It was time for lunch break.
Genji went to meet up with Seigo.
The moment that she saw the handsome boy smiling and greeting her, the complex emotions in her heart instantly dissipated. She suddenly felt enlightened.
'I really do like him … 'She reconfirmed her feelings for him.
Then, she felt that her previous thoughts and confusion were unnecessary. She then thought about Wakaba and Chiaki's true feelings, and felt like she had been played for a fool.
As various thoughts flashed through her mind, Genji smiled in response to Seigo's greeting.
The two of them then walked to a quiet corner of the school and sat down.
"What do you want to talk to me about?"
"It's like this. I intend to create a Spiritual Ability user team, and I'd like to invite you to join."
"A Spiritual Ability user team?" Genji blinked in surprise.
"Yeah. The purpose of creating this team is to achieve my personal goal. What I need to do is to fight, and there are corresponding risks … "
Seiji explained the situation in a serious tone.
Something flashed in Genji's eyes as she quietly listened to his explanation.
"So, if I join, I'll have to fight under your orders. In exchange, you'll do your best to ensure my safety and help me become stronger, right? "
"That's right."
"Fighting … will I need to kill people?" She looked directly at his face.
Seiji fell silent for a moment.
"I can't rule out such a possibility. I can only say that it depends on the situation," he answered calmly.
"What kind of situation?"
"For example, in order to protect myself and my companions, I must kill them … or, when facing an enemy with murderous intent, I must have the resolve to kill them in order to prevent my companions from getting hurt."
"So, you're saying that the safety of myself and my companions is the highest priority?"
"Yes, that's the first principle."
Several seconds of silence fell between them.
"Do you have any other questions?" Seiji asked.
"Yes." Genji looked directly at him. "Seigo … Seiji, have you ever killed anyone before?"
"I have," Seiji answered honestly.
Genji discovered that she didn't feel anything at all after hearing this answer.
She didn't feel any disgust or repulsion, nor did she waver in the slightest. It was as if she was hearing something completely normal.
"Do you regret killing someone?" she asked.
"No."
"Why?"
"Because the situation at that time was just as I said … For the sake of myself and my companions, I had to be resolute." Seiji's eyes flashed.
The scene fell silent again.
"This team wasn't created to kill people. It's just that we can't eliminate that possibility," he expressed seriously.
"I hope that every member will put themselves and their companions at the forefront. Don't let yourselves suffer unnecessary harm just because of the enemy's safety."
"Even if you don't join our team, I still hope that you can remember this, Genji … if you meet a Spiritual Ability user that wants to harm you, don't hold back. Use your full power to defeat the enemy and protect yourself."
His words of warning were filled with deep concern.
The purple-haired girl understood.
From this, he could confirm that his previous thoughts were completely unnecessary!
So what if he killed someone? Harano Seigo … Haruta Seiji was Haruta Seiji. Nothing had changed.
Chiaki, who was beside him, could see things clearly. She didn't need to think too much to make a decision.
As for herself … although she was somewhat misled by Wakaba, the foundational reason was that she didn't see things clearly, which was why she was so confused.
Genji felt annoyed and even embarrassed about this.
He was her hero, yet she actually doubted him.
"That's all I have to say. I hope that you can consider it and give me an answer on Saturday. " Seiji chuckled. "Although I hope that you can join us, even if you refuse, our relationship won't change. If you meet with any problems, you can still ask me for help."
"That's … too shameless," Genji said softly.
"Eh?"
"You're willing to help me and risk your life to save me, but I'm not willing to help you. Isn't that shameless?"
Seiji didn't know how to respond to this.
"I can't allow myself to be like this, which is why I'm willing to join … no, I want to join!" Genji said seriously. "Please allow me to join your team, Seiji."
"You don't need to answer immediately. Think about it first …"
"Even if you think about it, your answer will be the same." The purple-haired girl had a resolute expression in her eyes. "I want to become your true companion, become stronger, and fight for you!"
The hero saving the princess … this was a classic story, but stories shouldn't always be like this.
Princesses could also help the hero and even protect the hero, right?
"Genji …" Seiji was moved by her intentions.
"Thank you," he said sincerely.
…
Chiaki pouted and had a bored expression after learning that Genji Asamiya was willing to join them.
"Why do you have such an expression?"
"I find it boring that a certain princess made such a quick decision. Don't mind me."
Seiji was rendered speechless.
Mika also learned about this. Something flashed in her eyes as if she was thinking about something.
The next person to be invited was Hoshi.
Seiji called Hoshi and arranged to meet up after school. Hoshi was delighted.
As for Hoshi's invitation, he … no, he could already predict the result.
"I'd be delighted!"
On the rooftop after school, the handsome boy spoke in a passionate tone as if he was agreeing to go out with someone he liked.
Hoshi responded immediately after hearing Hoshi's first sentence. There wasn't even a second of delay.
Although he expected it, this was still … Seiji's cheeks twitched.
"Thank you for your kind intentions, but you should at least listen to me first before answering."
"There's no need. No matter what Senpai's goal is, or who you're fighting against, I'd be delighted to help and be together with you, Senpai! "Hoshi's eyes flashed as he clenched his fists.
This was just like a scene from a hot-blooded shonen manga, and it was the type that certain female readers would like.
"Thank you … but from my standpoint, I still need to explain things clearly to you."
Seiji began explaining the situation to Hoshi.
Hoshi silently listened to everything.
"I'd be delighted to join!" he replied once again, this time with more resolution than before.
"Aren't you going to consider it a little more? This isn't something like joining a video game development organization. "
"There's no need. I said it before, I'd like to be together with Senpai … "
"Stop! I understand. There's no need to repeat such words. "
Hearing it once was fine, but hearing it a second time felt rather unbearable.
"Welcome to join, Hoshi," Seiji said sincerely as he looked at Hoshi.
Hoshi also looked at him and flashed a brilliant smile.
…
Meanwhile, Mika met up with Genji.
"About Seigo … I'd like to know what you think, Asamiya-san."
"Perfect, I'd like to know what you think as well, Uehara-san."
The purple-haired girl smiled at the double pigtailed girl.
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