In this anime crossover, who stole my module?

After all, the activation of the [Naruto Module] is obviously inseparable from the holder.

Moreover, this misunderstanding arises from trivial matters.

On the contrary, it would be easier for a girl like Rikka Takanashi, who is immersed in her own worldview, to accept the direct exposure of code commands such as "/tp" or "/kill".

This would prevent her from experiencing an unpredictable stress response due to excessive shock.

Taking things one step at a time is always safer than trying to do it all at once.

Thinking of this, Natsume Ryo looked at Takanashi Rikka, who was still looking down and fidgeting with her skirt, and accepted it calmly, neither admitting nor completely denying it.

But with a tone that allowed the other person to fill in the blanks themselves, she nodded slightly and spoke calmly:

"That's it."

"!"

When Takanashi Rikka heard Natsume Ryo's words, it was like a stone thrown into the water, instantly creating huge waves for her, who was immersed in her own worldview!

"Ugh——!"

"really!"

Rikka Takanashi suddenly raised her head, her left eye, which was not covered by the blindfold, staring wide-eyed.

His body trembled slightly with excitement.

Rikka Takanashi took a quick step forward, clenching her fists tightly and placing them excitedly in front of her chest; her voice trembled noticeably with excitement.

"really!"

"The Evil King's True Eye never makes a mistake!"

"Contractor!"

"You really are my destined companion! It was the invisible boundary line that guided us to meet here!"

When Rikka Takanashi instantly switched back to her familiar "Evil King's True Eye Messenger" mode, she incorporated him into the grand world view setting on her own, and even the title "Contractor" sounded more and more natural and fluent.

Ryo Natsume has gradually adapted.

"Don't overthink it. I'm just Natsume Ryo, your classmate."

"We're now doing the task assigned by Hiratsuka-sensei: showing you around the school."

Natsume Ryo's calm and even voice easily shattered the bubble of fantasy that Takanashi Rikka was gradually expanding.

but.

Given Rikka's thought process, if it's not interrupted in time...

I'm afraid they'll come up with all sorts of scenarios in their minds.

This overly realistic response made Rikka Takanashi, who was just immersed in the great joy of "finding a companion," feel as if she had been doused with a bucket of cold water, and her expression froze on her face.

Her left eye, which had been shining brightly, blinked, and her fist, which had been clenched tightly in front of her chest, unconsciously loosened slightly, revealing obvious disappointment.

……

"Just... getting familiar with the environment?"

Rikka muttered something under her breath, her tone filled with resentment, as if she felt it was a desecration of their "fateful encounter."

However, Natsume Ryo did not give Rikka a chance to continue immersing herself in these emotions. She turned around and started walking towards the path leading to the playground.

"Follow."

Just two simple words.

"Well……"

Rikka Takanashi watched Natsume Ryo's decisive retreating figure. Although she still had countless grand ideas about "Evil King's True Eye," "Contract," and "Invisible Boundary Line" that she wanted to share, she saw that he had already started to walk away.

She had no choice but to quickly regain her composure.

However, how can the thought patterns of those suffering from chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) be bound by common sense?

Just seconds later, Rikka Takanashi quickly gave new meaning to her current actions.

"Is it time to begin a strategic reconnaissance mission against this enemy stronghold disguised as an academy?"

"learn!"

……

Chapter 18: The chuunibyou girl encounters supernatural phenomena again; older sister's bento box adds another bonus.

morning.

As if it were routine, Natsume Ryo led his newly appointed deskmate and [Naruto Module] holder, Takanashi Rikka, on a tour of the campus, pointing out the locations of the main areas such as the teaching buildings, the playground, and the gymnasium.

Throughout the entire process, Rikka Takanashi maintained her "Evil King's True Eye Messenger" mode, occasionally striking meaningless poses in front of an ordinary fire hydrant or notice board while muttering to herself. She automatically filtered out and replaced Natsume Ryo's bland introductions with lines that fit her chuunibyou (delusional) persona.

Natsume Ryo chose to ignore this completely.

……

at last.

Jingle Bell--!

Before lunch break.

Natsume Ryo completed the task assigned to him by Hiratsuka Shizuka.

The rest of the morning classes passed uneventfully, and soon it was lunchtime.

As is customary, light music played over the school's loudspeaker, and students left their classrooms, either heading to the cafeteria in small groups or taking out their own lunchboxes to find their own lunch spots.

Natsume Ryo originally planned to tidy up his desk and leave the classroom as usual.

just.

He had only taken a few steps out of the classroom when he felt a small tail following him.

Without turning around, Natsume Ryo knew who it was. It was the newly promoted student sitting behind him, following closely behind like a little tail that he couldn't shake off. Unlike the restraint he showed when they first met that morning, Rikka had clearly included him in the category of "one of her own" and was following him with a clear conscience.

"..."

At first, Natsume Ryo walked ahead, not paying much attention.

But after a while, he noticed the undisguised presence behind him, and the distance that was almost touching his heels.

Finally, he couldn't help but stop and turn around, his face showing obvious helplessness.

"Kato Yu-san..."

"I think you're already familiar with this place, so you don't need to follow me anymore."

"No!"

Upon hearing Natsume Ryo's words, Takanashi Rikka immediately responded decisively.

Just as Natsume Ryo thought she was about to say something...

As a result, Rikka raised her head, her clear left eye, which was not covered by the eyepatch, looked earnestly at Natsume Ryo, and solemnly corrected him: "According to the contract, you should call me by my real name—Rikka!"

"It is a major taboo for contractors to forget how to address their partners."

"cold!"

"..."

As expected, reasoning with someone suffering from chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) is futile.

Looking at Rikka Takanashi's serious expression that said, "You must call me Rikka or you'll be betraying the contract," Natsume Ryo was too lazy to even comment.

Arguing about titles with someone suffering from severe chuunibyou (middle school syndrome) is like trying to explain quantum mechanics to a cat—a complete waste of time.

He raised his hand to rub his throbbing temples, but ultimately gave up on trying to persuade her and turned to walk towards the stairs leading to the rooftop.

During his lunch break on weekdays, Natsume Ryo usually spends his time on the rooftop.

It has a wide view, is quiet enough, and you can get some sunshine there.

Most importantly, the iron gate leading to the rooftop is locked year-round, making it impossible for ordinary students to enter.

That's why Natsume Ryo really enjoys staying up there.

Going there now would also allow him to avoid the clingy "Evil King's True Eye Messenger" causing unnecessary trouble, and it would also allow him to calm down and study the newly appeared [Naruto Module].

……

Having made up their minds, Natsume Ryo and Takanashi Rikka walked up the stairs one after the other.

Just as the two were about to disappear around the corner of the stairs above, one after the other.

A small group of girls who had just bought lunch and drinks from the vending machine and were about to return to the classroom had just reached the bottom of the stairs.

The leader is one of the core members of the class's popular group—Miura Yumiko.

And Yui Yuigahama and Hina Ebina.

"..."

The three heard footsteps walking uphill.

Yumiko Miura glanced casually at the top of the stairs, and after Natsume Ryo lingered for a few more seconds, she glanced at the strange transfer student following behind him before looking away, seemingly uninterested, and quickly returning her attention to her chat with her friend.

however.

Yui Yuigahama's reaction was completely different.

When she saw Natsume Ryo, her eyes lit up noticeably. But then she noticed Rikka following closely behind him, and her expression became subtly complicated. Her gaze shifted back and forth between the two of them, as if she wanted to ask something but was too embarrassed to speak.

However, it was Hina Ebina, who always wore glasses and had a relatively quiet demeanor, who stood out in the group.

This seasoned fujoshi with glasses, upon seeing Natsume Ryo and Rikka, the standard pairing of "reclusive senior and clingy junior," had a glint of light flash in her eyes hidden behind her glasses.

Hina Ebina's signature yaoi fangirl smile immediately bloomed on her face. After her gaze swept between Ryo Natsume and Rikka Takanashi's backs, she keenly caught Yui Yuigahama's subtle change in expression.

“Ahhhhhh.”

It's clear that my simple-minded friend harbors some kind of inexplicable concern for that eccentric Natsume.

Hina Ebina had been keeping an eye on things, but now, with a clingy transfer student suddenly appearing, this turn of events made her instinctively nudge her friend with her elbow, teasing her with a pointed remark:

"Look, it seems our Headmaster of the Homecoming Department is completely being targeted by that new transfer student..."

Hina Ebina's gaze seemingly unintentionally swept over Yui Yuigahama's noticeably stiff profile.

……

The little incident below the stairs, where the girls were each lost in their own thoughts, did not affect the two who had already arrived at their destination above.

Natsume Ryo led Kotori Yu Rikka uphill to the tightly closed iron gate leading to the rooftop.

For ordinary students, the rooftop is a prohibited area at school.

Most students who walk this far would turn around and leave disappointed.

but.

Natsume Ryo had a way to open the iron gate. He opened his inventory and used his mind to pinpoint an inconspicuous icon—[Spare Key (Rooftop)].

[Take it out].

boo...

A key with a metallic sheen appeared out of thin air in Natsume Ryo's right hand.

"Amazing!"

Rikka, who was following closely behind, saw this scene, her left eye lit up instantly, and she leaned forward slightly, wanting to see more clearly.

Natsume Ryo simply inserted the key into the lock and turned it gently.

Click!

The lock is unlocked.

Natsume Ryo pushed open the heavy iron gate.

The afternoon sun and gentle breeze immediately rushed in, bringing with them the unique sense of openness of the rooftop.

Just as Takanashi Rikka thought she could finally step onto this high ground, Natsume Ryo stopped at the door, turned around, and calmly looked at the bento box wrapped in a cute floral cloth that she was holding in her arms.