This is not the date I wanted.

"Because I came back from the future through time and space."

11 From the Future

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"From the future?"

Hearing what Kuang San said, Meng Yue was stunned at first, and then looked at Kuang San carefully.

Logically speaking, if someone else told Meng Yue that they traveled through time from the future, she would never believe it. But when Tokisaki Kurumi said this, the weight was completely different. She possessed the angel "Keketei" who controlled "time" and did have the ability to travel through time. In fact, she also saw with her own eyes that Kurumi teleported Shidao to the past.

"You mean to say that you didn't learn about the attack plan from DEM, but actually experienced such a future?"

"Yes."

Kurumi nodded in affirmation.

"……real?"

"Alala, it seems that Miss Mengyue still doesn't believe what I said."

Seeing that Meng Yue still had an expression of disbelief, Kuang San couldn't help but feel a little troubled.

"I just said it. If I had intended to deceive Miss Mengyue, I would never have told such a ridiculous lie."

"…Indeed, you have no reason or need to lie. However, there is no evidence to prove that what you said is true."

Meng Yue replied calmly.

Hearing Meng Yue's words, Kuang San couldn't help but sigh helplessly.

"Ms. Mengyue, you are really too suspicious, aren't you?"

"It's always better to be cautious. If it was that idiot Shidao, he would have believed you without hesitation. That's why I can't be careless. Of course, if you have a way to prove that you are from the future, I will believe you."

"Well... okay. But Miss Mengyue, please don't regret what you said."

As he spoke, a meaningful smile appeared on Kuang San's lips.

“W-what?”

Seeing Kuang San looking confident, Meng Yue had a bad feeling for some reason.

(Wait, she just seemed to be ‘just like what Miss Mengyue said’, could it be…)

"I, Liangyi Mengyue, have two dreams that I want to realize~"

Suddenly, Kuang San's tone changed, and she spoke in a coquettish tone like a little girl.

In an instant, Meng Yue shuddered violently and her face turned red.

“My first dream is for game designers to design a completely immersive virtual game.”

Seeing Meng Yue's reaction, Kuang San's smile widened and she continued speaking in a pretentious manner.

"My second dream is to become Shidou's new..."

"Okay! OK! Stop! I believe you are from the future! So there is no need to continue!"

Meng Yue hurriedly covered Kuang San's mouth to stop her from continuing.

You know, the first one is fine, but the second one, she has never told anyone.

(Ah——What on earth was my future self thinking?! Why did I have to tell this to Kurumi? There must be a better way!)

Thinking of this, Meng Yue couldn't help but hate her future self.

After Kuang San nodded to show that she understood, she said with a smile on her face after Meng Yue released her mouth.

"Hehe~ I didn't expect Miss Mengyue to have such a girlish dream in her heart. She's really cute."

"You, what do you care about me! Let's get back to the topic!"

After coughing twice awkwardly, Meng Yue straightened her face and spoke seriously.

"Anyway, after school today, Shidou will be attacked by DEM, right?"

"Yes, and not just after school. This time, DEM is determined to take Mr. Shidou's life. They will not give up because of one failure. I am afraid they will find ways to assassinate Mr. Shidou next time. Therefore, I would like to ask Miss Mengyue to help stop DEM's attack."

"...Okay, I promise you."

After thinking for a while, Meng Yue nodded and agreed to Kuang San's request.

"However, I am not sure that I can stop DEM by myself. Can I ask someone for help if necessary?"

"Of course it's no problem. But please don't tell anyone else that I came from the future, Miss Mengyue."

"Okay. And Kurumi, can you answer one last question for me?"

"what?"

"Why are you trying so hard to help Shidou?"

"..."

Seeing Kuang San suddenly fall silent, Meng Yue shrugged with a wry smile.

"Well, this question is just out of my personal curiosity. If it's not convenient to answer, I won't delve into it. Please give me your advice, Kurumi. Also, I apologize for being rough with you and doubting you just now."

As she spoke, Meng Yue extended her hand towards Kuang San.

"Haha, no. Compared to the other one, in my eyes, Miss Mengyue is much more sensible."

Kuang San smiled slightly and held Meng Yue's hand.

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"Well, that's about it. So I worked with Kurumi and found a way to stop the DEM Club's attack."

In this way, Meng Yue told everyone about her meeting with Kuang San at night. Of course, she deliberately omitted the fact that Kuang San came from the future and the "evidence" that confirmed this.

After hearing Meng Yue's words, everyone fell silent at the same time, obviously digesting Meng Yue's words.

"I have two questions."

Tobiichi Origami was the first to break the silence, looking at Mengyue and asking.

"First of all, if you knew that DEM was planning to attack Shidou, why did you let Shidou go to the rooftop and expose himself to danger?"

"Because even if we don't let Shidou go to the rooftop, DEM will launch an attack somewhere else, and then we will lose the advantage of the intelligence we obtained in advance. It is better to prepare for it."

Meng Yue answered as a matter of course.

"Then where did Kuang San get this information? If it was you, you should have confirmed this question with Kuang San, right?"

(As expected of Origami, she is surprisingly perceptive.)

Meng Yue couldn't help but sigh in admiration. Of course, she had imagined that someone would ask this question, and in fact, she did think of a lie that could get away with it.

but……

"Sorry, I can't say that."

Meng Yue clasped her hands together and said apologetically.

"why?"

Origami frowned and asked in confusion.

"I have been silenced by Kuang San. There is a possibility that DEM may continue to attack. If I tell you, Kuang San may turn against me, and then the only source of information will be cut off."

"...I understand."

After thinking about it, Origami accepted Mengyue's explanation.

"Well, Liu'er also has doubts in his heart."

At this moment, Rokuko raised his hand hesitantly.

"Huh? What's the matter?"

"If you, the one called Kuang San, want to take my life and take my spiritual power, why do you need to help me escape danger?"

"Well, regarding Xiaoliu's question, I can probably guess the reason."

Before Meng Yue could speak, Erya took the lead in answering Rokuko.

"I've had contact with San San once before, and I know some personal grudges between her and the boss of DEM. And if DEM's assassination is successful, Shidou's spiritual power will return to everyone's body. For San San who wants to take away all the spiritual power in one go, this is probably the last thing she wants to see."

As he spoke, Erya glanced at Mengyue and continued with a smile,

"From this point of view, it is a wise choice to find Bilijiang as a partner. As long as the interests are aligned, we can get effective help."

Mengyue was a little surprised. Erya's answer was basically consistent with Mengyue's analysis. Although he usually looked careless, he actually had a very thorough understanding of some things.

"Well, it's what we call mutual exploitation. Kurumi wants to use me to stop DEM's attack, and I also want to learn about DEM's plans and information from her."

Meng Yue added.

"So that's how it is... Liu'er knows."

"Hmm~ In other words, the current problem is DEM and Kurumi. Both sides want Shidou-kun's life. Shidou-kun, you are really popular~"

"I'm not happy at all..."

In response to Yoshina's teasing, Shidou could only smile bitterly.

"Well, I'll find a way to deal with DEM."

Mengyue took the initiative to take on a task.

"Is everything okay, Sister Mengyue?"

Kotori asked worriedly.

"Don't worry, I'm sure I can do it now. And I won't force myself to do anything. I'll ask for support when necessary."

Meng Yue patted Qin Li's head and comforted her with a smile.

"Rather, Shidou is the one who needs to be more worried. If he is conquered by Kurumi during the date and eaten up completely, then I will become an accomplice of Kurumi."

"Yes. Shidou, just in case, I remind you again, don't be careless and let Kurumi lead you by the nose!"

"I got it."

How little people trust me, Shidou thought to himself with a smile.

"Shidou! Don't worry, if there is real danger, I will protect you."

Tohka said with great vigor.

Gu——————

At the same time, Tohka's stomach also made a roar that was no less powerful than its owner's. Tohka immediately covered her stomach in embarrassment.

Everyone couldn't help but smile knowingly, and the originally tense atmosphere instantly relaxed.

"Anyway, it's time for dinner, so it's about time to start cooking. Shidou, give me a hand."

After picking up the headband and tying her hair, Mengyue looked at the number of people and said to Shidao.

"That's true. Hungry soldiers can't fight."

With that, the two of them headed to the kitchen to prepare a meal for their hungry family members.

12 Artemisia, DEM

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"Has the mission failed?"

At night, in the office of DEM Japan Branch, sitting at his desk, listening to the reports of Alan and Artemisia.

"Yes. I'm so sorry. It's my fault, Ike."

"Ah, it's okay, it's okay. I was the one who gave the order to retreat. There's no need for you to blame yourself."

Artemisia felt a little surprised. Compared to Alan who felt quite responsible for the failure of the mission, Westcott's reaction was to just smile and wave his hand and then brush the matter aside.

(Still as tolerant as ever, to the point of being unbelievable.)

Artemisia secretly sighed in her heart.

Since I was transferred to DEM, the working environment here is quite different from what I expected.