Strange Grief Wants to Retire ~ The Weakest Hunter Dreams of a Hero ~

“Master~! It is finally time for our anime debut!” (Tino)

“Un, un, that’s right.” (Cry)

On the fourth floor of 《First Step (Hajimari no Ashiato)》 Clan House. We were gathered in a room on the floor reserved for the staff who focus on the Clan management for some anime-related work.

To put it simply, anime is something like a play. In this modern age, known as the Golden Age of Treasure Hunters, a Party of Hunters who accomplish a great feat is celebrated as a group of heroes. I know that there were cases where they would be the subject of a play, but I never thought that 《Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei)》 would be its target…… It is certainly an achievement and something to be proud of, but I am just anxious about what kind of story it would be.

It goes without saying that I am incompetent, but my childhood friends are people who act violently, which is something they should never show to good kids. If anything, it is Ark and his companions who are more suited to have an anime.

Moreover, the members who have been called today are strange. I check on the three people surrounding me, Liz, Sytry, and Tino, in order, and finally call out to Eva, who is preparing the camera.

“But, why us four?” (Cry)

“That is what the other party requested. They want a picture of all four of you together.” (Eva)

“I can still understand me, Syt and Cry-chan, but even Ti was chosen, what a strange request. Moreover, Luke-chan and the others weren’t called…” (Liz

Liz’s voice sounds exasperated. It is certainly a strange choice. Tino is also Liz’s apprentice, so she has a connection to 《Strange Grief (Nageki no Borei)》, but Luke is one of the party members and is famous in every sense of the word. If 《Strange Grief’s (Nageki no Borei)》 adventures are to be made into an anime, Luke would be at the center of it. Actually, it is a mystery why Lucia and Anthem weren’t called either…

Then, Sytry, who has her finger on her chin and is thinking about something, says with a serious look on her face.

“………… No, wait a second…… Maybe the anime is going in a different direction.” (Sytry)

“Direction?” (Cry)

“Yes, maybe the theme will not be an adventure………… If it was an adventure, it would be strange for the other members not to be invited.” (Sytry)

Now that you said it, I heard a lot about it being made into an anime, but I left the anime’s details to Eva. Eva answers Sytry’s question.

“Right… Now that you said it, if I had to choose the story would be more of a comedy. By the way, although Luke-san and the other haven’t been invited, they will still appear.” (Eva)

Comedy!? It is going to be a comedy!? I don’t know what kind of story it will be, but it seems much more interesting than a normal adventure story. After all, if it is a normal adventure story it seems like our Party’s reputation will be damaged.

Sytry mutters with a thoughtful look on her face in response to Eva’s new information.

“I see, a comedy, you say… A comedy………… And based on the member that was called for this time photo shoot………… We can deduce that――Ah, I figure it out! The anime this time is definitely a harem romantic comedy!” (Sytry)

“Harem romantic comedy!?” (Tino)

“!? Syt did you eat something weird?” (Liz)

Tino lets out a strange voice as Liz turns a cold eye towards Sytry. I see, fumu fumu. A harem romantic comedy. In other words………… It looks like today’s Sytry is the no-good one.

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Sytry says quickly.

“If you think about it that way, it makes sense why Lucia-chan, your Imouto wasn’t invited. I can also agree with why Luke-san and Onii-chan weren’t invited, they are unnecessary members, after all…… Onii-chan is too big and it will feel weird, and Luke-san seems like he would get in the way. Right, Ti-chan? (Sytry)

“!? Eh!? Erm…… Well…… I don’t think that is the case…… Master~?

“M-Mmh…… Liz” (Cry)

“Hmm, I agree that in a romantic comedy, they might be a nuisance. They are a bit tiring…… (Liz)

So cruel.

Sytry clasps her hands together and speaks with great enthusiasm.

“Cry-san is the main character and I am the heroine. Onee-chan is the losing heroine and if pick 2 or 3 heroines from random places, we can easily make a harem romantic comedy! This will be a great achievement!” (Sytry)

“Who the hell did you call losing heroine, you bitch! No matter how you see it, I’m the heroine!” (Liz)

“E-Erm, Sytry Onee-sama, what about me――” (Tino)

“………… For Ti-chan, you will play the role of the thieving cat who tries to steal Cry-san away. Now do a nyaa sound.”

“NYAN!? …… Nya.” (Tino)

“E-Everyone, calm down――” (Eva)

Eva steps in to stop Sytry and the others as things start to heat up.

Apparently everyone is looking forward to the anime. Their excitement is different from usual. But even so, the idea of a harem is a bit of a big leap. I clap my hands and say.

“I know, it could be a horror! With Sytry as the role of the ghost.” (Cry)

“!! My grudge cannot be put to rest! Who the hell took my maaaaaan!?” (Sytry)

“Wh-What kind of ghost is that!?” (Eva)

“It might be a scary horror type. Like with a shark or a monster.” (Cry)

“!? Shaaaaakushaaa, kushaa, kushaa… Killkilkilkil, I will catch you all grrr!” (Sytry)

“What just came out!?” (Eva)

Eva retorts on Sytry’s very convincing acting.

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“Or it might be a school setting. It seems Tino is there too.” (Cry)

“!! Master~senpai! Your classes are over right? Let’s go home together!”

“She might be the dean.” (Cry)

“!? Argh! *Cough cough* Master~kun is a wonderful student with excellent academic performance.” (Tino)

“Or maybe a delinquent.” (Cry)

“!?? Th-This is totally outrageous! Erm…… Master~kun should be nicer to your kouhai or that ain’t good!” (Tino)

“Cry-san, are you playing around? Excuse me, it is about time to take the picture…” (Eva)

Eva gives me a cold look. No, well you know……

“No, but since it is a comedy, it might be a heartwarming comedy about interacting with animals. Liz is here too. (Cry)

“!! Wafun! Kyan kyan kyan! Goronyan! Brrrrrrrrrrr! Brrrsuko!” (Liz)

“She isn’t even playing a human role!? Rather what kind of animal are you playing――” (Eva)

“Or maybe she might be a robot.” (Cry)

“Biip… Gatchan, gatchan, gatchan, gatchan… Gruui――So, this is, tears………… I, too, have become human.” (Liz)

“I-It looks like there is some kind of backstory――Well, we don’t have much time left, so let’s get to the main topic now――” (Eva)

Everyone’s acting is so convincing. If this is the case, any genre will be fine.

Finally, I look at Eva and say.

“It might be a crime thriller with Eva as the Boss.” (Cry)

“!? You bastard! How long do you intend to make this Eva-sama wait? Leave your stupid talk for later. If you value your life, then stop lining up and get in position! Let’s end this damn shooting.” (Eva)

“Say cheese!” (Eva)

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Thanks for reading! Here’s the full Short Story Tsukikage-sensei wrote for the Live presentation on the 18th of August.