"From the future?"
Hearing Kurumi's words, Yutsuki was stunned for a mont, then carefully examined her.
Honestly, if anyone else told Yutsuki they had traveled through ti from the future, she would absolutely not believe it. But coming from Tokisaki Kurumi's mouth, it carried a completely different weight. Possessing the Angel Zafkiel, which manipulated "ti," she indeed had the ability to travel through ti. In fact, Yutsuki had personally seen Kurumi send Shido into the past.
"Are you saying you didn't hear about the attack plan from DEM, but actually experienced that future?"
"Yes."
Kurumi nodded to confirm.
"...Really?"
"My, my. It seems Yutsuki-san still does not believe ."
Seeing Yutsuki still looking skeptical, Kurumi couldn't help but feel a bit troubled.
"As I said just now, if I intended to deceive Yutsuki-san, I wouldn't tell such an absurd lie."
"...True, you have no reason or need to lie. However, there's no evidence to prove what you're saying is true either."
Yutsuki replied flatly.
Hearing Yutsuki's words, Kurumi sighed helplessly.
"Yutsuki-san you truly are too suspicious, aren't you?"
"Better safe than sorry. Being a bit cautious is never wrong. If it were that idiot Shido, he'd probably believe you without hesitation. Because of that, I can't afford to be even slightly careless. Of course, if you have a way to prove you're from the future, I will naturally believe you."
"Mhm... alright. But Yutsuki-san, do not regret your words later."
Saying that, a aningful smile curled on the corners of Kurumi's mouth.
"Wh-What is it?"
Seeing Kurumi acting so confident, Yutsuki inexplicably had a bad feeling.
(Wait, she just said 'Just as Yutsuki-san said', could it be...)
"I—Ryougi Yutsuki, have two dreams I want to fulfill~"
Suddenly, Kurumi's tone changed, speaking in a cutesy, spoiled voice like a little girl.
Instantly, Yutsuki shivered violently, her face flushing completely red.
"The first dream is to beco a ga designers to create a fully imrsive virtual reality ga."
Seeing Yutsuki's reaction, Kurumi's smile grew wider, and she continued acting.
"The second dream is, soday in the future, to beco Shido's bri..."
"Okay! OK! Stop! I believe you're from the future! So you don't need to say anymore!"
Yutsuki hurriedly covered Kurumi's mouth, stopping her from continuing.
The first one was whatever, but she had never told anyone about the second one.
(Ah— What the hell is future thinking?! Of all things, telling Kurumi about this! There had to be a better way!)
Thinking of this, Yutsuki couldn't help but grit her teeth in frustration at her future self.
Kurumi nodded to show she understood. After Yutsuki uncovered her mouth, she said with a beaming smile.
"Hehe~ I didn't expect Yutsuki-san to have such a maiden-like dream hidden in her heart. How truly adorable."
"M-Mind your own business! Let's get back to the main topic!"
After coughing awkwardly twice, Yutsuki straightened her expression and said seriously.
"Anyway, today after school, Shido will be attacked by DEM, right?"
"Yes, and not just after school. This ti DEM is dead set on taking Shido-san's life. They won't stop after one failure. They will probably try to assassinate Shido-san through various ans afterward. Therefore, I want to ask Yutsuki-san to help stop DEM's attacks."
"...Alright, I promise you."
After thinking for a mont, Yutsuki nodded and agreed to Kurumi's request.
"However, I don't have the confidence to stop DEM all by myself. Can I ask others for help when necessary?"
"Naturally, that is fine. But please do not tell the others that I ca from the future."
"Deal. Also, Kurumi, can you answer one last question for ?"
"What is it?"
"Why are you working so hard to help Shido?"
"..."
Seeing Kurumi suddenly fall silent, Yutsuki shrugged with a bitter smile.
"Well, this question is just out of my personal curiosity. If it's inconvenient to answer, I won't push it. Let's work well together, Kurumi. Also, I apologize for roughing you up and doubting you earlier."
Saying that, Yutsuki reached out her hand to Kurumi.
"Hehe, not at all. Compared to a certain soone, in my eyes, Yutsuki-san is much more reasonable."
Kurumi smiled slightly and shook Yutsuki's hand.
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"Well, that's roughly what happened. I tead up with Kurumi and found a way to stop DEM's attack."
Just like that, Yutsuki told everyone about her eting with Kurumi last night. Of course, she intentionally skipped the part about Kurumi being from the future and the "evidence" that confird it.
After hearing Yutsuki's explanation, everyone fell silent in unison, clearly digesting her words.
"I have two questions."
Tobiichi Origami broke the silence first, looking at Yutsuki.
"First, since you knew about DEM's plan to attack Shido, why did you still let Shido go to the rooftop and expose himself to danger?"
"Because even if we didn't let Shido go to the rooftop, DEM would have just attacked sowhere else. That way, we would lose the advantage of the intel we got beforehand. It was better to be prepared and intercept them."
Yutsuki answered as a matter of course.
"Then where did Kurumi get this intel? If it were you, you should have asked Kurumi about this, right?"
(As expected of Origami, surprisingly sharp.)
Yutsuki couldn't help but admire her in her heart. Of course, it wasn't that she hadn't anticipated soone asking this question. In fact, she had already thought of a lie to gloss over it.
However...
"Sorry, I can't say."
Yutsuki brought her hands together, speaking apologetically.
"Why?"
Origami frowned, asking in confusion.
"Kurumi gagged . DEM might continue to attack, and if I tell you, Kurumi might turn on . Then our only source of intel would be cut off."
"...I understand."
After thinking it over, Origami accepted Yutsuki's explanation.
"Um, Muku also has a doubt in her heart."
Just then, Mukuro raised her hand hesitantly.
"Hm? What is it?"
"If the one called Kurumi wishes to take Nushi-sama's life and seize his Spirit power, why must she help Nushi-sama escape danger?"
"Well, about Muku-chan's question, I can sowhat guess the reason."
Before Yutsuki could speak, Nia answered Mukuro first.
"I've had so contact with Kurumin before, and I know about so of her personal grudges against DEM's boss. Plus, if DEM's assassination succeeds, Shido's Spirit power will return to everyone's bodies. For Kurumin, who wants to take all the Spirit power in one go, that's probably the situation she wants to see least."
Saying that, Nia glanced at Yutsuki and continued with a smile,
"From that perspective, choosing Biri-chan as a partner was a very wise choice. As long as their interests align, she gains a very effective helper."
Yutsuki felt a bit surprised. Nia's answer was basically identical to her own analysis. Even though she usually looked sloppy, she saw through certain things quite clearly.
"Well, it's what they call mutual exploitation. Kurumi wants to use to stop DEM's attacks, and I want to learn about DEM's plans and intel from her."
Yutsuki added.
"I see... Muku understands."
"Ugh~ In other words, the current problems are DEM and Kurumi. Both sides want Shido-kun's life. Shido-kun, you really are popular~"
"I am not happy about this at all..."
To Yoshinon's teasing, Shido could only respond with a bitter smile.
"Well, I'll find a way to deal with DEM."
Yutsuki volunteered for the task.
"Are you sure, Yutsuki-nee?"
Kotori couldn't help but ask worriedly.
"Don't worry, since I said it, I'm confident. And I don't plan on pushing myself too hard. I'll ask for backup when necessary."
Patting Kotori's head, Yutsuki smiled and comforted her.
"Rather, Shido's side is what we need to worry about more. If he gets conquered by Kurumi during the date and eaten clean, then I'll beco an accomplice to Kurumi."
"Yeah. Shido, just to remind you just in case, whatever you do, don't let your guard down and get led by the nose by Kurumi!"
"I know, I know."
Just how little do people trust . Shido thought, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
"Shido! Don't worry, when you're really in danger, I will protect you."
Tohka said with full vigor.
Grumble——————
At the sa ti, Tohka's stomach let out a growl that was no less vigorous than its owner. This instantly made Tohka feel very embarrassed, and she clutched her stomach.
Everyone couldn't help but smile knowingly, and the originally tense atmosphere instantly relaxed.
"Anyway, it's dinner ti, so we should probably start cooking. Shido, give a hand."
Tying her hair up with a hairband, Yutsuki checked the number of people and said to Shido.
"You're right, soldiers can't fight on an empty stomach."
Saying that, the two headed to the kitchen together to prepare a al for their hungry family.
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