A Scientific Urban Detective.

Chapter 781 Get involved
As Misaka Mikoto became more active on stage, the audience below also became restless, and more and more audience members noticed that the performance had deviated from the original piece.

Violin music has long lost the stability characteristic of classic masterpieces, becoming dangerous and restless. But precisely because of this, it is even easier to stir people's emotions.

This wasn't a professional stage, and the audience wasn't professional either, so they were quite receptive to the change, which even heated up the atmosphere.

The audience's enthusiasm startled Misaka Mikoto, making her suddenly realize that there were other audience members in the audience.

The emotions that were gradually rising suddenly calmed down, and Misaka Mikoto immediately noticed that her performance time was almost over.

Misaka Mikoto had no time to savor the special feeling she had just experienced. Seizing the opportunity, she turned the already unrestrained melody back to "The Sorrow of Love" as a final ending.

To the audience, the impromptu performance in the middle was a display of Misaka Mikoto's skills, elegant yet technically proficient, classical and dignified while also showcasing her youthful vitality, truly befitting an outstanding representative of Tokiwadai Middle School.

Misaka Mikoto's performance came to a perfect end. After returning backstage and calming down, she vaguely realized what she had just done and what she wanted to do next.

Unfortunately……

“No, perhaps this is a kind of luck.” Misaka Mikoto shook her head.

Looking back now, I realize that Misaki Shokuhou and Toumi Tora were right next to the nameless senior.

If I had attacked them head-on just now... it's hard to imagine that the two of them would have remained unmoved and let me do as I pleased.

"Big Sister!" Shirai Kuroko suddenly appeared backstage, showering the audience with praise, "Your performance just now was absolutely fantastic!"

"Thank you for the compliment..." Misaka Mikoto gave a wry smile, "Didn't I completely sing off-key in the middle? Looking back now, I feel quite ashamed."

“That was my older sister’s impromptu performance!” Shirai Kuroko said. “Everyone gave it very positive feedback.”

"Huh? Is...is that so?" Misaka Mikoto scratched her head.

Shirai Kuroko nodded earnestly: "That's right, Onee-sama's performance was really amazing."

"I see." Misaka Mikoto finally relaxed and smiled.

"By the way, the nameless senior asked me to tell you that there's a party tonight to celebrate your sister's successful performance."

"Eh? There's no need to celebrate something so small, is there?" Misaka Mikoto said, a little embarrassed.

However, we still have to visit Lin Wuming's home.

Because they had worked hard playing maids and entertaining visitors today, and the performance was considered a success, the dormitory supervisor, unusually, granted them permission to go out and return late.

Everyone who sees it gets a share, and Saten Ruiko and Uiharu Kazari were also invited to join the party that evening.

"It was definitely the right decision not to eat too much at lunch!" Recalling the scene of seeing Index, the competitive eater, at the restaurant, Saten Ruiko couldn't help but sigh, "Thanks to that, I was able to enjoy dinner even more!"

"Speaking of which, Saten-san is also very good at cooking, right?" Shirai Kuroko said.

“It’s just ordinary home cooking,” Saten Ruiko said. “It’s far from being as good as the cooking skills of the nameless senior.”

“You flatter me, Saten-kun,” Lin Wuming said. “I just benefited from my Nen ability, which improved my efficiency. But the actual taste is just average home cooking.” “Enough, your standards for home cooking and family meals are way too high,” Misaka Mikoto retorted. “It would be better to just honestly admit that you’re a good cook.”

“That’s right,” Misaki Shokuhou nodded. “Saten-kun, I really hope I’ll have the chance to try your cooking someday.”

"I'm always welcome!" Saten Ruiko wasn't shy at all, and even seemed a little eager to try. "It's just a pity that I'm full now and don't have any appetite... How about I make some midnight snacks later!"

As she spoke, Saten Ruiko looked intently at Lin Wuming: "Senior Wuming, may I borrow the kitchen?"

"Saten-kun!" Uiharu Kazari was surprised by her friend's initiative.

Lin Wuming certainly didn't mind, but before he could reply, Misaki Shokuhou spoke first.

"Saten-kun," Misaki Shokuhou said with a serious expression, as if discussing something very important, "Are you really sure you've made up your mind?"

“Of course!” Saten Ruiko puffed out her chest and replied with a serious expression, “I was prepared for this!”

Misaki Shokuhou nodded, then added, "But it seems that Haru-san hasn't understood yet."

As she spoke, Misaki Shokuhou pointed to the balcony: "You have a few minutes."

“Okay, I understand!” Saten Ruiko jumped up. “Hatsuharu, come out with me for a bit.”

Despite still being completely confused, Haru Kazari obediently followed Saten Ruiko to the balcony.

Close the sliding door to the balcony to create a temporary private space.

Saten Ruiko then began to explain: "In early spring, I plan to stay and participate in the events to come."

As for borrowing the kitchen to prepare a late-night snack, that was just a tactic Saten Ruiko used to get herself to stay.

"Huh?" Uiharu Kazari was still completely confused. "This... Saten-san, I still don't quite understand the connection between the two..."

Saten Ruiko pointed to the living room on the other side of the sliding door and said, "What are Nameless Senpai and Misaka-san planning—you've noticed that, haven't you, Uiharu?"

“Yes.” Shiori Uiharu nodded; she even knew it very well.

"This is a real-life urban legend that happened right here in our neighborhood!" Saten Ruiko's eyes lit up. "A legendary hero, plus a legendary major event, don't you think it would be a pity to miss such an opportunity? No, you might even regret it for the rest of your life!"

"Uh... I think the only one who would feel so regretful is Saten-kun," Uiharu Kazari retorted. "Okay, I understand what you mean and what you're planning."

Saten Ruiko said, "If we don't get involved, they'll definitely try to send us back first, and then discuss serious matters, right?"

“Don’t be so harsh,” said Haruharu Kazari. “But the problem is, even if we stay and get involved, we can’t really help.”

“Of course I know that.” Saten Ruiko looked sullen. “Hatsuharu is alright, your hacking skills are very strong—by the way, Hatsuharu, you’ve decided to stay too?”

“After all, Saten-san has stayed, so I can’t just leave alone, can I?” said Uiharu Kazari.

(End of this chapter)