The Legend of Level 0 in Academy City

"How's it going, Eika? Have you caught up with Misaka-senpai yet?"

Inoue Hideka scratched his head, showing Saten Ruiko the handbag he was holding, and said:

"Yes, I caught up with her. Misaka-senpai gave me a lucky charm."

"Oh, I see..."

Saten Ruiko glanced at the handbag that Inoue Eika handed her, but didn't take it or even bother to open it.

He simply looked at Inoue Hideka and said meaningfully:

"Eika, I'm warning you! You absolutely mustn't make Misaka-senpai sad!"

"Ok?"

Inoue Hideka didn't immediately understand what Saten Ruiko meant; was this a sign that she was being asked to build a harem?

Looking at Saten Ruiko with a puzzled expression, Inoue Hideka asked, bewildered, "Ruiko, what do you mean...?"

"I don't want to know what's going on between you and Misaka-senpai, but if I find out you hurt her, I, Shirai, and Uiharu won't let you get away with it! Alright, let's eat, the food's getting cold!"

As she spoke, Saten Ruiko gave Inoue Eika a warning look, and before Inoue Eika could refute her, she changed the subject.

"Forehead!"

Stared at by Saten Ruiko, Inoue Hideka shrank back in fear, inwardly screaming:

So when did I start being afraid of my girlfriend? Was it because I was philandering?

Feeling wronged, Inoue Hideka sat down on the edge of the bed, waiting for Saten Ruiko to hand her the chopsticks.

Given Saten Ruiko's ambiguous attitude of neither opposing nor supporting her, Inoue Hideka was completely baffled as to what to do next.

Directly rejecting Misaka Mikoto is definitely not an option; that would absolutely hurt her feelings.

Not only did Saten Ruiko not want this, but Inoue Eika herself also did not want to see such an ending.

But if I accept...

Regardless of how Saten Ruiko will react, the important thing is that Inoue Eika doesn't want to be a heartless man who would let Saten Ruiko down.

More importantly, Inoue Hideka is still unsure of her true feelings for Misaka Mikoto.

If you don't love her but accept her love, that's worse than being a scumbag.

The Misaka Mikoto we know today isn't just an image from a manga; she's a real person living in my life—a 14-year-old girl!

If Inoue Hideka were reading a fantasy novel now, just like in her previous life, she could easily add Misaka Mikoto to her harem without any psychological pressure.

Unfortunately, that's not the case now. If we were to do that, it would be irresponsible towards Misaka Mikoto and a defilement of that pure love!

Inoue Hideka cannot forgive herself for doing such a thing.

"Tsk!"

Unable to figure out what to do, Inoue Hideka smacked his lips in annoyance.

"What? Is Yinghua unhappy with my behavior?"

Saten Ruiko, who had already handed the chopsticks to Inoue Eika, turned pale upon hearing the voice coming from Inoue Eika's mouth, and immediately withdrew the chopsticks she had handed over.

"No, no, I'm not. Please don't be angry, Lady Ruizi."

Inoue Hideka pleaded with a bitter face, "When did Ruiko awaken her queenly nature?!"

Wait... it seems like this trend has been brewing for a while now. When was it?

While thinking, Inoue Eika took the chopsticks that Saten Ruiko handed her again.

Seeing that the meal that Saten Ruiko had prepared for him was almost cold, he picked up a piece of meat with a trembling heart.

Just as I was about to put it in my mouth, I saw a familiar figure walking in through the door.

Editor Sawada actually came in person!

Inoue Hideka instantly felt like ten thousand horses were galloping past in front of him. This was just the right time!

Thinking back, it seems that nothing has gone smoothly since I woke up.

Inoue Hideka couldn't help but wonder if she had stolen Touma's harem and taken away some of his misfortune along with it.

Although various thoughts flashed through my mind, only a second had passed.

Inoue Hideka put down her chopsticks, stood up with a smile, walked to Sawada, the editor standing at the door, and politely extended her right hand.

After all, they were his benefactors, so Inoue Hideka dared not neglect his manners.

"Hehe! I'm truly flattered that Editor Sawada has come in person!"

"Haha, even Teacher Kochaya is in the hospital, wouldn't it be too impolite of me not to come and visit?"

Editor Sawada was carrying an exquisite box, which looked like it contained milk or some kind of supplement.

When Saten Ruiko saw Editor Sawada at the door, she politely stood up and waited to the side.

Judging from Editor Sawada's appearance—wearing a suit and tie, with a gray tie and hair wax—he was clearly a professional.

Inoue Hideka's attitude also indicated that the visitor was no ordinary friend, and Saten Ruiko, who was equally adept in social situations and domestic matters, certainly knew what to do.

Saten Ruiko took the box from Editor Sawada at just the right moment, and like a proper hostess, placed it in a corner of the ward.

She took out the things Inoue Hideka had asked her to take from her backpack, then quietly left the ward, making sure to close the door behind her.

"Alright, editor, let's not beat around the bush. Someone as busy as you would never come here unless it's important. Just say what you need."

Inoue Eika was in a hurry to eat, because in a little while, the loving meal that Saten Ruiko had painstakingly prepared for her would get cold!

Inoue Hideka was certainly aware that something as simple as getting the artwork could be handled by sending a handyman.

"As expected, Mr. Inoue! Actually, I came here today to discuss the anime adaptation of your manga. Regarding the voice acting and music, is there anything you'd like to keep in mind, Mr. Inoue?"

"Well……"

That is indeed an important matter!

While it doesn't matter much for comics, for animation, the choice of voice actors and the integration of background music directly affect the quality of an animation.

After a moment's consideration, Inoue Hideka said:

"Regarding voice acting, I'm sure the company has the talent, and their judgment is definitely good. As for music, I'd like to provide the sheet music myself and have the company produce it. That shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"Mr. Inoue is also so talented in music?"

Editor Sawada asked in surprise, a hint of distrust in his eyes.

After all, Inoue Hideka is only a 13-year-old junior high school student, so it is already quite surprising that she is so talented in manga.

If someone is also exceptionally talented in music, then they are simply a peerless genius!

"Forehead?"

Inoue Hidekazu's face suddenly turned red. He knew his own limitations; he was just a plagiarist.

How dare you just admit it so openly?

Embarrassed, Inoue Hideka scratched the back of his head and gave an awkward, bitter smile.

"Well... how should I put it? In the next few days, I will send over the sheet music, indicating where each piece of music should be paired with it. I hope Editor Sawada can take a look then."

“Hmm, in that case…” Editor Sawada considered for a moment before saying, “Alright! Let’s discuss the fees after we’ve used Mr. Inoue’s score!”

"Okay, then I'll leave it to Editor Sawada!"

After exchanging pleasantries with Inoue Hidekazu, Sawada took the artwork that Inoue Hidekazu had given him, stood up and said goodbye to Inoue Hidekazu.

After watching Editor Sawada walk towards the parking lot in the distance from the hospital entrance, Inoue Hideka couldn't wait to return to her ward.

Wow! Finally, it's time to eat breakfast!

Nothing else will happen, right?

Inoue Hideka thought carefully, picked up the piece of meat she hadn't yet eaten with her chopsticks, and put it in her mouth.

Chapter 103 Why have we always been at a disadvantage?

"Mmm~~"

Inoue Hideka chewed the meat in his mouth with satisfaction. Not being interrupted from eating, one of the most important things in life, was the luckiest thing for Inoue Hideka at the moment.

When I went to see Editor Sawada off, I didn't see Ruiko Saten. It seems she was busy looking at houses.

Oh right, I haven't told Leizi the address yet!

First, Misaka Mikoto disrupted her rhythm, and then she was interrupted by the sudden arrival of editor Sawada. Inoue Hideka suddenly remembered that she had forgotten to write down the address for Saten Ruiko when she left.

She hurriedly picked up her phone and sent a text message to Saten Ruiko, sending her Touma Kamijou's address.

Kamijou Touma encounters all sorts of misfortunes every day, and he also has a big-eater nun at home. He lives a life where he is always hungry and has to worry about where his next meal will come from.

Inoue Eika thought that since she would be living with Saten Ruiko from now on, she wouldn't mind having two more guests at home.

Let Saten Ruiko be in charge of cooking and Kamijou Touma be in charge of cleaning up. That would relieve some of Saten Ruiko's pressure!

Thinking this way, Inoue Hideka completely ignored the fact that he was only responsible for eating, and even went so far as to claim that it was to relieve his girlfriend's pressure.

He picked up another piece of fish and put it in his mouth, chewing as Inoue Hideka frowned, thinking about the rooms he had prepared for the other two.

I wonder if we can successfully bring them in?

After putting down her chopsticks, Inoue Hideka made a phone call to Shokuhou Misaki.

After the experiment ended, Misaki Shokuhou never contacted him, and his sisters never came to the hospital after he woke up. Inoue Hideka is still completely unaware of their situation.

beep...beep...beep...

"Huh? You're still alive..."

As soon as the call connected, Misaki Shokuhou's teasing voice came from the other end.

"..."

Inoue Hideka forced a smile, speechless at the Queen's dishonest nature.

Although she had been secretly helping Inoue Hideka all along, the words she spoke were so insincere.

"Um, Shokuhou-senpai, I'd like to know how the younger sisters are doing. Could you give me a brief overview?"

"Hmm... Following orders from the council, most of the younger sisters have been sent to various parts of the world for physical conditioning. Currently, only a few remain in Academy City... They could have received conditioning at my research institute! Humph!"