A Scientific Urban Detective.

Chapter 830 Saten Ruiko's Resolve

“I know I can handle Shokuhou-san, since I can’t hide it from her. But what about Misaka-san and Uiharu-san…” Saten Ruiko asked again.

“You’re friends, right? I don’t think you can keep something like this from your friends.” Tiger Bee Honey shook his head. “At least, if your friends know, they can help you if you’re in danger.”

“You’re…you’re right.” Saten Ruiko nodded. “I’ll think about it carefully. Thank you, Tiger Bee.”

"Don't mention it, see you after school." Tiger Bee Toumi waved goodbye.

"After school?" Watching the car drive away, Saten Ruiko murmured to herself, "This is the deadline. It seems I have to make a decision today..."

"Saten...Saten-san...Saten Ruiko!"

The voice calling in her ear woke Saten Ruiko; it was Uiharu Kazari.

"Early spring?" Saten Ruiko reacted a little slowly, belatedly tilting her head to look over.

"It's me! I've been calling you for ages." Uiharu Kazari waved her hand in front of Saten Ruiko's eyes. "By the way, is that Mumei-senpai's car?"

"Yes, it's amazing that you recognized it."

“A quick check of the license plate information will tell us,” said Shiori Haru. “Don’t stand here anymore; what just happened has already attracted attention.”

An ordinary girl suddenly arriving at school in a luxury car at the start of the new semester—this kind of thing easily becomes a topic of conversation among students.

Shiori Haru was also startled by what she just witnessed, which is why she urgently investigated the vehicle information.

Saten Ruiko then noticed that the students gathered at the school gate were all looking in their direction.

“In that case…” Saten Ruiko suddenly squatted down.

A sense of foreboding suddenly arose in Chu Chun Shiri's heart.

"Early Spring"

Two minutes later, while apologizing with a smile, Saten Ruiko endured a series of punches from Uiharu Kazari as the two playfully wrestled their way through the crowd and into the school.

"Oh dear, thanks to the bear pattern for early spring, everyone has stopped paying attention to me."

"Why would you do something so selfish and harmful to others!" Shiori Hatsuharu clenched her fist even harder.

Saten Ruiko felt a slight pain and realized that she had indeed gone a bit too far this time.

"I'm so sorry!" He then promptly bowed ninety degrees and apologized, "Because I was feeling very complicated just now, and I was thinking about a very serious issue, I wanted to take a short break..."

"Is running away just lifting up your skirt?" Haru Shiori exclaimed.

“That’s how it is for me.” Saten Ruiko nodded earnestly.

Because he was so serious, even Haru Shiori was speechless.

"Early spring." Saten Ruiko made up her mind.

"What is it now?" Noticing the change in her friend's tone, Uiharu Kazari took a step back warily and held onto her skirt.

"Hey, don't be so wary. I've already replenished my energy this morning, so I won't lift your skirt again."

"So it was just morning?" Haru Shiori was on the verge of tears.

"Stop joking, Haruharu. I have something very serious I want to discuss with you... no, I need your support." "What is it?" Haruharu asked, puzzled.

Saten Ruiko continued chattering: "Not just you, but also Misaka-san... In that case, Shirai-san should be informed as well."

"So serious?" Uiharu Kazari asked in surprise, then, as if realizing something, lowered her voice and said, "Could it be that you've also fallen for Mumei-senpai?"

Bang!
With a stern face, Saten Ruiko casually brought down a hand chop to punish him.

"If you keep talking nonsense, you might get killed by Tiger Bee."

"Just kidding, just kidding..." Shiori Uiharu covered her head and laughed it off, but she was actually a little serious in her heart.

After all, it's hard not to notice Saten Ruiko's sudden and intense enthusiasm for joining the "Nameless Force."

However, if Saten Ruiko really didn't have any special purpose and just wanted to explore urban legends, then Uiharu Kazari would certainly be even more relieved.

Because she didn't think Saten Ruiko had any chance of winning.

"So, Saten-kun, you seem so serious. Is there something important you want to say?" Uiharu Kazari asked as they walked.

“Hmm… As for early spring, it’s fine to tell you first.” Saten Ruiko lowered her voice, “I’ve obtained another ‘Imagine Mage,’ so I want to use it…”

"Huh?!" Shiori Haru exclaimed in surprise, drawing the attention of the teachers and students passing by.

"Shh! Shh! Don't make such a fuss!" Saten Ruiko quickly covered her friend's mouth and dragged her into the classroom. "Don't worry, I really didn't do anything reckless this time. I was just discussing it with Toto-san."

After a long explanation, Saten Ruiko finally managed to calm Uiharu Kazari down, making her reluctantly accept her decision instead of forcibly taking over her phone and deleting "Genius Mikoto".

"Let's get this straight," Uiharu Kazari said in a low voice, "You already know my opinion on this matter. My bottom line is that I won't object. After school, you'll have to persuade Misaka and Shokuhou yourself."

"Huh?" Saten Ruiko drawled, "Aren't we best friends, Haru? You should support my decision!"

“It’s precisely because we’re close friends that I don’t want to see you take unnecessary risks!” said Uiharu Kazari. “If it were about pursuing the nameless senior, then I would support you.”

"How did we get back to this topic again?" Saten Ruiko said, annoyed. "Stop joking around. Also, we have to keep this from Mumei-senpai. You can't let anything slip!"

"Why make it so complicated?" Haru Shiori complained. "Everyone knows, but why keep it from Nameless Senior?"

"Because if the nameless senior knew, he would definitely forbid me from using 'Imagine Manipulation'!" Saten Ruiko said.

“You even know that…” Chu Chun Shiri shook her head.

Although he failed to gain Haru Shiori's support, he at least convinced her not to oppose his decision.

—Let's just say it's a pretty good start!
Saten Ruiko gently clenched her fist to encourage herself.

—Tiger Bee has been convinced, so next up are Misaka and Shokuhou, and Shirai... She's a disciplinary committee member, so convincing her will be difficult.

Saten Ruiko listened absentmindedly to the teacher's opening speech on the podium, lost in thought.

"...A new semester, a new beginning, I hope everyone can cheer up..."

She vaguely heard snippets of the teacher's words, which resonated deeply with Saten Ruiko.

"That's right, a new beginning. I will take this opportunity to transform into a completely new version of myself!" Saten Ruiko gripped her phone tightly, making up her mind.

(End of this chapter)