The Legend of Level 0 in Academy City

Thinking this, Misaka Mikoto let out another heavy snort, her gaze towards Inoue Eika becoming increasingly hostile.

"Forehead……"

Forget it, I'd better not ask, lest I anger this arrogant young lady.

With a helpless pout, Inoue Hideka sat down at the piano again, ignoring Misaka Mikoto who was still angry, and continued to refine the piece she had been composing.

"Huh? What kind of music is this? It sounds so sad!"

The melody emanating from the piano successfully attracted the attention of Misaka Mikoto, who was sulking. Curious, she moved closer to Inoue Eika and peered at the sheet music on the paper in front of Inoue Eika.

"Oh! It's too, too close! You idiot!"

Feeling itchy from Misaka Mikoto's hair tickling her cheek, Inoue Eika hurriedly moved aside and yelled at Misaka Mikoto.

Touma is my friend!

If Mikoto falls in love with Touma, then taking her away is fine; Inoue Hideka wouldn't feel too much of a psychological burden.

However, it's already September, and the Absolute Ability Evolution Project has ended.

Given his self-preservation-first nature and his inability to act, he definitely wouldn't care about that plan and would probably just watch helplessly as his sisters die one by one.

That means that Mikoto currently likes Touma.

The saying goes, "One should not covet a friend's wife." It's best to avoid close contact that could lead to misunderstandings if possible.

"Well……"

After being yelled at by Inoue Hideka, Misaka Mikoto, who hadn't seemed to care before, suddenly lowered her head shyly.

Her face flushed as she looked at the ground, her shy eyes carrying a hint of grievance.

What the hell! You jerk! Why didn't you say it was too close when you casually touched someone's hair?! You idiot!

"Um... this piece of music is called 'Neji's Death,' and it's an insert song that I plan to include in the Naruto anime."

Feeling the atmosphere become inexplicably awkward, Inoue Hideka had no choice but to bite the bullet and change the subject.

"Oh, really? By the way, hasn't Saten returned yet?"

"Ah...it seems like something's come up today, and she's taken the day off from school. But she should be back soon, right? Touma should be back soon too. Why don't you sit on the sofa and wait for a bit?"

"Hmm... Oh!"

So what am I even doing here?!

Feeling depressed, Misaka Mikoto walked to the sofa and started watching anime with Last Order and Index, feeling bored.

But her blank stare made it clear to anyone with eyes that she was definitely not watching TV.

After finishing the last bit of the score, Inoue Hideka got up and went to the kitchen. She made Misaka Mikoto a cup of black tea, placed it in front of her, and then turned back to the piano to continue studying the score.

Knowing that she was not possessing someone else's body, Inoue Eika no longer acted cautiously. Apart from being careful not to say the wrong thing, she could act completely as she pleased.

Since it's all about myself, I guess I should treat others pretty much the same way.

Click!

With the sound of the door opening, the door was opened directly from the outside.

The one who walked in was Saten Ruiko.

The tired expression on his face vanished the moment he saw Inoue Eika, who was standing by the piano, looking at him.

Forcing a cheerful smile, Saten Ruiko greeted Inoue Eika happily.

"I'm back, Eika! Oh? Misaka-senpai's here too! Perfect, whatever you want to eat tonight, I'll take care of it!"

"Black Hair! I want steak! No, no, let Yinghua treat me to steak tomorrow. How about hot pot? I haven't had it in ages! Hey, hey! How about hot pot!"

Index, who was engrossed in watching the anime, was instantly revitalized by Saten Ruiko's words and shouted excitedly.

"Um... sure, that's fine! But it seems like we don't have enough ingredients at home... But it's not too late to buy some now, I'll go right now!"

Seeing Index's obviously overly excited state, Saten Ruiko felt ashamed.

Hesitantly speaking, he put his shoes back on before he could even take them off.

"Saten, shall I go with you?"

Standing up, Inoue Eika called out to Saten Ruiko, who was about to leave. He walked to the door, changed his shoes, and went outside with Saten Ruiko.

He was somewhat bothered by the fleeting look of fatigue on Saten Ruiko's face just now, and Saten Ruiko's behavior seemed to indicate that she didn't want everyone to know.

Therefore, Inoue Hideka planned to ask privately what was going on.

Chapter 190 Pervert, Scum, and Ape!

As Inoue Hideka walked with Saten Ruiko to the supermarket, he kept a close eye on Saten Ruiko's expression.

However, Saten Ruiko's expression remained normal, and she no longer showed the fatigue she had just displayed.

Maybe I'm just overthinking it?

Despite thinking this way, Inoue Hideka decided to say something anyway.

"Hey, Saten. Are you in some kind of trouble? If you need my help, just let me know!"

Upon hearing this, Saten Ruiko's smile faltered slightly.

She quickly concealed the sadness in her eyes, raised her hand to brush aside her bangs, and once again showed a bright smile as she looked at Inoue Hideka.

"No, no. Yinghua, you're worrying too much. I'm really fine! It's just a small thing, I can handle it myself!"

"Really?"

"Of course! Yinghua, you have to believe me, I'm not some delicate girl who's always been protected by you!"

Sensing the determination in Saten Ruiko's heart, Inoue Hideka decided not to press her any further.

He gave Saten Ruiko a confident smile and then said:

"Okay, sure! But if there's anything you can't handle, be sure to tell me! No matter what, Saten can always rely on me!"

“I know that I can rely on Yinghua no matter what.”

But this time, no matter what, I don't want to rely on you anymore.

If I keep relying on Yinghua, I'll never grow, right?

As she spoke, Saten Ruiko quickly took a few steps forward to catch up with the large group of people crossing the intersection.

Unseen by Inoue Hidekazu, the smile in Saten Ruiko's eyes was overwhelmed by a deep sense of resentment and stubbornness.

"Saten, don't run so fast! Wait for me!"

Inoue Hideka had no idea where to buy ingredients. With so many people on the street, if she accidentally lost her way, she would be left with nothing but laughter and tears.

Anxiously following Saten Ruiko, they went straight into a nearby supermarket.

To avoid the consequences of saying too much, Inoue Hideka didn't say anything unnecessary. He simply pushed the shopping cart and watched Saten Ruiko pick and choose, putting various vegetables and meats into the cart.

Finally, Inoue Hideka, carrying two bags full of groceries, walked home with Saten Ruiko, who looked relaxed and carefree.

It wasn't that Saten Ruiko bullied Inoue Hideka; it was because when it came time to pay, Inoue Hideka realized she had no money, and all the food was paid for by Saten Ruiko.

In this situation, if Saten Ruiko were to get anything else, Inoue Eika would feel like she'd rather die!

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The living room of Inoue Hideka's home.

Sitting on the sofa, feeling dejected, Inoue Hideka rested her chin on her hand on the armrest, glancing unhappily toward the kitchen every now and then.

Her resentful eyes were full of grievance and confusion.

The person who turned Inoue Hideka into this state was none other than a certain Yuri woman whose writing style is perverted and whose writing style is read as Kuroko.

At this moment, she was fawning over Misaka Mikoto, taking the vegetables that Misaka Mikoto had washed one by one and putting them into the vegetable basket.

However, just before that, the moment Inoue Eika entered the living room with Saten Ruiko, she was forcibly transported to a height of about two meters above the ground by a certain yuri pervert who was yelling, "Ape-like, perverted scumbag, how could you seduce my sister to this extent!"

As expected, Inoue Hideka plopped down on the ground.

Fortunately, this body is of good enough quality, otherwise Inoue Hideka would have doubted whether his tailbone still existed.

After finally managing to get back upstairs, clutching her throbbing, sore bottom, she was greeted by Shirai Kuroko's wary look, as if she were guarding against a thief.

Incidentally, she also directed all sorts of expressions of displeasure, such as disdain, contempt, and disgust, at Inoue Hideka.

Inoue Hideka, who couldn't even have a normal conversation with that pervert, simply sat on the sofa alone, licking her heart's wounds and pondering the reasons for this situation.

Shirai Kuroko definitely came to see Misaka Mikoto, there's no doubt about that, and she also brought along her colleague, Uiharu Kazari.

But what exactly is the nature of her attitude towards herself?

Could it be that he did something terrible to her before?

While I do like her personality, excluding her lesbian side, I doubt she'd go so far as to do something to someone with a washboard figure.

So it really is because of Misaka?

Oh right, before she moved me downstairs, I think I heard something about seducing my older sister.

Is there some misunderstanding?

She glared resentfully at Kamijou Touma, who was sitting at the piano, curiously fiddling with the keyboard.

You're definitely taking the blame for me, you bastard!

"Eika, don't blame Shirai. She's just too emotional."

As she placed bowls and chopsticks on the table, Saten Ruiko smiled and advised Inoue Hideka.

"Huh? You think you can throw someone off the fifth floor just because you're emotionally agitated?"

"Hmph! A pervert, scum, ape-like like you! I should bring you to justice and shove you 80 meters underground!"

After placing the vegetables on the movable shelf next to the table, Shirai Kuroko seemed to have no intention of apologizing for what happened before. Instead, she viciously issued a declaration of punishment.

"What kind of logic is it to say that bringing someone to justice means stuffing them 80 meters underground?!"

Inoue Hideka, his face flushed, loudly retorted to Shirai Kuroko. Perhaps he was so angry that he seemed to have missed the point.

"You're making strange comments, Yinghua. Shouldn't you be more concerned about being called a perverted, scumbag, ape?"