"That guy didn't come back again today."
Sitting at the dining table, Shionji Yuko complained helplessly.
"We can't keep waiting for him every day... speaking of which, didn't he say he was coming back just now?"
"Do you think Uncle is all right...?"
Hugging Red Panda, Abigail spoke anxiously, while Shionji Yuko gave a derisive snort.
"Him getting into trouble? I think the world could be destroyed and he still wouldn't have a problem."
"Speaking of which, Miss Siesta hasn't come back either..."
Sakuya chimed in while cooking.
"She hasn't called, either. I'm a little worried..."
"Yoo-hoo~~~~~~"
Just then, the office's main door was suddenly pushed open, and Minme Satori and Inaba Tsukiyo walked in. The former greeted everyone with a grin, while the latter remained silent as always and gave them a quiet bow.
"Teacher~~~ hasn't come back yet~~~? Where did he go to have fun this time~~~~?"
"Uh..."
Looking at Minme Satori hopping over as if she were dancing, everyone was at a loss for words. She had always been like this, but that didn't mean everyone could get used to it.
"What are we having for dinner tonight~~~~~?"
Minme Satori clearly didn't care what the others thought. She spun around with a smile, then came before Sakuya and leaned over, curiously peering into the pot. Seeing this, Sakuya hurriedly explained.
"Ah, I was planning to make curry today..."
"Oh, I see..."
After hearing Sakuya's answer, Minme Satori nodded and raised her head—then a flash of sword light streaked past.
"Splurt!"
No one knew what had happened. They merely stared blankly as Sakuya's head flew up, spun around, and fell into the boiling pot. Blood sprayed out in every direction. Meanwhile, Minme Satori, standing beside her, looked extremely delighted. She turned her head toward the stunned, frozen girls