"By the way, how did you find me?"
Chitoge Kirisaki asked with some curiosity. The place was so big, and surely no one would know her exact location, so how did Shiraishi Shin manage to find her?
Shiraishi Shin replied sincerely, "It wasn't anything difficult. When I was looking for you, I just kept you in my mind, and then there was this red thread of fate connecting you and me. I found you quite naturally without taking a single wrong step. Perhaps this is what we call fate."
"..."
Shiraishi Shin's words made Chitoge Kirisaki's pupils dilate instantly. She felt the cells throughout her body cheering, and her blood was boiling.
He actually said he found me just by thinking about me. This fate is too significant, isn't it?
Could it be that he likes me? Is that why fate guided him to find me?
And what about me?
He's good-looking, capable, a Kamen Rider, and has saved my life four times. I like him too!
But Shiraishi Shin already has a girlfriend...
So what if he has a girlfriend? Can't I just steal him away?
There's no need to steal him. Mahiru is very good to me; she is my friend.
But there's no rule saying a man can only marry one woman. Besides, even if Shiraishi Shin had no money or status, I could just use the Mafia as a dowry!
No, no, no, how could I think like that? Is this even me?
Chitoge Kirisaki remained silent the whole way, but her mind was filled with her own internal drama.
Shiraishi Shin carried her on his back for about ten minutes before finally returning to the meeting point.
Seeing Shiraishi Shin return carrying Chitoge Kirisaki, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Shiina Mahiru and Alya immediately trotted over.
After helping Chitoge Kirisaki down from Shiraishi Shin's back, the two asked with concern, "Chitoge, are you okay?"
Shiraishi Shin chimed in, "She took a fall and scraped her knee."
Immediately after, Shiina Mahiru helped Chitoge Kirisaki, and they followed the main group as they left the forest and returned to the town.
Chitoge Kirisaki's wound was cleaned with disinfectant and covered with a few bandages. Afterward, she vividly recounted her encounter with the Kappa. Since the room they were in only contained their fixed little group, and all three girls knew about Shiraishi Shin's identity as a Kamen Rider, there was nothing to hide.
"So it was just a Monster that looked like a Kappa. I knew it! How could there really be Kappa in this world? But why did we encounter a Monster even after coming all the way here?"
Alya sighed. It was one thing to have so many Monsters in the city, but why did they appear even at this Summer Camp? Were they following them?
"This..."
Shiraishi Shin vaguely knew why. As a protagonist, trouble tends to follow you everywhere, just like Conan or Kindaichi; no matter where they go, incidents are bound to happen.
He didn't expect this treatment to happen to him. In that case, am I a protagonist too?
Shiraishi Shin hadn't realized he had protagonist treatment before, but now it occurred to him that he was indeed a protagonist.
...
The next day, on the second day of the Dare Night, which was Monday at noon, everyone boarded the bus to return.
This Summer Camp activity could be considered a complete success. Furthermore, the first and second-year students didn't have classes, so they could just grab their bags and go home after returning to school.
On the return trip, without the 'interference' of his bros, Shiraishi Shin didn't sit in the back with the beauties. Instead, he sat with Shiina Mahiru in the double seat on the right side. Shiraishi Shin sat on the aisle, while Shiina Mahiru sat by the window.
When the students arrived, they were happy and energetic, chatting non-stop on the bus. But now, on the way back, they all seemed drained of energy. Most sat in their seats without speaking, some even closing their eyes to rest.
Shiraishi Shin was one of them. At this moment, he was resting and sleeping with his head on Shiina Mahiru's shoulder. The bus ride to the school would take over half an hour.
Shiina Mahiru tilted her head slightly to look at his handsome sleeping face, a smile appearing on her face unconsciously. Then, she gently rested her head on Shiraishi Shin's and slowly closed her eyes.
Their intimate actions were seen by Alya and Chitoge Kirisaki, who were sitting behind them. Naturally, they felt a bit jealous. After all, the person they liked was being intimate with someone else, not them; it definitely didn't feel good.
The two of them were sitting together, and after exchanging a glance and feeling awkward, they each turned their heads away.
Half an hour later, the bus finally returned to the school. Honestly, while their bodies had rested during the two-day Summer Camp, their minds were indeed somewhat exhausted.
"Finally back."
"Yeah, and we don't have classes this afternoon, so we can go straight home. It feels great."
"No more talk, guys, I'm heading out."
The students greeted their friends and left one after another.
Masha from the second year also found Alya, and they left together. Shiraishi Shin and Shiina Mahiru left together, and after walking out of the vicinity of the academy, he took out the eternal memory.
Shiraishi Shin patted the bike and said, "Mahiru, get on. I'll take you home."
"The design of this bike looks a bit like Kamen Rider Eternal after you Henshin."
Shiina Mahiru examined the white motorcycle in front of her. Whether it was the color or the trident design on the front, it looked very similar to Eternal.
Shiraishi Shin explained, "This is the Eternal, the Rider machine paired with Eternal. Its performance, defense, and so on are incomparable to ordinary motorcycles."
"I see."
Shiina Mahiru nodded and then got on the bike.
The ten-minute walk only took two and a half minutes with the Eternal.
First, they arrived at Shiina Mahiru's doorstep. Watching her open the door and turn around, she asked, "Shin-nii, what would you like for dinner?"
Shiraishi Shin thought for a moment and said, "Hot pot. I'll go buy the ingredients in a bit. Let's have hot pot tonight; it just so happens that I have a pot at home."
Shiina Mahiru nodded and said, "Hot pot, huh? Come to think of it, it's been a long time since I last had it. Let's have hot pot then."
"Alright, then let's have a farewell kiss before you close the door."
Saying this, Shiraishi Shin took a few steps forward, cornering Shiina Mahiru at the entrance of her room.
A hint of shyness appeared in Shiina Mahiru's eyes, but she didn't refuse. Instead, she slowly closed her eyes and lifted her head. Because there was a height difference between them, Shiraishi Shin leaned down to kiss her.
Two and a half minutes later, Shiraishi Shin stepped back and chuckled, "Mahiru is getting more and more skilled."
Shiina Mahiru's face turned as red as a tomato instantly. She immediately pushed Shiraishi Shin outside, pouting, "Isn't it because I was corrupted by Shin-nii?"
"Yes, yes, it was all me."
Shiraishi Shin didn't argue with her. One's own woman should be pampered, especially a girl as angelic as her.
Then, he patted Shiina Mahiru on the head and said, "I'm off then. The two-day Summer Camp must have been tiring, so get some good rest this afternoon. I'll come to call you once the hot pot is ready."
"Okay."
The flush on Shiina Mahiru's face faded, returning to calm, and she waved goodbye to Shiraishi Shin.