Zongman: Succubus Shota, a new ability every day

This is what is about to happen in the future. After Shiraishi confirmed this situation, his heartbeat gradually began to accelerate and he was almost out of breath due to nervousness.

"Now that I've succeeded, what I need to do is to save Mai-senpai!"

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Shiraishi looked at the clock again. It was one in the afternoon.

Right now, I should be at my five sisters' house, sorting out their exam papers. But I couldn't recall what I was doing exactly.

"Why is the temperature so low today?" A voice suddenly rang out from the infirmary, bringing Shiraishi back to his senses. It wasn't his voice, but a woman's voice from somewhere else.

A health teacher.

As she spoke, she looked towards Shiraishi who was beside the bed.

"How am I supposed to explain this? I'm not sick, and nothing's wrong with me, but I'm lying on a bed in the infirmary for no reason. And come to think of it, I haven't been to school in a while."

I'd scream inwardly that something was wrong, and frantically think about how to explain it to the health worker. Or I'd just leave it alone and just walk away. But if I were to question them later, I'd just say I didn't know.

Everything was beyond his expectations. The nurse said nothing. Or rather, she didn't even see Shiraishi, who was only 30 centimeters away from her.

Chapter 222 No One Can See

"Teacher?" Bai Shi couldn't help but talk to him first, but the teacher ignored him and just looked at his phone.

"Teacher?" Bai Shi's voice was louder this time, but it still had no effect. It didn't feel like the teacher was deliberately ignoring him. It felt like the teacher genuinely didn't hear him.

"Hey, teacher." Bai Shi wanted to reach out and pat the health teacher, but he found that the moment he touched someone, his body would become transparent. He could not feel the teacher's body temperature or the texture of her clothes.

"What on earth is going on here?"

At this time, Shiraishi noticed another strange phenomenon. Through the window, Shiraishi could clearly see the teacher's reflection in the glass, but Shiraishi could not see the teacher's reflection in the glass.

Suddenly I recalled Medea's words. So now no one can see me or sense that it's only me. I can only take action after finding the only person in the world who can see me?

Bai Shi felt a little uneasy. Although he had heard about it, he still felt it was very difficult after experiencing it personally.

"There's no other way. I can only try my luck."

Because it was lunch break, there were very few people in the corridor, so he could run around without restraint. But since he wouldn't be seen or bumped into, it didn't really matter.

He thought about some of the knowledge he had previously encountered. Just like Schrödinger's cat, before you actually open the box to observe the cat's state, the cat is simultaneously alive and dead. Only when you actually open the box to observe, the cat will collapse in a certain direction.

"This is really quantum mechanics when in doubt."

He searched frantically on campus, but Kaguya couldn't see her, and Secretary Fujiwara couldn't see her, so he placed his last hope on Yukino.

But when Yukino sat quietly in the classroom reading and did not make any changes because of Shiraishi's arrival, he admitted that he was a little desperate.

He felt as if his energy had instantly vanished. He walked through the Shuchiin Academy campus, his hands hanging low. After a series of twists and turns, he somehow ended up in front of the storage room. Scattered costumes and props were haphazardly discarded by the door. He spotted it immediately. A cosplay costume, seemingly belonging to a phantom thief: a white suit, cape, and hat.

"Let me imitate Miss Mai at this time." Shiraishi reached out to the cosplay costume.

"This outfit is actually quite nice to wear." For Bai Shi, who was only wearing a simple long shirt and trousers, having such a thick coat in this windy weather was indeed a good way to keep warm.

Shiraishi also picked up a strange mask from the props. Although he couldn't tell which character it belonged to, according to Miss Mai's principle, the weirder the better, so he chose a strange mask with a wide grin and what seemed to be a little blood.

The first place he went was the train station.

Bai Shi had neither money to buy a ticket nor a monthly pass. Fortunately, no one knew her or could see her, so he was able to get on the bus openly.

He stood there in the crowded car, but no one could notice him in his cosplay. If someone saw him, it would be terrible, right?

Did Mai-senpai feel the same way before? Afraid of being seen, yet also afraid of not being seen... This kind of unobservation is different from ordinary blindness. It's simply being unperceived by those around you, feeling nothing at all, just like this.

Compared to having a strange or ugly appearance, for Shiraishi now and senior Mai in the past, not being recognized by others is a more terrifying thing.

So I will grab anything I can rely on and rely on it.

"Speaking of which, I think I still haven't thrown away that bunny girl outfit. I'd like to ask Mai-senpai to wear it again next time."

The bus soon arrived at the next stop, which was a transfer station with a larger flow of people, so Shiraishi chose to get off.

Standing at the crowded exit, Bai Shi didn't care about his image at all and just shouted loudly.

"Can anyone hear me? Can anyone see me?"

He shouted at the top of his lungs. Hundreds of people passed him every minute, but no one even glanced at him. He even pierced Shiraishi with his own body at 1, unfazed. Of course, Shiraishi didn't feel anything, and the other person probably didn't either.

It's not time to be depressed yet. It's already around 3: PM, and I can already see many high school and middle school students in uniforms, and there seem to be quite a few couples from nearby universities. Maybe it's a holiday today? Many people are out and about together.

The vast majority of office workers stood in stark contrast to them. They carried briefcases and wore suits, only occasionally gazing up at the sky, their expressions even darker than the gray sky itself.

Chapter 223 Who can see me

Bai Shi kept passing by these people. He just stood alone on the street.

On this bustling and bustling platform, Bai Shi seemed isolated from the world by an invisible barrier. His presence was no longer simply ignored, but completely forgotten in this sea of ​​people, as transparent as air, unnoticed and unperceived.

He tried, with all his might, to break the silence, to let his voice penetrate the sea of ​​people, even if it was just to earn a fleeting glance back, a casual sidelong glance. He waved his hands vigorously in the air, his feet leaping involuntarily, each movement filled with eagerness and desire, as if announcing to the world: "I'm here! Can you see me?"

Yet, all he heard in response was the clamor of the surrounding crowds and his own gradually hoarse cries. It was the weekend, and the station was even more crowded than usual. The crowd surged like a tide, and countless figures, perhaps tens of thousands, passed Shiraishi. But in this vast sea of ​​people, he became a completely forgotten island, his existence as if ruthlessly erased, leaving not a trace.

As time passed, Bai Shi's strength gradually depleted, and his voice grew fainter. Twenty minutes, a relatively short period, was enough to dim the flame of his hope. He felt an unprecedented exhaustion, a sense of powerlessness welling up from the depths of his heart, as if the entire world was against him.

But even so, Shiraishi didn't give up. He knew that if he gave up, he would lose his only chance to save Mai. This belief kept him going, and although his voice was no longer as loud as before, it still carried an undeniable determination: "Anyone? Anyone! Please hear my voice!"

He looked around, his gaze lingering on every passerby, trying to find a glimmer of empathy in their eyes. However, whether it was the commuters hurrying by, the young people immersed in their phones, or the friends laughing at the joy of reunion, they all ignored him, as if he didn't even exist.

Fear, like an invisible vine, silently wrapped around Shiraishi's heart and gradually spread throughout his body. He was afraid that he would truly be forgotten, afraid that the ending he most hated would happen again. He couldn't imagine how desolate his world would become if he lost Mai.

"Does anyone hear me? Please listen to my voice!" Bai Shi's voice trembled slightly, expressing his fear of the unknown and the fear of loss. He seized every opportunity and sent a call for help to everyone he could, but all he received was silence and indifference.

Finally, Bai Shi felt an unprecedented sense of despair. His body began to tremble, his legs gave out, and he slowly fell to the cold ground. Everything around him became blurry and distant, and the noise of the crowd became distant and hollow. He realized that perhaps he really could not change this cruel reality.

Suddenly, a figure fell on Bai Shi.

Shiraishi lowered his head and could only see a pair of high school girl's feet wearing light blue socks and brown short-heeled leather boots on the gray-white cement floor.

"What are you doing here?"

A familiar voice came from above my head.

"Haasaka——"

Shiraishi shouted her name as he struggled to his feet.

Hayasaka Ai wore her familiar Shuchiin High School uniform, but today she added a lovely brown jacket, adding a touch of gentleness and warmth to her figure. Her short hair fell lightly over her shoulders, like a gentle spring breeze, gently caressing her heart. Her face, striking even on any other day, was even more exquisite and charming today after careful application of makeup.

Yet, in stark contrast to this beauty was her complex and inscrutable expression. The normally calm and composed girl from 727 now wore a strange mixture of astonishment, embarrassment, and confusion as she gazed down at Shiraishi, who sat on the cold ground. Her eyes, seemingly able to penetrate all illusions and barriers, were fixed unerringly on Sakuta, a gaze filled with both confusion and concern.

"...Can you really see me?" Bai Shi's words came out clearly with a slight tremor between his lips and teeth.

"Shiraishi, that's a strange question." Hayasaka looked bewildered. "Besides, of course I can hear you. And it's not just me, everyone's looking at you, isn't it?" Hayasaka blushed as she spoke, and she kept glancing around to check on other people's reactions.

"Hmm?" Shiraishi followed Hayasaka's gaze, only then becoming aware of the curious and inquiring gazes around him. He was startled for a moment, then felt an unprecedented sense of openness, as if a long period of isolation had been broken.

Chapter 224 Let me see

"This..." Bai Shi sighed softly. Almost at the same time, he seemed to struggle to poke his head out of the water again and began to breathe freely again. It was like a bird bursting out of its eggshell, finally seeing light and hope.

"Shiraishi, are you okay? Why do you look weird?" Hayasaka looked at Shiraishi worriedly, and there seemed to be a hint of uneasiness in her eyes.

Shiraishi realized that his actions might have been a bit abrupt. He reached out and tried to touch Hayasaka to confirm the truth of what was happening. "Don't hide," he said softly.

"Oh, Shiraishi, you suddenly do this, of course I will hide!" Hayasaka exclaimed and quickly took a few steps back.

"I just... wanted to check." Shiraishi explained, but then he laughed at Hayasaka's words. "What's weird about your ankle? I just wanted to touch it lightly."

"No, no! I don't want Shiraishi to think my ankles are thick!" Hayasaka muttered, with rejection written all over her face.

"Then...what about the calf?" Bai Shi asked tentatively.

"Even worse!" Hayasaka answered firmly.

The atmosphere between the two of them became somewhat tense, and Shiraishi, seeing this, decided to try a different approach. "Okay, then... you can just touch me, is that okay?"

Hayasaka's expression instantly became complicated, and she seemed to find it difficult to accept this proposal. "For this kind of request...it would be more appropriate to ask Sakurajima-san," she pouted in dissatisfaction.

Shiraishi smiled helplessly, knowing that his words might have been misunderstood by Hayasaka. "That's not the case, I just wanted to..." He was interrupted by Hayasaka before he could finish his words.

"Forget it, just touch my hand." Hayasaka finally compromised, but she still seemed a little uncomfortable.

"Why use honorifics?" Shiraishi asked with a smile.

"No... nothing, touch it quickly!" Hayasaka urged, but her eyes betrayed her nervousness.

Shiraishi gently held Hayasaka's little hand, and an inexplicable warmth surged in the hearts of both of them.

"Ouch, it's itchy!" She quickly pulled her hand back, and two red clouds appeared on her cheeks.

"Shiraishi, don't be like this..." Hayasaka's voice was filled with a hint of anger.

"I'm not messing around," Bai Shi responded with a smile, "I just want you to stay with me."

These words stirred ripples in Hayasaka's heart like a gentle breeze across a lake. She softly defended herself, "I...I didn't misunderstand anything."

"Then, where are you going with me?" Hayasaka's words were filled with curiosity and anticipation. She deliberately emphasized "where to", as if testing Shiraishi's feelings.

Considering that there were too many people, Shiraishi suggested taking the bus to their destination, which was a stark departure from his usual walking habit. On the bus, the two chose different seats: Shiraishi sat in the double seat at the back, while Hayasaka deliberately sat in the single seat at the front, seemingly trying to maintain a certain distance, yet also inadvertently revealing her curiosity and concern for Shiraishi.

"Hayasaka, did you have other plans?" Shiraishi broke the silence, trying to find a topic. Hayasaka turned her head slightly, a hint of confusion in her voice: "Why do you ask?" She seemed not to expect Shiraishi to be so direct.

"Because only people taking the train pass through that place." Shiraishi was referring to the ticket gate where they met. It was a place only people going to when they were about to catch a train went.

Upon hearing this, Hayasaka curled up the corners of his mouth into a wry smile: "I didn't have any special plans today, and unlike you, I don't have so many beautiful women to accompany you." There was both self-mockery and a hint of envy for Shiraishi's life in these words.

However, when Shiraishi pressed her on why she was there, Hayasaka fell silent. A complex expression flashed across her eyes, as if she were pondering some important decision. Finally, she simply said, "Nothing, just taking a stroll."

As the bus moved on, Hayasaka suddenly stood up and sat next to Shiraishi. She looked at Shiraishi seriously and whispered, "Don't laugh at me." There was a hint of pleading in her words, revealing her inner fragility and anxiety.

Bai Shi responded with a smile: "Of course not, unless it's really funny." But he knew in his heart that in recent days, there were not many things that could really make him smile from the bottom of his heart.

The conversation turned to dreams, and Hayasaka slowly recounted a dream she had the previous night: Shiraishi cried out helplessly at the station, but no one paid any attention. This dream struck a chord with Hayasaka, leaving her with a deeper concern and worry for Shiraishi. She confessed that she had never seen Shiraishi so helpless, and she didn't want to see him face the same predicament in real life.

"After all, I really can't bear to see Bai Shi sitting there alone."

"Sometimes life really does need a few close friends." Shiraishi couldn't help but sigh when he heard Hayasaka's words.

"Are they just close friends?" Hayasaka's face couldn't help but turn red.

"I've never seen Shiraishi like that." Hayasaka played with the hem of her clothes, lowering her head.

Chapter 225 Listen carefully, another me

Hearing this, Shiraishi felt a surge of warmth in his heart. He understood Hayasaka's concerns were not unnecessary, as he had also experienced those moments of loneliness and helplessness. But he was even more grateful for Hayasaka's companionship and understanding, which made him feel an unprecedented warmth in the cold winter.

The conversation between the two was light and pleasant. When Shiraishi was caught up in Hayasaka's puberty syndrome, Rio had explained the phenomenon of "quantum entanglement." Their bond was like two entangled quantum particles, allowing them to instantly share each other's emotions and thoughts, regardless of distance.

"So," Shiraishi suddenly laughed, "the most important thing in life is to have a partner who can support each other and grow together, right?" His words were a bit playful but also serious. Hayasaka glared at him but couldn't help laughing, the blush on her cheeks becoming more pronounced.

843 As the bus bell rang, the two ended their conversation. They got off the bus together and walked towards the white building of the school.

After the two got off the bus, the bus stop stood quietly at the edge of the school. Not far away, the iconic white building, against the backdrop of snowflakes, looked even more majestic. That was where they studied and grew up every day.

"Shiraishi, are you going back to school directly for something?" Hayasaka asked softly, opening the umbrella in her hand and preparing to step into the wind and snow, but suddenly stopped because Shiraishi beside her did not keep up with her pace.

"Haysaka." Shiraishi's voice was low and serious, causing Haysaka to turn around involuntarily. A distance of three meters instantly appeared between the two of them, as if there was an invisible boundary.

"What's wrong? Why don't you leave?" A hint of confusion and concern flashed in Hayasaka's eyes.

"Haysaka, I need your help with something." Shiraishi's tone was more serious than ever before, which made Haysaka's heart tighten.

"What's the matter? Why are you so serious?" Hayasaka tried to make her voice sound relaxed, but she could not hide her inner nervousness.

Bai Shi took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind: "I hope you can go and see the other me."

"Another you?" Hayasaka frowned slightly, clearly confused by this sudden request. "Do you mean... a parallel world? Or..."

"It's not a parallel world, it's my future self." Bai Shi explained briefly, with an unquestionable firmness in his tone.

Hayasaka was stunned, and it took her a moment to come back to her senses, and she uttered a slightly abrupt "Huh?" Obviously, this request was beyond her imagination.

A few minutes later, Shiraishi appeared in a small shopping mall not far away. The mall, packed with a wide variety of shops, resembled a miniature city. He walked straight to a telephone booth in a corner, which would become a bridge between him and his other self.

On the pay phone, Shiraishi reconfirmed the time; it was the time he and Hayasaka had agreed to contact. He knew that to communicate with "the present Shiraishi," he had to make him aware of the impending crisis—the misfortune that Mai might encounter. To do this, they couldn't meet in person, so they had to rely on the phone.

With the crisp sound of a coin dropping into the coin slot, Shiraishi dialed the familiar number. On the other end of the line, Hayasaka's voice came through with a hint of confusion and nervousness, and she had obviously been drawn into this conversation that spanned time.

"Shiraishi? Is it really you?" Hayasaka's voice came through the microphone, and her brief greeting revealed her uneasiness and curiosity.