[Chairwoman]

With Rose's arrival, the armed group was subdued in less than a few minutes. 

No one else could be seen, including indoors, except for Nishino and the others. It seemed that the last person they had encountered was Rose. Or perhaps they decided to retreat after witnessing the actions of the devilish blonde Lolita. 

Either way, the share house has returned to its former tranquility. 

The rooftop, now covered in blood, was not much to look at, as the bodies of the armed group were left in various places. There was also the possibility that the poison spread by Takeuchi might have adhered to unexpected places. 

So everyone moved upstairs to the living room. 

Rose was covered in blood, so she took a quick shower. 

"...... Double agents?" 

"Yeah, it seems." 

Nishino and the others were sitting on the sofa and Rose was explaining to them what was going on. 

The explanation was why they had been targeted since the day before yesterday and why Gabriella's negotiations had not been going well. From the viewpoint of the Chairwoman and Takeuchi, it was a conversation that they had no idea what was going on. 

"Well, being better than her, that's quite an event, isn't it?" 

"Thanks to you, we had our own private plane on the way home." 

"Oh, so that's why you got home so early." 

Leaving slightly two people aside, the conversation proceeds between Rose and Nishino. 

Incidentally, their positions are side by side on the same sofa. 

It is a position that had long been lost after Gabriella's arrival. Rose's heart is excited to feel a little closer to him than usual, even though unknown to others. It was time to talk, suppressing the urge to rub up against her. 

The Chairwoman and Takeuchi-kun are watching the scene from the opposite side of the room. 

"That's also the reason why they didn't cancel the order to you." 

"I see. No wonder they've changed their behavior." 

"I wonder what happened?" 

"The weapons being used have switched to non-lethal weapons. Most likely, the other spy was demanding to be taken into custody. It must have been difficult for those of us who were on the scene." 

"Hmm? That's interesting." 

"Isn't it?" 

"Do you mind if I report this to her as well?" 

"Yes, of course." 

Understanding that Takeuchi's poison was known to Nishino, Rose has nothing to hide. The Futsumen had already explained to her how they had come to be there today. 

With this background, the conversation was extremely cynical. 

Still, if the other party had been Takeuchi, it would have been a little more amusing. Unfortunately, however, it was Nishino who was the main person talking with Rose. The fact that the other party looks so young helps, and the scene is just like a child's playground. 

From the Chairwoman's point of view, it was annoying to watch. 

Perhaps that is why Shimizu raised her voice.

"Rose, after all, we're not..." 

"You can rest assured. The case, including the cleanup, is now back in her hands. I don't know about the local help her predecessor hired, but I'm sure they're being kept in the dark at the very least. And there will be no more raids in the future." 

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Rose responds by playing cat and mouse in front of Nishino. 

The Chairwoman breathes a sigh of relief. 

At the same time, a presence is heard opening and closing the front door from downstairs. The sound of a clattering noise sends Shimizu and Takeuchi's backs straightening. It seems that their minds have become quite sensitive from the events of the past few hours. 

However, the person who came to them was someone they were also acquainted with. 

The one who showed up from the hallway was Francisca, dressed in a suit. 

"Looks like you got it all taken care of, Rose." 

"I wish you'd check the rooftop before you say something like that." 

"......What do you mean?" 

Without a moment's pause, the blonde Lolita responded with a rebuttal. 

Rose is not happy that her shared house has been defiled. Even after leaving the rooftop, she is still dragging her feet. The Futsumen nonchalantly supplemented her remarks. 

"The neighbors might take notice. I'd like you to send a cleaning crew over as soon as possible." 

"Oh, that kind of thing"

Francisca continued the conversation as she stood at the entrance to the living room. As the topic of conversation shifted to the rooftop, Takeuchi voiced his opinion.

"Oh, um, my poison is all over the place. ......" 

"I understand." 

From the series of exchanges, she understood that Takeuchi's poison was known to Nishino. Francisca, who had wanted to keep it under wraps for a while over there, was unconcerned in the face of the Futsumen, but in her heart she held her tongue. 

Rose asked her a question. 

"By the way, Francisca, where's the helicopter?" 

"I've parked in a suitable place." 

"Is there a place where you can park around here ? " 

Francisca continued to speak, regardless of the questions from Rose. 

She looked at everyone in the living room as if she were making a complete loop. 

"We'll get to work right away, so why don't you guys stay at the hotel for a while? We'll call it unexploded ordnance disposal, and the whole building will be surrounded, so please collect what you need while you still can." 

"One fire, then unexploded ordnance...what a crazy story" 

"You can come to my room if you want." 

The casual approach of Francisca was met with a bite from Rose. 

"Francisca, what are you talking about?" 

"What? It's just a joke." 

"I've told you before, your jokes are boring." 

Her shirt, with the top three buttons undone, shows a deep cleavage of bursting twin dunes. The gesture of swaying it is an impossible feat for the latter. This blonde Lolita can't help but feel jealous, looking at something she couldn't reach no matter how many years she spent on it. 

"By the way, what happened to that woman? I haven't seen her." 

"If she's the one who lives in the Japanese-style room downstairs, she's absent today."

" ... Is that so?" 

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Rose implicitly tries to point out that Nishino is in poor shape. 

The fact that he was brandishing a firearm on the rooftop was also revealing. He is a Futsumen whose weaknesses were completely exposed, as he had been saved from a close call in the past. The presence of Gabriella, who shows similar symptoms, is also significant. 

Incidentally, the firearms wielded by Nishino and the Chairwoman, along with the various traps set in the share house, have been collected and placed in a corner of the living room. The plan was to ask Marquis to dispose of these as well. 

"Okay, then, let's get moving." 

At Francisca's command, everyone sat up from the sofa. 

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The same day, all the people who left the share house decided to stay at the same hotel. 

Francisca, who was concerned about the presence of remnants, made the suggestion. For the Chairwoman and Takeuchi, it was a good thing. They were anxious about going home alone at night, so they immediately nodded their heads in agreement. This incident was likely to drag on for the time being. 

And when that happens, it is Nishino who automatically follows. 

If Futsumen were to stay the night, Rose would be no fool. 

Through Francisca's arrangement, a suite in a luxury hotel was secured. 

One room per person.

The room for the Chairwoman and Takeuchi came with a pair of uniformed police officers at the doorway. According to the crotchety old lady, they would stay outside the guest room until tomorrow morning to provide security. 

It was very exciting for both of them to see the person who had been chasing them around for so long turn into an ally in the space of an hour or so. It made him and her think a lot about the nature of the police organization. 

Then they moved to a restaurant on the upper floor of the hotel for dinner. 

After finishing dinner at a restaurant on the upper floors of the hotel, the party broke up early, promising to meet up again at the entrance tomorrow morning. The fact that they had been busy since yesterday helped, and no one raised any objections. 

For the Chairwoman, it was the first time in two days since she was almost abducted near her home that he could feel at ease. Physically exhausted, as well as mentally drained, his steps quickly led him to bed. 

The guest room was reasonably luxurious, though not as luxurious as the hotel Ohno had seized. However, she was in no mood to look around at the details. As soon as she had showered and freshened up, she rolled over onto the sheets as if to fall down. 

"........."  

However, when she tries to go to sleep, the events of the past come back to her mind and she is unable to sleep well. The most prominent thing that occupies her mind is the presence of a handsome man in an atmosphere disguised by make-up. 

The more she tries to stop thinking about him, the more he pops up. 

The more she tries to stop thinking about it, the more it comes up in her mind. It was already noticeable, helped by the fact that he had been spouting off some impressive lines. 

Chairwoman, please don't worry. There's no need to be alarmed.

Chairwoman, you can breathe.

Chairwoman, how's your hand?

Chairwoman, are you thirsty? I'm going to make some tea. 

Chairwoman, please don't worry. I will surely save you.

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Shimizu feels a little embarrassed when she thinks about it again. 

Although she did not do anything herself, a blurred feeling began to occupy her chest. The fact that all of these feelings were directed at herself made the Chairwoman feel a hot tingling sensation in the inner part of her body. 

" ... Oh, why am I thinking about Nishino-kun!" 

She puts on the quilt and hugs this with both hands and feet. 

Instead of the banana cuddle pillows I love to use at home, it's a squeaky-clean alternative. 

"Don't think about strange things, I have to go to bed quickly ... " 

Strive to empty your mind and be aware. 

Soothe and take deep breaths to calm your mind. 

But please rest assured. I will protect you even if it costs me my life.

Then, right into the empty space, Nishino's words entered. And since this was another strong phrase, it was agonizing from the Chairwoman's point of view. The arms and legs that hugged the quilt were also filled with strength.

".........." 

As soon as she remembered, Shimizu felt her face heat up. 

Her body became hot and flushed as if she had caught a cold. 

... I'm sorry. Anything beyond that is my own ego.

I didn't want to leave the Chairwoman's life in someone else's hands. I wanted to protect it with my own hands.

And what's more, the Chairwoman found it troubling. 

The fact that it is not surprisingly unpleasant. 

In fact, she even felt a little comfortable with it. 

"Wait a minute, I mean, that's, that's not right......." 

It was something that should never have happened. 

It should never have happened. 

It was something that would destroy all the rules she held dear. 

However, the Chairwoman could not find the materials within herself to deny it. The more she thought about it, the more the heat inside her body lifted her spirits. She even felt a sense of euphoria that she could not understand. 

Shimizu's heart swirled with an emotion that she could no longer deny. 

"......Oh my god, I'm starting to have feelings for you, Nishino." 

A blur and a feverish voice echoed in the quiet hotel room. 

◇ ◆ ◇

At the same time that the Chairwoman was alone in her living room agonizing over the situation. 

Nishino was visiting Francisca's guest room. 

The dimly lit living room space with the chandelier lighting dimmed. She is sitting on a sofa set illuminated by indirect lighting. On a low table in front of her is a bottle of vintage whiskey and two glasses. 

"For once you were helpful. I want to thank you, Francisca."

"Hmm? Well, [Normal] is very special." 

"If she hadn't come, the Chairwoman would have been in danger." 

"You're saying things like that, that's why they're after Shimizu-chan." 

".....I know that." 

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There is no one else in the room. 

The only sounds in the room were their voices. 

After a while, Nishino looked at the corner of the low table and asked.

"What the hell is that, by the way?" 

"What's wrong with the camera feed?" 

There was a laptop computer and a display connected to it. There were several images on the screen. It seemed to be showing the inside of the hotel, and in some of the windows, I could see the Chairwoman and Takeuchi. 

The former is lying on the bed and wriggling around. 

The latter seems to have already fallen asleep and is quiet on the bed. 

"I didn't know you had that kind of hobby." 

"I hope you don't take this the wrong way. I'm putting the camera in just in case. I've got people standing around, but what can you do if there are a lot of people coming? I think you should be careful for the time being."

".....I see." 

The Chairwoman blurted out, as the two of them stared at each other. 

It seems that the audio is being picked up as well. 

Shimizu's voice is heard through the computer's speakers. 

" ... Oh, why am I thinking about Nishino-kun!" 

The words mumbled on the bed were delivered to their ears as clear audio. It sounded quite clear, helped by the quiet of the night. The microphone even picked up the sound of the sheets as the Chairwoman leaned forward.

"Oh, I heard your name." 

"This time I caused a lot of trouble." 

It is Nishino's honest belief that is probably resentful as usual. 

He seems to be aware that he is always causing trouble. He is a Futsumen who is constantly being criticized in the classroom as well. As he had always valued even such interactions, he felt a little apologetic at the sight. 

"Don't think about strange things, I have to go to bed quickly ... " 

Through the camera image, the Chairwoman's monologue continues. 

The Futsumen and the crotchety-smelling Obasan watch this without saying anything. 

Then, for some reason, Shimizu began to get more and more agitated. 

"Wait a minute, I mean, that's, that's not right......." 

The posture of lying on the bed, hugging the quilt, the murmuring becoming more intense. Her cheeks are blushing. Her voice became louder, and she began to speak and act as if she were trying to mend someone else's situation. 

The expression on Nishino's face becomes tense. 

"Is the Chairwoman on the phone with someone?" 

"I can't see her phone." 

"Francisca, where's the room in the video?" 

"It's two doors down from here." 

Francisca operated the touchpad, and next to the window showing the Chairwoman, an image of the hallway showing the door to the guest room was lined up. There, two police officers could be seen standing straight and guarding the room. 

The room number was also clearly visible on the screen.

"I'm sorry, but could I borrow your gun? I don't mean to impose, but..." 

" ...Okay" 

Francisca nodded at Futsumen's words. 

She took it out of her pocket and passed it over the low table. 

However, their imagination was greatly betrayed in the next moment. 

The words that leaked out of the Chairwoman mouth as they continued to speak took both of them away from their consciousness. 

"...... Oh my god, I'm starting to have feelings for you, Nishino." 

Leaning toward each other, in the posture of exchanging guns, Nishino and Francisca held her body still. Their eyes were glued to a display set up right next to them. There, the Chairwoman, with a wistful expression on her face, was reaching her left hand to her crotch. 

"Shimizu, you are so young!" 

" ....... " 

The virgin was lost in words and cynicism as he witnessed the exciting arrival of spring.

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