Kamen Rider Date A Live

At the central bridge, thirty staff members, including Commander Kotori, were gathered. Everyone was at their posts, skillfully operating the central control console.

"Affection level 45.5. No change."

"Mental state is green, indicating a stable condition."

"Lingbo 150.0, the minimum difference from the previous value is 3.4, which is within the allowable range."

"Well, everything's fine, isn't it?"

Kotori, leaning back in the captain's seat in the center of the bridge, said while twirling a cherry-flavored lollipop in her mouth.

The hairband she's wearing is black. The military uniform draped over her shoulders is dark red. No matter how you look at her, she's just a girl who's gotten into cosplay because of a movie.

However, the girl, whose cute appearance was completely out of place in the context of the bridge, glanced disdainfully at her subordinates sitting in a row at the bottom of the bridge and then leisurely watched their monitors.

On the giant screen, a bust of the spirit Kurumi Tokisaki was projected.

Then, the various parameters on the screen, in the lower window, are processed by AI and displayed in real time as text.

Yes, it's just like the visuals in a visual novel.

At this moment, Kurumi tilted her head and her cute lips parted slightly in the screen.

"Shido, Kurumi's mood is stable right now, don't worry. But Shido, if you want to go somewhere else, you have a few options."

The moment Kotori spoke, a new window appeared on the main screen.

This is a thumbnail map of Raizen High School, where Shido and Kurumi attend. Classrooms and facilities are shown above, with Shido and Kurumi's location marked with red dots. Next, several walking routes within the school are shown, taking into account distances from their current location and possible routes.

The first place we went to was—

① Roof

② Health Room

③Canteen/Purchasing Department

Which one should I choose?

Eyes' Lecture

These are the options! It seems like the first two options are all correct... These machines are really unreliable!

The Fifty-Third Amazing Choice

The Amazing Choice of the Fifty-Third Treaty

"What a great opportunity!"

Such a voice came from behind the captain's seat where Kotori was sitting. Turning around, she saw a tall young man standing there with his hand on his chin. It was none other than the vice commander, Kannazuki Kyohei.

"It's great that you've left the decision of the order of actions to us. If the order is arranged properly, it could create a favorable situation."

"Well, that's right. Everyone, start making your choices! Within five seconds!!"

After Kotori finished speaking, the results quickly appeared on the monitor in her hand.

"Hum, is the rooftop the most popular spot?"

"Of course! The rooftop is the best place for youth on campus! It's an open space with the best views! There's no other choice!"

Kotori finished speaking in a muttering tone, and then Nakatsugawa shouted from the lower section of the bridge (dimensionbreaker).

"However... generally speaking, you can't go up to the roof of a high school, right? Because it's too dangerous."

But the man next to me, (deeplove) Jilin, said, resting his chin on his hand.

"Eh...is that so?"

After saying that, Nakatsugawa muttered something under his breath, but Kotori coughed lightly and said something else.

"No problem~! Several collaborators have already infiltrated the school. It's quite possible to open it with the key before Shido and Kurumi arrive."

"That's right! It really is the rooftop that's needed—"

"Wait a minute!"

This time, Kawagoe looked over from the right.

"How can we just ignore the infirmary! It's legally equipped with a bed and curtains to block the view. It's one of the most exciting spots on campus, isn't it?!"

"What are you doing?! You're being way too blatant! The rooftop is such a great spot...!"

"Hmph... Before you criticize others, how about wiping your nosebleed first, Nakatsugawa-kun!"

"what……"

"is it?"

(Is this what adults are all about...?)

While listening to the debate between the rooftop faction and the infirmary faction, Kotori glanced at the screen beside her again.

"By the way, who cast this vote?"

As soon as Kotori asked the question, someone immediately raised their hand.

"...It's me."

The woman, who looked incredibly sleepy, forced open her eyes, which were covered in thick dark circles, and her gaze instantly turned towards them. Murasame Reine, the first analyst whom Kotori entrusted with boundless trust.

"Reine? That's quite a surprise! Could you tell me why?"

"...Ah, there's no exaggerated reason, it's just a simple elimination method."

"Elimination method? Won't the roof and the infirmary work?"

After saying that, Lingyin shook her head.

"...No, that's not it. It's just that there are nursing teachers stationed in the infirmary, so if we want to bring out the destructive power of the infirmary itself, we have to wait another thirty minutes. The same goes for the roof. As for why, isn't it beautiful when the setting sun leans against it?"

Upon hearing Reine's words, Kotori slightly raised the corners of her mouth.

"As expected, Rei-on is quite the romantic."

Then, bring the microphone to your mouth.

"Shido, you heard our discussion, right? Choose where you want to go. I recommend Reine's answer."

"…I see."

Shido ended the call, looked at Kurumi, and said this.

"Kurumi, let's go to the rooftop together."

"Sigh—Shido, you chose this!?"

Although he heard Kotori's shocked voice coming through the earpiece, Shido didn't pay any attention and continued speaking.

"While observing the school is important, Kurumi, since this is your first time here, why don't you take a look at the scenery first? The view from the rooftop is quite nice."

"Oh well, since Shido-kun has said so, I guess I have no choice but to agree."

"Okay. Let's go then. Kurumi, don't get lost."

After Shido finished speaking, he led Kurumi straight to the rooftop. Of course, when they passed the rooftop, they inevitably ran into classmates going home from school. And Shido, who was famous throughout the school, was in the school's "Most Desirable Man to Date" ranking list, and his ranking was constantly rising!

Incidentally, the reasons given for the rise in popularity were: "Itsuka-kun's smile has been so warm lately," "He has such a gentle personality," "He's been completing his schoolwork perfectly lately," "He suddenly seems quite mature and looks so handsome," etc.

It's so popular!!!

And because she ran into other classmates, she inevitably received meaningful glances from them.

Wow—who is that girl! She's so cute and pretty! A transfer student?

"Isn't that Wuhe from Group Four next to us? What's going on?"

"Ah, it seems they specifically asked him to show them around the school."

"Eh, isn't Itsuka Yato-gami's husband?"

"No, I've heard that even Yuan Yi has been won over by him and is destined to become his mistress. He's also very close to a super cute little girl outside of school, and he's been chatting and laughing with three mature women. Their relationships are quite intimate."

"...This isn't just about having two relationships at once!? It's about having six!? This can't just be described as a 'lecherous monster'!? Scum!? Has Itsuka become scum?! By the way, how do you guys know all this so clearly!?"

The person who revealed Shido's information suddenly became quite solemn and spoke loudly.

"I am a member of the sacred FFF group! As our FFF group's arch-rival, Itsuka Shido, we naturally have a lot of information!"

"Young man! Are you unwilling to accept this?! Why is itsuka Shido the only one who receives the affections of so many women?! Do you want to rebel against this injustice?! Then join us! Become one of the members of our sacred FFF group!!"

"Ohh ...

Awakened—

It seems the FFF group is also happily announcing their own doctrines today.

Shido and Kurumi, upon hearing this conversation, had different expressions.

Kurumi turned her face away, as if she was forcibly suppressing her laughter.

Shido had a terrible expression on his face, and his face had even turned a little pale.

"Hehe! Shido-kun, looks like you're quite popular... Pfft~~"

Kurumi originally intended to comfort Shido, but in the end, she couldn't help but laugh herself.

"Um... By the way, Kurumi, what's your favorite thing?"

"Me?... I like animals the most, Shido-kun. And what do you like the most, Shido-kun?"

"Me? Well... how should I put it... a peaceful but happy life."

Shido thought about the events that had been happening over the past few months. If you included the time he spent in the 'villa', he was already a young man in his twenties.

"Hehe, Shido-kun is really greedy, making everyone want peace and happiness at the same time."

"Is that so... But Kurumi, isn't it precisely because people are a little greedy that they are called human? No one knows how long they can live, so they greedily pursue everything."

"A peaceful yet happy life is the life I've always wanted... If anyone tries to ruin this life for me, I'll beat them down, no matter the cost."

As Shido said this, his eyes met Kurumi's right eye, which was looking over, and Shido gave her a meaningful smile.

"If I don't have a peaceful yet happy life, I won't complain. I'll just work harder to get it back! As long as you believe, even a one percent chance can become a one hundred percent chance!"

"Shidou-kun..."

Kurumi also realized something was wrong, but she couldn't refuse Shido's suggestion to go to the roof. After a silent journey, the two finally arrived at the door of the roof.