Event Story – House of Mystery: They Know All! ch.19

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Gray: Wait, where am I...?

???: In my memories. Although, it's merely what the substance has restored.

Gray: Eh...!? Oh, you're the writer who appeared in my dreams…!?

???: Indeed...

Gray: U- Um... I-I'm really sorry...!

It was supposed to be a mystery novel, but I went ahead and changed it, even the genre...

But, um, I didn't just change the plot for no reason. I believe there are people who might find those unconventional twists enjoyable...

Sure, it's not the classic approach, but I still think there's something special about those unorthodox method​s... So...

???: This is your story, not the mystery I was going for...

Gray: Urk...

???: Still... a story that even children can enjoy, where the incident that took place in the mansion was solved by housekeepers who turned into detectives...
... Heh, it was an unexpectedly fun one.

Gray: Huh...ーー



Gray: Ngh, mn...

Nico: Gray?

Gray: Eh... Ah, Nico-san?

Nico: You're up?

Gray: Wait, since you're here, don't tell me we're in another loop...

Victor: No, the substance was retrieved without any trouble.

Gray: Victor-san...?

Brad: You've done a great job.

Gray: Brad-san...? Wait, does this mean...

Akira: Yeah, mission accomplished!

Ren: Well done.

Gray: Haah... Thank goodness...

Nico: You did great. Next time, I'll treat you to whatever you like.

 

Akira: Oh, for real? Cool! ♪ So, hot dogs it is!

Ren: Are you stupid? This should be up to Gray to decide, no?

Nico: You're right. I'll let you know my schedule later, so decide by then.

Gray: Y- Yes...

Victor: I apologize for interrupting your fun, but could you provide some details about the substance that was collected?
It seems that it had some unique qualities, so I would like to move forward with the research as soon as possible.

Nico: No.

Gray: Huh...

Nico: We can help later.

Gray: Is that okay…?

Nico: I'm in charge here and I'm calling it a day.

Akira: Heck yeah! Thanks, Nico!

Ren: Thanks...

Gray: Thank you very much, Nico-san.

Nico: I also want to go home and eat...

Victor: Well, it's unfortunate, but it seems I have no choice but to give up.

Brad: Right.



Nico: Oh, I almost forgot one thing before heading home. I'll give it to Gray first.

Gray: Huh? A manuscript...?

Nico: When I woke up, it was lying nearby
I skimmed through it, and it's a novel about housekeepers with special abilities.

Gray: Huh, that's...

Nico: Take turns reading it. When you're done, I'll read it too.

Gray: W- Will do!

Akira: So, after Gray, it's my turn!

Ren: Forget it. You'll probably only get halfway through it.

Akira: Grrr, I can read a novel that might actually have me in!

Ren: Don't lie. I've seen you sleeping with your book wide open more times than I can count.

Akira: Not the same thing!

Ren: It is.

Nico: Quiet down, both of you.

Akira & Ren: ...!

Gray: Fufu...

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