I Became a Spirit in Date A Live and Refused to Date

"Kotori, Kotori! I love Kotori! Kotori, Kotori, I love Kotori!"

Everyone chanted Kotori's name as if they were under a spell.

The room descended into chaos. Rather than a secret organization's strategy meeting, it felt more like an idol's fan rally.

"Are you people obsessed with little girls?!"

Their shouting was unbearable even with earplugs in. Lingmeng slammed her hand on the table.

"Uh... sorry. We got a little carried away."

Kannazuki scratched his head apologetically, then straightened his expression.

"But our devotion to the Commander is absolutely sincere!"

"Honestly..."

Lingmeng slumped in her chair. Thinking back on that scene, she almost wondered whether Kotori had become their commander simply because she was a little girl.

Just then, Shido gave a wry smile.

"Haha... looks like the crew really adores Kotori."

Kannazuki cleared his throat and spoke again.

"Then I declare the launch of Operation Make Commander Itsuka's Heart Race!"

And with Kannazuki's announcement, the meeting to decide Kotori's fate(?) began.

Strategy Meeting (Part Two)

After that, the crew of the Fraxinus held another heated discussion.

Someone suggested Shido take Kotori to a hot spring inn to relax, but they ultimately settled on Ocean Park in Tengu City.

"Well, if that's where the Commander wants to go, what can we do?"

"Exactly. As long as the Commander's happy."

"And with weather this hot, playing in the water is just the thing to cool off."

To Lingmeng's surprise, the crew unanimously approved the plan to take Kotori to Ocean Park.

But how should she put it? Something about the mood felt off...

"Hey..."

Sensing that something was wrong, Lingmeng spoke up.

"You guys don't just want to see Kotori in a swimsuit, do you?"

"Uh..."

The moment she said it, a strange silence fell over the meeting room.

Apparently, Lingmeng