Amamiya Natsuki nodded, left the lounge, and walked over to Lady Yashiro.
"Little guy, I'm going back to rest." Lady Yashiro sat on the sofa, still leisurely sipping tea and completely unconcerned by the upheaval that had just occurred. Her voice was languid. "That feeling of emptiness is getting stronger and stronger."
"Thank you for your hard work, ma'am."
Amamiya Natsuki nodded and sent Lady Yashiro back to the Midnight Theater.
The supernatural beings and evil spirits in this world were also affected by the emptiness, though its effects took hold much more slowly. But over time, it would still drive the monsters mad.
Amamiya Natsuki pondered for a moment. He decided not to summon any of the other employees for now. This was a time for everyone to act together—
If he did everything himself, what would he need the others for?
Ten minutes later.
Everyone had gathered.
Amamiya Natsuki stood at the highest point of the internet café and called out:
"Miss Kobayashi and Mr. Hirata are our companions. They've gone missing for no reason, and their lives could be in danger. Can anyone just sit by and do nothing?"
"Of course not!"
"So we need to find them as soon as possible... Let's go!"
Some people were fired up, some were just along for the ride, and others were reluctant, but no one could bring themselves to refuse.
No one could withstand the ultimate weapon of moral coercion.
In that atmosphere, everyone filed out of the internet café.
The next moment.
A cold wind, mixed with drizzle, blew in their faces. Quite a few people shivered.
"Why is it still raining?"
Miko wrapped her arms around herself and shivered slightly.
"It's been raining for a long time without stopping," Otherworld Miko said calmly. "It might be connected