Chapter 88. [The Getaway Passageway Drama]

<<Iroha! You’re back! Thank goodness you’re safe!>>

Angu Ogu’s pale face turns into a slightly relieved face.

She was flanked on both sides by a large man.

I’m not sure how I could have mistaken them for her.

It’s these guys. The ones who killed me in my previous life.

My body trembled with fear.

However, I desperately tried to push it away and feigned calmness.

“Ogu, where are you going?”

<<The staff will take you to the shelter. You heard it too, Iroha. We could be in the middle of a nuclear war soon. I’m sure this show will be over too.>>

“Don’t worry, It’s going to be okay.”

I walked over to Angu Ogu as I spoke.

I pretend to hug her and steal a look at her.

The large men were wearing card holders around their necks, indicating that they were [related parties].

But they couldn’t be the real staff.

They knew in advance that the nuke was going to be dropped, and they said they would take advantage of the chaos and kidnap her.

A “related person”.

I mean, I realize it now.

They’re all Russian descent, no matter how I look!

It’s not strange that there are Russian staff members here now.

And there is no reason to think they’re bad because they are Russians.

This is an international event, to begin with.

It was inevitable that VTubers and staff would gather from all over the world.

But even so, was I that stupid back then?

Why didn’t I notice?

Perhaps it would be unreasonable to ask me to calmly observe the situation under the fear of death.

Or perhaps Japanese people are too blind to recognize foreigners.

“But Iroha, what’s wrong? Why have you been speaking Japanese all this time?”

“You’re talking to me. It’s all right. I will protect you.”

I had broken the language barrier before.

Then I should be able to do it.

This time, I’ll use the language barrier to my advantage…!

My heart was beating painfully fast with tension and fear.

Don’t act suspicious. Don’t let them know.

I told myself.

It’s okay. Do you have any idea how much I’ve heard?

And in my ability, being able to hear is synonymous with being able to speak.

Gestures are body language and gestures.

Or maybe it was at this moment that I learned to understand it.

“Ogu, follow me!”

“Huh? But we have to evacuate. It’s not safe, right?”

“I know. I know, but it has to be you. Please!”

“…… I know.

“Okay, let’s go!”

I rushed the reluctant Angu Ogu and started to walk away.

Immediately, one of the guys dressed as a staff member shouted.

<<Wait a minute, girl. Where do you think you’re going? We need to evacuate now. “Aayu supikuik urigurishikuyu? “Eskup”, “okey”?>>

“”Aiamu biji”! Come on, Ogu! Come on!”

<<Sorry! I think I’m being called for a minute, but I’ll be back in 5 minutes!>>

<<Hey, stop being so selfish! Come on!>>

Don’t worry, I can see you.

I slipped away from another man’s outstretched hand.

What’s the reaction?

I’m glad, they don’t know.

Don’t let them know.

I’m not even aware of what’s going on. I’m just a stupid kid who doesn’t understand what’s going on and doesn’t speak English.

Hurry up!

I was only a few feet away from them.

And just as we rounded the corner, I pushed Angguogu’s back and started running.

“Run as fast as you can!”

<<What?>>

“They’re imposters!”

Angu Ogu’s head still hadn’t caught up with me, and she made a puzzled expression

However, perhaps pushed by my spirit, she started to run.

<<Na! Those kids!>>

A few beats later, they peeked out from around the corner, and their expressions turned startled.

They were chasing after us in a panic.

We ran through the gap between them.

I shouted.

<<Please help me! Those people are suspicious! They’re not staff!>>

All eyes turned to us. Their feet slowed slightly, as if they were trying to escape the stares.

But they didn’t stop.

And no one helped us.

It seemed that everyone was still reeling from the nuclear shock.

Damn, if only there were guards! Why can’t we find them at a time like this?

<<Oi, Iroha. They aren’t staff. ………… What took you so long?>>

Angu Ogu looked back in confusion, then looked at me and slowed down.

Keep running, you idiot!

<<No, no, no. It’s not because I’m not strong enough, but because I already ran a long time ago.>>

I tried to reassure her, but it was no use.

What I was saying was incoherent, and I no longer had the strength to act.

<<Why are you making excuses at a time like this? Let’s go!>>

<<Yes, goho, that’s why. Whoohh!>>

I was pulled by the hand to run in the opposite direction.

Even so, there was a limit. They were already close by.

They would catch up with us.

Just when I was about to give up.

“Ta-da! It’s Ah-nee! What’s wrong, you two?”

Ah-nee appeared from the direction of travel and waved at us.