Psychological Suggestion

Will it go that smoothly?

Azusagawa asked doubtfully, seeing Shuya's resolute expression, he knew he couldn't refuse.

"Okay, where do you want to go?"

"Lead the way, feel free to wander around."

Shuya the Way.

He hoped that Azusagawa's protagonist status would come in handy.

Although in the hybrid world of Shuya, a transmigrator, his protagonist status is no longer secure...

But it must have some effect, I suppose.

Next, Shuya followed Azusagawa around the high school, and as they passed the broadcasting room, an idea flashed through his mind.

... Through methods such as broadcasting, he could broadcast the message that was being repeated today within the range of his Power of Will. Anyone suffering from Puberty Syndrome who heard it should have an abnormal reaction.

This method should be feasible, but Shuya thought about it and then gave up.

That's too flashy.

Shuya didn't want anyone else to know about this.

Whether it's time travel or foreseeing the future, it's a huge temptation for superhumans. If they find out, it will cause a lot of trouble, so he can't be bothered with them.

Before figuring out the mechanisms behind this Puberty Syndrome, it's best not to be too arrogant.

Shuya passed by the broadcasting room but did not go in.

He continued searching for schools with Azusagawa, filled with hope.

As lunch break was drawing to a close, Azusagawa walked to the very end and said, "Well, the last few classrooms are just empty, so you'd better not get your hopes up."

As he spoke, he opened the door to an empty classroom on the third floor.

"Eee..."

A soft, mournful cry echoed through the classroom.

"Who?"

Azusagawa was startled, while Shuya's gaze turned towards the area below the podium.

He sensed someone was there before he came in, so he wasn't surprised.

The person hiding under the podium, hearing Azusagawa's voice, awkwardly peeked out. "I'm, I'm sorry..."

In a typical Japan way, first and foremost, I apologize.

This is a petite girl with a cute appearance and a voice that Shuya is familiar with.

A voice similar to Yuigahama's.

Shuya remembered seeing this girl before.

He looked her over, recalling the time he and Mai helped her chase away the hooligans.

Her cute appearance and familiar voice both point to this girl's special identity.

When Xiu encountered her under these circumstances, Shuya but glance at her a few more times.

She didn't look at him; her gaze was fixed on Azusagawa had entered the classroom first.

"Huh?"

Azusagawa suddenly frowned.

"That..."

The girl hesitated and didn't speak.

"What's wrong?"

Shuya asked Azusagawa a question.

He hesitated for a few seconds, then said, "I think I saw this girl yesterday. She should be getting confessed to by someone, so why is she hiding here? Or am I seeing things?"

"Oh?"

Shuya sensed something and focused his mind to perceive her current mood.

... nervousness, fear, worry, and excitement upon hearing Azusagawa's words.

If nothing unexpected happens, she is the cause of this Puberty Syndrome.

Shuya glanced at Azusagawa. Goodness, no wonder he's the protagonist; he can find a problematic pretty girl just by walking around.

"You... you know what happened yesterday?!"

The girl stepped forward, tears welling in her eyes. "I thought... I thought it was just me..."

Azusagawa: "Is this your third time too?"

"Yes!"

The girl nodded excitedly. "What's going on? Why does it keep repeating itself on the same day?!"

"I don't know," Azusagawa replied bluntly, then pulled Shuya along. "And it's not just you and me, the Ming Dynasty here knows too."

"Ming Dynasty?"

The girl looked at Shuya, her eyes widening in surprise. "It's Shu-chan!"

Awsl!

She clutched her chest, struggling to breathe.

Hello, it's nice to see you again.

Shuya gave a business-like smile.

He thought to himself, "The last time we met, she clearly couldn't see through his Strange Arts, but now she saw right through him... She really is related to Puberty Syndrome."

This girl possesses the power of a collective human consciousness; she is no longer an ordinary person.

"Y-you, hello! It's great to see you again...? Ah! How could I not recognize you last time? Thank you so much, Sakurajima- senpai... Ugh! I'm such an idiot, I didn't even recognize you when we met!"

She clutched her hair in deep regret.

Shuya smiled and asked, "May I ask your name?"

It would be a waste of time to let her continue like this, so he changed the subject.

"I am Koga, Koga Tomoe."

"So it's Tomoe- chan."

"Ahhh! My name was called!"

Tomoe screamed.

That's ridiculous...

With his hands in his pockets, Azusagawa shook his head in exasperation, drawing a glare from her.

Azusagawa said, "Speaking of which, do you know about Puberty Syndrome?"

"Isn't that just a rumor circulating online, sir... sir?"

Tomoe gave him a perfunctory reply, while constantly glancing furtively at Shuya, but she didn't dare to speak to him.

"I'm Azusagawa Sakuta, a second-year student. I am indeed your senior."

Azusagawa sighed, feeling helpless at her obvious two contrasting attitudes.

Shuya said, "Actually, Puberty Syndrome is real."

"I see!"

"Wait a minute. How come you believed him right away?"

Azusagawa really can't stand girls like this.

"I don't know you, senior, so it's really hard for me to trust you. But Shu-chan is different; he wouldn't lie."

"Very well, is this what a brainless fan is like?"

Azusagawa scratched his head.

That's outrageous! They're not brain-dead!

Tomoe puffed out her cheeks, but her attention returned to her phone as it vibrated.

She didn't even have time to talk to Shuya, and immediately started checking her emails.

"Hey, don't use your phone when you're talking to someone."

Azusagawa wanted to take her phone, but Shuya said:

"It's okay, let her reply to the email. Things can be complicated between girls too."

Based on Shuya's observations of his classmates, particularly the popular Golden Hair, it's important to reply to emails promptly.

"Shu-chan really knows more than this senior."

Tomoe replied despite being busy.

"I have a name."

Azusagawa clicked his tongue.

"Tomoe- chan, is something bothering you lately? Puberty Syndrome mainly occurs in teenagers who are experiencing anxieties."

Shuya tried his best to be gentle and kind.

It would be troublesome if I spoke too quickly and scared her into lying or hiding something.

"Hmm..."

She replied to the email while thinking.

After replying, she glanced up at Shuya and Azusagawa a few times, then lowered her head again, shyly saying:

"I... I've gained a little weight recently."

"Ha..."

Shuya and Azusagawa exchanged speechless glances.

They didn't think Tomoe was fat; in fact, they thought she was too thin.

As the atmosphere grew somewhat strange, Tomoe heard footsteps outside and saw a figure approaching the doorway.

Her face changed drastically. "Quick, quick, hide!"

She reached out and pulled the nearest person, Azusagawa, trying to pull him under the table.

Tomoe was flustered; it was a completely subconscious action.

Azusagawa stumbled and lost his balance as he was pulled.

Just then, Shuya narrowed his eyes and suddenly reached out to grab him, depriving him and Tomoe of their chance to hide.

Section 680, Chapter 633: Mental Suggestion

Shuya's reason for stopping Azusagawa and Tomoe from hiding was not out of some idle jealousy.

Rather, he figured out the mechanism behind this Puberty Syndrome.

Based on Koga Tomoe's actions and Azusagawa's words, she is clearly avoiding someone's confession.

Once she receives a confession, time will not move forward; instead, it will return to the point before she received the confession.

Shuya figured this out, and naturally realized that if she successfully hid, the day would continue.

He wouldn't let them hide because he needed today's time to reset.

The reason is simple... the Heavenly God knew about time reversal.

If time proceeds normally, there is a high chance that He will later come to investigate the cause of the event.

Shuya believed that He would be interested in this phenomenon related to time.