Kämpfer:Volume 8 Chapter 2

Volume 8, Chapter 2  :

Oh, my goodness, you can understand my sorrow, my pain, right?  

One moment I'm attacked by White Kämpfer, the next I'm nearly beaten to a pulp by Akane,

and the next I'm being entrusted with something important by Sakura Kaede. What's going

on? Is this world programmed to torture me? On purpose? Is it?  

After the fireworks ended, we decided to head back to the hotel. Where do all those guys

stay?  

My bones are falling apart. So much has happened. I keep feeling like I'm on fire. Did the

burning fireworks fall on me?  

Kondou Mikoto and Akane look upset. Why? Shizuku is still the same, but who knows what's

going on in her dark mind.  

As I transformed back into a man and dragged my exhausted body with the current, I saw

Sakura Kaede waving at us from a distance. What?  

"I'm so sorry," she said as she walked towards us. For some reason, I felt very nervous.  

She lowered her head, apologizing not just to me, but to all of us.  

"I got separated from everyone, so I watched the fireworks alone. I could have just called,

but the fireworks were so beautiful, I couldn't help but..."  

I asked Sakura Kaede, clasping her hands together.  

"Um, Sakura Kaede..."  

"I'm so sorry, Natsuru -san."  

"It's nothing. Just now with me..."  

"Hmm?"  

Her eyes were innocent.  

"Just now with me..."  

"Huh?"  

She looked bewildered.  

"Natsuru -san... were you with someone else?"  

"So you were with Sakura Kaede..."  

"That's annoying," Sakura Kaede chuckled, covering her mouth.  

"I was always alone. Natsuru -san, were you with another girl?"  

"No..."  

"Really? You can't be like that. Aren't you going to date Shizuku? She'll be mad."  

"..."

Hmm... her smile wasn't the slightly scary one from before, but her usual cheerful one. Could

it be that she really had forgotten?  

"Let's go back. I want to take a bath," Sakura Kaede said happily, heading towards the hotel

first.  

Akane and I parted ways with Sakura Kaede and the others. It wasn't a permanent

separation, just a simple separation of rooms. I didn't mind parting with Shizuku forever.  

I spurred my exhausted body to open the door.  

"You're back?"  

"It's so late!"  

We were greeted by Seppuku Tiger and Seppuku Black Rabbit. As you know, they're the

legendary dolls, the Entrails Animals series. I heard the production company is clamoring for

a "comeback," planning a world tour on a luxury cruise ship painted with anima ls flying out

of viscera, like a Pokémon plane.  

"How were the fireworks?" Seppuku Tiger asked.  

"Nothing."  

I wasn't in the mood to watch; we were fighting.  

"We saw it clearly, and it was beautiful from the window, too, wasn't it, Black Rabbit?"  

"Yeah, it's nice to be in a hotel, so relaxed."  

Seppuku Black Rabbit smiled like a strange uncle. I'd long noticed how different his

personality was from a rabbit.  

I sat down on the bed.  

"It's not even a question of knowing or not knowing. I almost died."  

"Natsuru, you always almost died."  

"So annoying! We were just watching the fireworks, weren't we?"  

"Of course we were. We can't leave."  

Indeed, a doll with its entrails flying out of its stomach wandering around the hotel would be

a real problem.  

"Um..."  

It was Akane who spoke.  

"Did something happen during the fireworks?"  

"Yeah, the White Kämpfer attacked me, and Akane was wreaking havoc with a gun."  

After a slightly playful reply, Akane felt even more frustrated. She was just overly concerned.  

"That's true... wuwu."  

She always got like that, and I hurried to soothe her.  

"Sorry, but Akane, don't you know that?"  

"Not that... that, wasn't Sakura Kaede there too..."  

"Ah—"

That was the truth. She just disappeared during that inexplicable battle. How could I possibly

judge her intentions?  

"No... well, she's really not here."  

"...Really?"  

Beneath her outward appearance was weak, but her eyes were filled with doubt, a different

kind of distrust than Shizuku's. Hmm, am I really that untrustworthy?  

Even so, I still didn't bring it up. I don't know why.  

"I heard Sakura Kaede was there..."  

"Who told you?"  

"Higashida and the others..."  

Ugh, those idiots, they even came to see the fireworks. Luckily, we didn't run into them.  

"Because you weren't here, Natsuru -san, they asked them to help look for you, and then

they said you were with Sakura Kaede."  

"That guy has poor eyesight, maybe he saw it wrong, like with that murderous loli?"  

"I don't think Higashida would ever mistake a girl's face..."  

Hmm, so perceptive. That's right, Higashida is a combination of idiocy and eroticism. He

would never forget or mistake a girl's face.  

Beneath her glare, even before her transformation, it was still terrifying.  

"This, that... there's really nothing..."  

"Something must have happened..."  

This, how can a woman's intuition be so accurate, and why can't she believe what a man

says.  

"That's too much..."  

I'm the one being treated so harshly.  

"Are you having an affair with Sakura Kaede?"  

"I wish it were so."  

"I told you I'm your type..."  

It was a momentary slip of the tongue, or perhaps it was the situation that forced me to do

it. It wasn't a lie, though.  

"...Um, um, why do you want to know so badly, Akane?"  

"It doesn't matter..."  

It doesn't matter, but why do I have to endure this?  

"Natsuru -san, you're always hanging out with girls like the president, and all you hear about

Sakura Kaede is Sakura Kaede. I finally mustered up the courage to invite you here..."  

Why are you pouting and tears welling up? Uh, this is a bit bad.  

"It's just the two of us now, and nothing's happened..."  

"It'd be terrible if it did."  

"It's okay if it did."  

It's really important.  

Even though it seems like this, I'm still the type to care. When I was little, my grandfather left

me a last word: never lay a hand on anyone except the woman who would determine my life.

Now I've already decided that this person is Sakura Kaede, so I'm go ing to stick to that.

Incidentally, this grandfather is my father's grandfather. He leaves a will every two months,

yet he's so resilient he hasn't even caught a cold. He used to point at Kondou Mikoto and say,

"If you're going to marry, marry someone who' s full of life." Of course, I ignored him.  

Akane was still glaring at me.  

"That's too much."  

"What do you mean?"  

"With Sakura Kaede, and before that, with the president... that kind of thing..."  

"No, no, no, that was rape by the president."  

No matter how you look at it, I'm the victim. Akane and Kondou Mikoto are both taking this

so seriously, I'm almost getting PTSD. How can you blame the victim? This is a human rights

violation, this is negative publicity.  

Akane is relentless.  

I'm at a loss, what's going on? I need to calm her down first.  

"Hey... you two get out for a minute."  

With that, I stood up and grabbed Seppuku Tiger and Seppuku Black Rabbit.  

"Why?"  

"Hey, hey, isn't the show about to begin?"  

Are you housewives obsessed with gossip shows? I explained something to them and threw

them into the bathroom.  

Anyway, for now, I didn't have to worry about what others (or should I even say that)

thought.  

Akane's attitude remained unchanged, and I thought I'd calmed down a bit.  

"What did you and Sakura Kaede do..."  

"Nothing..."  

"Kissing..."  

"Huh!?"  

What kind of intuition was this? A superpower, was it a superpower?  

My hesitation didn't escape her notice.  

"That's too much. Not just with the president, but with Sakura Kaede too..."  

"Nothing happened, seriously!"  

I felt like I didn't want to say it, and it would be disastrous if I did.  

"Really...?"  

"Really."  

"That's definitely not true."  

Then don't ask me.  

Akane swooped in closer. Because of the height difference, she looked up at me, and I looked

down at her. Aren't we too close?  

"...Please do the same to me."  

Huh?  

"You mean..."  

"What did you do to the president and Sakura Kaede? Only I got nothing. I think it's unfair..."  

"What is it..."  

Akane faltered.  

"Kissing..."  

Wow, it was.  

Akane's face flushed crimson. This was probably the first time she'd said such a line. I'm sure

mine was red, too.  

Why did I have such a desire? It's a strange question to ask. A woman's heart is truly

unpredictable.  

"Right here...?"  

"Yes..."  

Ugh, my innocence has been taken away by Shizuku.  

But Akane seemed to be saying that's why she wanted it too. Do women have no sense of

order, or do they have a sense of order, so it's here?  

"Hmm..."  

"Kissing, it's okay, you and the president already did that..."  

"So that was rape, huh?"  

"Then I want Natsuru -san to take the initiative..."  

She gently closed her eyes and parted her lips.  

Aww, it's like a scene from a TV drama. No, no, no, they're much more relaxed than me in the

drama. I'm so embarrassed right now. Uh...  

So, actually, I want to have sex with Sakura Kaede... She wouldn't listen to me if I said that.

Her body trembled slightly. I'm a level four on the Richter scale.  

Akane's arms wrapped around my waist. Hey, hey, hey, that's too much.  

"Please kiss me..."  

"That..."  

"Hurry up..."  

I had no choice but to touch Akane lightly. It felt like touching tofu.  

She stood on tiptoe, which was quite cute. Not to mention me, just when she was completely

into the state,  

there was a crackling sound~  

"Woo wow!"  

"Oh my"  

the bathroom door opened and two dolls rolled out.  

"Hey hey hey!"  

I left Akane and walked to the Entrails Animals.  

"Are you peeping? You really have a bad taste."  

"Oh my, I didn't see the most exciting part."  

"What are you doing? Go on."  

Seppuku Tiger and Seppuku Black Rabbit said this without any guilt.  

"Idiot, how can you go on?"  

"Don't worry about it."  

"Yeah, yeah."  

It's impossible to continue.  

Looking behind me, Akane's momentum has faded, and she's looking lost. It's pitiful, but

there's nothing I can do. I'm lucky for me,  

I whispered.  

"Good job!"  

"Thank goodness everything went well,"  

said Seppuku Tiger. Actually, before locking them in the bathroom, I told them to "watch for

the right moment to break out and cause trouble." So everything went smoothly. Don't tell

me Akane is pitiful; this was just self -defense.  

"I'll buy you anything you want."  

"Actually, we were just spying."  

"Yeah, we had no intention of causing trouble. Who knew the door would suddenly open?

We were so close."  

No more buying things. These guys are too cruel.  

I grabbed Seppuku Tiger and Seppuku Black Rabbit and tossed them onto the bed. Ah, why

are my hands wet? "It doesn't matter.  

Anyway, why are you wet?"  

"We were taking a bath,"  

said Seppuku Tiger. You guys are really good in that short time. How many baths do you need

to take to feel good?  

I actually love hot springs, too. Whenever I go to a hot spring hotel, I have to soak at least

three times, otherwise it feels like a waste. I guess I have no right to criticize anyone else.  

"Speaking of which, there's a large bathhouse here..."  

This isn't a city hotel, but a resort, so the facilities are quite complete. It might be artificially

recirculated, but a hot spring is still a hot spring.  

"I want to soak too."  

"Then let's go. There should be more than just a large bathhouse, there should be private hot

springs."  

A mere doll knows quite a bit.  

This kind of information really piques my hot spring craving. Looking at Akane, she's still

feeling lost. Can't she just give up?  

Beep, beep, beep! The phone rings. It's not my useless cell phone, but the hotel's phone.  

"Hello?"  

(Natsuru -san?)  

It's Sakura Kaede, as cheerful as ever. There's no trace of the gloomy atmosphere from

fireworks.  

"What's wrong?"  

(Natsuru -san... where's the female Natsuru -san?)  

Actually, it's right here.  

"Hey, I wonder what you're doing."  

(I heard she'd be here tonight.)  

"She'll probably be here soon."  

I don't think it matters if she doesn't. Do you really hate me, a guy, that much?  

(I want to take a bath.)  

Really? You're the same as me.  

(I agreed to take a bath with Natsuru -san. Didn't you hear her say that?)  

"No."  

We didn't even agree.  

(Hey —we agreed.)  

Is that so?  

The girl with a crush on me —Sakura Kaede —isn't bothered. It seems like she's already made

an agreement in her head. How terrifying.  

"She'll probably be here soon, I'm not sure."  

(I'm about to take a bath now. Do you know Natsuru -san's phone number?)  

"I know..."  

That's me.  

(Then could you please tell her that Sakura Kaede is anxiously waiting. I'll thank you later,

Natsuru -san.)  

My body tensed slightly. What kind of thank you? Normally, I'd be simply overjoyed, but after

all, it happened while watching fireworks. As a follower of the Sakura Cult, I can't help but

doubt the existence of God.  

"Uh..."  

(Please)  

It's so easy for someone to say "please"; well, to me, it's just a transformation.  

Just as I was pondering how to respond, I heard a tapping sound on the other end of the line.  

Someone else was answering.  

(Seno -san? It's me)  

It was Shizuku. Her voice, rather than her voice, was so distinct, so I recognized her instantly.

Kondou Mikoto's voice was incredibly loud, so she was also instantly recognizable.  

(I'll go to the bath with her.)  

"Can I come in, too, if I'm a guy?"  

(Silly boy, of course it's Seno -san, the girl.)  

"Why? Didn't we say we were going home for dinner?"  

(Just pretend she's back after dinner, and I'll go too.)  

Why are you coming too? Kondou Mikoto isn't saying she wants to go too.  

Just then, I hear "I'm going too —" She loves it.  

(Why don't we all go together?)  

"So why the hot springs?"  

(Because I have something to ask)  

"Who?"  

(You)  

"Me?"  

"Yeah, about that time we set off the fireworks."  

Wow, so direct, you haven't given up yet.  

Actually, I don't mind saying it... or maybe I should, but for some reason I just don't want to.

Because saying it would mean betraying Sakura Kaede... is that right?  

Well, I love hot springs anyway, so it's fine... Wait a minute.  

"Hey, President, do you mean I have to go to the women's hot springs too?"  

(Yeah)  

"Huh!?"  

Women's hot springs, but that's where women are allowed to be naked, and I'd be naked

too, is that really okay?  

(Don't wear a swimsuit to the hot springs.)  

"I know, that's not the point... Hey, I'm here too."  

(I don't mind.)  

I do mind, very much.  

I've said it before, I absolutely turn into a man in the bathroom and toilet. Even if I'm

interested in women's bodies, I'm not interested in my own.  

While I'd been forced to shower naked when I stayed over at Sakura Kaede's apartment, this

wasn't the same level. Everyone was naked.  

"Is it okay for me to go to the men's bath?"  

(A female Seno -san going to the men's bath? Are you trying to cause a scene?)  

"No, as for the men..."  

(No.)  

I was rejected outright.  

"Kondou Mikoto might mind."  

(Kondou -san wouldn't be that pathetic; she might actually be bothered by the naked Seno -

san.)  

Of course. She wasn't immune to the male body.  

(Hasn't Seno -san ever seen a naked woman?)  

"Only my own!"  

It's not like I haven't read magazines or seen movies like that, but I'm still underage.  

(Then this is a perfect opportunity, right? You should be happy.)  

What if you get fucked?  

But my opinion fell on deaf ears to Shizuku.  

(Get ready quickly.)  

With that commanding tone, was going bathing already a decision?  

(It would be terrible if Kaede saw through us, so why don't you just turn into a woman and

come in from the hall?)  

"Why go to such lengths?"  

(If you're going to do something, do it thoroughly.)  

With that, she hung up. Have you said everything you need to say?  

I gave up resistance and started getting ready for the bath. The members of the "Shizuku

Scolded Club" boasted, "Disobeying Shizuku -sama's orders is impossible," and it seems to be

true. There's no room for argument.  

"Well, um... are we going to the bath...?"  

"Um, Akane, are you going too..."  

I was about to ask, but her answer came faster.  

"I'm going. Sakura Kaede invited me, right? The president will be there, and Kondou Mikoto

will definitely be there too... I, I'll definitely go too."  

"No, well, if it's a women's bath, I'll turn into a woman too..."  

"I'm not shy!"  

"Really?"  

Overwhelmed by the pressure, she then began getting ready with the momentum of a

tornado, even faster than before the fireworks.  

"Onsen?" said the Seppuku Tiger.  

"Hmm."  

"That's great. We can't get out of here."  

"That's right. Why are humans so selfish?" said the Seppuku Black Rabbit. What selfishness?

You're dolls, right? Behave like a piece of synthetic fiber.  

As if remembering something, the Seppuku Tiger spoke,  

"By the way, Natsuru, just now, that detector reacted."  

"What are you talking about? Please explain it so I can understand."  

"Ah, sorry. We're just like you. If there are companions nearby, we can feel it. I told you that,

right?"  

"I've heard of it."  

"I felt it just now, when the fireworks were set off. I felt a presence, right here."  

The Seppuku Tiger pointed its short front paw to the window.  

I frowned. It was pointing to the place where Sakura Kaede and I were sitting together when

the fireworks were set off.  

"So what?"  

"That reaction was quite strong, like a powerful messenger."  

"Hey, hey, hey, look, it's not a GPS, and you said it clearly yourself, didn't you?"  

"That's as it should be, but it felt really strong at that moment."  

"I felt it too," said the Seppuku Black Rabbit, extending its front paw.  

"It was so strong, after all, so strong that I couldn't help but ignore the fireworks."  

"Hmm," he nodded.  

"Oh...?"  

I don't understand. Are you saying Sakura Kaede was carrying a stuffed animal? I don't think

she had that much luggage back then.  

"No problem, let's go take a bath then."  

"That's too much."  

"Yeah, yeah."  

"Not at all."  

I unloaded the extra stuff from my bag, leaving only a change of clothes. I'd been sweating a

lot, so I wanted to change into a set of underwear.  

The phone rang again, and I picked up the receiver .  

(Hurry up!)  

It was Shizuku, her voice soft.  

(Kaede, you're getting impatient waiting for the girl, so you can just wait in the lobby.)  

"Why?"  

(Because we've decided to go to a hot spring outside.)  

She unilaterally said what she wanted to say and then hung up. It's always like that.  

I called Akane and left the room.  

There's a large bathhouse in the hotel, but there are also hot springs in the theme park.

Outsiders can go in, so there are quite a few people just enjoying the hot springs. So, there's

no need to build a large bathhouse in the hotel —it's said it was built  for guests who "don't

want to share the space with outsiders." So, why not just soak in the bathtub in your room?  

I left the hotel first, transformed, and when Shizuku and the others arrived, pretended to

walk into the lobby.  

"Natsuru -san!"  

Sakura Kaede spotted me instantly and waved.  

"I'm so glad you remembered our agreement."  

Actually, there wasn't any agreement at all.  

"You'll join us in the bath, right?"  

"Hmm..."  

I had planned to, but how did things turn out like this?  

"Where's the male student, Natsuru..."  

"Seno said he had a stomachache and that's why he didn't take a hot spring bath." Shizuku

lied with her eyes open. This guy really speaks without thinking.  

"Although I feel a little sorry for Natsuru, let's go."  

Sakura Kaede led us out of the hotel.  

As expected, it was dark, and the fireworks and the ensuing battle seemed sham. It's been

ages since I last soaked in a hot spring. The last time I tried to use the spa near the station, a

huge fight broke out. My opponent back then was Kondou Mikoto.  

As we walked, a simple neon sign caught our eye, marking a building with hot springs. The

recreational facilities and pool were long closed, but this one was open 24 hours a day, year -

round.  

"Let's go in," Sakura Kaede said, grabbing my hand.  

There were quite a few people there, mostly men, with few women around. After paying at

the front desk and receiving our keys, we headed to the dressing room.  

The women's dressing room has two barriers, eh? Come to think of it.  

For some reason, the lockers were right next to Sakura Kaede. Ah —should I get undressed?

I've changed clothes a few times as a woman, but being naked still...  

"Let's go in," Sakura Kaede said, her eyes gleaming. What on earth was she targeting me?  

I deliberately stripped slowly. Normally, I'd strip and toss them aside in a flash, but this was a

different situation.  

I felt a strong gaze, and of course it was from Sakura Kaede.  

"Hurry up!"  

Oh no!  

From behind her, I could see Kondou Mikoto and Akane, who hadn't taken off their clothes

either. Shizuku's locker was somewhere else.  

"Um... Sakura Kaede..."  

"What's wrong? Do you need my help?"  

"That's too much... How about you go first..."  

"How can that be? Let's go in together."  

We'd have to go in sooner or later, so it didn't matter.  

If you ask me why, it's because I'm wearing men's underwear. If anyone saw it, it would be a

big deal.  

Of course, I brought women's underwear, a plain white bra and panties. Since my

transformation clothes wouldn't change with me, I brought them specially. If there was a

terrorist attack on the road and my luggage was checked, I'd definitely be detained.  

"You go first..."  

"Hey..."  

"Okay, okay..."  

Sakura Kaede puffed out her cheeks a little (this is so cute too) and took off her clothes.  

During that time, I turned away from her. It wouldn't have mattered if I had, but I should

have been prepared.  

"Then I'll go first. Please hurry up," she said, and Sakura Kaede left the dressing room. I

guess. I couldn't see her, so I didn't know.  

I turned back timidly, but Sakura Kaede was gone. Akane and Kondou Mikoto were gone too.

How fast was she?  

I finally breathed a sigh of relief and began to undress.  

Ah—how many times have I examined my body? I've noticed it even in my swimsuit. My

breasts are really big. I can't touch anything below.  

Towels are rentals, one per person. I decided to use my own. Just as I was about to unzip my

bag and take out my sports towel… I tripped.  

"Oh, hahaha~"  

Inside was a doll, its internal organs exposed. A Seppuku Tiger.  

"Wow, when did you get in there?!"  

I cried out, looking around. If anyone saw this, they'd think I was crazy and call an

ambulance.  

"You guys said you were going to the hot springs outside, so I came along."  

"You've had enough of the bathtub, right? Don't come along!"  

"You're already here."  

Why does it feel like a woman waiting at the door, only to mumble, "I came after all..." when

a man returns? I've never had that experience before.  

"Didn't I tell you to stay put?"  

"I was planning to, but then I thought it would be better to come along."  

Just doing whatever I feel like doing, it's unbearable. My heart nearly stopped.  

"Natsuru, you look like a woman. Looks like you're in the women's bath."  

"So annoying, you're the only one here."  

"Kuro Usagi, you're here too."  

A locker creaked a little further away. It was Kondou Mikoto's locker.  

"What are you guys up to?"  

"Nothing, I just suddenly felt like coming along."  

I zipped up my bag again; there was no time to take it back to the hotel.  

"Stay put."  

"We'll see."  

"Stay put."  

I threw it into the locker and locked it. God, please let this stuffed animal suffocate to death.  

I covered myself with a plain sports towel. I'd forgotten about that seppuku incident earlier,

but I'm naked! Ahhh, so embarrassing, a hundred times more so than when I was a boy.  

Then I entered the bathhouse.  

I opened the glass door, and steam hit me.  

There were several baths. The largest one was a hot spring, the medium -sized ones were

probably regular baths, the oddly shaped ones were probably jet -bubble baths or something,

and the strangely colored ones were probably medicinal baths.  

There was also a door on the opposite side leading outside. It looked like there was an open -

air bath.  

I slowly stepped onto the tiled floor, ready to shower.  

"Hey!"  

someone suddenly grabbed me from behind. "Wow, who's that?"  

"Really? You're taking so long?"  

It was Sakura Kaede. Why was she locking my shoulders from behind?  

"We've been waiting for ages, right, Akane -san, Kondou -san?"  

Akane and Kondou Mikoto appeared from the side. "Hey, hey, hey, what are you doing?"  

Unsurprisingly, they were both naked. "Wow, we're about to see."  

I quickly turned my head away.  

"Oh, Natsuru, why are you looking away?"  

This is what Kondou Mikoto said. Is there any need to ask? Even so, this idiot is still laughing

there.  

"We are all girls, what's embarrassing about being naked?"  

She emphasized the words "we are all girls". Damn it, you did it on purpose.  

"Akane, you said it, Akane is naked too."  

"Yes, yes..."  

This was also sound only. I tried my best not to look at her. No, no, no, I didn't want this

reality.  

"Natsuru, you don't mind? I don't mind, we're all women."  

"I, I..."  

"It doesn't matter."  

Akane seemed to still have a bit of shame, but I wouldn't be fooled. This girl even rubbed my

breasts while I was changing clothes for the cultural festival rehearsal.  

I closed my eyes. To be honest, I wanted to plug my ears, but thanks to Sakura Kaede, I

couldn't. It was Sakura Kaede who said from behind me.  

"Akane -san and Kondou -san, take this off."  

"...Ouch!"  

Before I could protest, my sports towel was taken away. It must be Kondou Mikoto who was

so stubborn. Remember this.  

"Oh~" exclaimed.  

"Natsuru... you have a really nice figure."  

"So beautiful..."  

The two of them sighed. Whatever's fine. By the way, Kondou Mikoto, do you think we're

really that close as a woman?  

"Such big breasts..."  

"Yumi —your nipples are pink, and your areolas are so small."  

How could you say such a thing?  

Rubbing against her from behind, I realized I was in close contact with Sakura Kaede, but now

wasn't the time to dwell on that, nor was there time for a sly chuckle.  

"Please let me see too."  

It was Kondou Mikoto who grabbed me, and soon I heard a "Ah~~."  

"Natsuru -san's naked body is so beautiful."  

If she had said that to a man, how blissful it would have been.  

Unfortunately, she had said it to a woman, and after being caught by some sinister (?)

strategy. This world is hopeless; why hasn't there been a world war?  

"Your skin is so fair, I'm so envious."  

As a Japanese, I do.  

"Your waist is so thin too...my clothes would probably be too loose for you."  

I would wear Sakura Kaede's clothes, even if I were a man. I also smell them. Call me a

pervert if you want.  

Even with my eyes closed, I could clearly feel her gaze wandering all over me. This is

voyeurism, it's a crime! Call the police!  

Her gaze shifted downwards.  

"Wow... here too," Sakura Kaede gulped. "What are you saying 'wow' about? What are you

looking at?"  

"Akane -san... what do you think?"  

"This... this... is very beautiful... but not at all lewd... yet..."  

"Just the right amount of allure..."  

Um, I feel your gazes focused on my abdomen and below. What part of my body are you

commenting on?  

Sakura Kaede is already completely aroused. The trouble is, Akane has also entered.  

"It's really clean, smooth, and free of growth... As a woman, I'm so envious, aren't you,

Akane -san?"  

"..."

Akane said nothing. Instead,  

"Wow!?"  

"Where are you pinching?" Her left breast trembled, startling me.  

"Ah~ How shameless! Are you sneaking off, Akane -san?"  

"No problem... I have... the right to do this..."  

You're a nobody.  

"Then I'll go this way."  

This time it was the right breast. "No, no, no, no, stop it, this isn't a toy."  

Kondou Mikoto was making a scene behind me, and it was almost time for you to let me go.  

"I want to touch it too~ I want to touch it down there, let me show you my amazing skills."  

Sakura Kaede was so naive, she said, "Then please," and switched with her.  

What a joke! I took advantage of their moment to switch and ran.  

"Ouch!"  

"That hurts!"  

I thought I'd kicked Kondou Mikoto, but I refused to apologize and just jumped into the

nearest bath.  

Ugh, it's so cold! Isn't this a cold bath? My heart almost gave out.  

"Natsuru~ It's cold, isn't it? Why don't you get in?"  

"Yeah, yeah,"  

Kondou Mikoto and Sakura Kaede said, but I decided to ignore them. They were actually

using someone else's body for fun, and my glass -like heart was shattered.  

Sitting in a cold bath, hugging my knees, ah... so cold. It seems Sakura Kaede and the others

have gone into another bathhouse, still giggling and chatting about how they feel about my

breasts, you rapists!  

It's really cold! I don't want a cold bath, I want a hot spring! If this keeps up, I'm going to die.  

Several female customers have entered, and there hasn't been anyone else besides us until

just now. It's a perfect opportunity to see other women naked, but I really don't feel like it.  

My teeth are chattering, I can't take it anymore.  

I emerge from the cold bath and jump into the medicinal bath. If it's medicinal, it must be

good for the body, definitely effective even for someone nearly freezing to death.  

Finally encountering the hot water, I breathe a sigh of relief. The rush of water has long since

faded. Well, it doesn't matter.  

A warm current washes through me, probably from the herbs.  

The women seem to be relaxing in the hot spring bath. With my back to them, I can't see

them, but it doesn't matter; I don't want to see.  

There's a splash of water; someone enters the medicinal bath. Should I get out? It's

unnatural with all the women around.  

"Seno -san"  

Hey, could it be the president!? I turned around in surprise.  

It was Shizuku, completely naked, of course. I quickly turned my head away —even so, the

naked body of the student council president was deeply engraved on my retina.  

Oh, I knew her figure from seeing her in her swimsuit, but it was still surprising.  

Her breasts, how should I describe them? Big and well -shaped, with pointed hair and a

color... well, that's it. And the waist is very slim, a waist... a slim waist. And... and... well,

forget it.  

My heart was pounding like a sports car with the accelerator fully depressed. Why was I so

nervous? They were all women. The answer is, I'm a man, so I'm completely immune to the

naked bodies of women my age.  

Although I couldn't see Shizuku, I could clearly smell her presence.  

"Won't you turn around?"  

Turn your head.  

"I came all the way here."  

"Who cares? What are you doing up there?"  

"I was in the bathhouse over there."  

"I was clearly being bullied by Sakura Kaede and the others..."  

"I was just watching the show," she chuckled.  

"It seems like everyone saw you."  

Ugh, what a shame it was a naked woman. If it were a man like me... it would just be a

psychological trauma.  

Shizuku was (probably) happy. She's such a sweetheart, she must be having a blast seeing me

in pain. You should just become a prison guard after graduation, like something out of an

Italian B -movie.  

"Turn around."  

"Who would turn around?"  

"You can't speak?"  

"I can speak."  

"Then I'll go over there."  

"Huh?"  

Before I could utter a word, I heard the sound of water splashing.  

My right arm was grabbed.  

"Hey, hey, hey, hey, President!?"  

"Aren't you going to scream?"  

Arms were hooked together.  

Shizuku's arm and my arm were hooked together in the bathroom. Of course, we were both

naked so our skin was pressed against each other. Luckily, the impact wasn't very strong in

the water. If it had happened outside the bathtub, I would have fallen down i n the street.  

But then Shizuku started to move closer, even pressing her breasts against mine, her side

peaks.  

"What are you...what are you doing?"  

"You can't speak then."  

"You can't speak now."  

"Sure, just hold your head back."  

You sadistic marquis, I can't get out of here now.  

"Would you like to touch each other like girls?"  

"Touch your pussy!"  

Could girls really do something like that? It was disillusioning, no, shocking.  

"President, would you?"  

"No, but that girl who's the secretary really loves skin -to-skin contact. We were all clinging to

each other when the student council was living together."  

"Wow..."  

"Don't be disgusted, doesn't Kondou Mikoto like touching too?"  

"For that guy, it's like observing insects."  

"Rarely colored insects" and "unusually large breasts" were definitely categorized together in

her mind. That girl was like that.  

Do you understand now? At this point, Shizuku uttered something inexplicable.  

"Oh...you're defending Kondou Mikoto?"  

"That's not what I meant."  

"High school girls often indulge in simulated lesbian sex, and the secretary is one of them."  

"Are there a lot of them?"  

"Aren't you being targeted by the girls in the girls' club too?"  

That's true. They seem to have been quieter lately. Apparently, they've switched to using

digital cameras to watch from a distance.  

"But I don't have that willpower."  

"That's right. I've received countless love letters, too. Don't worry, it'll all be fine after

graduation."  

Really calm, she must think this is just a passing page in her youth. I haven't reached that

level yet.  

"...Sakura Kaede too?"  

"I don't know about Kaede, but it seems real."  

It would be great if it were fake; that way, I'd have hope for a guy. Shizuku changed the

subject, even though the atmosphere wasn't quite right in the same bathhouse.  

"Then let's talk about that."  

"What?"  

"The fireworks." Her tone remained the same; this girl always spoke like that. The subject

only became more serious.  

"What happened then?"  

"What happened? White Kämpfer attacked, and Akane's random shooting was truly

incredible."  

"I'm asking about before that."  

Even with her face turned away, I could clearly feel Shizuku staring at me.  

"Why didn't you watch the fireworks with us? What did Kaede tell you?"  

"No..."  

"I hope you'll answer truthfully."  

What would happen if I didn't? Would I be stabbed with a dagger, or have my skin peeled

off? I refused both.  

"Uh..."  

I was hesitating whether to answer the truth when an alarm went off in my head.  

It's fair to say that what happened then was starting to blurt out. Sakura Kaede did say

something to me, but I couldn't bring myself to tell Shizuku. For some reason, Sakura Kaede's

eyes locked on me.  

"What's wrong?"  

"This..."  

"Is it something I can't answer? What is it?"  

I tried to leave the bath, but my arm was held tightly, unable to move. I was wondering why

you were clinging to me for this.  

So, this was the only option left.  

"Yes, President... If you do that again, I'll scream and I'll say you attacked me."  

"So what? We're in the women's bath."  

Ugh, it was instantly blocked. Shizuku's words were blunt.  

"I'll ask again."  

The words felt like they were piercing my ears.  

"What did Kaede do?"  

"..."

I couldn't answer. The few words I could muster died in my throat. It was true.  

"Seno -san, if you insist on doing this..."  

"What are you two doing?"  

A splash! A dazzling splash of water. Which idiot jumped into the medicinal bath? Which

idiot, of course, was Kondou Mikoto.  

"You just left us alone? Are you holding a grudge? Or are you two just rubbing each other's

breasts?"  

Great, I'm out of this mess, but still, why are her lines so tasteless?  

Kondou Mikoto paddled towards me.  

"Why are you turning around? Look here!"  

After being grabbed by the cheek, I turned away. It hurts, it hurts, what are you doing?  

Kondou Mikoto stared at me from the front. While not as beautiful as Shizuku's, her body

was still beautiful. Her breasts are much larger than when she was little.  

My libido has decreased somewhat since becoming a Kämpfer, but even so, I know she's very

attractive. If I were a man, the blood would probably be concentrated in that awful spot.  

But you're just so carefree. Your personality is a big draw.  

"What's wrong? What's wrong with my body?"  

"I'm naked... like this."  

"That's nonsense! You're taking a bath with clothes on? Are you crazy?"  

"Have some self -respect..."  

"You're not embarrassed around women~"  

What a shame! And you even stole my towel, didn't you? Watch me.  

"Akane~ Here, here," Kondou Mikoto beckoned. Akane came timidly, taking a quick glance,

covering her vital parts with her hands, just like Milo.  

What's Sakura Kaede doing? Looks like she's bathing. You guys should go too.  

Kondou Mikoto grabbed me and said,  

"Akane, come in too."  

"...Okay."  

I thought she'd refuse, but unexpectedly, with tragic determination, she stepped into the

tub.

Plop... thud. The sound of water complemented her reserved figure... Sorry, I said too much.  

Akane slowly came to my side. On Shizuku's other side. My face was still held by Kondou

Mikoto.  

Grab, Akane grabs my arm, her attack not as powerful as Shizuku's, because of her size... The

rest is omitted.  

"Why even Akane..."  

"Because... Natsuru -kun... only cares about the president..."  

You want to ask what I've done? I'm telling you, you can't live with hatred.  

"I hope you'll look at me too."  

"Yes, yes, and me too. Look at my great figure."  

Didn't I see her, though not directly at her naked body?  

"That's perfect," Shizuku said. What's perfect? It's a nightmare for me.  

"Continuing with what we were saying, what happened between you and Kaede?"  

"...Nothing."  

"Are you going to keep playing dumb in front of me?"  

Uwaaa... The voice was terrifying. Akane and Kondou Mikoto, sensing the pressure, fell silent.  

"Tell me now."  

"..."

I just don't want to say it. It's just an imagination, but even if you torture me, I won't. Those

eyes tortured me for a while.  

Kondou Mikoto asked.  

"...Uh, President, what did Natsuru do?"  

"At that time when Fireworks was on, it seemed that he was with Kaede after all."  

"Wow, that's disgusting!" Kondou Mikoto yelled. Hey, hey, hey, it has nothing to do with

disgust.  

"Well, that... I think so too," the girl on the left, who should have been very weak, agreed.  

"Natsuru -san did let it slip that she was with Sakura Kaede... although she quickly denied

it..."  

"Really..."  

Wow, she actually exposed me. Being surrounded by naked girls is not heaven at all, it's a

kind of hell.  

"So you two are together, what did you say? Judging from you, this shouldn't be a normal

conversation."  

"...No..."  

I repeated the same lines. I can't say it, I can't say it.  

"...It seems that Seno -san will be speechless at this point."  

Let alone sighing, Shizuku's atmosphere feels like she's about to "tsk".  

"What the hell just happened?"  

"Hmm... I didn't expect this idiot to be so stubborn."  

Kondou Mikoto let go of my face and crossed her arms. I tried to look away, but then

remembered I was surrounded from all sides, so I could only look up at the ceiling.  

"What are you hiding?"  

"Nothing..."  

"Of course not. Your attitude right now is just like that Yemeni antique dealer reselling the

goods I entrusted to you."  

This guy was spot on, too, from another perspective.  

"Looks like this will take a while," Shizuku said.  

"What's keeping Seno -san so secretive? It seems we'll have to investigate."  

"Hmph, Natsuru, if you keep trying, I won't cook for you anymore."  

Who needs your curry? I've already eaten enough of it for a lifetime.  

I thought I was finally free, but I was naive. I glanced over and saw Shizuku walking to the

edge of the bathtub, talking to herself and turning the faucet.  

It seemed like some water was coming out, trying to warm it up so she wouldn't faint.

Besides, it didn't look like she was planning to leave.  

"Luckily, this place is open 24 hours a day, so the closing time doesn't matter."  

It was terrifying. I was surrounded again.  

"Let's get back to where we were just now."  

"Ah..."  

Help arrived from an unexpected source. Akane pointed at the glass door in surprise.  

Several women entered, and after looking at them, I stumbled over as well.  

I remember walking in front was Sayaka Nakao, the library committee member. Behind them

were Ryoka Yamakawa and Hitomi Minagawa. The killer lolita, Rika Ueda, was also there.

What are you doing? Hot spring lovers?  

Akane and Kondou Mikoto were stunned. Shizuku didn't say anything, but she must have

been surprised too.  

They'd noticed us, and Rika was about to leap out.  

What was she doing? A tense atmosphere swept through the bathtub, but Sayaka held out a

hand to stop her.  

White Kämpfer walked away without a word, apparently not wanting to join us. Come to

think of it, it made sense.  

Anything went well. They all had nice figures, after all, since they were all participating in a

beauty pageant, so it was only natural. Only Rika was a lolita.  

It was best if she ignored us. Then, Sakura Kaede arrived.  

"Hello..." she said, greeting Sayaka and the others. It seemed they knew each other.  

White Kämpfer nodded and headed straight for the showers.  

Speaking of which, the White Kämpfer had said something like, "Sakura Kaede is on our

side..." last time, but there was no such atmosphere at all; it was just a casual passing by.  

Sakura Kaede arrived at the medicinal bath.  

"Ah, everyone's here," she said, standing behind me, looking down.  

"Please don't steal Natsuru -san, she's mine."  

She placed her hands on my shoulders and pulled me up. Shizuku and Akane let go.  

Luckily, with Sakura Kaede's help, I was able to exit the bath. Kondou Mikoto glanced at my

lower abdomen and said something inappropriate, but I ignored it.  

"Come on, Natsuru -san, let's go somewhere else. It's warmer there."  

It's summer, so there's no need for it to get too warm. It's a hot spring, after all.  

She was probably trying to keep Akane and Kondou Mikoto from interfering. She pulled me

out of the bath.  

"Sakura Kaede... wait a minute..."  

"It's nothing bad," Sakura Kaede interrupted quickly.  

"We're just friends."  

Couldn't she say that to a man?  

She continued to pull me, with considerable force. It broke, my arm was about to break.  

She was really pulling hard. Could Sakura Kaede be that strong? As a Sakura Kaede believer, I

had no idea.  

"Sakura Kaede...?"  

Something felt off about the atmosphere, different from usual. Yes, like watching fireworks...  

She suddenly turned around.  

She met my gaze, and I felt her gaze reach deep into my heart.  

"Natsuru -san..."  

Though her words were soft, I could hear them clearly.  

"You know what I'm doing,"  

I nodded reflexively.  

"Please... I'll definitely give you the reward."  

I nodded again. Yes, there's a reward. I have to do it well.  

I remembered to do everything Sakura Kaede said. No, no, why am I dawdling?  

When should we do it? After we get out of the hot springs, that's fine. Just pick the right

time. I can do it alone. No, I have to do it alone.  

After mumbling to myself, I figured it out.  

"Natsuru, what are you doing?"  

Someone tapped my shoulder.  

Behind me was Kondou Mikoto, standing there completely naked, speechless. I tried not to

look her in the eye.  

"What are you doing..."  

"What are you doing? Why are you standing there like an idiot?"  

"Eh...?"  

I looked again and saw Sakura Kaede wasn't there. Ah, wasn't I dragged here?  

"Did you faint from the bath? I've never heard of fainting from standing."  

"No... Where's Sakura Kaede?"  

"She's right there."  

She was indeed soaking in the tub, a wide smile on her face, the sharp glare gone.  

"Where's Akane?"  

"She's washing her hair. I was about to go too."  

"What's the president doing?"  

"She's already out."  

She's not here anymore, so it seems the interrogation is over.  

"Then I'll go out too."  

"At least wash your hair."  

"That's too much trouble. You didn't even shower in the rainforest, did you?"  

"That's why I washed myself so hard in Japan, and you're just plain dirty."  

"Tomorrow will be fine."  

She might not wash tomorrow, but that's the man's idea. It's not like he'll die if he doesn't

wash his hair.  

I left Kondou Mikoto, looking displeased, behind me and walked out of the bathhouse. I

opened the glass door, and the cool air from the air conditioner washed over me. Perhaps it

was the medicinal bath, but I felt strangely warm. It would take a while for the sweat to

completely dry.  

I changed in the dressing room, carefully wiping off the water and sweat. I needed to change

into fresh underwear.  

I tossed my new underwear into my bag. It felt lighter than when I came in, like something

was missing. Well, forget it.  

I looked around but couldn't see Shizuku. I checked behind the locker, but she wasn't there

either. Maybe she went back home first. I should catch up.  

I reentered the bathhouse, saying, "I'm going back now," to Akane at the entrance. Since her

head was covered in bubbles, she couldn't respond, so she must have heard me.  

Then I left the building and said goodbye to the hot springs. I didn't know when I'd return.  

I hurried to the hotel, desperate to catch up with Shizuku.  

Just as I was about to enter the hotel lobby, I realized she couldn't be a woman. I should

change back to a man.  

Untransforming in a deserted place —practice really does make perfect. It's not always a

good thing to be so skilled at this sort of thing.  

Then I returned to my room, where the elevator felt strangely slow.  

I had my room key with me, but before opening the door, I thought for a moment: my

destination wasn't here, but next door. I opened the door, threw my bag inside, and locked it

again.  

I'm going to the room next door, where Sakura Kaede, Kondou Mikoto, and Shizuku live.  

I knocked on the door, but there was no response, so I opened it.  

"Ah... Seno -san."  

As I expected, Shizuku was inside, blow -drying her hair, hair dryer in hand. Wouldn't it be fine

to do it in the dressing room of the hot spring? Well, that's perfect.  

"What's going on? You're out so early?"  

"It's the president, right?"  

I reached behind me and closed the door.  

"Yes, but there's no rush. It'll take a while."  

The hair dryer's motor hummed. It didn't seem like Shizuku had brought it, but rather one

that was already in the room.  

There were two beds, and a futon was spread out where we were eating snacks and drinking

drinks. Who was sleeping there?  

"President, you're a woman, but you're so quick in the bath?"  

"Aren't you a woman too?"  

"I'm a man now."  

"It depends on my mood. Sometimes a longer bath is nice."  

I heard that women take long baths because they're blow -drying their hair, and the actual

bath time is probably just average. Speaking of which, my mom takes a lot of time in the

bath.  

"So what are you doing here?"  

Shizuku turned off the hair dryer.  

"Have you finished?"  

"It's too loud, I can't hear Seno -san clearly."  

"Because I want to be alone."  

"Ah."  

"That's rare" —a look on her face.  

"Aren't you wary of being alone with me?"  

"No, it's not like you care about the number of people, President."  

"That's true, but I don't know what we'd do if it were just the two of us."  

"No, I'll do it," I said, taking Shizuku's hand.  

"What are you doing...!?"  

This caught her completely off guard. Shizuku hadn't anticipated it at all, and quickly lost her

balance.  

I took advantage of the situation and pushed her onto the bed.  

"The Natsuru disappears really quickly," Kondou Mikoto said as she wiped her hair. She

wiped it vigorously with the towel, not considering beauty or care at all.  

"Because he's a man..." Akane said, carefully wiping the moisture from her hair.  

"Oh~ Akane, you're familiar with men's bathing."  

"Well... well, there are boys among my relatives..."  

"Oh~ not with Natsuru, right?"  

"Not yet..."  

Of course, she meant she hadn't bathed with a male Natsuru, and Kondou Mikoto knew that.

If Akane answered "I have bathed together" at this time, she wouldn't be able to rest easy.  

Kondou Mikoto rolled the bath towel over her head and walked to the closet. There were

cracks in the floor here, so it wouldn't matter if water dripped on it.  

Humming a song, she took out a paper bag. She didn't have a special bag for times like this.

Since she was a carefree person, she would use paper bags or supermarket plastic bags

instead.  

"Oh my? Why is it a little light?"  

She looked inside the paper bag, and the things she should have been there were gone.  

"Huh? Where did you go?"  

"What's wrong...?" Akane asked as she changed her clothes.  

"I left a doll here, but I can't find it."  

"Do you mean the Entrails Animal?"  

"Um, the Suffocating Stray Dog."  

"Why did you bring it...?"  

"Because it asked me to bring it."  

"...Actually, I did too," Akane faltered.  

"I brought the Seppuku Black Rabbit."  

"Huh? Akane, you too?"  

Kondou Mikoto's brow furrowed.  

"How could it be gone? They can walk, too."  

"I don't know... the cabinet was locked."  

Unable to come up with an explanation, the two of them could only stare at each other.  

Oh, what am I doing?  

Even though I'd regained consciousness, I couldn't believe what I was doing.  

I was in a hotel room —not my own, but the room next door, where three girls slept.  

And I was on one of the beds. Actually, not lying on it, because my hands were propped up

on it.  

It wasn't actually a person; Shizuku was lying on her back. So, how should I put it? I had

knocked over one of the three most beautiful women in Hoshitetsu.  

Sweat poured down my back. Even though the air conditioner was on, this was cold sweat,

unlike normal sweat.  

Shizuku remained motionless, staring up at me from below.  

"No... that..."  

"Are you going to rape me?"  

That wasn't the case.  

I just felt compelled to do this. I felt a sense of mission when Sakura Kaede was watching me

in the hot springs, so I chased Shizuku back to the hotel, then moved on my own accord and

pushed her onto the bed.  

I'm starting to wake up now, and I should have been awake just now, but pushing Shizuku

down was definitely out of character.  

But I had no words to say. Even if I did, it would be awkward, as Shizuku glared at me with an

icy cold stare.  

"Well..."  

"What do you want?"  

"Nothing..."  

"You don't need a reason to assault a woman?"  

What's that wording? And the way she spoke, it sounded like she was being interrogated. Is

this an interrogation room?  

I shook my head. Oh, I must make Shizuku mine. That's what I was told.  

"President, be quiet..."  

"Seno -san, do you know what you are doing? Waiting for a chance to be alone together?"  

"Uh..."  

"You are really a strategist."  

Are you not frightened at all? Normally, you'd scream or tremble in this situation, right?  

Shizuku's tolerance never ceases to amaze me. I knew she couldn't resist, so I pushed her

down, but just hearing her talk was terrifying. Ah, did I really plan this?  

"Let me be clear, this is the first time a man has done this to me."  

"It's my first time too..."  

"Really?"  

She chuckled.  

"I'm glad you're so proactive, too."  

Thanks for the compliment... It just feels weird.  

Shizuku, down below, smiled for some reason. "You were still mad until just now, weren't

you? It seems like the president getting pushed down is a truly amazing sight, especially since

I'm the one on top."  

A moment passed in this position.  

"What are we going to do next?"  

"Eh...?"  

"Next, are we going to spend the night like this?"  

"This..."  

"If we don't hurry up, Kondou Mikoto and Kaede are coming back."  

No way, I have to fall in love with this person.  

As part of her tactics, I was pushing her down, seemingly skipping some steps. Sakura

Kaede's eyes were telling me to do just that.  

I was at a loss for words up there, while Shizuku, in contrast, remained composed.  

"What do men do to women? I'm very interested."  

"Eh..."  

"Can we finish before Kondou -san gets back? I'm not sure."  

I don't know either. I'll have to flexibly manage the time I have.  

I had to use my meager knowledge, desperately trying to recall the erotic novels passed

around among the boys in class, as well as the videotapes, the ones I couldn't read even after

watching them several times. Minors weren't allowed to rent the tapes, an d somehow I

couldn't even get a DVD. There was also the internet, but I wasn't good at searching.  

Higashida seemed to know a lot about this stuff, was that right? Maybe he was just

speculating on paper like me.  

Shizuku just kept staring at me. Um, please don't look at me like that.  

"...Are you not starting yet? Are you trying to make me anxious?"  

I didn't mean to. Just treat me as a beginner, and forgive me.  

"No kissing?"  

"Well... didn't we kiss already?"  

It was in this room before the fireworks, though it wasn't my decision.  

"I think atmosphere is important."  

"What atmosphere is there in this position?"  

Okay, that's a good answer, well -reasoned and doesn't seem like I lack the guts.  

But then Shizuku grabbed my hand and reached for her breast. Eh!?  

"Hey, hey, hey!"  

I rubbed it, and a soft touch spread across my hand. Am I, am I touching Shizuku's breast?  

"At least this."  

"Stupid, stupid..."  

"You've seen me naked, haven't you? Don't be so embarrassed."  

"I was a woman then!"  

Back then, I was careful not to look you in the eye. Now, it's all too realistic.  

By the way, is this my first breast? I haven't touched it since I became a woman, though I've

touched it lightly. Ah, after my first kiss, Shizuku has taken it away again.  

"You sound like you're thinking about something really hurtful."  

"No... I guess."  

"Would it be better if I moaned?"  

"No..."  

Shizuku actually let out a "hmm..." sound, so seductive I almost doubted my ears.  

"How is it? Are you excited?"  

"What's the excitement..."  

"Then could you please move aside?"  

"Why..."  

"I can't get it off like this."  

Wow —what are you talking about? Even though I created this situation, it feels like I'm in her

hand.  

Shizuku ignored me and got out. The unfortunate part was that I was still propped up on the

bed, my hands still in the same position I'd used to knead her breasts.  

She started to undress. Ugh, this isn't a hot spring, sir.  

Shizuku and I both know this. There's only one reason to undress even if it's not a hot spring:

she's already down to her underwear.  

Shizuku's underwear is pure white, radiating a sense of innocence. Not red, black, or purple,

as I'd imagined.  

She burrowed beneath me again.  

"Please."  

"What do you mean by 'please'..."  

"I've left my underwear for you, you want to take it off, right?"  

Wow, what kind of line is that? You're still the student council president, respected by

everyone in the school?  

Shizuku was still the same, but she had her arms around my neck without realizing it.  

"Don't tear it, it's new."  

Who would tear it... Okay, okay, as you wish.  

I threw it my way. Although that was my original intention, I didn't care about the situation,

the atmosphere, or my willpower. I just went with it.  

My hands reached for the bra straps... what should I do with this?  

"There's a clasp on the back."  

I remembered. I'd clasped it after becoming a woman.  

I put my hands behind Shizuku, and she lifted her back to make it easier for me.  

With a soft click, the clasp came undone, and the bra slid off her chest. Now it was just

sitting there, looking like it would fall off at any moment.  

"Here too" —this meant her underwear, I guess. Now I wouldn't be surprised if someone

asked anything.  

"Don't be surprised."  

"What?"  

"That's incredible."  

What's incredible?  

I took the risk and reached for her underwear. Damn, the elastic band is so tight.  

"After me, it's Seno -san's turn to take it off."  

"I know."  

It would feel too weird to be stripped, so I decided to do it myself.  

Shizuku's panties weren't even off yet, and I couldn't move quickly.  

"...I want to ask you something."  

"What? Feel free to ask."  

"Why did you want to push me over?"  

"Because I had to."  

"Why?"  

"Someone told me to."  

Was it because of the excitement? I spoke fluently. Shizuku continued.  

"By whom?"  

"Well, Sha..."  

The words stopped abruptly, suddenly unable to continue.  

"Sha...who?"  

"Hmm..."  

"Kaede, right?"  

I couldn't admit it. The lock in my heart was still in place, and I couldn't confess.  

But for Shizuku, this was enough.  

A swift knee kick landed on my abdomen.  

"Ugh!"  

I doubled over in intense pain. Shizuku escaped from under me and stabbed me in the neck.  

"Hmm..."  

My consciousness began to blur, and the pain in my abdomen was still intense.  

"I don't want a man to violate me on orders. I still have some self -respect."  

"But thanks to you, I've learned a lot... Let's continue next time if there's another

opportunity."  

She kissed me on the cheek, and then I lost consciousness and passed out.  

Inside the hot spring building, a little way from the women's dressing room.  

It was a room in front of the power room. For safety reasons, the dressing room and the

power room weren't directly connected. The room was too deep to see clearly, and a sign on

the door said "No Entry for Unauthorized Persons."  

There, something was moving around.  

"Moving around" isn't quite the right word, since they were standing in a neat row, but they

were all swaying back and forth, so "moving around" is probably more accurate.  

They weren't human, but much smaller, small enough for a child to hold. They were Entrails

Animals.  

They had all been led here from the dressing room. A Seppuku Tiger, a Seppuku Black Rabbit,

a Suffocating Stray Dog, and an Electrocuted Bobcat. And four other dolls.  

The Entrails Animals didn't whisper, a rare occurrence for the talkative ones; it was as if they

were hypnotized.  

The door opened, and the swaying bodies suddenly stopped.  

It was Sakura Kaede who walked in.  

She must have come straight from the shower; her hair, hands, and feet were wet, but she

wasn't completely naked; she had a towel wrapped around her.  

"...Are you all here?"  

She was just checking; she knew everyone was.  

The dolls' eyes were fixed on Sakura Kaede.  

"The situation has changed. Due to the uncertainty and Kämpfer's betrayal, we can't hesitate

any longer."  

It was unclear whether the Entrails Animals were listening, and there was no point in talking

about all this.  

However, Sakura Kaede continued.  

"We need to adjust our policy. It will be slightly different from what we've done so far. Please

listen carefully."  

At this moment, the dolls nodded in unison.  

Sakura Kaede smiled, giving Natsuru a deep, unfathomable look as she set off the fireworks.  

"Very good, then, let's begin the new instructions."  

She extended her right hand.  

Translator's Notes

This chapter was translated from the Chinese translation of the original Japanese text.

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