A divination program is being played on the TV showcase in the department store.
"...Then! Before we end, let's do today's divination as usual!"
"Hmm! Let's see... today's lucky color is gold! The item that will bring good luck is... oh! It's chocolate cake! Then, the blessing I send is...' and younger than myself
"Unexpected good things will happen when girls go out together,' or so it turns out! It seems like today is indeed a good day! Seize the opportunity! Enviable brats!"
The cheerful voice of the female host continued to enliven the atmosphere, and what was playing now was a popular variety show channel that has become quite popular in Academy City recently.
And a short-haired boy who happened to be passing by suddenly put his hands on the glass after hearing what he just said, shouting "What?!", which even drowned out the voice of "See you next time!" on the screen.
.
Then, he nervously took out his mobile phone and dialed a number named "Wu Xia", whose identity was his adopted sister.
The other party didn't answer.
This result made Tsuchimikado Motoharu, the 'delinquent boy' wearing sunglasses who 'escaped' from the cleaning hell, feel that he had missed something, and looked greatly shocked.
This is natural. After all, as an outstanding student of a maid training school, you often need to go to various places for field studies.
But even if you understand this, you will still be disappointed when you should be disappointed.
It wasn't until the patter of raindrops began to fall on his head that the hopeless girl seemed to wake up from her own world and began to walk into the underground street in a hurry.
Tsuchimikado is not the only one taking shelter here.
But compared to those students who were looking for new routes, he seemed to have a clear destination and began to walk forward leisurely.
Picking up the phone, Tsuchimikado dialed a number again.
The call was quickly connected.
However, compared with the young and nervous atmosphere that was filled with anticipation before, the objects and contents of this conversation were obviously different.
Then.
Stop somewhere.
"Is this right here?"
He confirmed with a deadpan expression.
The restaurant's automatic door opened.
The waiter who noticed the guest greeted him warmly and said "Welcome".
Maybe because it's not meal time, there aren't many people inside.
Tsuchimikado looked around and finally determined a suitable location.
When passing a certain seat, the eyes hidden in the dark glasses seemed to have completed the transformation from the 'surface' to the 'inside'.
This is not surprising.
Because of the individual 'Tsuchimikado Motoharu'...
He is an incompetent person who can fight with his good friends.
He is also a multi-faceted spy with various ‘missions’.
Now--
His goal this time.
It's not far away.
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…
Fremia Severen is a hot chocolate lover.
So there is no doubt that the theme of her afternoon tea is chocolate-related snacks.
In her words, ‘In the process of becoming an excellent maid, studying sweets is essential!’.
Although this was my goal at the beginning, unfortunately recently it has become more and more deviated from the perspective of cultivation, but I don't seem to be conscious of it at all.
"Basically, my sister doesn't like sweet things."
The little girl took a bite of the new chocolate cake here with satisfaction, swallowed it carefully before speaking, and said to the empty other side.
This may seem strange to others, but Fremia knew that she was not talking to herself.
"This life is incomplete! So!"
The little guy clenched his little fist with great momentum and determination.
"I have to make a snack that will change my sister's mind, nya!"
Unfortunately, after adding in her oral habit, her behavior is probably just cute.
It was as if the waitress holding the plate over there was looking at her lovingly.
There seemed to be smiles in the air.
The little golden girl was happily enjoying her chocolate time 'alone' in the name of study and research.
Occasionally, new students would come in in twos and threes, sit down, and then leave again.
The melodious light music is like the prelude to a story.
This is a peaceful, relaxing afternoon that everyone should enjoy.
Yes.
This is how it should be.
at this time.
Buzz——!!
The harsh noise in the speakers caused the originally beautiful singing to take a turn for the worse.
Immediately afterwards.
"Wow--!!!"
There were continuous gunshots, the sound of shattering glass, and the screams of students because of fright and fear.
When I opened my eyes, unknown masked troops had already occupied this place at some point.
Chocolate-colored daily and smoke-flavored afternoon tea.
The so-called reality.
Sometimes it's so extreme.
"School District 7".
In the underground shopping mall.
The "Electricity Reception Force", a special department formerly affiliated to the upper echelons of the Council, was created to hijack a certain target to achieve its goal.
Out of control.
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…
It's raining.
Flanda, who was leaning against a wall pillar to take shelter from the rain, put the coffee straw to her mouth and looked at the sky with some emotion.
Obviously the conversation has just reached the introduction stage, so the weather is a bit confusing.
Fortunately, the other old man who was invited didn't change much. She just held her coat in her hands and stood beside the blond girl.
"...It's almost time to get down to business. Although the coffee here is very good, it still takes some time to taste it properly."
"I heard from an old friend that you want to talk to me. What is it about?"
The old man's expression was still the same as when he came, and his tone was serious and peaceful.
When faced with a person with superpowers, even though he was still a student, Oyafune Monaka, as a director, still gave him attention and respect.
"Well... of course it doesn't matter if we continue from there, but before that, I still want to ask you a question."
Flanda responded as she gently pinched the outer wall of the paper cup.
"I think you, who have been on the front line of the struggle, must know the dark corners of this city better than I do."
"So."
Her voice was full of unhurriedness.
"Now that you have retreated behind the scenes, have you really decided to give up everything you originally insisted on?"
"——!"
The old man, who understood what the girl was referring to, frowned slightly.
In fact, she had already made some assumptions when she agreed to this contact.
However, such a straightforward invitation signal still caused many worries in Oyafune Monaka's thinking.
It is not easy to stretch the hands and feet that have been bound by a compromise.
even if.
She really wants to give children a future where they can choose their own growth.
even if.
One of the strongest "Spears" was already standing in front of her.
"..."
An oppressive silence enveloped Oyafune Monaka's body.
The lips that were once the proudest weapon to fight against the world opened and closed several times.
this moment.
The scene where her daughter's photo and the unopened weapons were mailed to her was still lingering in her mind.
Oyafune Monaka hesitated again.
On the swinging scale lies the most important thing to her.