The fifth time Yuzuru Yatogai (Yoshinon) woke up from being knocked out, she finally behaved. She glared at Tokisaki Kurumi and asked, "What exactly do you want?"
Kurumi grinned. "Ara~ Since you asked so sincerely, I'll generously tell you—"
Before she could finish, Su Xiaoqi bonked her on the head. "We've used that line already. Next time, I'll think of something new for you."
"Darling~ You promised! Don't go back on your word," Kurumi pouted before clearing her throat and turning back to Yoshinon. "Let me introduce myself—I am the 'Nightmare,' Tokisaki Kurumi. You may also call me the 'Worst Spirit.'"
"My reason for capturing you is simple: I intend to become the ruler of all Spirits. Oh, and also to make every Spirit my darling's plaything. From now on, whenever he wants to slee—"
*Bonk!*
Su Xiaoqi smacked her head again. "I never said anything like that!"
"Oww…" Kurumi rubbed her head, sulking. "Darling, could you stop hitting my head? I don't want to turn into Tokisaki the Fool."
Yoshinon, watching this exchange, couldn't help but think Kurumi had a few screws loose. She sneered, "You? Rule all Spirits? Even if all of us combined, we wouldn't stand a chance against *that* Spirit."
Kurumi scoffed. "The First Spirit? Pfft. Ten of her wouldn't be a match for my darling. Or did you forget how you got captured in the first place?"
At this, Yoshinon finally turned her gaze to the man beside Kurumi. She was certain he wasn't the one who had knocked her out—their auras didn't match.
"It wasn't him who caught me. What's there to be proud of?"
Kurumi smirked. "Big chest, no brain, huh? Think about it—who's the one who kept knocking you out after you were brought here?"
"Tell you what. If you don't believe me, fight him. If you win, I'll let you go and never bother you again. But if you lose…"
"From now on, you obey me. Since you're the first one I captured, I'll let you be the second-in-command. Deal?"
Yoshinon narrowed her eyes. "And if I refuse?"
Kurumi's grin turned sinister. "Then I'll kill you. You're useless to me otherwise. My darling said this world is mine to play with—no matter what I do, he'll clean up after me."
Su Xiaoqi's face darkened. "Tokisaki Kurumi, if I ever hear you spouting nonsense like that again, you'll never be with me."
Instantly, Kurumi switched to an obedient, sweet tone. "Darling~ It's all that white-haired idiot's fault! He's the one who corrupted me. Just mute him forever, okay?"
Yoshinon watched their bickering with a bitter smile. She had no choice now.
Even if this man wasn't the one who had knocked her out, even if she somehow escaped today—what if the person who effortlessly captured her came after her again?
She was a Spirit. Was she supposed to spend her life hiding?
With a resigned sigh, Yoshinon looked at Kurumi. "Fine. I hope you keep your word."
Kurumi chuckled. "Of course. I'm a Spirit of my word."
(*The most shameless Spirit I've ever met,* Yoshinon thought.)
Su Xiaoqi and Ikaros escorted Kurumi and Yoshinon to a deserted island.
Su Xiaoqi crossed his arms. "Let's do it here. Show me what you've got—otherwise, you stand no chance."
Yoshinon glanced warily at Ikaros, the girl who had brought her here. In her combat mode, she was like a completely different person—just like how Yoshinon transformed when donning her Spirit attire. Yet, she couldn't sense any spiritual energy from her.
Kurumi tapped her foot impatiently. "Hurry up, Second-in-Command. You've got cooking duty when we get back."
Yoshinon huffed but activated her **Gabriel** and faced Su Xiaoqi.
"**Please let me go. I beg you.**"
"Hm?"
Su Xiaoqi blinked, then realized—this was one of her abilities.
He shrugged. "Doesn't work on me. Try something else."
"Then how about this? **Gabriel—Divine Choir!**"
A massive pipe organ materialized behind her. But no matter what melody she played or how loudly she sang, Su Xiaoqi remained unaffected.
"Impossible!" Yoshinon gasped.
"Your powers are interesting," Su Xiaoqi admitted. "In return, let me show you what you missed earlier."
With a surge of energy, his hair turned gold, and his aura exploded—**Super Saiyan mode.**
"It *was* you!" Yoshinon covered her mouth in shock.
Kurumi smirked. "Told you so."
"Darling~ The flies are about to swarm. Knock out the little cow, and let's go home."
"Wait, I can—"
*Thud.*
Darkness claimed Yoshinon once more.
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When she woke again, she sighed. "I lost. What do you want me to do?"
Su Xiaoqi tilted his head. "One thing I'm curious about—why do you hate men *and* women?"
Yoshinon's smile turned bitter as she recounted her past.
Most of it matched the original story—after rejecting a TV producer's advances, she was slandered, betrayed by male fans, and driven to despair.
But there was a twist: she discovered the ones spreading rumors were *women*. That betrayal made her despise both genders.
When she tried to end her life, the First Spirit appeared, granting her power. Her first act? Killing the producer and the women who ruined her.
Now, her arrogance was a shield—she trusted no one. Only fellow musicians earned a few words from her.
Su Xiaoqi frowned. "Kurumi, I've always wondered—without Shidou, why does the First Spirit still create Spirits? Who is she trying to revive?"
"Could it be related to *Shiori*?"
Kurumi giggled. "Darling~ It doesn't matter. Whatever her goal is, she'll fail. Right?"
Su Xiaoqi chuckled. "True. My bad for overthinking."
Yoshinon hesitated. "You're really… going against the First Spirit?"
Kurumi rolled her eyes. "How many times? We're not *opposing* her—we're killing her. My darling's avenging me."
"As for you, drop the act. You can be haughty with others, but not with us. Got it, *little cow*?"
*Smack!*
Su Xiaoqi swatted Kurumi's backside. "I told you to watch your language. *You're* not the main wife either."
Kurumi rubbed her butt, whining. "Darling~ If I can't have your babies, it's because of that slap!"
"Pfft—" Yoshinon burst out laughing before covering her mouth. "S-Sorry…"
Su Xiaoqi smiled. "It's fine. Kurumi's crude, but she's right about one thing—if she wants the First Spirit dead, I'll make it happen."
"So, Yuzuru Yatogai—what's your answer?"
Yoshinon met his gaze. "You've shattered my pride. My power is nothing to you. If you'll protect me… I'll join you against her."
Su Xiaoqi shook his head. "You still don't get it. I don't need your help against her."
"What I want is for you to be Kurumi's first *friend* in this world. Your safety? Guaranteed."
Kurumi pouted. "Not *friend*—subordinate! I'm the boss, she's second, and any future Spirits fall in line!"
Yoshinon smiled faintly. "Alright. I'll join. I'll… try to befriend Tokisaki Kurumi."
"Oh! I know where another Spirit appears—usually in the afternoons."
Su Xiaoqi nodded. "We'll go tomorrow. I'm Su Xiaoqi."
After a pause, Yoshinon shook his hand.
"Yuzuru Yatogai. Spirit name: **Diva**. Nice to meet you."