HPDBC Chapter 64
Chapter 64
(Biiiiinnnn!)
Under the vast blue ocean and sky, the sound of jet engines echoed briskly.
Cruising in the Okinawan sea was never part of the Soul Armor Research Society’s travel plans.
After all, even if you’re earning a salary, personally chartering a cruise is a bit pricey.
In that sense, enjoying an Okinawan sea cruise for free could be seen as a perk of the job.
Well, if you overlook the fact that the vessel isn’t a cruiser but a military gray ship with menacing machine guns and other weapon attachments...
“So, Hinoura. I appreciate the help, but... why are you piloting the latest unmanned amphibious high-speed boat?”
“Is Hinoura-senpai actually in the navy?”
“Well... where do I begin to explain...”
Kotomi’s troubled voice came through the speaker, responding to the Suou siblings who had asked through the microphone attached to the boat.
“Let me explain! The truth is, Hinoura was kidnapped by an evil organization and underwent modification surgery—”
“Change the narrator.”
“Why?!”
Dr. Kirigaya, who had interjected, tried to explain, but the Suou siblings demanded a change of narrator in unison.
“I’ll explain it myself.”
An unexpected voice came from the speaker.
“That voice... could it be Nase?! Why are you here?!”
Suo-senpai exclaimed in surprise.
The vice president of the student council was communicating through military channels from Okinawa, a place literally a plane ride away from the academy.
It was an incomprehensible situation.
“The mic sensitivity is good, so please don’t scream, loser.”
This condescending tone was indeed Vice President Nase.
But...
“Vice President Nase, are you still keeping that bratty character? Honestly, it’s awkward, and I’d like you to drop it.”
“Yes, I’m sorry, Kotocchi!... I mean, Commander Hinoura!”@@@@
What on earth had happened?
Natori-san, who had been standing behind Dr. Kirigaya, gently pulled her away from Kotomi, rubbing his temple.
“Oh dear, you’re so harsh... By the way, Natori-san, you haven’t read the date invitation message I sent you the other day, have you?”
“That’s harassment, Dr. Kirigaya.”
“Natori-san is just shy. My, my~.”
Should Kotomi emulate Dr. Kirigaya’s ridiculously strong mentality?
As Kotomi pondered this,
“Moreover, you had another guest scheduled at this time. I told you to wait in your office this morning.”
“Oh! That’s right! I couldn’t sit still when I heard Hinoura-san had arrived.”
“I’m sorry for arriving earlier than scheduled.”
Worried she might have caused trouble by arriving a bit early to avoid being rude, Kotomi turned pale.
“No, Hinoura-san, you did nothing wrong. Your punctuality is exemplary, as always. I was supposed to greet you, but this one here ran out of the office.”
Natori-san’s quick response to reassure Kotomi showcased her competence.
Calming Kotomi’s anxieties and smoothly proceeding with the situation, she added a compliment to Kotomi.
“Jiiiii”
“What is it, Dr. Kirigaya?”
“Jiiiii”
“Are you sensing humidity? I’ll put a powerful dehumidifier in your office later.”
“No! I mean, seeing you being kind to other women makes me jealous!”
Apparently, Dr. Kirigaya was verbalizing the sound effect for her jealous stare.
“Well then, Hinoura-san, please wait in the lab until someone comes to guide you after the prior engagement is over.”
“Y-yes.”
“Don’t ignore me~! Natori-san~!”
“We need to hurry, Dr. Kirigaya.”
Watching Natori-san drag the Director by the collar of her lab coat, Kotomi thought they seemed like a well-synchronized comedic duo,
“Is this what adult romance is like?”
She also wondered.