The Legend of Level 0 in Academy City

"See you tomorrow, early spring!"

"Hmph! Useless! A man who only knows how to run away has no class!"

After hanging up the phone, Saten Ruiko saw Inoue Eika get up and leave, and snorted coldly, as if talking to herself.

"Forehead……"

Inoue Eika, who had already reached the seat in front of Haruharu Kazari, suddenly heard Saten Ruiko's slightly disdainful words coming from behind, and her forward steps paused involuntarily.

"Hey, Chuchun, don't you think men who lack responsibility are really despicable?"

Saten Ruiko's words made Inoue Hideka's already bad mood even more depressed.

"Yes...yes!"

This time, Shiori Haru finally noticed that the atmosphere was a bit strange. She nervously turned her head back and forth, looking at Inoue Eika, who had stopped, and Saten Ruiko, who was sitting in the back with a displeased expression.

However, after a slight hesitation, Uiharu Kazari honestly answered Saten Ruiko's seemingly questioning but actually declarative statement.

Haruyuki Kazari's words were nothing short of a heavy blow to Inoue Hideka.

"what……"

With a sigh of self-destruction, Inoue Hideka turned and walked back to Saten Ruiko and Uiharu Kazari's side, a tragic expression on her face, and solemnly bowed, saying:

"I suddenly realized that my business isn't particularly important. So, when you're shopping this afternoon, please let me, your laborer, help you!"

"Yay! Let's go then! Oh, by the way, Haru, I have some good news for you: Misaka-senpai and Shirai's observation location is the same as ours!"

A satisfied smile flashed across Saten Ruiko's face. She winked playfully at Uiharu Kazari, then stood up and walked towards the door first.

"Really? That's wonderful!"

Watching the two girls skip and hop away, Inoue Hideka stood there, full of resentment.

He treats everyone else, including Chuchun, Chongfu, and Shengfan, exactly the same as before, so why is it only me...?

It turned into that terrible state?

She's a viper, cunning, and queenly; sometimes she ignores me, sometimes she looks down on me—all her negative traits are on full display when she's with me.

Is this retribution for those who want to build a harem?

They came way too fast!

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Josep Ph's Restaurant.

When Saten Ruiko arrived with Inoue Eika and Uiharu Kazari, Misaka Mikoto was already waiting in her seat.

"Huh? Why is it just Misaka-senpai by herself? Where's Shirai?"

This time, Saten Ruiko didn't sit with Inoue Eika. Seeing an empty seat next to Misaka Mikoto, she sat down and asked Misaka Mikoto a questioning question.

"Ah... if I let my older sister see the swimsuit beforehand, it won't have the same impactful effect of making her heart race... that's what Kuroko told me."

When Misaka Mikoto first saw Saten Ruiko, a fleeting hint of unease crossed her face.

However, after Saten Ruiko asked about Shirai Kuroko, the unnatural look on her face was quickly replaced by a look of utter helplessness.

"This... I hope there won't be any ultra-H scenes."

Upon hearing this, Saten Ruiko seemed to remember something and said with some concern.

After Hatsuharu Kazari sat down, Inoue Eika sat next to her, opposite Saten Ruiko.

Seeing that Misaka Mikoto's eyes were darting around and she seemed afraid to look at him, Inoue Eika simply lowered her head and avoided looking at Saten Ruiko and Misaka Mikoto.

Upon hearing Saten Ruiko's words, Inoue Eika mentally uttered a thousand sarcastic remarks like, "Ruiko, you're right."

"Huh? Sa-Saten, stop talking...it's scary..."

"Yeah, Saten-san, please don't talk about such scary topics!"

Shiori Haru also tried to dissuade him with a look of lingering fear.

"Haha! Sorry, sorry! Let's eat first, and then go shopping."

Seeing that Misaka Mikoto and Uiharu Kazari both looked terrified, Saten Ruiko scratched the back of her head and laughed apologetically.

"Th-that...Sa-Saten-san..."

Misaka Mikoto glanced at Inoue Eika, who was looking down and seemingly lost in thought, her face showing a struggle, as if she wanted to say something.

"Huh? Well~~ Misaka-senpai, stop talking. I know everything!"

Seeing Misaka Mikoto's expression, Saten Ruiko guessed what Misaka Mikoto wanted to say.

She smiled understandingly and patted Misaka Mikoto's shoulder to comfort her.

Finally, he glared fiercely at Inoue Hideka, who was still looking down.

"Huh? You, you found out? But... but I..."

"Well... never mind, Misaka-senpai, come with me for a moment."

As Saten Ruiko spoke, she stood up, her face bearing a helpless smile that seemed to see through everything yet also embraced everything, looking at Misaka Mikoto with doting affection.

"Hey?"

Misaka Mikoto was taken aback by what she heard, and remained seated, somewhat bewildered.

"Alright, come with me."

Seeing this, Saten Ruiko smiled slightly, forcibly took Misaka Mikoto's hand, and walked out of the restaurant.

Chapter 165 The Ultimate H Scene is About to Appear

Only after sensing that Misaka Mikoto and Saten Ruiko had left did Inoue Eika raise her head and glance in the direction of the door with a puzzled look.

Based on Saten Ruiko's previous reaction, Inoue Hideka secretly wondered if she had taken Misaka Mikoto to preach.

Promoting doctrines about how to suppress scum... something like that.

If that were the case, Inoue Hideka could already imagine the bleak and miserable life that awaited her.

The beautiful everyday life... seems to be fading away.

Thinking about all this, Inoue Hideka listlessly called over a waiter, ordered four different flavored drinks, and then slumped onto the table, waiting boredly for Misaka Mikoto and Saten Ruiko to return.

"Um...did Inoue-san and Saten-san have a fight?"

Looking at the lifeless Inoue Hideka, Shiori Haru asked with some concern.

"Huh? No... I'm sorry for making you worry, Haru!"

As Inoue Hideka spoke, she looked up, revealing her usual cheerful smile, and said to Uiharu Kazari.

"Because... Inoue-san seemed really listless all morning. And, I always felt that Saten-san didn't seem... as happy as she was when she smiled."

Shiori Ueharu was not fooled by Eika Inoue's smile and insisted on expressing her opinion.

She wasn't truly oblivious; she could also sense changes in her friends.

However, saying it directly in front of the two parties involved would only make the situation more awkward, so I didn't say anything.

"Hmm... Is that so? I'm sorry, Haru, it's all my fault that things turned out this way..."

Lowering her head in remorse, Inoue Hideka said with self-reproach.

Sure enough, she wasn't completely unaffected.

They were so engrossed in their own sadness that they overlooked the changes that even early spring brings.

Inoue Hideka! When are you finally going to grow up?!

"No... Inoue-san, don't blame yourself too much. When two people argue, it can't be just one person's fault. That's what I think. How about you find a chance to make up with Saten-san?"

Haru Shiori's gentle comfort did not ease Inoue Hideka's mind; instead, it intensified his guilt.

Because the whole incident was entirely his fault!

Feeling utterly ashamed, Inoue Hideka lowered his head even further. If there were a hole in the table, he would have crawled into it without hesitation.

After a long while, just as Haruharu Kazari was about to speak up again to persuade him, Inoue Eika finally raised her head.

A determined look flashed in her eyes, and she smiled again, looking confidently at Uiharu Kazari and saying:

"Thank you! Chuchun, don't worry, I'll handle this!"

"Humph!"

"Humph!"

Suddenly, two cold snorts rang out in unison, and the owners of the voices sounded quite dissatisfied.

Just by listening to the timbre, Inoue Hideka could tell who it was.

Ruiko Saten and Misaka Mikoto.

Inoue Hideka shuddered at the resentment contained in the cold snort, then clenched her fist tightly, a determined expression on her face, silently encouraging herself.

Go for it, Inoue Hideka! Didn't you just make up your mind?

Then, with a bright and confident smile, she grinned at Saten Ruiko and Misaka Mikoto and said:

"Yo-ho! Misaka-senpai, ya... no, Saten, how was the conversation? Can we start eating now?"

"Ugh? You look... disgusting!"

Saten Ruiko delivered the first fatal blow to Inoue Hideka, saying with a look of disgust.

"Yeah! I just don't feel like eating!"

Following Saten Ruiko, Misaka Mikoto also relentlessly delivered her critiques.

Forehead!

Inoue Hideka was speechless, unable to utter a word for a moment.

Is it really that disgusting?

It's rare for me to want to show a bright and refreshing smile...

"Well... Saten-san and Misaka-senpai, don't be like that! You should get along well, get along well!"