Re: Welcome Despair Academy
There are things in my past I can't tell anyone about... They are the reason I became so prone to suspicion.
A secret past...? Togami...?
There were people I couldnt trust... and people who couldnt trust me. My life was like a nightmare...
It is only natural my personality would be affected.
Nevertheless, I believe my nature is going to come in handy in our current situation.
To survive in a situation like this... one
must suspect everyone.
So, um... About that past of yours...
...Not yet.
Some day, though... Some day I may be able to finally tell someone about it.
If we manage to pass our days in peace, without anything happening, I may have no
choice but to tell you...
T...That sounds awfully significant.
I feel as though I heard only half a story... And now I have more questions than I started with.
It seems this guy has more secrets than I thought.
Music stops
Oy. Enough useless talk. We have
work to do.
R...Right, I'm on it...
Beautiful Ruin
Well, he's still acting like a slavemonger... That's probably second nature to him too.
Let's find those dangerous items.
Many types of knives are arranged here. I'm sure those, too, are...
These knives are outrageous! Far too dangerous!
...Give them to me. I shall keep them safe.
Togami pulled the knives from my hand and put them all inside the duralumin case.
...I expected nothing less.
There are all kinds of dishes here, in a staggering variety of cuisines...
...There's even a humongous meat on a bone!
That Hanamura... he really went all out on this. I'm a little worried we won't be able to eat all that...
It doesn't seem like this pile of food has anything dangerous in it, unlike that Churrasco before.
I guess...
Sigh... I almost thought he was going to say that bone could be used to bludgeon someone...
Um... This paper...
Hrm... This is an equipment list for this kitchen.
Fork x 20. Knife x 20. Spoon x 20. Skewer x 5. Frying pan x 3. Wine glass x 20...
In addition, there's even a barbecue griddle and a portable stove for hot pots.
A griddle and a portable stove... I found them on the shelf over there.
They seem to be in excellent condition. Certainly very much usable.
This kitchen is pretty good, isn't it? Its not even that much worse than the hotel restaurant.
But... this is strange. There is one number in this list that doesn't fit.
Whaaaaaaat?!
You're making a mess of everything! What is this?!
Don't shout... you're hurting my ears. I am simply confiscating every dangerous item.
Ah! My chefs knives! And all the tableware!
Why? How come?!
I just told you. I am confiscating every dangerous item.
You aren't saying... cooking utensils are
dangerous?!
Ah well... At least Im nearly done with the cooking. I just need to get everything ready to serve... Its not a big problem, but...
B...But...!
Waaaaaaaah! Hinata-kuuun!
N...No! S...Stop hugging me!
Eh? You're not predisposed to Boy's Love, Hinata-kun? My fantasies are a little shattered.
No... I think I'm the one who's shattered here...
Oy... There's something I have to ask before you two go cuddle each other.
According to this list... there is one steel skewer missing.
Oh, that's right... I believe it was missing since I first got here.
Well, things are in pretty good shape here, but this
is still the old lodge. This was bound to happen, wasn't it?
............
If it wasn't here in the first place... there's nothing we can do about it, can we?
You're right... There doesn't seem to be any place to hide such a long skewer, in any case.
Very well... As long as I remain vigilant, we can let it rest.
Remain vigilant... you mean for the entire night?
Let's go back. The others must be waiting.
You too, Hanamura. Right now, we should all gather at the main hall.
Sure...
...Jeez, he really is a pushy leader.
Ah, they're finally back!
Hey, let's start already! I'm so hungry I can't take it anymore!
No... There is still one issue that requires our attention.
Eh? There's still something left?
Whatever it is, we can just beat it up!! I'll do it myself, so just tell me what to hit!
It's not that kind of problem...
We need to keep this case with the dangerous items safe somewhere.
Can't we just leave it here?
You'd think that would be okay because it's under lock and key, but...
We want to be extra careful tonight. We should find a safe place to store it.
I saw a storage room at the far end of the lodge.
Hmmm... No, we can't possibly use that place. It is not nearly safe enough.
In that case, let's have someone guard it. That would make it safe, would it not?
Eh? But, whod want to do that?
I would, of course.
Eh... are you sure...? Um... We gladly accept your kind offer... or something...
But, wouldn't you get lonely, all alone like that?
I do not mind. I have never been good with crowded places.
Ha ha... Ibukis gonna write a song about this! Itll be called One More Lonely Girl!
But, since all the food is here, do you mind if I take my share with me to the storage room?
Of course not!
But... if we're going to have someone stand guard, there's probably a better place to use than the storage room.
Eh? Why?
That storage room is all messy and there's no light there. And there are cobwebs everywhere...
I kinda had my hands full with this main hall, so I couldn't give that storage its proper attention.
Yeah, I guess its not the nicest place to sit in for a whole night... Or the healthiest.
In that case... she can guard it at the office.
The circuit breakers for the lodge are also in that room. We probably ought to guard those as well.
Yeah, the office would be great. Happily, it isn't that messy over there.
...I understand. So, should I go and guard the case at the office?
I shall be going, then. Please enjoy yourself to the full, everyone.
Pekoyama took a plate of food and the duralumin case...
...And left the room.
Ah, the pathos-filled image of Peko-chan walking into the distance is super-cool, huh?
Hey, what about this other case? Shouldn't she take that too?
This is...
...No,
this one is fine over here.
That's so unfair! How come
you get to have your stuff with you?
I have special privileges. I
am special, after all.
...Kinda says it all, dont it?
This case is not to leave my sight. After all, it holds the key to the other one.
I shall take responsibility and guard it personally. I can't trust anyone else with it.
M...More importantly... are we done with all those problems? Can we start the party already...?
No, there is still something left.
I'll beat that one down too! Quickly, tell me what to hit!
We told you before, havent we? You cant solve these problems with violence...
Actually, she might be on to something.
Someone has to keep
him away, after all.
Eh? You don't mean...?
The one thing that could hinder this party. Monobear.
Yes! We get to eat after I take down Monobear, right?!
Whoa, easy there... Picking a fight with Monobear is only gonna stir up trouble we dont need.
Are you saying I should just wait here until I
starve to death?!
I...I think you're exaggerating, just a little...!
Hmm... Maybe theres a cleverer solution than blindly starting a fight...
............
Ah. In that case, I'll do something.
Do something...?
You...?
Hey, hey... what can a little girl like you do? It's too dangerous, isn't it?
It isn't dangerous. I am not going to do anything on my own.
You're not...?
I see... you intend to employ Monomi, then?
Yeah. I think I can cajole her with some flattery, and get her to help.
I'm sure she can probably help keep Monobear in check... I think.
Ah, that sounds like a good idea! She does seem gullible, that rabbit!
Monomi-chan and Monobear-chan do act like rivals, after all!
Well, just one of them always gets the upper hand, though.
But, are you sure you're going to be alright, Nanami-san? It's still dangerous, isn't it?
No, I'll be fine. If I sense danger, I'll immediately make a hasty retreat.
...I'll be going, then.
............
I don't know why... but I don't like this...
It's not like I have a bad feeling or anything, but...