Sasaki and Peeps, Vol. 6 by Buncololi and Kantoku

Author:Buncololi and Kantoku
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Yen On

<A Computer’s Loneliness>

After escaping the UFO and arriving safely back on earth, we went back to the lodgings Ms. Futarishizuka had reserved for us and spent the night there. I would have liked to visit the otherworld, but I was too worn out from everything, so I contacted Peeps via phone and let him know we’d be taking the day off.

The following day, we went into the office first thing in the morning by car. As it happened, we’d received a very early call from the section chief. Apparently, Mr. Akutsu had gotten reports about what had transpired the night before. If we had any information to share, he wanted to discuss it right away, though he added it was dangerous to speak over the phone, and so we were to go straight to the bureau to deliver our report.

The danger and unpredictability of our current situation was palpable even in the chief’s casual tone.

After finishing breakfast at the inn, we got in Ms. Futarishizuka’s car and left Nagano for the bureau. Our original plan had been to enjoy a leisurely trip back on the train, maybe get some lunch at a station—but we didn’t have time for such complacency anymore.

On the way, we talked among ourselves.

“At this point, we won’t be able to keep what happened last night from him,” said Ms. Futarishizuka.

“I agree,” I replied. “There’s no telling what secrets have leaked already.”

“You’re telling me.”

The nerd, in particular, we knew to be in contact with Mr. Akutsu. If he was to convey any information to our boss, the chief would have access to some pretty specific details about what had gone down. It was also possible he could find out through Captain Mason telling Captain Yoshikawa. Having a boss with so many connections in different spheres is a real pain at times like these.

“Uh, mind telling me why you two are so calm?” said Miss Hoshizaki.

“What do you mean?” I replied.

“Well, that girl did kind of say she’d destroy humanity, right?”

“A cause for concern to be sure,” said Ms. Futarishizuka, “but standing around trembling will do us no favors.”

“I guess not, but what if missiles start raining down from the sky or something?”

I glanced at our senior through the rearview mirror—she did not look good. She’d seemed fine when we woke up that morning, but once breakfast was over and we were on the road, her enthusiasm had quickly started to drain.

I was pretty concerned myself, but none of it felt real. Destroy humanity? How is she even going to do that?

In the very worst case, we always had the option of fleeing into the otherworld. I had no doubt the existence of such an escape plan was helping me stay calm. I expected Ms. Futarishizuka was well aware of what I was thinking and had entered it into her own calculations.

Ultimately, Miss Hoshizaki was the only one shaking in her boots—a stark contrast from how she’d been fast asleep and drooling during the ride out.

“Even if humanity perishes, I’ll keep you alive and safe, Miss Hoshizaki,” I promised.

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