“…Huh~”

On the ship heading to the mainland, Meredith finally stopped waving and sighed deeply.

She turned her back to the stern, looking a little depressed.

"...Lonely, Meredith?"

"no."

Meredith's denial of Oscar's question seemed weak.

Natsu came to Meredy's side and encouraged her with an embarrassed expression.

"It's not like we'll never see each other again. As long as we're alive, we'll meet again."

"I know."

Meredith was in a low mood.

She had been trying hard to smile before she left, but now it seemed like she had reached her limit.

This also proves that for Meredith, her existence has become so huge.

Oscar probably wanted to motivate her as much as possible, he joked:

"Really? You're a sister complex too. You get so depressed when your sister isn't around."

"What! That's not true! I'm not a sister complex!"

"Mileddy is very afraid of loneliness. Isn't it time for you to leave your sister and become independent?"

"Even Na-chan says that!? I really am not lonely! Even if Mei-nee isn't here... Mei-nee isn't here..."

Ponytail looked listless and indeed very ill. Meredith didn't even have the energy to retort and walked away dejectedly.

"Hey, hey, where are you going?"

"I'm going back to my room. Ao and Xiaonai, please leave me alone."

"I firmly refuse."

"Ahh, you're so nagging! There are times when I want to be alone too!"

"Yeah, I understand, but it's none of my business."

"I'm telling you! If you keep making trouble, I'll get angry..."

Meredith glared at Oscar and Nez fiercely, but then she suddenly realized that Oscar and Nez were both looking behind her with their mouths wide open.

At that moment, two hands reached out from behind and pinched Milady's soft cheeks.

“O-It hurts! What are you touching!? How do I speed up? Ah, Mei-nee!?”

"Yes~ I'm Mei'er, you know? Xiao Mi, who's afraid of loneliness and depression."

After Mel's fingers left her cheek, Meredith looked back and then showed an expression of disbelief.

"W-why?"

Why is she here? In response to Meredith's question, Meier replied with a gentle smile:

"Because I've decided to go with you. Please be kind, Oscar-chan, Natsu-chan, and the chubby-cheeked Mi-chan."

"Really? With us? But, why…"

"Because..."

Mei'er showed a serious expression, paused for a long time and said:

"Because I haven't bullied Xiao Mi enough!"

"Go back! Get back to the end of the ocean! Stupid Mei-sister!"

"Oh, how can you talk like that? Such a bad boy should be punished by having his cheeks rubbed."

“Ah, it’s happening again, stop it, ahhhhh!”

Meredy was hugged from behind by Mel and her cheeks were played with again.

Hearing the playful sounds, everyone looked over, not knowing what was going on...

Everyone quickly smiled warmly.

Because whether it was the resisting Meredith or the sadistic Mel who was bullying her, both of them seemed happy and joyful. The two of them playing together looked like a pair of close sisters.

"Hey~! Ao and Na-chan, stop standing there and watching, come save me~!!"

Oscar and Natsu smiled at each other.

Then he ran towards his new companions and the leader who looked very happy.

Prequel Zero 2 Epilogue

Thank you very much for purchasing and reading this book.

I am Bai Miliang, the original author who likes Chuunibyou.

This time, the current throws Hajime and the others into the sea, where they become companions with Mei, the owner of the Melkine underwater ruins.

I have also added many differences between the present and the past in the plot. Do you like it?

This time, the story is the same as the first volume, but it's a completely new plot not found in the online version, so writing it was quite difficult. However, as for Baimi, I really enjoyed writing it. I'd be very happy if you readers like it too.

In fact, because I was so happy writing, I originally wrote a manuscript of about 520 pages. The current thickness of this book is the result of a lot of deletions.

Sorry for always being so long!

Ah, and I should also mention that the past war that Hajime and Kaori witnessed in the Melkinen underwater ruins was from a time before Meredith and the others. The ship graveyard already existed, and the ships that sank there became the ship island for Meledien's pirate group.

Changing the subject, there's a saying that "the characters who appear on the cover of the second volume of Ordinary will be wearing revealing clothes," and that seems to be true (laughs). If Mei's character, including her personality, could also be like the first volume, where readers would say, "So Mei is this kind of person!", I'd be very happy.

Well, I'm a bit nervous, but please forgive me for spreading the word. At the same time as this book is released, "*Manga Zero Volume 1" will also be released. (Editor's note: This refers to the Japanese publication.)

It's a fantastic work, featuring adorable Meredith (including Mini Meredith from Girls' Generation) and handsome Oscar drawn by Ataru Kamichi. I hope you'll be happy to check it out! Please give it your full support!

Finally, I would like to express my gratitude to the following people.

Mr. Takaya Ki, who also drew the godlike illustrations for this book, Mr. Atari Kamichi, who was also introduced earlier and is responsible for the Zero manga, Mr. RoGa, who is in charge of the main manga, Mr. Misaki Mori, who is in charge of the extra chapter "Daily Life", the editor-in-chief, the proofreader, and all the other people involved in publishing.

And to all of you netizens who have become novelists and readers who have purchased the book version.

Thank you so much for your constant support!

Please continue to support "Ordinary Occupations" in the future!

White rice

Prequel Zero 2 Special Bonus: Romance Must Come With Sacrifice

"By the way, Natsu, don't you need a weapon?"

While resting in the desert oasis, Oscar suddenly asked this question. Niz thought for a moment and replied:

“…Not necessary at the moment.”

"But you were originally a leading warrior, weren't you? I've never heard that desert warriors primarily fight with bare hands..."

"Yes, that's right. Desert warriors use swords, large swords with thick, slightly curved blades. Some warriors prefer guns, but I prefer swords because that's what my father taught me."

"Then you probably want a sword, right? I can make one for you if you need it."

Oscar even said to him, "You don't have to be polite to me, okay?", but Natsu smiled slightly and shook his head in response.

"Thank you, but not yet. My short sword is enough."

According to Nizu, he had sealed his sword to become as proficient in space magic as possible. His father had already taught him hand-to-hand combat, so his fighting ability wasn't a problem.

"I see. But if you need it, just let me know and I'll forge the best magic sword for you."

"Okay, I'll leave it to you then."

Talking about forging a magic sword, that's not something an ordinary person would say—Natsu thought. He smiled knowingly at such generous words from his rare friend.

at this time--

"Yes! Xiao Mi wants a weapon!"

Meredith had been at the edge of his vision since just now, staring at Oscar with excited and expectant eyes.

Ask me! Ask Xiao Mi quickly, "Do you need a weapon?" - you can tell at a glance that she really wants Oscar to ask her that.

Meredith wants it all and her personality is very simple and easy to understand.

"You're just a defensive player, right? You don't have the chance to engage in close combat."

Anyone fighting Meredith would be crushed or sent flying into the distant sky before even reaching her. Even if approached, Meredith could evade by freefalling through the air. Distance was created, then crushing the enemy!—this was Meredith's basic tactic.

"I'm not talking about practical weapons, Aou! Xiao Mi also wants a fashionable weapon like Aou's black umbrella!"

"Fashionable... Hehe, you're quite discerning, Meredith."

Ao's cheeks flushed slightly, and he pushed his glasses up. He was easily persuaded by Meredith and seemed to be in great joy.

"Very well, Meredith, I'll give you a fashionable weapon that will amaze everyone. Natsu, you too, whether you want to use it or not is another matter, but you deserve a fashionable weapon too."

"Ahhh~! As expected of Aou! You're really reasonable!"

"I don't think weapons need to be fashionable..."

Meredy jumped for joy, while Natsu's eye twitched, sensing a bad premonition.

And what Oscar handed to them was...

"A round disc with a hole in the middle?"

Meredith took it and tilted her head in confusion.

"This is a round-bladed chakram, a hunting weapon used by some tribes living in the snowy regions of the southern continent. It's meant to be thrown, but it will fly back. Incidentally—"

"Oh! Looks really cool! Hey!"

Before Oscar finished explaining, Meredith couldn't wait to throw the round-bladed wheel. Meredith was the type of person who didn't read the instructions and learned directly through practice.

The flying circular blade wheel turned around mid-flight and indeed flew back. Meredith tried to catch it handsomely without touching the blade, but...

"What! Split~~!?"

The round-bladed wheel broke into ten on the way back, and one of them pierced the shocked Milady's forehead, causing blood to spurt out immediately.

"Miledi~~~~!"

Natsu's expression was like Munch's "The Scream," a mournful wail. Oscar pushed his glasses up and said:

"I haven't finished yet. By the way, although it has been modified to allow it to split, for some reason, it only splits when it flies back, so you should be careful when using it."

"Is this the time to say that?! Look! She's spewing more blood than when she fought the apostles! Ah, she's fallen to her knees! Ah, she's rolling her eyes... Cheer up, Meredith! I'll cast a healing spell on you right now!"

Nizu pulled out the half-lost circular blade from Meredith's forehead and cast a healing spell. Thanks to the swift emergency treatment, Meredith suddenly opened her eyes and awoke.

"Huh? Strange? Where's Belle? Just now, on the other side of a beautiful river... Belle seemed to be desperately yelling at me, 'Xiao Mi! Don't come over here!' Yeah..."

"I haven't been this flustered in ten years."

Natsu took a deep breath. Belle on the other side of the river must be extremely anxious as well.

"The circular blade wheel failed as expected. Okay, Meredith, next is this."

"Um, Oh! Did you just say 'As expected'? Hey, you just said 'As expected', right? Answer me!"

Meredith tugged at Oscar's shirt, but Oscar had already pulled out his next piece. Meredith and Nez exchanged a look, both breaking out in a cold sweat, a bad feeling welling up in their stomachs.

"Come on, Meredith, put this on."

"This is……?"

That seems to be what's called a hidden blade. Equipped on the wrist, it can be ejected from the inside by manipulating it with magic and wrist movements. (Translator's note: An original weapon from the game "Assassin's Creed")

"This thing works like this... With a clang, the dagger pops out from the sleeve... Isn't it great? Come on, try it. Okay, try it now!"

Ao's eyes behind his glasses flashed with a strange light.

Mireddy and Naz immediately understood - this guy was going crazy.

The two were used to test romantic weapons (prototype).

"W-That's so cool! But this weapon isn't suitable for Mi-chan. Or rather, I don't need a weapon anymore~"

"Meridi, you need weapons—understand?"

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