Chapter 83

"You shouldn't bother Hasegawa-kun here. He's coming with me to report to the teacher."

Suddenly, a slightly cold voice rang out.

Although the voice wasn't loud, it instantly drowned out everyone else.

The girls turned around, wanting to know who had the audacity to suppress everyone.

However, when they saw each other's stunningly beautiful faces, they all fell silent.

Because the other party is the Young Lady of the Shinomiya Family, who are currently the de facto rulers of Shuchiin!

The crowd gradually parted to make way for a narrow path.

"Let's go, Hasegawa-kun."

Shinomiya Kaguya's gaze was fixed on the person on the other side.

"Good."

He nodded slightly and followed the other person away.

Not far from the crowd.

"Good heavens! What's wrong with Shinomiya?! He actually helped Izumi out of a tight spot? Are they really that close?"

Eriri had been secretly observing from the side the whole time.

She planned to first see if her Childhood Friend had lost himself amidst the adoration, and then step in to save him. However, things took an unexpected turn.

"I hope Shinomiya just meant well."

The girl rubbed her temples and pursed her lips.

Chika-chan is fine, but if the opponent is Shinomiya-san, then that would be a bit tricky.

After walking for a while...

"That's enough for now, Hasegawa. Didn't you want to slack off? I'll go see the teacher by myself from now on."

Shinomiya Kaguya suddenly stopped in front of them.

"Thank you so much, Shinomiya-san, you really helped me out of that situation. You've been a huge help."

He also stopped and said with a smile.

"No, it's nothing, just a small favor. Compared to your help back then, it's nothing..."

The girl's voice had taken on a new quality.

Although we couldn't see her face, we could sense her emotional turmoil even from her back.

"The help you received back then?"

He looked puzzled, then suddenly realized something.

On the day they first met, at a banquet at the Sawamura family, Shinomiya, for some reason, panicked and ran away, only to bump into him at a corner. However, he was in good health and was unharmed, while Shinomiya fell backward.

The situation was dangerous, as he could have hit the back of his head. Instinctively, he reached out to grab Shinomiya, but accidentally touched something he shouldn't have. Although he immediately changed to a supporting posture, Shinomiya seemed to notice, giving him a cold look as if he were a mortal enemy, and uttered something very violent...

"You mean the first time we met? Actually, back then I..."

"That was my fault. Please forget about it from now on."

Before he could finish speaking, Shinomiya Kaguya interrupted him in a cold tone.

Those memories were indeed somewhat awkward, so he didn't say anything more.

"I'll take my leave now."

After saying this, Shinomiya Kaguya walked towards the teaching building. Compared to before, her steps were much lighter, as if she were in a hurry.

"Shouldn't this misunderstanding be considered cleared up?"

After disappearing from the other person's sight, the girl leaned against the wall, her face flushed, and murmured to herself.

However, Hasegawa didn't seem to care about this at all?

Realizing this, Shinomiya Kaguya felt utterly bored.

I initially thought Hasegawa challenged me out of revenge, but it turns out she was just being petty?

Turns out, I'm just an overly self-conscious idiot.

As Hasegawa Izumi turned to rejoin the members of the Far East Magic Society, the exchange student from before suddenly ran over.

"Hasegawa-kun, I'm sorry, I misunderstood you before! You're really amazing! I've never met anyone as strong as you!"

Miura Yumiko was now looking at him with obvious admiration, a stark contrast to her previous attitude.

Seeing is believing, hearing is deceiving.

Hasegawa Izumi was not surprised by this change.

"Oh, really? I understand."

He put his hands in his pockets, nodded in acknowledgment, and left, because he had already seen the members of the gang waving at him.

"His aloofness is quite handsome too."

Miura Yumiko watched his departing figure and thought to herself.

Hmm...

"Lord Sage, your heroic image is once again etched in Dekumori's heart! From this moment forward, I declare that in my heart Lord Sage and Master are equal!"

Dekomori Sanae unleashed her passion, her eyes filled with adoration.

"Nobody cares about this kind of thing."

Nibuya Morika put one hand on her hip and glanced sideways as she spoke.

"After this battle, the Sage's fame spread even further, laying the foundation for establishing a branch office in the future."

Takanashi Rikka's gaze seemed thoughtful.

"Club President, I took a picture of your bicycle kick shot. May I set it as my phone wallpaper?"

Natsukawa Masuzu also came over, held up her phone, and smiled with narrowed eyes.

"Um?"

Everyone else's attention was instantly drawn to her.

The image, resembling an eagle spreading its wings and soaring high, creates a magnificent scene under the sunlight, stirring the heart and inspiring longing.

"Whatever you want."

Looking at the other person's ambiguous smile, Hasegawa Izumi raised an eyebrow and said nonchalantly.

Did the girl think this would break his resolve?

It's still a long way off.

He wanted to see just how far this Witch could go.

"How cunning! You actually secretly recorded the Lord Sage figure with a machine! Such memories are most precious when they reside in one's heart; you are desecrating death!"

Dekomori Sanae was quite dissatisfied and pouted.

"Okay, I've posted the picture in the group. You can save it if you want."

When questioned, Natsukawa Masuzu simply replied calmly.

"Real!?"

Rikka Dekumori and Rikka reacted strongly, quickly taking out their phones and saving the pictures after joining the group chat.

"Hey? What are you guys doing?"

The Silver-haired Witch gave a mischievous smile, making the two of them blush with embarrassment.

"I don't know what you two are arguing about."

Nibuya Morika added insult to injury, making the two of them blush.

"What's wrong with adding it to your collection! I admire the Lord Sage the most! Unlike you two, I'm not like you two who are always plotting against me!"

Dekomori Sanae quickly regained her composure and argued her case logically.

"Don't be unreasonable."

Nibuya Morika's expression turned angry.

"What's wrong? If you've got the guts, then practice with me, Death!"

With her feet wobbling, Dekomori Sanae immediately adopted a boxing stance and even swung her fists twice.

"Who cares about you?"

Nibuya Morika Natsu crossed her arms and turned to the side.

She was still very concerned about her image and didn't want to cause trouble with this middle school kid in public.

"Ahem, Sage, what should we do next?"

Takanashi Rikka coughed twice, then turned her head and asked casually.

"The club activity is almost over, let's disband for today."

He thought for a moment and then gave the order.

"Thud."

He closed the door.

"I'm back."

"Kukuku... You're back so early! My other half, you've finally learned the importance of serving me!"

"No, it's just because there was a special event this afternoon."

"What? What? I've never heard of that!"

Kōko turned around, placed her hands on the top of the sofa, revealing half of her body, looking very interested.

"I understand. If Kōko wants to know, I'll tell you."

Hasegawa Izumi always doted on her younger Little Sister, told her the truth.

After listening...

"Kukuku... My other half actually bullied those weak mortals; it is truly an insult to the dignity of our noble vampire race."

Kōko Rui, holding the Demon Rabbit in his arms, gave his comments.

"I didn't want to either, but someone invited me."

He looked helpless.

"Speaking of which, my My other half, can you still display such immense power in this day and age?"

Kōko asked, puzzled.

"Because times are changing, Kōko."

He looked dejected.

"Because of the influence of the Day of Heavenly Change?"

The Little Sister recalled what her older brother had said before, her eyes filled with longing.

This is the worst of times, and the best of times!

Time has moved on to June.

Another new week has begun.

"I'm leaving now, Kōko."

"My other half, go with you!"

After watching her older brother leave, Kōko turned and headed towards the school where she was studying.

"Good morning, Hasegawa-kun."

After she sat down in her seat, the female classmate next to her greeted her.