Chapter 117.1


    The Whereabouts Of Carnage


    Machi, this time I''m on Coach''s side.


    In the midst of the tumultuous scene where Serai-san was angry and Ruu shook her shoulders while sobbing, for some reason, Nina-san suddenly declared her support for me.


    Wait Shizu, why?''


    Naturally suspicious of her actions, Serai-san asked Nina-san the reason.


    Well, of course, right? Machi, before getting angry here, wouldn''t it be better to apologize for what you did? And besides, hearing accusations from a friend is not pleasant


    Surprisingly, Nina-san laid out her reasoning and skillfully refuted Serai-san. It seemed she was angry with Serai-san.


    Thus, the situation shifted from a 1:3 confrontation to a 2:2 standoff.


    First, apologize for not responding to me! You can ask questions later Machi.


    Oh, Nina-san said sharply to Serai-san. It was reassuring to have such a strong ally.


    Uh Ezuki-san. I''m sorry for not responding


    Sniffle, snivel (nodding)


    Serai-san, surprised by Nina-san''s turnaround, was on her knees, hands on the table.


    In that stiff posture, as she bowed to apologize, a man who seemed to be another customer suddenly lowered his head in apology with his hands on the table. Ruu continued to sob, covering her face with her hands, [Peck, peck].


    Understood. I''ll accept that apology


    If someone were to say, "No, I won''t forgive you!" it wouldn''t lead to any progress, so the apology got accepted.


    But why didn''t you respond? Tell me the reason.


    Yes, it''s a secret. If you still want to know, you need to show your determination to keep our secrets!


    Um What are you going to do?''


    (Huh, why is Nina-san persistently pursuing this? What''s with this persistence? Well then, let it be!)


    I want you to be the experimental subject for a skill. The name of that skill is [Charm]. It''s a terrifying skill that manipulates the mind, making you fall deeply in love with someone you don''t even like. You wouldn''t want to become a guinea pig for such a thing, right? So


    Nah I''m fine.


    Huh?!


    Once again, the surprised voices of both of me and Serai-san harmonized. Why did Nina-san casually agree to that?


    But Before that, can you listen to my secret a bit?


    What? While Nina-san was stroking my thigh, she said something strange. In the dimming room where the evening darkness approached, making her expression difficult to read, she began to speak quietly.


    I have never fallen in love with a man


    (Lie? What''s this, I''m really interested!)


    Hey Shizu?


    Machi, and also Ruu-chan. It''s an important secret of mine, so I want you to listen carefully. Is that okay with both of you?


    Uh, yeah


    Sniffle, snivel (Cough, cough'')


    Once you hear the way I talk, you''ll understand. I was born in a small downtown area in Kansai. My family runs a small shopping street with a tiny Chinese restaurant. My parents manage the store by themselves, and they were so busy that I was often left alone''


    Nina-san''s secret story began with her upbringing. However, her skillful storytelling painted a sepia-toned scene in my mind.