The Witch Trial Begins with the OO Buckethead Zombie

We wasted a lot of time following Emma, ​​and logically the underground passage should be empty by now.

Unfortunately, it seems that only Tachibana Sherry and Tono Hannah left.

Nikaido Hiro was still leaning against the wall, which was visible as soon as he turned his head.

After exchanging a glance with Hiro, Hoshino Utsunomiya actually wanted to say hello.

But before he could finish speaking, the girl who was following him out hugged him from behind and stopped him from moving.

Emma Sakura poked her little head out from under her armpit, blinking her eyes as she looked up at Hoshino Utsunomiya.

She didn't say anything, but it was as if she was saying, "We agreed that today would be my day, right?"

In his subtle expressions, one could vaguely discern a tiny, almost imperceptible hint.

...pleading.

Don't turn your head to look at Hero too much during Emma's time.

This was the girl's only hope.

"..."

So Hoshino Utsunomiya shut his mouth and grabbed Emma Sakuraba's hand.

They headed towards the stairwell.

Tap tap, tap tap.

The sound of their footsteps echoed on the stairs, and their figures gradually disappeared down the stairs.

Nikaido Hiro withdrew her gaze and looked back in the direction in front of her.

Against the wall is Hoshino Utsunomiya's cell, and not far away on the opposite side is Noah Kinosaki's cell.

Rubbing his eyes and swaying unsteadily, Noah Kinosaki finally emerged from the doorway.

"Ah, Hiro." Noah Kinosaki yawned and greeted him, "Are you helping Noah find an art studio with Hoshino today?"

As she spoke, she turned her head to look at herself from left to right.

The hand that had been rubbing his eyes loosened, and his blurry vision gradually became clear.

However, no matter how hard she looked, she couldn't seem to find the man who had picked her up, scolded her for her mistakes, but spoke to her gently and led her to the art studio.

"Is Hoshino still sleeping in? If you get up later than Noah, you'll get points deducted."

After spending the whole day together yesterday, Noah Kinosaki's attitude towards the two of them became noticeably closer, and her slight hostility subsided. Although they didn't find the art studio they wanted yesterday, the fact that they were being taken out to look for something gave her the feeling of being taken on a spring outing by her family.

The inspiration for my painting is bursting forth; I want to create a family portrait of the three of us.

Of course, the prerequisite is that you can find an art studio.

“Hoshino is already awake.” Nikaido Hiro gave a rather curt answer. She casually brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, glanced at the stairwell, and said in a barely perceptible tone, “But he won’t be coming today.”

"Today I'll take you to the art studio by myself."

Her voice was calm, as if she were simply announcing something perfectly ordinary.

What was commonplace for Nikaido Hiro was quite strange to Kinosaki Noa.

"Why? They were fine yesterday. Hoshino and Shiro were holding hands yesterday. Did they have a fight? Did they have a tiff? If Shiro did something wrong, shouldn't he apologize?"

The girl was very puzzled and kept asking questions.

She felt that Nikaido Hiro must have done something wrong.

If anyone is going to make a mistake, it's definitely Hiro's fault; Hoshino can't be at fault.

"You'll get points deducted, you'll get points deducted."

As if he had learned such persuasive words from the two of them, Noah Kinosaki also began to say similar things.

After all, that's how the two of them advised her not to scribble or draw randomly.

“...That’s not how it is.” Nikaido Hiro wanted to explain something, but the words that were on the tip of her tongue just wouldn’t come out.

Does she really have to tell Noah, "Your Hoshino brother has two girlfriends, and he won't be coming today because it's not my day"?

...This feeling is so strange.

After struggling for a moment, Nikaido Hiro gave up explaining.

Her face turned cold, she bent down and reached out to pinch Noah Kinosaki's cheeks.

Pulling at her cheeks, she said coldly:

"No points will be deducted."

"Anyway, don't worry about Hoshino, I'll take you to the art studio."

She released Noah Kinosaki's slightly reddened cheek, then grabbed her hand, pulled her around, and walked away.

......

What happened in the underground passage remains unknown to Hoshino Utsunomiya.

He simply pulled Emma Sakura along and pushed open the front door.

Then, for the third time, I stood in the sunlight.

The morning sunlight was obviously more dazzling than the afternoon sunlight, causing even a creature like him, who couldn't bear the light, to squint slightly.

I've heard that a tendency toward depression is partly related to prolonged periods of staying at home.

It's time to go out more and not always think about the witch in the house.

"High walls, flower fields, lake."

He muttered about the three directions he could go from the prison.

"Would Emma like to see a flower field?" After thinking for a moment, Hoshino Utsunomiya asked casually.

High walls are the last place you should go; going on a date to a place like that is just asking for trouble.

Unless they are planning to escape from the high walls.

So the only remaining options are the flower field and the lake.

Although the flower field hasn't bloomed yet, it doesn't matter because he has magic.

As for the lake, the lake itself is a scenic spot, and you can approach it without magic.

"Huh?" For some reason, Emma Sakura seemed a little dazed: "Ah, Hanada, let's go see the Hanada."

She simply responded casually.

Without paying much attention, he took the girl's hand and walked slowly, and the two soon arrived at the barren flower field.

We said we were going out for a stroll, but just walking around without stopping was too boring.

So after arriving at the flower field, the two of them casually found a place to sit down.

Although it might seem like just being in a different place to daydream, there's a breeze blowing, grass swaying, and flowers everywhere—some about to bloom, some not yet, and some already withered.

It's definitely more comfortable than being in prison.

Feeling comfortable, feeling comfortable.

Hoshino Utsunomiya then felt the girl beside him leaning towards him.

Not unexpected, it was expected.

To say that Emma Sakura would do nothing while accompanying him is such a lie that even Nikaido Hiro wouldn't believe it.

However, just as Hoshino Utsunomiya was about to say something or make some kind of response...

His gaze turned to Emma Sakura, who seemed to have closed her eyes, unable to hold back any longer.

"Huh...huh..."

Gentle breathing, rising and falling body.

Now, after sitting down and enjoying the breeze for just a short while.

She fell asleep.

"..."

Gently supporting Emma's body, he placed her little head on his lap. Hoshino Utsunomiya didn't say anything, just looked down at Emma.

Emma was very well-behaved while she was asleep.

She concealed her former recklessness and put away her past impetuousness, simply nestled peacefully, quietly, and obediently in her own arms.

Her cheeks were flawless, her eyes were tightly closed, and her eyelashes were beautifully curved. Her short, pink-streaked hair brushed against her thighs, causing a slight itch.

As she breathed in and out through her delicate nose, the girl's body rose and fell with each breath.

If, if I've already fallen for Emma...

So, my current feeling should definitely be...

I want to bend down, lean over, and steal a kiss, to quietly savor those alluring lips.

This is the instinct for attraction stirred by an overflowing love.

but.

Beautiful Emma, ​​adorable Emma, ​​well-behaved Emma.

She was completely unguarded in his arms.

However, Hoshino Utsunomiya didn't feel any particular impulse.

It's not ED anymore, since he can indeed feel desires like touching legs or hands, and he'll feel happy about such basic physical contact with the opposite sex.

Given the opportunity, his gaze will naturally be drawn to the sexual characteristics of the opposite sex, and his senses will take priority when he touches them, subconsciously focusing on that part.

This is perfectly normal behavior for a novice virgin.

It's normal not to be attracted to Emma since she's here.

Not right either.

Just now, at least just now, he did have a momentary feeling that was different about Emma.

It's hard to say whether it was touching or heart-fluttering, but Emma Sakura was indeed dazzling and beautiful at that moment.