"Uiharu, you seem very tired right now, don't you? Are you alright?" Yoshino and Saten Ruiko looked at Uiharu Kazari, who was yawning with dark circles under her eyes, with concern.
Yoshino went directly behind her, just as she had done for Saten Ruiko last time, helping to massage Uiharu Kazari's temples, and using her own power to adjust the fatigue caused by lack of sleep, slowly making Uiharu Kazari feel relaxed.
"Thank you, Classmate Shikino. Recently, because the 'Graviton' (Void Explosion) has become more and more serious, everyone is intensifying their investigation into this incident."
As mentioned before, the explosion's range is getting wider and wider, and its power is also increasing. Many Wind Committee members have already been injured in the 'Graviton' (Void Explosion) incident. If the culprit is not found soon, more and more people will be hurt.
"You're working so hard, Classmate Uiharu Kazari. Staying up late to investigate incidents like this isn't good for your health, you know. You need to maintain good sleep habits. If you hurt your body because of work, it's a bit of a loss."
Looking at the tired Uiharu Kazari, Toujou Nozomi felt as if she was seeing the shy Koizumi Hanayo, and couldn't help but remind her to take good care of her body.
"There's no other way. With no progress in the search, I have to double-check if any clues have been missed. So, Shirai-san and I have been investigating this incident all day yesterday."
Uiharu Kazari stretched her body, which felt re-energized by Yoshino's massage, and felt her spirits return.
"Although being enthusiastic about work is a good thing, you shouldn't push yourself so hard."
Yoshino took out some snacks that could cheer people up and handed them to Uiharu Kazari. These had already proven effective in restoring stamina during Love Live!.
"If you feel hungry, you can try the cookies Yoshino made. After all, sweet things are good for brain thinking."
Since Uiharu Kazari also liked desserts, she naturally accepted Yoshino's delicious cookies without hesitation.
"Thank you, Classmate Shikino. I'm responsible for the computer side of things, so sometimes I really need these refreshing cookies."
She accepted the cookies with a beaming smile. Indeed, she often missed Yoshino's cookies while working. This time, they were a great help.
"But Uiharu, when we go back today, can we go shopping at 'Seventh Mist' together?"
"Eh. But. The Disciplinary Committee Member's work…" She showed a momentary look of excitement, but then remembered her work in the Disciplinary Committee Member. Now is a critical period… "It's fine if it's a little late. Just go there during patrol." Saten Ruiko playfully winked, enticing Uiharu to slack off during work.
"We can't do that this time. After all, this incident is very serious."
Unlike before, she didn't agree to Saten Ruiko's terms. This incident has already caused casualties, so she couldn't slack off during work. She had to complete her tasks properly.
"That's why Uiharu has been so busy lately~ I wanted to show her the new ability I got, but I can't." Saten Ruiko pouted her small, cute mouth, feeling that Uiharu Kazari, who had been blowing her off lately, was too arrogant. She definitely had to lift her skirt to make her understand her power.
"Isn't she very busy lately because of 'Graviton'? As a good friend, you should understand her, Ruiko."
Toujou Nozomi, held in Yoshino's arms, said comfortingly. It's not that she doesn't want to go with you, but that she's too busy and really has no time.
"But…"
"Ah! It's Senior Misaka." Saten Ruiko, who was about to complain further, heard Yoshino's words and turned around to see Misaka Mikoto waving at them.
"Heh~ Just like Kuroko, Uiharu is also working very hard now."
"After all, she's a Disciplinary Committee Member protecting Academy City. This incident has already affected the safety of Academy City's civilians, so not investigating thoroughly now won't do."
Shiina said, watching Yoshino feed Toujou Nozomi a cold drink. She's just an energy body, so why does she need to drink? It's baffling.
"It seems so. Although I invited her to go shopping today, she refused."
"That's right, there's nothing we can do until the bomber is caught, is there?"
Misaka Mikoto, drinking her beverage, saw Saten Ruiko staring blankly with her head resting on her arm. She wondered what was wrong with her now? She wasn't like the usual energetic Saten Ruiko.
"I just feel a bit, how should I put it? A sense of bewilderment. Now that I've finally gained an ability, I wanted to show it to Uiharu, but there's no opportunity to demonstrate it."
She finally gained an ability through Yoshino, but now she has no time to show it off, and she feels a bit uncomfortable inside.
"Oh, Saten has an ability now? Can you show it to me?"
"Of course, Senior Misaka." Curious about Misaka Mikoto's request, Saten Ruiko was eager to display her ability. After all, this was something she had always fantasized about.
She extended her right hand, and a small, swirling tornado began to appear in her palm. She couldn't display too much power in this place, or else she would be taken away by the Disciplinary Committee Member. This current state was not her limit yet.
"It's still progressing. If the wind is compressed, it can be used as a space cannon of a certain power, so Ruiko still needs to work hard."
She still remembered Saten Ruiko's joyful expression when she gained her ability a few days ago; she was so happy that tears streamed down her face.
"Eh~ That's amazing. Is it wind? Your ability has a lot of potential." Misaka Mikoto also encouraged her.
She herself was only a Level 1 ability user back then. Now that her friend could gain an ability, she was also very happy for Saten Ruiko.
"But now there's the urban legend, AIM Stalker, that can increase one's ability. If it were the old me, I would definitely want to get it, since I wanted to become an ability user. But it's also possible that it really exists, a tool that can easily raise the level of one's ability." After finishing her drink, she opened the lid and poured all the ice into her mouth.
"Since even strippers exist, I thought maybe it really exists. But how could it really exist?"
No, Ruiko, all seven urban legends of Academy City exist. Haven't you already seen more than half of them? You are the one who has witnessed the most now.
"Nah~ Why don't we all go together?" Misaka Mikoto suddenly said, looking at Saten Ruiko, who was rubbing her head and smiling foolishly. If they wanted to go to 'seventh mist', wouldn't it be more fun if they all went together?
'Is it coming now? 'Graviton'' This time, I should be able to see Kamijou Touma and Misaka Mikoto meet, right? The meeting of the Imagine Breaker and the Railgun will definitely be interesting.
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