SWNOVELXO Chapter 30
Chapter 30. Clear Skies
“I don’t know this ceiling.”
I never thought I’d get to say this line without being reincarnated into another world…
Wait, did I die?
I turn my neck to scan the room, staying sprawled on the bed.
Judging by the sunlight streaming in through the window, it’s probably morning.
There’s a clock hanging a little farther away; it reads 9 a.m.
Other than that, there’s Ao slumped over next to my bed for some reason.
And she’s wearing a nurse outfit.
Why?
“Why?”
Oops, I said that out loud.
But seriously, what’s with this ridiculously revealing outfit? The skirt is way too short.
Does she have no concept of modesty?
“Mm… huh? Onii-chan?”
“Yeah, it’s me, your brother.”
“Yawn~… Morning~. What time is it?”
Ao stretches with a big yawn.
Hey, you’ve got drool on your mouth. Stop wiping it with your sleeve!
“Anyway, why aren’t you at school?”
“It’s Saturday, so no school~.”
“Oh, right. But more importantly, what’s with that outfit?”
“Hm? It’s a nurse outfit. Don’t you recognize it, onii-chan?”
Is she mocking me?
There’s no way someone wouldn’t recognize a pure white angel in this world.
“That’s not what I mean! Why are you wearing such a provocative version of it?!”
“Provocative?! Did you just say provocative?!”
“Anyone can see it’s provocative! You’re practically flashing your underwear!”
“It’s service! You’re happy, right? Look, look!”
“Stop lifting your skirt! If you sully the image of nurses, I won’t forgive you!”
A flash of white fabric invades my vision.
Ao’s face is red, so I don’t think she’s completely shameless.
But her actions are so impulsive that I genuinely worry as her brother.
She’s not doing this in front of other guys, is she?
“Say it! Just admit Ao-chan in a nurse outfit is a total angel!”
“No one would call someone lifting their own skirt an angel! That’s more like a succubus! Ugh, dealing with you is so exhausting.”
Somewhere, I must’ve messed up raising her.
“Anyway, what happened after I passed out?”
“Oh, right. The injured were sent to a specialist clinic, and no one’s in critical condition.”
“That’s good to hear.”
I was especially worried about Nanase-senpai; she had several broken bones.
At least her internal organs weren’t damaged.
“But things got pretty hectic after that.”
“Like what?”
“Well, you were so amazing out there that some important-looking people came to talk to me,
and the class LINE group hasn’t stopped pinging me with requests to introduce them to you. It’s been chaos.”
“Really?”
“They’re doing full-on triple axels with their reactions. One guy even came to me in person, so I punched him in the face. Ehehe☆.”
Is that okay? You didn’t kill him, right?
Still, it’s wild to hear all this. There’s no way I can go back to normal now.
“Ao.”
“It’s fine.”
“I haven’t even said anything yet.”
“I can tell what you’re thinking. You’re going to join the Special Countermeasure Unit, right?
There’s a school near headquarters, so I’ll transfer too. My current school’s uncomfortable anyway.”
“Thanks.”
There’s a reason I can’t be apart from Ao.
If she ever—no, I won’t even think about it. I don’t want to imagine that.
“You did great.”
“What are you doing?”
“Patting your head.”
“You’re not our mom!”
“Oh, come on. Let me have this.”
A brother getting head pats from his sister has zero dignity.
“Ao, do you have my phone?”
“Yep~. Here you go.”
“Thanks.”
I’m about to make a call—to Hattori-san.
The longer I wait, the more my resolve might waver.
Things like this should be handled quickly.
My hand trembles as I press the buttons, experiencing my first-ever call to a woman (besides Mom).
Ring… Ring…
[This is your idol, Hattori Suzuna! So glad to hear you’re better!]
Did I misdial?
[Oh, can’t hear me?]
“Uh, is this Hattori-san’s number?”
[Yup, that’s me!]
When did you become my idol?
My only idols are fluffy animals.
“Good. I’ll get to the point: is that recruitment offer still on the table?”
[Oh! You’re ready to join? Of course, it’s still valid!]
“Then please let me join the Special Ability Unit.”
[Knew you’d say that. One last check: are you sure this is your final decision?]
“Yes.”
I answer without hesitation.
I won’t falter anymore.
No matter how absurd the challenges ahead, I’ll crush them with my own hands.
If doing so means protecting Ao’s smile, I’ll never lose—even to a god.
[Got it! I’ll handle the paperwork on my end. By the way, there’s a big mission coming up soon.
After showing your face at school, you’ll likely be stationed at HQ for a while.]
Straight into work, huh?
I don’t mind not going back to school.
In fact, I’d been thinking about quitting anyway.
Might as well drop by one last time.
“Oh, and about the perks for Special Unit members, can I make a request?”
[Of course! Want to buy a castle or something?]
Wait, we can buy castles? How much power do they have…?
Well, if they can handle large transactions, it should be fine.
“I’ll send the details later.”
[Roger that! Looking forward to working with you!]
“Same here.”
I hang up and glance out the window.
There are a few clouds, but the sky is mostly clear blue, as if mirroring my mood.