Vanguard of the Eternal Night

"What kind of Shirley?"

I suddenly open my mouth and ask Shirley, who was affected by the dark Shizuku.

I can't figure out what to do about this situation and how to save Shirley. But now my gut tells me it's important to talk to Shirley.

……

Shirley shuts up again, wondering how affected by the Shizuku of darkness is by my question. But I'm not nervous. Something suddenly worked out here. Finally, I thought about it. Now it's time to wait for words... I think so and say nothing but words.

"... do you believe me, Hal? I can't take this personally, can I, Hal?

"You're right. I like Shirley. So don't worry about me, I'll take my time. Instead, it would be sadder if the good guy could be distracted by me.... so trust me. I can do whatever I want for Shirley."

Yes, I can take any Shirley I want for Shirley's own life.

I'm my father and my mother, and you saved my life, and I'm going to protect a good man with my life.

"... Hal, you"

Then Shirley lit up white in her arms.