(TL:The title definitely wasn't because I'm doing a Re:Zero book lately hehe~)
The three of them sat in the Itsuka house's living room, discussing their plans from here on.
"In any case, Shido, tomorrow you're going to apologize to Mikoto. Even if you have to strip naked and kneel on the floor, you absolutely must obtain Mikoto's forgiveness."
Kotori said.
No matter what they planned to do, apologizing was the first step. After all, words that had already been spoken could not be taken back.
"Yeah, of course."
Shido nodded.
Even if Kotori had not said it, he had intended to apologize to Mikoto.
"Your date with Origami has already been arranged for Saturday, so it would be best not to cancel it. However, correspondingly, it would be better not to kiss her imdiately. Compared to learning about your amnesia through the spiritual power pathway, Mikoto would definitely prefer Shin telling her himself."
Reine added.
"Exactly. Since we already know Ellen will co to attack, we will also strengthen the guard on this side. Before sealing Origami, Shido must personally tell Mikoto about his mory loss."
Kotori nodded.
As for Origami's side, according to the future Shido, as long as he paid attention and avoided getting hurt during the date, there should not be any problem.
"I understand!"
Shido nodded seriously.
"Regarding Mikoto, Fraxinus has a lot of detailed data. Although it does not include the secret that belongs only to you two, it is still better than knowing nothing."
Kotori sighed and gestured for Shido to look through Fraxinus's database.
November 10th, morning.
Mikoto had taken the day off and did not co to school, which caused Shido's plan to apologize to her at school to miss its target.
Instead, Tohka saw Shido looking absent minded and solemnly promised that she would help him.
[No energy, huh… I guess that's only natural…]
Shido had barely slept all night.
He had watched every recording on Fraxinus related to him and Mikoto.
Of course, the reason he was not in good spirits was not only because of that. More than anything, it was because of the shock he had received while watching the footage.
[Yakumo-senpai… cared about that much.]
Judging from the recordings, his encounter with Mikoto had happened not long after he t Tohka. The girl was a Spirit like Yoshino, soone who faced AST's attacks but still never wanted to fight back.
After eting Tamako-obaa-chan, who lived at the shrine, Mikoto went through a series of events and finally settled there, taking up the role of the shrine maiden.
However… just like Kotori had said…
[From here on, I want to speak with Shido alone… if possible, I really don't want anyone else to know…]
Only that most important secret had no record on Fraxinus.
After that, when he was capturing Yoshino, Mikoto had spread her barrier and sent him into the snowstorm created by Zadkiel's domain of ice and snow.
Recalling the world without Mikoto, he had only been able to rush into that blizzard, which was enough to kill anyone, with the resolve to die.
When Kurumi transferred in, it was also Mikoto who had protected him in front of Kurumi. Later, she even blocked Kotori's bombardnt for him.
Then ca the school trip, when they encountered the Yamai sisters together.
There was also the match against Miku during the Tengu Festival.
And before Halloween, their encounter with Natsumi…
Scene after scene in the recordings painted for Shido a portrait of a gentle, clever girl who always placed Itsuka Shido above herself.
Although due to that secret, there were almost no scenes of the two of them alone together in the footage, Shido sohow felt he could imagine it.
When Mikoto was together with him, she must have been even cuter, even sweeter.
[What the hell did I say to her?!]
When he thought about how he had said sothing so cruel to a girl who cared for him and took care of him like that, Shido felt so ashad he wanted to slam his head into the desk right away.
[In any case, I absolutely have to apologize to Yakumo-senpai today!]
Shido buried his head behind the upright textbook, making a resolve like a warrior about to enter the battlefield. If she did not forgive him, he would commit seppuku.
"Um… are you all right, Itsuka-kun?"
He raised his head and saw Origami, sitting on the other side, casting him a worried look.
"I'm fine. Sorry for worrying you."
Shido shook his head.
No matter what, he had to stay strong. He could not make Origami and Tohka feel uneasy too, especially at this critical mont where one wrong step could lead to irreversible ruin.
[Speaking of which, how does Origami see Mikoto?]
Shido suddenly thought.
It seed that in this world, Mikoto and Origami were quite close friends.
"Um, can I ask you sothing?"
"Yes. Please ask."
Origami nodded.
"In your heart, Origami, what kind of girl is Yakumo-senpai?"
Even if it was only a little, he wanted to know more about Mikoto.
"Mikoto?"
Origami tilted her head. While the teacher was writing on the blackboard, she spoke quietly.
"She is gentle, smart, and very considerate…"
The Mikoto described by Origami was basically the sa as the Mikoto that Shido had co to understand through the recordings.
"…Ah, right… Whenever we talk about Itsuka-kun, Mikoto always shows a very happy smile."
Hearing those words, Shido's face turned red.
"Itsuka-kun…"
At that mont, Origami suddenly revealed a serious expression.
"Yes."
And so Shido also beca serious.
"No matter what, I believe Mikoto must really love Itsuka-kun."
Although her own heart was in great confusion, she still spoke clearly and firmly.
"So—please, Itsuka-kun, do not make Mikoto sad or hurt."
Origami believed that these words, at least, were sothing Tobiichi Origami had to tell Shido.
"Yeah. I'll rember that."
Shido nodded seriously and carved Origami's words deep into his heart.
"Huff… huff… huff…"
After school, Shido ran along the road toward the shrine.
Although he wanted to grow wings and fly straight to Mikoto's side, unfortunately, the upperclassn had launched the "Destroy Harem King Operation". Because of that, he had wasted quite a bit of ti.
After crossing the overpass, his destination appeared before his eyes.
The sun was setting. At this mont, the shrine was bathed in the colors of twilight, dyed with a faint lancholy.
Mikoto was sweeping the shrine not far away while softly singing a song he did not understand.
"Yakumo-senpai…"
When she heard his voice, the girl lost her grip on the broom, and it fell to the ground.
Looking at Mikoto's elegant face, Shido felt his heart once again begin to beat wildly for no reason.
But this ti, he no longer felt confused. Instead, his mind was incredibly clear.
"Um… I'm sorry! I said sothing really cruel yesterday. I'm truly, sincerely sorry!"
After Shido apologized, Mikoto forgave him.
However…
"As punishnt… let's go on a date tomorrow. A date."
Shido had not expected the girl to say sothing like that.
Tomorrow was the day of his date with Origami.
What should he do?
For a mont, three choices appeared in his mind.
① Let's go on a date today, Senpai!
② Um, I actually promised Tohka that I'd go out with her tomorrow. Sorry!
③ Tomorrow? I have a date with Origami tomorrow, so how about another day?
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