I feel like I just triggered some weird event switch…

It’s not just my imagination.

I’m not one of those oblivious protagonists.

I’m a new generation of thoughtful and forward-looking beautiful girls.

That’s why I understand.

Today is definitely the day of the original story event.

There’s no way the original protagonist and his crew would just come to an amusement park for fun!

“Hey, Kei-kun, is something wrong?”

“It’s nothing.”

I smile brightly as I reply.

I’m even more tired because I was tense the whole time during my shift…

That mascot… it had to be someone connected to the original work.

But there wasn’t anyone in the original story who had such a distinct personality while wearing a mascot suit. So what was that all about?

“Still, Kei-kun, you really helped today. Thanks to you, I managed to get through the day without any problems.”

“Yes, that’s true.”

But, Miroku-senpai, things won’t stay peaceful for long…

The shift ended, and the setting sun began to paint the park in orange.

In about an hour, this amusement park will turn into a battlefield.

In the original story event, this is where the monster Ouroboros makes its debut.

It’s a fusion of a dungeon and a person.

It has near-immortal regenerative abilities, and can fully use the special abilities of the humans it fuses with—a ridiculously overpowered boss.

The first one to be chosen as Ouroboros is Rinka, a supporting heroine from the original story.

She betrays her organization and tries to kill the creator of Ouroboros but fails.

Then she gets absorbed and starts destroying the amusement park as Ouroboros.

She’s strong, so there’s absolutely no fighting her.

Even though Rinka doesn’t have any special abilities yet, her regeneration alone makes her formidable.

Only Lutra could handle her, and for anyone else, it would be suicide to even think about facing her.

“Shall we go home?”

The only thing I can do is to get Miroku-senpai out of here as soon as possible.

We can’t stay here any longer.

“Wait, won’t you ride something, at least once?”

“…Actually, I’m too exhausted to even think about it.”

Miroku-senpai’s kindness is backfiring in a terrible way…!

Refusing the request of a beautiful girl is practically a crime.

But I can’t let her die.

Just as I thought that and tried to hurry away, she grabbed my hand.

Wait, why are you so eager to ride something?

“Please, just this once, listen to my selfish request. I want to ride just one thing.”

“How about we come back with everyone next time?”

“…Please. It has to be now.”

Miroku-senpai lowered her head as she spoke.

Do you really like amusement parks that much?

Hmm… well, if it’s just once, I guess…

I’ll make a run for it after it’s over.

Worst case, I’ll use Sorciera.

『■■■■■』

Calm down, calm down. You’re only a last resort.

“Alright, let’s ride one together. To be honest, I was curious about some of the attractions here.”

When I said that, Miroku-senpai smiled in relief.

“Thank you. Well then, let’s go. My recommendation is the Ferris wheel. You can see the entire park, and most importantly, the sunset at this time is beautiful.”

With that, Miroku-senpai took my hand and led me towards the Ferris wheel.

Ah, I’m holding hands with a beautiful girl—yet another guilt point added.

The Ferris wheel was almost empty.

In a world with things like modern dungeons, a Ferris wheel probably isn’t that popular.

In my original world, it’s a classic, but in this amusement park, it’s just one of many attractions.

And, of course, it’s the furthest from the park gate.

From an escape standpoint, it’s the worst location possible.

“Shall we get on?”

“Ah, yes.”

Our turn came quickly.

We got into the cute, decorated cabin and sat facing each other.

Yeah, this is pure sin!

Riding a Ferris wheel with a beautiful girl should be reserved for another beautiful girl.

By now, everyone knows this as common sense.

Worrying about the original story event made me completely forget that Miroku-senpai and this amusement park meant… I’m on a date with a beautiful girl.

The weight of this sin is on another level.

I might be reincarnated as some bottom-feeder in my next life. Tragic.

“Once again, thank you for today.”

Miroku-senpai smiled as she spoke, her face illuminated by the setting sun, looking more beautiful than ever.

“No, I’m glad I could help. The part-time job here was surprisingly fun. Please invite me again sometime.”

“…Yes, if there’s a next time.”

“Miroku-senpai?”

Is Miroku-senpai tired from work too?

Her expression seems a bit weary…

But even then, she still looks like a beautiful girl.

“Ah, look over there. That’s the fountain where we started. It looks so small from here, doesn’t it?”

“Yes, it does. Ah, there’s another mascot standing there. It’s different from the one I wore.”

“That’s a wild rabbit mascot.”

A wild rabbit… not just an ordinary rabbit?

“Kei-kun, mind if I sit next to you?”

As we reached the top, Miroku-senpai moved beside me.

Yes, guilt intensifies.

Will I be sent straight to the lowest circle of hell?

“Today was fun. Thank you.”

Next to me, Miroku-senpai smiled again.

And this time, it wasn’t just my imagination—she smelled nice.

This is the real scent of a beautiful girl…

Maybe I should buy some Sorciera perfume for myself later.

“Thank you as well.”

I bowed my head.

In the orange glow of the setting sun, alone in the cabin with a beautiful girl.

This feels like the climax scene of a character route in a visual novel.

Thank you for giving such an inexperienced beautiful girl like me this experience.

I’ll work hard to join your ranks one day!

“Kei-kun, are you enjoying your time at Fectom Academy?”

“Yes.”

There are many beautiful girls.

I’m enjoying it.

And once I become a beautiful girl myself, it’ll be even more fun.

Someday, let’s all live in the world of a beautiful girl’s daily life comic strip.

“I’m glad to hear that.”

Miroku-senpai leaned back in her seat and looked up at the ceiling.

Then, she spoke.

“I’m really glad I met you, Kei-kun. I’m sure Mizuhi and Toa-chan feel the same.”

“Do you think so? I haven’t been able to do much to help yet.”

Sorry for intruding even though I’m not a beautiful girl…

“Please don’t belittle yourself like that. There are people who believe in you, Kei-kun. Of course, I’m one of them.”

Miroku-senpai’s face was slightly flushed, maybe because of the sunset.

What about me, I wonder?

“Kei-kun.”

“Yes?”

Suddenly, Miroku-senpai leaned close, her breath tickling my ear as she hugged me tightly.

Ahh… my brain is alternating between destruction and creation from the guilt and happiness.

“I’ve heard from the student council that you’ve become capable of handling miscellaneous tasks. Mizuhi said you’re already a full-fledged explorer. Toa-chan also said she could trust you. You’re already an integral part of Fectom Academy.”

Saying that, Miroku-senpai hugged me even tighter.

She’s as kind as ever. She’s practically a saint.

But more importantly—her hair! Her scent! Her skin!

“…I’m counting on you, Kei-kun.”

Miroku-senpai whispered in my ear as I stood there in a daze.

Oh no, I don’t even know what I’m being asked, but I’d do anything!

“Yes.”

Hearing my response, Miroku-senpai slowly let go.

Even though it wasn’t a hug between two beautiful girls, I was still happy…

I’m the worst…!

“Don’t cry, Kei-kun.”

It wasn’t until Miroku-senpai said that that I realized I’d been crying, apparently from guilt.

“…I’m not crying. It’s just your imagination.”

“Hehe, is that so? Well, let’s leave it at that.”

Miroku-senpai didn’t press me any further about the tears.

After that, we just chatted about trivial things until the Ferris wheel ride was over.

For some reason, we talked a lot about the past…

“Shall we head back?”

Once we got off the Ferris wheel, Miroku-senpai stretched and said that with a strangely refreshed expression, like she had let something go.

I get it. That post-work freedom feels amazing.

The sun was almost gone, and the park was just starting to light up with its nighttime illuminations.

Hurry, we’ve got to go!

“Miroku-senpai—!”

Suddenly, the park was rocked by a massive tremor.

At the same time, alarms blared, and black smoke rose into the air.

“What on earth!?”

While Miroku-senpai stood there in shock, I was already preparing to run.

The original event has begun—the amusement park massacre show.