And so, my solitary life returns.
Wake up in the morning, buy some bread for breakfast, go to work, buy some lunch during break, buy discounted bento on the way home, eat, do daily game tasks, work out, prepare for tomorrow, and sleep.
(Well, it’s lonely…)
Surprisingly lonely.
Just to clarify, I don’t particularly dislike living alone. Having all free time except for work is easygoing, and there’s no one rushing me for meals or baths.
(…But it’s kind of lonely.)
It seems I have a tendency to be a loner. It’s only been one day.
“Ah, I want to eat Ashella’s cooking…”
I find myself blurting out while eating udon in the cafeteria during lunch break.
“Oh, what’s this? Professor, it’s been a while since you came to the cafeteria. Did you break up with your girlfriend the other day?”
“No, that’s not it.”
Definitely not. We didn’t break up.
When I glance over, several male students from my class are gathered, grinning. They seem very interested. Since Ashella’s visit to the school, there’s been a lot of curious looks like this.
They don’t ask questions during class, but they only come over during times like this. I answer them casually.
“She’s been busy with something.”
“Is that beautiful woman your girlfriend, Professor Kusama?”
Asked by a male student, I pause. If we’re going to express our feelings and understand each other,
“We’ve been together since four days ago.”
“Eh?! Really?” There’s a surprised voice. What’s going on?
“So, she made you lunch even though you’re not dating?”
“Yeah.”
Now that you mention it, that’s true. Even though Ashella brought it herself.
“Wow. She must have been waiting for you.”
“Eww. Think about the girl’s feelings, geez.”
“He’s the type of guy who never reads her messages.”
“Is this guy the main character of a light novel?”
The female students look at me with disapproving eyes. Come to think of it, I feel like I got scolded for something similar before.
Now there’s nothing to be scolded about. I’m holding onto their smartphones. So, of course, they won’t send any messages.
Leaving the students who started making a fuss, I sigh heavily.
(I’m off in the morning today. Maybe I’ll go see her on my way home.)
And that’s why I went to see her.
Since it was said that there was no urgent matter to meet in person, I borrowed a terminal from the headquarters and talked through the monitor.
“How is it?”
“Nothing much can be done in just one day.”
“Absolutely. Even a child would have a little more patience.”
Although I was scolded, my face couldn’t help but relax.
However, it seems that Taratatt and Ashella had the same reaction.
“It’s all thanks to your request. I wasn’t treated rudely… So, were you feeling lonely?”
“Did you eat out three meals a day? Indulging yourself! Honestly, you can’t do anything without us.”
Even for a short while, there is a sense of ease in the faces and voices exchanged through the screen.
“Even though they call it research, all they did yesterday was take samples of my hair and blood and record the ability wavelengths… Once the analysis is done, they’ll probably do something else.”
“For now… touching Taratatt-sama’s naked body is disrespectful, pther than that there’s no problem. If something goes wrong, you’ll take care of it. You understand?”
I smile wryly at Ashella’s words. She says it lightly, but it means she relies on me.
Anyway, if Taratatt’s ability analysis is completed, we might understand the mechanism behind the monstrous armor used by the new organization… there’s a possibility.
“I think a little more patience is needed. …After it’s done, shall we go out for a fancy meal?”
“Hmm, that sounds good. What about you, Ashella?”
Hmm? Unexpectedly, there’s an unexpected response to my attempt to distract the two from their cramped life. Then, anger oozes through the screen.
“Oh… You, are you already tired of my cooking? Do you prefer unhealthy meals from restaurants instead? I see.”
Unexpectedly, a fire was lit in an unexpected place.
“Wait, wait, wait! I just wanted to make things easier for you! I’m not bored! I was missing Asherah’s cooking after only one day! “
With a desperate explanation, Ashella, who turned her head to the side behind Taratatt, blushes slightly.
“Hmph… You’re just being so transparent with your flattery.”
The fire is extinguished. Somehow, it seems to have worked out.
“Anyway, I’m glad you’re doing well. I’ll come again.”
“Yeah. See you later~” “Make sure you do your job properly, you idiot.”
“Phew… Huh?”
As I ended the call, I felt someone’s gaze. I turn around.
“…………………………………………”
Warm gazes from the operators were focused on me.
“Uh, um. That’s, um, not what you think.”
This was just a conversation with a neighbor.
“Don’t worry, Green.” “The guys on duty today are cheering for you.” “Sugary…” “That’s Cleared’s, isn’t it?” “Ah, I can’t do without black coffee.” “Well, I have some thoughts, but we’re gonna win.” “Honestly, I also thought Ailsherad was hot.” “Hmm… Can’t say anything.”
Who were those last guys?
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“The time has come.”
A boy’s voice echoes in the darkness.
“Banshoku Red is injured, and the target-oriented special armor is stable. Mass production is also feasible.”
There is light above the voice. It used to be the light of an absent will.
“At the same time, further field tests would be missing the mark. Banshokuger will take some action. Definitely.”
He stand up. It’s a small body as the voice said. He wave my hand to indicate action.
“Full deployment. Let’s bring down the Banshokuger headquarters in this battle.”
The alarm for the summon sounded just as I left the headquarters.
“Oh, a monster…!”
I grit my teeth. Considering Akashi’s injury, it will be a tough battle if we don’t all work together.
(The new organization’s monsters are getting stronger and stronger… or rather, tougher. But… can we hold on until Taratatt’s research results are out…?)
Anyway, we have to defeat them to get started. I take off my glasses.
” ─ – green armor Coloring!”
With a verdant light enveloping me, I rush to the designated appearance point.
“Green. you come?”
“I was just near the headquarters.”
By the late afternoon, the other four had already gathered at the scene. I answer Black and join them.
“Hmm. The headquarters…”
Somehow, it felt like the eyes under the blue mask narrowed.
“It’s probably for some dirty purpose.”
Accused in a flat voice. Ugh, rebellious phase.
” Well, let’s discuss that later.”
With a glance at the pink gaze, let’s forget about that for now. My attention is drawn to the red suit.
“Red… are you up for it?”
“Yeah, leave it to me. Can’t just lie down here.”
Red claps his fists together. He may not be fully recovered, but we have to trust him.
I look around. We are in an area with leveled embankments in the outskirts. A river flows to the west, and like a gateway leading to the city, this is where we exist.
“It’s a good thing we’re outside the city.”
“From the materials of the previous monsters, it seems we can detect them even when disguised now.”
I nod at Black’s explanation. Indeed, the new organization’s monsters, which initially appeared in the middle of the city, gradually became detectable from a distance.
“Thanks to the tech team.”
“Now, if only Milliocolor could be repaired, and if we could quickly uncover the enemy’s secrets… Ah, there it is.”
Blue’s voice captures everyone’s attention on the river. Splash, and an entity resembling a crustacean, similar to a mantis shrimp, emerges from the water.
“Again, a tough one…”
Pink expresses her exasperation.
“But today, we have all five. With Green’s boost, we should be able to launch a coordinated attack and take it down.”
Everyone nods at Red’s words.
His leadership is indeed reliable in times like these. Despite being young, I hope my students can develop like this.
With determination, just as Red is about to give further instructions…
“All right! Let’s go… uh…?”
The voice trails off, and everyone’s visors pass the mantis shrimp monster.
“Hey, Red…?”
“…?!” Splash.
Following the water sound, Blue reacts a moment later. Then, we notice it too.
Behind the mantis shrimp monster, a shark-headed monster appears.
Dealing with one formidable enhanced monster is challenging enough, and now we have two. It’s the first time we’ve faced multiple enhanced monsters.
“I hope they don’t come up so casually…”
“I can imagine putting them on the chopping block will be quite a task…”
“Oh, clever words.” “Hahaha…”
Black and me exchange laughter. It’s a scene where we need some humor to cope.
“Uncles! Stop making boring comments!”
“Really, it’s not the time for that.”
The women scold us, and after sharing a sorrowful look with Black, I decide to focus on reality.
“What do you think, Red?”
“It’s tough.”
His honest words come back. Yeah, it is.
But.
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