Thanks to Queensway and Vivienne, the Mist Monsters were banished. |
The girls who had been attacked stared in dismay at the scene. Paddington and I rushed to them. |
![Story Paddington.png](/images/2/28/Story_Paddington.png) Paddington |
"Are you hurt?" |
![Story Asahi Kokura.png](/images/f/f2/Story_Asahi_Kokura.png) Asahi |
"Oh, yes... um... I'm fine." |
![Story Risona Okura.png](/images/f/fd/Story_Risona_Okura.png) Risona |
"......" |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"From the looks of it, you both appear to be unharmed." |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"I'm glad we made it in time." |
![Story Asahi Kokura.png](/images/f/f2/Story_Asahi_Kokura.png) Asahi |
"Oh, um... First of all, thank you very much for saving us from a dangerous situation!" |
![Story Asahi Kokura.png](/images/f/f2/Story_Asahi_Kokura.png) Asahi |
"So, um... I don't know where I am... And may I know who are you people...?" |
Upon seeing the girl's reaction, Paddington and I looked at each other. Seems like these girls were-- |
![Story Paddington.png](/images/2/28/Story_Paddington.png) Paddington |
"Could it be that... you two are otherworldly guests?" |
Conductor |
We've encountered similar phenomena on several occasions before, so we expected that you two might be-- |
![Story Asahi Kokura.png](/images/f/f2/Story_Asahi_Kokura.png) Asahi |
"O-Otherworld... Then that mirror really worked..." |
![Story Risona Okura.png](/images/f/fd/Story_Risona_Okura.png) Risona |
"Yeah, it looks like it really did fulfil my joke wish... though I wish I would have been made a warrior anyway..." |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"Um, what is this mirror?" |
![Story Asahi Kokura.png](/images/f/f2/Story_Asahi_Kokura.png) Asahi |
"Ah, yes, actually--" |
The girls explained to me how they came to this world. The mirror of the moon, which grants wishes, and... the mirror of the mist. Both are worrisome. |
![Story Asahi Kokura.png](/images/f/f2/Story_Asahi_Kokura.png) Asahi |
"No way, I never thought this would happen..." |
![Story Paddington.png](/images/2/28/Story_Paddington.png) Paddington |
"Rest assured, the two of you will be protected by the Special Steel Squad under full responsibility! Isn't that right, Conductor?" |
Conductor |
Yes, of course. And we will spare no effort to help you get back to your world. |
![Story Risona Okura.png](/images/f/fd/Story_Risona_Okura.png) Risona |
"Special, Steel Squad... ?" |
![Story Paddington.png](/images/2/28/Story_Paddington.png) Paddington |
"Yes, we are the Special Steel Squad--" |
I then explained to the girls about who we are. |
About this world and the Special Steel Squad. I also briefly explained about the Mist Monsters we just encountered, and so on. |
![Story Asahi Kokura.png](/images/f/f2/Story_Asahi_Kokura.png) Asahi |
"Hah--ha... Mist Monsters in a world covered in Mist... " |
![Story Risona Okura.png](/images/f/fd/Story_Risona_Okura.png) Risona |
"Amazing, doesn't this all sound like it's a complete fantasy?" |
![Story Paddington.png](/images/2/28/Story_Paddington.png) Paddington |
"The person in command of the SSS is him, Conductor! And my name is Paddington, Conductor's second-in-command!" |
![Story Paddington.png](/images/2/28/Story_Paddington.png) Paddington |
"And these two are Train Knights are members of the SSS..." |
![Story Queensway.png](/images/b/bc/Story_Queensway.png) Queensway |
"Pleasure to meet you, I'm Queensway." |
![Story Vivienne.png](/images/8/89/Story_Vivienne.png) Vivienne |
"Vivienne, nice to meet you." |
Conductor |
That concludes our introductions. I haven't heard your names yet though... |
![Story Asahi Kokura.png](/images/f/f2/Story_Asahi_Kokura.png) Asahi |
"Oh, that's true! I'm terribly sorry!" |
Looking flustered, she gave a deep bow. My sincerest regrets if I scared her. |
![Story Asahi Kokura.png](/images/f/f2/Story_Asahi_Kokura.png) Asahi |
"My name is Kokura Asahi. And this is..." |
![Story Risona Okura.png](/images/f/fd/Story_Risona_Okura.png) Risona |
"...Okura Risona." |
![Story Paddington.png](/images/2/28/Story_Paddington.png) Paddington |
"So, to Miss Asahi, and Miss Risona, I would like to reassure you once again. There is a way for the two of you to return to your original world!" |
![Story Asahi Kokura.png](/images/f/f2/Story_Asahi_Kokura.png) Asahi |
"Really? That's very good..." |
![Story Risona Okura.png](/images/f/fd/Story_Risona_Okura.png) Risona |
"I'm a little relieved..." |
There have been several cases like this in the past. It's almost as if we've become slightly used to returning visitors to the world they came from. |
![Story Paddington.png](/images/2/28/Story_Paddington.png) Paddington |
"So, let's get started on the preparations." |
![Story Asahi Kokura.png](/images/f/f2/Story_Asahi_Kokura.png) Asahi |
"Oh, wait! Actually, two other people might have come to our world as well... " |
Conductor |
I see, I understand. Me, Queensway and Vivienne will search the area. Paddington, please take Asahi and Risona to the Mist Train. |
![Story Paddington.png](/images/2/28/Story_Paddington.png) Paddington |
"Yes, affirmative." |
![Story Paddington.png](/images/2/28/Story_Paddington.png) Paddington |
"Now then, Miss Asahi and Miss Risona, this way please!" |
![Story Asahi Kokura.png](/images/f/f2/Story_Asahi_Kokura.png) Asahi |
"Ah, yes!" |
![Story Risona Okura.png](/images/f/fd/Story_Risona_Okura.png) Risona |
"Wait, what are you doing?" |
![Story Asahi Kokura.png](/images/f/f2/Story_Asahi_Kokura.png) Asahi |
"Risona, what's going on?" |
![Story Risona Okura.png](/images/f/fd/Story_Risona_Okura.png) Risona |
"I mean, why did you say the name 'Kokura Asahi'?" |
![Story Asahi Kokura.png](/images/f/f2/Story_Asahi_Kokura.png) Asahi |
"Eh? Uhm- ... I just kind of thought of it because of the way I'm dressed... I guess...?" |
![Story Risona Okura.png](/images/f/fd/Story_Risona_Okura.png) Risona |
"Shouldn't you be using real name... 'Yuusei Okura' at this moment? Your surname would have told everyone that we are brother and sister." |
![Story Risona Okura.png](/images/f/fd/Story_Risona_Okura.png) Risona |
"You should have told them that even though you're dressed like this, you're still a man." |
![Story Asahi Kokura.png](/images/f/f2/Story_Asahi_Kokura.png) Asahi |
"But how would people in this world be able to tell the difference between men and women just by my name? Queensway wouldn't know which one it was if she only heard my first name." |
![Story Risona Okura.png](/images/f/fd/Story_Risona_Okura.png) Risona |
"Mmmm, that's true, but... The point is that you should have told them your gender. I don't care what happens to you later if they find out and think you're a hentai who hid your real gender." |
![Story Asahi Kokura.png](/images/f/f2/Story_Asahi_Kokura.png) Asahi |
"Ugh, hentai... No, the first person asked me to dress up as a woman was none other than you, Risona." |
![Story Risona Okura.png](/images/f/fd/Story_Risona_Okura.png) Risona |
"Yes, that's true... It seems like a really long time ago." |
![Story Risona Okura.png](/images/f/fd/Story_Risona_Okura.png) Risona |
"But even you bro, is completely on board now, right?" |
![Story Asahi Kokura.png](/images/f/f2/Story_Asahi_Kokura.png) Asahi |
"Yes, I'm actually a bit scared myself. Frankly, I introduced myself as Asahi Kokura just now without even thinking." |
![Story Risona Okura.png](/images/f/fd/Story_Risona_Okura.png) Risona |
"Perhaps it's too late now..." |
Paddington |
"What's wrong? Something happened to you two?" |
![Story Asahi Kokura.png](/images/f/f2/Story_Asahi_Kokura.png) Asahi |
"Nothing, we're on our way!" |