Chapter 149

Chapter Five: We’re Deciding! Mysterious Moves!

Episode 146: Begin! A Lily Date!

One week after the Territorial War, Factom General Academy was as peaceful as ever.

But, it’s different for us.

Even though the Territorial War has ended… our battle isn’t over yet!

“New release! ASMR! Wooooooow!”

We are the cutting-edge mysterious beautiful girls of this world.

Only by appearing in various media does our existence have meaning in today’s era.

That being said, today is another day of activity for the mysterious beautiful girls.

Through daily mysterious girl time, we receive inspiration to create even better works.

Lately, I haven’t been able to perform coolly at all as Solciera, but this time, I want to be strong and beautiful.

“Do you have a plan?”

I’m glad you asked.

It turns out that due to Tourak falling into darkness, the villain who was supposed to be defeated in the original story is now running loose.

We intend to find that person, defeat them stylishly, and act as mysterious beautiful girls.

Probably, the Board of Directors won’t do anything, so let’s quietly handle it ourselves.

While correcting the original story, we’ll also maintain public order. Truly, life as a mysterious beautiful girl isn’t easy!

With that in mind, today we’ve come to Kroma Music Academy’s autonomous zone.

The size of the autonomous zone may not match the four major schools, but it ranks top-class in terms of tourists.

Initially established as a national publicity department to improve the image of explorers with supernatural abilities and physical prowess, it’s now a fine academy.

Due to its origins, it receives support from many companies and once won the Festival of Conquest just a few years ago in the original setting.

“Here, where the Hinotuchi Cultural Grand Festival takes place… this is our decisive battleground.”

Yeah, yours.

I’m working part-time with everyone from Factom on the day of the event.

As staff setting up the event.

“Even if we’re apart on the day, our hearts will still be connected, nee? ^ ^”

This is… a bond…!

Kroma Music Academy sees a lot of students from other schools, showcasing various uniforms.

If you’re into subcultures, this autonomous zone of the academy is the best place to visit.

By the way, since we came during the daytime this time, unlike usual, we can see a lot more and enjoy it.

“Th-this is the commercial district of Kroma Music Academy… it’s so vast,” Toa murmurs beside me, dazed.

That’s right.

Today is a lily date.

“Lily… lily?”

Isn’t it lily? Got any complaints?

Look at me now!

In Factom General’s girl’s uniform with a black wig!

No matter how you look at it, I’m clearly a gentle and refined beautiful girl, right?

“Hmm…?”

The reason we came to Kroma Music Academy stems from one word from Toa.

Apparently, with some financial leeway and savings, Toa had always wanted to visit here once.

For me, it’s perfect timing.

So, my mission this time is twofold.

One is to pinpoint the headquarters of the evil organization from the original story.

There’s a hideout hidden inconspicuously within Kroma Music Academy’s commercial district, and I want to find it so we can later destroy it stylishly.

And the second mission is to make sure Toa enjoys herself.

Making beautiful girls have fun… BIG MISSION….

“Am I too hyped up?”

Not at all.

I’m perfectly normal.

Plus, thanks to the Trans Anchor, I’m biologically female right now, so dating Toa is guilt-free.

I can fully enjoy myself, hehe ^ ^

“Why are you so pumped?”

“It’s kinda late to say this, but sorry for making you use the Trans Anchor.”

“It’s alright. If it’s Toa’s request…”

“I just… when a guy and a girl walk together, it might… De, De, be considered a date…”

Such an adorable concern, isn’t it ^ ^

Toa seems to worry that walking with me, a guy, might make people think we’re a couple.

Rest assured, as long as I’m male, I have no intention of being overly affectionate with beautiful girls.

That would be like trampling on a flower field with dirty feet—it’s the worst behavior.

It’s a grave crime in my country.

“Which country are you from?”

“Though skirts aren’t something I’m used to… well, I’ve also wanted to visit Kroma Music Academy.”

I flash a beautiful girl smile at Toa.

From an outsider’s perspective, this is an excellent lily date.

Beautiful… a shared-route everyday still image…

“Kroma Music Academy is great, isn’t it!? There are so many delicious things! Look, I saw this limited-edition dessert in this magazine!”

Saying that, Toa opens her eyes wide and shows me the magazine.

This kid… came all the way here just for this…

“Look, this is couples-only. Same-sex allowed… Ah, so you turned into a girl because you wanted to eat this, huh? I can see the inner struggles of a young maiden.”

She’s cute.

I like this real sense of youth from Toa.

All the other beautiful girls seem to have bizarre attributes attached to them.

“It’s partly your fault, too.”

Hahaha, that’s not true.

Especially Clam is different.

“You’re quite aware, aren’t you?”

“Alright then, let’s go. I’ll accompany you thoroughly today.”

“Yay!”

Toa smiles and grabs my hand.

Then she runs off smiling.

Two beautiful girls running while holding hands.

Hmm, today looks like it’ll be a fun day!

■

“So, you assigned me the task because I was nearby…?”

“Yes, the target’s base is located in Kroma Music Academy’s commercial district.”

Watatori Ryuko frowned openly, hiding none of her emotions.

In one hand, she held ice cream; in the other, a frankfurter—clearly enjoying her day off.

“Isn’t it obvious? I’m on vacation! A precious vacation for someone ranked S!!!”

She probably intended to look intimidating, but alas, she lacked presence.

Her tea-colored bob cut adhering to school rules, along with her utterly ordinary black eyes.

Everything from her height to her facial features screamed “average.”

Watching an average high school girl enjoying street food didn’t evoke fear no matter how much she tried to intimidate.

Especially since the person talking to her was a maid with stunning silver hair, whose presence overshadowed hers even more.

“By the way, why are you wearing a maid outfit?”

“The computational results indicated that this would function as camouflage in Kroma Music Academy. Hence, I’m dressed as a maid.”

“…I see.”

Despite her lack of awareness, her striking beauty made the maid outfit stand out considerably.

Meanwhile, Ryuko, who was also ranked S, remained unnoticed despite speaking to such a person.

“In any case, there’s a reasonable allowance involved, so I’d appreciate it if you’d accept.”

Silver-haired maid Solfi said this.

Ryuko nodded reluctantly upon hearing this.

“Well, I knew I couldn’t refuse anyway. Is the money substantial?”

“Yes. Here’s the reward.”

Solfi showed Ryuko a tablet device. Upon seeing it, Ryuko eagerly scrutinized it from top to bottom before giving a thumbs-up.

“Let’s do it. As long as I get paid, I’m good. I want to live playing around forever starting from my twenties.”

“That’s what modern youth is like, I suppose. I’ve learned something new.”

A new piece of knowledge was added to Demons Gear.

The person responsible for implanting this strange knowledge was already lost in thoughts about receiving the payment.

Just as Ryuko was brought back to reality, Solfi sent the details of the mission to Ryuko’s Dive Gear.

“Baltius is available for your use. And furthermore—”

“Wait, wait a minute! Are you saying I can use that child freely… This could potentially end the world level of a request?”

Ryuko said this with the most troublesome expression she’d ever had.

On the other hand, Solfi nodded expressionlessly.

“According to information obtained from the Board of Directors, the S Rank Clone experiment has succeeded. Therefore, they want the organization destroyed along with their cloning technology.”

In other words, this mission anticipates combat involving multiple S Ranks.

Such life-threatening missions were exactly what Ryuko disliked the most.

“…Can I go home then?”

“Nope.”

“Figures…”

Escaping reality, she took a bite out of her frankfurter.

“This is going to be a bothersome day…”

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