The Chat Group
Makoto: ...What about you? Did anything happen in your world?
Tatsuya Yotsuba: You could say that. It looks like my upcoming livestream will be quite the spectacle.
Sword Princess: I shall look forward to it.
Time Eater: It's not like I actually want to see you or anything, but I suppose I'll tune in.
White: My intuition tells me something interesting is about to go down.
Tatsuya Yotsuba: Don't set your expectations too high, alright?
Makoto: Got it.
Sword Princess: +1.
Time Eater: +2.
White: +3.
Tatsuya Yotsuba: ...I'm heading out. Class is about to start.
Without waiting for the others to respond, Tatsuya signed off from the chat.
...
During the lunch break, Tatsuya took a seat beside Erika and Miyuki.
Erika seemed to have lost her appetite entirely. Nearby, Mizuki, Honoka, and Shizuku were watching her with deeply concerned expressions.
"Erika, it's not good to play with your food. I know you're feeling out of sorts, but you should take responsibility for what you ordered." Miyuki offered the advice with a radiant, polished smile.
Erika gave a wry grin and nodded in agreement. "You're right, Miyuki. Sorry."
Then, in a display of sheer ferocity, Erika finished the rest of her meal in less than a minute. Tatsuya, Miyuki, and the others could only stare in stunned silence at her monster-like eating speed.
Tatsuya let out a quiet sigh. He reached out and gently patted Erika's head.
Erika froze. Her tomboyish yet strikingly beautiful features began to flush, making her look incredibly—almost unbearably—cute.
"Tatsuya?"
"Don't worry," he said softly. "I'm right here by your side."
Thump-thump!
Her heart raced. Erika's face deepened into a shade of red that would put a ripe tomato to shame. Tatsuya managed to maintain his perfect poker face, though, in truth, he was nearly losing his own composure.
'She's genuinely adorable,' he thought. 'She might not reach Miyuki's level, but this is almost too much for any normal man to handle.'
Erika took a deep breath, held it for a moment, and then spoke in a trembling voice. "Tatsuya... please, come with me later."
She sounded fragile, her small frame shaking as if she were completely defenseless.
Tatsuya glanced at Miyuki. Without a second thought, Miyuki gave him a firm, decisive nod.
"Please help Erika, Onii-sama."
Tatsuya broke into a wide smile and patted Miyuki's head as well.
"As you wish, Miyuki."
And so, it was settled. Tatsuya would accompany Erika to meet Mikihiko Yoshida.
Of course, Tatsuya couldn't just show himself openly. He would remain in the shadows, ready to intervene the moment things spiraled out of control. Given that Mikihiko was currently possessed by that black mist, something disastrous was bound to happen—even if no one knew exactly what form that disaster would take until it struck.
"Thank you, Tatsuya. Thank you, Miyuki." Erika smiled with visible relief, her usual cheerful energy finally returning.
...
"I'm off then, Miyuki," Tatsuya said as they reached the entrance of the Student Council room.
"Won't you stay for a moment, Onii-sama? I could brew the finest tea for you." Miyuki looked up at him expectantly, her eyes clear and full of hope.
"Miyuki, you shouldn't abuse your authority for such trivial things."
"Ah... you're right, Onii-sama. Please forgive me." Miyuki lowered her head bashfully.
Tatsuya reached out, cupping Miyuki's cheek before leaning in to plant a kiss on it.
Clack!
At that exact moment, the door to the Student Council room swung open. Mayumi stepped out, only to be greeted by the sight of the intimate moment between the siblings.
In an instant, Mayumi turned into a literal stone statue. Her eyes grew dark and hollow, like twin black holes.
"Tatsuya-kun? Miyuki-san? What... exactly are you two doing?"
"Ahem." Tatsuya pulled back, ending the kiss. "Good afternoon, Mayumi. I have some business to attend to, so I must be going."
Without further explanation, Tatsuya beat a hasty retreat.
Mayumi's gaze shifted to Miyuki. Her ruby eyes shimmered as a layer of tears pooled, threatening to spill over at any second.
"Miyuki-san...?" Mayumi's voice was faint and fragile, her body trembling uncontrollably.
Normally, Miyuki might have taken the opportunity to tease her, but for some reason, she chose to offer Mayumi some emotional support instead.
"Mayumi-senpai, let's talk inside before the others arrive."
"...Alright. Let's go in."
The two most beautiful heroines in the school were now locked in a serious conversation. Whether the outcome would lead to something better or far worse was anyone's guess. But one thing was certain: whatever they discussed would have a direct impact on Tatsuya.
Tatsuya crouched behind a massive tree, keeping a sharp eye on Erika and Mikihiko Yoshida from a distance.
The two stood facing each other. Suddenly, Mikihiko stepped closer, gripping Erika's shoulders. He began to slowly move his face toward hers.
Tatsuya's eyes widened in a glare. In a flash, he lunged toward them.
To be continued...
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