Starting with Hyuga, traversing countless heavens

As the hypnotic spell dissipated, the group awoke as if from a dream. "Hiss! It's Mystogan?"

“That’s right, Natsu and Gray, you two need to train harder, you can’t keep up.”

Hinata Hoshino gleefully washed the dishes, Mira rolled her eyes in annoyance, Hinata Hoshino shrugged and said, "To be honest."

Makarov walked in from outside, leaped up, and stood on the second-floor railing, waving the leaflet in his hand.

"Men, good news! The selection of S-class mages will begin soon this year."

"Roar! I'm on fire! This year I will definitely become an S-class mage, and then..."

Natsu looked at Hyuga Hoshino, knowing he was no match for her. He looked at Mira, who didn't like to fight. He looked at Makarov, realizing he had no chance.

Finally, his gaze settled on Erza, who was out on a mission. "I will definitely defeat Erza and become the strongest in the guild!"

"You stinky brat, don't even think about it. I'm definitely becoming an S-class mage this year. There's no chance for you!"

"Thump! Cut!"

Cana downed a large amount of beer in one gulp, put down the beer barrel, and let out a disdainful sound. Every year there are Natsu and Gray, but every year it's not them who get through.

Looking at her cards, Kana felt a sense of urgency. She had to pass the test and then recognize Gildarts. If she wasn't an S-class mage, what right did she have to stand by his side and call herself his daughter?

"If I become an S-class mage, will Lord Hoshino give me a reward?"

Juvia's eyes sparkled with hearts, making Hinata Hoshino sigh slightly. He ruffled her hair and said, "Of course!"

"Alright, I'll definitely be this year's S-Class Mage!"

Juvia: Hoshino-sama touched my hair. Hoshino-sama must like me. He will definitely have children with me. How many? Just thinking about it makes me so shy.

"Brother Hoshino, I also want to become an S-class mage. Can you give me special training?"

Lisanna's mysterious approach to Hinata Hoshino puzzled him. Why did Lisanna suddenly want to become an S-class mage?

"Wait for the president to announce the list, then I'll give you the special effects."

"Chu, Hoshino-nii is the best!"

Mira glared at Hinata Hoshino with an unfriendly expression. Hinata Hoshino wiped the lipstick mark off his face, and Mira added another one on the other side.

"Chirp!"

"Alright, I hereby announce that the candidates for S-Class Mage are: Natsu Dragneel, Gray Fullbuster, Mystogan, Juvia Rocks, Cana Alperona, and Lisanna Strauss."

"Ah! I wasn't selected again this year. When will I ever become a proper man!"

"Macao!"

"Wakaba!"

"I failed again, boohoo." *2

"It's so lively, Mira, don't you think?"

"Hmm, yes. It seems like the selection process for Erza and me was just as lively. But back then, did you give us any special training, Hoshino?"

Hinata Hoshino gave a foolish laugh, "Of course I have. Before Erza's assessment, I gave her special training."

"Waaaaah, sob sob, I really was abandoned by Hoshino..."

Damn it! Hinata Hoshino suddenly realized that Mira had changed her style and was no longer the delinquent girl she used to be. Sure enough, the other men from Fairy Tail looked over with unfriendly expressions.

Awakening, it’s hunting time!

Chapter 262 Dating, Special Training

"How does Namira intend to punish me?"

"Of course it's a date! Hoshino, are you going to reject me? *sobs*"

"Ok!"

Mira looked at Hinata Hoshino, who seemed hesitant, and prepared to fake cry again.

As the sun sets in the west and night falls, the streets are brightly lit, and the lake ripples with light.

Amidst the bustling crowd, Mira took Hinata Hoshino's hand and they wandered aimlessly.

A gentle breeze swept by, the delicate evening wind seemingly carrying a hint of sweetness, caressing their faces.

"Hiss! Juvia is so jealous!"

"Juvia, isn't that unnecessary? It's just that my sister wants to go on a date with Hoshino-kun."

"Lisanna, are you the one who doesn't want to take a walk with Hoshino?"

"Kana! I do miss her, but following her like this doesn't seem like a good idea."

"Then Juvia will join them!"

"Juvia!" *2

Mira led Hinata Hoshino to a restaurant. The lighting was dim, and the ice wine was a bit too sweet. Mira raised her crystal-clear glass to Hinata Hoshino, who shook his head helplessly and clinked glasses with her.

By candlelight, Mira gazed at Hinata Hoshino with a different kind of emotion in her eyes, which made Hinata Hoshino feel somewhat overwhelmed.

During her delinquent days, Mira was fearless in front of Hinata Hoshino, but now she's a bit hesitant. Thinking back on the older sisters she's met, none of them are as straightforward as Mira.

Mira took a bite of the food and frowned slightly; it wasn't as good as the food Hinata Hoshino made.

"Nothing tastes as good as your cooking."

"Indeed, the taste was just so-so. I remember you like wasabi octopus, I'll make it for you when we get back."

"Hehe, okay! Can I stay overnight?"

Hiss! Hyuga Hoshino gasped inwardly. Wendy and Juvia lived with him, and if Mira came, Juvia would definitely cause trouble.

Out of the corner of my eye, I could clearly see Juvia's blue hair, as well as Lisanna and Kana. What's going on with these three?

After dinner, Mira and Hinata Hoshino strolled along the riverbank, the silvery moonlight bathing them as if draping them in a mysterious veil.

Magnolia's moat has excellent water quality, and the lights along the river are reflected on the water's surface like stars in the sky, enhancing the atmosphere between the two.

"Mira, do you want to see fireworks?"

"May I?"

"of course."

Hinata Hoshino reached out and touched the sky, and countless fluorescent lights shot straight into the clouds, exploding in the dark night sky like fireworks.

Fireflies shimmered in the night sky, like a series of magnificent paintings, adorning the dark night with vibrant colors.

Red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple—all sorts of colors that make passersby stop in their tracks. Hinata Hoshino points again, and the shapes change, forming flowers, birds, fish, and insects, all vividly lifelike.

Mira saw the flickering fireworks in her eyes. Hinata Hoshino chuckled softly. The fireworks faded, and the final image was Mira.

"Look, it's Mira!"

"It's Mira!"

"It must be Fairy Tail's doing!"

"So lovely!"

Hinata Hoshino's outstretched hand stopped before Mira's cheek, and Mira deliberately bumped her face into Hinata Hoshino's hand.

"You've grown up, little girl."

"Hmph, of course, I'm not an old man."

"Uncle? That's Gildas's special title, don't give it to me!"

Mira giggled and bumped into Hinata Hoshino's arms, her hair brushing against Hinata Hoshino's neck, making Hinata Hoshino feel a little ticklish.

"Uncle, uncle..."

"Little delinquent..."

Hinata Hoshino shook his head, preparing to leave, while Mira remained seated, unwilling to get up.

"hug!"

Hinata Hoshino put his arm around Mira and took her home.

"Did you bring your keys?"

"No, take me home."

"Ok."

Looking at the three women following not too far behind him, Hinata Hoshino smiled and shook his head, then took Mira home.

"Hoshino-nii, welcome home... Mira-nee-nee is here too!"

"Wendy, good evening."

Mira seemed to have fallen asleep on the way, clinging to him like a kitten. This made Wendy's expression somewhat strange. Hinata Hoshino thought of Wendy from Edolas, who was a bit older than Wendy and could be described as the next line after "the sea embraces all rivers." Wendy's future was promising.

"This is infidelity."

"Xia Lulu! Don't talk nonsense."

Xia Lulu's opening remarks were a bombshell, making Wendy even more flustered. Mira didn't react much, but she smiled without Hinata Hoshino's notice.

Hinata Hoshino shrugged. Blind spots were completely irrelevant to Hinata Hoshino.

"Would you like a late night snack?"

"Eat! Wasabi octopus and chocolate cake."

"Eating chocolate cake so late at night?"

"I want my own chocolate cake! Just like the strawberry cake!"

Hinata Hoshino scratched her head. Come to think of it, it really is true. Hinata Hoshino has only ever made strawberry cake for Erza.

After having a late-night snack, I coaxed Mila to sleep like I was a child.

Hyuga Hoshino stepped out of the room and appeared next to Lisanna. "Lisanna, Juvia, and Kana, what are you three looking at?"

The three were startled to be caught following him, but they breathed a sigh of relief when they saw it was Hinata Hoshino.

"Let's go for a walk, shall we, Kana?"