The Almighty Chuunibyou Expert

Upon opening it.

Eriri: Did you stir up a huge fuss on the first day of school?

Me: What fuss? I haven't heard anything.

Eriri: Don't play dumb with me!

Eriri: I heard that the biggest laugh at the entrance ceremony today was some idiot who said things like aliens and superpowered individuals during their self-introduction. After thinking about it, you're the only one it could have been!

Me: Oh, that idiot you're talking about is indeed me.

Eriri: Try to be a little more sensible, okay? Restrain yourself a bit, or you won't make any friends.

I don't have friends, but I gained an Ally today.

He thought to himself and continued typing.

Me: You're not actually worried about me, are you? Eriri.

Eriri: ?

Eriri: I'm just worried I won't be able to explain myself to your mother. That's all. I'm done talking, I need to practice drawing.

"Is it really that hard to admit it?"

Hasegawa Izumi clicked his tongue.

The day of the official start of school arrived.

As he walked back into the classroom, he clearly felt the gazes of many people on him, their eyes varied.

It seemed his speech yesterday had indeed given these unsophisticated guys a little shock to their systems.

"Izumi, I gathered some information while coming upstairs. Your power of existence has significantly increased. It looks like yesterday's actions were effective... When do we start?"

As soon as Takanashi Rikka arrived, she found him.

The topic jumped around a bit, but it wasn't hard to understand.

"Oh? What do you think my plan is?"

He let out a soft "Oh?" and asked.

Is she testing whether I'm qualified to be an Ally?

Takanashi Rikka understood and said, "Ordinary humans don't understand the undercurrents beneath the surface of the hidden world. So, they dismiss the words of the Sage. Therefore, your goal is actually to attract those who possess abilities."

Isn't that just a literal interpretation?

He remained silent.

Noticing that her Ally's expression didn't change, the Girl paused and continued, "Of course, besides luring them out, it's also about showing the way to those who have abilities but can't understand their situation. After all, if they rashly encounter the 'Bureau of Unseen Boundaries' without understanding anything, it will be very dangerous. The Sage is truly wise and benevolent!"

"Bureau of Unseen Boundaries? What is that? It sounds quite dangerous."

Hasegawa Izumi looked puzzled.

"It's an incredibly mysterious Organization. They hold the secret of the 'Invisible Boundary,' and the 'Invisible Boundary' is an unknown realm. Someone very important to me disappeared there, and my purpose in embarking on this path is to find them..."

Her expression shifted slightly, and her voice grew a little more serious.

"I see. If I find any clues about the Invisible Boundary, I'll definitely tell you."

His expression was moved.

He felt that sadness.

"I understand the Sage's intentions, but I'm afraid it won't be that easy. My sister, Takanashi Touka, has inexplicably become a magician of the Bureau of Unseen Boundaries, known as the 'Holy Chef.' Their power is too immense. Even with my Wicked Eye of the Tyrant King unsealed, I might not be able to defeat her."

Takanashi Rikka sighed and shook her head.

"But, since the Sage intends to help, my chances have certainly increased a lot."

She said this, clenching her fist, her eyes filled with renewed determination.

"Mhm."

He nodded, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

It felt a bit strange somehow?

Was it the complicated family relationships or something...

Without understanding the full picture, he didn't comment further.

"Izumi, then it's time for us to establish a base! We'll recruit suitable members, slowly grow our strength, and then search for the existence of the Invisible Boundary!"

Takanashi Rikka clasped her fists, her gaze towards him bright and radiant.

"That's exactly what I was thinking."

He also looked pleased and eager.

So, at noon, he went to the classroom to get a club application form from the teacher, and after school, he went to the office with Rikka.

However, their excitedly planned endeavor got stuck at the very first step.

"With only two members, even if I agree to be your faculty advisor, it's useless, Hasegawa-kun and Takanashi-san."

The Homeroom Teacher, Tsukumo Nanase, gave a slightly awkward smile and placed the application form on her desk.

"Actually, I have multiple personalities."

"To establish a club, you need five people?"

I hadn't paid attention to these things before, so I really didn't know.

However, if I had to find three more people just to establish a club, it would be too much trouble.

I should try to find a way to get past this first.

Hasegawa Izumi thought this to himself.

Takanashi Rikka made the first move.

"Actually, we have enough people."

She took a step forward, her expression serious.

"Huh?"

Tsukumo Nanase eagerly awaited her next words.

"It's just that you can't see them, teacher. Unless you're a being like us, you can't see spirits."

Takanashi Rikka pointed at the air around them as if she were mustering troops, her finger moving up and down as if someone were really standing there.

So that's the approach? Like the Emperor's New Clothes… but will it work? It lacks a bit of convincing power.

He followed her gaze, then turned back to the teacher.

The teacher seemed speechless.

Is she treating him like an idiot!

"Takanashi-san, even if someone were there, you can't guarantee they're students at this school, right? So that won't work either."

Tsukumo Nanase explained calmly.

"What? There's that requirement too!"

Takanashi Rikka looked shocked.

Suddenly, a hand landed on her shoulder from behind.

"Let me handle this."

The reassuring words instantly calmed her panic.

"Actually, I have multiple personalities, and they should all be students at Shuchiin, right?"

Hasegawa Izumi spoke.

"Hasegawa-kun, are you going to fool around with Takanashi-san too?"

Tsukumo Nanase smiled faintly.

"If you don't believe me, I can call them out for you to see."

Suddenly, his expression changed drastically.

"Teacher Kotsuna, please~ let us establish a club, okay~"

He instantly switched to a frivolous tone.

The next moment, his expression turned serious, and he clenched his fist, saying, "I implore you for your full support, teacher. I will never forget this kindness!"

"Teacher, I suggest you agree. Otherwise, I'm afraid of myself when I get angry."

Instantly, he became terrifying, like an assassin.

"Ah… oh."

Tsukumo Nanase's mouth fell open, forming an "O" shape.

It was too realistic!

It didn't feel fake.

"Cough cough…"

Soon, she composed herself.

"Even with Hasegawa-kun's enthusiastic performance, it won't work. But seeing your efforts, I will help you apply for a 'club,' and you will have your own club activity room. However, there will be no club funding, and you must also agree to one small request."

Finally, after their persistent pleading, the Homeroom Teacher relented.

"This is enough."

He and Rikka breathed a sigh of relief simultaneously.

"So, what is the request?"

Hasegawa Izumi asked.

"Actually, the Animal Husbandry Department is going to disband this year, but there's no one to take care of the animals they've adopted. The school was planning to send them away, but at someone's request, the school leadership finally decided to keep them, so…"

Tsukumo Nanase continued.

"How long do we have to take care of them?"

He asked.

"The school is recruiting people outside right now, and they're giving a deadline of half a month, so you don't have to worry about being stuck with them. Besides, feeding them won't take too much time."

The teacher saw through his concerns.

"Then leave it to us."

Hasegawa Izumi nodded, agreeing to this exchange.

"Here, this is it. All the different kinds of feed are in that room. You just need to come feed them once a day."

Following the teacher's steps, the two arrived at a secluded spot on campus.

The flowers and grass were lush and blooming here, with some small birds wandering among them, living at their leisure.

The animals also had enough space to move around, living in cages hundreds of times their size.

This environment was almost like the wild.

Is this what it's like to be rich?

Not only do some clubs have dojos or sports complexes, they've even got a mini-zoo.

"Then I'll be going now. Don't play too late, you two. Head home early."

After giving her instructions, Tsukumo Nanase left first.

In their original spot, the two turned to face each other, their eyes meeting.

"This is great! The first step is about to be achieved! Now we just have to wait for Kotsuna's good news!"

Takanashi Rikka jumped up with joy.

She's so full of energy.