"What are you planning to do next, Airi?"
Natsuki Minamiya was drinking her favorite black tea, but she had no mood to savor it now. She merely looked at the pink fairy girl before her and waited for her answer.
Though she did not want Itogami Island to fall into trouble, there was... no way to change things now.
In that case, she only hoped too many innocents would not be dragged into it.
"Sigh... Natsuki, what do you think I should do?"
Airi sighed.
Her original plan had been to let those people on Itogami Island activate Holy Annihilation, while she watched from the sidelines and waited to reap the rewards at the end.
But now, those old fogeys on Itogami Island had already made her their target. Then she would have to strike first. As for Holy Annihilation... she would personally take charge of it.
"...I'll stand with you! But I hope the innocent citizens of Itogami Island won't be affected. Can you promise me that?"
After finishing her tea, Natsuki Minamiya had made her decision.
In truth, she had chosen Airi long ago. Otherwise, she would never have helped her obtain such vital intelligence. The only thing she could not let go of was Itogami Island!
"Do you see me as someone who enjoys dragging innocents into things, Natsuki? That really hurts my feelings♪"
"That's not what I meant."
Natsuki Minamiya immediately denied it, then changed the subject. "Then... when do you plan to make your move?"
She looked out at the sky. The weather was nice!
"Tonight... how about it?"
"...All right."
After several seconds of silence, Natsuki Minamiya nodded.
Night arrived quietly. Outside the window, the crescent moon hung like a hook. Summer insects chirped crisply, while a few Stars twinkled beside the Cold