Close Combat

I knew I’d be facing off against you in the end. In fact, I had a feeling I was being led to this the whole time.

I knew you would play along, even if you found out. ♪

Naked King.

(Before Raito-san makes a move, I should⁠—)

Stand back, maci. You’ve done very well up until now.

*cocks gun* This one is my prey.

Hup…!

Gh…

(Holy crap…!! They’re having a gunfight and a fistfight at the same time?!)

Ngh…!

Oh! What long legs you have. But not long enough to get a hold of me!

Speak for yourself! You haven’t landed a single hit on me!

(How are they fighting like that?! Shooting and kicking at the same time… Are they even human?!)

Now! Take down Kitakata Raito and Domeki Kuguri!

Ah…! Oh, no you don’t!

(They shot my rifle out of my hands…?!)

…!

(Taotao’s in danger!)

Taotao! Use mine!

?! A shotgun?!

*cocks gun* RAAAAAAAAAGGGHH! DIE MOTHERFUCKERS, DIE!!

Ugh, fuck, that hurt!

HIEEEE! I’m so sorryyyyy!!

SHUT YOUR ASSES UP!!! BUNCHA FUCKIN’ SORRY SACKS OF SHIT!!!

(G-Guess Taotao’s the type of guy to turn into a different person when he’s got a gun in his hands… Wow, he’s a good shot… Like, he’s strong!)

Shit! This fucker…!

!

Maci!

GYAAAAAHHH!!

W-Why…? I was just trying to take out that black-haired guy. I didn’t bet on…Kitakata and Domeki teaming up…

This is not over…

Kuguri, I’m glad we were able to join forces in the end.

*sigh…*

Ch-Chii won! Chii wooooooooon!

Ohhhh! I got it!

Nayuki-kun! That’s Kitakata Raito! The famous businessman! You know, the one who made mahorova! He got arrested a while back… He’s all over the internet…

(Huh? Hold on… Nayuki-kun’s last name is also Kitakata, right? And I do remember Kafka mentioning that Nayuki-kun was the COO and one of the founders of mahorova…)

*sigh…*

I-Is Kitakata Raito…your older brother, Nayuki-kun?

I don’t have a brother.

What?! But I looked it up and…

(Every site says that they’re brothers!)

…He should’ve dropped dead.

(I have a feeling that I…shouldn’t touch on this subject.)

Hmhmhmhmmmmm… ♪ Allow me to introduce you to the next generation of idols!

…! Nayuki, is that you?

……

(Oh? It’s my seatmate from that one flight…)

Good work, everyone!!! We will now explain your new special prison task!!!

U-Umm, it’s very nice to meet you all! I’m the chief at a travel agency called HAMA Tours. You’re here today because…

We would like for you to form a local idol unit for the city of HAMA and become our new ward mayors!

W-What?

Idol unit? Ward mayors?

Um, yes. I know it might sound strange, but the game of paintball you all participated in was an audition.

Rejoice! As idols, you will be granted parole and reduced sentences! But of course, we will still implant microchips in you to prevent you from escaping!

Microchips…? Isn’t that a total human rights violation? Freaky…

(Is this that “place that I’m worthy of”? I…dunno about this.)

What’s the matter?! This is great news!

Chii… I mean, number 487116! This is especially good for you!

Huh? Oh, uh, yeah?

So true! I’m, like, sooooo happy! ☆

…!!

(Maybe this wasn’t a good idea after all…! They don’t seem to be too fond of it… Can I do anything to lighten the mood…?)

Hm, I see. On that note, I just remembered that today was an auspicious day.

The planet of revolution, Neptune, and the planet of love, Venus, are in conjunction. So that’s what it is.

(Hm? What? Why is he talking about the planets…?!)

So I’m an idol now. I understand. It sounds interesting. Let’s give that a try next.

Umm, Raito…san? Are you saying you accept our offer?

I am. I have a feeling it would be fun to be in a unit with these four.

I’d like to be the leader, if you don’t mind. I’m quite good at handling groups of people.

Is that so? That’s rich, coming from you, Naked King.

R-Really?!

(I’m a little worried about this whole thing, but it’s really good that he seems decently sensible and proactive!)

Let me contact our president!

(Hmmmm… Well, Chii would naturally be the center of the group. The leader is a different position…)

Okay, we’re all good! Raito-san, since you’re the leader, we’d like you to come up with an English unit name that has the number 3 in it!

Sounds good. I’ll think of one.

Oh, also…this is Nayuki-kun. He’ll be your manager.

Oh, you’re our manager. That’s a relief to hear.

…Everyone, please start preparing to leave the island.

New chain of command established. Order accepted.

*sigh…* Well, whatever. I was planning on leaving this place one day anyway.

Let’s go, Taotao!

(This is moving really fast. I’m gonna be an idol? Seriously? But wait, does that mean I’m gonna get paid?)

(If I’m gonna earn a paycheck, then…)

Hm… We met on the plane a while ago, didn’t we? Could this be fate?

Ah! I didn’t expect you to remember…

I have a good memory, cica. Idols, I see…

(Oh no. Is he gonna back out…?)

Fine by me. I suppose it is a stage that is more suitable.

To stain the king in despair, that is.

Huh…?

I’ll see you later.

(Hmm, we were a bit high-handed with it, but…we have the idol unit that Kafka wanted! I guess…?)