Chapter 66: Today, The Ash city is soaked in blood.

[No matter how you look at it, that was too much, everyone…]

[Sorry.]

[We’re the victims, right?!]

[Isn’t the real victim us…]

[But, these kinds of things are what make it interesting, Akakat!]

[I, I tried to stop it…]

[War always brings the most damage to civilians. I was just trying to show that…]

“I, I didn’t know that Aki-chan would use that…”

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-If Nats-chan says it’s bad, then it’s bad.

-But the nuclear explosion ending was bad…

-I didn’t know there were things like that in the Gray City ᄏᄏ

We were all gathered together and getting scolded by Nats-chan.

To be precise, it was me, Kurokami-senpai, Namikawa-senpai, Yuzuki-senpai, and Aki-chan, the five of us, who were

getting scolded.

What Aki-chan used earlier was a special weapon from the Gray City, the ‘nuclear bomb.’

When used, every player on the map dies, and the server resets to the starting point—essentially a trolling weapon.

It was originally made for single-player mode, only to be used when things went so terribly wrong that you couldn’t

even see the ending, but in multiplayer, it’s nothing more than a trolling weapon.

So usually, you set up the rule to ban nuclear bombs at the start, but…

[Manager: We’ve never played Gray City, so we didn’t know such an option existed.]

[Manager: We’re really sorry.]

That’s how Aki-chan was able to use the nuclear bomb.

And when I heard the story, I learned that she used all the materials that Yuzuki-senpai had gathered to make the bomb.

Well, that makes sense. The nuclear bomb requires so many materials that it’s difficult to make, so it was too early for it to appear.

…But I’ve been wondering ever since we played Gray City before, how could people in a ruined world develop a

nuclear bomb?

Even with game logic, isn’t that going too far…?

[The house I worked hard on for two hours is all gone…]

[…Sorry.]

After hearing Nats-chan’s words, Aki-chan also felt guilty and apologized, bowing her head.

[From now on, I won’t say “no fighting,” but let’s just do it moderately…]

[Yes….]

[Got it.]

[Sorry.]

“I’ll be more careful….”

In the end, our war came to an end like that.

• Is this really how it ends?
• If you’re a lawless person, you have to be ready to make the world your enemy.
  “Ah, it may not be completely over, but I think it would be better to lay low for a while…?”
  No matter what, right after being scolded, I didn’t feel like fighting again.
  And what’s with this “ready to make the world your enemy” talk? What does that even mean, especially from Kurokami-senpai?
  “Ugh, haaa…”
• What was that just now?
• Mei-chan’s a high schooler, so no lewd stuff.
  “Well, I just stretched….”
  It’s not my fault; it’s your ears that are hearing things wrong. Reflect on that. And, by the way, my mental age is that of a 40-year-old man, so lewd stuff is no problem.
  Anyway, it seems like it’s time to wrap up the stream.
  I have school tomorrow.
  “Okay, then, I’ll end it here and get going. See you next time….”
• Bye, Zumi!
• See you tomorrow!
• Bye, Zumi!
  “Hmm.”
  What should I do for today’s stream?
  During lunch, I sat alone in the classroom, eating my lunch while thinking about it.
  Isn’t it embarrassing to eat alone?
  Of course not.
  If you’re that embarrassed, you’re not cut out to be a pro introverted loser.
  I graduated from those feelings long ago.
  Anyway, what matters is today’s stream.
  If nothing special happens, I’ll probably play Gray City again, but what kind of play should I do?
  I watched other members’ streams from time to time, but unfortunately, there was almost nothing I could use as reference.
  Well, they’re professionals who don’t stutter and have been streaming for much longer than me.
  Unlike me, who’s still adjusting after less than six months of streaming, they never have issues with the flow of the stream, no matter the situation.

There are parts I can learn from, but of course, there isn’t much I can reference right now.

Well, that’s true. The war itself started because I was dragged into it.

Originally, everyone must have had their own planned playstyle.

In other words, the only one with a problem right now is me.

“Just… normally…”

But there are still many things that make me uneasy.

The biggest burden was definitely the fact that I had to fill in the empty audio while gathering materials at the beginning.

Even though I’ve been doing casual talk broadcasts consistently, the feeling of having to talk just to fill the empty

audio while playing a game is definitely different from broadcasting casually from the start.

This was the reason I wanted to focus on PK-based gameplay…

“It’s really difficult…”

I wonder if Izutomo knows how hard I’m thinking about broadcasting?

No, they probably don’t, which is why they keep trying to torment me.

“Sigh…”

There are so many abusers…

★

At Shiodome Private High School, during lunch break in Class 1-A, a strange situation always unfolds.

And today was no different.

In the center of the classroom, a single girl was eating her lunch.

The lunchbox had rice with furikake sprinkled on top, along with a rolled omelette and octopus-shaped Vienna

sausages, a typical lunch you might find in any high school.

What made the situation special, however, was that there was no one around her.

Eating alone is something that can cause great embarrassment for some people.

So, usually, when someone finds themselves in this situation, they move to a location with almost no people around,

or somewhere where eating alone wouldn’t be strange.

But she, as if it were completely normal, gracefully ate the food in her lunchbox, slowly putting the side dishes into

her mouth.

As if this was natural and familiar to her.

Her name was Kaya-no Mina.

According to Tateyama, she was the “Ice Princess” of Class 1-A.

…Though no one other than Tateyama called her by that nickname.

“Sigh…”

And today, for the first time, there was a crack in her unusual routine.

The girl, who usually ate her lunch silently, sighed during her meal.

The first person to notice this crack was the class president of 1-A, Miyauchi.

After having a quick meal at the school store, Miyauchi returned to class, and while reviewing, she turned her

attention to Kaya-no’s sigh.

What she saw was a slightly furrowed brow, as if Kaya-no was deep in thought.

“Just… normally… It’s really difficult…”

The words that followed were quietly muttered by Kaya-no, making it hard to hear properly.

However,

“…Sigh.”

With the following sigh, Miyauchi understood the situation entirely.

Kaya-no simply wanted to live a normal school life, but because of past wounds, she found it awkward and difficult to

approach others.

However, Kaya-no, who was inherently kind-hearted, didn’t blame those around her for keeping their distance, but

instead blamed herself for clinging to her past wounds.

How sad is that reality?

“Kaya-no…”

Miyauchi gritted her teeth in sympathy.

But that was only for a moment.

She recalled that she was the class president of 1-A and stood up from her seat.

If Kaya-no truly wanted to live a normal school life,

But was hesitant to approach others because of her past wounds,

Then it was her responsibility to take the first step.

If that was too difficult, she had to create a clear opportunity for her.

Miyauchi swallowed her sense of mission and stood up.

Especially since it was now nearing the end of the year.

This was an easy time to create an opportunity or situation.

“Wait for me, Kaya-no.”

“I’ll definitely help Kaya-no-chan live the school life she wants.”

Miyauchi made that resolution and began coming up with a plan for Kaya-no. She was certain that it was the best she

could do, without a doubt.

[[Gray City] Today, the Grim Reaper Mei-chan takes a break #KainoIzumi#StarsFlow#GrayCity] -(≥▽≦)> Zumi

Zumi! -(≥▽≦)> Zumi Zumi!

• So, are we not going to have a situation like yesterday anymore? -(≦)> Zumi Zumi! “Hehe…”

I finally figured out the answer.

If the problem is that the early part is all about gathering materials, then the solution is simple: just skip that part

entirely.

How simple is that?

Thinking about it, just because I’m not playing Gray City, that doesn’t mean others aren’t either, right?

In fact, after I went to bed, Akabane-chan kept playing Gray City.

So, I can just finish gathering materials before the broadcast starts.

I’m so smart. Total TS (Transsexual) girl genius.

Actually, I did think about forming an alliance from the start, but I decided against it because, in survival games like

these, the fun comes from the combinations and stories that form depending on the situation.

In fact, Akabane-chan and Utsumi-chan, who have an Ayakari combination, were acting separately anyway.

“Hmm, hmm.”

Before I knew it, it was almost 6:30.

[Natsune Nanase: Are you okay? If you’re struggling, just let me know. I’m your senpai, so I’ll do my best to help you!]

Reading Natsune-chan’s DM, my emotional support, just before 6:30, I began the broadcast.

“Ko, Konzumi~. The mood maker for everyone, th, this is Izumi…”

I started the broadcast.

“Today, uh, continuing from yesterday, we’re playing Gray City.”

• Already prepared the house in advance
• A great choice considering Mei-chan’s broadcast

“…W-What’s wrong with my broadcast?”

Anyone who hears that might think I’m just some introverted communication disaster who skipped the early audio

gaps out of fear.

I was just trying to be considerate because I thought you might get a little bored.

Izutomo, please understand my feelings a little…

• So, what’s the plan for today?
  “Oh, today? Actually, I was planning to just play normally, but… I’ve changed my mind, uh.”

Originally, I planned to play really casually today.

I’d already gathered all the materials and built a house, so I was thinking of a broadcast where I conquer the Gray

City content step by step.

But I changed my mind.

“Today, I’m going to realize… blood, blood revenge!!”

I boldly declared, ready to show the brutal side of a man that I had been holding back.

Today, I am not a quiet Grim Reaper reaping souls; I am a ferocious “beast.”

I will make sure everyone knows that clearly.