Journey to Godhood Begins in Frieren Chapter 208: Going to Frieren Again

"U‑ugh…"

Hoshino Ai pressed a hand to her forehead, pouted at the pain, and admitted, "Manager, you really aren't an ordinary person, are you?"

Shichen shook his head, sat back down, and asked in return, "And you just ca looking for like this—weren't you the least bit afraid?"

"Didn't I just confirm you're a good guy?" Ai answered, playfully winking her right eye.

Her beautiful, star‑shaped pupils were srising; it was hard to look away.

Shichen was reminded of his own high‑school days, when he'd dread of having heterochromia or so special eyes so he could be the coolest kid in class—he even rubbed his eyes red on purpose.

So cringe!

"You really are bold. Aren't you worried I might be dangerous? You did see suddenly vanish back there."

"That's exactly why I had to co," Ai said matter‑of‑factly. "If I didn't make sure, I'd regret it."

"And if what you saw was fake?"

"It's obviously real."

"You little rascal…" Shichen sighed in resignation.

"Hehe—Manager, you're not ordinary, right?" This ti Ai leaned in.

"So what if I am? So what if I'm not?"

"Then this world… really has unknown powers?"

"Why are you so curious?" Shichen asked.

"Of course I'm curious—this normal world is so boring." Ai paused, her voice suddenly flat.

"That so?" Shichen reached out and ruffled her hair.

"Hmm?" Ai looked up at him, puzzled.

"Must've been hard on you."

"Manager… it's like you know my circumstances." She tried to joke.

"Maybe," Shichen replied non‑committally.

"Knew it—you're not normal! Can I see sothing cool?" Ai asked excitedly.

"See sothing? Not impossible… but you seem to have forgotten one thing."

"What?"

"I already told you…" Shichen locked eyes with her and said solemnly, "I'm a lolicon."

Ai blinked again, stunned.

"Don't believe ? Forgot those two little lolis you saw when you walked in?"

"Pfft—" Ai couldn't hold back a laugh.

"What's funny?"

"Haha—looks like you are a good guy, Manager."

"Hey! I am a lolicon, and you're a loli!" he reminded her.

"No problem~"

Ai fluttered her eyes. "If you're a lolicon and a good guy, I'm even safer, right?"

"What kind of warped logic is that?"

"Anyway, I trust you. And if you really are a lolicon, even better."

"Huh?" Shichen tilted his head.

"You're kind, handso, and not ordinary—I'd say that's a big win for ."

"…Already falling for ?"

"Well, I was curious from the start. Didn't you know? Curiosity is the first step to falling."

"You're just a brat, okay?" Shichen flicked her forehead again.

"I'm not a brat!" Ai puffed up her chest.

Shichen's gaze slipped downward—truth be told, even at twelve, she was already budding.

"Hmph~ Anything else to say, Manager?" Ai asked smugly.

"Brat." He pouted.

"No worries—after all, you're a good guy and a lolicon."

"Quit calling 'good guy.' I don't like it."

"Eh? I think it's a nice term."

"Not to . If you want to see my abilities, stop calling that."

"…Fine. Then can you tell your na?"

"What does a brat want my na for?"

"What's the harm~?"

"…Shichen."

"Shichen? Sounds Chinese."

"I am Chinese."

"Really? No wonder you have special powers. Is it kungfu?"

"Not quite…" He smirked and held out his hand.

"What's this?" Ai blinked at his hand.

"Take it. Didn't you want a demonstration?"

"Oh—so you're not trying to take advantage of ." Ai nodded and placed her small hand in his.

"You little brat—there's nothing to take advantage of."

"But aren't you a lolicon?"

Shichen ignored that, tightened his grip, and the two of them vanished from the shop.

…

The scenery shifted. Ai now stood in a desolate field.

Eyes wide, she spun once, recognising it as the place where she had first t Shichen.

They had jumped here from the café in an instant.

"A‑amazing!" she gasped.

"What is this—super‑powers? Teleportation?" Ai clutched his arm, exhilarated.

"Nope. Magic."

"Magic? For real? You can use magic?"

"You just experienced it, didn't you? Watch."

Shichen raised an index finger. A golden fla flickered at the tip.

"Fire! Incredible!" Ai grew even more excited.

"Right?" Shichen couldn't help sounding proud.

"That's magic too? Can I learn?"

"You could. But why should I teach you?" he asked with a grin.

"Because you're a lolicon and I'm a loli—won't you teach ?"

"…Nope."

"Eh, why?"

"There are lolis all over the world—do I have to teach everyone?"

"I guess… but I really want to learn! Anyway?"

"Don't ask —figure it out yourself."

"I see… Got it!" Ai nodded earnestly.

"Oh? Already have a plan?"

"Easy—make you fall in love with !" She bead.

"…Good luck."

"Eh? You're not denying it?"

"Why deny it? If I did fall for you, I'd teach you."

"Great!"

"But heads‑up: I like lots of people."

"Wow, so you're a playboy too."

"Glad you know… Let's head back."

"Can't you show more magic?"

"Next ti."

"Okay…"

…

Back in the café—still no custors.

Ai quickly cald down, finished her cookies and juice, and got ready to leave.

"Shichen, I'll head back now."

"So early?"

"I sneaked out—still have training."

"Unbelievable."

"Hehe—then I'm off?"

"Co by anyti."

"Really?"

"Of course."

"Great!"

She skipped to the door but stopped without opening it.

"Ai, what's wrong?" Shichen walked over.

"Shichen," she looked up softly, "do you think I'm cut out to be an idol?"

"Absolutely," he said at once.

"Eh?"

"Believe —you'll be an unbeatable idol."

"Really?" Ai laughed joyfully.

"Sure. Didn't you say you want to fall for you? Then beco my oshii." He patted her head.

"Right! I'll beco the best idol ever!" she declared.

"But no risqué fan‑service, okay?"

"Possessive much? Relax—I still want to learn magic."

"Not even doing it for ." Shichen feigned hurt.

"Hehe—because you haven't made fall for you yet~"

"I'd rather avoid getting hauled off by the cops."

"Tch—I'm going! Bye‑bye~"

"Bye‑bye."

As the door closed and Ai's figure vanished outside, Shichen's smile faded.

Had she already started wanting to escape reality?

…

Monday. Tohka and Yoshino started school. Shichen couldn't settle all day.

But when he saw Kanna and Yoshino walking ho hand‑in‑hand, laughing, he finally relaxed.

Tohka ca back with Kasumigaoka Utaha, the two chatting happily.

That sight reassured him he could go away for a while—he didn't plan to take them along.

Sumr break was near; he might make it back in ti to spend it with everyone.

When Ai visited again, he told her he'd be gone for a bit—then set off alone.

He didn't rush to the new world imdiately; first he went to the three small cottages surrounded by flower fields, to visit the petite silver‑haired elf who lived there.

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