Mushi-Uta (ムシウタ)

Why... did it turn out like this...?

Because... just by living, we harm others around us.

Who are you?

I'm Kakkou. What is your dream?

My dream?

My dream is... to find a place where I belong.

That's similar to mine.

Pretty...

If that's how it is, I'll give you my dream.

Remember me if it comes true someday.

I got it.

It's a promise.

Yes...

A promise.

They say Mushi rampage like monsters.

They eat their hosts starting from their head!

Apparently you can't normally tell who's possessed.

If you're possessed too long, you can't live on.

At that point, a red ambulance comes to pick you up.

Wasn't it a yellow truck?

I heard it was a black garbage truck.

They never come back after getting on.

It's also rumored that they appear at 4 AM every time.

If they question you and you don't answer quickly, you'll be in deep trouble.

If they take you away, they eradicate you and your Mushi!

Don't they call those people Hosts?

Hosts...

It'll be a man decked out in black and wearing goggles.

I assume Yuuki-kun is currently present?

Y-Yes, what do you need?

I've come to pick up Yuuki-kun.

Yuuki! Yuuki!!

Yuuki, you're there aren't you!?

Cover the area.

We are part of the Special Environmental Preservation Bureau.

If you cooperate with us, we'll escort you to the bureau.

However... if you resist, your Mushi will...

Be killed.

Run away!

You again?

The escort vehicle was attacked!

We're currently searching for the target, suspected to be Mushibane's leader!

Continue on with the search.

Looks like it's going to take a bit more time here.

What'll you do?

What's your answer?

N-No!!

So that's your answer.

Go! Kabuto!

S-Save me!!

Hang on tight!

Too bad, Kabuto!

A mere Ninth-Class!

Hold it, Lady's minion!

Over here!

Head towards the other side of the river!

Our leader is over there!

I'll hold Kabuto back here!

Go!!

What's wrong? We're just getting started.

Time's up.

Lady...

Sorry.

I'll leave the rest to you.

Nice job, Kakkou-kun.

Ignoring me now, huh?

You're as friendly as ever.

So the mighty Kakkou-sama has nothing to say to a Fire-Type Fifth-Class like me, hmm?

Or what, do you hate me?

You're the one who hates me.

What's with that serious reply?

Really, you're always so booooring!

SEPB has finally designated the leader of Mushibane, Lady Bird, with the rank of Fire-Type First-Class.

The same rank as you.

It's been a while since we had a First-Class designation!

So, here's an idea for you.

Isn't it about time you long for your coveted school life?

Starting from when?

Today. All of the preparations are ready.

Here!

Kakkou-san wearing a school uniform... I'd like to see that~

I believe the size is perfect.

Fine, branch chief.

Haji-san~

Everyone left me behind. Give me a ride, too.

No.