Throwing both tact and common sense to the wind, RK47-chan asks the good Doctor Shuu about the missing students. Will the truth be mundane or horrifying?
: Umm, sir? I heard that sometimes students disappear after coming in here, and...
: Who told you that?
: No one in particular... Everybirdie's talking about it. It's kind of like a school legend, or something.
: So you believe in urban legends?
: What? No, not really. Just that it would be kind of cool if it were true...
: Then we shall leave it at that.
: ???
: That it would be 'cool' if you were to disappear… or something like that. Hohohoho.
ED: Not sure if threat or 'disappear from my office, obnoxious fool'. Probably both. Hohohoho.
I guess I shouldn't have expected a straight answer in the first place. I never can tell what the doctor is thinking when I talk to him...
A hunter-gatherer's body is her way of life, so maybe I'll go running today!
ED:
These images just flashed by while RK47 was running, but I paused for screens. Living in a cave, those skyscrapers... is this a post-apocalyptic game? WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON, I HAD JUST MANAGED TO DESENSITIZE MYSELF TO EVERYONE BEING A PIGEON AND NOW IT'S GETTING WEIRDER WHAT THE HELL HATOFUL BOYFRIEND.
A true Running Girl's way to start vacation!
: I wonder how far I ran... I always lose track of where I'm going once the runner's high kicks in....
...where am I? I must have wandered out of my usual stomping ground at some point. Which way did I come from..?
: Don't fail me now, paleolithic homing instincet..!
The sun's setting. I'd rather not sleep outside...
: Hey, you.
: ?
Music:
Enter Sparrow
A sparrow stands next to me, squinting up at my face.
It looks a little bit vintage. How cute! I feel a strange pressure... I can tell right away that this sparrow isn't just anybirdie.
ED: That strange pressure is called an erection, RK47-chan.
: Umm, I'm from St. Pigeonation's. I was out on a run and got lost.
: You ran all the way from there? You must be good. It's about a two hour drive from here.
: What!?
I guess that's why my legs hurt!
: Aaah... I wonder if I'll be able to run home again...
: Hmm. I like the cut of your jib... Anybirdie that determined deserves a ride home. Come on.
The intimidating sparrow gestures at her scooter. It's a little small, but we should both fit... I think..?
: Th-thank you! Umm... may I ask your name?
: Koshiba Azami. I sell takoyaki. Call me Azami.
: Then thank you, Azami!
: You're a very... cautious driver.
: Carve it into your soul, kid! One accident is all it would take, and that would be the end of our lives. It may seem strange to a young girl like you, but... once you've lost someone, you'll understand.
There is a far-off look in her eyes. I'm sure she knows what she's talking about, but at this rate I might get home faster by walking!
: Do you think we'll get there by dawn...?
: Carve it into your soul! The speed limit for scooters is 30 kilometers per hour!
: We're not even going that fast!
: Following traffic laws is part of my credo!
: Isn't riding tandem against the law, too?
: That rule is for humans. Birds are light, so one or two more doesn't stop the brakes from working. We're fine like this.
But I'm not a bird... And so we putted along at Azami's hyper-cautious speed. By the time we got to my house, it was almost light out...
Maybe I should apply for a part-time job, since I have the chance?
So, everybirdie? Should RK47-chan find gainful employment, or do nothing this summer?