Kamen Rider from the ancient times

Chapter 518 Existence Because of Him

Finally, after several subtle suggestions from Agito, the shop manager of Shiki-tama maintained his original design and did not turn the Light Curry Rice into Dark Soy Sauce Rice.

Just now, a group of people were cheering and watching Tsugami Shoichi and Kadoya Tsukasa compete. They've been so busy that they haven't had dinner yet. Now, they've all become tasters for the new dishes at Shikidama Store Manager's restaurant.

With its warm-colored decor, PolePole Cafe shines like a bright light in the night.

Kawahara sat at a coffee table by the window, glancing sideways at the street swallowed by the night outside, while the light inside the shop was reflected in one side of his pupils.

At that moment, another figure sat down next to them.

"Mr. Kawahara..."

Kana Okamura finally stopped to rest, then hesitantly leaned closer: "Um, Mr. Sawaki, he..."

Kawahara turned to look at her: "I've already spoken to him, but I don't know if what I said will have any effect. You can also sense that guy's mental state."

“I can’t help it…” Kana Okamura sighed worriedly.

“If you’re really worried, you can go to him. I think it’s better to just give him more things to do. Did he have time to overthink things when he was busy helping you guys before?” Kawahara said.

"..."

Kana Okamura thought about it for a moment without saying a word, and then realized that it actually made a lot of sense.

Since being trained by Tetsuya Sawaki, she felt embarrassed to bother him with things she could handle herself. Moreover, she had Kaoru Ichijo to help her with the police, so she had even less reason to contact him again.

But now that I think about it... you can make up a reason even if there isn't one!

Kana Okamura suddenly realized something.

Was it really that simple?
Then she glanced around the shop and beckoned to Sayaka, who was not far away.

Sayaka was originally a superpowered child controlled by the Hachioji's residence. After joining the Knight Academy, she became one of the most outstanding members.

After freeing up her time, Kana Okamura began to intentionally cultivate the next generation of successors, and she felt that Ayaka was quite qualified.

Originally, among the younger generation of AgitΩ, members of the Sky Dawn crew, Koji Mashima and Mana Kazetani, were both incredibly talented. Kana Okamura had even considered having them help her share the burden.

However, Koji Mashima preferred to hang out with Kaoru Kino, and the two rarely stayed at the Knight Academy, while Mana Kazetani had clearly stated that she couldn't take on the responsibility.

At that moment, she discovered Ayaka.

Although Sayaka has not yet evolved into her AgitΩ form, her superpowers include "telekinesis," which almost every AgitΩ possesses, and her "precognition" ability is on par with Kazetani Mana's. Later, under the guidance of Sagara Katsuhiko, she evolved "healing," and this power continues to grow. Therefore, Okamura Kana did not hesitate to bring her to her side!

But this decision also seemed to put immense pressure on the girl.

The other party is very proactive, but also very anxious.

"Mr. Kawahara, do you think Xiangjiang can evolve into AgitΩ in the future?" Kana Okamura is very concerned about this question.

Upon hearing this, Kawahara looked at the girl, who appeared to be around fifteen years old, but instead of answering, he asked, "Do you want to become like Agito?"

Sayaka hesitated for a moment and then nodded: "I know. It's not easy for Knight Academy to get to where it is today, so if I can become AgitΩ, I will have even greater power to protect this place."

The existence of superpowered individuals remains a somewhat taboo subject for the world.

If their power were not so great, they would probably lose their place in this world as well, and what they did at the Eighth Prince's residence might be repeated.

Sayaka felt that only by becoming like Tsugami Shoichi and Ashihara Ryo could she better protect this place of refuge for everyone.

But she was never able to evolve.

Therefore, the one who truly cares about this issue is not Kana Okamura, but Ayaka, who is gradually putting pressure on herself.

She has a deep-seated lingering fear of the Hachioji residence.

Kawahara said calmly, "My power might help you evolve into AgitΩ, but such an evolution cannot be achieved through your own will. You may not be able to control this power in the future, and you should know the consequences of it going out of control." Before Sayaka could even feel a surge of joy upon hearing the first part of his words, the light in her eyes slowly dimmed again, and she remained silent for a moment.

Kana Okamura frowned slightly, but she did not intend to influence Ayaka's decision. She had actually consulted Tetsuya Sawaki about this matter before.

Tetsuya Sawaki's "Power of Darkness" can also help the "Power of Light" evolve, but if the person's will cannot grow with the power, then they may become as twisted as Kaoru Kino was back then.

After a long while, Ayaka's shoulders slumped slightly, and she said with a hint of sorrow, "I understand."

"Fragrant sauce..."

Kana Okamura squeezed her hands.

As someone who was directly captured and controlled by the Hachioji base and even forced to fight alongside her comrades after having her combat data entered, Kana Okamura understands Ayaka's worries very well.

But perhaps the people around her were too powerful. Whether it was the fully evolved Tsugami Shoichi or the seemingly invincible Ashihara Ryo, Okamura Kana gained confidence and encouragement from them during their interactions.

Moreover, AgitΩ isn't the only one supporting AgitΩ forward; there are also people like Tetsuya Sawaki and Kaoru Ichijo standing behind them.

"You must believe in yourself. One day you will be able to protect everyone like Mr. Tsugami!" Kana Okamura encouraged.

"Ok?"

Tsugami Shoichi, who was talking to the store manager about the new curry, seemed to have caught on to something. He immediately came over with a bright smile, looking extremely honest and cheerful: "Are you talking about me?"

Kawahara looked at his unreliable appearance and said, "I'm not talking about you, I'm talking about Tsugami Shoichi."

Tsugami Shoichi: "? That's just..."

"Your name is Sawaki Tetsuya."

"........."

Finally, his real name was acknowledged, but Tsugami Shoichi still felt that something was not quite right.

Kana Okamura then whispered in Ayaka's ear, "You see, even the powerful Mr. Tsugami makes mistakes sometimes, so you don't have to make yourself perfect."

Although he guessed that Kawahara was just teasing him, Tsugami Shoichi, unable to find any evidence, could only leave dejectedly with a pout.

Seeing him like this, Saya couldn't help but chuckle, and her worries about the future seemed to dissipate a lot. Seeing this, Okamura Kana was even more gratified.

"As expected, everything was resolved as soon as I came to see Mr. Kawahara!" she said happily.

"...What do you take me for?" Kawahara was speechless.

"Because Mr. Kawahara is our greatest source of strength! The world has become what it is today, and everyone is able to muster the courage to face everything, all because of Mr. Kawahara!" Kana Okamura said earnestly.

"Because of me?"

Kawahara paused in surprise, his gaze sweeping back to the window, where the clear glass reflected the people inside the shop.

These are children who were once rejected by the gods.

They may have a terrible fate, they may gradually wither away in the struggle, and they may walk alone in the unseen future.

But at some point, they chose to accept this fate and then faced the challenges of the future together, supporting each other, not to fight against the whole world, but to actively and diligently integrate into the new world.

Is all of this because of him?
Kawahara didn't have such grand ideas; after all, deep down, he just liked to have all the future in his own hands.

Although this world already possesses infinite possibilities, the true future is still determined by him.

Kawahara lowered his eyes to conceal the darkness within, and took a sip of coffee.

……

(End of this chapter)