.

-That?

—I won’t guarantee it, but you can believe. Of course, it depends on your will. That way you can be happy.

Sakura-san began to walk slowly. Akane didn’t fire.

—Kondou-san, could you please move from there?

—…

“Move it,” Mikoto said silently, moving away from the door.

—You’re docile-… Ooh!

Suddenly, Sakura-san frowned. Seizing the opportunity, Mikoto drew her katana.

—It’s an opportunity!

—How sweet…!

Although Sakura-san squinted, she pressed me with one hand holding a gun and with the other

a sword.

“What a shame… I can still hold on,” she said, looking at me intently.

She went out the door and walked away. Akane kept her gun pointed, but followed her.

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We couldn’t fall behind. With Sakura-san’s calm pace, we didn’t get too far behind.

We arrived at the room where his parents were supposed to be. We went inside.

Sakura-san looked toward the corner of the ceiling. With just that, the iron door opened halfway. It revealed the

entrance to the underground.

—Shall we, Akane?

—…

“Akane, don’t move, stay there!” I shouted, but the fierce woman did not take her eyes off Sakura-san.

—Akane, look at me!

—Well, it seems Natsuru-san is getting angry. How strange.

Exactly. I didn’t even fully understand my feelings. But the moment I thought Akane was going to As I disappeared, my voice emerged naturally. I couldn’t lose that fierce woman. That emotion fueled my

heart.

However, my body was rigid. Sakura-san’s weapons were pointed at me and Mikoto. And Akane.

He spoke as if drawing the words from the depths of his being.

—… That’s true, what you say is true.

—Ufufu.

Sakura-san didn’t confirm. Clearly enjoying herself. More than anyone else in this room, her attitude was

relaxed.

The wind blew upwards from the ground. It was somehow damp. Akane’s hair rippled. tightly. Sakura-san placed her hand on the iron door.

—Come with me, and you can still be yourself.

-… Damn!

Akane followed Sakura-san and jumped into the hole towards the underground.

—Akane!

My screams were useless, and once the two of them disappeared, the iron door fell from above and closed.

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