Honestly, it was a bit much…

While teasing can be fun, I wanted something more—like, I want to experience yuri vibes.

Not as a girl, but rather, I want to be a beautiful girl…

When it comes to spiritual BL, that’s a whole different matter.

“Still such a hassle, huh?”

I have no interest in guys.

While I respect Touraku-kun, there’s no lust involved.

“Come on, let’s get going!”

“Good grief… Oh?”

“Hm? What’s wrong?”

“I think my little sister found me. I’ll hide, so do as you please. Was it just a coincidence that we were in the same area?”

Huh, little sister?

What’s coming now?

“Well then, see ya!”

Hey!

…She’s disappeared.

What’s with that sudden exit?

With a sigh directed at my ever-persistent partner, I move towards the entrance.

Just as I was about to step outside, it happened.

“—Hey, stop for a second.”

“Huh?”

I turned around at the voice.

What? Did a beautiful girl just leak out from a guy?

Thinking that, I looked back to find him—him with the trademark red hair.

It was Rokuhara-san, the S-rank explorer from Kiso Academy.

“Eh?”

“Ah, so it’s definitely someone from Fectom Comprehensive Academy… Was it Narou Kei?”

“Ah, yes.”

Why did he stop me????

What for?

Following the protagonist, I encountered Rokuhara-san right after.

Is this a boss rush? Did a boss rush just start?

That aside, if he tries to mess with Fectom Comprehensive Academy again, I won’t forgive him.

Grrr…!

“…Do you need something?”

“Hey, don’t make such a scary face. I just recognized you and called out, you know? Or is there some reason why you can’t talk to me?”

“After all, no one holds a good impression of someone they fought against like that.”

“Ah? That’s exactly why. I only remember those who are worth killing, you know?”

This person is definitely something else.

And he remembers me…

Help me, Star Reader’s Staff!

“Please don’t call me… Seriously, we’ll get found out. …Be quiet. I’m pretending I’m not here…”

Whispering softly, the Star Reader’s Staff said that and faded away.

So useless!

“If you don’t need anything, I’ll be on my way.”

“Ah, wait a moment. …Hey, Eina, get off already.”

Saying that, Rokuhara-san pulled down Eina, who was clinging to his back.

“Ugh, I told you, so you should look for it yourself!”

“You only told me you were on the grounds of this hospital. Look, show this to him and answer quickly.”

Rokuhara-san held Eina by the nape and presented her in front of me.

Gyaah! A timid beautiful girl is right in front of me!

My brain is burning from this sudden supply!

“…Ah, I can feel my sister’s magic power a bit.”

“Is that so?”

As Rokuhara-san spoke flatly, a blade suddenly approached me.

“!”

An arm ring appeared, and I barely dodged it.

Wait, did a few strands of my hair just get cut?!

“Haha, I thought I’d caught you off guard. But you’re still great, huh?”

“What kind of greeting was that all of a sudden?”

“Oh, yeah, that’s the look in your eyes. You’re not one to be all polite and formal. Eina, hurry up and let him use you. It’s rat hunting time.”

As Rokuhara said that and reached out, Eina desperately shook her head.

Then, half-crying, she clung to Rokuhara.

“Th-th-that’s not true! This person isn’t my sister! I just faintly sense some remnants!”

“…Huh?”

“I-I wanted to suggest that I hear the story from this person. So why are you trying to kill me?!”

“…Ah, I see.”

Rokuhara looked back and forth between me and Eina, then put away his weapon.

Then, with a smile, he said, “My bad. I messed up.”

Was I about to be killed by a mistake…?

“So, talk about Sorciera.”

“What do you mean?”

“Eina detected Sorciera’s presence in this hospital. And I can also sense Sorciera’s magical residue from you. In other words, there’s a high chance that Sorciera is among the people you’ve come into contact with.”

“…What do you plan to do by searching for Sorciera?”

In response to my question, Rokuhara answered with a charming smile.

“I’ll beat her up enough to not die, then take her to the board.”

Hie… I know an S-rank is looking for me, but I absolutely don’t want to get caught by Rokuhara.

I genuinely have no idea what he might do to me!

“So, what’s the deal? Have you seen anyone that fits the description?”

“…No, I haven’t.”

“If you’re lying, I’ll kill you.”

You shouldn’t say reckless things in a hospital.

Rokuhara’s dual academy uniform stands out here, as it is!

“I’m not lying. The reason I can sense Sorciera’s magic is that I was also at the amusement park on the day of the incident.”

“Really?”

Rokuhara laughed with interest.

“On that day, I saw a giant magic circle drawn in the sky. And I witnessed the surrounding matter being converted into magical power and absorbed. …It’s hard to believe that was real even now.”

“Oh, indeed, my sister can do that. Plus, the release of magic at that time was something extraordinary. If that’s the case, it’s not surprising that your body has my sister’s magic residue, Leader.”

“I see. So you don’t know anything.”

“Yeah. Rather, I’m a victim. I want them to catch her quickly.”

While I was sweating profusely, I desperately lined up my words.

Please, just let me go…

I’m just an ordinary person.

“I see.”

Rokuhara surprisingly understood me quite readily.

So he’s the type of person you can talk to…!

“Sorry for taking up your time. Let’s go, Eina.”

“Ah, yes. So, um, goodbye.”

I lightly bowed.

…I’ve been curious about what’s in the backpack Eina is carrying.

In the original story, she wasn’t carrying a backpack like that.

“Oh, right.”

Rokuhara stopped for a moment, then said without turning around.

“We might meet again soon, but let’s both give it our all then.”

“I’d rather not have that chance.”

“Ha, is that so?”

Without saying anything more, Rokuhara took Eina and walked deeper into the hospital.

What was that…?

That person wasn’t the type of character you should meet in a hospital.

“Ah, is it okay now? …Haa, I’m tired of hiding.”

Oh, you! Don’t hide when your precious partner is in trouble!

“But if I didn’t hide, Eina would find me. That girl has a detection ability that surpasses mine.”

She’s that amazing…?

She wasn’t just a timid, beautiful girl.

“Your criteria for judgment haven’t changed. Come on, let’s hurry back. Honestly, because you had your super mysterious beautiful girl time, I almost got caught.”

Sorry, but it felt too good…

I think I’d probably do it again if I get the chance…

“You’re determined to stick to your own way, huh? You’re strong-willed despite acting humble.”

Well, the world revolves around beautiful girls.

Haha.

♦

Just walking down the hallway, both the staff and patients parted ways.

That scene had become familiar to Rokuhara.

“Leader, you absolutely cannot do what you did earlier. Seriously.”

“Ah? That’ll be fun after meeting Sorciera.”

“You’re definitely going to do it again…”

As they walked down the corridor, Eina stayed closely behind Rokuhara and muttered.

She considered complaining further but remembered that his mood directly affected dinner, so she kept quiet.

After walking for about five minutes down the corridor, Rokuhara stopped.

They were in front of a hospital room.

“…Tch, I’m going in.”

“Eh, no knock? Oh, wait—”

Rokuhara clicked his tongue unhappily and entered.

Eina hurriedly followed inside.

“—Ah, right on time. Good.”

A girl sitting in a chair beside the bed spoke to the two.

Her voice was terribly gloomy.

Rokuhara responded to her with an openly displeased attitude.

“Of course I do my job. That’s only natural.”

“Just as expected of you, the Executor. I’ve already done my part too. Though it was just signing a few documents.”

The girl laughed as she said this.

Her appearance, once probably beautiful, was ruined by her ravaged skin and unkempt hair.

She seemed to have a habit of scratching her throat.

There were marks on her neck that made others instinctively grimace.

The girl looked at Rokuhara and Eina with lifeless eyes, smiling without caring that her lips were cracked.

“Now, let me introduce you.”

She pointed at the bed and grinned as she called out the name.

“This is Aoishi Miroku.”

Rokuhara turned to look at the girl who was called by name.

The girl on the bed was just wearing a vague smile.

(TRANSLATOR NOTE: MADE SOME MISTAKES IN THE PREVIOUS CHAPTERS, ROKUHARA’S PRONOUNS ARE HE/HIM.

GONNA REDO ALL THE CHAPTERS FROM CHAPTER 1 TO THE MOST UPTO DATE CHAPTER DURING JANUARY 2025!)