"They're things that people will naturally fall in love with.
Those who are interested in them will naturally fall in love with them, and those who aren't interested shouldn't force themselves... that's what I believe.
"Harano -san wouldn't want you to force yourselves to get close to him... you know this, right? That's why you said to keep it a secret from him.
I... don't think you should do this... you don't need to do this. "
Kaori looked at the two of them with a sincere expression on her face.
Mika and Chiaki were both rendered speechless for a moment.
Then, Chiaki smiled.
"I didn't expect to hear that from Miyamoto-san."
"Er... I was just..."
"No need to explain, you were quite clear about what you meant. I just wanted to say that Miyamoto-san is a gentle girl. "
"Not... gentle or anything..."
Kaori shrunk back into herself. She didn't feel like she was being "gentle."
"Mika and I have our own reasons for wanting to do this, but if we calm down and think about it carefully, we might have been a little too hot-blooded and impatient." Chiaki sighed.
"Chiaki..." Mika looked towards her.
"Wait a moment... I might have been too impatient, but that doesn't include Mika." Chiaki also looked towards her friend.
"I'm only Seigo's' good friend 'right now, so perhaps I shouldn't be doing this. But Mika, you're different. From your standpoint... you should be asking for Miyamoto-san's help more clearly. "
Mika paused in surprise for a moment.
"I'll withdraw here," Chiaki said, smiling at Mika. "It's your turn now, and it'll depend on how you convey your feelings and convince Miyamoto-san to help you."
The pigtailed girl blinked as if she understood something, and then nodded.
"Miyamoto-san."
Mika then looked at her classmate and stared directly into his eyes.
"Yes... I am."
Kaori felt the sudden aura emanating from Mika and instantly tensed up.
"I like Seigo!"
The most direct words came out of Mika's mouth.
Kaori felt as if she had been hit by something and was stunned.
The twintailed girl couldn't help but blush as she revealed her true feelings to a classmate she wasn't familiar with. However, she didn't avert her gaze and continued to look into his eyes as she continued speaking in a serious tone.
"I want to be with Seigo, so I want to like what he likes … No, I must like it!"
"Otherwise, I won't be able to defeat the powerful love rival who just appeared."
"That's an impure motive. It would be rude of you to ask someone like you, who truly loves otaku culture, to help someone like me."
"But I promise that, although the engine is not pure, I will truly enjoy the fun in the process of 'learning' and develop it into my hobby instead of just pretending."
"Even if … after doing this, I don't achieve the effect I want in the future, I won't regret it, and I won't give up on this hobby."
"I'm doing this for Seigo, but at the end of the day, I'm doing this for myself because I like Seigo. So, please help me! "
Mika strongly expressed her true feelings.
Kaori could clearly sense her emotions and willpower, and she was even more shocked than before.
"Uehara-san …"
'So … so amazing, so beautiful.'
Kaori felt from the bottom of her heart that the beautiful girl in front of her was different from her usual physical beauty. She had an even more powerful and moving charisma.
It was almost like … she was shining like Harano -san.
'Yes, that's right.
She's someone who's always by Harano and Seigo's side! ' Not only that, she liked him and was trying her best to get closer to him.
'It's only natural for such a girl to have such charisma.'
Kaori inwardly sighed in admiration.
She didn't have the option to refuse anymore; she only wanted to accept, and felt that she should accept.
"… Alright, I … I hope I can be of help."
Mika's eyes lit up.
"Thank you, Miyamoto-san!"
"No need to be polite …"
Chiaki chuckled as she observed this scene.
"Excellent, it's settled then! From today onwards, Miyamoto-san will be Mika's otaku culture teacher. Mika, call her Sensei. "
"Yes, Miyamoto-sensei!"
This form of address sounded surprisingly imposing.
"Don't … don't call me that!" Kaori's face instantly reddened.
"Don't call me Sensei … it's so embarrassing! I'm just … an otaku girl. "
"Then how about Miyamoto-sensei?"
"Sensei's no good either!"
"Miyamoto-sensei?"
"That's even worse! Please don't use honorifics! "
"Miyamoto-sensei?"
"Don't think that just because you add 'little,' it's different!!"
Kaori finally used a sarcastic tone.
Mika chuckled.
"You're so cute, Miyamoto-san."
"Eh? I … I'm not … "
Kaori's face reddened even more at the sudden praise.
"Since you don't want honorifics, how do you want Mika to address you, Miyamoto-san?" Chiaki grinned.
"Just … just like normal …"
"That's no good — our relationship is no longer normal." Mika smiled.
"Er …"
Kaori didn't know what to say.
"Miyamoto-san, what do your friends call you?"
"Just call me … Kaori."
"Then is it alright if I call you that as well?"
Kaho instantly understood after hearing this and seeing Seiji's sincere expression.
"Sure … Uehara-san, can I call you Mika as well?"
"Okay!"
Mika's smile turned into a brilliant one.
This was the moment when the two girls became friends.
…
That night, Seiji was practicing [Astral Vision].
He had been practicing non-stop since dinner, and he even stopped writing his story. That was because the second requirement for this spell was just one step away from reaching 100%.
With the determination to learn it tonight, he diligently practiced and learned.
He finally succeeded.
After confirming that the second requirement was full, Seiji chose the third requirement and paid the required points.
Just like when he learned the [Body-strengthening Technique], his [Beginner-level Astral Vision] lit up, and he felt as if he had just learned [Astral Vision]!
* Ding! * A system notification popped up.
[Character reward card 'Hoshi Amami's' additional ability 4 has been fulfilled. Effective.]
Seiji raised his eyebrows in surprise.
He immediately looked at his Hoshi Card and saw that the fourth ability, which had been a question mark before, was now displayed.
[Additional ability 4: Mark of Light (Beginner-level Astral Vision required).
[Astral Vision enhanced ability. Cast this ability on a target and mark them. For 7 minutes (+ 5 minutes for each level up), you can see the target through all physical obstacles and most concealment methods. Mana and concentration are required to use this ability. Limited to three times per day — I See You!]
So it was an Astral Vision enhanced ability. No wonder it was a question mark before.
Being able to see the marked target for 12 minutes … this ability was more useful against enemies who were skilled at concealment or stealth.
The downside was that you had to see the target before you cast this ability, and you could only use this ability three times per day. As for the Mana and concentration required … it probably wouldn't be much.
Seiji really wanted to comment on that comment, but it was actually quite appropriate.
Come, make a pose like number 76 and activate your tactical eyepiece …
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