Three days have passed since the incident at Zilnius Academy.

Looking back, we managed to establish a cooperative relationship with Zilnius Academy, a beautiful girl joined Fectom, and I even mastered the Double Mysterious Beautiful Girl technique. Overall, I gained a lot.

However, the only thing I didn’t get was the TS Machine.

But that’s just a matter of time.

Why? Because now we have someone who can easily build a TS Machine!

“Now, let me reintroduce Kūna Mirume-chan. Yes, applause!”

At the student council meeting, the new transfer students were being reintroduced.

We’ve already met the three of them, and they’ve even been living in the dorm for three days now. Still, they were gathered here today because the Fectom uniforms were finally ready, and they wanted to show them off.

By the way, it’s free. Surprisingly, this event doesn’t cost any money. Miroku-senpai, I’ll follow you forever.

“Uh, hi… This is kinda embarrassing.”

Mirume-chan, now wearing the Fectom uniform, shyly bowed her head. By the way, the uniform was properly tailored.

It’s not the Sorciera school life fantasy uniform I gave her.

『In the end, you gave it to her without ever using it. That thing must’ve been pretty expensive, right?』

I’ll work hard and buy another one. It’s probably summer uniform season now.

I want to see Sorciera in lighter clothes than usual, making my heart race… I want to see her chest fluttering with sweat, making me go “doki-doki”…

『There are no male students in this school who fit that description, though.』

That’s true.

Ah, I wonder if any male students will come at this rate.

…No, if even one transfer student comes, it’ll be a bloodbath followed by a “mesu-ochi,” so let’s hope for new male students next year.

I’ll have to work hard to get more to come.

“Next is me! I’ll introduce myself!!!”

After Mirume-chan’s introduction, a beautiful girl energetically stood up. She shook her golden hair and opened her mouth with enthusiasm.

“I’m Yatsuka Hikari!!! I came from Kisō Academy! My ability is Light Wings! My specialty is impersonating professors!!! Now, let me do an impersonation! ‘A professor who realizes they forgot their wallet at the register’ …Oh no, what have I done—”

Hikari-chan’s head was smacked as she started her impersonation. The beautiful girl who smacked her, looking quite serious, glared at Hikari.

“Hikari, do you know what morals are?”

“Is that a French pastry?”

“…Yeah, let’s be quiet for now. Got it?”

“Yes!!!! I want to eat morals later!!”

Hikari replied with a booming voice, and the other girl sighed, giving her a look before bowing her head.

“I’m Kirara Clam. …Ah, I caused a bit of a stir during Purification-chan’s time. Um, I can summon exploding frogs. That’s all.”

Clam-chan gave a serious greeting. The previous brightness in her was gone. With her purple hair, she now seemed a bit darker.

Wait, was Purification-chan actually a gloomy beautiful girl?

That wasn’t in my data…!

『You’re not cut out for data characters.』

No way.

“So, these three are the new members of Fectom Academy. …Though, you all already know them, right?”

At Miroku-senpai’s words, Toa-chan, Mizuhi-senpai, and I nodded.

“They’ve already been living in the dorm. Especially Hikari, who’s already joined us in a few mock battles.”

“Yes!! I fought with Mizuhi-chan!! She’s super strong, so it was super strong!!!”

Hikari-chan nodded enthusiastically. Her airheadedness really hits home. We’ve never had someone like her before.

Fectom Academy only had normal people, so having someone like her as a catalyst is refreshing.

『Only normal people…? Wait, are you not counting yourself?』

I am? What, you got a problem with that?

“So, the reason we gathered everyone today is not just to show off the uniforms, but also to decide something important.”

With that, Miroku-senpai started writing something on the whiteboard.

“Is it about tonight’s dinner…!!!”

“Hikari, it’s probably something serious, so be quiet.”

Clam-chan and Hikari-chan sat side by side, whispering to each other. Meanwhile, Mirume-chan and Toa-chan were getting along well, as expected.

Uh… what about me…?

I’m technically part of the mysterious beautiful girl group, you know…

『A self-proclaimed mysterious beautiful girl isn’t really mysterious, is she?』

Then what am I supposed to do?

“…Kei, what’s wrong?”

Mizuhi-senpai noticed me and called out. So kind… Mizuhi-sama…!

『Mizu×Sor is the way to go! This is the ultimate ship!! We gotta make it in time for the Hinotsuchi Cultural Festival ^^』

I’ll definitely stop that.

While firmly vowing to stop the Starreader’s Staff’s rampage, I put my hand over my mouth to hide my expression. I made it look like I was seriously considering what Miroku-senpai was writing.

“No, I just think this is an important time for Fectom Comprehensive Academy.”

I’m good at saying things that sound important, so leave it to me.

“I see… Kei, you’re as serious as ever.”

“Mizuhi-senpai, you’ve been constantly going out on dungeon rescues lately. Don’t push yourself too hard.”

At my words, Mizuhi-senpai puffed out her chest confidently. She then pulled out her gun and showed it to me.

“Thanks to this, my abilities are easier to control now. I’m not pushing myself at all. In fact, I’d like to meet an opponent who can make me push myself. But… I’ll probably meet them soon.”

Mizuhi-senpai’s gaze turned to the whiteboard. Miroku-senpai lightly tapped the board with her pen and spoke.

“Let’s decide who will participate in the Mikage Academy territory battle.”

“Yes! I have a question!!”

“Go ahead, Hikari-chan.”

Hikari-chan stood up.

“Won’t we get in trouble for participating in Mikage Academy’s territory battle?!!!”

“We’re already sister schools. So, we have the right to participate. In fact, it seems that 23 sister schools from Kisō Academy will also participate.”

“We’re at a disadvantage in numbers… I guess we should be glad that Senkai Academy and our academy aren’t on the enemy’s side.”

Thanks to the orders of Mikage Academy’s student council president, we’ve already secured Zilnius Academy and Senkai Academy as allies.

In the original story, Touraku-kun would convince Senkai Academy and bring back a new heroine.

…Wait, does that count as a heroine?

“They didn’t directly help us, but they provided maintenance for our Dive Gear and lent us relics, so they’re effectively on our side.”

“Thanks to that, many schools have already cut ties with Kisō Academy. If anything, we should consider it a win that only 23 schools remain.”

Clam-chan’s words made Miroku-senpai nod.

“Exactly. Plus, only one S-rank from Kisō Academy will participate in this territory battle. So, with Mikage Academy’s S-rank, Yukihira Student Council President, and our Mizuhi, we have two S-ranks.”

“We can win. That’s how it is. Leave Rokuhara to me…! I’m getting excited. Alright, I’ll go do some dungeon rescues.”

“I’ll go too!!!!”

“Hey, Mizuhi, calm down. Didn’t I say today’s a day off?”

“Hikari, sit down. …No, don’t resist.”

Their respective guardians held them back. Now there are two people who jump into action immediately…

『Hmm, as expected, the combination is—』

This side seems fun too.

“So, Mizuhi is confirmed to participate. At this point, victory is pretty much decided, but I’d like to send a few more people as insurance. Anyone want to volunteer?”

It seems this is the main topic for today. It’s definitely insurance.

This academy’s combat power is ridiculously excessive, so just adding a few more people to Mizuhi-senpai should be more than enough.

…No, seriously, our combat power is insane.

Couldn’t we win the territory battle with just us?

I don’t know how strong Hikari-chan is, but she’s a beautiful girl, so she’s probably strong.

Clam-chan, of course, has those ridiculously overpowered frogs. They’re way too suited for group battles.

And most importantly, Mirume-chan.

The power she showed in her fight with Kanon-chan was beyond unfair, even to someone like me who knows the original story.

Could this girl become an S-rank in the future?

What even is the Mystic Eye of Logic? I didn’t even know about “logic,” and now she’s mastered “truth”?

“Since anyone who goes will likely secure our victory, feel free to volunteer as a way to promote Fectom Comprehensive Academy.”

“Yes!!! I’ll go!!”

“Then Hikari-chan is confirmed.”

“Yay!!!”

“I’m not going, though.”

Clam-chan, who was hugged in joy, looked annoyed as she peeled Hikari off and said that. Hikari-chan froze in shock.

Wait, she just casually hugged her…!

This kind of friendly yuri is nice too…!

『From this closeness, Hikari unknowingly provokes Clam, and one day Clam finally reaches her limit. “It’s Hikari’s fault…” Clam says as she pins Hikari down on the bed—』

Can you not write yuri plots in my head without permission?

How about you listen to the meeting more seriously?

『I am serious. If we’re talking about seriousness, Shieru, who’s still grinding quests right now, is way less serious. Why is she allowed to do that? It’s unfair.』

Next to Miroku-senpai, Nana-chan, who was summarizing the meeting on her PC, seemed so relaxed that she was grinding a mobile game. When our eyes met, she smiled at me. A little girl’s smile is always nice.

“Anyone else? We need to finalize the participants by today.”

“Hmm, I’ll pass. I’d rather focus on modifying the dungeon core to expand Fectom’s autonomous zone.”

This person is truly one of a kind.

Thank you so much for coming.

“Um, I think I’ll pass too…”

Toa-chan raised her hand hesitantly. But then Mizuhi-senpai’s eyes widened.

“No, Toa. You’re coming with me.”

“Huh?”

Being the only one called out, Toa-chan froze in shock.

“You’re going to carry this academy on your back someday. If you’re going to fight alongside Kei, you need to experience the territory battle. For a gunner, real combat is everything. If you have the chance to gain experience, don’t miss it.”

“Eh… but…”

Flustered, Toa-chan looked at me for help. So, I gave her a thumbs-up and said,

“Good luck.”

“Huh!?”

There’s no greater joy than watching beautiful girls fight. There’s a certain nourishment you can only get from watching beautiful girls fight coolly.

“Then, Kei-kun, you’ll come too, right? Right?”

“Kei-kun, what about you? Are you joining?”

Looking back and forth between the pleading Toa-chan and Miroku-senpai, I smiled faintly. Just as Toa-chan was about to let out a sigh of relief, I added,

“I’ll pass!”

“…Huh, huhhh!?”

“Then it’s decided: Toa-chan and Hikari-chan.”

“Yes!!! Please take care of me, Mizuhi-chan!! Toa-chan!!!!”

“Yeah, let’s do our best.”

“Th-this can’t be…”

Watching Toa-chan slump in despair, I apologized in my heart. Sorry, Toa-chan.

This territory battle is an important event for Touraku-kun and Rokuhara-san.

It’s the super god-tier episode where Rokuhara, who deemed Touraku-kun “an interesting guy,” switches sides and Kisō Academy gets destroyed.

If someone like Sorciera, a ridiculously overpowered regular, gets involved, who knows what’ll happen.

So, I’ll just watch from the sidelines on the day of the battle ^^

I’ll also hunt a few angels during the preparation period to kill time.

If they’re not the angels from the original story, it shouldn’t be a problem if I kill them.

A mysterious beautiful girl hunting angels elegantly… beautiful.

“Ugh… I don’t want to fight…”

As Toa-chan collapsed, Mirume-chan caught her. They’re such good friends.

The power of bonds will power you up, Toa-chan!

“Alright, let’s wrap it up. Let’s do our best today too.”

With Miroku-senpai’s smile, today’s meeting came to an end.

Amid the lively chatter (mostly from one person), the beautiful girls left the student council room. Standing in front of the remaining Toa-chan, I nodded firmly.

“I’ll cheer for you on the day of the battle!”

“Th-that’s not what I meant…”

Toa-chan trembled as she replied. …Yeah, this is good.

I don’t know why, but seeing Toa-chan makes me feel ticklish—

『Your Honor!』

Wait, stop it, Starreader’s Staff!