1.
“Hmm.”
A sigh inadvertently escaped my lips.
I was still holding the bundle of documents Wakamo had handed over to me.
However, the key point here is not that I let out a sigh after reading the contents of the documents – although they were indeed shocking. What I noticed wasn’t the content itself.
The important fact was that Wakamo and Himari were able to procure documents of this level by themselves.
This was significant.
The information Wakamo provided – as a precaution against any unforeseen variables, the result of excluding Wakamo and Himari from the Abidos site was exactly these documents.
Of course, it wasn’t done with the extremely selfish intention of reducing the appearance of secondary characters, contrary to the main character.
In fact, we did need information about Kaiser. Moreover, I didn’t think it was necessary to expose Wakamo, who was still a wanted person, at This Point in Time.
Additionally, I thought it was necessary to have someone who could fix things if they truly go “wrong” in a situation that was already going awry. That’s why I formed a team with the prodigy girl Himari and the strong Wakamo to respond accordingly.
Although I didn’t anticipate that the result would be uncovering Kaiser’s plot.
Anyway, here’s the conclusion:
Even though I learned about Kaiser’s plot, neither my goal changed, nor did I receive a major shock.
Because, no matter what intentions the people destined to clash might hold, the tasks I have to carry out won’t change.
So, I decided to ignore it and enjoy the present.
It was also quite a rare moment of rest, and I had been feeling a bit tired from constantly running without rest.
However…
“I’m bored.”
Now that I have some time off, I don’t know what to do.
With the leisure time, all that came to mind were training ideas and concepts for new Hero equipment.
Lying down in bed to do nothing didn’t help me sleep, and I couldn’t relax because of Hinako’s scent.
It wasn’t in an inappropriate way.
The human smell made me feel lonely.
It was unlike my previous life, perhaps due to the effects of the body transfer. I can oddly feel an imbalance where the realms of reason and emotion don’t mesh properly.
I wanted to meet some people just to alleviate the loneliness.
‘……’
Why didn’t I realize this normally?
Upon reflection, the alone time I usually spent was either training or studying. Other than that, I was always meeting people, mainly Himari and others.
In my previous life, I rather disliked being around people.
Moreover, being caught up in various incidents left no time to notice such small changes.
Anyway, it might not be bad to take this opportunity to check the subtle changes within myself.
While fully enjoying the rest, that is.
“Hmm. But what should I do?”
What did my past self do during such times?
I closed my eyes for a moment and thought.
….
Damn. I never rested back then.
I studied, worked part-time jobs, exercised, and read books whenever I had time. It seems like I had the mindset to desperately work hard because there was no one else to take responsibility for me.
Looking back, the only thing I could truly call a “hobby” from my past life was the mobile game ‘Blue Archive’ that I came across a few years ago.
But ‘Blue Archive’ doesn’t exist in this world now.
So what should I do to pass the time?
“……I don’t know?”
All my injuries were fully healed, my condition was good, and my physical state was excellent enough to even start Hero activities immediately.
Indeed, deep inside, there was an overwhelming urge to test my growth.
‘…But still.’
Rest is rest, and training is training.
I want to take this moment completely to relax.
Besides, it’s also tiresome.
“Hmm. What should I do?”
I’m really at a loss. I’ve never felt like this before, which makes me more confused. I might even want to ask someone—
“Huh?”
….
Ask someone…
“Ah.”
There’s a way to do that.
There’s someone perfectly suited to Gehenna’s situation.
2.
“Silk, where are you, Iroha!”
“Ah, Makoto-senpai, I really don’t know either…”
“Silk’s abilities are absolutely overwhelming… She is a talent we must get our hands on! Absolutely must not let Hinako snatch her away! Thus, find Silk’s whereabouts quickly! I will carefully organize the capture operation!”
“Aah. It’s annoying, really…”
“Kekeke. To capture Silk reliably…”
As usual, the student council president of Gehenna Academy, ‘Hanuma Makoto’, was loudly yelling away.
The young woman covered her ears with her hands and shook her head.
I have no idea where he got such information from. There’s absolutely no connection with me, yet for the past few days, he’s been making a fuss about “Silk” nonstop.
‘Besides, there’s no way he can catch her in the first place.’
The young woman, who also handled the work when Makoto abandoned his duties to start these foolish actions again – ‘Natsume Iroha’, sighed inwardly.
The constant doubts of whether the person before her is truly the president of the academy, and the fact that she, merely a director, has to handle everything Makoto left behind, made her sigh repeatedly.
The official name is ‘Pandemonium Society’.
It is the student council of Gehenna Academy, responsible for diplomatic and administrative tasks.
She was a member of the council, and simultaneously held the rank of director.
In short, she was nothing more than a regular counselor.
“Ah…”
She realized she had been handling President Makoto’s duties all along.
When the administrative staff who should have brought materials to Makoto came to her, she even felt like letting go of everything at that moment.
“Ah, it’s really annoying. How can an idiot like that be the student council president of our academy…”
Through this repeated process, natural curses and criticism of Makoto spilled out of Iroha’s mouth, whether he was in front or behind her.
Even so, if asked why she has been enduring all this, she would answer.
“Wow~ It’s Iroha-senpai!”
“Does Ibuki have chocolate? Come over here. I’ll wipe it for you.”
“Hehehe. Thank you~”
The sole welfare of the council. The only hope.
The only flower blooming in the Gehenna pit.
Tanga Ibuki.
The small blonde girl right in front of her was the very reason Iroha had held out against the despair of her duties.
Seeing Ibuki greet her with chocolate on the corner of her mouth and a beaming smile, Iroha couldn’t help but smile and pulled out a handkerchief from her bosom to wipe Ibuki’s mouth.
As if already accustomed to Iroha’s care, Ibuki stretched her neck out and closed her eyes tightly.
Iroha stifled a laugh and gently wiped Ibuki’s mouth.
“Whoosh Whoosh -”
“There, I’ve finished.”
“Un!”
An answer filled with the pure emotion of a child.
This subtle conversation reveals how innocent and kind the child before her is, making Iroha realize why she stays with the council.
Thinking this way, Iroha caressed Ibuki’s head as if she was proud of her.
“Hehehe, it’s ticklish~”
“Hmm. I’ve regained energy thanks to Ibuki today.”
“Really? Ibuki, was Iroha-senpai’s help?”
“Yes, really.”
Receiving a calm answer, Ibuki’s pupils instantly lit up, forming a bright expression.
Then, she happily hugged Iroha and rubbed her head against her, showing just how delighted she was.
Iroha could no longer restrain herself and hugged Ibuki tightly, healing her own battered mental state.
This way, they enjoyed each other’s company for a while.
Ibuki suddenly exclaimed as if recalling something.
“Ah! Iroha-senpai, we need to head to the hideout!”
“The hideout, you say?”
Why?
“A pretty older sister is waiting for Iroha-senpai!”
“…Huh?”
“She wants to teach Iroha-senpai how to play! So Ibuki came to get Iroha-senpai!”
Iroha couldn’t help but frown.
A pretty older sister? Teach how to play?
What kind of strange story is this? Moreover, the hideout was a place not easily discovered by anyone, so who could it be?
‘Might it be Satuki or Chiaki visiting? No, if that was the case, Ibuki would have said their names.’
Which means…
“…An outsider?”
A warning light flashed in Iroha’s mind.
…
…
…
“Haa…?”
“Hello, Iroha-san.”
Iroha doubted her own eyes.
Even after closing and reopening them, the view remained unchanged.
The snow-white mask, sky-blue glowing eyes, lustrous white hair, and the mysterious Hero’s unique equipment on her wrist are all unmistakable.
The person standing in her hideout right now could be called the most famous figure in present-day Kiburatos.
And yet, she was here, in her hideout.
“Onee-sama~ I’ve brought Iroha-senpai~!”
“Thank you, Ibuki.”
“Hehe. Then will you give me some chocolate?”
“Yes, here you go. For a good girl like Ibuki, I’ll give you one extra piece.”
“Hehehe! The awesome older sister is the best!”
“…”
Ibuki, did you sell me out for chocolate?
Moreover, even though she’s young, Ibuki has never been this close to someone she just met!
…No, that’s not important. The most important thing right now is to understand the situation.
“Iroha-sama, why are you…”
“Ah, I apologize for the sudden visit. I just have something I would like to ask you, Iroha-san.”
“…Ask me?”
“Yes.”
Is the Hero, Silk, asking me?
What kind of question does she intend to ask?
“By any chance, what are your hobbies?”
“…Eh?”
What is this now?
Am I being hit on right now?
3.
“So… you’re here to learn how to take a proper break…?”
“Yes.”
“Let me think… Give me a moment to collect my thoughts.”
What is this? What is all this about?
Is there another meaning that I’m not understanding?
Or does it have other intentions?
No, why would taking a break need a method when it’s just resting?
I myself just lazily sprawl out and kill time by playing games or munching on snacks. Should I teach this to Silk? This is truly not an easy task.
No matter how I think about it, it’s ridiculous to come to the council just for this reason, right?
According to the information I obtained from somewhere, Silk clearly had a close relationship with the Leader of Sendo. So why the council?
“…Calm down.”
First, let’s just have a slow conversation and we’ll find out her real purpose or the real reason sooner or later.
While teaching her the meaning of rest, Silk might reveal her true colors or explain the real reason.
Thus,
“Hmm. Well, first of all, I understand. Rest… asking such a question is indeed surprising.”
“It’s fine. It’s because I came without warning.”
This is irrelevant regardless of whether it was unexpected or not!
Iroha was having a truly dizzying experience watching the Hero’s odd behavior.
When I saw her on the screen, she was a different image, but now that I’ve met her in person, I can clearly see – she’s clearly not in her right mind.
“First, if I had to say my hobbies… let’s start with reading. Also, playing games or watching movies isn’t bad either.”
“Reading, gaming, and movies. Hmm. I understand.”
What is this?
Why does she seem like she’s really trying to learn?
“…Anyway, rest means being at peace. If you’re anxious or impatient, that’s not rest.”
“Oh… I see…”
“So, I usually read in this hideout, take naps, or play with Ibuki.”
“Rustle Rustle -”
…Now she’s even taking notes.
Iroha watched the scene blankly, barely managing to hang on to her consciousness before it drifted away.
…
I don’t know anymore.
Could she really have come here to learn how to relax?
Had I been stuck in a Gehenna-like mindset, misunderstanding the situation?
When comprehension is impossible, it’s said to be better to give up, and this was the right statement for the current situation.
‘Let’s just become good neighbors and friends.’
Since the other person’s actions surpassed my expectations, Iroha stopped thinking.
Right. The Hero could also have come here out of ignorance on how to rest. Narrow-minded thoughts always impair judgment. So, let’s accept it.
Having thought this way, Iroha lay down in the hideout.
The watchful Ibuki also smiled brightly and lay down beside her. She was adorable.
“I usually do this.”
“Ah ha.”
However…
“Thud-”
Silk did the same and lay down.
“…”
This situation is driving me insane. What exactly is going on?
Iroha felt her consciousness drifting as she tightly closed her eyes.
When she opened them again, she witnessed an incredible scene.
“?…”
Silk and Ibuki have their eyes closed.
They looked as if they were sleeping.
‘Could she have… mimicked me closing my eyes just now?’
Ha ha ha. Iroha let out a forced laugh.
‘I don’t understand.’
Iroha just gave up, saying she wanted to sleep too.
Iroha closed her eyes again, refusing to think.
That way, the three of them together slipped into dreamland.
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