Chapter 35

## Chapter Chronology

**"MINEJIMA"** (ミネジマ, *Minejima*) is the 35th chapter of You Chiba's manga series, *Kindergarten WARS*.

## Summary

Haruo and Natsuki are currently leading Doug, Rita, and Hana to the weapon shop using a safe path. They're reassuring them that the route they're taking is secure, especially since they'll be leaving Asakusa and ending their involvement in violence, even though it's going to be challenging. They're willing to face whatever obstacles come their way to ensure their survival.

Meanwhile, Doug is indifferent and focused solely on reaching the weapon shop; he doesn't really concern himself with the rest. However, he can't shake off the memory of Rita rejecting him earlier, despite his sincere efforts to help her. He wonders if he ever had a chance with her, considering her strong reaction when he appeared unexpectedly in front of her. He contemplates that maybe Rita was just uncomfortable due to her dramatic response when he approached her.

The group finally arrived at the Minejima Shop, which cleverly disguised itself as a candy store. Welcoming them was an elderly woman dressed in a checkered long-sleeved outfit topped with a flowery bandana. She inquired if they were sent by Erina, the Principal of the Kindergarten Noir. As they entered, she kindly offered them candies. In a hushed manner, Rita asked Doug about Erina, to which Doug simply clarified that Erina was the Principal's name. Cutting to the chase, Doug directly asked the old woman about the weapons they required. However, it seemed the old woman had forgotten about the request until Rita handed her the list given by Erina.

Erina's list included various firearms such as the M16A1, AK-47, G36C, and TAR-21 for rifles, MP-5, LIMP45, P90, and MAC11 for submachine guns, and USP45, FIVE-SEVEN, DESERT EAGLE, and PYTHON .357 Magnum for handguns. Additionally, the list featured big rifles like DRAGUNOV, L96A1, AWM, and BARRETT M82, along with an unspecified item labeled as "THAT," which was entirely unfamiliar to them. The old woman's sinister smile hinted at something ominous, leading them to speculate that "THAT" could potentially be a tank, an armed helicopter, or even a fighter plane.

They proceeded to the shop's basement after the old lady asked Hana to look after the shop. Natsuki and Haruo offered to stay behind, while Doug and Rita followed the old woman to search for weapons. Entering the armory, they encountered a vast collection of lethal weapons filling every corner. The armory had a traditional Japanese-style interior, which excited Doug and Rita as they explored the firearms.

As they inspected the guns, the old woman unexpectedly cocked a rifle and began a peculiar performance, singing a song about her youth in Asakusa while striking poses with various weapons like machine guns and rifles. Doug and Rita were left bewildered by the unexpected show they witnessed. After her bizarre performance, she proceeded to the last room on their list, which they assumed contained the mysterious item labeled as "THAT." As the door slowly opened, a group of fast-moving creatures suddenly attacked Doug from inside the room. These creatures resembled puppies wearing black aprons and were about the height of a dog. They now had Doug pinned down in a surprising turn of events.

Outside the shop, Hana, Haruo, and Natsuki noticed there were no customers around. Natsuki unintentionally caught Hana's gaze, which made Natsuki's heart start pounding rapidly. Hana then shared her feelings about Natsuki being able to spend time with his brother Haruo, expressing her jealousy as she also had a kind brother who would rescue her from despair no matter how dire the situation. She revealed that her brother Shaw had recently surrendered to the authorities, so they couldn't be together at the moment. Natsuki reassured her, saying he was certain they would reunite someday, which lifted Hana's spirits, expressing it as her dream while smiling softly. This reaction from Hana caused Natsuki's heart to race again, surprising Haruo, who understood what it meant.

Meanwhile, Natsuki was confused by the tight feeling in his chest whenever he was around Hana. Sensing something amiss, Hana grew concerned and inquired about his condition, prompting Haruo to discreetly separate his older brother from Hana. Once they were a bit farther away, Natsuki asked Haruo about his unusual feelings when with Hana. Haruo quickly came up with a false explanation, claiming that Natsuki was simply catching a cold, which relieved Natsuki.

## Chapter Trivia

* In this particular chapter, Erina's first name was initially mentioned when the Minejima Shop Owner inquired about who had sent Doug, Hana, and Rita to her shop.

## Characters in Order of Appearance

**Natsuki Inomoto**
**Haruo Inomoto**
**Doug**
**Rita**
**Hana Bradley**
**Minejima Shop Owner**Debut
**Lyla**
**Shaw Bradley**Mentioned