CHAPTER 74 - Mistakes?
(Pov - Saik.)
Is this a date? Weird. According to my research on love and related topics, dates are like… Like… Hmm… A social gathering to get to know each other better with the purpose of starting a romantic relationship, or if you already have one, strengthening it? I came to that conclusion after getting bored of researching.
So, I don't think this is a date, at least not for me, since I don't want a romantic relationship with these girls. So what is it? A social meeting or something?
Whatever it is, I honestly don't care. They saved me money by buying my food, so I'll stay. The less I spend, the more money I'll have, and the more money I have, the less time I'll need to work. A win/win, or in my case, a half win/win, because I have to pretend to socialize instead of sleeping.
Oh, Yuki, I hope you appreciate my great sacrifice.
"Well, I think it's time for introductions!" one of the girls said after clapping once.
Introductions? Why do we need to introduce ourselves? Don't they know us? I don't know them, but I thought they knew the others. Is this normal in group dates? Yeah, I read about first dates through apps and stuff, but… Ugh, trying to understand this isn't worth it.
I decided to stop paying attention and started eating my delicious burger.
"Hi, my name is Yamileth, I'm 16, and I'm in class 2-A!"
2-A?
"I love anime and video games! It's a pleasure!" she said, winking and smiling.
Why is she lying? I feel like she's lying. I hope she's really faking it. Girls with that kind of energy make me cringe.
I usually think girls like her are adorable—she's even wearing a headband with cat ears—but… I don't know. She seems so fake.
"Tch. Whatever. My name's Kasandra, 17, class 2-A," the dark-skinned girl said, looking at us like we were a nuisance.
Yeah, I get you, I don't want to be here either. I only came for the free food.
"My name is Flor, 16, class 2-B. It's a pleasure to meet you," said the girl who looks like the intellectual type, with her glasses and calm expression.
Ugh, how boring. At least the burger's delicious.
I took another big bite. So good.
"M-my n-name is… P-Paola. I-I'm 17. I-it's a p-pleasure to m-meet you."
I'm out.
I got up from the table and tried to leave, but it was just that—an attempt.
Naok and Bell grabbed my arms and tried to pull me back to stop me from leaving, but they couldn't, and I started walking, dragging them along.
"Hey, where are you going?!"
"You accepted the food, now do your part!"
That's Paola, the girl who supposedly fell for me according to Yuki, and she has the same personality as Sylphie. I'm done with that. I already have enough with Sylphie; I can't handle another one like her.
"I don't care, I'm going to sleep."
"I'll give you 1,000 bucks!" Naok whispered in my ear.
"…"
I went back to my seat.
"My name's Saik, I'm 17, and I'm in class 1-B, maybe next month class 1-E. Whatever."
I kept eating, ignoring Paola's lovesick stare. Ugh, what a hassle. I just want to go home.
"Hi, my name's Naok, and I'm 15!"
15? He looked older.
"I'm one of the best on the school's official basketball team! You should come watch me pla—"
"I'm Bell, and I'm 16! I'm the first son of the great businessman—"
"Hey, don't interrupt me!"
"Don't interrupt me either, you idi—!"
I covered Naok's mouth, and Ludius covered Bell's.
Let me eat in peace; I already have enough with Paola's constant staring.
"Sorry for my friends' behavior. Hi, my name's Ludius, I'm 15. I love soccer and horror movies. It's a pleasure."
Well, well. Look at that, Ludius, those three are staring at you a lot, and that dark-skinned girl stopped looking at you with disgust.
I don't blame them. Ludius is physically very attractive and a good guy. He'd be the perfect boyfriend for any girl. The dark-skinned one seems to have too strong a personality—that's not pleasant. The first one makes me cringe, Paola's in love with me and not looking at Ludius. By elimination, that leaves the serious girl with glasses. Is she your type, Ludius?
…Well, introductions are over. Now what?
"So, how did you do on your tests? We did terribly! Right, Saik?"
Screw you, Bell. I'm still disappointed in you. Do you think it was easy to manipulate Evelyn into attempting suicide with so little power? You saved her, became her hero thanks to me, and you wasted it.
Right now, you'd be the one kissing and having sex with Evelyn, not Kaeyko.
Ugh, whatever, I don't care. It just annoys me a bit that you wasted my help, though I mainly did it to get Evelyn off my back.
"I came to eat, so you can ignore me," I said, since they were staring at me, expecting an answer.
"Tch. Idiot, you could at least pretend a little. Don't act like you're all that," the dark-skinned girl said.
"And you could be a bit kinder and less annoying. Nobody's perfect in this life."
"Huh?! You're just like they say about you. Annoying and insufferable."
"Why'd you describe yourself? I thought you were going to say what they say about me."
She slammed her hands on the table and stood up, looking down at me like she was better than me. What an old, outdated intimidation trick—that doesn't work anymore, especially not on me.
"I'm outta here!!"
"Kasandra, sit down," Flor said with a simple smile on her face.
Hmm…
"But—"
"I said sit."
She snapped her fingers like a dictator.
"Now."
"Tch."
She sat back down. Well, well. The intellectual turned out to be the leader? And I think I sensed fear in Kasandra.
Interesting.
"Sorry for my friend's behavior."
"Whatever."
I kept enjoying my food while the others socialized, talking about senseless nonsense like the special exam, the challenges they had to face, their hobbies, favorite movies, anime, music, social media.
Blah, blah, blah, blah.
Ugh… Is this really what normality is? It's so boring. I think I'm more normal in the gamer sense, meaning guys who enjoy playing video games, though I also like reading.
Minutes pass, and they keep buying me food to make me stay. They definitely had a condition that I had to be here.
But whatever, at least I have enough food for tonight's dinner, Yuki. We won't have to cook.
"S-sorry, S-Saik."
Ugh, I thought my hint was obvious… Huh? Where'd everyone go? Why'd they leave me alone with Paola? Weird, I didn't notice. This dessert is so delicious I didn't realize what was happening around me, though it's also because I was subconsciously ignoring them since I didn't care about what they were saying.
"Uh… Yeah, Paola?"
"I-I was w-wondering if… W-well… W-would you like to… g-go to the m-movies with m-me to s-see a f-film?"
No way we'd go swimming. What a great joke I just came up with. Mental note: tell it to Yuki and Naima when I get the chance. I won't tell Paola so she doesn't think we're close.
Ugh, this girl is shyer than Sylphie was, or so I think. At least she mustered the courage to ask me out.
"I don't want to, but thanks for the invitation. Bye."
I got up and grabbed my stuff. I don't have time for this, and I don't want another Sylphie in my life. My heart belongs to Naima.
I sense panic in her. Anxiety, sadness, shame, pain? What does it feel like to be rejected so harshly? I don't know. I know it doesn't feel nice, but oh well, that's life, Paola, full of disappointments. Not everything is rosy, and this comes from someone with years of experience with the dark side of human society. This rejection will make you stronger, but if your mind stays weak and you don't fight to improve, this rejection will only make you more useless. I wish you luck.
She looked down, and… I hear a small sob.
Are you seriously going to cry just because a guy you don't know rejected you?
Ugh, I don't understand women. Bye.
I left the place, not giving it any more importance.
Falling for a guy who's never spoken to you and crying because he rejected you… Does that make any sense? Of course not.
Ugh, I hope Yuki doesn't find out about this, or she'll get mad at me.
I'm in love with Naima, and that'll make Sylphie suffer. I barely have time for that; I can't deal with another annoyance.
It was rude of me, but it's the best option I have.
Bye.
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(Pov - Kaeyko.)
"It just doesn't make sense! Seriously, those otakus got mad just because a female character didn't fall for the protagonist and fell for his brother, a brother who actually worked hard to become powerful and isn't a damn perfect man like his brother, the protagonist?! Arghhhhh! I hate ota—! Hmmph?!"
I covered this idiot's mouth again.
Quiet, I need to focus.
Class E, one student dropped out. The one expelled for failing the exams was counted, even if they didn't participate. Meaning none of those who did participate failed, but… This doesn't make sense.
The last time I checked the list was the day I quit because I stopped caring about it, being busy with the tournament and Evelyn, but I clearly remember Class E had 16 students left, not 19. Class C had 6, not 12. And Class D had 14, not 15.
Did the school make such a stupid mistake? They haven't said anything, and I didn't get an apology email. Did they do it on purpose? For what purpose?
Could it be some kind of clue for the next special exam?
Classes C, D, and E were affected. Class C the most, Class E a bit less, and Class D the least. C, E, D. CED… How strange.
I'm sure I'm not the only one who noticed, but no one's spoken out against the results.
Should I say something…? No, no, I won't waste time on something as unimportant as this. I have enough with the tournament and aliens in my life… Huh?
Gross!
I grabbed him by the collar of his uniform. This jerk licked my palm!
"I see you want to die, you son of a—!"
"Oh, so aggressive. I was just trying to mark my territory, handsome. Wink, wink."
"Tch."
Why do I keep letting him near me? Oh, yeah, because I met Evelyn thanks to him.
Also… No, there's no other reason.
Seriously, why do I keep putting up with him?
Don't tell me… I actually like this idiot whose brain only thinks about sex?
Well… I guess it's possible. I mean, I haven't had friends since elementary school, and Ether may be a lot of things, but so far, he hasn't treated me badly. Yeah, he had sex next to me, but at least he paid for it with some of his food.
Ugh… So many years without real-life friends really messed me up. But well, Ether's kind of insufferable, but at least he's loyal. As long as he doesn't do anything stupid that screws me over, I'll keep talking to him.
"Hey, hey, Kaeyko."
A girl sat at my table. Tanya's friend? I forgot her name. I know her as "The Bitch," mostly because she's annoying and thinks every guy wants to sleep with her… And yeah, I won't deny she has an incredibly developed body, but not everyone thinks with their lower head. For example, Saik—he rejected her when she asked him out on Tanya's orders.
Whatever. What does she want now?
"Is it true you're going out with Evelyn from Class B?"
"Not officially. It'll be official in a month. Why? Worried I'll betray the class?"
"Nah, relax, handsome, not everything's about school. I just wanted to show you this."
Hmm? What a pain. What's she trying to achieve by showing me that? Does she think it'll disgust me or something? All it makes me feel is sadness.
She showed me a video on her phone of Evelyn having sex with some guy I don't know… No, I do know him. He's the idiot who blackmailed the vice president's girlfriend from Class C.
I glanced at that trash, laughing with Tanya and other guys.
Without Evelyn's past context, this would make her look like a nympho, but everything she did was because she was forced. It was open her legs or die.
It was simple survival, and that's something I respect.
Evelyn's past can never change; it'll always be full of pain, but that doesn't mean her future has to be just as painful.
Now she has a new chance to be happy and live free, without fear of dying or being forced to do something she doesn't want. No one will own her again; she'll be the master of her body and decisions.
And I won't let them ruin her life, especially not some bitch whose only good quality is her pretty face.
"Be grateful I saved you from that whore," she said, stroking my cheek.
You disgust me.
Ether started laughing, and I swatted her hand away. Don't touch my cheek, idiot. We're not friends.
"Don't touch me, bitch."
"Hahahahaha! Hey, Legna, that won't work on Kaeyko. He knows everything about Evelyn. Everything."
"Everything? And he's still going out with her?"
"Don't blame him, Evelyn's hot. Have you seen that huge ass—? Kya!"
I threw an eraser at his face. Yeah, Evelyn has an incredible body, but… Ugh, I think I got jealous.
And that "kya" was pretty girly, Ether. You're not hiding your homosexuality by pretending to be a guy who sleeps with women every day, are you? I doubt it, since these days hardly anyone dares to discriminate against gay people… I guess.
"Respect Evelyn."
"That hurt!"
"That was the point. And you, bitch, get your ass out of here; you'll stink up my table with your fumes."
"Bitch? You talking about me or your little prostitute girlfriend?"
…Ugh, she's Tanya's friend; I can't hit her. I'll remember this for later, when I can hit her—or at least slap her. I never hit women because hardly any dare to insult me or anything like that, but Legna might be the first if she keeps harassing Evelyn.
I'll deal with that other idiot who recorded her without permission later.
"What I do with my life is my problem. Get out of here; you're in my way."
"Your loss."
She left, and Kaey, who was sleeping on my chest, came out to growl at her.
Yeah, I know, Kaey, but we can't kill her. We're not murderers! She may be rude, but she's not a villain. Remember, we promised to only kill our enemies if they try to kill us first.
We won't become monsters… I hope.
"She's got a nice ass too," Ether said, stroking my table where she was sitting.
Ugh… Do I really consider him a friend, or do I just feel sorry for him? I think it's the second.
I'm not worried about Evelyn's material, like her videos or photos, because that's in the past. That can't be changed… But I can erase it.
I'm invisible to people when I merge with Kaey. Don't worry, Evelyn, I'll erase every trace of your nudity.
"I think she was just jealous. She was after you, and Evelyn beat her to it," one of the twins said, standing next to us like the gossips they are.
Seriously, doesn't anyone get that I want to be alone, or do they just want to annoy me? Don't talk to me like we're friends.
"Yeah, yeah, super obvious, sis," the other said, nodding and stroking her chin with her fingers.
Ugh, I'll just ignore them.
"Hey, beauties. You studying or working?" Ether said, winking.
They looked at him with disgust (even I did), turned around, and walked away.
"Gross."
"Times two, sis."
Sometimes you're really useful, Ether.
"Ouch, my heart!" Ether said, hugging me.
Tch. What a pain.
I glanced at that trash again. Yeah, keep laughing and smiling, popular guy, because you'll lose everything soon.
You recorded Evelyn without her permission—she swore she never allowed anyone to record her. You committed a crime, and though I'm not a hero, I'll make you pay for your crimes by taking everything you have.
…Huh?
Kaey's stroking my cheek with his paw.
What's wrong…? Oh… Yeah, you're right, I can't let power consume me.
Ugh… I'll just erase the material and be done with it.
"I'm hungry."
"Eat this—! Kya! Kidding, kidding! Let go!" Ether said, crying as I pinched and twisted his nipples.
I'll make pasta when I get home.
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(Pov - Saik.)
Finally, I can go home.
I looked up at the cloudy sky while walking. I've seen lots of people do this while walking, and Yuki told me it's a way to relax. I think it works; I feel a bit calmer.
Today was crap. Yuki wasn't with me, Naima didn't talk to me, everyone was annoying me about challenging the Class 3-A teacher, the quadruple date only brought me problems since Bell and Naok kept complaining about me leaving and making Paola feel bad, the thing with Rossy… Ugh… So many annoying things in one day.
Though there were some good things, like the time I spent with Yesei and… And…
That's it? Well… Yeah, I think so… Yeah, just that.
I liked spending time with Yesei… A lot.
"This is weird."
Very weird.
Is this friendship? It's similar to what I feel with Yuki, but it doesn't make sense. I barely know Yesei; it's impossible to feel true friendship for her.
No, wait, Saik. Remember you're becoming a normal person, which means you're starting to feel things normal people feel.
Does that mean it's normal to feel friendship for people we barely know? I see. No wonder some students made friends on the first day of school.
Ugh, humanity and normality in general. Life, you keep surprising me, but… Yeah, I still haven't changed my mind about my future.
"I'm becoming a normal person, huh?"
I'll celebrate with Yuki. No cake—we've eaten too much. Some foreign food? We could celebrate with tacos, pozole, and corn tortillas. A foreign theme to celebrate that novel number 31 will be published and adapted into an anime, all thanks to Lalo's money.
Hmm… I think I just got an idea.
My family's surname will die with me; I don't plan to have kids to carry on the lineage or adopt, since that would force me to keep living, and I don't want that.
My father helped thousands of students continue their education by giving scholarships to poor youths who wanted to study a career. Those actions made him one of the most respected men in the country. He donated 80% of his income, using the rest for employees' salaries and our family.
The same goes for my mother, but instead of students, she helped poor families have food on their tables and provided free healthcare—truly free, not even charging for the most expensive medications. That's why people compared her to a saint, which I find disrespectful. My mother wasn't a saint; she was a Goddess.
"Fufu. Hey, Saik."
Whatever. My grandparents were major entrepreneurs, though they only cared about power over the country and didn't prioritize people, unlike my parents, who never felt superior to the poor.
My grandparents felt like they owned the country, while my parents wanted citizens to live better.
…Looking at it that way, I guess I inherited a lot from my grandparents.
"Fufu. Look who we have here."
Well, that's not important right now.
My family did such incredible things that I don't think they'll be forgotten anytime soon. The surname will live on for a long time, even after my death. I want to contribute to that.
My grandparents were hated, my parents were loved, so now it's my turn to leave something in this country that makes people remember me for a long time.
I think I'll write a light novel and later turn it into an anime. That way, I'll be remembered, at least by young people… Ugh, that sounded better in my head.
I do want to contribute to the surname's reputation, but will writing a novel be enough? I'll think it over.
I could also write a script for a horror movie. I haven't felt fear in years, but if I research enough, I could write a good script with help from number 31.
"Are you ignoring us?"
"Oops, I forgot. The little normal guy can't talk to us, brother."
"That's very rude of him, sister."
"Looks like your parents didn't raise you right."
Ugh, these idiots are trying to provoke me. Just keep walking, Saik; it's not worth risking our normal life.
The Ghost Goddess should control her minions better.
"We just came to congratulate you for passing our test. You're truly someone evil. Even my little brother almost wet his pants when he saw you."
"T-that's not true, sister!"
Ugh, how annoying.
"Little brother, leave me alone with him; I need privacy."
"But…! Mmhh!"
Huh? Did she just punch her brother in the stomach? She even pierced his stomach with her arm. That's a bit much, or does she always do that?
Weren't they loving siblings?
According to my previous research, siblings are like natural enemies, but I didn't think to this extent.
…No, even if it's normal, I'd never treat Yuki that badly. Seeing her sad or crying would hurt me so much, not physically, but emotionally.
"What have I told you? Never disobey me. Got it, brother?"
"Y-yes, sister," he said before disappearing.
I thought she was a loving older sister, so this is disappointing. I'm an older brother too, and your behavior toward your little brother disgusts me. Big siblings should protect their little ones.
Ugh, what a drag. These weird ghosts always screwing up my life. Not worth paying attention to.
If the Ghost Goddess wanted me dead, she'd have tried already, but she hasn't made a move. She needs me alive, probably because she wants my help and doesn't need my legendary ghosts that much. Whatever, I don't care; she gave me enough time to graduate, so I won't pay much attention to her weird minions.
Hmm. There's the convenience store. Iris is outside, sweeping.
I think I'll take the chance to see her.
"Fufu. Hey…"
…Huh?
"Why don't we have some fun? It'll be really nice, I promise."
She licked my ear… Stuck her tongue in my ear… while groping my crotch.
Her tongue came out of her mask? Why didn't she take it off?
No, that's not important. Why is she doing this?
And I can't push her away in public, nor do I want to risk her stealing a legendary ghost. Maybe she's doing this to… Wait… I sense something in her… A curse, huh?
Let's see the symptoms.
A perverted girl, and when she feels aroused, her curse grows stronger. I see, I see.
"The curse of love, right?"
"Exactly. Would you help me control it, cutie?"
Ugh, I'd say she's trying to trick me, but she really does want to sleep with me.
The curse of love happens when someone changes another person for love without consent, like forcing someone to love you through magic or spiritual power.
The curse makes you constantly want to have sex with anyone, like you're always under a powerful aphrodisiac or a succubus addicted to sex.
Who did you force to fall in love with you? Were you that desperate?
Whatever.
"Number 31."
"With pleasure!!"
She immediately left my body and punched this minion in the face.
Well, while they fight, I'll talk to Iris. She's fast enough to escape if they try to catch her, and Lalo García is in town—if this gets out of hand, I could ask him for help.
"Get away from my boyfriend, you bitch!"
"Tch. Here comes the crazy one."
Ugh, I'm not your boyfriend.
And stay away; I don't want the ghost hunters to kill me again.
Iris stopped sweeping when she saw me and greeted me with a smile.
She's definitely changing; I feel her less shy and nervous. Being an independent woman is helping her become more mature and confident.
"Good morning, Iris."
"Good morning, Saik. How was school?"
"Ugh, bad, honestly. My classmates are really annoying."
"B-bullying?!"
"No, and I don't think they'd dare bully someone like me. They're annoying about class points and stuff like that, unimportant things. Do you still have instant noodles and hot water? I'm craving some."
"Of course, come in."
"After you."
Number 31 is much weaker than that woman, but her speed is far superior. Hit and dodge. I don't think either will win, but neither will give up. I'll wait for them to get bored.
Well, I'll start ordering food for the celebration. The celebration's tomorrow at Lalo's place. Yesei and I need to deliver our novels tomorrow.
Hmm… Now that I think about it, we don't need to print them; we can submit the novels digitally.
Ugh, why am I so distracted today?
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(Pov - Kaeyko.)
"No, no, no, and no! I absolutely refuse to go to that womanizer's house!"
"What my sister said, times two!"
"Kaeyko, what do I do?! The twins fell for me! Who should I pick?! Can I pick both?!"
"What the hell are you talking about, idiot?"
"You guys insult me, which means you hate me. And you know what they say, from hate to love, it's just one step. Though it could also be that thing about how people who fight love each other."
"Sis, keep your distance; stupidity might be contagious."
"Yeah, yeah, I agree, sis."
They said that, hugging each other and looking at Ether with so much disgust and disdain that even I feel bad.
Ugh… What a pain.
Ether, Mildred, Agnes, and I are on a team because of Tanya.
That dictator's punishments didn't end. Today, the Humanities teacher assigned a group project due tomorrow, and Tanya forced the students who failed the special exam to work together and get a perfect score, or she'll make us dance and sing in the school cafeteria. She's threatening to publicly humiliate us.
Tch. If only Hubert were with us instead of Ether, but since he's Tanya's favorite for being the best in class, she kept him. I wonder if she likes him or is just using him for being the best.
Ugh… My date with Evelyn got ruined. She went home without me. She wanted to stay with me, but I told her no because she also had a lot of homework, and if we were together, we wouldn't focus. Plus, I have to control Ether and the twins to get them to work. The twins are smart, yeah, but Ether's so infuriating and makes them mad, and they're pretty childish.
We all have to participate in the presentation, so I can't do the project alone. Tch.
"Well, if you don't want to go to my place, let's go to yours then!"
"No way I'm letting you in my house!" both said.
"Arghhhhh! Then where—?! Oh…"
They turned to me.
Ugh, it was inevitable.
"I rent a small one-room apartment. Don't expect anything fancy."
"Aww, my Kaey, I'll feel safe anywhere you are," Ether said, hugging my arm.
Ugh, even Kaey's laughing at me in his own way, floating around my head, barking and "jumping" happily.
Why do you love being so embarrassing, Ether?
"You're lucky I only use violence in a fight."
"W-why are you pinching my cheek?! Ow, ow!"
"This isn't violence; it's discipline."
"Well, it's decided. To Kaeyko's place!"
"Times two!"
Huh?
Both raised their right arms, and when they did, something appeared above their heads.
A screen…? Screen… Shit.
"Woof, woof!"
I know, Kaey.
"Let's go," I said, grabbing my backpack.
"Onward, sis!"
"One, two, three, four!"
"Wait for me, Kaeyko…! Kya! Kaeyko, these idiots are kicking me!"
"Walk faster! It's not our fault your ass is a magnet for our shoes."
"Stop whining and keep walking."
"Who you calling a whiner, flat-chest?!"
Ugh, I don't have time to deal with this.
A magical screen is above our heads, livestreaming a fight. Participant number 67 is fighting that girl I messed with at the meeting, and she's number 1, the first participant.
Don't pay too much attention and keep walking, Kaeyko. If I stare at the screen, they might figure me out. I can never let my guard down, or my secret identity could be at risk.
While the others fight, I'll glance at the fight. Everyone has screens above their heads. I guess it's a way to figure out participants' identities.
The girl has darkness-related powers, since she can hide in her shadow and create shadow monsters. The other participant has ice powers.
"Shut up, don't talk to me! Hey, Kaeyko, what's for dinner?"
"I want pizza!"
"I want burgers!"
They really can't see the screen; they're acting like nothing weird is happening.
This new spiritual world… So many mysteries to solve.
"I think I want pizza too. Let's go buy something."
"Fufu. You've got good taste, Kaey," Mildred said, patting my back.
"Well, well, well. Taking advantage of your girlfriend not being here? What a bitch—! Ow!"
Ouch. That kick to the crotch was… Yeah, very necessary. Well done. I don't want weird rumors spreading around school.
Sorry, Ether, but you're overdoing it. You deserved it.
We left the school… Wow. The sky's so… black.
Keep walking, Kaey, don't pay attention, act like everything's fine.
This must be from the fight.
And there's a huge magical screen in the sky—when I say huge, I mean massive. Is it so everyone in the city can see the fight?
Ugh, I don't understand anything.
"Well, let's get that pizza. Ether's paying."
"Why me?!"
"Because I want to."
"Solid argument, bro. Let's go!"
I don't feel bad; this idiot owes me a lot. Treating us to dinner is the least he can do.
"What if we do the homework at a pizzeria? So we don't bother Kaeyko and can eat while working," Ether said.
…
…
…
We all went silent, staring at him weirdly.
"Did I hear that right?"
"Hey, you okay? That's the first logical thing you've said since I met you."
"What my sister said, times two."
"Oh, sorry for caring about my good friend!"
"Whatever, let's go."
Thanks for the idea, Ether. At the pizzeria, I can watch the fight better without having to hide it so much.
Now that I look closer, they have health bars. 48% and 93%. The guy's losing; number 1 is barely hurt. Can she control her power that well in so little time?
Incredible.