The comments section all think I'm a really good person.

Speaking of which, this place can actually be considered an underground theater?

The terrain is quite similar...

Nana Oba was still a little worried about Kita Kirihara's mental state.

Whenever Kita Kirihara is in a scene with Saki Koizumi, he tries his best to dominate the scene.

Nana Ohba was already used to this.

However, even the seemingly omnipotent director felt a little powerless when she just created the new character cards.

Kita Kirihara remained silent for a moment before replying, "[No need.]"

She and Nana Oba calmly analyzed the situation: [Saki is still unable to move around much, so I can manage on my own.]

[But you could have let me do it, or at least just recalled me to my original form to play the role, instead of using a newly created character card to go on an adventure by myself.] Nana Ohba's voice also sounded somewhat disapproving. [Is taking risks fun, Director?]

[This is my stage.] Kita Kirihara's attitude remained unwavering. [Just like your 99th Seisho Festival, I also have my own stage, my own performance... It's not your turn yet.]

[That's not what I meant... At least you could let us share some of the pain, instead of taking it all on yourself.] Nana Ohba said helplessly.

When Kita Kirihara pushed all the consciousness of the character card away, that part of the pain could not be shared by the character card's consciousness and had to be borne entirely by her.

Similarly, if Kita Kirihara maintains a certain proportion of the character card's consciousness, he will also share some of the damage for the character card.

When she doesn't want her character card to receive too much damage, she will switch to full manual management mode.

Previously, when Tachibana Hibiki's fusion syndrome progressed to a later stage, causing her to suffer extreme pain and become mentally unstable, Kita Kirihara promptly provided online care.

She bore all the pain during the period of custody.

That's when you're not shrewd enough.

Nana Oba felt helpless and slightly annoyed by the other party's lack of appreciation for her.

[Next time, next time.] Kita Kirihara brushed it off, using his usual excuse to brush it off. [You are very precious actors, the most valuable props in the entire theater. You need to be extra careful with your spirit... If you are damaged, I don't know where to repair you.]

It's that seemingly cold and detached argument again.

Nana Oba was already used to Kita Kirihara's tone, so she simply sighed softly and said to her, "[Then take good care of my body, okay?]"

Even though she could revert to her previous state, and getting a little injured wouldn't be a big deal... she still didn't want Kita Kirihara to continue getting hurt.

[Okay...banana.]

The exchange between the one person and the one character card was completed in an instant. Neither the viewers in the live chat nor Koizumi Saki knew that the smiling [Oba Nana] in front of them had already replaced her inner core.

Saki Koizumi recovered slightly, but her legs were still weak and she could hardly move.

She realized she had to stop [Nana Oba] and not let her take away the person who could control her.

At the very least, we should know who that person is.

Saki Koizumi recognized Nana Oba's face.

The other party is a member of the Silver Garden, and is also very concerned about Ahara.

Not only did she give Ahara chocolates on Valentine's Day, but even the banana pudding that Aijo Karen brought that interrupted her date with Ahara was made by Oba Nana herself.

Even though she ate it all, and it tasted quite good... it couldn't soften her wariness of Nana Oba.

...No, not.

This person has ulterior motives towards Ayuan.

Now, it has appeared right in front of him, wanting to take away the enemy in front of him.

She had reason to suspect that everything was arranged by the Silver Court.

Whether it's the ability to control one's enemies or the timely support from Nana Ohba, the Silver Garden demonstrates its complexity.

Facing the wary and hostile gaze of the goddess, [Ooba Nana] simply stood not far from Koizumi Saki with a serene and gentle smile.

She knew very well that Saki Koizumi was just bluffing; in reality, Saki was completely unable to move.

A blonde girl dressed in a white-gold revelry bent down and picked up the unconscious intruder in front of Saki Koizumi.

The bright red cloak had somehow transformed into a wide red curtain, completely concealing the intruder.

"Miss Kamina, it's been a long time." Her greeting was a little late, but it didn't matter.

[Nana Oba] smiled brightly: "And then, goodbye."

129. The Banana Spring Cult's Frenzied Dance

What happened in this underground laboratory that afternoon became a nightmare that Koizumi Saki could not shake off every time she woke up in the middle of the night.

For her, someone very important was taken away by Nana Oba and by the Silver Garden.

Even though she didn't know who it was, and her consciousness was so blurred that she couldn't discern the truth that was so close at hand, an invisible and enormous force was blocking her thoughts and cognition... yet a voice in her heart was still urging her on so urgently.

We can't let her take [the item] away like that!

However, the Voice of the World told her:

Let them go.

Why……?

Saki Koizumi didn't quite understand.

This was the first time she had encountered such a conflict between her own inner thoughts and the voice of the world.

This caused Saki Koizumi to freeze, her movements becoming somewhat hesitant.

In that moment of distraction, [Ooba Nana] also noticed that Koizumi Saki was acting strangely.

She originally intended to leave, but the strange behavior on Saki's side made her think more deeply.

Therefore, [Ooba Nana] did not rush to leave. Instead, she used part of her stage domain powers to collect the extremely heavy body she was holding, along with part of the stage curtain, and sent it into the Silver Garden.

She appeared to simply pull away the crimson veil covering the unconscious intruder, and the red cloth transformed back into a cloak, which she then fastened to her shoulders.

As if by magic, the person who was originally half a head taller than Nana Oba disappeared without a trace.

Only the bloodstains on the platinum-gold Revue outfit showed that the person who had just been held in [Ooba Nana's] arms was not an illusion.

【Ooba Nana】's Revue outfit is light-colored, making it very conspicuous when stained with blood. And now, large patches of blood-red flowers bloom on her clothes, making her gentle smile seem full of hypocrisy and danger.

"Are you determined to uncover the truth, Miss Kamina?" The blonde twin-tailed stage girl remained composed, showing no signs of being at ease even when facing the darling of this world.

She didn't leave, nor did she draw her twin swords; instead, she slowly moved closer to Koizumi Saki.

In the somewhat empty underground laboratory, accompanied by approaching footsteps, the stage girl seemed to attract a few rays of light. Her clothes were neat and gorgeous. If it weren't for the few drops of blood on them, she would look more like an actress making a glamorous entrance on stage.

...No, this is the stage.

Standing on the stage, Nana Oba attracted all eyes, making her otherwise dull clothes and blonde hair shine, drawing Saki Koizumi's gaze to her.

The same goes for the audience.

[Banana is starting to act wildly again.]

I love seeing Banana Brother's smug face, so cute! wwwww

[Holy crap, not running away, but moving closer to me, Koizumi Saki?]

【grasswww】

[Wait, wait, wait... wouldn't this count as a meeting between love rivals?]

[banana: I'm taking your wife with me!]

Is Chief Koizumi feeling the pressure of being cuckolded? wwwww

Because some of her permissions were shared, she saw the teasing comments in the live chat. Nana Ohba: ...Not really.

The director is the one putting on the show right now, so why should she have to take the blame for all this?

She was both amused and exasperated.

However, it must be said that observing "herself" from the perspective of the camera and the comments, or rather, "the director's portrayal of herself," made Nana Ohba feel both refreshed and nostalgic.

The director's acting skills are truly impressive.

The performance of "Nana Oba" was so good that even Nana Oba herself couldn't find anything to criticize. The only thing that made her feel a little uneasy was:

...Am I really that easily elated and arrogant in my daily life?

As Nana Oba watched Kita Kirihara portray the flamboyant and intimidating Nana Oba, she felt something was off, but couldn't quite put her finger on it.

It was only then that I realized that because I didn't see my own behavior on a daily basis, I was completely unaware that I might do some rather surprising things when I got carried away.

Kita Kirihara perfectly replicated details that even Nana Ohba herself hadn't paid much attention to.

【Oba Nana】stopped two steps in front of Koizumi Saki.

The girl in the crisp white-gold revue still maintained an attitude without any sharp edges, making her almost non-aggressive.

But when she got closer to the weakened Koizumi Saki, her smiling face looked somewhat frightening.

Saki Koizumi was startled by the sudden approach of Nana Oba and instinctively took two steps back, her back hitting the cold, damp wall.

She then realized that, even without any ability to do so, the other person's height could still create a sense of pressure for her.

【Ooba Nana】has a warm and sweet banana scent, but when mixed with the smell of blood, it becomes quite strange.

"..." Koizumi Saki frowned slightly. From Oba Nana's relaxed expression, it was clear that the other party only wanted to scare her with a bit of mischievousness, and there was no real aggression.

Those steel-blue eyes stared at Nana Oba's deep emerald green pupils, which appeared even more cold and aloof in the dim light, her expression growing even more icy.

【Oba Nana】scanned Koizumi Saki’s body.

Then, the smile that could only be considered friendly vanished, revealing the fangs of a ferocious beast.

When the seemingly gentle golden retriever revealed a gloomy expression, the shadow fell on Nana Ohba's face, making her icy, piercing gaze even sharper.

Saki Koizumi and Nana Oba locked eyes, neither willing to back down in terms of presence.

“Miss Kamina, I’m actually quite curious.” [Ooba Nana] said this in a soft voice, as if she were whispering to Koizumi Saki. Her eyes were slightly narrowed, revealing a somewhat condescending attitude. “Knowing the truth of the world, you can still put on this indifferent expression... What could possibly make you take off this infuriating mask?”

Once she suppressed her gentleness, her aggression became overwhelming. The intense aura of aggression emanating from her, shrouded in shadow, felt strangely familiar to Saki Koizumi.

...It doesn't seem like Nana Oba.

She looked slightly puzzled, but remained calm.