The Legend of Level 0 in Academy City

"No, it doesn't taste good?"

Misaka Mikoto heard the sound coming from Inoue Eika's mouth and asked nervously.

"No! It tastes great! I really like it!"

"Hmph! Since you're so sensible, then you can have what Lady Mikoto made as a reward!"

Misaka Mikoto's eyes lit up upon hearing this, but before the happy expression could even appear on her face, it was replaced by a look of pride and arrogance.

As he spoke, he stuffed another piece of pork rib into Inoue Hideka's mouth.

"Wait……"

Before Inoue Eika could finish speaking, something else was stuffed back into her mouth.

I haven't finished eating yet, and I haven't even spat out the bones from before!

"Waaaaah...waaaah..."

Inoue Eika let out a painful sound, but Misaka Mikoto, who was in a certain state, seemed not to notice and continued to stuff ribs into Inoue Eika's mouth.

The third piece of pork rib was handed to Inoue Hideka's mouth, and just as he was about to stuff it in, he found that he couldn't get it in no matter what he did.

"Huh? Ahhhhh... what do I do?"

Misaka Mikoto finally noticed Inoue Hideka's predicament, hurriedly put down the food box, and looked at Inoue Hideka anxiously.

"Waaah... Hu Wuqulu!"

Inoue Hideka watched Misaka Mikoto anxiously, her mind racing with countless sarcastic remarks.

Are you bad at taking care of people, or did you forget how to take care of people because you were in such a hurry?

"Wh-what?"

With her mouth stuffed full, Inoue Eika's words were completely unintelligible to Misaka Mikoto. She could only strain to raise her neck, signaling to Misaka Mikoto to help her up.

"Ah! Wait!"

Misaka Mikoto seemed to only then realize what was happening, and hurriedly lifted Inoue Eika's body, letting him lean against the headboard.

"Cough! Cough!"

Inoue Hideka spat out the ribs in her mouth and coughed hard.

"Whoa! I almost died! Are you going to kill me, senior?! Please, let me go! I'm still a patient! You gave me electric shocks this morning, and now you're going to choke me to death?"

“I…” Misaka Mikoto looked aggrieved.

"I... Hmph! You... are you an idiot?!"

Misaka Mikoto suddenly became furious and embarrassed, and after saying that, she stormed out.

She was just too nervous, why did this guy have to say such awful things! Bastard!

"call!"

Inoue Hideka watched Misaka Mikoto rush out and let out a soft breath.

He really doesn't know how to face Misaka Mikoto right now.

Seeing Misaka Mikoto like this, Inoue Hideka helplessly realized that she seemed to have stolen Touma's harem.

Although Misaka Mikoto was indeed his favorite anime female character in his previous life, he never imagined that he would have any relationship with her beyond friendship after arriving in Academy City.

At first, it was because I was too weak and had no right to stand next to her.

Later, it was because of Saten Ruiko that I got a girlfriend.

Although having three wives and four concubines is a dream for many men, it's just a fantasy.

In reality, those who have multiple wives and concubines either end up with a good life or become winners in life.

Inoue Hideka didn't think she would be a winner in life.

Saving her sister was simply a matter of conscience, not something she did specifically to win over Misaka Mikoto.

Originally, the plan was to wait for Misaka Mikoto's hero, Kamijou Touma, to appear, and then for Misaka Mikoto to fall in love with her hero.

However, for some reason, an accident occurred at a crucial moment, and Touma Kamijou went to Ireland at this time.

When he said he would save Misaka Mikoto, it was just a rambling thought made in a fit of emotion. Given the circumstances at the time, it was questionable whether he could even survive, let alone save her.

It was just a way to prevent Misaka Mikoto from dying before her.

But what should we do now?

Inoue Hideka isn't stupid; she can see through Misaka Mikoto's feelings.

Chapter 99: Girlfriends are the most considerate!

He already has a girlfriend, and a girlfriend he loves very much.

Although she also likes Misaka Mikoto, Inoue Hideka is unsure whether it's simply admiration for the character or romantic love.

For example, when Inoue Hideka saw Saten Ruiko, he could feel an unusual heartbeat and desire within himself.

However, when he was with Misaka Mikoto, he mostly teased her and appreciated her personality.

If I had to put it into words, it would be that there was no attraction between men and women.

Inoue Hideka was struggling with how to handle her relationship with Misaka Mikoto, muttering to herself:

"Shouldn't we let Mikoto experience the charm of women, and then let her fall into Kuroko's arms?"

So, does that mean my girlfriend is more attractive?

"Oh no! What should I do?"

Inoue Hideka shouted in a somewhat frantic manner.

"What's wrong, Yinghua?"

As Saten Ruiko reached the door, she heard Inoue Eika calling out and asked in confusion.

Because Misaka Mikoto hadn't closed the door when she ran out, Saten Ruiko heard Inoue Eika's voice as she walked in.

"Oh! Nothing? Is it already noon?"

"Well, I figured Yinghua must have trouble eating, so I came over to see if she needed any help."

Saten Ruiko walked to Inoue Eika's bedside and saw the same food box that Misaka Mikoto had used to serve braised pork ribs, placed on the bedside table.

"really……"

"What's wrong, Ruiko?"

"Hmm? Nothing. By the way, Yinghua must be hungry, right?"

"I'm starving! I haven't eaten anything since this morning!"

Inoue Eika recalled the series of incidents she experienced upon waking up today, and how she almost choked to death by Misaka Mikoto. With teary eyes, she looked at Saten Ruiko.

"Pfft!" Saten Ruiko couldn't help but chuckle when she saw Inoue Eika's funny expression.

Sitting on the edge of the bed, I looked helplessly at Inoue Hideka.

"So, are you planning to eat what I brought this morning, or the braised pork ribs that Misaka-senpai made especially for you?"

"Raiko must have brought vegetarian food that's suitable for me right now, right? No! I want to eat meat! I haven't had meat in so long! I want to eat meat! Meat!"

Inoue Hideka spoke capriciously, like a spoiled child.

It's often said that men act like children in front of women they truly love, and Inoue Hideka perfectly embodies that.

Having experienced the incident involving his sister and faced life-or-death situations, he cherishes the time he spends with Saten Ruiko even more.

"Okay, okay, I know. Yinghua, don't act like a little kid! But you can't just eat meat, you still need to eat some vegetables and staple foods."

As she spoke, Saten Ruiko patted Inoue Hideka's head, looking at her with the gentleness of an older sister.

He picked up his chopsticks, took a piece of pork rib, and handed it to Inoue Hideka.

"Ah~~"

Inoue Hideka opened her mouth with satisfaction and took a bite of the rib, chewing it vigorously.

Because you can't hold it with your hands to eat it, it's a bit difficult.

Saten Ruiko felt a little sorry for Inoue Hideka, who was having such a hard time eating.

He simply held the ribs in his hands and tore off the meat bit by bit. After Inoue Hideka spat out the bones, he stuffed the meat he had torn off into Inoue Hideka's mouth.

"Hehe! Ruizi, you're so nice!"

Your girlfriend is always the most considerate!

Inoue Hideka ate the meat on the ribs, thinking happily to herself.

"By the way, Ruiko, how did you know that Misaka-senpai brought this?"

"Misaka-senpai specifically asked me to teach her how to make braised beef this morning, and this food box was also brought out by Misaka-senpai, so I feel that it must have been brought by Misaka-senpai."

As expected, that tsundere never speaks frankly about what's on his mind.

Inoue Hideka remembered that Misaka Mikoto had said it was made by chance? Should he try it?

For some reason, Saten Ruiko didn't bring up her belief that Misaka Mikoto liked Inoue Eika.

Both Misaka Mikoto and Inoue Hideka are aware of each other's feelings for each other, but they both assume that the other is unaware.

They tacitly avoided bringing up the matter, perhaps because they were both in the same situation and didn't know how to handle it?

"Oh! Ruiko, how is Misaka-san doing now?"

Inoue Hideka quickly changed the subject, not wanting to continue discussing Misaka Mikoto.

"Misaka moved out yesterday, saying she made up with her family and even took her adopted cat with her. I don't know how she is now, maybe she went back to Tokiwadai dormitory?"

Saten Ruiko tentatively offered her own conjecture, but she wasn't sure.

Because Saten Ruiko knew very well that Tokiwadai dormitory management was strict and it was unlikely that pets would be allowed, right?

Regarding this, it can only be said that Saten Ruiko was unaware of the situation in the Tokiwadai dormitory.

You should know that someone keeps snakes in the Tokiwadai dormitory.

"Hmm...I see!"