"Today is the ability test. It seems today is the day we meet the Tsundere Railgun, Yoshino. Didn't Ruiko and Uiharu invite you just now? Maybe Uiharu is taking you to meet the Tsundere Railgun. And that guy who writes Shirai but reads pervert."
Holding the report that showed Level 0 and packing her school bag, Yoshino also had a black line on her forehead when she heard Shiina badmouthing Shirai Kuroko. Why were these two's relationship so bad?
"Shiina, you shouldn't talk about Shirai-san like that. Shirai-san has always been very kind to Yoshino. Why can't you two get along?" Every time they met, Shiina would be the first to provoke Shirai Kuroko.
At first, Shirai Kuroko would not argue with Shiina out of consideration for Yoshino, but gradually she couldn't help but argue with Shiina.
Every time, Shirai Kuroko would complain to Yoshino that she needed to properly educate Shiina, but how could she educate Shiina? Would Shiina still be Shiina if she wasn't so boisterous?
"Hmph! Shiina has no interest in getting along with a pervert! Besides, I'm doing this to protect Yoshino!"
Crossing her arms, and turning her face away, Shiina indicated, 'Let me get along with her? No way!' She and a pervert had nothing in common!
"Forget it, Yoshino doesn't want to force you. As long as Shiina is happy, that's fine."
Anyway, Yoshino could feel that even though the two often argued, their relationship was actually quite good.
'Do these two grow their feelings by arguing?'
They are strange people. Yoshino said she couldn't quite understand their way of communicating.
"Let's go meet up with Ruiko and Uiharu first. What happens between me and that pervert is irrelevant; Yoshino doesn't need to worry too much about those things."
Waving her hand to dismiss Yoshino, who still wanted to say something, she knew that things couldn't be reconciled but still wanted to mediate her relationship with Shirai Kuroko. What a kind child. She hoped her kindness wouldn't harm her in the future.
"Okay, I understand." Carrying her school bag, Yoshino jogged out of the classroom.
After Yoshino left the classroom, the people inside took out their hidden cameras and started sharing photos with each other.
A strange scene appeared in the classroom: a group of people exchanging something, making strange laughter. Later, even the teacher joined in, like a strange organization.
"Um... Where should Ruiko and the others be?"
Arriving at the school gate, she looked left and right, trying to spot Saten Ruiko and Uiharu Kazari. The two's characteristics were quite obvious: one with long black hair, a figure that could rival some adults. The other had grass growing on her head... This wasn't a bad remark; Uiharu Kazari really did have grass growing on her head.
"Ah, found... them... ah."
She watched with a cold sweat as Saten Ruiko appeared behind Uiharu Kazari, not caring that it was a public place, and directly lifted Uiharu Kazari's skirt.
"Yo, today you're wearing light pink polka dots."
Saten Ruiko commented on the color of Uiharu Kazari's panty with great interest, completely ignoring Uiharu Kazari, whose face was already bright red.
"...So, Yoshino, you must be careful when you interact with Saten Ruiko in the future, okay?"
Shiina turned around and looked at Yoshino with a serious expression. She didn't even call her Ruiko anymore, using her full name, which showed how serious Shiina was now.
"I understand..." Shiina's aura was very strong now, making Yoshino only able to agree for the time being.
And seeing this scene, Yoshino also started to worry that if she wasn't careful one day, Saten Ruiko might sneak up behind her and lift her skirt like this... She really didn't want to fall victim.
"Ah! It's Yoshino! We're over here!"
Saten Ruiko, who was being complained about, saw Yoshino and, ignoring the still angry and complaining Uiharu Kazari, energetically waved to Yoshino.
"...Ruiko, Uiharu." Yoshino took a step back, thought for a moment, and still greeted them.
"Ruiko, you can't do things like that in the street. It's not good."
"It's fine, it's fine. At worst, I'll just let Uiharu see my panty too, that's all."
Saten Ruiko waved her hand dismissively, indicating it wasn't a big deal. At worst, she'd just show her panty to Uiharu Kazari, that's all.
You're clearly just taking advantage of the fact that Uiharu would never do that, aren't you? I saw through it all long ago.
"You're clearly doing this just to satisfy your own desires, aren't you? Don't make excuses."
Shiina interrupted Saten Ruiko, looking at her with disdain. What kind of person is she? Always picking on honest people.
"Don't you, this rabbit, care what panty Uiharu is wearing today?" Saten Ruiko looked at Shiina with a half-smile.
"Of course I care a lot."
She looked at Saten Ruiko with a "isn't that obvious" tone.
Then, the person and the doll exchanged a glance and burst into strange laughter.
Yoshino and Uiharu Kazari exchanged a look and sighed helplessly; they both had it tough.
"Did you make plans with that Disciplinary Committee Member, Shirai Kuroko, today?"
The three of them chatted under the shade of a tree. Hearing Uiharu Kazari's words, Saten Ruiko looked at her curiously.
"Yes, she fulfilled my wish and let me meet Senior Misaka. There are only seven Espers in Academy City, Classmate Misaka Mikoto, the ace of Tokiwadai."
Uiharu Kazari's eyes sparkled. As someone who admired young ladies, she could finally meet a real young lady.
"An Esper from Tokiwadai? It's probably just one of those annoying people who look down on others because of their superior abilities," Saten Ruiko said with a somewhat displeased expression.
She had seen too many people who looked down on others because of their high abilities.
"..."
Yoshino looked at Saten Ruiko, knowing that as a Level0, she greatly anticipated having her own Esper ability.
However, because she lacked talent, she was currently a Level0, yet she still lived optimistically.
Thinking of the AIM Stalker incident that would occur later, Yoshino wanted to help her.
"Yoshino, do you want to help her?" Shiina asked, knowing what Yoshino was thinking from her expression.
It wasn't surprising that the kind Yoshino had this idea, and it also didn't object to helping Saten Ruiko.
"Hmm, after all, Ruiko works so hard, but despite her efforts, she's been deceived due to ability assessment. If I were to stimulate her with some Spirit Power, there's a very high chance Ruiko could gain an Esper ability."
After all, this was the power of a Spirit; even if it didn't work, she could still use the power of the necklace.
Touching the necklace Muse gave her, she still had the power everyone gave her.
"You can make your own decisions, Yoshino. Shiina will always support you."
It couldn't always help Yoshino; Yoshino needed to have her own opinions. Its efforts were paying off.
"Hey! Yoshino. Let's go together. Let's go see that legendary Esper, shall we?"
Having finished their discussion, Saten Ruiko pulled Yoshino's hand and started walking towards the place Uiharu Kazari and Shirai Kuroko had agreed upon.
"I really want to help you now, Ruiko." With my power, I can definitely help you gain an ability.
Author's Note:
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