The Legend of Level 0 in Academy City

Of course, Accelerator is no longer the same young boy he was six years ago.

Still primarily dressed in black and white, he was now a towering young man approaching 1.8 meters tall.

However, even after so many years, Accelerator's physical condition doesn't seem to have changed much.

Fair skin, emaciated frame, lifeless eyes—a sickly beauty tinged with a certain allure.

Seeing Last Order in this state, Accelerator sighed helplessly, rubbing his forehead. "It's not too late now, is it? Hurry up and change your clothes, we'll be..."

However, before Accelerator could finish speaking, Last Order had already run and jumped towards the dressing room to choose what to wear when going out.

In response, one side could only sigh.

However, only Accelerator himself probably knows the exact proportions of indulgence and helplessness in that sigh.

at the same time.

A bedroom in an apartment in the Eighth School District.

Shirai Kuroko lay lazily on the bed, looking resentfully at Misaka Hakukoto who was busy getting her breakfast and clothes.

"It's all your fault, Bai Qin! I told you I was going to see my sister today, couldn't you have been a little more patient? Now I can barely get out of bed... How awful! If you don't make it in time, you'll be standing in the corner reflecting on your actions! You're not allowed in my bed for a week! Do you hear me?!"

"Yes, yes, Kuroko is right, I was wrong." Misaka Shiroko sincerely apologized, bringing breakfast to the bedside. She scooped a spoonful of porridge and smiled at Shirai Kuroko, saying, "Come on, open your mouth..."

"Hmph!" Shirai Kuroko snorted coldly, pouted, and leaned forward to take a mouthful of the rice porridge in her mouth.

Similar scenes are unfolding in many parts of Academy City.

These people were all acquaintances of Inoue Hidekazu. On this leisurely Saturday morning, these young people got up early, all for the same reason.

And what is Inoue Hideka doing now?

Chapter 509 A Twisted Fate and a Wounded Love Should Have Ended Long Ago

This is the seventh year since Inoue Hideka came to Academy City, and also the sixth year since the artificial celestial realm descended.

Naruto is still being serialized, and its popularity continues to break world records, making it one of the most beloved shonen manga among teenagers worldwide.

Following Naruto, Hideka Inoue produced several more works.

For example, his favorite works from his previous life, such as "Detective Conan," "One Piece," "Bleach," "Gintama," and "Inuyasha."

However, even Hidekazu Inoue couldn't perfectly recreate the plot of his favorite Naruto, let alone other works.

Therefore, Inoue Hideka simply passed on the inspiration from these works he loved in his previous life to the production company, letting them find people to create them themselves. As for what they would turn out like, Inoue Hideka didn't care.

Of course, in the past it was out of necessity, but now that there is no financial pressure and Inoue Hideka, who has always disliked plagiarism, would naturally not be so shameless as to put his own name on these works.

He asked Misaka Mikoto to take anti-tracking measures for him online, and then anonymously sent the message to multiple production companies, noting in the message that he had sent it to multiple production companies.

As for how they ultimately dealt with it, Inoue Hideka was equally too lazy to care.

Not just anime works.

Inoue Hideka, who possesses a unique musical talent of 'perfect pitch,' also puts her love for the music from her previous life to the test.

However, just like with anime works, Inoue Hideka did not intend to monopolize these music tracks.

He registered an account online, named it 'Passerby from Another World,' and then shared his performances of famous music from his past life with the world through the internet.

Naturally, after discovering this musical genius known as 'Otherworldly Passerby', many music companies sought to collaborate with him.

But no matter how hard they searched, they could never find such a person. It seemed that the 'Otherworldly Passerby' was really just a passerby from another world who published his work and then disappeared from this world in a hurry.

As for the copyright, Inoue Eika handed it over to the chairman of Academy City, who knew him very well, to handle. Since he had already completed his plan, he didn't have anything important to do every day.

Therefore, neither subsequent collaborations nor those who attempted to profit from Inoue Hideka's previous life's masterpieces could find a way to succeed.

Naturally, Inoue Hideka did not gain any benefit from it.

Although the chairman had offered Inoue Hideka a reward, Inoue Hideka refused, saying that he had not done anything to deserve such a reward.

Nowadays, in addition to earning a living from the Naruto manga and anime, Inoue Hideka also relies on her musical talent to become self-sufficient, creating her own music and collaborating with others as one of her main sources of income.

……

One Saturday in spring.

It was a sunny morning, around nine o'clock.

Fifth school district, Ming-Cheung University of Technology.

Saturday morning was unusually lively on campus.

This is because this morning, the famous trio of lovers, renowned throughout Academy City, will be performing on the stage of this university.

The performance will start at 9:30 a.m.

Even though it was past nine o'clock, the school gate was still bustling with people. Students with excited expressions entered Ming Que University of Arts and Crafts in an endless stream, rushing towards the giant activity room used for performances.

At 9:25, the previous performance had ended, and the staff on stage were preparing for the next performance.

After the stage was cleared, the first thing to be moved up was a piano.

With one minute to go until 9:30, Inoue Hideka walked out from behind the stage.

Holding a palm-sized chromatic harmonica, he walked to the center of the stage and raised it to the audience, indicating:

"My girlfriend is still preparing, so before that, I'd like to humbly present my latest work as a harmonica solo. I hope you won't mind?"

There was no host for this performance, or rather, the host would not come on stage until the situation got out of control; the rest of the time, the performers were free to improvise.

Inoue Hideka hasn't changed much in the past six years. Perhaps he is the type who developed early. After reaching 1.7 meters tall, his growth rate slowed down considerably. Even now, his height is at most a little over 1.8 meters.

However, perhaps influenced by her two girlfriends, Saten Ruiko and Misaka Mikoto, Inoue Eika's clothing and hairstyle are now very much in line with current trends.

Perhaps due to her long-term involvement in the arts, Inoue Hideka possesses a unique aura.

So much so that even though his appearance is only average, he gives off a very outstanding feeling.

The audience below the stage, listening to Inoue Hideka's self-deprecating yet confident words, did not feel dissatisfied at not being able to see their goddess immediately. Instead, they burst into a round of enthusiastic applause.

Anyone who came for Inoue Hidekazu and his two friends knows that the harmonica is Inoue Hidekazu's most proficient instrument besides the piano.

Whenever he creates a new work, Inoue Hideka always presents it first as a harmonica solo.

This has led to a growing appreciation for the harmonica among fans who have been following Eika Inoue, a rising star in the music scene in recent years. Some of these fans even learn the harmonica, a relatively unpopular instrument, simply because they admire Eika Inoue.

Receiving the expected enthusiasm, Inoue Hideka smiled slightly.

Unlike others, Inoue Hideka didn't announce the name of the piece she was going to play beforehand. She simply put the harmonica to her lips and began to play it casually.

The melodious tune unique to the harmonica was transmitted to the ears of every audience member through the microphone. The clear tone with a touch of delicacy immediately calmed the excited audience, allowing them to savor the emotions contained in the melody.

This is a piece recently composed by Inoue Hideka, a piece with a strong ancient Chinese style. The melody, which floats from the chromatic harmonica, rises and falls, like a stream flowing through the mountains, clear, melodious, and tinkling.

Students who are confined to Academy City for years sometimes yearn for a life of freedom, soaring through the skies.

Inoue Hideka's harmonica solo perfectly awakened the students' longing, captivating them and inspiring them to aspire to the same.

……

The music ended.

Inoue Hideka smiled without saying a word, watching the students below the stage who were engrossed in the harmonica melody.

Most of the students didn't snap out of their daze until Misaka Mikoto and Saten Ruiko came up from backstage.

The appearance of the two goddesses, coupled with the stunning harmonica solo by Inoue Hideka, instantly ignited the atmosphere at the scene.

The frenzied shouts and screams came from below the stage, almost piercing the ceiling of the event room.

Today, Saten Ruiko wore a light blue dress. Having developed early, her figure is now just right, with well-defined curves and a graceful figure.

Misaka Mikoto lost a bet to Inoue Eika during the Daihasei Festival six years ago and was forced to agree to grow her hair long. Now, six years later, although she has trimmed it a few times, the length has always remained just waist-length.

Unfortunately, Misaka Mikoto's figure is still somewhat disappointing. Although she is not as thin as she was six years ago, she has not developed to the size of her mother. At most, she is only at the level that makes it clear that she is a girl.

Despite some differences in their physiques, Saten Ruiko and Misaka Mikoto are equally popular.

Inoue Hideka was very satisfied with the audience's reaction. After handing over the reins of the stage to Misaka Mikoto, who was the lead singer, Inoue Hideka sat down at the piano that had been prepared for her.

"Everyone, thank you for your continued support!" Misaka Mikoto stood at the front of the stage, smiling as she looked at the audience below.

At this moment, Misaka Mikoto looked very natural, no longer the naive and shy girl she was when Inoue Eika forced her onto the stage to sing 'only my railgun'.

"As is customary, let me first announce the title of the piece that lazy guy over there just played—'River Stream.' You can download it from the website after the performance," Misaka Mikoto said, giving Inoue Hideka a resentful look.

The audience below the stage was already used to it, because Inoue Eika was lazy, so the task of introducing the song titles was always left to Misaka Mikoto. They just watched the couple on stage showing affection with envy and blessings.

"Alright, without further ado, I'll be presenting you with a song called 'Hello, First Sun,' sung by me, composed by that guy, and with your goddess Saten as the backup dancer. I hope you enjoy it!"

……

……

The following time was a performance by Inoue Hideka and his two companions that lasted for more than half an hour.

When it finally ended and Inoue Hideka stepped off the stage, she was completely exhausted.

There's no other reason than that Inoue Hideka is now more accustomed to behind-the-scenes work, so asking him to draw or compose music is no problem at all.

But he wasn't used to standing on stage receiving the enthusiasm of countless audience members, mainly because he didn't want to. Inoue Hideka preferred to use his brain or hands backstage, or even just his mouth to record harmonica melodies.

Sure enough, as soon as they returned backstage, Inoue Hideka said to Misaka Mikoto and Saten Ruiko:

"Raiko, Mikoto, I'm going out for some fresh air. You two should remove your makeup first."

After receiving replies from the two, Inoue Hideka left the activity room and went to the campus of Meiko University of Technology, where she strolled along the winding paths while enjoying the warm spring breeze.

Ming Que University of Technology has planted many cherry blossoms on its campus.

It's springtime, the season for cherry blossoms to bloom. The air is filled with their fragrance, and as a gentle breeze blows, pink petals flutter down, filling the not-so-wide cherry blossom path, creating a truly beautiful scene.

Inoue Hideka was captivated by the visual and olfactory impact of the cherry blossoms. It wasn't until the breeze subsided and the petals fell to the ground that he noticed a familiar figure standing under a cherry tree about 20 meters away.

Misaki Shokuhou was lost in thought, gazing silently at the cherry blossom tree covered in pink petals. She didn't even notice when Eika Inoue walked nearby.

Chapter 510 No Future Under the Cherry Blossom Tree (The End)

"Shokuhou..." Inoue Eika stopped five or six meters away from Shokuhou Misaki and called out softly.

Misaki Shokuhou's body trembled slightly the moment she heard Eika Inoue's voice.

She didn't turn her head or respond to Inoue Eika. After a silence of about two seconds, she simply lifted her foot and walked away from Inoue Eika.