EPISODE 03: Operation Dawn Bringer 04 (Patreon)

Sadie’s head hit the desk with a loud ‘thwack’, much to the amusement of the girls who suddenly burst into a choir of “oohs” and “aahs”.

“Quiet.” ordered Yui, squatting down by the desk to match Sadie’s eye level. “I want to hear what the American has to say.”

Sadie bit her lips. She wouldn’t give in this time. ‘Not a word, not a squeal.’ She reminded herself. ‘You are a big girl now.’

Leaning closer to Sadie, Yui asked a question. “Why are you here?” Her voice sweet and soft. Almost a whisper. “Why did you come to this country?”

Sadie knew the answer, but she only glared back in stoic silence. It hadn’t been her choice. It never was. Her family went wherever the government wanted them to. ‘Just following orders.’ Father used to say.

Yui gave Ichika a knowing glance, prompting the little thug to twist Sadie’s arm into a painful angle and gradually forcing a long grunt out of her. It hurt. It hurt like hell. But Sadie refused to give in. Not this time.

Yui winced as she watched Sadie’s face contort into a painful grimace. Both impressed and annoyed at this girl’s resilience.

“… You can stay silent if you want American.” Yui smiled, her voice quiet and gentle. “We’ll continue playing with you until you talk.”

On cue, Ichika kicked Sadie’s feet apart and pressed her full weight onto her defenseless victim. Cranking Sadie’s shoulder in such a steep angle that it felt like her entire arm was going to pop out of its socket.

Inevitably, Sadie yelped. The crowds cheered. Someone laughed. 

“Are you ready American?” Yui whispered into Sadie’s ear. “Ichika is only warming up.”

(To be continued.)