"Raise your head first, Ooike-san."
Seiji spoke to Kazufuru after recovering from his astonishment.
Kazufuru slowly stood up.
Seiji was able to see a dim expression on Kazufuru's face.
"An ordinary high school student …" That was indeed the case. Kazufuru had been kidnapped by evil people, almost died, and now he had an unknown personality of the opposite sex. An ordinary student would only feel terrible about this.
Kazufuru had already broken down after being cursed. Now, a mysterious existence had taken away half of his life. It was already quite impressive that he was still able to remain calm.
He accepted Kazuko's existence, but Kazuko was still an unknown to him. Deep within his heart, he probably rejected her existence.
He wanted to return to a normal life, but as an ordinary person, he didn't feel that he could do so. Even with the mysterious existence's assistance, he still had doubts, which was why he sought out reliable companions.
"Let me confirm something first. By companions, you mean companions that help each other, right? If I need help, you and Kazuko-san will help me as well, right? "
"Yes." Kazufuru nodded. "Although I don't have any abilities …"
"In that case, there's no need for you to lower your head. I would love nothing more than this," Seiji told him sincerely.
"Kazuko-san is incredibly powerful. Becoming companions with her will be a great benefit. And since she shares a soul and body with you, Ooike-san, I believe that you have extraordinary potential as well.
As for me, I can't promise that I'll definitely be able to help you separate. I can only promise that I'll do my best to help if I can.
Comparing both sides, it's obvious that I have the advantage. It's unfair to become companions with such conditions.
That's why I promise that if I don't make any progress in helping you achieve your goal for a long time, I'll give you a reward that's equivalent to the amount of help you provide. Is that alright? "
Both sides would cooperate fairly and help each other.
'Just like Kazuko said. ' Kazufuru thought to himself.
"If you think that just the two of us won't be enough, then ask Harano-kun for help and become companions with him.
My power will be useful to him, so he'll agree. He'll definitely be honest and form an equal contract with us.
The only thing stopping you from asking him for help is your pride … or should I say, your aloofness, Kazufuru? Whether or not you should let go of your aloofness is up to you. "
Those were Kazuko's exact words.
A new personality that merged with his own soul … Kazufuru had complex feelings towards her.
In the end, this couldn't go on. Sharing a body with her, no matter how much they understood each other, they would not be able to live a normal life!
He wanted to find a way to separate, but it was too difficult to rely on himself, so he needed help.
Apart from Harano and Seigo, asking Wanhua Summer Night for help was also an option. However, Kazuko was the first to refuse.
"I know how you feel about President Wanhua, but because of this, I don't want to deal with her."
Although Kazufuru thought of this option, he still didn't want to ask the president for help. He felt that this would be even more shameful than lowering his head to Harano … Kazuko's refusal made him feel as if his thoughts had been understood. Should I say, as expected of my other personality?
At any rate, it was just as Kazuko had said. In the end, it was a matter of how reserved he was.
After some hesitation, Kazufuru made his choice.
When he heard Harano say that he believed that he also had potential, even if it was just polite words, he felt a little comforted. As for the promise, there was nothing much to say.
"That's reasonable … Thank you, Harano -san."
"No need to be polite. I'm quite happy that we've come to an agreement." Seiji smiled as he reached out his hand. "Please take good care of me in the future, Ooike-kun."
The way he addressed him had changed!
Kazufuru felt an indescribable subtle sensation when he heard this new way of addressing him.
Seeing Kazufuru extend his hand, Kazufuru also extended his hand and shook it.
It was a large, thick, warm, and strong hand.
"… Please take good care of me, Harano-kun."
Kazufuru had an urge to avert his gaze as he shook Seiji's large hand. However, he reflexively resisted it.
He didn't understand why he had such an urge. He had no idea what this subtle sensation was … And, if a girl with certain fetishes saw this scene, she would probably scream in excitement.
He didn't expect that he would be able to recruit such a unique talent. Seiji retracted his hand after shaking Kazuko's hand and inwardly sighed.
Helping Kazufuru and Kazuko was an "impossible" mission that Summer Night had mentioned. Seiji couldn't guarantee that he would be able to accomplish it, which was why he hadn't thought of using this as a bargaining chip to invite Kazufuru to join his team. However, Kazufuru had asked for his help first.
Seiji took advantage of the situation and became Kazufuru's cooperative partner. This was truly a fortunate event that exceeded his expectations!
"Would you like to eat lunch together?" Seiji invited Kazufuru in a natural tone.
"Lunch … together with Uehara -san and Wakaba -san?"
"Yeah."
"Alright," Kazufuru agreed.
"It's been a long time." Seiji chuckled as he recalled the first time he met Kazufuru.
Kazufuru also recalled the first time he met Kazufuru.
It hadn't actually been that long, but it felt like an entire year had passed … Fine, it was indeed the New Year!
"It has indeed been a long time." Seiji smiled as well.
…
Seiji told Mika and Chiaki that Kazufuru had Awakened to a special ability due to certain events, and that he had helped Kazufuru out.
Seiji didn't tell them the specifics, because Kazufuru didn't want to casually reveal it.
After all, Kazufuru had been kidnapped, had been subjected to abnormal experiments, and now had a personality of the opposite sex that could transform into a real girl. Seiji found this rather difficult to talk about.
Mika and Chiaki were both curious, but didn't ask about it.
The four of them ate and chatted as they enjoyed lunch.
"I feel like Ooike-san has changed quite a bit," Chiaki commented after lunch. "You seem much better than before."
"Should I take that as a compliment?" Kazufuru adjusted his eyeglasses.
"It's up to you." Chiaki smiled. "I'm just stating my own opinion."
"You're still the same as always, Wakaba -san."
"Thank you for your compliment, Secretary-sama." Chiaki made a saluting gesture.
Kazufuru looked at her.
"No … wait, I think you've changed a little." He corrected himself. "Compared to … when Harano-kun first arrived, you seem to have become more outgoing."
Chiaki blinked upon hearing this as she looked at Seiji Mukai and chuckled.
"You've said such nice things, Ooike-san. I like you."
Kazufuru wouldn't be so foolish as to believe that Chiaki liked him.
In the past, he had tried so hard to befriend Wakaba and Chiaki, but was rejected. He didn't expect that he would receive their approval with just a simple sentence like this!
'Is it because I've become Harano's companion?
'No, it's because I've changed.
I don't know exactly what I've changed, but I won't return to how I was in the past. '
"What do you think about Mika? How has she changed compared to when Seigo first arrived? "Chiaki changed the topic.
"Uehara -san …" Kazufuru looked towards the pigtailed girl. "I feel … like she's become more mature."
"That's a good evaluation as well. What do you think, Mika?"
"It's alright." Mika was secretly delighted as she looked at Seiji Mukai.
Seiji smiled in response.
People wouldn't always change, especially young people. As time passed and they experienced various things, they would grow up.
Ordinary experiences were experiences, and dangerous experiences were also experiences. The most important thing was to move forward.
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