Editing Kämpfer:Volume 8.5 Chapter 4





Volume 8.5 Short Stories Chapter 4  


    When it comes to these bad moods, they always come in waves, never sporadically. I'm no 

exception in this regard.  


    Honestly, it's not the mood that's bad, but the situation. It's like being attacked by a bear in 

the mountains, trying to escape only to find a cliff in front of you. Or it's like escaping from 

"Hachisuka" (Hachisuka Village), only to find a minefield ahead (a plot from the 1977 horror 

film). It's a dilemma. The biggest hardship  


    is the feeling that Kaede Sakura has become evil. It's almost like a major event that turned 

my life around, hurling it into a cold abyss. It was a nightmare, or perhaps an illusion, and I 

still stubbornly believe it. Kaede Sakura must have been deceiv ed! And I'm sure Shizuku was 

involved.  


    And then there's Shizuku's attack, which ranks second. Late at night, I followed her advice 

and stayed at her house, only to be kidnapped and taken to her bed. What happened next 

still haunts me.  


    While I ultimately saved my chastity, which was already in jeopardy, I also sacrificed my 

precious wallet. Still, if I could just avoid financial ruin, it would be a blessing. The  


    next living allowance is still a while away. I'll just have to make it until then, but if I'm not 

careful, I could starve to death or die from a glut of curry. Either way, it would be too tragic.  


    Having said that, staying home all the time isn't an option. During the summer, I could use 

the excuse of "staying home," but once school starts, it's a serious case of skipping classes. 

Still, being broke for a high school student is shameful.  


    Are there any part -time jobs that open during the day? Unfortunately, I can't even afford a 

part-time job guide. Just as I was mired in the despair of poverty, the phone rang.  


    I'd barely lifted the receiver to my ear when a dragon's roar deafened my ears.  


    "Natsuru!!!" I  


    instinctively put the phone away. It was Kondou Mikoto's voice.  


    "What are you doing?"  


    "Do you take me for a fool?! Do you think you can get away from me?!"  


    "What's going on? How good is going to come out of treating you like a fool?"  


    I retorted, believing I had the nerve to say it. But then, to my surprise, I was struck by a 

thunderbolt.  


    "It's just what happened recently. I heard you pushed the president down?! We kissed, and 

what were you doing behind my back the whole day?!"  


    "That was forced upon me. It was definitely not my own will!"  


    Speaking of which, this girl always seemed on the verge of boiling over. After the battle 

with Kaede Sakura, I'd thought it was my avoidance that had caused her to become so vague.  


    "We were already plotting to overthrow the president back at the theme park. I really 

won't let you down at all!"  


    "No matter what, it's all force majeure..."  


    "Don't you have any more original excuses than 'force majeure' and 'accident'?!"  


    How should I put it? Actually, that's exactly what's going on. What else do you want me to 

say? Even I want to achieve my goals through my own will. Like knocking over the sandbox. 

(…) 


    "Why are you bringing this up now?"  


    "It wasn't even a few days after that. Seriously, just thinking about it makes me so mad!!"  


    So you called me? Are you a ticking time bomb?  


    "You absolutely think I'm someone who cries herself to sleep,  


    right?" "You're off topic. What's wrong with childhood friends crying themselves to sleep?"  


    "Well, that was our first kiss. But… I can't hold it anymore, I'm mad again! I'm coming over 

now!"  


    Just then, I quickly interrupted.  


    "No, wait a minute, I'll be there."  


    "What are you doing? Are you planning to run away?!"  


    "No, I'm not. I'm going out to your place."  


    The person on the other end of the phone was obviously panicked, probably because they 

didn't expect me to say that.  


    "Eh? You want to come to my...? Yeah, that's fine, but..."  


    "I'll be there right away."  


    "But... there's nothing to pack..."  


    "What's the matter? If you need to pack, I'll come and help you."  


    "No, no need!"  


    "Don't mind. But on the other hand, I have a request."  


    "What is it?"  


    So I spoke in a very serious tone.  


    "Please lend me some money." (I… I'm so sad!!)  


    "…" 


    "Something happened and I lost my entire wallet. Please."  


    "… You, you're really incompetent when you think about it."  


    "Don't flatter me too much. I'm really broke now."  


    "Got it. I'll lend it to you."  


    "Thank you so much. Is your home still in the same place as when you were a kid?"  


    "It's changed a bit. The address is…"  


    I memorized it without taking notes. After all, it's basically the same place as before. The 

luxury apartment I live in now must have been built on the land that was once vacant.  


    "I'll be right there."  


    I hung up the phone and started getting ready to leave.  


    The timing of this call was perfect. I was shocked by the sudden outburst, but since she 

was willing to lend me money, I was willing to endure any scolding. I guess Kondou Mikoto's 

cooking is pretty good, but unfortunately, it's either curry or ramen.  


    I quickly put on my shoes and rushed out the door. Of course, I still wore my watch, but the 

fact that my wallet was missing always made me feel a little uneasy.  


    However, I still chose to walk quickly towards my destination. After all, when people run, 

they sweat. As for exercise, I had already done too much when I transformed into Kämpfer, 

so this little bit was not a big deal. I turned around the corner in fr ont. 


    "Ah~~!"  


    "Wow!" I  


    almost bumped into someone. This situation always felt a little familiar. (I get scared when 

talking about the president...)  


    Could it be Kaede Sakura? I was full of fantasies.  


    "Ah... Natsuru -san."  


    "Akane...?"  


    I instinctively raised a guard, fearing I might be encountering Akane in bulldog mode. But it 

seemed I was worrying too much. Even with the glasses and the headband, she was still her 

usual self.  


    "Sorry, are you hurt?"  


    "It's okay..."  


    "Is it urgent?"  


    "Not really. I'm just getting ready to go to school. I have a library committee meeting."  


    It's still summer vacation, and it seems I have a committee meeting. The library committee 

chair has been extra serious lately, probably due to the fight I had with Kondou Mikoto in the 

library. He must be busy sorting and cleaning up the damaged books . I'm so sorry.  


    "Natsuru -san is..."  


    "I'm on my way to meet Kondou Mikoto."  


    "Eh..."  


    A wave of unease suddenly crossed her face.  


    "Again... what's the appointment..." (This is going to break down...)  


    "Soon. It's something important I have to meet up for."  


    I really didn't want to say I was just there to borrow money; that would be embarrassing.  


    "Then I'll…"  


    "I'm going too!"  


    The sudden, unexpected, forceful words startled me.  


    "Huh?"  


    "I… I think it's better if I go too. After all, who knows what kind of torture Natsuru -kun will 

face…"  


    "It's not a fight."  


    "It's all the same thing! Let's go together!"  


    She had already made up her mind. Are you just going to abandon the Library Committee?  


    I had no other choice but to let her come with me to Kondou Mikoto's house. I had an 

indescribable feeling in my heart right now. We  


    were almost there. It was a high -rise apartment. It must have been bought with a loan; it 

looked so new and impressive. I guess it was all bought with the money she made from 

selling artifacts on the black market.  


    At her front door, I suddenly ran into Kondou Mikoto.  


    "Huh? Are you getting ready to go out?"  


    I asked. She slowly put down the convenience store bag.  


    "W-what? That's too soon,  


    isn't it?" "Didn't I say I'd be right here?"  


    "I thought you'd be here a little while longer, so I went to buy some drinks... er, Akane?"  


    Akane bowed her head solemnly.  


    "Why...?"  


    "We met on the way."  


    I pointed down the way we'd come.  


    "Aren't you the only one coming, Natsuru?"  


    "I-I asked him to. As for Natsuru, well... I'm worried."  


    It was quite unexpected. While I did come for the money, I wouldn't steal Kondou Mikoto's 

personal property and sell it. Even if it was tempting, I'd never actually do it.  


    Kondou Mikoto's eyes tinged with anger.  


    "What's there to worry about? It's like I'm plotting something?"  


    "Hasn't it already happened? The kiss is..."  


    Kondou Mikoto couldn't find the words to say for a moment, but soon she spoke.  


    "What's the big deal?"  


    "So filthy!"  


    "If I'm filthy, what should the president say?"  


    "The president is even filthier! So filthy!" (I... I'm so dazed by the cuteness...)  


    I completely agree on that. Shizuku's words aren't just physically filthy; her heart is filled 

with evil. She must have been a violent dictator in her past life.  


    Sparks flew between Kondou Mikoto and Akane, and they locked eyes with each other. But 

is this relationship good or bad? Whatever the case, you're both busy people.  


    "Well, forget it."  


    Kondou Mikoto gave up the verbal battle and got down to business.  


    "Anyway, Natsuru, come in first. That's why you're here anyway." Just as I  


    was about to agree, Akane stepped in and stopped me.  


    "Natsuru -san, you're going to school now!"  


    For some reason, Akane looked so serious as Kondou Mikoto and I gaped in surprise.  


    "He was just on his way to school with me... It would be less dangerous this way..."  


    "I already told you why you had to presuppose that being with me would be dangerous?"  


    "Kondou Mikoto is the second most dangerous person after the president!"  


    "Isn't Akane quite dangerous too? Going to school to plot something?"  


    "I'll feel at ease if I attend the library committee."  


    Wait, don't leave me out again!  


    Why do I feel like I have to go to school again? How on earth did you do it? I don't know 

any of the other people on the library committee! Is there any benefit to you in attending 

that?  


    Speaking of which, Akane is really stubborn. Even facing Kondou Mikoto, you can still take 

on the responsibility. Have you been practicing any secret techniques privately lately?  


    "Anyway, Natsuru is leaving with me."  


    "What kind of excuse is that?! Wouldn't it be nice to stay at my house?"  


    "It's cooler at school. Kondou Mikoto's house... looks like a tropical jungle, maybe a 

hippopotamus will suddenly appear." (Han Apartment, you must go there to broaden your 

horizons in your lifetime...)  


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    "Are you looking down on the natural scenery of the African savannah?!"  


    Hey, don't tell me there are really hippos in your house? ! I don't know what's going on, 

but I always feel a wave of heat rolling up from around the two of them. God, it's cooler to 

stay outside and be baked by the sun than to be here!     "Natsuru ca me 


    here to talk to me about something!"     "Now that I've seen you, the matter is over!"  


    "This thing just started!"  


    Kondou Mikoto gave me a look that demanded confirmation. Indeed, this important 

matter had just begun. Akane  


    asked, "Natsuru -kun... what's this important matter?"  


    "I want to borrow some money."  


    "...Huh?"  


    "I'm completely broke."  


    I gave a shy, wry smile. I tried to convey my own embarrassment about this.  


    But the excitement that had lingered on Akane's face vanished in an instant, replaced by 

despair and contempt.  


    "Money... Natsuru -kun, that's terrible..."  


    "Well, even though it's not the first time I've heard it, I still think this guy is utterly 

incompetent."  


    Even Kondou Mikoto spoke in that tone. How dare you say you're my childhood 

sweetheart?  


    "Kondou Mikoto, are you going to borrow some?"  


    "It can't be helped."  


    "If you're too indulgent, you'll get blackmailed..."  


    "I didn't realize you're so unexpectedly sharp -tongued, Akane."  


    While I kind of agreed, Kondou Mikoto had completely made up her mind.  


    I don't know when the quarrel between the two of them died down. They were both at 

peace now, I guess.  


    "After all, we shouldn't borrow it, okay?"  


    Kondou Mikoto crossed her arms. Akane nodded.  


    "And it's better not to let him in the house..."  


    "That's true. It would be troublesome if he gets excited and sells us somewhere."  


    "Internet pyramid schemes, or something?"  


    "Ah~, if underwear and other things have to be sold separately, that would be disgusting!"  


    What have you two been talking about? !  


    Honestly, I never thought of selling underwear and other things separately. The online 

world is truly vast and profound. Selling my own things should be okay, right? (My vision 

suddenly turned pale, then a bloody crimson, and finally pitch black...)  


    But the two of them were still huddled together, whispering. Then, for some reason, 

Kondou Mikoto looked at me.  


    "Natsuru, you're going to school."  


    "Where's the money?"  


    "You're so narrow -minded. I'll lend it to you. Now let's go to school."  


    "Why?"  


    "I need a few witnesses to lend it to you. Because Akane and I will each be responsible for 

your portion of the loan."  


    "Hey, is there any need to make such a big deal out of this?"  


    "A little impatience can ruin a big plan. If two people are willing to lend you money, you 

can borrow more."  


    "That's great, but..."  


    Is there any need to make such a big deal out of this? I never said it out loud, but I just 

seemed to smell a hint of conspiracy.  


    Kondou Mikoto let out a deep breath.  


    "It seems like it's going to take a duel between me and Akane to determine who's the 

winner."  


    Akane nodded in agreement.  


    "...One day, we'll both want to monopolize Natsuru -san, right?"  


    What the hell are you all talking about? (Borrow a brick, I want to hit someone...)  


    In the end, it all ended up being the three of us going to Seitetsu Academy together. But it 

was just a lost wallet, and you're making such a fuss about it.  


    The school was quite quiet. What if I ran into Kaede Sakura? If a woman that violent 

attacked me, I wouldn't have the confidence to save myself. More importantly, what should I 

do with my broken heart?  


    Akane then went to check the shoe box, but luckily, Kaede Sakura didn't seem to be in the 

school. I couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. If I think about it seriously, it's still summer 

vacation after all, and generally no one would come to scho ol. 


    So, according to this theory, I am a huge idiot for coming to school now. After all, even guys 

like Higashida are not here.  


    "Then Akane is going to attend the library committee, right?"  


    Kondou Mikoto asked near the school gate.  


    "So where should we go and do something?"  


    "Well, we need to borrow some money, I guess. I have a good friend on the library 

committee; I'd like to ask her if she'd be willing to be a witness."  


    "Then let's wait a while. Let's go to the library. They're supposed to be under renovation, 

right?"  


    "It looks like part of the first floor is finished and open."  


    After all, a complete closure does cause a lot of inconvenience, so it seems the workers are 

focusing on repairing a few areas before continuing with the full work. Some very attentive 

people noticed this.  


    So, Kondou Mikoto and I walked to the library and sat on a makeshift bench. Even a school 

that's usually so paranoid about relationships between men and women tends to be more 

relaxed during summer vacation. It seems that during this time, some sports clubs have 

sprouted some interactions and exchanges between men and women.  


    We didn't really have anything special to do. If we had anything to do, it would be 

observing the steel beams being erected or gazing at the plastic sheeting shed in the corner.  


    "...Um..."  


    Kondou Mikoto was the first to break the silence.  


    "What's wrong?"  


    "Since it's just the two of us, I want to ask you about that... Gunma thing."  


    Oh, you're talking about that curry trip. This feels like a TV Tokyo food show.  


    This guy is really beating around the bush for once. What's wrong?  


    "Y-you... it's nothing?"  


    "Huh? What are you talking about?"  


    "See... things have come to this. I -I'm actually a little shy around you now..."  


    She lowered her head, and if you looked closely, you could see her neck was starting to 

turn red.  


    What a pure person! Before I even had time to feel shy, I was filled with such feelings. I 

could still act nonchalant and unconcerned even when kissed by someone like Shizuku. 

Maybe it's because of her that I've become more numb to those feelings.  


    But this should be a normal reaction. Living alone in the wild all year round, it is difficult to 

communicate and get along with people of the same age... It should be impossible. (Male 

protagonist, why are you suddenly so literary? This may be the fir st time I don't BS you...)  


    Kondou Mikoto just kept silent. Although it is quite troublesome, let me lead the topic.  


    "After that, didn't everyone go to school together?"  


    "That's true."  


    "Maybe it's because of the battle with Kaede Sakura, I didn't have the energy to care about 

such trivial matters."  


    "That's too much! What do you mean by 'such trivial matters'!!"  


    "Don't be angry, but there's nothing I can do if I can't muster up the energy."  


    Kondou Mikoto turned to me with sharp eyes.  


    "I, I really care. After all, I finally made up my mind to invite you."  


    "Curry...?"  


    "Only for that day. The date was the main thing, and the curry was just a side thing."  


    "But all I remember is that desperately trying to finish that curry on the hill."  


    "You ate too much."  


    "You orchestrated it all!"  


    "What can I do? If I don't, you won't even look at me."  


    What do you mean by "you won't even look at me"? Do you think I'm a salaried 

salesperson at the mercy of the business?  


    It seems this conversation can't be had without some motivation. But why would you go to 

such lengths for me? Of course, if it were me and Kaede Sakura, I'd probably be just as bad, 

but now that things have come to this, it's probably too late to make amends.  


    And Kondou Mikoto, for once, grumbled softly.  


    "Because..."  


    "What do you want to say?"  


    "You're so slow..."  


    What? I, whose ability to sense danger is sharper than a bobcat, am actually so slow?! Are 

you trying to belittle my happiness? Although that comparison was just a flash of inspiration.  


    "You took the photo too..."  


    "Are you trying to use that for blackmail?"  


    "No way! I didn't want to show anyone anyway... well..." He  


    spoke in a surprisingly serious tone. But even that didn't confirm it. Perhaps the words he 

wanted to say were stuck in his throat.  


    "Go ahead."  


    "Tell me..."  


    Kondou Mikoto stared at me, a rare serious expression on her face. What's going to 

happen next? World War III?  


    Suddenly, a shadow drifted into view. (Me! I almost had a stroke... President, don't you 

understand timing?! Considering the crowd behind you, I'll be polite: Could you please 

quickly move to a corner where they can't see you?! Sigh... Of course, that' s why, keep 

looking.)  


    "Are you talking about this photo?"  


    As if urging me to accept it, a bag of digital camera film was handed to me. Kondou Mikoto 

and I jumped in shock. Our kiss from that time was beautifully captured on the photo paper.  


    But what was more surprising than this was that it was Shizuku holding the photo.  


    "President..."  


    The student council president, dressed in her uniform, looked down at me and Kondou 

Mikoto.  


    "Both of you coming to school in casual clothes isn't very good for public order."  


    "W-why..."  


    "Are you saying it's weird for the student council president to be around? The student 

council is on the upper floors of this building." "That's not what     I'm talking about  


    . It's like it was planned..." "I heard someone talking."     We've never spoken so loudly 

before. What kind of eardrums are these?!     While I was still lost in my amazement, Kondou 

Mikoto became excited.     "Why would you have this, President?!"     "I took it from a girl in 

Class 4, Year 2."     It seemed like that was indeed the case.     "I took it without realizing it. I 

thought it might be useful as leverage to blackmail Senou -kun."     "There's even one for a 

rare find..."     While the target  of their anger had changed, the class presidents were just like 

that. It seems like things have taken another leap into trouble.     Shizuku gently swung the 

photo by the corner of it.     "It's a really good photo."     "Of course! I did kiss Natsuru, af ter 

all. It was my first kiss."     Could you change that tone, like offering a sacrifice to a shrine? 

There's nothing to gain from offering a sacrifice to me.     "You're really reluctant about that."     

"Right? So, President, you're just giving up..."     "Right, right. Here, Natsuru, this."     She 

suddenly called out my name, and I thought something was wrong, but Shizuku pulled 

something out of her pocket.     Wow, my wallet!     "You're so impatient."     "...How, how did 

the President get Natsuru's wallet?!"     Kondou Mikoto was so shocked that she was almost 

speechless. After all, she was planning to lend me money.     "I forgot to take it, so I left it at 

my house."     "Home?!"     "Yeah~~, I left it at my house. Until  late at night."     Shizuku 

emphasized the words "my house". Then Kondou Mikoto was completely provoked, and it 

seemed as if her whole body was on fire.     "Hey, Natsuru! Why did you go to the president's 

house?!"     "Uh, this is..."     "We had dinner at my house. And it was curry."     "Are you 

making fun of me?! What's the problem with curry being so delicious?!"     Although she 

didn't really dislike curry, it was also a fact that Shizuku was a cut above her in cooking skills.  


    Kondou Mikoto felt her mood worsen. Shizuku maintained a composed expression, but she 

had no idea what was going on inside. "Hmph. Just inviting him out for dinner is no big deal. 

Natsuru and I kissed..." "He even showered at my place." "Huh?!" Even I was shocked by this 

unexpected remark. "Otherwise, how could he forget     something  


    like his wallet? If he hadn't been undressing  


    , 


    he     wouldn't have taken it away from him." "No     , but, that's just like letting him use the 

restroom once." (The explanation was remarkable, I was shocked!)  


    "     Natsuru even slept with me." (This is heavy weaponry, the language is cryptic and 

beautiful...) Kondou Mikoto, still sitting, jumped up     . If there were a competition to see 

who could jump the highest while sitting, it would definitely set a n ew world record.     But I 

couldn't laugh at her, because I also jumped up from my seated position, and more 

importantly, I jumped higher than Kondou Mikoto. The world record was immediately 

broken. (You two are already Buddha -like. I worship you.)     "Go ... go to bed..." (I would have 

collapsed long ago...)     "Just sleeping together! Isn't that obvious?!"     You're saying this 

with such a calm face! ! I was so shocked that my mouth couldn't stop talking!     "They're 

already dating, so this little thin g shouldn't be surprising. Just because they're high school 

students, they can't do those things? That's just a mortal's prejudice." (There are so many 

talented people...)     "Na... Natsuru... you finally..." (You still have your sanity? God, I worship 

you again.)     Kondou Mikoto was on the verge of fainting. But what was holding her up in 

the end was probably the tenacity she'd gained from her long battles with the poaching 

organizations in the jungle.     My childhood sweetheart slowly turned her head,  veins 

bulging, eyes bloodshot as she lashed out at me in fury.     "What were you thinking?! You, 

you kissed me and you still did that..."     "Idiot! Calm down!!"     "You even forgot your 

wallet, and you expect me to calm down?!"     "There's a reason! That's..." (You should just 

become a martyr and live forever...)     "Natsuru -kun! What did you did  again?!" (This is 

tragic, I can hardly translate it.)     From behind me came a shout that rivaled Kondou 

Mikoto's. I turned around and saw Akane standing there.     As expected, her eyes were 

bloodshot beneath her glasses, and her body was trembling slig htly. And there's a second 

half? Why am I surrounded by women like this?!     "I just heard the president say something 

about having sex..."     "Alright, let me explain! Anyway, why are you here, Akane?"     "She 

was in a meeting, but I asked her to come, "     Shizuku began.     "Because I wanted to let you 

know. As expected, my relationship with Natsuru can't be hidden any longer."     A fearless 

smile graced her lips. "What the hell are you up to, you bastard?     " "No way, don't tell me     

." "Oh, I'v e already admitted to my relationship."     "No way!"     "Natsuru! You traitor!"     

Kondou Mikoto stretched out her hand. It looked like she was about to strangle me.     "You 

kissed me so passionately, and you're still doing this..."     Are you referri ng to your passion 

for curry? While the chili flavor was quite intense, it was far from the word "passionate"! This     

is bad. This is no longer a place for jokes! If this keeps up, I'm     definitely going to die! "So 

the kiss was real!"     Akane exclai med. Ah~~, this     is getting even bigger! "Hold on! There's 

a lot of backstory behind that!"     "Here's the evidence."     Shizuku showed Akane the photo 

again. Then, tears welled up in Akane's eyes. (Akane broke down in the second round...)     

"That's  too much... Not only the president, but even Kondou Mikoto..."     "But basically, my 

personal will was ignored."     "Then, then wouldn't that mean I'm the only one excluded?!"     

What do you mean by "excluded"? I was trying my best to push Shizuku away  from me, but it 

seems like things are unpredictable, and she's stuck with me and I can't get rid of her.     

"Well, at least listen to me. I did go to the president's house, but nothing happened."     

"Didn't we take a bath together? Are we..."     "No su ch thing! I solemnly swear to the gods of 

heaven and earth that I never touched a hair on her!"     Although it sounds really pitiful 

when you listen to it objectively, it's the only way to prove my innocence.     "It was a close 

call, but I managed to esc ape in the end! That's when I forgot my wallet at her house!"     

Shizuku's face was slightly but definitely filled with bitterness. Kondou Mikoto and Akane also 

seemed to finally breathe a sigh of relief.     "Natsuru, is this true?"     "Is it really lik e that...?"     

"I'm definitely not lying!"     Kondou Mikoto finally felt relieved and at ease. I also breathed a 

sigh of relief that my life was no longer in danger.     Akane's face was filled with 

determination.     "So, that means, Kondou Mikoto and t he president just kissed, right?"     

"Well, that's true."     "With me, it's not that different."     "...? Hmm...?"     What difference 

are you talking about? However, just as I was about to ask,     Akane's face suddenly moved 

closer.  


    Our lips pressed together. A slight tremor was clearly transmitted through my skin.  


    My brain seemed to have spent a considerable amount of time trying to process the fact 

that Akane had kissed me. By the time I finally realized it, Akane had already left me.  


    Although she was a girl who transformed into a fierce dog, her entire body was now 

flushed.  


    "This... now we're on the same footing."  


    She didn't even look at me, but simply lowered her head to look at the floor.  


    "M-Mine was my first kiss too. I just gave it to Natsuru -san."  


    "Uh..."  


    That was all I could say, a silly sound in my throat. But there was nothing else to say. 

Kondou Mikoto, like a carp at the bait, just gaped in surprise. Shizuku, for some reason, was 

frozen and motionless.  


    "And, since Natsuru -san said I'm his type, this gives me a slight advantage..."  


    "...What's that?!"  


    Kondou Mikoto was the first to cry out.  


    "What did you do, Akane?! Don't do anything reckless!"  


    "No way! It was inevitable that Natsuru and I would end up like this!" (You're hitting  


    me hard...) "How could that be so outlandish? How could it be inevitable?!"  


    "Because, at the swimming pool, we agreed to treat me as your girlfriend!"  


    How could that be possible?! Those confessions at the pool did happen, but that was 

Higashida's punishment game. Akane is indeed adorable, but suddenly becoming her 

girlfriend is a bit too much. Akane,  


    with her glasses, should be gentle and delicate, but today she's surprisingly assertive.  


    "We're kissing now! The kiss covers up what happened before, so Natsuru and I are now 

dating!"  


    "Oh, is that so?"  


    Shizuku suddenly interrupted. I thought she was going to say something outrageous again, 

but she reached out and grabbed my chin.  


<nowiki>    "...Hmm~~~!"  </nowiki>


    My lips were blocked again. Shizuku, even you're joining in the fun! What's with this kiss? 

Ah~~! Tongue, your tongue!  


    After being toyed with so thoroughly, she finally agreed to leave.  


    "This way, yours will be gone."  


    You really can say such a terrifying thing calmly. Look, Akane looks like she's about to faint! 

Kondou Mikoto, standing by, widened her eyes.  


    "He's mine." "Even the president wants to  


    ... Then I want to come too!"  


    "Hey! Stop...!!"  


    Do you think I'm some kind of toy? I quickly stood up and was about to flee when Kondou 

Mikoto hugged me.  


    "Look, I'll wash all yours off!"  


    Kondou Mikoto pressed a kiss to my lips. This time, it wasn't curry. (Slipping off the chair 

again...)  


    Just as I was wondering what they were going to do, a fearless tongue invaded. While not 

<nowiki>as aggressive as Shizuku's, it was still restless near my teeth. Ah~~~~!!!  </nowiki>


    Kondou Mikoto's face left me, but she still held me tightly.  


    "Well? Now I'm the winner!"  


    "That's not certain."  


    Shizuku reached out, twisted my head, and kissed me again.  


    "Okay, now mine's the newest one."  


    "Don't... don't forget there's mine!"  


    Now, from the opposite direction, Akane's hand reached out again, her nervousness only 

bolstering her strength, twisting my head miserably at an exaggerated angle.  


    "It hurts!... Ouch!"  


    "Natsuru -kun..."  


    Though not as timid as before, it was still a slightly trembling kiss.  


    "Now it's mine..."  


    "Don't act so recklessly!"  


    Kondou Mikoto cried out again. After peeling Akane away from me, she forcefully sealed 

her lips against mine. It hurts, hey!  


    This struggle continued for several more rounds. Each of these three people clung to me, 

completely blocking any chance of escape. Hey, do you think I'm a kissing machine? Even if I 

had the steel of a robot, I'd probably be giving up by now!  


    Thinking about it now, Kondou Mikoto's kiss was more violent than passionate, but it felt 

genuine. Shizuku's was also quite violent, but the timing and technique were perfect, and it 

felt a bit pleasurable. Akane's kiss felt a bit trembling, a bit chil dish, but also quite fresh. But 

to be honest, I'm inexperienced, and they probably think I'm shy.  


    It doesn't matter how well I explained it. A few more rounds like this, and I'm going to be 

killed!  


    "Huh~~!"  


    Even I'm almost breathless.  


    "I can't stand you guys anymore. What are you doing?!"  


    "It's just a kiss. You're asking what? Are you crazy?"  


    Kondou Mikoto asked matter -of-factly.  


    "That's not what I meant. Who do you think I am?!"  


    "I told you we were kissing."  


    "Just being tossed around like this in your hands, it's my personal will..."  


    "...Well, it's true that it might be a bit boring to go on like this. But we haven't decided the 

winner for so long."  


    "We still have to decide the winner?..."  


    "Then, how about this?"  


    Kondou Mikoto hugged me. She took my hand and put it near her waist. Then she 

suddenly turned around and grabbed my hand and dragged it down.  


    "Hey, hey?!"  


    I felt a curved line on my hand.  


    "Ah~!..."  


    Kondou Mikoto's face flushed, but she had the expression of a mischievous girl.  


    "You touched my buttocks. I've never encountered a pervert before."  


    "You, you...!"  


    "How should I put it? What if this is also Natsuru's first time?"  


    Why did you come up with such an innocent joke?! And you hit the nail on the head! I'm 

pure from head to toe, that's how high school students should be.  


    Kondou Mikoto let out a triumphant smile. This guy's attitude was already bad enough, not 

to mention her boldness and fearlessness.  


    "That puts me ahead. After all, the president..." Before  


    I could finish my words, Shizuku walked straight towards me.  


    She grabbed my hand and pressed it against her breasts. Wow! Breasts! They're Shizuku's 

breasts! And my hand was held, forcing me to touch her breasts!  


    "Is that all right?"  


    She pretended to be nonchalant. Why am I the one blushing in the end?  


    "For the sake of caution, I'd like to state that this isn't the first time Natsuru has done this. 

He's even touched my breasts several times."  


    Kondou Mikoto's mouth opened and closed, speechless. Akane and I seem practically cut 

from the same cloth. It's like two goldfish that just jumped out of their tank. As for me, I'd 

almost died of oxygen deprivation outside the tank.  


    "How obscene!"  


    Kondou Mikoto finally erupted, roaring.  


    "I really don't want to be told that by Kondou Mikoto."  


    "If it were my butt, it might be the fault of youth, but if it were my breasts, it's impossible 

that he didn't do it on purpose!"  


    "Kondou Mikoto, you let him touch your butt on purpose, didn't you?"  


    "It's my first time, so it's okay!"  


    "Even for me, it's the first time a man has touched me."  


    They were arguing about something truly embarrassing.  


    I couldn't take it anymore. Why would these people get into such a fight over something 

like this? I wanted to complain to those envious people: Why don't you try it the other way?! 

If this isn't hell, then there's probably no hell anywhere. I'm a path etic, unarmed hostage 

held hostage by armed thugs!  


    "President! Stop it and quit!"  


    "No way. Didn't Kondou Mikoto give up on your own initiative?"  


    "We're childhood  


    friends!" "I was Natsuru's first kiss."  


    "Why are you calling Natsuru by his first name?"  


    "Isn't Kondou Mikoto the same?"  


    "I told you we were childhood friends..."  


    What are you all saying so brazenly?  


    I can't explain how it all ended up in such a heated argument. This is beyond my 

comprehension. Breaking through the atmosphere and into space, we'll eventually achieve 

the grand feat of landing on the moon.  


    Shizuku and Kondou Mikoto were arguing even more fiercely. Beneath her gaze, seemingly 

sidelined, Akane had the serious expression of someone making a crucial decision.  


    "Natsuru -san..."  


    "What?"  


    "Please lend me your hand."  


    Receiving this request, I unconsciously extended my left hand.  


    "I, I'm not ashamed at all!"  


    Akane practically shouted, trying to drag my hand up her skirt.  


    I quickly pulled my hand back, letting out a shriek.  


    "Akane, this is wrong! This is wrong!"  


    "It's okay! I'm not ashamed at all!"  


    "No matter how you look at it, this is too bad!"  


    Shizuku and Kondou Mikoto stopped arguing and stared at us. Of course, if anything went 

wrong, the police wouldn't be a surprise. The fact that there were no one else around was a 

huge help.  


    "Akane, this is school,"  


    Akane pouted uncomfortably.  


    "Didn't Kondou Mikoto and the president do the same thing?"  


    "Those are... But you have to take better care of yourself."  


    "I can't accept this. Why am I the only one at such a disadvantage..."  


    Akane's face was gloomy, and she looked a bit sad. Perhaps she felt pity for herself for 

being so unreliable, but after all, if it was under her skirt, she had to pull her hand away.  


    "Kondou Mikoto, everything has its limits, right?"  


    "Didn't you, Kondou Mikoto, do it first?!"  


    "But even if it were me, the above would still be..."  


    "As for me, no matter how far I push the limits, it's fine."  


    "President, stop talking nonsense!"  


    Kondou Mikoto was about to cover Shizuku's mouth with her hand.  


    "How can this be... Well, if this is a physical contest, wouldn't the president be taking too 

much advantage?!"  


    "It's hard to say if we don't let Natsuru see."  


    "With such a great figure and such beautiful looks, she'll definitely wag her tail at the 

president's feet!"  


    "Wow... I'm the one at the worst disadvantage..."  


    Akane slowly sank into despair. But I couldn't find anything to say to interrupt the 

argument, so I could only stand quietly by.  


    Shizuku remained calm. Even though her words were gradually turning towards the more 

explicit and seductive side, her expression remained as calm as ever.  


    "I don't mind what Natsuru does to me."  


    Faced with this bombshell, Kondou Mikoto quickly interrupted and retorted.  


    "I, I also maintain the purity of this body, and I can also give it to Natsuru."  


    "I heard that Kondou Mikoto's virginity was with a Brazilian."  


    "What a rumor! Even when a handsome Italian guy came after him, I rejected him!"  


    Are there such things? People who travel around the world are different.  


    Kondou Mikoto put her hand on her chest.  


    "I am a pure and innocent virgin!"  


    "I am also a young girl who is about to bloom." (I always feel that you two are a perfect 

match...)  


    How on earth can you all say such things without blinking? This audience is the male 

version of me. The fine tradition of the Yamato Nadeshiko doesn't allow you to brag about 

such things.  


    "Wow, it's really infuriating that such a beautiful woman as the president is still a virgin. Go 

play with a vacuum cleaner or something." (I did my best to translate it tactfully, for those 

who are wicked, please read the original text: 掃删机かとやってよ ) 


    "You unexpectedly said something really harsh."  


    "Because I'm mad! As for Akane..."  


    Kondou Mikoto looked away.  


    "...you know what I mean without even hearing it, right?"  


    "What are you talking about... I, don't have... experience..."  


    I know that too. Akane's words before her transformation were perfectly clear.  


    "No, but if it was with Natsuru -san for the first time, it would be okay."  


    "Akane and Natsuru probably just kissed, right?"  


    "So, I..."  


    she took my hand again. Even I could predict what was going to happen next, so I pulled 

my hand back. Kondou Mikoto quickly intervened.  


    "Got it. I really understand how serious you are."  


    "I'm the only one in this precarious position..."  


    Beneath her gloom, Akane sank into another wave of dejection. Kondou Mikoto sighed 

beside her.  


    Shizuku spoke slowly.  


    "Natsuru, just touch her?"  


    "...Huh?"  


    You finally managed to say something, and this is the result?  


    "Go touch her. Kondou Mikoto, if you keep going like this, you might end up suicidal."  


    It was certainly possible. The atmosphere was gloomy, as if if I looked away, I'd slash my 

throat with a knife, or run to the library roof and free -fall. 


    "Uh, but..."  


    "Um... do you hate me...?"  


    Beneath her eyes, tears welling in her trembling voice.  


    "That's not true."  


    Exactly my type. (As the translator, can I mark this sentence for deletion? I translated an 

extra sentence, haha... Hey, don't throw me a stunner.)  


    "So... um, well, touch... please touch..."  


    "...is that okay...?"  


    "Hmm..."  


    She gently closed her eyes and puffed out her chest. Beside her, Kondou Mikoto's eyes 

held a pained look, but she remained silent.  


    So, I slowly reached out and carefully touched her breasts.  


    Hmm, the size... about average. It should be different after a transformation, but it's still 

completely different from Shizuku's. Those are nicely elastic, but Akane's are more... uh, 

what am I talking about?! (My nature, after all)  


    After all, it's not a place I should touch too often, so I quickly pulled my hand back. Akane's 

face had already turned as red as an apple.  


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    "That makes us equal, right?" Shizuku said.  


    Maybe that's the case. So, what are you thinking?  


    Kondou Mikoto nodded with a bitter face.  


    "Well, we've kissed and had physical contact with everyone, so we're definitely equal now. 

Is the official competition finally about to begin?"  


    "Well, I was almost scared to death."  


    "Shut up. It's because you were dithering and not making a decision that things ended up 

like this."  


    It's not good to blame others for your mistakes. How is this any different from me being 

led around by you? Besides, how can I make a decision just by looking around a few times? 

(These two sentences seem to hint at what will happen next, so no one nee ds to worry about 

anyone getting stuck)  


    "Why don't you just decide who you want to date? That way it's quicker and easier."  


    "Eh~~..."  


    "I don't want to."  


    Shizuku said.  


    "Let's compete freely. I'm going out with Natsuru."  


    "President! You just ran off!"  


    "I don't remember ever reaching any agreement with you."  


    "Make some concessions. Otherwise, it'll be too advantageous!"  


    "Why should I give up my advantage? Kondou Mikoto is the one, aren't you Natsuru's 

childhood friend?"  


    "Well... well..."  


    It looked like another argument was about to break out. These three were really weird 

today. But the truth was, what was happening before my eyes was truly embarrassing. If I 

had a shovel, I'd want to dig a hole and hide myself in it. It was like the s cene from "The 

Great Escape," a movie I recently borrowed, recreated in real life.  


    I was still wondering why this had suddenly happened when I heard the sound of 

something cutting through the wind. What happened?  


    Shizuku was the first to react. As soon as she stopped talking, she transformed into 

Kämpfer, weapon in hand.  


    "Disperse!"  


    "Just stand still like you did just now."  


    There were other people at the library entrance.  


    It turned out to be Kaede Sakura. But it wasn't the Kaede Sakura that I admired, but 

another Kaede Sakura who had come into conflict with us and was surrounded by a terrifying 

presence whose true identity was unknown.  


    "You're really close. I heard everything."  


    "...What can I do for you?"  


    "Oh, I'm an assistant to the student council, so I wanted to join you for some fun."  


    She chuckled.  


    "But you all seem busy."  


    "If you want to fight, I'll be your opponent."  


    Shizuku raised the dagger in her hand and spoke to Kaede Sakura cautiously. However, 

Kaede Sakura still didn't draw any weapons.  


    "I'm not planning on fighting here. Let's enjoy it slowly later. As for me, I really want to 

have an interesting summer vacation."  


    "Kaede Sakura, what are you planning to do? You're not just here to mess with us, are 

you?"  


    "That's all. After all," Kaede Sakura said, sticking out her tongue adorably, "Natsuru -san is 

deeply in love with me."  


    With that, Kaede Sakura turned away.  


    And there was no way he could catch up, after all, her footsteps had faded in the distance.  


    "Huh..."  


    Shizuku untransformed, returning to her normal form.  


    "I was careless. I didn't expect you were so close."  


    "How did she suddenly show up?"  


    Kondou Mikoto retracted her Japanese sword. This guy, too, when did she transform?  


    "Maybe it was a warning of something. But that woman, if she really wanted to, could 

sneak up on me at any moment. If we're not prepared properly, it'll be dangerous."  


    "That jerk is the fault,"  


    Akane said. Even this guy has gone into fierce dog mode. Am I the only one who hasn't 

transformed?  


    The muzzle of the gun pressed against my side.  


    "It's because you're so slow and can't even make a decision about your own woman that 

you've ended up looking like this idiot. It's keeping me on edge all day."  


    That's probably the case. Things seem to be moving forward again, centered around me. 

Don't just stand there like an idiot all day. Nothing's going to change unless you do 

something.  


    It's the same with deciding who I really like. (The above two paragraphs are your second 

real words in this book. As a translator, I really hope you pull yourself together and step out 

of Kaede Sakura's shadow. If you still have feelings for Kaede Saku ra, then go ahead and 

make a ring of fire for her to jump through and stay by your side.)  


    "...Um, Akane."  


    "What for?"  


    "As for me, I'm still infatuated with Kaede Sakura." (Go ahead, boy, you're already pretty 

cool.)  


    Even if we've become enemies, I still like her.  


    Akane didn't say anything. Without saying a word, she punched me hard in the back.  




















==Translator's Notes==
This chapter was translated from the Chinese translation of the original Japanese text.
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