ICISEI Episode 82

Episode 82: Extras are in full swing! 『 He widened his eyes, staring in disbelief at his shortened arm, and exclaimed, “I underestimated esp

Episode 82: Extras are in full swing!

『 He widened his eyes, staring in disbelief at his shortened arm, and exclaimed, “I underestimated espers too much!”

“No! If I don't grab a hostage, I'll definitely be eliminated!”

At this moment, he clearly felt the vast difference in strength between himself and Shigeo Kageyama. Continuing like this was not an option!

His gaze immediately fell upon the girls nearby, who were frozen in fear.

“What a fragrant scent!!! You're the one!!”

He fixed his eyes on the orange-haired girl at the front of the group, a grotesque smile appearing on his face.

Bang!

In an instant, he reached out his evil hand towards the girl!

“Danger!”

Shigeo Kageyama immediately blocked the girl, and with a wave of his hand, intertwining purple and blue electric light instantly severed the arm of the Evil spirit Odor Sniffer!!

The girl gazed at Shigeo Kageyama, who was shielding her, her cheeks flushing!

Oh no!

It was the feeling of a racing heart!!!

However...

Shigeo Kageyama remained oblivious to the girl's emotional turmoil behind him; he was feeling a bit displeased.

Because this evil spirit was truly despicable!

Still trying to kidnap a hostage!!!

Next! ...

Lightning flashed, thunder rumbled!!!!

His psychic power transformed into countless blades, instantly carving hundreds of thousands of wounds into the foul-smelling evil spirit!!!

Odor Sniffer stood dumbfounded!

The glasses on his nose shattered violently at that moment!

A heavy atmosphere of death enveloped his entire body!!

“AWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!”

Odor Sniffer attempted to flee!

However, his body was already covered in countless cracks!!!

Immediately after!

Terrifying energy suddenly exploded!

“BOOM——!!”

Odor Sniffer transformed into a brilliant fireworks display in the blink of an eye, bursting and scattering!!!

Countless fragments of the evil spirit splattered everywhere, finally turning into a wisp of energy and vanishing without a trace!

Shigeo Kageyama stood with his back to the exploding evil spirit; a true man never looks back at the afterglow of an explosion!

The moment the evil spirit vanished, the barrier Shigeo Kageyama had constructed with his psychic powers also silently disappeared.

Shigeo Kageyama turned around, facing a group of terrified girls, and said expressionlessly, “It's done.”

But in an instant, he experienced something unprecedented!

“That was amazing!!!”

“So cool!!”

The girls surrounded Shigeo Kageyama, praising and admiration rising in a chorus.

Shigeo Kageyama had never experienced such a scene before; his cheeks flushed, and he appeared even more shy.

Mari and Chihiro also looked on with admiration, smiling radiantly, and said, “Being praised by so many people must feel good!”

“Thank you, I never expected you to be so reliable!”

That's right, their perception of Shigeo Kageyama had completely changed. When they first met him, they always felt this kid wasn't very dependable.

Unexpectedly, his strength was surprisingly formidable!

Just then...

“Damn it...”

A gloomy, unwilling groan sounded.

Shigeo Kageyama turned to look into the air.

There was a pitch-black shadow there!

“To be defeated by such a charisma-less guy... I was so close to touching happiness!”

That shadow was clearly Odor Sniffer, who had been defeated by Shigeo Kageyama earlier; he had lost his evil spirit body, leaving only a trace of obsession!

He was filled with resentment towards Shigeo Kageyama, who had ended him.

After all, he was disliked during his lifetime, and after becoming an evil spirit, he could do as he pleased, but all of this was ruined by Shigeo Kageyama, which enraged him.

However, everything was irreversible!

Having lost his power, only a faint residual will remained in this world, and even this wisp of will was about to dissipate.

“You seem similar to me!”

This regretful remark from the evil spirit caused a flicker of confusion in Shigeo Kageyama's eyes. He softly asked in return, “Similar?”

“That awkwardness when facing girls, you and I are both minor characters in a youth drama, aren't we?”

Upon hearing this, Shigeo Kageyama's pupils constricted sharply. Indeed, it struck a chord!

“I... I only truly felt happy after I died, enjoying everything to the fullest, but is even this going to end now...?”

After stumbling through these words, the last trace of will finally dissipated.

Only a final sentence echoed in his ears.

“Young man, are you enjoying every day of your life?”

Listening to the question lingering in his ears, Shigeo Kageyama remained silent. He stared blankly at the ground, a myriad of emotions churning within him. 』

『 。。。。。』

~Dimensional livestream, Chat Room~

【 Kafka (Honkai: Star Rail): “Hehe, the enemy, at the last moment of death, asked him a fatal question~” 】

【 Keqing (Genshin Impact): “From his appearance, it seems he's just drifting through each day in a daze.” 】

【 Genos (One Punch Man): “This place, compared to Sensei, is already very different.” 】

【 Tatsumaki (One Punch Man): “Different? Are these two not the same?” 】

【 Tatsumaki (One Punch Man): “Are these two guys not the same?” 】

【 Saitama (One Punch Man): “Of course not, my life is very fulfilling.” 】

【 Arataki Itto (Genshin Impact): “Wahahahaha!” 】

【 Arataki Itto (Genshin Impact): “You should be like me, happy every single day!” 】

【 Kuki Shinobu (Genshin Impact): “...” 】

【 Yae Miko (Genshin Impact): “Hehe, that's right~, he is indeed happy every day.” 】

【 。。。。。 】

『 The scene shifts...

The next day!

On the screen, Shigeo Kageyama once again stepped through the threshold of the Telepathy Club.

Before him, Tome eagerly handed the club registration form to Shigeo Kageyama.

“Kageyama-kun, we all believed you'd come!! Hurry, sign this club application form!”

Click!

Suddenly, the door behind Shigeo Kageyama was pulled open!

A man with a grim face entered the room.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Tome's expression darkened, and she said with displeasure, “You're here so fast? Vice President, you're quite prompt!”

The Student Council Vice President swept a gloomy gaze over the seemingly idle group of people and spoke coldly, “Yes, I need to bring people to see the club activity room!”

As he spoke, he stepped back, revealing five people following behind him, and instructed, “Let them in.”

Behind him, five muscular boys entered the room with ill intent.

The Vice President then announced, “From now on, this classroom will be used as the club activity room for the newly established Body Improvement Club!”

Upon hearing this, Tome immediately panicked.

She would never allow this to happen!!

This meant their club funds and their leisurely after-school time would all vanish!!

Absolutely not!!!

“PLEASE WAIT!!”

“The Telepathy Club will not disband!!!” Tome hastily pointed to Shigeo Kageyama beside her and said, “Kageyama-kun here is about to join our club.”

Hearing Tome's words, the Vice President paused slightly, then turned with a shadowed face to Shigeo Kageyama beside him, asking in confusion, “What do you mean?”

Then, he said to Shigeo Kageyama, “Are you crazy?”

This question left Shigeo Kageyama somewhat flustered.

“Kid, what grade are you in?” The Vice President didn't wait for Shigeo Kageyama's response and asked directly.

“Second grade.”

“Have you participated in other clubs before?”

“No...”

“Do you have any friends or relatives in the Telepathy Club?”

“An acquaintance.”

“Are you taking any cram school classes?”

“No...”

“Don't you read books or anything?”

“Not much...”

“Hobbies?”

“Let me think...”

“Don't you have anything you want to do!!!”

Shigeo Kageyama was stunned by this barrage of questions, staring blankly at the Student Council Vice President before him. 』

『 。。。。。』

~Dimensional livestream, Chat Room~

【 March 7th (Honkai: Star Rail): “This string of questions just completely stumped him.” 】

【 Oyama Mahiro (Onimai): “These questions are already a bit of a headache just hearing them.” 】

【 Shizuka Hiratsuka (Oregairu): “As a student, this kind of attitude is completely unacceptable. If he were under my tutelage, I would certainly correct him.” 】

【 Hikigaya Hachiman (Oregairu): “...” 】

【 。。。。。 】

『 The Student Council Vice President criticized mercilessly, “With no interests, just joining a club because others told you to, what good will that do you?”

Shigeo Kageyama didn't speak. After a moment, he softly replied, “No... I just want to fully enjoy every day.”

The Student Council Vice President continued his harsh critique, “As soon as you get home after school, you just lounge around drinking cola, eating snacks, and playing games! Is that how you enjoy every day?”

“If you genuinely want to join a club, I won't stop you, but you need to think carefully...”

“What exactly do you want to do?!”

These words left Shigeo Kageyama feeling lost.

“What do I want to do?!”

“What does 'something I want to do' mean?”

“Does everyone have this?”

“Is it something that makes you happy?”

“Or something that makes you jealous?”

At this moment, Shigeo Kageyama was completely confused.

He didn't know what could make him happy.

No...

He seemed to have never experienced happiness before!!

Suddenly!

A flash of inspiration struck Shigeo Kageyama's mind.

《 If it's a dream, I do have one: to confess to my first crush, Tsubomi, and walk home hand-in-hand! 》 』

『 。。。。。』

~Dimensional livestream, Chat Room~

【 Chika Fujiwara (Love Is War): “This dream, is it just about romance?” 】

【 Chika Fujiwara (Love Is War): “Hehehe, now it's time for me, the love detective, to step in~” 】

【 Miyuki Shirogane (Love Is War): “Um, is it possible that this is just a screen, and we can't interact with the other side?” 】

【 Chika Fujiwara (Love Is War): “Oh, right~!” 】

【 Mai Sakurajima (Bunny Girl Senpai): “As her name suggests, is it merely the wish of a mob character?” 】

【 Ai Hoshino (Oshi no ko): “A mob character's love, huh? But that first crush probably doesn't know what this mob character is thinking.” 】

【 。。。。。 】

『 Shigeo Kageyama in the video began to ponder.

If joining a club could bring about a change...

Shigeo Kageyama seemed to make a very important decision, shouting loudly,

“I WANT TO JOIN THE CLUB!!”

Hearing these four words, a joyful smile bloomed on Tome's face.

However, her expression quickly froze... completely frozen...

“PLEASE TAKE CARE OF ME!!”

Shigeo Kageyama said while bowing!

However, the direction he bowed towards was none other than the “Body Improvement Club”!

Tome and the other three club members' smiles instantly froze, and they stood there dumbfounded.

Meanwhile, the five members of the “Body Improvement Club” also looked at the tiny Shigeo Kageyama with bewildered expressions.

Indeed, in terms of height and build, Shigeo Kageyama was truly a small fry.

The five members of the “Body Improvement Club” were first surprised, then they exchanged glances, their faces beaming with youthful smiles!

“YES!!! PLEASE TAKE CARE OF US!!!”

“ALRIGHT!!!”

And so, Shigeo Kageyama became a member of the “Body Improvement Club”... 』

『 。。。。。』

~Dimensional livestream, Chat Room~

【 Houtarou Oreki (Hyouka): “Body... Improvement Club...” 】

【 Houtarou Oreki (Hyouka): “That name, it sounds completely inefficient.” 】

【 Shinomiya Kaguya (Love Is War): “A name that feels impure. In our world, I would never approve such a club's application.” 】

【 Miyuki Shirogane (Love Is War): “...” 】

【 Shinomiya Kaguya (Love Is War): “Does President Shirogane have anything to say?” 】

【 Miyuki Shirogane (Love Is War): “Indeed, Vice President Shinomiya is absolutely right.” 】

(Today's showdown seems to be Kaguya-chan's victory.)

【 。。。。。 】

『 The scene changes. On a narrow path!

A large mouth suddenly opened! Roaring,

“BODY IMPROVEMENT!!!”

“STRIVE!! WORK HARD!! AIM HIGH!!”

The five members of the “Body Improvement Club” were passionately exerting their youthful energy!!

Soon!

The audience watched as the five people on screen ran out of frame.

Huh?

Why are there only five people? Didn't the mob character also join this club???

Just as everyone was filled with doubt.

“BODY IMPROVEMENT!!!!”

Still that youthful roar!

But in the next moment.

Shigeo Kageyama appeared in the frame.

He was drenched!

His face was streaked with tears!

He was weak and powerless!

“STR—IVE, WORK—HARD, AIM— HIGH—”

“BANG——!!”

Shigeo Kageyama collapsed!

He fainted! 』

『 。。。。。』

~Dimensional livestream~

Everyone was stunned!!

How could an esper's physical fitness be so poor!???

~Chat Room~

【 Paimon (Genshin Impact): “Huh, why did he just collapse?” 】

【 Saiki Kusuo (Saiki K): “???” 】

【 Suzushina Yuriko (A Certain Magical Index): “???” 】

【 Shizuka Hiratsuka (Oregairu): “This physical condition, it's really...” 】

【 Shizuka Hiratsuka (Oregairu): “As a student, this kind of physical fitness is unacceptable; it's not conducive to healthy growth.” 】

【 Saitama (One Punch Man): “So weak, this me with hair.” 】

【 。。。。。 】

『 In the video, the following scene was playing:

Shigeo Kageyama, having finished a day of studying, club activities, and part-time work, walked silently on his way home.

If only I could get along well with Tome, I'd be satisfied.

Just as Mob was muttering these words to himself, a voice suddenly sounded before him.

“Hey, kid, you seem to have something on your mind.”

In the shot, besides the indifferent Mob, a person wearing a smiling mask had appeared before him at some point.

That smiling mask looked unsettling.

“Because there's not a single smile on your face!”

Shigeo Kageyama stared blankly at the strange person who had suddenly approached him, slowly shaking his head and saying, “No...”

But the masked person seemed to completely disregard Mob's answer, waving a hand directly, “I get it, you're worried about school, aren't you?”

“I'm not worried about that.”

Shigeo Kageyama replied rather helplessly.

“Is that so? Not a school problem then. Is it worrying about family matters? That's certainly tough.”

The masked person continued talking to herself as if she hadn't heard Mob at all.

“There's nothing wrong with my family either.”

Shigeo Kageyama was honest, and even though the masked person clearly wasn't genuinely interested in understanding him, he remained oblivious.

However, being wrong twice in a row made the masked person seem a bit embarrassed and flustered. She clapped her hands and said:

“I see, then it must be physical... no, it must be emotional trouble!”

At these words, the naive Mob was instantly shocked. He widened his eyes, staring at the masked person before him, and exclaimed in surprise, “How did you know!!!”

Hearing Mob's reaction, the masked person seemed to have achieved her goal, calmly spreading her arms and saying, “If you want to solve your troubles, come with me.”

However, Shigeo Kageyama still hesitated upon hearing this, “No, I should go home.”

“If you come, you might find romance~”

The masked person whispered softly, but these words were like a killing blow!!!

“I'll go with you!” Mob instantly changed his mind.

The scene shifts.

Shigeo Kageyama followed the person in the smiling mask into an elevator, descending all the way to the basement.

“We've just been established, a brand new religion, called...”

In the video, Shigeo Kageyama and the smiling masked person entered the elevator together, and the masked person began to briefly explain their religious background to him.

“It was founded by Master Dimple, proclaimed as the happiest and most fashionable group of this century. Master Dimple possesses incredible power; no matter who he faces, he can make them smile instantly.”

Shigeo Kageyama seemed uninterested in the masked person's introduction; his reason for coming was actually something else. 』

『 。。。。。』