Chapter 32: This Time It's the Sisters~ What About Next Time?
"I see, so Satoru-kun's ability is to foresee certain events. No wonder you knew Mukuro would become a Spirit."
"Yes, though I don't know the exact timing, and it's difficult to change. As I mentioned earlier, I hope to borrow Mukuro-chan's ability, so I apologize for not telling you beforehand."
"Oh, not at all~ Even if you had told us, as long as the other party was willing, Mukuro wouldn't have been able to escape. The fact that everything turned out peacefully is the best outcome~ Thank you so much, Satoru-kun~"
After hearing the man's explanation, Asahi responded with a light laugh and expressed her gratitude once more.
Meanwhile, Mukuro, who had changed back into her usual casual clothes, nodded vigorously with an excited expression as she looked toward Satoru.
If not for him, she would have made a decision she'd regret for the rest of her life!
"Is that so? If you're this grateful, why are you still addressing me so formally?"
"..." xN
But someone's skin was indeed thick.
Seeing how respectfully and politely they treated him, he immediately started pushing his luck.
"Sa-Satoru-kun..."
Hearing this, Asahi's cheeks flushed with a shy blush. She lowered her head somewhat embarrassed but still softly called out his name.
Her maidenly demeanor was unmistakable.
It should be noted that Asahi had previously attended an all-girls school and didn't have much contact with males, so she lacked experience in this area.
However, she knew the basics, and having been in a girls' school since childhood, she had always harbored fantasies about the word "hero."
To her, Satoru's existence was indeed no different from a "hero."
Handsome appearance, amiable personality, mysterious identity, quick wit, and having saved the fate of her sisters at a critical moment.
If someone like this couldn't be called a "hero," then she didn't know what could.
Moreover, now that he had initiated such conversation, it made her feel quite shy, yet there was a secret delight in her heart...
"Mmm~ That's better. I don't like using surnames with my own people, so from now on I'll call you Asahi directly~"
"Eh? O-okay..."
Hearing this, Asahi's earlier emotions naturally intensified, the blush on her face becoming as noticeable as applied rouge.
"You changed really fast, already calling her by her first name. Weren't you just scolding her badly before?"
"That's right! Satoru-kun clearly criticized Asahi-chan so harshly earlier, how come you're so close now!"
However, some people just can't stand seeing others happy.
Witnessing the visibly improved harmony between the two, Ayano and Mei couldn't help but complain.
Of course, they weren't making things up.
After all, not long ago, someone had portrayed Asahi as an arrogant and hypocritical bad woman, yet now he acted as if they were on good terms. He really had no shame!
Ahem, I had no choice. I deliberately distorted Asahi's image earlier to better lecture Mukuro-chan. My apologies, Asahi."
"I-It's fine~ I understood Satoru-kun's intention from the start~"
Fortunately, Asahi was quite understanding at this moment and helped Satoru save face.
Satoru couldn't help but sigh inwardly. If the original character had been like this, Mukuro probably wouldn't have closed herself off so completely.
Of course, that was a different matter altogether.
If you discovered that all your close friends and relatives had suddenly had their memories of you erased by your own sister, and every proof of your existence over all these years had been completely wiped out, who in their right mind would accept that?
"Is that so? So you weren't scolding Asahi-chan, but Mukuro-chan instead?"
"Uh, ahem, not exactly either. Mei, do you have to nitpick like that?"
But Mei had seized on a different point, making Satoru awkwardly refute her.
When dealing with outsiders, Mei might seem a bit simple-minded.
But when it came to internal matters, especially when teasing Satoru, she often showed remarkable cleverness.
"...Brother, Muku will work hard to change. Please don't hate Muku, okay?"
However, Mukuro, who had been listening nearby, showed a deeply worried expression upon hearing this. She sat down beside Satoru, gently tugged at his sleeve, and asked softly.
This time, she had even changed how she referred to herself, making it more intimate. Satoru found this address somewhat cute, but also a little embarrassing.
"Of course not~ How could I ever hate Muku-chan?"
Satoru quickly reached out, smiling lightly as he patted the child's head, and naturally adjusted his form of address too.
This made Mei, Ayano, and even Asahi—who had just been blushing—show slightly helpless expressions upon hearing it.
"That's good~ Muku really doesn't want Brother to hate her... Hm? Who's there?"
Mukuro had been speaking with a blissful expression, but suddenly she frowned and looked toward an empty space not far in the living room, asking with some seriousness.
This reaction made the other girls tense up involuntarily.
Only Satoru remained calm, because he had already received a message from the other party...
"Ara ara~ We've only been away for such a short time, and Satoru-kun's relationship with everyone has already deepened~"
"It seems the young man's skills with girls have reached another level. This time he's even conquered sisters together. Will the next play be even wilder~"
"..." xN
Couldn't they express themselves without using such strange phrasing??!
Watching the black hole that had suddenly appeared on the floor and the figures of a "nun" and a twin-tailed girl in gothic lolita clothing slowly emerging from it, the girls present couldn't help but complain inwardly.
However, seeing the appearance of these two, everyone couldn't help but become slightly more alert.
Spirits, huh...
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