One night before the full moon.
　The day when the idol concert was finally coming tomorrow.

　Rio, Iris, and Maifa were wiping off their sweat with wet towels after finishing the day's dance training in a park in the town of Lavilton.

　Rio asks Uru, who was watching them, while catching his breath.

What do you think, Uru? I think the three of us have become a little more presentable.

It's not just a little bit. ....... There's nothing more we can teach you. ....... In less than a week ...... hahahaha ......

　Uru, who came to see the final result of the three girls after finishing their work at the bakery, was stunned to see how well they performed.

　He knew he should admire them, but he couldn't help but laugh at the fact that they could so easily acquire what he had spent so many years cultivating.

　Brett, who was watching Ur, came over to the girl and gently patted her on the shoulder.

I know exactly how you're feeling right now, Ur. But they can't help it. It's just the way they are.

"Ugh ......, Brett, talent is cruel .......

　In the event you're not sure what you're looking for, there are a few things you can do.
　When the three sisters saw the two of them, they wagged their fingers and said, ""It's nice.

　And so, after today's practice, everyone headed home.

　They all walked through the city, chatting, and eventually came to the inn where Brett and the others were staying, where Uru parted ways with the four of them.

It's finally tomorrow!　We're supposed to leave work early tomorrow at the bakery, so we'll go to the park afterwards.

"Ah. Liselle said the necklace will be ready by the end of the day, so I'll pick it up first thing in the morning and make sure it's ready for Uru.

"See you, Uru. Be careful on your way home.

...... There are dangerous wolves all over the world.

Don't worry. It's the same road I always take. And the wolves are on our side. If I meet any strange ones, I'll eat them like this.

　Uru said, and made a wild animal-like gesture.
　Brett and his three sisters smile happily at him.

　Uru then waved goodbye to the four of them with a wave and began to walk down the road to her home.

"Mmmmmmmmmmmm!

　The girl hummed and walked down the street in a good mood.
　Eventually, she leaves the city and walks along the forest path that leads to her cabin in the mountains.

　The usual way home, the usual solitude.
　But Uru didn't feel as lonely as she had in the past.

　The past week or so, when she had been hanging out with Brett and the three sisters, had been a lot of fun.

　He had also met and befriended a dragon.

　The dwarf Galdron was difficult, but I could tell that he secretly liked Ur too.

　Liselle, an elf, has a suspicious gesture when she stares at Uru and takes her measurements, but I think she is a kind person at heart.

　I've met and made friends with many people, and I'm enjoying every day.

　Every day is fun.
　I haven't felt like this in a long time.

　And above all, tomorrow is the big day of the idol concert.

　Uru, who has always lived her life in a way to avoid being associated with other people, has always longed to be a stage idol who attracts the attention of many people.

　I wish I could be like them.
　I've always thought how happy I'd be if I could do that.

　I want people to know that I'm here, to see me.
　That dream will come true tomorrow.

　Of course, it's not a professional concert, and I'm not the only one who will be in the spotlight.
　It's a temporary idol, a temporary stage.

　But still...
　But for Uru, this is the stage she's been dreaming of.

　There would be many other candidates.
　Winning the Grand Prix might be too much to hope for...

　But it didn't matter.
　To be able to sing and dance in front of so many people.
　That alone makes me happy.

　I'll put a smile on everyone's face.
　I'm sure I can do that now.

　I'm really looking forward to tomorrow.

"I'm home!

　A lodge in the mountains.

　When Ulu arrived in front of his house, he took the key out of his pocket and tried to unlock the door...

"......?　Did I forget to lock the door when I left this morning? ......?

　I realized that the door was unlocked.

　Well, even if you forgot to lock the door, it's not a big problem.

　It's not as if anyone would break into a house in the middle of a mountain, and there are no valuables to be stolen.

　So, without a second thought, he opened the door of the house.

　And there it was...

"Hihihi. Welcome home, pretty lady.

It's a bit careless for a girl to live alone in a cabin like this, isn't it? You'll be in trouble if the bad guys find you.

　Inside the house, three unfamiliar men were lurking with smirks on their faces.

　The two men who called out to me were standing there.
　Behind them is a frivolous looking young man who has taken the liberty of sitting in Ur's favorite chair and is pompously slouching.



"What the hell is ......?　I don't know who you are, but I think you're bad people.

　Uru narrowed her eyes and glared at the men in the house.

　In that instant, Uru had already made up her mind to become a beast.
　The man in front of him was a clear rogue.

　After the events of his encounter with Brett and the others, Ur is no longer averse to his werewolf form.

　With the power to easily inflict serious injuries on ordinary people, and the speed of a wild beast, it's all in how you use it.

　Don't be afraid of them more than you have to, but use them as if they are a part of you.
　That's what I've come to believe.

　Uru's question was answered by a frivolous looking young man slumped in a chair.

You know. As you can see, we're bad guys. We're here today to kidnap people... Do you know us?　Small, pretty girls like you can be sold for a lot of money to rich, bad uncles. It's called human trafficking or slave trading.

　With that, the frivolous young man snapped his fingers.

　Then two men standing in front of him walked up to Ur with smirks on their faces.

　Ur, on the other hand, sighs.

'...... I see. I'm not going to let you ruin my clothes again, but you can't say that. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

　Uru did not hesitate to turn into a beast in order to scare him.

　His muscles rose and fell, his clothes popped off, and he grew so tall that he almost reached the ceiling.

　The bestialization was complete in an instant.

　Ur thinks.
　Now the men will be scared and try to run away.

　The question is, what then?
　If they returned to the city and made a fuss about another werewolf, they'd probably be in trouble.

　So I'd catch him and tie him up with a rope so he couldn't escape.
　I'm sure there was some rope in the storage room at the back of the house that I could use...

　However, Uru's plan to do so was shattered.

　The men were still smiling at the sight of Ur's beastly form.

"Wow, we hit the jackpot!

"That was a real werewolf, kid.

"What the ......?

　Now it was Uru's turn to be truly surprised.

　This time it was Uru's turn to be really surprised. His reaction now meant that these three men knew that Uru was a werewolf and had come to kidnap him.

　A frivolous-looking man slowly rises from his chair and speaks up.

I heard that a werewolf-like monster has appeared in the city, so I checked it out and found a girl who seems to be living outside the city. That sounds suspicious. And if it's a young girl werewolf, the well wishers are going to want her for a lot of money. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

I'm not sure what to say.　I'm not sure what to do.　I'm not sure what to do.　Why would a brave man do such a thing? ......!

You're mistaken if you think all brave men are good, werewolf girl. A brave man is simply a man with power. It's up to us how we use that power. Slaying demon lords is dangerous and not worth a lot of money. Isn't it unfair that the chosen ones like us who have the power should be paid the same as ordinary people and have to work hard?　If the taxpayers are paying for these brave men and women, why not squeeze more out of the general public and let them pay us? I'm sure you're not the only one.

What a selfish thing to do ......!　I'm sorry.

　Uru immediately left the house and started running down the mountain road to the city.

　As he ran down the mountain path, Ur thought to himself.

　It must be true that those men are heroes.
　That's why they weren't the least bit frightened when they saw Ur turned into a beast.

　And Brett said that the power of a werewolf is about equal to that of an ordinary hero.
　If that's the case, you can't win a head-to-head match three to one.

　But what if I run?
　Even if I were to ask for help from Brett and the others, it would be a bad idea to enter the city in werewolf form.

　If that's the case, then somehow, even if only temporarily, I can get past those three, revert to human form, enter the city, and get to the inn where Brett and the others are...

"Ah!

　At that moment, Uru, sensing the danger, jumped back immediately.

　Biiiiiiiiing!
　A spear was thrust into the ground in front of him as he ran down the mountain path.

That's too bad!　It was almost there.

"Hahaha, you suck!　Don't kill me. Don't kill him. He's a valuable gold mine.

　The spear must have been thrown by one of the heroes.
　The two men are laughing and chasing after Ur.

　Seeing this, Uru guessed.

　They think they're hunting.
　They're chasing a poor wolf, tormenting it, and playing with it until they catch it.

　Is this what humans do?

　And then... crunch.
　A sound came from the grass in front of Uru.



　A frivolous-looking man steps out of the grass, blocking Ur's path.

　Even though Ururu had stopped for a moment, he was still too fast ahead of him.
　It was clearly a different level of ability than the two who were following behind.

　The frivolous-looking man says with a thin smile.

What do you say, werewolf girl?　If you don't run away quickly, you'll be caught by the bad uncles.

"Oh, ......!

　Uru jumped into the grass beside him and ran away through the trees and plants.

　I don't think he'll be able to escape.
　But there's no other way.

　Uru's eyes welled up with tears as she ran desperately through the grass and trees, still in her werewolf form.

　Why?
　Why, why, why...

　Why is it always like this?
　Just when I thought I was finally going to find happiness, I'm ruined like this again.

　I don't want this to happen anymore...

"Aaahhhhhh!

　Uru cried out in the mountains, running through the grass and trees, filled with sorrow.