November 11th, Saturday.
A few pristine white clouds drifted leisurely across the blue sky. The warm sunlight bathed the earth, feeling exceptionally comfortable and relaxing, making it completely impossible to imagine that winter was approaching.
"As a day for a date, the weather is truly quite nice."
Fifteen thousand ters above Tengu City, inside the airship, Kotori sat in the commander's seat in the bridge. With a Chupa Chups lollipop in her mouth, she stared intently at the main screen.
Currently on the screen, Shido had changed into casual clothes and set off from ho, preparing to head to the date location.
"10:12 AM. While it's true that arriving early can earn a good impression from so won. Is there a need to be that early? Your agreed eting ti is eleven o'clock, right?"
Kotori couldn't help but ask sowhat puzzledly. To this, Shido answered very affirmatively.
[This is better. Based on my understanding of the Origami from the previous world, she's probably already waiting for at the date spot by now. Although I don't know if the Origami in this world is like that, it's better than making her wait.]
"Hmph... well, if Shido says so, then let's go with it."
Kotori frowned slightly. Although she was a bit curious about her brother's relationship with Tobiichi Origami in the previous world, Kotori still nodded in agreent.
Sure enough, when Shido arrived at the agreed location, Origami was quietly waiting in front of the plaza's fountain.
Currently, Origami was wearing a cute blouse, with an exquisite cardigan draped over it, and a season-appropriate skirt below. The excellent outfit coordination gave off an approachable and soft vibe, while the slight exposure of skin added a touch of glamorous color to it.
Although it couldn't be clearly discerned from the screen, judging from the reactions of the people around her, perhaps Origami had even sprayed on a light perfu.
[Who would have thought that the forr AST ace would be so knowledgeable about dressing up.]
Kotori rested her chin on her hand and sighed with emotion.
Origami originally had an outstanding appearance and figure as a woman. Coupled with that approachable personality, barring those with special fetishes, it would be very easy for males of her age to develop a good impression of her.
[...! Ahem—Origami, I'm here.]
As expected, Shido was montarily speechless the instant he saw Origami. He quickly recovered, coughed dryly twice with a red face, and walked towards Origami while calling out to her.
(Oh? Not just staring blankly right away, that's not bad.)
Kotori nodded approvingly.
Seeing Shido, Origami showed a slightly surprised expression on her face.
[Itsuka-kun? You're here so early?]
[Um, I was a bit afraid of being late, so I ca a bit early. Sorry to keep you waiting?]
[N-No. I just arrived too.]
[U-Um—that outfit is very pretty. It suits you very well.]
[I-Is it?]
Hearing Shido's praise, Origami lowered her head bashfully and whispered sowhat nervously,
[That's great... I looked through several outfits in my closet after going back yesterday... No, after all, it's my first ti going out to have fun with a guy my age. There might be so things I did wrong...]
[No, no, no, actually I don't have much experience either.]
Hearing Shido echoing Origami's words, Kotori couldn't help but chuckle. She pressed the communication button and teased:
"My, my. After conquering so many Spirits, you actually have the nerve to say that."
[Y-You talk too much!]
After replying to Kotori sowhat awkwardly, Shido hurriedly continued talking with Origami.
Seeing this scene, Kotori secretly sighed in relief. Although their conversation was a bit stiff, the overall atmosphere was pretty good.
"That's great... Kotori."
At this ti, Reine's voice ca slowly from behind.
"Mhm."
Kotori nodded lightly. Honestly, seeing her brother looking so devastated yesterday, Kotori was originally a bit worried that the previous conversation with Ryougi Yutsuki would affect his date with Origami today. But it seed she was overthinking it.
No, rather than saying she was overthinking it, it was more like—
"He's changed a lot... Shin..."
"Yeah..."
Kotori and Reine couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
From taking the initiative to ask Tobiichi Origami out on a date at the beginning, to the date right now. Unlike in the past where the Fraxinus was responsible for arranging the entire schedule and content of the date, many things on this date were initiated by Shido himself.
Just like earlier, based on Kotori's understanding of Shido, that dense, herbivore-type brother would absolutely never notice or praise a girl's outfit without her reminding him.
Furthermore, in yesterday's video when Shido rescued Kurumi, Kotori had no idea when Shido had beco so proficient at using the Spirits' Angels.
(Just what did that idiot brother experience in the world before the change?)
Kotori couldn't help but wonder.
But strangely enough, Kotori didn't feel much unfamiliarity towards this Shido. Because, in her eyes, Itsuka Shido's core essence hadn't changed.
Even though he could manipulate Spirit power, Shido hadn't beco arrogant due to his strength. Even though he handled won much more smoothly, he just gave off the feeling of a "slightly reliable herbivore virgin."
(Rather than change, it's more like growth.)
From Shido, who was chatting and laughing with Origami on the screen, Kotori seed to sense a clear understanding of his own position, along with a corresponding firm resolve.
"Honestly... it's only been one night... Is this the so called changing the world..."
Kotori now truly experienced the reality of Shido's claim about changing history.
"Well then... I have to do my best too..."
Biting down on her lollipop, a smile appeared on the corner of Kotori's mouth.
"Then—let us begin, our war (date)."
...
① "Actually, there's a movie I want to watch with you." Head to the movie theater to watch a romance movie.
② "How about we go shopping together?" Have a fun ti shopping at the mall.
③ "Let's not beat around the bush, alright?" Head straight to a love hotel.
[③—I think choosing ③ here is the correct answer.]
"..."
Shido's decisive voice plunged the entire command room into an eerie silence.
Kotori inadvertently bit her lollipop into pieces.
(—I retract my previous statent. This guy is still an absolute idiot after all.)
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anwhile, in Akihabara.
"OK—Done~"
Sitting in an open air cafe, Yutsuki lightly tapped the screen of the tablet in her hand. After closing the stacked windows one by one, she slowly stretched her back.
"Although it's just a harassing intrusion virus, it should be enough to bother DEM for a while. They probably won't have ti to interfere with things over here. Well then, while Shido is conquering Origami, I'll have a good ti playing to my heart's content."
After settling the bill with the waiter, Yutsuki stood up and started browsing through various shops in Akihabara.
"Oh—this collector's edition ga is out of print on the market."
Entering a rather secluded general store, Yutsuki saw a used ga placed on top and showed a surprised expression.
"Boss, how much is this ga?"
"Sorry about that, this is a collection piece of this shop. It's not for sale."
"Is that so..."
Hearing the shop owner's answer, Yutsuki felt a bit regretful.
Although the funds in Yutsuki's account right now were more than enough to buy the entire shop along with the ga, Yutsuki didn't really like this cheat-like thod.
Besides, she wasn't that obsessed with used gas. After looking at it curiously for a couple of seconds, she continued browsing other shops.
"Look quickly. My other half, doesn't this necklace engraved with the Mark of Death suit perfectly, the Lord of Hell?"
"Retort. Although Kaguya is also very cute like that, surely you haven't forgotten our original purpose for coming here."
"Uh... O-Of course I haven't forgotten. I am the Child of the Typhoon who possesses the all-knowing Eye of Omniscience."
"Doubt. Isn't Kaguya's Magic Eye supposed to grant foresight?"
"It's c-close enough! Don't sweat the small details!"
—Hm?
Suddenly hearing sowhat familiar voices, Yutsuki raised an eyebrow in surprise. Following the sound, she turned a corner, and soon, Yutsuki spotted two familiar figures.
Possessing identical orange hair and extrely similar facial features. The only differences were their hairstyles—one braided, one tied up—and uh... the difference in their bust sizes.
Yamai Kaguya and Yamai Yuzuru—these twin lovers with completely different personalities and ways of speaking, were currently having a grand date over by a stall selling accessories.
(Let's take a detour.)
Feeling like she was going to be force fed PDA, Yutsuki chose to turn around and leave without hesitation.
"Ah—Found you! Ryougi Yutsuki!"
"Capture. Won't let you escape."
At so unknown mont, her shoulders were grabbed from behind. Secretly sighing that the fastest Spirits truly lived up to their na, Yutsuki sighed lightly, turned around, and looked at her two bad friends.
"I say, Yuzuru, Kaguya, what do you need for?"
"Need you for sothing? What a foolish question, my comrade—Ryougi Yutsuki!"
"Agreent. H... Yutsuki should know what Yuzuru and Kaguya intend to do."
(Did Yutsuki recover her mories? No, Shido probably told them my na.)
As this thought casually drifted through her mind, Yutsuki sighed lightly and shrugged helplessly.
"I'm not a mind reader, how could I possibly guess what you guys are planning to do?"
"Kuku—Has the omniscient you lost your power now? My other half."
"Understanding. I know what to do, Kaguya."
Kaguya and Yuzuru looked at each other, then pointed their fingers at Yutsuki and declared loudly:
"Let's settle this—Ryougi Yutsuki. This ti, the Children of the Typhoon will be your opponents."
"Addition. If we win, you have to go on a date with Shido!"
"..."
Yutsuki looked at the two of them silently. After a long while, she sighed as if giving up, stepped forward a few paces.
Bonk—! Bonk—!
"It's very rude to point your finger at people!"
She directly gave them both a punch on the head.
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