{The author had actually wanted to pull something, like having Ranpa lie in Acheron's arms, looking weak and tearful as she said, "Mei, I don't want to die"—that kind of tasteless fun. But after thinking about it, the author felt some readers might not like jokes about the kitty, so the idea was abandoned.}
"What did you say your name was just now?"
Stelle looked at the lightly dressed girl before her, her gaze unconsciously drifting to the girl's pale, slender waist.
Ranpa blushed under her stare.
"Please withdraw those offensive eyes, honored one. I dress like this merely to facilitate movement and stretch my body; I do not have any strange hobbies!"
"Furthermore, my name is Chaos Ninja · AKA · Ranpa!"
"Also, the Galactic Ninja Scroll says: when it is time to cut, cut cleanly, and do not be disturbed by chaos. Evil lurks nearby still; we should depart swiftly."
"And may I ask the esteemed name of this catgirl ninja?"
As she spoke, Ranpa looked at the smiling Theresa.
"My name is Theresa. Just call me Theresa, little Ranpa."
Theresa's words made Ranpa nod before looking at Stelle.
"My name is Galactic Bat Hero · Stelle!"
Stelle planted her hands on her hips and shouted excitedly.
"Greetings, bat ninja and catgirl ninja."
Ranpa's "bat ninja" nearly made Stelle lose it. Why did she love adding "ninja" to everyone's title?
"We could say we accidentally arrived in this strange dream. Come on, I'll take you to the real Origami University."
Theresa beckoned to Ranpa and Stelle. The monkey-like Dream Bubble before them began to wriggle open, and the three entered it and vanished.
As the three leaped into the Dream Bubble, they emerged onto a bustling street. No one here found it strange; this was a dream, after