I opened the door to a haunted house and found myself in a small, dimly lit room.

"...... This is...

　There was a large sign posted on the wall.
　Illuminated by dim light, it was a warning about this haunted house.

　It is dangerous, so please do not run in the house.
　If you feel unwell, please stay where you are. Our servants will come and get you immediately.
　There are some expressions that use manipulative spirits. Please keep this in mind.
　Please proceed with caution.

　The warnings are as clear as if it were a real haunted house, and your expectations naturally rise.

"Leah, Rose.

Yes, ......!

What's wrong with ......?

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

(...... Are you okay?)

　I'm a little, no ...... a lot worried, but .......
　I'm not afraid! I'm not scared!" He insisted, and there was nothing he could do.

We've read the warning signs, so let's move on.

　I pointed to the only door in the room.

"Yes, yes, yes!

"Yeah, yeah, ......!

　Then, on behalf of the three of us, I slowly opened the door.

　Then I opened the door slowly and on behalf of the three of us, there was a narrow passage with a dark curtain on either side.

　A few pale blue lights illuminate your feet and casually show you the way.

Heh, heh, ....... It's pretty atmospheric, isn't it ....... It's not scary at all, but it's .......

You're right. ....... The chairmen are also doing a great job ....... It's not scary at all, but it's ......

I'm sure you'll get a good vibe out of it.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to be doing.

"Heee!

　Leah and Rose let out a scream that was unthinkable for the two of them normally, and put their hands on the door right behind them.

　But the door was locked and could not be opened.

"What, what, what should I do ...... Allen?

I'm trapped in a ......... We're trapped. ......?

　Leah and Rose shook my body violently, their eyes black and white.

　It's rare to see two people this upset, and it's kind of cute.

It's okay, it's okay. ......

　I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to say it.

I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to say it.

"Phew ....... I'm sorry, I'm a little distraught.

　Once the two of you have regained your composure.

"So let's move on, shall we?

　We finally started to go deeper into the haunted house.

　I lead the way, followed by Leah on my right and Rose on my left.

　Their hands were tightly clasped around the sleeves of my uniform, making it very difficult to walk.

　But there was no way I could say to them, who were shaking slightly, "It's a little difficult to walk .......

(By the way, the "sound of the key" earlier was a good direction to make them feel uneasy. ......)

　(The sound of the key was a good direction to make us feel uneasy. ) Human beings feel a sense of pressure, agitation, and fear when they are trapped.
　In that sense, this little trick is a simple but very good "introduction".

(As I recall, the general director was Ferris, right? ......)

　Looking around, I noticed a broken mirror, a pair of shoes, a half-opened locker, etc. - props that indirectly (・・・・) incite fear.

(These are all clever props. ....... There's no shortage of fear mongering going on here. ......

　This is indeed a haunted house where more than ten people fainted last year.

(Hmmm, this is getting a little more fun. ......)

　As I continued down the narrow, dark street, a student dressed as a short, bent-over old man came slowly toward me with a cane.

Oh, you guys ......!　Are you still(・・・・・) alive(......)?

　He then began to speak without waiting for our reply.

We, the spirits of the dead, are bound to the keystone at the far end of this mansion, and we cannot die. ....... So I have a favor to ask of you. I want you all to find the 'Charm of Liberation' somewhere in this mansion and affix it to the keystone.

　It seems that the only way to clear this haunted house is to listen to his request and make the spirits of the dead bound to the house come to life.

Some of them are rational, like me, and some of them are evil, and they will attack you if they see you alive. Be careful, .......

　He then walked off somewhere.

He said, "Oh, it's an antidote. ......

Well, I guess we'll have to look for it first. ......

　Now that they had a clear goal in mind, the two of them became immersed in the world of haunted houses.

Now, let's go look for the antidote.

Yeah.

Oh.

　After that, they became accustomed to the atmosphere of the place and started to walk side by side with me.

　After that, they got used to the atmosphere of this place and started to walk side by side with me. We walked through a narrow passage to the right and left, and came to an open hall.

(This is something, isn't it? ......)



　Just as I was about to cross the hall, a little cautiously, I heard a tremendous sound of wings and the eerie cries of a crow.

""Heee!

　Leah and Rose unintentionally hugged me, but the trick wasn't over yet.
　A cold wind blew from all directions, and a large red-clad doll stuck to the ceiling began to rattle and move.

"Ah, ah, ah, .........

　While both of their eyes were glued to the ceiling.

I quickly checked the ceiling, "Is this the bottom?

　I quickly checked the ceiling and then calmly looked down.

(A large doll that blatantly attracts attention. This is probably a typical gaze induction.

　Then - a "bloody hand" grabbing the ankles of the three of us came whirling towards us.

　Perhaps this is the "expression using a manipulative soul attire" that was mentioned in the warning.

(I knew that was coming. ....... But it's a very realistic hand. ....... (Are they made out of clay or something?

　I lightly avoided the hand that was creeping up on me, thinking like that.

　And the next moment.

　The next moment, bloody hands grabbed the legs of Leah and Rose, who were distracted by the doll above.

"- Kyaaaaaaaah!

　The two, who were completely distracted upwards, let out a terrible scream.

"Oh, calm down, calm down, ......!　It's okay!　It's just a fake hand!

　"It's just a fake hand!" I said, quickly breaking the story.

"Ho, ho, ho, it's true, .......

"You scared me .......

　I guess I was too scared.
　Both Leah and Rose had tears in the corners of their eyes and their voices were shaking.

Take a deep breath and try to breathe slowly.

"Uh, yeah, .......

Oh, yeah, ...... that's right, .......

　I think he's panicking a lot.

"Hee hee ....... Hee hee hee .......

　They both practiced the wrong breathing technique at the same time.

(Well, well, anything to calm them down. ......)

　And just when they were beginning to regain their composure.

"Hihihi......hi?

　A scroll fell from the ceiling.

　I picked it up off the floor and checked the contents.

...... I see, a map of this place.

　It was a map showing the layout of this haunted house.

　It was a map of this haunted house, with only one place marked with a red cross.

(But still, up, down, up, or ......)

　It's a clever trick to get your mind to go everywhere. .......

All right, let's move on then.

Okay, let's move on.

　If we stay here too long, we'll both have trouble sleeping at night.

(......Maybe it's too late for that.)

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I'm not sure what to make of it. I'm sure you'll be able to find something that works for you.

(What are you going to do ......?　I'm not sure what to make of this, but I'm sure he's a very strong man.

(I'm afraid he's going to break through at this rate. ......?

(Don't worry, ........ (Don't worry, .......) (There are still more tricks. ......!)

(Don't worry, , there are still more tricks!)

　After that, Leah and Rose bravely made their way through the haunted house while suffering from various traps.

　Leah grabbed my right hand and Rose grabbed my left hand and never let go.

　The problem is that it's hard to walk. .......

I'm not sure what to say.

　I can't stop thinking about the soft (・・・・) feeling on my arm from earlier.

　I've tried to get away from them a few times in a roundabout way,........

　The girls never wanted to leave.

　As I walked through the narrow passage, I came to a large open space.

(...... I'm pretty sure this is where we're going.

　( This must be the destination.) Looking at the map, I saw that the place I was at was marked with a red cross.

(But it's really well-designed. ......)

　It was a place like a temple.
　It was a temple-like place, with the main hall in front and large statues on either side of it.
　Right in front of the main hall, there was a money box and a (・・・・) white bill.

　Perhaps that was the bill for the lifting of the spell.

Oh, there it is: ....... There it is, Allen. ......!

"Yes, I did it. ....... All I need is this ......!

　When they finally found what they were looking for, they rushed out in joy.

　But how could there not be a trick in such an obvious place?

"Wait, both of you!

　The two of them immediately called out for help, but .......


　Leah and Rose were shaken with fear and joy, but they didn't hear it.

"Yes!　I got the counterspell!

"Okay, now all we have to do is find the keystone and ......!

　The next moment, the two of them smiled with a smile on their faces.

"--GIVE IT BACKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!

　A bloody woman jumped out of the money box right behind them.

A bloody woman jumped out of the money box right behind them. "...... No, no, no, no, no!

　After lightly hitting the critical point of fear, the two of them ran at full speed to the back of the haunted house.

"Hey, Leah!　Rose!

　...... has gone.

　Well, this is a haunted house built by the chairman.
　I'm sure the two of you are in no danger.

Good job, both of you. ......

　I'm really not a fan of scary things, but I'm amazed ...... that you've been able to endure all this time.

　I admire their perseverance, and proceeded to the back of the haunted house.

　After that, I got the spell card and enjoyed the various tricks that the chairman and the others had prepared for me.

　And finally...

"Is this the end, ......?

　I attached the charm to the keystone at the far end of the building.

　Then, tranquil music that sounded like it was being played in a church echoed, and the door at the end of the keystone slowly opened.

　Apparently, that was the exit.

(Yeah, that was a lot more fun than I expected. ......)

　Having successfully completed the requirements to clear the haunted house, I walked towards the exit pointed by the light.

　Then, the next moment.

"Whoa!

　The chairman of the board, clad in a white ghost costume, jumped out from behind a pillar.
　It was a predictable (・・・・) turn of events, so ...... there was no particular surprise.

I'm not sure what to say. I've been enjoying the elaborate props and tricks ...... that have been used to exploit the gaps in my consciousness.

　When I gave my honest opinion.

I'm not sure what to say.　Oh, thank you ....... No, I mean, ......!

　I'm sure you'll agree with me.

You can't be surprised by any of this!　And I'm pretty sure a human being would be surprised by that surprise blow!

　The Chairman seemed to be on the verge of breaking down and unreasonable anger.

"Oh, haha ....... I'm sorry .......

　I smiled bitterly and scratched my cheek.

　It was true that the last primitive surprise was a wonderful surprise, hitting a psychological blind spot.

　It was a wonderful blow, precisely aimed at the moment when the keystone was covered with the spell and everything was over - the moment when the mind, which had been so tense, relaxed.

　But...

"I could smell the good smell of the chairman from behind the pillar, so unfortunately I knew you were hiding.

　People are surprised by the unexpected.
　Conversely, they are not surprised by the expected.

　And then.

"Yes, it smells good .......

　Her face turned red, as if she realized her mistake.

Yes. I have to find Leah and Rose, so ...... I'll leave you here.

　This is how I successfully completed the chairman's special three-classroom haunted house.