Chapter 28: Guided tour, part 2.

"This is the chemistry lab, where our students learn the fundamentals of this important branch of science. In fact, we owe the existence of various types of paints, sweeteners, cosmetics and drugs. Here in Japan there are 6 companies that work in that field: Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, Asahi, Mitsuhi, Toray and Shin-Etsu. "

"And from you, in Europe?" Darjeeling asked.

"The German BASF, the Dutch Akzo, the English Ineos and others."

Marie looked carefully at the room, where various laboratory instruments were placed on some tables and some girls in lab coats fumbled with test tubes and microscopes. One of them, who had short black hair and eyes of the same color, approached Hilda with a short bow.

"Mein führer ..."

"Mengele ..."

"Are they your guests?"

"That's right, they are the commanders of the main Japanese schools. I thought you knew."

"Well, I spend a lot of time here, and sometimes some news eludes me." She admitted, embarrassed.

Hilda smiled, then turned to her guests:

"Mengele is our best student here, in the field of chemistry. Her marks are the highest. "

"Modestly ..." said the dark-haired girl, assuming an strutting expression.

"Now follow me, the tour continues."


"This is the music room, where our students start their musical career. Some famous singers came out of here, you know?"

"Which?" Saori asked.

"Amber, Jessica Boehrs, Ann Sophie and more."

"I understand…"

As in the other classes, also in this class there were students intent on practicing with various musical instruments: a drum, a sax, a trumpet and others.

"They are your band?"

"Exactly, Anzu. Their performs on special occasions, such as a win in a match, my birthday or others."

"I'd like to see them perform." Kay said.

"Maybe later ..." Hilda promised her.


"This is instead the archeology room. Here the students are dedicated to this subject, very important for the understanding of ancient history. And I will not lie to you, I am passionate about ancient history, it is a hobbyhorse of mine."

"Really?" Nishi asked her.

Hilda nodded.

"I even have my own collection. Archaeological finds from all over the world."

"Could we see it?"

"Of course, Miho. I'll show you later."


"This is the paleontology room. Another my great passion. " Hilda explained, indicating the students intent on working or examining some types of fossils.

"Where do they come from?" Momo asked.

"From the National Museum of Science and Nature here in Tokyo."

"Ah ... interesting. But we would also be curious to take a look at your sensha-do team."

"Afterwards, there is no hurry."


"This is the projection room. Once a week the students gather here to watch movies."

Miho and the others looked closely at the room, which was empty at the time. It was very large, it contained about a hundred seats.

"What kind of films do you propose?" She asked.

"Mostly Europeans: Germans, Danes, French, British etc. However, there is no shortage of Asian and American films."

"What period?" It was Naomi who asked that question.

"From the 1950s to the present day."

"What about genres?"

"Of all kinds, from science fiction to comedy. However ... "

"However what?"

"Some movies are banned on board ... This is because they are deemed shabby or ugly."

"Who decides what's shabby and ugly?"

"Goebbels, our propaganda officer. There is a three-member moral committee that reviews each film. If the film respects our parameters, it is admitted to the archive, and transmitted every now and then. On the contrary, films that do not respect the above parameters are banned by the school. This policy also applies to manga, anime, comics, TV series, books, etc. "

"What works are prohibited on board?"

"The cinepanettoni (some shabby Italian comedies), the sexy comedies of the 70s, some books like the green book of Gheddafi, das kapital and Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-tung, some anime like Case Closed, Ranma ½, Dash Kappei, Kyō Kara Ore Wa, Great Teacher Onizuka, One Piece and others. "

" Kyō Kara Ore Wa... What souls would it be?"

"A shit all fights and bands, starring two imbeciles." Himmler replied.

"But why also ban One Piece and Ranma? They are very popular works ... "

"Ranma is too stupid, One Piece is boring. Other questions?"

"Could we see the archive?" Saori intervened.

"It's right next door, follow me."


The neighboring room contained a long row of shelves that housed a series of reels (the cases of the films), all with a white label on top and the title of the film written in blue pen. The titles were in German, of course, but luckily Miho, Maho and Erika knew that language well.

"The war of the worlds (1953), Invasion of the body snatchers (1956), Mice follies, Godzilla (1954), Seven samurai (1954), The housemaid (1960), Centurion (2010), God forgives, I don't (1967) ... There are several. " Nishizumi senior stated.

"The housemaid ... Would it be a porn movie?" Saori asked.

At that question Himmler flinched. She would have liked to punch that stupid girl, but she preferred to stay.

"It's a dramatic movie!" She replied, annoyed.

"It's not Japanese, right?"

"South Korean."

"How many movies do you keep here?"

"About ... A hundred, maybe more."

"You have very material."

"Exactly, Erika."

"You said earlier that some movies are prohibited on board, right?"

"That's right, Darjeeling. Garbage of the worst kind, from which our students must keep away."

"Does this also apply to anime, manga and other works?"

"Obvious."

"But how can you be sure they look at them anyway?"

"We have our methods. When one or more girls get off the ship on their return they are searched by the SS, to prevent them from introducing illegal material on board. Also, once a month, we inspect the girls' apartments."

"And if by chance you find some compromising object?"

"The object in question is burned / destroyed / thrown overboard, and the student severely punished."

"I hope not too severely."

"For minor crimes like this we limit ourselves to a few days in detention."

"No beatings or torture?" Klara asked provocatively.

"If the students offer resistance to the police, our agents are authorized to use force to neutralize them. And no, we don't torture anyone."

The blonde was about to retort but a threatening look from Katyusha convinced her to keep quiet.

"Do you often resort to force?" Orange asked.

"Fortunately no. In the worst case, if they prove particularly rebellious or violent they are expelled from school."

"I understand…"

"Now let's move on." Hilda said.


"This is the nautical classroom, where the fundamental principles of this art are taught. Our crew trained here. " The führer explained.

Alice was increasingly bored with those monotonous explanations, and began to look around. There was not much to see, apart from the usual students busy in the study. One detail, however, caught her attention. On the floor there were a few drops that looked like dried blood. Someone had been injured there, perhaps one of the violent students Himmler was talking about. Or maybe the explanation was another, perhaps less disturbing? She hoped it with all her heart.