Temperature Control in Academy City

But suddenly, he was involved in the incident of the wreckage of the tree diagram designer, and Shirai-san was seriously injured.

This city really never makes people feel bored. There are things happening all the time and all kinds of troubles come one after another.

I remember that the first few years after entering Academy City were very stable. I went to school and came home every day, and sometimes I would go to the underground streets of various school districts to buy things I liked.

Only occasionally would one hear about a case from other people's mouths, which basically fitted in with the premise that Academy City was safe.

But perhaps because I was caught up in the so-called plot, I always felt that many things that had happened recently had a tendency to escalate.

Under such circumstances, Natsume Sonoko did not dare to relax the development of her abilities at all, and her attention was basically on Reiko before going to bed every night.

As his abilities develop further, Natsume's knowledge reserves are obviously insufficient, causing various repetitive verifications and probability calculations to become increasingly complicated. Even Zero's computing power is unable to calculate the results in a short period of time.

After retracting her gaze, Natsume Sonoko was about to discuss the late return with Misaka-senpai, but found that she seemed a little absent-minded.

"Don't worry so much, Misaka-san. Shirai-san will be fine."

After organizing her thoughts, Natsume Sonoko spoke seriously.

Although Misaka-senpai looks a bit boyish, she is actually a very thoughtful girl.

A certain girl with a bun thought that she might have blamed herself for Shirai's injury again, after all, it involved the remains of the tree diagram designer.

Not knowing how to comfort her, and not asking why she left in a hurry during dinner, Natsume Sonoko just stayed quietly beside this senior.

"Is that experiment really over? Why do people have to get hurt again and again because of things like that?"

A trace of disappointment appeared on Misaka-senpai's face, and she didn't know what was going on in her head.

"Misaka-senpai, that experiment is over."

"In fact, the remains of the tree diagram designer were finally destroyed by Accelerator."

Natsume Sonoko was somewhat decisive.

"If you want to change something, you have to pay something. As long as everyone thinks it's worth it, it's fine. Even though Shirai-san is injured like that, she must be very happy in her heart."

Natsume Sonoko said firmly, she knew that guy Shirai very well.

The door of the emergency room opened not long after, and Shirai was transferred to the general ward on the third floor.

The doctor on the night shift was a girl in her twenties who had just been transferred here from a university affiliated hospital in the 13th school district.

A certain university seems to have a great influence and has its own affiliated hospitals and institutions in many school districts.

According to the doctor's advice, the wounds in Shirai's body were caused by a foreign object penetrating through his body, and the quadriceps muscle of his right leg was injured in multiple places.

Although Academy City has many special medicines, one still needs to stay in the hospital for three to five days for observation, and it will take about half a month to fully recover.

But it is a pity that Shirai will not be able to participate in the Daihasei Festival.

Speaking of which, Shirai-san is quite looking forward to the Daihasheng Festival.

"Can we go see her?"

Misaka-senpai asked with some concern.

"Of course. But one thing is that it would be best if you could provide the patient's health card tomorrow. We also need to register the information here."

The doctor on the night shift reminded.

In Academy City, students do not need to pay extra for medical treatment, but will be provided with a unified health card for reimbursement.

So you need to bring this card with you when you go to the hospital, but exceptions can be made if it is a more urgent illness.

The radio waves transmitted the news, connecting the student dormitory and a university hospital into a whole.

The warden's majestic voice filled the small ward, and every word he spoke was filled with anger.

Very good, it seems that the previous lecture was not very fruitful, as these three ex-convicts came home late together.

Although I didn't see that scary face, I could already imagine what the scene was like on the other side.

"And so, you are all in the hospital with Shirai now?"

"Well, it's so pitiful for Shirai-san to stay in the hospital alone." Natsume Sonoko muttered softly on the phone.

"Master Dormitory Supervisor, this time we have a very legitimate reason."

Shirai-san struggled to get up from the hospital bed and argued righteously with the dorm supervisor on the other end of the phone.

"I understand. Shirai, you should have a good rest. I have already got the certificate from the hospital."

"But I found some contraband in your dormitory. Misaka-san should be there too. Ask her to explain it when she comes back." The dorm supervisor continued.

"Mister Dormitory Supervisor is such a joker. I don't have any contraband." Senior Misaka looked a little nervous.

I almost forgot. When I went back, I was so angry about Shirai's injury that my brain exploded. When I was looking for coins, I forgot to put those things back into the doll's belly.

Beep, beep, beep

Misaka-senpai wanted to explain, but the phone was hung up and a busy tone appeared. The three of them looked at each other in confusion.

"Sister, aren't you going home tonight?"

After finishing the conversation with the dormitory supervisor, Shirai-san, who was lying on the hospital bed, showed an expectant look at the right moment.

"Well, how can the patient be left alone to take care of him?"

The tension on her face faded, and Misaka-senpai's tone became unusually gentle.

"That's great, Kuroko is so happy."

His face was filled with a happy smile and his eyes were curved into crescent shapes.

Shirai Kuroko hugged Misaka-senpai's waist tightly, which made a certain railgun a little embarrassed, but considering Shirai's physical condition, she still accepted these more intimate actions awkwardly.

"Then I want to stay too."

Natsume Sonoko, who was like a light bulb at the side, raised her hand silently, not caring at all about Shirai-san's face that was beginning to become dissatisfied.

"But you still have classes tomorrow, is that okay?"

Misaka-senpai asked, somewhat worriedly.

She also knew how a certain girl with a bun performed in physical education class, and seemed to be worried that a lack of rest would affect tomorrow's events.

"Misaka-senpai, have you forgotten that there will be a parade rehearsal for the wind instrument club tomorrow? Students from other schools in the Gakusha Garden will come to our school."

Natsume Sonoko tilted her head and reminded.

Speaking of which, we can meet students from other schools tomorrow, so it should be quite lively. It's a pity that Shirai can't see it, but we can still check out the real-time messages and discussions on the school website.

"I heard that a big star from Hope's Peak Private Academy will be coming too."

Holding his head, Shirai-san said thoughtfully.

"superstar?"

"It's the recently famous Naruto Arisa. Saten even asked me for her autograph before." Shirai Kuroko thought for a moment and said.

Unlike Tokiwadai Junior High School, this private Hope's Peak Academy has junior high school and high school departments, and Naruto Arisa is a first-year student in the high school department.

...

The school garden, Tokiwadai Private Junior High School.

Today's weather forecast is very accurate. It is a sunny day with gentle wind and the sun seems to be smiling at everyone.

He tied the red cloth in his hand tightly around his head, covering his smooth white forehead, and patted his face, trying to cheer himself up a little.

Having stayed up very late last night, and the temporary bed in the hospital being very uncomfortable, Natsume Sonoko felt a little depressed.

Similar to what I said before, Tokiwadai Junior High School was particularly lively today, bustling with people, and students in colorful school uniforms were scattered all over the Tokiwadai campus.

Students from the Shidaezakura Private Academy, Hope's Peak Private Academy, and two other schools.

But what was a little different from what I imagined was that the parade rehearsal for the joint wind bands of multiple schools was held in the afternoon, so physical training still had to be carried out normally in the morning.

The bored students from other schools gathered on the playground to watch the physical training class of Tokiwadai Middle School.

As the focus of the crowd, Natsume Sonoko felt uncomfortable all over, but she could only resign herself to her fate and blend into the Tokiwadai team.

Chapter 246 Farewell

When doing activities on the playground, students have to wear sportswear. For safety reasons, some students with long hair are required to comb their hair up. This also results in not seeing the scenes of long flowing hair in the animations on the playground.

"Really? Shirai-san is actually in the hospital. The job of a discipline committee member is really dangerous."

The classmate Wannei beside him couldn't help but reveal a worried expression, rubbed his sore knees, and then took the energy drink bought by Natsume Sonoko.

"Well, Shirai will be able to be discharged from the hospital in about three days, but it will take some time for her to recover."

Natsume nodded and looked at the crowd not far away that was starting to get lively with concern.

“Can you act that out for a minute?”

"Are you coming again?"

"Yeah, that's it."

It seemed like a strange request, but the content of the performance was very formal and the beautiful singing continued to float in the air.

After lunch, while waiting for the joint parade of the wind instrument clubs, students from many schools gathered around the girl named Minghu Alyssa.

"It's a nice voice. I heard that she's a person with no special abilities and isn't good at studying. She was accepted into Hope's Peak only because of her outstanding musical talent."

As if noticing Natsume's distraction, Wannei Kinuho explained with a smile.

"Hey, that's amazing."

Natsume Sonoko was slightly surprised and couldn't help but feel a little curious about the girl.

Although the other schools in Gakusha no Enen are not as strict as Tokiwadai Junior High School, it is a great achievement to be admitted based on one's talent.

"I almost forgot, I also need to get an autograph for Saten-san."

As if she remembered something, a look of realization appeared on Natsume Sonoko's face.

I originally asked Shirai-san to do it, but he was in the hospital and couldn't come, so I had to take care of it.

"Miraculous, please give me an autograph."

Holding the signature board in her hand, Mei Hanakaiin clenched her thumbs nervously.

Her three-legged partner, a girl with a bun on her head, had a serious expression and stood on tiptoe in the middle of the crowd.

“Please give me an autograph too.”

With an embarrassed blush on her face, Natsume Sonoko spoke seriously.

The other party is a well-known stranger, and it takes courage to make requests to someone you don't know.

"Ok."

After returning Hanakaiin's signature board to her, Minghu Alisa nodded and smiled with a happy look on her face.

She has a round face and a cute smile. Her light pink curly hair falls on both sides. She seems unlikely to refuse other people's requests.

"Thank you so much."

She immediately felt relieved and Natsume Sonoko inexplicably felt a little more favorable towards the girl in front of her.

The wind band's parade rehearsal started from the playground here, moved along several teaching buildings of Tokiwadai Middle School, and then returned to the playground.

The distance of the rehearsal parade was about four kilometers, much shorter than the official performance of the Daihasei Festival, and the number of schools was limited to a few within the school garden.

Blinking her curious eyes and looking at the members from various schools gathered on the playground track, Natsume Sonoko felt a sense of joy inexplicably rising in her heart.

The high-intensity physical training every day doesn't feel like a festival at all, but rather like a discipline committee training camp, which actually puts a lot of pressure on Natsume.

Fun activities like this can bring people more happiness, and the Daiba Star Festival has finally become a little more interesting.

Trombone, tuba, saxophone, bassoon..., a combination of various instruments, the joint wind ensemble of the five schools in the Xueshe Garden marched through the scheduled route and began the first rehearsal.

The different scales, with different highs and lows and clear layers, began to coordinate with each other to play a joyful piece of music.

"It's such a shame that Shirai-san can't come."

Natsume Sonoko was very involved in the parade. After a while, her face was flushed with joy and she enthusiastically waved the small colorful flags distributed by the school.

"Arisugawa-san, come on."