Academy’s Dark Perspective - Chapter 352



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Academy Dark Curtain Point of View Side Story Episode 3

Side Story 1: The Legendary Restaurant Episode 3

Unlike ordinary restaurants, it seemed that a visit to this special, nameless shop required some preparation.

Linda’s note read:

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【How to find a legendary restaurant】

1. This store is only open between 6 PM and 12 AM. Please note that even if you find it outside of these hours, the door will not open.

2. It seems that you need to wear appropriate attire for dinner. If you are not dressed appropriately for a restaurant dinner, you may not only be denied entry, but you may also be unable to find the restaurant, so we recommend that men wear a suit and women wear a light dress.

—-

“You’re wearing a dress?”

I don’t have anything like a dress.

Airi, lost in thought, glanced at the smart mirror installed in the dormitory.

This is the guy who I had a huge fight with after asking him to pick out clothes for our last date.

When he found out that his date was none other than Aaron Stingray, he treated the owner like a lunatic.

‘Do I have to rely on this guy again… …!’

Honestly, she didn’t feel like it, but there was no one else she could ask for help. Iri had no choice but to turn on the smart mirror again.

Soon, a friendly voice flowed out, along with the Stingray logo.

[Hello, Master? What kind of clothes should I prepare for you today?]

“Hey, didn’t the title change?”

[If you want to change the title, please click the Settings tab.]

“No, that’s fine. I need a dress more than that.”

I was a little bothered by the sudden change in title, but I decided to ignore it since it wasn’t important.

[What style of dress do you want?]

“I need a dress that I can wear to dinner. As long as it’s comfortable to move in, the design should be decent.”

[I confirmed. You currently have 0 ‘dresses’ in your closet, so I will show you recommended items.]

Swish.

At that moment, the screen changed and Airi’s appearance was reflected in the mirror. Inside the mirror, she was wearing a dress… … .

“Huhhhh?!”

Iri was startled and covered her body. It was understandable, because the dress she was wearing in the mirror had a design that was no different from being half naked.

Not only was her back completely exposed, but her chest was also clearly visible. To put it simply, it was as if only one large piece of cloth was covering her front.

“Hey, how am I supposed to wear something like this!?”

[This is a dress that recently became a hot topic after being worn by a famous celebrity. The photo shared on SNS received 10 million likes.]

“Don’t lie. What kind of crazy celebrity would wear such a perverted outfit… … No, how is this true… … .”

I looked it up and it was real.

A movie star appeared in that dress on last winter’s entertainment awards show. Well, it was okay until that point, but it seems that she was banned from appearing indefinitely for public indecency because the shoulder straps fell off.

… … In short, it was a dress for perverts.

“Hey, didn’t I say I needed something comfortable to move in!? How can I walk around in something like this!?”

[It is very light. The weight of the fabric used is about 200g… … .]

“It’s no different from walking around naked, so of course it’s easy! I was wrong to trust you!”

[This is too much, Master.]

“Shut up! Show me the list so I can choose myself!”

[All right.]

In the end, Airi personally looked through the list and chose a dress.

Although the length was a bit short, it was comfortable to move in and looked like a dress that could be worn outside with a light layer of clothing over it.

“I’ll do this.”

[Great choice. Please pay. By the way, if you sign up as a Stingray Premium member, you can receive same-day delivery within 30 minutes.]

“… … How much is it?”

[50,000 credits per month.]

“It’s expensive!? And it’s even a subscription system!?”

50,000 credits is about the same as one month’s food expenses. It was too much of a burden to pay just to get a dress that I would wear once and never wear again.

“I just want to use regular shipping.”

[Okay, the expected delivery date is… … 30 days later.]

“……I knew it.”

Now I don’t even feel like praying.

What was that last time? What package?

They demanded my money to download it, and now they are threatening me with the delivery date.

“Do you guys know how conscientious you are?”

[We apologize. Due to current circumstances at our headquarters, there are disruptions in logistics production and delivery… … .]

“Ugh… … .”

Fucking Stingray.

Oh, but I’m also a member of Stingray.

In the end, Iri had no choice but to become a sucker.

With the money that was extorted from the scholarship students, the sales of the Stingray fashion brand increased a little that day, and it is said that Kalia was very happy.

* * *

-They say that the location of this restaurant changes depending on the day of the week and the date. You’ll have to calculate carefully to find it.

“Today is Friday the 23rd… … It’s the start of C Sector 23rd Street.”

As Sector C is a densely populated area of ​​middle-class residential areas, the Neon Scramble Square on 23rd Street in Sector C was known to be an unusually crowded place.

Moreover, as it was a Friday evening, the square and streets were crowded with people, leaving no room to stand.

Iri, who started her search at the plaza according to the ‘location calculation method’ written on the note, pulled her hat and sunglasses down low.

It was a fashion that felt like a famous celebrity trying to avoid the public. It felt a bit self-conscious, but it couldn’t be helped.

This was because the story of her birth was recently broadcast, and more and more people recognized her.

Her distinctive white hair and purple eyes made it obvious to anyone that she was Iri, so unless she used modules to change her appearance, it was best to cover it up like this.

“… …Damn mirror. If it weren’t for that, I would have bought a module that changes the appearance of the face.”

As she grumbled, Iri opened the note again.

—–

[Move according to the position and direction of the sun from the starting point.]

—–

“It’s really complicated… … .”

If it had been when I was in the first year, I think I would have given up without even trying.

Moreover, the calculations were based on the direction and time of the sun. It was an overly scientific method, so it actually made it less fantastical.

‘If we really follow this path, will there really be something like a “wish-granting store?”

But once I got this far, I couldn’t give up.

Moreover, since I had paid well over 50,000 credits for the dress and the subscription fee, I felt like I had to finish it off just to feel better.

When I started walking according to the calculations with that thought in mind.

I made eye contact with someone.

None other than her love rival, Serena Beresford.

“ah.”

“ah.”

As soon as they saw each other, sighs came out of their mouths. Perhaps it was because they were both thinking the same thing.

“… … .”

“… … .”

There is silence for a few seconds.

No, I kind of expected it.

Since we have the same goal, it is inevitable that our paths will overlap while we are looking for it.

But isn’t it a bit too much to encounter it like this right after taking your first step?

The two people’s minds began to become complicated.

‘Why is Serena here?’

‘Well, judging by the reaction, you must have recognized me?’

‘It looks like he’s looking for that too.’

‘Do we have no choice but to compete in the end?’

‘The first one to arrive wins… …!’

Same moment.

Both men came to the same conclusion.

The moment when Airi was about to kick the seat.

“Okay, wait a minute!”

Serena screamed.

At that moment, Airi’s movements suddenly stopped.

“what’s the matter?”

“You’re looking for the same thing as me, right?”

“……maybe.”

“Then let’s compete fairly.”

Serena then extends her hand to shake hands.

Although Iri felt somewhat suspicious of the action, she was in a hurry and took his hand without thinking too much.

After that, the two let go of each other.

Serena spoke first.

“Three, two, one and we’re off.”

“… … Where is that?”

Phaaaat!

Iri ignored Serena’s suggestion and jumped out of her seat. With one stomp of her foot, she leaped dozens of meters, leaving her far ahead.

Serena screamed from a distance.

“Hey! Hey! Are you being so lethal!?”

“I’ll go first.”

“That’s how it comes out, right!?”

Even if I think about it, it was a bit lethal, but if I get too carried away, I might as well get hit by a nanomachine.

With that in mind, Airi used her superior physique to outrun Serena.

* * *

How long did you run like that?

“At this rate, I won’t be able to keep up… … .”

After getting a good shake-up from Serena, Airi took a breather and started to find her way again.

Right. Go straight. Left again, then go straight.

On the way, I checked all the checkpoints written on the note and succeeded in finding something like an invitation hidden there.

As she was walking down the unfamiliar road, she suddenly realized that she had entered a deserted alley.

The streets were quiet, and here and there in empty spaces you could see groups of men who looked unsightly, gathered together in twos and threes, chatting away.

“If my calculations are correct, it should be around here.”

It was a place that seemed quite dangerous for a C sector, but it was no problem for her, who had lived in E sector for a long time. Her only worry was whether the ‘restaurant’ was really in a place like this.

It was at that time.

Airi realized that a car was slowly following her behind.

‘……what?’

Usually, the cars that follow a woman walking alone in an alley like this are those with bad intentions.

‘Should I organize it in advance?’

Sometimes, strange drugs are used to incapacitate the target, so it’s better to take care of it early rather than letting your guard down and end up in trouble.

Kuung.

The next moment, Airi quickly moved several dozen meters and climbed onto the hood of the car. Then, she punched the driver, breaking the window and trying to kick him.

“Hey, wait a minute! Stop it!”

The back seat suddenly opened, revealing Serena. Iri was startled by her face, and only then did she notice the ‘Taxi’ sign on the vehicle.

“Tae, taxi?”

“Yes, it’s a taxi! So get down quickly!”

Airi hurriedly got out of the hood, and Serena repeatedly bowed to the taxi driver, apologized, gave him some money, and sent him away. Then she turned to Airi and argued.

“Why are you trying to throw a punch first! What were you going to do if I got off late!?”

“You were the one who followed me first. No, but you clearly shook me off, so how did you come after me?”

“Well, well… … ? What a coincidence… … ?”

“no way.”

Airi checked her sleeve and found a small transmitter attached to it. She had probably secretly attached it to her when they shook hands earlier.

“Hey, is this happening?”

“What, what! You started off deadly first! And how am I supposed to keep up with you, an adaptor? You’ve got to give me a handicap!”

“Ugh… … .”

As Airi sighed, Serena smiled awkwardly and snuck up next to Airi.

“But you know what? Have you found it already?”

“what.”

“I mean, the restaurant. Well, judging by your reaction, it looks like you haven’t found it yet… … Do you think you’ll accept my offer?”

“What kind of proposal is that? You’re going to do something weird by attaching a transmitter or something.”

“No. This time, for real, straight up.”

“… … .”

“I told you it’s true.”

Serena smiled cutely.

If there was a tail on its butt, it would probably be wagging violently.

No matter what, we were friends and I owed her something, so I decided to listen to her.

“What is your suggestion?”

“Let’s just find it together.”

“……I’ll go.”

“Wait, wait! I’m not lying to you. Think about it! If you go and make a wish first, but then I go and make a wish that cancels your wish, what do you think will happen?”

“uh…….”

I never thought about it that far.

I just thought I had to find it first.

“Right? So we should find each other and go in and eat at the same time. We’ll probably make the same wish anyway.”

“……so?”

“Oh my, oh my. Look at her face turning red. Were you making a weird wish?”

“Oh, it’s noisy! So what should we do?”

“Then wouldn’t it automatically grant the wish of someone who earnestly wishes? Well, that’s just my opinion.”

“On the contrary, what if both happen? If the chairman starts dating two people at the same time, or gets married and starts living in two houses, will he be able to endure that situation?”

“ah…….”

“You didn’t think about it either.”

“huh…….”

And so again silence.

“… … .”

“… … .”

The two people were just staring at each other in a strange atmosphere, but fortunately, the silence was broken by Airi’s sigh.

“Ah. I guess there’s nothing I can do. I’ll just do as you say.”

“Oh, really? I guess that would be a good idea, right?”

“It’s not that I particularly like your idea. I just can’t leave you here.”

Then, Airi pointed behind her with her thumb. Serena turned her head in that direction and soon discovered a group of suspicious people there.

“Oh, Iri? Who are those people…?”

“I don’t know. Let me ask you this. Did you call a taxi driver again or hire a mercenary or something?”

“It’s not.”

“Then what… … .”

Iri slowly takes a pose.

He said, glaring at his opponents.

“There must be bad guys everywhere.”