Chapter 145: Neo Demon King

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Translator: Soafp

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“Fuu…”

Monday.

After the long weekend that felt good in every sense, I woke up to a refreshingly clear morning. 

Cola tastes good; I feel like playing rock-paper-scissors with Kanon (5). A morning without coffee is nice too.

Once you've experienced making a bottle ship, you'd think you'd get used to it, but instead, it took even longer. 

Knowing this, I find myself obsessing over each piece; is this the magic of bottle ship crafting?

“…But this isn't the time to be saying that!”

In the midst of all this, I lost track of time while focusing on my work and ended up leaving later than usual. 

How many times has this happened now?

Is this also the magic of bottle ship crafting? (Procrastination).

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“Ah! Toumachi!”

“Yo.”

“Ah! Good morning, you two—”

Since I forgot my lunch (again, the magic of bottle ships), I was hesitating over the convenience store’s limited edition bread when someone called out to me.

The bread here is different from what you find at the supermarket. 

The prices (sarcastic tone). If it's this expensive, the quality must be different too (difficult customer). 

Well, it's 60% off though (encounter with the unknown).

And so, with such trivial thoughts in mind, I turned around at the sound of the voice.

“…Eh?”

In front of me was the usual blonde, somewhat intimidating Yumesaki-san, and—

…Am I mistaken? 

There's a black-haired, refined gal (the opposite of Hiiragi) standing there…

“Who could it be☆”

“…Hiiragi-san, right?”

“Nope☆”

“Eh?”

Then who is she? 

I can't even confirm because I can't meet her eyes (still a virgin).

Her hairpin isn't the usual star shape; it's a moon this time. 

Her makeup looks more subdued, or should I say, more mature?

Most importantly, that hair color. 

It's black but dazzling. For some reason, it seems way more radiant than any brown.

“It's Neo-Hiiragi☆ Isn't it cute☆”

“Whoa… (vanishing)”

“It's just a dyed hair, that's all.”

“Why do you have to say that?”

“That's what it looks like (revived).”

“See? You've come back to life, Toumachi.”

…Does that mean I should just disappear? (Sensitive heart). 

I'll disappear!

“(vanishing)”

“So, how was it staying over at the class's number one beauty's house☆”

“Huh?”

“Eh, wait, no (revived).”

“Toumachi, you—”

C-Come on. 

Think of an excuse.

Content from the romance board—the “popular boy” thread—

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302: Name: (‘∀`)

I'm going to a friend's house tomorrow.

303: Name: (‘∀`)

Die.

304: Name: (‘∀`)

You b*****d…

305: Name: (‘∀`)

Are there any things I should be careful about?

306: Name: (‘∀`)

Is this guy blind or something?

307: Name: (‘∀`)

Well, it's all about cleanliness.

Cleanliness isn't just something you aim for; it's something you wear. 

You should always have it on you, lol.

308: Name: (‘∀`)

Huh?

309: Name: (‘∀`)

If you're actually going to stay over, you should bring pajamas too.

310: Name: (‘∀`)

And don't forget a toothbrush. Also, a bath towel.

311: Name: (‘∀`)

It's only when you're trusted that the real thing happens. 

Be careful, okay?

312: Name: (‘∀`)

Thanks, everyone. Actually, it was a lie. 

But thanks to you, my fantasy of staying over at a girl friend's house has been boosted.

313: Name: (‘∀`)

That's good.

314: Name: (‘∀`)

Keep living.

315: Name: (‘∀`)

Let's live strong.

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“Of course, I brought my pajamas with me (with an air of confidence).”

“…”

“I'm curious about Toumachi's pajamas☆”

“By the way, what happened to your hair color? (Perfect topic change).”

“…”

“This is just for work today—”

Alright, I've completely dodged that!

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“…So, with that in mind, and since it's getting late, considering my little sister—”

““…””

“Of course, we'll have separate bedrooms…”

“I see.”

“I thought it would be something like that☆”

In the end, I spilled it under Yumesaki-san’s pressure (one ton). 

…No, no, it's not like I did anything suspicious.

“So, who was in your bed?☆”

“?!”

“Wow, that reaction is for real☆”

“Toumachi? You should take your time with this kind of stuff.”

Huh? How do you know? This is terrifying (fearful). 

And stop looking at me like that, Yumesaki-san!!

“I-it felt like she was just there when I woke up. Haha (desperate).”

“Toumachi, as a man, that is—”

“—Well, I guess it's just the 5-year-old little sister, right?”

“…Yes.”

“So that's what it is.”

Did you know? If you did, you should have said it earlier… 

My stomach hurts since this morning. 

It feels like torture…

“So, what did you want to talk about? I'll listen to anything☆”

Just then, Hiiragi-san gently smiled and said that. 

What a wonderful mix of sweet and punishment. 

Is this the quality of a “Demon King”?