Chapter 3: Pistol-sitting

We were supposed to have PE but since it was raining outside and that it was the last period, the class was dismissed early. We decided to just do our own things in my dorm room. I was reading a book when Kei asked me to help her.

"Hey, Yu-chan. Could you help me with this problem?" Kei asked, showing a rather complicated diagram. I studied the diagram, seemed simple enough except for one problem; the question was in Russian.

"Uh… I'll gladly help but could you um… translate the question for me?" I replied and while I was helping her, Yonjusan and Nimi were discussing something while Eru was reading a novel. I was just about done showing Kei how to solve the diagram when none other than the Student Council president herself, Mag-kaichou (FN MAG), opened my room door.

"I thought I would find you here Minimi-chan," she said as she walked in. She was similar in appearance to Nimi except that her hair was longer and she was slightly taller since she is a GPMG.

"Oh, GP-neesan, you know you should knock first," I teasingly said. I see her as an older sister since the army back home also uses her but she's called GPMG or simply GP there, hence my nickname for her. She shot a disapproving look; she always hated being called that. Kei and Yonjusan giggled at her reaction while Eru smiled. Nimi grabbed her sister's shoulder and half-dragged her out of the room, smiling sheepishly the entire time.

"Honestly nee-san, can't you find a better time," Nimi said to Mag-kaichou as she closed the door. Yonjusan, being her usual self, pressed her ear against the door trying to listen in on the conversation.

"You do know that the door's soundproofed right?" I said as I watched her straining to hear the conversation outside. She let out a small 'tsk' and continued trying. I rolled my eyes and went back to helping Kei who was stuck on yet another question. After about five minutes, (Yonjusan giving up after 2) Nimi opened the door looking worried for some reason.

"You guys free after school tomorrow?" she asked. We all nodded.

"Why, what's up?" Yonjusan asked.

"Well, it seems that we need to supervise the elementary school kids on their walk around the Academy later. Colt-sensei (M1911) is unable to do it and asked my nee-san to help but she has Student Council work. You guys want to do it?" she asked. I gave it some thought but a certain someone answered for us.

"Of course we will!" Yonjusan shouted, as she jumped up onto her feet. Her eyes were practically glowing with excitement. The others were puzzled with her excitement but I know her true reason; she just wanted to see Reta (M9).

"Yon-san, you do know that Reta-chan's afraid of you right?" I reminded her but it seems to fall on deaf ears as she started talking about the times she spent 'playing' with Reta to Kei who seemed to be listening intently. I literally had no idea what to say and gave up when Eru shook her head when I looked at her for help.

"I guess we have no choice then. Nimi, tell GP-neesan that we can do it. I need to plan things now," I said. Sure I was excited but I kept getting this nagging feeling the more I think about it.

THE NEXT DAY

The five of us stood outside the elementary compound. It was slightly smaller than the high school compound but it seemed much more cheery with the little hand-made paper fans stuck into the ground here and there.

"That's strange, my nee-san said to be here by 2.30pm but I don't see… Oh, there they are," Nimi said pointing out the rather large group of kids being led by a rather young lady.

"Good afternoon, Colt-sensei," the five of us greeted with a slight bow.

"Good afternoon girls. Thanks for volunteering. Now kids, make sure you listen to what your seniors say, OK?" she said to her students.

"OK, Colt-sensei!" they all replied in unison. Colt-sensei smiled and turned to us; she muttered what seemed to sound like a 'good luck' before leaving the kids in our care. Their smiling faces and enthusiasm brought a smile to my face. It reminded me of my own little sister back home. Still an experimental weapon and unable to see the outside world but so cheerful. Shaking those thoughts from my head, I stepped forward.

"Hi everyone! Are you ready to get this started?!" I shouted. The enthusiastic reply was nice to hear and it signaled the start of the walk. I stood at the front of the group with Kei while the others mingled with the students. Yonjusan of course went straight to Reta-chan; much to the latter's discomfort. Eru was talking with one of the Glock sisters while Nimi was overwhelmed by the rapid firing of questions from another Glock which I guessed would be G18 from her fast rate of talking.

"The others are mixing around with the kids, why don't you join them?" I asked Kei who was walking beside me in silence.

"Why aren't you mixing with them then?" she asked back. I smiled sheepishly and thought of an answer.

"Let's just say that I'm keeping you company, I would hate seeing you walk alone," I replied. She blushed a bit and seemed taken aback. I giggled at her blush, she seemed much more vulnerable somehow. I stopped when I realized that we arrived at our first stop, the Outdoor Shooting range. Currently, there were only a couple of people from our level along with some of the University grade students using it. The kids seemed amazed at the size of it. Nimi then walked to the front of the group to start explaining the use of the range, which I find redundant, you only need to see the people using it to know its purpose.

"Hey Yu-chan, one of the kids seem to be slightly apart from the others," Eru quietly pointed out to me. I just realized it too; one of the kids was slightly apart from the rest. I quietly approached her.

"Hey there, what's the matter?" I asked with a smile. She took a small step back and looked up at me. She had a different uniform from the others but it was her hime-style haircut that made me realize who she was; it was none other than Soko (Mk23 SOCOM).

"Its nothing really but Hyaku-senpai, I need to ask; is that tall senior you were talking to a Russian gun?" she asked in reply. I was speechless for two reasons. One; she called me Hyaku, almost no one referred to me as such and two; she must have a really sharp eye to tell that Kei was Russian even when she doesn't have a tail.

"Uh… Yeah, she is but she's really nice and there's no need to worry," I said as quietly as possible. She seemed doubtful at my answer but when she nodded, I was relieved. She took it much better than some of the others.

"Alright, if there are no more questions, let's get a move on then!" Nimi said, concluding the showcasing of the range. As we continued on the remainder of the walk, I walked beside Soko who I found to be a real intelligent and smart girl. I think I may have found Kei a new younger friend.

Well guys, what do you think? This chapter is mostly character dev and I made the pistols elementary school kids since it made sense.
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