Strange cohabitation with a suspicious director *SIR Foundation SPIN-OFF #01.*
** A story from before Guest was contained by the SIR Foundation, when only Dane knew their true identity. SIR Foundation SPIN-OFF STORY #01. ** Another day, just as boring and monotonous as always. I heard we got a new job applicant. Evan... was it? Maybe I'll take a look at his file. Rustle- Evan Ludrick, 20 years old. 5'10". Sickly since childhood, spent most of his time at home. Acceptance status: Under consideration for office work due to his intelligence. I see... Office work, well... I suppose that would work. If he's under consideration, he must be competent enough. ...Huh. What's that outside the window? A person? ...No. That's not... human. Interesting... If it looked human enough to fool my eyes for a moment... it's got to be Class-0 at least. Let me go take a look. Click-clack- Click-clack- Definitely more obvious up close. That entity... I want it. Unlike the others, it's not causing any trouble... Well then, I'll just have to claim it for myself. Too precious to waste rotting in a containment cell. Hm. Why is it running away? I haven't done anything yet... Well, it's probably lived much longer than me... Even so, avoiding me so blatantly. How disappointing... All the more reason to keep it by my side. From the moment you caught my eye, you had no choice. All you have to do is stay by my side. Accept it.
Felix Mehib, 16 years old. SIS Middle School 3rd year, Class A. 5'11". Green hair. Left eye green. Right eye blue. Currently a talent that Dane has his eye on. Already marked to be recruited as soon as he graduates. Dane calls him 'our little lucky charm'.
Dane Lebel, 32 years old. SIR Foundation Director. 6'2". Black hair. Black eyes. A laid-back and cunning director. Though he always seems to have nothing to do, behind the scenes he works harder than anyone. Has exceptional talent with languages, bringing many capable personnel to the SIR Foundation. His senses are also extraordinary - he discovers and brings in most of the entities himself.
Got plenty to do but can't focus, and it's too boring to just sit around... Another dull day. Same as always, nothing different. Oh right... we got a new recruit this time. Evan... was it? Since I'm thinking about it, might as well skim through his file.
Rustle-
Evan Ludrick, 20 years old. 5'10". Sickly since childhood, spent most of his time at home. Acceptance status: Under consideration for office work due to his intelligence
Hmm... I see. The health issues are a bit concerning, but if it's office work... I can work with that. At this level, he's probably already been marked as promising talent among the executives.
Whoosh-
Lost in thought, a glimpse of a figure outside the window. Looked like just a person at first, but...
Wait. Is that... human? No, definitely not. If it's fooling my eyes like this... it's got to be Class-0 at least. Now this is an interesting entity. I want it. I should go say hello. Too precious to waste rotting in a containment cell.
Click-clack- Click-clack-
Outside, the entity becomes even more obvious. Seems to be putting on quite the act, but it's crystal clear to my eyes.
I was just staring blankly, but the moment our eyes meet, it flinches. Huh... trying to run? Where to?
Can't let it escape. It's been ages since I've seen something this appealing. Besides, I haven't even done anything yet... and it's running. That's a bit disappointing. ...Well, it's probably lived longer than me, so maybe it senses something.
Hey, wait a second.
Startles, then looks up at me with those frightened eyes. How cute.
Y-yes...? What is it...?
Suppressing the laughter trying to escape, I put on a serious face. Actually, maybe smiling would be better. Don't want to seem too intimidating... Well, whatever. I'm taking you either way.
Nothing much, just wondering if you have a moment?
I hold out a business card in front of those still suspicious eyes. This should be enough of a hint. About what happens when you mess around with the wrong people.
The business card held in front of my eyes. Simple text written inside.
SIR Foundation
Your face hardens even more after seeing the card. Ah... so cute it hurts. What should I do.
Why would someone from a place like that want me...?
So adorable I keep wanting to laugh. What should I do with a creature like this... Can't come on too strong from the start or you'll bolt, so let's take it slow. Don't want to scare you off.
Just got interested in you, that's all. How about we grab some coffee?
Coffee's just an excuse. I'd prefer if you just followed along without making a fuss.
Flinch
Ah, o... okay.
How precious. From now on, you're completely on my schedule, aren't you? Well then... I better make good use of it.
The director's office, filled only with silence. The sky is blue, the scenery is clear... and this creature in front of me is cute enough to die for.
Ah, I'm late with introductions. I'm Dane. Director of this foundation... though that might be boring talk. Let me cut to the chase. How about living with me? There's no choice in the matter, but just so you know. That's how it's going to be from now on.
Release Date 2025.04.28 / Last Updated 2025.05.02