"Hmm? Saeko, are you hurt?"
Shizuka Marikawa's voice was as soft and concerned as ever, her curvaceous figure swaying slightly as she leaned in—those full, unrestrained breasts brushing close as she stepped nearer to Busujima Saeko.
"I'm fine, Ms. Marikawa."
"If I were injured, I'd turn into one of those monsters, you know."
"So you should be more careful, sensei."
Saeko shook her head as she replied. Since Shizuka was the school nurse, she was one of the few people Saeko could comfortably talk to at school. That's why, the moment the undead appeared, Saeko had immediately gone to find her.
"Okaaay!"
Shizuka nodded with her usual ditzy expression.
"But seriously, why did these things show up in the first place?"
"Did some country's bioweapon experiment leak or something?"
She tapped her chin, deep in thought—not that Saeko had an answer. After all, until now, she'd always assumed her world was just an ordinary one. Who could've predicted things would turn out like this?
Then, Saeko suddenly remembered Yuki's warning from that day.
"Ms. Marikawa, let's hide in the multimedia classroom over there!"
Given the situation, Saeko decided her only option was to ask the group for help. Without hesitation, she swung her wooden sword again, smashing the skulls of three undead blocking their path. Then, gripping Shizuka's hand, she pulled her into the nearby classroom.
After locking the door securely, she immediately prepared to send a message to the group.
Shizuka Marikawa, standing to the side, didn't fully understand what was happening—but she had no choice but to trust Saeko Busujima, the girl who'd rushed through hell itself to save her.
Saeko: "This mission… I don't think I can complete it alone!"
Huaizhu: "That does seem to be the case. With Saeko's strength, it's nearly impossible to kill 100,000 undead in a single day."
Raiden ai: "If it were me, I could do it."
Artemis: "Hehe~ One cannon blast would wipe them all out!"
Seitenshi: "What a shame… 20,000 points and a mid-tier gacha reward, gone just like that!"
Yuki: "Saeko-senpai, don't panic. The mission requires eliminating 100,000 undead—but it never said you have to be the one to kill them all!"
The moment Yuki sent that message, the group chat erupted in realization.
Raiden ai: "Oh! He's right!"
Seitenshi: "Wait, so you can get outside help?!"
Saeko's eyes lit up as she read Yuki's words. It did make sense… but she still had her doubts.
Huaizhu: "That's true, but there might still be hidden restrictions the mission didn't explicitly state."
Huaizhu's caution was met with agreement from the others.
Raiden ai: "Huaizhu isn't wrong, either."
But before the debate could drag on, Saeko sent another message.
Saeko: "Regardless, I want to try!"
Saeko: "@Nearly Omnipotent Yuki-kun, are you free to come help me?"
Saeko: "Of course, you can take all the points—I just want the gacha reward!"
Seitenshi: "Asking Yuki-kun for help first? Saeko, you're suspicious!"
Artemis: "Tch! Are you just using this as an excuse to get close to Yuki-kun?! How dare you! (grinding teeth)"
Raiden ai: "With rewards this good, even I'm tempted to help… Too bad I spent all my points. Can't cross over to Saeko's world now."
On his end, Yuki considered Saeko's request—along with the offered points—and after a brief moment of thought, agreed.
Yuki: "No problem. If it's Senpai's request, how could I refuse?"
This trip wouldn't just net him 20,000 points—it'd also give him access to Saeko and the other female characters in her world. A perfect chance to rack up intimacy points.
Saeko: "Thank you so much, Yuki-kun! (deep bow)"
Back in the classroom, a faint smile graced Saeko's elegant, mature face as she read Yuki's reply. The thought of seeing him in person—not just as a projected avatar in the training arena—sent an unexpected flutter through her chest.
Her mind involuntarily replayed memories of his otherworldly beauty, and for some reason, her heartbeat quickened. A delicate blush crept across her cheeks, warming them against her will.
"Hmm? Saeko, are you okay?"
Shizuka tilted her head, noticing the unusual pink tint on the swordsman's face.
"I'm fine, Ms. Marikawa."
"Really? But your face is all red!"
Saeko shook her head, insisting she was okay—but Shizuka wasn't convinced.
"It's... just a bit of excitement. Someone's coming to help us soon."
"So, no matter what you see, try not to be too surprised, okay?"
Saeko figured it was best to give Shizuka a heads-up.
"Huh?"
"Wait... is this person your boyfriend?"
Shizuka's eyes sparkled with innocent curiosity.
"B-Boyfriend?!"
Saeko stiffened, a flicker of something bittersweet passing through her gaze.
Someone like me... do I even have the right to love anyone?
Especially someone as extraordinary as him.
"N-No, he's not. But... well, he is male..."
Shizuka, undeterred, leaned closer. "If not a boyfriend, then who is he?"
Saeko sighed, deflecting. "You don't need to understand. Just know he's incredibly powerful."
"Powerful enough to save us from this crisis."
Shizuka tapped her chin thoughtfully. "That powerful...?"
And she wasn't exaggerating. Their group had actual deities—Artemis, Raiden Ei—yet none could rival Yuki.
Meanwhile, Yuki confirmed that time would slow in his world during the crossover. After messaging Saeko his arrival, the group immediately demanded a live broadcast.
[Group Alert: "Saeko" has started a livestream!]
Members flooded in instantly.
Back in the classroom, a cosmic portal swirled into existence—a gateway of starlight and void.
"He's here."
Saeko's breath hitched as the familiar rift appeared. Shizuka gaped beside her.
From the abyss of stars, a figure emerged—graceful, otherworldly, as if descending from the heavens.
His beauty was paralyzing. Ethereal. Even Saeko, who'd seen him before, froze. Shizuka's jaw dropped.
And in the livestream's comments, chaos erupted:
Artemis: "I—I forgot how unfair his face is!! (clutches chest)"
Raiden ai: "..." (speechless)
Yuki's gaze swept over Saeko, then lingered on Shizuka. A subtle, mesmerizing smile curved his lips.
"Saeko-senpai. I've arrived."
His voice—smooth as jade, magnetic—snapped everyone from their daze.
"Y-Yes. Welcome, Yuki-kun."
Saeko's reply came out softer than she'd intended, her usual composure fraying at the edges.