"Yowane-san, do you feel a gaze constantly staring at us?"
"This... haha! Just ignore her."
On a holiday, early in the morning, Mikoto happily pulled Yowane out of the dorm. Before leaving, Yowane tidied herself up a bit, just in case she was recognized as soon as she went out—not because of her status as the Fourth Rank, but because, having chosen to be a Diva, how could she not bring songs from another world to this one? So Yowane actively found a music website, and one after another, highly addictive songs were born from there. Coupled with some dance MV videos, it was now rare to find someone who didn't know Yowane.
Yowane was now almost the strongest idol singer in all of Academy City. Tokiwadai Middle School, which usually had strict requirements for students, did not stop her. It seemed they regarded Yowane as a facade, which significantly increased student enrollment.
Not only a singer but also a Level 5, for such a talented and capable student, Tokiwadai Middle School responded to Yowane's abilities by giving her excellent treatment. Not to mention bonuses, they also loosened many regulations.
After just accompanying Mikoto to try on some jewelry, both of them could feel the stinging gaze from behind. Mikoto asked Yowane with a puzzled expression, while Yowane, of course, knew whose gaze it was. At this moment, the Psychological Queen of Academy City was squatting in a corner, biting a handkerchief, glaring intently at the two of them with a resentful expression. So, knowing it was that Queen, Yowane could only awkwardly say to Mikoto.
"Never mind, let's just enjoy ourselves today!"
Mikoto seemed to understand something from Yowane's face! Pushing aside the awkwardness, Mikoto put on a cheerful smile, and the two continued shopping, but eventually ended up at an arcade. Seeing that Mikoto wasn't doing anything out of line, Shokuhou seemed to give up, and eventually, her gaze was no longer felt. It seemed that faction matters had been very busy recently, making it impossible for her to constantly watch Mikoto and Yowane.
"Today was a lot of fun, Misaka-san."
Yowane looked at the KO'd character on the screen, feeling not an ounce of anger, but rather a heart full of nostalgia. How long had it been? Since computers became widespread, these kinds of arcade machines were basically phased out, only found in the basements or upper floors of some large plazas. She hadn't expected to experience a taste of her childhood again today.
"As long as you like it."
Looking at Yowane, who was full of nostalgic sentiment, Mikoto felt a strange feeling in her heart, but when she heard Yowane's evaluation, she awkwardly scratched her beautiful cheek with her index finger. She had originally thought that Yowane, with her strong 'young lady' aura, wouldn't particularly like it, but unexpectedly, the other party was so skilled. It seems one really can't use common assumptions to infer things about 'young ladies'.
"Th-that, are... are we Friends now?"
Suddenly remembering something, Mikoto said to Yowane, stammering with a shy expression.
"Of course, aren't we Friends now, Misaka-san?"
Hearing Mikoto's words, Yowane turned her head, faced the shy and blushing Mikoto, smiled, and extended her right hand. Mikoto stared at the fair, slender hand before her, He was stunned for a moment., a hint of emotion seemed to flow in her eyes. Then, she hastily wiped the nervous sweat from her hand with her skirt behind her back. After that, she happily clasped Yowane's slender hand, and their friendship was forged at that moment.
It was fortunate that a certain green-headed Queen was very busy right now, otherwise, seeing this scene, she would surely burst a blood vessel. To dare to poach my corner while I'm away, it's simply unbearable for an uncle, let alone an aunt.
"In three months, we'll be second-year senpais. Misaka, are you ready to guide the kouhais?"
Thinking of a small figure whose name reads 'Kuroko' but writes 'hentai', Yowane felt a wave of amusement. Then, she asked Mikoto beside her with a slightly profound meaning.
"Just call me Mikoto; Misaka is too formal. I don't know if I can be a good role model, but I'll give it my all."
Thinking of a certain queen's personality and actions, a hint of loneliness flashed across Mikoto's face, but it was quickly covered by her usual vigor. She said to Yowane with full confidence.
"Then Mikoto, just call me Bai. Don't say 'Tan' or anything! It makes me feel like I'm calling a small animal."
"Okay, Bai."
After savoring a bit more of their childhood memories, Yowane and Mikoto quickly returned to the dorm. Just kidding, if they missed curfew, that Dorm Supervisor, whose level was unknown, could truly make them realize how precious life was.
On the way, Mikoto suddenly had something to do and was called away, so Yowane had to walk alone. But as she walked, a very familiar scene appeared before her eyes.
"This is?!"
Yowane, feeling her head start to ache, looked at the 'familiar' vending machine before her. Wasn't this the money-eating vending machine from the beginning? Looking around, it was really too similar. So, with a curious mind, Yowane slowly walked up to the red vending machine and put in a coin.
"Eh~! It really swallowed it."
Pressing the buttons, Yowane looked at the unresponsive vending machine. Yowane was very certain this was the scene from the first episode of A Certain Scientific Railgun. Living here for so long, Yowane had never deliberately looked for this place, but she unexpectedly stumbled upon it today.
"Then, the '45-Degree Diagonal Attack Mechanical Repair Method'."
Placing her handbag on a nearby chair, Yowane jumped on the spot, performed a 180-degree spin in the air, and then kicked the red vending machine. Fortunately, she held back her strength, otherwise, the vending machine would have been directly kicked apart.
A bottle of red drink popped out, and Yowane nodded with satisfaction. It seemed that firsthand experience was indeed different from watching it in the anime; it was too exciting. No wonder Mikoto always went up and kicked it twice.
"Black lace, huh!"
Komoe had just opened her drink and taken a sip when she suddenly heard a surprised voice not far behind her. This startled Yowane so much that she spit out the drink she had just consumed. Wiping the moisture from the corners of her mouth, Yowane turned her head to look at where the voice came from.
"That... hehe!?"
Looking at the girl in front of her, who was quite attractive but had a silly grin and a trickle of nosebleed, Yowane instantly knew this girl was an airhead. However, how did she appear here? I didn't sense her at all.
"Who exactly are you?"
Feeling a hint of conspiracy, Yowane's expression grew serious as she questioned the girl.
"I am..."
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