Grīṣmēra nāṭaka

The elapsed time which always dragged numerous emotions that've been buried within one's history, will continue to flow even for someone with the trait of a Mimosa.

Even if there were walls that separate or distinguish about how much time has been passed in each different「World」, one's feelings would always miraculously found a gap to convey the words for their dearest person.

A thing, which sounds like nonsense that is unacceptable to many people.

Since not only it could help someone who had been rooted to the ground without knowing anything to do.

It could also be a huge help for someone who had lose every possibilities, and let their despair to envelop them.

No matter how hard someone denied it, that's just how it is.

A thing that pay no heed of how far nor how difficult each person's relationship are.

It'll always be in the heart of someone who has ever felt the warmth of affection, or even a temporal attraction towards any simple or frugal things.

And it was called as「Bond」.

'... That's... a nice one to know.' (Cera)

Time has passed, and the class that was being held by Takeya Yuki finally reaches the final session which indicates that the day's class will be finished.

As Zeimachi said before, Takeya Yuki is already a responsible member of society, therefore he will only follow Takeya Yuki's wish if she has done with her job.

"..." (Zeimachi)

The performance shown by the young teacher somehow became better than before after she received a head pat from Zeimachi.

As for the man himself, he's still looking at her from the top corner of the student council room's window.

"If you're being so curious, then why don't you join her down there? Not like double teacher is so rare nowadays." (Cera)

"... Why did you disappear." (Zeimachi)

Cera comes up with a solution to overcome his wavering heart so he can straighten his mind and face it head-on instead of being a bystander, yet its still useless. Zeimachi still being wary of her after what she had did, and besides...

Even if he were supposed to go there then what should he do? This question can't be answered by him.

"If I didn't then Yuki-chan will act all embarrassed and there'll be going some misunderstanding right? Don't ask something you already know at me." (Cera)

Actually, he had never thought this far.

Indeed he had thought about what to say and what he should do after Takeya Yuki finished her class down there, but in his heart there's still a great doubt about what he should choose along with uncertainty blooming in his heart as well.

Live for his mission, and if the mission ends then he'll seek a new one.

He was a man who could only move if compelled by circumstances such as the mission that was imposed upon him.

Long ago in the distant past where there's only misery and decayed days for his life, that was the thought pattern he had always instilled within himself.

However... people are ever changing.

"Look at how she's waving her hand on you, are you sure you're not going over there Zei?" (Cera)

"... It's unneeded." (Zeimachi)

"Are you... sure?" (Cera)

Cera and Zeimachi were still looking at Takeya Yuki who was saying goodbye to her students one by one with a smile that was very similar to Sakura Megumi.

For him, it was a foreign smile. One that not only could bring him to his knees, but also to filled his sweetdometer.

"Stop asking me about it." (Zeimachi)

If only the two of them were standing side by side, perhaps Takeya Yuki and Sakura Megumi would definitely be mistaken for sisters.

'They're technically a student and teacher back then before this idiot engaged with Megu-nee, it's not that weird.' (Cera)

Even now, Cera still hides her whereabouts so that no one can see nor feel her presence beside for him.

This tendency of her who frequently uses the back door of the authority shared between them, oftenly caused many trouble for Zeimachi when they're still trying to work together.

'Hey! I'm only using what being given to me, so I don't think there's anything wrong with that. Besides, if I didn't obscure Zei's ability in this "World", I'm sure he's going to use his feather again.' (Cera)

So you're still desperately trying to show him a future that "you" think he better holds.

'I do, and I'll let him chose the rest. Just like what you said ▀▀▀▀, he is not mine. Although my act can be interpreted as an obsessive one, but from then until now... my feeling for him is still the same.' (Cera)

You're emphasizing on the wrong part.

While thinking of a ways in order for Zeimachi to not aware the existence of the strange power she is using, Cera sits back on her chair which made Zeimachi called out to her.

What he said isn't really important, he just asked if Cera had a stomach ache or not from drinking the tea that has been sprinkled with a fistful of salt inside it.

He also added a further note for Cera not to follow and neither stalks him when he later went to his ex-wife's house in that world along with Takeya Yuki.

"... Sure." (Cera)

"..." (Zeimachi)

Indeed, Cera had agreed to his request. Unfortunately Zeimachi is not that easy to be tricked by the her.

"What, you're not believing me? *Sigh* Alright, Aschente... you got that?" (Cera)

"... Much obliged." (Zeimachi)

However, after Cera said that vague-sounding oath, for some reason Zeimachi nodded as if now he could put his trust in her.

And for a few minutes later the two of them waited, waiting for Takeya Yuki's arrival which was filled with the color of happiness that radiated from her face when she found out that Zeimachi was still there as she entered the student council room.

Of course Cera's whereabouts were unknown to the woman.

"Now u-uhh... l-let's go f-father!" (Takeya Yuki)

"... You're stuttering all over the place, Yuki-san. Are you this timid again?" (Zeimachi)

"It's just umm... did you see my teaching from beginning?" (Takeya Yuki)

Remembering the memory she when Zeimachi acted as her fatherly figure when she was still in her teens, Takeya Yuki, who looks still awkward with the atmosphere around them, is feeling doubtful about how she should act towards this man.

In that student council's room, she remembered that Zeimachi has always behaved like a responsible adult which made her have to learn many things if Takeya Yuki really wanted to achieve her goals as a teacher.

'Please don't start about your past, please don't start about your past, please don't start about your past.' (Takeya Yuki)

Remembering those memories, Takeya Yuki felt nervous if Zeimachi had indeed been watching over her who has now becoming a teacher since the beginning of the learning session.

But it looks like... Takeya Yuki is more afraid of another thing.

Perhaps, there were times when Zeimachi acted like an old man who always talked about how bitter his life was to those young one as he rubbed his chin.

"It's a sad thing that I can't watch your progress in order to reach this steps, but the you who was just a learner, had indeed become a master Yuki-san. Let's go, we could talk some more in our way... home." (Zeimachi)

His pronunciation of the word "home" sounds a little hesitant.

Nevertheless, it doesn't damped Takeya Yuki's feeling as she's becoming more closer to him and used her skeptical eyes to stare at Zeimachi's figure.

The thing that caught her eye the most was the new pair of suits that Zeimachi was wearing at that time, because not only was Zeimachi that she could remember was a free spirited man, he also preferred to wore casual shirts and long pants even if it was to meet the prime minister back then.

Previously she was to emotional to recognizes the difference in his pattern of clothing, however now that she's in a better shape and could finally spot the "differences" on her figurative father's attire, Takeya Yuki got to admit it if he's really got his look in the new suit.

Yet unfortunately, she did all of those only in her thought which made him really wanted to dig a hole for his head.

"*Cough* We're going or?" (Zeimachi)

"Ah yes, wait up. I'll grab my bag first." (Takeya Yuki)

Hiding the embarrassment he got after peeking into Takeya Yuki's mind, Zeimachi knocked on the door in order to get Takeya Yuki out of her daze.

On the other hand, Takeya Yuki also felt a little embarrassed when she got snapped back to reality after blankly stared at his own "father" without saying a word.

After all, in some country's culture that act could be considered as a rude behavior especially from old timer's view.

"Are you still scared of this place Yuki-san?" (Zeimachi)

"W-Who are you calling scared?! Jeez, I'm not a kid anymore so please don't tease me anymore." (Takeya Yuki)

"I'm sorry, it's just a habit to tease someone who didn't like to be teased." (Zeimachi)

"... Aren't you're the one acting like a child more than me..." (Takeya Yuki)

"Haha... that could be so." (Zeimachi)

As they stepped out of the room, Takeya Yuki and Zeimachi were still continuing their conversation to make up for the lost time.

The woman looks very happy because with this her family will be whole again.

From now on they could have dinner together, they could also talked and drinks together because she's in enough age to drink beer, and also maybe, to discuss the stories of the other current school life club members.

Or so Takeya Yuki thoughts as she stepped down the dark corridor.

"Should I show you how my cooking skill is?" (Takeya Yuki)

"Well... I'm well versed in poison tasting- bhugh..." (Zeimachi)

Zeimachi spoke as he created a good mess on Takeya Yuki's hair which made the two of them laughs, added with an elbow strike on his abdomen.

That man was still thinking about something, but when he was next to someone who had carved a story of familia beside him, his thoughts somehow found it very difficult to find the end of his logic.

"Ah but just so you know, I'm still anywhere near mother's level alright. She's the place where I learnt after all." (Takeya Yuki)

"Then you've learn from the best." (Zeimachi)

*Clanck*

In the end, the door was closed without any eerie sounds, and let the two people who played the role of a father and daughter walk back to a place that can be called their "home".

Whether it's Zeimachi or Takeya Yuki, they look very excited in their conversation filled with the days they've spent in their own memories.

"..." (Cera)

As for Cera, she had done nothing but become an observer for them. She didn't have the look of someone who're in downfall and let alone in jealous.

At that time, she could only focus her mind on one thing, namely about what if Zeimachi accept his mistake and decided to forever live in this world.

If the man stops his journey and lives happily with his family, maybe that's the real happy ending.

"... that's... his choice." (Cera)

A sentence that she said easily left her mouth after she took a gulp at the salty tea on her front, Cera who was left alone in the room, then leaned her head on the table and hid her face by using her fragile looking arms.

Within that room, as well within that『original』world, no one could understand the feelings that're colliding within her, except the perpetrator herself.

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....

.....

"So this is our house? It's pretty... common." (Zeimachi)

"What are you expecting? Megu-nee... I mean mother very much like this house than what you've built back then!" (Takeya Yuki)

"Ohh? And what did I built back then? Let me guess... it's a-" (Zeimachi)

"An apartment, and all room is only for us." (Takeya Yuki)

"... dang, that's one of a batshit crazy guy." (Zeimachi)

After going through a journey that's nothing more than a brief walk, while passed through the city of Megurigaoka which had shown its development to become a normal city again after the outbreak.

Zeimachi and Takeya Yuki have finally arrived at a place that can be called their "home" in that world.

A building that is not too different from the size of a suburban house that is often found in the suburbs, but still has the impression of being a keepsake of modern culture.

"If mother heard you cursed like that again, I'm not sure whether I could help you." (Takeya Yuki)

"Kuku, you're underestimating my power O my dear daughter." (Zeimachi)

The two of them passed through the fence that looked somewhat untended by human touch, and started to set their foot on the terrace of the house which was painted in light red.

*Ding-ding-ding-BAAAM*

Zeimachi did intend to ring the bell that was plastered beside the entrance, but instead of a bell tone that he usually heard in people's homes, he instead heard a bell's sound that's frequently used to start a round in boxing arena.

"... Me? This?" (Zeimachi)

"Yes." (Takeya Yuki)

Takeya Yuki nodded her head as if she was satisfied with Zeimachi's reaction.

Even so, Zeimachi didn't get caught up in his shock for too long and asked Takeya Yuki a few more things, such as about Sakura Megumi's whereabout during that day, which is then being answered by her if Sakura Megumi is still in her job vacation.

Although Takeya Yuki didn't told him further about what is her current occupation, she simply implied if Sakura Megumi has her own flower or bouquets shop.

"Yeesss, wait a second. Who is it~" (Sakura Megumi)

As the two of them were still in a pleasant discussion, they soon heard Sakura Megumi's lively voice who are approaching the front door.

Her audible footsteps on the wooden floor, sounded like a housewife rushing to met their guest right after finishing her daily chore.

*Clack*

"Ah is that you Yuki... chan..." (Sakura Megumi)

"..." (Zeimachi)

In that brief moment, where it was as if time itself seemed to freeze, the door opened and both of their eyes met which made Sakura Megumi literally froze for a moment.

"(Whisper) Go on!" (Takeya Yuki)

"Uhh... Megumi? You're still with us?" (Zeimachi)

Seeing Sakura Megumi who wasn't moving at all, Zeimachi finally patted the woman's shoulder and called out her name a little close from her side.

Not only did her fragrant hair have become close enough for him to smell, Sakura Megumi's body which became "shaped" in certain places also became a more visible to him.

Nevertheless, he only took glance and continue to gaze on Sakura Megumi's face.

Zeimachi, who felt panicked as he thought if Sakura Megumi had a sudden stroke because of their abrupt meeting, then turned to Takeya Yuki, who for some reason was already several steps far behind him.

"So it was when you grab your bag... Ugh?! What?" (Zeimachi)

It was exactly as he said, back then Takeya Yuki decided to plan a little surprise for him. Then how come Zeimachi didn't know about it?

It was simple, the idea had crossed her mind while she was away from him, that way he couldn't get a peek at this surprise since Zeimachi wouldn't even use his feather for many little matters.

Just when Zeimachi realized that all of this was a trap the two of them had planned, the man then turned his head back to Sakura Megumi who was lunging at him with an embrace of affection.

Like a koala that doesn't want to be separated from its beloved tree, Sakura Megumi clings very tightly and doesn't want to let go of the man's body.

"Yeeaaayyy~" (Takeya Yuki)

"Wh-wha?! Not you too Yuki-san." (Zeimachi)

After that, Takeya Yuki who was a few steps behind them, quickly ran forward and jumped to hug the man's back while Sakura Megumi was still embracing him from the front of his body.

Zeimachi looked extremely uncomfortable with all the feelings he could feel exuding from the two women, but it couldn't be helped, he couldn't help but to let them cry on him as he stepped inside that house.

The tears that flowed were not a form of sadness or disappointment, but rather an affection which was the hardest for him to accept.

No matter how many entity he has defeat in the past, he still couldn't get used to receiving this kind of affection.

Carrying Sakura Megumi in his arms, and Takeya Yuki on his back, Zeimachi then finally heard the same words he once heard from Takeya Yuki.

"Welcome home, dear/father." (Sakura Megumi/ Takeya Yuki)

Which was accompanied by Sakura Megumi who finally let out her voice.

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A moment filled with scenes full of happiness, a "fake" created by someone's intervention, old relationship that'll be re-ignited again, a family formed by one's bond rather than based from an oath.

"..." (Cera)

There're no words that could describe just how warm the sight is especially for an adventurer who has forgotten his place of birth.

His soul that is tired of betrayal, bloodshed, sacrifice and despair will be healed in this world along with his little family who will always be with him.

"... This idiot." (Cera)

Every adventure will eventually end, including the adventures journey he has gone through.

His increasing age will eat away at his body which will then turns him into a husk with hollow cheek.

But, what is the most pleasant thing for people when they wither and decay in time, than to find themselves surrounded by people who love them especially when on their death bed.

"... Zei, you're really... going to chose that!?" (Cera)

Indeed that was a very good scene for many. However, not everything will end as desired because it is nothing more than a wishful thinking.

"I won't object it, but... think well about it. There's a chance if that is nothing but a planted suggest- ... nothing. If that's what you really want then do as you will, I will... return while you're finishing your business." (Cera)

And that's what will happen again.

"..." (Cera)

In the student council room that was previously left by Zeimachi and Takeya Yuki, there is Cera who is alone with a glass of salty tea in her hand.

She, who was still trying to cover her eyes with her sleeves, looked like someone who was holding back her frustration from coming out.

"... stop looking at here." (Cera)

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「PoV of Zeimachi」

"Yeah, alright... thanks Cher. I'll follow you soon."

After I disconnected our network which was more or less like telepathy, I proceeded to wash the dishes for no more than three people.

Doing what can be considered as The Gamer's first mission without the help of the system at all, I completed the activity without breaking a single plate.

"Next is table and trash."

After that, I proceeded to clear the table in the dining room where the three of us had previously dine on the same table, together as a family for perhaps the last time.

It's really hard to pick whose food is better.

From a creativity standpoint, maybe Yuki-san is the winner, but if I look at the taste of the food, then Megumi is the champ.

Because not only did they know which foods I like the most, since well maybe the past me did quite a thing back then... the sweetness of being feed by them really add a huge amount of glucose into my blood.

A happy moment, where I can eat with people who call me as their family, without having to worry about the fate that will befall to the world.

Accompanied by their heartwarming expressions, how beautiful it is to have such a life.

'... I can't remember it.'

It's a wish for a happiness, love and longing.

To be surrounded by people who really think about you from the bottom of their hearts, and are willing to spend their precious time even if it's just to make you feel a little happier.

To live in the light of life with people who could ease your fatigue away only with their smile.

"Yosha! I guess... what is left is to erase all of my existence then. This time, I'll be sure to wipe everything down to the root."

A life like that is indeed a dream for many people, but I will always think that I am not worthy to have that life.

From every word Megumi and Yuki-san said, I could feel the spark of affection they directed towards me, and to be honest, every time they showed such feelings I felt very happy.

"... If there's a chance I could met you guys again, maybe it'll be different next time.."

Sadly one thing, for me the concept of love and lust are always intertwined to one another.

If I feel something that people always said as love, then I'll only think of it as nothing more than mere lust, which in the end will only make my partner to feel the biggest pain.

"May you can find your happiness, farewell..."

Love is not worthy for me thus I'm not worthy to be loved, that's what I always thought.

After all, there're also several quotes I've read that tell if love can make the weak become strong and the strong become powerless.

"Have a nice dream, Megumi, Yuki-san."

*Clack*

As I set my foot outside of this house, I closed the door and probably... will never came back again.

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「The Void」

After he was able to talk again with one of the people who valued his existence, after he tasted the food that was made based on the sincere interests of his heart, and even after he was given the opportunity to choose a happy life with a beautiful woman who is always around him.

Zeimachi, the fool has left.

He who has chose his choice walked away from the place he once called as his "home" in order to continue his journey that holds nothing more than miserable fate.

Every implicit and explicit word had indeed reached his hardened heart.

Sakura Megumi's feelings which wanted him to stay with her, along with Takeya Yuki's who wanted to experience the fun of being a small family.

However the spark is too small, the fire was still not enough to show him which path he should take.

"..." (Cera)

Due to this choice in this arc, one world has completely forgot about the existence of someone named Zeimachi.

Every evidence of his existence, from the photo albums displayed in the "house", to the memories of people who only catch a glimpsed of his name, have been permanently erased by the fool himself.

Sakura Megumi and Takeya Yuki are no exception, no, maybe it's more like the two of them are people who were neatly picked to having their memories erased by him.

That doesn't mean he doesn't care about the others, instead, he actually treats the other main characters like Naoki Miki, Ebisuzawa Kurumi, and Wakasa Yuuri with a slightly different treatment so that their memory isn't disturbed when there are parts that are hard for them to remember.

Just like filling a hole in the bumpy road with a concrete.

"... What can I do for this fool, right ▀▀▀▀?!" (Cera)

In the Void, there's Cera who're calmly drinking her tea as she awaited for Zeimachi's arrival.

Previously, Cera had messed with Zeimachi's authority so that there were several memories overflowing from the residents of that world.

The plan was indeed successful and made Zeimachi have to face his past, even though the ending that she got was not as to what she expected.

Judging from her expression, it seemed like Cera really meant her words wishing that Zeimachi would stay in that world and take his first steps towards developing his harem, which would start with his ex-wife and adopted daughter.

"Hey... what did I told you about spying on other." (Cera)

However, the result she got was Zeimachi who chose not to linger in that world and continue to his next journey, which is now accompanied by his new surname that he took from Sakura Megumi.

"I know you can hear me..." (Cera)

A name taken by him, and also a form of his sin for abandoning the people who think dearly for him.

Sakura Zeimachi.

"..." (Cera)

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「The Void」

The Void, a space that couldn't even be called a space, a place that couldn't even be called a place.

The emptiness that was the container for many scattered feathers, which at this time, is in the middle of welcoming the arrival of the owner from feathers that contained many unexplored worlds in this story.

"Yo Cher, am I late? Sorry." (Zeimachi)

As he entered the void, the scenery was still the same, which was nothing more than a field of glowing feathers.

Yet, that usual scenery has now changed when Zeimachi called her name.

"You *slurp* tell me." (Cera)

There was Cera, a girl with slightly tanned skin, and heterochromia eyes who was in a sitting position and continuing to sip the tea Zeimachi gave her.

Apparently she's not really drinking anything from her cup, and as to how Zeimachi interpreted it, Cera did all of those slurping sounds only as a mean to annoy him.

"Just drop that tea already! *sigh* Why're you looking like someone who've failed her first world-building game?" (Zeimachi)

Slightly irritated, Zeimachi took the cup and threw it away to the other side of the void. Meanwhile, Cera who saw what the man had just done didn't do much, she just made a new cup and continued trying to annoy him.

"..." (Zeimachi)

Seeing that Cera seemed to be in a bad mood, Zeimachi decided to let it slide.

"Here's kaban-chan." (Cera)

But a few moments after he walked away, Cera suddenly threw him a bag which she took from a place that was still hard to explain for now.

The bag that she threw on him, was the one that Zeimachi always used on his travels and was also a silent witnesses to what he had been through so far.

Together with his jacket in hand which he saw already in the bag, Zeimachi looked at Cera for an explanation.

"What are you looking at? You don't really want to praise my new look right?" (Cera)

"... No." (Zeimachi)

"Well I kind of expecting this outcome, but your face is really an eyesore in that outfit." (Cera)

"Then I guess it'll be better to keep my form at its best." (Zeimachi)

After Zeimachi went through every item he had previously left in the bag, it looked like they were about to start arguing again.

"I took the badge and that stuffed bunny, you'll only tore it down if you persistently brought that out, and as you see right there... all your other stuff is right where you left it." (Cera)

Cera smiled proudly after she explained a bit about what she had done.

She also flashed a proud pose as she explained that the bag she called as Kaban-chan, had evolved into Kaban-chan version two, which mean the bag is now stronger, wider, and deeper.

"*COUGH* Anyway! For now why don't you role play as a salaryman just like what your suits told? You remember about that salaryman right? The one in the doujin?" (Cera)

"Hmm? Well I do, but I can't remember the code... but first thing is, this bag final form is Kaban-chan?! Holleey shieet, justwhathaveyoudonetomynormalbagpack!? Oh, and is this water proof?" (Zeimachi)

Zeimachi who felt surprised because of something else, hugged his bag tightly and spoke like someone who had played a game in Asian difficulty.

As for Cera who had saw his shocked and surprised look, she's very much amused by that.

"Huhuhu... just wait for the surprise. So what you wanna do? All this heartache I'm feeling are really uncomfortable. You know right? Close your heart Zei, I could still feel it." (Cera)

For this explanation, it's still connected to what they called as "network" which was previously leveraged.

Cera and Zeimachi could communicate telepathically with each other, and no beings could hear their conversations.

However by using that means, this also meant they could sometimes feel each other's feelings if they got too close with each other considering how complicated it was to link the minds of a human with a creature like Cera.

"... What I'm going to do is not going to change." (Zeimachi)

In an instant, Zeimachi returned to his calm self and said those words as he carried his bag and luggage towards an opened portal. He said no more words, because there was no need anymore.

Cera already understood what he meant even though she didn't want to admit it, and as long as he was able to move on, Zeimachi wouldn't stay put for long in one certain world.

"Ah Zei~ Bring me some angler fish if you went to sea or anything with large mass of water alright~" (Cera)

"... Hell no." (Zeimachi)

Now in his salaryman uniform which was nothing more than an expensive looking suit, a bag pack and a small suitcase, Zeimachi has entered the portal aimed towards another adventure in unknown worlds.

It's only his back that Zeimachi could show to Cera while he's still in his remorse.

"As I expected... human's heart is a complicated matters, Zei." (Cera)

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'Oh and ▀▀▀▀, let me correct you about one thing. Actually if Zei really want it, I could even created a world where he's out of their reach. So as long I'm here, no one could touch him hehe!' (Cera)

You just planted your own death flag.

"Wha?! Well not like I could die though~ Yjor~ Hey Yjor~! Where're you my snake cutie?" (Cera)

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「PoV of Sakura Zeimachi」

'Now then where am I?'

Exiting the portal that connected me to this foreign world, I realized that I was now standing on a wooden bridge usually built for ships in the harbor.

The roar of the waves can be heard clearly beside me, and with just one jump I will fall into this pool of salty water.

What a convenience.

"... She didn't told me if Kaban has become waterproofed or not. Let's just leave it here with some stealth spell, hopefully no one in here is well versed with magic."

Previously I had done something that seemed to be very indifferent.

Neglecting the opportunity to have a live with many beautiful women, and throwing away the opportunity to live the days with a loveable partner.

If there really are people who act like that then thank goodness, because I won't stop from pissing them off. But then as it turns out, I'm none other than the said person.

'Trash who likes it when other people's trashy life are worse than his own, I quite like that.'

Even then... even after I've admitted the mistakes I've made, the guilt still won't go away.

The guilt is still tugging in my chest.

Facing this guilt that still hasn't disappeared, I intend to pull out my heart and grip it until it breaks. Because then I can get out of this suffocating pain that always involves the thing that I hate the most.

Bond.

I know, a beggar cannot choose what he will receive. Likewise with me who had no other choice but to leave the two of them in that world for their own safety.

The risk is far too big, especially with many being that could grow Saitama's hair again.

Back then in the past... ocean was the scariest place for me because of many mysteries stored inside of it. Some could also say maybe it's an instinct of humans to be afraid of what they don't know.

And it was that negligence which caused humanity to be swept away by the arrival of those foreign entity. I don't want to repeat the same tragedy.

"Done."

Using one of my weapons to add more efficiency for the incantation and placement of the spell, I then deposited this spherical object back into the invisible room.

During my journey I created many hand-made weapons and tools which could help me to facilitate my journey, and one of them is this.

An object shaped like a spherical or a ball that is no bigger than the palm of a hand, and has many stars in it.

I called it as Astra since it reminded me with Kanata no Astra, a show we once saw as the same weeb before my world got swept by them.

"Now let's go- oo?"

*Blup*

With a small leap of faith, I can throw myself into the sea and then swim to the deepest part of the ocean to find an angler fish.

However just before the plan was put into action, I saw something appear/float right up from beneath the surface where I chose to dive.

Judging from its design, its shape is similar to a banana boat that people often use to swim, but the differences is that this banana boat has an iron body and also a diesel engine along with a torpedo and not a torpedo-tempura one.

In addition, its shark-like design made me quickly realize the origins of this floating object.

"A submarine boat huh? Am I in Azur Lane kind of world?"

What have appeared is a boat which was frequently used by most of the submarine ships in the game of Azur Lane, and from the shark-like detail its seem like this boat belong to one of U-boat in KMS.

'But whose this belong to?'

As far as I know, the ship girls in the world of Azur Lane only use their rigging when they're going to set sail onto the seas, and also to fight the antagonist or enemies in the story.

As for submarines, I don't really know much... but if there's this thing here, there's got to be a ship girl riding it somewhere around here. There's no way they would leave their armament in this stranded place without any guard.

'There is one? She seems... broken?'

Using the Feather that can make me read and formulate the consciousness type of any sentient being, I notice a ship girl who is pretty much in an awful mental state and is heading towards me.

She had no ill will, but was instead filled with fear. It was hard to read all the fear that was running through her mind at this point.

If I greeted her maybe it would make the ship girl even more alert, therefore...

'Let's act like I'm busy fiddling with this boat, thankfully I didn't put my suitcase in Kaban.'

Pretending to open the case that I haven't had time to hide, I approached the banana-shark boat while reaching my hand into the suitcase.

When I made this suspicious move, the ship girl's feelings became more and more filled with fear together mixed with worries.

She sounded like someone who wanted to cry and to scream in order to put a stop at whatever I was about to do on her precious toys.

"P-please could you leave it a-alone?"

That's where she finally showed herself.