Vol 3 Chapter 2 (1/2)
Chapter 2: A Spirit's Invitation
Thehomeroom, shi+dou immediately fished out his handphone from his pocket and called Kotori
Mo that the connection was successful rang out, Kotori's voice came out from the handphone a while later
”hello—hello, Onii-chan?”
An easygoing voice that was totally different from that sarcastic tone earlier It was the normal Kotori, not in commander mode
”Hey, Kotori”
”Really nohy are you calling at such a ti ten seconds earlier, it would have been confiscated by the teacher you know—”
”You should have properly set it to silent mode first”
”I kinda forgot to do that today—”
Kotori unhappily said
”Well, is anything the matter?”
”Ss, ah, that's right The truth is”
As shi+dou continued to speak, he glanced towards Kurumi
Even though she said so her introduction, Kuru surrounded by a sea of people and questions It was not just the students from Class Four, in order to sneak a peek at the ruirl, even students froathered It was just like the first day Tohka arrived
At this point, he accidentally made eye contact with Kuruhtly smiled, shi+dou instantly blushed and held his breath
”Onii-chan?”
”Aa, aaahToday my class had, a transfer studentbut that person, said”
”What?”
”I am a Spirit”
””
When shi+dou finished speaking, Kotori did not answer
In response to that was the sound of rustling clothes It was just like, the sound of changing the ribbons of her hair
”——Tell me the details”
Kotori continued speaking with a tone that was different from just now
”Even if you want me to tell you in detailIt's just like how I told you When the transfer student h there is no basis to it, but it felt as if she was saying it to me”
”Isn't that just your iination?”
””
”Well, forget it A person that knows such terate more”
”OhPlease do”
Just as shi+dou ended the phone call, the bell indicating the start of the first lesson rang
At a corner of Tenguu Base Inside the observation roohout the cities of Southern Kanto region
”Impossible”
The AST tearoan
”Is there a mistake? This”
The eant First Class Ashi+ face at the same time
”I'm extremely sorry But the precision of the observation machines, even if within the country it is also considered to be the best”
”Is that so”
Rechecking the nu sure that there was noto discard her frustrations
Shown on the screen was the numerical results of a certain human
No, using the word hu
After all, those numbers, insinuates at a calamity that kills off the world
”Spirit, transferring into high school? That joke is not even a”
That's right Today at 9 aami to the base
Requesting to investigate, because there is a transfer student who self proclaimed that she was a Spirit in my class——
Even though she was doubtful, she still ran the scanner on the girl, but——
Ryoko wiped her forehead Sweat da turned on, her skin had becohtly moist
This of course had a reason To transfer into high school, a faister and residential addresses is a must, but there are other documents required for the process as well
A dangerous creature able to eradicate an entire street with just a single finger; yet she was able to escape this field of observation, and possessing the knowledge of how hu how to use it effectively It was i about that
”Leader? What are you doing?”
At this point, a weird greeting expressed behind her
Only oneher head, Mana was standing there as expected
”Nn?”
Mana showed a serious expression, furrowing her brows in displeasure
”——This isfinally showed up huh, <nightmare>”
”<nightmare>?”
Ryoko asked in surprise Mana forcefully let out a sigh with her brows locked together
”Codena, the most brutal Spirit”
”Most brutalSpirit?”
Ryoko shi+vered as she repeated that solemn phrase, ”Nn”, Mana nodded her head
”The Spirit that caused the deaths of at least ten thousand at present If we take those victims who haven't been identified into account, the nuer”
”Ten, ten thousand!? Un, unbelievable, asn't there an evacuation call? And also, a spacequake of that scale——”
”You're wrong”
As though trying to interrupt Ryoko, Mana voiced out melancholically
”The spacequake that <nighth we can't say that there were no victims, the numbers did not reach a hundred”
”Th, then why”
”The reason is very si with her own hands Those ten thousand humans”
””
Ryoko held her breath
The
and <herh they did cause severe spacequakes, they did not actively attack humans
However, if apeople by its oill
How horrifying would that be As an AST member, such a scene was easily pictured
”——Then, what preparations should we make?”
”Eh?”
Mana asked as she lightly stretched, Ryoko dryly questioned
”If a Spirit appears There's no other thing to consider other than killing it”
”That's trueBut, don't we need to evacuate the citizens? After all this situation is——”
”There's no need to worry Please leave it towith [that], is what I'm best at”
”Aa, wait, hold on!”
Ryoko grabbed Mana's ar to quickly leave
”? Is there a problem Isn't it better to deal with it earlier?”
”I'll say this first, the team leader here is me You are not to take action by yourself”
””
Mana pondered for a while as though she was considering sohtly raised her hand
”Understood I'll follow your orders”
However, she then gave Ryoko a look as though she was judging so
”But, please do not forget I a permission from the General to take independent action”
”I understand”
Ryoko twisted her face in boredo Mana's hand
The hands of the clock hanging above the blackboard, has already gone round three times
In shi+dou's line of sight, the ho the bell and entering the classroom was Tama-chan-sensei, who opened the attendance book and started to relay information
A nor scene However, at present, shi+dou was being tortured by an uncanny panic
To give a reason why
””
Kurumi took the chance when the teacher was not focused to turn towards shi+dou,her hand
”That, um”
Feeling that it would be rude to not respond, shi+dou gave a bitter smile and waved back
””””
As such Tohka and Origa stares sharp enough to cause dermatitis to stare at shi+dou
”Wh, what should I do?”
As shi+dou sighed in despair, Tama-chan-sensei closed the attendance booklet
”That's all for ho, recently in this district, there see Everyone, please try to o back home before dark, okay?”
”Nn?”
In response to Ta at children, shi+dou slightly raised his eyebrows
Now that it wasnews seeuu City caht
It was okay if it was shi+dou, but it could be worrisome for Kotori's case
Well, if it was that is to worry about would probably be larger
Just as shi+dou was thinking about that, the call to stand at attention was enunciated shi+dou got up fro soundsup, chatting between students can also be heard
It was after school But ——shi+dou still had stuff to do
shi+dou took out a ht ear
Very soon, an enthusiastic voice vibrated his eardrums
”——It's time Are you ready, shi+dou?”
A young voice, possessing a large amount of pressure shi+dou's sister, Itsuka Kotori's commander mode
Although it can't be confire of <fraxinus>, should be fully prepared to conquer the Spirit
”I don't believe it, it really is a Spirit ——To tell you the truth, I thought it was just shi+dou's delusions”
”Hey”
In response to Kotori's joke, shi+dou slanted his eyes
But that was not without reason To tell the truth, shi+dou hi to school as a transfer student and what not
The result of Kotori's observations of Kurumi, was sent to shi+dou's handphone at lunchtime
In conclusion——Kurumi is, a real Spirit
”——Hey, it can be considered a good thing The other party has already sent an invitation If the alarm doesn't sound off, the AST can't be nosy as well; isn't that an outco the other party's feelings towards you and let her fall in love”
”Nn I guessyou're right”
shi+dou half-heartedly said
It's just as Kotori says However, Kurumi's motive is still not clear at present, shi+dou's heart felt complicated
”What's with you, that kind of cowardly response Going to KISS with another Spirit, you're feeling conflicted?”
”Th, that's not itBut, no, its not like I'm not in conflict here”
”Good then Unfortunately, it looks like we don't have enough time to chat anymore?”
”Eh?”
As shi+dou let out a stupid response, his shoulder was poked a few times by someone
”shi+dou-san, shi+dou-san”
”Uuooh!?”
Because it was too sudden, shi+dou got a fright
”Sorry, did I scare you?”
The girl standing there——Kuruetic look
”To, Tokisaki”
”Ufufu, it's all right to call me Kurumi”
”Aa, aaahThen, Kurumi”
After shi+dou said that, Kuru happily
”Can you bring me around the school? I'll be in your care”
”Oo, ooh”
shi+dou looked as though he was trying to hold down his accelerated heart beat, placing his hand on his chest as he nodded
A beautiful appearance just like it was ant ly emphasized her existence
It was alh the eyeballs and the brain rejected all other inition
”Ahem!”
”!”
shi+dou was brought to his senses by that fake cough Turning to the sound, Tohka was glaring at his direction while folding her arms
”Ab, about that”
Looks like he was found out shi+douto explain
”Well then! Let's hurry and go Fufu, I'm so happy”
However, before he had time to finish, Kuruht footsteps
”Aahe, hey!”
”Uufufu, shi+dou-san should hurry up as well”
”——shi+dou, now Kuruo after her Tohka'sa yellow bean bun for her when you return home should fix that”
At this point, Kotori's voice sounded out froht ear
Looking to his right, a displeased Tohka entered his line of sightBut he had no other choice shi+dou left behind a ”Sorry!”, chasing after Kurumi out to the corridor
”Well then, where should we start looking?”
Kuru not far away from the classroom, inclined her head and asked
”Aa, aaahthat's right”
At the sa into his right ear
15000 uu Base
The secret organization <ratatoskr>'s airshi+p <fraxinus> was currently floating
Materializing randoerous lifeforms that causes destruction to this world, [Spirits]
Letting her fall in love and become powerless, stafftask, are currently in the midst of battle
At the bridge located in <fraxinus>'s center, the thirty staff athered Everyone went to their workstations, controlling the command toith experienced movements
”Favorability is at 455 No change at all”
”Mental state, green on average A stable state”
”Spirit wavelength 1500 Difference froe of minimum 34”
”——Uht?”
Asked Kotori, as reclining in <fraxinus>'s coe
The ribbons tied in her hair were black The military uniform on her shoulders were maroon No irl as being influenced by movies
However, the cute looking girl who is totally out of place in the bridge of the shi+p, after surveying her subordinates, eased herself and looked at the screen
On that giant screen, showed that Spirit, Tokisaki Kurue
The various factors on the screen, through the s of the subordinates' coh the AI, were indicated in real time in wordform
That's right, it was just like the ie
At this mohtly raised
”Well then, where should we start looking?”
”Aa, aaahThat's right”
Following that, through the speaker, shi+dou's voice rang out
One can understand without asking It was a voice that was troubled over the sudden question Kotori sighed as she pressed the co the microphone to her mouth
”shi+dou, hold on for a moment Let our side take a look at the situation”
The instant Kotori spoke, a ne opened up at the main screen
This was the h School where shi+dou was currently at Various classrooms and facilities were indicated on top, the locations of shi+dou and Kuru that, various routes were shown after calculating the distance of their current location and movement routes
The first place to go is ——
①The rooftop ②The infirmary ③The cafeteria, commissionary
Which one to choose
”——A great opportunity”
A voice, sounded out from behind the commander's seat where Kotori was at
Turning around, a tall youth stood there with his hand on his chin He is the vice commander of <fraxinus>, Kannazuki Kyouhei
”It's wonderful to leave the decision of sequence of anized correctly, it could very well bring about an impactful outcome”
”Well, you're right——Everyone, choose! Five seconds!”
After Kotori finished, the monitor in her hand swiftly displayed the result
”Umu, the rooftop's the most popular choice huh?”
”Of course, the rooftop can be said to be the school's best hangout place for youths! A place full of freedom and an excellent scenery to boot! There's no other choice than this!”
Just as Kotori awa loudly yelled
”ButNorht? Because it's too dangerous”
However, next to him, <on probation=””> Minowa, used his hand to support his chin as he spoke
”EhIs, is that so?”
With that, Nakatsugawa slightly protested However, Kotori let out a cough before speaking
”There's no problem The school currently has numerous helpers infiltrated within, it's possible to open it using the key before shi+dou and Kurumi arrives”
”Th, that's right! So the rooftop is still the best——”
”Hold it right there!”
At this point, <tired too=”” early=””> Kawagoe looked over froht
”How can you leave out the infirht Isn't it one of the few places that makes one excited in a school!”
”Wh, what's with you! Aren't you being too perverted! The rooftop is an excellent place!”
”Humphwhy don't you clean up your nosebleed before you start to protest, eh Nakatsugawa-kun?”
”Ha!”
”Is that so?”
Listening to the verbal battle between the rooftop faction and the infire on by her hand once more
”Speaking of which, who voted for ③?”
Once Kotori asked, a hand was raised immediately
”It's me”
A wo her eyes that had thick dark circles, turned her vision over here Murasame Reine <fraxinus>'s analysis Officer whom Kotori fully places her trust in
”Reine huh? What a surprise Can you please tell me the reason?”
”Aaah It's not a reason that is alar Just simple elimination, that's all”
”Elio?”
With that, Reine shook her head
”It's not like that Just that, the infir the area If ant to bring out the destructiveness of the infirmary itself, ould still have to wait for another thirty minutes The rooftop has a si sun wouldn't that be wonderful?”
After hearing Reine's words, Kotori slightly raised the edge of her lips
”——As expected, you are quite the romanticist huh, Reine”
Following that, she brought the microphone to her mouth
”shi+dou, you heard that? Bring her to the cafeteria and the comissionary”
”Right, well then, shall we go to the cafeteria and comissionary to have a look first? It'd be necessary in the future”
”Nn, I don't mind”
When shi+dou finished, a cute shtly nodded
Don, don, Kuruave off a sound si to shi+dou's side
”Well then, let's go”
”Oo, oh”
Overwhel after some difficulty
To reach the commissionary on the first floor, they have to reach the staircase on the west building first The two of them walked down the corridor with leisurely footsteps
At this point, the students who are returning holances over
——Wah—who's that girl, so cute— A transfer student? Isn't next to her Itsuka-kun fro on? Aaa, looks like she wanted hi her around the school Eh, isn't Itsuka Yatogami's husband? But I've heard that even Tobi+chi was taken down by hi
Hey hey, not satisfied with two-ti noants to defile the transfer student? Feels like Itsuka-kun is being a horny playboy!
Whatever you people say
The sanore those hurtful words, accelerating his footsteps
Then, a voice different from them, Kotori's voice entered his ear
”Nnnn?”
”? Is so the matter, Kotori?”
”NoThere are two people tailing your movementsThere's a possibility that you have been marked by someone”
”Eh, eh eh?”
Faced with such a dangerous possibility, shi+dou couldn't help but cry out
”Quiet Our side will proceed to confirm this First put your concentration on Kuruirl, why aren't you saying anything, so dense”
”Eh? ah”
Due to being overly conscious of the surrounding stares as well as the nervousness of walking with a girl, he had left Kurumi by herself
”Oh crap”
While , he peeked in Kurumi's direction
Suddenly——shi+dou felt his own heart violently skipped a beat
But there was a reason behind it of course Because Kuruht eye that was not covered by her hair, to gaze straight at shi+dou
Naturally, their eyes h she was truly overjoyed fro for shi+dou to look at her direction this whole time
”Ku, Kuru at the front?”
shi+dou asked her with a squeak, Kurumi widened her eyes
”You noticed that? And you're even concerned for entle”
”N, nothat kind of thing!”
”Please don't be etting mesmerized”
”St, staring!?”
shi+dou felt his blushi+ng cheeks——Wh,hat did this girl just say? Stare? No no, I don't understand This nor at, this fact shi+dou was totally aware of
”Why are you going all soft over her words, shi+dou”
Hearing Kotori's sighing voice, shi+dou's shoulders violently shook
”So, sorry”
”But, this is indeed a type that we have never encountered before Not only integrating herself into society——she also ood books”
Kotori
”It's because she's an interesting existence that's e need to knowher favorability ——Looks like choices have just arrived Wait one moment”
The screen on the bridge of <fraxinus>, once again showed a multiple choice
①”The thing about Spirits that you , what did you mean by that?”
②”Kurumi, which school did you used to attend?”
③”Kuru today?”
”All members, choose!”
Accoe pressed a key at the same time
The result was quickly displayed on Kotori's monitor
”As expected, looks like its ①”
The result everyone chose was the same as herself, Kotori rested her chin on her hand
”A proper choice Kurue on Spirits It'd be good to tryher waver”
Behind, Kannazuki said it as such
”That's true——On a side note Kannazuki, which one did you choose?”
”I chose ③”
”Let's hear the reason first”
Kotori turned her body around and said
”The thighs that are being isolated by black coloured stockings can be said to be the treasure of humans Did you have to ask why?”
Kotori snapped her fingers For an instant, two extre Kannazuki's two arms
”Take him away”
”Yes!”
The twoKannazuki off with them
”Com, commander! Have mercy! Have mercccccccyyyyyy!!!!”
Pishuu following this sound, the door closed
In the hed while she spoke
”'Kuru today?'Hey, what do you guys think of this choice?”
”We, well, you obviously can't use such a dirty line to raise the atmosphere”
The staff e replied with bitter smiles
At this point, Kotori suddenly twitched her eyebrows
”Ah!”
At the saed her position, her elbow pressed the switch of her microphone To put it simply, the conversation from just noas heard by shi+dou——
”He, heyKuru today?”
In the ie, shi+dou who took that as a command, really did follow it to the letter
”Pantieshuh?”
”!”
As Kurumi dazedly questioned back, shi+dou finally realized what a ridiculous line he had just said
”Ah, no, just now that was——”
As he hurriedly waved his ar
”Idiot, that was not an instruction just now! the correct choice was ① '”The thing about Spirits that you , what did you mean by that?'”
”HaHaa!?”
”Well first of all try to clear up the ! Just now that was just a joke, then start asking the real question!”
”Oo, oh” shi+dou softly groaned, turning towards Kurumi