The smoking breast enhancement device was confiscated by Yomikawa, and Yoshikawa went back home to set the pre-recording time for the time being.
There was currently a live telecast on the TV inside the room, and Yomikawa noted that she wanted to record the drama that she wanted to watch.
"It would be great if there's a television receiver that could air multiple channels at the same time," muttered Yoshikawa.
The TV was airing such a show.
Most likely, the host and the production crew couldn't even smell the front lines.
"…Despite the fact that World War III ended in twelve days, after the war was over, there were a large number of eyewitness reports regarding supernatural phenomenon. Experts have called this a third war syndrome. This is a common group psychological problem that occurs due to the stress created by the warzone environment, similar to the phenomenon that occurred during the 'British Halloween incident' that took place during the political crisis in England. Some experts feel that they should be rewarded handsomely, and as soon as possible."
Accelerator was just lazing around.
He was lying on the sofa, feeling that there was a sense of something being out of place.
On closer look, Last Order had snuck into the small sofa.
"…What are you doing?"
"Misaka wants to sleep, says Misaka as Misaka explains clearly."
"Hey."
"…"
Before the #1 could complain, the ten-year-old-looking girl was already sleeping. Accelerator clicked his tongue, and another voice came from somewhere else.
"How do you feel about taking back your peace?"
"…What are you trying to say?"
"Nothing."
She used a tone that clearly implied something.
In the past, there was the existence of "darkness" in Academy City. It had tremendous power, but for certain reasons, the people involved in it would find it hard to reintegrate themselves into society. At times, in exchange for their own survival, they would use their friends as shields, offer things like books or information or even their status, or even be in charge of several "jobs"…It was that kind of world.
Accelerator had also been a part of it.
But that system had been destroyed—not by anyone else, but by Accelerator at the end of World War III.
Tsuchimikado Motoharu.
Musujime Awaki.
Unabara Mitsuki…Or whatever his name really was.
Accelerator's ears heard the voices of the commentators who enjoyed that boring peace.
"…Between this, it's unknown whether there really is a supernatural phenomenon, but basically, there's evidence of a huge golden ring and a bone-like thing left behind in cities all over the world- no, it's not so accurate to describe it as golden. The United Nations threw the piece into some parts of the Pacific Ocean that lack oxygen, and even though they did process it, used it to change the oxygen supply in the ocean, and also revived the supply of fish and other kinds of seafood, I do think that there are other motivations for them to throw them without investigating them…"
As for the other members of Group, who once worked as a group of four in the darkness, how were they right now? Accelerator wasn't really clear about it, but it was likely that in this bastardly city, they would work hard for their "stability".
However, there was something lacking.
He felt that something was lacking.
After the war, Accelerator had cut off all links to the darkness; thus, he wouldn't be able to access the necessary information regarding the dark side of Academy City. Of course, there were means to eavesdrop; it was just that he didn't want to get involved with the darkness ever again.
Thus, no matter whether it was a blessing or a curse, he wouldn't be able to ensure the others' safety.
Among the people who had taken part in that war, who could be excluded?
Did "that guy" who had been in the deepest part came back safely?
"…Also, it's worth being happy that Academy City's side incurred zero casualties, but Academy City also exposed all technical expertise and military risks. Regarding this, Academy City has expressed…"
There was no need to look forward to that TV program that was uttering gibberish.
But if so, who could be trusted?