Iino's First Encounter with the Legend.

"If you don't understand, then don't ask."

Before Nibuya could speak, Natsukawa Masuzu made a sarcastic remark.

"I'm not asking you!"

Nanamiya Chion responded angrily to this unwarranted targeting.

"Sophia, you shouldn't interfere in my affairs with her."

Nibuya Morika lowered her head, her expression unreadable.

"... oh."

Seeing that the person involved had said so, Nanamiya Chion dismissed some of her thoughts.

"The Far East Magic Society needs fearless Thunder Hammer User, not weak Savants."

Takanashi Rikka spoke expressionlessly, while sighing inwardly.

Hasegawa Izumi didn't say much about the girls' response.

The feelings for White Moonlight are always hard to let go of. Rather than forcing yourself to accept it, it's better to completely tear apart the impression that never existed in the first place, and then extend a brand new story.

However, this conflicted and awkward thought made him sigh—

"This is youth."

The next day.

Dekomori Sanae stood in front of the mirror, washed her face, and patted her cheeks.

"Sanae, are you alright? You seemed really unwell yesterday."

During breakfast, Mrs. Dekumori asked with concern.

"No problem, Death! My weakness died yesterday, Death!"

Dekomori Sanae clenched her fists, held her head high, and puffed out her chest, as if she were hypnotizing herself.

"Okay, you're all grown up now, so I won't say anything. I just hope you can be happy at school, but if you get bullied, you must tell me and Dad."

"Hmm... don't worry."

The words, which used to sound a bit nagging, inexplicably touched the Girlish Heart.

Because she needed to coordinate with everyone in the club, Dekomori Sanae didn't ride in her family's luxury car to and from school. Instead, she walked to Shuchiin like everyone else.

After all, her home wasn't too far from Shuchiin.

"Waaah, Mommy..."

As she walked down a street, she suddenly noticed a crying child at the intersection, who seemed to have gotten separated from his mother.

The girl actually disliked children because she was always treated like one.

"Little friend, is there anything I can do to help you?"

But after seeing this, she couldn't help but step forward to ask for help.

Because the Thunder Hammer User is a messenger of justice!

"Mommy, Mommy is gone..."

The child said, his voice trembling with tears.

Dekomori Sanae remained silent.

Are you suggesting she help the other person find their mother?

Please, it's a hassle, and who knows how long it will take.

It would be better to just take him to the police station.

Suddenly, her eyes lit up as she looked at the other person's school uniform, and then she asked, "Are you going to school? Do you know the name of the school?"

"That one, I think it's called..."

The child gives a name.

Not long after, she sent the child to kindergarten, and the rest could be left to the kindergarten teachers to handle.

"Thank you, big sister. I haven't asked your name yet..."

"Just call me Thunder Hammer User, Death!"

Dekomori Sanae tossed aside that name, then turned and left with a dashing air.

Although a lot of time was wasted, after this little incident, the Girlish Heart's emotions stabilized considerably.

"Dekumori -kun, can I ask you something?"

When Dekomori Sanae arrived at the classroom, she was stopped by a girl.

"You seem to be... Iino-san, right, Death?"

"What a surprise, Dekumori- kun actually remembers my name."

"Our memory is beyond your comprehension... So, what is it, Death?"

"It's about Hasegawa-senpai."

"My Lord Sage..."

There was no surprise on her face, because over the past year, too many people had tried to break through her defenses and build a good relationship with the Lord Sage.

"Let me make this clear first, I'm not sending love letters to Death."

"No, that's not it at all! Besides, although Hasegawa-senpai is very capable, I don't approve of his way of doing things."

Only after the other person said those words did she take a good look at their face.

"Who are you? Does the Lord Sage need your approval?"

"No, that's not what I meant..."

Iino Miko looked flustered.

"So what do you mean by Death?"

Dekomori Sanae displayed her strength, cornering him.

Looking into her eyes, Iino Miko felt as if she were seeing flashes of electricity.

7

Chapter 7: Iino's First Encounter with the Legend.

Faced with a strong classmate, Iino Miko's momentum was completely overwhelmed.

Beneath the seemingly arrogant exterior lies a fragile heart.

"Um... Dekumori- kun, could you please not stand so close?"

She turned her head to the side and said in a soft voice.

"Snort!"

Dekomori Sanae gave a soft snort, knowing she couldn't take it, so she withdrew her sharp aura, took two steps back, and crossed her arms, demanding, "Now you can explain Death."

"I... I think that Hasegawa-senpai's actions were biased, and could even be described as 'Bullying the Weak,' as well as some behavior that arbitrarily broke school rules, setting a bad example for everyone... Moreover, Hasegawa-senpai has also been reported to have disrupted public order on multiple occasions."

After catching her breath, Iino Miko finally revealed her views.

"The weak should be thoroughly humiliated! If they were stronger and showed some skill, everyone would cheer for them! As for breaking school rules? Where? The Lord Sage didn't force them to accept the challenge; they could have refused. As for disturbing the peace? That's because the Lord Sage is too charismatic, not Lord Sage intentionally caused the death... On the contrary, if the Lord Sage were to behave in a disorderly manner, they would be more than happy to see it."

Dekomori Sanae refuted these views one by one with sound reasoning and evidence.

But in the eyes of the other party.

This is clearly a fanatic!

Iino Miko thought to herself.

Determined and unwilling to admit defeat, she retorted, "As students, we should have good manners and discipline on campus. In any case, Hasegawa-senpai's arrogant attitude and beating of his senior do not qualify him as a good student."

"Ah, I shouldn't have said those things about Death."

Dekomori Sanae sighed and flicked her right hand.

"In that case, you should just be a good student, Death, Saenara."

She turned and left, continuing to ponder how her reborn self should face that person.

"They're gone... Oh no, I didn't find out anything about Hasegawa-senpai."

Iino Miko then realized what was happening, her expression somewhat miserable.

Although she doesn't approve of Hasegawa-senpai's behavior, it doesn't mean she hates him.

On the contrary, she was actually very curious about the senior she had never met and had only heard legends about.

After all, thanks to the influence of the older generation, the school's atmosphere in certain aspects has indeed improved significantly.

When she was a Disciplinary Committee Member in the Junior High Department, she witnessed many students from Pure Academy Student bullying or isolating students from Mixed Academy Student. Although she tried her best to deal with it, it was always to no avail.

However, since the incident a year ago, such behavior has not been completely eradicated, but it has decreased by at least 70%.

Therefore, the girl who so fervently admires what is right has complex feelings about Hasegawa's existence.

Violence accomplished what school rules could not.

"We can't figure out what to do next with Dekumori- kun."

She frowned and pondered for a while, finally coming up with a solution.

It's actually very simple: just muster up the courage to ask in person!

One day, I went to school.

Just as Hasegawa Izumi was about to enter through the school gate.

"Hasegawa-senpai, I have something I want to ask you. Can we talk in private?"

The girl on duty suddenly spoke up.

"Hmm? You're new here?"

He turned his head and saw a stranger's face.

"Yes, I am Iino Miko, a first-year student, currently serving as the Disciplinary Committee Member for the high school division. Please take care of me Hasegawa-senpai."

Iino Miko maintained her politeness towards her senior, holding the notebook with both hands and bowing slightly.

Are you sure you want it now?

He looked around.

The surrounding students slowed their pace, seemingly filled with anticipation for what might happen.

"Ah, whenever you're free, senior, is fine too."

Iino Miko felt the gazes of certain people and felt as if she were sitting on pins and needles.

Because of her behavior, she was disliked by many people at school, but she had never felt this way before.

That's terrifying!

She finally witnessed firsthand the popularity of the 'King of Shuchiin'.

"Okay, if you're taking a lunch break, come to the rooftop..."

Hasegawa Izumi left the girl with only her back turned.

No one else heard these words except her.

Even so, although the girl's performance today didn't spread throughout the school, she's already become famous in her class.

Many people thought she was going to confess her feelings.

"No! Can't you even imagine a normal request?"

Iino Miko really wanted to grab their collars and yell at them.