One-way traffic

"You bastard—hey!"

As a result, while Accelerator was talking, the girl shoved the ice cream cone into his mouth.

Even Accelerator himself choked a few times.

Fortunately, even though his reflexes were instinctively trying to avoid Hatsune Miku, as a Level 6 Absolute Ability User, this level of coldness no longer affected him.

Even if he didn't eat, drink, or even breathe to some extent, it wouldn't be a big problem for someone like Accelerator who had already glimpsed the realm of gods.

But that's not the real problem.

After taking the ice cream cone out of Accelerator's mouth, Hatsune Miku then... started licking it herself.

"If the two of us eat together, we can finish the food, right?"

So we have the current scene.

Although people did not discover Hatsune Miku's true identity because her mental powers were concealed, they could still sense her existence.

From the perspective of many passersby, it probably looked like a girl playfully stuffing an ice cream cone into the person's mouth as if in a prank, and then starting to lick it herself.

No matter how you look at it, they seem like a young couple deeply in love.

"...Just to do something so stupid, and this is the result?"

"I'm not stupid! I have a little bit of charm... you idiot!"

No matter how much the girl pouted, acted coquettishly, or hugged him, this white-haired, red-eyed guy just remained unmoved, even displaying an expression that looked like he was about to hit someone.

—This guy must have been made of iron in his past life.

This is the sentiment of many ordinary people.

"So, what exactly are those bastards at the top planning to make me do?"

"It's not just you, it's something that all Level 5 espers will have to do together."

"The good thing is that I've already transcended the realm of mere level five"—Accelerator silently retorted to himself.

"Hmm... let me take a quick look at the schedule first."

"I should have deleted all this boring idol business when I merged the two timelines."

"It's good that it wasn't deleted... Ah, it is."

Looking at the content on her phone, Hatsune Miku was slightly... stunned.

Not good.

Upon witnessing this scene, perhaps instinctively, Accelerator felt a sense of lingering fear.

"what happened again."

"this…"

She didn't say much.

However, after the girl handed him her phone and asked him to read what was written on it—

"…ah?"

— Over the next three days, all the Level 5 esper idols will hold a pre-Christmas event together to warm up for the upcoming Christmas in Academy City.

Day 1 Activities: All Level 5 Superpower Idols are invited to gather together for a public cooking competition.

What is this thing?

Just looking at what was on it made Accelerator's lips tremble uncontrollably.

"Those bastards at the top, are they trying to make fools of others?"

"Ah... well, it's not bad! It's still acceptable, right...?"

"Yes, the specific details of the activities are fine, they're quite normal."

Accelerator nodded and spoke the absolute truth.

"But if you ask these level 5 superpowered individuals to do these things together, can it really still be considered normal?"

"…really."

After all, almost all of the Level 5 superpowered individuals have monstrous personalities that are among the best in the world.

Let alone cooking together, even if these people just bump into each other at the same time, it would probably lead to a whole host of disastrous developments.

If this happened during a live broadcast...

I'm afraid they'll have to blow up the entire stage used for the cooking competition into ruins.

"But there must be some advantages to this, right?"

"What benefits could there be? In the future, I see nothing but trouble."

"Think about it, although you have to do these things for the next three days, it also means that you don't have to hold any more live performances for the next three days, right?"

That... well, it could be considered a benefit, I suppose.

Regardless of the situation, three days later, he would be taking Hatsune Miku and Kakine Teitoku to the next world.

What will happen to this world after we return from the other worlds is still completely unknown.

Also a possibility.

I'll probably never have the chance to experience something like these three days again.

"...Let them do as they please."

Accelerator pursed his lips and stopped caring about it.

"This is a one-time exception. Since they're determined to go all out, I'll play along."

"Wow... What an unexpected conclusion! It's hard to believe that someone would say something like that."

"I've already said, this is a one-time exception, and it's only allowed once."

Regardless of what the other Level 5 espers think, Accelerator has at least decided on his own situation.

Rather than never having the chance to experience such idol activities again.

It would be better to leave behind a perfect memory at the end.

This is a one-sided idea.

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…After having that thought, I went on stage.

Accelerator admitted that he had changed his mind.

"Alright, now it's time to cook! But more important than ingredients is backbone! With backbone, even air can become fresh ingredients!"

"What a hassle... I'd much rather eat than cook, Hey Hamamen! Remember to buy salmon bento boxes before you go back. If you buy that lousy flavor again, I'll make you the side dish for this meal!"

"This is really a headache. The request is for home-style cooking, but all I can do is make some simple desserts... So, what do you think of my proposal, Misaka-san~☆"

"Proposal my foot! How could someone possibly cook one dish, hand it over to you, and then cook another one? Putting aside the issue of time constraints, it's completely illogical from a conventional standpoint!!"

"Hahaha!! Kid, don't think you're done just because you beat me in the ability assessment. We haven't even had a real contest of strength yet, but when it comes to cooking, you're guaranteed to lose, hahahaha!!!"

After watching these five... presumably human beings, each standing on the stage and saying these words.

Accelerator, dressed in an idol butler's outfit, slapped himself in the face.

"I must be out of my mind to think that working with these people could leave me with any good memories."

Chapter 748 The First Person to Get Drunk on Variety Shows

Background information.

In various circumstances, Accelerator has no choice but to come to this stage to do such things.

…That is, a cooking competition where you and several other level 5 superpowered individuals livestream your cooking skills.

"Alright! Now the show that everyone has been waiting for is finally starting. We have finally managed to invite several idols with Level 5 superpowers as our guests today after going through a lot of trouble!"

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh!!"

"Alright, without further ado! Let's start by introducing all the idols we've invited today—"

The seemingly enthusiastic host shouted into the microphone while turning the live camera lens to focus on the six people.

"Looking from right to left, they are ranked seventh, fifth, and third respectively: Mr. Shokuhou Misaki, Ms. Misaka Mikoto, and Ms. Shokuhou Misaki!"

"If we continue to look to the left, we will see the three esper idols ranked third, second, and first: Ms. Misaka Mikoto, Mr. Kakine Teitoku, and Mr. Accelerator!"

"Ahem, although the list says the first person's gender is unknown, we mainly consider appearance, so we'll just use the convenient title 'Mr' to describe them!"

As the host said.

The six Level 5 superpowered individuals stood in the very center of the stage.

The lights shone on them, and the cheers from the fans of the various idol groups echoed from below the stage.

At a glance, the sheer number of people far exceeds that of a single concert, far surpassing the capacity of a large stadium.

Honestly, it's already quite absurd that a variety show like this could attract so many viewers.

…However, this is Academy City after all, a city where nothing is surprising.

"Then without further ado, after introducing the six idols, let's immediately begin today's event—the cooking competition!"

Really...no problem?

Even Hatsune Miku, standing behind the stands, felt a little uneasy.

"Oh dear, this scene is really..."

"It's incredibly popular, and Misaka Misaka can't help but feel a little worried about it..."

Even the anticipation of seeing Accelerator on stage in his final work has subsided somewhat.

Six Level 5 superpowered individuals cook together.

Although this is the first time something like this has happened, just the sight of these six people standing here...

"how."

As the host introduced the topic, Accelerator also heard the voices of the people around him.

That was Kakine Teitoku.

"Because you're going to compete in a field you've never tried before, you're so afraid that you can't even lift your head, right?"

This incredibly arrogant second-place figure spread out a pair of white wings on his back and elegantly placed his hand on his forehead.

The smile on his face was far too confident and dissolute.

“I’m not like you. I’m number one. Don’t think I’ll lose in this situation.”

"..."

"Before I came here, I had already used the effects of the Holistic Theory to collect all kinds of food and cooking knowledge from all over the world. Hmph, don't think that everyone is a shut-in like you, kid."

wow-

As he spoke, the man made his enormous white wings radiate unparalleled brilliance.

"Watch closely! You filth of the old era, I... am now absolutely not going to lose to the beings of this mere world!"

"Ah——! Kakine-sama~!!!"

This was the cheering from countless audience members below the stage, mostly girls, it seems.

As he was showered with cheers and praise, Kakine Teitoku's face shone with an even more dazzling light... no, his face was truly glowing with golden light! This was more than just a metaphor!

"The second one over there, who's practically glowing all over, seems completely beyond saving..."

"Oh dear~ So, it seems Misaka-san is quite confident about winning this cooking competition, isn't she?"

The scene shifts, and this time we're with Misaka Mikoto and Shokuhou Misaki.

The two were wearing very similar idol uniforms, but…

While they are indeed very similar, there are still some differences.

For example—the area in front of the chest.

Just by looking at how their necklines open, you can see just how overwhelming the difference between the two is.