Episode 16 : Don't panic, be discreet, and be accurate

　There are many stories of this type of infiltration mission, or of transfer students who are suddenly transferred to a school and are respected by their ability.

　However, since our mission is not to attract too much attention, we may suddenly perform a backflip or handspring, or smoothly answer a difficult question posed by a bad-natured teacher. That kind of thing is unacceptable.

　No, it's only natural since it's an infiltration mission.

　On the contrary, it would be more troublesome if your poor performance stands out and "Akatsuki no Sora" warns about you, causing your plans to go awry.

　I've played the game so much that it's worn out, and their attack schedule is perfectly controlled.

　However, it would be nice if I could somehow convey this to Yukina and Koyomi in a way that hints at it, rather than directly, but this is also difficult.

　While thinking about this, I pretended to be an ordinary exchange student and was living my first school life in seven years.

　Perhaps it's because Saijo Chihaya has such an excellent memory, but she's never been unable to keep up with the lessons, and currently she's doing well as a model student who can tell you the answer when it comes to guesses.

　Well, to begin with, most magical girls are agents who have received a higher education through MAGIA, and Chihaya Saijo is no exception.

　The families of the students I attend are so big that I can't get enough of them by saying they're big, so I don't get asked in-depth questions about life overseas.

　The only time I've had trouble with being turned away is when a student who has studied abroad asks me something like, ``I was like this too, what about you?'' about life in a foreign country.

　There's no way I could honestly answer that I've never been overseas, either in this life or in my previous life.

　However, my experience working part-time at a bar was surprisingly helpful here.

　Just as you would respond to a drunkard's nonsense, if you agree with the point you want the other person to hear, such as, ``This is how I spent my time overseas,'' or compliment them, you'll be surprised.

　After all, the subject for them is not about my life abroad, but about the wonderful experiences I've had.

　After repeating this conversation about three times between classes, during lunch break, I joined Yukina and Koyomi and visited the school's courtyard.

　With the fountain object and the beautiful benches placed on the well-kept lawn, it was a scene reminiscent of a rich school.

　I had only seen schools like this in games, but this was actually the world of games, now that I think about it.

"Yukina, Koyomi, what about you?"

"It's perfect, Senpai. I'm dressed as an inconspicuous international student."

"...I...I...not so much..."

　I'm afraid to answer "I guess so," but Koyomi has probably been asked a lot of questions about her new school life and her beautiful appearance.

　Both Chihaya Saijo and Yukina have facial features that could be described as beautiful girls, as if it were their right to do so, but if our definition is "beautiful" in the human category, then Koyomi's appearance is somewhat fairy-like. She has a ``beauty'' that is beyond the human category.

　What's more, their behavior is cute and resembles a small animal. Just because she not used to it, as long as no one is watching her, it doesn't hinder her ability to complete the mission.

"Once you get used to it, you'll probably hear less of that kind of talk. On this mission, it's really important that you don't show off your abilities."

"Actually, I would like to surprise the students with some acrobatics such as backflips and somersaults, but this is a special mission to infiltrate the school."

"You read too many novels."

　Yukina pouted her lips at my reprimanding words.

　Did you do something like that again?

　It's a really classic story to make people think "this guy is special" by showing off their non-standard cheat ability from the beginning.

"...I...I like it when I don't stand out too much, but..."

"Koyomi-chan is so humble."

　Yukina gulped down the vegetable juice in her hand and took a sip while chewing on the straw.

　Koyomi, who gives the impression that she is somehow clumsy and doesn't like exercise, is also a magical girl who has been training at MAGIA.

　If you feel like it, you can even have a girl with fairy-like beauty perform a quadruple revolution in the air. Due to her personality, she would never do it in public.

"It's not uncommon for students to have lived overseas. Are they responding to the situation according to the cover story?"

"Well, I guess it's fine, as long as I don't have to talk too much, I can make her happy."

　I see, Yukina also knew the izakaya-style method of dealing with things.

　There are many people who love to talk about themselves for some reason.

　Autobiographies and enlightenment books written by rich people and capitalists are probably the result. If you can do that, you won't have any trouble.

"...I...I...I haven't been asked that much..."

"Koyomi-chan, you're so cute, I can see why that's the only topic of discussion."

　A timid and crybaby transistor glamor with silver hair and red eyes.

　It doesn't take long for Nakoyomi, the school's Madonna with greedy attributes, to fit into that chair.

　The development team, who were enjoying themselves by letting such a girl suffer a cruel fate, are truly heartless.

　Koyomi, whose cheeks are being pulled and kneaded by Yukina as if she was touching her with bread dough, lets out a troubled scream and asks me for help with her gaze.

"Leave it there, Yukina."

"Yes. The enemy doesn't seem to be coming at all."

　Yukina let go of the hand that was kneading Koyomi's cheeks and shrugged her shoulders.

　That's right, since the ``Akatsuki no Sora'' attacks as if it was aiming for the last day of student life, it is certain that nothing will happen on the first day.

　Even if it's a monologue in a game, we live in this world, so you can't just skip to a week later.

　This means that this sneaking mission will continue for six more days.

　I don't care if it's boring or not, since my life is at stake, I have no choice but to do it seriously.

　Also, in the original story, I was completely consumed by the ``Akatsuki no Sora'' and it turned into a gunfight involving all the students in the school, but I had to stop that from happening in the future.

"That's right...if they assume that this...magical girl will move, they will target her at the moment when she is least conscious."

　If I were to somehow convey to the two of them what would happen in the future through the body of consideration, now was the only time.

　Taking advantage of Yukina's murmurings, I subtly lead the two of them to the topic of ``Akatsuki no Sora''.

"...Is it the timing when you're the most...conscious?"

"I agree. To put it simply, I predict that the timing of the attack will be on the last day."

"...I see. Just when I was thinking that nothing happened after all, I heard a bang from behind."

　It's helpful to know quickly.

　They've cleverly devised various other strategies to plan their attack, but I can crush one of them single-handedly.

　In the original story, the biggest reason why the school turned into a shootout was simply because there weren't enough people.

　I want to believe that if the special class magical girl is alive, and if I know in advance what will happen, then I should be able to avoid the tragedy.

"I agree. There is a high possibility that the enemy will rely on the power of 'Hitogata' and attack head-on. It is impossible to predict the time of the attack, but it is best to be prepared so that you can reach the main gate at any time."

"Okay, then I guess I'll trust my senior and wait until the last day for them to come."

"...These words are just predictions. We don't know exactly when they will attack. Don't let your guard down, Yukina, Koyomi."

　Yes, this is only if everything goes according to the original story.

　Since there is no way of knowing how much the irregularity of my being alive is working against the coercive forces of the world, there is a possibility that the attack plan may be brought forward.

　All I can do is pray. Prayer at the end of the chart is a compulsory subject.

"...Yes...I-I'll do my best...!"

"Yes, the international students are finally coming, with appropriate precautions."

"Hmm, I'm counting on you."

　After hearing the enthusiasm of the two, who have a large temperature difference, I nod.

　Although her tone may sound light, as long as Yukina is a magical girl, her words can be trusted.

　If the two of you are willing to deal with it head-on, there's only one thing I need to do.

　In order to avoid a tragedy, they destroy the scenario prepared by "Akatsuki no Sora".

　But that was it.