In the early morning, before most students had even woken up, I was already wandering around the school building.

This time, it was just a regular walk as Narou Kei.

I never thought I’d get the chance to see Zilnius Academy, so I wanted to make the most of it while I could.

And so, here I am, a mysterious beauty who hasn’t slept a wink!

I’ve been up all night keeping an eye on Kanon-chan. Good morning!

『You’re full of energy, huh?』

Well, I had meals with two beautiful girls. Both Toa-chan and Miyume-chan eat so much that just watching them made me full. Especially Toa-chan. That was… your second helping, right…?

“Ah, Kei. Good morning!”

In the early morning, with the sun still hidden behind the buildings, I was gazing at the whitening sky when I heard a cheerful voice.

Looking in the direction of the voice, I saw Miyume-chan running towards me, waving her hand. It had only been four hours since we had a late-night snack together, but Miyume-chan seemed really happy to see me.

“Good morning, Miyume-chan.”

“Kei, you’re up early.”

“It’s my first time here, and I just couldn’t settle down.”

I bought two cans of coffee from the vending machine and handed one to Miyume-chan. She thanked me and accepted it.

Having coffee with a beautiful girl in the early morning… I’m really feeling alive. Someday, I want to unlock the achievement for a midnight tea party too.

『For that, you’ll need to quickly turn part of your room into a mysterious beauty’s den.』

A mysterious beauty who whimsically invites girls over at midnight and serves them delicious tea… That sounds amazing… I might just fall for myself.

“So, how do you like Zilnius Academy? It’s a nice place, right?”

Miyume-chan smiled as she said this. Her smile was somewhat proud and innocent.

“…Yeah, no robberies or wars. Hearing the wind and birds singing in the morning feels too luxurious for me.”

“Where on earth have you been until now?”

“Not long ago, there was some trouble at Kisou Academy.”

Hearing about Kisou Academy, Miyume-chan nodded in understanding.

“Compared to a place like that, of course it would feel this way. Haha… Kisou Academy sounds tough.”

“Yeah.”

I couldn’t tell her.

That this academy also has its share of troubles, like the Mystic Eye and that crazy doctor.

And that her older sister is the root of it all.

Could it be that Miyume-chan’s spin-off isn’t a lighthearted slice-of-life four-panel comic…?

A story with a cute art style but a dark core…?

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

Miyume-chan added that she hardly remembers anything from the mainland.

“So, if I started hating this academy, all my memories would turn into bad ones. That’s what I thought.”

“But that wasn’t the case, huh?”

Miyume-chan nodded.

Her face was still smiling.

“I love this academy. My sister, Luka-san, everyone. Even the kids who expelled me from the party, I can’t bring myself to hate them.”

After saying that, Miyume-chan quickly finished her canned coffee to hide her embarrassment.

Let’s just say her face turned red because the sun was starting to rise.

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

Looking down at the empty coffee can, Miyume-chan said this in a quiet voice only I could hear.

“I should be the one thanking you. I’m glad I could come to Zilnius Academy.”

Thank you for letting me meet all these beautiful girls I hadn’t met yet.

I think I’m the one who should be more grateful.

“I should thank Toa-chan later too.”

With that, Miyume-chan stood up.

She threw the can with a perfect form, and it landed silently in the trash bin.

“A perfect parabola that doesn’t even touch the edge of the bin. Isn’t that amazing?”

Her face was completely smug and challenging.

Hmm, interesting. I’ll take that challenge.

I chugged my coffee and emptied the can.

Then, I stood up and aimed for the trash bin.

Starreader’s Staff! Let’s go!

『Don’t you have any pride?』

It would look cooler if you just tossed it in smoothly.

『Even so, what do you expect me to do?』

Don’t you have any magic formulas for throwing things well?

『Of course not, don’t mock magic.』

I got scolded properly.

Fine, I’ll do it with my own strength.

『If only I could use your body.』

By then, you’d already have taken over!

Alright, I’ll show you the true power of Narou Kei!

I’ll throw the can into the trash bin.

After reading the wind and calculating the distance, the perfect parabola I drew heads straight for the trash bin—and missed.

“Ah.”

“Ahaha, I win!”

“Are you saying this is the work of a genius or something…?”

“My skills are just on another level.”

Miyume-chan pretends to be frustrated and taps her head lightly, then we both burst out laughing at the same time.

This kind of chemistry with a beautiful girl might be a first for me!

Right now, I’m having so much fun!

Sor×Miyu is totally a thing!

『Jumping straight to multiplication is a bad habit, you know.』

Who are you to talk, seriously?

“Well then, thanks for the coffee!”

She must have been on her way somewhere.

Miyume-chan runs off toward the main school building. She’s so busy.

“Ah, see you later.”

As I head toward the trash bin, I wave my hand lightly. Man, meeting a beautiful girl in the morning makes me feel like today’s gonna be a good day!

『You haven’t forgotten that you need to come up with a plan to deal with the Doctor, have you?』

As if I’d forget.

I can’t afford to lose twice to a mysterious beautiful girl.

I need a strategy to win, or maybe even gain new power.

My gut tells me the rematch is close!

『…Hmm, then let me propose something—』

Just as Starreader’s Staff was about to say something, a shadow falls over me as I bend down to pick up the can.

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

『What the hell is this guy talking about?』

When I look up at the shadow, there stands a tiny student.

See? A beautiful girl.

An orange-haired twin-tailed loli girl.

『It’s true. She’s cute ^^』

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

Is this place only for beautiful girls or something!?

I haven’t met a single person who isn’t a beautiful girl!

『Dungeon Skip Club』

…I don’t know them. Never met or heard of them.

Anyway, right now, it’s the beautiful girl in front of me.

Yeah, yeah, she’s cute.

“Hey.”

I throw the can into the trash bin properly, setting an example, and then turn to her with a smile.

“Good morning. Do you need something from me?”

“I’m 18.”

“Huh?”

“I’m 18 years old.”

The loli girl crosses her arms, glares up at me, and says it like it’s nothing new. I immediately bow my head.

“I’m sorry! Senpai!”

“Eh, ah, no, I’m not that mad.”

The loli senpai says bluntly.

But if she’s both a senpai and a beautiful girl, I have no choice but to prostrate myself.

“…Tch, it’d be easier if you were just hitting on her with ulterior motives.”

The loli senpai says this and steps even closer, glaring at me even more intensely. I can’t help but gasp at her intensity.

I can tell she’s genuinely furious.

This person is seriously angry at me, and no one else.

“Listen up, I don’t know who the hell you are or where you’re from.”

She grabs my collar, forcing me to stay bent over.

Her eyes filled with rage, she stares straight at me, not even allowing me to speak, and says:

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

“Huh?”

Her tone is so intense, it feels like she might kill me if I say even one wrong thing.

I’m completely stunned by the suddenness of it all.

“Do you have any idea how much we struggled to let her go… to let Miyume escape…!”

Zilnius Academy, Day 2.

With the rising sun, I realize I’ve been completely dragged into something.