"Hey! Nozomi! A classmate just told me that there's a transfer student coming to our class today, meow!"
When Toujou Nozomi arrived at her seat, Hoshizora Rin pounced on her and said excitedly.
She really didn't know why she was so excited; what did a transfer student have to do with her?
"A transfer student is coming to our class today? Rin, who told you this?" Toujou Nozomi asked, a bit puzzled.
"The three-person group in class told me, meow~ They said they saw a message on the school forum today about a transfer student coming to our school, and she's transferring to our class.
They say she's a super beauty, meow."
Hoshizora Rin said excitedly, but why were you so excited?
Shouldn't the boys be happy when a beautiful transfer student arrives?
"And the classmates, to prevent Itsuka Shido from having ideas about the transfer student, have already privately discussed how to deal with her.
They've already collected Itsuka Shido's daily routes, and if he really does that, they'll teach him a good lesson."
At this point, Hoshizora Rin's eyes shone brightly, and her face revealed an expression of 'I'm very curious'.
"So, the reason you're excited is because you get to see Itsuka Shido suffer.
You've become naughty, Rin.
You weren't like this before."
Toujou Nozomi helplessly rubbed her forehead.
The old Hoshizora Rin was a vibrant girl like Kousaka Honoka, but now she had become a girl who found pleasure in others' pain?
"Hehe~ Isn't that because you taught me well, Nozomi, meow.
During this time, I've discovered the joy of bullying, meow.
Although I feel a bit sorry for Hanayo-chan, I'll 'take care' of her when I go back."
Hoshizora Rin, hearing Toujou Nozomi's words, touched her head like a child being praised, her face slightly flushed.
Now she couldn't wait to go back and tease Koizumi Hanayo to see her reaction.
Anyway, they were all friends, so a little joke wouldn't hurt.
"I wasn't praising you, Rin.
And you say I taught you well?
I can't believe it; now you even dare to tease me.
It seems I need to give you a good lesson."
Toujou Nozomi smiled as she grabbed Hoshizora Rin's cheeks, gently pinching her delicate, flawless face into various comical shapes.
She had to make this child recall the fear of being dominated by her again.
Toujou Nozomi thought maliciously.
Had she been too gentle lately, allowing them to make fun of her now?
"Nozomi! I-I'm sorry, p-please let go of Rin! Meow!"
Feeling the pain on her face, Hoshizora Rin wanted to pull Toujou Nozomi's hand away, but she was worried it would make her face hurt more, so she looked at Toujou Nozomi with teary eyes, hoping she would let her off the hook.
Looking at Hoshizora Rin's expression, Toujou Nozomi felt a sense of amusement.
Just as she was about to tease Hoshizora Rin further, the school bell rang, signaling the start of class.
"What a pity~ I'll let you off this time, but next time, it won't be something that can be solved just by pinching your face, you know, Rin? You should know my methods."
After speaking, Toujou Nozomi reached out as if grabbing something in the air, a mischievous smile on her face.
Hoshizora Rin, her face pale, covered her meager breasts and nodded repeatedly, then ran to Yoshino for comfort.
The students, who had been scattered around, also took their seats one by one.
Everyone's faces were full of curiosity, wanting to know what kind of beautiful girl this transfer student would be.
Not long after, the classroom door opened.
A petite woman with glasses and slightly curly hair walked into the classroom.
Although she looked very much like a student, she was a genuine social studies teacher.
Seeing her reminded Toujou Nozomi of Tsukuyomi Moon-Meng from Academy City, though the latter was a bit cuter.
After all, the former still had a hint of an adult about her.
"Good morning, everyone."
She greeted every student gently as usual, and her face flushed slightly when she saw Itsuka Shido, but this feeling quickly disappeared.
Just as Okamine Tamae was about to open the roll book, she suddenly stopped.
"Oh, right, I have something to announce to everyone today~" She said, building suspense as she watched the restless students in the class.
"Some of you might already know about this, but I, your teacher, still want to say it: a beautiful transfer student is coming to our class!"
After Okamine Tamae finished speaking loudly, the classroom erupted in a deafening cheer, with the boys' voices being the loudest.
Beautiful girls were the most anticipated thing for them.
'As expected, they're still a bunch of impulsive boys in their adolescence.' Looking at the howling boys in the class, Toujou Nozomi felt an indescribable contempt.
Haven't they eaten pork, or at least seen a pig run?
There were already beautiful girls in the class, and not just beautiful girls, but even sweet Little Loli.
No wonder these boys couldn't get girlfriends and all joined the so-called FFF group; it was precisely for this reason.
"Alright, come in~" As Okamine Tamae's voice fell, the students in the class subconsciously turned their gaze towards the still-closed door.
Not long after, the classroom door slowly opened under everyone's watchful eyes.
Immediately, the students who were still waiting to see the show were stunned.
What appeared from behind the door was a beautiful girl.
Despite the scorching weather, the girl was neatly dressed in a winter uniform jacket, and she wore black stockings.
It was like an absolute domain, making the boys in the class involuntarily want to fall at her feet.
Her long black hair was tied into two long braids that lay across her chest, and she had long bangs across her forehead.
However, the length of her bangs was a bit uneven.
The drooping bangs covered her left eye, while her remaining right eye was a charming wine red.
Combined with her exquisitely artistic face, the girl successfully captured everyone's attention the moment she appeared.
Gulp! Toujou Nozomi heard the collective sound of everyone swallowing their saliva.
Even the girls reacted the same way, which was proof of the newcomer's beauty.
"Alright then, please introduce yourself first." Okamine Tamae said to Tokisaki Kurumi.
"I understand." Tokisaki Kurumi nodded to Okamine Tamae, picked up a piece of chalk, wrote her name on the blackboard, then turned elegantly and smiled at everyone.
"My name is Tokisaki Kurumi." After glancing around at everyone, Tokisaki Kurumi said again in a clear voice, "I am a Spirit."
Upon hearing Tokisaki Kurumi's words, the students erupted in an uproar.
Itsuka Shido, Yatogami Tohka, and Tobiichi Origami showed different reactions.
Tobiichi Origami frowned as she looked at the elegant Tokisaki Kurumi on the podium.
What was her purpose in coming to school?
Was it for Itsuka Shido?
Thinking of this, Tobiichi Origami's gaze towards Itsuka Shido was filled with hostility.
"Th-that, ha ha ha~ What a truly unique self-introduction." Listening to Tokisaki Kurumi's very distinctive self-introduction, Okamine Tamae showed a stiff smile.
Perhaps to break the awkward atmosphere in the class, Okamine Tamae clapped her hands, signaling the end of the introduction.
"Now, Tokisaki-san, please choose an empty seat and sit down."
"No need to trouble yourself, because I already had a place in mind from the start." After speaking, Tokisaki Kurumi smiled as she looked at Yoshino, who was watching her from the corner of the classroom.
Her main purpose for coming here was to see this child.
The sudden reaction she had felt on her body recently, Tokisaki Kurumi believed, should be related to Yoshino.
"S-Sister Kurumi, w-why are you here?" Yoshino, seeing that she could no longer avoid her, asked softly.
Did Tokisaki Kurumi still want the power within Itsuka Shido that could seal Spirits, just like in the original story?
Why?
If she wanted time, she could just tell her, and she could give her time.
After rescuing Honjou Nia last time, Yoshino thought Tokisaki Kurumi would visit her home often, but she waited a long time and never saw Tokisaki Kurumi come to her house.
Yoshino was very disappointed that Tokisaki Kurumi hadn't visited, knowing that she had specially prepared a room for Tokisaki Kurumi at home, and that room was still there.
If Shiina knew Yoshino's current thoughts, it would definitely refute her, 'Child, you are too naive.' What do you mean Tokisaki Kurumi hasn't been home? Tokisaki Kurumi comes home every now and then.
And she often frequents your wardrobe.
As for why she often frequents your wardrobe, it won't say; good children shouldn't ask so many questions! Go away!
"Of course, it's to see my cute little sister.
Excuse me, student, could you please give me your seat?
I'd like to sit near my cute little sister, if that's alright?"
Although several seats next to Yoshino were occupied by Toujou Nozomi and her friends, she still approached a male student nearby and asked with a smile.
The boy who was asked felt very dazed after hearing Tokisaki Kurumi's words.
He nodded, immediately packed up his belongings, and walked to an empty seat where no one was sitting.
"Please take care of me from now on, Minami-san." Tokisaki Kurumi said, turning around with a beaming smile as she sat down in the seat and looked at Minami Kotori.
"Of course, please take care of me too."
Meanwhile, Itsuka Shido, who was sitting in his seat, thought carefully about this scene.
Seeing that Okamine Tamae on the podium wasn't paying attention to their side, he took out his phone and sent a text message to Itsuka Kotori.
Report any unseen Spirits to her; that's what Itsuka Kotori had told him before.
Not wanting his sister to be angry, Itsuka Shido obediently carried out his sister's command.
'Do you have something specific in mind for coming to school this time, Kurumi? You're not after Itsuka Shido's power, are you?' This was Toujou Nozomi's voice, which came into Tokisaki Kurumi's mind from behind her.
She had now linked the minds of the other few together, so talking during class wouldn't be discovered by others.
'Itsuka-kun, huh~ If it were in the past, such a thing would indeed be very tempting.' 'Phantom' had visited her before and told her about Itsuka Shido's special ability.
If it were in the past, Tokisaki Kurumi would not have resisted such a temptation.
'But I don't need it now, after all, Honjou Nia told me that even if I found the First Spirit, it would be useless.
My current goal is to return to the more distant past and eliminate the three people who caused the First Spirit to appear.
However, this goal might also change, since I have a cute little sister now, don't I?' Feeling the inexplicable power that suddenly appeared within her continuously replenishing her time power, 'I have many questions I want to ask Yoshino.'
'You want to ask me questions? Is it because of the contract on Sister Kurumi?' If so, that would explain Tokisaki Kurumi's reason for coming here, but is it really that simple?
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