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“Oh my god, seriously. I’ve been hiding all this time to surprise you as a welcome gift, and now you’ve ruined everything. It’s so annoying.”

As soon as Creep starts speaking, the villains gathered around her chime in, supporting her.

“Those guys always ruin the mood. Just ignore them, sis.”

“Fucking bitches.”

It’s only my first day, but I can already sense the power dynamics and conflicts within the prison.

There’s Creep’s group, loud and talkative,

and Skadi’s group, exuding an intimidating aura.

It’s unclear which side holds more power.

One thing is certain: neither side can act unilaterally.

“Enough. Let’s go.”

Skadi leaves without even finishing her cigarette, and Lynn and a few other villains follow her.

A relationship of mutual suspicion and caution,

yet neither side is willing to engage in an all-out war.

“…”

That’s the dynamic between Skadi and Creep as I perceive it. The C block revolves around these two.

“I almost peed my pants. How can anyone live like this? Right?”

As they leave, laughter and energy fill the common area.

At the center of this growing energy is Creep.

“Darling, why are you so scared? I’m here for you. Don’t be intimidated by those bullies.”

She approaches with a playful smile.

Her footsteps are light and cheerful.

She deliberately ignores the fact that I’m on guard against her. The distance between us closes far too easily.

“You don’t need to be afraid. Let’s have fun with us. Everyone here is nice.”

“No, That’s enough. Don’t come any closer and stay there…”

I feel uncomfortable.

Whenever I encounter Creep, I experience an inexplicable level of discomfort.

“Except for those bitches who were smoking earlier.”

Just like now.

Creep comes too close and whispers,

her voice only audible to the two of us.

“I hate people like that. Don’t you?”

“… I’m not interested.”

“I don’t care either. They’re no fun. So, let’s play with us, okay?”

Creep leans in, her cheek almost touching mine, and then grabs my wrist, pulling me.

“Wait…!”

“Come on, what’s the wait for? There’s nothing else to do anyway.”

I don’t want to leave the bed, but Creep leans back, putting all her weight on me, and pulls me out.

In the empty prison, there’s not even a shred of hope to hold onto.

Thud—

“I don’t like it!”

So, I have to protect myself. I push Creep’s hand away with force and return to my spot.

“Ouch, that hurts.”

I must not get entangled with Creep.

I don’t know about other villains, but Creep is absolutely unacceptable.

Of all places, it had to be C Ward, and with Creep…

“Darling, you shouldn’t use the word ‘no’ so easily.”

Her smile fades for a moment, and the tension rises as if something is about to explode.

All the villains sitting at the table watch her cautiously, almost fearfully.

“…When your sister is offering to play with you, why are you being so rude?”

“Cut it out.”

Perhaps because of this, they all rush towards me and forcefully include me in their group. I’m still too wounded to resist.

The round table, which seems full with just four people, now seats six, including Creep and me.

Creep and I sit facing each other,

two others hold my arms,

and the remaining two occupy the available space.

I’m the only one feeling uncomfortable.

I’m forced into a cramped position, sweating, and have to face Creep directly.

Although only six of us are seated at the table, there seem to be at least twice as many surrounding us.

“Yeah, yeah. It’s good. Now that the mood-killers are gone, let’s start with proper introductions. It’s been a while, darling. I’m here, your lost half, your one and only best friend. Don’t worry anymore. I’ll help you adjust.”

Not only Creep’s gang but also the neutral villains who don’t belong to any group seem to have gathered around the table.

They all want one thing.

“This is a prison for villains, officially named the Special Ability Terrorist Detention Center! Only chosen people like me and you can enter.”

They want to see me break down and fall apart.

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“To be honest, I was pretty shocked too. Who would’ve thought that you’d do something so outrageous?”

Droopy eyes.

A bright smile to match.

Restless hands that can’t stay still.

White hair blowing in the fan’s breeze.

“But you know, watching you, I thought, ‘Ah, that’s our baby. The world loves our baby so much. It’s giving you another chance. A chance to change!’”

The scent of apple candy.

And the damp prisoner’s uniform, now starting to get sweaty from the people sitting next to her.

“But then, as I watched, you were still as prickly as back in the day. You know, like those stray cats? Some of them hiss a lot, and that’s exactly how you feel. I just want to pet you, but you keep bristling up.”

Creep climbs onto the table and starts stroking my hair. I try to stiffen my neck, but with a sizable audience gathered behind me, there’s no easy escape.

“Good boy, good boy.”

What really bothers me is that Creep’s touch is as gentle and affectionate as if she’s caressing her own lover.

“You know, they say that taming a wild animal requires courage. You have to approach it, open your heart, and wait for it to open its heart to you as well.”

Gathering my courage, I speak to her.

“…That’s true, but the way you’re comparing it to our relationship is way off.”

As her loving hand brushes my head, I speak my mind.

“Creep, unless you change yourself, there’s no way any living being will want to be friends with you.”

But even with my provocation, Creep just smiles.

Feeling the texture of my hair,

Looking down at me,

She smiles tenderly as always.

“So cute. Our darling’s greatest charm is his uprightness. He hardly ever wants to change.”

That smile scares me. I wonder if she smiled the same way at the hundreds of lives she’s taken.

“So, I end up thinking the opposite.”

No, that’s not true. The shy smile with a rosy blush is something she only shows me.

“Ah, if our baby loves me, I’m sure that love will last until the moment I die.”

I can’t fathom what she’s thinking. It terrifies me.

The images of Creep’s victims are still vivid. She wanted to inflict the utmost pain a human could endure.

Creep loves the word ‘human nature.’ She sees the screams of agony and the fragmented cries of broken minds as signs of change.

I must not be afraid. Fear erodes the mind. I need to face and accept everything.

“So, I’ll really try my best. I’ll do my utmost every day so that our baby can love me.”

I can endure violence and humiliation.

My colleagues will rescue me soon.

I can overcome this.

“I’ll show you a new world. A beautiful world you could never see from the high place you lived in. Once we’re on the same level, I swear you’ll love me.”

Creep’s forehead touches mine.

I see her pure white face and her black, absorbing eyes.

“Um, did you… kiss that girl?”

I don’t know who Creep is referring to, but

I know she’s about to kiss me.

“It’s my first time. Go easy on me?”

I mean it.

Even as I glare at her with murderous intent, she licks her lips, ready to kiss me.

“Sister, that might be a bit dangerous…

Your tongue might get bitten off… Maybe you should knock him out first…”

A pure desire,

Without a single lie.

“It’s okay.”

Krip looks straight into my eyes and slowly leans in.

“Darling, open your mouth.”

Creep’s fingers force my mouth open. I clench my teeth with all my might, but as other villains join in to hold my head and jaw, it becomes harder to resist.

Is all this really necessary?

What’s the point of all this?

Creep pushes her fingers deep into my cheek, preventing me from biting my tongue.

Of course, that doesn’t mean I can’t clench my teeth.

Naturally, I gnaw at the fingers in my mouth, determined to sever them.

Crunch—

The sensation of biting is revolting. I feel both muscle and bone. Four fingers twitch with an eerie sound.

But there’s no pain in her moan,

Only the excited breath of a woman in the throes of passion.

“Haa, chuu…”

Even as her fingers are crushed, she continues to explore my tongue with her own fingers.