Chen Fan's words left both Misaka Mikoto and Saten Ruiko deep in thought. What he had explained differed from what their teachers taught at school, but Chen Fan's version seemed more accurate.
Saten Ruiko raised her head and smiled at Chen Fan. "I still don't completely understand, but thank you so much for explaining all this to me, Chen Fan-senpai."
Chen Fan waved a hand. "Eh! I don't usually get the chance to talk this much. And stop calling me senpai all the time. I'd rather you call me Brother Chen Fan."
"Pfft!!"
"Don't push your luck! You actually want a girl to call you brother! You really are no good. Tell me, what are you plotting? Looks like we'll have to fight again. This time, we'll see who's really stronger!" Misaka Mikoto choked again and grabbed Chen Fan by the collar as she shouted.
Saten Ruiko was startled by Chen Fan's words as well, then felt rather embarrassed. But if she really had an older brother like Chen Fan, it would be something others could only dream of.
"Alright! It was just a joke. Do you have to take it so seriously? Though it would be a bit of a shame not to have that. Ruiko, if anything happens, you can call me directly. If someone bullies you, I'll help you get even. I'm available whenever you call, so don't be polite. Meals, movies, shopping—anything's fine."
"Isn't that just a date?!"
Saten Ruiko blushed slightly as well. She thought Chen Fan-senpai had a great personality, but he really could say anything.
"Then is there anything, or any method, that can forcibly raise someone's esper ability or give them esper abilities?" Saten Ruiko asked as she looked at Chen Fan.
Misaka Mikoto looked at Saten Ruiko in surprise. "There can't