The response department was peaceful today as well.

So? It's natural for him to just touch your arm or shoulder. Is that what you're saying already?"

"No, I don't think so…"

"Just walking side by side normally, and on a street that isn't particularly crowded, right? Is it possible for your arms to touch each other? Isn't your sense of distance really bad?"

"Yeah, that's terrible."

"I feel like he smiles at me a lot, whether it's because of his heart or not. He often talks to me even outside of his duties...NoboruclimbYour story is interesting and I want to hear more about it.''

"I guess"

　Well, it's a mission. I'm sure they really want information about us "returnees". and patted me on the shoulder, all excited.NoboruclimbI looked at him closely, but the dreaming boy didn't seem to notice. He is obsessed with self-talk.

　In the break space in the corner of the office, we sit side by side eating tempura bowls.willowrieuandVermilionSiuKousuke glanced sideways.

　Yanagi looks at me with a mixture of nervousness and apologies. Akane was giving me a very cold look even as she sipped into the hot tea.

"Look, you're still glancing at me! Oh no! No way!"

"Yeah, it's really scary.…Your choliness."

"Huh? What?"

　Noboru seemed to have been waiting at the office the whole time even though his part-time job ended in the afternoon.

　Earlier, I invited Yanagi out to dinner and she quickly refused, but instead of going home, I ended up giving her a lame wink and saying, ``I guess I'll go get something at the convenience store and eat with you!''

　For the time being, Yanagi, with a friendly smile on his face that anyone could see, left the scene with Kousuke and Shu, saying that he had to report his return to his superior and ask Tsuchimikado to treat Akane. (In the end, Akane obediently accepted Tsuchimikado's curse in order to get things together, so that was a good thing.)

　During that time, Noboru was smiling and saying, ``Yanagi-san is so serious, too!'' and Yanagi-chan, whose eyes were twitching without even trying to hide it, said, ``You fell down so easily, but I still didn't do it.'' He secretly confessed to me, looking like he was trying to make an excuse.

　However, there is nothing complicated about it.

　Simply summarizing it in one word.

--Noboru Aikawa was unimaginably lazy.

　Needless to say, Noboru Aikawa is one of the returnees. He is a friend of Kousuke and the demon god who controls the energy of the world.

　Therefore, when she first accompanied Noboru to his part-time job, Yanagi was secretly quite nervous.

　The task of establishing friendly relations and obtaining as much information as possible on returnees will not be easy. Moreover, the main premise is that no one should think that there is any malicious intent in the slightest.

　There's no way I can use any techniques. In addition to the ``Kotodama''.

　By using only their own interpersonal techniques, and being careful not to cause discomfort or distrust, they are asked to voluntarily provide information based on the trust and friendship they have built...

　It is truly difficult. However, that is Yanagi's job.

　For now, your first goal is to be a trusted colleague, and try to be as friendly as possible. Let's make a good impression.

　Approach me with that determination--

　By the time he realized it, he had already fallen.

　willowrieuEven I didn't know what happened. My head seemed to be racing with confusion. She's not into love at first sight, reverse honey traps, or anything like that. She experienced a frightening amount of choliness.

"Well, I think you understand, but she is an agent from another country."

"That's cool, isn't it? Even though you're younger than us. You can't even learn languages ​​without cheating, right? Strong, smart, cute...huh. Angels are perfect beings. That's what you mean, right?"

"Let's leave that aside for now, I don't think he's giving any information about us or anything like that."

"We talk a lot about our time in Tortoise. I'm sure anyone would want to talk to you if you asked them to look so happy."

"Uh, yeah, well, it's not like it's a secret or anything, it's something that I've always been open about…"

"Don't worry. Yanagi-san has a pure heart. I'm sure that neat, pretty, and pure are words meant for her. I don't want her to be a disadvantage to us. There's no way you're going to do anything!"

"Yeah, I'm convinced that it's necessary to restrict information to you."

　This is no good, we have to do something quickly... Kousuke thinks to himself.

　By the way, we are currently in the hot water supply room. Noboru looked like he was about to dash to a convenience store, but Kousuke stopped him and pushed him in. for interrogation.

　Noboru secretly peeks out from behind the door, and as soon as his eyes meet the worried Yanagi's, he doesn't feel at ease, but returns a refreshing smile and a wink.

　I could feel Yanagi trembling. She quickly lowers her gaze and gives off an air of ``I'm obsessed with tempura bowls right now!''.

"Hehe, you're cute even when you're shy."

"Oh, oh."

　All I can say is. Oh no, this guy. He's the man with the wrong idea. Kousuke instinctively covered his eyes with one hand. He couldn't stand watching.

　Certainly, there may be some room for extenuating circumstances in terms of being "misled". However, what Yanagi did was just poke her with her fingertips to emphasize her presence.

　I don't think she would think so either. That was the first piece in a domino toppling. She thrust, but in the end, she tilted her heart to the point where she wanted to scream, "Ah, stop!"

　He must have been nervous. Seeing him show such an abnormally sudden favor towards himself, an agent from another country, it can't be helped that people think that he has used a bad method to bind his heart! and.

　Naturally, Yanagi has no romantic feelings for Noboru.

　What she fears most is that the returnees will mistrust her. Isn't he planning to use some kind of unethical means -- in other words, some sort of magic -- to corrupt Noboru and steal his information? It is suspected that

　Yanagi, who was a shadow of the nation, has no hesitation in having a relationship with him if necessary, but having a relationship with Noboru based solely on his value as a source of information could very well be seen as a hostile act. .

　Or rather, are there really such sloppy people in this world? Even though he is a middle school and high school student in the midst of adolescence, he is one of the returnees who has accumulated tremendous experience.

　If so, isn't this a reverse honey trap after all? I can't shake that sense of caution.

(――``If Noboru-san is serious, I need to respond with sincerity as well, otherwise my relationship with the returnees could deteriorate''... huh? Yes, from Yanagi's perspective, it's a natural concern. I guess)

　Even as he stuffs his mouth with shrimp tempura, Yanagi looks at him worriedly, wondering if he might be suspicious of any hostile acts, and Kousuke waves his hand, saying, "It's okay, it's okay."

"Hey, Abby-san, the love shit master. Now that the relationship between me and Yanagi-san has been revealed, I think you're an expert in that field, so I'd like to consult with you."

"I feel like I want to run away right now because of the jealousy I can't hide and the intensity of my assumptions, but what is that?"

"Well, what's it like going to each other's houses to say hello?"

"Stop. Stop, Aikawa. Just stop running wild in your head."

　Also, I can't greet Yanagi's parents. Because they are the ones who sold her daughter. Of course I won't say that. It seems that he has not confided in Noboru himself.

"Damn Abby, isn't she going to have stronger ties to Britain and the Vatican? After we get married. In other words, there's a good chance I'll end up in the same position."

"What's going on with your brain brakes? Have you had them checked recently?"

"Are you acting as a bridge between so-called countries, or rather between us returnees and the country? You're in an important position, aren't you? Hehe, do you want to listen to me as a comrade?"

"OK, I know it's too late. What you need to hear is the truth."

　In conclusion, Yanagi doesn't have to worry about anything. No one suspects that Yanagi did something bad that caused Noboru to become like this. No matter how you look at it, it's just that it's running out of control during the first spring (a misunderstanding).

　In fact, if you just smile at me for a moment, you'll probably go beyond thinking, "Maybe this girl likes me," and even begin to sympathize with the fact that you're being targeted by a dangerous guy who's even planning on getting married in his head.

　If Noboru made a serious approach and the higher-ups of 'Shadow Priest' found out about it, they would definitely give orders to Yanagi to have a relationship with him. In that case, Yanagi cannot and will not disobey.

　Or rather, as I secretly heard earlier, it doesn't seem like there's anything wrong with being liked by Yanagi, and as long as the returnees don't suspect Yanagi of using magic, the first goal is to be ``trustworthy.'' It seems he doesn't want to change his stance of wanting to be a colleague.

　So, if you think about it as an extension of that, you can't help but think about it. Maybe.

　However, right now, I'm scared of the fact that I'm so excited that I feel like I'm going to go beyond the stratosphere, let alone fly into the sky, so I really want to keep an appropriate distance and wait until I calm down to see what happens.

　In addition, Noboru is not originally like this, he has three real harem guys around him, and he hasn't met anyone in particular even after entering university, and the fact that it's probably the result of jealousy makes Abby say ``fuck it'' all the time. Kousuke turns his attention away from the fact that, in a sense, it's their fault as well, as it can be seen from the fact that they've added a .

"Okay, Aikawa."

"Oh, do you want some advice right away? Thank you."

"Keep your heart strong and prepare yourself."

"That's right. It's an international marriage. Besides, you're an agent, so you have to be prepared!"

　No matter what I say, I can't understand Noboru's current state of ecstasy, which seems to have broken through the galaxy, let alone the stratosphere. So, Kousuke made up his mind.

"It's all your misunderstanding."

"yeah?"

"Apart from Yanagi, I have no romantic feelings for you. I was just trying to build a good relationship with my co-workers since I was sent to a foreign land."

"...Hmm?"

"In fact, I'm disgusted by how lazy you fell just because you tried to be a little nice to me."

"..."

"It's impossible for someone to be such a choler. It's fine if it's a reverse honey, but I'm afraid that if people think I've fallen with a spell, I'll be in trouble. That's the current reality."

　Kousuke puts his hands on Noboru's shoulders and appeals to him with a serious look.

　Noboru's expression changes from a shocked expression to a suspicious expression. Then, his expression suddenly disappeared and his face became serious.

　The two stare at each other intently. A strange atmosphere was leaking out from the hot water supply room, and the staff from the response department and the people at Tsuchimikado were peeking in, asking, ``What?''

　I guess he was curious about the exchange. Yanagi gets up and tries to come over, but Akane grabs his arm and stops him. While drinking tea with one hand, he only gives me a polite sideways glance.

　Implicitly, I can clearly feel him pleading with me, ``You should do something better! So that my little sister doesn't get in trouble!''

"I see. Is that so?"

"Do you understand, Aikawa? But I don't think there's anything to be pessimistic about. From now on, little by little..."

"I mean, that's what you're trying to say."

"No?"

"Yanagi-san and Akane-san are both mine. Not only will I have the seventh wife, but I'll take the eighth as well."

"Eh!? No, no..."

"This damn Abby-san!!"

"Abunee!?"

　I don't have time to complain, like that can't be true, or that I'm acting like the big brother at home. Kousuke suddenly bowed his head like he was doing a limbo dance. A fist passed over his head, grazing his chin.

　There was a buzz in the office. Yanagi panics and tries to run away, but Sister Akane stops her. He pulls her into his lap and hugs her, then he grins and gives her a look that encourages her to do more.

　This older sister has been saying a lot of things that cause misunderstandings, and I guess she's been enjoying bothering Kousuke lately.

"I was thinking for a while! It's a complete heroine route where the enemies cooperate with each other in the end and act together after that! I wish Abby would die for my happiness!"

"You're completely wrong, and there are good and bad things to say!!"

　Even if it is rotten, it is still avant-garde. He is a power fighter whose vocation is ``Battle Axman.'' Every single jab he fires is enough to easily break the bones of a normal human opponent.

　Kousuke dodges the barrage of jealousy and anger at such a speed that only the upper half of his body can be seen afterimages, like a matric○.

　Seeing this, the people in the response department start to get into an uproar. A rift between returnees is occurring in the hot water supply room. It's not a joke. Employees seconded from other departments who are not closely involved look pale.

"Hey, hey, what are you doing!?"

"It seems like they're fighting over Yanagi-chan?"

"As expected, he's our idol. This disgusting and stomach ache came to the neighbor's department to soothe him. Of course, being young is a competition."

"No, no, no, what are you doing to stay calm!? You have to stop it!"

"Personally, I want to support Aikawa-kun. I thought I couldn't tolerate a real harem because he was a kid."

"Is that what you're saying?! It's a fight between returnees!? Contact Hattori-san!"

　Employees seconded from other departments, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, are panicking. The people who were leaning back in their chairs and in spectator mode were the public security personnel who were originally Hattori's subordinates.

"Yanagi-san is looking at me! I won't let her be in a cage, you damn Abby-san!!!"

"Don't say such bad things about people!! I mean, come back to your senses! I'm sure you have cancer in your eyes and it's scary!"

　Noboru and Kousuke grapple in what is called a four-handed position in professional wrestling.

　Unable to accept the cruel truth, Noboru interprets that Abby-san is plotting to increase the number of harem members, and, perhaps because he is desperate to keep the coming of spring from slipping away, he begins to display extraordinary powers. ...

　Kousuke's knees gradually buckle. Oh no, I have no choice but to become Lord of the Abyss! ? I hate it! I'm already doing it today! I just took some medicine! I desperately hold on.

　And there,

"Please stop, don't fight for me! ! "

　A voice sounded like it was going straight into the depths of my brain. Before I knew it, it was Yanagi-chan's ``Kotodama'' who had broken free of her sister's arm and ran towards her.

　Noboru suddenly comes to his senses and turns into a demon god of love. His hands remain clasped together, but he relaxes and turns his gaze.

"Li, Mr. Liu."

"Noboru-san! I don't want to see Noboru-san like that."

"No, that's not true! I'm trying to protect you - you don't know! You don't know how dangerous this damn Abby is! He's a bastard who indiscriminately abuses not only little girls but even non-human older sisters!"

"Hey, Aikawa. Can you get angry now? Can I tell you how dangerous Abby is?"

"Even if Abyssal-dono is a bastard."

"Whoa, Yanagi-chan? Why did you stab me from the side?"

``He's a lolicon, a weirdo with a special fetish, and his behavior is pathetic.''

"It's mixed, isn't it? It's clearly mixed with malice."

"So, aren't we friends! When Noboru-san was telling me stories about other worlds, he always seemed proud of his friends!"

"Mr. Liu..."

"I feel that the relationship between Noboru-san and others is wonderful, so I wish I could be friends with Noboru-san like that..."

　Yanagi-chan looks at Noboru with a moist gaze. Noboru also regains her composure and stares back at Yanagi with an embarrassed expression.

　Abby was no longer in their field of vision. She was dissed a lot.

　What is it? What on earth is this atmosphere like? Why can you all just stab me in the face and then treat me like I'm not there the next moment? Don't you think it's cute? Is Abby's heart crying?

　A gentle hand was placed on Kousuke's shoulder as he strolled out of the bath room.

　Look back over your shoulder. Mr. Zhu was there. She decided not to look. His face looked like he was holding back a laugh. I patted my hand off.

"I'm sorry for misleading you. I just wanted you to trust me..."

"I-I misunderstood...I see, I see..."

"But it's true that I want to get along with you... No, I don't have the right to say such words..."

"Li, Mr. Liu… that's not true!"

"Noboru-san?"

"I'm sorry! I understand that you want to be a friend you can trust! But, my feelings won't change! I'm sure I'll make you feel even more than that! Please give me a chance. Isn't there?"

"Noboru-san...that's what you're saying to me. Thank you. I have my own position, so I can't promise anything, but...I look forward to your continued support."

"Mr. Liu!"

"Noboru-san!"

　Yanagi and Noboru shake hands firmly.

　What am I being made to see? Among the office staff, all of the employees on loan had the same expressions as Kousuke. Only the public security personnel were clapping sparsely, saying things like, ``Wow, that's youthful,'' and ``It's not enough to make Yanagi-chan cry.'' What a homely workplace (lol).

　Yanagi turned her head away to wipe the tears from the corners of her eyes that were filled with relief. She tries to hide her eyes with one hand and brings her mouth to his shoulder. The angle was so that only Kousuke and Akane could see their expressions.

　The tears had disappeared as if it were a lie. She lip-synced with a sharp look in her eyes.

(Is it OK to leave it like this?)

　That's what he said.

　It was certainly intended to be a help vessel for Kousuke. The moderate amount of diss must have also been intended to placate Noboru (if that's the case).

　And even though the misunderstanding has been resolved, the thread of goodwill towards the returnees remains to the extent that it will not be interpreted as an act of hostility.

　I see. It's not a bad place to fall. For everyone. ...Yes, even at this stage, even for Yanagi and Akane!

　Kousuke thought.

　Yanagi-chan is definitely the best. Or rather, a female agent? Hattori is also a scary person, but he's scary in a different way.

"Huh?"

　Mr. Shu placed his hand on Kousuke's shoulder again. He looks smug. He looks so smug. She was probably proud of her younger sister's skills, but... it seemed like a warning (?), or even a declaration (?): "This is just the beginning. If you show me an opening, I'll attack you from anywhere." Is it just my imagination?

　I brushed my hand away again and returned my gaze to Yanagi. Yanagi's eyes, which had already turned towards Noboru, regained their moisture in an instant. ...It's really scary.

　Today, my heart was in pain because I had already turned into the Lord of the Abyss. He was also nervous about Akane's movements, which would increase his idle rate if Kousuke was with him.

　What's more, I've been busy elsewhere and haven't slept since yesterday.

　However, right in front of my eyes is a classmate who doesn't care about other people and is acting up, and a sister who is not easy to understand in many ways, and the people in the response department are also giving me shocked and lukewarm looks at their interactions. I don't even feel like I'm there.

"...Haa"

　Kousuke suddenly feels tired. ah,now・Day・too・It's been all night, isn't it?morning・Day・but・It stains my eyes...I want some healing...

　That was then. Kousuke's greatest healing has arrived!

"I'm home, I'm here!!"

　The biggest reason why I visited the response department today, which I don't usually visit. That is the meeting with my beloved rabbit ear sister--Lana Hauria.

　He must have sensed Kousuke's presence even before he entered (mysteriously). As soon as the door clicked open, Lana burst in with a big smile on her face.

　Of course, the rabbit ears are hidden. It's a ponytail style, and the hair clip is an artifact of concealment. She is wearing a pantsuit. Since it is a smart type, the style is emphasized.

　Isn't gravity only kinder around her? She rushes towards me with a nimble step.

　But, as usual, before Lana could hug her,

"Ranaaa!!"

"!"

　Kousuke rushed over. He looks as if he has found an oasis in the desert after wandering for ten days, and it is unusual for him to embrace his lover even in public.

　Lana was hugged tightly and couldn't help but blink her eyes in a ``Banzai'' style.

　But that was only for a short time. She immediately lowered the corners of her eyes and gently hugged Kousuke back, as if to comfort him.

"Oh my, that's unusual for Kou-kun. Did he go through some kind of pain?"

"No, I'm a little scared of women."

"Are you scared of me?"

"I'm not scared, so I hug you and feel comforted."

"Fufu, Kou-kun. Fine, I'll squeeze you as tight as you want♪"

　There is no trace of disgust, and there is a warm atmosphere, as if the Virgin Mary is hugging her child.

　Lana's expression was filled with compassion, and Kousuke's expression relaxed.

　Noboru's expression is tense. He looked like, ``Here, when will these guys be able to produce a ``world of just the two of us'' that is as good as Nagumo and Yue-san!?

　Yanagi was also blushing a little, and Akane was strangely fidgety and uneasy for some reason.

"I'm sure this is the response department's office, right?"

"I know what you mean."

　Today, a seconded official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has a blank look on his face when he learns that there will be an important meeting with the United States.

　I guess it can't be helped. What appears to be a chaotic scene between students unfolds like a drama with the theme of workplace romance (?), and in the end, the two lovers create a world of just the two of them.

　It's one of the departments on the front lines of information warfare! An important meeting is taking place right now that could decide the fate of the nations!

　From the beginning, only the public security personnel were driving normally, grinning and saying, ``It's nice to be young,'' and saying, ``Damn, it's Abyss Gate for showing off.''

　Lana pulls away slightly and kisses me in a very natural way. It was only a light touch to my lips, but it happened twice or thrice. It was like her mother patting her back to soothe her child.

　Kousuke could see a vision of a gauge above his head. It's a mental HP gauge. I can kind of see that things that were in the red zone are slowly recovering.

　However, it would be a problem if the flirting between the lovers escalated any further. I need to understand what TPO is.

　So, the public safety officer scolded me, saying, ``Just do that!''

"Hah!? I-I'm sorry, in a place like this!"

　Kousuke's face was bright red. Even if he can create a pink barrier like Hajime and Yue, he still has the guts to flirt as openly as those two――No, in this case, is it insane? I don't have it. I keep bowing my head.

"Oh, I'm sorry? But I can't help it. Kou-kun was just too cute."

　Hauria is still Hauria. Her head is on the demon lord side.

　Hattori-san's No. 2 superior, who takes command in his absence - the person to whom Yanagi and the others also reported earlier - scolds him in a voice that resonates deeply in his stomach.

"Rana-kun, please do that after you finish your work. You have secured a dangerous cursed item, right? The old princes are already waiting in the other room. The barrier is also ready."

　Superior: Ichihara is the most dangerous-looking person in the response department. His shaved body, like that of a super-heavyweight judoka, is impressive, but the most dangerous thing about him are the three scars that run diagonally across his face.

　How could you get that kind of damage? Did you even fight a man-eating bear? I want to make a tsukkomi.

　When he, who is usually quiet, opens his mouth, the atmosphere becomes tense, but this is Hauria.

"Okay, okay, I'll go right away♪ Kou-kun, I'm sorry, okay? Please wait a little longer, okay?"

　Since he is an executive of a cooperating organization, he uses only polite language, but in terms of his attitude, he has the same easy-going attitude as when dealing with ordinary people. He has decided that the only people he truly respects are the Boss family.

　So, when we part, we even give each other an extra kiss. A deep sigh escapes from Ichihara.

"As expected from Abyss-dono's wife."

"I-I'm sure. Even I get a little nervous when I'm in front of Ichihara-dono..."

　Yanagi and Akane can't help but murmur as they watch Lana leave with light steps in another room.

　Akane was taken aback by her own muttering and cleared her throat as if to disguise it. She doesn't seem to want to admit much about Lana either. She really hates losing, or what can I say.

"By the way, what is Rana Hauria doing? What is a curse? The reason why you showed up here today, even though it's unusual, is because you knew she was coming, right?"

"Ah, it seems like there's something about the hidden village in the sea of ​​trees. There's an intruder...or rather, it seems like there are people searching for it."

"I guess...it's okay, right?"

"Yeah, well, that's because... there's Nagumo's defense system and Hauria's brutal hidden village."

　Something that Hajime had once rejected out of concern.

　Fuji's sea of ​​trees is the perfect environment for Hauria's hidden village! Cam and his friends' expectations had actually come true.

　The cause was, of course, the ``Dragon Incident.''

　The shocking truth that Japan = Dragon Demon. can revive itShrinedustNow that his existence has been revealed, it is only natural to seal or protect his location.

　However, even if the government is responsible for protection, it cannot protect against paranormal phenomena. Inevitably, the Onmyo Dormitory will take on this responsibility, but they are already limited in number and their work is increasing, so they can't keep them on guard duty all the time.

　Therefore, it is natural to use Hajime's artifacts and youma as guardians via Hiroharu and Hizuki, but while using them flexibly, we will also create other people who can appear in public or in the response department if necessary. I needed a group of people I could trust.

　So, Hauria was inevitably chosen as a group that could happily live in the deepest part of that sea of ​​trees.

　Actually, this is your chance! It was marketed as such.

　There is nothing more frightening than Hauria in the forest. Especially if you are prepared with traps and artifacts.

　There is no one more qualified. As expected, Hajime could only nod.

　At the time I received the notification, Tortoise had more space to move to Earth! You did it! I'm the new employee! Huh? Me? Are you half asleep, Kass? Noisy, diegarbageChiriakutaNeedless to say, an extremely barbaric exchange like this and an internal conflict that required resuscitation occurred.

　By the way, the Sea of ​​Trees migration group also includes Nea, Pal, and Mina, who were originally in the Sanctuary.

　Like most Hauria, they have a habit (?) of wanting to be as close to the boss as possible. Nea and Pal are no exception.

　Also, in today's world where paranormal phenomena are increasing, Myuu's personal safety is always a concern due to her unique nature. Since she's our precious ``young lady'', it's okay to strengthen her escorts excessively.

　We are close in age and are perfect for escort roles. I want to go to school together and live our daily lives together. He was always pleading with Hajime.

　However, the head is Hauria after all.

　Myuu's daily life could only be Hauria. Dad ruthlessly dismissed it.

　The two were in despair. It was a sad face. Liquid was leaking out from various places.

　Hajime's father, whose two children were drooling and begged him to "please reconsider!", looked at him from his family as well... well, he relented.

　I'll at least think about it once he can behave in a manner that is common sense and at a level that we can understand...

　Which mouth do you use to say it? Some people complained, but of course they ignored it.

　Then, the plan to move to Japan just came up, so the two decided to take part in the crossing by boat.

　Quiet talk.

"It seems like the intruder this time was accompanied by a demon."

"Hmm... So when you say you're recovering a fetish, that means that the fetish is the source of your power, not your own technique, right?"

"Maybe. Even if their own power is weak, it seems that more and more people are able to obtain such "things" and exert their power. Or rather, there are people who seek such "things" in order to improve their power. Should I say too?"

"I see. The reason why you invaded the Sea of ​​Trees was not because of the 'dragon', but because you were looking for something like that."

"I don't know yet since I'm about to be interrogated. I think that's probably the case."

"So, this time Rana Hauria secured the intruder and the fetish?"

"Oh yeah. I'm sure there were others as well."

　Furthermore, the reason why Lana, who has moved her base of life to the UK, participated in this Torimono is, in conclusion, a coincidence.

　Lana takes pride in being Kousuke's legal wife. That's why she often visits the Endo family's home. While doing so, she also often goes to see the hidden village of Fuji Jukai. She has been given a special key, so she can easily move around using the gate.

"I was just on a mission, so someone needed to bring the culprit and the cursed object here."

"So you decided it was a good meeting place?"

"Yeah. I had to carry Akane-san anyway. I'll be stubborn."

"Damn, that's a lot to say..."

　Just when I thought he was trying to embarrass me, Akane's face turned sour when he learned that he had been carried away while meeting his lover.

"By the way, it's been a while since we've been together, so I thought we should go out to eat alone...hehe."

"That's why you were looking at your phone so intently at times during your mission."

"Hey. You're just showing off."

　Yanagi gave me a shocked look, and Noboru gave me a look.

"I was waiting for you so I could share information with you."

"Huh? Aikawa just wanted to meet Yanagi-san's stall, right?"

"Who's the stalker! That's rude, Juna--mm. Anyway! Look at this!"

　Apparently, she was a little embarrassed to talk about pure love in front of him. Even though he seemed a little guided a little while ago, he still managed to express his feelings in a manly way.sobersober(?) I feel like I'm going to get tired of it.

　Noboru held out his smartphone as if to fool him.

"Hmm? What is this?"

"Yoshino's YouTube channel."

"Oh, that happened?"

"It's been around for quite some time. As an adventure-oriented YouT○ber, I've been exploring unexplored places."

　Mao Yoshino. Kousuke's party's bestower. At her graduation party, she said that she would enjoy traveling around the country for a while using the part-time money from Hajime, but she never expected that she was actually doing what she said she would do.

"Um, so you're here to tell me about Yoshino's latest situation?"

"It's not just that, it's just a matter of meeting Yanagi-san. Look, Nagumo is paying attention to us now, right? He's telling me to prioritize my new life."

"Well, that's right. I almost never get any requests."

"Especially you. Even if you don't have Nagumo's requests, you get quite a few requests from Hiroharu-chan and Claudia-san, right? There are probably cases like today that require Abby."

　Your alter ego is too convenient. When you can say no, say no, right? Noboru said with a wry smile, and Kousuke, who was the type of person who couldn't refuse a request, scratched his head with an indescribable expression.

"Well, anyway, I don't think any trivial information will come to you right now."

"So you're saying there's some information on Yoshino's YouTube channel that might not be a big deal, but it's worth knowing?"

"It helps that you talk quickly."

　I see. He wasn't the type to watch video sites often, and Kousuke was the busiest next to Hajime. In fact, he didn't even know that a former party member had started a channel.

　Kousuke sensed this and honestly expressed his gratitude for trying to tell him about his friends' current situation, even if it was only in passing.

　After playing that, Noboru played back the archive of Mao's broadcast from yesterday.

　Yanagi and Vermilion also peeked in, looking curious. By the way, Mao herself has already reported to her, Hajime, and Noboru has already reported to the response department.

"Hmm? It's a great jungle-like place, isn't it? Where is it?"

"Well, just look."

　As Kousuke said, what appeared on the screen was a lush jungle.

　Mao, dressed like an explorer - perhaps in keeping with the purpose of the channel - was walking through the space, taking selfies.

"Yes, today has started again! Hello Mao Mao! I'm Maoyoshi, an adventure YouTuber! "

"So-and-so?"

"You're building your character as a YouT○ber. Don't worry about it."

　Kousuke couldn't help but stare at the sight of Mao, who was adorning the seemingly damp jungle with a side piece around her eyes and a mischievous smile.

　Mao always seems lethargic. At least in Kousuke's perception.

　Apparently, Mao is Mao and is working hard as a YouT○ber while thinking carefully. When she glanced at it, she already had over 100,000 registered users.

　Even in the comment section, there are a lot of greetings written that seem to be commonplace, such as ``Good evening Mao Mao!'' and ``Good morning Mao Mao!'' Is it because of the time difference that the greetings are different? This may be a sign of its global popularity.

　In fact, he makes full use of his cheat language skills and greets people in various languages.

　After that, I wonder if it's my first time seeing it. Sometimes it's okay to just connect to the internet, but what kind of technology does it take to stream without lag in the jungle? There are voices of doubt. I can't believe it's another world fantasy technology created by a demon god.

　I mean,

"No, it's Brazil! Where in the world is the rainforest in the Amazon River basin, Yoshino, are you planning on going!?"

　Mao-san, you are wandering around in a great place. She has a big smile. Not only is she acting because she's streaming, but she just seems like she's having fun. It's like taking a walk in a place with beautiful scenery.

"As expected, the returnees are doing something wrong..."

"I was traveling in a fantasy world of swords and magic infested with monsters, so I guess it's nothing like the jungles on Earth."

　I was listening to the impressions of the sisters who were so shabby.

"Let's fly a little further."

"No, I just want to see it normally."

　Kousuke can't help but be curious about his former party member's new path. Why hadn't he seen it before? Watery. Since we are friends, it would be nice if you could contact us if you opened one!

　Where on earth has Yoshino been on his adventures so far? At the time of the first broadcast, I was able to say this greeting without hesitation! ? What did you look like when you did Mao Mao for the first time? ? Hey, what did you look like? ! I can't stop being interested! I'll have to check the archives when I get home! Oh, and don't forget to subscribe to the channel and give it a high rating!

　Noboru quickly ignores Kousuke's interest and skips straight to the desired scene.

　On the screen, Mao is talking about her purpose again while showing the surrounding scenery. Apparently, she heard a rumor that there were ruins in the jungle and came to investigate.

　Moreover, surprisingly, it didn't seem like he was alone; perhaps it was a local guide? There seemed to be about a dozen adults around who were well-equipped for that.

　Some people were taking pictures just like Mao, while others were carrying various heavy burdens on their backs. A man who looked like a good-looking actor, perhaps their leader, was giving instructions.

"here"

　Immediately after Noboru said that, something crossed the top of the screen. Something like a shadow emitting a strange glow passed from tree to tree at high speed.

　The people around me didn't notice. Only Mao sensed it. The camera quickly follows her, but her shadow quickly disappears behind a veil of branches and leaves, making it impossible to make out her true identity.

　However, even though they are in the rear guard position, they are in a different world cheat group. Even if the camera couldn't track it, Mao's dynamic vision was able to clearly capture the strangeness of the other person.

"What now? Jaguar? No, but the color was strange. Besides, is it possible to move through trees at that speed? "

　The comments section was also gaining momentum. Some of them may have been knowledgeable about the creatures of the Amazon River basin. It's so fast that the camera's focus speed doesn't match, and even if you pause or slow down the area in question, it's not clear. However, there are people who say that they have never seen a quadruped with fur that appears to be at least seven colors.

　The adults around Mao also checked the camera footage and had grim expressions on their faces.

　Apparently, the information on the ruins also included reasons why local people avoided it. It seems that some mysterious being is protecting it.

``Oh, I might have misunderstood something, but it's starting to feel like an adventure, isn't it? "

　Maybe some listeners should turn back? A few people began to comment, but Mao's expression actually became more and more sparkling.

　For some reason, Mao gathers the adults around her and begins consulting.

"Didn't Nagumo say that he was also wary of whether some folklore might come back with the resurrection of the King Tree?"

"Oh, I have my energy under control, so it's unlikely."

"Actually, with the resurrection of dragons, 'dragon legends' from all over the world are about to materialize. It's natural to be cautious."

"It would not be impossible to cause it artificially if there was human intervention."

　In other words, isn't the shadow that Mao encountered also a part of local folklore? Based on that idea, it seems that he has already reported it to Hajime.

　However, the Amazon itself is a treasure trove of living things. It is an unexplored region where an incredible number of new species are discovered every year. Therefore, I guess it's ``information that may not be a big deal, but should be conveyed just in case.''

``Yoshino calls himself an adventurer, but he mostly listens to local legends and rumors and explores unexplored regions, so he's almost like a hunter of unexplored regions or ruins.''

"As Nagumo, you are a valuable asset."

"It seems like it's helpful for Yoshino because he pays a lot of money for information. By the way, there's Akito in the overseas group, and he also seems to be gathering information while working as a magician. Mainly about the Awakened."

"Is it so?"

"Ah. The other day, I could only use mild hints, but it seems like they got information that there was an awakened person and went to see what was going on."

"So?"

"He was actually an Awakened Person, but he said that he had 'made him understand' because he was making a lot of money through fraudulent methods. He said he couldn't forgive a magician for using his fantasy powers."

"...Didn't Nimura say that he would use genjutsu to become the world's best magician?"

"I told you so."

　In fact, Akihito Nimura is already starting to attract attention as a promising supernova in the magician industry. It seems that around the world, he finds people who have awakened to the level of having the slightest supernatural ability, and who seem to be going astray, and then ``makes them understand'' and draws them into his magic group.

　The front face is a magician. The head of a dark hero organization that secretly uses magic to help people behind the scenes.

　As the founder of Magician Heroes, after having a romance with a heroine (desire) that he will meet someday (delusion), when he reveals his true identity to her (super delusion), he takes off his glasses, flips his hair and says the decisive line. It seems like a dream.

"Don't you feel like you're getting a little carried away?"

"I see. I think they'll start saying things like 'I'll stand in heaven' eventually."

　In that case, he seems to have promised Atsushi that he will beat him up until he wakes up.

"Well, anyway. It seems like the guy from Yoshino has been finding all sorts of strange things while wandering around in unexplored areas, so I thought I'd let you know as well. The stream is surprisingly interesting. There is, though."

"I see. Thank you. I haven't noticed this for a while, so that's helpful."

　Anyway,... Seeing that the conversation between Noboru and Kousuke has come to a halt, Akane points out.

"Who are these people around Mao Yoshino? Are they your friends?"

"You seem to be trying to hide it as much as possible, but don't you think the way you move and look like a soldier?"

　Yes, if you watch it for a while you will understand. The adults surrounding Mao are just local guides, but their movements sometimes make it obvious. Movements unique to those who have undergone training.

"I was wondering about that too...but Nagumo has known about Mao Channel for a long time and hasn't said anything, right?"

"Or rather, it seems like Nagumo introduced me, right? Yoshino's specialty is strengthening others, and he's an amateur when it comes to investigating unexplored regions and ruins, so it would be better to have the support of a team of experts."

　Also, according to what Noboru heard, Mao said that in an emergency, it's okay to use a wall of flesh...

　I'm sure it's some kind of joke, so I won't say it.

"Then you're safe?"

"I wonder where he would find such a messenger."

　Even as they were talking, Mao and his friends seemed to have finished their consultation in the video.

　Apparently, the path of the mysterious creature was a little far from its original destination, and opinions were divided between Mao and the group, who should go after the mysterious creature and the adult group to go to the ruins as they had originally planned.

``Yes, that's why I'm going to chase the mysterious creature~! "

"Damn it. Why does life always go in an upward direction?''

　The leader, who looks like a handsome actor, is stepping on the ground. It seems that it has been refuted.

"I thought I would be able to pursue Oparts as I like after becoming independent! Was it just a stroke of luck that I met the boss at that time? "

"What are you muttering about? Come on, let's go, Luffy! "

``I wonder how many times I'll have to tell you that I'm not a rubber person, Mao! My name is Wilfid! "

"Isn't it similar? I mean, a fake name isn't good. Even though it's a team.''

"It's not a fake name! That's my real name! Luffy is wrong! "

"But Nagumo told me Luffy..."

``You're forcing me to accompany you to a dangerous area even though I don't even remember your name!'' The boss is really diagonally above! I hope you can use your fantasy power to reach the highest point! "

　Kousuke thought.

　Ah, this person is probably similar! and. He's being toyed with, or rather, he's being forced into a position where he has no choice but to tsukkomi.

　In fact, before it was decided that he would go to the Vatican, he had no idea that he was a professional Oparts investigator who had fought over an ancient bacteriological weapon that he had received from Hajime.

　In any case, I'm sure Luffy is happy because he was able to become the boss's dog just as he had hoped at the time.

　And then Lana came back. Distribution also stopped.

"Kou-kun! Thank you for waiting!"

"Lana, welcome back. Is everything going well?"

"Yes, I made sure to keep the cursed items with me. There won't be any problems. Kiyotake-kun was also excited."

"Kiyotake-san?"

"Yes, I included a letter from Mina."

"ah I see"

　Kiyotake Tsuchimikado. He is a young man who is a direct descendant of Tsuchimikado. He is also a unique young man who accidentally fell in love with Mina during the Battle of the Sea of ​​Trees.

　Mina, who used to be like a love monster crazy with jealousy, envy, and impatience after receiving a positive reaction from the opposite sex for the first time, has become much quieter lately. She even modestly said, ``We're both busy, so I'll write you a letter first...''

　From Kousuke and Lana's point of view, it looked like a hungry lion was trying not to miss a once-in-a-lifetime chance, but...

　Maybe, I'm sure, Mina is just confused because it's her first time. The reason she moved to the hidden village of Fuji Jukai was to make it easier to exchange letters. Or rather, that's what it is.

"Besides, what are you going to do, Kou-kun? If you're tired, why don't you eat another time? Wouldn't it be better to eat after you get home? With a clone, you can taste the taste, but it won't satisfy your hunger."

　Yes, Kousuke here is actually a clone. He is of course in the UK to study abroad. Lana was originally living with Kousuke at his base of residence.

"No, it's fine. The main body is eating a good breakfast at the main body."

　It's just morning in England. The clones were active all night over there, and at the same time in the Vatican, so they were certainly tired. But that's it.

"More than anything, I don't want to miss the chance to be alone with Lana."

"Oh, come on, Kou-kun!"

　A natural kiss, like water flowing from high to low, once again from Lana to Kousuke.

　If you just mutter the keyword and activate the special treasure room, the quick change that Lana worked hard to learn for the romance of transformation will also be activated.

　As soon as you think you are surrounded by light, you instantly transform into a sexy older sister costume.

　If you wrap your arms around each other, your ample chest will spill out. Even the elite members of the response department couldn't help but notice it.

"Then let's go, Kou-kun♪"

"Ah, that's why I'm going first!"

　The two of them leave work, cuddling together.

　While seeing it off,

"Yanagi-san, if you'd like, I'll come with you after this..."

"Ah, Noboru-san, thank you for your hard work! Now, sister, let's put the report away!"

"Ah, ah, that's right..."

　Noboru is left alone.

　Look up to the sky and take a deep breath. The adults in the department looked at him with indescribable expressions as he left work with his sooty back asking, ``Let's go home...''