"Eh~ So you're an expert in brain physiology."
Saten Ruiko and Uiharu Kazari, who had joined halfway, sat down. Uiharu Kazari expressed great surprise after learning about Kiyama Harumi's identity. The next moment, her eyes turned to Shirai Kuroko.
"But why is Shirai-san with Teacher Kiyama? Could it be that Shirai-san's brain has some problems and Misaka Mikoto brought her to Teacher Kiyama for an examination?"
"Ya ha ha~ I didn't expect you to find out, Uiharu Kazari. That's right, it's because this pervert suffers from 'lechery syndrome.'
Misaka Mikoto, unable to tolerate her, dragged this pervert and Yoshino to Teacher Kiyama to see if there was any hope. After Teacher Kiyama examined her, she found that she was already in the late stage of 'lechery syndrome' and was now beyond cure."
Regarding this misunderstanding, Shiina indicated that Uiharu Kazari's thoughts were not wrong; Shirai Kuroko's brain did have problems, and it was already beyond saving.
"Ah! What should we do? Will Shirai-san be alright?"
Uiharu Kazari, her eyes misty, looked worriedly at Shirai Kuroko, who was trembling with anger. This scene even made the usually calm Kiyama Harumi's face break out in a cold sweat. 'How naive do you have to be to believe such a thing?'
"Kuroko's brain is not problematic! You Dead Rabbit, don't talk nonsense!! I haven't heard you speak in a while, and I thought you had settled down, but now I feel like just destroying you." The enraged Shirai Kuroko forgot she was in a public place and slammed her hand on the table, standing up. This drew the attention of everyone in the cafe.
"I just don't want to talk to a pervert. Perverts are contagious." Saying this, she even waved her hand at Shirai Kuroko, as if trying to shoo her away, making Shirai Kuroko grit her teeth. Her clenched hands trembled uncontrollably. She kept telling herself to calm down, to be elegant. This was a public place, and she was a Disciplinary Committee Member; she couldn't behave badly.
"Eh? So Shirai-san is alright?" Uiharu Kazari blinked at the angry Shirai Kuroko. 'Could it be that her brain really isn't problematic?'
"Of course I'm alright!?" Shirai Kuroko roared, slamming the table again. 'When did my good friend become so naturally naive? Why didn't I know? And why do you always think my brain has problems? Do you wish my brain had problems?'
"It seems your daily lives are quite lively. But what we're discussing now is about the AIM Stalker. However, if your brain really does have problems, you can always come to me to deal with it." Kiyama Harumi said, taking a sip of her drink. She didn't dislike this lively atmosphere.
"AIM Stalker?" Saten Ruiko ignored Shirai Kuroko's roar and turned to Shiina, who nodded slightly, seemingly agreeing to something.
Having received confirmation, Saten Ruiko took out her phone from her pocket and placed it on the table. Because of Yoshino, she had obtained the Esper ability she desired and no longer needed these things. If Shiina hadn't forbidden her from giving Shirai Kuroko and the others clues earlier, she would have given them this file a long time ago.
"Shirai-san, if you don't have any clues about the AIM Stalker yet, then this might give you some answers."
"This is... a phone?" Shirai Kuroko looked at her in confusion. 'Why are you suddenly giving me a phone? I have my own phone.'
"This is a file about the AIM Stalker that I downloaded online. It seems to be a music file. Teacher Kiyama can take a good look at this now."
"Online?"
"Downloaded?"
Misaka Mikoto and Shirai Kuroko's mouths twitched as they looked at the phone. The thing they hadn't found even after sacrificing their dignity was found by Saten Ruiko online. They really didn't know what to say. 'You're really amazing, Saten-san.'
"Hehehe~ While Disciplinary Committee Member Shirai Kuroko and Esper Misaka Mikoto made no progress in their investigation for days, Saten Ruiko found the AIM Stalker file while casually browsing online.
It seems your work efficiency is really high. Should we invite Saten Ruiko to join the Disciplinary Committee? That way, if there's any search work in the future, letting her do it might greatly improve efficiency."
Shiina's words made Shirai Kuroko and Misaka Mikoto turn their heads away, not looking at it. This matter was, in a sense, truly their own problem. Misaka Mikoto thought of the scene a few days ago where she was acting cute to those delinquents and felt like she truly couldn't face anyone.
"I don't need your Dead Rabbit's advice. Now, Kuroko needs to thoroughly examine this so-called file." After saying that, she took the phone from the table, but accidentally bumped the cola on the table, spilling it onto Kiyama Harumi's leg and soaking her stockings.
"Ah! I... I'm sorry, I accidentally got your stockings wet." Saying this, Shirai Kuroko took out her handkerchief, intending to hand it to Kiyama Harumi.
"Oh. It's alright." Saying this, Kiyama Harumi stood up. Her next action made Uiharu Kazari and Misaka Mikoto blush, while Yoshino covered her eyes with her hands. Shirai Kuroko, meanwhile, suddenly felt a headache coming on.
"Anyway, only the stockings got wet, so if I just take them off like this..."
"I told you! Don't just take off your clothes in public!" Shirai Kuroko, so angry that her twin tails floated up, roared at Kiyama Harumi, who had already taken off half of her stockings!
"But, I don't think any man would be excited by seeing my lack of curves..." Like a child who had done something wrong, Kiyama Harumi crossed her arms in front of her, looking at the furious Shirai Kuroko and explaining her actions.
"Everyone has their own interests and preferences! Besides, even without the opposite sex, there are those of the same sex who harbor improper desires!"
"Hehe~ So you're self-aware too, Shirai Pervert." Her previous retort included herself as well.
"Shut up, don't speak!!" Shirai Kuroko once again lectured Kiyama Harumi, making Misaka Mikoto and Uiharu Kazari exchange glances. Yoshino, however, noticed a glint in Kiyama Harumi's eyes.
"It seems the Disciplinary Committee has already noticed this matter. The required computational power is almost sufficient; we can proceed with the next step of the plan." Kiyama Harumi, having parted ways with Shirai Kuroko and the others, arrived alone at the parking lot, her eyes very serious, completely devoid of her previous lazy demeanor.
"Have you already obtained the necessary computational power, Teacher Kiyama?"
"Who is it!?"
This soft voice sounded very familiar to Kiyama Harumi. She felt like she had heard it somewhere just now.
"I know, I know everything. The AIM Stalker was spread by Teacher Kiyama Harumi, and I also know the reason why the AIM Stalker was spread, Teacher Kiyama." Yoshino walked out from behind a pillar in the parking lot and came to Kiyama Harumi's side.
"Now that the AIM Stalker file has been discovered, it won't be long before they find that the brainwaves of those comatose patients are consistent with yours, Teacher. In that case, you'll be discovered. Do you have any plans now?"
"...Are you here to persuade me to turn myself in, child?" Kiyama Harumi squatted down, looking at Yoshino at eye level. She gently stroked Yoshino's head. If her previous students had also been such well-behaved and obedient children, it would have been wonderful.
"No, Yoshino doesn't intend to do that. Yoshino also knows about the darkness of Academy City. And those comatose patients haven't suffered any harm; you just borrowed their computational power, Teacher. I believe you can wake all the students up."
"...Is that so? Thank you for believing in me, Yoshino."
A warm current flowed through Kiyama Harumi's heart. She was very happy that someone supported her. She couldn't help but hug the child, holding her tightly. Tears flowed uncontrollably, drenching Yoshino's shoulder.
"..." Yoshino gently patted her back, comforting her. However, this matter still couldn't solve the children's problem; the main issue lay with Therestina Kihara Lifeline.
I can only wait for this person to appear to get the ability body crystal and awaken the children. So, I'll have to trouble you a bit longer, Teacher Kiyama.
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