Chapter 274: Origami and Chiyogami, Takamiya Shiori
Feeling her familiar kissing technique, Franklin gently wrapped his arms around Origami. With a soft snap of his fingers, the air beneath their feet instantly solidified.
The spirit sealing complete, the girls' school uniform appeared on Origami's body, changed there by Franklin. Her underwear was the classic blue-and-white striped panties.
After a long moment, their lips parted, and they looked into each other's eyes again.
Seeing the flush on Origami's face, Franklin started to speak, but a finger pressed against his lips stopped him.
"Lin, don't blame yourself. Everything turned out perfectly. Now you just need to seal the other me."
Before Franklin could object, the Origami who held all the memories gently kissed him. As spiritual power surged into her,
Franklin perfected her body and the crown spirit crystal within her.
When the gathered spiritual energy was fully absorbed, lines of text appeared before Franklin's eyes.
[Spirit Seal on Tobiichi Origami Successful]
[Acquired Divine Authority Spirit Dress · First, Angel: Metatron]
[Current Connection with Origin Spirit: 66%]
[Current Mission Goal: Establish Close Relationships with Ten Major Spirits (6/12)]
Feeling this Origami's stiff, inexperienced kissing, Franklin finally understood everything.
He let go of what had just happened. If things hadn't gone this way, how could he have two adorable versions of Origami Tobiichi?
One cold and expressionless, yet gentle and caring only toward him. The other warm and outgoing, willing to give him everything.
He lightly held her slender waist, restoring her school uniform while patiently teaching her how to kiss.
When their lips finally parted again, her cheeks were bright red, and the sight made Franklin's heart race.
He took a slow breath and looked at the two identical girls in front of him. A bigger problem now faced them.
"You two look exactly the same on the outside—only your expressions are different. What are we going to do about names?"
Both fell silent. After a long pause, the expressionless Origami raised her hand slightly.
"A long time ago, I already decided on the name for the daughter Lin and I would have. Chiyogami. From now on, I'll be Tobiichi Chiyogami.
I was created after Lin discussed it with my past self, so it's best if I take the name Chiyogami."
The other Origami immediately objected.
"Whether it's our classmates or the AST members, the person they know is you. If anyone changes names, it should be me. I should be Tobiichi Chiyogami.
Most of my memories are from before I was ten. The last five years belong to you.
If we're talking about mental age, I should be Chiyogami, and you, Origami Tobiichi, should be my older sister."
Both turned to Franklin. He considered their words carefully but couldn't decide right away.
He rubbed his chin, thought for a long time, looked at the expressionless Origami, then at the one wearing a faint smile, and finally made the hard choice.
He faced the expressionless Origami first and let out a slow breath.
"In the past five years, you've carried too much. I don't think the name Origami Tobiichi should be taken from you.
Whether it's classmates or family, when people say 'Origami Tobiichi,' everyone thinks of you."
Her brows furrowed slightly; she started to protest, but the other Origami stopped her.
"I think Lin is right. No matter what, Origami Tobiichi is your name. I'm your little sister, Tobiichi Chiyogami.
Please get along with me from now on, big sister Origami. We'll take Lin down together."
Seeing the exact same face smiling in a way she had never smiled herself, Origami tried to return the smile but failed.
"I won't let this name down."
With everything settled between them, Franklin sighed in relief. He snapped his fingers, and the black domain surrounding them vanished instantly.
He had planned to bring both girls back down to the rooftop, but the place was already a wreck.
"Finally out, big brother. If you can, wrap this up fast—the chaos is way out of control."
Hearing Kotori's angry shout, Franklin surveyed the scene. Dozens of AST members were fighting dozens of Kurumi Tokisaki clones plus Tohka in the sky.
Among them were two very familiar blue-haired figures battling the spirit girls fiercely.
Mana Takamiya against Kurumi Tokisaki, and another—Franklin felt he knew her but couldn't place her until he saw her trading blows with Kotori. Then it hit him: Itsuka Shiori—no, Takamiya Shiori.
No more hesitation. Franklin fully expanded his domain. The AST members surrounding Fraxinus were instantly teleported to the ground beside the school.
With another snap, every AST member except Mana Takamiya and Takamiya Shiori had their outfits changed to the classic dark-blue school swimsuit.
Their screams filled the air, and Franklin felt deeply satisfied.
With no opponents left, Tohka flew straight to Franklin's side. Seeing two Origamis, her eyes went wide with shock.
"Lin, why are there two Origamis?"
Franklin smiled and waved it off. "I'll explain in a minute. Let's handle these problems first."
Tohka glanced at the four people still fighting.
Franklin snapped again. Mana Takamiya, Takamiya Shiori, Kotori Itsuka, Tohka, Kurumi Tokisaki, Origami Tobiichi, and Chiyogami Tobiichi all appeared on the rooftop.
Mana and Shiori, still ready to attack, were immediately restrained by Franklin. Kurumi's clones melted back into her shadow with laughter.
Everything under control, Franklin descended slowly. The moment they saw him, both Mana and Shiori's expressions shifted.
"Big brother?! You're not dead?"
"Lin... you're alive."
Hearing the familiar way they addressed him and seeing how comfortable they were with him, Franklin rubbed his temples with a pained look.
"We must be old friends, but I'm really sorry—I lost most of my memories.
I especially have almost nothing about the two of you. So catching up will have to wait a little."
He walked straight to Kotori, gently lifted her chin. Her face turned bright red in an instant.
Seeing her eyes flutter shut, lashes trembling, Franklin smiled, kissed her cheek softly, and the moment her eyes opened again, he claimed her lips in a deep, practiced kiss, lifting her small body into his arms.