Re:Zero: Starting from the Great Transformation

In short, I just don't want to take off the mask.

Tsk.

The more you say this, the more I want to see it.

Logically speaking, Nanahoshi and I's bodies won't change over time, so our appearances shouldn't change either.

But if that’s the case, why do the Seven Stars have to hide it?

And the more Qixing tried to hide it, the more uncontrollable my curiosity became...

So I pointed to the window behind Qixing.

"Look at the UFO."

"what?"

Just when Qixing subconsciously turned his head to look.

I struck with the speed of a sword master swinging his sword with all his strength, swiftly and lightly removing the white mask from Qixing's face, exposing her angry face to the air.

Well, it's still the same face.

Nothing has changed.

But if that’s the case, why bother wearing a mask?

"I say, do you think I won't get angry no matter what you do?!"

"Sorry, sorry, I'll give you the mask back."

"late!"

The result was that I was hit hard by Qixing's elbow.

The girl's elbow strikes were incredibly powerful.

And judging from the strength... maybe this guy is secretly exercising?

That's definitely the case.

Otherwise, if I hadn't left the house for a year, I would have turned into a little fat girl.

How is it possible to maintain such a slim and soft figure?

Sword Holy Land: 50, Reunion after a long separation

After a fight.

Qixing locked my arms with his backhand and pressed my back to the ground with his knees.

So this guy must be exercising secretly.

The sensitivity of this action is totally beyond the ability of a nerd girl.

"I, I say... Nanahoshi, can you please let me up for a bit? This really hurts."

"You apologize to me first!"

"So I've been apologizing since just now..."

"That's totally insincere. I won't accept it!"

Nanaho gritted her teeth, then kneed me in the lower back even harder.

He's just throwing a tantrum.

She seemed really angry anyway.

"I'm sorry, I won't do it again, I really won't."

"You better be!"

Qixing moved away from me angrily.

The anger still lingered on his slightly childish face.

Although she keeps saying that she is an adult, her appearance has not changed at all. No matter how you look at her, she is just a cute active JK. Even when she is angry, she is still cute.

Except for the elbow strike just now, that one really hurt.

I rubbed my waist and stood up awkwardly, bowing my head to apologize again.

"I won't do this kind of thing again."

"……snort."

Qixing turned away and refused to look at me.

anyway.

Why do you insist on wearing a mask when there is obviously no change?

This question remains unanswered.

Do not……

Maybe it's because we haven't seen each other for so long, so he doesn't know what expression to use when facing me...

It's like meeting an old friend whom I haven't seen for a long time.

I don’t know whether I should be a little more polite or be as familiar as before?

It feels something like this.

Well, I passed by several times but didn’t come.

This is indeed my problem.

"Anyway, I'm still very sorry."

"What's the point of you apologizing all the time? Just remember not to do that next time."

Nanahoshi didn't appreciate my apology.

But it doesn't matter, as long as she calms down.

"Do not worry."

Qixing suddenly changed the subject.

"Although my research has encountered many difficulties, I am now convinced that summoning from another world is feasible. As long as I continue my research, one day I will be able to summon creatures from another world, and then use the reverse principle to create a teleportation magic that can allow us to return. Then, we can go home together."

"...Yeah, go home."

Come back home.

I said this, but my heart didn't resonate with it.

My parents died when I was young.

I had no ties in my original world.

And even if Nanaho's summoning to another world is successfully completed, the world I return to will not be the world I originally belong to.

I just don't want Qixing to be alone.

What's more, I still have an unknown mission, and...

I subconsciously touched the pair of white over-the-knee socks deep in my pocket.

That was a gift Sarah gave me before she left.

One day I will return it to her in person.

I thought so.

But Qixing also needs me.

As long as it is to protect the Seven Stars, I will do it without hesitation.

"..."

I always feel that the topic is a bit heavy.

It shouldn't be like this.

Anyway, let's talk about some lighter topics.

By the way, let me tell you about my experiences over the past year and a half.

Compared to Qixing who does research in the laboratory, I have quite rich experience.

For example, the encounter with Rudeus.

And everything that happened with Sarah.

Although it may be a bit embarrassing to say it, it should be okay to say it to Qixing.

After all, we have always supported each other in this world.

There is nothing we can't talk about between us.

"Um, do you want to hear my adventure story? It's pretty thrilling, isn't it?"

I asked tentatively.

But Qixing glanced at me unhappily.

"You...are you planning to show off to me your experiences wandering around the world and enjoying the sights and sounds?"

"Traveling? No, no, no, that's a wonderful adventure, and there are thrilling battles..."

"Forget it, I'm not interested."

Qixing looked completely uninterested.

It blocked everything I wanted to say.

I can somewhat understand Qixing's mentality. After all, when you are immersed in research, it must be very unpleasant when others come to you and talk to you about how vast the world is.

It’s a shame not to be able to share the journey.

but……

Since Qixing doesn't want to listen, let's talk about magic research.

"By the way, have you encountered any difficulties in your magic research?"

“…Why are you asking that?”

"Of course I'm going to see if I can help you."

"you?"

Qixing stared at me with an expression of disbelief.

"Can you do magic?"

"Of course I don't, that's why I wanted to ask, do you have any other difficulties besides magic theory?"

Listen to me.

Qixing had a thoughtful expression.

“…If I have to say it, it’s money.”

"I'm so sorry, I can't help you with that."

As someone without fighting spirit, the magic crystals and healing magic scrolls consumed in each battle cost extra money.

The healing magic scroll is easy to deal with, as I only need the cost of the materials to make the magic scroll. However, the magic crystal is a product of the maze and can only be purchased at the original price.

I'm struggling to make ends meet.

Again.

I was actually quite poor.

Nanahoshi sighed.

"Forget it, I didn't expect you to do that."