Sometimes, if you don't mention something, it's fine, but the moment you do, it makes people overthink, and even get excited.
Hearing that Sayuri was going to travel to another world made Eriri envious and curious at the same time.
What she was curious about was whether Kaito would be going too.
"Mom, how many days will you be gone?"
"I don't know, maybe three days? Or a week?"
After Sayuri replied and confirmed her participation in the chat group in her mind, other ladies who were online said they had used all their points for gacha pulls because they couldn't resist after watching Kaito pull so satisfyingly.
That included Sephie, Irisviel, and Tearju, not to mention others.
Only Misuzu and Sayuri were the same, only doing one pull each.
Either a single pull would bring a miracle, or they'd just satisfy the urge to try their luck.
So Misuzu had also signed up like her.
"Th-That long?"
"Hehe, I'll let the maids at home know. They'll prepare breakfast and dinner for you."
"Will Kaito-nii be going too?"
"He will be~"
"!!!"
'Was I being tricked?'
Sayuri suddenly turned to look at Eriri. She felt her daughter's question was suspicious!
If it were before, she wouldn't have thought much if Eriri asked like that, but things were different now.
Her daughter had changed.
She was no longer her sweet little darling. Well, not that she ever was one; she had caused her quite a bit of worry.
But liking the same person as her mother… what's up with that?
This wasn't just a little draft; it was a full-blown, level-18 fire tornado laced with flames!
"Can I come too? I'd like to see another world as well?"
"No, you stay here, study hard, and make progress every day."
"Mom, I promise I won't do anything. I'm just purely coming along for the trip! Really!"
"Really? What if he appears?"
"I'll support you from behind, Mom! I'll even help create opportunities for you!"
'Hmm...'
'Maybe that wouldn't be so bad?'
Sayuri felt that if her daughter really did that, then she'd have many more chances.
She could even use her to keep Misuzu in check!
She didn't know about Kie's situation, but Misuzu was like her, both liking Kaito.
"Alright, but... Mom really can't handle any more disappointment. Do you understand?"
Eriri nodded frantically.
Perhaps Eriri genuinely wanted more opportunities to be alone with Kaito. Besides, Sayuri considered her daughter might just idolize Kaito or something, and wasn't completely in love yet?
Thus, Sayuri agreed.
Of course, before that, she still needed to prepare properly. She also needed to call the school to request leave for her daughter.
After breakfast, Eriri and Sayuri went out to buy some items to take along, as well as some specialties.
At noon, she let Eriri rest while she herself frantically picked out new clothes.
Accustomed to wearing kimonos, the clothes she chose were naturally kimonos.
As for lingerie?
In the afternoon, Sayuri quietly slipped out again, went to a lingerie store, and after careful selection, finally chose several sets that satisfied her.
…
In another world!
Misuzu was also spending generously, buying things non-stop. Being naturally straightforward, she didn't overthink it. She just bought clothes she found comfortable and nice-looking, and after purchasing some specialties, she stuffed them into a large backpack.
"That's right, should I bring Mikoto along?"
By now, Mikoto had been back at school for a while. Since she had no particular place to go, she stayed in Academy City and even bought a luxurious mansion there.
When her daughter was on break, she could come over and play anytime.
In fact, last weekend her daughter came with several friends.
But that girl named Shirai Kuroko... seemed a bit "obsessive"?
The moment she met her, she directly called her "Mom" and even boldly suggested she wanted to be with Mikoto forever.
Although Mikoto ended up dragging her away with punches and kicks, Misuzu still felt she needed to pay attention.
She was quite afraid her daughter might go down the wrong path.
Even though she was easygoing, she wasn't that easygoing!
"I'll bring my daughter along!"
Lately, her daughter really did seem a bit unhappy. Bringing her along on the trip would let her relax.
She could also discreetly find out what was going on with her daughter.
Like if she was hiding something unpleasant.
"Before she starts class, I'd better call her quickly."
She took out her phone and dialed her daughter's number. Mikoto, who had just finished getting ready to go to school, answered her Gekota phone.
"Mom? What's up? Calling me at this time."
"Hehe, want to go on a trip tomorrow? To another world!"
"A trip? But I have class... Wait, Mom, are you talking about that chat group thing?"
"Ha ha, yes! So, how about it? Wanna come? I'll get you leave!"
"Well... alright, I'll come with you then!"
After thinking it over, Mikoto decided it would be good to go and have some fun.
She had been a bit down lately.
After all...
She had encountered several Misaka Sisters and, the night before school started, witnessed something happen.
Although she wanted to stop it, she was refused. If she tried to resist, she would face unimaginable consequences.
It was from that point onward that Mikoto's mood had deteriorated, to the point she wanted to destroy that research facility.
"Come to think of it... Mom, will Kaito-nii be coming too?"
"Oh? Are you missing him? Of course, he'll be there!"
"I-I'm not missing him! I just wanted to ask him for help with something. That's all..."
"Hmm? What do you need his help for? Honey, you're not in some kind of trouble, are you?"
"To be honest, yes, but it's something you can't solve, Mom."
"I see. So you need Kaito's help, right?"
"Mm..."
Mikoto rarely answered so directly, and Misuzu couldn't help but ponder.
'This really did seem like a troublesome matter if even I couldn't solve it...'
'Oh, well, I was still weak, but I was much stronger than before.'
"Alright! Then I'll come with you to ask Kaito for help when we get there! As long as you explain it properly, he'll definitely help!"