Chapter 0

[Please allow me to say this first.

I really appreciate your feelings and I also love you. It’s not every day that a girl shows affection directly toward me. Even more, the one who said it is an incredibly cute girl like you, I am truly happy. No, no, I am not just flattering you! You are indeed a very charming girl. From the light in your almond eyes, your high and sharp nose, to your long limbs and slim waist.

And of course, it’s not only your outer appearance that is stunning. I mean, your inner-self is also wonderful.

You understand your own abilities, and master the method to use it. Your intelligence is also outstanding even among the engineering course students. The technique you created is really amazing, so much that it has spread far and wide, and even influenced the other cities. Additionally you possess a strong sense responsibility. You are good at looking out for others, and you are really passionate in guiding other students in middle school department. You are also very brave in front of supervisors, able to state your opinion when you must. And I highly respect your attitude that never discriminate no matter who you face.]

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[…why are you all fidgety and flustered? Your face is flushed red. Is it a cold? Are you okay?]

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[Eh?]

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[No way, perhaps you didn’t notice? Seriously?]

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[Well, that was an objective view, not my personal evaluation. I will say this many times over if needed, this is not flattery! I don’t understand why one would spice up their communication with flattery.

Just take popularity poll from the boys in engineering department if you don’t believe me. I’m sure you will emerge as a winner with wide margin. I even know some boys who has fallen head over heels for you just because you showed them your bright smile.

It seems you don’t fully understand your own inner qualities and well featured look, since the shocked expression you are having right now is incredibly innocent. You are really carefree when you laugh, and when you’re dejected you look like a cat left alone in the rain.

It’s not an exaggeration to say that you are the most beloved in our engineering—]

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[I’m sorry. My bad. Please don’t be angry. I won’t say more.]

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[I am sorry. I don’t have slightest intention to play around. Somehow, I am not good at communicating with others, and I don’t understand the subtleties.]

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[Hm? You are not angry? Really? I see. Then why? …You’re feeling shy? Or rather, happy? Why, eh, don’t mind it? Eh?]

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[Shut up idiot? No, no, not idiot? Hmm? Then what are you…

Ah, yes. Sorry. I’m asking too much.

I don’t quite understand, but if you’re fine then it’s fine.]

[Oops.

It’s the bell sound. What a clear sound, isn’t it? It sounds like Unknown warning signal.

Lunch break is going to end soon.

If we continue to talk like this, we will be late. Then, we will be made fun of by our classmates. There’re some who like to poke around in weird place. Or rather, not even two months have passed since we enter high school, yet there are already a lot of flirty couples everywhere. It’s so weird. I wonder what’s the difference between middle school and high school? I don’t really get it…

Anyway, errm, what?]

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[Well, I am not used to something like this, so I don’t know the usual practice…but it seems I really need to say it clearly.]

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[Answer? Answer huh. I see.

Perhaps you have already known, but I like you.]

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[Ah, no, not that way.

I mean, I like humanity. I love it.

I love you as one of the human being. I love the human species.

I believe in the endless possibility that human possess. I believe in the civilization human have created. Even though right now human is on the losing side, I believe we will someday take back our glory.

I love the human race who work together, keep fighting, and never give up.

And that’s the reason why I don’t understand.

The love of an individual toward another individual.

How can they cut a part of their limited mind to dedicate for something trivial like that?

We are in a defensive state and still struggling.

Even if we corner the Unknown to the limit, they still refuse to give up. The other cities are trying to earn those stupid points and getting in the way. And the adults who are staying inland , are unable to develop power.

That’s why I think, at least our city – Tokyo should fight with our all of our resources.

Not only the combat department of course, but also the engineering department, commerce department, supply department, medical department, middle school department, and junior school department … Everyone should band together to raise our city into the best, to fight against the national disaster that we are facing! Isn’t it right?

However,

You confessed to me.

A meagre feeling between an individual towards another individual. And you have wasted the precious noon training time to express it.

As far as I remember, you’re wiser than anyone. Logical and rational. You look very cute at practical science.

However, how could you took those actions which seem emotional and stupid. Did you understand the reason I am surprised?]

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[No no, I’m not blaming you. Please don’t misunderstand.

I just think that it’s strange.

I already come to accept the fact that couples exist everywhere is a common thing. But please think about it. We are not animals in heat. We are the most superior race in this world. Though I believe there are reasons why my beloved humanity did it, I still don’t understand it.

That’s why I’m grateful for your confession to me.

Thank you. I love you. I love you among all the human in the world.

I didn’t expect that I will receive this opportunity. So I wish you could tell me.

Going out, date, and couple. What’s the meaning of those things for the world? What’s the merit of an individual prioritizing another individual in this era which demands cooperation for the public?

If it’s an invitation to create children for the sake of flourishing our race, then I might understand. But why human must tread on those incomplete steps before that?

Boyfriend and girlfriend, what is the logical reason which guides them toward that conclusion?]

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[What is it? Why are you silent? Nothing will be solved with silence.

I said I am not blaming you. It’s pure curiosity.

We have superior communication skill, which is language. If we don’t use them, we will be reduced to an inferior race like cats or dogs.

Talk. Please speak.

The reason you express your feelings to me. The reason you can differentiate one individual is special. The reason you maintain that kind of over the top thinking process in this crisis.

Now, speak. Explain it in a way I can understand. Tell me the logic behind all of it.

Cut off the feeling part, put in order the analysis, and judge their advantages and disadvantages.

So we can understand each other. For the sake to make ‘one’ to ‘all’ and strengthen it. So we can finally win against Unknown.

Because at any rate, I love humanity.]