Chapter 1: Conquering the Panoticon

Ma'am, Ma'am! W-We have a serious prob—

Kyaak! You startled me! Why are you naked?!

How many times do I have to tell you to knock first...!

You're ruining my massage!

Ah, yes. Yes, ma'am!

More importantly, Ma'am! This is no time for your little "happy time"!

So, what is it? If it's not urgent, I'm going to give your butt a serious...

W-W-Well, listen, but don't freak out!

The four prisoners who came in yesterday suddenly vanished today!!

This... counts as a prison break, right?

Hmm... A jailbreak, you say?

Ah... A jailbreak... A jailbreak...

Why?

Wh... What?

I asked why there are escapees in the first place.

...W-Well? As for why...

Panoticon is Humanitas's finest welfare facility, giving criminals a day of rest and comfort so they can wash away their bad intentions and make a fresh start.

Am I right, or am I wrong?

Um... I guess so?

...But if someone ran away from the finest welfare facility in Humanitas... there must be a reason, right?

Um... I suppose so?

Exactly, we have escapees. So, what should we do first?

W-Well, that is...

We need to find out why they escaped and fix whatever caused it!!!

E-Eep...

Anyway, what's next? What should we do after that?

Since we've got some brats whose butts need a good spanking... w-we should go catch them right away!!

No, you're wrong.

Eh?

You're the ones who failed to manage the prisoners, so you should be punished.

...?!

I've told you time and time again. If you do your job well enough so I don't have to worry, I'll let you eat well and live comfortably here for the rest of your lives.

But you made me worry anyway, didn't you? I trusted you, and you completely botched it.

B-But... o-our service followed the manual exactly...

Oh, really? Is that so? Hmm, then your management must have been a complete disaster.

So, how did they escape?

You at least checked the security cameras, didn't you?

...

Keep quiet, then. You'll be the first one to get your butt thrashed.

N-No, ma'am!!

If you don't want your life as a maid to become a living hell, you'd better speak up.

W-Well... they walked... right out the front gate...

...What's the rule when a prisoner awaiting release is wandering around the lobby early in the morning? Aren't you supposed to politely escort them back to their room?

Am I getting my own rules wrong? That can't be right, can it?

I-I'm sorry! None of us expected a prisoner scheduled for release to just walk out so confidently...

You're sorry?

E-Excuse me?

I asked if you're sorry.

Ah, yes! I'm sorry!

Does saying sorry get you out of being a maid? If you knew you'd be sorry, you should've done your job right in the first place.

I'm sor...

If you hadn't done something worth apologizing for, you wouldn't be getting chewed out like this.

Yes, that's true...

Am I a joke to you? Is being a maid a joke? Is guarding the prison a joke?

N-No, ma'am! I'm sorry!!

No, what exactly are you sorry for? I've let it slide long enough, and all you do is repeat yourself.

Hey. That's enough. Get everyone together.

It's been a while since we had a spanking relay. Pull up your skirts, line up in the hallway, and bend over.

Today, I'll keep at it until every last butt is plump and red as a tomato.

H-Huh...!!! P-Please, ma'am, anything but that...

Quiet, Butt Number One.

Pull up your skirt and bare your butt right now.

And when we're done, take everyone with you and bring those escapees back. Got it?!!

Hnnnnng...

Open up, you dangerous escapees!!! ???

If you don't open up, we're breaking in! Got it?! ???

Hey, open up! If we screw this up too, our butts are seriously going to get destroyed! ???

Hey, forget waiting. Just break it down! If this goes badly too, we're seriously screwed! ???

B-But property damage— ???

Worry about your own butt getting wrecked, you idiot maid! ??? Break it down!!!

W-What's going on?! I rushed over because of the noise...

Kyaaa! The door!!! How are we supposed to explain this to the landlord?!

Prepare yourselves, you escapees!! I'll get revenge for what you did to my butt!!

Let's see how you like getting your own butts set on fire!!

I have no idea what you're talking about, but...

What are we going to do about our security deposit!!! Everyone, get out—!!!!!

Wait, why did so many of them swarm us? Were there always this many Maids in the Panoticon?

I know, right? And they've all got this look of pure malice in their eyes.

They flinch every single time they take a step. Some of them are even holding their backsides...

Well, I am not quite sure.

Should we grab one of them and ask?

Why go that far? Just knock one down and check.

Ah, speaking of which, I've heard an interesting rumor before!

They say Panoticon's warden, head jailer, and head maid absolutely loves butts...

And her favorite kind of butt is one that makes a satisfying sound when spanked...

Heh, rumors about her being a weirdo are pretty common. I don't know the exact details, though!

If you're that curious, let's ask this maid here who's pretending to be unconscious.

Wake up, Ms. Maid.

Hmm. Is she really unconscious? I should test it.

With this sword, I'll give her butt a little stab—

*Yawn*...!! W-Wow, I slept great... Maid

I already know you've been awake this whole time.

N-No, I wasn't! That's not what happened! Maid

L-Lying?! I-I don't know what you're talking about... Maid

Ahahaha!!!! St-Stop! Please stop!! Maid

Ahahaha!!!! N-No, stop!! Maid

I hate being tickled...!!! Maid H-Help me!!! I-I can't breathe...!!

H-How should I know that?! How am I supposed to know how many maids are in the Panoticon— Maid

Kyaaaak!!! Maid

S-Stop— Maid

I think you just tickled her so hard she couldn't even draw a breath...?

She is twitching even while unconscious.

Wow, that is the first time I've ever seen someone tickled into unconsciousness!

Hmm, are we getting dragged back to prison...?

Even if they take us back, they'll just release us the next day anyway.

Aw, we just took our Prison Four-Cut photos recently. I don't want to do it again! It's still on cooldown!

Right, we're going to the Panoticon...

Wait, what?

What's that supposed to mean, Big Boss? Didn't you hear what I just said?

... Everyone

A strategic decision. I understand your intention to overrun and seize the enemy's headquarters.

Going to war against an army of maids... I'm already getting goosebumps!

That's our Big Boss! Always coming up with the wildest ideas!

...

...But seriously, can the four of us actually pull that off?

The Big Boss doesn't fight, you know.

M-Masters! You're going to be sent back to prison for escaping!

If you surrender quietly and come back, we'll give you twice as much meat...!!

L-Like I'd fall for something that cheap!!

Hey, hey! Fight all you want, but don't block the road! I'm busy enough already. What the heck is going on here?

Surely it won't be like this all day, right? If it's still like this when I have to work later... Ugh, I don't even want to think about it.

But wait, aren't those the Panoticon maids? Why are they out here causing a scene?

Hmm, I wonder... If they're causing trouble all the way out on the streets, it must be something serious...

Getting mixed up in this will just hurt our sales. Let's steer clear, steer clear.

Eek, w-what's going on?! Did a war break out or something...!

...I don't think it's that bad. The road is blocked, so we'll have to take a detour.

Ughhh, of all the days to work outside, this had to happen... How should I report that we'll be late...?

...We should find out what happened at the Panoticon first. That way, the situation will be clearer.

Whew, whew... Today's squat day! I wonder how many more reps I can do today.

Hehehe, I even brought ankle weights today!

Alright, alright! In that case, I'll— Kyaaaah!!!

W-What! What's going on?!

Hey! Snap out of it! Snap out of it!!

How dare you disrespect protein!! I won't let you get away with this!!! Fit Angels 1

Everyone, grab your weapons! We'll take them all down while getting our workout in!! Fit Angels 2

Come visit Vermont! Come visit Vermont!

The joyful Harmonix Festival is coming! Let us listen to the word of God together!

We're also handing out free cookies! Freshly baked cookies... Kyaaaak!?

Oh my, what a disaster...

Still, thank goodness nobody was hurt... Huh? The cookies didn't spill? Where did they all go?

Thief! It's a cookie thief!!!

How dare they covet the cookies meant for the children of God! This is blasphemy!!

This is a holy war!! Wipe them all out!!

Whew, every time we clear out one group, another whole mob shows up somewhere else!

Still, they're weaker than I expected. Maybe it's because they're better at housework than fighting?

These cookies are delicious. I was hoping to keep one of the maids who can cook around, but I suppose a nun will do too.

Ahaha... By the way, why does it feel like their numbers aren't going down no matter how much we fight?

Catch all those protein-wasters and force them into tracksuits!!

Bring down the hammer of Lord Harmonix on those who mock our faith!!!

Whoa... ♡ Just look at all those arrests waiting to boost my numbers! Kihihit♡

So many pathetic♡ criminals♡ to arrest!

W-What should we do...? T-This kind of situation isn't in the manual...

C-Captain Casey... H-Haven't you heard anything...?

As much as I want to draw my gun and charge in, it's impossible to suppress this with our current numbers...

Interfering now would only fan the flames... Tch.

B-But still, s-since it's just a simple brawl... W-Won't it work out somehow...?

Oh, why worry so much!

We're recording everything anyway, so they're all going straight to Panoticon in cuffs♡

Let's just eat donuts and wait for now! Kihihit♡

Yeah... Waiting here is probably the right call for now.

You two, stand by here! I'll take a lap on my bike to assess the situation.

B-But, w-what could have caused this brawl...?

Hmm, I heard it's because of some idiots who broke out of the Panoticon?

They only had to wait one more day to be released... Idiots♡ Apologize to the maids who served you♡ Kyahahaha!!

W-Was there some kind of emergency... L-Like, someone's birthday or something...?

Who knows? But I heard the Warden-slash-Head Maid is absolutely furious!

Uhuhut♡ What's the point of having so many underlings when they're all pathetic♡ idiots♡ who can't even keep the prisoners under control?

Ah! I'm out of mini donuts.

Laila, keep an eye on things! I'll go grab a few more boxes of donuts from the car♡

H-Hnnng... H-How can you all leave me here alone...?

A-And if you're going, p-please bring some more donuts for me too...

Whew, I thought we would only have to fight the maids, but this got way bigger, didn't it?

Well, things have to be this chaotic to be fun, right?!

Fufufu, now there are so many people fighting without even paying attention to us!

Fufufu, after all, a party is always more fun when there are more people, isn't it?

...Beep.

Huh? Theta, what is it?

Bread sensor activated. Within 300 meters... a donut.

It is a reliable ally that helps me sample warm, freshly baked bread at any time.

Donuts...? Oh, did those cops show up again?

Did they find out we broke out and come to catch us?

I'm only detecting one signal. Judging by the fact that they're standing still... they seem to be just watching.

Ah. And they just hesitantly devoured a donut.

Hesitant? Timid, and eating a donut... Could it be Laila, the sniper?!

The cop??? Everyone

W-W-What are you doing...!

Y-You can't do this to a police officer...!!

...Donut signal, lost. She must have eaten them all in the meantime.

Must be nice. You get to eat so well, and you've even got a big chest to show for it.

W-W-What?! W-What kind of absurd logic is that...?

Hey, Laila! Where's your partner? Are you alone today?

W-Well... She'll be here soon, but... S-She had some business to take care of, I guess...

A-Anyway... S-So you're the escapees...

I-I knew it... You're those vicious bread thieves and public indecency criminals...

A-Ahhh, p-police! Hel—

Fufufu, you'll cause trouble if you make too much noise... so let me gag you for a moment.

Mmmph...!!! Mmmph...!!!

Fufufu, what do you think it is?

Mmmph...!!! Mmmph...!!!

M-Mmmph!! Ptooey...

*Gasp*...? T-Torture...? Why are you suddenly doing this to me...?

Don't worry too much! It's only tickling anyway!

Of course, the last person we did this to held out until she started hyperventilating and passed out.

I highly recommend giving in.

B-But tickle torture... won't work on me...

I-I'm a sniper, so... I-I'm pretty confident in my endurance...

L-Like, staking out in remote places for a long time...

H-Holding my breath for a long time...

A-And, um, pain, hunger, thirst... I-I'm pretty good at tolerating those things...

!!!

T-Then, from now on, I-I'll exercise my right to remain silent... H-Hup...!

Wait, there's no reason to hold your breath just to remain silent...

Fufufu, maybe it's a special interrogation-evading technique only taught to police!

Though in my experience, holding your breath to the absolute limit can also bring pleasure...

I-I told you... I-I'm good at holding out...

A-And honestly, it wasn't even that ticklish... and I didn't even need to hold my breath...

*Pant*... *pant*... I'm... not done yet...

Oh dear, Freya's going to pass out first at this rate.

She holds her breath exceptionally well. She could easily be a diver.

E-Even if you do that, it won't really...

Kyah!!! W-W-W-Why are you touching there...?!

T-This is something else... not tickling...!!

See, Big Boss... We weren't the ones failing...

She has clearly invested all her donut fat into her resistance stats.

...Though she seems to have invested in her chest and butt stats too.

M-My body has nothing to do with this...!

She's just acting like that because she didn't get to eat any donuts. Don't pay her any mind.

Theta has always wanted to eat donuts from the Donut House you guys run...

Since she doesn't have any money, she can't buy any or order delivery, and stealing from a place run by the police felt a little too risky.

I-If we're talking about the Donut House, i-it's going to be a pretty long story...

T-That might be a bit difficult...

N-No, it's just...

I-I'm sorry...?

W-Wait a minute, why am I apologizing...?

W-Wait...

...!!!

N-N-No, you can't!!!!

N-No... A 1-star review is absolutely, d-definitely out of the question...

N-Negotiate...?

W-Well, of course...

...?

...W-What? What does that even...

U-Um...

W-Why should I help y-you...

...!!

B-But...

U-Ughhh...

A-Alright... If it's just this once...

...B-But this feels kind of wrong... Is t-this really okay...?

Uh... um... well...

Ah, yes...

Wow, there are maids all over this place too.

There must be even more inside. Where did all these maids come from...?

A strategy is required. May I suggest one?

I recommend looting a nearby bakery and scattering the bread as bait.

Hmm, then how about those tofu merchants over there?

I heard they've been trying to set up a tofu distribution route inside the Panoticon for a while.

According to the rumors, shop locations on Tofu Street are unofficially decided by whoever's strongest.

So they say the shop owner closest to the entrance is the strongest!

They used to cause a lot of trouble back in the day, so apparently they've spent some time locked up in the Panoticon!

I don't know the details, but Lumina always seems to know what's going on!

So it's probably reliable! Probably.

What? You're the ones who got released early. Did you finally come back to buy some tofu?

By the way, what's going on? Why are you guys fighting the maids?

H-Hieek...! You can't fight in front of our shop...!! We're already in the red...!!

Business is business!

Anyway, let's hear it! What kind of business?

W-We are trying our best in many ways to expand...

Rona has been putting a lot of effort into that, but...

I tried talking to the warden—well, the Head Maid—to expand our tofu business inside the Panoticon.

But she wouldn't even meet with me, so it failed...

That's why we need my marketing to get the word out—

Your marketing is why we can't sell anything!!

What did you say, you punk?!

Oh yeah? Bring it on!!

...What?

Just the four of you are going to defeat all those maids, and even the Head Maid... just like that?

Ha... That's a grand dream...

Fine, let's hear it first. Asking us to follow you means you want our help, right?

What do we get out of helping you?

...!!

N-No. It's just that the offer sounds too good to be true.

So much so that it sounds completely unrealistic.

...

Hmmm...

V-Victoria, this seems a bit dangerous... Are you sure about this?

Ah, seriously... Fine, let's just do it.

We're not getting any customers today anyway. Might as well give this a shot!

I-Is that so... Mmm...

It's not like we have much to lose, right?

Business is all about growing when the opportunity comes along. You have to seize your chances.

And... we have a score to settle with that Head Maid, too.

Ugh... O-Okay. If Victoria says so...

But this is a temporary alliance just for this one job, got it? Okay?

Door-to-door sales start now!! Let's go, girls!!

The acoustics in this hallway... Nice, very nice! I can really cut loose with a performance today... No, with my marketing!!

Out of the way, you idiot!! Greeting and introducing ourselves to the potential customers inside is Sales 101!!

I-Is this really okay...?

What are you worried about? The guys we used to fight in the back alleys are way stronger than them!

N-No, I didn't mean their strength...

It's fine, it's fine! Just trust me! Kyahahaha!!

Come on, we can't let those merchants beat us!!

Whoever defeats the fewest maids has to clean the hideout for a week!

Oh my, that sounds fun! Let's make them do the laundry too.

If the leader counts too, isn't that basically a guaranteed win?

True, Big Boss can't fight anyway! Heheh, I'll leave the cleaning to you!

Wh-What?! You can't just make up rules like that!!!

That's unfair!!

That's so unfair!!!!!!!

Aaaah!!!

Agh, so noisy!!

I'm trying to nap before I get released! Keep it down!!

No, I mean, look, please just listen to me.

We don't make this stuff out of thin air, you know! Can't you just subscribe to our tofu delivery once?

Seeing us come all the way inside the Panoticon to sell, don't you see how serious we are?

What tofu?! You're ruining my appetite!!

Forget it, just get lost!!

Ugh! What is this?!!

We, The Great Tofu Troupe, will go to the ends of the universe to make a sale!

Please, just trust us! Okay?!!

Ugh, seriously!! I said no! Just let me sleep!!!!

Pleeeeease

Kaaah!!!

We're from The Great Tofu Troupe!!

We'll play our tofu shop's theme song for all of you waiting to be released!!

Make sure to stop by!!! On your way out!!!

And buy tons and tons of tofu!!!!

Shut up!!!

You're terrible at playing!!! Just get out!!!

Hey, can we sue them for this?! This is beyond noise pollution—it's a noise disaster!!!

Play that guitar one more time and I'm going to smash your tofu shop to pieces when I get out!!

Dammit... I really didn't want to have to do this...

A-As a special offer, our tofu is completely free today only!

Same-day delivery! Made with soybeans we grew ourselves, and delivered straight into your mouth!

Welcome to the Great Tofu Troupe shop!!!!!

We said shut up already!!!!!! Inmates

Look at them... going around selling tofu so passionately... That's some incredible sales spirit...

Ah, ah. Mic test, mic test. ???

Can you hear me, you pathetic little escapees? ???

I am the head jailer, the warden, and the Head Maid of Panoticon.

I don't know why you crawled all the way back in here, but thanks for saving us the trouble of hunting you down.

Still, I have to wonder why you came crawling back where you belong only to beat my maids into submission...

If you've got a problem with the service, come up to the rooftop, you little masters. I'll be waiting.

Whoa, what? That's the first time I've heard the Head Maid's voice!

That's because you're always sleeping or screwing around whenever an announcement comes on, Freya.

True. When I was locked up here before, I passed by her once or twice while wandering the halls.

Though, for some reason, every time I did, she was spanking another maid's bare butt...

So what's the plan, Big Boss? Are we going up to the rooftop?

Ugh! What? All the lights suddenly went out!!

It appears the entire building has entered power-saving mode. It must be due to a lack of bread...

Mmm, just where do you think you're touching me under cover of darkness?

...Judging by the circumstances, it seems so...

Without electricity, even if we take over the lower floors, there'll be a limit to what we can do...

Our hideout is way better than a Panoticon without electricity...

U-Um, excuse me...

If there's no power, how are you going to get to the rooftop...

Since you w-won't be able to use the elevator... you'll have to take the emergency stairs. Will you be okay...?

*Huff*... *puff*... Never... again... will I... take the stairs like this...

*Huff*... *huff*... I'm not... built for this...

...Charge down to 5%. Resupply required...

Carrying the leader... on the way up... consumed all my energy...

Phew... Big Boss, how are your legs?

I was shocked when you said your legs gave out halfway up.

Healing spells don't work on muscle aches, so honestly, I was a bit worried.

It's a relief that Theta carried you bridal style.

Seriously, the Tofu Troupe? We shouldn't have trusted those disloyal punks.

Ditching us just because they didn't want to climb some stupid stairs?

Ahaha, was that what happened?

According to my memory, it went like this...

Mmm... If there's no elevator, that's going to get in the way of business in many ways...

Okay! Then from now on, we won't go any higher. We're going down to the first floor!

We're almost out of sample tofu! So someone had to go down and swing by the shop anyway.

But without electricity, carrying it up the stairs is way too hard and inefficient!

So we're going to pivot and do our sales on the first floor! Though we're still figuring out the details!

While we're at it, if we block the maids trying to get in from the outside, won't that make things easier for you too?

Yeah, yeah! You guys do your thing! We'll take care of our own business!!

...That is how I remember it.

...Eh? Did I say that?

Getting swept up in the moment and blurting things out in anger is a bad habit of yours, Freya. Fufu...

Of course, that's also part of Freya's charm.

Have you had enough rest, my cheeky little escapee butts?

I can't wait to meet those glutes of yours, all pumped up from climbing the stairs.

No need for a long conversation. Capture them all and make them kneel before me!!

I'll tie you up and keep spanking your butts until you get released tomorrow!!

Fufu... You guys are pretty good, but you still have a long way to go.

Now, get up already! Get up, you useless butts!!

How... How the hell do they keep getting back up?!

I'm reaching my limit too...!

This looks more like a trained response...

Or rather, it might be more accurate to say they've been conditioned.

I am slightly curious how much spanking it took to condition them like this.

However, pain cannot recharge my battery...

Ugh, my legs gave out...!!

Oh my... This is way too intense...

Battery, 0%... I really cannot go on...

Fufufu... Now only you are left, the one who was hiding behind them and commanding them...

If I recall, your charges were public indecency and bread theft?

Now, we can add instigating a riot and challenging my authority to the list.

And your punishment for that is... a good butt spanking!!!

In this place, I am the law and order!

You are nothing more or less than butts to me!!

Hmm? Why are you raising your hand to the sky...

What is that? It's just a Quartz?

Ahahaha, what! Are you trying to take a picture or something?

Ah, y-yes... I'm watching...

B-But... I know I said I'd help you, but...

Isn't what you're about to do... illegal...?

B-But I'd say that's more like karma...

H-Hieek!!! I'm sorry!!! I-It was nothing!!

O-Okay, I got it! I'll help you, so p-please, just not that—

I-I'll get into position right away... Just make sure you're somewhere I have a clear shot, then give me the signal...

What is this? Are you leaving your last words over the phone?

Don't worry, it'll hurt, but you won't die.

I happen to be an expert in punishing butts, you see.

Hmph, ahaha!

Well, that wasn't my intention... but I suppose I could do that too.

Well, you have nowhere left to run now, do you?

Or what, did you want me to do it to you on the rooftop railing? Ahahaha!!!

A-And you have to give me a full five-star review too...

Aaargh, is it finally over?!

I'm exhausted... I'm hungry... I wanna rest...

I agree... Phew, I want to soak in a hot bath and let all this fatigue melt away.

Bread. Recharge. Bread. Recharge.

Oh my, it's been a long time since I've seen Theta this drained...

Breeeead...

Kyaah!! N-No more, Master... Ahh...

Big Boss, can I try sitting on her too? It looks like fun!

Wow, so many toys... Ooh, even this expensive collection!

So, what are we doing next?

Personally, I would recommend heading to the kitchen.

Yes, Master...

The... budget?

There is no such thing...

Ah, as for that...

I have been paying for all of it out of my own pocket...

W-Well, even if you tell me that...

Panoticon is basically something I run as a hobby anyway...

Well, aside from Panoticon, I own somewhere between 10 and 20 buildings? I can't even remember anymore...

Plus, if you add in stocks, crypto, and my other investment returns... my monthly income comes to about this much...?

Ooh, mighty real estate mogul... Please, just give me one building...

I-I didn't see this coming either. I guess the richest people in Humanitas really are in a league of their own...

I wonder how many bakeries you could buy with that much money... Hehe, hehehe...

Anyway... since you said you'll be running the Panoticon from now on, I guess my life here is over...

I'll link the account for operating expenses to your accounts, hand everything over, and then step down...

...? Yes?

...????

...????????

What is up with those idiots?

I know, right? *Sigh* Oh well!

Still, that was fun, Big Boss! It's been so long since we've had such a blast brawling with someone!

Very true! Those were the most entertaining few days I've had in years!

...I agree. It has been a while since my heart beat this fast.

Hm? What are we gonna do with that?

Well, that is true!

Even bread tasting—

A Fixer, huh... But honestly, aren't we better at causing problems than solving them?

Hey! I've got a good head on my shoulders, you know! I just hate living a boring life.

Hmm, now that I think about it, I don't recall there being many companies in this city that you could call Fixer Offices.

No competition means we can monopolize the market. This seems worth a try.

Oh, I love it! Then the office name is [MAke Drama]!!

Fufufu, works for me. It reminds me of when we first came up with that name.

No objections. Approved.

Awesome! Then, to celebrate our new beginning, let's throw a party!!

I should bring out the drinks I've been saving!

...In that case, I will retrieve my emergency rations.

Hehe, everyone got their drinks? Then, on three...

Hmmmmm... Master, I'm glad to see you're doing well and having fun!

By the way... Dandel? Stop hiding and come on out!

I thought you would handle things well on your own if I left you to it.

Even if there was some unexpected physical contact, how could you just slap Master like that?

Who knows what would have happened if I hadn't twisted fate...

Ugh... I-I didn't mean to do that either...

T-That's why I told you... Ami, you should have just done it yourself instead of leaving it to me...

But you're the one who won rock-paper-scissors. I was just trying to keep my promise.

But ever since I had to intervene, everything has already strayed far from the plan!

O-Okay, I get it... I'll do better from now on, so don't be so hard on me.

It's not like I'm happy about how it turned out either...

I don't really mind, but you should say something to Lera.

She was already really disappointed about losing rock-paper-scissors. She might be even more upset now.

Ugh... O-Okay. I'll go see our second sister, so...

...

Sis.

Yes?

How much time is left?

Don't worry about things that are beyond our power.

Everything will unfold as the Creator wishes...

...Okay. I'll be back.

Phew.

Well then, please take good care of [Edea].

Our Master.