The Paradise of Reincarnation Begins with Eriri

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"Thank you, Kiyono-kun."

Kato Megumi did not refuse, thanked her softly, and sat sideways on the back of the bicycle, her right hand naturally grasping the hem of Kiyono Makoto's clothes.

"The weather is gradually getting warmer."

Kiyono Makoto pushed off slightly with his feet, carrying his classmate, Sage, to school.

A girl's gentle voice, like a summer wind chime, rang out: "After all, summer is almost here."

"When we get to school later, do you want to go to the hot springs to increase your experience?"

"No, I don't want to. Soaking in a hot spring in the morning feels a bit strange."

Have you mastered the breathing technique?

"not yet."

Kiyono Makoto turned to look at them: "I was just craving Megumi's cooking. I'll call Futaba and Senpai after school, and we can come over for dinner together. Then we can go to the Snow Sphere to train. Before the next dungeon, I'll try to master the breathing technique on my own."

Kato Megumi: "Eh...this feels incredibly difficult."

Kiyono Makoto: "Don't worry, nothing in this world is difficult if you're willing to work hard."

"..."

We chatted casually along the way and soon arrived at the speed bump from yesterday.

There's a speed bump ahead...

Before Kiyono Makoto could finish his reminder, a soft, warm touch came from behind him.

Kato Megumi opened her arms ahead of time and hugged Kiyono from behind, her tone indifferent:

"Qingye-kun, please slow down."

"......clear."

The bicycle easily passed over the speed bumps, but perhaps forgetting, Kato Megumi did not let go for the rest of the time, still quietly leaning against Kiyono Makoto's back.

Not long after, the two encountered the same traffic policeman from yesterday again, but unfortunately, the officer still ignored Kato's presence and let Kiyono Makoto pass freely.

A moment later.

The two arrived at the school gate.

"Thank you, Kiyono-kun, that saved me a lot of time."

Kato Megumi thanked her softly.

"Going to school alone is a bit lonely." Kiyono Makoto parked his bicycle. "Let's go."

The two walked side by side toward the teaching building.

The morning passed by in a flash.

During lunch break.

Although they had agreed to go to the snow globe for training together in the evening, at the senior's suggestion, the midday training could not be skipped, and the girls decided to have lunch together at the Science Club instead.

"Junior, I'd like brown sugar bread today."

Kasumigaoka Utaha sent a message.

"...Wait."

Kiyono Makoto put away his phone and headed to the convenience store.

The convenience store was packed with people again today; freshly baked bread tasted much better than cold bread from the supermarket.

While waiting in line, his phone suddenly vibrated. Kiyono Makoto looked down and saw that it was a message from Yukinoshita Haruno.

"Kiyono, there's something I'd like to ask you."

Kiyono Makoto: "What is it?"

Yukino Yukinoshita: "I was just chatting with a friend, the one from medical school. She said she's been having nightmares for the past two days, and even experiencing auditory and visual hallucinations... I asked Yukino about it, but she said she didn't know and asked me to ask Kiyono."

Kiyono Makoto raised an eyebrow slightly; this situation was quite similar to Yuzuru's.

So, does Yang Nai's friend also harbor resentment?

"I understand the situation..."

While buying bread, Kiyono Makoto explained the situation clearly.

Yukinoshita: "Eh, that sounds dangerous. Does Kiyono have a way to handle this? She's my best friend, I don't want her to be in danger."

Seiryu Kiyono hesitated for a moment: "There are indeed two options, but neither is easy to implement."

Yukinoshita: "If it requires Kiyono to sacrifice herself, then forget it."

"It's not that exaggerated..."

Makoto Kiyono quickly offered a solution.

After arriving at school this morning, I sent a message to Shoko to inquire about her after-sales experience. I learned that Yuzuru slept very well last night and her dark circles had disappeared.

Yukino Yukinoshita: "Eh...this method seems pretty easy."

Ignorance is bliss, but once you've truly experienced it, you'll realize it's anything but ordinary!

Yukino Yukinoshita: "Leave the secret mission to me. I can have my friend blindfolded..."

Secrecy isn't the point; you have no idea what the real trouble is!

Yukinoshita: "I'm going to Tokyo to see Kiyono this afternoon, please, please."

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"...See you this afternoon."

Having agreed on a time and place to meet in the afternoon, Kiyono Makoto, carrying the bread and milk he had just bought, turned and headed towards the Science Club.

"I'm back."

Seino Makoto pushed open the door and entered the club activity room.

After distributing the bread, the girls were in high spirits and decided to have lunch at the snow globe.

After eating, the natural thing to do is soak in the hot springs to gain experience.

As expected, Kiyono Makoto was once again confined to his quarters, forbidden from joining the hot spring gathering, and could only regretfully read books outside.

Da da da.

The sound of wooden clogs stepping on the bluestone slabs came from behind.

Kiyono Makoto turned his head and looked at the blonde girl who had come up ahead of him, his eyes lighting up slightly:

"...Eiri Riri?"

"Get away from me! Don't even think about bullying me today!"

Eriri blushed, quickly covering her chest, glaring at him with a mixture of embarrassment and anger, her small fangs gleaming coldly.

"That's enough!"

"All right."

Kiyono Makoto reluctantly stopped and raised his hands:

What are you doing here so early?

Eriri turned her pretty face away and whispered:

"...I have something I want to tell you."

Seino Makoto is curious:

"What's up?"

"It's that tailing mission... oops, I misspoke, it's the sealing mission." Eriri spat twice, crossed her arms, and whispered, "Even though the mission is a bit awful, I feel uneasy if I don't complete it."

"There's this really unsettling feeling... It's like reading halfway through a manga and then suddenly there's no sequel, or finishing a volume of a light novel and then it's abruptly canceled. You know what I mean, right?"

“I understand.” Kiyono Makoto nodded. “When I play games, I can’t help but scratch my head if I haven’t cleared the quest list.”

"That's about right." Eriri raised her delicate chin, her azure eyes sparkling, her voice sweet and pleasant. "The sealing mission still needs to be completed; I feel restless leaving it unfinished... How about the weekend?"

"School days are too much trouble, and I've finally come back to class. I just want to spend a few days having fun with my friends. Doing assignments on the weekend is just right."

Makoto Kiyono: "......"

weekend?

I'm sorry, I already have plans with someone else.

But if I tell Eriri about my date with my upperclassman, she'll definitely get angry and bite me.

"Your expression is off... Why aren't you saying anything?"

Eriri squinted, looking over suspiciously.

"I'm thinking about something," Kiyono Makoto said seriously. "By the way, has Eriri ever skipped class?"

"......ha?"

Eriri looked over with a blank expression:

Why are you suddenly asking this kind of question?

"You tell me first, do you have it or not?"

"......No."

Eriri shook her head instinctively.

She was an excellent student from childhood to adulthood. Although her grades were not as outstanding as her seniors, she still ranked among the top in the grade exams and never skipped a class.

"Skipping class is an essential part of student life," Kiyono Makoto said, extending his right hand in a serious tone. "How about we skip class and do missions together tomorrow?"

"What? Who would consider skipping class an essential part of the student experience? That's a really bad thing, okay?"

Eriri changed to a hands-on-hips pose and couldn't help but complain:

"I'm the ace of the art department, a top student. If I skip class so easily, it'll be all over the school, and I'll lose face."

"Besides, I was always sick when I was little and frequently had to take sick leave. The worst cold I ever had kept me at home for almost a month... so I didn't need to specifically experience skipping school!"

Kiyono Makoto clicked his tongue softly:

No wonder your health is so poor.

"You idiot, Seino! I'll kick you!"

Eriri raised her right foot, her flawless white toe poised to kick lightly, her eyes filled with suspicion:

Why did you suddenly want to skip class?

Seino Makoto remained unfazed:

"I've never skipped a class before, and I want to experience what it's like to skip one."

"Tch, this feels strangely suspicious." Eriri narrowed her eyes suspiciously. "Are you hiding something from me?"

"No."

"Since there isn't one, I've decided to do the task this weekend."

"..."

Stay calm.