C- Cube

That tiny flaw wil surely grant me victory! Yes, such a happy day-What’s with that reaction! And who I am, would you like to know-Let me answer that question. To justify happines with curelty, to be impressed by such an argument! I am the very same. That impresses me as well. Impressed by the cruelty that is about tot ake form! How strange, You should’t be like this. They use emotions as a means to justify their cruelty. You had me going too. Going by the cruelty I’m about to give you!

You are meerly…Stop you say? Does this mean that your friends do not truly know who you are? Then let me show them. You have murdered people, you have killed them, wanting more and more death ana agony. Hundreds, thousahnds, maybe more. You killed, regardless of their sins. Men, women, children and elders. Without distinction. As if I would-It would be a relief to tell them who you are. Your words pissed me off, so I attacked you. Don’t think of it any other way. Kids these days can get ticked off quite easily. Fair enough, you’re quite calm, calm enough not to cry or scream unless something terrible happened. It makes me want to emrarras you all the more. What was that term, tsundere? Your insults from before did not satisfy me so I felt like cutting you. You should think of it that way. Young people these days are quick to be angered. SO be it. Without screaming, without revealing any agony or pained expressio, even though you’re feeling it inside. That is why I’m going to put you to shame. I wonder what’s that called? Tsundere? Like I care. As if I’d know. Wow human, bad move, I don’t normally kill humans, but if you interfere, I won’t hesitate. You’ve got nothing to do with this-I don’t? Please le it be. It feels like I’m looking into the apst. I It feels trange. Oh young man, that’s no very wise of you. I don’t want to kill anyone here, but I can’t guarantee anything if you’re going to get in my way. I can’t just sit and watch, though. She came all this way for my help. And besides, you’ve pissed me off a bit, too. So I kind of feel like putting you in your place. It’s not really my stile though. That’s not good either-She came this fare because she trusted me. Besides, I’m getting a bit annoyed myself. That’s why I need to settle this with you now. Just stay as you are, Haruaki. Why won’t you unseathe the blade? I don’t like bloodshed. Don’t you worry, it’ll still hurt like hell. Garbage and the boy protecting the garbage, please break into little bits and pieces! Infinite observations lead to a single result I use the power of the opponent’s attack hitting the wekest point over her weapon to destory it.

I have to do it. Yes. I will do it.-What are you planning to do now? I’ll hear your screams of terror. How exciting! I’ll hear your screams of terror. How exciting!-Now let me hear your screams as I tear you apart bitch!-You know, I’m several hundred years more experienced than you are at making people scream! Now scream. 3rd mechanish, slicing descending form, guilotine.-How…how could you rape me like that? Bitch. I’ll kill you, crush you, and rip you to bits and pieces.

There can only be one outcome from the Mutsui atack-Absorb the power of the opponent’s attacks, and use it against them. Create a weak point, and destroy their weapon. I must do it. Yes, let’s do it. Oh, what are you plannint to do now?-I’l hear your cream now. I’m looking forward to it! From now on I’ll be hearing your scream. This will be fun. Now let me hear that plesant scream as you die, bitch! –This is how you make a scream louder. There are a couple hundreds of years diffrence in our experience. Cry.-Thid mechanish, falling shredder type-guilotine. How dare you rape me to such an extent! I’ll kill you then pulverize your bitch ass. I want to hear you scream. That’s the reason for my existence. So this is rain, this is my first time seeing it. I didn’t know it was so cold. Now you know, this is what you wanted to see. Who I really am. Everything she said was true, H. I’ve killed hundreds, I was made to kill. That’s why I’m cursed. And… Ironically, by being cursed and gaining counciouness, I learned the concept of sin. –That happens often.-Perhaps, my burse is simple,common. It drives my

owner mad, forcing him to use me. Yes, it happens often. –I told you already, your curse won’t affect me. That’s why you’re safe here. –No, I’ve realized the fundamental problem with that. I tried so hard to chase my hopes and dreams. Tried to hard not to think about it. I was trying to forget, even though it was all futile!-Calm down Fear, what are you saying?-I have sin, the sin of killing. Of murdering many people. That’s why the sin I bear is cursed! And my punishment…what…is my punishment?-Hey, can I really be forgiven?-Let’s go home, It’s freezing out here.-Your reply is kind. So kind that it’s terrible. My only choice is to…-Wait fear!-Thank you. I doubt this is a big deal… But I’m going to force you to follow this suggestion. Let’s go to the hospital. You don’t want to go?-If so?-I;ll be mad. Very mad. Why would you chase her? She left on her own will Fleeing might be the best choice. –She…She said it;d be better if she just continued sleeping alone. She didn’t flee, she’s just trying to end this in an even worse way. Please, I’ll never ask for something like this again, Kono-nee.-Th-That’s unfair. You promised you’d stop callimg he that after we became high schoolers.-You can never say no when I call you that, though.-Like I care. Just talking to myself here. She most likely didn’t understand the obvious. Despite its simplicity.-What do you mean-Oh you heard that? I guess I can’t hide it anymore. Her question is as follows. It’s a hint to understanding her talkg about sins and curses. Simply put , it’s like this. I never had you tell me the answer Haruaki.-Do you mean.-She’s the same as me. She thinks in the same way I used to. And she doesn’t have an answer, just like the current me. Yet, I’ve always been at your house. That’s what I meant.

Rain? This is another first. I see…So it’s this cold… This is an ironic story, but… The guilt of being cursed has taught me the meaning of sins. That’s something that happens …a lot-That may be true. My curse may be ‚’something that happens a lot’’. I always trouble each of my owners… and end up throwing them into calamities by using me. That’s right. It happens a lot. I told you, curses don’t work on me. You’ll have no problems staying here. That’s wrong. I realize it now. I was too caught up in stubbornly chasing after hope… And ended up foolishly fogetting…-There’s no such thing! I have many sins! I’ve killed people! The sin of killing. Thats why I’m cursed to sin. That’s why the punishment is… Punishment is…What is it? Hey, is it alright to forgive me? Let’s go home. It’s too cold here. Your response is kind. Your kindess is the worst. As I thought I… Thank you. It may not be fatal but…-However I’ll give an order-like suggestion. Let’s go to the hospital. Are you saying you’re not going?-What will you do if that’s the case? I’ll get mad. Even if it’s me. What do you plan on doing after you catch up to her? She left of her own will. Also, that person doesn’t apperar to have given up, even after losing an arm. I believe running away is a splendid tactic. She…She said, ‚’’It’s best of I sleep alone.’’ She didn’t run away. She’s trying to end it ina much more horrific way. I’m begging you. It’s my lifetime wish. Konone-It’s not fair-Didn’t you promise me to stop calling me that?

In the past, you’ve always listened to me when I asked you this way, right? I don.t know. I’ll be talking to myself here… But she probably doesn’t have the common sense.

Even though it’s extremely simple. Whad do you mean-Ooops, did I say that out loud? If you heard me, I guess I have no choice. This is her question. The hint is what she said about curses and sins. To put it in simple terms, it’s like this. I didn’t make you give me the answer. You mean…She’s the same as me. She has the same thought as I did in the past. And hasn’t found an answer to it yet, like me right now. But, i’m always here. That’s what I mean.

Screams. Pitiful screams, Comical screams. Painful screams. They;re all nostalgic screams. I am a tool, I was a tool. I was used, utilized, and needed. Screamx3 It proves who I am. Shut upx2. Silence. Don’t scream, shut up. Shut up. The screams are enough. The screams, this is the 19th mecanish. Drilling hex form, man perfoator. One form of myself, I’ve used it 357 times. Or perhaps 358 times. The last time I used it. –Stop it fear!-It really is no use. Did anything happen? She’s emotionally unstable right now. I don’t think anything did….Prez sorry I…N…Nothing much happened. I’m just…How do I say this? A little confused to be honest. I saw something strange. The cube that Fear was holding…-

Prez, I’m sorry. Can you forget what you saw?-What-I’ll explain everything after we settle this. So please-Fine You seem to have your own reasons. Be careful though. Thank you Prez. The proof of my existence. The blood tainting the floor. The blood mixing with water. The blood contaminating the river. And the person washing away the blood. The person clearing away the blood so that more can be spilled. But I loved him. He was the only one who sympathized with me. I can still remember,I remember that scream. A scream that belonged to someone I loved. It was a scream I forced from him. So this is my first time at the ocean. Why does it feel so familiar, though? But as the ending to my first time…it’s not bad at all. Think, think, come on think. What kind of girl is she? What would she be thinking? Think….Could she… Well…It is a lot more unplesant than what I saw on TV. It’s pitch black. This endless darkness is just like the place I came from. But why. All this regret….-FEAR!- Why should I regret anything? I tried to kill him. There’s no way he would come after me. I’m cursed. That’s right, I’m cursed! It’s chilly, it’s cold, it’s dark. ‚ve but returned to the place I belong. Yet I feel far lonelier than I’ve ever felt before. Looks like I forgot someone important. Someone heavy and stupid. Someone that wouldn’t consider the best place to plunge into the sea. It’s time for a swim! Its warm. You’re awake? Wha-What are you …-Y’know. DO you really weigh this much? You’re heavy as hell. You called me heavy That’s the second time.-When was the first time? Oh, it was when you came to my place. What a rude thing to say to a lady.-I’ll cur…-What a coincidence, I’m angry as well. I’ll curse you-Wh-What?! I’ll say it again, I’ll curse you. My curse is terrible, so if you don’t want it, then don’t speak. The moment you tell me to let you down, or let you go, something terrible will happen to you. Like what? Your breasts will stop growing. What?! Besides, your curse won’t work on me. It’s pointless. It’s pointless, so I don’t care if you threaten me. I won’t listen to your selfish requests. I especially won’t let you run away from home. You’d better prepare yourself, because I’ll drag you back no matter how many times you try.-Cocky words from a perverted kid. Well, sorry. What’s wrong?-Listen to what I’m about to say. Now? Yes. I should tell you now before my determination falters. I’m afraid of screams. Haruaki. I’m actually afraid of screams from the people I care about. If you get hurt and scream like that again. I may become my true self. Now’s your chance to be rid of me. Why would you say that? –Because I don’t know. Do I have the right to be here? Do I have the right to undo my curse and be rid of my sins?-I don’t remember saying that you need permission. Just stay here if you want to. What’s important is whether you want to stay here or not. How terrefying, a cruse most people receive at least once a year.

An understanding of who she meant by that word came easily to him. Haruaki looked back at Fear and

saw that she had her head bowed, with her face pale. Peavey spoke again.

"The Marquis de Sade wrote in one of his works; 'Their ground of argument about the justification of

the pleasure earned by cruelty came from the following reasoning: We all desire for something that

could move our hearts. That is exactly the reason why men are absorbed in seeking pleasure, and we

desire to have that pleasure in the most active manner'. Though I am a woman, I am moved, deeply

so, by those words! By the cruelty that shall take place here and now!"

Words suddenly switched into action. She fluttered her dress and made a dash toward Fear.

"—! Haruaki, run!"

"Haruaki-kun!"

Fear pushed Haruaki away, which caused him to stagger. Konoha moved to snatch him away from

Peavey.

"That prudence is worthy of a praise! A pig like you shouldn't involve anyone in this!"

Peavey made a decadent smile while she licked the drop of sweat that rolled off from her temple.

"Strange. Why are you just running...? It isn't like you to hold back, [Fear-in-Cube]. From what I've

heard, you're not supposed to be that way."

Fear looked-up in surprise and spoke with a forced voice.

"S-Stop....Don't say it"

Peavey raised a brow. After a moment, the dawn of understanding caused her shoulders to shake in

laughter.

"This is amusing, indeed it is! Could it be that the boy over there do not know the details about you?

Let me tell you the rest of the answers for your question a while ago then!"

She opened a part of her gauntlet which seemed like a clasp. She drew out a cigarette and started to

smoke. Together with the accumulated smoke came out a voice filled with ridicule and teasing.

"You asked 'What she did in the past'. The answer is simple. She slaughtered people. That thing

shamed them, forced an end to their life, craved for grievances, drank their blood, and just killed them!

Tens, hundreds, thousands of them! Sinners, non-sinners, men, women, children, the aged,

commoners, nobles, slaves, scientists, farmers, merchants, priests, mid-wives, and even the knights!

"No.....no...no...no...."

"You killed them all equally like a God, without any discrimination, didn't you? Shamed a wife and

driven her into insanity in front of her husband? Ripped the womb of a pregnant woman and took out

her child, ending its life along with its howl? Gave food to the starving vagrant, ripped his stomach

open and enjoyed the scream of agony he made while you slowly killed him?"

"Stop it.....stopitstopitstopitstopit! I-I was, I, ahhhhhhhhhh!"

Fear's whole body was shaking. She embraced herself with a pale face.

"Y-you're wrong....wrong. I, didn't, do it, with my will. I, was just used. I didn't do it because I wanted

to...!"

"How could you be so low! You're trying to reason your way out even though you're just a thing. But,

it's a fact that you killed them, is it not? After all, that was the reason why you were cursed. Oh, how

you disgust me. To tell you the truth, just talking with you like this makes me want to vomit!"

"Shut up, shut up....just...shut...up!"

"Like hell I will! Think about it once more. About what you really are. Wait, I was mistaken. I should be

the one to tell you what you really are, shouldn't I? After all, there's still the answer left for your

question, 'What she was in the past'.

Don't say it. Whispered Fear. Haruaki thought the same. But, that didn't stop the word from coming out

of her mouth.

"[Fear-in-Cube]. It was developed during the period when the pagans were being hunted down. She—

that thing—is just an multipurpose torture-execution instrument."

"Stoooooooooooop!!"

"I can't help but to burst out laughing at that wonderful scream. C'mon now, you've committed sins.

You sinned by executing countless innocent people with torture. That curse which made you personify

is the vindication of your sins. You have to take the punishment as you should, don't you? You have to

be silent and accept the fact that a thing like you should be destroyed when you became

unnecessary."

Haruaki clenched his fists. He just can't accept those words. He wanted to say something. He wanted

to ask her if she knew the strong determination needed to accept the fact that they're not just a tool

anymore and live with the curse that was branded to them. To accept their unfortunate fate that they

have to feel the pain of what they did in the past.

"If you have no intention of resisting, that is also fine with me. Just the thought of destroying another

hateful Wathe is a pleasure in itself!"

Peavey raised her arms. There was too much distance for Haruaki to move in between them. But, that

moment, he heard a faint whisper of rustling dress behind him.

"Stay here, Haruaki-kun."

The brown-haired girl jumped in with inhuman power. Beside Haruaki stood a girl. A girl who like him,

felt a surge of anger against Peavey. Maybe, her anger was greater than his.

She jumped over the few meters of distance between them with ease. She made an attack from above

which was almost at a right angle, her uniform fluttering. The woman in a dress quickly turned over

and evaded the tegatana that was meant for her—while Konoha landed between Fear and the woman

in a dress, her eyes blazing. Peavey made a quick look down at her slashed skirt and made an

exaggerated gesture of spreading her arms wide.

"Oh my, oh my! Why is it that no one told me there was another disgusting garbage here? I never

noticed. Although it's not part of the mission, I could destroy you if you are going to interrupt me from

accomplishing my first priority. What do you say?"

"Don't misunderstand my intention. I have nothing to do with the infant behind me. Please take my

action this way—I got irritated with what you've said so I attacked you. After all, I'm one of the ill-

tempered youth these days."

Those words were spoken gently. It almost sounded like a joke. But, her eyes were still overbearing.

"If you don't want to get hurt, I advise you to leave now."

"....Hmph. I like you, girl. You look cool-headed and unyielding—but, that's what makes me want to put

you to shame. What did they call this wonderful expression of oppositions? Was it tsundere?"

"I wouldn't know!"

Konoha had sunk-in against the nearby fence. Seeing this, Fear let out a shout against her.

"Y-You too...this has nothing to do with you. What do you think you're doing...!"

"—You're right. Didn't you hear what I said a while ago? What I'm doing doesn't concern you so just let

me be."

Konoha tried to loose herself from the fence. While she was at it, she spoke to Fear without glancing

at her.

"By the way, it's something that doesn't have anything to do with me. What are you planning to do?

You're cursed. That's a fact. You've been through a past that caused you to be cursed. This too is a

fact. Your life's being threatened because of it. Another fact. What are you going to do to face those

facts?"

"....I wouldn't be troubled right now if I knew the answer to that..."

"You're saying that you're giving up and you're going to let her destroy you?"

"...I wouldn't like that..."

"Then, you have to fight. You have to fight in order to protect yourself. That's the natural way things

go. But....I say, knowing how you feel sure is a pain."

"What...and how do you know anything. About how I feel."

Konoha whispered. her eyes were directed at her front.

"I understand how you don't want to hurt anyone. I understand that you do not want to fight. I know

that the harder you try to forget, the more it comes back to haunt you. That causes you to hesitate,

even if your life was in the line... Really, I feel as though I'm looking at my old self, I can't really

describe how I feel right now."

Konoha stood up, took a deep breath and rushed towards Peavey. She got thrown away again but this

time, she did not crash against the fence. It was because another person that appeared in front of

Fear caught Konoha's back.

"Have you gone mad...? Get away from here! Hurry and run!"

"Er, I don't think I'll be much of a help but I suppose I could lend you my hand."

Haruaki turned away from astounded Fear and faced Peavey.

"Look here boy, what you're trying to do is a foolish act. Although I could not actively kill a person, I

might not be able to help you if ever there was an unfortunate accident. And, if it comes to you trying

to help out those bitchy tools.... Well, won't you change your mind?"

"Sorry, I can't do that. This girl came to our place, relying on me. I just can't say no and drive her away,

can I? Besides, Japanese people are a merciful lot.... Oh, and one more thing. I got irritated by the

same reason this girl wearing glasses got irritated with you. So, right now I want to make you take

back all the things you've said. I'm not fond of fights, though."

"That's funny. Would you mind telling me how you're going to do it?"

That was the problem. He looked down at Konoha, who stared right back at Haruaki.

"You...fool...this is my problem and..."

Haruaki twisted his lips as he heard those words.

"She's mumbling awful things at me. Is trying to protect her such a bad thing?"

"Though I'm not at complete disagreement...I think you're being your usual self."

"I'm not sure what you mean. Hey, I hate to ask you this since you hate to do it, but it seems that we're

at odds with our current situation."

Instead of answering, Konoha just smiled and took a step. When her eyes met with Peavey, the smile

was already gone from her face. The only thing left on her expression was an earnest determination.

"If you're not satisfied with half-cooked attacks, I'll turn back into myself. For a reason, I'm trying to

avoid shedding blood but I won't be responsible if it would hit you bad. I just wanted you to understand

that."

"I see, so that's how you're going to play your game. It's fine with me. Oh, I forgot to ask your name,

miss garbage. I'm going to need it in my report later."

Haruaki placed his hands on Konoha's shoulder. In a moment the clothes Konoha was wearing fell off

the floor and—

The only thing left on his hand was a long inorganic-substance. Its blade was covered with a black

sheath. It was abnormally thin and hard. It was as though the blade was coated with a thin black

metal...and, it was sharp enough to be called a sheath-blade.

Words were spoken by the cursed Katana.

"My name is Muramasa Konoha... But, I hate to be called by my surname."

Even though his body was being moved by Konoha, that didn't mean that he wasn't feeling

exhaustion. His breathing was becoming shorter. Konoha took note of his condition, and jumped

backwards as she saw the enemy's fist sinking into the rooftop floor to put a distance from her.

"Are you alright, Haruaki-kun?"

"Yeah, I can still....w-whoa!"

One careless moment and a concrete-floor fragment was flying toward his head. The katana smashed

the fragment down. Haruki thought with a shiver that he'd be already dead if Konoha wasn't moving his

body.

"However, we might lose if this keeps up."

"I have an idea. If we're going to lose at this rate, why don't you try that one? The one you used once

before...the [交叉法 -Kousahou-]. Though, I suppose you'll hate to do that more than you hate being

back to this form."

"Oh, okay....I'll try. I think there won't be a problem, I'll just have to be careful."

"It's not the time for you two to be having a cozy talk. You boy, helping out those garbages! You're an

eyesore so I'll be really glad if you'll just die right now!"

The awkward, but symmetrically aligned balancing-toy joyfully started her bloodlust.

Konoha parried the blows as she did earlier. But, she started to take a new action. She changed the

mark of her actions within herself. It was not an attack and it wasn't a defense either.

She started an analysis.

"Eye for an eye....as the wise men say. Pretty clichéd though."

Haruaki wondered what was the red liquid passing through the blade. He also wondered where it

came from. He traced back where the liquid was coming from. Then, he knew where it was coming

from...It came from his arm. The time that he realized the blood was coming from him, his brain finally

registered the pain—

The howl that came from Haruaki resounded through the rooftop. That cry caused two things to awake

within Fear....and it was fear and nostalgia.

She felt that something was pulsating within her. It was something that should not awaken, at any

cost. The cry of pain was nostalgic. She was disgusted with herself for reminiscing those cries. But,

those vague memories which resembled a faint dream caused a definite change within her. (that

scream) (which I thought I'd never hear again) (It was the same scream from that moment—)

There was a master of an ancient castle. In there was an underground chamber which was a realm of

madness. There was herself, sleeping in that chamber. She was still inanimate back then, but her

master was pleased with her. Therefore after her master was done with his [enjoyment] every night, he

made his footman clean her up. The footman was the only sane person left within that castle. Even

though he vomited every time he cleaned her up, in the end she'd be shining like a brand-new

appliance. And for that, she used to like the footman very much. The footman often talked to her while

he cleaned her up, complaining about the work which he hated to do but was forced to out of need for

money.

"I don't know what got into my master's head...I'm sure that this box would be happier if it was just left

alone. Oh God..."

—One day, one of the maids heard the footman and the gossip about the footman's words spread

within the castle in no time. Naturally, the master of the castle who heard about the footman executed

him in the torture chamber. Consequently, She was used to torture the footman. The scream was

caused by her own hands. It was a scream coming from someone she knew, from someone she liked.

"Aaaaah. Aaaaaah. Aha.......haha, ahahahahahahaha"

It pulsated. The her of THAT time pulsated. She remembered. During that time, she was still

inanimate. The reason for an inanimate object's existence was to be used. That was why she was

happy. While she heard the footman's scream, she felt that certainty within her. Because the footman's

scream certified the reason of her existence. It made her long for more screams—

"Aha—You're wrong—ahaha—shut up. Stop laughing—ahahaha—shut up, stop laughing, I said stop!

I'm different now ahahaha different! I'm not thinking of those things aha haahahahahahahahahahaha!"

Fear tried to stop the laugh that flowing from her mouth, punching the concrete flooring below her with

a distorted expression. But, the laughing did not stop. When she held her head, the laugh resounded

through her head, instead of ceasing. She heard Haruaki's repeated screams. When she raised her

face, she saw that Haruaki had dropped to the floor. The blade he was holding lied heavily down, and

she knew that it won't be moving for some time. Someone whispered in Fear's head that he would be

killed. But, she refused to become what she used to be because she did not want Haruaki to see what

she really was. It was too disgusting, and too soiled....But, if she didn't do something, Haruaki will

surely die. Fear asked herself what she should do—

That moment, Fear noticed the Rubik's cube that fell out from her pocket. She stared at the katana

held by Haruaki once again. And, she remembered that Konoha fought even though she was in

human form.

"A tool which was cursed enough to achieve the human form could still use some of the characteristics

as a tool, even when it was in it's human form...."

It was the same for her. She had not tried it yet, but she knew she could. Therefore she needed to.

"I... have to do it....."

She tried to convince herself. It shouldn't be that bad. She still hated what she used to be. She was

just going to use a little power, while maintaining her human form. It didn't mean that she was going to

betray her decision on trying to lift the curse away from herself—

Fear did not realize that it was a compromise. She didn't know that compromises always broke

determination. Then, all the things she was trying to push back came out inside her, just like a dam.

There was nothing to hold back anymore. She only had to do what was needed. That moment, a

comfortable sense of freedom shrouded Fear. There was nothing left inside her but the urge to break

everything apart.

"Ah yes, that's what I'm going to do....."

Peavey saw that Fear moved to stand up. She let out a scornful laugh at her.

"Hmm, I see that you decided to stop crying now. So, what are you going to do now?"

"You're asking me what I'm going to do? Of course—"

"I'm gonna hear you scream. And I'm very excited. Ahahahaha", Fear said with cruel and cold eyes,

tightly clutching the cube in her hand.

The hand holding the toy was thrust out.

Konoha was able to change into a blade that could be wielded by hand, but everyone had different

characteristics. Fear's characteristics were much more complicated compared to Konoha. Hence, in

order to utilize it—

"—Emulation start."

In the short time it took to say those words, the Rubik's cube transformed. Rather, one should say that

its very nature changed.

It was her original form, the black iron cube large enough for one to wrap their arms around.

Ignoring the laws of physics, the palm of her hand was firmly attracted to the iron cube. In order for her

characteristics to manifest, Fear needed this kind of object. In order to become 'her other self', she

needed something resembling this cube.

"Generating umbilical path, connected. Semi-remote control, materialized and equipped."

As if expressing its weight, the cube gave off a dull thud as it landed on the roof. Fear's palm

continued to face downwards. A strange chain extended from her palm and connected to the cube at

her feet. Rather than interlocking rings, the individual chain links were black cubes connected to one

another by opposite vertices.

Wrapping the chain from the cube around her arm, Fear gently gazed at her other self and spoke

softly.

"Mechanism No.26 piercing type, imprisoning form: «Iron Maiden»—Curse Calling."

In that instant, the cube transformed. Minute crevices slid horizontally. The upper portion rose like a

curtain. The sound of metal parts sliding against one another, expressing the movement of the parts.

Horizontal movement. Vertical movement. Rotated. Raised. Sunk. Combined. Separated. Buried.

Bent. Switched. Extended. Supported. Leaned. Essential parts moving outwards. Unused portions

retracted. Pieces required for decoration moved to the outside. And parts required for internal structure

hidden within.

Thousands of parts which can assemble into thirty-two different forms. The cube was merely the outer

shell of a standby state. As it is operated, it took on the form of a torture tool—

In terms of actual time, only an instant has passed as the sound of metal friction subsided. The cube

was no longer a cube, but resembled a coffin the length of a normal human. Originally hidden and

packed in the intricate curves of the cube's interior, but now assembled into the shape of a head and

shoulders. What was portrayed was the image of an untainted girl. The Iron Maiden.

"Go, the other me that takes my form. To hear more of those screams!"

As Fear rattled the chain wrapped around her arm, the Iron Maiden began to glide.

Peavey jumped away from Haruaki's side, but the iron maiden changed direction and pursued her with

Fear's manipulation of the chain. As if offering its purity the Iron Maiden exposed its interior as

commanded, releasing its locks. The front of the Iron Maiden opened up as if offering sweet embrace

to entice the victim to enter its spike-laden inner space.

However instead of fleeing, Peavey advanced and used her remaining armored hand to strike the Iron

Maiden using pure strength alone. Metal clashed against metal, creating a high pitched screeching,

and the Iron Maiden bounced away.

"...Mechanism No.8 crushing type, circular form: «Breaking Wheel of Francia»—Curse Calling!"

Reacting to the command, the Iron Maiden transformed without returning to the cube state. In an

instant, it had become a round wheel, with numerous short and thick spikes on the edges.

Fear deftly stepped forward as she motioned with her right hand. The wheel connected to the chain

attacked Peavey. In the same way Peavey had crushed the limbs of uncountable victims, both guilty

and innocent, the wheel was poised to wreck her life. As the turning wheel descended upon her head,

Peavey blocked. The falling wheel bounced off the roof, damaging it, but flew towards Peavey's body

once again.

Ha...haha, you finally show some fighting spirit? This is great!"

Fear did not respond. It seemed like the smile on her face was a bit empty. Seeing the wheel about to

be caught by Peavey's armored arm, she swiftly pulled the chain back and rushed forward at the same

time.

"...Mechanism No.19 gouging type, spiral form: «Human-Perforator»—Curse Calling!"

Curling the chain back, in Fear's hand was now a dangerous looking drill! The length of a knight's

lance, and ominous like a grim reaper's scythe, its edges sparkled luxuriously with the glint of

sharpness. What it sought was soft flesh, soft flesh, soft flesh.

"Hoho—That's right, I was waiting for this! A tool made only for hurting others, I wonder what kind of

screams it makes when it gets hurt itself! Ah, how I look forward to it!"

The armored arm clashed with Fear's drill two or three times, then Peavey feigned an opening to lead

the drill towards her face and evaded at the last second. The spiral blade narrowly missed her face.

Taking such risk to obtain an ephemeral opening, Peavey charged into close range. The drill retracted

but could not attack again as quickly as the speed of Peavey's strong arm.

"Okay, begin to scream with pleasure, inferior object of the lowest class!"

However, Peavey did not make contact. What she saw was the drill penetrating the roof they are

standing on, and Fear using it as a jumping platform. But as a result, there were no more escapes.

One cannot dodge in mid air. As Peavey delightfully prepared her fist for a counterattack—Fear

laughed and laughed against a backdrop of the dark, cloud-covered sky.

"Regarding ways to make songs out of screams, I am more experienced than you by centuries.

Scream!"

Peavey suddenly noticed the drill in front of her giving off a strange noise.

"...Mechanism No.3 severance type, descending form: —"

Peavey instinctively retreated but because she had advanced too deep it was too late. The drill

transformed into a quadrilateral frame. Peavey withdrew her body, moved her head and retracted her

right arm. But—

"«Guillotine»—Curse Calling!"

It was too late for the naked left arm laid bare due to Konoha's destruction of the armor—

Peavey's left arm was severed cleanly by the descending thick blade.

And then, the screams desired by a certain someone were uttered by her own mouth.

Supporting herself like a three-legged beast, Peavey raised her head. Her blonde hair obscured her

eyes and virtually all of her facial expression. Nevertheless, Haruaki could still see her bloodless lips

moving. Rather than screaming angrily—

She smiled.

"How dare you... How dare you rape and humiliate me?"

A chilling voice. It sounded very calm. Too calm. The tone of mockery she bore up to this point was no

longer present in her laughter.

Simply... Pure laughter.

Precisely due to that, it felt even more terrifying.

She had abandoned something decisively—that was what Haruaki felt. This was this woman's limit.

Suddenly, even the smile disappeared from Peavey's face leaving her completely expressionless. She

started moving once more, withdrawing her hand from the floor, blood spewing as she stood up.

Hoping for the rainwater to wash away the bloodstains, Haruaki sighed.

However—he heard an unbelievable voice at this moment.

"...Mechanism No.8 breaking type, circular figure: 'Francs' Breaking Wheel'—Curse Calling!"

He instinctively shuddered and held Muramasa forward before him without thought. Thanks to his

natural reflexes, the sword blocked the attack successfully.

It had blocked the attack Fear made against Haruaki.

The wheel and the sword resisted each other. Fear appeared before Haruaki with empty eyes, holding

the edge of the torture tool. Giggles escaped her mouth as her gentle exhalation reached Haruaki's

lips.

"Screams... I want to hear screams. I... was created for this purpose. I... that..."

"Come back to your senses! It's finished, the enemy has escaped! Fear!"

What astounding strength. Pushing the wheel hard, she gradually drew near. Haruaki desperately

resisted. This caused sharp pain to flare up from his arm injury, making him lose strength. I'm going to

be crushed! Just as he trembled from the thought—

"...You! What on earth are you doing?"

A terrifying roar came from the sword as it robbed Haruaki's arms of his control. At the same time as

deflecting the wheel, Konoha's black scabbard struck Fear and sent her flying.

Lying on the concrete, completely drenched by rainwater, Fear remained motionless for a quite a

while. After a few seconds passed, the chain of cubes extending from her hand vanished while the

torture tool connected the chain returned to its original form as a Rubik's cube.

"Aha... Ahahaha..."

Her laughter sounded slightly convulsive, but Haruaki knew. Fear had returned.

Slowly, she got up. Quietly restraining herself, her drenched hair sticking to her cheeks as she stood in

the same spot with a blank expression. Suddenly she raised her arm:

"...Rain? This is also a first. Really... So it turns out to be this cold. Haha, with this, my body—as well

as my face, isn't everything all wet now...?"

As always, she seemed to be trying to hide something and muddle through. But she could not possibly

muddle through this time. Haruaki was just about to lecture her in vexation when she spoke out first:

"...Do you understand now? I wanted to know my true nature, so this is it."

Her back turned to Haruaki, her voice sounded rather delicate and sad.

"Haruaki. How will you treat me now? That woman is completely correct. I've murdered hundreds, and

I was created for the purpose of killing in this manner. Because of that, these hands and this self is

cursed. Repeatedly cursed. But ironically, I finally obtained human consciousness as a result of

endless curses, only to realize the concept of guilt."

"...A common thing."

"A common thing? Ha, really? I am self-aware. Speaking of guilt, I feel like I am the worst and most

abysmal tool. Ah yes, right, Haruaki, I was really relieved to learn about your constitution. Immunity to

the curses of cursed tools—that had been my greatest fear before coming here. I did mention, right?

My curse is simply 'a common thing'... It causes the owner to go mad, compelled to use me without

any self-restraint. No matter how virtuous or noble, as long as I come into their possession, they all

become like my first owner... Like that murderous maniac of a castle lord. Using me to seek pleasure,

interrogating and torturing others... An existence of this sort, what else could you call it other than

irredeemably sinful?"

"Hence—I said there's no problem! This doesn't matter, right? Because it doesn't affect me! Since this

is a matter of constitution, it won't change in the future, so you can rest assured!"

Haruaki tried to sound as cheerful as possible, but Fear shook her head in disagreement.

"No. Recalling the past, recalling that I am still me—I have realized the most fundamental problem. I

strove to pursue hopes and dreams, but never did I think about how stupid it was. I tried to forgot, to

pretend things never happened. But clearly it's impossible!"

"Fear, calm down! What are you talking about?"

In response to this question, more questions were raised in quick succession:

"I am guilty. Guilty of murdering too many people. Which is why I am cursed with guilt. So what about

punishment? What should the punishment be?"

Everyone was silent for a moment. Only the pitter-patter of rain could be heard, singing a noisy song.

Fear quietly turned her head, orienting her dripping wet face towards Haruaki—asking in a trembling

voice:

"Hey... For me, is finding absolution possible? The curse this body suffers from... Will I be able to

forget it?"

Haruaki was silent. Because there was no need to answer, he had no obligation to answer, he did not

want to answer, and furthermore, it was a question with no answer. He knew it was underhanded of

him to do this, but he still offered a smile as an answer.

"Let's go home, it's too cold here."

The underhanded plea did not reach her heart. Because she was too clever.

Looking rather happy, but also very lonely—Fear also returned a smile.

"This answer is so gentle... So very gentle, but it's the worst."

Once again, she turned around and stepped forward, murmuring extremely quietly as if to herself:

"I was very happy. The rice-crackers were very tasty. By the way, this school, this home, all treated me

so kindly... But in the end, I don't belong here."

"Wait... Fear! Wait a minute, you—!"

Haruaki reached out towards the hand that could not be reached, but even then she did not look back.

"...What happened just now has steeled my determination. By now, I almost added another

unforgivable crime to my repertoire. Rather that having things this way—it's better for me to sleep

alone the way I was until recently. So I must go. I'm sorry for all the trouble I've caused you."

The drenched silver hair jumped up high.

Fear went over the railing, disappearing into the rain.

"This is my first experience of rain. Yet all I can think about are memories from the past. Someone like me, where should I go... Haha, right, of course there is only that place. Ending things at the place I saw for the first time... Would not be bad. Not bad..."

"Ha... Ha... Aha... Ahahaha... How I wish to defy fate! But I did try to kill that guy! I almost added

another to my crimes! He couldn't possibly have come after me! Haha... Even if he really chased

behind me, the gods could not possibly allow him to arrive here! Because—I am—cursed!

Ahahahahahahaha!"

Then her laughter stopped suddenly. She was truly pathetic, hence she resolved herself.

She was cursed. Hence, it was not allowed.

As she murmured softly, she leaned her weight backwards, slowly reclining her body.

"You couldn't have possibly thought... You could get away with things just by offering me an

explanation tomorrow, right?"

"Class Rep..."

Extending herself from the wave breaker was Kirika, who looked both angry and relieved. Sweat and

rainwater slid down her face—she was holding an umbrella with one hand, and her clothes were not

particularly drenched, so it was probably sweat. This meant she must have run all the way here.

"What you mean is—If we were to refuse you, you will target the lives of Haruaki-kun and me? Not

simply because our protecting Fear leaves you no choice... But as part of your purpose, even if we do

not stand before Fear, you will attack us?"

"...You are free to interpret as you wish."

"Ah, yes. That's right. I'm going to catch a cold unless I take a warm bath as soon as possible. As for

Class Rep—"

"Naturally, I will have to take advantage of your hospitality. The questions keep piling up."

Looks like things were getting more troublesome—Haruaki slumped his shoulders dejectedly and

placed the card into his pocket.

"Ah, sorry about that. By the way, since it's so late now, what about your family?"

"I live alone, so there's no problem. So don't even try to drive me away with that reason."

"T-That's not what I meant..."

"Just kidding."

"How terrifying, truly, this is a curse that everyone suffers at least once a year!"

Indeed, Fear's body that was embracing him tightly felt rather cold.

But precisely because of that—Haruaki thought.

If he could feel his warmth escaping so quickly, then definitely—

Fear must surely be feeling quite warm now.

Screams. A sorrowful scream. A pitiful scream. Scream of one’s birth. All these screams are so nostalgic. The tool that I am. The tools that I was used for. Being used, held. The me that is needed. The screams are…are…are.. What proves my existance. Shut it…it’s too loud…shut up.. Don’t yell. Shut up! Shut it. Yoru scream will do fine. Your scream. This is the 19th mechanish, screw gouging type, man perforater. The number if peole I’ve killed with this is 357. Or perpahs this brings it up to 358. –I know this would be result (not being able to) Chuparapra bandage is alive, On top of that, it sucks blood alongwith the pain. In order to close a fatal wound, there needs to be the same amount of force from it. That’s the curse of this bandage. Ogujirari will be called from the prodigious knights to support us so that we can fufuil our mission. And , I concur it’s a wise decision. If you lose your life, It’ll mean that I am incompetent. Take off that hood and show me-It’s its a necessity. Er, did anything happen? Right now she’s a little unstable. It’s probably nothing. I’m sorry uh, Not it’s not an issue. However, how should I say this, I’m confused , to be honest. I saw something weird. Fear had…was holding a cube.-President, I’, sorry. But could you please forget about that for now? What was that?-Once this calms down, I’ll definitely explain it to you. Therefore.-It cant’t be helped. I’m sure you have your reasons. However, be careful. Thank you pre. The proof that I am me. The blood that flows across the floor. Blood that flows like water. Blood that stains the wall. And those that fight against it. But I liked him. Only his words. Because he called out to me with sympathetic words. I now remember. I remember that exact scream. It’s from soneone I liked. Someone I loved. It’s also one that I force out of him. My first experience of the sea? Despite that, why am I now remembering the past? However, it’s the first end. That doesn’t sound bad. THink, THink me! The kind of person she is. What she would be thinking? Think. Perhps. What’s this. This is even eerier than what I saw on TV. Also, it’s pitch black. And endlessly dark. Isn’t it the place I was once at? In spite of that…(looks at the cube) Why am I feeling so regretfuk?-Fear- Really, what am I thinking? I tried to kill him… He

wouldn’t come for me. A cursed being like myself. That’s right. I’m cursed. It’s cold. Cold. Dark. I just returned to where I belong. However, I feel even lonlier than ever.-She forgot something so important (the cube, fell down after she dived ), She’Ss havey, and she’s an idiot. Didn’t have to think twice about where to jump. Well then, I’ll be going for a little swim! It’s warm. Oh you’re awake? Wha What are you-Stll, how shoud I put it? Did you get a withdrawl from unrequited love or something? You’re extremely heavy. You said I’m heavy right, This is the second time! The first was she, ahs when you first came. What a rude way to treat a lady! Ill c-. How coincidentical, I’mm also mad. Il curse you-Wh0What?! Let me say it again, I’ll curse you. My curse is extremely strong. So, if you don’t want to be cursed, don’t speak The moment you say, Let me down, or Leave me alone, something bad will happen. And what wold happen? Your breasts won’t be able to grow. What?! In any case, your curses won’t work on me. It’s useless. Because it wont work. I’ll put up with your selfishness. No matter how many times, I’ll come and get you. Prepare yourself. You’re so concited for a shamless man. Well, my apologies. What’s wting-This is fine. Stay like this and lsiten.-Listen? That’s right. I have to say this now or else my resolve would shake. Haruaki. I’m afraid of screams… I’m afrai of hearing the screams of someone close to me. Just like today, somebody hurt you and you screamed because of that. I might become me again. If you want to throw me out, do it now. WHy do you say something like that? –Because I don’t know. If I have the right to be here. Do I have the right to be forgiven of my sins? -You know, I never said anything about rights. If you ant to be here, then do so. That’s what’s important. It’s whether or not you want to be here or not. -You’re mocking me because you,re not cursed, aren’t you? I know of a curse that will directly effect you! How about it? Isn’t it cold? Take that! With this, I’ll give you the curse known as a ‚’cold’. How scary. That’s a curse that comes around once a year.

And if I don’t-I won’t let you work for me, and I won’t forgive you if you try to assit me. Aren’t you suprised-It’s untihinkable, but I have no choice but to believe you. I saw it with my own lies…and I don’t rhink you;d lie to me. What we call common sense is actually quite narrow in breadht. Common sense is quite obvious…so what we don’t know lies outside its boundaries. I’ll be vary frank with you then-Do you really think I need a reason other than ‚’i dont like you’’ to break a rappy toy box like you? Something among /along those lines. So you’ve been my enemy the entire time- Your point? If youre my enemy, then there;s only one thing to do…Oh I like the pose you are taking-I’ve never stopped a drill with my bare hands before. What are you thinking now-Hah what else-I’m wondering what youre scream will sound like. Yes, of course, you kill, violate, and devour withou hesitation, you torture and execution device. I’ts to late for that-Oh, its haruaki kin, Just kidding, what-The whole thing was just a joke. Last night, you seemed hurt and lost. Like a broken child /(It’s a very simple request really, , I just need you to…Die) And yet you attacked that girl with everything in you. You had no intention of letting her live. I wasn’t trying to-If you didn’t mean to do it and were just acting subcounciously, then that’s another problem in itself. You’re still haunted by your past self. There’s not eeling when you’ll repeat your cycle of indignity, torture and murder.-That’s-There’s no telling when you might atack Haruaki. Here’s a word of advice-You should not be fighting.-Wno, we cannot let you fight. You’re too dangerous. Ara…Maybe I went toofar. B..But if I stop fighting, I’d just be something you’d have to protect (so she’s going after them) No, I’d be less than tht. All I’d do is make things ore dangerous. For you- Screw that!-Did I ever say that you were troublesome or unplesant? I thought you wanted to be here. Of..course I do. But-I just can;t0Why would you think that? Go away-It’s best to just dispose of and abandon me! Yet why…I can change at any time. Aren’t you scared of me?-Good grief0Would I be able to do this if I were scared(take the sword away)-L-Let go dummy.-If you want me to let go, then stop being dumb. Dummmy.-I already told you. You can stay here if you want to. You don’t need to feel like you’re a burden. Fine..i GET IT, so let go!-Really?-Really. –Oh my, how intimate (licking his thumb) Are you ready for your stinkin body juices to be splattered

everywhere? First off I hope you don’t believe in God. Allow me to quote some words of the marquis.-The dismemberement of that shit box won’t be canceled.-You’re hurt and you don’t have that werid armour of yours. Give up and go away if you value your life!-If I wore it… Then I wouldn’t have been able to bring this! All right Dance time, Make me dance! Make me dane until this bloody ball ends with the screams of their deaths! Why, Is it love for a doll, The lust for domination, like loving a machine?-It’s guilt. We humans are the ones who cursed them! It’s our fault they ended up like this, We selfeshly forced our cursed upon them It’s no surprise that they’d hate humans, yet they depended on us to get here! -I want to help them in every way I can!-In other words, I’m just doing ti because I want to. Got a problem with it!-Why, Why must I be the only one to hang my head? Miss cow tits fights for me. Haruaki gets hurt.-Yet, I, the casue of all this, am just…-I can’t accept this. There’s no way I can accept this-I’m just doing this because I want to! -That’s right. Right of wrong, hesitating just isn’t my style.-I’ll do it because I want to.-That’s all.-You all forgot something important. –‘m very selfish.

Your promised me, didn’t you-I didn’t promised you anything-You assumed I did. I know it’s selfish to ask but…if I start to act weird…destroy me at that very moment. That makes no sense-I won’t sy it more than once. At the tepths of this village I lieved in you of my own free will That bad trait of your personality and the hidden cold headeness… Y H, I will trust you of my own free will. You are a hopeless, normal and kind person. And you certainly thought about my happiness. In other words-it is my own wish that I get destoryed when I go crazy. I’d be happy if you do that for my sake- There is no way we’d wisht hat! Who would have thought she Is that stupid? Seriously…I know I’m stupid. But the me at this moment is not being used as a tool. That’s why I want to take my own responsibility.-That does sound like a selfish line.Then, I will do something selfish as well. I will ignore your announcment. What. –And I will sefishly believe that you will try your best to not lose yourself.-You don’t need to believe that. It would be nice of if you just came out. –Is there any fool in the world who would just come out when asked? She must be losing it. It’s fine if you don’t come out though. I don’t know what might happen to this girl in your place though. I can’t stand it since it’s time to dance and I want to dance, too. Now, I’ll count to ten. If by the time I’m done and ou haven’t kidnly shown yourselves yet. I think she’ll suffer some burns on her face, or even worse. –If you don’t I’ll use this-And if I do, I can make you vanish without much trouble. That anger of yours is trange as well (you just said you took her as a hostage, tha’ts why) You’re not human right. I’m doing it because I want to, that’s all. You’re trying to act like a human by being with others. Do you think that by doing so, your sins will be forgiven? How can you fofget that past that’s engulfed with sheer chaos. I’ll cuse you, you who is already cursedby so many! And I’ll curse x3 and keep cursing you!-Curse me if you want to. I have no intention of fogetting my crimes. A curse is like a retribution for crimes. Or is it a penalty for commiting those crimes? To curse me, who is already cursed. That even I can’t understand.-But, I just don’t want to hear screams any longer.-Maybe I am, but I want to stay here.-Not as fear in cube, but as a person, I’m taking a decision of my own for the first time. I will stay here, if you want to curse me, then curse me!-You damn runt don’t have the right to talk like a human so please roll over and die! I won’t forgive you if you dare say you’re no suffering cause you’re already cursed. Die.-Pathethci,s tand up and fight-I am okay with being pathetic! I don’t need to fight… My duty is to avoid losing control. And to endure it. To bear it. I will not lose control no matter what!-Haruaki, and you cow udderhear me out! All right, I will trust you. Ayanu, t to watch his bloodsheed, Might curse me again. Yeilding this power will just make me distant from others. Well then, Konoha, forget your attempts in avoiding the truth. Please tell me about yesterday, Who are youe xactly-Let me say this frist. I am not your enemy. I am sorry to have hidden such things from you, but I didn’t have any intention of harming you. However the situation changed somewhat after I meet fear the other day You were already aware of my identity after that-I planned to make a move after the

mummy maker came o offer a deal. I used my resources to find their base and left that weapon there( the card that offered a surreder deal) I thought, if the plan went well. We could confuse the oositions codes of action. (1 got killed) Maybe I overdid it. I thought abot it after I ranw away… You weren’t afraid at that time. (her appearing as an enemy) And I turned the same eyes to you as those of fear and knoha. If you were going to protect Yachi with everything you had, then… My love is just an ugly thing under this situation. My objective….Isn’t it natural that the class presidend should save her fellow classmates? What the hell…eh…let’s see-I don’t know whether oyu will believe me or not, but… There is nothing more to it. I wanted to be of some assistance. I wanted to help you from the shadows. You ddin’t need to hide-It would have been easy for me if I was able tod o that. I belong to a certain organization to begin with. I am agaist it because that’s my desire. But there are a lot of problems with it. You mean-Don’t mistake us for them. Yachii, my bigest wish is that you would forget everything from tomorrow. I never wanted you to know the truth about me. I don’t mind fogetting if the president wants me so, but le me ask just one thing. What is that organization of yours? Why do you have to be in it if you don’t like it?-Yoy saw what I used that’s the research facility of the nigthcrawlers, and that’s their foolish ideologies for remodeling a country.

All right, I will change my request slightly-I ask you to search for the missing doll. So I was running for some desreted places…-It’s obvious you just thought of that now. Do you think you can escape?-Same to you, why do you think I cannot escape, kindred?...and here of al places (doll queen in a doll shop) I have some change on me-It’s okay, it’s something to get along with each other. Human I would like to ask you one thing… the curse…do you think that it’s something that everyone wants to remove?

All right. Then from now on you are forbidden grom getting carried away.you are acting on your own now, so… If you are thinking of yourself as good for nothing, that doesn’t make a good excuse for oyu to give up. Listen to me remember to rely on people a bit more. That will make people happy and in sort of…it will meaning you’re doing things for their sake. If someone feels happy that you depended on them, that means you did something for their sake. That is why, I am asking you to help. Did I ofended you somehow, -The problem is you haven’t said anything bad. Got it, that’s enough. You understand the sense of showing off… something I said you should act as if it didn’t exist. I now am not from…an organization.-Well, I wonder who are you then? I act persoanlly as Uneo Kirika. I know that all foolish things can be taken lightly, but… Could that be,…Dear Dear, You are bothered by something, right? I thought it might be the case that is why… I’m frustrated because you ignored me when yoou’re in such a situation. Sorry, that was unavoidable, But are you all right? If you/re going to act like to not know of my secret… and changed your attitue towards me, then I rather not be that way and continue on as it wa sbefore. ( And then how about you guys…at any rate you…I know..I know that, I want to ask if there is something I can help you with. Apart fron nursing not much. If you are saying that, then it feels almost like it’s so stupid for me to ask. No wait..I have this tudy towards my classmates… Damn you yachi…) Uncountable blades are placed in this body When the love between us is reaching the critical point, the mechanish starts. Embrace only one. That will be the weapon to murder you in the end. And that will be the end of your love. I can’t use the weapon by my own will And I can’t stop it neither. So forget about me, if you do so you won’t die. If so, why did you speak to me? Because you looked lonely. Then it’s all right, follow me, My room is over here. Did you listen to what I said? It’s gonna be alright-How (touch the face) Can dolls…make mutual love? She’ll definetly come. –So you are here, Doll. Like I said on the phone (She’ll come because I said so.) Things became a bit annoying, so , I will end it by destroying you. That person is just a bait for that purpose.That wasn’t our promise! We can’t slay people for no reason-Yachi, I know your feelings, but… there is no other way but doing so. –Seems like you are already breaking. I can already see the hidden arms of yours. What a weak body! Aren’t you going to kill her by hugging her? I understand…yes, I do. She is beautiful. I want to kill her as well. I’m fear in cube. I can make much

better of an ecstasy entertainment… from tormenting people that you will never ahieve in your whole life. So , let me teach you, Doll!-The conclusion of this is, I am going to kill you shortly, I will be enjoying doing so. And I’ll kill Shiraho too after I’m done with you because I won’t be needing her anymore. This night is going to be fun. I will enjoy ruining her face and muddying it with dirt, then making her cry and asking for forgivness and at last killing her. I won’t let you kill her-Give up Next is S’s turn. I won’t let you, I pass this down to… the fearful followers… to the fallen army of mine… Obey me Kuruseyo!-Soft, too soft Do you think you can do anything by using such techinques against me?-The master of true rituals. Daughter of Ekustart, Stop struggling, since I am going to split you apart, Until your body becomes shreds. Please don’t kill S, please I beg you. I beg you don’t kill him.-Please, I’ll do wahtever you ask. Whatever you ask..so please Please stop it..Don’t kill him.-You can kill me instead! SO don’t kill Sovereignty.-Now then, what’s wrong? Sovereignty perfection doll. You don’t like it, yoy don’t want it, I bet you are, aren’t you? Then call forth all of your curse here and now! Bring out all the blades that is in your body. If you like her, if you lover her then… if that is curse, then show me all of it. Is that all? Is that really all of it?-You make the finishing touch-You do know what you must do now, right? )(cut the blades) I wanted to hug you-It may be a curse but this is certainly how I feel about you. That’s why, I wanted to hug you. At the present, you are the most hated person to me. Pervert! HMM,to be scolded by a beautiful girl, it is a pleasure to some people who have a special fetishes, you know. I’m just joking. I just did what my mother told me. I believe he went to see one of your plays. He just went once, at the very first of my plays. My father, that person did not have any interest in me. No. It seems that he… persuaded your mother in making you stop acting. He saw your real wishes. He was just a bit awkward. That will suffice, if you remember only that. How does that sound, if I say it is all about your hope? You want to have such emotions.. or you don’t wanna have them?

So I named myself with that fact in the mind-Is that something you should say yourself? At the main event you’ll have to wear a dress…Oh, sorry, I seriously forgot about that. Well, I am sorry for that.-So you forgot about it, huh? THat’s absurd! Now let’s go, I can’t have oyu idling, lie this in front of me!-Hurry up yachi-Yes, and why are you uptight suddenlt?-Thanks Yachi.-Ah, did you say somethind inchou-san? No, nothing at all. That button won’t close-Konoha, No matter how you slice it, that’s too—What’s with that diffrence in raction of yours (A maid doesn’t brag abut it) Do you have something els to do-We have a date-Be in my way and I’ll kill you, human. H-Have a good time then. Honestly, You know no fear, don’t you? (not wearing panties in a small dress). I remembered…It’s gonna be a bother if you misunderstand… so, I’ll clarify one thing… The culprit… is me.

I am the culprit (said after all the events transpired) I saidI am the criminal. Why, don’t get innocent people involved in this-It is a bit hard to say that now, That woman won’t be the only one to die. Please think about this carefully. Yes, you really need to think carefully. There is a common feature… among the people who died yesterday… and those who will die this time around. I would like you to realize that. Please work hard. Wll then.---I remembered…It’s gonna be a bother if you misunderstand… so, I’ll clarify one thing… The culprit… is me.

Even though she is trening me, she keeps making weird commands and puzzling me now… and then she’s having funw atching me suffer. Ah, I know that. I sort of like this warm and cuddly feeling… when someone has control over you.-I never had those kind of intentions.See just keep on moving. I think you should not enter any further than that. It’s dangerous. –Just give up quietly-I did warn you. I’m glad you’re alright-That’s my line. I’m alright-Even if you say that-I can see that you aren’t. The murderer could aim for anyone, a sports festival with so many people might be bad, so they were saying Is.Is that so? I think there might be some sort of relationship, between the circumstances you are faced… If you are moving in order to prevent them, I should let you go. But…I wonder why. I had

done such a petty thing. Petty? I get happy when I am with you like this, If I let you go, the chance of spendin time with you will disappear. Even I don’t know What am I doing! I should

be able to understand what I’m doing myself. That’s why…I’m like a tool. Even though I am the president… and affiliated with the laboratory emirate… Yeah. I think, I am a sick person. Ah, this…that!? My girlfriends nude body is…only my business,or something like that? Is what the principal said-Ah, I got speely explaining all this. You must’ve had your reasons if you stopped me, and tried to hide it, didn’t you? Tell me if you have something going on. I think of oyu ..as an alley. I can at least hear what you have to say.-I can’t compete with you. An , ally, you say. I think that is nice. But…that is exactly why, I can’t hide it any longer. I am being threahted by a certain person.-I bore it all and kept walking but, it seems it was impossible after all. Look at me, When I’m doing things… that shouldn’t be done. It’s for my own solitary amusement. But, haha, I feel refreshed now. With this I am not afraid of anything. I’m sorry, Yachi. For showing oyu such things. You really are kind. Well since… you don’t want to hurt anyone else. SO you are bearing all this. Huh..Truly, Yeah. This is absurd. I am a fool for thinking so differently. How to put it, sometimes you are very kind. Eh. No way! So, I have a favour to ask you. (gets closer leaning on the wall to face her image.) A favour..0Would you… give me Kurokawa Karen (curse serpent hurting her) You know, since the curse won’t activate on me. Ah! I refuse. Even if you say, that you will teach me your cooking secrets, I won’t do it, This is my power. If I let it go away, I will become an immortal who is of no use. I don’t like that. I am your ally, aren’t I? I want…to help you when needed. I got it. Keep sleeping. Well then, see you later.So, ‚’see you later’’, eh? This truly is absurdness.

Is she Haru’s gilrfriend? This is my first time meeting you, but… I can feel what kind of person you are by that speech of yours. Oh my, I have been fiind out, I shouldn’t be spying, right? Now before I take my leave, I want to ask you something. Sorry, you missed one more thing. You must know what I mean. Seems like I have no choice. Lets meet again when I make my next move. That’s odd, Why did she break the glass… while declaring war. Doesn’t her sudden retreat mean… This might be my imagination, but, Doesn’t it feel like we have been divided quite nicely by her?-Oh my, you are quite perceptive. Well it doesn’t bother me though.-I call upon thee to this mortal world.-Oh my oh my-I think you should’ve move so careressly. What do you plan do do with us-To put it simply, you’re hostages. You don’t need to worry about Kuroe, I only stopped her ability to move. She has freedom over her eyes and power os speech-Oh my…if you make any awkward movements, deep dark red juice will pe pouring out of his neck. I understand, do as you please. Ah, that reminds me, I can give you another hint, all of the dead guests were waring a cross though. Was that a little bit hard for you? When you finally made up your mind, please come…0We’ll be waiting. Can you still use your hair-If I could I would’ve gotten myself out from this mess. What a guy you are, actually flipping the fixing my skit… Wait a second, I fixed your skirt, but I never flipped it!-You’re both blusshing. You sure are…calm aren’t you? DO you think so? I think I’m just normal. To think it’s normal itself is weird. We’re being confined.-That’s because Haru is easy going. His mind’s age is the level of a temple’s doddering chief preist.-Well, we can’t do anything to get out, even if we wanted to. That’s why all we can do is wait.But if I were alone, I’m sure I’d be panicking. Since Kuroe and the very calm Inchou san is here, I’m fortunate, that’s all.-I see. The same goes for me. I’m fine since you’re here. But the person to really help is… me.-How did, tou –You asked me how, but I came through the door normally. This cursed item can hide one’s existence. It’s named after the man who first wore it and dyed it with blood… Bastiet Caret. Yes, this mask not only has the ability to mask its user’s persence but also it’s user’s actions. And so the reaction to hearing peoples conversations are 100 points. Mother of Conan Carrow, the woman that is known as the first descendant. The first master, it’s the president hat is the founder of the Families. If the woman that is the source of all dangerous weapons… it wouldn’t be strang if anything happens. H However, for oyu to have shown that, it’s was a bad call, Kirika. You saw

it, right? Don’t tell me you were excited? That’ll be something dangerous in the future. Don’t mess with me…All because of you..inchou-san had to endure it till she dropped.-Then let me ask you, why are you being confined right now? Let go of Yachi! That kid annoys me!-Im happy that you came to help. But I won’t forgive you for messing with Yachi. It won’t change the situation even if you punched of kick me. Shut up, hurry up and take care of Yahci-Kirika, what are oyu talking about? What? We have no reason to help them. Conceling just one person is my limit with this mask, after all.-Well, that’s the situation. Don’t think bad of me. Please save him and as a token I will let you thouch me as you like. Kids aren’t my hobby. Take care…Take care of inchou-san.-You’re too kind. You don’t knw whether you’lllive till tomorrow, after all. If we lave Yachi with that woman we don’t know what will happen-True. But that doesn’t matter to me.-Those events involing them is none of my concersn. Suvraillance is my job. If I can’t save the person I like…because of those kind of circumstances (her ogranization) I don’t know for what reaosn I’m truly here for. That’s something…hopelessly ridiculous. I’m sorry, but this is the wors punishment I can give (cheek stretch) The rest Kuroe san can take care of. Whatever happened before isn’t important. The problem is what to do from now on. I know that. I’ll use everything I can use. Everything there is to make to up. I’ll take back what should be taken back. Fear, Konoha. If yachi had strenght, wht do you think it would be? Haruaki=s power Evne if you say that, he’s just a human. And what can his curse even be..his perversion? And there’d also be his kidness, good heartdness, and his cooking. It’s that he has allies. Just like me and just like you two. Oh my, good morning-If I win, I’ll have you return Hauraki. And inr eturn, if I lose, you can just take me. Fear-sama, I am making a wish. That this will become more and more cursed and become something beyound that of a human Yes. Something like you.-Is there anyone that woud want a curse?

There is no one in this world, who would want… to wish for a curse The carnival Cleaver. Let’s replay the chopping events. This powerful weapon can remember the attacks it’s blocked in the past. Therfore, it remembers is opponents weakpoints when I strike. And can reproduce them. I just tried a bit and worked hard (ripped the skin to get away from cuffs) Just a bit you say? You are foolish, but it fits you. Oh my, this is a problem. You can’t win anymore-Next up is what you call a group fight. Well, I don’t mind at all. You’re bluffing-There are people who can turn bluffs into reality. This Mirror is a belived cursed item that is very powerful. I has 3 functions. The first is to make the user beautiful. The second is welcome the user ot the other side. It stops moement, like what I used on Kuroe. And the ghird, lets it come forth into reality. Hello to another world. Yes, it can duplicate whatever is reflected in the mirror. Apart from the fact that the image reflections ot materialized into solid state, all other points.. and features are the same. After 10 minutes the reflection will disappear. But since it’s a reflection it can’t recover from an attack. I wonder, if this is called a doppelganger. What are you doing-Come now, watch for a few sceonds. This curse sometimes does this sort of thing. It is the duty of th Families ot pay attention… to the demands of the curse. But it doesn’t They are some sick people. But, it doesn’t change just because one becmae two- Or does it? No one said that only one can be made. Hello myself, It’s only for 10 minutes, but I will be in your care.-Now, let’s start the team battle. In the and all of you will disappear if I smash the mirro-They might be false, but they are the real deal. Oh my, it feels nice when you’re splattered by warm blood, right? Look, you can see it pouring out, can’t you? Blood, I…I..I didné mean to…-Please be more emotional. Hasn’t it been a while? S-Stop it! No need to hold back. Yes, go ahead and have more fun! Now, do it more savagely! More.-Sorry to make it so brutal. But it is a complete replica, so I can’t help it. They disappear in 10 minutes, bu the corpse will last until then.-You don’t’need to hold it in-You were always like that. If you like, I can prepare a real opponent for you right now. Is child your preference? A woman, An evil person? Or someone you know?-fear, don’t listen to what she’s saying, calm down! Oh my, I’ve staretd to take interest in you. This is a ccursed item, as well, isn’t it? It’s fantastic, I’m realy enoying

it. Oh my, I’m sorry for this-You’re the only one that I don’t have any interest in. Could you please not interfere?-Don’t joke..around.-This is a face Let’s finish this already.-I only have one thing tot ell you. You are foolish. If you can read the future, then cry beforehand.-Defiled object,-Even if you can’t read it, please cry aobut it.-You fool. Now, if the fools die,s they will disappear. Undeerstand the meaning of that word in this place. You, you you. I till probablt start from this hand if it’s going to start at all. And then it will probablt be over.-Can’t you hurry up. I’m quite embarassed you know. Commanding the vastness, everything is my weapon (Housh up, you sohould bully anyone eve,r the maid of justice is here) Listen to me, come forth! Fear are you alright-Of coruse, how dare oyu, How dare oyu do that-FEAR, do your best, take out all thebad guys! But why-I thought they were on our side. -We were indebted to you. We merely returned the favour, that’s all.-We’re going home.-Already? That really helped, Shirahi Soveregnity-Thank you! –Don’t mention it, I wanted to forget. You made me remember what I wanted to forget. It doesn’t mean that refusing he curse… is to refuse myself or the past. It means to deny myself at this place.-I’ll beat you down and destroy it What kind of damage has your faithed caused you?-I don’t needt o be safe. H said I can become human. That is all. Oh my, I don’t get any of this.- No, I understand it perfectly though.-Curse Irond Maided Mariao-Why do you deny our deviotion so much? I want to stay with the humans, I want to become human.-Humans are pathetic, they are foolish! They are useless and powerless.-Yeah, they are pathethic and foolish. They have no value whatsoever, But…they laughed, when they were happy. I want to become like that. I want to be with them and be happy.-So what’s wrong about thinking like that? That’s why the people who can do what I can’t do, to me they are transcedental! What…Because, at that time no human saved me! The thing that saved me…That’s why! Saying that humans are being faar superior than ourselves! God, what sor of punishment is this? Why didn’t you save me? I see…this is a hurdle that muse be overcome. Don’t move. Ah, it’s about time. Yes, that’s right-They are more like a family than my allies. I see, that’s the first issue at hand. Cursed item after cursed item. You, are from the-You know me? Isee, it’s best if we fall back now. If you want to keep your life, don’t ever appear before me again. I wonder when inchous san learned it. It’s what I should say, to be expected of her or like it was obvoius. Are you alright with this, I suspected you-But it passed away now, so… It’s because it’s hot don’tlook at me like that Now, let’s continue-There you have Sparta-minded inchou-san. Yes, I want to know, Cow udder has her curse almost completely lifted. Kuroe’s curse has already gone away. But they’re the same when it comes to having powers. Are they humans who were tools,or tools that became human? Which is it?Let’s see. I don’t think you need an answer to that. Konoha and Kuroe are the same as you. They’re the same whether or not, they’ve had their curses lifeted. In other words, a simple tool shouldn’t think about whether it’s human or a tool. I see, you;er right.

How’s it goint wih the tent? Oh, it’s like a piece of Picaso. Yeah. That’s what I was going for. Huh, why am I holding K-This is the ninja technique of scapegoating (place another one in front of the splash) We should finish our job-Yes, let’s just think of it like an evening walk. Look kuroe, thatis the this the arch enemy of our humble breast Allliance. It’s presence is truly overwhelming. Would you mind blowing some embers her way by ‚’accident’’? Maybe they’ll pop and shirvel up.Do you think these are rubber balloons or something? Duh, let the air out already! It’s getting me hot though-It’s like a weird fethish or something. But there’s no denying that aomething happened. I also felt a strange pertense. Yeah, maybe it’s just our imagination. I suppose our course of actios is to stay on our toes. Yeah, we can’t just sit back untul something happens.She couldn’t use anything as a scapegoat when it came down to the klutz doing something klutzy. Why do you make it sound like a bad thing? Using that we can deduce that…I have a bad feeling about this…My body’s kinda refusing to think about the subject any further. Oh. I don’y really understand, but I guess you’re scared.m huh? This shrine is too new to be cursed. We heard a scream yet there was no victim. Not to mention the texture of the

string I cut. There’s more too. The trap hole had a mattress at the bottom, and the logs were paded on the inside. Completely stupid. Well then-If you want our forgivness, you’ll have to tell us what you were planning on doing. All right time to speal the beans, Guess what-I orchestrated the entire thing! I had everyone do this. Summer school only comes around once a year.That’s why I had to add a bit of excitment so you’d enjoy it more. Oh that’s right, I had also hoped that fear-kun would overcome her fears. Whad do you think-Did I surprise you? Has your friendship grown? Have you overcome your weaknesses?No need to thank me. One more tthing (second players) this dvd player is quite cheap so go ahead and bust it open if you’d like/ He thinks we’ll thank him, more like a punishment is in order. But fear, I was actually happy. You were scared of the spider monster, yet you had the courage to come save me. Thank you.