You're the pillow! What is a pillow?! How is the pillow?

A new morning started his story at Azur Lane academy.

As usual, Sakura Zeimachi who was used to get up early is now ready with a bright and fresh face despite being in a coma a few days ago.

Coupled with his state of not eating anything at all besides one piece of banana, it's actually unthinkable that he can still act like an idiot despite being famished. But then again, he's someone who has faced those incomprehensible being be it at morning, noon or night.

His eyes which were already uncovered from the blindfold, gave off a deeper look than his usual self after he received "things" from persona bearing the mark of Amour.

Mark that signify his meaning of love, along with tools and weapons to uphold those beliefs. Moving on.

As Sakura Zeimachi opened his eyes, he caught sight of two ship girls who've been glued on each of his arms. He already know about Hylia who slept on his arm, but when did these two visited? He don't know the answer.

"Wakey-wakey~" (Sakura Zeimachi)

Despite being awakened with three beautiful girls beside him, Sakura Zeimachi who had peeked and knew about what had happened in their mind, didn't do anything and just nudge them to woke up as morning has arrived.

Of course, Hylia is an exception as he couldn't read her mind. Moreover, no matter how hard he nudged her side, Hylia still couldn't be woken up. So he let the feasty haired girl sleep a bit longer, while the other two woke up yawning.

"Then? Care to explain hmm?" (Sakura Zeimachi)

After those two ship girl had gathered their life, Sakura Zeimachi did some simple interrogation as they then told him about why they've been found sleeping on a patient bed. Hearing their reason, he chose to set aside that matters since he didn't want to urge it any further.

"Shift changing? ... alright, I guess I've gave you all much trouble huh? Big sorry from me." (Sakura Zeimachi)

He didn't mind it actually.

Hearing that the ship's girls took turns to look after him while he's being unconscious, Sakura Zeimachi felt that he had caused them too much trouble. Hence he intended to reward them for their hard work.

"Alright. Look at the mirror Anchorage-kun, how is it? Oh! Since you're here as well, let's try for you as well Sandy." (Sakura Zeimachi)

Calmly styling Anchorage's hair into a different hairstyle as she still in her pajamas, Sakura Zeimachi dragged San Diego in as well since he had a feeling that red haired ship girl would give the still sleeping Hylia a surprise or two.

"E-Eh? Well... If you're willing to do it that much for Sandy~ Then I can't help it, can't I~?"「San Diego」

Running towards the nearest mirror Anchorage starts showing many unique poses, and showing her tsundere attitude, San Diego sat in front of her commander who slowly combed her hair with a sheepish smile plastered on her face.

That's what currently happening in the infirmary room of Eagle Union's.

"... *Flip-flip*... Sensei... Do you like it?"「Anchorage」

Anchorage who was twirling her body in front of the mirror while being mesmerized by her new look felt very happy.

In her dreamland that was created when she fell into despair, Anchorage has begun to remember some memories about a certain someone even if only a little.

"Hmm... Love it." (Sakura Zeimachi)

"Yeaaay sensei love it... then, I love sensei as well~ Thank you, sensei."「Anchorage」

"Wh-WHoaa!? Don't jump on me!!!"「San Diego」

And it was because of that happiness feeling as well, that made Anchorage hugged her commander/sensei who was styling San Diego's hair, with a deadly weapon from her warm chest.

Therefore, as someone who is weak to other people's affection... Receiving Anchorage's innocent hug made his hands freeze from doing San Diego's hair.

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『PoV of Sakura Zeimachi』

Actually, I don't really like to compare other people's suffering. Everyone has their own abilities and also their own tolerance limits as well, it doesn't matter who they are.

In fact, as long as they're still living for others, then in the future they'll definitely feel one or two sufferings. Especially for weak people who still haven't found their purpose in life.

The emotion to love which has been stepped upon the cause of a betrayal, then the hope to find a different happiness. Back in the old days, of course I also had such a pure heart just like them, I'm similar of an inner-child after all.

However...

I know it, I already knew it even before this thought sprouted out in my mind as I confronted these girls. As I was still unable to heal their wound from their past, a necessary sacrifice must be made in order to create a line for their smile in the future.

There's price for a smile, and for these girls in this「world」... it'll probably cost arm and leg.

❛And what is that mean Als fella?❜「Loli-man」

❛Which means... it's impossible to make everyone happy. Concept of happiness alone is similar to how vague a love and hope as well.❜「Nanekluh ref Rednialsig」

❛Ouuh...❜「Loli-man」

My heart is more than ready to sacrifice my own life if it is to create a suitable conclusion for them. As the one without any meaning in life, I've decided to chose this path.

In order to crush the depression from the past, until my life comes to an end, I'm not going to break down that fate.

❛... You sure about that?❜ 「Necro-phi/Vandango」

Even if I stand up in tatters, I don't want to lose. Despite being afraid and wavered in hesitation, I want to protect and I want it to come true.

But now... I don't think I can.

Because if I were to lose my life, then someone will be sad. I don't want to be a trouble for those who cared for me, let alone making them mourn over my death.

That's why I commonly did those thing. Erasing all memories and also eliminating all evidence from the existence of all things about me. I don't want to have anymore regret.

❛Ahh... this is why bond is such a thorns in our path. Right brother?❜ 「El Dust」

Every time I count something happy, I ended up getting scared of the changing future. There are promises I couldn't keep. There are noble light who've been sacrificed.

I was frightened of the things I couldn't see, within the world that never loosens. Yet, there's still one unchanging thing between the swells inside my hearts... The power or curse to live on and never wither away that I've received from many.

That I continue to forgot at the same time.

❛It's not that bad to have a place called as home, I just want you to know that. Just give Moriarty a call whenever you got some free time so she knew how you doing.❜「Loli-man」

... I can't.

All of this is what I'm afraid of, be it having to deal with Moriarty and to act as Hylia's guardian as well. Having to act as some pair with her, and then having to act as a dependable adult in front of this little one.

Furthermore, can you answer this question?

When you feel you've reached the last dead end what will you do to save yourself from fate? Would you take a knife into your heart or would you rather break the fall and take defeat?

❛I will not.❜「Sengoku」

❛... As long that'll mean something.❜「Necro-phi/Vandango」

❛No, defeat will not be tolerated.❜「Loli-man」

❛Why did you think you'll lose?❜「Nanekluh ref Rednialsig」

❛The result will be according to however I want. Doesn't matter winning or losing.❜「El Dust」

...

Flowers fall, and return to the cycle of rebirth.

As I became an adult, I felt like I began to lose something important. I've lost my mentor, I've lost my parents, I've lost my first love, I've lost my first pet, I've lost much memories, I've lost the time which should've been spent with them, I've even lost Cera who're similar to my long time friend.

How many more will I lost I wonder... Will I lost many another new things? Will I lost Moriarty this time? or maybe that snake Yjor? and even this little girl Hylia? In my current position, I highly doubt that all will be fine if I move forward.

"??... Sensei? What's wrong☆? ... Do you need something from Anchorage?"「Anchorage」

❛*Sigh* ... Brother, if you look at this missy with that look, then she will know something is wrong.❜「El Dust」

❛Hey, I'm not sided with him since I like more petite one but... Did you ever take the time to stop and think, or imagine all the damage your words could cause?❜「Loli-man」

...

❛On the now impure world, you've become more and more rebellious, my friend. Doing your best, you covered yourself with impurity. But it's fine isnt't it? Because what important is to be true to yourself.❜「Nanekluh ref Rednialsig」

...

❛... Even though you can't undo all that you have done, it not too late to right all that you've done wrong. You only need to acknowledge the abysmal mind, and then you'll find the answers inside of you.❜「Necro-phi/Vandango」

However...

❛Zei, you're a reasonable and sane human being.❜「Sengoku」

...

❛It's then and now you're standing in front of a battle-scene, and one by one you're watching as hope is lost. You long already know there's no hope in every world, but then so what? Continue to dance, dance in that distorted dark.❜「Sengoku」

❛Pfft! Sengo your chuuni vibe got leaked out again pfftt! Oh whoops~ Gotta run bye bye~❜「Persona bearing the mark of Amour」

...

❛... Didn't I said... to get the fuck out... OF HEERE YOU HUGE PIECE OF SHIT💢! GET HERE AND I'LL BROKE THOSE HAND OF YOURS!!!!!💢💢💢❜「Sengoku」

Somehow... many things happen as that Sengoku spent his time with his other friend. To think that little prick could even spoke something useful sometimes. Ah now that I think about it, Sengoku is not really close with him isn't it?

❛He's my brother Sengoku after all.❜「El Dust」

❛Hahaha! Having this kind of friend is really refreshing you know.❜「Nanekluh ref Rednialsig」

❛... Well, he's the one who bear "Hatred". Of course he'll be disgusted when meeting the one bearing "Amour".❜「Necro-phi/Vandango」

❛Yeaah more importanly! Sensei! She called us Sensei... How nostalgic isn't it? When was the last time we arrived in Blue Archive themed world?! *Sigh*... I want to sleep on Chisaki's thigh! UOOOHHH! ZEI JUST HURRY UP AND CATCH ONE LOLI OUT THERE!!!❜「Loli-man」

Shut it, I'm thinking right now.

"Here~ Here~ ... Anchorage... will ease Sensei pat pat~ Don't worry... All pain go away~"「Anchorage」

"Y-You know, I'm the one in more pain right here."「San Diego」

Ahh... now that I think about it. When Anchorage suddenly hugged me, accidentally my chin and San Diego's head collided. I also pulled her hair which was being styled as well.

That's why Sandy is hissing at me with her teary eyes.

❛What're you waiting? Pat the baby.❜「El Dust」

Thus, right now as a compensation I'm patting San Diego's head, while Anchorage is patting mine. This surreal scene looked really weird when I think about these wandering thoughts within my head.

❛Aww... a head pat. Don't you enjoyed a pleasant head pat from an innocent girl like her my friend? Looking at how she happily patting your head... doesn't it remind you of at that time? You know, that time Fuka-san accidently got turned into a child again?❜「Nanekluh ref Rednialsig」

❛Please let me elaborate about how cute she was!❜「Loli-man」

...

I don't know if I even remembered it.

But... knowing there's such scene in the past... somehow...

"... Yes~ Sensei is smiling~"「Anchorage」

Yes... maybe life is not that bad after all. While letting out a smile that I found extremely ugly, I continued to do San Diego's hair after she was satisfied with some head strokes.

❛... So, about what you're thinking... is there something we forgot?❜「Necro-phi/Vandango」

It's about that hidden door in the underground, back then when I surveyed this port while acting as a Hikkikomori commander don't you remember about that door which even the「Feather」can't penetrate.

❛... Ah so it's about that. I thought it was just another stranded "thing" from another dimension so I put it away. Alright, when you have time let's look at it once again.❜「Necro-phi/Vandango」

And then, I've told Bismarck through my message with U-101 to be prepared for any fight, for Queen Elizabeth through Hood to organize a hidden meeting as well with Eagle union through Hamman, but I still thought if ship girls only will result in a slaughter against the blessing of「System」.

Not only magic, based from what I remember he could utilize item box, magic, concept and law, so there're maybe numerous trump card he could use to turn the tide for his favor. Based from what we know...

❛... Mahouka, DxD, FGO, and probably another mainstream again.❜「Necro-phi/Vandango」

Probably... hey, I got an idea of familiarizing this「System」for Hylia and these girl as well so they could somehow handle it. How do you think based from strategic view? Would it be something useful or...

❛... Why not? Since we could use Astra to reconstruct Demi-System for them, they could use that within their strength without having to be chained as well. Right?❜「Necro-phi/Vandango」

❛All good☆! If you want, you could also use Astra to create your own System for them. Though... it'll cost much time to built it. Hmmm... I'll just look for existing template with Necro.❜「Nanekluh ref Rednialsig」

Alright, subject will be those five first. Fine?

❛... Don't really mind who.❜「Necro-phi/Vandango」

❛It's fine.❜「Nanekluh ref Rednialsig」

Then... let's talk again when the chance come. I'll wake Hylia-san and those sneaky Kan-musu up to drag them to the practice field, after I'm done with San Diego's hair of course.

Now that we finished, Sengoku is playing somewhere with his friend right? What about that lolicon...

❛Calm down brother, calm! Control your self brother! You can win this!❜「El Dust」

❛Correction, I need to correct them... give me a loli! Enough with these shallow fan-services and give me LOLI!❜「Loli-man」

... Is he gonna be fine? I'm sure there'll be some destroyer type of ship girl watching, so told him to be patient.

❛Oh don't worry brother, but one message for me. Could you uhh... ack more dominant toward them? I don't differ between big or small but you know what I mean right?( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)❜「El Dust」

I'll think about it, so for now...

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"Please wake up Hylia-san. It's time for training." (Sakura Zeimachi)