The Paradise of Reincarnation Begins with Eriri

Looking at the three cups of coffee on the table, Kiyono Makoto felt a slight jolt in his heart, and a strong sense of déjà vu suddenly surged into his mind.

This is... the scene in the photo?

The case is solved.

The reason he was in the café in the evening was because of the side effects of the Destiny Earring, and the two girls sitting opposite him were Nishimiya Shoko and Yukino Yukinoshita.

In retrospect, the photos that predicted the future were surprisingly accurate.

"Kiyono-kun, are you alright?"

Nishimiya Shoko looked over with worried eyes.

"fine."

Kiyono Makoto snapped out of his daze and smiled.

Nishimiya Shoko's pretty face flushed slightly, and she quickly picked up her coffee cup to hide her shy expression.

Yukinoshita Yukino: "..."

Seeing herself blush at a boy's smile, Yukino Yukinoshita felt incredibly conflicted.

Was I really such an easily blushing girl?

My thoughts drifted away.

He quickly thought of the water magic experience in the settlement space.

Yukino Yukinoshita quietly realized:

The soul is the soul, and the body is the body.

Putting her soul aside, her body is just that of an ordinary high school girl; she feels shy, blushes, and...

The three of them drank coffee, their emotions gradually calming down, and began to discuss solutions.

"If it's just a body swap and there are no other problems, I think it's acceptable."

Kiyono Makoto said softly:

"The side effects are not permanent; they only last for a period of time, and they may even disappear on their own tomorrow."

"But it might not be just one day, it could be three days, five days, or even half a month."

Yukino Yukinoshita calmly retorted:

"The Golden Week holiday is coming to an end soon, and if we don't switch back, it will be very troublesome for both our studies and daily life."

"...That is indeed a possibility."

Since this was the first time for everyone, they were feeling their way in the dark and didn't really know how long the side effects of the soul swap would last.

"Um..." Nishimiya Shoko looked up, her cool voice carrying a tenderness etched into her soul, "Is Kiyono-san's purification ability useful?"

"Um?"

Yukino Yukinoshita tilted her head slightly to look at her.

Seino Makoto explained softly:

"It's one of my passive abilities. Simply put, it can remove negative status effects. In addition, it can also help others remove negative status effects through physical contact."

"..."

Yukino Yukinoshita quickly furrowed her delicate brows. Despite her gentle and sweet face, she inexplicably exuded a subtle sense of oppression.

"Brother Spider Demon's poison... can it be purified?"

Kiyono Makoto's expression was calm, showing no sign of guilt.

"I tried it with my senior back then, but it didn't work. If I could handle any negative condition, I would be invincible."

"..."

Yukino Yukinoshita let out a soft breath, lowered her gaze, and said softly:

"Feel sorry."

Apologize for saying the wrong thing; this is basic social etiquette.

Kiyono Makoto didn't take it to heart and looked at the two girls opposite him:

"Let's get this straight: to test if the [purification] works, physical contact is required... Of course, a simple hand-holding will suffice. Who wants to try?"

Chapter 156 Senior Sister is Summoning

"...Who's coming?"

Upon hearing Kiyono Makoto's soft question, Yukino and Shoko both fell silent.

Under normal circumstances, this question wouldn't even need to be considered; Nishimiya Shoko would definitely be in charge of verifying it by holding hands.

After all... they've already kissed, so holding hands shouldn't be a problem.

But the current situation is extremely unusual.

Upon waking up, the two discovered that due to a side effect of the soul earring, their souls had been secretly swapped.

Even the aloof, independent, and always highly opinionated Yukino Yukinoshita didn't know how to answer for a moment.

I should let Shoko hold my hand, but it's my own body... I've never held hands with a boy before, so of course I'm going to resist.

What if... we used Glass's body?

But the soul is also one's own soul.

So... how should we choose between body and soul?

Just then, Nishimiya Shoko's shy yet firm voice rang out:

"I...I'll do it!"

Yukino Yukinoshita silently turned her head to look at her own face, which was flushed.

“Um…” Nishimiya Shoko’s ears were burning, and she mustered her courage to whisper, “After all, it was my suggestion, so naturally I should be the one to verify it.”

Although I'm shy, Yukinoshita and Kiyono-kun have only just met, so holding hands must be really awkward, right?

Since that's the case, I have to step forward.

Compared to Yukino, Nishimiya Shoko clearly didn't have as many concerns—even with a different body, the soul was the most important thing.

"Kiyono-san...please."

Nishimiya Shoko blushed and nervously extended her right hand.

The sun was gradually setting.

The golden afterglow streamed in through the window, landing precisely on the girl's right hand, making it look like a meticulously crafted work of art.

The girl's fingers were like scallion segments, snow-white and slender, with distinct joints that were not abrupt. Her nails were neatly trimmed, with a healthy pale pink sheen. There were no superfluous decorations; they were simple yet perfectly natural.

The skin on the back of my hand is incredibly white, almost translucent, with the pale blue veins clearly visible beneath, shimmering softly in the sunset.

"If her hands are this white, the rest of her body must be even whiter..."

Kiyono Makoto silently recited this in his heart.

"stare--"

A sharp gaze quickly swept over.

Yukino Yukinoshita narrowed her eyes slightly, looking at her with a calm yet slightly cool gaze:

"Kiyono-kun, is something utterly obscene playing out in your head?"

"No, I didn't, don't talk nonsense."

Seino Makoto instinctively denied it three times in a row.

Yukino Yukinoshita leisurely picked up her coffee, her eyes sweeping over them indifferently, finally revealing her sharp tongue:

"Back in school, boys would often secretly look at me like that... like a slug crawling across the back of my hand."

What the heck is a slug?

Don't use such a terrible nickname to address your classmate!

However, despite her gentle and sweet face, she looks at others with disdain and speaks sarcastically, calling them snotty-nosed... The contrast is so strong that it gives people a strange sense of stimulation.

"I'm different from them; I simply appreciate it."

Kiyono Makoto said in a serious tone:

"With hands as beautiful as Yukinoshita's, it's normal to be unable to look away, right?"

"..."

Yukino Yukinoshita paused slightly in her breathing, her ear tips flushed almost imperceptibly, and her tone remained cool:

"Saying such things in public constitutes harassment."

If it's someone else praising her, Yukinoshita won't feel the slightest ripple in her heart; she'll only feel it's frivolous and disgusting.

But now it's Kiyono... For some reason, I can't bring myself to dislike her.

Upon hearing this, Kiyono Makoto retorted:

"The criteria for harassment are too strict; the prisons will be overcrowded!"

"It's...it's alright..."

The girl's gentle voice rang out, and Nishimiya Shoko blushed slightly, whispering in defense of Kiyono Makoto:

"Kiyono-san is just telling the truth... Yukino-san's hands are indeed very beautiful."

"..."

Yukino Yukinoshita silently turned her head, glanced at the gentle, blushing 'herself', and helplessly covered her cheeks.

It's unbearable to look at.

He was praising other girls, and instead of getting angry, he even helped explain... Shoko is so embarrassing.

"Then, I shall begin."

Kiyono Makoto let out a soft breath and gently grasped Yukinoshita's fingertips.

The girl's skin was delicate and smooth, with an excellent feel, as if it would slip through your palm if you weren't careful.

Kiyono Makoto remained calm as he silently opened the character panel and checked the attributes.

Ten seconds later.

The mental strength value remained unchanged.

"...Sorry, the [Purification] attribute has not been activated."

Kiyono Makoto shook his head and quickly withdrew his right hand.

This concerns [fate], and purifying the entry is clearly beyond our capabilities and cannot help.

"Is that so...?"

Yukino Yukinoshita let out a soft sigh. Although she was prepared, she was still a little disappointed.

Kiyono Makoto took a sip of coffee and asked about the important matter:

"You didn't inherit each other's memories, did you?"

"No." Nishimiya Shoko quickly shook her head. "When I woke up, my mind was completely blank. Luckily, I remembered Kiyono-san's contact information."

Kiyono Makoto quickly suggested:

"In that case, why don't you come to my place to rest tonight?"

"Um?"

Yukino Yukinoshita leaned back slightly, her eyes wary.

Even when faced with an invitation from a strange man, Yukino Yukinoshita remains extremely wary, despite being a teammate.

Kiyono Makoto's expression was calm, showing no sign of guilt.

"Besides her younger sister, Shoko also has her grandmother and mother. Since she didn't inherit any of their memories, going home would be very troublesome. The best solution is for her to stay here temporarily until the side effects subside before returning home."