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"But am I also within the soft spot of your heart?"

This question has crossed the line; it's practically an open secret. She's practically pointing her finger at Yuuki and asking, "Do you even have feelings for me?"

Surprisingly, she wasn't shy at all; instead, she felt a sliver of anticipation.

She hoped that Yuuki would say that word, so that she could use that as a reason to keep him...

Yuki was clearly stumped by her question; such a blunt statement was not something Yukino Yukinoshita would say!

Staring blankly into the girl's eyes, he sensed a kind of hope within them, even a pleading hope...

This is a question that cannot be answered, absolutely cannot be answered.

Even if she answered, she couldn't give the correct answer. Yuuki knew better than anyone that once she gave the correct answer, the bond between them would become even stronger.

But faced with the girl's pleading gaze and hopeful eyes, he finally answered.

Non-vegetation, ruthless Practice makes perfect?

After spending so much time together, how could he not have feelings for them?

"Of course, you are all in the soft spot of my heart."

In the end, he told the truth, even though it might bring endless trouble.

After all, he knew that Yukino Yukinoshita disliked being deceived.

Yukino laughed, automatically ignoring the "men" in "you all," her face flushing slightly. She whispered, "In that case, can you not go back?"

Her thinking was simple: since we are both the softest part of your heart, then for my sake, don't go back!

Although this idea is somewhat selfish, it is the deepest desire in the girl's heart.

Yuuki Osamu: "..."

I fucking knew this would happen...

He sighed, "Don't worry, I won't be able to go back anytime soon. I'm still looking for a way back, since traveling between worlds is a lot of trouble."

That's true. Even within this world, others have searched endlessly and still haven't found it. And this is only within his own world; he can't even imagine how difficult it would be to find it in other worlds...

He even considered giving up and thinking that living in this world like this wouldn't be so bad.

Driven by a deep sense of responsibility, he had to go back no matter what, even if it was just for a quick look.

This is a man's responsibility, a responsibility he cannot escape.

"Oh, I see..." Yukino breathed a sigh of relief, but her eyes also held a hint of resentment: "Then why didn't you say so sooner? The way you sounded, I thought you were leaving tomorrow..."

Yuuki: "...You didn't even ask!"

The two looked at each other in silence, and then they both laughed at the same time.

Sometimes, things go more smoothly when they are discussed openly. For example, he wanted to go back, but Yukino Yukinoshita didn't want him to go back. As long as they talked it out, even if their goals were opposite, they could still understand each other.

"By the way, could you please not tell Yui and the others yet?" After laughing, Yukino hesitated for a moment and said, "After all, this is a sensitive time. If you tell them you're going back, I'm afraid it will affect their mindset during the battle."

That made sense, so Yuuki nodded: "Alright, then I won't bring this up myself. You can tell them when the time is right."

"Okay, then I'll go now, they're still waiting for me."

With a weight lifted from her heart, all the embarrassing things she had said before began to surface in her mind. Now that it was just the two of them there, Yukino Yukinoshita suddenly became shy.

"Okay, go ahead."

Upon seeing Yuki nod, she instantly transformed into a golden light and vanished from the spot.

After she left, Yuki Ryo stared in the direction he had disappeared for a long time, unable to calm down.

He felt that the other party must have misunderstood something, but he didn't explain.

So, did Yukino Yukinoshita really misunderstand?

Or is it that the person who is truly unable to face reality is himself?

He didn't know, to be honest, he was a little lost right now. The road home was difficult and bumpy, but life here was easy and comfortable. If it weren't for his inner convictions, he really would have liked to just stay here and live like this...

But the inner torment could not be quelled.

I have to go back, even if it's just to catch a glimpse of it from afar!

After reaffirming his resolve, a card radiating a seven-colored light appeared in his hand.

Since we can't find the node in this world, let's try looking in other worlds!

P.S.: This book is a harem novel. I want to emphasize again that this is a harem novel, and there will be no lesbian plot. The previous plot was just for plot purposes, to prepare for the future development of the harem... There will be no romantic feelings between the women in the book, and all the women in the book are straight. The previous plot was just to prepare for the harem!

Okay, please continue to support us...

A bizarre and fantastical city: Chapter Sixty-Seven - Tokyo

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With a flash of golden light, Yukino Yukinoshita was teleported back to her companions.

"Why so long?"

Upon seeing her appear, Miura Yumiko, who had been waiting impatiently, began to complain, "It's been almost half an hour."

"I'm sorry, bringing four people at once was quite taxing on me. I'll be more careful next time."

Faced with Miura Yumiko's accusations, Yukino Yukinoshita, contrary to her usual behavior, smiled and apologized, her attitude impeccable.

Miura Yuko: "..."

Something feels off. Isn't this the kind of person who always loves to argue with me? Even when she's clearly in the wrong, she would never apologize so gently.

There must be something wrong with this!

A woman's intuition can sometimes be quite accurate.

They all knew a little about Yukino Yukinoshita, and her unusual behavior couldn't be hidden from the others.

After Komi Shoko transformed into a white dragon and the group rode it into the sky, Yuigahama Yui asked curiously, "Yukino, is something that's making you happy?"

Yukino Yukinoshita paused for a moment, then recalled the expression on Yuuki Risa's face when she said, "You are also in the softest part of my heart"... Well, she automatically omitted "them".

A smile involuntarily appeared on her face: "Well, I guess I'm happy that someone finally came out honestly!"

"Someone?"

A big question mark appeared on Yui Yuigahama's forehead. She turned to look at Yukino Yukinoshita's expression and found that Yukino's face was beaming with a smile she had never seen before.

No, she had seen this kind of smile before, but it was the first time she had seen it on Yukino Yukinoshita's face.

She had seen that smile on her own mother's face before; it was the smile that involuntarily appeared on her mother's face when she received the news that her father, who had been away on a business trip for a long time, was coming back.

"Yukino, could it be that you're in love?"

The words slipped out, and then she froze.

Not only was she stunned, but the atmosphere of the entire team fell into a subtle silence. Even Komi Shoko, who had transformed into a white dragon, paused her wings slightly.

Romance? With whom?

Since she only showed this expression after returning to base, it's quite obvious who the other person was...

Yui Yuigahama realized this too, and her face turned pale instantly. She forced a smile and said, "Oh dear, I'm so sorry, I misspoke. I'm so sorry, Yukino."

Yukinoshita Yukino: "..."

She did not speak.

Yui Yuigahama's smile almost split open: "I was just kidding, Yukino, you didn't take it seriously, did you?"

Yukinoshita Yukino: "..."

"Say something, Yukino!"

"Huh?" Yukino Yukinoshita, who was lost in her fantasy, was startled by her voice. She then said apologetically, "Sorry, I was thinking about something else. By the way, Yui, what did you just say?"

"I...forget it."

Yui Yuigahama stopped the conversation, looking somewhat tired. She then turned her head away and remained silent, her face showing a deep concern.

You should at least ask clearly, this in-between state is really uncomfortable for you!

Miura Yumiko and Gokou Ruri roared in their hearts.

They felt bad listening to it, but they were too embarrassed to ask.

This silence continued until they arrived in Tokyo.

Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is the center of many fields, including politics, economy, culture, and transportation.

Since it's the capital city, its prosperity is evident. Chiba isn't far from Tokyo, so the group had already witnessed Tokyo's vibrancy.

But the current situation in Tokyo deeply shocked them.

Thick smoke billowed everywhere, and most of the larger buildings had been bombed. The only building that could still be seen at a glance was the Tokyo Tower.

Looking down from above, the streets were completely blocked by a dense traffic jam of vehicles, but there were very few pedestrians, presumably all of whom had hidden themselves when they sensed the danger.

"Let's go to Tokyo Tower first. It's high up there, and we might be able to spot some clues."

Suppressing the shock in her heart, Yukino Yukinoshita reluctantly came up with a not-so-idea idea.

After all, in the current situation, searching for people in the city is like looking for a needle in a haystack. It's better to go to a high point to observe if there are any survivor settlements. That way, at least you'll have a direction to search for people.

The group recovered from their shock and nodded in agreement.

So the white dragon flapped its wings and arrived at the Tokyo Tower, which is hailed as one of the symbols of neon.

Tokyo Tower is over 300 meters tall, and the five people are not ordinary people. They could even stand on the thin top of the tower, but there was no need for that. Tokyo is not big, and to observe the entire city, one only needs to come to the observation deck located about 200 meters above the tower.

After landing, the group began to observe the surroundings. What they saw startled them.

Previously, being at a high altitude, their view was mostly obstructed, and because they were moving, they could only see a general outline. Now that they are at a lower altitude, their view is no longer shifting, and the scene they see is much clearer.

Thus, the true horrors of Tokyo were laid bare for them.

Corpses lay scattered on the ground, blood splattered everywhere, vehicles were completely blocked from the road, few intact buildings remained, and boulders of collapsed buildings were everywhere.

The entire Tokyo metropolitan area is now almost like a war zone.

"W-This destruction is too severe..." Ruri Gokou exclaimed in astonishment, "Are there still any living people in this city...?"

Although she had seen blood before and experienced the darkness of the card dream, this scene still deeply shocked her.

Ruri Gokou's unconsciously shocked exclamation made Yukino Yukinoshita and Shoko Fumi turn pale instantly.

They still have family here!

But now the entire city is a war-torn city, is there really any chance that their family members will survive?

"Quiet down, I think I heard something..."

At this moment, Yumiko Miura stepped forward. Her eyes were closed, but her ears twitched as if she were trying to catch some sound.

Seeing this, Yukino Yukinoshita and Shoko Furumi felt a glimmer of hope rise in their hearts again.

Yumiko Miura's cards are unique; they contain a portion of her own power, and the card image she transforms into is a legendary creature, a komainu.

Komainu is the name given to stone lions after they were introduced to Japan. In Japanese culture, it is a guardian beast that occupies a unique position and has the ability to protect homes and drive away evil.

However, Miura Yumiko, who fused with this card, did not gain any special abilities like Gokou Ruri. Her card only had one ability: to enhance physical attributes, especially the five senses, which were amplified to an exaggerated degree.

She doesn't usually use this ability because it's too uncomfortable. Enhanced senses aren't necessarily a good thing. Countless torrents of information flood into her brain all at once, and the feeling of her head almost bursting is really unpleasant.

Her face looked rather pale, clearly indicating that she was using this ability.

So if she says she heard a sound, then she must have discovered something.

The group held their breath, afraid of disturbing her senses.

"...I heard it. There were voices in that direction, but they were a bit far away, so I couldn't hear them very clearly."

Exiting the enhanced five senses mode, Miura Yumiko took a deep breath, her face pale, and pointed her finger in a direction.

“That’s…Akihabara?” Ruri Gokou recognized the location at a glance.

Akihabara is hailed as the mecca of global anime and manga culture, a pilgrimage site for otaku and anime fans worldwide, and of course, it is also Japan's most famous electronics district.

As a chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) sufferer, Ruri Gokou is naturally a frequent visitor to Akihabara.

"Let's go to Akihabara first!" Yukino Yukinoshita immediately ordered, then looked at Yumiko Miura: "Miura, you rest here for now. We'll go to Akihabara to look for them. If we don't find them, we'll probably have to trouble you again..."

"Tsk, I know!"