Whose youth romance story begins with a witch's trial?!

Hiro, having nothing to lose, thought, "Fine, if she'll self-destruct, I'll self-destruct too!" Then, her scarlet eyes stared intently at the white-haired boy, trying to use this expression to cover up her embarrassment.

"Hmm... I'm really happy, that's great." After a brief silence, Chang Rong smiled and nodded.

"You idiot rabbit, do you dislike me that much...!" Nikaido Hiro instantly bristled.

"No, no, that's not it! What I actually wanted to say was—well, how should I put it..."

Chang Rong quickly waved her hand to indicate that she didn't mean it that way, then frowned and thought about how to put her words into words.

"Although I unconditionally agreed to all of Hiro's requests before, whether it was the so-called marriage proposal or that kind of behavior... it was all because Hiro wanted to do it that I agreed. For myself, I didn't really understand the emotions behind these actions. I always felt that if I agreed to them in such a muddled way, wasn't that a kind of betrayal for Hiro?"

Chang Rong looked troubled, and it was clear that he had been struggling with this matter for a long time. Today, he finally had the opportunity to have a heart-to-heart talk with Xi Luo.

"Betrayal?" Hiro frowned. She never thought that Chang Rong obediently sticking his butt out so she could thrust into him would be a betrayal. She couldn't be happier.

"Because you like the 'Chang Rong of the past' instead of the current me, right? I always feel that if I accept your love in this confused way, it would be a betrayal to you... If possible, I would prefer to face this relationship in a way that is equal for both of us, so that I and you can be proud to accept it."

Chang Rong said to Xi Luo in a serious tone that he did not want to take advantage of Xi Luo's past favors, but rather hoped to start cultivating a real relationship with Xi Luo from now on.

Knowing that both Sawatari Coco and Nikaido Hiro's past 'experiences' with him were actually fabricated actually relieved Chang Rong. After all, it meant that he didn't need to worry about not being able to regain his memories and become 'the Chang Rong who used to spend every day with me/childhood friend' again.

"...You."

After listening to Chang Rong's somewhat halting explanation, Nikaido Hiro's initial anger turned into confusion, and finally into a somewhat helpless yet happy expression of relief.

To be troubled by such trivial matters, what an idiot rabbit... No matter what we've been through, no matter when we first met, he will always be the idiot rabbit I know and love.

"That's so typical of you, being a nagging old woman—so, now that you know I'm not your childhood sweetheart, putting that aside, Chang Rong, then... cough cough cough, how do you see me?"

Nikaido Hiro, with one hand on his chest, coughed twice to ease the awkwardness and asked, "After uncovering the false evidence I've constructed, how does this boy see me?"

"Hiro... is incredibly serious, reliable, and decisive. Although he can seem strict at times, he actually loves everyone more than anyone else. He's almost omnipotent, yet he's never unapproachable. He gives you a sense of security that no matter what happens, as long as Hiro is around, you don't need to worry; Hiro will definitely find a solution. Moreover, some of his unexpected little traits make him seem quite innocent and adorable. It would be wonderful to have him as a partner."

Chang Rong, feeling somewhat embarrassed and shy, expressed his opinion of the girl in front of him.

"Hmm... Although I didn't hear the four words I expected, this is enough."

Hiro smiled contentedly, then extended his palm and gestured to Chang Rong in an inviting manner.

"I just can't do anything with you, you just want it, right?"

"Huh? No, no, no, that's not what I meant..."

"Alright, stop talking. I'll grant your wish and fuck you to death—"

"I already said no!?"

What on earth is Hiro doing...! Saying bad things about her will make her want to stab me to death with veins popping out of her head, while saying good things about her will make her happily stab me to death with a smile on her face... Am I doomed to die?

In the end, it was Noah in the art studio who heard the commotion, pushed open the door, and unleashed another torrent of murderous intent from Hero, who was now possessing both large and small heads, barely managing to prevent a murder.

Look, Noah saved his dad from dire straits! From now on, I'll fight anyone who says Noah isn't a sweet and caring daughter!

…………

"So, what you said before, about the 'relationship' between everyone and me in the previous timeline, was actually mostly false evidence?"

After confirming that Hiro had finally calmed down, Chang Rong continued to ask her what other things she had made up.

"...Yeah, you silly rabbit, you're actually very close to almost everyone. You can probably tell from your so-called 'affection system,' right? After this rewind, I noticed that everyone was acting strangely. I was worried that things would go wrong, so I gave false testimony. But in the end... things did go wrong. Noah's 'affection' for you increased way too fast. I guess the others will gradually become like Noah."

Hiro rubbed his nose and helplessly admitted that his little trick was useless and that he could not win against the great hand of fate.

"But to be honest, I'm actually... quite happy about everyone's situation."

Hiro glanced at the picture of 'Noah Banyan Fighting the Second-Order Godzilla' on his phone and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"Before the time travel, I was a little scared that all the bonds we've built together would be completely wiped clean. But now it seems that this 'time travel' might allow everyone to regain their memories. That way, the things we've experienced together won't just exist in my memory... Why?"

Hiro frowned, somewhat puzzled, and asked Chang Rong why she had been smiling at him from the very beginning.

"I was thinking, Hiro really is a good person—ga-poof!?"

"Now? In this atmosphere, should we just give them the 'friend zone' card!?"

That's not what I meant...!

Chang Rong, who was lifted high by Hiro, quickly retorted, "As expected, one is influenced by one's company. Hiro, who is now acting with Hakimi, is becoming more and more like Hakimi and is starting to breathe out his breath everywhere."

On the contrary, Ze Du Ke Ke, who had transformed into a dragon in her old age, became even more frail and soft. Is this the law of conservation of breath?

"Oh right... speaking of which, the system had a hint that if you collected all the witches with full affinity, you could summon the Great Witch—although I'm not sure if that's true."

To prevent Hiro from developing murderous intent again, Chang Rong quickly changed the subject, and upon hearing the name of the Great Witch, Hiro was indeed immediately drawn to it.

"To gather 13 witches... I remember seeing this number when translating the ancient texts in my last playthrough. It can't be a coincidence..."

Hiro frowned slightly in thought. If the prerequisite for summoning the Great Witch was that all the witches had to be gathered, then Meruru's existence truly became a necessary condition.

"I hope I can be of help, so I plan to try my best to build good relationships with everyone—"

"Doesn't that mean you're planning to seduce everyone, you idiot rabbit!"

"Hey!?"

Upon hearing Chang Rong's lofty goal, Xi Luo's forehead veins bulged again. What was the difference between this and a blatantly scumbag's statement?

but……

It's now pretty much confirmed that the prospective witches will gradually regain their memories over time. Even if they don't regain their memories, their affection for Chang Rong won't be reset, and it's only a matter of time before they return to 99/100, just like Noah.

"...Okay then."

"Huh?"

The words that came out of Hiro's mouth made Chang Rong pause for a moment, wondering if she had misheard.

"Go ahead and give it a try. Most of the prospective witches actually had some close relationship with you in the past, so it shouldn't be too difficult for you to reconnect with them. If this is also a necessary condition for summoning the Great Witch, then I have no reason to stop you."

“Hilo…” Chang Rong blinked, not expecting the girl in front of her to have such a noble awareness. She truly deserves to be the right person’s representative!

"but……!"

Suddenly, Hiro put his hands on Chang Rong's shoulders, pinning him against the wall, and then stood on tiptoe to press his forehead tightly against Chang Rong's.

"But you have to... promise me...!" Hiro's cheeks and her slender, white neck flushed crimson. Just thinking about what she was about to say made her so shy that she was almost speechless.

After all, for Hero, what followed was not a burdenless 'false testimony,' but a genuine expectation that he wanted to express.

"...It has to be me," a soft voice slowly escaped Hero's lips.

"must?"

“That’s right, it has to be—no matter what you’re planning to do, you idiot rabbit, whether you’re going to be your Sigma man or running around searching for clues about the Great Witch…the only thing, the only thing that matters, is your ‘first time’…it has to be me…!”

Nikaido Hiro's cheeks were completely flushed red. Chang Rong knew without looking that the student council president, who was currently pinning him against the wall and desperately trying to project a strong image, was extremely shy. (Chang Rong is nearly 170cm tall, Hiro is 157cm)

"Waaaaah... So that's what the request is—"

Chang Rong's heart raced as he heard Hiro's direct approach, which, while seemingly less direct than his initial request, was also met with a rapid-fire response.

Chang Rong is no longer as unconditionally agreeing to Hiro's requests as he was when he first woke up from the underground cryogenic chamber. But it is precisely because of this 'refusal' that his relationship with Hiro has become even closer.

"Promise me...!" Nikaido Hiro persisted, repeating his request once more.

“I-I-I… um, I understand, I promise you—Hiro.”

Chang Rong nodded. This time, her agreement was no longer out of consideration for the other party, but rather a response that truly came from her own will after careful consideration.

"……That's good."

A smile appeared on Hiro's face. She slowly lowered her tiptoes, which she had been desperately raising, but her legs immediately exerted force again, leaning forward and tilting her head slightly—to kiss the white-haired boy's lips.

"—!" Chang Rong's pupils widened instantly, but he quickly suppressed his surprise and gently embraced the slender waist of the student council president who was pressed against him, relieving the pressure she was under from standing on tiptoe.

After a moment of silence—

"A verbal agreement naturally needs to be 'stamped' with words... Anyway, it's settled then, you idiot rabbit. If you dare to break the agreement... I'll make you beg for mercy then, okay?"

With a flushed face, Hiro wiped his lips, still savoring the moment, and advised Chang Rong to protect his reputation score, otherwise his methods and credibility would definitely teach him a lesson.

"Waaaaah, I...I understand ^q^...Well, um...I'll be going now..."

Chang Rong seemed a little dazed by the series of events that had just occurred, and the Sigma man quickly said that he needed to go back and calm down first.

"...This is probably the only way now."

As Hiro watched Chang Rong's departing figure, he felt a mixture of helplessness and relief, as if he had just listened to a song about Guan Yu.

Although he seems to have been constantly losing, from 'confiscating the trophy' to 'stealing the trophy' and now to 'pre-determined trophy', as the saying goes, a desperate army is bound to win, and he is now in a position of victory.

"Huh? Nanoha Kaori—whoa!?"

As Chang Rong's figure turned the corner, he was suddenly kidnapped by the mysterious female jungler Kurobe Nanoha, who appeared out of nowhere, leaving behind only a scream like that of a lowly fry.

"Hello……!?"

Hiro instinctively intended to chase after her, but at that moment the studio door behind her suddenly opened again, and the adorable artist Noah Shirosaki peeked out of the room, briefly scanning the room before spotting Hiro.

"Hiro, what are you still doing here? Oh right... Rongrong said you're an incredibly powerful person who's practically omnipotent, right?"

Noah Kinosaki was somewhat surprised that Hiro was still standing at the door, but she quickly realized something and asked in a low voice.

"Ah, I guess I'd call myself a hexagonal beauty, so what?"

Hiro stroked her long black hair with an elegant and dashing air.

"Um... does Hiro know how to prepare sleeping pills, and the specific procedures for simple hypnosis? Noah... I'm starting to regret it. I should have just boiled Rongrong in water and gotten rid of her back then..."

"..."

Looking at Noah Shirosaki with his head down and a dejected expression, and recalling the scene of Chang Rong being kidnapped by Nanoha Kurobe just now, Hiro Nikaido finally realized something.

Although Chang Rong promised to save her 'first time' for herself, the other prospective witches didn't care about that.

I'll start with a kissing game; how will you respond?

Oh no, oh no, oh no!

Volume 1: Chapter 178. So it seems I'm the one who should be the fiancée.

After her older sister was kidnapped by a group of strange people for a week, Kurobe Nanoha finally realized that she had made an unforgivable mistake.

The visions she saw through her magic, "Vision," were not of her own fate, but of the suffering her sister endured to protect her.