Zongman I fight weirdness in everyday world

“You think it's that simple? I've never even heard of this organization before, which proves they are indeed well hidden. If they could be easily found, ‘Masquerade’ would have completely eliminated them in the future timeline.”

“That's true…”

Yagami Light was also well aware that SERN was definitely not a simple organization.

In the future timeline, Countermeasures Headquarters should still have the same composition as now, with the world's strongest detective L, as well as the assistance of the Shinomia Conglomerate, the Yukinoshita Group, the Sakura Province Police Department, and many other forces, yet they have never been able to completely eliminate SERN.

“Although we've guessed the technology SERN is using, with the technological means of our era, we can't find an effective countermeasure. After all, that could be brain science developed by the genius scientist Makise Kurisu.”

Yagami Light noticed the detail in L's words.

“'Could be'? So, you think the brain science chip SERN is using might not be from Makise Kurisu?”

“It could be, and it could not be… I always feel like there are many doubts.”

L organized the clues in his mind, thoughtfully.

“Judging from the initial impression, although Makise Kurisu hasn't returned to Sakura Province for a long time, her attitude towards ‘Masquerade’ isn't exactly that of a fervent supporter, but at the very least, she agrees with it. Would such a person become an enemy of ‘Masquerade’ in the future?”

“Furthermore, her personality, although she is a genius who studies brain science, developing a chip that manipulates and alters memories, which is no different from brainwashing, is not the research direction of Makise Kurisu and her affiliated institute.”

“Her research institute now mainly focuses on AI technology, which is artificial intelligence.”

“However, these issues are not important now. Makise Kurisu has already become our assistant. According to Amane Suzuha, people who have traveled through the timeline will not be affected by the worldline changes, so we can't judge whether Makise Kurisu is the one who caused this series of events based on whether there are still SERN enemies appearing next.”

“The most important issue now is those.”

L took out a piece of chocolate from his pocket and nibbled on it, rubbing his eyes.

“The specific way SERN members travel through the timeline, the location where they hide, and how they obtain those firearms, equipment, and explosives. The point I don't understand the most is, since they are from the future, why do they still use the weapons of this era? Isn't there more advanced technology?”

As Yagami Light was on the same intellectual level as L, he immediately understood the implied meaning in L's words.

“You mean… they don't not want to use it, but can't use it?”

“Only this explanation is reasonable, and if we infer in reverse… although their method of time travel is not yet clear, the fact that they cannot carry external items should be confirmed. And a place that can evade our investigation, leave no traces, but can obtain a large number of firearms, equipment, and explosives… there is only one.”

Yagami Light's eyes flickered, muttering.

“Items taken from the Reverse Side… because people in this era have never seen future weapons, it is even more impossible for such things to exist in the Reverse Side. SERN people can only obtain weapons from this era…”

L nodded slightly, speaking softly.

“Similarly, this also brings a doubt. Since the other party has so many spiritual ability users, knows about the existence of the Reverse Side, and also possesses brain science, why in Amane Suzuha's description, has there never been any mention of evil spirits from the Reverse Side? It has always been battles between spiritual ability users. Didn't SERN think of using the nature of the Reverse Side as a weapon? That's impossible.”

“Under such circumstances, why would SERN let Amane Suzuha board the time machine and come here from the future to warn us? For such an organization, making such a mistake is too foolish. Amane Suzuha is not a spiritual ability user, but just an agent who has received training to counter spiritual ability users. Although she is strong, she is just an ordinary person.”

“Also, the list of assassination targets. Obtaining such important information means that we have gained the initiative in some aspects of information. Would SERN make such a mistake?”

“There is only one conclusion.”

L showed the mind of the world's strongest detective, propping his chin with one hand, the black eyes under his messy hair flickering, slowly opening his mouth.

“From the beginning, Amane Suzuha was deliberately placed on this timeline by SERN to divert our attention, because you, as ‘Yagami Light,’ have been assassinated and can be matched with that list. We will think that SERN's goal is to kill those who will become staunch supporters of ‘Masquerade’ in the future on this timeline, diverting our energy. At the same time, perhaps, they can take the opportunity to find out the true identities of our group.”

“Amane Suzuha is not an undercover agent. Everything she said is true from her perspective, but it is just what SERN misled her into telling us. Of course, SERN probably didn't expect that ‘Masquerade’ didn't kill her and seize her memory, but instead made her an assistant, but there is no essential difference.”

“SERN's goal has been achieved, diverting our attention, and the plan they are really carrying out is probably related to the Reverse Side.”

… …

The next day, Saturday morning.

Sitting in the train, Kitagawa Kaimeng glanced at Yakexing beside her, and whispered a little embarrassed.

“Sorry… Knowing you were already very tired yesterday… I still made you go out with the two of us…”

“What's there to be embarrassed about?”

Kawasaki Saki, sitting on the other side of Yakexing, directly interrupted with a light hum.

“As a boyfriend, occasionally accompanying his girlfriend…s, isn't that what he should do? Besides, I was the tired one yesterday, he didn't even try his best.”

“Uh…”

Kitagawa Kaimeng noticed the gazes of the surrounding passengers and lowered her voice.

“That… Saki, what you said sounds a little strange…”

“Ah?”

Kawasaki Saki was stunned for a moment, then realized the meaningful gazes around her, and couldn't help but blush.

“That's not what I meant, it's… never mind…”

Noticing Yakexing's slightly smiling eyes, Kawasaki Saki glared at him angrily, her face flushed with embarrassment.

"It's all your fault."

"You can pass the buck for that? I didn't do anything."

"Hmph."

After getting off the train, Kitagawa Marin took out her phone and looked around, checking the location sent to her.

"Hmm... it's a five-minute walk."

"Then let's hurry."

Kawasaki Saki linked arms with Kitagawa Marin, and accompanied by Yozora, they walked forward.

Today's train trip to this area wasn't for a demon extermination request or anything like that.

It's just that Kitagawa Marin recently wanted to cosplay a certain character, but Kawasaki Saki researched it and found that the costume was a bit difficult to make. Coincidentally, she contacted a girl online who also makes cosplay costumes. That girl also has a friend who likes cosplay and really wanted to meet Kitagawa Marin in person.

Thus, this long-awaited outing came to be.

When they arrived at the agreed-upon location, Kitagawa Marin looked at the maid cafe in front of them, which exuded a two-dimensional vibe just from the sign and exterior. Her eyes lit up, and she grabbed Kawasaki Saki and Yozora's hands, eagerly saying.

"Hurry, hurry, let's go in quickly!"

After entering, the three of them suddenly saw a familiar figure.

"That is..."

"Totsuka-kun?"

Totsuka Saika also saw Yozora, who had just entered, and quickly got up and ran over, waving hello with a smile.

"What a coincidence, I didn't expect to meet you here."

"Totsuka-kun..."

Looking at the hint of shyness on his fair face, Yozora couldn't help but complain.

"You can say hello, but why are you blushing? Please be normal, my life is almost turning into 'Game Over, I'm Surrounded by Gay Guys'."

Totsuka Saika tilted his head slightly, looking a little puzzled.

"Eh? I'm not a gay guy."

"Yeah, you're even more outrageous, you're a trap, and a natural one at that."

Just as they were talking, a soft voice suddenly came.

"Marinnyan."

"Ferrisnyan?"

Kitagawa Marin looked at the girl wearing a maid outfit with long, gorgeous, pink, curled twin tails, and said with a smile.

"As expected, you're even more beautiful in person than you are online."

"You too, Marinnyan!"

The girl in the maid outfit walked over, glanced at Kawasaki Saki standing there, and then turned her gaze to Yozora beside Kitagawa Marin, greeting them with a smile.

"Hello, I'm Ferrisnyan. Do you know Saikanyan?"

Hearing this question, Totsuka Saika took the initiative to explain.

"Ferrisnyan, this Yozora-kun is the friend I mentioned before who took good care of me at school."

"I see, nyan!"

Ferrisnyan first responded, then said with a smile.

"Then please have a seat, Mayurinyan will be here soon!"

After sitting down, Totsuka Saika pointed to the girl beside him with short black hair, a slender figure, a beautiful and dignified face, and fair skin, and introduced her.

"Yozora-kun, Kitagawa-kun, Kawasaki-kun, this is Urushihara Ruka, she is my..."

"Ah!?"

Kawasaki Saki and Kitagawa Marin were both very shocked, and said in unison.

"Totsuka-kun, so you have a girlfriend... no, so you like girls!?"

Totsuka Saika was stunned for a moment, then sighed helplessly.

"Let's put aside the question of my orientation for now... but..."

"Um... hello everyone."

Urushihara Ruka stood up and bowed to the three, her voice sounding very soft, and she looked a little timid, carefully saying.

"Um... actually, I am..."

"Is a boy."

"Eh?"

Seeing Yozora directly say his gender, Urushihara Ruka was a little surprised.

"You... you can actually tell that I'm a boy?"

Yozora nodded, and said seriously.

"That's natural. As Kyoto's number one eroge shooter, I can identify traps at a glance. No matter how high the disguise is, no matter how much the appearance resembles a beautiful girl, it can't escape my eyes!"

Urushihara Ruka glanced at Yozora, and asked carefully.

"Then... then you don't mind?"

"Mind what?"

Yozora pointed to Totsuka Saika sitting there, and said with a chuckle.

"I'm friends with this guy, how could I mind these things? Besides, you just look like a girl, you haven't done anything wrong, why should I mind?"

Urushihara Ruka seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and showed a shy smile, saying in a soft voice.

"As Saika said, you are very..."

"Let me guess, gentle, right?"

Yozora complained speechlessly.

"To be honest, I really don't think I have anything to do with being gentle. Is there something wrong with me, or is there something wrong with you guys? I'm a little confused."

...

For the next few hours, Yozora sat in the cafe, chatting idly with Totsuka Saika and Urushihara Ruka, two "boys", while Kawasaki Saki and Kitagawa Marin were having a lively time.

Ferrisnyan is a huge fan of two-dimensional moe culture, and has a lot in common with Kitagawa Marin. She also said that there is a cosplay enthusiast named Amane Yuki, who didn't have time to come this time, but will introduce her to Kitagawa Marin next time.

Of course, the two of them don't have everything in common. After all, Kitagawa Marin's favorite cultures can only be discussed with Yozora. If she discussed them with Ferrisnyan, she might shock the other party's curls straight.

Shiina Mayuri is a professional cosplay costume maker, and the person Kawasaki Saki wanted to consult and communicate with.

As for Yozora...

Game Over, I'm Surrounded by Traps.

But saying they're traps isn't quite right either.

Totsuka Saika and Urushihara Ruka are still a little different. Although Totsuka Saika looks a lot like a beautiful girl, fair and soft, and is a bit more gentle in personality, overall, he still has the personality of a boy.

Urushihara Ruka...

He is purely a boy's body with a girl's heart, even on an altered world line, he is not a boy, but a girl.

"By the way, Yozora-kun."

When it was almost time to leave, Totsuka Saika suddenly remembered something, his eyes sparkling with anticipation.

"The national competition is coming up again soon, can you come to our boys' tennis club as a special instructor? We really need your help."