The dinner plate in Oyafune's center has remained unchanged for several minutes.
This is not because she doesn't like the food in this restaurant, nor is she expressing dissatisfaction with the person she is dating.
As a daughter, Oyafune Sogan can clearly feel that her mother is always forcing a smile.
It may be more appropriate to describe it as "preoccupied".
"Why don't you try it? It won't taste good if it's cold."
He picked up a shrimp ball again and put it in front of the old man. As Oyafune Sogan said this, he stopped eating and sighed briefly.
She knew her mother's identity and also knew that the job in that position was 'troublesome'.
It's rare to find time to spend with her like this.
Although it may sound like a big shot to be a member of the governing council with only "twelve people" in Academy City, in fact, that is not a convenient status.
"Although I don't understand much about the work of the board of directors, it shouldn't matter if I just listen to it, right? I have been a high school teacher for several years, and teacher Yueyong next door often complains to me in private, 'My family's
The kid got into trouble again today' or something like that."
The female teacher spoke tactfully, and it was not difficult to hear her willingness to be a listener.
This concern also made Oyafune Monaka realize that today's occasion did not seem suitable to consider these things.
Slowly picking up what his daughter handed over, the old man put away those complicated thoughts and shook his head.
"Haha, I'm not from the council... I should say, I just remembered some things from the past."
Her tone returned to normal, or at least it seemed like that.
after all.
We can’t involve our daughter in this world——
This is the most important thought in Oyafune Monaka's heart.
"What happened in the past?"
Seeing that his mother's behavior was no longer strange, Oyafune Sogan also relaxed a little.
She tasted the delicious food again and asked slightly curiously.
"Yes. When I eat with you like this, it always reminds me of your childhood."
Oyabune Monaka, who had lost his status as a director, laughed, not showing the slightest sign of the sharpness he once displayed at the negotiating table called the World.
The old woman talking to herself looked at the most important person in her eyes kindly.
"At that time, it was not easy to calm you down. You may have forgotten..."
"Ahem, it doesn't matter if you don't have to worry about that kind of thing!"
Forcibly interrupting the following memories, the female teacher who choked obviously remembered something.
That probably wouldn't be something she would be proud of.
As an educator, it is a sign of immaturity to always focus on the past.
It was a secret in the past, but now it is a beauty-minded Oyafune Sugan who affirms it.
"All right."
Oyafune Monaka nodded slightly, and the movements of his hands no longer stopped.
The atmosphere gradually changed back to the feeling of a family gathering.
This is something that Oyafune Monaka has always been cautious about, even giving up everything to protect it.
But.
Now that she is in this position, will the things she wants to cherish really turn out as she wishes?
this moment.
The abrupt cell phone ringtone seemed out of place with the music in the restaurant.
the answer is--
A video.
On Oyafune Monaka's mobile phone, someone sent her a video through a line whose source could not be identified.
It's also a restaurant.
But in the center of the picture, a helpless little girl is being pointed at a dangerous weapon by a masked man.
Then.
The silence ended abruptly.
…
…
In other words, the girls' leisurely afternoon was in vain.
After Chuchun realized this reality, the wreath on her head seemed to have lost its vitality because the owner couldn't eat the parfait.
"...By the way, Senior Sister Severen, since the entrance here is blocked, have you seen any other students from Zhachuan nearby?"
After regretting it, Uiharu Shiri, who came back to his senses, looked around twice, as if he was looking for something.
Although school had just started, she unexpectedly already had a classmate with whom she got along well.
However, it would be better if this friend could control her excessive 'enthusiasm' sometimes.
"Students from Zhachuan? There probably aren't any, but I've only been here a short time ago, so I might have missed them. What's wrong?"
After thinking about it for a while, Frenda could not find any juniors from her former school in her memory.
Because the campus is not in this direction, she remembered that few students in Zhachuan would go this way unless they came here specially.
"Hey, no?"
Chuchun responded with a strange expression.
They had clearly made an appointment to meet here and planned to enjoy dessert before going to the Seventh Mist together.
Is it because I'm not at this location, or is it delayed due to other matters?
The time has also passed.
After thinking for a while and saying "I'm sorry", Chuchun still took out the phone and planned to ask.
On the other hand, Shirai Kuroko, who had been silent since the beginning and had been fiddling with the Discipline Committee's communicator, suddenly spoke thoughtfully.
"...Senior Sewellen, is there any news about this place on your social network? For example, when was it notified and why was this place blocked?"
Her brows slowly arched, indicating something.
Shirai, who was concentrating on the information, did not notice that this question also made Flanda's eyes quietly show a hint of appreciation.
"Yes. I haven't seen 'any news' at all."
The former disciplinary committee member answered clearly.
The expression of the girl with twin tails suddenly changed.
On the other hand, Uiharu also looked worried because she couldn't answer her friend's phone call.
"Cheer up, early spring."
Shirai tightened the armband on his sleeve and looked at his partner with a serious expression after realizing the problem.
"Something is not right. I have confirmed that there is no planned blockade here."
"Anyway, let's follow the procedure and notify the security guard."
There is an 'event' happening.
This is the conclusion reached by Kuroko Shirai.
Then.
Do not know why.
Shirai glanced at Frenda.
Deep down in my heart, a certain idea seemed to be firmer.
…
…
——It was a one-sided battle.
The so-called strong and weak, the cruelty of reality, are displayed in front of Fremia without reservation.
"So, I warned you from the beginning."
His arms were bent in a direction that ordinary people could not stretch, and his clothes were in tatters. The masked leader just collapsed in the corner, listening to the devil with white wings whispering alone.
How long did it take?
Maybe, just for a moment.
He is the last person who is still conscious.
"Isn't it a good feeling to feel hopeless?"
The boy who called himself Kakine just smiled in disinterest.
"you--"
monster.
it's over.
The words that were not cursed were buried together with his ambition.
A real exit.
"alright."
As if announcing the end of the incident, the second person twisted his neck.
For him, this probably isn't even a warm-up.
"I have no interest in attacking children. If you don't want to get hurt, don't do anything unpleasant to me."
Kakane hasn't turned around yet.
But Fremia knew who she was speaking to.
The little guy swallowed his saliva and wanted to repeat the same trick.
But she didn't know whether her uncontrollable ice shield could block the boy's wings.
Using the terminology from the games she had played before, the boy in front of her and the masked leader just now were obviously on two different levels.
should say.
It's very dangerous.
(Meow! What should I do?)
Fremia's thoughts were in intense conflict.
Her movements were still hesitant.
However.
but.
At times like this, there is always no shortage of people who can make choices.
"——This way!"
Fremia's little body was already being pulled into action.