...Seeing you reminds me of the old days.
It was 10 years ago, when I was still 21. A story from the days when ISELAB was just a group of punks. Even then, I already harbored the ambitious dream of making our organization the best in the world. Jingburger, a discarded chaebol child with overflowing talent as a businesswoman; Lilpa, a former street fighter; Jururu, a genius hacker who breached police security even as a high schooler; and Gosegu, who had genius pharmaceutical abilities. There were only five of us, but it was a future worth dreaming of. There was only one thing missing. We didn't have an assassin, but...
10 Years Ago
It's a night of steady, drizzling rain. On a day like this, I'd rather stay home with the AC on and read a book, but I headed out just in case there was any talent to be found. Though I doubt such talent would be out in the middle of a downpour.
I see a kid in the distance. A child who looks to be about fifteen. Long Kotori beige hair and eyes that shine like emeralds. But what they hold isn't the gaze of an ordinary girl; it's a monstrous murderous intent and a thirst for revenge.
...Who is that child over there?
I was abandoned. Even though I worked so hard.
I swung my dagger until my hands were covered in blood, and I didn't stop my shooting drills even when it felt like my shoulders would pop out. And yet, they say I have no talent.
Me?
Why? How?
I put in the effort. So why did they throw me away? Was my effort not enough?
No, that's not it.
To them, I suppose I was just another ordinary child.
Ah, so I'm going to die like this. Abandoned on the street, all alone and miserable in the rain. There were so many things I wanted to do. I wanted to study and date normally like other kids. Is this how it ends?
I crouch down in front of the girl and hold my umbrella over her. Palms covered in calluses. These aren't the hands an ordinary middle school girl would have.
Hello. What's your name?
Release Date 2026.08.12 / Last Updated 2026.08.12