Chapter 185

Laying a solid foundation now will help you avoid future hardships.

The complex emotions that Mashiro felt were the best fuel for this spiritual journey.

A few minutes later.

"Did you remember?"

"It seems... I've remembered it."

Eriri thought back for a moment, and to her surprise, she had actually memorized that seemingly complicated cultivation method completely.

Besides the subtle enhancement from the Seed of Spiritual Power, there was also the profound and insightful instruction from Hasegawa.

Then, the girl couldn't wait to go home and experience it for herself.

"Well then, Quan, I'll head back now."

Without saying thank you or making a big deal out of it, Eriri took the oil painting and walked out the door.

Their farewell was no different from any other.

Given their relationship, it would indeed save them from those unnecessary actions.

"You're back?"

Mrs. Sawamura had been waiting in the hall for a long time. When she saw her daughter's excited expression, she felt relieved and a smile appeared on her face.

It seems everything is going as she predicted.

"Izumi really is Ability User! And he even told me a lot of secrets related to it. Anyone who didn't know better would think he was writing a novel... Well, considering how sincere he was, I'll forgive him for deceiving me."

Eriri pouted, unable to suppress the smile on her lips.

"Eriri, you should be glad that you and Izumi-chan are Childhood Friend. Otherwise, with your terrible personality, Izumi-chan wouldn't even bother with you."

Sawamura Sayuri smiled, and with a 'snap', tapped her head with the folding fan in her hand.

"Hmph, there's no such thing as 'what if' in this world! My childhood friendship with Childhood Friend is something no one can change."

The girl proudly raised her head.

"Besides, Gasang, you don't understand Quan that well. Quan is on a higher level, so he wouldn't care about such things."

"Yes, yes, you know best... So, when can we start dating?"

"Are you the head of the CP (couple pairing)? That kind of thing is completely unimportant! That's not the point right now. Don't you want to know what Izumi told me?"

Eriri looked flustered and immediately changed the subject.

Tell me about it.

Sawamura Sayuri's eyes flickered.

After learning some information from his daughter.

She said with a sigh, "Eriri, you're very lucky..."

"No need to emphasize it again, thank you."

The blonde girl with pigtails tossed her hair.

"Eriri, remember not to tell anyone this information, and I'll keep my mouth shut too."

"Okay, if there's nothing else, I'll head back to my room now."

Eriri couldn't wait to follow in that person's footsteps.

As October arrives, the weather gradually cools down.

The warm sunlight shone on the playground.

A girl with rabbit-ear-like ears standing upright on her head is doing warm-up exercises, stretching and pulling her body back.

Ah~!

Suddenly, a loud roar, like something out of a shonen manga, rang out, and she began running around the track.

After a while, she was panting heavily and was about to find a place to rest when her eyes lit up when they fell on a bench.

"Nibuya, your stamina seems to have improved a lot compared to before. Do you have any secrets to it?"

Nibuya Morika was contemplating life on a bench when she suddenly heard footsteps approaching. Looking up, she saw a lively young girl wiping away sweat.

Nakano Yotsuba, an optimist, was one of her closer friends in class. Their acquaintance stemmed from a drawing class Seeker of Truth's artwork left a deep impression, leading her to frequently approach Yotsuba to discuss topics related to the Far East Magic Society...

As for Natsukawa Masuzu, who shares the same status, she is naturally not as easy to get along with as Natsukawa Masaki.

"A trick? What trick? Just good luck."

Nibuya Morika was too lazy to offer any motivational platitudes, and without hiding her true feelings, she spoke frankly.

"There's no such thing as luck in this kind of thing! Every drop of sweat is the harvest of hard work. Nibuya must have put in a lot of effort behind the scenes!"

Nakano Yotsuba clenched her fists, facing the direction of the sunlight, looking every bit the enthusiastic, naive fool.

"Interpret it however you like."

Nibuya Morika didn't dwell on such matters, her expression casual.

"By the way, Nibuya... may I call you 'Morika'?"

The lively girl put her hands behind her back, tapped her fingers together, and after hesitating for a moment, turned around and asked.

However, the person in front of him was taken aback.

"Is it not allowed?"

Seeing this, Nakano Yotsuba looked disappointed and hung her head.

"No, let's leave it at that, Yotsuba."

Nibuya Morika smiled and said.

"That's great!"

The latter laughed happily and jumped up.

Turning his head, Nibuya Morika fell into deep thought once again.

"There's no need to wait any longer. It's just a title; it's not that important."

She opened her eyes and made a decision.

After the club disbanded.

Nibuya invites Hasegawa to meet him in the small garden closest to the school.

"Oh, so that's what it is. From now on, I'll just call you by your name from the Human World."

Her initial anxiety quickly subsided.

His answer was somewhat casual, so casual that it left her feeling a little disappointed.

However, upon closer reflection, the same thing happened when the name was changed in the first place.

"So, this is all karma, isn't it?"

She sighed inwardly, but quickly smiled again.

"Finally, the mistake has been corrected."

The next day.

Far East Magic Society.

When Hasegawa Izumi called her name, it immediately attracted the attention of everyone else.

"Morika? Why the sudden change in address? You wouldn't be secretly currying favor with the Club President behind our backs, would you?"

Natsukawa Masuzu immediately questioned her.

"You actually address me by my name? Imposter Morisummer, you've got some tricks up your sleeve to win over the Lord Sage!"

Dekomori Sanae also had an unfriendly look in her eyes.

"What are you all jealous about? Given my relationship with the Seeker of Truth, what's so strange about addressing him by his name? Among us, I've known the Seeker of Truth the longest. Even Rikka addresses the Seeker of Truth by his name, so why can't I?"

Nibuya, who was well-prepared for everyone's questions, appeared calm and composed.

"The timing of our acquaintance does not determine the closeness of our relationship, and I am someone who has made a vow with the Sage."

Takanashi Rikka immediately indicated that she already had a certain inclination.

"Is it necessary to make such a distinction when our organization has such a harmonious relationship? You are suspected of splitting the organization!"

When Natsukawa Masuzu said those words, the others almost couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Club President, you be the judge!"

She spoke in a coquettish voice, moved closer to Hasegawa, and tugged at his sleeve.

"It's just a name, there's no need to be so concerned about it, right? Since you all want to, you can address each other by your names from now on."

Hasegawa Izumi responded.

"Really? Then Club President, please call my name right now!"

The Silver-haired Beautiful Girl looked at him with an expectant expression.

"M Liang."

He turned to look at the girl and said in a relaxed tone.

Natsukawa Masuzu pursed her thin, cherry-red lips, her trembling mouth a testament to how hard it was to suppress her smile.

She admitted...

That sound was indeed quite pleasant to hear.

That's all for today!

75 Our leader is the strongest!

"Hmm~ Club President!"

The Silver-haired Beautiful Girl responded with a soft, cheerful murmur.

"And what about me, Lord Sage! You wouldn't favor one over the other, would you?"

Even the petite girl couldn't bear it any longer. She clasped her hands together, casting a pleading look in her eyes, her pupils blinking like a little pet about to be abandoned.

"Ah, Sanae."

Hasegawa Izumi chuckled and changed how she addressed him as well.

"Yes!"

Dekomori Sanae was overjoyed. She clenched her right fist and unconsciously activated her ability. Arcs of electricity crackled and popped, and her blonde twin tails stood up.

"Snort."

Nibuya Morika turned her head away, looking somewhat jealous.

"Servant, from now on I'll call you by your name."

Takanashi Rikka's eyes flickered, and she chose to follow suit.

"Yes, Dekumori would be happy to die, Master~"

Dekomori Sanae responded happily.

In this way, everyone was treated equally, and the turmoil temporarily subsided.

As for the corresponding change in how the girls addressed Hasegawa, everyone tacitly refrained from mentioning it.

For them, each of their different names now has its own meaning; if they were all called 'Quan', they would lose this uniqueness.

Although they don't say it, they still hope to become more special in his eyes.

When a woman becomes curious about a man, her descent into infatuation begins.

When you start caring about how the other person feels and want to stand out more in their eyes, it means...