"Um?"
Chiba Yeyou looked at her room door and saw that it wasn't locked; it was unlocked, which puzzled her.
"Squeak~"
Upon opening the door, one is greeted by a petite girl lying on the bed, her little feet dangling back and forth. Her owner is holding a tablet and looking at something, appearing quite happy.
"Senior, isn't it a bit inappropriate for you to barge into a man's room like this?"
Chiba Yeyou leaned against the doorframe, simply admiring Mayumi Saegusa on the bed. She had to admit, she was incredibly beautiful, radiating a charm that even Miyuki Shiba couldn't match, making one want to hold her tightly in their arms at first glance... ahem...
"Ah?"
"Oh, it's the junior who's back!"
Hearing the sound, Mayumi Saegusa put down her tablet and looked at Chiba Yeyou, who was leaning against the door.
Chiba Yeyou glanced at the tablet that was still playing a video, which was showing his match from earlier that day.
"Does my bed really like you that much, senior?"
"Ah?"
What are you saying?!
As if reacting to an attack on some part of her body Mayumi Saegusa jumped off Chiba Yeyou's bed in a flash. Although she appeared very calm, her face was flushed, making her quite beautiful.
"I just came to see you... yes, to discuss Mari's match!"
"What a lame excuse, senior!"
Chiba Yeyou walked up to Mayumi Saegusa and spoke slowly in her ear, emphasizing her words to make it sound very provocative.
"Ah!"
"I have something to do. Let's talk about the competition tomorrow!"
Mayumi Saegusa hurriedly ran away. This wasn't your average public place; it was dangerous!
"Puff!"
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Mayumi Saegusa couldn't help but laugh as she watched Chiba Yeyou flee in disarray.
"He's addicted to bad food!"
"However, we really need to wait!"
"I don't want to marry into the Saegusa Family!"
The fifth day of the tournament, the rookie battle for the women's group.
Icicle Destruction arena.
Good morning, Miyuki!
Chiba Yeyou entered the venue and saw Miyuki Shiba, but she was alone.
Why are you alone?
"Where are those guys who were always by your side?"
Chiba Yeyou looked left and right, but couldn't see Honoka Mitsui and the others, so she sat down next to Miyuki Shiba.
"It's getting late, isn't it?"
Miyuki Shiba sighed, "What time is it? Good morning!"
"And I didn't drink water and stay by your side all the time..."
"Well, except for your brother..."
"Speaking of him, oh right, this match is Shizuku Kitayama's, right?"
Chiba Yeyou suddenly remembered that Tatsuya Shiba in charge of Shizuku Kitayama's matches.
"Well, we'll run into each other in one-on-one combat sooner or later, and I don't want to watch her tactics and magic."
Knowing what Chiba Yeyou was going to ask next, Miyuki Shiba answered directly.
Is this how you win fair and square?
"Um!"
Miyuki Shiba nodded.
She didn't want any factor to cause her to win unfairly.
"If—and I mean if—I need your help one day, will you help me?"
After hesitating for a long time, Miyuki Shiba finally uttered those words.
"Oh?"
"What happens?"
"Um, it's nothing."
Miyuki Shiba realized she might have said something she shouldn't have, and quickly shook her head to indicate that she was fine.
"Don't worry, if that day ever comes, I'll help you."
"However, almost everything that makes you unhappy is related to Tatsuya Shiba, and this time is no exception, right?"
Chiba Yeyou didn't even glance at the girl beside him. If there was anyone in the world who understood the thoughts of this girl best, it would definitely be Chiba Yeyou.
"Um."
Miyuki Shiba nodded.
"You really like your brother, huh!"
Chiba Yeyou turned her head to look at Miyuki Shiba, a meaningful smile on her face.
"Yes, of course!"
"Isn't it natural for a younger sister to like her older brother?"
Miyuki Shiba looked completely matter-of-fact and self-righteous, which made Chiba Yeyou roll her eyes.
Which company has this rule?
"I'm afraid it's not just my younger sister's affection, is it?"
"???"
"What are you doing?"
Chiba Yeyou was speechless. He had only just begun, and Miyuki Shiba was already getting excited?
She looks like she's lost in a teenage fantasy—definitely a lovesick girl!
This is absolutely insane!
Chiba Yeyou covered her face, looking like she couldn't bear to watch.
Miyuki Shiba was now embarrassed, and her face flushed red instantly.
"Um!"
"Tell me about you and Saegusa. Do you want to marry into the Saegusa Family?"
"..."
That was such an abrupt change of topic!
Chiba Yeyou remained silent, simply watching the girl quietly. After a short while, the girl couldn't hold back any longer, letting out a soft hum and turning her head away.
"But why are you asking me that?"
"I don't know, it just just came out of my mouth."
Miyuki Shiba looked at the arena, somewhat bewildered, because she didn't know why this was happening either.
"Perhaps you're a bit special."
After a moment of silence, Miyuki Shiba spoke.
"You just don't have any close friends, young lady, go and make some good friends!"
Chiba Yeyou leaned back in his chair and spoke in a tone that seemed to be lecturing future generations.
"On your marks!"
"Here we go!"
"Ding~"
Do you think Shizuku Kitayama will win?
"Ding~"
What do you think?
"Thump!"
I'm asking you again!
"If the combination of Tatsuya Shiba and Shizuku Kitayama still can't beat Tatsuya Shiba go home!"
"Buzz~"
Shizuku Kitayama, dressed in green, immediately emitted a green glow, accompanied by rings of magical runes. The guy in the black military uniform on the other side was equally impressive, operating the CAD system; yellow magic rings appeared on his arms, and massive magic circles crisscrossed in mid-air. As Shizuku Kitayama suddenly increased her Psion power, the magic circles erupted with a dazzling light—well, a bit greenish...
Then, to the astonishment of the guy opposite, the ice matrix in front of him shattered instantly, and... it was over.
That's right, completely different from the situation where there was still a chance to resist, it ended before even a single "Ah!" could be uttered...
This guy is so bad, he doesn't even deserve a name!
Chiba Yeyou shook her head.
"What's gotten into Shizuku Kitayama that's causing her to be so ruthless?"
What do you think?
"The female competitors are all performing better and better, so it's really putting a lot of pressure on us newcomers, you know?"
Miyuki Shiba rolled her eyes at Chiba Yeyou.
"Oh, by the way, you really don't seem to be under any pressure."
"Don't be too nervous. With your strength and your brother's support, you can really sweep aside 99% of the contestants on the field. The only threats to you are a very small number of the top candidates for the leadership of the Ten Master Clans."
"Um!"
Upon hearing Chiba Yeyou's words, Miyuki Shiba subconsciously nodded.
"Um?"