[Lobotomy] Why am I an Abnormality?

An?gela [Day 2 END] - 21

Lounging Around



After Beatrice left, no one has come in, and the manager's speaker is quiet, too. Looks like my work for today is done. Well, it's not like I really did any work, it was more like playing around!





I lay down on the bed, just as I had hoped, and savored the peace. I've been mulling over various things, but there's nothing I can figure out right now, so I just lay there blankly without thinking.







Why did I possess Mika? -> I don't know.
Why am I an Abnormality? -> Who knows?
Why is Mika an Abnormality? -> Dunno?







Since it was going nowhere like that, it was better to just be brainless. Besides, time flies when you're spacing out... Let's just be a shut-in for today, Misono Mika is a pretty girl, so it's okay to stay in my room for a day! Well, I did go out earlier, but let's not remember that since it was worse than not going out.







As I continued spacing out, I could feel the outside getting quieter, maybe the company was closing, or the employees were leaving.




'It's quiet~'



Just as I was enjoying the silence.





Click-clack





I realized the sound of shoes was getting closer. In this company, there's only one person, or rather AI, who would wear shoes, right?





Zing








The person who came into my containment unit, as I expected... was Angela. Ugh, why you again, Angela?! I thought you weren't interested in Abnormality, so why are you here again?

I was annoyed that my free time was interrupted, but, the icon of betrayal, wait, should I even say that in Mika's body? Anyway, I was puzzled that Angela, the icon of betrayal, came to see me again.


'Is she, is she really going to slice me up?'



Is she displeased with my rude behavior towards Plague Doctor? Angela just entered my containment unit without a word, but my mind was already going wild with scenarios.



"Haha... so, um, why are you here again?"

I scratched my cheek awkwardly and spoke to her.



"Would you believe me if I said, 'just because'?"

"..."


I don't want to talk to her. When Angela's eyes are narrowed, it's not as noticeable, but when she opens them, it feels like she's glaring at me, which I don't like.


"I just came out of simple curiosity."


Who comes to see an Abnormality in person to satisfy their curiosity? Besides, Angela plays a crucial role at Lobotomy Corporation's headquarters, so much so that the story wouldn't progress without her...

And such a being comes to see a potentially dangerous Abnormality again? Just out of curiosity? I looked at Angela with suspicion.


"Wait, should I call you O-01-25 or Misono Mika?"

Did she hear that when I was with the Queen of Hatred?

"Huh?"

"I didn't know before, but I can tell now. You haven't met me. But you talk as if you've seen me many times. As if you know who I am."


I shouldn't have looked at her suspiciously. This bastard is an AI, so she wouldn't be affected by it. Damn it. Instead, I'm the one in trouble now. She's a master at changing the subject... this girl.


What should I say? How should I answer...


"Ahaha-☆ Maybe it's because you look like a friend I know-!"


It's not a friend, it's Angela herself, but... I made a lame excuse with a smile. But if you're a Trinity student, a poker face is a basic requirement. So, my expression probably didn't give anything away.


"...Is that so?"

"Yes☆"

"You also look like someone I know. Maybe... Yes, perhaps that's why I'm curious about you."

?


Doesn't Angela know only a few people? I recalled a few faces and quickly erased them from my mind. No, it's not that, I should be glad my excuse worked!


"It's a bit late to introduce myself, but I'm Angela."

"Angela, it's a pretty name☆ Is it derived from Angelos-?"

Oh, my stupid mouth. Let's not act like I know things. My carefully crafted excuse almost went to waste. But, talking about the origin of names is so fascinating. Just like Misono Mika is derived from Michael...


"...That's right."


Thankfully, Angela nodded without much suspicion. Phew-.


"Then, Misono Mika... judging by your appearance, is your name derived from Archangel Michael?"

"?... Yes, uh. It is??"

How did she know right away? Actually, it's not that I know about Angela, but rather Angela seems to know more about me, Misono Mika. This feels like a strange self-introduction, or rather, being introduced by someone else.

...

I'm on high alert now, and Angela's expression is strange. What, what's with that expression...? She never showed that expression when I was the manager. I only get to see it now that I'm am Abnormality.


"Ah, I got sidetracked. I came here today to warn you about tomorrow."

'Are you serious?'

"Hmm? What warning?"

"I can't explain it to you, but tomorrow will be more hectic than usual. There will definitely be many incidents."

Tomorrow? Is there a trial coming? Or is it WhiteNight suppression? But can the manager handle that now...


"So... I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't come out tomorrow. If another Abnormality joins the chaos, it'll only make things more confusing, right?"

"Uh... yeah. I guess so, I am... that kind of being."


It's true, but it's kind of sad.


Huh? If it's trial suppression, wouldn't it be more efficient for me to step in?! That thought crossed my mind, but I couldn't argue with her, so I just nodded.


"Tomorrow will be chaotic for everyone. For the manager, the employees. And it might be a confusing day for you too."


I tilted my head in response to Angela's cryptic words.


"That's all I wanted to say today. It's true I came out of curiosity, but..."

Angela finished speaking and said nothing more. And unlike yesterday, she left the containment unit without a word.

...Did she really come all the way to an Abnormality's containment unit just to say that? She could've just sent an employee to deliver the message. I fell asleep with another question lingering in my mind.

'Nah, I don't think anything that big will happen.'

And with that, I jinxed it.