In this anime crossover, who stole my module?

"So, Natsume-kun, do you think... my idea is feasible?"

"Your courage is commendable."

Kurashiki Rena's cheeks flushed slightly, the secret joy of being recognized by Natsume Ryo just beginning to surface in her heart.

However, Natsume Ryo's next words were like a bucket of ice water poured over his head.

"But Kurashiki."

"Excuse my bluntness, but your plan... sounds like a child playing house, discussing how to use building blocks to save a city invaded by monsters. It's full of enthusiasm, but also... full of unrealistic fantasies."

"Do you think those high-ranking figures would easily believe what a high school girl who claims to be able to sense monsters says before you even open your mouth?"

They will most likely assume you have mental health issues at first. Then, they will politely suggest you seek treatment at a relevant institution.

"As for your idea..."

Natsume Ryo, after looking at Kurashiki Rena, finally decided to give her a wake-up call.

"Let's not even talk about how low the feasibility of your idea is right now..."

"Have you ever considered that even if you're lucky enough to encounter a high-ranking official who is willing to believe you and has the ability to intervene in the investigation?"

"But once you actually do that, who do you think will be the first to come knocking on your door?"

"Those higher-ups who are willing to believe your side of the story."

"Whether they are still human or not is now a big question mark."

Natsume Ryo's words were like a bucket of ice water poured over her head. The passionate expression on Kurashiki Rena's face froze instantly. She opened her mouth, but it was as if an invisible hand was choking her throat, and she couldn't utter a single word.

"yes……"

"Who can guarantee that those important figures haven't been quietly replaced by parasites?"

"If the parasites are really as good at disguising themselves as Natsume Ryo said, then when the parasites gradually infiltrate all levels of human society..."

Therefore, her act of actively seeking out such a person is tantamount to walking into a trap, and may even implicate her family.

"..."

"Rena-san, now you should understand what I mean, right?"

“Hmm… Natsume-kun, I understand.”

Seeing that Kurashiki Rena looked quite frightened, Natsume Ryo nodded slightly, his tone softening.

"It's good if you understand."

"Knowing something doesn't mean you have to do it."

"Before having absolute strength to protect oneself, any attempt to challenge the rules or reveal the truth is tantamount to a moth flying into a flame."

"By the way, you don't need to think too much about it, at least not for the time being."

"There is no need to worry about any more parasite attacks."

"Eh?"

"Eh?!!"

Upon hearing this, Kurashiki Rena's expression froze for a moment, then she seemed to suddenly understand what Natsume Ryo meant, her beautiful eyes widened, and she exclaimed in surprise.

"..."

Natsume Ryo smiled but remained silent.

"Alright, since there's nothing else, I'll go in first."

As Natsume Ryo spoke, he prepared to turn around and leave.

"Wait, wait a minute! Natsume-kun!"

Upon seeing this, Kurashiki Rena suddenly remembered something and blurted it out, quickly calling out to Natsume Ryo.

Upon hearing this, Natsume Ryo paused slightly, turned his head, and raised an eyebrow at Kurashiki Rena.

"Anything else?"

"Since the parasite problem has been solved by Natsume-kun..."

Rena Kurashiki's voice was somewhat weak, and two suspicious blushes crept onto her fair cheeks.

"I... I have something I want to personally hand over to Natsume-kun..."

As she spoke, she hurriedly took out a lunchbox wrapped in delicate pink cherry blossom fabric from her expensive designer bag.

Rena Kurashiki held the bento box in both hands, her fingertips turning slightly white from nervousness, her head drooping even lower, almost burying itself in her chest.

Her uneasy demeanor was completely different from the confident and charismatic image that Kurashiki Rena usually projected in front of others, deliberately imitating her mother.

"This is... a bento box that I made myself..."

A voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz escaped from Rena Kurashiki's lips.

"That time... that time Natsume-kun, you saved my mother and me, and even took us in for the night..."

"I... I really don't know how to thank you enough..."

"So...I thought...at least I could prepare lunch for you..."

"Although it might not be to your taste... it's just a small token of my appreciation..."

Kurashiki Rena's voice grew softer and softer, and her head drooped lower and lower. Her usually arrogant blue eyes were now somewhat evasive, and she dared not look directly into Natsume Ryo's eyes.

To be honest, Rena Kurashiki spent the whole night preparing this bento.

After returning from Natsume Ryo's place last night, she tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep. Her mind was filled with Natsume Ryo's calm, composed yet incredibly powerful appearance.

And those terrifying truths that overturned her understanding.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that he owed Natsume Ryo a huge favor.

then.

Rena Kurashiki got up in the middle of the night and made an all-night phone call to her best friend—the one who was a "theoretical master" when it came to love.

Pooling wisdom and ideas.

rack your brains.

Ultimately, she was brainwashed by her best friend's twisted logic that "the way to a man's heart is through his stomach"—that "a lovingly prepared bento box is the perfect weapon to close the distance."

To prepare this bento, Kurashiki Rena got up very early this morning and clumsily busied herself in the kitchen for half a day, even accidentally cutting her fingers a few times with a knife.

—This is the “love-filled bento” that looks quite exquisite, but is actually her first attempt at cooking.

Although the finished product may not look very satisfactory.

The taste may not be comparable to that of professional chefs.

but.

Looking at the beautifully packaged bento box in front of him, and then at Kurashiki Rena's tense expression as if she were about to twist her fingers off, Natsume Ryo's expression became somewhat complicated.

Not because of anything else.

The main problem is that today's lunch seemed a bit too lavish.

Konno Azusa just handed me a portion this morning.

Now, Rena Kurashiki has sent another one.

I wonder who will send me the lunchbox next.

However, judging from her appearance, this bento box must be quite "high-quality".

"I'm not hungry."

"However, I accept your kind intentions."

"However, there's no need to go through that trouble next time."

After thinking for a moment, Natsume Ryo accepted the bento box that Kurashiki Rena handed him.

"No, no trouble at all! Not trouble at all!"

Upon hearing this, Kurashiki Rena quickly waved her hand, her tone urgent, as if afraid that Natsume Ryo would misunderstand.

Natsume Ryo looked at her excited expression, a smile flashing in his eyes, but he didn't say anything more.

I opened my backpack and placed the two bento boxes side by side.

The cat demon inside the backpack smelled the aroma of the two bento boxes and made a soft "meow" sound, as if it wanted a share of the food.

"Want to eat?"

Seeing this, Natsume Ryo glanced at it.

The cat demon immediately became docile.

The two then waved goodbye.

Natsume Ryo turned around and disappeared into the crowd on campus, leaving Kurashiki Rena standing there alone, processing the massive amount of information.

……

A famous beautiful girl from the neighboring Seishin Academy High School made a special trip to the gate of Soubu High School just to deliver a bento box to a boy inside the school.

This explosive news, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirred up a thousand waves in the small but significant waters of Zongwu High School.

Especially at the neighboring Seishin Academy High School, Kurashiki Reina was a dazzling presence, like a queen.

He comes from a wealthy family.

She is exceptionally beautiful.

Her physique is simply outrageous.

She has countless suitors, but she has never shown any interest in any boy. In fact, because of her difficulty in winning over, she is privately nicknamed "the golden devil with MAX difficulty in conquering".

This is the end.

The biggest news in Soubu High School today will undoubtedly be the sensational incident caused by Rena Kurashiki.

"Hey, did you guys see that? That blonde beauty just now, isn't that Kurashiki Reina from Seishin Academy?"

"It's definitely her! I saw her street style photos in a fashion magazine a while ago, and she's a hundred times prettier in person than in the pictures!"

"What's she doing here? And... she's even delivering a bento to Natsume from Class 1-F?!"

"My God, what's the relationship between these two? Could it be that the Commander-in-Chief of the Gui Family Division is already taken?"

"Impossible! Rena Kurashiki is a notoriously difficult woman to win over! I heard that there was a line of rich guys chasing her all the way to Ginza, and they couldn't even hold her hand!"

"..."

Discussions arose one after another.

Natsume Ryo didn't seem to care and quickly walked into the teaching building.

The murmurs behind me gradually faded away.

The cat demon inside the schoolbag seemed to sense the commotion outside and stirred restlessly. But it immediately calmed down after being patted by Natsume Ryo through the fabric.

Back to Class 1-F.

As things gradually escalated...

Natsume Ryo quickly became the focus of everyone's attention in the class.

Natsume Ryo was already somewhat famous among the girls at Soubu High School for his nickname "Commander of the Homecoming Club".

Now, the sensational news of "being given a lunchbox in public by the school beauty next door" has been added.

The popularity has undoubtedly soared to a new level.

He even seems to be overshadowing Hayato Hayama.

……

Natsume Ryo ignored this and remained seated.

But as he passed Yui Yuigahama's seat, he caught a glimpse out of the corner of his eye that the usually energetic girl with the bun hairstyle was unusually looking down.

She nervously pushed the pencil case on the table back and forth, making a soft scraping sound. Her cheeks were puffed out, making her look just like a wronged little hamster, and she was muttering something under her breath.

In addition, even Yumiko Miura seemed a bit out of sorts today.