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Therefore, Misaka Mikoto would not deliberately use these privileges, even though she knew that as a Level 5, her status was different from that of ordinary people.

"Well, you wouldn't believe me anyway, so just watch."

After Misaki Shokuhou finished speaking, she immediately waved behind her, her smiling eyes almost turning into slits, and said, "Best, it's ready now, come in quickly!"

"Best?"

Misaka Mikoto was taken aback, and then she saw Best riding a unicycle into the restaurant. Then, the unicycle underwent a high-tech transformation and became an anklet that was put on the ankle of the girl named Best.

"Best! Why are you only getting back now? Why did you stay out all night like that naughty girl over there? You're so cute. If someone with ulterior motives kidnaps you, I'll be heartbroken."

As soon as Best entered the restaurant, she was embraced by Misaki Shokuhou. After all, Best's height of 1.3 meters was too petite, and when Misaki Shokuhou held her, her entire head was pressed into Misaki Shokuhou's chest.

From a distance, Misaka Mikoto watched as Shokuhou Misaki cuddled and nuzzled Best with a silly smile on her face, and finally understood what was going on.

So even this Bestie was staying out all night?

Misaka Mikoto only knew about Best; after all, it was impossible for her not to know.

After all, Best has his own special style of Tokiwadai school uniform, and he never takes off his hood, which is only with special permission from the school.

Besides, her strange high-tech equipment, her eccentric personality, and even her sometimes strangely elusive nature have all made her a legend in Tokiwadai.

However, since everyone in Tokiwadai is an esper, most people are speculating about what Best's ability is and whether her behavior is due to it.

However, one of the biggest reasons that made Best truly famous was her relationship with Misaki Shokuhou, the Queen of Tokiwadai.

Tokiwadai Queen Misaki Shokuhou is considered unattainable by many, given her status as a Level 5 beauty and numerous supporters.

However, when it came to Best, Misaki Shokuhou seemed to lose her composure. Best was like a pet that Misaki Shokuhou was fascinated by, and Misaki Shokuhou, in turn, acted like a master who was crazy about her pet's cuteness. The two often showed their affection in broad daylight.

No, it's not quite right to describe it as a display of affection. To be precise, it's like Misaki Shokuhou is trying every possible way to get close to Best and tease her, but Best remains expressionless and unmoved. The contrast between their behavior and Misaki Shokuhou's behavior is so stark that it evokes a sense of disillusionment and disillusionment.

For example, right now, seeing Misaki Shokuhou pressing her cheek against Best's cheek like a lovesick girl, while Best seemed a little impatient, even Misaka Mikoto sighed and said, "You two have such a good relationship."

Are you envious?

Misaki Shokuhou rolled her eyes and said, "I won't let you hug me!"

"Who wants to be hugged!"

"Best is so comfortable to hold, soft and fragrant, and Best's... cough cough, I need to hold Best every night to fall asleep."

Misaka Mikoto's eyelids twitched wildly; she seemed to have learned something terrible.

"So, Best, where did you go last night? I'm really worried. You should at least have told me!"

Best didn't answer Misaki Shokuhou, but instead looked at Misaka Mikoto and said, "Misaki, help Misaka Mikoto."

Misaki Shokuhou was taken aback, looking at Misaka Mikoto with suspicion, then said with a look of disgust, "When did you become so familiar with my Best? Do you have feelings for my Best?"

"I don't know Best at all! Besides, since Best also stayed out all night yesterday, are you planning to just openly break school rules like this?!"

"Ah, since no one noticed, it's as if nothing happened, right? I'll protect Best, and no one can hurt Best!"

Misaki Shokuhou hugged Best tightly and asked, "Best, why did you help that electric girl? Do you know what happened to her?"

“She’s pitiful. Compared to me, I have you to help me, but she doesn’t.”

Best's soft voice startled both of them. Misaka Mikoto felt a surge of gratitude. It seemed that Best's quiet nature was due to his personality, not because he was cold.

On the other side, Misaki Shokuhou seemed to only notice the three words "I have you," her eyes sparkling, and she picked up Best and rubbed against him again.

"Ah, my Best, you have touched me so deeply!"

Misaka Mikoto was speechless. It seemed like Shokuhou Misaki was raising Best as a cat, and she herself was an extremely devoted cat owner.

“Since Best has already said so,” Misaki Shokuhou reluctantly pulled away from Best’s cheek, then looked at Misaka Mikoto and said, “I’ll help you this once, but it’ll just make things easier for you. If you want to thank someone, thank Best, don’t thank me.”

"I have absolutely nothing to do with you."

"Ah, I see, I understand. Best, sometime later... I'll treat you to dinner!"

Best nodded, but Misaki Shokuhou angrily stood in front of Best.

"I won't allow it! Misaka Mikoto, you still want to take this opportunity to seduce my Best, and you still want to go on a date with Best, you're definitely up to no good!"

"You're hopeless, you cat slave!"

……

In the end, Misaka Mikoto was helped by Shokuhou Misaki. When Shokuhou Misaki released everyone from their immobilization, Misaka Mikoto noticed the change in atmosphere.

The atmosphere became more relaxed.

The dormitory supervisor's anger seemed to have diminished by more than 80%, turning from burning rage into mere dissatisfaction on his face.

"Since you're in the hospital and there's a reason for this, let's just let it go for today. But even if you're a Level 5, you still need to be mindful of Tokiwadai's school rules and regulations! And Shirai Kuroko, since you don't know what happened to Misaka Mikoto, just tell me honestly. If you dare to use your abilities to deceive me again, we'll settle this score together later."

"Starting today, you will clean the restaurant for a week. Hopefully, this will teach you a lesson!"

After saying that, the dormitory supervisor looked up and scanned the room, saying, "I don't recall any etiquette class at Tokiwadai teaching you about watching such despicable behavior. Don't you know what you should be doing now?"

Seeing the dormitory supervisor turn his gun away, the students immediately shifted their attention and began to eat their breakfast elegantly, as if nothing had just happened.

Misaka Mikoto breathed a sigh of relief after escaping unscathed, while Shirai Kuroko looked equally relieved.

At this moment, Misaka Mikoto felt a surge of gratitude towards Shokuhou Misaki and Best. She looked at the two of them, wondering if she should find an opportunity to thank them again.

Then, Misaka Mikoto saw that Shokuhou Misaki and Best were surrounded by a group of girls with sparkling eyes, and Shokuhou Misaki herself was feeding Best porridge spoonful by spoonful.

It's best not to disturb this owner and pet duo.

……

"Big sister, are you still going to the hospital?"

Shirai Kuroko looked at Misaka Mikoto with some concern. The sun was already setting, and the two of them had finished a day of classes and still had to clean the huge restaurant, which made them look visibly tired.

"That's right, Hei Zi, but don't worry, I already told you, I'm only allowed to visit for half an hour. I'll rush back to my dorm and won't let you suffer any more."

Shirai Kuroko quickly shook her head and said, "It's nothing, Onee-sama. It's just... do you really not need help? That amount of money is not a small sum. If Onee-sama doesn't want to contact the family and make them worry, Kuroko can ask the family for help..."

Misaka Mikoto smiled and shook her head, saying, "I told you, I'll take responsibility for this all by myself."

"But big sister, you can ask me to share the burden!"

"This is my responsibility. I'm already very grateful for what you did, Hei Zi. Now I'm so glad I have you as a roommate. Okay, time waits for no one. I'll be back before curfew. See you!"

Misaka Mikoto left just like that. Shirai Kuroko reached out her hand towards Misaka Mikoto's back, but did not try to persuade her to stay.

Although Shirai Kuroko is happy that her relationship with Misaka Mikoto has become much closer, she feels that her relationship with Misaka Mikoto seems to be drifting further and further apart in essence.

Is this... just an illusion?

Shirai Kuroko shook her head, putting those thoughts aside. Next, she had to do her job as a disciplinary committee member. This week had been a tough one for both her and Misaka Mikoto.

So, Shirai Kuroko, who had glanced away, didn't notice that the oddly dressed Best had quietly followed Misaka Mikoto to the same destination.

Of course, even if they saw Best, everyone would subconsciously ignore her.

Author's Note:

Second update

020 didn't watch anything they shouldn't have!

"This is……"

When Misaka Mikoto entered the research institute again, accompanied by Meido Tsurugi, she was completely stunned by what she saw.

She had originally thought that even though the person who saved her was still functioning, repairing the entire human body starting from an optic nerve would be a difficult task that would require a long wait.

Misaka Mikoto was prepared for a long battle. Even today, for breakfast and lunch, she ordered ordinary school meals instead of her usual Tokiwadai nutritional set meal, which costs as much as 40,000 yen outside Tokiwadai, despite the surprised looks from others.

Not wanting to trouble others, and even less wanting her family to worry, Misaka Mikoto is preparing to begin her plan as a poor girl to extend the life of her savior.

But today, seeing her savior's recovery progress, she was almost speechless with surprise.

"Both eyes... no, not just the eyes, the color of the forehead and bridge of the nose has changed, could it be that the entire head has been repaired?"

Misaka Mikoto, her face beaming with delight, pressed herself against the test tube wall, almost wanting to stick her face to the glass. It was only when Meito Tsuru tugged at her shoulder that she blushed and realized how indecent her behavior was.

"To be precise, it is the facial cells outside the eyes that are constantly recovering, while the brain should still be in a state of being roasted."

"This...so fast!"

Although it wasn't as wonderful as she had imagined, Misaka Mikoto still looked at Meito Tsurugi with excitement, hoping that Meito Tsurugi could provide an answer.

"We don't know the specific reason either. With such recovery ability, he was probably no small figure in Academy City. Unfortunately, we still don't know his specific information, and the comparison in the library hasn't yielded results yet."

"So, it's possible that this experience changed his abilities. That's probably the only reason that can explain why he recovered so quickly."

After saying that, Mingtu Zhuihun revealed a kind smile and said, "So, child, your wait probably won't be long. In fact, given his current accelerated state of repair, it might not even be many days."

Misaka Mikoto nodded vigorously. There was hope that her savior would be resurrected, which meant that she would be able to thank him in person after he opened his eyes.

The two talked for half an hour about the boy's condition in the test tube, and then Misaka Mikoto left again. After seeing Misaka Mikoto leave, Meito Tsurugi breathed a sigh of relief.

At this moment, Best, who had been hiding in the corner, also came out, stopped his ability, and the test tube revealed a scene completely different from before.

The boy in the test tube had a face full of red and white light. The red light was like birds flying around his head, and the countless white lights seemed to be completely integrated with every cell in his head, freely moving in and out like joyful and lively elves.

"It's truly... a breathtaking sight. Just looking at all this, I can feel the breath of life. What kind of power is this...?"

Best obviously wouldn't answer Netherworld Chaser, and Netherworld Chaser quickly withdrew his gaze, saying, "I hope... this power won't be targeted by anyone. Don't disappoint me again, Aleister."

……

As her savior gradually recovers, Misaka Mikoto, who is punished to clean the restaurant every day, finds herself humming songs every day, seemingly in the best of moods.

This made the students around her, who knew Misaka Mikoto fairly well, even more puzzled. On one hand, there was the heavy corporal punishment, and on the other hand, Misaka Mikoto was going to the hospital every day. Yet, Misaka Mikoto was so happy. What exactly happened to her?

Misaka Mikoto didn't want to be so blatant, but she had no choice. Watching her savior change day by day, it was impossible for Misaka Mikoto not to be happy.

First it was the face, then the head, then the neck, and a couple of days ago it was the torso.

The body, which had been charred and roasted, was gradually regaining its color. Although the Netherworld Soul Chaser said that the body was still undergoing internal transformation, this transformation was like a baby developing little by little in the womb, and it was destined to be a beautiful outcome.

According to Mingtu Zhuihun, if the repairs continue to be so perfect, Mingtu Zhuihun won't even need to prepare cloning technology.

Today, the cheerful Misaka Mikoto entered the hospital again and came to face Meido Tsurugi, but Meido Tsurugi's expression was a little strange.

This instantly vanished Misaka Mikoto's good mood, and she became tense, asking, "Doctor, what's wrong?"

The Soul Chaser remained silent, which made Misaka Mikoto even more nervous. However, the Soul Chaser gestured for Misaka Mikoto to calm down.