"We don't have a choice," Kaito said, his voice steady. "If we want to build something that lasts, we need those meds. We move at 0400. Stick to the shadows, keep your blades silent, and stay close to me."
Chapter 12 of Zombie Sekai de Harem wo Tsukurou is a quintessential "bridge" chapter. It allows the reader to breathe after previous action sequences and deepens the emotional (and physical) bonds between the protagonist and his harem. It successfully advances the plot by moving the characters from a state of wandering to a state of settlement, setting the stage for future conflicts regarding territory and the ethics of keeping zombie companions in a ruined world. "We don't have a choice," Kaito said, his voice steady