A youth story of a passerby at the end of the world

"Senior, actually we watched a horror movie," Kato Megumi said, raising her right hand as she prepared to explain.

"So..." Kasumigaoka Utaha decided to listen to their explanation, even though she had already guessed the general idea.

"Then I was so scared after watching it that I didn't dare to move. I ended up curling up and getting sleepy right away." Feng Bin and Xiang turned their heads cutely, pointing with their fingers.

It was definitely her fault. I should have watched an art-house romance film instead, the kind that's so soothing it makes you sleepy.

But there aren't any movies worth watching here! That's the most crucial point.

"So she just fell asleep on the sofa?!" Kasumigaoka Utaha nodded knowingly, having already guessed what was going to happen next.

"Don't worry, I'm full of energy right now. I can always catch up on a nap at noon." She raised her arm and made a strongman gesture to reassure Feng Bin and Xiang, while the single ponytail on her head swayed along with it.

"I hope so..." Otherwise, she really would have to apologize to all the students and her beloved.

Just then, the sound of a key turning came from the door, and then the door opened.

"Sister!" Fengbin Hexiang exclaimed in surprise, then ran over on her little feet.

As her younger sister rushed towards her, Sakurajima Mai opened her arms and said, "I'm back. It's your performance today, right? Good luck!"

"Mmm!" Feng Bin and Xiang Qiong nodded vigorously, burying their noses in their older sister's shoulder.

The clothes were different! It was a large, colorless T-shirt with no pattern, and the fabric was soft and lightweight, so comfortable to rub against my face.

However, it was very loose and didn't match my sister's figure. If you pulled it a little, it would turn into an off-shoulder dress.

There was also the fresh, damp scent of her older sister after a shower, but these were the thoughts that were on Feng Bin and Xiang Nao, who were nestled in her arms.

I'm so envious!!

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Sitting in the dojo of the executive department, Mai was still sitting to his side and behind him. Even though she planned to leave the department, she still attended the training on time every day.

What's slightly different today is that Yukinoshita Haruno is also sitting next to him, and they just attended morning lessons and sparring together.

They are both the type who never let their guard down, and their strong will is admirable.

"Disband." Without wasting any time, Uesugi Genshin announced directly.

"Yes!" After bowing, everyone began to disperse.

Watching Yukino's departing figure, I could see that she also had a beautifully perky bottom.

Although Hachiman stayed behind, Uesugi Genshin had no intention of training him further, nor did Mai.

"The equipment for the Executive Department is ready. Shall we go take a look?" Uesugi Genshin invited him.

“Okay.” He was genuinely interested and planned to go with Xuanxin to take a look.

Then Uesugi Genshin turned to Mai and asked, "Should we...?"

“Yes, I’ll go too,” Mai replied without hesitation.

"Let's go then." He led the two towards the special building, along the steps that extended outwards, and entered directly through the door on the side. The reason for saying this was that the door in the corridor connecting the teaching building and the special building was the main entrance.

Climbing the stairs to the third floor, you'll find yourself in a relatively quiet area where clubs and organizations are located; the quietness could even be described as off-the-beaten-path.

For example, in the drama club, only people who really like it would join, or they would be asked to join because they would have to disband it due to a lack of people.

So when they walked into the drama department, they found all sorts of mannequins inside, dressed in clothes.

These clothes were their purpose in coming here. Although they were called clothes, they were not quite the same as the kind of clothes that people would normally wear on the street.

"Ah, Vice President, you've arrived." The person in charge here is Yonekura, a former member of the drama club. She wears round-framed glasses that aren't too old-fashioned and has a pretty face.

"Yes, thank you for your hard work," Uesugi Genshin said, extending his hand in a gesture of appreciation.

"No, after all, I get paid with a salary." Yonekura shook his head in fear.

"Hey~, is it really okay to be so blunt?" Hachiman thought to himself.

"Haha, indeed." Uesugi Genshin didn't seem to mind and laughed, "Did you really read the advice I gave you last time?"

He was busy afterwards and didn't follow up. Yukinoshita was still in charge, but only to a limited extent, as she was also very busy.

Thinking about it this way, he couldn't help but worry about the final product.

"Of course." She puffed out her thin chest. This was the normal size of a girl's breasts. Very few Asian women had a D cup, not counting overweight women.

Of course, there will always be exceptionally talented players, such as Utaha, Mai, and Yui.

Utaha is T1, while Mai and Yui are around T1.5.

This student is probably only at the T3 level, but it's great that they didn't reach Tn.

She can now hold her head high with pride.

Chapter 230: Similar Yet Dissimilar

"Jump!" she said, as she opened her arms to reveal the clothes on the mannequin behind her.

"This is really..." Hachiman couldn't help but exclaim.

"That's a bit too fantastical," Uesugi Genshin said, finishing his sentence for him.

It was initially uncertain whether these strange costumes were truly their future combat uniforms or simply a form of entertainment to relieve stress, but now it has been definitively proven.

Therefore, Hachiman appeared dejected. His already hunched back became even more hunched, as if some heavy weight was pressing down on him.

"Because we don't have any materials!" Yonekura complained about the meager conditions. "We don't have any fabric, so we can only use the drama club's last remaining materials and other scraps we found."

She showed the armor to Uesugi Genshin and the other two.

"The main body is made of leather, which is very lightweight. The key parts are reinforced with chainmail, and of course, we also made an iron plate version next to it."

Pointing casually to the other side, she continued, "The lower half is also leather pants, and if you wear boots, the protection is sufficient."

"Leather isn't very durable, so are we planning to put a feather, haori, or perhaps a raincoat on top?"

Leather products need regular maintenance to prevent cracking and deformation, but I didn't plan to use them for long anyway, so I can just replace them when they break.

It's not time to wear bulletproof vests yet. The current situation is that guns aren't widespread, and we haven't encountered any strangers outside. The main concern is dealing with the threat of zombies, and light armor is sufficient.

The reason why the raincoat was not called a feather cloak is because it doesn't really look like one. The materials and styles are different, and it's more like a cloak or sun protection clothing.

“The material used is nylon fabric.” She tugged at the fabric, and it didn’t make any harsh friction sound. “This is the only material we can use, but it’s still quite protective and very quiet, without making any noise.”

“We also have a canvas version, which you can wear in case it rains, but it’s not really suitable for everyday wear. It’s a bit hot and not very breathable.” She stuck out her tongue in front of Uesugi Genshin, showing no regard for the leader’s dignity.

However, if a raincoat is still breathable, then it's not a raincoat at all; it's either extremely expensive and made of a fabric that allows air to pass through but not water droplets.

"And it's not just this one piece of armor; we also made different ones using other materials." Pointing to the increasingly fantastical armors on the right, Uesugi Genshin already knew that they had gone a bit too far with their designs during the creation process.

Simply put, it's Sai Gao Ni High Iron Duck.

Overall, the first item still has some modern elements; it doesn't mention time travel or that the person used to be a part-time cosplayer.

Then, with the outer haori (a type of traditional Chinese garment) on top, it's basically impossible to tell unless you look closely. But the things behind them have changed drastically over time. It must have been really hard work for them to come up with such ingenious ideas. It's obvious that they had some personal agenda, but Uesugi Genshin chose to let them off the hook and not dwell on their waste of money.

...As long as they don't let Yukino find out they've created so much junk.

However, there was another matter that concerned Uesugi Genshin, "This..."

"Ah, this is also what you requested, Vice President, to make the neck protector and face mask look better."

That's nice. Was that how he approved it back then?

"So we made several versions as well." She took them out one by one and laid them out.

"Hachiman." Looking at the various masks on the table, Uesugi Genshin turned around and called out, "You try it."

"Eh~, me?" Hachiman pointed to himself and reluctantly stepped forward.

I picked up a onesie and put it on.

Pulling it down, it covers the collarbone, and above it, it completely covers the cheekbone, only revealing the area above the eyes.

only......

"Ah, this won't do, the colors are too flashy." Shaking his head with amusement, Uesugi Genshin commented directly, "If someone didn't know better, they'd think we were members of a black gang if we wore this."

It has a strong hip-hop vibe, mainly because of this "scarf," which looks really strange on Hachiman.

Mai instinctively covered her mouth, but her professionalism as an actress allowed her to control her expression and maintain a calm, appraising look.

"Pfft..." Uesugi Genshin sneezed from the side.

You were laughing just now!

"Okay, next." Uesugi Genshin clapped his hands and ignored him.

"Hey! Don't change the subject."

"Next one, next one," he urged again.

Ignoring Hachiman's shouts, he tried several times, some with a one-piece design, and others with separate neck guards and masks.

But the funniest thing is the balaclava-style hood, which makes him look no different from a terrorist.

The black hood covered the entire head, and it was a round oval shape. Fortunately, Hachiman's head shape was good, so only the eyes and mouth were visible after it was put on.

"Hahahaha~" Uesugi Genshin slapped his thigh and laughed without any intention of hiding it.

"Hehehe..." The people watching from the sidelines laughed.

"Ah." So tired, Hachiman suddenly felt mentally exhausted. What was the point of all this?

"Alright." Uesugi Genshin stopped the laughter of those around him; the reason they were being mocked was their fault.

He can laugh at Hachiman, but no one else has the right.

To be fair, the balaclava was originally used for warmth in cold regions in the 19th century, but it has been given another meaning in modern times.

Just like putting stockings over the head, in the past, it was undoubtedly the act of a ruthless bandit, but now one has to think carefully about whether it's a sign of perversion.

As it turned out, he was quite authoritative. He spoke seriously, and everyone immediately stopped. Nobody wanted to be reprimanded by the vice president, right?

"How is your breathing?" Uesugi Genshin asked earnestly, with a sense of inquiry.

"Not really." After taking a few deep breaths, Hachiman shook his head helplessly. "It's okay when things are calm, but it gets a bit sluggish during battles."

"I can't breathe." After thinking for a moment, Uesugi Genshin decisively said, "Then this one is out too."

"And this one?" Someone handed over the next one, a hat.

It looks like they just took off the hood from the back of the clothes and then sewed a piece of cloth over the mouth and nose.

Hachiman took it and tried it on again without complaint. His initial impression was that it was very warm.

Then it breathes well and doesn't feel stuffy.

However, another problem arose.

"My view is blocked." I turned my head left and right and found that at least a quarter of my field of vision was blocked.

"That's also a problem." After pondering for a moment, Uesugi Genshin turned to Yonekura and the others and said, "Nothing with protruding parts on both sides, or anything that makes it inconvenient to turn your head."

"Hmm." Yonekura waved his hand, signaling for the second one to be removed.

It was just like a bidding process; they actually did all sorts of things, but most of them were just for show.

Simply put, it needs to cover the area below the eyes, provide unrestricted vision, and offer good protection for the neck.

Finally, they brought out a transformation that resembled the first one, but was slightly different; this one fit the body very well.

An opening was made at the nose, and both sides were tightly sewn shut with thread; the needlework was excellent.

At the same time, you can breathe smoothly, and it really covers the area below your eyes, so you don't have to worry about your face being scratched by zombies.

It's made of leather inside and out, making it easy to clean—just rinse it with water. To keep it in place, there's another strap that goes from the ear to the back of the head.

Therefore, it is also very flexible to turn left and right, but in order to better suit oneself, it probably needs to be customized.

Not everyone's nostrils are in that position, and not everyone can wear a mask without any gaps.

If Mai were to wear it, it might not be tight enough, as the girl's face is a bit small.

"We also plan to paint patterns on it, such as white skull patterns or a mouth showing teeth."

The more he listened, the more something seemed off. Uesugi Genshin turned to look at the boy who had spoken, "You've been reading too many manga and games."

Although he made a complaint, Uesugi Genshin did not explicitly stop him. Instead, he said, "It depends on personal wishes. I personally hope that we can reach a consensus as much as possible. We can hold a vote later."