The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

No, no, something is wrong——!!!

Some interference from the outside world prevented the five members of C&C from noticing the abnormality, but due to the influence of some special power, Higuchi Enka became the only one who noticed that something was wrong.

She had a feeling that Ping Xin's departure this time was not just a business trip. If things went wrong, it might be a permanent separation.

Although there was no evidence, this premonition made her rush out of the villa like crazy.

Leaving the only light on the island, he ran into the endless lonely night.

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Running barefoot along the edge of the beach, Enka was drawn in by a call from the depths of the sea.

"That's... the cry of a killer whale."

Although the calls of whales sound similar to most people, considering the killer whales' reputation as the sneakers of the sea, the only ones that could be heard were those of that group of killer whales.

...Wait, could it be that!?

She ran farther away, trying to find him, but the only response to her calls was the calls of whales.

But how could she understand since she was not their companion?

This moment is just like that moment, but the difference is that what was once a river is now a sea, and the man who once found her from the water is now lost underwater.

Although killer whales can rescue drowning pedestrians and push them to the surface, they cannot perform artificial respiration or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, so the task of saving him can only be left to her -

Now, it's time for me to save you.

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"The night is dark, I am alone, and my heart is lonely"

"At first, Hirashin was afraid of the night—"

"After all, everyone has a fear of the unknown, just like the existence of family that everyone should have, which he once envied and feared."

But he finally found out.

"The night and darkness will not harm you. The only ones who can harm you are those who walk in the darkness."

"From then on, he began to enjoy the night, because they couldn't see each other, and he also honed his claws to fight."

"Studying, working, and exercising, he worked tirelessly to improve himself, and eventually he succeeded in becoming a being that could devour others."

"But what's the point?"

"In the end, he was alone, just like he is now."

Naked, with his hands on his knees, he was immersed in the earth's amniotic fluid like a baby.

The sea, the source of life, is where he found true peace.

"In the darkness, alone, without any external distractions, he was able to rack his brains to come up with a plan that others considered impossible."

"Ahh... This is crazy—"

Bubbles are rising.

Even if he has the ability to guarantee this matter, how many people in the world dare to believe it, and how many people dare to try it?

But this tranquility was broken. Pingxin heard the happy cries of the killer whales, and it sounded like they were celebrating something.

"What a miraculous existence! What incredible thing happened this time?"

"...Friend, then take me with you."

Gently leaning on Oga's back, this giant killer whale with a body length of more than 10 meters began to speed in the sea, which was much more exciting than any jet ski.

Eh, what is this...?

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"Good morning, my little princess... Diving into the sea without any equipment, are you trying to commit suicide with me? I'm truly flattered~"

"...Isn't it the same with you?"

At this moment, the two of them were sitting on Oga's back. This animal friend, who was as kind-hearted as he was in character, was carrying them both. It was like they were on the set of The Runaway Princess.

"Oh, I didn't expect you to deny the 'suicide for love' thing... If I hadn't seen you, I would have regretted it for the rest of my life—so, promise me you won't do it next time, okay?"

"...I don't want to make any promises to a willful person. Also...your abilities aren't limited to just strengthening the body and interfering with biological perception, right?"

This is indeed true. Although Hirayuko has never shown all his abilities in front of Enka, for example, his stand, which only plays in crucial games, also has an obviously extraordinary magnetic field power.

With the existence of Ripples, many things can be explained in the most basic way, such as their ageless appearance, lifespan beyond the normal human limit, and their inhumane behavior from time to time.

"Now, tell me...all about you."

"......Oh--"

Woman, you still can't escape my charm after all...

I............

Do you really want to say it?

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Should I really say it?

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I don't know, I really don't know...

Apart from Asuna and the others who are just as "abnormal" as me, should I really say this to "ordinary people"?

"...Speaking of which, why are you here?"

"I don't know... I just had a feeling you were here, but—"

But when he was halfway through swimming in the sea, his hands and feet became sore because he couldn't control his breathing, and finally he had to ask the killer whales and Ping Xin to come out to rescue him.

He came here to save people, but ended up being the one being saved. It's a bit humorous.

Enka chose to remain silent.

"Then... aren't you afraid?"

This dark night, this bottomless sea, and the predicament where no one can lend a helping hand wherever I look.

"Don't be afraid... Anyway, you'll find me, just like you did last time. You won't make the same mistake twice, right?"

"I--"

Maybe if it were her, it would be different.

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No, maybe each of us is a special person.

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If the pitch-black sea is the inky night, then those in the ink might be the stars themselves—

"So, you're from another world?"

"Hmm... yes and no."

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I don't know how she managed to pull it out in the double chat room【？】, but Higuchi Enka did it.

At the same time, she accepted it.

"It sounds strange, and it is... So, from an adult's perspective, were you awkward when you were with your parents as a child? And how about when you were with us?"

"My memory gradually recovered as I got older, but after contracting the strange disease that caused me to awaken my Stand, the process seems to have been accelerated."

Two strange things collided, but unexpectedly produced good results?

Maybe I'll just have some luck...

But if you think carefully about the people and things around him, you will feel that Ping Xin is indeed lucky. He is so lucky that it is not surprising to think that he is the chosen one born with a mission.

"So what ability are we using now, a Stand?"

"No, it's the magnetic force."

At this moment, the two of them were squeezed in a transparent air bubble, hugging each other back to back, drifting continuously under the crowd of killer whales, moving forward in confusion without knowing the way forward.

"Magnetic field power... sounds a bit scientific?"

"No, actually, this is the most unscientific ability. Just like a Stand, it's basically all based on idealism."

That's why he relies so much on the (relatively most) scientific power of a stand. After all, for a long time he was the kind of person who didn't trust others at all and always did things by himself.

"Oh"

"...Aren't you curious about the principles and specific effects?"

"If you'll answer me if I ask, then there's no need to say it now, right?"

The corners of Higuchi Enka's mouth curled up slightly.

She seemed to understand a little now. As for why Ping Xin sometimes liked to play tricks on people, it was really interesting to see them being "manipulated" by him...

And now, it’s very interesting.

"There seems to be a flickering light over there... Is this also your work?"

"No, they're just some sea creatures. Humans aren't the only ones capable of amazing things. Life... no, the Earth itself is a miracle."

"That sounds amazing...should we go check it out?"

"If you don't mind that most of them look weird."

"Forget it then."

It’s a rare good time, so it’s better not to ruin your mood with something that spoils the mood.

"It feels strange... It's like we're in space."

"The universe and the deep sea are places that humans have been constantly exploring, but have never been able to reach in person. But because of superpowers, we can do such things - I believe that this is the meaning of "super" existence..."

Break the boundaries of reality, surpass the limits of human power, and achieve remarkable things that ordinary people cannot do——

This is what superpowers should mean.

"Heh~...Looking for meaning in everything is just like you."

"Then could you please ask the great Miss Higuchi to come and teach me how to waste my time?"

"What a shame, it's such a coincidence—"

You and I are the same kind of people, so let's keep it this way for now.

Unlike those nights when we all looked up at the stars together on the beach, this time we were alone, and in the universe...

"Speaking of which, how are we communicating now? Magnetic field power?"

"No, it's the ripples... The magnetic field is undoubtedly powerful, almost omnipotent, but it also stimulates conflict and competition among people, turning them into primitive beasts, fighting until only one strong person remains."

Is it so scary?

I see you're still fine, nothing's changed...

No, if that's what he said, then that's it.

"That's why I prefer Ripple... Although its strength comes from the human body and spirit, and although it can surpass the limits, there are limits to what it can do - but it's good this way..."

What's wrong with being human?

In the magnetic field force, apart from transmitting messages to each other, only those with higher numbers (levels) can peek into the hearts of those with lower numbers. Such unilateral and unreasonable force will only intensify human struggles.