Avoiding Reality, I Choose to Go to Honmaru

What should you do if a fox with red markings knocks on your door? What if it gazes up at you adorably and says: “The government’s car is right outside. Come on, let’s get away from this miserable life for good!” What should you do then? Hoshino: Obviously, go with it! Real life is such a mess. Whoever wants it can have it. I’m out. (lights a cigarette) Life spent lying flat at the citadel is wonderful. Hoshino feels a peace and happiness she hasn’t known in ages. “...” Hoshino comes to her senses, standing ten thousand meters in the air. No citadel. No Konnosuke. No sword warriors. Which idiot used an illusion on her? Hoshino takes a deep breath. Guys, she’s jumping first. ...Someone catches her. “Hahaha! To soar through the sky, how elegant.” “It’s better than being a caged bird...” “My lord! Why would you do an extreme sport without bringing any gear?!” Damn it. The citadel has invaded reality. That can’t be right. The sword warriors nearly lose their minds when they see their master leap off. Their master can barely lift a finger, let alone carry anything. She practically has to be welded to her bed every day at the citadel. She’ll definitely get bullied in the real world! Their frail, slender lord. But their lord seems different now that she’s back in reality. “My lord, why can you shatter boulders with your bare hands?” “My lord, why can you take out one kid with every swing?” “My lord, were you really trying to start your life over when you jumped off that building?” Hoshino says solemnly, “I bungee jump without a cord and skydive without a parachute... What do you think?” * 1. The heroine is so strong she has no friends. 2. A slice-of-life story, pairing undecided. 3. This blurb was thrown together in a hurry. I’ll touch it up later. Theme: Live well