As if in answer to her words, eerie laughter rose from the shadows throughout the venue.
Then Kurumi's voices emerged from those shadows.
There were about a hundred of her, scattered across every corner of the venue.
"What—what on earth is going on!?"
Miku stared in shock at the Kurumis who had appeared out of nowhere.
"Kurumi made them with her Angel's power. Don't be so surprised."
Lingmeng explained from beside her.
Meanwhile, one of Kurumi's clones walked up to Miku.
She leaned in close with a teasing look and stuck out her tongue at her.
"Bleh~"
"Ugh—"
Even if they were beautiful girls, having so many appear at once made even Miku a little uncomfortable.
But once she realized Kurumi could apparently make up an entire harem by herself, Miku felt a little excited too.
An Apology
Lingmeng turned to Shido.
"Shido, come over here."
"Okay...!"
Shido nodded and hurried onto the stage.
"Ugh... Stay away from me!"
Miku covered her mouth, her face full of disgust.
Shido gave an awkward laugh but did not leave.
Lingmeng shrugged helplessly and looked at the original Kurumi.
"Kurumi, can you take us into the shadows for a while? Shido and I want to talk to her alone."
"Hehehe, of course. Two girls and a boy having a secret rendezvous somewhere dark... Just thinking about it gets me excited."
"Think whatever you like."
No sooner had Lingmeng spoken than the shadows beneath her, Shido, and Miku turned almost like a swamp.
They slowly sank in until they disappeared completely.
The three arrived in a strange space.
Though everything around them was as dark as a shadow, they could still see one another clearly.
"Why did you bring me here!? I won't give in!"
Miku shouted at them.
Shido and Lingmeng exchanged a