A Scientific Urban Detective.

Chapter 934 Rumors?

"Tell me, was it you who did this?!" Misaka Mikoto rushed into Shokuhou Misaki's classroom as soon as get out of class was over, shouting without any regard for her image.

"What are you talking about..." Misaki Shokuhou said with a helpless expression as she pressed the remote control, freezing the students watching the commotion around her.

"She clearly looks down on other people's abilities, yet she still wants to use them to help her." After doing all this, Misaka Misaki continued, "How hypocritical, Misaka-san."

“Who dares to look down on your abilities…” Misaka Mikoto muttered, but Shokuhou Misaki’s words were not wrong—she did indeed hope that “Mental Control” could erase people’s related memories, which is why she dared to shout so recklessly.

"Didn't you hear that rumor? That we've declared war on the Nameless Senior and will settle things at the Daihasei Festival!" Misaka Mikoto said quickly.

Just before class started, Misaka Mikoto received this message from the two teachers.

However, it was already time for class, so Misaka Mikoto had to go back to the classroom and endure it until now.

Of course, she wasn't idle during class either; she kept using her own methods to conduct investigations.

Unfortunately, because this "rumor" only circulated within a small circle at Tokiwadai Middle School, and it happened to be during class time, Misaka Mikoto was unable to find any valuable clues online.

—After all, those young ladies are all in class too.

Unable to find anything from the investigation, Misaka Mikoto went straight to Shokuhou Misaki's class after class.

Not only because her "psychic abilities" are better suited to investigating this kind of thing, but also because—Misaka Mikoto suspects that this rumor was likely released by Shokuhou Misaki.

Because at the midday tea party, Misaki Shokuhou expressed the idea that "the nameless senior is our common enemy."

Misaki Shokuhou sighed heavily, making no attempt to hide the disdain on her face: "Calm down, Misaka-san. They've already investigated the matter thoroughly."

"The investigation is complete...when?"

“Just now,” Misaki Shokuhou said calmly, glancing at the figures in the classroom who remained motionless in their previous postures. “What do you think they used their abilities for?”

"Then tell me, who spread the rumors?" Misaka Mikoto asked.

"Out of respect for personal privacy, I will not reveal your specific name." Misaki Shokuhou put her index finger to her lips, making a "shushing" gesture.

Misaka Mikoto couldn't help but roll her eyes, finding it rather ironic that these words came from someone so adept at prying into others' privacy.

Ironically, in reality, Misaki Shokuhou was right; she did indeed protect people's privacy.

Misaki Shokuhou is like an information black hole that only sees and doesn't speak; no gossip or rumors have ever been heard of coming from her.

This is why, after more than a year of actual interaction, her classmates at school actually developed a better impression of her.

So what if Her Majesty the Queen sees my secret? As long as I don't tell anyone, it's as if I haven't been spied on!
Human beings are incredibly adaptable.

Of course, it's also possible that it just hasn't been discovered yet.

Regardless of Misaka Mikoto's internal monologue, Shokuhou Misaki continued, "The cause of this is actually quite simple—someone eavesdropped on our tea party conversation, but didn't hear everything. Combined with their own imaginations and associations, it ended up like this..."

Looking at Misaka Mikoto in front of her, Shokuhou Misaki blinked: "But it's not that I can't understand them. After all, even Misaka-san, who directly attended the tea party, came to the same conclusion."

Misaka Mikoto was somewhat embarrassed by Shokuhou Misaki's sarcasm, but she quickly regained her composure and continued, "Since it's a misunderstanding, let's clear it up quickly." "But this kind of misunderstanding seems to suit people's tastes quite well," Shokuhou Misaki said. "Even if we publicly deny it, I doubt anyone will believe us, right? No, it might even backfire!"

“Of course I know that,” Misaka Mikoto said dejectedly, “That’s why I came here specifically to find you.”

"I'm sorry to disappoint you," Misaki Shokuhou said. "They won't make a move."

"Just let the rumors spread like this?" Misaka Mikoto frowned. "What good will that do you?"

“No,” Misaki Shokuhou shook her head, “You should think of it this way—what good does it do for people to go to such lengths to eliminate rumors?”

Before the other party could answer, Misaka continued, "Or rather, do you think such rumors would cause us any harm?"

"Of course there are downsides, if word gets to the ears of the nameless senior..."

"Do you think the nameless senior would believe that? Or is the trust between us such a fragile thing?" Misaki Shokuhou looked at her meaningfully.

Misaki Shokuhou's words were quite cutting, completely shutting down any rebuttals Misaka Mikoto could offer.

“Well, I can understand your concerns, Misaka,” Misaki Shokuhou pressed the remote control again, “but the best way to deal with rumors is to ignore them.”

The scene in the classroom next to me suddenly "came to life," and the noise of the break between classes instantly filled the entire space.

The students around them watched the interaction between the two Level 5s with great interest, whispering and guessing what Misaka Mikoto's purpose was in suddenly barging in.

"Let's go visit the nameless senior after school today!" Misaki Shokuhou said to everyone, smiling as she looked at Misaka Mikoto.

……

Even after leaving a classroom that didn't belong to her, Misaka Mikoto was still filled with doubts.

Just now, Misaki Shokuhou's last actions seemed to be proving to others that they had no grudge against the nameless senior, but something still felt off.

What frustrated Misaka Mikoto even more was that after school today, Mumei-senpai's schedule was already booked—Kuroko had invited him to the Disciplinary Committee's 177th branch yesterday to boost morale.

The action is quite fast.

Misaka Mikoto was hesitating whether she should also go to the 177th Branch.

Because she is friends with Shirai Kuroko and Uiharu Kazari, and also has a good relationship with Kofun Miwa, Misaka Mikoto often appears at the 177th branch, making her a regular there.

But she's not a disciplinary committee member, so forcing herself into this position feels a bit illegitimate.

Ultimately, it's because an unknown senior figure was involved that something as simple and pure became complicated.

For a fleeting moment, Misaka Mikoto even genuinely thought the rumor was true.

“The nameless senior… is indeed our ‘enemy’.”

(End of this chapter)