Shigeru-san.
Your real name is Yoshioka Shigeru.
You're Mr. Y, who saved Seiji-san, aren't you?
Why did you think that my last name was Yoshioka?
It's the power of my Special Notes.
I can read other people's Windows.
Their names, attributes, and of course, the Special Notes.
What?!
Yoshioka Shigeru Class: Almighty God Age: 16, Sex: Male, Looks: -255 Bonus Attribute Points Intelligence
Stop! Don't read mine!
Strength Stamina Defense Dexterity Agility
Earnings reduced to 1/10,000 Lose 10% HP every time I touch a girl Be dismembered and die if I have sex
In the previous world... you can guess the state of Seika-san's body, can't you?
Yeah, more or less.
I...
I was the one who broke her.
I am here to atone for it.
Mission 04: One-Arm Epic Danger
What on earth did you do to her?
In the previous world, I was involved in a certain program.
That's where I met Seika-san.
I wished for people's happiness. Seika-san's happiness.
But when the program went out of control, it caused an accident.
I couldn't stop the accident.
Because of me, Seika-san was harmed.
I sought forgiveness again and again.
That accident was brought on by minor misunderstandings
and unfortunately miscommunicated emotions.
So I put in the Special Notes, "I want to understand others better."
And that's why you can read others' Windows.
Yes.
And the program you were involved in...
It was a project on artificial intelligence, or AI.
Hm? Does that happen to be Seiji-san's...
Yes. Sei-chan, or Seiji-san, is my big brother.
What?
H-Hold on.
It didn't look like Seiji-san knew who you were.
I'm a completely different person than I used to be, so he probably hasn't noticed.
Well, I guess it's the same with me.
The Looks of negative 255 is no joke.
I heard about Mr. Y, about Mr. Yoshioka, from Seiji-san.
And I was looking for you, who could make others smile.
I think it was meant to be that I found you in this world.
You're not joking... are you?
I can't lie.
That's part of my repentance... the price for my Special Notes.
Shigeru-san.
As the Almighty God, you're trying to make Seika-san smile
and assist Seiji-san.
Please let me help you to guide them.
"Guide" is an exaggeration,
but those two deserve to be rewarded.
If such gullible... no, totally innocent and pure people get preyed on by the villains,
my hair may fall out from that stress.
I don't mind forming a united front with you.
Thank you.
Now I've made up my mind too.
Hm?
Wh-Why?
It's like making a statement to myself.
Plus...
I think short hair also suits you!
I wanted to get close to Seika-san as much as I could.
Your resolution is painfully clear to me.
I don't have fancy stuff like a contract, but it's a deal.
Two of us will make Seika-san and others smile.
Yes.
Wow! I've never seen this creature before.
It's an animal that only exists in this world.
It's a pack animal.
Sorry to make you wait!
D-Do you think it suits me?
Yes! It's quite lovely!
When did you get it done?
Oh, um...
I'm happy for you, loli-girl—I mean, Reeze.
Let's get going.
Our destination is the Principality of Valleria.
Petite Cold!
I did it!
Reeze-san!
That takes care of it.
It seems that way.
Shigeru-san, did you see it?
My skills as a Mage have blossomed!
Yeah, sure.
The sun's starting to set, so I guess we'll be camping out here.
Right now, we're going through the mountains
to get to the Principality of Valleria from the town of Iria.
It gets us there two days faster than taking the main road,
but it's steep and there's no inn.
But at Seika-san's strong request, we're taking this route.
Camp! Camp!
This is my first time.
Let's split up the tasks.
Do you prefer starting a fire or fishing?
Fishing!
Is this a summer camp?
I, the great mage, shall catch the lord of the river!
Your cape! Be careful now.
Nothing's biting.
Darn it, I can see the fish.
Shigeru-san.
Huh? Yes?
I don't want to be a crybaby anymore.
I cried a bit when while doing jump rope.
Is that a problem?
But... I don't want to embarrass myself.
Sometimes I don't even know why I'm crying.
When I'm not even sad...
Crying is a good thing.
What?
The reason why people cry isn't just because of sadness.
People cry because their hearts are moved.
People gradually forget how to cry.
Once you forget how to cry, then you'll stop growing stronger.
If you don't know why you cry,
then maybe ask yourself what it was that moved your heart?
I'll give it a try!
Stop doing that.
Caught any fish?
No, not even one.
Man, you got skunked, huh?
Do I smell bad?
The fire's ready, so I came to get you.
But we have to catch tonight's dinner.
I see.
Hold on a sec.
So cool!
Not bad.
Here you go.
Thank you very much!
Whoa.
I'm going to bring these to Seiji-san.
Seika-san is always smiling when she's with you.
You think so?
Like my brother says, you're someone who can make other people smile.
Aren't you complimenting me too much?
Not at all.
With you around, things run smoothly.
That's how I feel.
We should get back too.
Shigeru-san.
I'd appreciate it if you didn't tell them about me.
If they learn about it now, the four of us will grow apart...
Please give me a little time.
You got it.
Oh, thank you for your work.
Is that... risotto?
It's oatmeal.
Porridge made from barley.
Are we in the Western world?
No, another world.
I cooked it, you know?
When camping, you crave warm food.
Oh, let's remove the pot from the fire.
Okay!
Seiji-san is good at leading.
That's it.
He is meant to be a leader.
Barley is happy too, I'm sure!
Here!
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Um... Seiji-san, what do you think the goal of this journey is?
The goal?
Like defeating the demon lord in a game... Or like your KPIs at work?
I wonder if there's such a vision in this world.
I'm not sure if there are goals in this world,
but for the time being, our objective is to get to the Principality of Valleria.
I want to get to a metropolitan area to collect information and increase our options.
Finding our goals will come after that.
Very solid. As expected of a former president.
A woman?
Damn it. Find her!
She couldn't have gone far with that injury.
That bitch... She'll pay when we find her!
What the hell am I doing?
The Special Notes.
I wish I didn't enter stupid shit like this.
You're breaking up with me?! Why?!
I want a better-looking girlfriend, of course.
What do you expect? Men like pretty girls.
Why don't you become pretty too?
They'll pay, they'll pay, they'll pay for this!
I'll slaughter all pretty women!
Are you okay?
Who... are you?
You woke up! I'm relieved!
Please take it easy!
You are badly injured.
We stopped the bleeding.
She used Healing Magic on you.
Cool.
Not "cool."
You mean, "Thank you very much."
Let me warm up by the fire.
How childish of her to completely ignore her.
But Seika-san's pushing the boundary too soon.
You don't try and win someone over on your first meeting.
This woman is the perfect example.
Shigeru-san, get some water!
O-Okay.
You forgot this.
That look on your face. Did you...
Do her Special Notes say something crazy?
"I'll never forgive pretty girls."
"I'll gouge their guts out and kill them," it says.
What? Does that mean...
Right.
Seika-san will be targeted, no doubt about it!
Uh, may I ask your name?
Reia.
Can you eat?
You should put some food in you.
I'll eat.
Thanks.
Here you go.
I'll hold the bowl for you.
Please don't hesitate!
Seika-san, there's such a thing as being too nice.
It's hot, so do you want me to blow it cooler?
Don't make us too nervous.
Reeze disarmed her.
But even unarmed, if she shows a hint of something unwanted, we'll escort her out.
Reia-san, how did you get injured so badly?
My party was attacked.
We all got separated.
I ran for my life.
I had no idea.
That must have been tough.
I doubt how much of that is true.
We're on our way to the Principality of Valleria.
We'll protect you until we get there, so please rest assured.
Can I trust you?
You can trust him.
Seiji-san swore he'll never let anyone down,
so you can trust him!
We shouldn't surprise her.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Give me a break.
A spoon can be a deadly weapon.
I have to teach Seika-san what appropriate distance is.
Are you still in pain?
I'm okay.
But the wound feels hot.
Listen, can you take me to the watering hole?
You can lean on me.
Wow, are you sure?
I meant as in, I need help bathing.
Seiji-san, you act all innocent, but you're lewd.
No, I didn't mean...
Are you lewd?
Stop that, for his sake!
You! You dare touch me, and I'll scream.
I won't touch you!
Shigeru-san, you're lewd too?
She slayed us both in seconds!
Women are truly scary.
You can lean on me.
You're scary in a different way.
Geez! What are you?
I can't blame you.
You can't lie due to your Special Notes, but it applies to your face too?
Learn to turn off your blood thirst a bit.
Seika-san?
Won't you take me to the watering hole?
You can count on me!
This is bad.
Here you are!
Let's not forget counter-monster measures.
Bad choice!
Now, let's go, Reia-san!
It'd be too unnatural to force her to stop.
Okay, me too.
Shigeru-san, you shouldn't.
I know you're worried.
But that woman is dangerous.
I know.
Reia-san is a mature woman.
Touch her recklessly, and you get burned!
No, not like that!
Not that you're wrong.
But letting Seika-san handle her alone...
Let's believe in Seika-san.
Despite how she looks, she's a 17-year-old woman of her own accord.
Let us wait as we eat.
Seiji-san doesn't know about Reia's Special Notes, so...
Here you go.
Huh? Shigeru-san?
Are you... vibrating?
Not at all.
I'm simply doing side-to-side jumps with my full might.
With a bonus of one trillion agility.
I feel like I'm seeing your afterimage.
I bet you're just tired!
Sleep!
I should've done this to begin with.
Good night. Sweet dreams.
Phew, I feel refreshed.
I'm glad to hear it.
Seiji-san is really hot, isn't he?
I love that he's good looking, but so unripened.
Unripened?
Not sure what that means, but he's a bit strict.
Is that so?
He's strict, but thoughtful and wonderful.
Shigeru-san and Reeze-san too, they're all wonderful!
How sweet.
I wish I could join you.
That's great!
I'd love to go on an adventure with you!
It's impossible.
What?
You know, I wrote something in the Special Notes.
I wrote, "I'll never forgive pretty girls."
"I'll gouge their guts out and kill them."
I-I don't think I'm pretty!
Did I do something I shouldn't have with you?
You didn't.
I'd say you're one of the nice ones.
But... once it's on the Special Notes, there's no going against them!
Looking at pretty girls messes up my head with impulses, and...
Next thing I know, I've done something terrible.
So her Special Notes are controlling her.
I feel bad, but...
Reia-san, why did you put a Special Note like that?
You know, pretty girls once destroyed what was precious to me.
They took my man and made a laughingstock out of me.
Men all sided with the good-looking girls.
So I slammed my hatred into my Special Notes.
Bonus Attribute Points
Strength, Stamina, Defense Dexterity, Agility, Intelligence Magic Power, Magic Defense Perception, Skills
Special Notes
I'll never forgive pretty girls I'll gouge their guts out and kill them
That's why I got kicked out of the town.
I went from one party to another and destroyed pretty girls.
But today, all of that ends.
I'm going to ask Seiji-san to take care of me.
So I'm begging you, Seika,
die for me.
You pig! Let me go!
I'm going to...
I won't bother you with platitudes. But...
You've got no way out now.
What's going on?