Chapter 21
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 21
Chapter Title: 3.1 Sister and Bloomers
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"Haa, haa, haa."
I finally caught my breath once I stepped through the front door into the house.
That was close. Way too close.
I nearly ruined my life for the most ridiculous reason imaginable.
After killing Akane.
With my uniform and underwear completely burned away, I had nothing to change into, which was a real problem. That's when Nanami happened to bring me some gym clothes.
...But the gym clothes Nanami brought turned out to be girls' bloomers.
Bloomers. Even I knew about them from my past life.
They're the somewhat revealing gym uniform typically worn by women's volleyball or track athletes.
Back in old Japan, they were commonly used as official school gym wear.
But starting in the 2000s, they mostly disappeared due to complaints about being too provocative.
Yet in this trashy galge world, bloomers were alive and well.
And in an even more revealing form than the originals.
I had a dilemma.
Should I wander around naked looking for other clothes, or just wear Nanami's bloomers?
My decision was, "For now, just put these on."
If I'd taken them without her permission, that would've been an issue, but she brought them specifically for me to wear. Ignoring her kindness didn't sit right.
Plus, I'd cleaned myself up thoroughly.
And when I sniffed them, Nanami's bloomers smelled freshly laundered.
Yeah. No problems at all. Sniff sniff.
But the moment I stepped out in them, trouble hit.
A foreign guy wearing girls' bloomers wandering the academy caught the eye of the security guard.
"Pervert?!"
Well, that's probably all it looked like to him.
And so, I bolted all the way home in this getup.
Nothing to feel guilty about, but I knew it'd turn into a huge hassle.
The guard spotted me running and blew his whistle loud. A cop happened to pass by and heard it... and that's how a ridiculous chain of events turned my trip into a Hollywood-style chase scene.
"Haa, haa. Damn it."
Me, working so hard to keep the school peaceful, getting labeled a pervert!
Totally unfair, but I figured explaining in this outfit wouldn't help.
If there's anyone out there who could convincingly talk their way out of that situation, please step up. We can switch places.
Just as I finally made it home and tried to relax...
『Now!』
Along with a mind as sharp as killing intent.
Ice picks shot straight at my face.
-Clang!
My clothes were toast, leaving me in just bloomers.
But luckily, I still had Moonlight in hand.
I swatted the incoming ice picks away with Moonlight.
...I blocked the sneak attack.
But cold sweat was dripping down my back.
It wasn't the life-threatening danger that got to me.
"Naibus...?"
The ice ability, 'Frost Rune'.
Its owner was my sister, Naiad Winzer.
『No way... Naibusu...!』
My sister stared at me in shock, eyes wide.
She was barely covering herself with a single towel.
She must've heard the commotion outside and the rush through the door, thinking it was a burglar or something.
"Sis. Wait. There's a deep story here. Don't jump to conclusions."
『Naibusu... Naibusu! He's turned into a pervert...!』
She took one look at me in girls' bloomers and jumped to pervert conclusions.
Ugh!
I knew talking in this outfit was pointless!
And I couldn't even explain what happened!
"Naibusu!"
Naiad Sis burst into tears and threw her arms around me.
『Oh, Mom, Dad, what should I do...』
"I'm sorry. Have I been neglecting you too much? I'm sorry, Naibusu..."
"No, Sis, this is..."
"No matter what kind of person you become, I'm always on your side. You know that, right?"
"If you're on my side, at least pretend to believe me."
"Naibusu. Let's turn yourself in now. I'll stay by your side."
"Hear me out first!"
I pried Sis off, let out a deep sigh, and said,
"Sis. Let's get dressed first."
Right now, she was only wrapped in a towel.
Honestly, it was making me nervous as hell.
This trash game world throws trip-and-strip, pounce-and-bare scenarios at you constantly.
Staying like this, I could see it clear as day: Sis trips on nothing, towel flies off, and we're tangled up naked.
"You too, Naibusu."
...Yeah. She had a point.
I was in bloomers labeled 'Nanami' across the chest, and they were so tight it was stressing both top and bottom.
Nanami's no tiny girl, but for a sturdy guy like me, her bloomers were way too small.
Top was stretched to bursting, bottom had everything bulging out awkwardly.
This was the tame version—if she hadn't given a little slack, it'd have been a total wardrobe malfunction already.
『So Naibusu likes this stuff. Not rare for boys? But wearing it himself is a bit... If I'd known, Sis would've worn it for him.』
"I'm sorry, Naibusu... I should've noticed sooner."
"What are you even talking about? It's not like that."
I'm not uninterested in Sis in bloomers.
But staying like this would never clear up the misunderstanding.
"Sis. Clothes first, then talk."
"...Okay."
Thankfully, after that last incident, Sis had gotten more careful—no tripping.
Tch.
"Whoa! Sis!"
When I saw Sis after she changed, I couldn't believe my eyes.
She was in bloomers just as tight as mine—maybe tighter.
『Embarrassing... but for Naibusu...!』
...I'd let my guard down for a moment. Stupid me.
The name tag on her chest read 'Naiad,' so it was probably her old middle school bloomers from back in the day.
Couldn't find her high school ones, or maybe tossed them—anyway, these were the red middle school academy bloomers.
Naiad Sis was already one of the top two glamor girls among academy teachers.
No way those middle school bloomers fit her now.
Breasts about to burst. Hips squeezed tight.
Anyone could see she was dangerously dressed.
Mysterious how she even got into them.
"Naibusu..."
In that straining outfit.
Sis flushed red but wore a resolute expression as she said,
"From now on, tell Sis first if you want something. You can't commit crimes like that."
I was on the verge of exploding from frustration, exasperation, and absurdity.
"Please, Naibusu..."
"...Sis..."
Seeing the tears glistening in her eyes cooled my head instantly.
『It's only been days since the announcement of strict response to Rune Holder crimes. I can't lose Naibusu to this.』
Exactly.
That's why I could go around slaughtering pervs freely.
Rune Holders wielding superhero-like powers from movies.
To normals, they're no different from machine-gun-toting terrorists.
A leveled-up Rune Holder could squash normals—or even other Holders—like bugs if they wanted.
Once a Rune Holder dips into crime, they're lethal.
Murder, robbery, rape—normals have zero escape from a wicked Holder's violence.
Facing overwhelming power, the masses could only fear Rune Holders.
That's why the 'Rune Holder Crime Prevention Special Law' was born.
Allows immediate execution if a Rune Holder commits a major crime (especially rape) or resists arrest.
(Fun fact: I had a hand in that law.)
Mizuki Pres's dad is Ichiro Mizuki, ruling party leader and next PM candidate.
A dad who dotes on his daughter wouldn't let a report of her nearly getting gang-assaulted by multiple Holders slide.
Thanks to him, the law passed unusually fast, letting me cull pervs before they adapted.
"If even you go wrong, Naibusu, Sis won't be able to go on..."
"Sis..."
How do you describe a sister's feelings seeing her brother return home (in her mind) stealing and wearing girls' gym clothes in this brutal climate?
Theft plus sex crime. Death penalty no, but prison for sure.
『Before Naibusu goes astray, better if I...!』
The same vibe I'd sensed from Sana—Yuuki's mom—not long ago.
Like Sana willing to do anything for her beloved son, Sis was ready to do anything for her only family, me.
"...Sis. Please hear me out first."
I get why she's misunderstanding.
Even I'd call the cops on a guy prancing in girls' bloomers.
But if she's family worth that much, shouldn't she at least hear my side first?
"Truth is, I messed up and ruined my uniform..."
Of course, not the full truth.
No way I'd tell Sis I'm mass-murdering classmates—even if they're criminals and I enjoy it.
She'd be shocked and try to stop me.
And I'd ignore her, even so.
Conflict between us was inevitable.
"...Is that really true?"
"Totally. Call Nanami and ask. Oh, and I lost my phone, so gotta get a new one."
Sis rushed to grab her phone and called Nanami.
Only after a long talk did she finally clear my name.
"...She says the bags got switched. Meant to give you her brother's, but grabbed hers by mistake."
"What?!"
No way!
All this suffering and misunderstanding over something that dumb?!
No... can't blame Nanami.
She was trying to help and slipped up. Not her fault.
"Naibusu. Still, no crimes, okay? Promise Sis."
"Yeah."
"If there's something you really wanna do, Sis can..."
"Whoa! Sis! I said no!"
I fled to my room before she could say more dangerous stuff.
Damn it, Naibusu!
Behave for once!
That's your sister!!
You incest freak, gay perv, harem chaser!!
I beat down the raging junior Naibusu downstairs into silence.
『So glad Naibusu didn't commit a crime. But he's at that age, full of vigor... Academy needs countermeasures before something happens.』
Later, Sis's countermeasures—pushed half-jokingly by Student Council Pres—officially became the 'Naibusu Relief Management System,' but got hijacked by Student Director Akatsuki Teacher via her authority—
Naibusu Relief Management Duty
Primary: Student Director Akatsuki Hiyori
Deputy: Homeroom Teacher Naiad Winzer