The Witch Trial Begins with the OO Buckethead Zombie

Why does it feel so different?

Is there anything different?

Small hands? Soft and boneless, white as jade.

There's no difference.

Forearms? They still have a very high fat content, and when you pinch them, the skin is so elastic it feels like water is rippling.

Further up...

"Um, that..." Meruru on the ice blushed and couldn't help but cry out, "No, you can't keep touching me..."

For some reason, Hoshino Utsunomiya started grabbing her hand.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry." Saying this, Hoshino Utsunomiya let go of his hand: "I was just wondering what was different."

As I was thinking about it, I tried to check it out myself.

Although I didn't notice any difference.

Noya Kinosaki stayed in the studio, intending to return to his cell only during his fixed confinement hours.

As they led Noah away, Arisa Wisteria followed along, probably worried about him.

Hannah Tono actually wanted to continue following them, but after the morning curfew ended, seeing Hoshino Utsunomiya waiting at the door, talking to Meruru Ice, and even holding her hand, she hesitated for a moment and did not speak to her.

Hoshino Utsunomiya only noticed that Arisa Fujito followed Noah Kinosaki again, but did not notice Hanna Tono watching her from the side.

Even if he noticed, he probably wouldn't be able to reach out to her naturally.

Because he needs to win over Meruru.

Hoshino Utsunomiya was thinking about how to win over Meruru, but Meruru on the ice was flustered by his casual words.

Where is it different?

Why are you asking this while touching my hand?

"Different" means comparing with other people.

With whom?

Big witch.

So, is it possible for them to be so close, even touching hands?

Meluru on Ice felt she should be jealous, but she seemed rather pleased to be able to experience the same feeling as the Great Witch.

It's amazing.

"Hmph hmph hmph..."

A soft laugh came from beside me.

Hoshino Utsunomiya turned his head and saw that Mag was standing to the side, mouthing words to him.

It seems to be saying... 'Good luck'?

Upon seeing her, Hoshino Utsunomiya realized that they were still in the underground corridor.

"Let's go somewhere else first. I actually have a lot to talk about with Meruru."

On the ice, Meruru raised her head and nodded again:

"Ah."

......

Chatting is a skill.

Find topics to talk about, follow the topics, and give people a way out so that the conversation doesn't run out of things to say.

It is a very valuable ability.

People with this ability usually don't lack friends.

Unfortunately, neither Hoshino Utsunomiya nor Meruru Hikami has much of a talent for conversation.

They don't know how to chat, but they're both interested in each other...

This can lead to situations where you feel compelled to talk, have to talk, or are forced to talk, resulting in awkward conversations.

What type of person does Meruru like?

Instead of going to the flower field, they went to the courtyard.

The flower field was nice, but counting them all, I went once with Meruru, once with Emma, ​​and once with Witch Yuki...

I feel like I've been to too many places.

So he took Meru on Ice to the central courtyard.

There's a small pond where you can see the sky, and there are some green vines and other plants around it.

You can sit by the pool and chat casually.

"Me, me?" Meru pointed to herself in a bit of a panic.

She was actually thinking about how to find a suitable topic to start the conversation.

But it was clear that Hoshino Utsunomiya spoke much faster than she hesitated.

She had to interrupt her thoughts and follow her train of thought to answer.

"Wen, a gentle person, isn't she..."

Although she answered based on her memory, Meruru on Ice couldn't help but think about it again.

Is the Great Witch a gentle person?

In my childhood memories, the Great Witch was very gentle. She would let me rest my head on her lap, she would read me stories, she would stroke my head, and she would give me magic.

She always remembered the Great Witch.

However, after who knows how many years, I saw the Great Witch again.

It seems like...

It seems that the feeling isn't as gentle anymore.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, you can't think like that.

The Great Witch is gentle at heart.

The Great Witch was simply too tired from wandering outside; she was simply weary of the ugly faces of humans.

The Great Witch is gentle.

In any case, this point will not change.

“Gentle.” Hearing Meru’s reply, Hoshino Utsunomiya couldn’t help but look up at the sky.

The sky remains unchanged, and today has been revisited countless times; he feels he could probably recite the changes in the sky by heart.

They all wake up around the same time, repeating the same period of time.

"A trait that isn't particularly distinctive."

He sighed.

"Is being gentle enough? Will you fall in love with someone just because they're gentle to you? How exactly is gentleness manifested? Is it a gentle tone of voice? Or is it something you do that makes you feel gentle?"

Although asking him how to make her like him might be a bit awkward, forgive him, he really doesn't know much about this area.

However, asking the question in this way does give the impression of being a persistent inquiry.

“Waaaaah…” Clearly, Meruru on the ice was even more flustered.

One question after another left her speechless for a moment.

Seeing her panic, Hoshino Utsunomiya quickly realized his mistake. He apologized and said, "I'm sorry, just pretend I didn't say anything, or you can sort things out slowly before we talk."

He now has an urge to put his hand on Meruru's thigh.

He didn't mean to touch her leg; it's just that when chatting, he likes to raise his hand to calm her down or reassure her.

If they are standing, he will put his hand on the other person's shoulder.

But if he's sitting, he'll put his hands on the other person's lap.

However, this is still too close.

Meruru would probably accept her hand in a flustered and apprehensive manner for a while, and then hesitantly ask herself to remove it, just like she had done when she was touched earlier.

It's not impossible, but from Hoshino Utsunomiya's own perspective...

He seems to be the kind of person who harasses young girls.

Why did it take so long to realize this?

Because he didn't have many people to trigger this habit in the past, and the few who could trigger it were all of the same sex, so pinching a friend's thigh wasn't unusual.

On the other hand, since Heero and Emma were quite close to him, they didn't mind him touching their legs or anything like that.

...Hesitating and agonizing over something in a place like this is a bit unlike myself.

He raised his head, leaned back, and continued to gaze at the sky.

Don't be interested in her legs and body. Is that what you're trying to achieve by approaching her?

...a little.

Hoshino Utsunomiya does not deny her desire for healthy, youthful bodies; it is instinctive.

But if your mind is filled with those things, it can feel too oppressive.

Just let things take their natural course.

Do not avoid, do not refuse, do not take the initiative.

I'll indulge my urge to touch everything I can, and I'll also indulge my urge to look at everything I can.

After thinking for a while, Hoshino Utsunomiya decided that he should touch Meruru's leg.

He would test the girl's attitude to determine how far he would keep his distance from her.

He placed his hand on it.