"First, can you two change your current appearances? Even though everyone at the comic convention is cosplaying, a skeleton and a slime showing up would be too terrifying."
Upon hearing this rule, both Ainz and Rimuru nodded without hesitation.
It was as if they had already prepared for it.
This surprised Yuto a bit.
"Don't worry, I can change my equipment. Just treat me as a cosplay enthusiast."
"I can also transform into other race. Although cosplayers in other race like a beastman aren't common, they're not unheard of."
Both Ainz and Rimuru answered confidently as Yuto marveled inwardly.
"Did you two plan this in advance?"
"Of course! Rimuru and I secretly discussed it for a long time last night. You just didn't know, Kamisaka."
"Yeah! Ahahahaha."
Seeing the two of them laughing foolishly, Yuto couldn't help but chuckle.
They were already discussing these precautions last night, not even knowing if they could go to the comic convention.
'Should I call you two smart or foolish?' Yuto felt somewhat helpless.
"And if conflicts arise, you know what to do, right?"
"Don't worry, I'll just hypnotize the other party."
"Will hypnotizing them leave any aftereffects?"
"Of course not. Trust my abilities!"
"That's good. After hypnotizing them, you're not allowed to curse them or suggest they commit suicide. That kind of thing is absolutely forbidden."
"Huh? Not even cursing?"
"What?! Ainz, were you actually planning to curse someone?!"
Yuto was speechless for a moment.
Thankfully, he brought this up.
Otherwise, on the day of the comic convention— Yuto didn't even dare to imagine the scene.
Someone gets into a conflict with Ainz, gets hypnotized on the spot, and then dies suddenly after returning home... That scenario is like something out of a horror movie!
Yuto glanced at Ainz again.
'Hiss—this guy is practically the main villain of a horror film!'
For a moment, the scene he had just imagined felt incredibly plausible...
With Yuto and Utaha supplementing each other's points, the precautions for Ainz and Rimuru attending the comic convention were covered. In short, it boiled down to two words: low-key.
No killing, no human trafficking, must pay for purchases, use hypnosis for conflicts, and even revenge must not result in severe injury or death.
Now that Ainz and Rimuru were no longer human, these principles had faded for them.
After Yuto and Utaha emphasized them once more, the two nodded in agreement.
After finishing this, Utaha prepared to head home.
However, as she walked toward the restaurant entrance, she dragged Yuto out with her.
Seeing this scene, Ainz, Rimuru, and the others started making teasing noises.
Yuto was a bit bewildered.
He didn't know what Utaha intended by pulling him outside the restaurant. But under the night sky, the girl's face was half-lit and half-shadowed by the restaurant's glow.
The door was closed, but the light inside shone through, spreading outward. Her fair cheeks were tinged with this golden light, like wheat fields swaying under moonlight.
At this moment, the girl looked really beautiful.
"Kasumigaoka-san, what's wrong?" Yuto asked as he looked at her.
"Even though we're going to the comic convention together, you'll have to accompany me to see my novel booth when the time comes." The girl's lips puffed out, like a fish holding bubbles.
"Mm, don't worry, I know." Yuto chuckled as he spoke to her.
Utaha's puffed lips relaxed, a blush spreading across her face, her gaze becoming evasive.
Yuto understood her well—with just one glance, he knew she had something to say.
"Go ahead, what is it?" He looked at Kasumigaoka and spoke.
"In the future... in the future... call me Utaha, not Kasumigaoka-san."
At this moment, the girl's cheeks, illuminated by the light, flushed like an apples... it appear so bright even in this dim night.
Yuto's heart stirred.
He gazed into Utaha's eyes, silent, simply watching her pupils.
The girl felt shy and nervous. "Say something! Don't just keep looking at me like that!"
As she spoke, her feet tapped against the stone slabs and steps, as if echoing her inner turmoil.
"Pfft." Yuto laughed.
This laugh sparked a flicker of annoyance in the girl's eyes. "You're still laughing!"
"Sorry, sorry, it's just that Kasumigaoka-san looked so adorable just now, I couldn't help but laugh."
Yuto's apology made the girl blush even more.
She glared at him, feigning a bit of fierceness.
"From now on, call me Utaha, got it?! Utaha, Uta—ha."
"Is that okay?" Yuto smiled as he looked at Utaha.
The girl stumbled over her words. "O-of course it's okay."
"Is that so... Well, I appreciate it but Kasumigaoka-san... I refuse."
When Utaha heard the words "I refuse" from Yuto, her expression froze.
The warm yellow light that had bathed her face no longer seemed as radiant.
The blush that had colored her cheeks faded, as if dark clouds had shrouded her face.
"Why?" When the girl spoke again, her emotions were difficult to keep calm.
Yuto looked into her eyes and said, "Because I prefer calling you Kasumigaoka-san."
Seeing Yuto's sincere gaze, Utaha's eyes grew dazed.
Waves of inexplicable emotion surged within her heart, like the surface of water stirred by strong winds before a storm arrives.
"Ka-su-mi-ga-o-ka-san, I just like calling you that, and I won't change it. I'll keep calling you that forever—Kasumigaoka-san, Kasumigaoka-san, Kasumigaoka-san. Do you agree?"
The girl's face lit up.
The warm yellow light grew dazzling once more, and the fading blush surged back.
Kasumigaoka gritted her teeth, her lips twitching as if wanting to curve upward but being forcefully suppressed.
Her clear, transparent eyes glared at Yuto.
The girl turned away. "Hmph! Do as you please! I don't care at all!"
With those words, Kasumigaoka walked away.
Watching her retreating figure, Yuto's lips curled into a faint smile.
"Ah!" Utaha stumbled on the steps, letting out a small gasp before regaining her composure and rushing out of Ichinosuke Street.
Yuto had thought to help her, but seeing her reaction, he could only shake his head with a chuckle before stepping into the restaurant.
As soon as he entered, he was met with the gazes of the trio and Sakura.
Only the Goddess paid no attention to him.
"Why are you all looking at me?"
"No reason."
The unanimous reply left Yuto speechless.
...
When Kaguya returned home, she took a bath and lay down in bed.
Tomorrow was Monday, and she still had to go to school, so she couldn't stay up late tonight.
Bright moonlight filtered through the window curtains. The cool, serene light accentuated the beauty and unapproachable aura of the girl on the bed.
Restless under the covers, the young lady placed a hand over her heart.
'What's wrong with me? Why can't I calm down?'
Her mind recalled Yuto's gaze. Gentle and compassionate, as if he had seen through her past.
Thump—thump—thump—
Her heartbeat quickened.
Knock, knock, knock—
The sound of knocking interrupted Kaguya. "Hayasaka, what is it?"
At this hour, only Hayasaka would be in the mansion.
"Kaguya-sama, the main family has sent word. Lord Shinomiya Un'yo accidentally tripped and fell tonight, hitting his head on a rock. He remains unconscious."
Upon hearing this, Kaguya sat up.
"Hayasaka, come in and explain it."
Hayasaka pushed the door open and entered.
She stood respectfully before Kaguya.
"Lord Shinomiya Un'yo is still unconscious. The main family hopes we will visit him."
"Visit? Fine, we'll go tomorrow."
"I'll request leave from the school right away."
"Mhm."
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