An individual's strength seemed infinitesimal and frail in the face of the apocalypse. American superhero movies were certainly entertaining, but it didn't take much scrutiny to find that they were riddled with plot holes.
"Whatever!"
Kitagawa Marin clenched both fists, raised them over her head, and stretched with all her might. "If the apocalypse is bound to happen, then we should cherish today even more... After lunch, why don't we all take a break together?"
Zhuzhu knew perfectly well what "take a break" meant. At once, she stood up.
"I have something to do, so I'll head home first."
"Eh? Wait!" Kitagawa Marin hurriedly hugged Zhuzhu. "Don't go, Zhuzhu! I haven't finished my summer homework yet."
Summer homework? That was obviously just an excuse to drag her into it!
Zhuzhu gave a soft snort.
"For something like summer homework, having the idiot Natsuki tutor you should be enough, shouldn't it?"
Kitagawa Marin wheedled, "But it's more fun when there are lots of people around."
Zhuzhu replied, "Sorry, I don't like being around lots of people at all."
Kitagawa Marin muttered, "But Zhuzhu, you were clearly having fun earlier..."
Zhuzhu's little face flushed red. She cut her off.
"I wasn't having fun at all!"
"..."
In any case, Zhuzhu was absolutely determined to escape. Before leaving, she didn't forget to take Quail girl with her.
"Natsuki, I can't help it today..."
Kitagawa Marin could only let go and turn to Amamiya Natsuki with a pitiful look.
"Don't rush off. I haven't finished what I was saying. You can leave after you hear me out," Amamiya Natsuki said leisurely. "If the apocalypse does happen, I might not be able to save the world, but I can at least guarantee the absolute safety of you and your parents."
"Eh?" Zhuzhu paused and couldn't