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

Faced with the girl's invitation, Chang Rong laughed loudly twice, then immediately refused.

Don't think I don't know what you're up to, you stinky cat. You're probably planning to use me for some kind of [don't call it a challenge]!

"What a weakling, lol. Such a cowardly little mink who likes to pretend to be something hesitant—wait, wait until you suddenly rush over with a smile on your face without saying a word! It's super scary, meow!"

Faced with the challenge from the minor fish Ze Du Ke Ke, the major fish Chang Rong readily accepted, preparing to have another round with this Hakimi before changing Tachibana Sherry's medicine.

Volume 1: Chapter 51. Tachibana Sherry: OK, everyone look at me, I have something to announce!

Dinner time —

Generally speaking, once a small circle is formed on Prison Island, it will not change for a long time. If the structure suddenly changes, it is more likely that someone in the circle was stabbed by a witch from another circle, or stabbed someone from another circle and was then executed.

Of course, it's also possible that the "witch in her own circle" stabbed the "best friend in her own circle" and was ultimately voted out and executed by the "friends in her own circle".

This is precisely why the current batch of aspiring witches, whose "lunch and dinner circles are completely different," appear to be extremely unusual.

The root cause of this 'abnormal circle change' is the biggest anomaly among this year's prospective witches, because he is not a witch, but a demon pill.

Bai (Tian Mingming 7 points) sat in the opposite corner of the black-clad group, along with Naiye Xiangsi and Jiu Erjie Qitang Sanxiluo. At this moment, contrary to their usual behavior, they all sat next to Chang Rong.

Meanwhile, Emma Sakuraba, who had been following Hannah Tono and Sherry Tachibana around, instead of sitting with Sherry and Hannah Tono after Sherry was released from the punishment room, quietly moved to Chang Rong's side as well.

Since I've already chosen to label Chang Rong a 'criminal,' it's necessary to protect his safety as much as possible. Although I don't know Nikaido Hiro's motives for getting so close to Chang Rong, considering his past radical behavior, I still need to keep a close eye on him. Avoiding him out of embarrassment like I did at noon... that's too, too naive...

As always, Nanoha Kurobe remained silent, but her eyes, which no one could read, would occasionally steal glances at the elegant and composed Hiro Nikaido beside her.

—Openly breaking into someone else's room, illegally possessing firearms, giving away personal items without any shame... Kurobe Nanoha is simply a collection of 'incorrect' things. Although we don't know what her purpose is, 'incorrect' people only attract other 'incorrect' idiots, so we must keep her away as much as possible.

—Speaking of which, why did Emma Sakura sneak over here too? This evil fellow really hasn't given up yet. Is she planning to extend her evil claws to this idiot rabbit this time...?

On the surface, Hiro Nikaido remained outwardly calm, simply shoving the unpalatable food into his stomach. However, his blood-red eyes would involuntarily dart around Nanoha Kurobe from time to time. And when his peripheral vision accidentally caught sight of Emma Sakura sitting next to Chang Rong, the veins on his forehead would throb with pain.

—Hey, even though I spent the whole day using the pen Meruru left behind to organize the medicines, I was still happy to be able to sit next to Changrong-kun at dinner tonight! But why did Changrong-kun secretly mess up the medicines? Does he think I'm too annoying...? I need to find a way to verify... We'll definitely still be good friends, and we'll become even better friends than Hiro-chan... right, Changrong-kun?

While eating, Emma Sakura happily stole glances at Chang Rong. Although her eyes would occasionally become blank, they would quickly become bright and alert again.

As for Chang Rong, the person whose thoughts were intertwined with the three girls, he was just staring at the food on his plate, lost in thought. He finally managed to bring his consciousness back, but the next spoonful of dinner he put into his mouth immediately made his mind drift away again.

"Hey... Nikaido-kun, do you think humans are creators who gave all things their concepts, or offspring who were given concepts by all things?"

“...It is not right to talk while eating.”

Nikaido Hiro glanced up at the white-haired boy in front of him, his eyelids twitched, but he still suppressed his anger.

"Hey... Sakura, would you rather the world collapse along with your consciousness, or sacrifice your will to ensure the eternal existence of all things?"

"Huh? This, this... I don't understand, Chang Rong-jun... By the way, the noodles tonight were actually surprisingly good! Want some? I'm just about to—thump! Ouch... that hurts..."

Emma Sakura was a little flustered. She looked around anxiously and tried to change the subject by talking about rice. But when she got up, she accidentally bumped her head on the corner of the table and immediately curled up and made a whimpering sound.

"I have a band-aid here, don't move—hey... Kurobe-kun, do you think Akainu is stronger or Whitebeard is stronger?"

"Uh? I...I've only ever watched InuO.X., sorry..."

Kurobe Nanoka seemed completely unprepared for the topic to turn to her after Chang Rong finished putting a band-aid on Sakura Emma. With an indistinct, strip-shaped object somewhere between a fluid and a solid in her mouth, she blinked her eyes in response with a blank expression.

Originally, these nonsensical remarks were just casual chatter from Chang Rong, who had entered a state of sage-like composure due to the prison food. However, as the saying goes, the speaker may not have meant anything by it, but the listener took it to heart.

"Is there even a question? Whitebeard is definitely stronger! Could it be that Akainu guy?!"

Arisa Wisteria, who hadn't initially participated in the conversation, suddenly and forcefully interrupted from the corner, her excited voice accompanied by a flicker of fire in her fingertips.

"I didn't hear you say that, Arisa! Although Whitebeard's physical lifespan did prevent him from being at his peak, how can you assume that a peak Whitebeard would be a match for Akainu when facing a true Marine Admiral?"

Similarly, Ryota Hasumi, who hadn't originally joined the conversation, stood up and, while stylishly tossing her hair, pointed at Arisa Fujito and began to criticize her.

"Huh? You want a beating, you golden retriever?! I'll kill you, you idiot!!"

"If you can do it, give it a try. I'd be happy to oblige!"

Arisa Fujito of the Whitebeard faction enveloped her fist in flames, while Rhea Hasumi of the Akainu faction drew her longsword and assumed a fighting stance; a great battle seemed imminent.

"Um... Uncle, I always feel like the characters you support are the exact opposite of their attributes... No, no, fighting is forbidden!" Saeki Miria quickly stepped forward to dissuade them.

"Hey, I didn't expect you, Nanoha, to like watching InuO Cross. You have such good taste!"

Hannah Tohno ignored the battle at the summit and instead approached Nanoha Kurobe, shyly yet excitedly striking up a conversation with this "god-like sniper girl" whom she initially thought was a bit odd and decided to ignore.

"Ah...it's because my sister bought it, so I looked at it too."

When Kurobe Nanoka saw Tono Hannah suddenly approach her, she was both surprised and a little happy.

Although she constantly reminds herself that "there is no need to get along with these prospective witches who will eventually kill each other," Kurobe Nanoha still longs for companions in her heart.

"Yes, yes, those vulgar fighting comics are not for ladies like us to read. Elegant and beautiful stories are more suitable for us, just like the perfect Desuwa, Kikyo-sama!"

"...I'm a Kagome supporter."

"Oh--"

The smile on Hannah Tono's face vanished instantly, and the elegant killing intent hidden beneath the feather fan grew even sharper.

Nanoha Kurobe suppressed her remaining innocence, her bandaged left hand ready to draw the spear from her back at any moment.

"Hmm...everyone seems to be acting really strange all of a sudden."

Noah Kinosaki looked at the cafeteria that was gradually becoming more lively and tilted his head, revealing a puzzled expression.

"【They're all idiots. Instead of focusing on that, let's continue creating our masterpieces!】"

Natsume Anan raised her sign in dissatisfaction, blocking Noah Kinosaki's view. Noah smiled and nodded, withdrawing his gaze from the melon-eating scene, and looked at the 'script' in the sketchbook with Natsume Anan.

"The next scene is Gao Chao, right? As expected, the protagonist has to become a god and save everyone, right?" Noah Kinosaki looked at Chang Rong and then said with a smile.

"Huh...? Didn't I say that the protagonist has to be driven mad and driven to the brink of madness, so that he can destroy the whole world...!"

Hearing Noah Kinosaki's words, Natsume Anan, who had been looking half asleep, was startled and blurted them out without even using her sketchbook.

Noah didn't like that ending; Noah wanted to save everyone!

"I hate the boring task of making sushi... I still want to destroy the world!"

"Huh? You guys are collaborating on a comic? Why don't you just have the protagonist get killed by the boss? — Waaaaah, don't spray paint in my eyes!?"

Hakimi Zetsu Coco, who was passing by, gave an important speech, and then the next second she was knocked to her knees by the Soul Fusion Technique of Noah Kinosaki and An'an Natsume.

"You idiot rabbit... even if you're having a fit while eating, don't drag everyone down with you!"

Seeing the increasingly chaotic scene before him, Nikaido Hiro, his face darkening, prepared to torture the instigator, Chang Rong.

"Ishiro-chan is still the same old girl. When she encounters a problem that she can't solve, she likes to say that it's all someone else's fault... Doesn't Hiro-chan herself ever have a 'wrong' moment...?"

"Pfft, cough cough...!"

Just as Nikaido Hiro was about to pinch a rabbit's head, she was momentarily choked by the weak-willed argument from the pink-haired girl.

"At least I know very well that there's absolutely no such thing as 'correct' when it comes to getting up and deliberately adjusting the angle so that you hit your knee... right?"

"...Huh!? No, no, that's not how it is...!"

A counterattack from Nikaido Hiro! Sakura Emma is thrown into chaos! The effect is outstanding!

In an instant, the entire restaurant was engulfed in flames, even more intense than the fire at Yiling.

“Sakuraba… Emma—!” “Hiro-chan…!!”

"Akainu will definitely defeat Whitebeard in one hit!" "Defeat Whitebeard! Whitebeard will eat Akainu in one bite!"

"Lord Kikyo, desuwa!" "Shut up, Kagome is right."

"Wrap sushi!" "[Dark and gruesome!!]"

The canteen at 3:45 PM became the starting point for a fierce battle.

Amidst this storm, only a few remained steadfast.

This is so awful, incredibly awful, absolutely awful, MEGA awful…! I can't take this anymore! If this keeps up, I'll turn into a witch before everyone else does! I have to find a way to improve the food. Hehe, I need some snacks…

Chang Rong's mind was filled with thoughts of confronting the chef on Prison Island, and she was getting further and further away from people and closer and closer to the demon♂man.

Is this what youth is all about...?

—The blond man with a dual identity looked at the lively and joyful scene before him, tears welling up in his eyes as he sighed.

Zedu Koko was killed by Noah Anan.

And what remains is...

"Everyone seems so excited! Looks like we'll have to wait a bit before announcing that Chang Rong is mine now, hehe~!"

Having just been released and not yet involved in the chaotic brawl, the blue-haired detective rubbed his hair and chuckled in a not-so-loud voice.

"—!?" "Huh!?" "What...!?" "Chang Rong-jun...!?" "How come I didn't know about this!?"

Even so, almost everyone fell silent the next moment, and turned to stare at Tachibana Sherry—except for Zetsu Coco, who was killed by Noah and An An.

"Huh? Did I express myself wrong? But the incredibly cute and intelligent fairy Sherry-chan shouldn't be unable to properly explain something like this, right? 【Chang Rong is mine from now on】, is there anything wrong with that sentence? Oh right, it should be 'Watson'!"

Facing everyone's scorching gazes that could almost pierce through steel plates, Shirley Tachibana tilted her head and revealed her usual incredibly innocent, romantic, and clueless silly smile.

—Of course there's a problem! A huge problem!

Because Chang Rong and Tachibana Sherry's meetings were all conducted in private, the other prospective witches perceived them as having a 'victim-perpetrator' relationship, as if the two had almost killed each other yesterday.

As a result, after sleeping for a while, the two of them ended up holding hands and going to get their marriage certificate (just kidding)?

Are you kidding me?!

Volume 1: Thank you for the treasure chest from High Energy Sprint, and for the extra chapter.

Many thanks to High Energy Sprint for the Silver Treasure Chest!

Also, thank you again to mzeta for the treasure chests before early winter, love you guys!

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