X-ray Is More Than I Thought

Chapter 90

In order to infiltrate the Nature Conservation Organization, I decided to make a strategic plan.

Although the making of the plan is limited to this number of people.

By separating the four of us into two teams, one team can cause a distraction, whereas the other team will infiltrate.

Asahina is not suitable for negotiations, so Ive decided to place her in the distraction team. If possible, I also want to place Rikka in the distraction team, since her ability to detect enemies is high and shes good with close combat as well. Furthermore, since Tamamushi possesses an abundant amount of knowledge, I would like her to be together with me in the negotiation team.

There arent any problems with Tamamushi and me, but there may be problems with Asahina and Rikka being a team. Theyre definitely not compatible with each other. Rather, with Asahina being selfish, Rikkas full potential cant be drawn out. That just means that her abilities will become utterly useless.

Then lets get both Asahina and Tamamushi in the distraction team, which leaves Rikka and I to be in the infiltration team. If its Tamamushi, she may be more compatible with Asahina than Rikka. This is the most optimal choice to balance the teams, but it would be great if Tamamushi is partnered with me for the negotiations.

How about I let Tamamushi be the negotiator and have Asahina, Rikka and I act as the distraction.

No no, I cant let Tamamushi do the negotiations by herself.

Then should I change roles with Tamamushi and do the negotiations myself, so shell be with Asahina and Rikka in the distraction team?

This is the worst possible choice. Since Im just an ordinary human being. I have to choose either Rikka or Tamamushi to act as my bodyguard.

Additionally, my ability is more suitable to be used as a command tower if the scope is wide, but unfortunately, in this case, its narrow, so it can only be used on site. Although its the same with Asahina and Rikka, Im also not cut out to be acting as an overseer.

The only person who is suitable to act as a command tower is Tamamushi. However, Asahina and Rikka probably wont obediently listen to her.

No matter how capable Tamamushi is, unless her troops will obediently listen to her instructions, theyll still wont assemble properly.

So I guess Ill have to be the command tower for the team, but how are we going to divide the group?

Asahina, Rikka, Tamamushi.

Their abilities are well balanced, but their personalities are too unbalanced.

Especially Asahina.

Damn it, Asahina is the problematic one. Its too hard to build a strategy when Asahina is that selfish and egoistic. In the first place, Asahina and a horses compatibility

No, it exists. Yuka could figure out something. As expected, Yuka is the only person who Asahina would listen to. In addition, if we add Marina, the balance would also break.

Unlike Tamamushi, Marina is well acquainted with Asahina, and if its Marina, shell be able to open up peoples hearts and quickly build up a trustful relationship with the other person. Rikka also acknowledges and respects Marina.

Marina will become the command tower, whereas Yuka will be the relay the instructions and the two groups will move accordingly. If that happens, then Asahina and Rikka can devote themselves into playing the role as a distraction, and Tamamushi and I can concentrate on infiltrating and negotiating. This would be ideal, but this strategy cant be used.

Because for this time, I cant let these girls be involved in such things.

Since the opponent is not an individual, but an organization, there is a high possibility that even if the strategy succeeds or fails, our lives will never be the same again.

Asahina is the main culprit, Tamamushi is just reaping what she sows, and Rikka is my dog.

If its just a one-way ticket for just the four of us, myself included, then there wont be any problems. Ill just be a human who doesnt mind turning back anymore.

However, Marina and Yuka are different. They have the right to live for the future.

Marina returned the ten minutes that she owed me, and Yukas already fine.

I also think its almost time for them to live their own lives now.

Yukina still owes me a few things, but circumstances are circumstances. It cant be helped.

I wanted to at least say my farewells, if we meet, then I can visualize myself telling her to come along.

So, I wont say anything and let it go as it is.

In other words, I have to make a strategy with just the four of us.

Do you have a moment?

From across the table, Asahina whos sitting on the sofa alongside Tamamushi raised her right hand and looked in my direction.

Ill devise a strategy from here on out. Provided thatAsahinaIve already decided on what youre doingNo, its better to say the things you can do are limited. You wont listen to other people, so whatever plan we devise from here, youll still probably tackle it head on anyways.  Even if you butt your head into the conversation, we wont be able to find any resolution with you in it. So just keep quiet

I said as I give a sharp glare at Asahina.

If you let this idiot take hold of the role of a leader, then shell say something stupid and suicidal like telling everyone to just go right in and attack.

I dont intend to butt my head into your conversation. What I want to talk about is something before that

With her right hand remained in the air, Asahina said with a serious look.

Taking a peek into Asahinas heart, a chill ran up my spine. Afterward, a wave of anger rose up. I got on top of Asahina and grabbed her by the collar.

This person, this bastard, dont fuck with me.

This time, I think its better to discuss it with Yuka and Yuuki-senpai

Despite Asahina being grabbed by the collar, she said it without any concern whatsoever.

Shut up!

Glaring at Asahina, I raised an angry voice.

Does she even know what shes saying? Havent I properly explained the current situation already? No matter how dumb she can be, she should have understood how dangerous it is. And yet, you intend to drag those two people into this?!

Not only they wont be able to come back, but worst-case scenario, theyll also lose their lives.

If I dont mention it to them, both Yuka And Yuuki-senpai will surely get mad at you

So what?! Let them be angry!

Im sure that theyll get super angry

Oh is that so?! But you see after when we disappear for a few years, theyll probably forget about us and live their happy lives!

HaaI thought you changed a little for the better, but I guess you havent changed a bit

Oh really now?! Your fucking stupidity also hasnt changed a single bit!

Still holding onto Asahina, I said in a disparagement manner.

Because Marina and Yuka will get angry. What a stupid reason to get them involved in this mess.

Hey Asahina, Yukas is already fine now. Shes no longer the person that she was before. And for that reason alone, is why I cant involve her into this. If you care about her, then shouldnt you feel the same way?

Desperately suppressing my anger, I spoke to Asahina.

Fufu, ah right. You do it like that, pushing the blame on me and running away again

Aah?!

Asahina said while laughing at me. After hearing that, something snapped inside of me.

Running away? Did you just say Im running away? What part of me is running away? Arent I just saying that we shouldnt involve those who are unrelated to this?

Whos the crazy one? Me or you Arent you the crazy one whos trying to invite your best friend into a dangerous situation?

Suzuhara-kun. If you want to hit my head, then do so till your hearts content. After youre done, you need to listen what I have to say

Even when shes being glared at while being grabbed by the collar, unable to sense the slightest fear, Asahina spoke in a composed manner.

I want to hit this fool until Im satisfied, but shes not the opponent that I can beat with just violence. Her opinions will most likely not change despite how much I beat her up.

Then, Ill listen to her story and afterward, well debate it out. If that doesnt work out, then Ill withdraw her from this operation. Ill carry out the operation with just Tamamushi, Rikka and I.

For a team to properly function, it is most important that the team has both cooperation and leadership abilities. Its better to not have a person who revolts against these ideals.

As I told myself that, I let go of Asahina and slumped onto the sofa, crossing my legs.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to express my opinions, oh kind-hearted Suzuhara-kun

Despite her collar being disheveled from my grasp, Asahina said it in a condescending tone. Shes totally looking down on me.

Fuck! Why is this person so good at irritating other people?

Looking at Tamamushi whos sitting beside Asahina, she tightened up her lips, seeming as if she had inner thoughts running inside her head, cold sweat runs down her face as she shivers. It seems that Tamamushi is feeling uneasy due to not knowing when Asahina and I start killing each other.

On the other hand, Rikka sitting next to me is drinking tea ceremoniously.

Haa Its so pleasant to see Master and Asahina-sama get along with each other so well

Feeling a warm and fluffy sensation, Rikka sips her tea as shes thinking that.

No, youre wrong, Rikka. How does this look like were getting along? No matter which angle you view it from, it doesnt look like were getting along at all.

Well then, let me state my opinion. Theres only one thing I want to say

As soon as she said that, Asahina stood up and smiled as she looked down at me.

As Suzuhara-kun stated it is certainly not a good idea to involve Yuka and Yuuki-senpai for this operation. Was it called the Nature Conservation Organisation? In our current situation, we are unable to grasp what organized it is. However, I do understand how dangerous it is.

Watching Asahina talking thoughtlessly and with courtesy, frustrated me all the more.

With that being said, so whats the problem?

Aah?

Asahina asked while tilting her head. In response to her question I reflexively raised an angry voice.

So whats the problem?. How stupid are you?

Didnt I say that they might die?! Your precious Yuka might die because of you! Even if were all saved and our plan worked accordingly, theyll be imprisoned for life just because they were involved with us! And despite that, youre saying that you want to drag them into this?!

Haa I didnt say I want to drag anyone into this

In response to my question, Asahina stared at me and said it in exasperation.

Didnt want to drag anyone into it? What the fuck is she on about? Didnt she say to shes going to confide this matter to Marina and Yuka? And she said she wont involve them. Isnt she just contradicting herself?

I didnt say that Im going to involve those two people. Im telling to choose between the two. After hearing our strategy for this operation, and they still want to be involved with us, then its their own responsibility since they want to stick their heads into this matter. Because those two have been given the freedom to choose

After listening to Asahinas words, I was so shocked that I was lost for words.

Seriously, what the fuck is she on about? Do you even know what youre saying?

To say that they have the freedom to choose?

So that means, if they decided that theyll join this times operation, are you saying that they are responsible if it is their will and their willingness to participate?

O-Oi, Oi, Asahina. YouIf youre fucking around, then at least

Im not messing around

Asahina said plainly while looking down at me. My body began to uncontrollably shake in anger.

Once they know, theyll definitely tag along! At the very least you should know that! But, if they didnt know about this, then theyll able to happily live their normal lives! At first, it might be sad, but theyll be able to recover quickly! Thats why Asahina, we split up! We cant let them get involved!

For them, Im just a checkpoint in their lives.

While walking down the street, they tripped over a stone and fell. They just got attached to the to the stone and stepped off the road for a while.

(TN: In this analogy, the MC is the stone)

Its still not too late for them to turn back. Unlike me, theyre still able to find ordinary happiness.

And yet

Haawhat a selfish person

W-WHA-WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY?

Asahina leaked a helpless sigh as she felt my murderous intent.

To say that Im selfish? ME? Its true that Im selfish, but to hear it from you?! Youre the only person who I dont want to hear it from.

You, if you dont shut the fuck up any time soon, Ill kill you

Swaying as I stood up, I grabbed Asahinas collar and whispered to her.

It seems that youve more or less powered up recently and ever since youve been acting like an arrogant bitch, but there are still many ways that can kill you, you know?

Here we have a person who can perfectly grasp your body inside and out. I can pierce a pole into your eyeball and gouge out the brain as it is, I can also pierce your bones and with a knife and make it go straight into your heart.

Despite gaining an overall power spike, your recovery abilities are not as strong as Rikka and Tamamushis. You dont have inhuman speed and if you attain a fatal injury, then youre done for.

Killing someone like you is as simple as that.

Hey, Suzuhara-kun. To people, there is something that cant be given back.

Even if you lose your life, there is only one thing anyone cant yield. Even if its laughable from other peoples perspectives to that person, theyll protect it even if it costs them their life

Asahina stares at me and speaks quietly. I felt like I saw that expression from somewhere. A long long time ago, it felt like she had the same expression as my mother who looked at me in the same way. Youre saying that even if you disappear, Yuka and Yuuki-senpai will forget about you in. a few years?! I guess you can also say such cold-hearted thing with such a calm expression! Youre actually aware of how much they think of you, right?! Then die for one time! And then go and see those two who lost you yourself! Go and see the two who are drowned by despair and have lost sight of the hope in living! Would you still say the same thing?!

Until then, the calm and composed Asahina yelled at me like a demon.

Yu-Yuka. Are you saying that you dont even mind Yuka dying?

I had to reply with something. So desperately thought, and those were the words that struck out of me.

Hearing my words, a blood vessel popped out on Asahinas temple. Glaring at me, she then grabbed my collar.

Idiot! Its obviously not a good thing! Im worried about Yuka and its unbearable! But you see, Id rather die than to see Yuka in despair after losing you! I absolutely cant forgive for such a thing! I know how much Yuka will be in despair after losing you, so thats why Im saying its better to tell her!

I couldnt say anything after hearing Asahina yelling that at me.

Yuka was like trapped deep down in a well. Looking up, she could only see a small beam of light, but she couldnt climb up towards the light. Unable to crawl up by herself, she always waited for someone to rescue her out of there. Did you know that she was such a weak child? And youre the one who took that childs hand and pulled her out of that well. And she was finally able to know the light. And despite that, you want to return her into the well? Thats crueler than just forever being in the well

Holding my face, Asahina quietly spoke to me.

I know. I knew about it before you even said it. But

I dont want them to die

Yep

Im worried about them

Yep

Because they believed in me

Yep

Theyre important to me

Yep

Asahina nods and replied in a gentle voice. Loosening her grip from my collar, she smiled at me and gently stroked my head.

You finally became obedient for a moment. I also dont want to expose them to danger. That is why we have to talk about what to do. So, dont just go blaming it on someone and run away ok? Right?

Stroking my head, Asahina asking in a gentle tone.

I understand that its dangerous, but in my opinion, its still better to talk to them. Since you care and worry about those two, you didnt want to discuss this with them. It means that this is finally the starting line for you to be able to talk to them

Saying that Asahina patted my shoulder and sat on the sofa, picking up her teacup and sips at her tea that had already cooled down.

You got me there. Im unable to say anything in return. But Im not that frustrated. On the contrary, it felt like a huge weight being lifted off my chest.

Since Im already I troubling you, can I say one more thing?

*Hooou*

Asahina who was sipping her tea let out a satisfied sigh and looked at me.

Suzuhara-kun. You are strong. But youre also weak. The root of your strength is to ruthlessly crush your opponent no matter what relationship have with your opponent. But in doing so, you are taking your life too lightly. Though it is scary, at the same time its also fragile. You must value your own life. If not, then when youre faced with a critical situation, youll be swooped off your feet

Hearing Asahinas words, I chuckled to myself.

Well, I do think what Asahina is saying is right. But, to value my own life? To hear it from you?

Arent you the same?

Chuckling, I asked. Asahina shrugged her shoulders.

Unfortunately, but you and I are completely different. Never have I ever thought of trying to throw away my life. I hate retreating and Im a big fan of taking things head on, but for that reason, Ive never once thought about throwing away my life. Dont lump me together with you who always takes a one-way ticket to death

Asahina chuckled.

What the hell are you on about? After fighting to the death with Kamuro Hizuki, youre now saying you have no intention of dying?

If Tamamushi didnt save you, you might have been dead. Even if youre saved, you definitely wouldnt be the same as before.

I wanted to tell her to stop joking around, but in her case, I think shes being serious.

Since her stupidity is uncontrollable.

For Marina and Yuka, its whether or not we decide to discuss this situation with the two of them.

My opinion is to not discuss it with those two and proceed with the strategy with the people currently in this room. Whereas, Asahina thinks we should tell them about this situation and let them decide what to do for themselves.

Whats left are Rikka and Tamamushis opinions

In my opinion, although its painful for me to go against masters opinions, I must agree with Asahina. The reason why is, though I may sound heartless to say this, its because those two people are convenient. For that reason, I decided that if the both of them cooperated, then it will become more reassuring for me

Rikka who obediently sat next to me spoke those words from her heart.

Rikka declared that having them two cooperating will be more convenient.

Throwing my thoughts away about whether how important they are and how much I worry about them, placing my main priority on protecting myself. For that reason, she wants me to use whatever thats usable. Thats Rikkas way of thinking.

Normally I might be in a rage, but after being severely scolded by Asahina, I was able to calmly listen to Rikkas opinions.

Rikkas probably thinking that if she told me her true intentions to the me right now, shell be fine.

Then, Im going next

As soon as Rikka stopped talking, sitting next to Asahina, Tamamushi raised her voice.

Because I have no relation between the two of them, I have no choice but to judge from the story so far

Saying so, Tamamushi closed her eyes and crossed her arms.

Well, thats true. Since Tamamushi havent even met those two.

Lets see, humu. I also want them to cooperate with us. Because I highly value Asahina and that demi-human girl (TN: Rikka). Although I dont like that demi-human girl, I do highly value her abilities. Same goes for Asahina. And thats why I acknowledge both Asahina and that demi-human. From my judgments, theyll definitely be useful. And also

After stopping her sentence, Tamamushi opened her eyes and stared at me at me with her emerald green eyes.

The girls who are deeply attracted to Earths eye are highly likely to awaken superhuman abilities

(TN: Pretty sure shes talking about Yuka and Marina in this case)

While gazing straight at me, she murmured quietly.

Oh, that reminds me, she also mentioned the same thing when she was healing Asahinas body.

Wow, seriously? Are you saying that theres a possibility that those two have become different entities because of me?

(TN: Basically, hes asking if theyre no longer ordinary human beings)

If those two have awakened superhuman abilities, according to the Nature Conservation Organization, it will be highly likely for them to be captured and detained. If theyre like an alien species like me, then there are no problems. Since Im good at handling my abilities, and I can also teach them some techniques. However, if their abilities are awakened, the majority of it will rampage, and destroy their minds and spirit. If their abilities are awakened by the Earths eye, then thats a different story, but naturally, its dangerous unless you know about it

I held my head in my hands after hearing what Tamamushi said.

Even though those two were the only ones that I didnt want to involve, theyll be under the watchful eyes of the Nature Conservation Organization and itll be highly likely for them to be detained?

So basically, in other words, theyve already been dragged into this mess.

Holy shit.

What happens after you get detained?

If you awaken your abilities and it runs wild, breaking you mentally and spiritually, well, I guess theyll treat you as a subject who possesses supernatural abilities and send you to the mental institution. Youll probably be confined there. However, if thats not the case, then theyll certainly examine you. If you awaken your abilities and there are no abnormalities, then youll be deemed abnormal

The absence of an abnormality is abnormal?

Umu. Once you awaken your abilities, your mind and spirit will undoubtedly be unable to bear it. For example, what happens when one day youre able to see ghosts? Even though the people around you cant see the ghosts, and suddenly youre the only one who can see them. No one will understand you. Well, sooner or later, youll go mad

I see

If someone were to be born with such a special ability like me, then it would be common sense for them to be able to see ghosts. Rikka had her abilities ever since shes born and Tamamushi belongs to the insect manipulation family,

For Asahina, well, lets make her an exception.

Anyways, if one day you wake up and suddenly have supernatural powers, you will definitely get confused and fall into a panic.

With everything changed completely, no one will be able to understand what happened.

Youll no longer be able to tell whats common sense and whats not, and youll also no longer be able to tell whether or not if youre the one whos crazy or sane.

Just as Tamamushi said, sooner or later youll go crazy.

Though there are some people who can handle it, I think its extremely difficult to maintain a decent mental state.

However, awakening your powers due to the Earths eye is different. The person who becomes the target would be unknowingly led astray. Therefore, without causing a mental disintegration

Stopping mid-sentence, Tamamushi stood up vigorously.

Oh right! Is that how it is! This means that girl with who possesses the Heavens eye is able to awaken her abilities without having her mind and spirit broken!

Yelling that out, Tamamushi got onto the table and grabbed me.

The Heavens eye! According to my references, here are those who can fully awaken the Heavens eye! Unless a saint who has reached to the point of enlightenment, it is impossible to completely control that power! But theres an exception!  Earths eye is able to support the Heavens eye! Do you know how tremendously powerful that can be?!

Grabbing my collar with both hands, Tamamushi yelled at the top of her lungs as if she has lost their mind.

Do I understand? Obviously, I dont. I have no idea what youre talking about.

That girl, we can ask the girl who has the Heavens eye for help! If we make the girl who has the Heavens eye our comrade, well be able to further strengthen our team!

Ehh

Listening to Tamamushi, my mood worsened.

Are you saying that we should ask Kamuro Hizuki for help? I dont really want that.

She finally gave up on me and to suddenly ask her to help on the day, shell definitely take advantage of that weakness.

Nah, but If I was the only one who compromises, then wont we be able to dramatically increase our fighting power?

Then we should compromise here.

Buteven though shes a real beauty, she creeps me out.

She wont take advantage of your weakness

Really now Shell probably tell me to have sex with her in return for her cooperation

Isnt it a good thing if it only comes down to doing that? Its nothing to fret about

No, if its her, then I dont think I can get my dick up

Please leave it to me then. Because Ill do my best

Really?

Yup!

Someone replied in high spirits.

Huh? Who am I talking to?

When I looked to the side, I saw Kamuro Hizuki staring at me with a full smile.

Ha?

Why is Kamuro Izuki sitting next to me?

Uuooo?!

I instinctively retreated to the side and bumped into Rikka.

Wa-wa-wa-wa-wai-wai(t)

(TN: Cho, chocho, chochocho      )

(TN: And no. As much as it sounds like it, its not a choochoo train)

Why the hell are YOU here?! Where the fuck did you come from?!

My ability is certainly activated. However, I completely didnt notice that Kamuro Hizuki had entered the house.

Fucking Heavens eye. With her near me, my ability wont be able to function at all.

It doesnt mean that your ability would stop working. The Earths eye and the Heavens eye resonates with each other. In other words, you and I are destined to be bound together

Looking into my heart, the seemingly happy Kamuro Hizuki spoke out to me while blushing.

Why is my ability not functioning when it resonates with yours? I dont understand what you mean.

Suzuhara-kuns ability is properly activated. Since its resonating with my ability, the effectiveness rose up considerably. Instead, the abilities that arent necessary are automatically canceled, so they have stopped functioning

The effectiveness rose up? I cant feel it at all. In addition, the abilities that arent necessary are automatically canceled?

After all, my ability has become strange because of you.

Also, I entered the house from the front door like a normal person would. I yelled out plenty of times but no one responded, so I let myself in

Smiling sweetly, Kamuro Hizuki took my teacup and looked at it with an entranced expression and licked the teacup.

Aaaah It tastes like Suzuhara-kuns saliva Derishous

(TN: = oihii. Its an intentional spelling error of the word delicious = oishii)

Letting out a sweet voice, she twitched in pleasure.

Disgusting. As expected, that person is disgusting. Stop twitching in pleasure from licking my teacup that I just used.

Hizuki, its not good to lie. You certainly called out to us before you entered the house, but you called out so quietly that it was inaudible

As I looked into the direction to the owner of the voice, inside her silver hair popped out a pair of dog ears and a fluffy tail grew out of her butt and having red eyes similar to Rikkas.

She looks like Rikka, but the girl had more of a mature body.

Kazahana stood behind Rikka who is sitting on the sofa.

Following my gaze, Rikka twitched as she looked behind her. Even Rikka didnt notice that Kamuro Hizuki and Kazahana had trespassed into the house.

Did Kamuro Hizukis ability confuse Rikkas wild instincts?

What a nasty ability.

My deepest apologies, Suzuharu-sama. I tried stopping her many times, but Hizuki kept insisting on coming back

Saying so, Kazahana lowers her head and apologized from the bottom of her heart.

After retreating so graciously, then hurriedly coming back. I dont know whether to feel embarrassed or miserable. Causing such an inconvenience, I dont know how to apologize to everyone

Kazahana, you dont understand. Suzuhara-kun was longing for me. Thats why I came back!

While Kamuro Hizuki pridefully answered Kazahana who seems like shes about to cry, Kazahana repeatedly lowered her head many times to me.

Hey onee-san, seems like youre having a tough time as well

Rikka murmured and looked at Kazahana with a vacant expression who was giving an earnest apology.

Yep, totally. Even though Kazahana did nothing wrong.

Arara, fufu, are you coming back to sell me a fight with me again? Ill gladly buy it

Upon Kamuro Hizukis sudden appearance, Asahina didnt even show the slightest discomposure. Putting on leg over the other, she rests her chin on her right hand and gazes at Hizuki with an overwhelmingly condescending expression.

Fufu, Ive already had enough fighting with you. If youre unable to stomach my existence, then punch me as much as you please. You can even kill me if you want. I came here with this much resolution

Despite seeing Asahinas overbearing and haughty attitude, Kamuro Hizuki smiled without losing her calm demeanor.

If you came here to sell a fight, then Ill buy it. If not, then why do I have to hit you? I cant find a reason to hit you

Even though Asahina was beaten into tatters by Kamuro Hizuki, Asahina is saying that she cant find a reason why she cant beat her up.

Theres no reason to hit me, hmm? After all, I guess Im no match for you. Its my loss, so dont tease me like that

Still keeping that same smile, Kamuro Hizuki lowered her head to Asahina.

Your wish is to be united with Suzuhara-kun right?

Eeehaithats exactly right

(TN: Somehow it feels more appropriate to leave the raws in the conversation since quite a lot of expressions are lost in translation)

Kamuro Hizuki nods to Asahinas question.

Oi, didnt you say that youve given up on me?

Then Ill tell you one thing. Since youve lost to me, you definitely cant win against Yuuki-senpai. That person is always putting on a smiling face, you can never guess what thinking inside her head. At any rate, shes also a girl whos acknowledged by Suzuhara-kun

You never know whats happening inside Marinas head. Youre probably the last person Marina wants to hear that from.

Fufu, because I can see, I can roughly tell. And because of that, my stomach hurts

Looking as if shes uncomfortable, Kamuro Hizuki smiled bitterly and placed both hands onto her stomach, pressing against it.

Ara? Saying that your stomach hurts, does that mean youre intending to become a candidate to be Suzuhara-kuns girlfriend? Arent you doing as you please?

Doing as you please. Thats revolting.

Eeeeemore or less, if I can, then I think it would be nice to be his girlfriend

Oi, hang the fuck on. Didnt you say that you only want to do it with me, and have absolutely no intention in becoming my girlfriend?

Youre far from giving up on me, and its getting worse by the minute.

I think we should better stop. Ill tell you something, leaving Yuuki-senpai as she is, did you know that Yukas really scary when shes seriously angry? You better give up on becoming a candidate to be his girlfriend and just do what you came here to do, then run away as quickly as possible

I certainly do think its quite scary if Yuka gets seriously angry. Be it as it is, do what you came here to do, then quickly run away. That is why youre so revolting.

AhAhahahayoure quite dry

Kamuro Hizuki smiled bitterly at Asahinas vulgar words.

Oh well. Im not really interested in something like love

Oh, really now? Suit yourself.

As per usual, youre not being honest

Nnn? I wonder if you said anything?

In response to Kamuro Hizukis muttering, Asahina twitched in response and tilted her head while smiling at her.

N-no, its nothing

Saying that Kamuro Hizuki gave a cramped smile and diverts her gaze away from Asahina.

Provoking Asahina who had just lost in a fight or Kamuro Hizukis light jabs, Asahina is definitely the scarier one.

According to Tamamushi, it seems that Kamuro Hizuki was able to completely awaken her Heavens eyes, however, shes still no match for Asahina.

I guess there are no opponents who can match an idiot.

Well thanks to Asahina, its helpful that Kamuro Hizuki has become more obeidient

Oh the girl who possesses the Heavens eye! I apologize for confining you! I am willing to accept any form of punishments!

Tamamushi who suddenly raised her voice, groveled (dogeza) on the table.

I want you to tell me! Is there a future where Asahina can be saved?! I dont care what happens to me! Is there a future where people aside from me are able to laugh and smile?! Everything should be visible to you!

Tamamushi desperately screams as she maintains her groveling posture

If youre able to see the past, the present and the future, then you can certainly see the future where Asahina can be saved.

However, its only if theres such a future.

If there isnt, then it basically means shes hopeless.

No matter what you do, youll know that its impossible to save Asahina.

I see. An ability where you can see the future where no one is saved. To have the ability to know something like that is certainly not decent in any way. Its the same ability where it can destroy both your mind and spirit.

Tamamushi-san, I dont intend to blame it on you. That said, unfortunately, my ability isnt as omnipotent as you think. Im unable to see all the futures. I can more or less see the future, but its very ambiguous. So, it should be wise for you to not rely on my foreseeing abilities too much

Facing the groveling Tamamushi, Kamuro Hizuki looked at her and said apologetically.

Youre not able to see all the futures ahead of us?

However, if you add me to your group, then your fighting power will dramatically increase. My ability can see all of the present activities. Everything on this planet. In other words, theres no limit to my range, hence I have no blind spots.

Even if shes unable to foresee everything in the future, shes able to see everything in the present. In addition, her effective range has no limits. That alone is threatening enough.

Also, Yuuki Marina-san, and Tomoeeda Yuka-san. I suggest that you should also bring those two to increase our number of comrades. They do have pretty useful abilities

Usable abilities? As expected they have awoken their abilities?

I guess so

Kamura Hizuki nods to my question.

So, Tamamushis speculation was right.

So it was my fault that those two

Yuuki Marinas ability is heart transmission. Its a telepathic ability. The ability doesnt have any fighting capabilities, however, its a highly convenient ability. Normally its a category-F ability, but in her case, its slightly different from the norm

Different from the norm?

Eeethose who receive her heart transmissiontheir heart would feel warm and fluffy. And that isnt found in an ordinary telepathic ability

Ha?

Your heart will feel warm and fluffy? What the hell? So what?

Yuuki Marinas ability would probably be classified as a category-B. Its such an ability that is that amazing

Ha? Because it makes you feel warm and fluffy? Just because of that?

Yes

Kamuro Hizuki nods in reply to my question.

Normally a heart transmission ability is a category-F ability, but since her ability has the added bonus of feeling warm and fluffy, it suddenly jumps up to a category-B?

Is she being serious or is she just fucking around?

I stared at Kamuro Hizuki, however, Im unable to look into her heart. On the contrary, Im unable to look into anyone elses heart, and my ability to look through things isnt even functioning properly.

That fucking broadcasting hijacker.

Those who are affected by her heart transmission are able to feel warm and fluffy. That means, no matter what extreme situation youre in, after listening to her voice, it would help you stay calm. Its a very amazing ability which really suits her as well

Ahh, I get it now.

After listening to Kamuro Hizukis explanation, I was able to comprehend what she was on about.

Its not easy to calm your mind, especially when youre faced in such extreme situations.

Though it might be a plain and simple ability, it may certainly be an amazing ability. And it sure seems to suit Marina.

Furthermore, acting as a command center, with Marina is not only equipped with her telepathic abilities as well as her sophisticated knowledge but also, shes able to calm the subjects mind and heart.

An ability that is too suitable for Marina.

As if someone made it specifically for her.

Also, Tomoeeda Yukas ability is a little uhhno, pretty dangerous

Hearing Kamuro Hizukis words, Asahina glared at her.

Dangerous ability? Is Yukas ability really dangerous?

Its a mantra from the Shingon sect (of Buddhism). Moreover, its a particularly powerful class among the other mantras, and its called the Lotus Flower. Her ability can act as an intermediary and its possible that she can also command others to do her bidding from just her voice. If she feels like it, she can alter peoples memories and kill people through only her words. Furthermore, she can instill non-existent traumatic experiences into peoples memories. It truly is a nasty ability. In other words, she has a super powerful brainwashing ability. However, the effective range is only where her voice is audible

A powerful ability to interfere with sound waves as well as being able to command others. And a powerful brainwashing ability?

Whats with that dangerous ability?

Could it be that? Telling others to die and theyll just die? Saying go and die would just kill anyone whos able to hear it?

If thats true, then its certainly quite a dangerous ability.

Although the effective range is small, if you leave it alone for a certain amount of time, then its possible to dominate a whole country. However, its less effective on an idiot like Asahina

Did you say something?

Apologies, my tongue slipped out

While being glared at Asahina, without feeling a sense of bashfulness, Kamuro Hizuki put out her tongue.

Within the mantra, the Lotus Flower is classified as a category-B ability. From just looking at the ability, it should be in category-A. But, if the other party knows that we have a mantra ability user, theyll be able to make countermeasures beforehand. For that reason, its a category-B ability

Oh, Is that so? I thought it was quite a dangerous ability, but in the end, its in the B category?

Well, since her abilitys effective range is small, shell certainly be dead if she takes a single shot to the head from long range.

The mantra ability she awakened reflects onto her desires. Wanting her voice to reach out to a certain someone. Unlike Yuuki Marinas ability, Tomoeeda Yukas ability is very dangerous. If it is misused, then misfortune will surely come after the user. But, well, it will be okay. Her mantra is a bit different from the normal mantra

Different from the normal ones? Among the mantra, her Lotus Flower is especially powerful, and whats more, is that her ability is different from the ordinary?

Her mantra has a very strong restriction. If she doesnt believe it from the bottom of her heart, then her ability wont activate. Since she doesnt intend to bind others to her ability, she only wants to reach her voice out to someone. Therefore, perhaps she cant kill people with her ability. The mantra is a very dangerous ability. Using that to intimidate others might be just enough. Thus, her mantra will be classified as a category-C

After listening to Kamuro Hizukis explanation, Asahina patted her chest and released a sigh of relief.

A restriction eh?

That restriction is definitely something she created subconsciously.

Its a very Yuka-like thing to have

Heart transmission and mantra. Those two abilities are very compatible with each other. If theyre able to work together and synchronize their abilities, they would undoubtedly match a category-A ability. If Yuka-sans mantra ability synchronizes Marina-sans heart transmission ability, theyll almost become invincible, because Marina-sans heart transmission drastically increases the range of Yuka-sans mantra. Additionally, when you also add my Heavens eye, we can instantaneously brainwash everyone in the whole world

Synchronizing heart transmission with mantra? Is it possible to do such a thing? Furthermore, she said that if we add her Heavens eye into it, we can instantaneously brainwash everyone in the whole world?

But its better not to brainwash everyone in the whole world, because the world would stop functioning if everyone becomes a puppet

Saying that Kamuro Hizuki shrugs her shoulders.

The combination of Marina, Yuka, and Kamuro Hizukis abilities would seriously be a dangerous thing.

However, as she said, the mantra wouldnt work on a person like Asahina, so I guess its not omnipotent.

In addition, since Marinas ability would make you feel all warm inside, then it would be pretty bad when used if were doing something with a bad intention.

Thats exactly right. The value of Marina-sans ability would drop if we intend to do bad things. And also, Yuka-sans ability wont activate if shes unable to convince herself that her words are true from the bottom of her heart

Saying that Kamuro Hizuki nods in agreement.

Oi, stop looking into my mind.

(TN: The actual translation is Oi, stop looking into my heart, but it just doesnt sound right. I dont know if I should leave it or change it)

And for Himehajou Yukina-san. She has also awoken her abilities

Haa?!

Yukina? Yukina as well?!

Wai-wait a second! (TN: Chochottomate!) Involving her is

Her abilities would sooner or later awaken anyways. Instead of leaving her alone, you should lead her the way by making her work alongside us

I absolutely cant get Yukina involved in this, is what I wanted to say, but I was cut off by Kamuro Hizukis words.

Its ok. Theres no danger when shes accompanying you. Because

Kamuro Hizuki said as she stood up and looked at all of us.

In the C category, we have Tamamushi-san, Kazebana, and Tomeeda Yuka-san. In category-B, we have Rikka and Yuuki-Marina-san. Category-A, we have me. And due to various reasons, Suzuhara-kun and Asahina-san are outside the spectrum. Its a very balanced team. So, why dont we go and destroy a country together? We do have some serious fighting power

Entertained by that suggestion, Kamuro Hizuki said it as she chuckled.

Well I mean, thats what I thought from looking at Kamuro Hizuki chuckling like that.

Didnt you say youre going to figure everything out?

Maaif you put it in terms of gaining life experience, its better to have Himehajou Yukina-san accompanying us. If she hasnt awoken her abilities yet, then I wont say anything, but she sure is amazing. Since

Saying that Kamuro Hizuki poked my nose with her finger.

Suzuhara-kun is like a younger brother who is dearly cherished by her, more than anyone else in the world. Im sure shell become a girl whos more amazing than anyone else. Is what I think

Saying such a thing, she smiled.

Becoming a girl whos more amazing than anyone. I sure hope she doesnt become like Asahina. If so, I definitely dont want that to happen.

LolihanaEhh?!

KisaragiWere unwanted children, dont you think?

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