Kämpfer:Volume 9 Chapter 4

Volume 9, Chapter 4  

    No matter what happened to me, time wouldn't stop, just kept on moving along as usual.

It didn't give me a chance to adjust. In other words, school was over in a flash. From then on,

I stayed in the boys' club. If I didn't become a woman, I'd be able t o find some peace of mind.

I'd been dragged into unnecessary things again, and I wouldn't be able to handle it if I didn't

settle down. So, after all the classes were over, I didn't leave the classroom. But then that

guy, Higashida, said, "What's wrong? Th ere's no investigation fee." That wasn't the case.  

    I made a promise without considering the circumstances, and that's how it ended. It was

all my fault, though.  

    So, what should I do next? Normally, I'd definitely go with Kaede Sakura, but that would

mean I'd be standing up to Akane Mishima and probably make her cry. Kondou Mikoto might

even try to snake me. I was lucky Shizuku wasn't among them.  

    Since there wouldn't be any answers even if I worried, I decided to go out for a walk.  

    The boys' club's building had only been built a few years, but it looked rundown and old.

The windows on the first floor, in particular, were not properly installed, so many of them

wouldn't close. There were a few troublemakers who came and went there . Some people

complained that the school didn't care, but somehow, no thieves had ever come in, so it had

been left alone. Another theory was that the ghost of a student who had committed suicide

after being dumped by a girl was sneaking in and out of the window late at night, acting as a

deterrent.  

    After a few rounds, I decided to go to the library. I had to go through there to get to the

girls' section. The downside was that it was above the student council's territory. There was a

woman I wasn't good with. It was obvious who it was.  

    I climbed out of the corner window on the first floor. I didn't want my behavior to be

known. My frequent visits to the library lately had people wondering, "Have you suddenly

become so studious, or are you up to something?" Was it really that strange for me to come

here to study?  

    I changed my shoes into slippers under a tree and returned to the library the same way I'd

come before anyone noticed. Could I possibly do that? Of course, I just had to take my shoes

out of the shoe box and prepare them.  

    Luckily, no one noticed me, and I successfully sneaked into the library. I looked around, but

there wasn't a single student inside. The library was still under construction. It was originally

supposed to be finished during summer vacation, but the deco rators must have been

slacking off. Everything was covered in blue vinyl wallpaper, perfect for a secret conversation

or a tryst.  

    Now came the problem. Should I go to the girls' club to see Kondou Mikoto, Kaede Sakura,

or Akane Mishima?  

    At first glance, it seemed like a luxury, but in reality, it was a difficult, agonizing choice.  

    "Hmm..."  

    It wasn't so much a worry as a desire for a quick conclusion. I could leave what I could do

today for tomorrow. But that didn't work either; the answer came automatically.  

    "Natsuru -san," Akane Mishima trotted over from the library counter.  

    "Are you here to pick me up? I'm so happy," I said, using all my acting skills, "Of course,"

and smiled.  

    Akane Mishima tilted her head.  

    "Do you have a cavity? Your face is cramping..."  

    Anyway, that's about as good as my acting gets. I remembered the elementary school

performance, where I was just squatting there, impersonating a stone.  

    But the teacher said, "I've never seen such a restless stone." Acting was supposed to be a

special skill reserved for a select few.  

    "Ah, that's not it," Akane Mishima said, as if pondering a question, but she couldn't seem

to grasp the point.  

    "It'll be done soon. Please sit there and wait."  

    "If the library is busy, there's no need to make a special request..."  

    I wanted to say that we didn't have to go back together, but Akane Mishima kept on

nagging me.  

    "It's okay. It'll be done soon."  

    What did it mean? I wasn't sure what it meant, but I felt a sense of pressure from her.  

    Akane Mishima worked intently for a few minutes before coming out.  

    "Huh? Finished?"  

    "Yes, because the administrator's speech dragged on, we're done for today," she said, as if

struck by something. What a resolute attitude.  

    "Let's go," she said, her schoolbag in both hands, and started towards the stairs.  

    "Hey? Aren't we going to the school gate?"  

    "What are you talking about? Aren't we going to say hello to the president?"  

    "Welcome?" She emphasized the word "greet." It seemed rather annoying.  

    We entered the student council floor. The hallway was deserted. There used to be a girl

named Kuzuhara who acted like a watchdog, but it seems she doesn't anymore.  

    Akane Mishima knocked on the door and entered the student council office.  

    "Excuse me."  

    Only Shizuku was inside. She seemed to be looking over documents, probably applications

for student club activities. She handled everything from the hallway lights to the soccer balls.  

    "Akane Mishima -san and... Senou -kun? That's rare."  

    Perhaps it was rare for two people to come to the student council office together.

Especially since I hated coming here.  

    "What's up?"  

    "We're going back now," Akane Mishima continued with a smile.  

    "President, you look busy, so we'll just go back."  

    Then Akane Mishima took my hand.  

    Shizuku's eyebrow twitched slightly. The others probably didn't understand the horror of it.

But we, who had been tricked so badly by her before, could sense it.  

    "Two of you?"  

    "Yes."  

    Akane Mishima didn't let go of her smile.  

    "Really?"  

    Shizuku seemed to lose interest and returned her gaze to the documents.  

    "Please be careful on your way back. It would be troublesome if the school found out."  

    "...President, is that all you have to say?"  

    Akane Mishima seemed surprised.  

    "Nothing else?"  

    "I'm going back with Natsuru -kun."  

    "I can see Senou -kun too. He's not a ghost."  

    "Yes, you're going back with me."  

    Akane Mishima applied a little pressure to her hand. Shizuku didn't even glance at her.  

    "President, you're so busy."  

    "Because everyone's leaving the work to me. And there are those who don't understand

the hardship of others and go home with men."  

    Ha. Besides us? It's really frustrating from Shizuku's perspective. If the school finds out, the

student council will be the first to be blamed.  

    What should I do? Beneath her voice grew hard.  

    "President, you're going back alone, how pitiful."  

    "I don't need any sympathy, I have a boyfriend."  

    "Is that so? That boyfriend must be holding hands with someone else right now."  

    "It's not like he's dating another woman, so it doesn't matter."  

    Hmm, for some reason, I feel like the temperature in the room is dropping rapidly. Not only

that, but the temperature between the two women seems to be rising sharply...  

    Why is it like this? They weren't particularly friendly to begin with. Perhaps it's because of

their previous conversation. It's not that my curiosity isn't piqued, but because even if I tried

to think about it, I couldn't figure it out, so I just let it go.  

    "...What do you want to say?" Akane Mishima asked.  

    "The president said that as if I were included in that."  

    "That's my line, isn't it? It's Akane Mishima -san who's the one who finds it fun to annoy

others?"  

    "I'm not annoying anyone. I'm just telling you the truth."  

    "Thank you so much. Is there nothing else?"  

    The atmosphere was getting increasingly tense. There was really no way I could deal with

those two. Don't you know the phrase 'world peace'?  

    It's because of people like you that the world is restless.  

    Beneath the president's gaze, Akane Mishima's words clearly declared, "Then we're going

back. 'We'."  

    "Please close the door when you go back," Shizuku replied nonchalantly. Akane Mishima

pulled me out, snorting and closing the door. New to the hallway, I was still confused about

what was going on. I barely said a word, just watching them chatter away.  

    "Then, let's go back, Natsuru -san."  

    "Oh, okay."  

    "Before the president catches up," Akane Mishima started down the stairs. I followed her.

But I had plans with the other two, so what should I do?  

    But we couldn't go out together like this. The gates for the boys' and girls' sections are

separate.  

    "Natsuru -san, please exit through the boys' section. Please wait for me at the girls'

entrance."  

    "Huh? Wouldn't it be better if you were a woman?"  

    "That would be pointless. I want to go home with the male Natsuru -san," she grumbled,

pouting. Akane Mishima seemed very particular about being a "male." Would she be

disgusted if she saw a female Natsuru? But it would be much better than the class pre sident

and the others treating me like a money -making tool.  

    I understood and returned to the boys' section. I ran towards the gate from somewhere. I

didn't expect it would be so troublesome. The boys' gate was lightly stained and rusty. This

school always spends money on the girls first, then the boys. So no ma tter what, we were

always in the back of the queue. But they seemed to have considered the distribution of

supplies; some of the items were newer than the girls'. The old, warped items were just used

as they pleased.  

    The gate wasn't new at all; it was still tattered. No need for this place; half the foundation

would be enough. There was no one there. It's not that everyone hates school, it's just that

I'm late because I did something stupid in the student council o ffice. The guys in the club

activities must be practicing like crazy.  

    No, let me correct you, who's there? Are you back to pick up something you forgot?  

    "I'm waiting for you," that person, Kaede Sakura, smiled softly.  

    Kaede Sakura held out her hand like a princess.  

    "Let's go home."  

    "Uh... huh?"  

    Oops, a strange sound came out.  

    "Damn it, didn't you say you were going back with Natsuru -san?"  

    "...Huh?"  

    "Please don't forget. Really... it was Natsuru -san who asked me out."  

    Kaede Sakura's slightly annoyed expression flashed before me. You're cute even like this...

No, no, let's put that aside for now.  

    As far as I remember, it was Kaede Sakura who asked me to go home. But she seemed to

think it was me who asked her out. Why? Memory loss at such a young age? How about I

spend my whole life taking care of you?  

    More importantly, Kaede Sakura doesn't have that cold, aloof air now, doesn't have that

intimidating, oppressive aura. She's just the same as before.  

    "I've been waiting for you. Let's go back."  

    "...Yes."  

    Oh no, I agreed. Uh... well, it seems like Akane Mishima is waiting for me.  

    Kaede Sakura has already started walking. After a brief hesitation, I caught up and walked

side by side with her. I'll apologize to Akane Mishima later. That's it.  

    Being with Kaede Sakura is like an opportunity. I have a strong admiration for her. I'm

confident I'd still love her even if she turned into a mantis. (Female mantises eat males

before giving birth... speechless) If you can, please start from the begin ning.  

    The two of us walked leisurely. Hmm. So nervous. Come to think of it, isn't this our first

date? What? This isn't a date? Hadn't we been like this several times before?  

    Even an idiot would think twice. A man and a woman walking side by side, and at this time,

is a date. Speaking of which, there were times in the past when people came to disrupt

things and I was forced to turn into a woman, which was always troublesome .

    But before I say it, the time with Shizuku and Kondou Mikoto doesn't count. So now it's

decided. Let's make this my first date. Hooray! Mom and Dad, I, Natsuru, finally succeeded. I

finally got a date with Kaede Sakura.  

    "What's wrong?" Kaede Sakura asked with her usual smile.  

    "Natsuru -san looks so happy for some reason."  

    Of course I was happy. It's our first date. I couldn't help but be excited. Kaede Sakura's

violent behavior from not long ago has been completely forgotten. This is a very important

moment in our youth.  

    And, while that guy hasn't succeeded in his challenge so far, I've managed to close the gap

between us.  

    If the guys in the boys' club saw me like this, they'd definitely regret it. What a wonderful

atmosphere! I feel like I did something like this during the fireworks display. Anyway, now

that I've been given this opportunity, I can't turn it away. I hav e to deepen our relationship.  

    "Um, Kaede Sakura," I said, a little tongue -tied.  

    "Hmm?"  

    "How about we take a detour? Go to the river over there?"  

    "Sure," she said with a cheerful expression. I fought back the urge to dance and changed

my route. I don't usually go there, but there's a river nearby. Although the river has been

protected, it's now accessible. There's a walking path, and you can oft en see elderly people

taking their dogs for a morning stroll or women enjoying a picnic.  

    The atmosphere here becomes truly wonderful in the evening. The setting sun shone on

the iron bridge, creating an indescribably lyrical atmosphere.  

    I used to play by the river as a kid, so I'm used to it. My playmate is Kondou Mikoto. I

drowned several times because of that guy, but I don't mind it anymore.  

    We walked along the path along the bank. Occasionally, we pass by cyclists. Even though

they only glance at us, they must think we're a high school couple. That's it.  

    "It's a little weird," Kaede Sakura says.  

    "Walking like this with Natsuru -san."  

    "Really? Is that so?"  

    "Yeah, because I don't seem to have much luck with boys..." she says, a bit shyly. Wow, so

cute. But there are a lot of guys who have their eyes on Kaede Sakura. I guess I'm

unconsciously rejecting them.  

    "But I'd be happy with Natsuru -san."  

    "I'd be happy too. I don't have much luck with women." (How dare you say that.)  

    "Huh? Aren't you dating Shizuku -chan?..."  

    "No, that's..." They can't be dating. That woman is just making it up. She's just a super -

sadistic masochist who enjoys my pain when I'm helpless.  

    That professional male killer.  

    "You can't say that," Kaede Sakura quickly accused me,  

    "You have to tell her (Be my girlfriend). Shizuku is also a girl, she will definitely be happy to

hear that."  

    "Maybe... maybe?"  

    "Maybe? Are you talking about you?" She put her hands on her waist,  

    "Are you going to say in front of Shizuku that I am better than her? You can't do that, there

are so many male classmates pursuing Shizuku, what if she is in a bad mood and leaves you

one day?"  

    After saying that, she started to get angry,  

    "But I still think highly of Natsuru -san, because Shizuku loves Natsuru -san wholeheartedly."  

    That's not the case at all, Kaede Sakura, listen to me explain, I know you two have a good

relationship, but why do we have to talk about her at this time? If this goes on, the beautiful

scene of the two of us dating under the sunset that I imagined wi ll be ruined.  

    It was Kaede Sakura who first broke the ice.  

    "Come to think of it..."  

    "Natsuru -san, didn't you say you'd come and ask me to go home with you? Why didn't you

come?"  

    "That's because Kaede Sakura came to see me."  

    "Hate it! I wanted Natsuru -san to come and see me." Strange, Kaede Sakura seemed to

have said she'd come and see me after school, and I did. But lately, my memory seems to be

getting really fuzzy. It's supposed to be Monday, but I'm staying home all ni ght sleeping in.

But I'm sure I'm right about that, and I can't argue with Kaede Sakura... Ah, but what Kaede

Sakura said must be right. After all, I'm an idiot who can even treat Monday like Sunday.

(You're so unbiased.)  

    "Can I help you?" she asked. Sorry, I was just thinking and staring at her for a long time.

Nothing, absolutely nothing. Being with Kaede Sakura is my biggest help.  

    "Is it really nothing?"  

    "Hmm... hehe." I tried to force a smile, but before I could, Kaede Sakura looked at my face

and said,  

    "Really? So, nothing happened. So, what's next..."  

    Huh? Why does her voice seem so heavy and hoarse? Is it really the girly Kaede Sakura

who is speaking? I looked at her with a question in my mind.  

    "Can you please tell me my wish next?" Kaede Sakura said this.  

    Akane Mishima was still waiting for Natsuru at the school gate.  

    She knew better than anyone that the school forbade dating between boys and girls.

Akane Mishima seemed very cautious. She decided to go home with Natsuru as soon as he

showed up.  

    But Natsuru didn't show up after waiting for a long time. Even if he went around the boys'

club, it wouldn't take that long.  

    So she began to feel uneasy, wondering if Natsuru had been caught by a delinquent

student from the upper grades or sucked into the earth's fault. (Or did he discover the

secrets of the mafia or a secret society and get kidnapped by them? Natsuru -san, p lease stay

safe.) P .S. He's having a good time right now.  

    "What are you doing?"  

    "Ah—" Are they members of the Triangle Mark Society? Well, since you've come to me, I'll

be your opponent. With this thought, Akane Mishima suddenly jumped aside, making a

gesture to come at her.  

    "Who are you? What do you want to do to Natsuru?"  

    The other party seemed startled by such a shocking statement. "What? What do you want

to do to Natsuru?" Looking closely, it turned out to be Kondou Mikoto. Akane Mishima's face

immediately flushed.  

    "Kondou -san... That's great. I thought you were the one who captured Natsuru."  

    "That's a bit hard to understand... What's wrong with Natsuru?"  

    "No... He should be fine." What's going on? Kondou Mikoto was now completely confused.  

    "Really... By the way, what are you doing here, Akane -chan?"  

    "I'm waiting for someone." Akane Mishima didn't say she was waiting for Natsuru, because

she wanted to surprise Kondou Mikoto when he arrived.  

    "That's a coincidence, I'm also waiting for someone."  

    "Who is it, is he in the same grade as me?"  

    "No, it's Natsuru."  

    "Ah!" Looking at the surprised Akane Mishima, Kondou Mikoto said with a condescending

attitude, "Anyway, you just decided to go home with him on a whim. You don't have to wait

any longer. Natsuru and I have already agreed to go back together."  

    "That's not the case."  

    "?"

    "I also made an agreement with Natsuru -san."  

    "Huh?"  

    "So, it's an agreement for the two of us to go home together." Akane Mishima showed a

defiant look.  

    Kondou Mikoto's face suddenly changed. Unlike Shizuku, she was the type who couldn't

hide her feelings. "How... is that possible? I've never heard of such a thing."  

    "I was wondering why it turned out like this. I made the agreement with Natsuru -san first,

so please give up, Kondou -san."  

    "No, we're childhood sweethearts."  

    "The excuse of being childhood sweethearts is outdated in junior high."  

    "That's not an excuse." Kondou Mikoto still tried to overpower Akane Mishima with her

momentum, but Akane Mishima didn't seem to want to lose either. After all, the loser would

definitely suffer more than the winner in the future.  

    "I'm the girl who's most suitable for Natsuru -san, and I became a Kämpfer before Kondou -

san."  

    "Does this have anything to do with it? I've seen Natsuru naked. In kindergarten, he

accidentally fell into the pool and was soaking wet. I was the one who changed his clothes."

(After all, it was you who made him fall into the pool, right?)  

    "That was in the past. I was naked..." Akane Mishima blushed as she thought of that

incident, but she tried hard not to bring it up. "Ah, it's that incident. Didn't Natsuru and I take

a hot spring bath together?"  

    "No."  

    "What was that?"  

    "Natsuru once saw me without clothes."  

    "Huh?" Kondou Mikoto was startled when she heard that. But it was a relief that Akane

Mishima could bring it up. It seemed like she had already made up her mind.  

    "Not only did he see us, but we were hugging each other, the naked one..." At this point,

Akane Mishima's voice became smaller and smaller, but this sentence was really impactful,

especially when she mentioned that they were hugging each other naked, K ondou Mikoto's

face changed.  

    "Ah, that slow -witted idiot actually did that to little Akane, and he didn't do anything to

me" (ps: what kind of logic, your possessiveness is too strong)  

    "So please give up, Kondou -san," but Kondou Mikoto looked at Akane Mishima with a very

serious expression and said, "Don't joke about me giving up. When I was digging for gas in

Alaska, I encountered a blizzard and I didn't give up and continued to wor k. Little Akane

should be satisfied if she was seen naked. You can break up with him now."  

    "I will never give up either."  

    The two just stared at each other, as if they had forgotten that this was a school matter.  

    It was a tense situation, the area where they were staying seemed as dangerous as if it

would burst out with fire at any time. But the two did not start fighting for a long time,

because they noticed one thing at the same time. Yes, the most crucial Na tsuru has not

appeared. Suddenly, the elementary school bell rang in the distance.  

    The two sighed at the same time and regained their composure.  

    "Ah… Natsuru is not here and we are still arguing about this kind of thing. How boring."  

    Kondou Mikoto sighed, and Akane Mishima agreed.  

    "Indeed."  

    "We two are like idiots… Why is that idiot so slow?"  

    If he really doesn’t come, he must be with another girl, Akane Mishima thought. "Is he

going to see another girl?"  

    "It’s a bit irritating to think so, but maybe. If that’s the case, there is only one person to

consider."  

    A person appeared in the minds of the two at the same time. A person who is calm, smart,

beautiful and favored by all male students.  

    "It's the president."  

    "Yeah." It was the president, no doubt. Only she could take Natsuru away by force.  

    "Damn it, she tricked me again," Kondou Mikoto cried regretfully. "It shouldn't be

surprising if that person uses any means on Natsuru."  

    "As expected."  

    "She rejects all the boys chasing her, but why does she choose Natsuru, a blockhead? I

really don't understand her interests."  

    "Natsuru is great, don't insult him." (ps: What's so good about him?)  

    "Do you think I'm not like that?" Kondou Mikoto retorted angrily. It turned out that they

both thought the president had no reason to be attracted to Natsuru, a useless blockhead.

They were trying to make others think that "there's nothing good about s uch a slow -witted

man," but it didn't seem to work on those who already liked him.  

    But the most crucial person, Natsuru, is not here.  

    "What should we do next?"  

    "I don't know."  

    "How about we go and get him back?"  

    "Go get Natsuru? That's fine, but where can we find them? Normally, he should be on his

way home. However, our opponent is the president."  

    Suddenly, a voice came from behind, "What's wrong with me?"  

    They were all shocked. By the way, this is the second time today that Akane Mishima and

Kondou Mikoto have been like this. When they turned around, they saw the president

standing there,  

    "President... President!"  

    "Students who have nothing to do after school should not stay in school for too long, don't

you agree, Akane Mishima -san and Kondou -san?"  

    "The president is... why is she studying...?" Akane Mishima was so shocked that she

couldn't even speak properly. It's no wonder, because she thought the president was no

longer in school when the president suddenly appeared.  

    At this time, Kondou Mikoto asked, "Why are you here?"  

    "Can't we?" Shizuku said calmly. Although Kondou Mikoto cared about her reaction, she

continued to ask,  

    "Because Natsuru is missing, we suspect that the president has kidnapped him."  

    "Senou -kun is missing? By the way, did you make any agreement with him?"  

    "Of course it was an agreement to go home with him."  

    Shizuku immediately understood the ins and outs of the matter. "...Although I care about

the agreement you made with him, the most important thing now is to find Senou -kun."  

    "If he is not with the president, where did he go?"  

    At this time, Shizuku seemed to have thought of something.  

    "Could it be her?"  

    "President, do you already know?"  

    "No, this is just a guess."  

    "Who is it?"  

    "Could it be Kaede Sakura?"  

    "Kaede Sakura?"  

    "Natsuru obeys Kaede Sakura's every word. If it's her, she is most likely to kidnap Natsuru."  

    "But Kaede Sakura is our enemy. Doesn't Natsuru -san know?"  

    "He doesn't care about that."  

    As soon as the president finished saying this, Akane Mishima's body emitted a white light.

When she saw Akane Mishima, she had already transformed into a fierce dog girl. "That

bastard (gritting her teeth)... actually dared to do such a thing."  

    After she finished speaking, she flicked her hand and two automatic pistols appeared.  

    "He actually did that kind of thing with that idiot girl Kaede Sakura, he will never be

forgiven."  

    "You seemed to have said that you would go back together, but he was kidnapped by

another woman." Shizuku provoked Akane Mishima with cold words. Akane Mishima stared

at Shizuku with angry eyes.  

    "Huh? What did you say?"  

    "Nothing."  

    "Really..."  

    After Shizuku finished speaking, two black gun muzzles immediately appeared in front of

her. Shizuku was now completely immobilized, a single move would spell doom. "Then I'll

seal your mouth forever."  

    "Natsuru hates violent women!"  

    "Shut up!" But just as Akane Mishima was about to pull the trigger, she suddenly stopped.

Two daggers pressed against the muzzle.  

    "If you hold them down here, you'll be invincible!" Shizuku had already transformed. Her

weapons were two chain daggers, a Kämpfer type wielding the Gewehr sword. Kondou

Mikoto was stunned when she saw this scene. She had no idea when the president

transformed.  

    "I'm going to make a big hole in your face."  

    "You're really petty. The most urgent thing now is to go after Natsuru and the others."  

    After saying that, she turned to Kondou Mikoto and said, "You think so too, right?"  

    Kondou Mikoto was stunned for a moment and then said calmly, "Indeed, I don't know

what Kaede Sakura will do to Natsuru." Akane Mishima made a "tsk" sound and put away her

gun. Shizuku also put away her dagger.  

    "That was the best time to get rid of this woman."  

    "Okay, it will be too late if we don't chase them." After saying that, Kondou Mikoto also

transformed.  

    "But do I really need to transform?" (ps: What this means is that she thinks she is powerful

enough. She is definitely not bragging. The female version of Indiana Jones is not a joke)  

    "Chasing is a very physically demanding job, so transforming is probably better," Shizuku

said. Her stamina had indeed improved dramatically since transforming into Kämpfer.

Normally, she'd be exhausted, but now she couldn't even catch her breath.  

    "I'm going after them. How about you guys?"  

    "I'm going too."  

    "I'll go too," Akane Mishima and Kondou Mikoto replied simultaneously. "They're probably

over there."  

    Shizuku broke into a sprint, truly a Kämpfer. It was hard to believe a woman's stamina was

that, but Shizuku and the others kept pace, chasing the remaining two from behind.  

    "Um, Natsuru -san?"  

    "Yes, yes..."  

    "Please, listen to me."  

    Of course, after hearing Kaede Sakura's request, if he didn't say "yes," he'd be unworthy as

a man —no, no, not even as a human being (I want to smoke the protagonist, too). He

couldn't just let the flag he'd raised fall like that. Come to think of it, the guys in my class

have also asked me, "Flag? Is it because you're always thinking about that that you can't get

a girlfriend?" You're so long -winded, can't you just talk about something unrelated to girls?  

    Kaede Sakura's face, paralyzed, leaned towards me, breathing heavily.  

    "Hee"  

    "Huff"  

    What a mean girl! We're in the same grade, but she took my bracelet like an older sister. Of

course, I gladly gave it to her.  

    Her mouth was close to my ear, and the feeling of Kaede Sakura's hand on my shoulder

was even deeper than my ear.  

    "That's it..."  

    "Yes..."  

    "And I hope you'll like Shizuku."  

    Is that it again? But since it's Kaede Sakura's wish, I can't disobey it.  

    "Is it okay?"  

    "I just want the president so badly..."  

    "Because she's a strong enemy," Kaede Sakura muttered. My head was buzzing, and my

body couldn't move.  

    "So if you want something from Shizuku, Natsuru -kun can do it."  

    "Ah..." So that's how it is. Well, maybe I can get it from Higashida. Well, Higashida's

collection probably has nothing to do with this.  

    "How do I do it… oh my..." My ear tightened. Kaede Sakura was licking my ear! I

immediately felt a cramp.  

    "It's decided, okay? It's okay to use force. You can violate her, too."  

    Uh… what's the deal? Why would I do something so dangerous? But I couldn't think about

what Kaede Sakura said right now. I just felt a surge of excitement.  

    "But what about violation…"  

    "Actually," she said even softer, "the real request is something else. What if you can't

violate Shizuku -chan…"  

    The next moment, the words were so soft they felt like they barely brushed past my ear.  

    "Then defeat Shizuku -chan…"  

    "Hey…"  

    I unconsciously moved away from Kaede Sakura.  

    "The president…?"  

    "Yes, Natsuru -kun, don't you hate Shizuku -chan? Then defeat Shizuku -chan. She's a

formidable enemy for us."  

    "Uh… I do hate her…" But more than that, I was surprised. After all, I didn't feel a desire to

kill Shizuku -chan yet. Why would I become a professional killer like a mafia thug, and end up

killing everyone?  

    Kaede Sakura put on a matter -of-fact expression.  

    "If the assault fails, you can kill her, right? If you don't want to kill her, then go ahead and

assault her. That's Natsuru -kun's freedom."  

    The first one, aside from the second, is a perverted act. Uh... the first one is absolutely

forbidden, right?  

    "Is that okay?"  

    How should I answer...  

    "Originally, the red and blue Kämpfers were meant to be in opposition, fighting."  

    That's true. We even fought Kondou Mikoto.  

    "But Shizuku -chan refused to fight. She wore the bracelet I gave her, but she refused to

fight. We've talked about this before, haven't we?"  

    "...I guess so."  

    "That's your fault, Natsuru -san."  

    "Huh?" I was just shocked, but Kaede Sakura's words stung my heart even more.  

    "That girl was fighting with all her might. Even though her senior is gone, she's still fighting.

But ever since she fell in love with Natsuru -san, she's stopped fighting the blue Kämpfer."  

    "That kind of thing..." I don't quite understand.  

    The Shizuku I know is the kind of cold -blooded woman who would walk all over men

without a care in the world.  

    "Yes, Shizuku -chan is wholeheartedly in love with Natsuru -san. So, she would never do

anything to resist you, even if it meant getting killed."  

    What a terrifying thing. But now I can understand some of what Kaede Sakura said,

because I also love Kaede Sakura with all my heart.  

    "So, I..."  

    "Yes."  

    Her face suddenly straightened, a smile that was both terrifying and beautiful. "I could

have killed her, but it makes sense for us to let Natsuru -san do it."  

    "Natsuru -san, who can transform into a man or a woman, is special."  

    For some reason, my mind went blank. I tried to cheer myself up several times, but failed.

Kaede Sakura's words continued to dominate my nerves, like a poison gas. Damn, it doesn't

matter anyway.  

    "Natsuru -san's attitude could determine everything, it's so important."  

    Something felt a bit off, and I thought about it for a few seconds before finally squeezing

out a few lines. "Well, Shizuku might have noticed it already."  

    "She's noticed it already," she declared.  

    "Shizuku's smart, I know that. But if it were Natsuru -san, she'd succeed. She wouldn't

refuse a boy she likes."  

    "Huh?"  

    "That's right," I thought, hearing her assertion. But saying something about assaulting

Shizuku feels a bit... well, it's better to say it's a goat (this sentence is problematic).  

    "But then, Akane Mishima and Kondou Mikoto..."  

    "Those girls, well... they're really annoying."  

    Actually, I wouldn't say annoying. Akane Mishima, after turning into a fierce dog, will

attack anyone, and Kondou Mikoto is the type who lives off curry. Eh? What's the point of

saying that?  

    "It's unnecessary, but leaving it alone isn't an option either," Kaede Sakura said, looking

troubled.  

    "At first, I thought Akane Mishima -san was doing a good job. That dual personality would

be good for dealing with Shizuku -chan."  

    Does that mean she did a good job? No way? Shizuku really hates the Bulldog Girl.  

    "But I'm relieved if Natsuru -san can come. Seppuku Tiger is a reformed savage beast. I

wasn't sure if I could teach you properly, but it seems like it's okay now."  

    Is that so? But that guy didn't tell me anything important.  

    My head felt heavy, and my body started to lose control. I just thought, "Is this unfair to

Akane Mishima and Kondou Mikoto?" They probably hate Shizuku too, right?  

    "Is Natsuru -san feeling sorry for Akane Mishima and Kondou -san?"  

    "Of course."  

    "You like her more than Shizuku?"  

    "..."

    "But no, you must love Shizuku -chan well and keep her by your side. Otherwise, I'll kill

her."  

    The atmosphere felt increasingly heavy. Akane Mishima was a sensible, adult -like girl;

Kondou Mikoto was like a child; and convincing Shizuku was incredibly difficult.  

    "Can you do it?"  

    "Oh... Okay."  

    "Well," Kaede Sakura looked troubled. "Ah, sorry, I'm not strong enough."  

    "That's troublesome. Do you want a reward?"  

    "Eh... Eh?"  

    "So you don't want one? I really want to give you one." She reached into her shirt again,

just like last time on the roof, but there probably wasn't anything else to say.  

    Just as I was thinking this, she suddenly spoke. "That's not enough for you, isn't it?"  

    I nodded vigorously. No, my mind was boiling.  

    "From the front, from the back. Which way do you want?" (Very... Ye: So erotic)  

    From where? Could it be that, that...?  

    I felt my blood boiling. My brain, which had almost stopped functioning, suddenly seemed

to be fully powered up. To grasp the situation instantly, this required careful analysis and

bold decisions, like a detour on the path to becoming an adult. Think about past

relationships. Isn't love all about truly experiencing this? From elementary school to middle

school, we've been talking about women's bodies, and now I'm finally going to receive my

reward. By the way, all those previous discussions always ende d with "I don't quite

understand." That's what being a child means, right?  

    Think about it, should I go from the front now? Or from the back later? Most people would

choose the front without hesitation, right? Because from the back, there's a chance it could

cause a world of catastrophe, so we have to consider that possibility . (Ye: Entering lower

body thinking mode)  

    From the back does have its advantages: it might be a more intense experience than from

the front. Kaede Sakura actually said that with a smile. Is that the reward? I still prefer going

from the back.  

    I can't worry about it anymore. Think about it, Natsuru. Whatever happened with Shizuku,

this is really bad news. Uh... should I say, it's really important, right?  

    "Sakura -kun..."  

    "Yes?"  

    "Can you go from both sides?" This is a deadly situation for me. I want to experience both

sides.  

    Kaede Sakura didn't seem stunned, just a faint smile.  

    "Sure, as a reward."  

    "Really?"  

    I was genuinely surprised that my wish had come true. That was great! I didn't have to

worry about it anymore.  

    "Ah, but there are conditions."  

    It didn't matter. Right now, I'd do anything except die, because dying without a reward

would be pretty annoying.  

    "Come to my house."  

    "...Is that all?"  

    "Yes." I hadn't expected it to be so simple.  

    "Is that the apartment?"  

    "No, that's where I live." She chuckled. "You're going to my real home, far away."  

    Ah, real home? What's that? Are you trying to get my parents to see me? It felt like I'd

heard that somewhere. (Ye: Akane Mishima mentioned that, too.)  

    "Date?"  

    She picked the Saturday two weeks from now. It was indeed a school holiday, and she told

me the location. Oh, it's a place called Danchi, in Kanagawa Prefecture.  

    "Is it already booked?"  

    "Everything's ready."  

    What's going on? Maybe some delicious food, like curry? If Kaede Sakura makes it, I'll

definitely eat it, even though Kondou Mikoto already made so much for me that I can barely

eat any more.  

    "I'll show you all sorts of things, Natsuru -san, things you don't know," she said, looking

rather lewd.  

    "Please contact Shizuku -chan, too. If you do, I'll give you a reward," I asked, not knowing

why.  

    "So... is it just Shizuku?"  

    "Anyone else can, Akane Mishima -san, Kondou -san."  

    But if Akane Mishima comes, she'll get really mad if she transforms, because she's even

more impatient than I am.  

    "It's okay, I'll call White Kämpfer over too. It's okay if it turns into a battle," she muttered

from there.  

    "I won't lose," she took my hand,  

    "Come on, you can come and take it."  

    "Eh... what?"  

    "A reward, from the front," she said without hesitation.  

Translator's Notes

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

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