This is not the date I wanted.

"Besides, if I was really worried about being caught, wouldn't I be able to protect myself better than having my spiritual power sealed by the boy and remaining intact?"

Erya shrugged and continued,

"The reason why I asked the boy out was simply to thank him for his help last time, and I also felt that this new development would be a good reference for drawing comics, that's all. Or is Ratatoskr's idea of ​​'wanting to save the elves' just a propaganda slogan for exploitation?"

"……I see."

Although she still wanted to say something, Meng Yue decided to stop there as she was concerned that Erya might change his mind if she pushed him too far.

"Shidou, what to do next is up to you to choose."

As she said that, Meng Yue took a few steps back and came behind Shidao, picked up a comic book in the room and started reading it.

"……Um."

Nodding slightly, Shidou looked directly into Nia's eyes.

"Di Ya."

"What's wrong, young man? Although Bilijiang guessed wrong, it's true that if you don't want to have me as your harem, you don't have to accept this opportunity. However, my schedule is very tight next time, and if I miss this opportunity, my flag will be completely broken."

Hearing Nia's slightly angry answer, Shidou couldn't help but smile bitterly.

"That's true. Meng Yue's words are not without reason. However, even though I am self-righteous, I still can't just leave Erya alone."

"Oh?"

Niya raised her eyebrows in surprise. Shidou took a deep breath and declared with great momentum.

"I'm going to make you fall in love with me, so be prepared, Niya!"

“Pfft…Haha! As expected, I was right about you, young man! Then it’s a deal.”

Hearing Shidou's answer, Niya laughed happily, patted Shidou's shoulder cheerfully and said,

"Ah~ I'm very happy, young man. I didn't expect that you would be willing to take me into your harem even if Bili-chan broke your three legs. Let alone falling in love with me, I already have great respect for you."

"Eh?"

Shidou was stunned for a moment, then realized what he had said.

Mengyue points out that the opportunity given by Nia actually brought no benefit to Shido, other than adding one to his harem.

However, Nia denied that she was in trouble and did not need help. She made the invitation simply to give Shidou a chance to attack her.

So here, accepting Erya's invitation is almost equivalent to saying that I want to make Erya my harem.

Instantly, cold sweat broke out on Shidao's back.

"No - wait, the enlightenment I'm talking about is not -"

(Really? Should I say it was expected or something? Well, there's nothing I can do about Shidou being an idiot.)

After all, Meng Yue was only fighting for Shidao's right to choose. Since he had made his choice, she had nothing to say.

"Shidou."

Sighing helplessly, Meng Yue closed the comic in her hand and gave Shidao a kind smile.

"Yes!"

Shidou straightened his back subconsciously and answered.

"I won't tell lies, so - come on."

——It’s over.

"Condolences."

Looking at Shidou who looked desperate, Nia patted his shoulder with sympathy.

07 The Blank Five Years

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"Then, did Shidou make an appointment with that elf to go to Akihabara for a date?"

After returning home and finishing dinner, Mengyue and Qinli talked about meeting Niya in the afternoon.

December 12th, the location is Akihabara, the time starts with the meeting in the morning and ends with the bus back to Tengu City in the evening.

As long as Shidou can conquer Nia during this period, he will be considered successful.

During this time, Nia promised not to use angels to spy on Shidou and his friends' battle plans.

This was the agreement that Nia and Shidou made when they left.

"Well, I've been invited for the time being. If you don't mind me becoming a light bulb in Shidou's strategy to conquer Nia, I'll go along too."

Leaning against the wall in the corridor, Meng Yue shrugged and added.

"How could that be? I'd love to have Sister Meng Yue help me. I'll leave the stupid Shidao to me."

Hearing Mengyue's words, Qinli's frown relaxed a little, and there was a sense of relief in her tone.

"I went there just to go sightseeing in Akihabara... Well, I'll help you if you have any questions."

Although she had no intention of meddling in other people's business, Mengyue still nodded with a wry smile when she saw Qin Li's expectant eyes.

"Thank you, Sister Mengyue. We will also provide you with support on the same day. But... the elves imprisoned by the DEM Society?"

After hearing the details about Nia from Yumezuki and Shidou, Kotori held her waist in thought, holding a lollipop in her mouth.

Given the precedent that Miku was already a well-known idol when she first appeared, she was not surprised that Niya had been a professional cartoonist in society for several years. However, the power of the other angel made her feel a little concerned.

"A Whispering Chapter... Being able to know all the information and describe the blueprint for the future... What a terrifying angel."

"In front of that angel, there is no privacy. Shidou's dark history was dug up at that time, so you should be careful not to be caught in any small braids, Kotori."

Meng Yue threatened seriously.

"No, no, I don't have any shameful dark history - ahem, Sister Mengyue, stop joking."

Qinli blushed and coughed dryly. She glared at Mengyue in dissatisfaction, sighed, and muttered to herself thoughtfully.

"The omniscient angel...if that's the case, can you tell the true identity of the Phantom...and the memories of Mana and Shidou..."

"...Sigh, who knows. She said it herself, it's just a 'probably'."

After a moment's silence, Mengyue shrugged and gently tapped Qinli's forehead with her fingers.

"Now is not the time to think about these things. I haven't conquered Nia yet. Even if I can do that, it has to be after Shidou conquers her, right?"

"Yeah, that's true."

I was a little too impatient. After Meng Yue pointed this out, Qin Li scratched her face in shame.

"By the way, Sister Mengyue, did Erya tell you what happened to him at DEM?"

"No. It was brushed aside in a very casual tone."

Meng Yue shook her head helplessly. Hearing this, Qin Li's face became a little solemn.

Either he dealt with it perfunctorily because he didn't want to recall the painful memories, or he forgot the memory because of his body's instinctive defense. In any case, Kotori absolutely didn't believe that DEM would treat the Pokémon with courtesy after catching them.

"It's impossible for them not to know Erya's real identity. Erya publicized his identity so high-profile, it's impossible for DEM not to notice it."

"I can only think there is some conspiracy."

"Yes."

Kotori sighed. It seemed that the most urgent task now was to arrange for someone to protect Niya's safety rather than to capture her.

——Hahahaha! Arrogant and ignorant beast, accept my punishment!

"anyway……"

Turning her head to look at the living room, Qin Li couldn't help but frown when she heard the commotion coming from inside the house.

"What is Shidou doing? Mengyue-sister."

——Ahahaha! I am the avenger from the abyss——Fighter Rivan! Anyone who stands in my way will be devoured, even you, Son of the Hurricane!

——Kuku! What a joke! I am the wind priestess, the devil of purgatory, and everything in the world is under my control. Ignorant avenger, pay the price for your arrogance!

——Humph, in the end, strength is the key. Take this, a blow that pierces the sky——Instant Flash Blast!

——I am seeking knowledge but have no way to gain it. Watch me as I take on your secret power head-on. Watch out!

——Surprisingly. It's really extraordinary that Shidou can keep up with Yakuya's pace and become Riman.

——Oh! I don't know what happened, but come on, Shidou! Don't lose!

——Click, click! (Camera shooting sound)

——Shidou-san... so handsome...

——Ah~ What a wonderful stage play, Shidao-kun. That's right, we can't lose in momentum~

——Ah... What kind of punishment game is this? I'm crying. Are you okay, stupid Shidou?

——Ahahaha! More, unnecessary worry! Sa, come on! I…I am the avenger from the abyss—the fighter Rivan!

"You actually took out the black cloak and weapons that were sealed deep in the closet. Is this okay, Shidou?"

Kotori asked anxiously, a little worried that her brother might have awakened some strange masochistic sexual fetish.

"Pfft... This is also a kind of spiritual training."

Glancing at Shidao, who was standing at the table in the living room, laughing wildly with tears in his eyes, Mengyue couldn't help but chuckle, turned her head, and answered while suppressing her laughter.

Facts have proved that when the happiness of the second half of one's life is in danger, the dark history committed during adolescence is not a big deal.

——————————————————I am the dividing line for shifting perspective——————————————————

"Ah... I'm finally free."

After sending the manuscript of the comic to the editor in the editorial department via fax, Niya was able to finish the work early thanks to Shido Gokawa, and she stretched lazily in a happy mood.

"Sprinkle it all over~ Let's enjoy it now! Beer, beer~"

Because the house was well heated, Erya, wearing only a lace bra, skipped into the kitchen and took out several cans of beer from the refrigerator.

"Oh, there are rice balls?"

Accidentally noticing the rice balls wrapped in plastic wrap on the stove, Erya then remembered that Mengyue did say that she had left food for her before she left.

"Oh my, Bili-chan will definitely become an excellent wife in the future. The young man is really enviable."

Erya couldn't help but sigh. She didn't know that if she said this in front of the girl, she would definitely be hit hard by a paper fan.

Although the plan tonight was to use some snacks from my stash as side dishes, this is a rare opportunity, so let's just use this as an appetizer first.

When she came to the living room, the tidy house made her feel as if she had walked into the wrong room. Erya was stunned for two seconds, then she sat down cross-legged on the sofa.

"Ah~ it smells so good."

He shoved the rice ball into his stomach in big mouthfuls, took a gulp of beer, and then hiccuped in relief.

"People live for this cup~"

After sighing like an office worker, Erya tore open the package of potato chips and turned on the TV with the remote control.

"Ah~ It's really erotic. I didn't expect that after not seeing it for a few years, Japanese animation has evolved to this level. It's incredible."

As he spoke, Erya watched the late night animation with great interest.

Twenty minutes passed in a flash. Watching the ending song playing on the screen, Erya turned over and cheered to the empty living room.

"So—comics! Games! The night has just begun!"

Now that the work is completed, without the control of the devil editor, no one can restrict Erya's freedom.

In order to catch up on all the things he had missed in the past few years, Erya took out comic books and placed them on his bed, reading them with great interest. After only three or four hours, the bedroom that Mengyue had tidied up became a mess again just as Erya had said.

"Ah... I'm so happy."

Lying on the bed with his body in a "big" shape, Erya squinted his eyes and murmured happily.

"One o'clock."

She picked up the phone on the bedside table and checked the time. Although it was still early for her, she had an appointment with the boy and Bilijiang the day after tomorrow, so she didn't want to disrupt her biological clock.

"Love? I probably can't do it..."

With a complicated expression on his face, Erya sighed with a wry smile.