Chapter 119

Episode 117: Reunion

My typical day at Factom General Academy basically revolves around dungeon rescues.

I team up with Mizuki Senpai and Toa, spending the entire day helping people.

That was my everyday life until now.

But things are different now.

“Here you go, this is ‘Just Friends! Dungeon Guy.'”

“Thank you very much!!! See you then!!!!”

“Hold on, hold on! You didn’t even ask how to use it. Hey… he’s already gone.”

“Hahaha, well, I’ll upload the instruction manual so you can read it on the way!”

Hikari dove out of the window, unfurled her light wings, and headed straight for the gate.

Clam sighed wearily after watching that scene, while Miuye looked delighted.

There are so many beautiful girls around!

Right next to them, Mizuki Senpai was trying to drag a squirming Toa off to training.

“Come on, Toa. We finally have time to focus on training. If not now, when will you get stronger!”

“Feh, I want to go on dungeon expeditions tooooo….”

It’s probably less about wanting to explore dungeons and more about disliking Mizuki Senpai’s brutal training.

I’ve experienced it myself many times, especially in Na Takikai mode where I black out twice at least.

The only person I know who can handle that effortlessly is Hikari.

She follows Mizuki Senpai with a smile, a bundle of latent potential.

“Well, I should head out too. If I don’t go soon, Hikari will charge straight into the Special Zone as usual… What about you, Kei?”

Unlike Hikari who went toward the dungeon gate, Clam walked normally toward the Student Council room door and turned back to ask me.

See, right now I’m floating aimlessly without anything particular to do.

With enough personnel available, there’s no need to force ourselves into dungeon rescues anymore.

And thanks to Miuye’s new creation, ‘Just Friends! Dungeon Guy’ with limited functions, finding dungeons has become easier.

Even if it comes down to a duel over territory, Clam has brought along a duel-specific dungeon core. It’d take someone on Rokuhara’s level to lose easily.

Right now, Factom General Academy operates perfectly fine without me.

Previously, I just had to tackle whatever task was in front of me, but suddenly I’ve been given more freedom to choose.

Whether it’s training, dungeon exploration, continuing with rescues as before, or even cross-dressing – all are viable options.

“Isn’t that last one a bit different?”

So here I am, unable to decide what to do today.

“Would you like to come along? We could use someone to keep Hikari in check.”

“Hmm, maybe I should.”

Lately, I often end up accompanying beautiful girls.

I just follow whoever asks me first.

Is this what a mysterious beautiful girl looks like?

This makes me seem like some kind of hapless harem protagonist without any initiative!

“Oh, Kei-kun, there you are~”

Turning toward the voice, I saw Miroku Senpai looking our way.

She smiled and waved us over gently while saying:

“I have something I’d like you to help me with. Are you available now? I really need your help, Kei-kun.”

Hmm, she specifically asked for me.

In that case, there’s no reason to refuse. Not like I had anything else to do anyway.

“Sorry, Miroku Senpai called me, so I’ll head over there.”

“…Okay. Sure, understood.”

Clam nodded, waved goodbye cheerfully, and left.

Frogs were happily hopping around her feet.

Even knowing she won’t accidentally explode things anymore, it’s still a little scary.

“Then I’m off to conquer the dungeon.”

“Yes, please be careful, Clam-chan.”

As they passed each other, Miroku Senpai and Clam exchanged warm smiles.

How cute. Such beautiful girls.

Their good relationship makes me happy too.

‘Stop…? Nah, that’s probably too much OTP brain.’

Ignoring the random muttering from the Star Reader’s Staff, I headed toward Miroku Senpai.

Though I heard someone scream and someone else jump out of the window, I decided not to care.

“So, what is it, Miroku Senpai?”

“Actually, I’d like you to accompany me for an upcoming meeting with a company.”

“A meeting…?”

Why would they need someone like me who’s neither a beauty nor anything special?

Should I transform into Solciera and join in?

‘Destroy the meeting?!’

I’d love to negotiate coolly as Solciera.

The only problem is that I might reveal how stupid I am by standing in such formal situations.

“To be honest, while I am from the Na Takikai family, I don’t think our name carries that much weight…”

“Hehe, it’s fine. It’s not because of the Na Takikai family that I’m asking you, but because you’re Kei-kun. The Kei-kun who was with me at the amusement park that time.”

“The amusement park…?”

How could I forget?

The date with Miroku Senpai.

Rescuing Rinka.

And my first Super Mysterious Beautiful Girl Time.

That day, those events in that place remain unforgettable memories for me.

“I remember. That day was intense enough that forgetting would be impossible.”

Miroku Senpai seemed pleased with my words and nodded happily.

“That’s right. Let’s go again sometime.”

“Of course.”

Next time there will be lots of beautiful girls, so it’ll be super fun!

Of course I’ll become a beautiful girl too, so please don’t sue me!

‘…hm’

Why does she look dissatisfied?

Then I headed to Miroku Senpai ignoring the random comments from the Star Reader’s Staff.

I ignored the sound of someone screaming and jumping out of the window.

“So, do you remember the person we’re meeting today?”

“Eh?”

■

Our school, which now has a bit more financial leeway, has repaired the reception room.

There are no holes in the walls or ceiling, and the desks and sofas are brand new.

Sitting comfortably on these fluffy sofas were Miroku Senpai and me.

Facing us were a beautiful older sister and a familiar-looking child.

“Do you remember this child?”

Miroku Senpai whispered quietly in my ear.

I nodded.

How could I forget?

You’re the kid who completely shattered my preferences.

Long time no see, how have you been?

“And you are… ‘Thank you very much!’… uh, nn?”

When the older sister bowed deeply to me, I froze.

Miroku Senpai quickly told her to raise her head.

“Don’t do that, Hinami President!”

“President!?”

I couldn’t help but exclaim.

Eh, a president!? Someone super rich!?

“I’m not someone who deserves to be called president yet…,”

Back in my old world, being a president was impressive, but in this Mirror World, especially in Lutra’s realm, the position of president holds even greater power.

Nowadays, with most nations losing their strength and many corporations practically running things, presidents are figures high above the clouds.

Regardless of the size of the company, simply being a president in this world means one cannot afford to be disrespectful.

Star Reader’s Staff, I might just lick this Hinami President’s feet!

Perlo Perlo ^^

‘Licking is all you want?’

I’m not a pervert!

It’s out of necessity!

“Please don’t bow so easily, President. It makes things difficult for us.”

“But you saved my younger brother…!”

At Hinami President’s prompting, the child sitting beside her began to speak.

“Sogo Jinjuji… uh, hello.”

“Uh, nice to meet you.”

“Fufu, hello.”

The child seemed nervous, his voice high-pitched.

He’s been glancing at me since earlier… Looks like you’ve successfully shattered his preferences.

‘This boy is pitiful. Just pitiful.’

What nonsense.

Meeting such a mysterious beautiful girl as a child is like something out of a light novel protagonist’s youth.

If I were in his position, I’d be thrilled.

‘It’s probably just you being special, isn’t it?’

No way.

“When this child told me that you two helped him at Hinotuchi Land… I thought I must repay the favor in place of my parents… Oh! They’re alive, by the way! Both father and mother!”

Realizing the atmosphere had turned serious for a moment, Hinami President waved her hands frantically and added.

That’s good…

“I’m currently acting as the temporary president while my parents are hospitalized. So… if you wouldn’t mind treating me with less formality… considering we’re around the same age.”

Now I understand why she’s such a young president.

This isn’t a world where one can casually start a venture business.

This seemingly harmless older sister is probably someone who, if offended, could prompt immediate and severe retaliation from her corporation.

We should probably just go ahead and lick her feet!

“It’s truly appreciated that you’d say that. Until now, we’ve never received proper support from any corporation. We’re uncertain if our responses have been appropriate…”

Miroku Senpai said this with a cheerful smile.

This person is smiling but her mind is working full-speed, huh…

Keep it up!

‘You should try harder too.’

“As long as I can express my gratitude this way, I’m satisfied! Uh, so… I’d like to propose a new business venture focused on entertainment through the department I established–”

Hinami President said this while awkwardly spreading out the documents on the table.

Miroku Senpai picked up the documents and began reading them with interest.

Since I wasn’t particularly interested, I decided to entertain myself with Sogo-kun.

“Hey, Miroku-senpai, is it okay if I show Sogo-kun around the academy?”

“Of course. You’ve got it figured out.”

In a low voice, Miroku-senpai replied.

While keeping her eyes on Hinami President who was struggling to spread out the documents, she continued softly.

“It’s like ‘Those who aim to shoot the general…’ thing. Please take care of Sogo-kun.”

“Understood.”

Ah, so I was summoned specifically for Sogo-kun from the beginning.

Probably calculated that it would be easier for him to like me since we’re the same gender.

In that case, I must live up to their expectations.

Alright! Let’s completely mess up women’s preferences this time!

‘How did it come to this while trying to meet expectations?’

Having a nice older brother figure is less impactful than a first-love older sister in terms of one’s future life.

I’m merely making the best choice.

Leave it to me, Miroku-senpai!

I’ll definitely act mysterious and beautiful!

‘All I feel is unease.’

“Sogo-kun, while your sister is talking, shall we go for a walk? I’ll show you around the academy.”

“Wha…!? U-um, sure!”

Sogo-kun is nodding repeatedly.

Haha, look at this, Star Reader’s Staff. My self-esteem is being fulfilled.

‘The person in front of you is a pervert with a desire to become a beautiful girl and a penchant for cross-dressing. Realize it…!’

There’s no way I’d let him realize that!

I’ll twist his preferences beyond recognition!!

“Alright, let’s go.”

“Okay!”

Taking my hand, Sogo-kun beams with happiness.

“Then, Miroku-senpai, I’ll leave the rest to you.”

“Understood, you can count on me.”

“Sogo, listen carefully to what your big brother says, alright?”

“Sure, no worries! I’ll definitely be a good boy!”

With that, waving goodbye to Hinami President, Sogo-kun and I left the reception room.

Until the door closed, I maintained my perfect older-brother facade.

Walking around doesn’t offer much to see at Factom General Academy.

So, I wandered around the unused school building with Sogo-kun.

“Long time no see, Sogo-kun. Do you remember your big brother?”

“Yeah.”

“Is that so… You remember meeee?”

After walking for a while, I stopped.

The broken corridor had sunlight streaming through a hole in the ceiling, creating a natural spotlight.

I deliberately stood in that spot, wearing a mysterious smile far deeper than usual.

Alright! Star Reader’s Staff, it’s now or never!

“Wind, let’s gooo~”

With a slightly lackadaisical voice, a gentle breeze stirred my hair.

“Long time no see once again, Sogo-kun.”

From here on out, it’s Mysterious First Love Time.

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