Male Idol V13c62

Volume 13 Chapter 62 Our Battle Has Only Just Begun

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Edited by: Kanaa-senpai

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 The first half is from Kukuri-sama’s perspective. The second half is from Morikawa-san’s perspective.

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 ”Holy Aqua Religion’s executives, huh… Seems like you guys are doing as you please in our country.”

 ”Oh? In your country, isn’t religious freedom protected?”

 In the land of freedom, the States.

 The States, where various races gather, values individual dignity above all else.

 So, there shouldn’t be any reason to meddle in someone’s choice of religion.

 ”That’s certainly true. However, things change when that religion has close ties to the government.”

 ”Just so you know, we have absolutely no connection with the Japanese government. If you’re curious, feel free to use your prized spy to investigate.”

 Even after investigating, no evidence proving a connection between the Holy Aqua Religion and the government has surfaced.

 Well, in our circle, we predict and act based on what Prime Minister Habu and Mary-sama are doing, while the government side is just reacting to Prime Minister Habu’s movements based on her personal predictions of the Holy Aqua Religion’s actions.

 It’s nice that our thoughts align at times. We can coordinate perfectly without even contacting each other.

 ”…I sympathize with Prime Minister Habu. It’s quite troublesome for both sides to carry burdens within.”

 President Rosenberg chuckles self-deprecatingly.

 ”Well, it’s fine. It’s all going to be pointless anyway.”

 Pointless…? What do you mean by that?

 I don’t understand the true meaning behind President Rosenberg’s words.

 Could it be that the States are considering something absurd like world domination?

 No, if that were the case, there would be no need to tell me.

 ”Just so you know, I want to make it clear that this offer is coming from me out of goodwill. It’s to give the young Empress some choices. Having the ability to choose your own future should be a good thing with many possibilities. For those of us who weren’t given choices, being able to choose our future would be a great thing, right?”

 ”…I suppose so.”

 It seems like she has some idea of who I really am.

 I purposely disguised myself in clothing that hides my figure, wore secret boots, changed my appearance with makeup that’s different from my usual look, and even altered my voice to sound more like a boy by closing off my vocal cords. I didn’t expect to be noticed.

 ”President Rosenberg… Thank you. I am truly grateful for President Rosenberg’s personal offer. However, I have decided to stay here.”

 ”Understood. I hope that your future life will be healthy and prosperous. I will pray for you from the distant lands of the States.”

 When Empress Su bows her head, President Rosenberg also bows in return.

 It’s a rare sight to see the leaders of the States and the Far East Federation showing mutual respect by bowing to each other on the public stage.

 ”Holy Aqua Religion, maybe you guys… no, it’s nothing. This time, it was my personal actions that made you worry unnecessarily. And I apologize for our Diplomat’s behavior, but I’ll have you return him to me. He’s still a man, after all. If I don’t take him back, it’ll be a nuisance.”

 ”You can do as you please. However, you understand what will happen if you lay a hand on Aqua-sama’s associates, right? We only desire one thing. That Aqua-sama can live freely and healthily, that’s the only thing we want.”

 ”I’ll make it simple for you guys. Sorry for getting you all riled up because of our idiot’s actions. But thanks to that, I got to talk a bit with you, who rarely go on trips. I wanted to talk to the real leader, but she won’t show up, so… among the remaining members, including the Saint, I wanted to talk to you the most.”

 Tch, got me.

 President Rosenberg’s goal wasn’t the Empress from the start.

 It was to make contact with the executives of the Holy Aqua Religion by contacting the Empress.

 Anyway, there was no choice but for me to go… no, was it made so there was no possibility other than me?

 Rinon, Rin, and Mikoto are being bothered by Kanon-san, so they can’t move. Meanwhile, Hakuryuu-sensei and Aqua-sama’s three classmates are being taken care of by Powder Maniac, Perfumer, and Saint Farmer. Duet (Mimi Reaper), Koyomi, and Maria are not moving at all. Emily-oneechan is not someone I can easily deal with, even if it’s me, Mary, or Prime Minister Habu. Also, it seems unlikely that Kythera or Claire will get involved in this matter. Mary is being lured out with Prime Minister Habu. That leaves only me.

 ”…Why me?”

 ”Well, why not? Maybe I’m just a coward and wanted you to notice me. Oh, but I’ll tell you this, it’s not out of kindness. It’s more like one of those terrible adults trying to involve you, just like the adults who were trying to use the Empress.”

 I don’t understand the meaning. But I can tell she’s trying to convey something to me.

 It seems like we need to investigate States more.

 President Rosenberg turns her back on us.

 ”I’ll evacuate too, so you guys should evacuate soon. I feel like it wouldn’t be so bad to just get involved and die like this, but I’m scared of dying, so I’ll refrain.”

 Saying that, President Rosenberg walked away from us.

 We can’t afford to relax here either.

 ”Empress Su, let’s evacuate too. Please come this way.”

 ”Understood.”

 I take Empress Su’s hand and head towards the shelter prepared by the Holy Aqua Religion.

 Oh… I forgot to arrange for anyone except Kaede-san. Well, it’s Kaede-san, so it should be fine.

 Emily-oneechan said she is the strongest woman among primates. So, there’s no one foolish enough to pick a fight with Morikawa Kaede!

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 Ouch, I thought I overate, but it’s just a normal stomach ache… I shouldn’t have believed Emily’s nonsense about being able to drop it within 3 seconds. It’s definitely not okay at all.

 Rubbing my stomach, I leave the bathroom.

 ”Huh, where is everyone?”

 Could it be that I’ve been left behind alone?

 Wait, is it okay to cry?

 ”Oh, Kaede-chan. Are you done in the bathroom!? Hurry, let’s evacuate to the shelter with everyone!”

 Phew, if the staff hadn’t come to get me, I would have almost left the national broadcaster.

 Well, going to the bathroom with a stomachache at a time like this is strange, but strangely, I’m calmer than usual.

 I can even crack jokes, and I feel more energetic than ever, as if my recent slump was a lie.

 ”Aaaaah!”

 ”Whoa!”

 Our heads were filled with the sound of fighter jets flying overhead.

 I was surprised! Is that the unidentified drone fighter jet they were talking about?

 It seems like it’s engaging in a dogfight with another fighter jet from somewhere.

 ”Both of you, come over here!”

 We joined the other staff members who had already left the building.

 It’s amazing that they’re still filming even in times like this.

 Huh? And it’s being broadcast live too!?

 ”It seems like Prime Minister Habu is on that fighter jet. We’ll keep filming, so both of you evacuate!! Don’t worry. When we took on this job, we already left our wills with the company.”

 Was working for the national broadcaster always this dangerous?

 Wait, what is Prime Minister Habu doing!? It’s not good if the country’s leader dies, so evacuate….

 ”If that’s the case, I’ll accompany you too!”

 Huh? Seriously?

 The lady who was with me snorted.

 Well, if that’s the case, I’ll go along.

 ”I’ll stay too. A play-by-play announcer is needed on the scene!”

 We all went out onto a big street and used a camera to follow fighter jets engaging in dogfights in the sky.

 ”Alright! I shot down one plane!!”

 The fighter jet piloted by Prime Minister Habu successfully took down drones one by one.

 However, when she shots down one of the remaining two drones, something unexpected happened.

 ”She finally got behind it, why isn’t it shooting!?”

 ”Maybe it jammed.”

 ”Or maybe the plane ran out of ammo?”

 It seems like one of those possibilities is likely.

 Suddenly, the fighter jet piloted by Prime Minister Habu and the others started fleeing, a stark contrast to moments before.

 Darn it! If only I had some ammo, I could do something about it!!

 While I was thinking about that, a 2-ton truck suddenly spun around and came to a sudden stop right in front of me.

 ”Kaede-paisen!”

 ”That voice is Emily’s! Because of you…”

 ”Forget about that for now, focus on this!!”

 Emily handed me a bamboo spear.

 You’re not seriously telling me to shoot down a fighter jet with this, right?

 I can’t reach it no matter what, even if I try my best. But there might be a chance if I do reach it.

 ”I’ll signal Prime Minister Habu, so Kaede-paisen, just fly towards the opponent’s fighter jet with all your might without thinking.”

 Emily said that and carried something like a huge light, pulling me towards a nearby tall building.

 No way, there’s no chance I’d hit something flying at that speed!!

 ”Wait, how am I supposed to signal Prime Minister Habu?”

 ”We’ll use Morse code specifically for mountain people.”

 Emily pointed the light towards the sky and pressed a button to flash it at regular intervals.

 Well, can’t be helped. If it’s come to this, I have to do it.

 ”But, you’re in the same Kusano ball team as the Kohina Tanukis, so you should know, I can throw straight but I’m terrible at curveballs and aiming for specific spots, you know?”

 ”The timing for the fastball is spot on, isn’t it? It’s just like that!! Just focus on getting the timing right without overthinking it, and throw it straight!! Prime Minister Habu will handle the rest somehow. Probably!!

 Leave it to me if it’s about that.

 Even though my eyesight is better than the Maasai tribe, I occasionally wear glasses because I look smarter, so I’m confident in my dynamic vision.

 In reality, I’ve hit back baseballs flying at 170km/h on a national broadcaster’s show, read the words written on a Shinkansen window, and even disrupted the program itself.

 ”Even the strongest javelin throw champion Minamiguchi was astonished, and the hammer-throwing superhuman Muragoshi was taken aback by Kaede-paisen’s superhuman back strength!!”

 ”Count on me!!”

 Prime Minister Habu, who noticed Emily’s Morse code, turns and flies straight towards me.

 For some reason, I felt like I could do it, even though I didn’t know why.

 It feels like a surge of power is coming from my stomach, as if there’s another me inside.

 I raise my arm, waiting for the right moment.

 …Now!

 ”Take this!!”

 The spear I threw gracefully arcs through the sky and didn’t hit Prime Minister Habu’s.

 I’m pretty sure it will hit, but what happens next is up to luck.

 ”Fire away!”

 At the same time as Emily’s words, the out-of-control stealth fighter jet crashes down.

 It seems my thrown spear happened to hit a crucial spot in the drone fighter jet’s communication system.

 As expected of me, who rolled a pencil and joined the national broadcaster.

 Ah, so hitting the stomach was just a prelude.

 If missiles hit, stomachs hit too. From tomorrow, please call me Lucky Girl Kaede-chan.

 ”P-Producer, what should we do about this?”

 ”Both the studio and the bulletin board are shocked. Did that really happen?”

 ”Even on States’ social media, they told them to stop picking fights with Kaede-chan.”

 Ouch! My stomach is starting to hurt again.

 Maybe I got too carried away.

 ”Yeah… I’m going flower picking.”

 ”Got it, poop.”

 Even though I tried to play it off!!

 No, that’s not important right now. I rush to the bathroom in a panic.

 The others’ battle may be over, but for me, the battle is just beginning!!

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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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