Yoshino and Evangeline had a wonderful day playing in Kyoto. Perhaps because she had been confined to Mahora Academy for over a decade, Evangeline was astonishingly active and lively all day, making Yoshino and Waka Miyazaki unable to believe this was the previously indifferent Evangeline. Now she looked like a lively Little Girl, and although she vehemently denied it, everyone knew Evangeline was particularly happy from her long-awaited outing.
To prevent Chachamaru from speaking out of turn, she even specifically bought a mask for Chachamaru at a pharmacy. While this couldn't completely silence Chachamaru, it could make her speak more quietly when she intended to be talkative, allowing her to intervene in time. Although doing so was ultimately meaningless.
Evangeline bought many things along the way, possibly because she hadn't seen many things during her decade-plus stay at the academy. Although Chachamaru offered to help carry these items, Yoshino used her abilities to store them in her shadow. There was a vast amount of space, enough to store an entire supermarket without any issue. Because Yoshino had a lot of gold she had acquired previously, it was easy to exchange it for a large amount of cash, which satisfied Evangeline's shopping desires.
Finally, night fell, and Evangeline's enthusiasm showed no signs of diminishing. However, due to the need to return to the hotel quickly, they could only continue shopping tomorrow. But Yoshino was more concerned about the news brought back by 'Good' and 'Evil'. Since their plan had no safety concerns, Yoshino agreed to it.
Yoshino brought Evangeline back to the hotel, and under the teachers' expressions of suppressed anger, she approached Negi. She discovered that Asakura Kazumi, a student in her class, had somehow learned of Negi's identity as a magician. It seemed Negi had been discovered by Asakura Kazumi while trying to save a cat and a person. However, Asakura Kazumi promised not to reveal Negi's secret, which was a blessing in disguise.
'How strange, Yoshinon. According to the original development, this should have happened tomorrow. Why did Asakura Kazumi find out today? And Amagi Chigusa hasn't appeared to take Konoka away yet. This is a bit different from the imagined development.' Yoshino and Yoshinon communicated telepathically. These events were supposed to happen tomorrow, so why were they happening today?
'It might be a butterfly effect caused by our interference. After all, Waka Miyazaki and Yue Ayase were originally supposed to form a contract with Negi, but now they've formed a contract with you. And Waka Miyazaki has even been successfully turned gay by you. You truly are a deeply sinful woman, Yoshino. How many times have you done this in these few worlds?'
'Deeply sinful or whatever... Don't talk nonsense, Yoshinon. I haven't done anything bad, so please don't make me out to be a bad person.' Yoshino complained slightly.
'Hehe~ Isn't it? In the first world, you formed contracts with all the members of 'Muse'. In your original world, besides Yatogami Tohka and Itsuka Kotori, you formed contracts with all the Spirits, doing all of Itsuka Shido's work. Think about how many people who have formed contracts with you now are devoted to you? And you still don't consider yourself deeply sinful?'
"Ugh~" Yoshino, somewhat speechless, let out a small animal-like whimper. Thinking about it carefully, it seemed to be true. Only now did she realize that she had unconsciously done all these things.
'This isn't over yet, Yoshino. Don't forget about Waka Miyazaki in this world. You know, she's a good kid. Because of you, she, who was supposed to fall for Negi, has now been completely turned into a Yuri. While I don't mind seeing this outcome, turning such a pure and innocent child into this state is a bit inappropriate, isn't it?'
"Yoshino-sensei, are you alright? Are you feeling unwell?" Waka Miyazaki, beside her, asked worriedly when she heard Yoshino suddenly make strange noises.
"Wuwuwu~ Waka Miyazaki, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry." Feeling Waka Miyazaki's gentleness, Yoshino increasingly felt that Yoshinon was right. She really was a good kid, and it was all because of her that her life had become strange. Sure enough, just as Yoshinon said, she was a bad kid. Thinking this, Yoshino hugged Waka Miyazaki tightly and said with some guilt.
"Eh? Why are you apologizing? Sensei, you haven't done anything wrong! On the contrary, I should be thanking Sensei. Because of Sensei, I'm very happy now, and I'm living a very fulfilling life. Sensei has absolutely no reason to apologize to me." Although she was a bit surprised by Yoshino's sudden hug, feeling Yoshino's low spirits, she gently stroked Yoshino's head and whispered.
If this were a game, Waka Miyazaki would have heard Yoshino's affection for her increasing at an extremely rapid rate.
Just then, Asakura Kazumi, who had just finished discussing the ghost plan with Kamo, appeared before them. Seeing that everyone's eyes were focused on them, and knowing there was no escape, Asakura Kazumi could only bite the bullet and greet Yoshino and the others, while Kamo's face was pale.
"Ya haha~ But I didn't expect Yoshino-sensei and Negi-sensei to both be magicians. It feels like my life for the past decade has been for naught." Asakura Kazumi said, awkwardly scratching her forehead. However, Yoshino's eyes were fixed on Kamo, who was perched on Asakura Kazumi's shoulder, making him feel a tingling sensation on his scalp and an urge to escape.
"Ahaha~ I think the reason you let go of this big news is because of that guy on your shoulder. That lecherous ferret must have made some unspeakable deal with you, otherwise, you, who fear nothing, wouldn't possibly let go of such a scoop, would you, Asakura Kazumi." Yoshinon, in her puppet form, looked at the sweating Asakura Kazumi and said, simultaneously directing her gaze at the somewhat pale-faced Kamo perched on her shoulder. (How do you tell if a ferret's face is pale?) Seeing Yoshinon, he remembered the humiliation and fear of being played with that day.
"Um... please let me explain. Although ordinary people are not supposed to know about magic, and even if they do, their memories should be erased immediately. But I believe Asakura Kazumi won't tell anyone else about this, since she's Miss Yoshino's student, isn't she?" Kamo explained, sweating profusely. The people here weren't as easy to talk to as Negi, and there was also the infamous 'Dark Gospel' watching from the side. He felt that if he didn't explain himself well, his skin might actually be peeled off.
"Hehe~ Do you think I'll believe your nonsense? Or do you think I don't know anything about magic? When I came back, I noticed that a huge magic circle had been drawn around this hotel, and it was a magic circle for a temporary contract. If I'm not mistaken, you must have some trick up your sleeve that you plan to do tonight, right?" Although ordinary people couldn't see it, as magicians, they could see it clearly. "You worked very hard, Kamo. Drawing such a large magic circle during the day while others were out playing must have been exhausting."
"Ah... Ahaha~ Well, it's nothing, really. No! I don't know anything about a temporary contract magic circle, what are you talking about? I don't understand at all."
"Ya haha~ Your expression doesn't look like you don't know anything, Kamo. Oh, right. Since our last conversation, I specifically looked into temporary contracts and found that you can get 50,000 Dollary-doos just by creating one card. It seems your plan with Asakura Kazumi this time must be this. Are you thinking that if all the classmates kiss Negi, you'll get 30 times 50,000 in payment? That's a bit much, isn't it? Are you taking advantage of Negi's trust in you, Kamo?"
"This... I'm truly sorry. But my purpose in doing this is also so that Big Brother can get his companions, so he can become an excellent magician." Because the matter involved Negi, Kamo knelt down on Asakura Kazumi's shoulder in a very human-like manner. "Although you might not believe me when I say this, this was part of my intention. Please believe me!"
Seeing Kamo's sincere attitude, Waka Miyazaki and the other person were moved. Yoshino also felt his sincerity; Kamo was genuinely devoted to Negi, otherwise, he wouldn't have traveled so far to join him. He also collected a lot of useful information for Negi later on, so he could be considered a useful talent. He was just a little too lecherous.
"Alright, I'll let you off this time. Asakura Kazumi, even if you don't plan to say anything, I'll still remind you all. Don't forget that this world is primarily driven by science; magic is just a legend to many people. If you accidentally blurt it out, and the outside world finds out about it, those news reporters will swarm like sharks smelling blood. By then, your actions will greatly affect Negi. Do you want to see Negi caught and turned into a ferret?" Yoshinon said seriously.
"Ugh~ I understand! I'll keep this secret until I'm in my coffin." Feeling the pressure from Yoshinon, Asakura Kazumi said with some fear. As a reporter, she knew how sensational this news would be to other journalists. If things really turned out that way, reporters from all over the world would probably converge on Mahora Academy.
"Since that's the case, I won't stop you from doing whatever you want next, as long as it doesn't affect us. If it does, I'll use physical methods to make you lose your memories of magic, understand? Oh, right. Asakura Kazumi might not know about this, but Kamo, you should know what that means. Just explain it to her properly, we need to go back and rest first."
After saying that, Yoshino and the others returned to their lounge to rest, leaving a pale Kamo to explain to Asakura Kazumi what the so-called physical memory erasure method was.
It seems tonight will be lively.
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