"Quiet."
The man's voice seemed to possess some special magic, silencing Shadow Koyuki, who had been screaming questions at her original self. Even her originally ferocious expression gradually calmed down—mainly because Pink Panther, who was gripping her by the neck, was very persuasive.
Pink Panther gripped her neck and forcibly lifted her in front of Koyuki.
Despite possessing enough overwhelming spiritual energy to destroy the entire school and kill everyone in it in an instant, the black-haired girl did not resist at all. Instead, she let Pink Panther manipulate her like a rag doll.
Just like Koyuki, her heart was filled with fear.
"Look at her."
Kira Yoshikage held Koyuki's fair chin, forcing her gaze to line up with Shadow Koyuki's. His tone was as calm as ever. "Deal with her. Or I'll deal with her for you."
"I, I..."
Koyuki's voice came out in broken fragments, and she was unable to answer for a long time.
Although that was another version of herself, could she really deal with her using only her own strength?
She could not even put up the slightest resistance in front of her!
"Looks like you've chosen to let me help you."
Kira Yoshikage's gaze held neither sorrow nor joy. He did not do anything. He merely extended his hand, raised his thumb, and then gently pressed it down.
Smack!
"No, don't..."
Koyuki cried out as she grabbed Kira Yoshikage's hand, catching the thumb that was about to press down. She begged frantically, "I, I'll deal with her. I just need some time. Give me some time. I can do it..."
Kira Yoshikage quietly watched the girl's fair little hands as she begged, then slowly uttered a single word:
"Five..."
"Five days?"
New hope ignited in Koyuki's heart.
"Four..."
Koyuki's expression immediately became terrified. Five