EPISODE 16 - Blackmailing to Rush Progress
Author: AmeronWerschrux_
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

I talked over with Mieko last Friday about what I would like to replace my reward with, and unsurprisingly, she agreed to help.

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May 10, 20XX

8:00 PM

I was seated in class.

I know that I've already been considered a side character of the Slice-of-Life Boys, but, this has dragged on for too long. Alright, plan... Commence!

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12:00 NN, Lunchtime

Ring. Ring.

The bell rang.

I need to separate them in order for the others not to know my intentions.

"Also for them not to back each other up during the process of my plan."

What should I do? They're literally like glue who stick to each other almost every time.

"Should I try it? I probably should. How do I activate it though?"

I should take advantage of the genres I've been involved with. I'll go visit Okada-sensei a bit.

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I went to the science lab.

"I haven't visited the science lab for a while now..."

Golden Week scarred me...

"I'll just borrow a few of their protagonist powers."

I went to the door and opened it. I was gre
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