Vol. 1 Ch. 1 Ep. 3: Being an Adult is Amazing!

Wow, I can't believe we won! The Helmet Gang seemed pretty determined.

You shouldn't say that, Hoshino. Those thugs would have taken over the school had we lost.

Sensei gave us the edge we needed to turn the tide. We couldn't have done it otherwise.

Is this the expertise of an adult? It was amazing how you handled resources, equipment, and support.

Sheesh, Shiroko. You sound like you have a schoolgirl crush. Anyway, can I go back to sleep now that it's over?

You shouldn't tease Shiroko like that, Hoshino! Besides, haven't you slept enough today?

Someone's getting yelled at!

Haha. Anyway, we should introduce ourselves, Sensei.

We're the Abydos Foreclosure Task Force.

I'm Ayane, and I'm a first-year in charge of the task force's records and operations.

This is Serika, also a first-year.

Hey.

And these are our second-years: Shiroko and Nonomi.

Hello, Sensei!

We met before.

...Not that I'm trying to sound special or anything.

And this here is our president.

Hoshino is our lone third-year.

Nice to meet you, Sensei.

I'm sure you've noticed by now that our school is in crisis. That's why I reached out to Schale for help, and you've already managed to come through for us.

Those thugs would have succeeded in taking over the school if not for you. We can't thank you enough.

The Foreclosure Task Force's goal is to bring Abydos back to its former glory.

Yup, yup! We're the only club in the school where every single student is a member! I mean, we're the only five students at this school, but still...

All the others either transferred or dropped out and left town.

I don't blame them for leaving the Academy City entirely, with the state that Abydos is in. And now we have to deal with thugs like the Kata-Kata Helmet Gang trying to take over the school.

We're having trouble defending Abydos on our own... We're in a sorry state if I'm being honest...

We would have been in real big trouble this time if Schale hadn't come around to help us.

Seriously. I figured we were done for since we ran out of supplies. That's some timing you had there, Sensei.

At least we don't have to worry about the Helmet Gang anymore! It pays to have adults in high places! ☆

No. I'm sure it's only a matter of time before they come back.

Yeah, probably. They don't know when to quit.

Who knows how long this will drag out? We have plenty of other things to worry about besides the Helmet Gang.

I have a plan.

What the...?! Hoshino came up with a plan?!

I'm surprised too!

I know I'm getting senile in my old age, but you don't have to hurt my feelings. I do my part too, you know.

Well? Spill it.

If history repeats itself, the Helmet Gang will attack again in a few days.

So before then, why don't we go on the offensive for once? They're probably sulking and vulnerable after that last fight.

Y-You mean right now?

Yeah, now. With Sensei here, we have more than enough supplies to finish the job once and for all.

True. The Helmet Gang's base is 30 kilometers from here. We have plenty of time if we leave now.

I'm all for it. The last thing they're expecting is for us to strike now.

I can't deny that, but...what do you think, Sensei?

Great! If Sensei is giving us the green light, then let's hurry up and go.

Let's strike while the iron is hot.

Okay! Let's go!

You're now on the Kata-Kata Helmet Gang's turf.

I'm detecting multiple signals within a 15 kilometer radius.

They must know you're there. Don't let your guard down!

They're retreating!

Better yet, the Helmet Gang's supplies, hideout, and ammunition were all taken out.

I bet they'll think twice before attacking us again.

Great work, everyone. You too, Sensei.

Let's head back to the school.