Osiris: a magical submarine Part I

Episode 14 Promise

Since reunited with Shiori for the first time in a half-year, Yuki has come to visit the safe-house every week.

Shiori doesn't say much, and she is still not allowed to go out.

Therefore, Yuki talks about various things positively to her.

State of hometown, things that are prevalent in the school, and Rumors of a favorite entertainer...

She is always happily listening to Yuki's talk.

When the weather is nice, they often explore a hill.

The hill is part of the safe-house area and there are usually no people there.

They sometimes explore there until the evening.

They always don't go beyond a hilltop.

But on that day, they will go beyond the hilltop at the desire of Shiori.

Nature heals them and she begins to shows a Smile.

Just at that time, they are informed of reality.

"Oh..."

A fence of more than three meters tall appears in front of them.

The fence where the camera and the sensor are attached reveals her current standpoint.

If they touch it an alarm should rings.

It is a fence to protect Shiori, as well as a fence to confine her.

Shiori is staring at the fence expressionless.

"Shiori"

"......"

She doesn't answer, and it expresses her feelings.

Yoki thinks "Even though I can go home Shiori can't go home."

He is usually calm, but he is different today.

"Shiori, Let's get out of the safe-house!

I'll help you!"

"No, let's not. It'll be trouble for everyone.

Even if I run away, I will not be able to go home.

If I get caught, I will never see Yuki again.

I'm OK. There is no problem if I endure. I'm OK."

Yuki is fighting back tears.

"I don't cry because Shiori is not crying.

I'm only a junior high school student.

What can I do for Shiori?"

Yuki will promise to Shiori that he can do now.

"Shiori, I will make you free someday. I'll be sure."

"Thank you. I'm fine because you are."