[Lobotomy] Why am I an Abnormality?

Admi?nistrator - 5

Angela gazed intently at the manager before her. He was taking longer than usual to select a new abnormality.

Choosing one abnormality from the three extracted by the Extraction Team seemed like a simple task. However, since the manager had to control all of them, and the lives of the employees hung precariously on their choice, selecting just one was an incredibly difficult decision.

"Again, I have to choose based solely on my own judgment?"

"Yes, Manager. As your secretary, I merely perform my duties. I don't think I can offer advice in such matters."

"...Right."

It was a lie. Angela always lied to the manager. After all, she had seen thousands of these abnormalities. Now, she could identify them simply by looking at their identification codes and brief descriptions. Yet, she never offered any input on the manager's choices.

That was Angela's role. To merely observe. A role that was both tedious and tiresome, yet one she couldn't abandon.

"Since this is Welfare Team's first abnormality... I hope it's a decent one."

The manager agonized over the screen. This time, Angela also looked at the screen he was viewing.

The first one was...

[ The girl pleaded through tears, "Mister, please... cut off my feet..." ]

Identification Code O-04-08, commonly known as Red Shoes... An abnormality that any manager who has progressed this far should be able to handle without issue. As long as they don't make any 'major mistakes'.

She shifted her gaze to the next abnormality.

[ Even if this becomes a curse upon me, I will love even that curse as a blessing. ]


Identification Code O-04-66, commonly known as The Little Prince... An abnormality with rather troublesome management procedures, but if the manager is willing to make some sacrifices to learn them, it might not be a bad choice. Its E.G.O.'s performance is quite good too...

Lastly, there was...

"...?"

[ Yup! You've been waiting a long time, right? Now it's my turn to shine! ☆ ]

Identification Code O-01-25...? An abnormality Angela, who had seen countless Abnormalities, did not know... An abnormality she couldn't identify from the code and description. It was impossible for her not to know an abnormality. The Abnormalities extracted at headquarters were almost always limited.

Yes, Angela was momentarily startled by this unexpected variable, opening and closing her eyes in surprise. It was a truly intriguing variable for Angela.

An abnormality she had never heard of? That was inconceivable...

"...Come to think of it, this is what they call a variable, isn't it?"

"What are you talking about all of a sudden?... Angela?"

"It's nothing, Manager."

Which abnormality will you choose?