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.