Temperature Control in Academy City

However, Natsume Sonoko is very confident. She knows that the reason why she is short now is purely because of her age. By next year, she should be able to grow taller and maybe she can even compare with Senior Misaka by then.

"Hello." Hatsuharu looked at Natsume Sonoko curiously. She was wearing a neat Tokiwadai school uniform, had an exquisite bun on her head, was carrying a black school bag in her hands, had obvious dark circles under her eyes, and tried hard to look dignified, but she looked so small.

"A little gift for you." Natsume Sonoko placed two ice sculptures in the hands of Hatsuharu and Saten. The ice sculptures were about the size of a finger, but they depicted the two people in great detail, with even the hair looking lifelike.

"She looks like you, Hatsuharu. She's so beautiful. The petals on her head look exactly the same." Saten Ruiko said in surprise. While looking at the ice sculpture in her hand, she did not forget to comment on the one in Hatsuharu's hand.

"Thank you, Natsume-san, we like this little gift very much." Hatsuharu-san solemnly pulled Saten Ruiko and said to Natsume-san, as if this little gift was very much to her liking.

"You're welcome, it's just a little thing." Natsume Sonoko said seriously.

"Hatsuharu-san and Saten-san, my name is Misaka Mikoto, and I'm grateful for your guidance." Finally, it was Misaka-senpai's turn to introduce herself. Misaka-senpai seemed to have gotten rid of the trouble she had with her fans before, and a warm smile appeared on her face.

"Please give me more advice."

"Please give us your guidance." Uiharu-san and Saten-san said.

Just when everyone finished introducing themselves, Kuroko Shirai, who was waiting on the side and was a little bored, walked to the middle of the crowd, opened her notebook and looked at the contents. There were some scribbles and corrections on the contents, and it seemed that Kuroko's battle plan had been re-formulated in a short period of time.

"Everyone has introduced themselves. Although the original plan has been disrupted, I will continue to arrange today's itinerary..." Shirai's tone became more and more excited, and the unnatural red on his face flew up again. The more he spoke, the more he could feel the conspiracy.

Just when even Natsume felt that Shirai's re-arranged itinerary was not right, Misaka-senpai next to her seemed to be shaking with anger, and a fist as big as a sandbag suddenly appeared on Kuroko's head.

"It hurts, it hurts, it hurts." Kuroko demonstrated his superb head-holding defensive technique, holding his head and rubbing it continuously. Uiharu and Saten were stunned and showed unnatural smiles on their faces.

Natsume Sonoko is considering the specific itinerary at this time. The arcade game center and the large shopping mall are both good choices in Natsume's mind.

Natsume Sonoko is already somewhat accustomed to the fate of Shirai Kuroko. Compared to Ten Thousand Volts, Kuroko has been treated particularly well by the restrained Misaka-senpai.

"It's a waste of time to stay here. Anyway, let's go to the arcade." Senior Misaka said, with her thumb on her chin, and after a while she unconsciously put her hands on her waist.

"Game center?" said Ryoko Saten uncertainly.

"Yeah, this suggestion is indeed good. You are worthy of being Misaka-senpai." Natsume Sonoko was very satisfied with the arcade's proposal, which was also within Natsume Sonoko's familiar area.

Games, comics, and video games, when you talk about this, Natsume Sonoko, who has dark circles under her eyes, will no longer feel sleepy.

"Don't underestimate the role of video games. They are very helpful in enhancing personal calculation and reaction abilities." Natsume Sonoko said with deep understanding.

For example, in some two-person fighting video games, Natsume Sonoko can design a variety of fighting combos in her head according to the characters used by both sides, and can even achieve a KO without any injury. Not only does she have fun but she also grows herself.

Not to mention anything else, the security there is greatly improved. You know, the video game center is, in a sense, Misaka-senpai’s arsenal, with a whole warehouse full of railguns. Are you afraid?

Chapter 14: Kuroko's Sense of Justice

The Seventh District is the largest of the twenty-three districts in Academy City. It has spacious and clean streets, a complete public transportation system, and a prosperous commercial area. It is also the location of most of the junior high schools and high schools in Academy City.

Sometimes, you can always see tourists from outside the city visiting the bustling Seventh School District. Not far away, a tourist bus commonly seen in Academy City slowly approaches. Through the bus windows, you can also see parents and children laughing and playing.

"What's wrong, is there something on your mind, Natsume-san?"

Misaka-senpai and Shirai-san were walking in the front, while Natsume Sonoko was walking with the Zhachuan duo. As Natsume-san lowered her head and remained silent as she went about her daily thoughts, the attentive Hatsuharu-san spoke with concern.

The ice sculptures that Natsume Sonoko gave to Hatsuharu and Saten have melted, but as the ice sculptures melted, the relationship between the few people inexplicably progressed.

"It's okay, I'm fine." Natsume Sonoko immediately turned around to look at Hatsuharu who looked concerned, and replied hurriedly.

"Natsume-san, is that ice sculpture your ability? Ice control or something?" Hatsuharu Shiori looked at her with a curious baby's eyes, stretched out her hand, looked at the ice sculpture that had melted into liquid with some heartache, and asked.

"Ice control, so powerful, can you create ice at any time?" Saten Ruiko felt a little strange and asked Natsume Sonoko who was standing beside her.

"No, it's temperature control. I just freeze the water in the air." Natsume Sonoko took small steps with her schoolbag in both hands. She heard the conversation between Saten and the other and answered seriously.

"That's amazing! No wonder I always feel cool when I'm close to Natsume-san. It turns out it's temperature control." Hatsuharu Shikiri said with an envious look on her face.

Although all of Natsume's abilities are related to temperature, he is really good at using them.

Hatsuharu's ability is constant temperature preservation, which allows him to keep the temperature of objects he touches within a certain range. However, his ability has not improved since elementary school.

"Oh, really, elder sister. Don't always play video games or read books in the store. Can't you learn flower arrangement and piano, which are interests that suit your status?" The helpless voice of Heizi came from the front, and he shook his head with some disappointment.

"It's so noisy. Playing the piano and having tea ceremony are not my style at all."

On the busy street, Natsume Sonoko and a few others were walking noisily in the crowd. A few students from the Home Economics Girls' School walked by. Natsume Sonoko knew them. It was the students of this school who prepared three meals a day for Tokiwadai Junior High School.

Natsume Sonoko likes the food they make very much. It is healthy, nutritious and delicious. The nutritious meal set meal they carefully prepare for Tokiwadai Middle School can even be sold for 40,000 yen per serving in some places.

However, they didn't seem to have any holidays. Seeing their dusty appearance, Natsume Sonoko guessed that they were on their way to field study. Real maids didn't need to rest, which seemed to be the purpose of this school.

It's really hard, Natsume Sonoko felt a little emotional. Although the courses at Tokiwadai Junior High School are busy, it is not to the point where there are no days off. There are even club activities that can be beneficial to the body and mind.

Lots of canned mackerel?

Natsume Sonoko caught another glimpse of a strange man, who was holding a can of mackerel that was far larger than his body size in his hands. His head and upper body were covered by the can, leaving only his long golden hair faintly visible. He was wearing a miniskirt on his lower body and stockings on his legs, and was staggering on the street while holding the can.

"Hey, what flyers?"

"It seems to be a new crepe shop that has just opened in the Exchange Plaza. The first 100 customers will receive a Guatai souvenir." The sweet voice of classmate Hatsuharu came, and Natsume Sonoko retracted her gaze and looked at the flyer in Hatsuharu's hand.

"What kind of cheap character is that? No one would take such a bait these days." Saten-san said nonchalantly, and accidentally bumped into Misaka-senpai who suddenly stopped in front of her.

"I'm sorry." Saten was startled and said hurriedly.

"What's wrong, onee-sama? Are you interested in the crepe shop, or are you interested in the gift that comes with it?" Kuroko curiously leaned his head next to Misaka-senpai and asked, his eyes narrowed involuntarily.

"What are you talking about? How could I be too interested in Qua? It's a frog, an amphibian. What girl would like to get that kind of thing?" Senior Misaka said anxiously, turning her body in a circle on the spot to avoid Kuroko's scrutiny, and then began to explain to herself.

Are you a little embarrassed because your friends and fans who hate you have seen your immature side?

It seems that not long ago, Natsume Sonoko and Misaka-senpai had a twenty-minute chat about Quata, and at that time, Misaka-senpai didn't seem to have any defenses against her.

Is it because I look like the right age to like Kua Tai? That's definitely not the case.

Natsume Sonoko looked at Misaka-senpai who kept explaining, not knowing that the pendant on Misaka-senpai's schoolbag had already exposed everything.

At the Seventh District Exchange Plaza, there was a long line in front of the newly opened crepe shop. Unfortunately, the sightseeing tour bus happened to be parked near the crepe shop.

"There are so many people. Maybe we came at the wrong time today?" Senior Misaka hugged her waist with both hands and looked at the crowd in front of her with some concern.

"I'll go find a seat first." Kuroko said as he looked at the dark crowd.

"I'm going too." Natsume Sonoko responded hastily. After walking for a long time, her feet were sore and tired, and she urgently needed to find a place to rest.

"I'll go too, Saten-san. Our share will be left to you." Hatsuharu-san said to Saten-san pleadingly, and followed behind Kuroko-san and Natsume-san.

After finally finding an empty bench nearby, Natsume Sonoko sat down comfortably on the bench to rest. She rubbed her sore calves and stamped her feet to try to clear the blood vessels in her feet.

Not long after, Misaka-senpai, who seemed to have gotten what she wanted, appeared in front of the three of them, and behind her was Saten Ruiko-san, who was holding a few crepes.

Misaka-senpai successfully collected the small gifts from Quata. Her desire to collect all the related products of her favorite things was satisfied, and her whole face was filled with happiness.

Misaka-senpai is really easy to satisfy. Just a minute ago, Natsume Sonoko saw from afar Misaka-senpai who had just missed Quata and collapsed in front of the crepe shop, losing her dream.

Saten-san gave her own Quata to Misaka-senpai and successfully cured Misaka-senpai who had an incurable collecting addiction.

At this time, someone who has a special method of losing weight almost accepts all sweets.

The crepe tasted very good and Natsume Sonoko was very satisfied with the meal. After taking a few bites, it seemed that all the lost energy was quickly replenished.

Misaka-senpai and Kuroko-san were having a heated discussion about natto milk flavored crepes, while Hatsuharu-san and Saten-san were talking about Misaka-senpai who didn't look like a lady at all.

"Yeah, it turns out that Misaka-senpai is a very easy person to get along with." Natsume Sonoko also joined in their conversation and said with deep sympathy.

"Don't you think it's strange?" Hatsuharu Shiki said to a few people with some concern, pointing one hand towards a bank with closed doors not far away.

"It's very strange. Under normal circumstances, banks won't pull down their iron gates during the day." Natsume Sonoko nodded and said.

As soon as Natsume Sonoko finished speaking, everyone turned their attention to the bank with its closed door.

At this moment, a violent explosion sounded, and the iron door was blown in half. Thick smoke floated out from inside the bank, and scattered debris piled up on the road.

At the hole created by the explosion, three criminals with large and small bags and their faces wrapped in black cloth ran out from the thick smoke.

As the smoke dispersed, the alarm bells rang rapidly and chaos immediately broke out among the crowd.

"Everyone, don't run around, gather here quickly!" Although the tour guide on the bus was still panicked, he still thought of protecting the safety of tourists and children at the first moment.

The perfect public security system of Academy City has not prevented the occurrence of crimes. Academy City is not a safe place.

Shirai Kuroko took out the discipline committee armband immediately and ate the natto milk flavored crepe in one gulp. Utsuharu also moved quickly. As Kuroko's partner and support, she knew exactly what she should do now.

"Yes, that's right. A bank robbery has occurred at the Seventh District Exchange Plaza. Security officers please be dispatched." Hatsuharu took out his cell phone and immediately contacted the security officers.

Misaka-senpai wanted to help, but Kuroko-san refused on the grounds that she was just an ordinary citizen.

"It is our duty as discipline committee members to maintain the law and order of Academy City. Senior Misaka should not interfere too much." Kuroko stepped on the bench across the flower bed and slowly put on the discipline committee armband.

In fact, the duty of the Discipline Committee is only to maintain law and order within the school, and they have no authority to maintain law and order outside the school. In fact, Kuroko is just an ordinary citizen in this incident.

But Kuroko-san always has a strong sense of justice.

"Please stay. If you double-team me, my sister will fall to death. I'm going to arrest you for damaging property and robbery." Shirai stood in front of the three tall and strong criminals and said confidently without fear.

"Hahaha, they only sent out a little girl like you. Is there no one left for the discipline committee?" Several criminals seemed to have been tickled by something and laughed out loud, holding their stomachs.

After hearing Shirai's announcement, several criminals laughed unscrupulously, which made Natsume Sonoko feel inexplicably disgusted.

"Damn it, why can't I move my feet?" A burly robber was about to step forward to teach Heizi a lesson, but just as he was about to take a step, he found that the soles of his shoes seemed to be stuck by something.

With a sudden exertion of force, he lost his balance and fell to the ground.

A light mist floated up from the ground, forming a dense layer of ice that connected the strong man's hands, feet, body and the ground, making him unable to move.

"Damn it." The other two criminals realized that their shoes were also frozen to the ground, and immediately tried desperately to pull their feet off the ground.

Kuroko had not expected this scene and found that there were no signs of ice on his feet. His eyes unconsciously looked at Natsume Sonoko who was standing blankly not far away.

Then an invisible wave appeared in the space, and Kuroko instantly jumped to the eleventh dimension.

When he reappeared in reality, his feet had already kicked a criminal in the face who was unable to move, causing his face to make close contact with the ground.

It's frozen again.

With his big, frightened eyes open, the criminal's face was fused with the ground. If he used a little force, he might need to go to the hospital to make an appointment for a plastic surgery.

"Who is making trouble again?" The last criminal standing showed a determined look on his face, as if he was desperate and tried every possible means. A fireball appeared in his hand and burned directly on his shoes. Although he tried hard to control it, he still almost burned half of his pants.

Although the flames burned his shoes, they did not cause any harm to him. The ice crystals on the ground were still condensing around his feet, as if they were chasing him.

Chapter 15 Bicycles and safety pants are a better match

In front of a bank near the Exchange Plaza, a barefoot man with half of his pants burned off was trying hard to tap dance. The ice that kept condensing on the ground was chasing him like a maggot on his tarsal bones. If he relaxed even a little, he might be frozen to the ground.

There was also a girl standing by and watching him eagerly. If God was willing to give him another chance, he would definitely be willing to rob a bank on another day.

The discipline committee member, Shirai Kuroko, had no sympathy for the two criminals frozen on the ground. She was just a little surprised that among the bank robbers, there was actually a person with a high level of anger ability.

"Asshole, do you think I have no other choice?" The space for the person with the ability to get angry was constantly compressed, leaving him with almost no place to stand.

The other party threw several fireballs onto the ground fiercely, burning the road surface black. The heat from the fireballs, which had not yet dissipated, caused all the ice crystals on the ground to dissipate.

The user with the ability to produce fire temporarily got rid of the trouble under his feet, and threw the fireball in his hand to Kuroko-san without any hesitation. The fireball could even turn in the air and turn into a long fire dragon to bite towards Kuroko-san.

"I'll burn you to ashes, don't even think about escaping." As the opponent took control, the fire dragon accelerated again, and the scattered heat waves were almost catching up with Shirai.

"Disappeared?"

Shirai-san's figure suddenly disappeared the moment it collided with the flames, and when she reappeared, Kuroko-san was already facing the user of the fire ability.

"Damn space ability user!"

The user with the ability to get angry showed a look of horror on his face. Shirai disappeared in front of him again, and appeared behind him in the blink of an eye. It can be said that it is impossible to defend against him.

The lady's leather shoes use the force of gravity to hit the opponent's head, making him lose his balance and fall directly to the ground.

Shirai-san's figure appeared in front of him again. He lightly brushed the belt on his thigh with his palm, and several metal arrows appeared between his fingers.

Shirai-san used her spatial ability to shoot a metal arrow through the pyro user's clothes, pinning him firmly to the ground.

The ice on the ground also gathered together again, and only did a little finishing work to freeze the palm of the fire-capable user to the ground.

"If you continue to resist, this thing will move directly into your body." Shirai said slowly, holding a metal arrow in front of her and smiling like a lady.

"Tsk." The angry ability user seemed to have admitted defeat and lay on the ground without moving. In his peripheral vision, he could vaguely see two of his accomplices who were in the same situation as him and were lying on the ground.

The security guard arrived late. The female security guard named Tetsujo Zhuili was concentrating on directing several criminals into the armored vehicle. Although it was a sunny summer day, the three of them were shivering, their skin was unnaturally red, and they looked like they were frozen.

Shirai-san and the security guard explained what had happened, and the others helped to calm the frightened crowd.

"Natsume-san, I think we need to have a serious talk."