Chapter 45

Nikami POV

"Ah! We lost one!" Yasachu exclaimed, pointing at the paper that was flying away.

It was already out of the courtyard flying away towards the outside garden.

"Ah? Where…? Oh! There it is, Damn. That is already so far… I don't think we can catch up to that." Raijin spoke, glancing over at the paper. Squinting to how far it has gone.

"Hm? Ah? Indeed, I agree with Rai. Forgive us sensei, but we lost one." Shukona apologized to the Heterochromatic teacher, smiling at her.

"The main character was quick to point that out… I didn't even notice. Does she have sharp eyes as well…?" I thought glancing over at the white-haired girl, then back at the Heterochromatic teacher.

"Aaahhh… Well! It's fine…" The Heterochromatic teacher says as she looks down and nervously laughs. She was hugging the papers tightly to her chest, now lifting her head up and grinning.

"It's no problem! Really, thank you so much for getting them. I get ideas more than I can execute them anyway…" The Heterochromatic teacher chuckled, smiling at the three girls.

"Ah? You are… That teacher she described…" Shukona blinked, looking at her from up to bottom.

"Huh? Who?" Raijin glanced over at Shukona, confused at who «She» is.

"Kin-Kinkusei-sama! Or… Eh…? I forgot… Her name… It just doesn't roll off the tongue well, I-I'm sorry." Yasachu immediately apologized, lowering her head down.

"It's Kinmokusei. So does that mean you are the teacher who can make artificial mana stones?" I told Yasachu that knight's name and then turned to The Heterochromatic teacher.

"Oh! Yea! I am, how did you know?" The Heterochromatic teacher tilted her head, surprised at how we know that she makes them.

"Hah?! You can make artificial mana stones?! Seriously?! How?!" Raijin took a step back, yelling as she was stunned at this discovery.

"We were surprised too, Rai. That is why we wanted to meet the teacher." Shukona folded her hands, glancing over at the shorter girl.

"Y-you must be a genius if you did…" Yasachu stared at The Heterochromatic teacher, looking up at her in awe.

I stared at The Heterochromatic teacher once more and noticed that the gem on her monocle felt like it had mana as well.

"...." I stayed silent, carefully observing her.

"Ahh, yeah… I guess I am kinda a genius, not anyone can fool a whole school, and even advanced mages after all. I am still proud of myself!" She chuckled at herself like she was just joking.

"Quite prideful of you, and what do you mean by «Fool a whole school»?" Shukona stared down at the woman, lifting one of their eyebrows up in displeasure.

"Advance mages too? Huh? Must be a joke." Raijin shrugged it off as a joke.

"E-eh…! Y-you didn't that?! That's amazing, sensei! What did you fool with, and how?" Yasachu asked, surprised at what she said. Though she was curious.

"..." I didn't react, nor even flinched. I kept staring at her, observing her. It didn't seem like a joke by her behavior, it was just like telling a funny story rather than telling a fake one.

"Ah!~ That's a story for another day, and did you want to find me because of this? Must be a wonderful coincidence that you helped me then." The Heterochromatic teacher chuckled, holding the papers close to her chest.

"Indeed we were, the three of us were wondering how you made those..." Shukona replied, nodding at The Heterochromatic teacher.

"Ahhh, I wouldn't say anything!" The Heterochromatic teacher winked, snickering.

"Huh? But why?" Raijin asked.

"Well! It's not really complete yet, and why would I tell students how to make my genius invention! That would be stupid." The Heterochromatic teacher pouted a bit, then let out a smile.

"Ah… Ye-yea. That would be understandable. It's a trade secret after all…" Yasachu nodded in understanding.

"If she is a capture target… Then she must be at least close to the main character, correct? Maybe a club advisor at a certain club… And you can only unlock her when you join that club? Or is she an advisor? Hm… I have been silent for a while now, I think it's needed for me to speak up." I thought, opening my mouth to speak.

"Excuse me, I have a question. You are a teacher, correct? What role do you have? Simply a staff? Or do you teach a class?" I asked, staring at The Heterochromatic teacher emotionlessly.

"Ah! I'm Keshi Bijozakura, The advisor of class Flavo. But I mainly educate students on magical items." Keshi smiled, introducing herself. Adjusting her monocle.

"Oh? That's the class I am in." Shukona spoke, her voice full of curiosity.

"Eh?! Seriously? Me too!" Raijin exclaimed, her eyes shining at Shukona. They were in the same class!

"A-ah…? We are in the same class too! The three of us!" Yasachu giggled, smiling brightly at the two.

"..." I stayed silent, folding my arms as they celebrated.

"It would be normal that the main character, the villainess, and the main capture target would be in the same classroom… Meanwhile, a secret capture target like me isn't that straight to the point… So…" I thought, sighing to myself.

"How nice that you three are in the same classroom." I looked away, my expression is still blank.

"Really?! You three are my students then! Three… Then you aren't in my class? I'm so sorry to hear that you wouldn't be in the same class as your friends." Keshi smiled at the three and glanced at me.

"No need to say sorry," I looked back at Keshi.

"I don't care anyway." I tapped my foot, still folding my arms.

"Hah?! What do you mean you don't care?!" Raijin yelled out, gritting their teeth at me.

"Ga-gakerumi-sama please calm down…" Yasachu stepped towards Raijin, using a soft voice to ease the angry prince.

"Nika, you stay silent almost at all times and this is what comes out of your mouth? Truly, at least try to hide that you are lying. You are clearly irritated by your position." Shukona groans, shaking her head.

"Hmm, Yes, yes. I can see that. Does she tap her foot when she's irritated? I don't see another change though, Her face just looks blank." Keshi adjusted her monocle once more, observing me.

"..." I stayed silent as I narrowed my eyes, glaring at them.

"No. I am not." I rolled my eyes, still tapping my foot.

"I'm not even irritated, I already knew this. I said… I. Do. Not. Care. I can't believe they don't trust me, and that stupid Rai too. Getting angry so easily. Hmph. Stupid." I thought, sighing.

"Don't worry about it." Keshi grinned, clasping their hands together.

"You can just be together when there are breaks, it's not like you aren't going to see each other again." Keshi giggled.

"Yea! So cheer up alright? You don't have to be so irritated. And don't be embarrassed about how you can't see us during class." Raijin sighed, scoffing.

"I'm not embarrassed, nor irritated." I glared at Raijin, countering their claim.

"Ahaha…" Yasachu slightly giggled at my words, snickering as she looked up at us.

"Yea suuuuuure. Lying is inelegant Nika." Shukona stared at me, shaking her head once more.

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Happy Valentines day everyone! I love all of you! Really, thank you so much for reading this book! Anyway to the fanservice I go-

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I walked along the halls, looking at everyone who has chocolates in their hands. I let out a sigh and kept on going... I'll never get one...

"Hey." I heard a familiar cold voice behind me, I turned and saw that brown-haired girl with braids wrapping around her head.

"H-huh?" I let out a sound of confusion, she actually talked to me first?!

"..." The girl went silent, glancing away as she handed me a box of chocolates and turned her back on me, quickly walking away.

"W-wha?!" I was startled, she gave me chocolates?! Why would she do that? Actually, HOW?!?

[Follow her]

[Stay here]

>[Follow her]

[Stay here]

I chose to run after her, quickly grabbing her hand as she turned towards me with a sharp glare. However, her face had a slight shade of red.

"What do you want?" She asked, still glaring at me.

"I-I just wanted to thank you! I mean, I n-never thought I would get chocolates... E-especially from you!" I exclaimed, letting out a small smile.

"Don't get the wrong idea, I pity you for being such a pathetic peasant. That's why I gave you chocolates." Nikami turned away quickly, taking her hands off mine. And walked away.

I looked down on the box, and there was a note.

Happy valentines day. No need to repay me, you already repay me with your smile. -Nikami Shiromoru.

I felt my heart warm up, she couldn't say this to my face? That's adorable...

I leaned forward and kissed the box, giggling.

"Happy Valentines day as well, Shiromoru-sama."

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I walked along the halls, looking at everyone who has chocolates in their hands. I let out a sigh and kept on going... I'll never get one...

"Yoooooooooooooooooo!" I heard a familiar energetic voice behind me, I turned and saw that brown-haired girl with a single red part on her hair.

"Ga-gakerumi-sama! Hello!" I answered back.

"Here you go! I got some chocolates for you! You never really taste them that much since they are really expensive for you right?" She chuckled, giving me a box of chocolates.

I took the chocolates, smiling brightly, and looked up at her.

"Thank you so much!" I nodded towards her, slowly taking out a box as well.

"Hu-huh? Is that for me?!" She asked, grinning widely as her eyes shined.

[Yes]

[No]

[Yes]

>[No]

"Hah?! What do you mean no?!" She yelled out.

"Then why did you show it to me then?! Huh?! Why?! Just to show it off?!" She cried out.

"I-I'm just kidding Gakerumi-sama! O-of course this is for you!" I nervously chuckled, giving her the box.

She quickly took it, coughing in embarrassment.

"Right, right, a joke..." She mumbled, going to open the box and what was in it was a hair tie with a muffin design. Similar to my cookie hair tie.

"U-uhm, I-I couldn't get you chocolates... But I do have this! A cookie and a muffin, don't we match?" I giggled.

"Bu-but well... I-I know you can't really use something like that... But maybe someday in the future, when you are comfortable with showing that you are... Uhm.... Female... Then maybe..." I looked down, muttering.

"E-eh... Th-thanks... Really, I appreciate it..." Raijin talked in a soft and higher-pitched voice than normal. So this was her normal voice?

"An-anyway! Whatever! I'll go now! See you later commoner!" Her face turned red, quickly running away.

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I walked along the halls, looking at everyone who has chocolates in their hands. I let out a sigh and kept on going... I'll never get one...

"Hey! Commoner!" I heard a familiar scary voice behind me, I turned and saw that tall green-haired girl with pigtails and I gulped.

"A-ah... He-hello... Amatarini-sama..." I stared at her as drips of sweat fall down my face.

"Do not speak my name, Idiot Commoner!" She huffed, folding her hands.

"I-I-I-I'm so sorry-" I quickly turned my head down, shivering as I hoped she wouldn't hurt me.

"Hmph! Whatever! Since it's Valentine's day... I decided today I can tolerate you!" Shukona looked down on me, as I continued to shiver.

Eh? Wait...?

I looked up, gasping as I smiled brightly.

"Re-really?! Th-thank you so much! Thank you so much!" I thanked the taller girl, trying my hardest not to cry. But my eyes still watered.

"Wh-wha?! Why are you crying?! Gosh, you are so weak crying over something small as that! Well good, because this is the only day I will tolerate someone as low as you." Shukona chuckled, she seems to be impressed by me.

"We-well. Anyways, I already gave Raijin-sama some chocolates and the others as well... Bu-but I have some left! Don't get the wrong idea! I am just giving you some scrap and left overs! So here!" Shukona took out a chocolate box which was wrapped nicely with a heart in the middle and shoved it into my hand.

"E-eh...?" I was... So confused. Shukona Amatarini, THE Shukona Amatarini gave me gifts?!

"Be thankful!" She exclaimed, still folding her arms and she pouted.

"I-I am very thankful! Thank you so much!" I couldn't help but cry right here and right now at this spot, someone who has been so... Aggressive towards me actually gave me gifts?!

"Wh-wha?! You aren't supposed to cry! Stop crying!" She pouted even more, confused as to why I was crying.

"I-I... Uuuu... I-I'm so sorry... I'm just so honored..." I giggled in nervousness, then remembered my sister sent me something just this morning.

[Give it to her]

[Keep quiet]

>[Give it to her]

[Keep quiet]

I quickly looked around for it and took out a packet of blue seeds, since Shukona liked these things I quickly offered it to her.

"Excuse me...? Wha-" She was stunned why I gave this to her, and coughed a bit to regain her pride.

"Well! The law of equivalent exchange!" She exclaimed and took the seeds off my hand and examined it.

"Wait a minute... This is...? Blue mocking bird seeds...?" Shukona's eyes shot wide open as she grinned in happiness.

"A-ah? I don't really know... I just got them from someone and well-" Before I could even finish my sentence she quickly took my hand and lend me to the outside.

"Do you know how RARE these are?! Come on commoner, I shall show you the elegancy and beauty of plants!"

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I finished Shukona's event route and giggled as I leaned down on Haiki's chest.

I yawned as I placed down the controler on my lap and glanced up at Haiki.

"I don't get how you like Raijin, She's so hotheaded!" She whined.

"Come on! She's kinda just like you! Hotheaded and her feminine side is adoooooorable!" I quickly teased her, taking a chip from the bag and popping it in my mouth.

"And I don't get why you like Nikami, she's literally so rude." I huffed.

"But look at her letter! She can't say that to us up front! That's so cute!" Haiki argued back.

"But Shukona's Plant Fanatic side is endearing right?" I asked.

"Yea! Totally!"

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"Raaaaaaiiiiijiiiinnnn-saaaamaaaaa!" Shukona kept on clinging to Raijin, giggling as she does so.

"Get off me! And Nikami! Tell her to stop!" Raijin tried pushing her off but it wouldn't work.

"..." Nikami just flipped a page of her book and continued reading like she heard nothing.

"Did you just ignore Raijin-sama you bitch?!" Shukona yelled at Nikami.

"Hey! Don't call her a bitch! I'm engaged to her!" Raijin growled.

"...." Nikami just kept on reading, wondering about something.

"Hey. Don't you think how it's weird how we hang out? The three of us don't even get along at all." Nikami asked a question.

"I only stay because of Raijin-sama."

"I only stay because I'm engaged to you."

"Hey wait, actually, why do you stay?" Shukona asked me back.

"...." Nikami flipped another page, blinking at the book as she sighed.

"I don't know. You two are annoying, and I absolutely detest both of you." Nikami tapped on the book.

"Okay! Damn! So rude!" Raijin clicked her tongue.

"However... I feel like you two are... Comforting somehow. Like friends from another life." Nikami spoke, standing up.

"Well, that was weird. I knew you were strange Nikami but not this weird. Those books are getting into your head." Shukona scoffed.

"I don't care." Nikami closed her book and walked away.

"God she is such a bitch."

"Why are you engaged to her?"

"... I don't really know too."

"You both are weird."

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