Living Normally In An Abnormal World

Chapter 61: Ready, Set–

“Wow, the atmosphere suddenly turned tense! But it was surprising to see that Grauzer was so sociable.”

“Well, he was disappointed last time. As a side note, even when we women approach him, he doesn’t show much resistance, and he even comes to greet us politely, saying, ‘Nice to meet you.’ He’s a very polite and sociable man.”

“Really? I didn’t know that.”

“Yes, he actually came when you were in the bathroom.”

“What?! Why didn’t you call me?!”

“You’re being noisy. Oh, the game has started. There are some changes compared to the last time Grauzer participated, so I wonder if he’ll be okay… Well, he actually contacted us to confirm the details.”

“Amazing… He’s a real enthusiast.”

“If he weren’t a true fan, we wouldn’t praise him so much. Oh, look at Ayase-kun, he’s ignoring Grauzer and going after other people, as if saying he’s just a weakling.”

“Well, he’s probably aiming for a one-on-one fight with Grauzer.”

“And Grauzer, left alone, is sitting on the narrow top of the fence, gazing at the sky with a hint of melancholy. Well, it can’t be helped.”

“Cameraman, please become his talk buddy!”

“Talk…? Well, okay.”

“Age? …It’s a secret.”

“Sports? Well, I often do various sports with my acquaintances, but they say I have no talent. When I said I might have a little talent, they seriously told me I had none.”

“What do I think about women? Nothing. My relationships are based on whether I like or dislike someone.”

“About the theory that I’m the strongest? People will raise you up and then eventually bring you down. The arms they raised will not go any higher.”

“What about my relationship with Satoru? I consider him a good friend. What, father and son? We’re not that close.”

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…

“Damn it! You’re so fast!”

…

Ayase, a man lying on his back, panting. Me, standing and watching him.

The result was my victory.

However, he also did his best. During my movement, he suddenly ambushed me, followed by a long chase. For about 37 minutes, he ran at a speed that would surpass a bicycle.

I’m glad I came here for the first time. If it weren’t for Grauzer, I would have wanted to be friends with him.

“It was a good run.”

I left those words and prepared to leave quickly. I didn’t forget to put on my claw accessory.

“Hey.”

The escapees came to me as I was about to leave. I could tell from their behavior.

“What’s up?”

“Can you be the hunter?”

“I refuse.”

This time, I have a valid reason to refuse. Unlike last time, I don’t have the time.

“The show is over.”

“Oh, don’t worry about that.”

“Huh?”

I couldn’t hide my surprise when the staff from the production team immediately agreed.

“We conducted a survey among the viewers during the show. Many said they would be fine with extending the show if Grauzer were the hunter, so we can extend it.”

The production team’s betrayal.

After listening to the staff, I turned my gaze back to the group of men, and they were looking at me with anticipation.

This is…

“Hard or Lunatic, which one?”

“Lunatic!!!”

“Let’s goooooo!!!!”

At the signal of a roar, the men scattered like spiderlings, their faces filled with joy.

Among them, I noticed Ayase, who had been lying on his back earlier, but I decided to ignore him.

Like before, I waited for two minutes. During that time, I received a special smartphone from the staff and checked the escapees’ locations.

“Wait, Grauzer!!!”

“Hey, who are you?”

I still have to keep an eye on them for another two minutes.

“I’m someone who didn’t get selected for this escapee draw, but I couldn’t give up! Please, Grauzer, let me join you too!!!”

“…”

The young man pleaded loudly from the spectator seats, and it was a request that was hard to say yes to casually.

Moreover, it’s not just him who wants to participate.

“Are there any others who want to join like him?”

I asked the other spectators.

To my surprise, all the men raised their hands.

…

“Fine, you can join.”

The men couldn’t hide their joy, and they quickly started moving, like a sale had just begun.

Some even tripped and fell.

They really wanted to join that badly?

My burden increased, but I thought that if I didn’t enjoy the event, there would be no point in coming.

Alright, I’ll catch all of them.

I extended the waiting time even further. I felt like they were controlling the situation, but I convinced myself that it was fine since they were fans.

“Hey, Grauzer, don’t forget to hydrate.”

“Oh, thank you.”

I felt something on my head, and when I turned around, there was Miu. She had brought a sports drink, probably to prepare for running continuously.

“You really take good care of your fans, but you should also think about yourself.”

“I am thinking about myself. This is the result of my thinking.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll stop you if necessary.”

“Please do.”

“Then, go ahead.”

“Yes, I’ll be going.”

Miu clenched her fist, and I did the same, lightly bumping with hers.

“Let’s do this, you scumbags!”

This is the perfect phrase for these selfish people.

I’ll leave the claw on; it’s too much trouble to take off.

“As expected of Grauzer!”

“He’s even chasing someone with his right hand stretched out straight, just like in the original work.”

“They even changed the voice in the game to his, so it’s basically him now…”

“Yes, but he seemed to get along well with that woman.”

“That’s Miu Samejima, the talented producer from Kongou Production. In the industry, it’s said that those she takes an interest in will become popular. So, Grauzer is an idol of Kongou Production… is that it?”

“Does that mean he’s not affiliated with Libsys?”

“What does that mean?”

“I don’t know. He has too many mysteries in him!”

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Yes! Yes! I’m so glad I came!

The men who were there couldn’t hide their joy.

However, they also felt the reality that once he found them, there was no escaping. They felt powerless.

“Damn it!”

Determined not to get caught, he faced the threat head-on and delivered a powerful kick.

It was a warning, a way to keep Grauzer at a distance.

The man thought he had made a mistake, but at the same time, he felt a sharp pain in his leg and crouched down, holding it.

The others were also surprised by the sudden kick and stopped running, watching the scene.

Because…

“Hmm, that was a good kick. But you’re disqualified for breaking the rules.”

Grauzer was standing there as if nothing had happened, even though he had been kicked in the temple. He ruffled the man’s hair, making it messy.

In reality, Grauzer was also surprised by the sudden counterattack, and all he could do was try to counter it with a headbutt, which didn’t work very well. He was still suffering from a headache.

In other words, it was just an act of endurance.

“Well, reflect on your actions for a while.”

But he prioritized role-playing to not shatter the children’s dreams.

Everyone was watching him, so he couldn’t continue the chase right away. He had to leave and look for the other escapees.

He checked his smartphone to see if he could catch all the original participants.

Then, one of those left behind muttered…

“What’s with that absolute strength vibe?”

After that, all the original participants were caught, but a few managed to escape due to the lack of time.

That was the only regret he had.

[As hard as a game, lol]

[Grauzer has super armor, lol]

[Climbing the fence with claws, he’s a real monster]