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[??? : thank you for the hard work, branch chief bak.]
A passing organization member bowed respectfully.
Wearing a white uniform with a hood attachment, he must be one of the finders.
[finder: there is a general meeting tomorrow. Coming from a distant place is always appreciated.]
[bak: that. I was on the return trip to mid-Asia. Visiting
[finder: as one would expect!]
The finder’s eyes filled with respect.
[finder: talking about that, the herbal medicine sent from the
[bak: ah, that was something my great-grandfather compounded. Ever since then, the
[finder: Is that so. Branch chief bak’s family came from a notable source. There must be many generations of talents.]
[bak: should be, on top of that, my clan’s—]
Something collided with a “don” on the back.
Looking back, offended, clashed a pair of jet black eyes.
[???: you’re in the way.]
Standing there was a slender man in black uniform.
A well-featured orient with long, black hair tied once to the back in a unique hairstyle.
It’s the exorcist, kanda yuu.
Knocking into the great me and looking so self-important!
No, this is bad, saying that now!
He is slender with delicate features, with the shortest temper and the most brutal amongst the militant exorcists. In addition to that, he holds the katana-form anti-akuma weapon. In the event that he is not able to hold his temper, he is fully capable to quickly draw swords.
Keep out of danger.
The wise me has no intention of being concerned with that rude fellow. Firstly, the great me is busy right now. My time is too precious to be wasted on people like him!
Hmph!
Erasing and restricting things like kanda from my field of view.
The finder observed the situation worrisomely.
[bak: then, I’ll have to hurry off from here. Please continue to be reliable.]
[finder: yes!]
The finder bowed gratefully.
Alright, where is wong. He wasn’t found after surveying the corridor.
Just when he needs to hear about something—.
[???: ah, good morning]
This sweet voice seemingly sung by a canary in a meadow of spring—.
[bak: lenalee-san!]
Turning around, lenalee was there.
Radiating a blue tinge, glossy black hair always tied into lively twin-tails. Those beautiful eyes of obsidian—.
Aah, in face of your smile, even a goddess from heaven will truly escape barefooted.
A greeting from lenalee energizes the steps of a gait. Her slender legs extend from the miniskirt of her uniform.
Unintetionally, one breathlessly admires her.
Aa, this beautiful, noble lenalee, is wishfully unbelievably, that komui’s sister.
When this truth was first known, the shock was similar to receiving a fitful crash of the head into the wall.
There was a seemingly imminent danger of a cerebral concussion then—.
Huh? The back of my hand itches. Aren’t those red rashes?
It can’t be the hives again?
An eruption occurs whenever the great me experiences emotional tremors. It is an agony for heirs of ingenious talents.
This is bad, don’t dwell deeply about that. The agony will just call for a recurrence of hives all over the body!
Even so, it itches! Aa, the skin will tear if they were to break! Bear with it!
Regardless if lenalee is komui’s sister, her magnificence is undeniable.
However, that fellow is constantly dangling after lenalee. There is a rumor that, to awake a sleeping komui, one probably must say “lenalee is getting married”.
And to believe… sister-complex at that age.
Why is that fellow always hindering the great me.
Thinking about that fuels my anger.
For the time being, punching into a wall or so will not appease my frustration.
Woah!
[bak: it hurts—!]
Unable to do anything but hop about while the intense pain shot to the top of the head.
This solid stone-made wall will taste the revenge of repelling fists!
[???: a, are you alright, bak-sama!]
The vigorous, tremendous stampede was done by a slim Chinese man. It’s wong. Wong is a member attached to the
[bak: hm, its not anything serious]
[wong: aah, isn’t it becoming red!]
[bak: shut up! It’s alright!]
Earnestly, wong wore an anxious and inclined expression.
Wong served the chan household for generations before resigning to become a subordinate namely, the servant of sorts to the great me.
[bak: more importantly, where’s that thing?]
[wong: yes, it arrived timely. I came to report about it.]
[bak: hoho—]
A spontaneous smirk was revealed.
This prank would best work in coordination at the last minute before the general meeting starts.
[wong: we are in public view here, this reference room should suffice.]
Wong entered a room nearby.
Wong nimbly patrolled once in the room with rows of shelves housing arranged documents.
[wong: there seems to be nobody here. Bak-sama, this is the “tea of truth”. Please.]
Wong reverentially unveiled a wondrous tube craved with a portrait of a dragon.
Oo…this tea is finally done.
Lifting the lid, there were three teabags within.
[bak: is that all]
[wong: yes. Somehow, there were insufficient ingredients]
[bak: hmm…never mind]
Only komui has to drink it. Three is more than enough.
[bak: kuku…komui, you’d better look out]
The science section is nothing. The great me of German magicians and Chinese lineage, the mystery of the east and west is inherited within this body.
There is no losing to the likes of komui.
Just wait and see.
[bak: kukuk]
The chan household’s secret medicinal recipe, handed down for generations. In addition to a rare plant recently discovered in the hinterlands of china, single-handedly lead to the exploitation of this tea.
After drinking this tea, concealed secrets about the person will be truthfully and willingly recited. So as to speak, it is a confession. There are no side-effects or abnormalities to the body.
Overall, besides unknowingly drinking the tea, there is completely no evidence.
Thus it is named, “tea of truth”.
Fufu. With komui’s weakness within my grasp, the stage will be set for his dethrone!
This is perfect; the directors worldwide will gather tomorrow, assembling in the building for the general meeting. There and then, komui’s caprice will be revealed.
Smeared with humiliation, komui will leave the rank. Allowing a fellow like him handle the responsibility of chief monitor certainly will not do. This is anticipating!
[wong: …bak-sama, the teabags may break if you grasp them too tightly]
Wong spoke nervously.
[bak: ah, that’s right]
Those teabags are priceless. They should be handled with care.
Returned the teabag into the tube. Since there are only three of them.
[wong: what’s more…from the time when the tea is drunk, the effect will not last over ten minutes]
[bak: just ten minutes?]
[wong: yes. Due to the higher importance stressed on the onset time, the span for effectiveness decreased. There is supposed to be an intention to reform it from now.]
…it can’t be help since it is a prototype.
[wong: in trade for it, the efficacy is rapid. Assuming individual differences, when drunk, an estimated ten to thirty seconds is needed for the effect to take place. When the medicine is in effect, the face will turn red, and the mood will become light-headed and liberal.]
[bak: so that’s it. It’s similar to the feeling of being drunk. To top that, an efficacy within thirty seconds. That’s fast]
[wong: it’s to be awed]
[bak: alright, hurry with the preparations for the tea. We’ll head for the canteen]
[wong: yes!]
It might because it is noon; the canteen is flocked with people.
But, komui is not in sight. Whatever, there are places that fellow is not necessarily at. He will be found soon.
At the counter, the finder encountered at the corridor in the morning was queuing.
[Finder: aa, branch chief bak, are you going to have a meal too]
[bak: nope, there is just some business to take care of]
Respectfully, wong opened a door at the nook of the counter.
At the moment of entering the kitchen, a towering and muscular man appeared.
His long hair which is bundled in two swayed. It’s jerry the chef. Even with a good physic, his okama language feels rotten. It’s unbearable that komui is on good terms with him.
Jerry peered with a smile.
[Jerry: aara, bak-chan, long time no see~. Entering the kitchen, do you have anything to do]
[bak: shut up]
There is no intention in speaking to a twisted person in the front.
We must press forward.
Then, with jerry leading, the cooks stood a barrier row in front.
[bak: wa,what!]
Saying that he is an okama, he has the tall, masculine built of a man. Standing in front, there is truly a feeling of overbearing.
[Jerry: just a minute! This place is our sacred precinct! It’ll be troublesome if you were to carelessly step in here!]
[bak: wha…isn’t this just a kitchen!]
Really, saying things like that to a chef!
Unbelievable!
[Jerry: a—ra, I’ll tell you. Don’t all of the organization workers take their meals here? What do you plan to do if something happens!?]
[bak: stop saying as if I’m bacteria and such!]
[Jerry: isn’t there a one in ten thousand chance! So, what in the world does the
Jerry gave a sharp glare. Even though he was wearing sunglasses, the excessive glare was strikingly seen.
[bak: no, I just thought of preparing some tea…]
[Jerry: tea? What kind of tea?]
Jerry queried doubtfully.
[bak: Chinese tea. Taking it is good for the body. Now hand over the cups and pot]
[Jerry: if that’s so, just say that in the first place! Here, take these]
Jerry nimbly handed white cups and a matching pot from a cupboard.
What a chatterbox okama!
Lifting the lid of the pot, the teabag was placed inside.
alright, now how much boiling to pour into this will be fine.
Jerry approached carrying a kettle, and poured the boiling water into the pot unexpectedly.
[bak: wa—! What are you doing!]
[Jerry: what else other than pouring the boiling water~]
[bak: don’t do things of your own accord! H-h-hot!]
The kettle was scalding. Hastily drew back the hand.
[Jerry: isn’t that dangerous!]
Jerry filled the pot with boiling water.
[Jerry: It seems to be this much. For 5 serving or so]
[bak: wa, what are you trying to do—!!]
Hastily, the other cooks crowded round with great interest.
[Cook: ooh, this is Chinese tea?]
[Jerry: right. After such pains, let us sample it]
Jerry nimbly filled the five cups with tea.
[bak: aaaa—!]
[wong: stop it!]
Wong desperately reached for the cups, but due to the differences in stature, he could not seize them.
Kut, on the subject, it was rumored that jerry practices some sort of martial arts. Judging from his stature, he isn’t an amateur.
[Finder: that looks interesting~. What is everyone doing?]
Across the counter, the finder from earlier on voiced out delightfully.
[Jerry: bak-chan brought some Chinese tea. Would you like some?]
[bak: and what are you deciding to—]
[Finder: thank you very much!]
The finder received a cup and drained it instantly.
[wong: aaaa!]
Wong groaned despairingly. The great me wishes to release an outcry too!
[Jerry: here, you two drink up too]
Jerry handed out the cups.
[bak: no, no thanks, I’m fine. Since I brought this for everyone…]
Exchanged looks with wong with a glare while looking restrained.
They might look suspicious if they do not drink it there and then.
—you drink it!
He is without a doubt, an accomplice who stood by for a near thirty years. Wong drank the tea with an expression of a prisoner who received the verdict of death penalty.
[Jerry: hmm, then, I’ll have bak-chan’s serving]
Jerry drained the tea once again. It appears the nearby cooks drank the remaining two cups.
The plan is ruined!
There was an urge to turnover the tableware and let them fall!
N, no, get a grip!
Rather than allowing the real target drink without preparation, isn’t it better to ascertain the efficacy with these fellows first?
Must think positive of everything!
O, the finder’s face became faintly red. Oo, wong too. The cooks too.
Is this where the efficacy takes place?
Jerry breathed out deeply.
[Jerry: a—ra, something feels peculiar but it’s still alright. U—n, feels warm. It might be a perspiration effect. Is this good for the health?]
[bak: somewhat]
Jerry will never change.
Let’s try any enquiry.
[Jerry: about that—]
[bak: wa,what about? Jerry]
He spoke up first.
[Jerry: I’ve been thinking about this from the beginning—, the way you wear that hat, really makes you look like a student]
[bak: wa,wa-wha!]
Such rudeness! The great me is already twenty nine years old!
[Cook A: a—, that, I thought about that too—]
A close-by cook with blonde hair deeply nodded. This guy’s face is flushed too.
[Cook A: and with that thin tassel, looking closely, you look cute with that face—]
[bak: th, this!]
Lips are gritted to think about that. An evidently younger fellow of lower social position to say such things!
The blonde cook’s face stiffened.
[Cook A: h, huh, this is weird…I, why am I saying such things. S, sorry, branch chief bak]
[Cook B: so, are you concealing baldness under that hat?]
With keen interest, a cook with black hair asked.
[bak: wh, who’s bald!]
[Cook B: uwhaa, sorry. But, since the beginning, your hair is thin even at a young age…uwhaa, why this tactlessness again!]
The black hair cook desperately pinned his mouth. His face became crimson.
…huun, so that’s how it is. These guys were reminded of their secretive chats.
[wong: don’t, don’t say such inconsiderate things! Bak-sama’s quality hair is just soft and fine!]
Wong yelled indignantly.
Oo, so he says! He is without a doubt, the great me’s wong!
[wong: its definitely silky and tidy, but, I would like for him to stop being entranced in the mirror everyday. Because of that, much time is wasted on his outfitting, and I would have to call for departure many times. A general narcissist…awawawa!]
Wong clamed his mouth in a fluster.
Hohoo…so that’s the way he thinks of me.
[wong: tha, that’s not it, bak-sama, please do not stare at me with those cold eyes!]
Wong said with a desperate expression.
[Finder: ah, but, speaking of narcissist, that’s right isn’t it, branch chief bak]
Gripping wong’s collar and turning around, met the finder’s gaze.
[Finder: oh no, I truly think he’s a great person, but should I say, speaks boastfully. Especially subjects about his clan or lineage, those talks take quite long—. Since I’m quite busy during work, I’d wish for just a general outline]
[bak: hoo]
Forehead feels a twitching of veins.
[Finder: eh? Huh? I, what am I saying. Oh, I just said that branch chief bak is splendid. Ahahahaha]
Laughing meaninglessly, the finder left as if to escape.
[wong: er, erm, bak-sama…]
Wong voiced out nervously. The redness disappeared as though it evaporated. So that’s it, the effectiveness seems short.
[bak: this is enough. Let’s go!]
[wong: yes!]
Leaving the canteen, wong spoke timidly while walking down the corridor.
[wong: …that, are you angry?]
[bak: n—o! to judge the effectiveness of the tea, what are you guys thinking of from the pits of your stomachs, is now understood. It’s a great reward!]
[wong: …knew he still seems angry]
[bak: from now on, go and find komui. You wait in the room with your report!]
[wong: yes…]
Wong left with drooped shoulders.
Aaaah, the anger!
Those fellows, speaking as they please!
But, the length of effectiveness became clear. Upon drinking this tea, the person seems to really chatter out their true intentions. In addition, right after drinking, the efficacy. Splendid!
…but, it was not a particularly happy discussion.
Glanced at the hair.
…it’s not that it’s inabundant. Yes, the hair is just fine!
That’s not the point! Now, only think of the ways for komui to drink the tea!
[???: hey, branch chief bak]
A redhead youth with an eye-patch over his right eye spoke lightheartedly. A black turban with dragon-like scales coil above his forehead.
That’s rabi. Aside from being an exorcist, he’s a bookman—a person who records the hidden side of history—to be.
[rabi: branch chief bak came for the party too?]
[bak: party? What’s that. I came to attend the regular general meeting]
[rabi: then, you weren’t invited?]
[bak: so, what kind of party is it?]
[rabi: who knows? Anyways, I’ll be going to eat some delicious food there. Since komui’s the organizer]
Komui is!?
That fellow, what is he holding a party on his own accord for?
[rabi: rather than making a face about it, just ask komui if you’d want to join~]
Rabi’s optimism passes through the head without pause.
That’s it. Even this youngster was invited, why was the great me, who come to the organization’s headquarters, not accounted for?
Well, I have no interest in the so-called organizer komui’s lowly party!
[rabi: al—right, since there’s some time, I’ll go look up on yuu]
Saying that, rabi steadily paced off.
Looking at that carefree fellow’s back, got very much irritated.
A party he said? With the millennium earl revived and leading the world to destruction, they’d not feel that tension. The dawn when the great me becomes the chief monitor, fellows like these will surely have their character whipped up into shape!
That’s right, starting from now, the innocence struggle between the dark religious organization and the millennium earl will be fraught with violence throughout the end. How many sacrifices will this create.
However, surmounting our compatriot corpses, we have no choice but to fight. For the cause of protecting this world—.
The intellect of the great me exists for that very cause. It’s worrying to entrust the position of chief monitor to the likes of komui!
[???: ara, bak-san]
This voice of a celestial maiden.
Chest rises in anticipation.
Turning around, truly, lenalee is there. Carrying bundles of documents, she looked troubled.
Aah, she’s lovely even like this—.
[bak: ah, aah, good day to you too. Lenalee-san! Isn’t that heavy. Shall I hold it too?]
[lenalee: oh, is that alright? Then, please take half of these]
Lenalee smiled sweetly. Somehow, she is truly cute.
Half of the documents were handed over. Aah, it is because of her modesty which turned down the offer to carry all of them!
[bak: where are you going to?]
[lenalee: the control room. requested by brother]
[bak: hohoo. By komui, is it]
A smirk spontaneously surfaced at the mouth’s edge.
This couldn’t have been a more ideal timing! Heaven truly favors the great me.
[bak: that’s just fine. Actually, some Chinese tea which is good for health was sent from my home. It must be tiring; this is a treat I wish to present]
[lenalee: ara, is that so. I think brother will be delighted]
Fufu. This is truly lucky.
An entire floor of scattered mountainous paper is in view upon opening the door of the control room. why isn’t he able to tidy and organize, this guy.
[lenalee: nii-san, I’ve kept you waiting]
The sloppy komui sitting at the desk immediately stood up gleefully at the sight of lenalee.
That fellow always stays calm, but, in front of lenalee, his child-like emotion becomes blatant.
[komui: aah, you’ve worked hard lenalee. Huh? Bak-chan is here too?]
[bak: hey, long time no see. Komui]
Told him to stop calling by “bak-chan”!
It is true of the name “bak.chan”, but there is no sense of humor in that at all!
That felt like yelling, but, stirring up a commotion now will not do any good to the plan. Lenalee is present too.
There is no way but to appear composed now. Just uphold an amiable countenance!
[komui: its rare for bak-chan to come to the control room. what’s up?]
Komui’s eye behind his spectacles seemed to brighten. Did he get an inkling of anything? That fellow is never negligent after all.
It’s fine; there is no way the beans are spilled about the tea. Just act calm.
[bak: the documents were heavy, so I helped carry and we came here together]
[komui: hoo, such kindness]
Komui’s tone was filled with numerous words of malice. He seems to be unable to stomach the scene of lenalee in accompany of the great me.
This guy is really a hardcore case of sister-complex. In the event of removing all guys near lenalee, his eyes always lights up.
A thoroughly depressing guy.
[lenalee: nii-san, bak-san brought a treat of chinese tea]
[komui: thank you for that. By all means]
The unknowing komui said cheerfully.
Kuku. The one who is in control here and now is yours truly!
[lenalee: er—m, an ordinary mug is all we have. You won’t mind hot water from the pot]
[bak: yes, I don’t mind at all]
A truly kind and considerate woman.
Lenalee poured the hot water into the cup with the teabag. A cooperative work between the two of us. It was a good feeling.
[lenalee: is this enough?]
[bak: that’s right. Just wait for it to thicken a little more]
For a stronger efficacy, it’ll certainly be better to be denser than the color before.
Lenalee placed the mug on a tray, and walked towards where komui is.
Fufu, it’s cleverly plotted this time!
[???: ah, chief komui! There’s a precedent fellow!]
A young man with bright tea-color hair entered the control room while speaking loudly.
It’s the leader of the science section, reever wenham.
[reever: ah, there’re guests! Arya, its been a long time, branch chief bak]
[bak: you’re still looking healthy after all, reever-kun]
Reever looked the same as before, the crop of unshaven face and an untidy white robe too worn out of shape. Upholding not even a fragment of dignity. Its no wonder he is just komui’s subordinate.
[reever: sorry, it looks like I’m interrupting]
Reever spoke with deep apology.
His view settled towards the tray lenalee was carrying.
[reever: ah, thanks. My throat’s perched]
Reever reached for the mug with agile.
Id, idiot! That is not your tea!
Aaaah, don’t bleb off!
[bak: why youuuuu! What are you doing!]
Reever released the mug from his hand in shock.
As the mug fell, its contents scattered grandly. The majority splayed towards lenalee’s front.
[lenalee: kyaaa!]
[komui: lenalee!!]
With a changed expression, komui arrived, flying over his desk.
Reever was boldly thrusted away. Serves him right!
Uoh! Why is he thrusted towards the great me!
Komui’s hand settled on lenalee’s shoulder.
[komui: Are you alright!? Aah, a burn!]
[lenalee: n…I’m alright. Its not scalding and it fell on the clothes too]
[komui: is it not hot?]
[lenalee: yes. It doesn’t seem to stain further]
The particularly specified uniform seems to be work.
That’s a relief…
Nearby, reever let out a sigh of relief.
[komui: anyway, hurry for a change of clothes. It’ll be better to go to the medical care room for some attention afterwards]
Embracing lenalee’s shoulder, komui turned this way.
[komui: reever-kun…]
That icy look sent a chill up reever’s spine, and the great me as well.
[reever: yes, I’m very sorry! That was inexcusable! I’ll be cautious for such a thing to not happen again!]
Reever kneeled down and bowed vigorously.
[komui: I hope you’ll keep to that, at any cost]
Saying that, komui and lenalee disappeared outside the door.
[reever:a—ah]
At the same time, reever let out a sigh of relief.
[reever: n? about that, branch chief bak, you shouted so loudly, did something happen?]
[bak: eh? No, its nothing!]
Everything was ruined because of this idiot…
[reever: that’s all and well, but, that scared me, really]
Huh? What’s with this flaccid voice?
Reever’s face was slightly flushed pink. This means, the tea is in effect.
[reever: really, since that guy leads a life all about lenalee. I think his lifespan is considerably shortened]
[bak: …about, this. There isn’t by any chance that lenalee is socializing with a man, is there?]
This is an opportunity to affirm the situation. Reever should know well since he is by the side of komui and lenalee everyday.
[reever: there’s no way for there to be. Even if there were, they’d be consigned to oblivion in the dark by komui. The guys who have intentions for lenalee can’t even get close in the first place]
Is that so…it is elating that there is no lover, but, komui’s existence is truly a bother.
Reever stared with fixed eyes.
[bak: wha, what is it?]
[reever: er, nope, …since branch chief bak has always been wearing a hat, is it really bald underneath?]
[bak: haa?]
Reever’s face turned pale rapidly.
[reever: ah, this is bad, what am I saying. Saying such an absolute secret. Sorry, I didn’t realize that! So long then!]
Reever left the control room in attempt to escape.
That fellow, what is he saying? It’s really not bald at all!
The main point is, what secret is that! Someone must have inspired that lie!
Well, putting that aside.
The number of teabags is down to one! There is no room for anymore failures.
Ku…so what’s to be done.
Komui’s voice accompanied the creak of the door.
[komui: oh, you’re still here?]
Komui entered the control room alone.
[bak: …aah, yeah. How’s lenalee-san?]
[komui: if I help her change clothes, I’d get kicked to death. …that’s mean, lenalee. I was just intently worried]
Komui seemed to hang his head in grief.
Th, this pervert! With a fellow like this as a brother, there is without a doubt that lenalee is troubled.
[komui: alright, time to continue working. It’ll be better to finish this off quickly]
Komui sat at the desk piled with mountains of books.
Huh? There is only the two of us in the control room. Isn’t this a chance?
Without interferences from anybody, komui’s motives can be sounded!
Nonchalantly and casually, without a hint of any rare abnomalities, start voicing out!
[bak: that’s troublesome. Yoshi, I’ll prepare tea. Since reever drank the one just now. This’ll astonish you even though you’re tired]
Oo, that is a good impression, if I were to say so myself.
[komui: aah, thank you]
Komui doesn’t seem to suspect anything.
The last teabag went into the cup. Yoshi, just do it!
There goes the boiled water. While taking out the tea, some gossiping should be done.
[bak: how’d your work?]
[komui: un…its busy]
Komui answered while eyeing the documents.
[komui: being in the monitor position of supervising the organization’s support faction, it must be a good thing in your stand. Didn’t you want to devote more time to your researches?]
This idiot really has a disorder for unworthy researches.
[bak: aah, its truly a heavy responsibility. There is much worry for the routine tasks too. Even so, those are things worth doing]
An answer without slip-ups. So, as predicted, this is a frontal attack.
Yoshi, time to serve the tea.
[bak: it might taste a little unpleasant…]
[komui: aah, its fine. Since I’m accustomed to drinking tea]
Komui took the cup held out to him.
Now, at last!
Heart rate is rising!
But, whilst holding the cup, it did not quite reach komui’s mouth.
[komui: is there something wrong?]
Don’t tell me…he realized it?
Palm is soaking with perspiration.
Komui smiled frivolously.
[komui: iya, staring at me like that, its difficult to drink—]
[bak: aah, I guess so]
In the mean time, just face the side.
[komui: puwha—! It’s good, this. Though it’s a little bitter]
komui placed down the cup.
Oo, the cup is completely emptied. It was drained to the very last drop.
[komui: thank you for this]
[bak: no, I didn’t anything]
This should have been denser than what jerry and the others drunk. That is to say, soon—
[komui: u—n, it’s really a neat feeling. Should I say, my heart feels lighter]
[bak: ah, yes, isn’t that so?]
Komui’s face turned red. Yes! This is the effect!
[bak: from the earlier discussion, the work of a monitor, is really a heavy burden for you]
[komui: u—n, there’s no such thing~. Anyway—, research funds can be increased by the authority of monitor too~. Ah, that’s a secret~. Well, that’s something everyone knows about~]
Th, this idiot! Isn’t that an abuse of aurthority!
But, there is a beneficial side of his researches. He must be resisting. There’s nothing said about his weakness.
Yoshi, then the real reason for being monitor should be sounded!
[bak: you being the monitor…is it really due to the recognition given to your research on innocence?]
There, how was that! Speak the truth! What kind of underhanded means did you use?
[komui: about that. Since the innocence becomes the key to the battle from now, I think there’s more of a need to choose someone who’s specialized like me]
Komui answered readily.
Ku, that didn’t work too. There should be more to question.
Anything, anything—.
[bak: … erm, what do you think of me?]
The words came out inadvertently.
That’s right, this is something the great me wants to question the most.
The komui who always conceals his true intentions beneath that smiling façade.
What kind of response will be answered.
Intense heat-beats arise.
Komui mouthed with ease.
[komui: …everyone recognizes your strength]
[bak: eh…?]
[komui: in addition to being a gifted natural talent from birth, polished knowledge and experience since childhood. That’s a circumstance which no ordinary person can acquire. That’s really something. Though I’m at the monitor status now, I have no idea to what had occurred. At that time, I had wanted to leave the steering to you]
For such unexpected words—no, the excellence of the great me is a fact but—there was just a minute astonishment. There is no way for that komui to say something those words.
No, there is no doubt since the “tea of truth” was drunk.
[komui: do you think it’s appropriate for me to be in the monitor position?]
Komui smiled cheerfully.
[bak: we’ll be relying on you]
The blunder was heart-rending.
No, it’s as what he certainly said earlier. The great me is far superior in both wit and lineage, since of the flawlessness!
No, it’s not about that. Should hasten sounding his weakness from komui!
Komui sat down somewhere and peered in this direction.
Wh, what?
[komui: speaking about that, you, why are you on good relations with lenalee?]
[bak: er…]
On good relations? Does he have something to say about lenalee-san and the great me?
[komui: just now, I thought about the both of you coming to the control room together, then you two flirtingly prepared some tea together. Right in front of my eyes…]
Komui’s expression piled with enormous resent.
[komui: I’m saying this, when I have my eyes covered, don’t lay a single finger on lenalee?]
[bak: wh, what are you saying! isn’t it lenalee-san’s freedom to love?]
[komui: love!?]
Komui’s voice turned inside out.
[komui: lenalee is in love!?]
Komui stood up as if the chair was kicked over.
[bak: ca, calm down, komui! That was just an allegory…]
[komui: uwaaaaaa!!]
Abruptly, komui pulled out a huge machine gun from under the desk.
Wh, why is something like that placed there!
[komui: already, this is my end—!! If lenalee disappears—!]
[bak: don’t, don’t get deranged!]
[komui: I’ll kill everybody and die!]
[bak: die alone—!!]
The machine gun was seized in an attempt to plunder it but, the arm over it was quickly shaken away.
Then, the muzzle started to sprout flames.
The terrible explosive noises resounded in the room.
This is bad!
In, in the meantime, just crawl forward! Ku, the papers scattered across the floor are a hindrance!
Shells flew past overhead, the sound of collapsing books and documents plunged in the ear.
There is no way in turning back!
After struggling to reach the door, exited the room in a breath!
[komui: ahahahahahahaha!!]
Komui’s elated voice was left somewhere far behind.
Exiting the corridor, cold sweat broke out in a sudden.
Can’t continue standing for long.
Aah, such a thing. To grasp komui’s weakness, has its means of getting killed.
Heart-beats continue to throb violently.
Uu, it’s a failure…now to return to the room for some sleep.
[lenalee: ah, there you are, bak-san!]
Lenalee hurried from the corridor.
At the moment, energy surged from the bottom of the heart.
[bak: lenalee-san! Is your burn alright?]
[lenalee: ah. I’m sorry, the tea which you took great effort to]
[bak: no, that’s fine]
Yes, it’s really nothing to matter about. That useless tea!
[lenalee: I’ll want to apologize to you. Can you come to the kitchen now?]
[bak: ah…yes!]
With you, to anywhere!
Walking next to lenalee. Just doing that feels alike to being whirled up in the heavens.
But, this time of being the happiest person ends in an instant.
Arriving at the canteen, lenalee opened the door.
[lenalee: here, please enter]
At the moment of stepping feet into that place, there was a sudden shout of joy.
Stiffened thinking about it.
The canteen is adorned with flashy decorations, with the clamor of the organization members there.
[everyone: branch chief bak, congratulations on your birthday—!]
The organization members mouthed in unison.
What is this? The situation was not completely comprehended.
[lenalee: ah, you were really surprised aren’t you]
Lenalee smiled pleasantly nearby.
[lenalee: recently, you looked unhappy, so brother suggested having a surprise party]
[???: what is the leading man doing! There, please hurry to the centre!]
Being pushed by the organization members, forwarded to the centre of the canteen.
En route, wong’s face was spotted.
[wong: ba, bak-sama!]
[bak: wong, did you know about this?]
[wong: no, I was caught in a bolt from the blue too! I was abruptly led to the canteen just a while ago!]
A flustered wong was swallowed by the wave of the surging crowd.
A humongous cake lay on the table. A conscientiously written “happy.birthday bak-chan” rode on a plate.
[jerry: then, I’ll put up the candles!]
Jerry was grasping the candles tightly.
[jerry: just now, you entered the kitchen didn’t you? So as to not let you discover the cake, everyone was getting fearful!]
[bak: that]
[jerry: then, pass around the champagne glass to everyone~. There, bak-chan too!]
[bak: my birthday is on the 11th of November]
That was just said somehow. Holding onto the champagne glass, jerry stopped his movements.
[jerry: eh?]
The canteen fell into silence as if being strike by a flood.
Then, astir rose.
[???: what’s the date today?]
[???: isn’t it the 4th of January…]
[komui: hey—, I’ve kept everyone waiting! The work is finally settled~]
Everyone eyed towards a tottering komui who came into sight.
[komui: eh? What?]
[???: chief komui! You’ve got branch chief bak’s birthday all wrong!]
[komui: eeh? That’s weird. I thought I heard it is on the 4th of January…]
[???: no! it’s the 11th of November!]
While in rage, komui smiled frivolously.
[komui: ahh, that is four of 1? I guess I’ve got it wrong]
That is enraging. It is true that the birthday of the great me has four 1s! It is the “number one in everything!” day…
[lenalee: …brother]
[???: chief komui …]
Under the cold stares of everyone, komui waved his hands in a fluster.
[komui: tha, that’s alright isn’t it! Why don’t we make this a dry run of the birthday party! Th, there everyone, why don’t we pass the glass around?]
At the sound of that, the organization members hoisted the glass with expressions of incomplete consent.
[komui: well then, to the esteemed branch chief bak’s birthday, not, the numerous day to day achievements, cheers—!]
[everyone: cheers—!]
The organization members hoisted their glasses towards the great me. Just for now, respond with a smiling composure.
It’s unbelievable where that fellow komui is concerned.
[lenalee: bak-san!]
Lenalee came at side.
[lenalee: truly, we are very sorry. To have your birthday wrong, you must be feeling bad]
[bak: n, no, well, it is elating for the intention to celebrate]
Saying that, lenalee brightened up rapidly.
[lenalee: that’s a relief, bak-san is a broad hearted person. If you don’t feel bad, I hope you will forgive us]
[jerry: hey, don’t idle around! Eat the cake, the cake! Since it was made for you]
Handed a slice of cake jerry cut.
[bak: ah, yes…]
The assembly of this crowd of organization members. The party that was prepared for the great me.
There was a misunderstanding, but that’s fine.
As expected, the great me is a figure of popularity.
At that time, komui and his accompanying colleagues came.
[komui: actually, there is a present the entire science section prepared. accept it won’t you]
A box adorn with a ribbon was handed over.
[bak: tha, thank you…]
A present for the great me? What in the world is it?
Untying the ribbon and opening the box, for some reason, a bottle is revealed.
On the label, “epoch-making hair tonic” was written.
[bak: wha, whaaa…]
[komui: ohh, bak-chan, you seemed to be concerned about it see. You look in the mirror every so often to check your hairdo or the angle of your hat don’t you? This is where the science section cue is–]
Komui said cheerfully.
Wi, without a doubt its this fellow! The perpetrator of the sinking, unfounded rumor of the great me being bald!
[komui: do use it and see. It is fairly instantaneous~]
In the face of the fully surfaced smiling komui, the great me revealed a stiff smile.
This insolent fellow—!
Reever slipped closely.
[reever: for the sake of developing this tonic, we really slaved till we drop. Especially me, it was extremely heart-breaking to think about it… . please, do use it!]
The results of his scientific investigations have not been ascertained, and the eyes of everyone from the science section shone with glints of dubiousness.
In all honesty, it’s eerie.
There is no intention to use it, but, being looked at with those anticipating eyes, it is difficult to decline.
[bak: … its alright isn’t it. This tonic]
[komui: of course! Squad leader reever was personally the experimental material!]
If that is so, using it once might be fine.
–if it really works, there probably could be attention drawn in due course
No, what is the great me thinking of!
Taking off the hat, rustling was stirred up.
[???: ah, that isn’t bald]
[???: but its thin… isn’t it?]
They might be trying to whisper in low voices, but its still precisely audible you fellows—!
This is unpleasant. Time to end this quickly.
Applying the bottle mouth above scalp, there was a sensation of cool liquid.
[bak: … that’s all isn’t it?]
At the instant of saying that, there was a swirl around the top of the head. It was a feeling of the hair being drawn of it own accord.
[???: uwhaa!]
The organization members watching from the edge voiced out in shock.
*zururii zururii*
With that sound, isn’t the hair growing and stretching rapidly!
To about chest level, the hair growth finally stopped.
[bak: what, what is this about—!]
[???: so its as we expected!]
The lot of the science section clapped their hands.
[bak: expected?]
Reever let out a sigh.
[reever: somehow, the result is strong but short-lived you see. It grew in an instant, but, the effect would not last over an approximate twenty-four hours. …incidentally to that, however its cut, it will grow to that same length, probably]
Reever added with a tone of sympathy. However, his mouth was shaped into a quivering, endured laughter.
Up to twenty-four hours? That is to say, attending tomorrow’s general meeting with this hair—.
[komui: heey, it’s good to be like squad leader reever with long hair. Yes, there is still much room for improvements. Since squad leader reever, nobody has tested it see. Iya—, that was a great help!]
Komui laid his hand on a shoulder with a pop.
[bak: wha, whawhawhawha]
Saying that it is a birthday present, isn’t that just an experiment?
What kind of treatment is this. Did the great me do anything vile?
Thinking about it, there was only a single thing that came into mind.
—is there anyway komui realized about the tea…?
Komui smiled cheerfully.
[komui: eventhough it has a merit for being instantaneous, the duration of continued effectiveness is short to it not being usable. This tonic]
To think of this komui’s tone, the eyes that seemingly aim to observe the reaction here.
—was the situation about the tea really leaked?
No, there is no way.
But—.
Up until now, the fellows who drank the tea and voiced their true intentions, paled at their realization of their own verbal slips. But, the once where komui behaved as such is…
The presence of the smile of komui. There is no relievingly reading to what his thoughts are.
But, that sobriety is displayed with reckless violence. No, if it is this fellow, he isn’t capable of such a thing—.
[bak: aah, that’s true. Until it proves to be practical, there are improvements that must be placed]
For the meantime, return an amiable response.
Damn it, it is entirely a wrong move being even slightly inspired by the words komui said.
This smiling countenance is affixed, but the soul is burning fully, komui!
To create such an idiotic tonic!
Why is this experiment geek the head monitor. It’s truly incomprehensionable!
One day, without a doubt, you will cringe before the great me!
Until that time, just you wait cheerily!
Komui!
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