Here was the problem. Going on a date with a Spiritual Ability user … No, no! What time and place would be a good time to meet a Spiritual Ability user in person?
Isamu couldn't think of anything.
"Er … I don't know where would be a good time, nor do I know when you're free, White Night. So, you decide the time and place."
"Anyone who says something like that must be a virgin," Three-Eyed Cat spoke in a low voice.
"Wha … what!" Isamu felt like he was being stabbed by a needle. "What does this have to do with being a virgin!?"
"It's fine if you don't understand. I'm not obligated to explain in detail."
"Explain yourself, bastard! Did being a virgin make you angry!? "
"No, I'm just stating an objective fact."
"Objective, the hell! How can you determine whether or not someone is a virgin with just one sentence!! "
"If you're not a virgin, I'll apologize. I'll even kneel if you want me to," Three-Eyed Cat spoke lightly.
"Urgh …" Isamu was unable to say anything.
He was indeed a virgin. He had been single for as long as he hadn't had a girlfriend.
Isamu instantly wanted to lie, but he also felt that lying would only make things worse for himself. Even if he successfully lied, he would feel empty inside.
"I … so what if I'm a virgin!? So what if you're right!? Is it really that amazing!? "
"I was just saying it casually. I didn't expect such a huge reaction from you … I apologize for offending you."
"This type of apology only makes me even angrier. Damn it! Do you want to fight!? "
* Cough cough. * There was the sound of someone coughing.
It was Seiji.
"Three-Eyed Cat-san, would you like to meet up for a chat?"
Isamu paused in surprise upon hearing this. Three-Eyed Cat, however, remained calm.
"Why invite me?"
"I felt that you might be willing to."
"I can meet up with you as long as I'm willing?"
"Not with me, with Owl," Seiji told him. "It seems to me that the two of you get along quite well."
"I don't get along with him at all!" Isamu immediately retorted.
"I don't feel like I'd get along with an idiot like him either … but, he's a passable middleman to contact you," Three-Eyed Cat stated lightly.
"Hey! Who are you calling an idiot!? "
"Calm down, Owl. You'll get to know Mr. Three-Eyed Cat in real life and become companions. It'll be good for you, "Seiji said.
"What benefit?" Isamu countered with a question.
"Asking such a question proves that you are an idiot," Three-Eyed Cat said.
"You …"
"I'm not like you and Mr. Three-Eyed Cat, Owl. Although I may be able to help you, you have been drawn into this dream that you do not know how to get out of. To a large extent, you will have to rely on yourselves. " Seiji said seriously, "Since we don't know how long this strange dream will last, it's better to have a companion than to face it alone."
Isamu fell silent.
After thinking about it calmly, he felt that this was indeed the case.
Although Three-Eyed Cat had a sharp tongue, he seemed to be a smart person. If it weren't for Seiji's reminder, he wouldn't have realized that he should take this opportunity to become friends with Spiritual Ability users.
As for whether he was a good person or not … it was difficult to judge, but with White Night around, there shouldn't be any problems.
After that, Seiji told them the meeting place and time.
Both Isamu and Three-Eyed Cat indicated that they remembered.
Seiji released Shinobu and sent them out of the game. He then walked over to Karen and Little Shi.
"Mr. Three-Eyed Cat and the others …"
"I made them leave this dream. They should have woken up in reality by now," Seiji explained to Karen. "How are you feeling right now?"
"I'm fine … Let's hurry and chase after Kaori."
"Yeah. Before that, I need to apologize to you. I didn't expect things to turn out like this. I'm sorry. "
"This isn't Harano-kun's fault …" Karen had already learned the general situation from the girl who called herself Knight of Zero.
"No, I'm responsible for this."
As he said this, Seiji removed his flame barrier.
There were no more insects outside the platform. Not a single insect could be seen.
"I came up with a terrible idea that caused Kaori to be targeted … I'm truly sorry," Seiji said sincerely as he observed his surroundings in an attempt to see where Kaori had gone.
"Harano-kun …" Karen could sense Seiji's emotions and didn't know what to say.
"I'll properly reflect on my actions in the future, and I'll do my best to make it up to you … Although I might not be able to make it up to you, I definitely won't run away from my responsibilities."
Seiji's words contained power that shook Karen's heart.
When she recalled how she felt when she was in despair when he appeared, she felt moved.
'So cool, Harano-kun … That's why Kaori likes him … Unfortunately …'
Karen suddenly had a flash of inspiration as she realized something.
Transferring demon energy … The day that Kaori took over the demon energy for her, something else happened at the same time: meeting Harano-kun's girlfriend in person!
At the time, Kaori appeared rather calm. She didn't show any signs of depression or disappointment either, as if it wasn't a big deal at all.
But was it really no big deal?
Karen tried putting herself in Karen's shoes. A girl who was willing to do her best to change herself for the sake of the person she liked met her crush's girlfriend in person.
This girlfriend was both beautiful and noble. She was a Grand Mistress, the student council president of her school, and even a Spiritual Ability user with special powers. She was a perfect match for that person!
The difference between them was so great that even comparing them seemed unnecessary.
Would that girl really be able to remain calm in such a situation?
Impossible!!!
How could she possibly remain calm!? Even if she was able to remain calm at the time, she would definitely be depressed or disappointed, or sink into even worse negative emotions later on!!
Taking a step back, even if there really was a girl in the world who was able to remain truly calm after experiencing such a situation, this girl definitely wouldn't be Kaori Miyamoto!
As Kaori's older sister, Karen was able to come to such a conclusion.
Her younger sister definitely wasn't such an amazing girl. Otherwise, she wouldn't have become an otaku and sealed herself away for so long.
So, the truth was …
From the day that Kaori took on the demon energy, or even from that moment onwards, something was wrong with her!
This wasn't only because of the demon energy's influence. It was also because of Kaori herself.
She was completely heartbroken.
She was heartbroken in an incredibly painful manner!
She couldn't even compare. There was no competition at all. The competition ended before it even started …
The reason why she didn't even shed a single tear or show a single negative emotion during such a painful heartbreak was because she received a new hope at that moment.
The demon energy … meant that she was a demon!
Karen felt like she had solved the mystery.
She simultaneously felt heartache and self-blame … she blamed herself to an extreme degree!
What kind of older sister was she! Her younger sister didn't react at all after heartbreak. She didn't even notice such a major abnormality!!
She thought that her younger sister was fine … how could she be fine!? She acted as if nothing had happened at all, which meant that she was definitely fine!!
'I'm sorry, Kaori.
I … I'm such a terrible older sister!!! '
Karen clutched her chest and felt that it was difficult to breathe.
"I think that Kaori went over there. You … what's the matter?" Seiji noticed that something was wrong with Karen halfway through his sentence.
"I thought of something …"
"What?"
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