Anime Crossover: Post-Apocalyptic Survival, My Stand is the World

[High-energy warning! Information under verification!] Have you all seen that 'ghost' that's been frequently appearing in Akihabara lately? Is it an uncanny entity or a new type of monster?

"ghost?"

Upon seeing this title, which was full of "introduction to science" style, Yui Yuigahama instantly conjured up a whole bunch of classic scenes from Japanese horror movies.

White-clad long-haired creatures, creatures crawling out of the TV, begonias in the toilet…

She screamed in fright and clung tightly to Yukino's arm like an octopus.

"A ghost...a phantom? Xiaoxue! Is it one of those ghosts that suddenly appears behind you and whispers in your ear, 'We're watching you!' How scary!"

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"Yugahama-san."

Kasumigaoka Utaha, standing to the side, looked at her with the same gaze one would give a "national first-class protected rare animal" and coldly retorted:

"Please don't bring your meager knowledge and pathetic imagination, which you've probably picked up from hundreds of third-rate horror movies, into reality. It'll only make you look bad and lower the average IQ of our entire team."

"Waaah... Shiyu, you're bullying me again."

Yui pouted, looking aggrieved, and buried her head even deeper.

Kong ignored their daily bickering, which resembled a mini-theater.

He rubbed his hands together excitedly, like a player about to open a rare card pack, and clicked on the mysterious post.

The post contains accounts from several different survivors, each recounting their own "eyewitness accounts".

Between the lines, there was a sense of self-doubt, as if asking, "Am I fucking crazy?"

[ID: The Last Survivor of Akihabara]:

The original poster wrote: "I swear! I swear in the name of my deceased girlfriend! I absolutely did not see it wrong! Last night, I only had one can of compressed biscuits left, so I risked my life to go out and find food, only to be cornered in an alley by three monsters that were as big as dogs, and I almost died!"

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And then! Just as I was about to pull the pin on the last grenade I'd pulled from the police officers' corpses, intending to take them all down with me, a figure in uniform, looking like an ordinary high school girl, simply 'walked' past me!

"Yes! You read that right! It was 'walk'! She seemed to completely ignore me and those three drooling monsters!"

He just... strolled over there casually! The most fucking ridiculous thing is!

The three monsters seemed to be completely blind, showing no reaction to her whatsoever! They even made way for her!

They just watched her walk right through them!

That feeling…it really was like seeing a ghost! If I hadn't run fast enough, I wouldn't be posting here now, but being mourned in your thread!

[ID: The Arcade is My Home]:

Sofa: "Holy crap! I've seen what the person upstairs is saying too! I thought I was hallucinating from being starving for three days and three nights!"

She seems to be a student? She has a very ordinary black bob haircut and looks quite quiet.

.. ... ....

I saw her several times carrying a heavy-looking bag, collecting supplies on Central Street.

She was surrounded by monsters that roamed around like zombies, but not a single one attacked her! She wasn't afraid at all!

They walked slowly, picking and choosing.

The feeling wasn't like that of a 'survivor,' but more like...browsing a supermarket on sale? I was hiding behind a third-floor window, and what I saw completely shattered my worldview.

[ID-: Anonymous User 001]:

Bench: "Me! Me! Me! I saw her too! Near the UDX building! I thought she was a survivor like us, so I tried to shout hello to her from across the street!"

But she didn't seem to notice me at all! She didn't even glance in my direction!

Then, the weirdest thing happened! I just glanced down to check if my hiding place was safe, and when I looked up again, she was gone! Vanished into thin air! Really, just like a 'ghost'!

I can't even remember what she looked like now. I clearly saw her just a moment ago, but my mind is a complete blank…

……

I read through each eyewitness report.

A strange and mysterious girl, shrouded in enigma, leaps off the page.

She is a "person", wearing a uniform and carrying a schoolbag.

But it can be completely ignored by all the monsters.

She truly exists and has been witnessed by more than one person.

"..."

Kong looked at these contradictory and mysterious descriptions, and his face, which looked somewhat pale from staying up all night, became more excited and enthusiastic than ever before.

"interesting…"

"This is fucking hilarious! (???)"

He suddenly raised his head, looking at Su Chen like a child who had discovered a shocking secret.

Those bloodshot eyes, swollen from staring at the screen for so long, burned with a fierce flame!

"Boss!"

He even changed how he addresses people!

"Did you hear that? She can be ignored by monsters! She can walk freely on any street in Akihabara!"

"you say…"

His voice trembled slightly with extreme excitement!

"Could she be another superhuman among us?!"

Chapter Sixty-One: An Unexpected Encounter

"Superpowered individuals other than us?"

Su Chen listened to Kong Na's excited speculations without commenting.

However, it must be admitted.

He also developed a strong interest in that so-called "ghost".

It can be ignored by monsters.

This in itself is an extremely powerful ability.

"All right."

He tapped on the table, drawing everyone's attention back to him.

"Since the UDX building is a tough nut to crack for now."

"Then let's go and meet this so-called 'Ghost' Miss first."

He pointed to the screen at the location that was mentioned most frequently in the "urban legend" post.

"—Central Avenue".

"It's on my way anyway."

He turned his head and looked at the brother and sister who were eager to try and couldn't wait to rush out and solve the puzzle.

"Sora and Shiro, '250,' you two tech geeks, stay here obediently and keep an eye on the movements of the entire Akihabara area. Be our 'eyes' and 'ears,' and then report to me in real time through the communicator."

"Understood!" Kong gave an OK sign, his face clearly saying "Leave it to me," while Bai simply nodded silently.

……

Half an hour later.

Central Avenue, at the entrance.

Su Chen and his three companions hid behind an abandoned bus covered in graffiti and claw marks, observing the situation through the broken windows.

The sight before them made all the girls gasp involuntarily.

The wide streets were teeming with monsters!

[Black Mud Monster], [Shadow Monster], [Patrolman]...

Various monsters, both familiar and unfamiliar to them, wandered aimlessly around the area, like people going to a market.

That density is even more exaggerated than Shibuya Crossing during peak hours!

"Wow... Is this the monster's hometown?"

Yui Yuigahama looked at the scene that resembled a "parade of a hundred demons," her face turned pale, and her voice trembled as she spoke.

"Something's wrong."

Yukino Yukinoshita's brows furrowed tightly.

“According to Shiyu’s previous analysis, monsters are attracted to ‘negative emotions.’ However, there has been no large-scale battle here, nor any sign of survivors gathering.”

"Why are so many monsters gathered here?"

There is only one explanation.

Kasumigaoka Utaha stared intently at the UDX building, which was faintly visible at the end of the street.

"They are 'protecting' something."

"Just like the worker ants that guard the queen ant."

"It seems that the owner of that blue dot is even more extraordinary than we imagined."

Su Chen listened to the analysis of the two genius girls and nodded.

Then, he made a decision that surprised everyone.

"Let's go."

"Huh? Where...where are we going?" Yui asked, startled.

"Of course, we went inside."

Su Chen's tone was matter-of-fact.

"No...no way? Su Chen-kun!" Yui was almost in tears. "So many monsters! We're going to be eaten!"

"rest assured."

Su Chen turned around and gave her a reassuring smile.

"Just stay close to me."

"There is nothing that can hurt you."

After saying that, he didn't hesitate any longer and was the first to walk out from behind the cover.

It wasn't as if they were going to venture into some dangerous place.

He simply went for a walk in his own backyard.

……

The battle has begun.

However, it wasn't as intense as I had imagined.

Because this was a one-sided massacre.

　He walked at the very front of the group, unhurriedly.

Any monster that dares to approach within ten meters of them.

They would all have their cores destroyed by a single, silent punch from a golden fist that appeared out of nowhere.

The whole process was so smooth and fast that it didn't even make a sound.

Yukino, Utaha, and Yui followed behind him.

Looking at that not-so-wide back, it created an absolutely safe "territory" for them.

A sense of peace, indescribable, filled my heart.

Just as the procession slowly advanced to the middle section of Central Avenue.