A Misunderstood Mentor

Takun!!!

I turned around as if I had been called my name.

There's no one behind it.

Inorganic buildings lined up and the hard ground stretched all the way.

"What's wrong? Kumin"

No, I don't want to, who are you?

Feel the nostalgic déjà vu and smile bitterly.

Makie, who was walking in front, stopped and waited for me.

"... I thought I heard a voice."

I didn't hear anything.

That's right. You can't hear me.

Karna left it over there.

And yet, when you realize it, you put your hands on your hips.

"Still not used to it? If you have a sword over here, you'll be caught for breaking the law."

Unlike the world we lived in, the inhabitants of this world did not wear weapons or armor.

No wild beasts come down to the city and no monsters exist.

"Hey, Makie. How are Karna and the others doing over there?

A slight expression for a moment.

Don't miss the fact that Makie's face hardened for about two seconds.

"I see. Everyone's having fun out there, even without you."

Makie is lying.

It is unlikely that everyone will be safe.

But there's nothing I can do now.

Well, I hope so.

Look back again.

I can't hear you anymore.

"Are you thirsty? Would you like a cup of tea?

Makie said so to change the story, and they walked out again.

Through the cluttered buildings, you reach a sign store with a crowned mermaid on it.

I remember that Nagisa had my cup with the same illustration.

It seems to be a famous coffee shop in the world.

Lots of people sat at equal intervals on beautifully lined tables and chairs, with transparent panels to shut off the air.

Looks like a stylish teahouse that wasn't in our world.

"I, Soy Chocolate White Hazelnut Caramel Sauce Powder Chocolate Chips Extra Roast Ice Whip Topping Dark Mocha Chips Cream Frapecino Grande"

"What is that? An ancient magic spell?

"There's no magic here. That's the name of the drink."

Much longer than the spell the null bees sang.

You're the only one who gives a drink such a magnificent name.

Apparently, training like the Great Sage is a must in this world when ordering drinks.

"No, don't take your name so seriously. It's embarrassing. Ah, with the same two."

"Wait a minute! I want this red one! Looks like it's only for a limited time!

"Alright! I'm sorry, but I need to change one to Strawberry Frapecino."

"Huh? My drinks are short? Are you okay? If it's a little longer, you're gonna get some awesome stuff.

"Shut up! I'm customizing mine! That's why it's been so long!

"In that case, I'll be a bitch too...."

"Ugh! It's okay! Wait quietly in that seat!!

Say yes and take a seat.

I was able to keep Makie away as well as I thought.

Now, here's the show.

Makie gets out of my sight for just a few seconds to get a drink.

At that moment, I was already running towards the exit.

Unfortunately, I can't drink an unknown beverage called Strawberry Frapecino, but I rarely get this chance.

Lockless doors.

I'm free to go anywhere, but I've been watched by Makie ever since I got here.

As soon as you get out, you enter the back street and run through the narrow alley at full speed.

I've been in this world for weeks.

It wasn't just eating delicious food and relaxing.

I was observing people around me and listening to useful information.

[Terminal]

Everyone rumored that the most important facility in this country was somewhere in [Osaka].

As a result, the national base is said to have changed from [Tokyo] to [Osaka].

Only a few selected scientists, known as the Twelve Wise Men, can enter the Terminal, and research is being conducted to save the world from the virus.

And about thirty years ago, there were rumors that the ancient actor Ryunosuke had gone missing.

Probably from there.

That's where the Makiers must have come to our world.

The location of the terminal was private to the general public, but some sightings were noted.

First of all, in the [Tsutenkaku] of [New World], the city where I was first....

Phew, she showed up suddenly.

Makie stood at the corner of the alley with two drinks.

"Didn't you like drinking at the store? It's okay, I can take it out properly."

"... how did you get here?

"There are surveillance cameras everywhere in the city. My left brain is connected to that system."

Makie gave me the drink she had in her hand and pointed to her left comb made of machines.

The drink is punctured with a long, thin, hollow stick.

As others were doing at the store, they put their mouth on it and inhaled the drink inside.

The taste of sweet and sour fruit and the sweetness of the cream were mixed and spread to the mouth.

It's more like dessert than a drink.

"... didn't you ask where you were going?

"I won't ask. Because it doesn't make sense. I told you. You can't do anything anymore."

"... I see."

I certainly don't have any more power.

We may not be involved in stories that change the destiny of the world as we have done before.

It was when I almost gave up everything.

A small, really small ball of light is flying straight towards me from the side of Makie.

"What is this light?

"Light?"

Doesn't it look like Makie?

Even though it was as small as a marble, it looked brighter than any light I had ever seen.

The little light just hits my head and pops out and disappears.

At that moment, I saw Chihar eating on my knees.

Everyone is around, and I laugh at Chihar.

Chihar laughed back at me with an extraordinary smile.

Not so much more.

In the depths of your body, there is a small light.

We must defeat Makie, who is connected to the city's cameras, before we can reach the terminal.

What's the probability of that?

Close to zero for ever.

But it's not exactly zero.

My hands were wet because of the droplets on the cup.

When you play it with your fingertips, it hits Makie's forehead.

"Cold."

Makie held her forehead and looked at me.

Even Alice's attack, Makie, who was easily dodged, couldn't dodge anything like this.

Suspicion turns into conviction.

Settings only activate in the other world.

Have you noticed that I'm trying something?

Makie laughs at me with her cold eyes.

"Still not giving up? Kudo Takuya."

There is no Karna on the waist.

I don't even have the bell I got from Nuruhachi.

But....

"I can hear you. So I won't give up."

"... you think you can defeat me?

Close your eyes and clear your ears.

I heard a nostalgic voice.

Takun, say what you always say.

A small fire burns big and turns into a flame.

Looking straight at Makie's face, I said quietly.

"You got it, you got it."