novelLove Simulation (1)
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"Right, let's make curry tonight. I suddenly want to eat a curry that has lots of sweet cheese inside. The one that was made previously in Nanohana Institution. It's decided!"
"Curry, is it...I have often made it before. However, it wouldn't work well with tomorrow's bento."
"Isn't it fine if you make a curry bento? Just use Magic to heat it up. This is the master's command! Potatoes~, Carrots~, Onions~?"
Mio hummed a short song as she placed the vegetables into the shopping basket.
When Kazuki went to buy ingredients for dinner, Mio happily followed.
After the lunch break, her arguing attitude reappeared and she was also in a good mood.
Inside the Knights Academy's huge campus, there were shops that sell ingredients for the students that wanted to make their own food.
"Moss?, If it's meat, then it's definitely chicken, right!?" She held a box and laughed.
"I'll comply with your orders, master."
After bringing the selected goods to the cashier, Kazuki used the Student Council President's ~Food Budget~ to pay the bill.
"I'll give this to you, this is you, who is a slave, should be responsible for!"
Mio deftly placed the goods into the plastic bag, then she shoved it into Kazuki's hand.
The two bulging plastic bags filled up both of Kazuki's hand.
"What~, do you have any opinions?"
"I did not say that it was bad. And from the beginning, I did not plan on letting a girl carry the items."
"Is it heavy? Because a lot of vegetables has been put in, so it must be very heavy, right~?"
"This level of heaviness is nothing, I have always been training, so it is not a problem."
"You are overexerting yourself! It can't be helped~! As your master, I should still help you."
Mio held onto a handle of the plastic bag in Kazuki's left hand, so it became a situation where two people were lifting up one bag...Just like they were walking while holding hands.
Conveying the fact that she did not truly treat Kazuki as a slave to him.
However, to her, who was still displaying a stubborn position of ~Not forgiving Kazuki~, maintaining the master and slave relationship is the most natural way to get along.
Through the graph——Mio's positivity levels was displaying 67.
On their way back to the Witch's House, they coincidently met with their classmates.
"Amasaki-san and him...As expected, their relationship is really good. Just like a couple or perhaps just like a married couple."
"W, Wait a minute! It is all your fault because you revealed a comfortable expression when you are together with me, which led to me being misunderstood! You should at least wave your tail towards your master!"
Mio hurriedly argued with Kazuki.
"Wait, from the beginning, weren't you the one that displayed a happy expression?"
"W, When did I? This is a very normal expression! I am always this calm and beautiful!"
"You were singing a song earlier. If that isn't being happy, then what should I call it?"
"That is different! That is...only a normal vegetable song! Because I like vegetables so that's why I sang, it is only like this! Being happy because I am with you, how is it possible!"
Mio forcibly grabbed the plastic bag from Kazuki's hand and hugged the vegetables inside tightly.
"I love vegetables! When I grow up, I will marry an onion on a white horse!!"
This person just said something incredible.
"When we get back, we would need to slowly cook the vegetables using a pot."
"Why do you have to do such a cruel thing!? Bastard!"
"Ahaha...How should I put it, I wish you two happiness."
The classmates gave a bitter smile and left.
"This is all your fault, causing them to misunderstand and leave! Idiot!!"
However, Mio was not truly angry. And a Black Skull did not fly out either.
"Listen to me, Hikaru. The two of them seemed to be like a newlywed couple. Otouto-kun cuts the vegetables and Mio-chan will place the cut vegetables into the bowl...The first time the two of them worked together is here!"
"Ah, when they are working together and their hands touch each other, the two of them will be shocked...How nice, I also long for such a sweet scene."
"The two of them are very happy."
When Kazuki and Mio were making food in the kitchen, three gazes were secretly watching them.
"...Hey, you, think of a plan. The misunderstanding has deepened."
"How can I think of a plan, they are our senpais."
Kazuki quickly looked behind. The ones secretly watching were the two senpais and Koyuki.
...If it was Kazuki, he actually would want to let Koyuki join in.
"Amasaki, try this taste."
"Um...Great! As expected from the thing that I made! This curry will be deemed Golden Mio-sama curry! If cheese was placed as a topping...Then it is the best!"
"Don't just casually choose a name, master."
But because Mio wanted a sweet taste, so in the end, it became a curry that had enormous amounts of sweet miso, onions, bananas, apples and honey. Although this person really likes it...
"To others, it may be slightly too sweet. Oi——Eh, Hiakari-san!"
"...What is it, Kazuki". Koyuki, who was still wearing the stimulating shirt like before, walked over."
"Try tasting this curry as well."
"If everybody thinks the taste is fine, then there is no need to specially tailor the taste for me."
"Please don't say this kind of nonsense. I also hope that you are one of the ones that are happy as well."
Kazuki forcibly moved the spoon over. Although she had a confused expression, but she still ate it.
"...It is slightly too sweet. But in general, it is still very delicious."
"Hiakari-san enjoys eating spicy right? Then if we were to add a bit of red pepper, would the taste be enough?"
"Hey you, aren't your taste too weird!? You actually picked faults with this Mio-chan's professionalcreamytopchilisaucecurry-sama!"
"Hey, the name is completely different...Then I'll move only mine and Amasaki's portion to a small pot and make it a little spicier for the others."
"Ah, you also enjoy eating sweet."
Another red heart flew out.
This person's positively level is currently rising exponentially. It seems to be because of food.
"Ah, speaking of which, there is something that I would like to discuss with Mio-chan and Koyuki-chan."
Kaguya-senpai let out a sound as if she had just remembered something and walked into the kitchen.
"It is related to Inter-Division Competition on next week's Saturday. A first-year must also participate. Since the two of you have successfully made a contract, Mio-chan and Koyuki-chan, which one should we send out? Since Mio-chan had fought before, then is it okay if it's Koyuki-chan debut this time?"
The so-called Inter-Division Competition was an event that the senpais were recently preparing.
It seems to be the case...that it is a large-scaled exhibition event hosted by the Magic and Sword Division Student Council with ordinary civilians and freshmen spectating.
"I will obey to senpai's arrangements..."
Although she said that she would obey, but Mio frowned. Actually, she wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to be redeemed for her previous failure.
——Just at this moment, a large roar came from the outside.
"Nii-sama Nii-sama——! Why is Nii-sama! Nii-sama at this kind of place——!!"
Then, *PATA*! The door was opened.
Everybody hurried to the entrance and could only see a breathless Kanae standing there.
"Nii-sama! Why are you living at this kind of place!? When I asked the teachers before, they said that they have arranged a residence outside of the campus, so I was assured!"
"How aggressive, causing me to think what happened. So it was about that. Because of various things, I cannot use the residence outside. Thus, senpai sheltered the homeless me."
"How is that fine! Nii-sama, who has already reached that kind of age, is actually living with another woman besides me...About that, too dirty...As expected, Nii-sama should immediately transfer to the Sword Division!"
"Give me a minute, Kanae-chan! By now, who would agree with the transfer to the Sword Division! I have also participated in on this matter, this was the result of the Magic Division Staff Meeting!"
"That's not the case. The Magic Division Staff Members' thinking changed again...Because of the duel before."
Kanae seemed to be boasting of her victory and revealed a smile. That smile seemed to give off a bad feeling to others.
"What does that mean about their thinking changed?"
"In fact, the amount of teachers that recognized Nii-sama's strength as a swordsman has increased, it seems that the opinion of transferring to the Sword Division is the majority now. I, as the Sword Division Student Council President, have already begun collecting signatures...And have obtained signatures from more than half of the staff room, including the Director. So long as he wants to, he can always change profession!"
"Signatures!? It has already been put into action!?"
The tension at the Witch's House suddenly rose. Kanae's actions were not simply her bro-con acts, but it was an action that also accompanied her role as the Sword Division Student Council President.
Kanae fiercely grabbed onto Kazuki's hand.
"Come, Nii-sama, let us head to the Sword Division, let us head together to our love nest!"
However, Kazuki coldly shook off Kanae's hand.
"Kanae, I will remain in the Magic Division. I do not want to end this as the identity of the worst one and this place has already become an important place to me...Just like the Hayashizaki Family."
"W...What are you saying? Nii-sama actually rejected me..."
"Don't think that you can continue to be so willful. We are both high school students now."
"Nii-sama won't listen to your Onee-chan words!?"
"Don't just become the Onee-chan when it is convenient for you!"
Kanae seriously became stubborn. Kazuki used a severe attitude and confronted Kanae.
"Nii-sama? Onee-chan?...Their relationship is impossible to understand.
"...As expected, it should be some kind of perverted play..."
Hoshikaze-senpai and Koyuki were confused. Next time, he must clearly explain it to them...
"However, no matter what Nii-sama says, this has already obtained the consent of the staff room!"
"You...did not even ask me for my opinion, why do you casually do such a thing!"
"This is the action that I have done as the Student Council President, so it is unrelated to Nii-sama!"
"Wait a minute. You, although I do not know whether you are Onee-chan or Imouto, but from the very beginning, what willful things are you saying to my Kazu-nii...No, my slave!? This person is mine!"
Mio and Kanae confronted each other. Kanae turned her gaze towards Mio, changed her expression and stared at her.
The past imouto from his adopted family who is also the current onee-chan from his adopted family and the past imouto, who is also the current master, were opposing each other.
"...What, do you have a problem, first year. If we have to resort to you Magic Division's favorite meritocracy to solve this, then that is also fine. I will let you experience a shameful result that is even more powerful than the one with Nii-sama's duel...!"
Kanae placed her hand onto the handle of her sword and released a murderous atmosphere through her Physical Enhancement.
Mio felt afraid and retreated, but in order to protect her, Kaguya-senpai inserted herself between the two of them.
"But, since otouto-kun's level in sword techniques is already superb, it is pointless for him to go to the Sword Division. If he is to remain in the Magic Division, the things he will be able to obtain is much more."
"Even if Nii-sama, himself, will not learn anything, but the influence he gives to the others is unparalleled. Nii-sama's existence will give the students, who felt inferior to the Magic Division, courage! Nii-sama is just like the sun!"
"...That is the same for the Magic Division! If the Magic Division has someone like Otouto-kun, then they will further recognize sword techniques and the Sword Division! I plan on training this child to become a Magic Swordsman that would connect the Magic Division and the Sword Division!"
The Magic Division and Sword Division Student Council President engaged in a fierce battle around Kazuki.
"Your way of thinking may indeed have some truth. But that premise can only be established if Nii-sama can use Summoning Magic. But Nii-sama can't use Summoning Magic."
Kazuki felt a slight chill within his heart. He did not mention Leme's ability to anyone. Everybody still thought that he was powerless...But in the earlier lunch break, he had obtained a ~Key~ from Mio.
Although he had not tested it yet... Whether or not he is able to use Summoning Magic.
"Ultimately, this place is not where Nii-sama, who cannot use Summoning Magic, should stay."
"The Witch's House is a very good place to stay for Otouto-kun. This kind of thing should not be denied by an outsider like you!"
"You actually said that I, as Nii-sama's Onee-chan and Imouto, am an outsider!?...Hmm, since we said up to this point, then please prove Nii-sama's Magic to me."
Kanae seemed to speak as if she had prepared it in advance.
"...Prove? How should we prove it?"
"The 3 Rounds of the Division Competition held next week, please let Nii-sama participate. Let Nii-sama duel with the assassin that I, the Student Council President, have prepared and prove his Magic talent!"
Assassin...!? Just at this moment, a strange sound came from the outside.
"Kanae~, please wait~"
Then, *patapata*, the footstep sounds stopped at the entrance.
"Uwah...Entering the Witch's House seems to be scary...I want to escape. But if I escape, I will make Kanae mad."
"Fufufu, she really came at the right time. This person is the Student Council Vice-President, who will become Nii-sama's opponent in the competition. She is my best friend, close confidant and number one disciple, Kamiizumi Iori!"
"As expected, it's scary~. I'm going back. I'm running away."
"Wait a minute! I-chan, you did not even come in, isn't that too much!?"
"UWAHH!? I already came in! I came in that much!"
Using a timid way of opening the door, a girl, with a doll's hair, stuck her face inside.
She quickly looked at the situation around the entrance and her entire body began to tremble.
"The instant I entered, everybody's gaze seems to be especially piercing!?"
"...Forget it. Although this person's personality is just like a newly born deer, but her skill in swords is real. If Nii-sama does not use a sword and only uses Summoning Magic to defeat this person, then I will admit the fact about Nii-sama's Magic talent."
"Because I defeated Summoning Magic before with only a sword, now this time, I have to defeat the sword with Summoning Magic!?"
"Ehhhhhhh!? What is this about! Kanae, I did not hear about such a thing!?"
"If you heard about it, then you would not come over here."
"Yes, I absolutely would not! About this, I am certain about it!! Why would I come!!"
"...Since you said the word disciple. Kanae, did you teach this Iori-senpai the Hayashizaki-Ryuu?"
"Within a period of one year, I have taught her Hayashizaki-Ryuu's ~Reading Intent, Seeing Magic and Instant God~."
In other words, she is able to detect intents, perceive the flow of Magic Power and move as swift as the wind.
Kazuki secretly glanced at Iori-senpai's legs that extended from her skirt. The two legs are the same as Kanae's, it was as tough as an antelope. Just through that, he understood.
If it was a straightforward one on one duel, a simple attacking Magic like Barrett would basically never hit.
"How one-sided..."
"Don't say it is one-sided, this side has already obtained over half of the staff room's support. This is already giving a compromise. Why should Nii-sama, who cannot use Summoning Magic, stay at this kind of place?"
Can I really use Summoning Magic? Did I really forge a connection with Amasaki...?
Just then unease flashed through Kazuki's brain. But even so, his own attitude was firm.
I...want to remain here! Kazuki was filled with a powerful emotion and stared at Iori-senpai.
"I, I am not that great of a swordsman~. T, The comments coming from the world is terrifying~"
"Let us go back, I-chan. If we do not head back soon, Torazou will begin to make irresponsible remarks."
"Let's go back, let's go back! Ehehe, then we will leave first~"
"Otonashi Kaguya. This year's Inter-Division Competition, I will use the victory from this person and I to obtain the final victory..."
Kanae fearlessly laughed and left together with Iori-senpai. Kaguya-senpai was dumbfounded.
"...We really were put up. We are dragged into a battle that we cannot lose, even the Inter-Division Competition has become favorable to the Sword Division. Although Kanae-chan seems to be very simple, but she actually has this side, it is really impossible to measure."
"...Right, there is something I would like to tell everyone."
Hoshikaze-senpai said with a solemn tone. Her expression was very serious.
"...From the kitchen...A burning smell is coming out..."
——This time, Kazuki remembered that he placed the pot on top of the fire to heat it up and hurried to the kitchen.
Because only the small pot with sweet curry was being heated up on top of the fire, the only victim was Mio, who cried.
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