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No, my brain is a complete mess, I can't understand my own thoughts at all.
"I like beauty."
"Eh?"
"I love the natural landscape, its evolution, its laws, as well as the human appearance, mind, and behavior."
Mochizuki Oboro calmly said, "What you call 'liking' is nothing more than the desire for intercourse."
Sajou Aika suddenly woke up, feeling as if she had been doused with a bucket of ice water from head to toe.
"No, no! I really like you! I'll prove it to you no matter what!"
"True love means accepting a person completely, including both their strengths and weaknesses."
Mochizuki looked doubtful: "After just one meeting, can you be so sure you can accept everything about me?"
"Of course! Whatever you do, I will absolutely accept, understand, and support you!"
Chapter 63 I will become the Empress!
Why do people develop romantic feelings for the opposite sex?
Appearance? Soul? Family background? Talent?
Despite countless works praising the purity and greatness of love, it must be admitted that, most of the time, physical appearance is the first hurdle to overcome.
If one lacks a suitable appearance, as well as a family background or talent sufficient to compensate for this deficiency, then more than 99% of the opposite sex will not be interested in getting to know a unique soul.
Without any effort to maintain her appearance, Mochizuki Oboro is considered above average, but with a little grooming, she could easily be described as a super-socially-savvy person.
However, compared to Ayaka Sajou, it falls slightly short.
Her hair was as smooth and shiny as silk, with golden blonde hair that reached past her ears. Her blue eyes were slightly vacant but uniquely charming. Her doll-like features were delicate and cute, and her figure exuded an extremely rare childlike beauty.
If you didn't mention their ages, and said that Sajou Aika was a junior student one year below her, Mochizuki Oboro wouldn't doubt it.
“No matter how you try to prove it, I’m still at work,” Mochizuki Oboro said. “It’s better to discuss personal matters in private.”
"I will be patient," Ayaka Sajou said, putting on a docile expression.
"Thank you for your understanding."
Torment. Anxiety. Every minute and every second felt incredibly long.
Her previous twenty-four years of life have undeniably crumbled. From this day forward, Aika Sajou's life goal will be entirely transformed into love.
Despite lacking the potential to become a Servant, Ayaka Sajou possesses talents that approach or even surpass those of Servants—her superpowers make it entirely possible.
For the first time, she, who was omniscient and omnipotent, experienced feelings of fear and longing.
Fear is the fear of not being able to win the attention of Prince Charming, while longing is the desire to be with Prince Charming.
Is this what it feels like for a girl in love? Aika Sajou didn't know how to describe it, but she didn't resist it.
It's much better now than the boring, aimless wandering of the living dead before.
Having the real feeling of living as a human being, having someone I like... today is a lucky day worth commemorating.
I wanted to hear his voice, to look into his eyes, to touch his cheek, to hug his body. My body and soul felt like they were melting, and I didn't care about anything else.
It is air, it is water, it is light! Without it, we would absolutely die!
If she could, Aika Sajou would certainly want to occupy every place in Oboro Mochizuki's heart, turning him into a useless person who couldn't live without her, so that they could just abandon all rationality and thought and happily spend the rest of their lives together.
But what I fear most is being disliked by him.
The thought of Mochizuki Oboro giving her a cold look, uttering cruel words, and doing heartless things filled Sajou Aika with fear—she didn't want that to happen, even if it was just in her imagination.
Nine thirty-five.
Inside a cafe near the subway station.
Sajō Aika said, "I know Mochizuki-kun might not believe it, but you can make any request to test me, and I will prove it to you."
"Tests? I have no interest in such boring things."
Oboro Mochizuki picked up the orange juice: "What I'm more curious about is why Ms. Sajou is so interested in me."
"It's not an interest, it's a liking."
After correcting her, Ayaka Sajou rested her chin on her hands: "As a student of Academy City, Mochizuki-kun should know about Servants and espers. To put it bluntly, I am an esper too. From the moment I saw Mochizuki-kun, I already knew what I was going to pursue next."
In other words, he is the paranoid type.
The curfew is 11:00 AM. There is still about an hour left for our conversation.
Mochizuki Oboro put down her cup: "Unlike ordinary people, my behavior is rather special. More specifically, I pursue beauty."
"It's okay! Your wish is my wish. No matter what kind of beauty you like, I will support you!"
"Natural landscapes, patterns, and evolution."
"I like it too~"
We can travel together in the future, so it's not really a drawback.
"And also human appearance, mind, and behavior."
"Um, it means..."
In other words, they will actively approach other women who are good-looking.
She wanted to possess it all. Sajō Aika's mood plummeted to rock bottom.
"Take Ms. Sajou for example. I don't know anything about your mind and behavior, but your appearance matches my aesthetic."
Sajou Aika couldn't help but smile, completely forgetting the slight frustration that had just risen in her heart, and her ears automatically translated Mochizuki Oboro's words as "You are beautiful".
"To put it bluntly, if someone has an appearance that matches my aesthetic standards and is like Ms. Sajo, I wouldn't rule out taking the initiative to make contact with them."
Mochizuki Oboro extended her index finger: "To ordinary people, this is just being a scoundrel and a piece of trash. But since Ms. Sajou said the word 'like,' I have to tell you these things as well."
Sajō Aika was thinking at the fastest pace she had ever been born.
What she just said can be seen as a blatant declaration of her infidelity. Considering Mochizuki Oboro's unique temperament, Sajou Aika initially judged that there were also women around Mochizuki Oboro who had developed feelings for him.
Joining the competition is a foregone conclusion, so we must find ways to expand our advantages.
Based on the available information, it is unlikely that a monopoly will be achieved.
Even if I can't have him all to myself, I must become the one he likes the most and the most special one!
After a moment's thought, Aika Sajou had found a way to stand at the top.
"No, Mochizuki-kun is not that kind of person."
Sajou Aika suddenly moved closer, tightly gripping Mochizuki Oboro's wrist, her eyes gleaming with an unusual light: "Because we are both special, I can understand."
Before Mochizuki Oboro could react, Sajou Aika launched another attack:
"Everyone lives in pursuit of something: power, fame, money. There are many hypocrites and pretenses, and our straightforwardness becomes the oddity. I won't hide my love, and Mochizuki-kun hasn't concealed his instincts either... If we can't be the perfect lovers, then what are the others?"
strange.
Mochizuki Ryou's gaze shifted downwards. Sajō Aika's slender, pale hands were tightly gripping his wrists.
"I agree with what Mochizuki-kun said. To like someone is to accept them completely. I have no objection to Mochizuki-kun's actions and will support him in my own way."
The formula for victory was already predetermined.
Thoughtful, tolerant, and supportive—with these qualities written all over her face, Aika Sajou couldn't believe that Oboro Mochizuki would remain unmoved.
Time stopped again.
[She's the perfect example of someone who's overly devoted to you. Senior, please think carefully before making a decision.]
[A: Become lovers.] (Pursuit progress increases, charm experience points +5)
【B: Become friends.】(Dexterity experience +5)
[C: Enhance communication.] (Strategy progress increases, Constitution experience points +5)
[D: Gets up and leaves.] (None)
“I’m glad Ms. Sajou understands. I think it’s better to start as friends first,” Mochizuki Oboro replied.
The basic goals have been achieved... but only the basics.
"What are your requirements for a girlfriend, Mochizuki-kun?" Sajo Aika asked. "Please tell me, and I will try my best to change myself."
"No, it has nothing to do with that. Once you become lovers, you should take on the corresponding responsibilities. Traveling together, exchanging opinions, and sharing emotions all take up a lot of time, and I'm someone who's used to being free and easy."
Mochizuki Oboro preemptively shut up Sajou Aika's mouth: "This is my requirement for myself, so Ms. Sajou doesn't need to make the request that 'I don't need anything'."
She'd been seen through. Reluctantly, Sajou Aika let go of her hand, took out her phone, and added her contact information.
On closer reflection, wanting to become lovers after just one meeting is indeed a bit unrealistic.
There's still plenty of time, so take it slow.
Having mastered the secret to victory, Aika Sajou was convinced that she would reach the top.
A couple so tolerant as to allow multiple boat jumps—no matter how unconventional they are, they certainly can't resist such temptation.
At least that's what Ayaka Sajou thinks.
A dazzling charm, omnipotent talent, and an all-encompassing heart... Yes, no matter how many philanderers there are, she is the absolute and only legitimate wife!
“Miss Sajou, your smile is suspicious.”
Chapter 63+1 Atalanta
The Academy City operates on a two-day weekend system. This applies to everyone from kindergarten to university.
Companies can pay triple overtime to encourage employees to stay on weekends, but must guarantee that employees have at least one day off per week.
Implementing such a system in other regions may face obstacles, but as the most technologically advanced region in the world, Chaldea has a variety of ways to monitor it.
On Saturday morning, Mochizuki Oboro entered the subway station and put on her headphones.
"It's full moon again, Crazy how time flies."
Compared to the near-eternal nature, human beauty is always fleeting.
Physical appearances fade with age, the soul becomes corrupted, and behavior degenerates... Therefore, most of the time, Mochizuki Oboro prefers to appreciate the beauty of nature alone.
The destination is the 13th school district, a concentrated area for kindergartens and elementary schools, and also has many green plants and artificial landscapes.
Take the subway, exit the station, and then walk.
The verdant tree shadows sway gently in the breeze, dappled beams of light crisscross back and forth, and the clear chirping of birds offers blessings for the start of the day.
The cleaning robots make a soft hum as they collect fallen leaves, ensuring the streets remain unobstructed.
After entering the park, Mochizuki Oboro took out her notebook and began to draw.
He rarely carried his art supplies around. A work created on a whim might be a delicate portrait, a rough sketch, or an abstract graphic... it all depended on his mood.
[Skill "The Allure of the Roots (D)" has been activated]
There was no one else in sight.
"Chirp—"
A bird with brightly colored feathers flapped its wings and landed on Wang Yuelong's shoulder.
Starting with this cry, several natural spirits echoed it, each occupying one of Mochizuki's shoulders and arms.
Opportunities to draw are frequent, but this kind of scene is rare.
Mochizuki Oboro put away her notebook, leaned against a tree, and observed these rare models up close.
"How did the older brother do that?"
The little girl with white hair and blue eyes looked at him with adoration: "I want to be friends with the birds too!"
Mochizuki Oboro crouched down and looked at the little girl who had just arrived at the park: "This situation was also accidental for me... but I think that as long as you have gentle thoughts, you can slowly resonate with them."
A parrot chirped twice at just the right moment.