The Almighty Chuunibyou Expert

Kōko stood up, holding the Demon Rabbit with visible mends in one hand and making a horizontal V-shape gesture in front of her eyes with the other, muttering a familiar line.

"Are you hungry? Big Brother will make dinner for you right away."

He understood her words, tossed his school bag aside, and walked into the kitchen.

A while later.

A bowl of fragrant noodles appeared before Kōko, topped with tomatoes, eggs, and her favorite garlic.

Even so, Little Sister frowned.

"Why isn't it Tonkotsu Ramen?"

This was her favorite food, and it absolutely had to have lots and lots of garlic.

But then again, a vampire and garlic, that's quite comical.

"Because making that takes too much time," Hasegawa Izumi replied.

Kōko pouted, displeased, and continued, "Speaking of which, My other half, not only have my sacrifices become meager, but you've also been neglecting your service lately. Are you just playing with those humans at school?"

She's jealous!

He could see Little Sister's state clearly.

"That's because I have very important matches to handle at school recently, and there are even more club activities today, so the time I spend with Kōko naturally has to decrease. There's no helping it," he said with a helpless expression.

"Besides, I'm fighting alongside my allies."

He raised a finger for emphasis.

"I-I haven't heard anything about that! Big Brother, explain yourself!" Kōko's expression turned anxious and flustered.

So, he roughly recounted the recent events that had transpired since entering Shuchiin to his Little Sister.

"My other half, do you think club activities are more important than me?" Kōko tilted her head, somewhat unwillingly.

"I'm glad you can understand," he said without hesitation.

"Ugh." Little Sister's cheeks immediately puffed out.

I can't understand at all! Big Brother can only be mine alone!

Sunday.

Another bright and sunny day.

To maintain a strong body, Hasegawa Izumi decided to take advantage of the holiday to exercise.

He quietly pushed open Kōko's door and found his Little Sister sleeping soundly, showing no signs of waking up. He decided to postpone breakfast a little.

Exercise requires a method; otherwise, it's just wasted effort, so he chose a training method that was theoretically the most effective.

100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and a 10-kilometer run every day.

These exercises were designed to improve muscle strength, endurance, and explosive power. They also helped enhance cardiopulmonary function and stamina. If he could persist long-term, he would achieve a leap in his physical fitness.

"But it seems this training method has a drawback: it might cause hair loss?" Hasegawa Izumi mused, his brow furrowed.

In that case, let's forget it.

Going bald at such a young age wouldn't make sense, would it?

Although he felt he could pull off a bald look with his looks, he couldn't help but imagine being ridiculed and given silly nicknames like 'Bald Caped Crusader.' The thought alone was too much.

When he finished exercising and returned home, Kōko had just emerged from her bedroom, rubbing her sleepy eyes.

"Did My other half just go out?" Little Sister asked.

"I exercised for about half an hour," he replied.

"Is that so? Is this your determination to become stronger, My other half? However, you're still far from surpassing me."

"Heh."

He chuckled and patted his Little Sister's head without a word.

No need to argue with a child!

"My other half, I don't feel any signs of your training."

Kōko looked up at her older brother's face, which showed no signs of sweat, and felt a bit puzzled.

"It's nothing, maybe the training wasn't intense enough... Well, since Kōko is awake, I should prepare breakfast for today."

He answered casually and walked into the kitchen.

Kōko remained in place, watching her older brother leave, a flicker of doubt in her eyes.

Then, she remembered the morning anime that was about to air and her attention was instantly diverted.

19 The wind today is quite noisy

On the weekend, her parents called to check in on their children after they had left home.

"Izumi, how have you been lately? Are you very tired? Taking care of Kōko must be quite troublesome, right? And what about school? I heard from Sayuri that you've been causing quite a stir at Shuchiin."

"I think I'm doing fine. Taking care of Kōko is just a piece of cake. She's become much more independent lately and can go to school by herself now... As for school matters, they're all minor issues."

"Alright, since you say so, I'll take your word for it. If you encounter any problems, you can tell Aunt Sayuri. We're good friends, you know~ Of course, you can also talk to Eriri."

"I know, don't worry. You just enjoy your time with Dad."

"Hehehe... Alright, give the phone to Kōko, I want to chat with her."

After listening, Hasegawa Izumi handed the receiver of the landline to his sister.

"Kōko? I haven't heard your voice in a while, do you miss Mommy?"

"Ah, yes, long time no see... Mommy."

Hearing her mother's voice, Kōko's expression visibly tensed. She reverted to her cute, soft state, her voice trembling, no longer the loud and arrogant tone she usually had.

He had no interest in eavesdropping. After a glance, he went to his room.

Some time passed.

When he came out, Kōko was already sitting on the sofa watching TV as if nothing had happened.

"Kōko, Mom probably urged you to do things, right? Like watching less anime and more books? Not staying up late at night?"

He said with great certainty.

Kōko's body trembled, and she turned her head with a strained expression, still in the same posture. "Kukuku, I am the Progenitor of Blood, long freed from the shackles of my bloodline, and not controlled by the commands of my creators!"

"Okay, I'll call her right now and tell Mom about this."

He narrowed his eyes and threatened.

"Ah, no, Older Brother! I, I understand!"

Kōko pursed her thin cherry lips and had no choice but to agree.

"Midterm exams are next month, and you don't want to disappoint Mom, do you? So, let's do our best. I'll give you more pocket money, and we can go eat Tonkotsu Ramen together then."

He stroked his sister's head and gently persuaded her.

"Really? Older Brother."

Kōko's expression became excited, and she looked up with joy replacing her sadness.

"Really."

A new week arrived.

This was also the last week before Golden Week.

Before a long holiday, people's hearts are usually restless.

Hasegawa Izumi rode the bicycle he had repaired over the weekend all the way to the vicinity of Shuchiin High School, then found a place to lock it securely.

Why park outside?

That's because riding it inside would be too ostentatious.

With his current hate value, he might be pranked. While the students in this high-deviation school might have good grades, the atmosphere of being a rich kid was still very evident, and he had to be cautious.

Arriving at the school gate, he casually walked into the school.

In reality, he felt that the attention he was receiving had increased severalfold compared to last week.

This was not difficult to understand. After defeating the Go Club and proving he wasn't just talking big, those who had dismissed him were now re-examining him.

Therefore, he was now completely famous at Shuchiin.

From a circus clown to a person of renown.

But this was just a small step. He would prove the value of the Far East Magic Society and lead more lost lambs onto the correct path.

"Harano-kun, your skin is so good! What skincare products do you use? Or maybe milk baths?"

"It's nothing, I just take a bath for a little longer every day. It's mainly natural."

"That's wonderful, I'm so envious."

"Oh, right, did you guys hear about what happened last Friday?"

"Ah, you mean that……"

Suddenly, the classroom, which had been filled with laughter and chatter, fell silent.

This was because one person walked in through the front door of the classroom, radiant and imposing, as if he stood apart from the world.

Hasegawa Izumi—to them, that name had already become thunderous!

Although they were all from prominent families, either wealthy or noble, they seemed rather ordinary within Shuchiin. Yet this person, who appeared unremarkable, had already become a renowned figure in the school.

This made them feel indignant, but also a little envious.

If they could make a name for themselves at Shuchiin, it would surely bring great benefits to their future.

Of course, they couldn't bring themselves to bow down to him and ask how to achieve such a feat.

As for the Mixed Academy Students, their attitude toward him was to keep a respectful distance, fearing they might get caught up in something.

"Izumi-chan, you've completely become famous now!"

After class, Fujiwara Chika bounced over to his seat, then held up her phone with one hand, showing it to him.

Hasegawa Izumi noticed the content on the phone. It was a post on Shuchiin's campus forum, with the title—

First Battle Victory! Who Can Stop This Man? Will Shuchiin Truly Be Crushed Under His Foot?

Below it were attached several photos: a few handsome shots of his profile, and one of him shaking hands with Watanabe Yoshitaka.

However, from this angle, the photographer could only be…

"You posted this, didn't you, Chika?"

He stared at the girl and said.

"Ahaha… that kind of thing isn't important!"