"Hello. I'm Han Seol-guk, the Sensei of Schale. I've come here because you requested help."
As Han Seol-guk introduced himself to the students who had called for him, their eyes lit up.
"Wow~! Our request for support was accepted~!"
"That's a relief... It was starting to become a bit much relying on Yami. We should tell Hoshino Senpai right away—huh? Where did she go?"
"The club president is sleeping in the next room. I'll go get her."
"Thank you!! Serika!"
"Mhm."
Ayane, relieved and happy that support had finally arrived, didn't notice.
She didn't see that Serika wasn't looking at Sensei with a particularly positive expression.
'...Looks like I still haven't earned their trust yet.'
'Honestly, they're going to break his neck doing that. '
Looking at the boy being held by Shiroko, Han Seol-guk wondered if he should intervene. And yeah, it's definitely Abydos. Seeing Shiroko act like that confirms it.
***
"Um... Still going?"
"Yes."
"Is that so?"
"No, don't just accept it, stop her!!!"
"Apologies, but I'm just a powerless student."
"You!! Is this because you're still holding a grudge about me accidentally breaking your glasses last time?!"
"I have absolutely no idea~ what you're talking about~"
"Aaaaargh...!!! Just you wait!!!! Next time, it won't be glasses, I'll eat the ice cream secretly hidden in the freezer!!!!!!"
The students are as lively as always.
....
"S-Shiroko-senpai..." Yami called, sounding strained.
"Yes."
"Kukk...Wait—Ack!! Just a moment, senpai! It's going to break!! It's really going to break?!"
"It's fine. If it breaks, I'll raise it for you."
"W-What are you going to rais—"
Crack!
"Keh..."
Hearing the breaking sound, Han Seol-guk looked at Shiroko.
'No way...'
Sensing his gaze, Shiroko began to explain.
"Sensei, he just fainted, don't worry. It happens often."
"It happens often...? His halo went out, though?"
It's a bit weird to say this as Sensei, but... they're not dead, are they?
"It's okay. The same thing happened to me once, and I just fainted. They'll wake up in about an hour when their halo comes back on, so don't worry." Ayane said.
"Ayane-chan is right~ Don't worry too much, Sensei."
Nonomi walked up to Han Seol-guk and whispered softly into his ear.
"Even you could break your neck trying to help them unnecessarily."
"...I didn't see anything. I didn't see a single thing..."
"Hehe... Good job~ As a reward, would you like to see a photo of Yami when he was little? He was adorable back then, you know? It's just a shame he grew up~"
"I'll pass."
"Oh... How disappointing. I even had one where he was dressed as a girl."
"..."
I really should have a serious talk with Yami sometime to see if they're okay. And buy them something delicious while I'm at it.
Ra-ta-ta-ta-ta!!!
"!!!"
Just then, gunfire echoed from outside the building.
Han Seol-guk looked towards the window. There, dozens of Kata-Kata Helmet Gang members were advancing towards them.
Ta-ta-ta-ta-ta!!!
"Wah?! A large number of armed individuals are heading this way! I think they're the same Kata-Kata Helmet Gang guys who attacked us just now!!"
"We were having fun playing with Yami, and these guys have to interrupt..."
A murderous glint appeared in everyone's eyes as they started grabbing their guns.
"I brought Hoshino-senpai back!! Senpai, snap out of it?! There's an enemy! And Yami, you fainted again?! Don't you ever get tired of it?!"
"Munya~ It's not time to wake up yet~ And Serika-chan~ Kouhai-kun fainting is just part of daily life, isn't it? Just accept it already~"
Just then, Serika arrived, having gone to wake up Hoshino who had been sleeping.
"Hoshino-senpai!! The Kata-Kata Helmet Gang has attacked again!! And this person next to me is Sensei who came from Schale to help!"
"Yeah~ This is troublesome again~ Munya... And nice to meet you, Sensei~"
Whether it was an act or not, Hoshino spoke to Han Seol-guk with a sleepy expression.
"Wake up, senpai! It's time to deploy! Get your gear! We have to protect the school!"
"I'm sleepy, but I guess there's no helping it."
"Let's sortie immediately. With Yami and Sensei here, supplies and ammunition aren't an issue."
"Mhm, let's all deploy together~☆"
Shiroko, Nonomi, Serika, and Hoshino went outside, preparing for the fight.
In that case, what he needed to do was simple.
"Ayane! I'm counting on you for the situation briefing!!"
"Yes! You can count on me!"
"Arona. Let's begin."
[Yes!!]
It was time for Sensei, whose duty was to protect the students, to fulfill his role.