Chapter 94

Episode 93: Early Morning Encounter

In the morning, at a time when students would still be asleep, I was already wandering around the school building.

This time, it’s just an ordinary stroll as myself, Na Takikai.

I hadn’t expected to get the chance to see Jilnias Academy, so I decided to enjoy it while I could.

And thus, there’s our Mysterious Beautiful Girl who hasn’t slept a wink!

She has been awake all night on high alert for Kanon. Good morning!

“Wow, you’re energetic.”

It’s because I ate with two beautiful girls.

Both Toa and Miuye eat like crazy, so watching them filled me up without even eating. Especially Toa…

Ah… weren’t you here last night too?

“Kei! Good morning!”

At dawn, with the sun still hidden behind the buildings, while gazing at the brightening sky, I heard a cheerful voice.

Looking towards the source of the voice, I saw Miuye waving and running towards me.

It had only been four hours since we’d shared a midnight snack, but Miuye seemed genuinely delighted to see me again.

“Good morning, Miuye.”

“Kei gets up early, huh?”

“I couldn’t settle down in a place I’ve never been before.”

I bought two coffees from the vending machine and handed one to Miuye, who gratefully accepted it with a polite thank you.

Having coffee with a beautiful girl at dawn… I feel alive.

Soon, I’d like to unlock the achievement of hosting a midnight tea party.

“For that, we need to quickly transform part of your room into a Mysterious Beautiful Girl style.”

A Mysterious Beautiful Girl who whimsically calls beautiful girls at midnight and serves them delicious tea…

That sounds amazing… I might fall for myself.

“So, what do you think of Jilnias Academy? It’s a great place, right?”

Miuye said this with a smile.

Her grin was confident and innocent.

“…Yeah, there’s no robbery or war here. The sound of the wind and birds chirping in the morning feels extravagant to me.”

“What kind of place have you been living in until now?”

“Until recently, I was caught up in some chaos at Kisou Academy.”

Upon hearing Kisou Academy, Miuye seemed to understand with an “Ah”.

“Compared to that place, this is definitely better. Hahaha… Kisou Academy must be tough, huh?”

“Yeah.”

I can’t say it.

There are plenty of troubles here too—like evil eyes and crazy doctors—and Miuye’s older sister seems to be the root cause.

Could it be that Miuye’s spin-off isn’t a relaxing slice-of-life four-panel comic?

Maybe it’s a work where the art is soft, but the content is dark?

“I was expelled from the party… and I was worried that I might start hating this academy. This place is everything to me.”

Since I strangely remember almost nothing about my time on the mainland, Miuye added.

“So, if I started to hate this academy, all my past memories would become bad ones. That’s what I thought.”

“But, it wasn’t like that, was it?”

Miuye nodded.

Her face was still smiling.

“I love this academy. My older sister, Luka, everyone… Even the kids who kicked me out of the party, I can’t really dislike them.”

After saying that, Miuye gulped down her canned coffee to hide her embarrassment. Her face was red, but let’s just say it’s because the sun is rising.

“Thank you for saving me in the dungeon. And for coming to this academy with me. If I had died back then, I would have ended up hating Jilnias Academy.”

While looking down at the empty can, Miuye quietly said this in a voice only I could hear.

“I should be the one thanking you. It’s great that I got to come to Jilnias Academy.”

Thank you for introducing me to beautiful girls I haven’t met yet.

I believe my gratitude is much greater.

“Later, I should also thank Toa.”

Saying that, Miuye stood up. She threw the can into the trash can with a perfect parabola, making not a single sound.

“A perfect parabola that doesn’t even touch the rim of the trash can. Isn’t that impressive?”

Her face was full of pride and challenge.

Hmm, interesting. I’ll accept that challenge.

I finished my coffee in one gulp, emptied the can, and stood up, aiming at the trash can.

Star Reader’s Staff! Let’s go!

“You don’t have any pride, do you?”

It would look cooler if I slid it smoothly.

“Well, what do you expect me to do?”

Isn’t there some magic formula for throwing things well?

“There’s no such thing. Stop licking magic.”

I was simply scolded.

Alright, I’ll do it with my own strength then.

“I could help if I could use my body, though.”

But by that time, I’d already be possessed!

Alright, let me show you the true potential of Na Takikai!

“–”

I threw the can toward the trash can.

Reading the wind and calculating the distance, the perfect parabola was heading straight toward the trash can—but it passed right by.

“Ah!”

“Haha, I win!”

“This… is the skill of a genius, isn’t it!”

“It’s different here.”

As I exaggeratedly feigned regret, Miuye tapped her head lightly to show off.

Then, without any prompting, we both burst out laughing simultaneously.

There might not have been a beautiful girl with this kind of proximity before!

Right now, it’s incredibly fun!

There’s Sol x Miuye too, isn’t there!

“Stop jumping to multiplication so quickly; it’s a bad habit.”

Who are you to say that seriously?

“Anyway, thanks for the coffee!”

She was probably heading somewhere.

Miuye dashed off toward the main school building. She’s busy.

“Yeah, see you later.”

While walking towards the trash can, I waved goodbye.

Ah, meeting a beautiful girl in the morning means good things are waiting for me today!

“Are you not forgetting that we need to devise a strategy against the doctor?”

How could I forget?

Two defeats against the Mysterious Beautiful Girl aren’t acceptable.

I need to strategize to win or acquire new power.

My intuition whispers that the rematch will be soon!

“… Hmm, then allow me to make a proposal—”

Just as Star Reader’s Staff was about to say something, a shadow fell over me as I bent down to pick up the can.

This shadow… it’s the silhouette of a beautiful girl.

“What’s this guy talking about?”

Looking up at the shadow, there stood a small student.

Ah, there’s a beautiful girl.

An orange-haired twin-tailed loli girl.

“Really. So cute ^^”

Since coming to Jilnias Academy, I’ve only met beautiful girls!

Could this place only admit beautiful girls?

I haven’t met anyone else but beautiful girls!

“Skip Dungeon Exploration Club.”

…I don’t know these people. I’ve never met or heard of them.

Rather than that, the beautiful girl in front of me now is important.

Yeah, she’s cute.

“Hey,”

I threw the can neatly into the trash can as an example, then smiled.

“Good morning. Is there something you need from me, big brother?”

“I’m 18.”

“Huh?”

“I’m 18 years old.”

The loli girl crossed her arms, looked up at me, and glared with practiced ease. I immediately bowed my head.

“I’m sorry! Senior!”

“Eh, ah, no, I’m not that mad or anything.”

The blunt senior loli girl.

However, if she’s a senior and a beautiful girl, I have no choice but to bow deeply.

“… Tch, it’s actually easier to approach that guy with some ulterior motive still intact.”

The loli senior said this, then came closer and glared at me even more.

I involuntarily held my breath due to her intensity.

I understood she was genuinely upset.

This person is clearly very angry with me alone, above all others.

“You, whoever you are…”

Grabbing my collar, she forced me into a bending position.

Staring straight at me with eyes filled with anger, she spoke without letting me utter a word.

“Why did you bring her back to this academy?”

“Huh?”

Her tone suggests she could kill me if I make one wrong move.

I’m taken aback by the suddenness of it all.

“Do you have any idea how much trouble we went through to get her… Miuye… away from here…!”

The second day at Jilnias Academy.

With the rising sun, I realized I had been completely dragged into something.

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