The Witch Trial Begins with the OO Buckethead Zombie

Nanoka Kurobe will convince herself to come up from the outside.

Then I squatted down on the balcony, leaned against the wall, and looked at the high wall in the distance.

Go listen to the sounds inside.

The voices of Hosho Mag, Natsume Anan, and...

The voice of Shirley Tachibana.

You will hear it.

That day was just a coincidence. Because the sun was too strong outside, and I didn't really want to go to the cafeteria with the group, I subconsciously climbed onto the balcony and leaned against a corner to avoid the sun.

But then a sound came from the infirmary behind them.

I want to hear it.

I don't want to hear it.

I will still listen.

A sweet confession, gentle words, Tachibana Sherry crying, and Utsunomiya Hoshino speaking softly.

...He was trying to open his heart to Tachibana Sherry.

He was recalling the process by which he seemed to be breaking down little by little.

He said.

The last time was an accident.

He had no problem with Nanoha Kaori and Rhea.

No one can be blamed.

I can only blame myself.

"..."

Yes, you can only blame yourself.

The guilt intensified.

Who can argue with that? I guess I can only blame myself.

I was wrong, I was guilty, I was utterly wicked...

A dazed expression, beads of sweat clinging to the ends of his hair, and water streaks running down his cheeks.

Not tears.

It still seems a bit hot.

Listening to Hoshino Utsunomiya's calm narration, Nanoha Kurobe felt like crying.

He won't cry anymore.

But she feels like crying.

......

That's it.

The person you wanted to save disappeared, but one more person has come to save you.

The object of atonement is nowhere to be found; the object of atonement is right here.

Kurobe Nanoka has two people she feels very, very sorry for.

One of them was her older sister, who suffered so much in her place, who was reduced to ashes in her place, and who was controlled and kept as a guard for a long time.

The other is Hoshino Utsunomiya, who was tormented to death by her. He harbored good intentions but was rejected by himself. His calm words were full of pain that one could feel.

She wanted to save the former, because that was why she came.

But she couldn't let go of the latter either, because she had always seen his efforts.

Even if she doesn't want to see it, visions will keep being forced into her eyes.

I don't know.

Is it that I feel guilty towards him, or that I've actually fallen for him all along?

I don't understand.

The awkward feeling is the reason for the hesitation.

It was also because I didn't dare to look him in the eye.

What are you worried about?

Was she worried that he would ignore her? Was she worried that he would hate her? Worried, worried, worried...

As expected, I was still worried that he would forgive her.

And then I fell in love with her.

It's not that being liked by someone means you'll be kicked out by a witch.

That's just a statement.

Nanoka Kurobe felt that she was not worthy.

So it feels awkward, it bothers me, it bothers me.

Clutching the edge of the white porcelain plate tightly, Kurobe Nanoka bit her lower lip.

"...Hey." A voice greeted me.

"It's rare to see you inside, Nanoha Kaori."

It's Hasumi Ryoua.

"..."

The moment she recognized the voice, Nanoha Kurobe didn't turn around.

"...Where did you get these snacks? Did you make them yourself?" She asked casually as Hasumi Ryoga walked over. "You even have afternoon tea now? Life is getting better and better..."

Things are getting better and better... right?

"Would you mind if I had something to eat?" she asked casually, her hand already outstretched.

Nanoha Kurobe didn't refuse or say anything, but simply let her reach out and take the small cake.

Then I watched her put it in her mouth.

"I really need to have some dessert this afternoon... Ugh." As soon as she put it in her mouth, Hasumi Ryoya's cheeks scrunched up: "Why is it so sweet?"

"So sweet it's almost bitter."

Clicking her tongue, Hasumi Ryoya turned to look at Kurobe Nanoha.

What catches the eye is her unattractive little face.

"...You." Hasumi Ryoya was somewhat stunned: "...Are you alright?"

Nanoha Kurobe turned her head away.

"That's the question you should be asking," she said.

As expected, a bitter smile appeared on Hasumi Ryoya's face.

She couldn't answer that it was okay.

It seems that they really lack talent, or perhaps they simply don't have enough brilliance.

At least in this prison, she probably wouldn't be able to fool anyone.

Fortunately, it seems to be gaining some acceptance.

This was one of the few consolations.

Although it was just an endorsement.

People still prefer to focus their attention on Hoshino.

including herself.

“There’s nothing we can do if we’re going in the wrong direction,” Hasumi Ryouya sighed softly.

Yes, it's inappropriate to be thinking about escape plans in a place where we're destined to go back to the past.

She should have known when she heard the sound of the waves, and she should have understood when she felt the momentum of everyone's voices fade.

It's just that if you don't try harder...

She simply didn't know what to do.

Everyone can date. Marge can, Anan can, and Milia can too.

Even Sherry Tachibana...

Ryota Hasumi couldn't help but think of Sherry Tachibana.

She can see it.

It's common knowledge that Tachibana Sherry would bother Utsunomiya Hoshino at noon, trying to make them fall in love.

For various reasons, mainly because Hoshino has the expectation of liking everyone, everyone will try their best to cooperate.

Suppress your possessiveness and give up some personal time.

tolerate.

It's better to let him achieve his goals sooner rather than later, and to let him suppress himself less.

Even though Hosho Mag and Natsume Anan didn't say it and were reluctant, they would tacitly allow Milia to take him away and silently allow Tachibana Sherry to cling to him.

You'll like it sooner rather than later.

If we could go back in time a few more times, if our feelings for each other were reset a few more times, if our relationship were restarted a few more times, if we died a few more times...

Therefore, Shirley Tachibana's noon was tacitly approved.

Ryota Hasumi also knew this.

After all, when she wasn't spending time with Hoshino Utsunomiya, the other girls were there to help her with all sorts of things, big and small.