Vol. 2 Ch. 2 Ep. 25: Millennium Science School

As a result, I took on the responsibility of shutting down Eridu's facilities.

"That's a lot of work, Himari."

Well, we were able to block the threat somehow, but nothing is technically resolved.

I can't neglect this as the president of the Super Phenomenon Task Force. Sometimes I do wonder what the point of all this struggling is.

Well, let's just say it's for the best.

A delicate genius hacker's hands are always full.

President Rio?! What are you talking about? You want to resign from your position?

President?! Where did you go?!

...Ah.

Yuuka, here's a message left by the president.

Huh? A message? Let me see...

"Sorry"...

...

...Th-That's it?!

To the president's health! Cheers!

Umm, cheers.

Yes! Cheers!

...What is all this?

Heehee. We said we'd celebrate when you were safely discharged.

That's why everyone from C&C is here today!

Okay, but what's Sensei doing here...?

I mean, I-I appreciate it, but...

Ugh...! I mean, what I'm trying to say...

Why don't you have a drink, Master? Drink!

We borrowed a bunch of cans of Frenzy MAX from Veritas!

Asuna, please calm down. You're making Sensei uncomfortable...

Heehee. Karin. It's not so bad to be rowdy on a day like this...

Right, Sensei?

Hmm, is this too boring?

Oh!

Maybe we should have all worn bunny suits!

Hmm? Master.

A bunny suit...would be too much...

I mean, it's not impossible...if that's what Sensei wants...

*sigh* ...Who is this party for...?

Indeed... We can celebrate with bunny suits at the after-party.

So this is how C&C operates. I learn something new every day.

Just great.

Oh, my.

...!

Haha!

Sorry I'm late, upperclassmen.

Hi, Toki!

Wh-What...? Why is she here...?!

I was told all members of C&C would be here, so I didn't want to miss it.

But you work with the president!

...Unfortunately, she's disappeared.

I didn't know what to do... Then I thought of C&C.

Who shows up to a party that's celebrating the person you almost killed?!

...Hm?

Don't try to act innocent with me!

Oh, President! Don't be mean! Toki went out of her way to come visit us!

We were fighting each other just a few days ago!

Why're you taking her side?!

Oh, Toki. Would you like some snacks?

That sounds wonderful. Thank you.

And try this next!

...Hm, Frenzy MAX tastes very interesting.

Ugh!

...

*sigh* ...Well, who cares.

C&C will do anything the higher-ups order.

You had a request from the president and did your job.

You're more understanding than I expected, Neru.

Who do you think made me this way, huh?!

By the way...your fighting skills were quite impressive based on what I saw.

Yes, but I bet I can beat you no problem if I'm prepared...

All right, Toki. Here, try a Frenzy MAX.

Okay, wait... Akane, so, umm...

...Huh? What did you say?

"...You called?"

Oh, Sensei! Welcome!

We were about to start studying together!

What do you mean? It's obvious!

We're studying up for our next project: a collection and growth strategy RPG where you level up and conquer the world by making friends with cute monsters.

That other one got canceled...because progression was impossible...

And Momoi said we should try a new genre instead...

Wh-What do you mean, again? That's how game development works!

Wah! I cannot make friends with this cute monster!

Oh, Aris! You have to battle it first to decrease its HP!

Then it'll be easier to capture!

The monster did not do anything to me though... Is it not wrong for me to attack it first?

Oh, I guess that's kind of weird...

Ugh, but that's how the game system works...

This is what I mean! We have to stop messing around and do some actual analysis!

Um, w-we can take our time...

Yes! Sensei, you can sit next to me!

All right! Now that everyone is here, let's start the team battle!

Oh, heavens.

Heehee...