Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai (岩元先輩ノ推薦)

This calls for a change of plans.

It seems you've got convictions, ideals, and just a hint of hypocrisy.

That means we can wage war after all.

Oh, my.

So he's a prisoner?

If you want him, you're welcome to try and claim him.

But you risk us snatching the rest of you.

ECHOES OF DESTRUCTION

Igni!

Pipe down!

Bloody hell, Igni.

Do you truly understand what "war" is?

If there are casualties, I don't want to hear any complaints!

My, my. You certainly do have a short fuse.

JAPANESE IMPERIAL ARMY'S SEIHO MIDDLE SECOND-YEAR, SAZAME RYU

VERSUS THE BRITISH EMPIRE'S WITCH OF DELAY, ROSEMARY

My priority is the mission.

Sorry, but you need to die.

I've been lying here watching, but just what is that umbrella made of?!

Those thorns are steel!

I really should apologize for all the rain.

Rain?

It's dry everywhere else, but raining around him.

Does that mean this boy with the umbrella is some kinda "rain user"?

No, wait. A "rain man," maybe?

Drip, drip, drip. Do you see it?

Whoops. I'd advise watching your step.

A certain amount of precipitation makes flowers look all the more beautiful.

But if it rains for too long, it wears them out.

The same applies to men... and thorns.

That's what it means to approach me.

Something about this rain makes it seem like your tears.

If it washes everything away, then maybe.

But the thing is...

It reminds me of blood.

You don't know how magnificent this manor used to be.

What's this?

Am I feeling pressure?

Now, what conditions do you need for rain?

Sometimes, it's a high-pressure front.

Sometimes, it's the wind blowing in off the sea.

But the thing they have in common is 100% humidity.

Essentially, the conditions you'd find inside a cloud.

And around me, there is always 100% humidity.

So that's where this pressure is coming from?

Clouds, eh? I hear they're a lot like fog when you're inside them.

You think someone from London will let a bit of fog "pressure" him?!

Yes! Attaboy, Rosemary!

Now you're finished.

A mirage?

You haven't even touched me.

Our intel gave me an idea of how powerful his ability is.

But from what I read, it shouldn't be functioning at such a high level.

Enough moisture to make my steel thorns rust...

Air pressure from the fog... And on top of that, mirages?

Then let's see how you deal with this!

Wh-What the...

What is that thing?!

That's where the thorns have been coming from.

I won't be able to hold back now.

Fall under the view of the baby bulb's sight!

Rosemary's getting a little heated.

When rosemary runs wild, there's no stopping the tears!

There's nothing holding you down anymore.

Whether it's raining or clear... In the morning or at dusk...

The scenery is always changing.

You want me to fight for the army?

No. But your power has its uses.

I'm trying to create a world where no one has to fight.

So I want you to become my classmate.

You really are an odd one, taking such an interest in me.

Can you perhaps see a rainbow?

If that's the case, this long summer rain may have already delivered your defeat.

Wh-What even is that?!

"Long summer rain" is a literary reference to the persistent May rain

that rots soybean pulp.

I can't... stand up...

Sink as you listen to the echoes of destruction.

And thank you for coming out in spite of the weather.

I'm back.

A fine first battle.

Unbelievable!

Let me go! I'll fight you next!

You really are a sore loser, you know that?

You haven't even done anything! You're just a tagalong!

That's rich, coming from you!

Who's a "tagalong" now?

Well, well. Ain't that something?

You've trained this one quite well.

Huh? Oh, me?

Well, I've got a long way to go, honestly.

Iwamoto-san has no shortage of gifted underclassmen.

I can fight, too!

I think I get it now.

You kept them a secret, even from your own country.

Well, no wonder we didn't know.

Y'know what? I'm fine with letting you walk away with the win this time.

Because someday, you're all gonna be my family!

Like hell we will!

One family's plenty, thanks!

Hey! Are you seriously leaving me behind?!

Excellent work, Sazame, Haramachi.

SEIHO MIDDLE SCHOOL, QUARANTINE FACILITY SECOND-YEAR, SAZAME RYU

HAS THE ABILITY TO PRODUCE RAIN. ALWAYS 100% HUMIDITY IN HIS VICINITY.

LABORATORY NUMBER SIX

Iwamoto-san?

I gotta...

You two shouldn't take such crazy risks.

That Watergun guy... He's bad news.

Big guy, you gotta run—

Ow, ow...

What the hell?

Smoke?

Where even am I?

Oh, you're awake.

And here we go.

Now, he just woke up, so take it easy.

What? Really?

Man, what am I gonna do? I brought all this stuff.

Hey. You up?

Big man Haramachi.

Here you go. That was a really crazy stunt you pulled, y'know.

Apples, huh? And a whole bunch.

I appreciate it.

They're not just for you.

We've got other kids here the school has recently taken in.

Really?

Did you bring me something, too, Iwamoto-san?

Oh, uh, just...

Let's take a look.

Haramachi!

Clothes?

I screwed up. I didn't think you'd be awake already.

And I brought too many.

That's not the issue here, Iwamoto-san!

Floral patterns and prints? You sure have a flashy fashion sense.

I chose poorly.

Iwamoto-san, have you been working so hard

that you don't know what people wear these days?

You'd be surprised how stylish Iwamoto-san's casual attire is, big man.

Really? And how do you know?!

Well, whatever the case, I'm glad to see you up.

Feels like I had you guys worried.

I must say, this is really nice. I'm gonna wear these all the time.

IMPERIAL ARMY'S SEIHO MIDDLE SCHOOL RESEARCH TOWER — LABORATORY NUMBER SIX

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