The person who likes me is a yandere.

Chapter Thirty-Two: The Mighty Bad Guys

The third reason is that I saw it. I found it, right behind Kurobe, on the fourth step of the stone steps.

"...I'm here to pick up my sister."

"what?"

Therefore, I cannot go back.

"...Huh? What are you talking about? Are you so scared that you've lost your mind? Hahaha..."

Hmm, not bad, Kurobe-kun. I can relate to that joke. It was hilarious. Because…

"You're the one who's scared, aren't you?"

"Huh? -- Oh!"

I grabbed his left hand, which was tightening around my chest, and suddenly lowered my center of gravity.

Naturally, the drunken Kurobe leaned forward, and I took advantage of his weakness—

"You—get back there!"

He forcefully swung his right fist upwards.

"ah!"

"Kurobe!"

Tangdao and Lingcun cried out. After a while, a muffled groan escaped from Kurobe's mouth. My fist could feel his warm breath, and it stopped just a sheet of paper away from his face. I maintained my stance, waiting for Kurobe to open his tightly closed eyes…

"clatter!"

—Slap.

Then I flicked his forehead with my index finger.

"It hurts so much! Ouch!"

Kurobe took two steps back, then three, and on his fourth step, he lost his balance and fell flat on his backside. Oh, a flick on the forehead and you're down?

"...You're way too scared, Kurobe-kun."

"What! You, you bastard!"

"You thought you were going to get beaten up? Too bad, no matter how angry I am, I would never hit a classmate, unlike that person who caused bloodshed."

"What? What nonsense are you spouting! How dare you underestimate me. I'll kill you, this time I really will kill you, I'm really going to kill you!"

It seems a flick to the forehead was enough to shatter the pride of this old soldier. Kurobe, revealing his limited vocabulary, kicked at the gravel as he stood up.

"Yongshu!"

"Have"

Guan walked over to him with great enthusiasm to cheer him on. What's wrong with you guys? Don't you have any self-respect in that area?

...Two people...what should I do? Honestly, I'm completely exhausted. I can't dodge or escape. Hey, Aragaki Asago, do you have any ideas? Do you have any special skills to get rid of these guys too? Generally, you probably do, like you have special abilities or inherited heroic powers from your ancestors. If you do, bring them out quickly! Come on, let's use our special abilities! Come on, come on, come on, come on, hurry up!

"Let's go, Yongshu!"

"Oh!"

No, that's not right. I didn't send you. Ugh, damn it. Just then, the Blackbeard and Seki, like two guardian deities, surrounded me from both sides. And then, right at that moment…

—Boom boom boom boom boom boom!

Just as they were about to engage, a deafening roar echoed through the shrine in the night. A burst of light tore through the darkness like a laser beam.

"Oh no, what's going on!"

Suddenly, a modified motorcycle appeared. It roared up the stone steps, its bottom, resembling the entrails of a living creature, and sped into the shrine grounds. The soldiers screamed and fled in panic. Without hesitation, the modified motorcycle weaved into the scattered soldiers, its rear wheel tracing a semi-circle, stopping as if performing a circus act.

...Hey, no way. Could it be...?

"Found you... you bastard."

The night breeze swept across the shrine, and her long, golden hair fluttered in the wind like golden wings.

—Mimei Luo Lock.

A special forces uniform embroidered with the words "The Strongest Sister in Kanto" was draped over her like a cape.

"Ughh ...

"Mimi, Mimi, Mimi Luo Suo!? No, no, no way. Why, why are you here?!"

"I...I...How would I know!"

"Oh no! Oh no! Oh no! Oh no! Oh no! This is terrible!"

The strongest brand in Kanto seems to be the real deal. The army of old men crumbled under the intimidating reputation of Mimi Rasaku.

—Boom boom boom boom boom boom!

"Run! Aa ...

"Aa ...

As soon as the engine roared to life, the soldiers abandoned all pride and dignity, scattering like birds and beasts.

Oh! Wow, that's amazing! Aragaki Asago actually used a special ability. What drove that army away was... summoning magic?

"Hey you!"

Now is not the time for such talk. One problem after another... no, the situation has only worsened. If those guys are snakes, then this one is a dragon, and a golden one at that.

The delinquent girl shook off her motorcycle, lifted the hem of her special attack uniform, and casually approached me with the arrogant attitude typical of delinquents.

"I've finally found you! I've searched the whole city for you!"

So you ended up here? You're way too obsessed.

Are you listening?

The delinquent girl tossed her loose blonde hair aside and glared at me fiercely. Ah, I knew it, it's obvious up close. If you were really long, you'd be absolutely gorgeous.

"What are you muttering about! If you have something to say, say it clearly!"

Saying it outright would only make you angry again. Oh well...

"...I understand."

"hold head high?"

"I'm mentally prepared. Do as you see fit."

After I finished speaking, I opened my arms.

I wouldn't have had the strength to keep running, and no matter where I ran, this person would definitely chase me. I can't say this wasn't my fault, and most importantly, I didn't have the time. If getting punched a couple of times would be the end of it, I'd just let her kick and punch me.

"Oh, that's pretty manly... I'm going to go for it then."

The delinquent girl's gaze sharpened further. "Ah, never mind what I said earlier, fists are definitely better. That kick of yours shook the measuring machine like plastic; I simply couldn't handle that."

I don't know if the delinquent girl knew what I was thinking. She took a deep breath and faced my face...

"sorry!"

It emitted a sound like a cannonball.

Chapter Thirty-Three: Let's Be Family

"Heave-ho"

I stepped onto the ground and shouted in a very middle-aged man's voice, which even I found discouraging.

After cleaning up the trash by myself, I forced my stiff, plaster-like joints to continue climbing the steps leading deeper into the shrine.

I spurred my weary body up, step by step. Then, I stopped on the third step and picked up something that had fallen on the fourth. The dim light from my flashlight shone on it, and it shattered into pieces... It was a seashell-shaped hair clip.

Oh dear, it feels like I've gone in a huge circle. It's clear she was certain I'd come here. I don't know what awaits me, but I know she's definitely there. I carefully watched my step, making sure not to slip or touch the branches of the lacquer tree sticking out to my right, and cautiously climbed the ten steps one by one…

"……Wow"

Then, a bright and clear view opened up before me. Looking out, I saw an ocean of light.

The night view of Himenogi is unobstructed. This must be an observation deck. I see waist-high railings and benches without backrests…

"……elder brother?"

And Ayase.

Ayase sat on the bench.

Her long, beautiful hair flowed in the wind...

barefoot on the grass...

Against the backdrop of the Sea of ​​Jewels...

They were watching me.

...What a beautiful girl.

Although it's completely inappropriate for the occasion, this is truly my most immediate feeling. I long to gaze for a long time into her eyes, which are more beautiful than any jewel.

"Ayase, what are you doing? In a place like this..."

After a long while, I said this.

"...I'm waiting for my brother."

Ayase's gaze lingered briefly in mid-air before answering me.

"How did we find this place? Ayase didn't mention it."

That sounds like you're saying you're not waiting for me.

"Why... I came to my senses and I was already here. I think it was you who told me."

I slowly reached into my pocket and pulled out everything at once, placing them one by one beside Ayase.

"……What's this?"

The first thing Ayase picked up was—