The Legend of Level 0 in Academy City

However, if each page has 12000 words, the first chapter drawn by Inoue Hidekazu was 20 pages long. I don't remember how many pages the original work had, but according to Inoue Hidekazu's memory, he drew 20 pages.

20 pages is 24, which is 96 a month. That's a lot, and it puts you in the high-net-worth class with a monthly salary of one million.

At least there are no problems with making a living! And if a standalone book is published later, there will be royalties to collect.

However, while the future looks bright, the current crisis has not yet been resolved.

The revolution is not yet complete; comrades, we must continue our efforts!

So, after a large but unappetizing lunch, Inoue Hideka decided to go and grab some discounted items at the supermarket!

Now that things have come to this, it's time to learn how to cook!

What if I can't find a wife in the future? Am I supposed to starve to death?

Moreover, given the current economic crisis, this is a perfect opportunity to work hard, hone my culinary skills, and test my stomach's tolerance.

No matter how bad the food is, as long as I can eat my fill, that's fine!

I came to a supermarket in the 7th school district just to give it a try.

Unexpectedly, the supermarket was having a special sale, with a large number of items on sale.

Looking at the sea of ​​people rushing to buy the discounted items, Inoue Hideka was filled with indignation. He raised his fist to himself and shouted, "Inoue! Believe in yourself! You're no worse than anyone else!"

Then he rushed into the supermarket and started buying things like crazy.

Vegetables are secondary; what I need first are all kinds of tea, rice, oil, and salt. After buying these things, my shopping cart is already half full.

Inoue Hideka couldn't help but think that taking it back to the dormitory would definitely be a huge undertaking.

Then I picked out some of my favorite vegetables: tomatoes, celery, and potatoes.

Of course, eggs are indispensable. Eggs are rich in protein, and whether it's for your growing body or your regular training, you can't do without nutrients.

Also, buy some milk and put it in the refrigerator.

Hmm? Musashino Milk? There really is one. It's the milk brand that Kofunomi and Kurozuma Watari are so obsessed with in the original work.

Let's buy some and try it out.

Standing at the supermarket entrance, Inoue Hideka felt somewhat helpless. It turned out that she hadn't bought everything she wanted, but instead, she would have to keep losing things as she walked.

That's right, Inoue Hideka realized that she definitely couldn't carry all the things she bought, and she would probably lose them as she walked.

Forget it, we can take it slow later. You can't get fat in one bite. Life should be slow and fulfilling!

"Excuse me! Please make way!"

The sudden sound from behind made Inoue Hideka turn around in surprise.

Then I saw a figure rapidly approaching, heading straight for me. The distance was too close, the speed too fast, and my physical condition too poor...

In conclusion, there's no escaping it!

Inoue Hideka is now carrying large bags of things, including eggs and milk...

We absolutely mustn't get knocked down, or it'll be bad. We don't have much money left for living expenses, we can't afford to waste it like this!

But. . .

There's no escaping it!

Just as Inoue Hideka was sweating profusely with anxiety, at the very moment they were about to collide, his figure suddenly twisted his body forcefully and fell to the side.

"Oh!"

Along with the sound of a figure falling to the ground, there was a crashing sound, as if something had broken.

"My discounted eggs! That's a week's worth of protein for me!"

Inoue Hideka looked over and, judging from the figure and clothing, believed it to be a young boy. Moving her gaze upwards, what came into view was...

A hedgehog's head?

No way?

Chapter 5 Kamijou-san, huh? Kamijou Touma

The boy lay on the ground at the entrance of the supermarket, his eyes filled with tears as he stared at the broken eggs scattered all over the ground in front of him.

His face looked utterly dejected, as if he had lost all will to live. His spiky hair stood on end, as if he were complaining to the heavens about the injustice of his fate and wanting to rise up in rebellion.

"What a misfortune~~~"

She really is an old lady! Ah, no! A mother, no, Touma, Kamijou Touma!

Inoue Hideka repeatedly reminded herself not to be influenced by the two-dimensional information from her past life, as that would be very impolite.

Now is not the time to worry about that.

"No~~ Don't do this~~ It's embarrassing for you~~"

Seeing Touma Kamijou lying on the ground looking like a wronged woman abandoned by God, spouting some very chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) statements, Inoue Eika looked at him with an expression of not knowing him, muttering to herself, afraid that others would hear and misunderstand something.

In reality, you don't even know them, okay? Have you actually forgotten that you've made such embarrassing statements before?

"That's a week's worth of nutrition for me! How could someone like you understand the plight of the poor! Besides, if you hadn't been standing in front of the supermarket and wouldn't have moved, this wouldn't have happened, right?"

As if he had found an outlet for his anger, Touma Kamijou roared at Eika Inoue in a barrage of words, venting his resentment at being abandoned by God.

While it was described as a roar, Inoue Hideka couldn't sense that Kamijou Touma was angry at all; it would be more accurate to say that he was making sarcastic remarks.

"Ah! What are you saying! Can't you see I'm here to snag some discounted items? How could I not understand the plight of the poor!"

Although she knew that Kamijou Touma, being a nice guy, didn't mean to be angry, Inoue Hideka still felt annoyed when she thought about his annoying womanizing hand.

Why is it that I, as a transmigrator, have nothing, while this guy has a harem of over ten thousand!

As the transmigrator, I should be the one to replace this guy's protagonist aura!

Of course, Inoue Hideka was just making a sarcastic comment.

No one in the world knows better than Touma Kamijou how he built his harem.

Whether it's Index, Misaka Mikoto, Shokuhou Misaki, or even the demon god Othinus, every single time they were saved, they went through countless hardships and even sacrificed their own lives.

"So that's how it is. You're really unlucky!"

On the surface, Inoue Hideka feigned sympathy, but inwardly she was overjoyed. She spoke to Kamijou Touma.

Haha!

This is the price of having a harem; God gave you the skill to pick up girls, but also took away all your luck.

It's already a blessing from God that you weren't killed by a machete and had a good boat. Just be grateful and accept it silently!

It turns out that Touma Kamijou, who had heard about the supermarket's big sale today, was also there to snag some discounted items.

Just as they were happily preparing to return to their dorm after shopping, a staff member, pushing a long line of shopping carts meant to be transported to the supermarket entrance, suddenly slipped, and the long line of shopping carts went out of control, heading straight towards Touma Kamijou.

As Touma ran, he shouted warnings to those around him, managing to avoid several people without serious injury.

I was thinking of letting the shopping cart stop on its own, but unexpectedly, Inoue Hideka, who was walking, suddenly stopped.

Just as he was about to collide with someone, Touma Kamijou twisted his waist forcefully to throw himself away. He was already unlucky enough, so he didn't want to drag others down with him. This way, he could avoid colliding with Inoue Hideka.

The out-of-control line of shopping carts was brought under control by staff who arrived at that moment.

So that's how it is! That long line of shopping carts was God's agent! How could they possibly let you go home satisfied with just discounted eggs!

"I didn't want this either~~ Ah~~ My discounted eggs, my dinner~~ Farewell!" Kamijou Touma lowered his head in disappointment, looking as pitiful as could be.

"How about this, I'll treat you to dinner tonight! It'll be a way of thanking you for going easy on me earlier, since none of my things were damaged."

Inoue Hideka felt a little guilty. If she hadn't stood still at the supermarket entrance, perhaps Touma Kamijou could have avoided this unfortunate fate. In any case, if Touma Kamijou had just kept running forward a little more, the shopping cart could have been controlled.

"What do you mean by 'showing mercy'? Don't act like it's all my fault!"

"Hey! Can't you at least have some self-awareness? The source of all the misfortune happening around you is you!"

"Ahhh, that's enough! What a misfortune!"

Hearing Inoue Hideka say that, Kamijou Touma became even more dejected, and a look of utter disappointment spread across his face.

"Let's go! Lead the way!" Seeing Touma Kamijou's expression, Inoue Hideka finally felt a little better and stopped teasing him.

"Hey? Where are we going? Didn't you say you were going to treat me to dinner?"

"There's no such thing as a free lunch, kid. Self-reliance is key. Dinner will be provided by me, and you cook! Alright, enough talk, lead the way to your dorm, I'm starving!"

Inoue Hideka urged Kamijou Touma to hurry up, as they had been shopping at the supermarket all afternoon and were indeed feeling hungry.

Inoue Hideka stated that she did not go to Kamijou Touma's place for a free meal because she was worried about being poisoned by the food she cooked. Although she would provide ingredients, Kamijou Touma did not eat much.

Touma Kamijou hasn't started raising that bottomless gluttonous nun yet.

Thinking this way, Inoue Hideka suddenly realized that it might not be a bad idea to go to Kamijou Touma's place for a free meal before her financial crisis was over.

Of course, it's perfectly fine to occasionally go there for a meal after the economic crisis is over.

Whether the food you buy is delicious or not is another matter, but you can always feel more at ease about the nutritional value and hygiene of food you cook yourself.

"I knew this kind of good thing wouldn't happen to Mr. Kamijou."

Kamijou Touma led the way while complaining all the while.

Ah! I'm so full!

The taste was passable, not particularly delicious, but not bad either. At least it was enough to satisfy Inoue Hidekazu at this stage.

With this thought in mind, Inoue Hideka became even more determined to come and freeload at Kamijou Touma's place.

"Speaking of which, I still don't know your name. My name is Kamijou Touma, and I'll be a first-year high school student at a certain high school this year."

Sitting opposite Inoue Eika, Kamijou Touma, who was already full, looked at Inoue Eika as if he were a monster. Five big bowls of rice, this guy can really eat!

"Hiccup~~ My name is Inoue Eika, and I just entered Sakugawa Middle School this year." Satisfied, Inoue Eika said lazily.

"Huh? You're a middle school student!" Touma Kamijou looked incredulous. He's a little taller than me. Do kids these days develop so early?

Inoue Hidekazu is 1.7 meters tall, while Kamijou Touma is only 1.68 meters tall, so Inoue Hidekazu is indeed a bit taller than him.

All I can say is that Touma Kamijou is too short.

Even though he's already a high school student, he's still so short. His classmates, Tsuchimikado Motoharu and the blue-haired boy with earrings, are much taller than him, not to mention that delinquent priest who was over 2 meters tall at the age of 14.

"Yeah, that's right! Any objections?"