1.
Shimoe Koharu is a timid child.
This is an objective sentence that encapsulates how Koharu is viewed within the Justice Realization Department.
There is a great deal of meaning embedded in this, one of which is that Koharu has a rather narrow social circle, and another is that she has a character that is overly shy around strangers.
In all human relationships, there are always characters who are good-hearted but have trouble integrating into a group, and this is not due to human malice but rather an instinctive tendency to form cliques.
Once someone has established their group, they tend to be reluctant to include outsiders who might disrupt the peace.
Within the Justice Realization Department, Koharu’s usual position was that of someone who ‘has trouble fitting in’ with these cliques.
She easily struggles to connect with peers,
gets uncomfortable in large groups,
and appears to be trapped in her own world when observed from the outside.
She is a somewhat distant and hard-to-approach child.
This was the general evaluation of Koharu from the point of view of regular members who are her age or peers, not from the perspective of the leader or vice-leader.
Of course, there was no outright exclusion or bullying of Koharu.
Due to the department being seen mostly as a ‘hardship job for those who want to suffer’, the members who join are typically inclined towards justice and good, hence the interactions with Koharu involve friendly chatter, playing together, and not leaving her out during missions.
Ironically, Koharu’s greatest luck might have been her affiliation with the Justice Realization Department and not somewhere else.
However, her current period is characterized by her feeling dejected and sad over her perceived ineptitude, which contributes to such assessments.
Humans tend to display their negative emotions subtly when they are in a bad emotional state, and this is why Koharu seems to float somewhat awkwardly within the Justice Realization Department.
Aware of these nuances, Hasumi Hanehara, the vice-leader in charge of managing regular members, refrained from interfering, treating Koharu with care as one would treat a sore little finger.
To Hasumi, Koharu was a somewhat shy and socially awkward child yet one with potential.
A kid whose sense of justice was very pure compared to anyone else, but still needed room to grow.
Because of this, Hasumi could not help but feel a mixture of admiration and concern whenever Koharu was taken care of by the other members of the Justice Realization Department.
Today was the same.
Or rather, it had been.
“……?!”
Until she saw Koharu surrounded by members during one of her patrols around the Justice Realization Department building.
At first, Hasumi’s eyes sharpened, thinking it might be a bullying scene, but her thoughts changed immediately after overhearing the conversation.
“Really? You really met Silk?”
“Wow… I’m so envious….”
“I wish I could talk to Silk too…!”
“Heheh. I actually saw Senpai Ichika out in the field last time~”
“Aaaah! I’m so jealous! I want to shake hands with Silk! I want to get my hair petted by her!”
The barrage of words directed at Koharu, who awkwardly smiled, were not ones of ridicule or judgment, but of envy and admiration, all because of one fact—she had encountered Silk.
“Ah, Silk, huh. What a relief.”
Why was it so? Hasumi felt an ease just at the mention of the two words ‘Silk’.
Or perhaps, it was only natural.
Within the Justice Realization Department, the significance of the name ‘Silk’ is multifaceted, and Hasumi herself harbored a certain special fondness towards Silk.
“What an extraordinary person.”
It wasn’t affection or love, not that kind of pinkish emotion.
It was the kind of admiration and reverence that regular members of the Justice Realization Department held for Silk, and Hasumi was no exception.
“Come to think of it, wasn’t it yesterday when a video of Koharu meeting Silk circulated online?”
Although it wasn’t clear exactly what Koharu and Silk discussed, everyone knew Silk had praised Koharu based on the available context.
As a result, Koharu inadvertently gained an unexpected popularity in the community overnight as a member of the Justice Realization Department ‘praised by Silk’.
And, naturally, this news spread to the children of the Justice Realization Department as well.
Therefore, Koharu was being interrogated by her friends about yesterday’s events. After all, within the Justice Realization Department, ‘Silk’ wasn’t just any regular hero.
Symbol of justice, savior, milestone of the Justice Realization Department.
In the chaotic realm of Kiburatos, Silk was a prophet who restored ‘justice’ and spread the true essence of righteousness.
Within the Justice Realization Department, Silk was nearly that kind of figure.
“Koharu-senpai, is it true like the rumors that you’re Silk’s apprentice?”
“N-No… It’s not like that! She just… She expects I’ll do my best looking forward… That’s it…!”
“That’s what I mean!”
“So isn’t this like an official proclamation as an apprentice?”
“No, it’s not…!”
“Hey, hey! You’re being disrespectful to Silk-sama!”
“H-Huh! Great hero Silk’s direct apprentice, Koharu-sama! Please bestow upon us your teachings of justice!”
“Bestow them upon us!”
“Aaaah! Stop it, please!”
“Hehehe.”
“Haha!”
Listening to the conversation between Koharu and the members, Hasumi smiled and watched the situation with satisfaction.
It was the first time, or perhaps the first time ever, that she had witnessed such a heartfelt Koharu. The expressions of the other children also relaxed in enjoyment, finding Koharu’s reactions both novel and amusing.
All thanks to Silk, Hasumi thought as she silently expressed her gratitude to her. Since the day Koharu began to mingle with her peers for the first time, thanks to her.
“What an amazing thing.”
That a single meeting and conversation with Silk could change Koharu’s situation so profoundly.
Surely this was the salvation that Silk granted Koharu.
If ever a situation arose where she could help Silk in return, Hasumi vowed to do just that.
Now, it seemed there was no longer any need to worry.
…Of course, about her grades, maybe.
2.
The Justice Realization Department loves Silk.
This statement applies not only to the regular members but also to the leaders and vice leaders.
It’s obvious when one considers how Hasumi judged the situation of Koharu blending with her peers solely as an act of Silk’s benevolence or salvation.
To the extent that if Silk were to say, “Eh? I just kinda did what I normally do?” it would still be somewhat exaggerated and highly evaluated by Hasumi, indicating that she was deeply affected by Silk fandom syndrome.
Incidentally, this disease’s other common name is “fangirling.”
This was a kind of madness, but also a conviction and faith, shared by all members of the Justice Realization Department.
Similar to how Silk’s hardcore fans online would assign meaning to every action of hers, shouting ‘She’s a god!!!!!!’, in real life, the Justice Realization Department assumed this role.
“Kieeeek! Kikikikik!”
“Wow~ Today, too, she’s awesome~”
“…She’s really incredible no matter when you see her.”
“Perhaps… She’s somewhat cool.”
From the leader Tsurugi being seized by spasms at the sight of Silk, down to Ichika Mashiro, almost a high-ranking officer though just a regular member, showing positive reactions, and finally, the goodwill-laden words of Hasumi, vice-leader acting essentially as the director of the department—these indicate the extent to which the Justice Realization Department loved and admired Silk.
Indeed, in a sense, the Justice Realization Department could simply be viewed as Silk’s ‘fan club’.
Why does the Justice Realization Department love Silk?
Eh? Isn’t that obvious?
The very question itself seemed strange!
…Any member of the Justice Realization Department would respond this way.
I’m sure if you asked any random passerby affiliated with the Justice Realization Department, their response would indicate the same.
“Isn’t it weird not to like Silk?”
“Our club is named the Justice Realization Department. How could one not like Silk?”
“What? You, belonging to the Justice Realization Department, dislike Silk? You traitor!”
“Wait… Are you really a spy from another club? How is that real?”
Indeed, this situation could even happen.
The reason Silk is considered a religion or dogma within the Justice Realization Department thus becomes understandable.
“You don’t like Silk?”
Why??
Because fundamentally, the Justice Realization Department is a straightforward group bound by a single commandment.
Justice.
While Trinity students emphasize laws and doctrines, the Justice Realization Department prioritizes justice above all else.
And how could one despise an entity that directly enforces justice in Kiburatos, eliminating evil?
[“Punish evil and pursue good.”]
[“Care for the weak and love righteousness.”]
[“Justice reflects the character of God, so practice justice and righteousness.”]
Students at Trinity have been ceaselessly imparted lessons on ‘justice’ throughout their lives. Among these students, only those who hold justice in deep reverence and devotion join the Justice Realization Department.
In such a department, Silk’s existence could very well be regarded as a living ‘saint’ of the current era.
What? Isn’t she breaking the law or something?
None of your business.
In Kiburatos, the distinction between legality and illegality has been unclear for quite some time now.
The world has become one where justice is decided not by a divine hand but by the gaze of people.
Anarchy has invaded the city in ways that human hands couldn’t fully control, reaching a point where even the entire city could have perished. A few months ago, Sentum Tower itself was paralyzed, and there was even a situation where an unknown monstrous entity could have wiped out an entire district.
Who was it that came to the scene each time, realizing justice, maintaining order, and restoring peace?
Silk, of course.
Then why scold Silk?
“Wow, you’re crazy?”
“This kid’s out of their mind.”
Such reactions naturally arise.
It was an attitude the Justice Realization Department could not tolerate.
For them, Silk was literally a divine savior who had redeemed all humanity.
Therefore, if anyone were to debase or insult Silk, they might respond as follows:
“This…! Impious one…”
This was how it unfolded.
The Justice Realization Department transformed into a fan club for reasons like these.
Of course, as a subordinate organization to T-Parti, they could not openly maintain a friendly stance towards Silk.
This was evident with the recent mobilization order to all members of the Justice Realization Department. The young ladies of T-Parti’s various factions clearly disliked Silk, leaving the Justice Realization Department no choice but to heed the call of maintaining public order—even though it was against their wishes.
Even so, Silk was an admired hero in their hearts, and they inadvertently expressed goodwill towards her. This was how they embarrassingly let Silk slip away while trying to hide their feelings, making for an unfortunate outcome.
In such a way, Silk unknowingly triggered many changes within the Justice Realization Department because of their tendencies.
One of these changes is exactly this…
“This feels… weird, doesn’t it?”
“Certainly.”
The subordinate organization of T-Parti, the Justice Realization Department, began to have doubts about T-Parti’s system.
More accurately, the leaders of the Justice Realization Department detected abnormal behavior from some factions of T-Parti.
Initially, it was suspicion, followed by doubt, and ultimately developed into distrust.
Through this process, the officers of the Justice Realization Department identified suspicious circumstances regarding T-Parti and began to consider:
If we’re not careful, it might come to the point where the Justice Realization Department needs to act independently, in the face of the situation.
“Hem. Let’s prepare for anything beforehand.”
Hasumi cleared her throat.
No, it was certainly not because she accidentally glared viciously at T-Parti, who had secretly issued a command to arrest Silk, and consequently felt awkward after being caught.
Absolutely not.
No, absolutely not.
3.
Meanwhile, at Millennium.
Hiirou, who had just returned from Trinity, was met with an astonishing piece of news as soon as he arrived.
“Huh? What did you say?”
Thinking I might have heard wrong, I asked Hima again.
But her response was the same.
“The teacher seems to have uncovered your true identity…”
“…”
“What should we do, Silk…?”
Shit.
Is this… messed up?
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