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"Ahem..." Yukino Yukinoshita coughed twice, clenching her fist: "You're being modest, Busujima-senpai. You were an exception and participated in the men's group in the individual competition."

Saeko Busujima looked at her in surprise: "Yukinoshita-san, I didn't expect you to be interested in kendo."

No, I'm focused on you.

Yukino Yukinoshita silently thought to herself, "Back then, I was also curious and wanted to see if there were any special people at Soubu High School, and that's how I found out about Saeko Busujima."

This incredibly powerful kendo senior was precisely the reason why she didn't refuse Saeko Busujima's request on the spot. After all, if such a combatant could join their team and gain superhuman abilities, she would be an absolute powerhouse!

After all, Yuuki has started to take a hands-off approach now, and she has to consider the safety of the members.

The search for a powerful mentor was urgent. If it weren't for the fact that Ms. Hiratsuka might not be able to integrate into the team due to her status, she would have wanted to bring that violent female teacher in as well. After all, given Hiratsuka Shizuka's personality, once she joined the team, the group would feel an overwhelming sense of security, if nothing else.

Kasumigaoka Shiyu: "..."

Damn, how can we even compare these two!

She stared at Saeko Busujima in horror. Three-time Tamakyuu Flag individual champion... What kind of kendo genius and beautiful girl character is this?!

No, no, no, a three-time champion of the Jade Dragon Flag individual competition, and in the men's category at that... that's practically a human female tyrant, okay?!

This... is completely incomparable!

Yukino Yukinoshita looked at Kasumigaoka Utaha with a helpless expression. She originally thought that this girl, who was hanging out with Saeko Busujima, must be some kind of genius, but she didn't expect her to be a literature major.

This is a bit difficult to handle.

"Ahem, I don't think combat strength is the only factor."

Seeing that the possibility of Kasumigaoka Utaha joining was getting smaller and smaller, Gokou Ruri realized that her opportunity had come.

"Just like me, I didn't know anything at first, but once I gained the ability, I was able to adapt to it very quickly, didn't I?"

"The imagination of light novel writers must be very rich, and the faster and stronger the moves they can develop after gaining abilities, the better I feel that I have no objection to Kasumigaoka-senpai joining."

Ruri Gokou finished speaking in one breath, leaving everyone speechless.

Although they had become familiar with each other, Ruri Gokou was usually not very talkative, perhaps due to her personality or age. It was only after Yui Yuigahama gave her a card a while ago that she was willing to get close to Yui Yuigahama. Now, she was actually saying so much for a stranger... Is that reasonable?

"Ruri..." Yuigahama Yui looked at the two of them curiously: "Do you two know each other?"

“No, I don’t know her at all.” Ruri Gokou immediately shook her head: “I’m just speaking up for her from a fair perspective.”

Fairness my ass!

The group was speechless. Although they didn't know what Gokou Ruri was planning, she must have some ulterior motive, otherwise she wouldn't be so attentive.

Kasumigaoka Utaha cast a grateful glance at Gokou Ruri. Although she didn't know what the ferocious little black girl wanted to do, she didn't care. The most important thing now was to blend in with them.

"So... we'll decide by voting now?" Miura Yumiko asked tentatively.

This makes it seem like the two of them are competing for some kind of job...

"Why not just hire both of them?"

Komi Shoko silently held up her whiteboard, silencing everyone.

That makes sense. Since Yuuki is shirking responsibility, why not just include the two of them directly?

"There has to be a probationary period, right?" Yukino Yukinoshita thought for a moment. "We were all chosen by Yuuki-kun, but if we're going to choose the next people ourselves, then we have to be very selective, right?"

"You all know what the consequences would be if this power fell into the hands of someone with ulterior motives, right?"

"Of course, I'm not referring to either of you, and I hope you understand."

Saeko Busujima and Utaha Kasumigaoka nodded in agreement.

Yui Yuigahama had an idea: "How about we secretly keep an eye on the two of them from now on?"

Yukinoshita Yukino: "..."

The others: "..."

No, you've already said it outright, what kind of secret surveillance is that?!

Yumiko Miura sighed and rubbed her forehead in exasperation: "Yui, you've already said it!"

"Hehehe, I accidentally..." Yui Yuigahama realized she had made a fool of herself and hurriedly tried to get away with it by being cute.

Fortunately, apart from the two newcomers, the others knew her personality and didn't say much.

"Alright, since you've decided to conduct the investigation, you two don't need to overthink it. We'll notify you when the time is right."

Yukino Yukinoshita spoke to the two of them in the tone of someone recruiting new employees in the human resources department.

"Let's all go home now. Honestly, I'm exhausted..." Miura Yumiko yawned. She was tired and hungry and just wanted to go home, have a big meal, and then get a good night's sleep.

The group nodded and then dispersed.

Kasumigaoka Utaha and the others weren't going the same way, so she went alone.

Although she was exhausted both physically and mentally after today's ordeal, she was still very excited. After all, the supernatural stuff was like something out of a light novel!

However, there was something she found strange today: the blue-haired boy looked vaguely familiar to her.

"Have I seen him somewhere before? I think his name is Yuuki Risa. Hmm, I don't remember that name..." She racked her brains. The other person was obviously not an ordinary person. If she really knew him before, that would be even better.

Although such behavior is despicable, she wouldn't mind if it could help her build connections and enter the extraordinary realm.

"Um, Kasumigaoka-kun?"

The sudden voice behind her startled her. She quickly turned around and saw the pink-haired girl who had suggested secretly monitoring them.

Honestly, this kid doesn't look very bright at all...

She thought for a moment, and realized the child's name was Yuigahama Yui...

However, Kasumigaoka Utaha still forced a warm greeting: "Oh, it's Yuigahama-san. May I ask what's the matter?"

"Hehehe..." Yui Yuigahama scratched her head, a little embarrassed, and said, "Actually, it's nothing serious. I just wanted to ask, are you familiar with that blonde girl in the mall today?"

Blonde girl?

Kasumigaoka Utaha tentatively asked, "You mean Sawamura-kun?"

“Yes, yes, it’s Eriri.” Yui Yuigahama nodded quickly: “She’s also Toyonosaki’s student.”

"You might not know this, but Eriri and I used to be best friends!"

A bizarre and fantastical city: Today's update delayed until tonight.

Although I don't know if anyone will be following my updates, I'll still make an announcement. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, today's update will be postponed until tonight, and my update schedule will likely be somewhat irregular going forward.

A bizarre and fantastical city: Chapter Thirteen - Familiar yet unfamiliar scenes

"You know Eriri Sawamura?" Kasumigaoka Utaha was taken aback, then asked, puzzled, "Then why didn't she greet you before?"

"Hehe, I'm hiding in her blind spot, she can't see me."

Yui Yuigahama chuckled.

Kasumigaoka Utaha recalled that it was indeed true. The girl named Kuroneko had come in with a menacing air, scaring Sawamura Eriri so much that she hid behind her mother. Later, when Yuigahama Yui came in, she always seemed to intentionally or unintentionally avoid Sawamura Eriri's gaze, but…

"I remember that girl named Yukinoshita called your name before, didn't she?" Kasumigaoka Utaha asked doubtfully. "Didn't Sawamura-kun hear you?"

"Hmm... Eriri gets flustered whenever she gets excited. Maybe she was scared by what the black cat said that time!"

Yui Yuigahama thought for a moment and then said this.

She was actually a little suspicious. Logically speaking, even if she was avoiding Eriri, Miura Yumiko called her by her first name and Yukino Yukinoshita called her by her last name. Logically, she should have been able to sense that she was being targeted.

Hmm...maybe Eriri is just a bit slow!

Using her brain was clearly not Yui Yuigahama's forte, and she quickly put the question out of her mind.

"I wanted to ask if she's doing well now?"

Yui Yuigahama had a nostalgic look on her face as she recalled the happy times she had spent with Eriri... Hmm?

Happy times?

She was stunned. Had she and Eriri ever interacted?

That blonde twin-tailed little girl from my memory... why is only her name left?

What about my memories of her?

"What's wrong?" Kasumigaoka Utaha asked, seeing that Yuigahama Yui hadn't spoken yet. "As for Sawamura-san, she seems to be doing quite well now. Except for English, her grades are all top-notch, and she's the ace of the art club!"

"oh oh……"

Yui Yuigahama scratched her head, her expression a little strange: "Eri is the ace of the art club?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha, unaware of the change in her expression, nodded and said, "Yes, she's quite famous in Toyonosaki; she's considered a young lady of high birth."

After all, petite figures are a favorite among Japanese people, and Eriri's type is basically loved by both men and women.

"Can……"

Why do I have no memory of her being able to draw?

Yui didn't say what she was about to say; she had already realized something was wrong.

My memory is faulty.

She took a card out of her pocket; the card had a heart-shaped necklace on it.

Card Name: Yui Yuigahama's Necklace

Description: When Yui Yuigahama did ××, ×××××……

(Note: The information displayed for ordinary goods without class distinctions and goods with class distinctions are different.)

This is a huge problem!

Yui Yuigahama looked horrified; the card information was covered up by a series of X's!

That's not the important thing. The important thing is that I've completely forgotten all the information described on this card!

"W-What's wrong? Your complexion has suddenly turned so bad..."

Kasumigaoka Utaha was startled by Yui Yuigahama's expression. Just a moment ago she was all smiles and optimism, but the next second her face darkened and looked like it was the end of the world...

Is this person mentally ill?

Kasumigaoka Utaha took a step back without making a sound.

Mental illness is the most terrifying thing, because killing someone is not illegal...

"...Could you tell me more about Eriri?"

Yui Yuigahama calmed herself down, then forced a smile and said to Kasumigaoka Utaha, "I have something I need to verify."

Kasumigaoka Utaha: "..."

What am I supposed to say? I'm not even familiar with her...

At this moment, the aura emanating from Yui Yuigahama made her scalp tingle a little, but she still forced herself to explain, "Um, I don't have much interaction with Sawamura-kun, but if you need information about her, give me a day, and I can ask her for you..."

She regretted saying that as soon as she said it.

She doesn't even have a single friend, how is she supposed to investigate...?

However, her words made Yui Yuigahama shudder.

Gathering information...

She recalled her miserable experience of running around with Yumiko Miura and being scolded...

"Never mind, it's not necessary..."

She said somewhat sullenly that she wasn't the kind of person who would take someone else's umbrella just because she had gotten wet in the rain. Although she had been corrupted by Yuuki Risa, she was still a kind girl at heart.

Kasumigaoka Utaha: "..."

She was even more frightened now; this person's emotions were just too unpredictable...

Yui Yuigahama thought for a moment and said, "Don't have any contact with Eriri for a while. Something bad might have happened to her..."

Although she phrased it rather tactfully, Kasumigaoka Utaha was startled. She opened her mouth, but didn't say anything, only nodding.

If they consider it a bad thing, it must be a bit eerie. I'd better not get involved and cause trouble...

"That's all for now. I have something to do, so I won't stay with you any longer."

Yuigahama Yui nodded to her, then immediately left in a hurry. She was going to find Yuuki Osamu; when in doubt, Yuuki Osamu was always the right choice.

Meanwhile, the large number of people who had been unconscious in the mall gradually woke up.