The night wasn't very quiet.
Misuzu, too excited, took a pen and went to find Kaito for an exam. Beelzebul tossed and turned in the next room, unable to sleep.
Thinking about the exam scenes, she buried her head in the blanket.
She couldn't hear it, but she also couldn't not hear it.
Her mind wandering, she couldn't help but imagine various exam scenarios.
Then...
She also thought about having children.
Raiden Mei...
After accepting the name, she seemed to like it more and more?
Since she herself was called Raiden Ei, naming her daughter Raiden Mei wouldn't be a problem.
But why did Kaito say Raiden Mei instead of Kaito Mei?
That question troubled Beelzebul all night.
In the morning,
Kaito drove Mikoto to school. After returning, he spent time with the Misaka Sisters, settling the ones who came back.
In his free time, he learned magic with Beelzebul, Misuzu, and Index.
With 103,000 grimoires, there was a lot to learn.
Kaito learned several very convenient spells and one forbidden-level spell.
Its power was comparable to Zeus's thunder.
In the afternoon, Kaito told Misuzu and drove alone to Tokiwadai Middle School to pick up Mikoto.
He was curious about where she wanted to take him.
"So... we're not really good friends. Why should I agree to you visiting my house?"
"Didn't I tell you? I've become good friends with Kaito-nii."
"Damn."
In the school hallway, Mikoto was stumped by a calm-looking Misaki.
She had brought up Kaito; what else could Mikoto do?
[Misaka]: Master, why won't you be friends with her? My observations show Shokuhou Misaki wants to be friends with you!
[Mikoto]: ...Who knows what she's really thinking!
[Misaka]: But... if we're talking about ulterior motives, your friend Shirai Kuroko is the absolute best example, isn't she?
[Mikoto]!!!
[Mikoto]: Why bring up that even more clingy person!?
[Misaka]: So, it would be better to be friends with Shokuhou Misaki. Her ability can even counter Shirai Kuroko.
"Oh? Mikoto, what are you thinking about?"
"I'm thinking about how to shake you off!"
Misaki's flawless face and starry eyes suddenly appeared before her. Startled, Mikoto stepped back half a step and answered impatiently.
Really.
Since morning, Misaki had been constantly approaching her whenever she got a chance. During lunch, she even invited her to eat together.
When Mikoto refused, she simply walked over and sat with her.
What about Kuroko protecting her?
No such thing.
Kuroko was reckless but quickly fell.
So, during lunch, Mikoto reluctantly sat with Misaki.
Now...
Wanting to quickly leave school and meet Kaito, Misaki was already waiting outside her classroom before class even ended!!
"Oh dear, I really want to be your friend. Why do you keep rejecting me?"
"No, I just don't like you."
It was like incompatible zodiac signs. No matter how much you wanted to be friends, it just wouldn't work.
"Well, am I disliked? That's sad. But..."
Misaki's lips curled up slightly, recalling Kaito's words: "Sometimes you need to take what she says the opposite way." So, she wouldn't give up on being friends with Mikoto.
Of course, with Mikoto not wanting to hear anything, Misaki could only bring up Kaito.
"Mikoto, I truly want to be your friend. It's not just because you look exactly like a friend I once had..."
"Also, Kaito-nii wants us to get along."
She didn't mention Dolly. After speaking, she saw Mikoto's surprised and helpless expression.
As expected...
She only said she disliked her, but when she heard it was Kaito's idea, her resistance lessened.
So...
Was she just finding a way out?
Or simply listening to Kaito?
"Even if you talked to Kaito-nii, I won't be your friend."
"If you really want to be my friend... at least don't bother me now. I have something to do. I'm leaving."
Mikoto compromised.
But to ensure some alone time with Kaito, she made this request as she compromised.
Then, she turned and ran.
She had to run; she was worried Kaito would be waiting too long or be surrounded by other female students.
Really!
She knew how charming Kaito was!!
"Hehe, sorry, I'm here to pick someone up."
'Sure enough!!!'
When Mikoto reached the school gate, she saw many girls surrounding Kaito.
"Hey, hey, all of you, move aside!"
Taking a deep breath to calm herself, Mikoto started shooing them away.
Though the girls were unhappy, they quickly moved aside when they saw who it was.
The newly minted Level 5 Esper!
"Kaito-nii, sorry I'm late!"
"No problem. I was just waiting a little."
'Just waiting a little resulted in being surrounded by so many girls!!'
Mikoto's lips twitched slightly, but she quickly smiled and got into the passenger seat.
"Let's go, Kaito-nii! I'll navigate."
"Haha, okay!"
Kaito paused for a moment on purpose, slowly starting the car. Misaki arrived just in time.
"Oh my, Kaito-nii, what a coincidence. Are you picking up Mikoto from school today?"
"Oh, it's you. Yes, I'm picking her up today. But she's going to take me somewhere."
"Is that so? If it's okay, could I come along?"