Kaito leaned slightly forward in the upper seating area, his eyes fixed on the training floor below.
The instructor stepped aside and gestured toward the open space.
"Alright, Akane Shiba," the instructor said. "Show us your ability."
Many of the women nearby stopped what they were doing and turned their attention toward her.
Akane walked calmly into the center of the training area.
Her posture was relaxed, but there was a confident aura around her.
She flexed her fingers slightly as if warming them up.
Then she spoke casually.
"My ability is… Gravity Control."
For a moment, the instructor's eyes widened slightly.
Even several of the other women reacted.
"Gravity?" one of them murmured.
"That's a rare one…"
Akane simply smirked.
She raised her hand slowly.
At first, nothing seemed to happen.
But then—
The heavy steel training weights on the floor suddenly lifted into the air.
One.
Two.
Five.
Ten.
They floated upward effortlessly as if the weight of the world had disappeared.
Several women nearby stepped back in surprise.
Akane curled her fingers slightly.
The floating weights compressed together mid-air, grinding loudly as the pressure increased.
The metal began to bend and warp.
CRRRRK.
Within seconds, the solid steel weights were crushed into a dense ball of metal.
Gasps spread across the hall.
The instructor's expression turned serious.
"That level of control already…"
Akane then flicked her wrist downward.
BOOM.
The crushed metal ball slammed violently into the reinforced floor, leaving a deep dent.
Dust rose from the impact.
Akane brushed her hair back casually as if it were nothing.
"Is that enough?" she asked.
Even the instructor took a moment before responding.
"…More than enough."
Up in the stands, Kaito blinked once.
Then he leaned back slowly.
Gravity control…
A small smile appeared on his face.
Yeah… she's definitely dangerous.
Just then—
A faint blue glow appeared in front of his eyes once again.
The familiar transparent system screen materialized.
Only he could see it.
[System Notification]
A new panel slowly formed.
[Target Identified]
Name: Akane Shiba
Status: Awakened
Ability: Gravity Control
Threat Level: High
Potential Growth: Exceptional
Another line appeared beneath it.
[Special Target Selected]
Objective: Make Akane Shiba submit to you
Kaito's eyes narrowed slightly.
Then—
More text appeared.
Reward:
• 10,000 System Points
• Body Enhancement (Male Attribute Boost)
Kaito blinked once.
Then leaned back slowly.
10,000…?
That was on a completely different level compared to the previous rewards.
And the second reward…
His eyes lingered on the words for a moment.
A faint smirk formed on his lips.
"Body enhancement, huh…"
His gaze shifted back toward Akane.
She was still standing there confidently, completely unaware that she had just become a system target.
Strong. Proud. Hard to control.
Exactly the type that wouldn't submit easily.
Kaito rested his chin on his hand.
"A girl like that…" he murmured softly.
His smirk deepened.
"…makes it more interesting."
His eyes locked onto her.
After all—
She had already made her move.
After school.
Kaito leaned back comfortably.
"Well then…"
"Let's see how long that confidence lasts."
Kaito's smirk lingered as the system screen slowly faded from his vision.
His eyes remained locked on Akane below.
She was still surrounded by a few women and instructors, calmly discussing her ability as if crushing steel with gravity was something completely normal.
10,000 points… and that kind of reward…
Kaito exhaled softly.
"This system really doesn't play around…"
He shifted slightly in his seat, still watching her every move.
Akane suddenly paused mid-conversation.
Then—
She turned her head.
Her eyes scanned the upper seating area.
For a brief second—
Their gazes met.
Kaito froze.
…Did she notice me?
Akane's lips slowly curled into a knowing smirk.
Not surprised.
Not confused.
Just… amused.
She lifted her hand slightly and made a small gesture with her finger—
"Come down."
Kaito raised an eyebrow.
She definitely noticed…
A faint chuckle escaped him.
"Well… hiding was never really my thing anyway."
He stood up from his seat.
Instead of avoiding attention, he casually began walking down the steps toward the main floor.
Each step echoed lightly in the large hall.
A few women began to notice him.
Murmurs spread.
"Isn't that… a boy?"
"What's he doing here?"
"He's from the academic section…"
But Kaito didn't stop.
His gaze stayed on Akane.
And hers stayed on him.
By the time he reached the bottom, the attention in the hall had already shifted.
Akane crossed her arms, clearly waiting.
"You've got some guts," she said as he approached. "Skipping class to come here."
Kaito stopped a few steps away from her.
"Was… curious," he said, his tone a bit softer this time.
Akane tilted her head slightly, her smirk widening as she stepped closer.
"Or…" she said, her voice low, "you came to see me?"
Kaito hesitated for a second before giving a small, unsure smile.
"…Maybe."
Akane's eyes gleamed.
"Good," she said.
She stepped even closer, closing the gap between them completely.
"Because you still owe me after school."
She paused, then her expression turned more intense.
"And this time… I'm not taking no for an answer."
Her hand reached out and grabbed his wrist again—firm, possessive.
Kaito's body stiffened slightly at the sudden grip.
"You've made me chase you for way too long," she continued, her voice carrying a mix of annoyance and excitement. "Ever since first year… always avoiding me, always slipping away."
Her fingers tightened just a little more.
"But not anymore."
She leaned in closer, her eyes locking onto his.
"You're coming with me. Got it?"
Kaito swallowed lightly.
His gaze dropped to her hand holding his wrist… then slowly lifted back to her face.
"…O-Okay," he replied quietly.
Akane smiled, clearly satisfied.
"Good boy."
She let go of his wrist with a light push.
"Now go," she said casually, turning her back to him. "Before a teacher sees you here."
Kaito stood there for a second, still feeling the pressure where she had grabbed him.
"…Yeah," he muttered softly.
Then he turned and began walking back toward the exit, the weight of her words lingering in his mind.
"…She really got stronger," he muttered under his breath.
Then he glanced back at her one last time.
A faint, unreadable smile crossed his face.
After school… huh.
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