Hikaru on page 4, Shiori on 7, Sakurai twins on 8, Raku on 9, Miyu on 10, Satoru on 11, Shu on 12, Rena and Nazuna on 13, Hiroyuki on 14, Reika on 16, Miharu on 17, Toru on 18, Usagi on 19

We wander about, trying to grasp the full layout of the outside. Seeing it from here, those metal crates scattered all over make sense... Those must be because of the ongoing construction. The tiled floor, well-trimmed lawn, and the planted trees…are those, too, prepared by the culprit?

As we explore on foot, a girl appears before us.

???: Hi, fam! You guys exploring too?

She wears an unfamiliar but super cute uniform. A city girl, definitely. Sunlight glints on her blond hair spilling over her shoulders, her skirt is so short that it looks more cut than folded, and her thighs stretch bare beneath it. However...something about her feels intimidating. Maybe it is the black eyepatch covering her eye.

Yui: Yes. We’re trying to see if there’s any kind of hidden exit.

???: Uh-huh. So do I...we gotta get past this wall somehow. But like, isn’t it totally insane? Abducting all of the Ultimates without anyone noticing? Whoever did this is not just skilled, they’re like the worst enemy.

She added, smiling broadly as if she is late in introducing herself.

Reika: Aha, call me Reika. What do you go by?

Hikaru: Hikaru. Don’t bother askin’ about my talent, I forgot it.

Yui: Um, I’m Yui, the Ultimate Lucky Student. What about you, Reika, what kind of talent do you have?

Reika: Ugh, again! Do I really have to spell it out? Fine, anyway...

She shrugs her shoulders and narrows her uncovered eye with a mischievous glint.

Reika: Reika Saimon, the Ultimate Gunslinger. Contractor of a private military company overseas. My schedule’s packed with loads of disputes and assassinations. Nice to meet you.

Private…military company…?

Hikaru: Wait. Hold on. Doesn’t that basically make you a...soldier?

Reika: Ummm...Roughly speaking, yes! But please relax---I mean, in emergencies like this I’ll lean on my experience for sure. Still, first and foremost, I’m just a high schooler. No need to freak out, okay? Until we break out of here, let’s stick together.

…She is eccentric, but bright, almost reassuring. Although this means our enemy is powerful enough to kidnap even a soldier, having a gunslinger on our side makes me feel like...maybe...we can make it through.

Yui: Alright,

Despite my nervous, I smile.

Yui: Let’s work together!

Reika: And when we break outta here, don’t forget to follow my xnstagram~!