第１２９５堀：幽霊への職場案内 (Part1)
We were a group that seemed to fit the onomatopoeia "zorozoro."
In the morning, Tori and the others discussed hiring ghost supervisors, and we held interviews that afternoon. All of them were successfully hired without any issues.
Normally, this would require more time, but these ghosts were originally summoned by Luna, so there was no possibility of them being connected to the factions trying to create a rift in the Intercontinental Exchange Alliance, which we needed to be most wary of.
In other words, their safety was guaranteed.
In that sense, the more people we had, the better. Their homeland was Japan.
These individuals fundamentally abhorred acts that would disturb the peace, just like Yuki and the others, not to mention fighting alongside them.
They were truly suitable for protecting the school.
As I pondered this, we began showing Yuki and the others around the school building.
"This is the gymnasium. You can use it when it's free. But please clean up properly afterward, okay?"
"Wow, it looks like a place where we can really get some exercise."
"Haha, do you exercise much, Mr. Anatomical Model?"
"No, I was actually quite sickly, so I haven't had many experiences like this. That's why I thought this would be a good opportunity."
"That's a great idea!"
Ratz was smiling as he spoke to Mr. Anatomical Model.
Incidentally, he must have had a real name, but he refused to say it.
He believed that since he was here as an anatomical model, he was simply "Mr. Anatomical Model."
It was the same for Teketeke-san, who was next to me...
"That's great. Eris-san, can we play basketball with everyone at night?"
"Yes, you can. But, um, you don't have a lower body..."
That's right, Teketeke-san lacked a lower body, and her internal organs were hanging out, leaving a trail of blood as she dragged herself along...
However, the blood, if not the organs, seemed to be a phantom or a ghostly phenomenon, as it would disappear cleanly after a short while.
...I wondered about the logic behind it, but then I was troubled, thinking that since she used her hands to move, basketball would be impossible. Just as I was thinking this.
"Ah, sorry, sorry. Here I go."
Suddenly, Teketeke-san's voice came from above me, and before my eyes, two legs suddenly appeared, solid and present.
No, they hadn't grown.
They had suddenly become visible.
"I don't know about the real Teketeke-san, but I have my original body, so I can make it healthy like this. By the way, I was on the basketball team."
"...I see."
I managed to swallow the words "That's really hard to understand" that followed.
For now, I could only conclude that ghosts from Earth were truly inexplicable.
However, the Teketeke-san before me now was not only uninjured but also didn't have the stern expression she had moments ago, looking like any ordinary woman.
So, I had a small idea.
"Teketeke-san. Would you be interested in going undercover as a student?"
"Hmm? Not as a supervisor?"
"Yes. I want you to infiltrate a class and monitor the situation from within. As you know, people from many countries will be gathering here, and we'll be dividing the classes by continent..."
"Ah, to avoid trouble. But isn't that what Asurin-chan and the others are for?"
"Yes. However, they look like children, so..."
"I see. It's not that adults can't intervene, but it's not ideal."
"Exactly. If we show our strength too overtly, it might be frowned upon."
Of course, with Asurin and the others' abilities, they could easily subdue adults and older individuals.
However, that would also crush the pride of those older individuals.
Moreover, since these were 'representatives from each continent,' it was necessary to maintain appearances.
Therefore, I thought it would be better to send adults to deal with adults.
"Understood. Well, there's a certain pride in being older, isn't there? But you're okay with disregarding the pride of nobility, right?"
"The pride of nobility is about how those in power should conduct themselves. Nobles are fundamentally protectors of the people, so I acknowledge that it's necessary to demonstrate strength for that purpose. However, if you, or rather, Teketeke-san and the others, were to flaunt your authority and force others to submit through sheer power, that would be a problem, and it's important to recognize that such oppressive behavior is wrong."
"I see, so if they're just abusing their power, it's fine to ignore them."
"Yes. However, I don't think they would send anyone who doesn't understand that, and we've also informed Weed that flaunting authority will be useless."
"But people like that tend to hide it when they're dealing with someone more powerful than them. Especially those with nasty personalities. Well, leave that to me. I'll get things ready."
Teketeke-san winked, looking like a perfectly cute woman.
As I thought this, I realized a problem.
"Um, how about we think of a different name? I mean, it's not that 'Teketeke' is bad, but it's too different from everyone else."
"Ah, you're right. If I'm going undercover as a student, that's true. Besides, it's a bit much for me to say, but Eris-san, you can speak casually with me. If you're doing this as a job, I'll speak respectfully, but..."
"Oh, no, it's fine. But please use polite language when addressing me as the vice principal and when interacting with me as a student."
"Don't worry. I understand that much. So, about the name. Ah, yes... How about 'Kago no Marino'?"
"Kagono Marino, I like it. But that's not your real name, is it?"
She had clearly struggled to decide, so I confirmed my suspicion that it wasn't her real name.
"Yes. It's not my old name. Well, I don't think I'm really tied to my name anymore, but I don't want to dwell on the past. I have some regrets, and the person here is Kagono Marino. It's a new me."
"I see. If Marino has decided that, then it's fine. I'll handle the paperwork later, so please come to the reception room."
"Understood. Also, if that's the case, you'll be deciding on two or three others to infiltrate the classes, won't you?"
"Yes, I will."
"Then I'll bring the candidates."
"Please do."
We ourselves had interviewed the other ghosts, but whether they could infiltrate as students was something that needed further discussion.
Well, we did have some candidates, but I thought it would be better to have Marino, who had known them for a long time, make the selection.