A Scientific Urban Detective.

Chapter 987 Escaping is shameful, but useful

"Sigh..." Looking at the girl in front of her who was pacing anxiously, Misaka Mikoto sighed, "Calm down first, Misaka. Nameless-senpai will be here soon, and we'll figure something out together then."

Ultimately, the root of the problem lies with the "Misaka Sisters." And since they all take care of the "Sisters," this matter naturally needs to be discussed together.

While Misaka Mikoto waited anxiously, Lin Wuming quickly arrived to join her.

"Nameless Senior, what should we do?" Misaka Mikoto was also anxious, grabbing Lin Wuming and asking, "Mom absolutely can't find out!"

“The younger sisters are fine; they’re usually very good at hiding their whereabouts,” Lin Wuming said. “But Dolly and Taoli…”

“There are also side stories,” Misaki Shokuhou added, “Does the nameless-senpai think Misaka’s mother wouldn’t recognize her?”

Strictly speaking, the extra character is the one who most resembles Misaka Misuzu. If she appeared in front of her, she would definitely be noticed, right?

"So that means as long as we avoid those three—" Lin Wuming said, "we can just change our schedules so that your aunt doesn't run into them."

Looking at the two girls in front of him, Lin Wuming said, "Compared to other options, this should be the easiest to implement, and with the lowest risk and side effects. First, determine the competition events that Dolly, Dolly, and the extra characters will participate in. Then, Misaka, you should choose events that are as far away from them as possible."

Because the Daihasei Festival is a large-scale event that takes place throughout the entire city, different events may be far apart.

If planned properly, avoiding specific targets is not too difficult.

"The only thing we need to be careful about is making sure the news agency reporters don't interview the three of them," Lin Wuming continued. "As long as there's no footage of them on television or the internet, then we'll be completely safe."

"How can we ensure that Auntie follows our planned route?" Misaki Shokuhou asked. "Perhaps she'll have a sudden whim and skip watching Misaka's match, choosing another event instead..."

Misaka Mikoto also fell silent for a moment. Knowing her mother as she did, she knew that this situation was indeed very likely to happen!

“Find someone to accompany her,” Lin Wuming said. “As Meiqin’s classmate or friend, they can reasonably act as a tour guide for your aunt and direct her movement.”

"Yes, that's a great idea!" Misaka Mikoto's eyes lit up. "Nameless Senpai, you..."

“Understood. They will arrange for members of the faction to take care of you throughout the trip, ensuring you are well taken care of.” Misaki Shokuhou immediately said, “After all, just like what the nameless senior said, the members of the faction are both classmates and friends with Misaka-san, which is really perfect!”

"..." Misaka Mikoto glared at Shokuhou Misaki with great resentment, but in the end, she let out a sigh.

After all, this is to help me solve a problem, so solving the problem first is the most important thing. As for other things... I can only put them aside for now.

—Calm down, calm down. It's my own fault, after all. Wait a minute…

Misaka Mikoto suddenly realizes a blind spot: during the Daihasei Festival, parents will be flocking to Academy City...

“Speaking of you guys…” Misaka Mikoto looked at the two beside her, “Uh, Shokuhou, your parents… eh?”

The nameless senior came from an orphanage, and if you had to name her parents, it would be Teacher Huangquanchuan, so it doesn't matter; but Shokuhou Misaki... Thinking of this, Misaka Mikoto was stunned: "Shokuhou, do you... have family? I feel like I've never heard you mention it before."

“Of course they have family,” Misaki Shokuhou said. “But don’t worry, they won’t come.”

Lin Wuming was also curious about Misaki Shokuhou's family, but they never mentioned it, so Lin Wuming didn't ask them.

It now appears that Misaki Shokuhou "hid" them.

"I see..." Misaka Mikoto didn't delve into it further, because she knew that even if Shokuhou Misaki's family really came, Shokuhou Misaki would be able to control the situation.

Then, as if remembering something, Misaka Mikoto continued, "Tiger Bee... well, Dr. Sakurai knows the truth, so it's okay; Kuroko... Kuroko mentioned that her father is busy with work and won't be coming to the Daihasei Festival this time."

Misaki Shokuhou then added, "The same situation applies to Junko's family."

Not only that, but the parents of Uiharu Kazari and Saten Ruiko will also be unable to come this year due to other commitments. However, their families usually come every year, so missing one year occasionally is not a big deal.

After careful consideration, Misaka Mikoto couldn't help but complain, "If my dad came along this time too... wouldn't that mean that apart from me, the entire 'Nameless Force' can't even muster a complete set of parents?"

It can only be said that an overly harmonious and happy family can sometimes be a source of trouble.

In the end, this is indeed a problem that only I need to face!
Despite having a plan, Misaka Mikoto still felt uneasy: "I will ask my sisters to avoid my parents during the Daihasei Festival to prevent them from finding out."

While thinking, Misaka Mikoto added details to the plan: "Shokuhou, we still need your abilities—if the plan above fails, your 'mental control' will have to save the day at the last minute."

Misaki Shokuhou said, "Well, I think if we get caught, we should just confess and try to persuade your parents not to let you transfer schools."

“Impossible,” Misaka Mikoto said pessimistically. “My parents are very difficult to persuade.”

"Let's give it a try first. If it really doesn't work, then I'll step in. The result will be the same anyway," said Misaki Shokuhou.

Since the memory has to be altered anyway, why not try to persuade her first? In Misaki Shokuhou's view, there would be no loss in doing so. Even if she fails to persuade her, it doesn't matter. Why not do it?
Misaka Mikoto, however, pouted, still looking hesitant, seemingly not quite agreeing with Shokuhou Misaki's suggestion.

After much deliberation, Misaka Mikoto finally shook her head and said, "No, if we get caught, I'll just change the memories. I'll apologize to them and explain the truth when the time is right."

What Misaka Mikoto cannot accept is that despite being honest with her parents, they do not approve of her confession and still demand that she transfer schools, and they may even seek an explanation from the chairman of Aleister Group...

In that situation, altering memories would be unacceptable for Misaka Mikoto—it would feel like deliberately deceiving her family, and she would feel even more guilty.

It would be better to simply hide the truth from the beginning...

In other words, it was essentially choosing to escape, which was shameful, but it was indeed effective.

(End of this chapter)