85. [Antisocial Personality—Lux Klein]

"I owe all of this to my mom."

"Ehehe~! Thanks for the compliment."

Seeing Akira and Leonora shamelessly striking the same cute pose, the girls had completely run out of energy to roast them.

These two were literally made for each other.

If they didn't end up together, it would honestly feel like a waste.

"Akira, the test results are in."

"The Alan Institute is light-years ahead of the world in biomaterials science, metal materials science, and other fields."

"The organic tissue of this artificial heart is made from an unknown high-polymer material."

"The wiring inside the heart is composed of a superalloy with an unknown structure."

"This isn't something that can be made with just one technological breakthrough—it's a revolutionary creation."

"Over the years, the Alan Institute must have recruited not just one, but multiple world-changing geniuses like Einstein."

"Many of these people have probably lived their entire lives in obscurity, hidden from the world."

"But it makes sense—Alan Institute's ideals are extremely attractive to geniuses."

"Once Academy City is built, we'll be able to gather more and more geniuses, until we can change the world ourselves."

Akira spoke with unshakable confidence.

"Good point."

"As for Saeko, I've assessed her mental state."

"Her true nature is completely at odds with Japanese society."

"From childhood, she was raised with the ideals of a perfect Yamato Nadeshiko, forcing her into a state of extreme psychological repression."

"All these years of self-restraint and suppression have created an enormous pent-up desire inside her."

"She's not suited for a normal life."

"If you send her to a yakuza group to do some gang fights, that's not even close to enough."

"If this continues, she'll end up exactly like Tendou—developing full-blown split personalities."

"And her split personality would be a hundred times worse than Tendou's."

"Do you really want to see that happen?"

"Ahaha…!"

Everyone let out a forced laugh and instinctively took a step back from the gentle-looking nurse, Tendou.

Split personalities? A bloodthirsty alter ego?

Was there anyone normal in this hospital of Akira's childhood friends?!

"My suggestion is to send her to Coco and Laura—let her see blood."

Saya's voice carried a veiled warning.

"Saya-neesan, you're joking, right?"

"Saeko's been trained in swordsmanship, not firearms."

"And what does Coco's team use?"

"Gatling guns, rocket launchers—all considered light weapons in their arsenal. They turn enemies into minced meat in seconds."

"Akira, do I really need to spell this out for you?"

"Saeko is a full-blown antisocial psychopath."

"She's basically a wild beast trying to live within human society, completely out of place in the modern world."

"You can suppress her for a while, but you can't suppress her forever."

"If it weren't for the strict upbringing she received and your presence in her life, she would have lost herself a long time ago."

The moment Saya finished speaking—

Everyone instinctively took a step back.

They all knew what antisocial personality disorder meant.

Most serial killers and psychopathic murderers were antisocial personalities.

But none of them had ever suspected that the always-gentle and smiling Busujima Saeko was actually a monster hiding under human skin.

Akira fell silent.

He thought back to the original story—where Saeko had thrived in the apocalypse, reveling in the thrill of the kill.

Saya had seen through her at a glance.

"Looks like you've always known Saeko's true nature."

"Akira, stop lying to yourself."

"Shishou… so my disguise never fooled you, did it?"

Saeko's fingers clenched tight, her knuckles turning white.

As her emotions flared, her dark pupils suddenly contracted into slit-like snake eyes, a faint crimson hue spreading through them.

Her smile carried a hint of bitter despair as she asked—

"You've always known what I really am… haven't you?"

The moment Saeko's eyes changed, everyone flinched in fear.

She looked horrifying—as if she could snap and start killing at any moment.

"No matter what, you're still my senpai."

"Even if you are a murderous antisocial psychopath…"

"I don't care."

"Not even a little."

Akira reached out, pulling Saeko's trembling body into a firm embrace.

He held her tightly, offering her strength and reassurance.

"S-Sorry…"

"I… I must have embarrassed you by having a senpai like me…"

Tears streamed down Busujima Saeko's face as she buried her head in Akira's shoulder, sobbing uncontrollably.

The heartfelt scene left everyone speechless.

They were moved by Akira's devotion to Saeko.

As his childhood friends, they could understand his emotions.

But…

This was basically a blatant criminal confession.

The older generation in the room were not comfortable with this.

Saeko staying in Japan, staying with Akira—

Way too dangerous.

If she ever lost control and committed a crime, she might drag Akira into the abyss with her.

Temporarily leaving Japan was the best solution.

"Akira, Saeko, since Coco's group is too reliant on heavy weaponry…"

"Let her go with Laura and do some archaeology instead."

"Saya-neesan, did you forget about Laura-neesan's talent for sacrificing teammates?"

"Going with Laura-neesan would probably just get her killed even faster."

"Laura-neesan is a lone wolf with a hero complex."

"Following her would just drag them both into the abyss."

"Don't tell me… You're thinking of sending Saeko to America to find Lux?"

"Not gonna lie—America is an absolute madhouse."

"Whether it's the Northern Federation or the Southern Alliance, that place is crawling with inhuman psychopaths."

Even Akira had to admit—

He was genuinely worried that America would accidentally trigger a bioweapon apocalypse someday.

There were way too many twisted genetic and biological research labs over there.

"Speaking of which… who exactly is Lux?"

"Saeko is about to go live with this Lux person. Shouldn't we at least know who she is?"

"Lux Klein—the world's number-one songstress."

"Daughter of Sigel Klein, the Supreme Chancellor of the Southern Alliance."

"Don't tell me you've never heard one of her songs?"

"If that's the case, I'll seriously start thinking you all grew up in a cave."

Since there was no hiding it anymore, Saya just spilled everything.

The room fell into stunned silence.

Then—

Complete disbelief.

No way.

Akira was connected to one of the most powerful figures on the planet?

If anyone else claimed this, nobody would believe them.

This flirtatious bastard was practically a walking succubus at this point.

It was absurd.

Lux Klein was the most beloved woman on Earth—

The dream girl of countless men.

And yet, she had a super close relationship with a single guy?!

If this got out, the entire world would explode.

"Akira!"

"Yao-chan!"

"We all want Lux's autograph!"

His childhood friends glistened with excitement as they pleaded.

"Heh. I'm jealous now. No."

Akira hugged Saeko even tighter, refusing to even look back.

"If it's Lux Klein, I'd be willing to turn lesbian."

Tachibana Maniwa's eyes sparkled.

Kashiwazaki Sena immediately followed—

"Same!"

PFFT!

"Too bad. Lux-neesan is completely straight."

"You can all give up now."

Akira immediately poured a bucket of cold water over them.

Then, with a mocking smirk, he added—

"That being said, is her singing really that good?"

"Because personally? I don't see the appeal."

"I mean, she's held private concerts just for me multiple times."

Everyone: ...

This bastard.

Akira was too damn smug.

"I really wanna expose what you just said."

"Let the world turn against you."

"Same."

His childhood friends seethed with righteous fury.

"A bunch of simps."

"Why don't I see any of you simping for me?"

"You expect us to simp for a shameless playboy like you?!"

"Go to hell!"

"You should all take a moment to reflect on your actions."

Akira pulled out his phone and dialed a number.

Then, he did something that shocked everyone.

"Lux-neesan, wanna join my harem?"

"Sure!"

"Akira, did you get into a fight with your childhood friends?"

Lux immediately figured out what was happening and laughed over the phone.

"Yup. They'd rather be your simps than join my harem."

"Akira, stop making up nonsense! We never said that!"

The girls panicked at his blatant lies.

"Pfft!"

"I'll come visit Japan when I'm on break."

"I wanna meet your childhood friends and all your 'big sisters.'"

"Actually, Lux-neesan, I called for something serious."

"I'm sending my senpai to you. Saya says she's got antisocial personality disorder."

"Are you sure? Right now, America is filled with bioweapon labs."

"Reports say they found an ancient virus in a mysterious African plant that can mutate humans and animals."

"They've already started developing B.O.W.s—Biological Weapons."

Oh, shit.

Is a zombie apocalypse actually about to happen in this anime crossover world?!

"Genetically modified humans and bio-enhanced soldiers are already in development."

"Those will be your senpai's future enemies."

Lux's gentle voice carried through the speaker—

Yet it sent a cold chill down everyone's spine.

"This virus discovery has accelerated the entire world's biogenetic research."

"I'll have Saya prepare a special drug as a last-resort survival measure."

"Got it. If you're fine with it, I'll send senpai over soon."

"I'll have Hedwig pick her up."

"Alright, I need to go—my subordinates are waiting for me."

Click.

As soon as the call ended, Akira grinned mockingly.

"Heh."

"Isn't Lux-neesan your idol?"

"Now, shouldn't you all start learning from your idol's example?"

"Fine, we'll join your harem."

"But we're NOT moving in together."

"You guys are playing word games now, huh?"

"Hisako, you're the best."

"As the first to join my harem, I've decided to give you a reward."

"What kind of reward?"

"At Academy City's inauguration, I'll invite Lux-neesan to perform live."

"We'll play backup instruments for her."

"Tell me—is that prestigious or what?"

"Oh, and we'll get to piss off Yaeko-auntie."

"Akira, you're the best! Thank you!"

"Akira, we also play instruments!"

His childhood friends immediately jumped in.

"Heh."

"All rich girls learn music and the arts."

"But are you sure you won't just embarrass yourselves on stage?"

"What about Kaori?"

"Sick girls don't qualify for live performances."

"You want Kaori to risk her life just to perform?"

Miyazono Kaori instantly fell from hope to despair.

This was probably her one and only chance to perform on stage with her idol, Lux—and now it was gone.

"Akira, actually, I have professional-level music skills."

"I'm the president of Shuchiin Academy's Classical Music Club."

Jingu Kanon casually revealed her credentials.

"Alright, you're in."

"Actually, I studied music professionally as well."

"I'd say my skills are pretty solid."

Martha humbly raised her hand.

"I knew Martha-neesan wouldn't disappoint me!"

With both Kanon and Martha confidently volunteering, it was clear they had real skill.

But the rest of the group?

Not so much.

"Anyone else?"

"You can still sign up, you know."

"Tsk! Even when I give you all a chance, you don't take it."

"Guess you'll just have to sit in the audience like good little fans."

"AAAAAHHHH! SO FRUSTRATING!"

They were on the verge of exploding.

"Aunt Yumi!"

"Look at how mean Akira is!"

"He's been mocking us nonstop since the very beginning!"

"Where's your shame?"

"Can't argue with me, so now you're running to an adult for help?"

"Well, you already threw away your shame."

"So of course, we're throwing away our dignity too!"

"You fake fans!"

"Lux-neesan is so kind and gentle—why don't I see you learning from her example?"

"A true fan takes inspiration from their idol, striving to improve and become a better person."

"A fake fan just blindly idolizes, turning into a brainless fangirl that disrupts their idol's life."

His childhood friends were about to cry from his relentless roasting.

He actually had the nerve to question their dedication to their idol?!

"Akira, that's enough."

"If you keep going, your childhood friends really will start crying."

"Even if they're my childhood friends, I treat everyone equally."

"If they make mistakes, I'll call them out without hesitation."

"I won't turn a blind eye to their flaws just because they're close to me."

Akira spoke righteously.

Everyone: ...…

They were defeated by his sheer shamelessness.

What mistakes?!

The real issue was him making things difficult for them!

After roasting his childhood friends to oblivion, Akira swiftly changed the subject—

Not giving them any time to form a counterattack.

"Saya-neesan, I have a question."

"Why did you shove Shouko into your lab instead of the hospital?"

"Because I have serious doubts that she's actually unconscious."

"I think she's just avoiding reality."

"So I decided to use my latest electroshock therapy on this coward."

Saya grinned wickedly, hands on her hips.

"Don't worry, it's not regular electricity."

"It's my own custom-made supercharged bioelectricity."

"Normal biological voltage is around 1 millivolt, but mine can go up to 1 volt."

"But when applied to specific acupuncture points—"

"It's a hundred times more intense than regular electric shocks."

"Think about it—"

"Ever hit a certain part of your body by accident and suddenly felt a full-body jolt?"

"That's because your internal bioelectricity spiked for a brief moment."

"If my calculations are right, that coward should be awake by now."

"When I first developed this technique, I had the Dragon Pearl Group send me some test subjects."

"They were all tough-as-nails yakuza enforcers."

"But the longest any of them lasted was barely an hour."

"Then they started convulsing and losing control of their bodily functions."

"That disgusted me so much."

"Afterwards, when I let them down, they all became obedient little bunnies."

"I told them to clean up their mess until there wasn't even a trace of odor left."

"They literally licked the floor to check if it was completely spotless."

"Even I was shocked by their dedication."

"The Dragon Pearl Group even paid me 1 billion yen to buy one of my machines."

"Dr. Amamiya's medical equipment is worth every yen."

"This was a solid investment."

Ryuya, the representative buyer, nodded seriously.

Everyone: ...…

They were absolutely sure those yakuza just wanted to avoid going through it again.