Living your daily life in a shonen anime seems to be wrong.

Perhaps that's the habit I developed back then.

"When I was little?"

Tsukuyomi Komoe tilted her head and looked at Nanaya.

She really didn't know what kind of experiences Qi Ye had in her childhood.

I wanted to ask, but I was afraid it would be a painful memory for Qiye.

It's never good to reopen old wounds.

"nothing."

Qi Ye didn't want to say more.

This is nothing to reminisce about, and there's no point in talking about it.

Pat your bottom and stand up.

"It's getting late, and the little nun is healed, so I'll head back now."

"Huh? Are you leaving already?"

"Are you expecting me to spend the night here if I don't leave?"

Qi Ye found it somewhat amusing.

Looking at Tsukuyomi Komoe, the smile on her face became a little more ambiguous.

This seemed to make Tsukuyomi Komoe blush a little.

"No...that...I mean..."

"There's no need to explain. Those who understand you will understand you, and explanations are useless for those who don't."

Qi Ye shook his head.

He turned around, put on his own shoes, and pushed open the door.

"I am leaving."

"Take care on your journey."

……

Late at night.

The temperature has dropped, and there's a breeze blowing from time to time, making it feel a bit chilly.

There were hardly any pedestrians on the street.

Academy City is mostly populated by students, so even during summer vacation, there is a "complete dismissal" time, after which students are not allowed to linger outside.

However, there are still people who simply don't care about any of this.

For example, those bad ones.

For example, Seven Nights.

However, since Shichiya is a teacher, it's not a big deal for him to wander around outside.

In addition, the secret service, some criminals, and some people who sneak into Academy City from outside disregard those rules even more.

In the darkness, there might be people fighting each other.

"Speaking of which, it's been a long time since I've seen Frenda."

Qi Ye thought to herself.

Although it wasn't actually that long in a strict sense, compared to seeing Himegami Akisa and Fremia every day, it was a long time apart.

"What a lovely girl, little girl..."

With a sigh, I continued walking forward.

The rooftop of the building.

The girl looked down at the street below, watching Nanaya slowly move forward.

Facing Qi Ye, her greatsword was already itching for a fight.

It means that she has an urge to challenge Qiye. The fact that she felt threatened by Qiye the first time she met him without him doing anything is enough to prove that Qiye is very powerful.

It's understandable to want to challenge someone stronger.

However, she did not act rashly.

The purpose of coming to Academy City is not to challenge the strong, but for Index. There is no need to cause unnecessary trouble.

But if Nanaya gets involved, it will also be troublesome.

Now we can only hope that Qiye won't get involved in this matter.

Well, she's always been very lucky. Maybe Qi Ye really won't interfere.

……

shrine.

Ignoring the girl watching him from behind, he went straight back here.

It's very late.

Fremia had already gone to sleep and rest, only Himegami Akisa was still waiting for him.

Frenda didn't come back today either.

The work of the Dark Division is really tough, especially lately. They're probably going to be very busy, since Aleister's plan is gradually unfolding and there's a lot to do.

"Brother Qiye".

Upon seeing Nanaya, Himegami Akisa stood up.

She remained expressionless, just like always, looking rather dazed.

She's just a pretty girl.

So nothing else matters. A good personality and being a beautiful girl are enough to attract people.

Although I sometimes mistake the stun gun for a magic wand.

"Thanks a lot."

Qi Ye had a big smile on his face.

He raised his hand and placed it on her head, gently stroking her soft hair.

"Want some late-night snack? I'll make you something."

"Uh-huh."

Himegami Akisa nodded.

However, I'm a little puzzled. Tonight, Qi Ye seems a bit different; he doesn't seem to be thinking about slacking off at all.

Has something happened?

But it doesn't seem like anything special.

Qi Ye didn't say much and went straight to the kitchen.

Since Himegami Akisa learned to cook, he has rarely cooked. He used to cook often, since he didn't like eating out, and it was okay to eat out occasionally.

Himegami Akisa followed him into the kitchen.

Standing behind him, watching Qi Ye.

"What do you want to eat?"

"I like everything Brother Qiye makes."

"I asked you what you wanted to eat, but I didn't ask you what you like. Do you think I don't know what you like?"

Qi Ye smiled.

Then we got busy.

For a late-night snack, you don't need to make anything too complicated; just make something simple.

Himegami Akisa also came over to help.

Qi Ye looked at her, his face full of smiles.

"This feels really good."

That's what he thought.

This would show that he is not alone.

It's really great.

Chapter 196: Always and Ever

midnight.

I tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep.

I opened my eyes, climbed out of bed, walked to the window, pushed it open, and looked at the world outside.

Although there wasn't much to see.

"The night is long, and I cannot sleep. Recalling the past, how regrettable and sorrowful."

I was talking to Tsukuyomi Komoe about our childhood.

Although not much was said at the time, Qi Ye still remembered many things, such as wandering alone in the city and the research institute.

Now, although we are on Earth, it is no longer the Earth we knew.

Is this a case of things changing and people being gone?

No matter what, there's no going back.

Returning to the ninja world is possible.

Go back the way you came, and use the spatial rift to open a spatial passage.