Chapter 490

"Okay! Coming right away!"

Shiina Rikki's subconscious answer made Ogura Asahi think, "It's over."

Sure enough, after hearing the response, the people on the other side glanced in their direction subconsciously, and then—they couldn't look away.

That magnificent head of white hair was so familiar—the length, color, and shine were exactly the same!

And that breathtaking profile...

"Mr. Talent?"

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"Talent?"

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"Talent senior?"

Although the names were different, the five overlapping tones blended together and rang out from their mouths, echoing in the quiet hall.

"..."

Ogura Asahi up, his cheeks felt slightly hot, and he had an urge to use his ability to escape immediately, but he quickly suppressed the thought.

If that were the case, he would have run away the moment they pushed the door open.

But he couldn't do that in front of the others.

So, after figuring out a solution in just a second, he turned his head with feigned incomprehension and met five faces that were so shocked they almost dislocated their jaws, their pupils unfocused, and so familiar they made him tremble—this really wasn't good for his heart!

"You, you're Mr. Talent... right?"

Ichiji Nijika was the first to react, reflexively activating her cat-eye ability and appearing before him in a few swift steps, making him wonder if she could also teleport.

She pressed her Hands against his shoulders, leaned close, and stared intently into his red eyes, giving him a death stare.

How scary, how scary...

This was the first time he had ever seen Nijika look at him with such a terrifying gaze. She hadn't even looked at him like that when he stole Bocchi-chan's piggy bank last time... He swallowed hard, but remained outwardly calm.

"Wait, wait! Senior Ijichi! Don't be so rude to this young lady!"

Kita Ikuyo over and desperately pulled her away.

"But... but...!"

Ichiji Nijika struggled to get closer so she could get a better look at him.

"I know! This young lady does look very much like Senior Talent, they're practically identical, but please calm down!"

"Really... Hey! Miss, are you going on a date with me later?"

In a lull between the two playfully fighting, Yamada Ryo slipped over and gentlemanly extended his hand, inviting him to join in.

"..."

Yamada Ryo! You just wait!

An indescribable sense of shame surged into his heart, almost making him blush so deeply that he couldn't maintain his acting skills.

"Ah, so you're Mr. Talent... right?"

Gotou Hitori spoke hesitantly, his eyes darting away.

She's been like this ever since I harassed her at her house last time.

"The same flavor as Talent,"

Kanau leaned closer and sniffed him, her heterochromatic eyes staring at him as if looking into empty space. "And equally unreadable... a very complex inner color."

"..."

Kanau's words made his heart tighten, and his fingers curled inward.

Oh no, I forgot about this little cat that can see right through people.

"Stray Cat?"

Shiina Rikki's gaze fell on Kanau, who had stepped forward, her eyes filled with confusion.

"Rikki-chan, do you know them?"

Nagasaki Sōse, sensing the atmosphere, asked Kokoro.

The guys opposite me look like they're in a band too; they're carrying guitars and Bass —maybe a double guitar band?

"No, I only know this white-haired one. She's RiNG's Stray Cat, and she's always appearing and disappearing mysteriously."

Shiina Rikki denied it.

Because of the fact that Kanau joined the band early on, she hasn't been able to come here for impromptu performances this year, and Nagasaki Sōse and the others don't seem to know her.

"Hey, cat, are they your teammates?"

Shiina Rikki looked at Kanau.

"Yes, that's right."

Kanau nodded gently.

"Then why did you all crowd around this guy as soon as you came in?"

She then asked.

"Because..."

Kanau turned her gaze to someone, remaining silent for a long time, her expression filled with uncertainty.

Let me explain!

The captain stepped forward responsibly, withstanding Shiina Rikki's indiscriminate pressure attacks and neutralizing them.

"Because this... young lady looks a lot like one of our acquaintances... very much like her, practically identical! So we wanted to come and ask her about it!"

Ichiji Nijika carefully examined the women's clothing that Ogura Asahi was wearing. It was quite different from the high-end and exquisite women's clothing that Sakurakoji Talent usually wore to work. No matter how she looked at it, she felt something was off.

"Me?"

Ogura Asahi spoke in a feminine voice, her exquisitely beautiful face clear and captivating, as pure as a white lotus.

Hmm...!

As soon as Ogura Asahi opened his mouth, the Kessoku Band members were practically kneeling in awe.

"What a beautiful voice..."

"Completely different from the androgynous voice of my Talent senior..."

"Ah, yes..."

For a moment, they all had the illusion that they had mistaken someone for someone else.

However, this thought only lasted for a second before being completely shattered the moment his gaze returned to his face.

Even if they aren't the same person, they are definitely related!

Unlike Sakurakoji Talent, who is only 70% similar to Sakurakoji, Sakurakoji Luna has an appearance that is more than 90% identical. There is no way to make up an excuse about it!

Chapter 449 This cat can't be kept!

Damn it, I was in a rush today and forgot to ask them how they were doing.

He regretted his miscalculation.

Today is a holiday for Starry, and it's the weekend. He thought these people would be going on dates, shopping, or having fun, or maybe practicing in Starry.

I didn't expect you guys to come all the way to RiNG after all this practice!

You're sending sales figures to other people, aren't you?! I'm going to report you to your sister!

However, RiNG is considered the cat's home, so it can't really be called an outsider—now is not the time to think about these things.

He glanced around at the expressions of the group and sensed a hint of danger in their eyes.

Hmm, it smells like a lie being exposed.

Even so, Ogura Asahi wasn't too worried, because he knew very well how different he was before and after the disguise.

Regardless of how similar their appearances are, the distinct aura they exude is enough to make people think they are two different people.

If he doesn't use acting skills, it's just his nature, and that's one thing. But once he starts acting, even people who know him very well will wonder if it's really the same person.

The people who can best testify for him are his own sister, his Great Aunt, and Aoyama Nanami and the others.

Ashiri's reaction to Sakurakoji Talent was completely different from his reaction to Ogura Asahi...

When Okura Rumin sees his disguise, she feels that he should be like this, giving him the evaluation that he is too beautiful, which is completely different from her attitude towards her "younger brother".

Even if Aoyama Nanami were to change his appearance right in front of her, she would instinctively question him for a moment and ask him to confirm.

Even Shiina Mahiru, who is a huge fan of Ogura Asahi, wondered if Sakurakoji Talent was her brother or something when she first saw him...

This clearly demonstrates just how vast the difference is!

If we consider Sakurakoji Talent, it might make him seem androgynous, sometimes handsome, sometimes beautiful, sometimes masculine, sometimes feminine...

As for Ogura Asahi, one can only think—she truly deserves to be a stunningly beautiful and perfect woman!!!

To even have the slightest doubt about "her" gender is an unparalleled blasphemy!

How dare you question the gender of our "Asahi Lord"?!

Not to mention, from the very beginning of establishing this identity, he had already made slight adjustments to many factors such as height, voice, and even personality to prevent any accidents.

Even if someone were to discover that she had been touched, they would only think that "she" was Sakurakoji Talent sister.

Isn't that a coincidence? He happens to have a younger sister, and everyone knows it!

I'm sorry, Ashiri, from now on, you are no longer my only younger sister... From now on, please be my cousin in front of them.

Ya Lei, Ya Lei, I never thought I'd ever meet them as their "little sister," but I never expected it would happen this way.

[Note: Please see Chapter 24 for details]

The only variable was that he turned his gaze to the white cat that was tilting its head and pretending to be stupid.

Look, she's being cute again...

Damn it, how did our Department of Daily Life end up with such a "freak" like you?

Look at yourself, is this ability even correct?

He sighed inwardly, pondering a solution.

In the past, the only viable method would have been to continue using the lie that could be covered up.

Right now, the simplest and most convenient way is, of course, to use superpowers.

His skill bar does indeed contain several useful abilities—but the most useful ones haven't been updated yet.

Of the abilities currently available, well, teleporting to a distant place to create an alibi is one method, as is hypnosis and brainwashing—but no, no, it's not necessary to go to such lengths for minor skirmishes!

"Um, hello, I'm Kita Kita, what's your name?"

Kita Ikuyo asked hesitantly, lacking her usual unwavering determination.

"Wow, this beauty... it's dazzling! I can't believe such extraordinary beauty exists in this world..."

She stiffly covered her face and turned her head away. Her face, which had always been the school's little sun, was now blinded by an even more dazzling light.

After a few seconds, she added in a low voice, "It's a blow to every woman in the world..."

"Ogura Asahi Desu, could it be... that you are all acquaintances of your elder brother?"

As he said this, he deliberately stood up from his seat so that they could see his height and... figure, to show that he and Sakurakoji Talent were not the same person in terms of talent.

This tactic was indeed very effective, causing those who saw Ogura Asahi for the first time to have their eyes sparkle, their shock quietly dispelling their doubts.

But the next second, their attention was drawn to something else.

"Brother, elder brother?!"

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Not only were Yamada Ryo and his group on the other side shocked, but MyGO (undetermined) was also stunned and dizzy.

"Eh? Senior Asahi has an older brother?"