Sunny day, that's not what I heard wrong. Ah, it's from Tanaka.

"Taki-sensei, how is it going?"

Kanji, he asked me. This is the person who became the pioneer of this activity.

"Yes, we are allowed, but on condition! Each of us can only use six rounds. Well, our camp doesn't have enough ammunition for this activity either, to be honest!"

"That is enough! We thought one shot was fine too!"

"Okay then, Kanji will get one shot. The others will get six!"

Hearing that made me think differently. Yes, that way we can save more ammo.

"W-wait, that's being unfair. I take my words back, Taki-sensei!"

Well, I'm not serious. However, I still don't mind if he agrees with it.

"I was just kidding. By the way, how is Haruka doing?"

That's right, that girl, she didn't come out even during the mini party earlier. Even though she said she had a fever, she was reluctant to unlock the door. Honestly, I was worried about her condition. I hope Tanaka doesn't do weird things to her.

"She still won't open the door!"

Looks like she really doesn't want to be bothered. I've just met the type of person like her, if she's sick, she's alone. It's really unique. Most people would try to tell others if that happened, but it didn't seem like it was the case for Haruka.

"Well, I guess we'll just leave it at that for the time being. I'll check on her when she opens the bedroom door. By the way, Yuki, you don't mind, do you?"

Yes, even though Tanaka had let us in, the weapon's owner was still Yuki. To be honest I also have one gun that Tanaka gave me, but using two guns is better, right?

"Of course. If you allow it, so will I. But for a moment, I'll take it upstairs!"

"Ah, please take mine too. Here's the room key... It's on the table!"

I gave Yuki the room key. I actually feel a bit unsuitable for telling Yuki like that, it's just that my legs still hurt a little if I had to go up the stairs. Yuki also understands that, so I guess there's no problem between me and her. Well, although she's honestly a bit gruesome in some contexts.

"So, where do you think is a suitable place to practice?"

That's right. This firearm clearly requires a wide, flat and not full of grass. All that crossed my mind was this boarding house and the backyard they were working on. I'd like to think of the road ahead as one of those places that meets the criteria, only if it doesn't tilt. Even though the angle of inclination is only about ten degrees, it's still not very suitable because the horizontal distance will be lower or higher if it is a little farther away.

"What about this yard? Is that okay?"

"Yeah, I agree about this place. We just need to put two or three targets here and we just need to shoot!"

"Well, it's not that easy. You know, we have to find a place that isn't grassy! Yeah, we have to put it in a place like that and... Only this area meets the criteria!"

"Okay, so it's been decided that this is the place!"

"Humu!"

Thanks to Kanji's suggestion and affirmation, everyone agreed. After some minutes passed, Yuki finally came back down carrying three weapons where one of them was an SMG.

Without further ado, we immediately set up the dummy and the target object. We put them where there is no grass. The reason was simply that the bullet that was fired would most likely fall in the vicinity and, under normal circumstances, it would have to be picked up in order to be able to request another bullet. Well, that's my habit in the police department, but still it would be good to teach these students about it.

Everything is done. It was 9:56 pm and two of us, Kanji and Makise, were holding their guns. I explained to both of them about safety and things to watch out for when handling firearms. Shortly after I finished explaining that to the two people earlier, Haruka appeared out of her room.

"Haruka!"

I immediately approached her. I don't know why she is going out, but if it's because she needs help, then I'm in charge of it.

"W-what's wrong, Taki-sensei?"

"Shut up and sit down first. I'll check on you!"

In instance, I ordered Haruka to sit on the chair in front of room number five. After she sat down, I immediately took the toolbox from the medical room. To be honest, Haruka's body was cold and pale. It is not a healthy body condition.

I came back, Haruka was currently together with Makise who seemed to be taking care of Haruka. They look like the duo girls I used to meet at school, back then.

"Taki-sensei, I'm fine!"

"If only someone would become healthy with just a self proclaim. It's only for a moment. You're also very cold. Have you eaten this morning?"

If I'm not mistaken Makise has already delivered the food to Haruka's room. Either one, she eats it or not.

"I did. I just wanted to get some air and sunshine!"

I'm done checking. Normal heart rate with everything else normal except for body temperature and blood pressure. She was also a little pale. I don't know what the symptoms of this disease are.

"That's good. I'

ll accompany you too. If you want something, just tell me!"

"Or tell me! Feel free, okay, Haruka!"

Makise continued. The high school girl nodded, a sign that she understood. After that I returned as the children's weapons training instructor. While monitoring Haruka whose skin is for some reason pale. She was sitting on a chair that was in an area exposed to the sun. A place not too far from our practice position.

At 10:43 PM, gunshots rang out. It was from Rai and Kanji competing. The bullets I gave to each of them were six pieces. While keeping an eye on the two of them, I also take care of Haruka. For some reason, her skin returned to normal. I think she has something of her own condition when it comes to pale skin and sunlight. Could she be the reverse of a vampire?

"Taki-sensei, I'm feeling better. I just caught a cold this morning!"

"Humu, you're looking better already. Do you want to do something? If so, I suggest not being too heavy!"

I checked Haruka's temperature and heart rate. That's normal, yes, nothing strange. I also just heard about the morning fever. I don't think it's in the books I studied. Well, my knowledge of this science is only basic to medium.

"I didn't do anything heavy. I just wanted to join the practice of shooting. Also, you should judge both of them. Look... Rai and Kanji are arguing over who wins!"

Haruka said. I then saw the bullet marks produced by the two people. The winner is Rai with 35 points out of 60. That's good enough for beginners. Kanji isn't too bad either with 29 points out of 60.

"Then, Makise and Yuki!"

"Ehhh, should I go first... Haruka, you go first!"

Makise, this girl threw her turn to Haruka. Haruka, who seemed to be a bit surprised, looked at Makise. What's the reason for throwing a turn? Who knows. They seem to have their own unique thoughts.

It was Haruka and Yuki's turn, that’s it. Well, I don't really see these two together very often. However, basically, I knew what would happen if the two of them were together especially in terms of being competitive.

"Hey, whoever loses has to hit Tanaka in the stomach!"

"Wait-- What! Why is it suddenly like that?"

"Do you dare, Yuki-chan?"

"Hah, we'll see. We both haven't shot at all anyways. So it's a pretty even start!"

"Did you forget, I used that machine gun of yours when rescuing Makise. I have experience!"

"Ughhh... We'll see who wins!"

Well, I actually want to feel sorry for Tanaka. However, since he was a strong person, their blows didn't seem to hurt too much. Tanaka might just be confused about what happened.

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Shot after shot was fired. I can see it clearly. The two of them didn't seem like amateurs. Yes, Haruka seemed to have had quite a bit of experience already, but still to be able to get in above 7 points in a row was too amazing. However, what was even greater was Yuki. I don't think this girl has any experience with shooting. Did she lie about that? I mean, she got 54 points out of 60. On average she hit all 9 points, but there is one that is at 8 points and 10 points. The rest are 9 points.

The result was 54 and 47. Yuki is the winner.

"Yeha, you should hit Tanaka after this!"

"... Huh, that's actually good. I won't be scolded by him anyways!"

"That's right. He's such a laid-back person. Wait, come to think of it, you actually made a profit from this!"

She just realized it. Stupid girl.

It was time for me and Makise to try. That's... kinda bad. I don't know why, but the score I got was only 48, one point above Haruka. Makise, well, I know because she's a rookie, she only got 14 points. However, the problem is that I, the me, back then was able to get an average like Yuki. This is weird, could it be that my trauma is still there? Well, come to think of it, my trauma should still be there anyway. Or maybe my trauma should be worse than this.

The day is getting closer to noon. Everyone ate and planned to continue their respective activities. Yes, it's a land project, as for me, I can take a guard for them. It's just that I prefer one other thing. It was Haruka.

"Haruka, come with me to the medical room!"

Yes, I want to know what really happened to this girl. I had a feeling that this incident had something to do with what was behind Haruka's bandage. She never told me about it nor allowed me to check if it was a wound or not. Yes, this time I will force it!

Haruka obeyed me and we were both in the medical room at the moment. This is not a room that can be considered suitable for a medical or nursing room. This is just one of the boarding rooms on the first floor filled with furniture and various medicines so we agreed to name it that way.

"Why do I have to be here, Taki-sensei?"

Well, for several reasons.

"Because I want to check on you!"

I took out gloves and masks that are often used during surgery. I don't know what's on my mind, but I just want to do it.

"Wait, not my left hand!"

Haruka swiftly withdrew her left hand. Luckily I didn't hold anything. However, thi

s is one sign that behind the bandage, there is something.

"Haruka, as a medic in this camp, I have to check the wound that is behind your bandage!"

"Do not want to!"

I, with all my effort and ability, tried to get Haruka's left hand. The road leading to the outer door is blocked, I blocked it with my body. Haruka and I are now facing each other. I don't know why, but this feels good. It's definitely a shame to act like this at my 25.

"Taki-sensei, can you let me through? Didn't I tell you, I just had a common cold!"

"You said it was a morning fever. Also, from the start all I wanted was to check the condition of your hand. I didn't say that your fever had anything to do with your left hand!"

It felt like my guess was validated by Haruka's words. Yes, that something behind her left hand must be the reason why Haruka had a strange fever this morning. Even though the probability is not one hundred percent, it's still a high value for X.

Haruka's various attempts were made. She tried to outwit me with her agile movements. However, unfortunately, she has no more than three meters of wiggle room. She couldn't do anything at all.

"Nee, Taki-sensei, please!"

"Not until you tell me what the wound is behind that bandage!"

"...Actually--"

"That's the tattoo Haruka has!"

A new voice sounded, it was Makise. She was at the door side at this time.

"Wait, that's not a wound?"

"No, it's not a wound. It was Haruka's tattoo when she was in middle school. Well, it was a long time ago when Haruka was a bad girl. She tried to come to the tattoo parlor and she ordered a picture of an eel. It's result isn’t too good that it looks more like a male genitalia rather than an eel!"

Wait, why does this feel a little weird.

"Wait a minute, Makise, are you sure about that? I think Haruka has a wound under the bandage. Well, you know, she sometimes holds her left hand weirdly!"

"That was Haruka's habit when she was in middle school. Yes, since she has a tattoo on her left hand, it's obvious that when other people or teachers pass in front of her, she will cover her left hand!"

Wait, that sounds logical. From what I heard from Tanaka, she is a bad girl. Could it be that I misunderstood her from the start?

"Is that really not a wound, Haruka?"

Just to validate, I'm asking.

"Yes... yes, it was a failed eel tattoo. I don't want to show people how ugly it is!"

"Haruka, you know, I used to be a bit of a naughty student too, but I think to go to the extent of keeping tattoos... Don't you know that there are shops that can remove tattoos too?"

"Th-that--"

"Well, Haruka said, the prices there are too high. She couldn't afford the cleaning fees at the time and the money was spent on tattoos!"

I'm still a little confused as to what exactly happened to that hand.

"Has that tattoo never appeared in public?"

Yes, there should have been one or two occasions where his tattoo was seen in public. Like while swimming or maybe sports lessons, for example.

"She did, or rather often. It's just like I said, she's notorious among students and teachers. Therefore, no action is too strict for her!"

The school is of low quality class here.

"Ahhh, alright. I understand then. However, let me confirm, it's the truth, isn't it, Haruka?"

"Yes, it is like that!"

"However, let me ask another question. This is about the fever you said. You said that your fever had nothing to do with your left hand even though I haven't said anything yet. So can you explain something about it?"

Earlier, the one who answered the question was Makise rather than Haruka. Even though the two of them are close friends, I still need Haruka's acknowledgment directly.

"Actually... How should I put it... You know, sometimes there are some naughty people who like to tie things to my bandages. Either it's their bad luck, or maybe it's just for fun. I'm used to that and I think that since earlier, Taki-sensei was looking at my left hand. I thought you were like that, earlier!"

What she said was true. I've been suspecting it ever since. Could it be very visible?

"Yeah, that's what's over there Taki-sensei. Haruka is embarrassed when it's seen by others, that's why she always acts like that when someone forces her!"

I think it all makes sense. She had a failed tattoo and as a student the money she had was not enough. Yes, it's just that their school is still a bad school.

"Okay, I understand. Then you can come out. Also, if there is a wound or whatever is behind that bandage of your left hand, don't hesitate to go to me. Don't worry, I won't laugh at it!"

"Humu, then I'll say goodbye, Taki-sensei!"

And, Haruka went with Makise. Whether they're honest or not, I think they sound convincing. No, if I think about it, only Makise has convinced me.

Forget it.

...

It's a hot day, I'm wearing a straw hat, this time, in the fields.

"Hey, Yuki-chan, have you really never practiced shooting before?"

Kanji, a person I can say is quite talkative. I don't hate him, it's just

that he's not the type of person I really like.

"No, I just happened to be!"

This is still a matter of calculating the shooting points earlier. For some reason, almost all of my shots hit all 9 points. It was one point adjacent to the maximum 10 points. Yes, the dummy used at that time was an arrow target dummy. It's not a human-shaped plank.

"How is it possible to have such accuracy by chance? Could it be that you are talented at this sort of thing?"

Ugh, he looks like interrogating me.

"No, well, I don't know. I've never tried a gun, so maybe I'm talented... But I'm pretty good at using a bow!"

If only I didn't have bad rumors at school. I must have been accepted into the archery club. Damn those people!

"That explains your talent! Hmmm, if it’s possible, I'd like to train with you!"

"I told you, it's just a coincidence. I can't teach you anything. If you want to practice more, ask Taki!"

"That is true, but I still want to train with you... Wait, do you want to go?"

Actually, I still want to work.

"No, I just want to go to the toilet for a bit!"

But, the truth is, I'm going through these times. Yeah, looks like it's out again. Luckily not too much.

I continued my farm work. Kanji and Rai were driving the tractor while I was watching. All I did after that was just pour water and check the condition of the soil. Some are good enough and can be fertilized. However, some of the soil still needs to be harrowed for more.

The work lasted until the afternoon around 03:00. Me, Rai, Kanji and Makise finished harrowing the soil in the fields. The tractor was really efficient and miraculously none of the zombies came. Makise also had time to help because she was visiting. Me and her seemed to get along pretty quickly, for some reason.

For some reason too, the five of us instead of going back to our respective rooms to clean up, we played cards instead. There are several types of cards that we play. Honestly, I'm still a beginner in all card games, except for blackjack. Luckily, I managed to escape the defeat in all rounds. Only Haruka, Makise and Kanji lost and Haruka was the most dominant. The rules are simple, the loser must shuffle the cards. Luckily there wasn't any punishment because for me it wouldn't be fun when there was punishment in the game.

"Tch, if only it was chess!"

"Oi, oi, we'll do it tomorrow. Don't be angry, Haruka!"

"Yeah, tomorrow we promise to play chess together... Well, it's a one-on-one battle. Maybe we can find another game. Monopoly for example!"

"Yeah, that's right, monopoly! I haven't seen that board game in a long time. I heard that the game has been around for a long time, since the early 1900s!"

"Yes, it's been around for a long time. For some countries, it's an ancient game that is labeled as lame. However, for some reason in our country it's still a trend... Is there a monopoly board in the warehouse, huh?"

They're all really close. Well, I'm one of them now. We are more or less the same age and if you say, still in the same generation as well.

"I'll ask Tanaka. He might also run into some toy shops on the way. You don't have to worry!"

I told them. Yes, their gazes became both mocking and unique. They look at me like when people see other people dating.

"Hey, stop that!"

Well, if only the contents of my school were people like this. Don't look at mere rumors and stories. It would be beautiful.

Ahhh, beautiful days like this I want to live forever. Sadly, night must still come and this is the time I wait for Tanaka to come home. Back then, when I first saw another person, a human, yes, that's Tanaka, I was both very happy and scared. Since it was just me and Tanaka at that time, I went too far to ask him to do that. We ended up being an unofficial illegal couple.

[You don't love him anymore!]

"..."

That's right. I used to say that. I love Tanaka, I like him and hope to live with him forever. However, for some reason, lately I've become like I don't want to be with him. Could it not be love?

Hey, could you influence my feelings? Or maybe, in the first place, I didn't love him?

"Yes, I said that at the time by accident!"

I'm the worst person. However, I can't say that suddenly to Tanaka. It would definitely hurt him, no matter how strong his heart and tolerance is.

[That's the best for you!]

The sound of a car approaching. The sedan car is gray, it's Tanaka and Okata.

I greet them along with Taki and Makise. The items they carried were not only weapons, it was also chickens and various equipment for whatever purpose. I moved the weapons to the first room of the second floor. We set it up as a weapons room and stuff.

After that, I have prepared food and hot water for them if they want to take a bath. If only there was a hot water feature in this boarding house's shower, I wouldn't need to make that much hot water. Well, anyway, this is a cheap boarding house and lucky enough because the size of the room which is included is unreasonable compared to

the price.

At night, Taki and Tanaka share a room. That's what we usually do. However, this time Tanaka mostly talked about what he had experienced. Well, I guess he had a great day too. Hunting in the jungle sounds fun.

It was a pleasant evening, as well as a pleasant morning and afternoon. That's right, it's all thanks to Tanaka-san. It's all thanks to him.

~~~

The members of the Fire-Nebula Camp had a relaxing and beautiful day. There, the affection of the apocalypse seems like a flash of the past. However, there are some things they are not aware of. Conflicts around them will start to arrive.

Ambition, insanity, greed and other threats will come. They didn't feel it, but Tanaka had already prepared for those possibilities. Thus, the surrounding barricades were created.

However, what Tanaka didn't know was that he didn't know how insane people were these days. The period where killing for no reason is one of the hobbies that arise in the individual human being.