A Scientific Urban Detective.

Chapter 671: Minor Changes

"Anyway," Shokuhou Misaki looked at Lin Wuming seriously, "I will continue investigating the matter regarding the extra-individual. As for Senior Wuming... just don't let your guard down."

After saying that, Shokuhou Misaki also said goodbye and left. She wanted to go to the "palace" with them and find a way to bind the extra individual there.

"She seems like a very troublesome person," Tiger Bee Toumi finally expressed her opinion. "But she's not an enemy. She didn't show any hostility at all."

"After all, it's Misaka." Lin Wuming was not surprised.

Then I noticed that Shirai Kuroko was still here.

Lin Wuming was a little surprised: "Shirai-san, aren't you going to the 'palace' with Mikoto?"

"That's Shokuhou-senpai's private territory. I'm not a member of the Shokuhou faction, so it's not convenient for me to set foot in that mansion without an invitation." Shirai Kuroko said seriously.

"Mikoto isn't a member of the Shokuhou faction, right?" Lin Wuming said, "So there's no need to be so serious."

"That's different. In people's eyes, Onee-sama and the Shokuhou faction are highly tied together, and Onee-sama has also been invited," Shirai Kuroko explained.

"Is that so..." Lin Wuming was just curious, so he asked casually without any intention of making a fuss.

——After all, the current Shirai Kuroko is not as obsessed with Misaka Mikoto as in the original work, and she doesn't have to pester Misaka Mikoto.

"Actually..." Shirai Kuroko stepped forward, pulling out an armband from her pocket. "Regarding the activities of the Discipline Committee, I have some questions I'd like to ask you two seniors!"

"Uh... the activities of the discipline committee members..." Lin Wuming suddenly felt ashamed - he had been away from the activities of the front-line discipline committee members for a long time since the summer vacation.

On the contrary, Hu Feng Tou Mi, as one of the few discipline committee members in the school, often has the opportunity to participate in discipline committee activities.

So, not surprisingly, this discussion about the discipline committee activities quickly turned into an exchange between two girls.

After listening for a while, Lin Wuming felt that he had been out of touch for too long and could not keep up with the current pace. In addition, the two of them were mainly talking about the situation inside the school garden, so he found an excuse to slip out of the ward and go outside to get some fresh air.

After all, I have been sleeping for several days in a row and feel like my body is almost rusting.

Tiger Bee Toumi did not follow them out, but stayed in the room and continued to communicate with Shirai Kuroko.

In fact, because Lin Wuming was not there, the topic between the two of them became even more in-depth.

"Torabee-senpai, it looks like you've been having a hard time too." Shirai Kuroko glanced towards the door and said sincerely, "Suddenly, there's another competitor..."

"It doesn't matter." Tiger Bee Toumi responded calmly, "That one isn't an opponent. Shokuhou Misaki said she was just messing around."

Because they have the same interests, Shokuhou Misaki's judgment can be trusted in this regard.

"Don't be careless. It's not impossible for the fake play to become real." Shirai Kuroko reminded, "That Misaka... uh, senior? She seems a little strange, but never mind - anyway, that girl is very proactive, and that's enough. After all, the three of you check and balance each other, but none of you have expressed your feelings to Wuming Senior, right?"

"Hmm..." Tiger Bee Toumi fell into deep thought, then said, "It doesn't matter. I've made my position clear - I will stay by Wuming's side, and no one can stop me, including Wuming himself!"

"Uh... this doesn't count as a confession, right?" Shirai Kuroko said dumbfounded.

"For me... sort of."

“But it’s hard for the other party to understand!”

"that's not important."

"..." Shirai Kuroko was speechless for a moment, then burst into laughter, "This is very characteristic of Senior. That's why I became friends with you."

"What about you?" Tiger Bee Toumi asked, "Your way of addressing Misaka-san has also changed, right?"

"Yeah." Shirai Kuroko nodded, "Onee-sama—since Misaka-senpai is indeed a year older than me, it's okay to call her that, right? Besides, with so many younger sisters calling her that, Onee-sama seems to have gotten used to it."

"It's just a change of name." Tiger Bee Toumi said, "You have a long way to go." "Don't be anxious. In this kind of thing, the one who laughs last is the winner." Shirai Kuroko said.

Tiger Bee Toumi thought for a moment and offered his blessing: "Keep going."

"I will."

After a while, Lin Wuming returned to the ward.

The conversation between the two girls just ended, and the purpose was achieved. Shirai Kuroko did not stay any longer and stood up to say goodbye.

"Senior Wuming, I won't disturb your rest. If my elder sister comes back, please tell her that I'm leaving first."

Lin Wuming nodded in agreement.

Leaving the hospital, Shirai Kuroko walked back slowly as if taking a stroll, looking lost in thought.

"Except for Tiger Bee-senpai, no one else seems surprised by my change of address. Is it because of Shokuhou-senpai's mind-reading ability?"

You know, Shirai Kuroko was very cautious and only took a step forward quietly after constant testing.

It was good that the person involved didn't notice, but on the other hand, I felt a strange sense of resignation.

"Hmm... Could it be," Shirai Kuroko pinched his chin in thought, "that in the eyes of others, my relationship with Onee-sama has already reached this point?"

Shirai Kuroko was confused - if this was true, then it could be confirmed that Shokuhou Misaki did not use "mind reading" on her, or at least did not peek into the depths of her heart.

"Well, maybe I'm just being sentimental." Shirai Kuroko quickly shook off these chaotic thoughts and regained her spirits. "It's just a slight change of address, nothing to worry about. In comparison..."

Shirai Kuroko took out her cell phone and checked the emails that she hadn't had time to read.

"The matter over there is more urgent."

It was a work email from Hatsuharu Shiori. Because of her "absence" for the whole morning, a lot of work had piled up.

Shirai Kuroko has a strong sense of justice and is very serious as a discipline committee member.

She even took the initiative to apply for a transfer to the 177th Discipline Committee to help out because the atmosphere and environment inside the school garden was too gentle.

The 177th Branch was the branch that Lin Wuming attended when he was studying at Zhachuan Middle School. Because of his "celebrity effect", it has now developed into one of the branches with the largest scale and comprehensive strength, and has gathered many talents.

But conversely, with greater ability comes greater responsibility, and the area that the 177th Branch is responsible for is far larger than that of other ordinary branches.

Because of this, as a level 4 space user, Shirai Kuroko naturally became the most powerful "mobile force" of the th branch.

Paired with the equally powerful intelligence support officer Hatsuharu Shikiri, this duo has been shining brightly recently!

Switching her mind to "Disciplinary Officer" mode, Shirai Kuroko's eyes instantly sharpened. As she donned her armband, she activated "Space Move," and in a flash, she swiftly moved toward her target.

Because it is summer vacation and there are no classes, the streets are bustling with people at this time, showing a much more lively side than usual.

Fortunately, Shirai Kuroko is a space user, so she can use high footholds such as street lights to move around and avoid congestion.

While using her super powers to move, Shirai Kuroko also observed the crowd below.

Because it was a holiday, there were young boys and girls everywhere, walking in groups of three or four, looking very happy...

"Hmm..." Shirai Kuroko seemed to be lost in thought. "After school this afternoon, I'll invite onee-sama to go shopping with me."

——Even though Onee-sama has her own things going on... whether it's the younger sisters or Wuming Senior, she shouldn't forget her friends, right? Uiharu Shikiri and Saten Ruiko, it's been ages since we've been together... Okay, let's use this as an excuse!
(End of this chapter)