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Strinova

Tomorrow's Eventual Arrival

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Artist / Wusebi

Proposed by Makoto Fukami

Author / Ishigaki

Coloring / Caicai

Editor / 99

Publisher / Kadokawa Group

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Chapter 12

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I’m back…

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Welcome back, Michele.

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…is something the matter?

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…it’s nothing…

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FLUMP

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…this doesn’t seem like your normal spirited self…

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Did something happen…?

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Swish

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Actually…

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I see…

That person you referred to as Maddelena…

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I feel like she’s acting weird, and it looked like she was hiding something…

But maybe I’m overthinking things and worrying over nothing like an idiot.

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But…I am feeling a bit anxious.

How do I put it…it's like I experienced a bad premonition…

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From day one in this facility, Maddelena always took care of me.

She’s such a good friend.

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But if she’s really doing things that…I can’t ignore as an investigator…

I…

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I’ve also seen Maddelena and Alaya together…

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…!?

REALLY...!?

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Mhm.

It was some time ago, in the reference room.

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Those two were viewing information together.

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Seems like it was combat exercise data.

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Perhaps they’re looking for the player that’s quickest to eliminate…

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No way…

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…but who am I to judge, it’s not against the assessment’s rules…

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Even if that’s the case…

Then that means this is no longer a fair contest of strength…!

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Discussing a secret plan, targeting someone and repeatedly fighting them

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 in order to eliminate them…

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There are times when strategies like these are necessary…

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Hey…

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…Well,

There are some people that think this way.

They might think that in order to qualify for the elite squad, they must do whatever it takes to achieve their goals.

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I was told by someone “Learn to do whatever it takes”...!

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Swish

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…I’m going to ask Maddelena directly.

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If this is her strategy, I have nothing to say.

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I don’t want to be alone, and I more so want to understand Maddelena.

Even if we think differently…

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She’s still an important friend.

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OK, I’ve decided!

First thing tomorrow morning, I’ll go find Maddelena and clear things up!

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TOK TOK

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TOK TOK

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TOK TOK

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…if this keeps going…

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Cha-Chick

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THUMP

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THUMP

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THUMP

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TOK

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TOK TOK

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TOK TOK

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BRWAP

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BRWAP

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BRWAP

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If this keeps dragging on,

I’ll get caught in the open...!

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Peek

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SHOOT...!

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KABOOOOOM!!!

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Maddelena-

Are you there?

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I need to see you…

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MADDELENA…!!