{Acheron appears, playing the Third Herrscher.}
About two months had passed. During this time, Kevin and Mei's relationship had made new progress. At the very least, Mei no longer rejected him when he held her hand.
When she was in a good mood, they could even hug. It could not be helped—despite how handsome Kevin was, he was still a complete novice when it came to romance and had no idea how to interact with girls.
At some point, word spread that Fire Moth had approached Mei for an interview. Many people began deliberately or casually getting close to her, annoying her to no end. Fortunately, Kevin and Su helped her ward off those irritating people.
Of course, Mei knew what those people wanted. Some wanted to pursue a relationship with her for fame and profit, while others had ulterior motives. Compared to all of them—
Kevin, who was simple, easy to understand, and a little foolish, no longer seemed so boring to Mei. At the very least, he was far better than those people with hidden agendas.
On the rooftop of Senba Academy, Mei blushed slightly as she handed Kevin a lunchbox.
"This is my first attempt at making a bento. Honestly, I think cooking is quite similar to conducting experiments. Both involve combining different ingredients in the right proportions. But since this is only my first attempt, the taste may be a little hard to describe..."
"I read online that it is perfectly normal for a girlfriend to make a bento for her boyfriend. I hope it is at least edible?"
Mei looked at the excited Kevin and spoke softly, her cheeks faintly red. She no longer wore those old-fashioned prescription glasses. Instead, she wore a pair Kevin had picked out for her, ones better suited for a