Chapter 94

Last night's commotion was not small.

As for the official actions afterward, they naturally couldn't escape the attention of interested parties, so waves were stirred up very quickly.

However, with the authorities consciously controlling information, under circumstances of large-scale post deletions and bans, the vast majority of people couldn't know the "truth" — even the authorities themselves hadn't figured it out — so they could only make all sorts of speculations and guesses.

But this didn't dampen their enthusiasm for discussing it; on the contrary, they became even more spirited, bursting with stronger curiosity and desire to explore. After all, the more something is forbidden, the more people care about it.

Especially with that kind of attitude and behavior from the authorities, it clearly seemed like they were hinting that there really was some secret here that couldn't be known.

So for a time, all kinds of bizarre rumors came out...

There were supernatural ones, and technological ones. From the appearance of evil spirits and ghosts, to the possibility of biochemical viruses and military experiments, these opinions were rampant for a time, very effectively muddying public opinion...

Fu Yuta Togashi was also dragged along by his close friend to discuss it for a bit.

He felt it was truly very strange. He clearly knew the truth, yet watched his surrounding classmates endlessly discussing it, making all kinds of outrageous guesses...

Everyone else is drunk, only I am awake?

It seems there's a bit of that feeling, but superiority is out of the question. Instead, he only felt a bit nervous. He only belatedly perceived that the situation seemed truly very serious, and the remnant waves it caused were astonishing.

Even the classmates around him were discussing it animatedly —

One can imagine what kind of big news that was. As someone directly involved, Fu Yuta Togashi also became more or less nervous.

Fortunately, the classmates were just curious. And being ordinary students, they weren't that sharp. They couldn't perceive that his reaction was a bit subtle, so naturally they wouldn't suspect him at all.

He subconsciously glanced over, but didn't see classmate Togashi... though that figures. She looks like she'd only ever come and go alone. The classmates aren't too willing to approach her either, afraid of being re-infected with the Chuunibyou germ.

Looking to the side, there was classmate Tanshoya. She was also sitting in her seat, listening to the people around her discussing heatedly. Her expression was subtly somewhat stiff, but she still wore an awkward yet polite smile.

But just at this moment, Tanshoya Natsumi suddenly seemed to see something. She hesitated for a moment, then immediately stood up:

"Sorry, I just remembered I have a little something to go handle. You guys chat first..."

Fu Yuta Togashi was very sharp at this moment, and also immediately turned his head. He happened to see that figure at the front door.

Wearing an eye patch, wrapped in bandages, the Chuunibyou girl waved at this side, then turned and left.

Is she calling me? Or calling Tanshoya?

No, both are firsthand experiencers of yesterday's incident. It should be a signal sent to both of us simultaneously, right?

Fu Yuta Togashi also decisively stood up. He waited for Tanshoya to leave the classroom for a little while first, then stood up, found an excuse, and also decisively ran out. At the same time, his heart was pounding.

Could it be, it really is that...?

Togashi Rikka and Tanshoya Natsumi hadn't gone far. They were waiting right there in the central courtyard, waiting for Fu Yuta Togashi's arrival. Then they walked together toward the previous building's direction. This situation was very clear — indeed, a certain someone was looking for them.

"Good afternoon, Fu classmate, Tanshoya classmate..."

Still that same place. Xia Zhi sat on the bench in a corner of the campus. Hearing the movement, he raised his head and greeted the two.

"H-hello... Mr. Xia Zhi..."

The two were both a bit constrained for a moment, not very natural.

After all, even Miss Tenka hasn't been able to get used to it yet. They naturally couldn't have a better mindset.

"Sit first. It's lunch time now..." Xia Zhi pointed with his hand.

"That's right. We must properly replenish magic power!" Togashi Rikka nodded seriously, agreeing like that. She sat directly on the bench, picked up her bento box and opened it. Her expression was serious, as if she were carrying out a mission.

After several rounds of coaxing —

The Chuunibyou girl now completely believed that she indeed possessed sufficient magic power aptitude.

But with no other means to replenish magic power, the most efficient way for her to store magic power right now was to properly eat meals... After realizing this point, her attitude toward eating meals decisively changed.

After all, in her previous setting, the meals made by the Holy Regulator were a trap that would make her continuously become weak, containing terrifying vegetables known to suck away her mana...

As for now, she completely didn't mention this setting anymore.

"The reason I asked you two over to negotiate this time is mainly to discuss yesterday's incident. Although you weren't directly suspected, you'll definitely be questioned going forward, so..."

Xia Zhi spoke unhurriedly, looking at the two —

"You understand what I mean, right?"

"..."

"..."

"I know..." Tanshoya Natsumi nodded forcefully, answering. She was just about to ask how she should cooperate.

Right at this moment —

"That's right. You know too much." The youth across from them nodded slightly, his gaze slowly turning gloomy. "So don't blame me. I can't give you the chance to speak!"

"?"

"?"

This turn of events was truly unexpected, leaving both of them a bit unable to react. Question marks slowly popped up over their heads.

What situation is this?

Could it be, this isn't coming to discuss coordinating testimony with us, but directly planning to silence us?

"Ah hahaha, just kidding..." The youth laughed at this moment, then leisurely took out two contract books. "But back to the matter, you do indeed need a little bit of help. Take a look..."

He handed the contract books over respectively, along with two signature pens: "If there's no problem, then sign it."

"... This is...?"

Fu Yuta Togashi lightly exhaled a breath. So it was a joke. He said it was impossible for such a thing to happen. Relieved, he also doubtfully reached out to take it, and glanced at the dense, bizarre text on the paper.

"Simply put, this is a contract imbued with magic."

"What happens if we sign?"

Tanshoya Natsumi nodded, picking up the pen while casually asking. Although she didn't suspect this contract would have magical power, nor did she suspect the other party really meant her harm. If there really was ill intent, there was no need to go to such trouble.

"Since a contract is signed, naturally it's to become Magical Girls..."

"No!!"

"It's actually an instant answer?" Xia Zhi blinked, looking at Tanshoya Natsumi who instantly withdrew her hand.

"Doesn't that sound terrifying? I'll definitely get my head bitten off!" Tanshoya Natsumi shook her head vigorously with great determination, her long hair swaying with her head, as if not doing so wouldn't be enough to indicate her determination.

"Not necessarily, though your hair color is indeed a bit dangerous..."

Xia Zhi examined the girl's appearance, his gaze lingering slightly on her bright brown-gold long hair: "But this hair color should be dyed, right? Wouldn't changing back to black long straight solve the problem?"

"Even if it's black long straight I still wouldn't go..."

Tanshoya Natsumi didn't seem to think this was a good solution.

As for the other side—

"S-sign a contract... to become a Magical Girl?"

Fu Yuta Togashi's whole person seemed petrified, asking with a stutter.

Because he didn't feel the other party had any ill intent, and indeed worried this matter might implicate himself, as well as his mother, younger sister, and other family members, he had already signed quite readily in the lower right corner.

Of course, it's not his fault either, after all even Tanshoya was confused by the lighthearted atmosphere after that joke just now, and almost signed the contract herself.

"Of course... eh, you've already signed? Then give me the Contract Book."

Xia Zhi glanced at it, immediately applauding appreciatively, then laughing heartily, reaching out his hand—

"I'll show you right now, the selectable Magic Girl Transformation Forms, classmate Fu, take a good look, then choose one..."

"..."

"..."

At this moment, Fu Yuta Togashi looked at the Contract Book on his knees, then at the Signature Pen in his hand, his complexion turning terrified in an instant.

"Gah! I don't wanna look!"

(Chapter End)