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1Anyhow, Nia has still not finished changing her clothes. The nurse cap she wears is still unbuttoned, revealing her underwear inside. Moreover, the half-wear stocking on her legs, just like she said, looks super erotic. 
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3“Hey~, isn’t this erotic? This is a new discovery.” 
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5“Forget that, change your clothes properly!” 
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7Shidou screams at her, he closed again the opened curtain. 
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9“Well~, since I already achieve my quota, let’s go visit the books stores!” 
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11 “………………Y-Yes, let’s go.” 
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13Shidou reply while sweat runs down his cheek………..Somehow, even though the date was just about to begin, Shidou already felt so tired. 
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15However, Nia didn’t notice Shidou’s state. She places her finger on her chin and is thinking about something. 
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17“Which store should we start~? ~Ah, just for reference, which is boy’s faction? Mate? 
18Gema? Tora?” 
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20“Huh………………?” 
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22Suddenly being asked, Shidou flickers his eyes. 
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24“Ah, that’s not it. I meant Animate or Gamers or Toranoana. Ah perhaps, Melon Books, 
25COMIC ZIN, or Shosen Book Tower?”3 
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27“…………………That’s, may I know, what is the difference?” 
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29“Ng~, they’re quite different, you know? Well, basically the books they sale are the same, but each store offer different bonuses, even their advertisement are also different. Whether its handwriting PoP or a special corner according to the staff’s ideas, they make you always looking forward to it. In case you wanted an old published series, there’s some good recommendations…………..Ah, Tora and Melon are also selling fanzine; they even keep stock for limited edition works from certain circles. In short, both of them are a must to visit.” 
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31Suddenly, Nia became so talkative. Sweat fell down on Shido’s cheeks while saying “IIs that so……” to reply her. 
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33“Well, if don’t have any preference, then we’ll just go to a nearby one. Is it alright?” 
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35“Aah, of course.” 
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37After Shidou replies her, Shidou walking along with Nia. 
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39Then Nia stops her legs for a while, from the station, a certain store can be seen right away. In the front shop, there’s various character paintings from the new books all lined up in a stack. There’s manga, game magazines, magazine about seiyuu, and any many more all spread around the wall.4 
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41“Uwaaaa…………..aaaaaaaaaaah!” 
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43When they went inside the store, Nia’s eyes let out shining flare as she gives out a scream at that moment. Suddenly, all the customers who were shopping inside the store begin looking at their direction out of surprise. 
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45However, Nia didn’t even notice this, and she begins grabbing manga with her hand. 
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47“Uwah, uwah, seriously?Kasamura-sensei’s drawing style has changeeeed! And this is even already at volume 25!? Time really passed so faaaaaaaaast!” 
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49Nia takes the manga while screaming out of excitement and then Nia widens her eyes in surprised as if she just found something. 
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51“T-This is…………Kurauchi-sensei’s new work!?” 
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53“Ah, that one. Right now it’s currently serializing. Do you like Kurauchi-sensei’s series?” 
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55“No, it can’t be express with only word ‘like’~, in fact, my life changed because of 
56[CHRONICLE] from Kurauchi-sensei~. That’s why I wanted to become a manga artist in the first place~. Tokiya is my waifu! Even if he’s a male character, he’s my waifu!”5 
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58Upon looking at Nia sudden strange behavior, Shidou made a sly smile. 
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60Even though Shidou already knew already that [CHRONICLE] is a famous series that is getting animated………….But he’s not as enthusiastic as Nia is about this. 
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62Then Nia piles up the books and prepares to bring it to the cashier with a cheerful face. 
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64“H-Hey, hey.” 
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66After that Shidou rushes toward Nia, and he takes half of the mountain of books from her. 
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68“O-ouch, sorry boy.” 
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70“Are you going to buy all of these?” 
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72“Of course! Because of DEM, I haven’t read anything for these five years. Since I’ve already finished my work, I’ll be enjoying my whole day~. Ah, of course I’m not intending to buy the newest volume only, I’ll collect the entire volumes, you know?” 
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74“O-Oh.” 
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76Sweat ran down Shidou’s cheek. Nia smiles while paying for the books at the cashier. Nia put those books into suitcase that Shidou brought along. 
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78“Well, then let’s go to the next floor, the next floor.” 
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80After that, Nia and Shidou went on the elevator.  
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82Compared to the first floor, the second floor is filled with even more books. Not only are the latest books and special corner already setup, there are also various genres of manga lined up on the bookshelves. 
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84“The first floor is basically for newly released books. The main force is here……….Eh, fu-fuaaaaaaaah~. This one is already released too!? I must buy this~……………” 
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86“W-what’s that, out of the blue…………Eh, that is-“ 
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88Shidou looked at the book on Nia’s hand and knits his eyebrows.  
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90However he cannot see it clearly. Nia is holding one copy of the novel book, but……….On the front cover, there’s an illustration of two beautiful men half naked and tangled each other. There’s a title written on its Obi which he has never heard before. What does ‘My Caleidbluf’ means? 
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92“A-Ah----……………..” 
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94Even though Shidou doesn’t know every detail, he already knew such a genre really exist. His reaction seems a bit bothered by it until the point where he lost the ability to form coherent words. 
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96Upon seeing his reaction, Nia let out a sigh while smiling nihilistically. 
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98“Fuh, those who doesn’t have otome circuit won’t understand……………..”6 
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100“……………..That’s, do you know the right way to use it………………?” 
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102“Of course I do. That’s because a pro would be able to judge an attribute of an object just by looking at it once.” 
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104After saying that, Nia put the books to the self temporarily and creates a peace sign with both of her hands. Between her fingers, she is looking at Shidou while pausing. And then, she seems to be analyzing something. 
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106A few seconds afterward, she widens her eyes and continues her words. 
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108“---------[Oblivious – Sou-uke]” 
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110“Hey, wait, what did you just classified me as!?” 
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112Even though he doesn’t understand very well the meaning, somehow he feels like it’s not something good. Then, he shouts in protest at that instant. 
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114“Ahaha. That’s fine, that’s fine. Since I’m not an expert, my accuracy level isn’t high anyway. The real expert can find the hidden potential from you.” 
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116Even though Shidou doesn’t know what she means by its fine, Nia explains that with full-confidence. 
117Somehow making Shidou cannot object to her; he lets out sigh. 
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119“But………. Nia sure has large extent of interests; you read books from various genres. Just now too, you bought shoujo manga and a hard-boiled manga.” 
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121“Well~ since I’m quite omnivorous. Basically there’s no genre I cannot read anyway~. If I should explain, I like something being written which holds the author’s passion~.” 
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123“Passion………….Huh.” 
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125“Yes-yes. That one is amazing you know. It’s in a fantasy world, even though in the beginning the prince and the knight give it a cliché feeling, but actually it’s an NTR story. The author’s passion of [I wanted to write this, do you have any complaint!?] can be felt~. No~, the scene where Orpheus becomes a prisoner of the enemy in volume 3 is truly great. I never thought it could be use that way…………….” 
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127Then she takes again the book she had placed on the shelf moments ago. Nia begins her speech again. Shidou, who cannot really follow her, can only reply back with “I-Is that so……………”. 
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129Noticing Shidou’s state, Nia sticks out her tongue. 
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131“Aah, sorry-sorry. Maybe it’s still too early for boy. Wait a minute. After I finish paying for these, I’ll show boy a fun place to go.” 
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133“Fun place……………?” 
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135Shidou titled his head, while Nia smiles. She brings along huge amount of books that she just picked for the cashier to pay. 
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137And then after a walk out from the store, they are now walking along the street. Nia stops in front of a store; seemingly, it is a PC Shop. 
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139“Looks, it’s here.” 
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141“Here is…………….., I’m not really into PC or something like that…………” 
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143“Aah, that’s not it-that’s not it. Come here.” 
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145After Nia said that, she pulls Shidou and leads him to come into the store. 
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147And then, they stop in a certain corner. She turns back to Shidou. 
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149“Come, choose anything you like boy. Since today is a special day, I’ll buy you anything you really want from the display goods lined on that corner.” 
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151--------Then, Nia points to a package with a girl wearing dangerous clothes illustrated on it.  
152“T-This is……..” 
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154“Yep.Eroge.” 
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156“I’m still a second year high school student!?” 
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158“Eeh!? A high school’s student cannot play eroge?” 
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160“Which world did you live in?” 
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162Shidou shouts, while Nia went, “The culture is different~!” with hyperbola surprised face. 
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164“I see~……..The times have changed.” 
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166Nia said that while nodding to herself and folding her arms, her facial expression began to change right away. 
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168“But~, you too are a little bit interested, aren’t you? Eeh?High school boy. With so many treasures in front of you, hasn’t that part of your body started to go out of control due to being moved emotionally?” 
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170Nia smirked while saying that, and then she pokes Shidou’s ribs with her elbow. 
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172“Wait…………S-Stop it already.” 
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174“Ehehe. What’s that~. This isn’t something you should be embarrassed about. Aren’t sexual desire one of three human’s biggest desires apart from appetite and sleeping?” 
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176“Even if it’s true, but still!” 
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178“But, even though human will die if they don’t eat or sleep, they don’t die if they didn’t have sex. Sexual desire really is strange, isn’t it? Even though leaving a descendant is important enough for sure, why it included in the three categorizes? ‘Isn’t it just like the strongest man of four heavenly kings hasn’t really had any special powers?" 
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180“No, isn’t it you who brought up about the three biggest human desires in the first place?” 
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182“If sexual desire really is an essential’s element for life, then the virgin male and virgin girl in society should be set free.” 
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184“That’s what are you talking about since then!? 
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186Shidou screams, while Nia just laughs in response to him. 
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188“Ah~, sorry-sorry. Somehow I derailed my speech~” 
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190Nia said that without any hesitation, then she creates a serious facial expression while holding her chin with her hand. 
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192“…………….Anyway, what kind of girl someone like boy likes? Naki-ge? Chuuni-ge? Ryoujoku-ge?”7, 8, 9 
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194“No, like I said…………” 
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196Then, Shidou scratches his head while replying to her; a voice can be heard ringing from the intercom. 
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198“----------Wait a minute, Shidou. Choices just appeared!” 
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200“Right now!?” 
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202Shidou rises up his voice without caring it can be heard by Nia or not. 
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204-----------A few minutes after that, the two of them have not had lunch yet, so they visit the nearby hamburger shop.  
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206“Waa~! I’m satisfied-I’m satisfied. I’m really satisfied~” 
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208“Aah. Although this is the first time that I’ve walked around Akiba for this long, this is surprisingly enjoyable.” 
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210Shidou let out a sigh and replies back to Nia. By the way, the rucksack Nia brought and the suitcase Shidou’s keep rolling has been full, the weight is several times heavier than before. Since the figurines and stuff are already filling the suitcase, they should expand the carry cart by folding the rubber’s belt around suitcases.  
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212Somehow, rather than looking like a shopper, now they looks like a vendor instead. 
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214But of course that was only natural. Anyhow, after that Shidou and Nia went to the figurine store and visited several books stores that held limited edition sales. There, Nia spent her money freely on manga, light novel and material books. Afterwards, she also bought several Anime Blu-ray disks, particular figurines, and they even went to visit the Hobby Shop to check the latest version of analog game. 
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216Of course, that doesn’t mean Shidou only got pulled by Nia all the way. With support from <Ratatoskr>, he did several actions to raise Nia’s affection level, and all of them got the best response in return. 
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218“See~? As expected, treasures must buy in direct way~. Although buying online using mail order is convenient, in the end the sensation we feel is incomparable with buying directly.” 
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220“Aah~………….Somehow I can understand a little bit.” 
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222Shidou says his agreement while nodding to her. …………Well, In Shidou’s situation, what is floating in his mind is related to food instead. Although the order that being delivered to his home is very convenient, but going around the store while thinking what kind of menu he should cook is one thing that he could always enjoy.  
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224“Ehehe, boy also understands, huh. Something convenient is good, but they cannot surpass the sensation coming from the real thing.” 
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226After saying that, Nia smiles widely. 
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228Being associate with her all day, Nia sure like laughing. 
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230Even though sometimes she brought up a topic that he doesn’t know how to respond, but she’s frank and open, and he feels that she’s such a good girl. Looking at her smile, Shidou think that way unintentionally. 
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232At the same time, the sensation of mission that had been fading away begins to float again inside his mind and is getting stronger by the second.  
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234Right, Shidou must protect this girl no matter what. 
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236In order to do that, he must raise her affection level and kiss her. 
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238And then, as if sensing Shidou’s feelings, Kotori’s voice can be heard ringing from the intercom. 
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240“---------That’s good. Anyway, it’s been a while since the date has going smoothly, right?” 
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242Kotori said that jokingly. 
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244But thinking about it carefully; certainly (except after the sealing), he has never gone on a date this smooth before. There’s no affection level drop because of the wrong choices, nor did he get attacked by her. He is just purely enjoying conversation while shopping. Actually, this made Shidou forget about his mission for a little bit. 
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246---------However, 
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248“……………!? C-Commander! Look----“ 
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250As if following the atmosphere, the other crew members also raise their voices. 
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252“What happened, Minowa?” 
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254“Please take a look at this value rate……..! This is Nia-chan affection level graph, but…………..This whole day, her affection level didn’t change from the initial value………! This is at best the friendship level………! Even if he kisses her now, perhaps he won’t be able to seal all of her Reiryoku!” 
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256“W-What did you say!?” 
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258“Eh………?” 
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260Upon hearing unexpected words from the income, Shidou knits his eyebrow. 
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262Noticing this, Nia became surprised and changes her facial expression. 
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264“…………….Ah~, perhaps, something happened to Kotori-chan and the others?” 
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266“Eh? No, that’s-“ 
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268After she hits the bull’s-eye, Shidou couldn’t answer back. Nia scratches her head as if she could guess everything. 
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270“Ng~, perhaps I’m right? Affection level. You can’t seal me if my affection level doesn’t surpass certain level.” 
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272“……………….” 
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274Shidou paused for a while, and thought “How did she know?” Such question appears in his mind. But---------Right away, he remembers that any secret is meaningless in front of Nia. 
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276“Well~………..You know, I, it’s uneasy for me to keep living while being targeted, I would appreciate it if you could seal me………..But as expected this is useless. I’m sorry; I made you go through this useless errand.” 
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278“D-Did I do something that hurt your feelings?” 
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280After Shidou said that, Nia scratch her cheeks as if it’s something hard for her to say, then she continue hesitantly. 
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282“No~…………., that’s, that’s not it. It’s more like it’s because of my own problem……….” 
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284“Eh?” 
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286Being asked back, Nia made a wry smile and replies. 
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288“------------The truth is……….I’ve never fall in love with anything but 2D…….” 
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290“……………..Huh?” 
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292Upon hearing such unexpected words, Shidou widens his eyes in surprised. 
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304Translation References and Notes (Chapter 2) 
305 
3061.	Dōjin (同人) a term used to refer to amateur self-published works, including but not limited to manga, novels, fan guides, art collections, music and video games.  
3072.	Grilled mackerel dish, often used a side dish used in bento boxes. 
3083.	Animate, Gamers, Toranoana are all real anime stores in Akihabara, Japan.  
3094.	Seiyuu is a Japanese voice actor. 
3105.	A waifu is a fictional character from non-live-action visual media (typically an anime, manga, or video game) that one is attracted to and considers a significant other. 
3116.	An Otome game is story based video game that is targeted towards the female market. There is the occasional yaoi genre involved in Otome at times. 
3127.	Naki-ge is "crying game/sob story game", which usually refers to games with depressing stories that get resolved in the end.  
3138.	Chuuni-ge, refers to chunnibyou. It’s a game genre with self-obsession and sudden surge of egotism that occurs in teenagers around the ages of 14-16. Typically, they tend to develop an overblown sense of and desire for their own importance. 
3149.	Ryoujoku-ge refers an 18+ genre where NTR are a common occurrence. 
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323Chapter 03: Very Well, Then 2D is What You Need 
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325Part 1 
326“……………..It can’t be true. For such a thing to………….?” 
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328Sitting on the chair inside the basement control room of <Ratatoskr>, Kotori mumbled desperately. 
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330However that was natural. At any rate, the targeted Spirit herself had already declared that she will never fall in love with anything but 2D. 
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332“2D………….In short, something like manga or anime characters?” 
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334“I-I think so………………” 
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336Sitting on the lower spot of the control room, <President> Migimoto said that with sweat coming down his forehead. Shidou’s voice echoed from the speaker installed in the control room. 
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338“W-What should I do…………..?” 
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340Right now, on the large monitor of the control room, Shidou’s figure could be seen reflected inside a lavatory. In order to discuss with the control room, he used going to the bathroom as an excuse to temporarily separate from Nia, who is still in the hamburger shop. 
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342………….Well, although Nia could know about their conversation if she really wanted to, there’s no sign that she will take out <Rasiel> for now. 
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344Though, that’s why they should think up something to change the situation. Kotori placed her hand on her chin. 
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346“Well, even if you asked me………Although Miku’s hatred towards men was quite troublesome too, this time I really can’t think of anything…….” 
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348In response to Kotori’s words, Nakatsugawa raised his voice. 
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350“But, nowadays there are numerous youths who also have the same situation. Those people like anime and manga characters. Well, those characters are made in order to be loved by readers and viewers, which mean that they have ideal personalities. Moreover, they’re all handsome and beautiful. With that standard, of course there’ll be a huge gap in comparison with a real human being.” 
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352“You sure know a lot about that………..” 
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354Kotori commented with her eyes half-opened. That’s reminds her of Nakatsugawa’s second title as <Dimension Breaker>. In fact, he’s a romance master who has 100 waifus.  
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356However, Nakatsugawa went *Tch, Tch* while shaking his finger. 
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358“Commander, I’m also okay with Seiyuu.” 
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360“……………..Aah, sure.” 
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362Kotori shrugged her shoulders while letting out a sigh. 
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364But, there’s some truth in the opinion itself. Creating a difficult face, Kotori continued. 
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366“The gap between reality, huh…………..But, in that’s the case, doesn’t that mean anyone would be alright as long as they’re 2D?” 
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368“Of course! All of my beloved brides are also chosen from my more than 20 years of Otaku Life, and they’re all beautiful girls!” 
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370“Alright, alright. Let’s leave that behind. Nia also has a liking towards a character, right? 
371Certainly, she did say something about liking a certain character, didn’t she?” 
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373“I’m sure its Tokiya from [Chronicle]. He has a cool personality and is the type of character popular amongst women.” 
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375“Fuun………..I see. In short, Nia could love that character, couldn’t she?” 
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377After saying that, Kotori made a * Nii* sound after creating a wicked smile. 
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379“………………..Huh?” 
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381On the other hand, Shidou can be seen over the screen, he’s sweating from his forehead because he can somehow feel something unpleasant there. 
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385Part 2 
386“Ng~…………..” 
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388Nia sat down on the chair inside the hamburger shop; she pulled the straw of the empty juice up and down. 
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390She already finished eating the hamburger as well as the potatoes, and since her stomach is already full, they should be leaving from the shop now but…………….It has been twenty minutes since Shidou went to toilet. Nia feels truly tired of waiting for him even for a while. 
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392“Ng~, It’s not like I’m interested on commenting other’s people physiological phenomenon, but this is a bit too long~. Is he currently adjusting his makeup or something~?” 
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394Speaking to herself, Nia stirred the straw on her hand like before, -------Then she remembers something right away. 
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396“No………..I see. Perhaps he’s discussing with control room right now?  
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398Well, if that’s the case, then it can’t be helped. Anyhow, it’s Nia who already threw a fatal bomb to Shidou and the others earlier. 
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400“…………….No good, it seems I already did something bad-----“ 
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402Since the beginning, she already understood that she couldn’t love a real human being at all. Seeing that, Nia felt guilty about her behavior to Shidou. 
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404Although, what she said earlier to Shidou wasn’t a lie. 
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406Actually, Nia doesn’t mind losing her Spirit power. If possible, she really wished for her power to be sealed away. 
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408That’s why; she plotted her meeting with the boy who could seal a Spirit’s power by making them Dere and kiss them------Shidou. 
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410Perhaps if it was Shidou, she expects herself to be able to open her heart to him. 
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412However, the result didn’t cause a change. 
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414It’s not like she disliked Shidou or such. Rather, she’s really grateful to him for helping her escape from the DEM transport aircraft by shooting it down back then, and the date today has also been enjoyable 
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416But………..It’s still useless. Nia cannot open herself to another person. 
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418“No matter how good the person is, as long as they’re 3D human being………. I can’t take it.” 
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420Nia gave a sigh and she shakes her head. As expected, there’s no other way. 
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422Then, over there, a signal of someone appearing came from Nia’s back. Seemingly, Shidou had already back from the toilet. 
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424“Aah, you’re back, boy. Well, let’s go---------“ 
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428When Nia turned her head, for a moment, her body’s movement paused. 
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430“Eh…………..?” 
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432Over there isn’t the person that she expected. Instead, that person was wearing a worn-out mantle over his body, and his forehead and arms are also covered with bandages. In addition, there’s a sword hanging on his hips. He’s a man whose style looks like a wild traveler. 
433He has long hair and dirty looks. ----------There’s no doubt. He is………. 
434 
435“T-Tokiya……….?” 
436 
437Being dumbfounded, she gave out a surprised voice. 
438 
439That’s right. The one who was standing there is Nia’s first love. That man is Tokiya from [Chronicle]. 
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441“……………………..” 
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443Shidou stood in front of Nia, as if trying to restrain his nervousness. He struggled to create an extremely calm facial expression.  
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445Though in fact, Shidou’s heart was beating violently as if it was going to explode. 
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447That’s right. Shidou’s outfit right now appeared to be something you won’t see outside of some anime convention. Even if it was in Akihabara, this kind of thing still looks unusual. All of the store’s customers started at Shidou out of interest.  
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449Shidou faced Nia’s direction; she is looking at him with a dumbfounded expression. 
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451“----------Don’t hinder me, woman.” 
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453With a lower voice, Shidou tried to mimic Tokiya from [Chronicle] by talking like him based on his memories about that character. 
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455After that, Shidou moved toward Nia and sat next to her.  
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457Nia’s shoulder was shaking; she corrected the position of her glasses and stared at Shidou’s face. 
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459“T-Tokiya…………? Why…………” 
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461Then, Nia widened her eyes as if finally realizing something. 
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463“……………….Eh, boy?” 
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465“What are you talking about? You don’t have any right to call me a boy.” 
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467“………………!” 
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469Shidou gave a cold glance toward Nia while saying that, Nia choked a little. Her cheeks turned slightly red.  
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471Moments later, a voice rang from the intercom in Shidou’s ear. 
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473 “T-This is…………..!” 
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475“What happened?” 
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477“What! Nia-chan’s excitement rate is rising!” 
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479“The affection level is rising, even if it’s only a little bit!” 
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481“………………” 
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483Somehow, the plan was working pretty well. Shidou felt relieved without showing it on his face. 
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485“Hoo~……………….Hee~…………….” 
486 
487Nia was looking at Shidou carefully from the top of his head to his tiptoes. She nodded to herself and made a pose as if she’s an art critic who was gazing at a painting. “Amazing………….Isn’t the quality very good? It’s totally different from a poor quality costume. Up until now, I already seen various kinds of Tokiya’s costumes, but I’ve never seen anyone that had a quality like this.”  
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489Then, she took his mantle’s cuff and she blushed out of excitement. ………….Honestly, Shidou isn’t sure whether she was interested on him or was only admiring his costume. 
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491Though, since her affection level had already risen, he should continue with the plan now. Shidou turned aside and brushed off Nia’s hand from his mantle. 
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493“You’re annoying, woman.” 
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495“Haa……………” 
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497Shidou said that with a blunt tone, Nia bended her body while her face blushed furiously. 
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512 “Her affection level is rising again………….!” 
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514“At this level………….He can do it!” 
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516From the intercom, he heard a large roar from the crew members’ voices. 
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518Shidou tried his best to speak as similar as possible to Tokiya’s…………….Somehow, that thing has touched Nia’s heartstring. For some reason, Nia couldn’t calm down. She began to fix her messy hair.  
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520At the moment, from Shidou’s intercom, a fanfare sound rang. 
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522“Shidou, it’s the time! Her affection level has already reached safe zone for sealing! Don’t lose this chance!” 
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524“………………….!” 
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526Shidou’s body stiffened upon hearing Kotori’s words. 
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528Don’t lose this chance-------This means, right now is the right timing for kiss her. 
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530Although they’re currently in a public location………..If he lost this good opportunity, he doesn’t know when the chance will come again. 
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532Shidou made up his mind. His heart is beating fast but he cannot show it on his face. Slowly, he changed his body position while looking at Nia intensely. 
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534“Eh…? What’s wrong?” 
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536“Shut up.” 
537 
538Hearing Shidou’s command, Nia closed her mouth obediently. 
539 
540Shidou placed his hand on Nia’s shoulder, while the other hand is lifting up Nia’s chin. 
541 
542After that, he slowly brought his lips closer to hers. 
543 
544Even though it’s not a proper way to do it, but this is something he needed to do in order to seal a Spirit’s Reiryoku.  
545 
546------------But, 
547 
548“…………………….Wait.” 
549 
550His lips stopped right in front of hers. 
551 
552Nia let out a cold voice that feels different from the enthusiastic tone she had up until now. 
553 
554Then, an alarm indicating a dangerous mental state rang *Bii! Bii!*. 
555 
556“Shidou, the affection level is falling down rapidly!” 
557 
558“…………Eh?” 
559 
560Shidou unintentionally let out his natural voice, and then Nia pushed herself away from Shidou’s shoulders. 
561 
562After that, *------Haa* Nia gave out a heavy breath as she scratched her hair. 
563 
564“Hey…………What are you doing?” 
565 
566“Huh? What the……………” 
567 
568“Tokiya would never lay his hand on a woman, you know! Think with common sense! Tokiya is currently traveling aimlessly in order to chase after enemy who murdered his little sister who also became his lover, Hibari!? In the middle of lonely travel, he encounters Ryougo, Kotetsu and the others. Through fighting with them, he started understanding the feeling of friendship!” 
569 
570Nia is shouting as if she’s a different person. Shidou felt overpowered by her and got pushed back onto the chair. 
571 
572“Basically it’s Toki x Ryou! But Toki x Ko also works! If with woman, it’s only alright with Hibari if it’s inside the dream world or reflection of the past! There’s no room for me to get into that kind of beautiful world! I’m fine with only being a watcher! I’m a lonesome observer! Rather, I’m fine with being a wall!” 
573 
574“O-Oi, calm down, Nia…………” 
575 
576Shidou tried to calm her down, but Nia pointed a sharp gaze at him. 
577 
578“Tokiya would never say such thing!” 
579 
580“Uwaaa…………!” 
581 
582“-------------In order to make me dere at you, then you should become 2D first!” 
583 
584Shidou got kicked by Nia on his butt, driving him out from the hamburger shop. 
585  
586Part 3 
587“……………….In short, it was no good at all.” 
588 
589Shidou had already returned from Akihabara. 
590 
591Shidou said that while breathing heavily, his face and body were covered with plaster all over. 
592 
593By the way, after that Nia, who couldn’t accept her beloved character being blasphemed, left the store in anger and went back to her house alone. --------Of course, she brought along the luggage filled with goodies and books that she had bought. 
594 
595 
596Right now, Shidou was inside the control room of <Ratatoskr>’s underground facility. In front of the large monitor, he was being started at by Kotori and from below there’s <Fraxinus> crew who were sitting down. 
597 
598“Arara………..You got pretty beaten up, didn’t you?” 
599 
600“And whose fault do you think it is!? Whose!?” 
601 
602Shidou said that with half opened eyes, Kotori shrugged while saying *Yare-Yare*. 
603 
604“It can’t be helped? Since she declared that she only likes 2D, what we can do is limited.  Besides----------Even though the result ended up in failure, at least her affection level had risen for a moment. This is important data.” 
605 
606Even if you say so, that affection level came from facing Tokiya, right? We can’t use the same method again, so it’s kind of useless…… 
607 ..”  
608“………….No.” 
609 
610Objecting to Shidou’s words, Reine let out a reply as she was sitting in the below seat of control room.  
611 
612“……………That’s not quite true. From this result, it’s indicating that even if her beloved character turns into 3D, the affection level she has for that character will remain the same.” 
613 
614“I-I see……..But, wouldn’t the result would be the same? No matter how much I tried to keep calm, I don’t have confident that I could be able to act well enough as her beloved character to the level that it could convince Nia. Even if I could seal her that way, what could be coming next might be frightening…………” 
615 
616Shidou’s face turned pale. That was what concerned Shidou. 
617 
618Naturally speaking, Shidou isn’t Tokiya. Anyhow there must be a gap appearing in some parts that made Shidou unable to keep up to Nia’s ideal standard. If that’s happen, then Nia’s mental state will become unstable and break the seal right away, and her Reiryoku will come back to her. 
619 
620However, Reine seemed to understand what Shidou was worried about, and then she continued. 
621 
622“………………Anyway, I have an idea.” 
623 
624“An idea…………..?” 
625 
626“Yes.” 
627 
628Kotori answered Shidou’s question. She pointed towards the monitor in front of them. 
629 
630Over there, Nia’s figure can be seen from an autonomic camera reflected on the monitor. 
631 
632“Maybe what Shidou said is true. There’s no way you can keep continuous acting as a character. ---------But, if there’s a character who Shidou can play perfectly as and he can continue to do so, then it will be a different case, right?” 
633 
634“Huh………..? Well, even if that’s right………There’s no way such character exists.” “We’ll just see. It’ll arrive soon.” 
635 
636“Arrive?” 
637 
638Shidou asked, as Kotori made a *Nii* face while smiling. 
639 
640“……………Ah~“ 
641 
642 
643Part 4 
644Nia is in her mansion’s room. She was covered by books all around her. She closed the manga she just finished read moments ago, then she embraced it to her chest to calm herself down. 
645 
646Even though she purchased a mountain of books as if she was in some kind of festival event, there’s another thing that keeps bugging her. She can’t even feel the enjoyment of reading her new books. 
647 
648Though, it’s not like she doesn’t know what is bugging her. 
649 
650That’s right. That boy……… Itsuka Shidou. 
651 
652“Ng~……………….” 
653 
654Nia placed the manga on the mountain of books beside her bed, and then she hugged her pillow. 
655 
656“………………As expected, it isn’t right to go home alone.” 
657 
658After she remembered about that, she shook her body. 
659 
660Nia, upon looking at Shidou dressed up like Tokiya, yet behaving unlike Tokiya, made her angry ………..Thinking carefully, she even said lots of cruel things. As someone who is older, she should’ve showed a more mature response. Anyway, it’s not like Shidou was doing that merely to make fun of Nia. 
661 
662Nia gave out a small sigh; she touched her lips with her index finger. 
663 
664“……………..Perhaps I should’ve let him kiss me. --------But, if I couldn’t open my heart to him, then he wouldn’t be able to seal my Reiryoku and it would have been meaningless……….” 
665 
666And then, Nia tightened her hug on the pillow. 
667 
668Even though Nia hasn’t tried to find out how <Ratatoskr> was calculating her affection level, but Nia’s rate must not have reached the level where the seal could be done. 
669 
670Right. Nia cannot open her heart to 3D humans. 
671 
672“Ah~ My~ What should I do~? Tell me, Rasielmon~!” 
673 
674She kicked her feet and kept asking. But of course, no one was around to answer her. <Rasiel> is an omniscient angel. However, it can’t tell Nia what she should do.  
675 
676“……………….” 
677 
678Nia looked up to the ceiling and slowly raised her left hand. 
679 
680Nia gave a command inside her mind for <Rasiel> to manifest right away from an empty space. After that she opened the front cover, then Nia will be able to obtain any information she wished to know. 
681 
682For example-------Right. What is Shidou doing right now? 
683 
684“……………...” 
685 
686For a moment, Nia gave out another sigh and drew back her hand. 
687 
688The reason is simply. *Ding-Dong*, the room’s intercom rang. 
689 
690“…………….Who’s that?” 
691 
692Nia slowly lifted up her body, and began walking to the intercom’s screen. 
693 
694Then she pushed the call button and began to speak. 
695 
696“Yes-yes~, who’s that?” 
697 
698“Excuse me, I’m a postman. I’m delivering package addressed for Honjou Nia.” 
699 
700“A package?” 
701 
702Nia tilted her head and thought. But, she doesn’t know what it is. 
703 
704“What is this………..Well, fine, please bring it inside.” 
705 
706“Understood.” 
707 
708Nia pressed the button on the interphone and she opened the auto-lock. 
709 
710Not so long after, the chime before the door gave a clicking sound. 
711 
712“Alright-alright…………” 
713 
714When the door opened, the postman, who is wearing a hat covering his eyes, came in with a little package on his hands. 
715 
716“Please put the stamp and sign over here.” 
717 
718“Well then, the signature…………Alright.” 
719 
720“Thank you very much. Please excuse me.” 
721 
722The postman bowed to Nia and left the room. 
723 
724Nia closed the opened door. Nia unpacked the package’s wrapping. Then, inside the package appeared a game package with some handsome boy drawn on it. A message was written on a thin paper. 
725 
726“Ng…………? What’s this-what’s this? With full of gratitude, we present a special personal edition of our new PC game………….?” 
727 
728Nia scratched her head. Come to think of it, in the past she had sent several surveys from game companies many times. Perhaps this is related to that. 
729 
730“…………Well, its fine. If they send me something, then I’ll accept this. Since my mood now is all gloomy, perhaps I should give it a try?” 
731 
732Nia walked along the corridor to the work room, she turned on her PC and inserted the disk. Then the installation began right away, finally the game’s interface appeared on the screen. 
733 
734“[Love Me My Little Shido  ~Girl’s Side~]? Fuun……….. Perhaps this is a high school Otome game?” 
735 
736Nia operated the mouse and clicked [START] button. 
737 
738Then, the screen to input the protagonist’s name appeared. 
739 
740“Ng~, there’s no default name at all? Well then, it’s Nia.” 
741 
742Nia imputed her real name, and the game began. 
743 
744The protagonist is a second year high school student who just transferred. Starting from here, Nia will meets with other characters, and she will fall in love with someone here. 
745 
746Although Nia’s home ground is manga, she also loves playing games. Especially, Renai simulation game made for girls like this one. For Nia who couldn’t love a 3D human being, she felt very thankful for the game’s existence. Anyhow, just by clicking, a cool guy will come and fall in love with her. Nia is also a girl. It’s not like Nia doesn’t want to fall in love. Rather, she also wanted to feel *Kyuun-Kyuun*.1 
747 
748“Funfun, from the construction it seems like this is orthodox simulation game. I guess it’s up to the character.” 
749 
750She kept clicking and continued the conversation. 
751 
752Then, the protagonist Nia was talking with her classmate.  A gentle, broad-mindedness atmosphere and a neutral looking boy appeared. His name is---------Itsuki Shidou. 
753 
754“……………Ng?” 
755 
756Nia tilted her head. Somehow this character resembled with the boy who had been together with her earlier.  
757 
758“……………….Well, maybe it’s only my imagination.” 
759 
760Then, Nia continued clicking to interact with Itsuki-kun. 
761 
762“Haha…………Nia is an interesting girl.” 
763 
764“Uwaa!?” 
765 
766Upon hearing his voice, Nia widened her eyes. 
767 
768That’s right. Right now, this character just called out “Nia” in a very natural way. 
769 
770Of course, moment ago, she indeed imputed Nia as the name of the protagonist. 
771Although in the case of such a game which could called out the protagonist’s name, there are so many games that use a combination of pre- recorded lines for pronunciation………..Besides, the feeling of a game’s pronunciation usually sounds painfully bad. 
772 
773“Heh~! Amazing~! I didn’t follow it for a while and technology had already advance this much!” 
774 
775Only with that, Nia’s interest towards the game’s characters increased. She continued the conversation with Itsuki-kun. 
776 
777Thereupon the musical went *Don-Don*, the last order was to decide on a date. Itsukikun then asked “Where do you wanted to go?” 
778 
779And then,  
780 
781“………….Wha!?” 
782 
783Normally at this time there will be some choices appearing, but……….There’s none in this game. 
784 
785Displayed on the screen, there’s a line written on it saying “Please input your desired date plan.” 
786 
787“How stupid………….Does it mean that I have to input it using my keyboard!? That’s impossible……….” 
788 
789Though she half doubts it, Nia slowly started entering the keyboard buttons. 
790 
791“[I wanted to go to buy latest doujin in Akiba].” 
792 
793And then, Nia pressed the enter button as if saying it could respond. 
794 
795Then, Itsuki-kun smiled gently. 
796 
797“So, buying doujin in Akiba, huh? Haha, that seems like very Nia. Of course it’s fine. ---Ah, but since we’re high school students, no prohibited books allowed, alright?” 
798 
799“Uoooooooooooooooooh!?” 
800 
801Upon looking at the reaction, Nia stands up from her chair instantly. 
802 
803Who would guess that by such a little order, Itsuki-kun could interact with Nia as natural like this? Just what kind of innovation had been created? 
804 
805Nia went “The power of technology really is amazing--------!”, and she continued the story by clicking. 
806 
807“-------Hee, I see. Nia likes this kind of book, huh? …………No? It’s not like I mind it. If you could absorbed yourself into something, isn’t it such a beautiful thing?” 
808 
809Inside <Ratatoskr> ground facility, Shidou was reading the lines appearing on the screen while wearing a headphone.  
810 
811The gameplay has been recorded into the monitor. Whenever, the input sentence will come to their place and Shidou will give a real time answer. 
812 
813“………………Hey, this is really alright, isn’t it?” 
814 
815When the lines had ended for a while, Shidou switched off the microphone and looked to Kotori who was sitting behind. 
816 
817“Yes. Her affection level is rising quite well. After Nia feels satisfy enough with the game, it’ll be OK for Shidou to appear before her as [Itsuki-kun]. This time, there’s no need to act anymore. That’s because this character is Shidou himself.” 
818 
819Saying that, Kotori went *Nii* and lifted the tip of her lips. 
820 
821Right. This was <Ratatoskr>’s plan. 
822 
823Nia was playing the game made by <Ratatoskr>. Shidou will do the voice over for the character, so Shidou will be loved by her. ………….That is no complex conversation. 
824 
825“Anyway, how did you make this game? You couldn’t have made such a thing in a short time, huh?” 
826 
827After Shidou said that, then Reine replied back with a sleepy voice. 	 
828 
829“……………..Well, just to make sure. Be prepared and have no regrets, isn’t that so?” 
830 
831“I wonder just what kind of thing you intended to do by using this game in the first 
832place……” 
833 
834Shidou made a wry smile while sweating. Then, Kotori’s voice can be heard coming from behind. 
835 
836“Look Shidou, don’t just stand there. The next line is coming.” 
837 
838“Y-Yes.” 
839 
840Shidou turned to the monitor’s direction; he took the microphone and continued acting as <Itsuki-kun>. 
841 
842On the other side of the monitor screen, they are showing Nia who was currently playing the game. While on the other side, there’s Nia’s mental state graph. I see, like Kotori said, everything is going smoothly. 
843 
844However, Shidou said that while knitting his eyebrow. ………..Somehow, he felt like they are forgetting something important. 
845 
846“Waah~………… This latest game sure is amazing. Since this is only the personal edition, I think I should buy the full version once it is released.” 
847 
848Then, while Shidou was thinking about that, Nia on the screen looks so satisfy and keeps smiling. 
849 
850-----------And, 
851 
852“That’s? When is the full version release date? Anyway, the company who create this game is……………” 
853 
854While saying that, Nia raised up her left hand and a book appeared from nowhere. 
855 
856“………….! Ah----------“ 
857 
858Nia touched the page of <Rasiel>……….Her facial expression became cloudy in an instant. 
859 
860Slowly, Nia gave out a voice filled with anger. 
861 
862“……………..What, so this is your doing!” 
863 
864“Nia gave out a sigh. She stands up from the chair and moved exactly to the direction of the automatic camera. She threw a stare full of anger to the control room. 
865 
866“…………You know, I understand your goal for doing this. But don’t you think that this has already crossed the line? Not only have you blasphemed my Tokiya, now you’re also playing around with my Otome heart.” 
867 
868“N-Nia, no, this is….” 
869 
870“Itsuki-kun better shut up!” 
871 
872 “…………A-Alright………..” 
873 
874“Anyhow, if you do this kind of thing again from now, I’ll never forgive you anymore. ------Next, I also need some privacy. Can you please take the automatic camera out from my room? Moreover, you know what will happen if you violate it again.” 
875 
876Nia said that while turning away. 
877 
878 
879Part 5 
880“………..Everyone has already gathered, right? I think I’ve already told you the story…………Seems like we got into some trouble.” 
881 
882 Kotori placed her elbow on the large round table. She spoke with a difficult face. 
883 
884But that was only natural. Anyway, this wasn’t the first time that a girl with a unique preference appeared. However, they already failed twice with their tactics. 
885 
886“2D……….That’s means she’ll only love something like manga characters?” 
887 
888The girl standing next to Kotori has short, boyish hair, and a face like a doll. She spoke with a doubtful tone. She is the Spirit whose Reiryoku had last been sealed by Shidou: Tobiichi Origami. 
889 
890It’s not only her. Right now in <Ratatoskr> ground facility, along with the other <Fraxinus> members and Shidou, all the Spirits who have been sealed by Shidou had gathered here: Tohka, Yoshino, Natsumi, and Yamai sisters.  
891 
892Although Kotori actually didn’t want to include the girls in capturing a new Spirit, but………..Upon facing a new Spirit whose type had never been handled before, she had to ask everyone’s advice in turn. 
893 
894Kotori was also the same as all the other spirits here. Her Reiryoku had also been sealed by Shidou. She thought they could think up something based on their shared experiences. 
895 
896“Perhaps……….” 
897 
898Kotori replied back to Origami with a pale face, and then a tall girl sitting on the right side shared a comment. 
899 
900“Ah~, I see~. I also have an idol friend who is the same as her.” 
901 
902Miku, the girl who has long, indigo hair moved her index finger while saying that.  
903 
904--------This girl is also the same, a spirit. She’s a national idol who is currently growing in popularity: Izayoi Miku. Although she has no spare time even after her work is finished, she still came right away after getting a call from Kotori. 
905 
906“My first love is Sieg-sama~, that’s what she said. Ah, Sieg-sama is an anime character by the way. But that’s only a created image. In order to get closer to her fans, she chooses to have the same hobby as her fans. Well, that girl has a boyfriend, actually~” 
907 
908After saying that, Miku made an “Ahaha” sound as she started laughing. 
909 
910“……………..It’s alright if Nia is the same as that idol……….But looking at her values, I don’t think she’s lying.” 
911 
912Kotori said that with a sullen face, then Miku went “Ara” while widening her eyes. 
913 
914On the other side, Kaguya went *Muu*. 
915 
916“Fun, so Honjou Souji was a woman…………She has already succeeded in fooling my eyes.” 
917 
918“Ah, so Kaguya also knows her?” 
919 
920In response to Shidou, Kaguya nodded. 
921 
922“Obviously. Even we hurricane children have an interest in these things.” 
923 
924“Information. Kaguya mainly chooses to read Shōnen manga, but she also buys Ecchi manga by inserting it between battle manga and sport manga.” 
925 
926“Wait a minute Yuzuru!” 
927 
928Yuzuru spoke in a whispering manner as Kaguya covered her mouth with her hand. Kaguya’s face went red as she shouted. 
929 
930“Don’t say inappropriate things!? By the way, you’re also the same! Doesn’t the Shoujo manga that Yuzuru always reads have even more explicit scenes!?” 
931 
932“Question. Can you please explain what kind of explicit scene? Please explain everything with a detailed example.” 
933 
934“T-That’s…………A man and woman on the bed………” 
935 
936“Repetition. I can’t hear very well. Please say it once more.” 
937 
938“U-Ugu…………Muu………….” 
939 
940Kaguya’s face went even redder as she created a frustrated-looking face. 
941 
942Upon watching those two’s actions, Kotori clapped her hands. 
943 
944“Well-well. Although it’s good for you to be on good terms, let’s do this afterwards. ------
945---Right now, what’s important is how to capture Nia.” 
946 
947Once Kotori said that, everyone started at the round table and thought deeply. 
948 
949A moment later, Yoshino raised her hand slowly. 
950 
951“Uhm……..Is it alright?” 
952 
953“Yes, of course.” 
954 
955“That’s……….Perhaps, the way to befriend Nia-san is to give her more time, I think. If we face her precisely, I think she will be able to understand Shidou-san’s natural goodness.” 
956 
957“Yoshino………….” 
958 
959After Shidou said that, Yoshino’s face turned red. 
960 
961Kotori went “Muu”, groaning while placing her hand on her chin. 
962 
963“Maybe………That’s the more proper method. Even if she only loves 2D beings, if we continuously approach her sincerely, the potential of her opening her heart isn’t zero.” 
964 
965“Then, the plan shifts to a long term approach?” 
966 
967Shidou asked in response to Kotori. 
968 
969“The worst is that there’s no other way to do so……….. In the very end that will be the last resort method. While we must do the method carefully, if DEM smells her whereabouts, then there’s no guarantee she will be safe. We can’t do it too slowly either.” 
970 
971“I-I’m sorry…………” 
972After Kotori said that, Yoshino shrugged her shoulder while apologizing. Kotori shook her head right and left. 
973 
974“There’s no need to apologize. Truthfully, I also want to pick that method………….If she takes a look carefully, I think she will realize that Shidou can beat those manga characters.” 
975 
976Kotori said that while averting her gaze away a little, she stirred the chupa-cups stick. Somehow after hearing that, Shidou’s face went a bit red. 
977 
978Then, accordingly, Tohka, who had previously inclined her head while folding her arms, turned to look at Shidou. 
979 
980“Hey Shido. Why can Nia only love 2D?” 
981 
982“Eh? Uhm……….That’s……… 
983.” 
984Although Tohka only threw a simple question, but Shidou couldn’t answer that. 
985 
986Surely, that’s the root of this problem. Why can’t Nia love anything but 2D…………..On the other side, she can’t love a 3D human being. 
987 
988Kotori also thought about that question. While placing her hand on her chin, she said. 
989 
990“I’m also a bit curious……….I’ll do some investigation.” 
991 
992“Eh? Investigation?” 
993 
994“Somehow, ten years ago Nia must have already become a manga artist. Then, whether she was a real human or a pure Spirit, she must have left some traces of her existence in this world. That will be our clue.” 
995 
996“I see…………..” 
997 
998Shidou folded his arms while saying that. There’s a point in Kotori’s words for sure. 
999 
1000“Although……….It’s not like there’s always something we can find. Anyway, we should think up a special plan.” 
1001 
1002After that, someone responded to Kotori’s words; Natsumi who is sitting next to Yoshino let out a small voice. 
1003 
1004“…….If that’s the case, isn’t it better to just follow the person’s preference? Isn’t that the problem in the first place?” 
1005 
1006“Even if that’s true…………Both the cosplay and game tactics ended up in failure, you know? Even though crossdressing as a female worked on a certain someone back then……..” 
1007 
1008While saying this, Kotori turned to look at Miku. After Miku noticed her gaze, she threw a kiss to Kotori. Kotori let a sigh out of shock and returned her glance. 
1009 
1010“………..Although with Shidou, he can’t cross the dimensional barrier. Or perhaps, we should use a road roller or something else to flatten him?” 
1011 
1012“H-Hey………” 
1013 
1014While Shidou was sweating, Natsumi raised her finger in response to Kotori’s words. 
1015 
1016“…………Uhm, what if I use my <Haniel> to transform Shidou’s shape into a manga 
1017book………….” 
1018 
1019“Hasn’t the approach to become 2D been somewhat ridiculous since the very beginning!?” 
1020 
1021Shidou said that while sweating, as Natsumi puffed her cheeks. 
1022 
1023“…………..I-Isn’t it obvious that it’s merely a joke. Sorry then. Though I’m not a character who could do a joke……………I get it. I’ll keep silent. I won’t say anything 
1024anymore…………..” 
1025 
1026Natsumi slowly fell down from the chair out of depression. Shidou gave out a voice in confusion. 
1027 
1028“N-No, that’s not what I meant………Sorry.” 
1029 
1030“Mu~……………” 
1031 
1032“N-Natsumi-san…………” 
1033 
1034But, Yoshino, who is sitting next to Natsumi, stretched her hand and pulled Natsumi back to her chair. 
1035 
1036“---------I see.” 
1037 
1038Origami, who had been in deep thought, suddenly raised her voice. 
1039 
1040“? What’s wrong Origami? Did something come up?” 
1041 
1042 Kotori asked, as Origami nodded. 
1043 
1044And then, Origami said something unexpected. 
1045 
1046“Natsumi’s plan probably will work out. About Shidou becoming a book.” 
1047 
1048Shidou widened his eyes upon hearing Origami’s words. 
1049 
1050“Eh? W-Wait a minute. Although Nia said that she cannot love anything but 2D, but she means the character in the manga, not the manga book itself you know? Even if I become a book………..” 
1051 
1052Shidou said that with a bothered face, on the other side, Natsumi kept staring at him. 
1053 
1054“…………Ah, you listen carefully to Origami’s words…………..Of course you would. That’s because my brain quality is different from Origami’s. The persuasive power of her words is also obviously different too. No wonder. Because that’s obvious already…………” 
1055 
1056“T-That’s not it…………….” 
1057Looking at Natsumi, who got depressed again instantly, Shidou struggled to explain himself to her. 
1058 
1059But, as if she doesn’t mind it, Origami continued. 
1060 
1061“That’s not what I meant. I’m not saying to turn Shidou into a book. Instead, I’m saying to create a manga that has [Shidou] as a character in it.” 
1062 
1063“Wha…………!?” 
1064 
1065Upon hearing Origami’s proposal, everyone who is sitting in the meeting room raised their voices at the same time. Only Tohka, who didn’t react for a moment, then she said 
1066“Wha……!?” as if to match with everyone else’s reaction. 
1067 
1068“I see…………” 
1069 
1070Kotori placed her hand on her mouth while making a serious face. 
1071 
1072“A manga where Shidou becomes the protagonist…………Huh? Certainly it can be called a 2D character as well.” 
1073 
1074“H-Hey, hey. Wait a minute. Even if it can work out for a while, the me inside the manga won’t be the same as me in real life, isn’t it? Won’t it end up with the same result…………?” 
1075 
1076Shidou responded with a sullen face. 
1077 
1078Right. Just by looking at today’s example already made them understand that Nia is fairly strict in regards to her favorite character’s appearance. 
1079 
1080If Nia says that “Shidou won’t do such thing!” or something like that, it would cause an identity crisis for Shidou. 
1081 
1082But, as if to object that opinion, the Yamai sisters raised up their opinion. 
1083 
1084“Fufufu, if that’s the case, in order not to detach from reality, isn’t it better to just draw something real? ----Thankfully, there’s a mountain of material around Shidou that can be used for a manga.” 
1085 
1086“Consent. If we portrayed Shidou like that, then it won’t be the same as tricking Nia with the game back then. As expected from Master Origami. It’s a nice idea.” 
1087 
1088“N-No, even so, Nia has her own personal preference too in the first place, right? More importantly is whether Nia will read it or not, and will she like the character on the book or not………..” 
1089 
1090“I-It’s alright………!” 
1091 
1092Replying to Shidou, the girl who has the same height as Natsumi and a tender look, Yoshino spoke. 
1093 
1094“Y-Yoshino……….?” 
1095 
1096Shidou widened his eyes upon hearing Yoshino’s strong tone, which was different from usual. But Yoshino face turns red out of embarrassment. She gripped her right hand tightly and continued. 
1097 
1098“Shidou-san already helped us……….If we draw what Shidou-san did up until now straightly, Nia-san will likes Shidou-san too…………I’m sure…………!” 
1099 
1100“U-Uhm……………” 
1101 
1102Upon hearing Yoshino, who would normally never speak with such strong tone, somehow made him feels embarrassed. Shidou hesitantly mumbled with an awkward tone. 
1103 
1104After that, both the crew and Spirits gave their agreement towards the plan. 
1105 
1106“Shidou-kun’s documentary, isn’t it? If that’s the case, it will probably work….” 
1107 
1108“But, that’s also mean that we should draw about the spirits too, right? Is it really alright?” 
1109 
1110“What? It’s only Nia who’s going to read, even if leaked outside, nobody will think it’s anything but fiction.” 
1111 
1112“Ooh…….So Shido will become a manga? That’s amazing! I wanted to help too!” 
1113 
1114“Kukuku………Somehow it seems like us Yamai should lend our power.” 
1115 
1116“Consent. On the 39th match, submission illustration showdown, our work got printed together under the title [Rare illustrations from twins!], and we ended up with a tie again.” 
1117 
1118“…………..You two really do everything…………..” 
1119 
1120“H-Hey~………….” 
1121 
1122Shidou raised his voice nervously, but everyone doesn’t seem to hear that at all. 
1123 
1124Kotori grasped her fist and hits the table to calm everyone’s down. 
1125 
1126“--------Well then, let’s do a vote. Who approves this project to create a manga about Shidou?” 
1127 
1128“Yes!” 
1129 
1130In response to Kotori’s words, everyone raised up their hands except for Shidou. 
1131 
1132“…………” 
1133 
1134Everyone looked towards Shidou. 
1135 
1136“Ukh……………” 
1137 
1138Shidou gave out a sigh, he slowly raised his hand up as well. Everyone went *Waah* out of excitement.  
1139“Alright! Everyone has already agreed! Let’s work on the plot right away-----“ 
1140 
1141Then, 
1142 
1143At the moment after Kotori almost finished her sentence, the console installed inside the conference room started ringing a *Pipipipipi* sound. 
1144 
1145“Eh………..? What sound is that, Kotori?” 
1146 
1147Once Shidou asked, Kotori knitted her eyebrows and turned her glance to the console. 
1148 
1149“It’s a call. Moreover, it’s from the external line…………? I don’t recognize the number though……..” 
1150 
1151Kotori pushed the call button while saying these words. 
1152 
1153After that, a familiar voice of a girl can be heard coming from the conference room’s speaker. 
1154 
1155“--------Hey. You’re quite the schemer, boy.” 
1156 
1157“Wha……………” 
1158 
1159Upon hearing that voice, everyone’s face went pale from shock, starting first with Shidou. 
1160 
1161“N-Nia………….?” 
1162 
1163Right. The voice heard from the speaker is surely the Spirit who has become the main topic of discussion in the conference room. 
1164 
1165“Unbelievable! This underground facility’s circuit is encrypted, how come she’s easily--“ 
1166 
1167Migimoto shouted, however his voice stops halfway. 
1168 
1169It seems like he realized something in the middle of his sentence. With the omniscient angel <Rasiel> that Nia holds, whatever encryption or any other security won’t matter for her.  
1170 
1171“I see. You’ve heard everything………..Haven’t you?” 
1172 
1173“Well yes~. Basically I dislike spoilers, although I don’t want to use <Rasiel> this way, I just don’t want you to playing around with Tokiya or my Otome heart anymore. 
1174 
1175With a dry laugh, Nia said that. Upon hearing that tone, Shidou and the others started sweating. 
1176 
1177The others also noticed that. Then they started whispering to each other. 
1178 
1179“………….S-She’s angry, isn’t she……….?” 
1180 
1181“………..Uhm……….It’s feels like she’s really angry.” 
1182 
1183“She really likes that Tokiya-san character, doesn’t she~?” 
1184Perhaps Nia didn’t take notice towards those whispering comments…….Then Nia continued her words as if to reply to them. 
1185 
1186“……….Well, though it’s fine since you’ve seemingly change your plan somehow, but that plan, don’t you think there’s a big hole in it?” 
1187 
1188“H-Hole…..?” 
1189 
1190“Yes. For example, once the manga is finished, why are you talking with assumption that I’m going to read the book?” 
1191 
1192 “Wha………” 
1193 
1194Shidou widened his eyes…….Certainly there’s that kind of possibility. 
1195 
1196In the case of a manga lover like Nia, probably Nia will read it unconditionally, but…….Perhaps it can be said that they are only relying on the other party’s kindness. 
1197 
1198“Isn’t it right? My work is super busy, I have a limited number of books I can read, you know? Actually, I haven’t even read ten percent of those manga books I’ve bought today. There’s a lot of my favorite series that came out while I was in confinement. Why would I waste my limited free time by reading a manga book drawn by an amateur with ulterior motive like that! Well……..If it was until then I might be willing to read it, but I’m in angry mode right now. I can even defeat the existence named Ashura. As if I would read a book from you all, who’ve disgraced my Tokiya!”2 
1199 
1200“N-No way……..” 
1201 
1202Upon hearing Nia’s words, Yoshino created a face that looks like she is almost crying. 
1203 
1204“Well, bye! That’s it! Stop doing something useless!” 
1205 
1206“-------Wait a minute.” 
1207 
1208But as Nia was going to cut off the call, Kotori placed her elbow on the table and stopped her. 
1209 
1210“Uun………? Aah, you’re Kotori-chan? I guess this is the first time we’ve talk to each other like this. Hi, nice to meet you.” 
1211 
1212“Nice to meet you too.” 
1213 
1214Kotori replied to her, and continued her words. 
1215 
1216“----------Well, I’ll go straight to the main problem. From the way you spoke, I think it’s……… If it’s a book worth reading, then you’ll spare some times to read that book, right?” 
1217 
1218“……………Um? What are you talking about?” 
1219 
1220“Please answer. If the manga we create can be better than your own manga at one thing, then it’ll be worth reading, right?” 
1221 
1222Upon hearing Kotori’s words, Nia laughed loudly. 
1223“Ahaha! Well, I think it is. But, even if there’s something amusing in it or not is according to the person themselves. Even though you saidthat, it’s really amusing. Do you really thing that I will think the same way as you?” 
1224 
1225“Certainly you’re right about that……. But if that’s the case, isn’t there one absolute standard that we can use to judge it?” 
1226 
1227“Absolute standard……?” 
1228 
1229When Nia asked back, Kotori replied back to her with an extremely serious tone. 
1230 
1231“Yes. -------It’s the sales amount.” 
1232 
1233“Wha…….!?” 
1234 
1235It’s not only Nia who raised her voice in response to Kotori’s words. Everyone else who is present inside the conference room also pointed their gaze towards Kotori at the same time. 
1236 
1237“Fuun………How interesting. Are you serious when you said that you can win against me, Honjou Souji, by the sales amount?” 
1238 
1239“Yes. If we win, you should obediently read the book.” 
1240 
1241Nia kept silent for a few seconds, then she went *Ahaha* as she laughed very loudly. 
1242 
1243“It’s fine. Let’s see whether you can really win.” 
1244 
1245After Nia said that, she cut off the call. 
1246 
1247For a while, the conference room fell into a deep silence. 
1248 
1249“H-Hey, Kotori. What did you say……….? Our opponent is a pro manga artist you know?” 
1250 
1251“It can’t be helped, right? That’s all because she clearly declared that she won’t read the manga.” 
1252 
1253“Even if that’s the case……….!” 
1254 
1255After Shidou said that in a high pitch, Kotori extended her palm to stop him. 
1256 
1257“Calm down. It’s not like I’m not thinking of anything.” 
1258 
1259When Kotori said that, she raised up the chupa-chups stick. 
1260 
1261 
1262Part 6 
1263“…………….Haa.” 
1264 
1265Nia gave out a sigh while lying down on her bed. 
1266 
1267On the side of the bed, there’s a mountain of manga and light novels piled up on the stack. However right now she doesn’t feel like she wanted to read them. She isn’t working on the new manga ideas either. She just kept staring at the ceiling. 
1268 
1269She thought about the reason for her current problem. -------Because of the previous information she gained from <Rasiel> and the direct call she did with Shidou, Kotori, and the others. 
1270 
1271Whatever they are, drawing a manga with Shidou as the protagonist in order to make Nia read it and make her hold affection towards Shidou himself. 
1272 
1273“…………….They are underestimating me.” 
1274 
1275Nia pouted her cheeks out of displeasure. 
1276 
1277Right. Nia certainly is fond of manga and anime. And her declaration about her never loving anything but 2D wasn’t a lie either. 
1278 
1279But that doesn’t mean that she will love everything as long as they’re 2D. 
1280 
1281That topic has also become a common misunderstanding amongst Otaku. Creating a popular anime stage in a certain place that is fun to visit, the so-called pilgrimage tactic in order to grow the town’s local government, with the thought process that Otaku like these kinds of things, don’t they? As long as there is an easy-going moe character present, generally everything will go smoothly. ------Naturally, what an Otaku really likes is an [Interesting Anime]. It doesn’t mean they’ll like everything as long as its anime. The backbone is also important for a moe character. 
1282 
1283The case this time is also the same. Even though Nia has Tokiya as one of her waifu characters (Even though he’s a man, he’s still called a waifu). In the very end, those characters have an excellent personality that made her hold a high feeling towards them. It’s not like that she can go *Kyun* at every manga character. 
1284 
1285Besides, even if they draw a manga based on a real person as the model, it’s not like Nia will be able to open her heart. 
1286 
1287“………………..” 
1288Nia fell into silence; she stroked her left hand gently to the air. 
1289 
1290Following that action, a book appeared from the empty space. 
1291 
1292<Rasiel>. An angel that knows everything that has happened in this world and Nia’s best and worst angel. 
1293 
1294“……………..” 
1295 
1296Nia started at <Rasiel>’s front cover without opening it, then she remembered the old memories from the not so distant past. 
1297 
1298Although Nia holds an omniscient angel that could know everything in this world, she doesn’t have any particular desire or ambition, nor does she ever think to use this power for something bad. She doesn’t mind living a peaceful life at all. 
1299 
1300Actually, with the help of her personality that allowed her to talk with anyone, Nia felt that it was comparatively easy to interact around in human society……….Well, even though certainly using <Rasiel>’s power was a big help. 
1301 
1302However, on a certain time, a curiosity bothered Nia’s mind. 
1303 
1304“----------How was I born, anyway?” 
1305 
1306Thinking again, that was the beginning of all her mistakes. 
1307 
1308Back then, if she could have kept her big curiosity and didn’t open <Rasiel>, the Nia right now probably would have been a more sensible Spirit. 
1309 
1310However, Nia already understood. The reason behind how she became her current self. 
1311 
1312…And herself from long ago. 
1313 
1314Once she understands that………No, perhaps it’ll be more accurate to say that when Nia remembered it, at that moment, she felt like she wanted to take out all of her stomach contents. 
1315 
1316Furthermore, in Nia’s mind, she kept producing the feeling of distrust like a poison. 
1317 
1318And to make it worst, in Nia’s hand exists an angel which could know everything in this world. 
1319 
1320Nia began to do some investigation about the human who live around her inside society. From friends, acquaintances, to even the store keeper that she had visited. 
1321 
1322---------Then, Nia ended up being alone. 
1323 
1324The more she investigated, the more she knows, and the more she cannot stand the creature called human beings. 
1325 
1326Somehow even if they have a kind face, there’s always a cruel true character hidden inside them. No matter how much love exists, there’s always a pitch-black hole inside their heart. Then, Nia became disgusted by creatures called human being. 
1327 
1328Though inside human society, it’s impossible for her to live without interact with anyone. 
1329 
1330That’s why Nia masked herself skillfully. 
1331 
1332She tried her best not to use <Rasiel> on someone she just met, and interacted with people as if they’re a game’s NPC. 
1333 
1334But inside her heart, there’s only one existence which she opened her heart to. 
1335 
1336They’re those who live in the different world than hers, those who live in a 2D world. 
1337 
1338Those manga and anime characters don’t have any hidden side of themselves other than the one Nia that can see from them. They will never betray Nia. 
1339 
1340And then, Nia sank herself into that world. Until the point she decided on a job where she could create that kind of world herself. 
1341 
1342That’s why, it’s not accurate to say that Nia cannot love anything but 2D. 
1343 
1344Nia just cannot open her heart to a real human being. 
1345 
1346“That’s why…………It’s useless.” 
1347 
1348Nia stared at the ceiling above her while touching <Rasiel>’s cover with her left hand. 
1349 
1350For example-------That’s it. Like whether Shidou’s words are lies or not. 
1351 
1352“…………………” 
1353 
1354Nia let out a small sigh; she tried to brush away her curiosity. Before that, she should wait for a while; Nia’s desire will bring an undesired result. 
1355 
1356Nia already experienced this kind of thing several times. Whenever she became curious, Nia always ended up filling her heart with suspicion. 
1357 
1358“………….No, I shouldn’t.” 
1359 
1360Talking to herself, Nia returned her hand to its original place. 
1361 
1362Then-----Nia gave another sigh and she hates herself for that.  
1363 
1364At that moment….. 
1365 
1366“-----Ara, ara. In the end, you’re not using that angel?” 
1367 
1368From the room where there’s nobody but Nia, an unfamiliar voice could be heard. 
1369 
1370“…………….! Who!?” 
1371 
1372Nia jumped from her bed out of confusion. The books piled up like a mountain around her collapse just like a sliding snow. 
1373 
1374Nia looked at her surroundings with her face that looks really cautious. A shadow begins to spread from an ink stain pasted on one side of the wall. -------From there, a figure of a girl began to be seen. 
1375 
1376That girl has black hair tied up in an unbalanced twin-tail. Besides, she has white skin contrary to her black hair. She wears a crimson and black colored dress on her body. 
1377 
1378However, looking at the appearance of the girl in front of her made both her consciousness and memories all hazy as if they were torn apart into pieces. With an appearance that looks neither like a God nor a Devil. In the middle of her face enshrined a pair of different colored eyes. On her left eye, there are the hands of time engraved on it, *Kara-Kara*, the surface of her eye looked entirely like a clock’s dial. 
1379 
1380This doesn’t seem to be reality, looking at this scene is entirely like seeing a dream-----or more likely a beautiful nightmare. For this girl to appear so suddenly, a normal human will surely scream or stand dumfounded.  
1381 
1382However, Nia doesn’t choose any of them. She lowered her body posture, with full of caution, Nia pointed her hand towards the girl. 
1383 
1384“-----------Who are you, anyway? Isn’t barging in without knocking on the door impolite?” 
1385 
1386When Nia said this, the girl placed her hand on her mouth while giggling suspiciously. 
1387 
1388“Ufufu, please excuse me for my impoliteness. -----But, there’s no need to be so cautious like that, I only want to be your ally. At least for now.” 
1389 
1390“……………Ally?” 
1391 
1392Nia narrowed her eyelid and twisted her left hand. Following that movement, a large book appeared like usual. Somehow upon looking that, the girl’s eyes sparkled out of interest.  
1393 
1394In order to confront the girl, she touched gently <Rasiel>’s cover. The pages began flipping automatically, and then a faint light shined from the pages. 
1395 
1396After that, she touched the page with her fingertip and gave out a small sigh. 
1397 
1398“…………..Fuun, I see. The reason why nobody was guarding the transportation I was in back then was because of you, Tokisaki Kurumi.” 
1399 
1400Nia called out her name with a strong accent as if she was trying to threaten the girl. 
1401 
1402However the girl-----Kurumi, she doesn’t seemed to be scared of Nia’s actions. Instead, she showed a fierce grin. 
1403 
1404“How splendid. So that is the omniscient angel <Rasiel>?” 
1405 
1406Upon hearing Kurumi’s words, Nia moved her body out of shock. 
1407 
1408“………………Hee. So you’ve already investigated about me beforehand?” 
1409 
1410“Yes. Of course, although I have to rely on [Numbers] to get everything since I don’t have the same level of investigation ability like you.” 
1411 
1412Kurumi laughed in amusement. 
1413 
1414[Numbers]. Because Nia was curious about what she had just said, Nia touched <Rasiel> for a second time. At the moment, the meaning behind Kurumi’s words echoed inside her head. 
1415 
1416 
1417“…………..I see, clones, huh? Again, there’s another troublesome power that exists.” 
1418 
1419While saying this, Nia let out a drop of sweat from her forehead. 
1420 
1421Nia claimed this according to <Rasiel>’s written information about Kurumi’s angel <Emperor of Time-Zafkiel>. She never knew that this kind of powerful ability existed before. 
1422 
1423Nia gazed at Kurumi, she’s screaming inside her mind. ------What’s with an angel that could manipulate time? Isn’t that cheating………..!? 
1424 
1425Although <Rasiel> could be used for dangerous situations, if Nia should fight one by one with Kurumi, perhaps Nia will have no chance at winning. 
1426 
1427However, feeling insecure is surely a bad move. Though Kurumi’s ability to collect information through creating clones is terrifying, there’s no way that she could grasp information about all of <Rasiel>‘s abilities. 
1428 
1429And in turn, Nia already knew all about Kurumi’s abilities, and Kurumi should also understand about that as well. Opposing a mysterious spirit, she’s surely is not an ordinary one. 
1430 
1431But Nia still had the advantage due to information she has for a battle. Nia thought she’s a step ahead and is confident of that. After judging, Nia gave out a sigh and relaxed her stiffened body a little bit. 
1432 
1433 “Then, what kind of business does the worst Spirit-sama have with me?” 
1434 
1435After Nia asked, Kurumi giggles again. 
1436 
1437“---------I have a very simple request, I want you to investigate something.” 
1438 
1439And then Nia raised her hand slowly and touched <Rasiel>. 
1440 
1441“There’s something I want you to investigate with your <Rasiel>.” 
1442 
1443“………….Something you want me to investigate, huh?” 
1444 
1445Nia placed her hand on her chin. 
1446 
1447“Well, to show my gratitude for helping me, I want to listen to your request, but that depends on the degree…………I think. Unlike you, I’m a pacifist. I won’t leak out any important information that will become dangerous later.” 
1448 
1449Upon hearing Nia’s words, Kurumi gave out a small laugh. 
1450 
1451“Please be assured. This is truly only for my own personal desires. I promise that the information won’t be the cause for any war or become the reason for any person’s unhappiness.” 
1452 
1453“………………Fuun?” 
1454 
1455Nia pointed her gaze to Kurumi. 
1456 
1457As if to trying to respond, Kurumi moved her lips. 
1458 
1459“That’s why, please tell me. ---30 years ago, [The First Spirit] that appeared in this world. The cause and reason for its appearance, the accurate coordinates and time of when it appeared, its powers, as well as-----a way to kill it.” 
1460 
1461“……………..Eh?” 
1462 
1463Upon hearing Kurumi, Nia knitted her eyebrow. 
1464 
1465 
1466Part 7 
1467 
1468“--------Then, this room. Please come in.” 
1469 
1470After saying this, Kotori opened the door using a key and urged Shidou and the others to come in. 
1471 
1472It’s a room inside the first floor of the high mansion next to Itsuka residence where all spirits reside. Shidou looked back at all the spirits who are behind him, and then he held the door’s knob and turned it. 
1473 
1474Then they take off their shoes as they enter the room, they their eyes glimmer with shock upon looking at the room’s appearance. 
1475 
1476“This is………….” 
1477 
1478Some large working desks are lined up inside the 20 tatami space. On the top of them, various painting tools have been prepared3 
1479 
1480This room looks like a larger version of Nia’s work room. But at the same time, the room has some differences with Nia’s. All the desk and painting tools are all new brand, seemingly as if they had never been used before. 
1481 
1482The previous meeting happened about an hour ago. At that time, <Ratatoskr> had been preparing the working room…………..As usual, they’re an amazing organization. 
1483 
1484“Ooh~! This is………….Amazing~” 
1485 
1486“Looks like a pro’s……….” 
1487 
1488“Kaka!Hou, isn’t this an appropriate place for us Yamai to show off our skill?” 
1489 
1490The Spirits came into the room after Shidou. They raise their admiration towards the room’s interior and equipment.  
1491 
1492Upon looking at everyone’s reaction, Shidou turns his glance towards Kotori. 
1493 
1494“…………….You even created this kind of room………So you’re really serious.” 
1495 
1496“Really-really, totally serious. -----Or frankly speaking, there’s no other way, right?” 
1497 
1498 “Well, that might be true though……..” 
1499 
1500Shidou scratched his cheeks while saying this. Kotori folded her arms while walking towards the center of the room. She turned her body to everyone’s direction. 
1501 
1502And then, she raised her voice loudly. 
1503 
1504“Alright, everyone. The target is two days from now. On December 31st, during Comic Colosseum’s last day, Nia’s circle will participate on that day.” 
1505 
1506Kotori spread both of her hands, and then she lets out a voice with a tone that is similar to an opera performance. 
1507“-------On that day, we will create our booth next to Nia’s space. We will create our doujin with the same number of copies as Nia’s, and then we will sell them faster than Nia.” 
1508 
1509Upon hearing Kotori’s words, all spirits raised their voices “Ooh……….!” 
1510 
1511Right. This is what Kotori said earlier when she said “Thinking”. From Shidou’s information, Kotori knew that Nia is going to participate with her doujin at end of the month. If they focus on that point together, then the plan is to knock Nia down with one blow with everyone’s help. 
1512 
1513“The problem is that we don’t have much time. Though the background and finishing touches will be down by our support from <Ratatoskr>, the rest are all our responsibility, [The book’s we created] won’t be a lie then. The story and main character’s drawings should be done by us. I’ve already prepared the printing equipment; the worst case is that we have to finish the manuscript on the 31st at 3:00 a.m.” 
1514 
1515“But………..Are you sure this will work? The opponent is a pro manga artist, you know?” 
1516 
1517“Well, it’s not like I’m thinking that it’ll be simple too. But, if we aren’t able to match her on a commercial basis, then we wouldn’t be able to win right? Because its doujin, the number of books we could take to the event assembly is limited, that’s the only way we can fight her. ------Besides, because its doujin, it’ll be alright even if the pages number isn’t that much.” 
1518 
1519“That’s true………Then, let’s say we can sell the books faster than Nia, but how can we make her admit her defeat…………….?” 
1520 
1521“That’s, probably depends on how we negotiate with her during the progress and her own self-pride. But, since our goal is to [Make her read our created book], then I think we still have plenty of hope.” 
1522 
1523“…………..Then, the problem is-“ 
1524 
1525Shidou asked with a serious facial expression, and Kotori replied back to him by nodding. 
1526 
1527“Yes. How can we create a doujin that will be able to strike Nia’s heart? ------Also, how can we sell faster than her?” 
1528 
1529After Kotori said that, she started walking to the white board inside the room while fluttering the jacket hanging on her shoulders. She stood up in front of the board. 
1530 
1531“----------Then that’s it, first let’s decide on the role. The story will be create together by everyone…….The problem is the drawing. I want to ask a question. Is there anyone here who has ever drawn a manga or illustration among us?” 
1532 
1533Kotori asks while looking at all the Spirits, and then several people raise their hands. They’re Kaguya, Yuzuru, and the ex-humans Origami and Miku. 
1534 
1535“Well, that’s what I guess……….Well, from the start, let’s see everyone’s drawing skill. Everyone, please sit on any desk you like. Let’s start by drawing a picture of Shidou.” “Ooh~! Drawing Shido. Leave it to me!” 
1536 
1537“Fufun, well fine. You better watch my art skill!” 
1538 
1539“Consent. Shidou, please sit down over there.” 
1540 
1541“Darling, please look here, look here~!” 
1542 
1543“…………..” 
1544After all of the spirits sat down on their chosen chairs, they begin to move their pencils on the paper available on the desk. And then, Kotori knitted her eyebrow as if she remembered something. 
1545 
1546“Ah, right. Shidou, please draw something too.” 
1547 
1548“Me too!?” 
1549 
1550“Yes. Back then, you drew various characters on your note book, right? If I remember correctly—“ 
1551 
1552“A----h!Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!” 
1553 
1554Shidou screamed as if trying to cover Kotori’s voice. The Spirits are all surprised and turn to look at Shidou. 
1555 
1556“W-What’s wrong, Shidou? Suddenly screaming like that?” 
1557 
1558“I-I was so……….surprised.” 
1559 
1560“………….Well, that’s it, let’s leave him alone.” 
1561 
1562Somehow Natsumi seemingly understands his state and placed her hand on Yoshino’s shoulder. Yoshino turns to her while wondering a little. 
1563 
1564 “Then, let’s hurry; let’s hurry, because I will be drawing as well.” 
1565 
1566“Ku………….” 
1567 
1568Kotori moved the chupa-chups stick to urge him to hurry. If he continues opposing her, probably she will mention too much unnecessary things. Shidou swallowed his regret; he took an identical-looking note book with Tohka and the others and started drawing a picture on the paper.  
1569 
1570-----------And then, 30 minutes have passed. Everyone had already finished their pictures. 
1571 
1572“Well, let’s see everyone’s picture one by one.” 
1573 
1574“Ooh! Please see!” 
1575 
1576“I……..Already finish too.” 
1577 
1578Responding to Kotori’s words, both Tohka and Yoshino showed their pictures to everyone. 
1579Their pictures are all really cute…………However, these look like an elementary kid’s drawing. 
1580 
1581“I see…….Uh, they’re cute.” 
1582 
1583“Really?” 
1584 
1585“Yes. But, we cannot use it for the doujin this time.” 
1586 
1587“I-I’m sorry…………” 
1588 
1589Yoshino shrugged her shoulders in apologetic manner. Shidou made a wry smile and pats her head gently. 
1590 
1591“Well, next. By the way, this is mine.” 
1592 
1593“Ah~, then I’ll show mine too~! Here!” 
1594 
1595Kotori and Miku showed their pictures. 
1596 
1597Their picture level is above Tohka and Yoshino in term of age-range. However, rather than looking like a manga drawing, they look more like pictures drawn by middle or high school girls on their notebooks. However, the characters’ appearance still looks quite lovely. 
1598 
1599However, there’s one thing pulling Shidou’s attention. Everyone should be drawing a picture of Shidou, then why does Miku’s illustration show Shidou with long hair and wearing skirt. 
1600 
1601“………………….Uhm, Miku?” 
1602 
1603“Yes~, what is it, darling?” 
1604 
1605“………………….No, it’s nothing. Anyway, let’s go to the next one.” 
1606 
1607When Miku turned to him with sparkling eyes, Shidou can sense something dangerous in her mind and averted his gaze away from her. If he were to continue commenting on it, he has feeling that the person in reality will be forced to match with her illustration. 
1608 
1609“Kukuku…………Then next one will be us!” 
1610 
1611“Presentation. Please look.” 
1612 
1613Yamai sisters said that with a tone full of confidence as they showed their pictures. 
1614 
1615“Ooh!?” 
1616 
1617As Shidou looked at their pictures, he widened his eyes. As expected from those two who had an illustration contest. Kaguya and Yuzuru’s drawing quality is on different level from the previous four people. 
1618 
1619Of course, there are some points still poorly drawn, but these pictures can still be used for a manga. 
1620 
1621By the way, Kaguya’s drawing of Shidou is a hot-blooded Shidou in a Shōnen manga style, while Yuzuru’s drawing of Shidou is a handsome Shidou in a Shōjo manga style. 
1622 
1623“Aren’t those amazing, you two?” 
1624 
1625“Kakaka!Obviously!” 
1626 
1627“Consent. There’s nothing we, Yamai cannot do.” 
1628 
1629Those two beam their chests full of confidence. Kotori looked at the pictures while saying “Fumu” and places her hand on her chin. She then turned towards Shidou and Origami.  
1630 
1631“For now the main artist candidate will be Yamai sisters. -----Well then, next, let’s see the next one.” 
1632 
1633“Y-Yes………….” 
1634 
1635“Understood.” 
1636 
1637In response to Kotori, Shidou and Origami show their pictures. Everyone is looking at them. 
1638 
1639 
1640“Fumu-fumu, though still incomparable with Kaguya’s and Yuzuru’s, Shidou’s drawing isn’t really bad too. Then Origami is…………Eh? Hyaa!?”