Anime, Girlfriend Shokuhou Misaki

Yuan Cuncheng had always been concerned about her safety.

Now, with his magic imbued in Misaki Shokuhou's ring, he could sense any issues with her vital signs, even from another world.

At the same time, he could have Shirai Kuroko teleport her to his side immediately.

Call it favoritism, but Misaki Shokuhou was indeed worth such consideration.

Moreover, Misaki Shokuhou's ring was a pair with his, the only way to connect with his ring and enable Shirai Kuroko to perform such a feat.

“Unleash the dreams engraved in your heart, leaving even the future behind, knowing no limits.”

Just then, his phone suddenly rang.

The sound came from where Misaki Shokuhou had hung her handbag.

“Misaki, your phone is ringing.”

Chapter 174: Caught

“Coming!”

With that response, the sound of splashing water echoed across the surface, and Misaki Shokuhou's face slowly emerged from beneath the pool.

Glistening droplets of water slid down her fair skin, her delicate feet making soft pattering sounds on the tiles, and her wet hair swayed gently behind her.

“Who is it?”

Casually grabbing a towel from the rack, Misaki Shokuhou first dried her hair before wrapping it around herself.

“I don't know, no name, just a phone number.”

Glancing at the phone screen, Yuan Cuncheng stood up, handed the phone to Misaki Shokuhou as she walked towards him, and picked up the towel he had prepared, gently pressing Misaki Shokuhou onto the chair and drying her hair.

“I've told you many times, dry your hair properly; it doesn't matter if your body is a little wet. Always leaving your hair wet will cause headaches and other problems in the future.”

“Hehe.”

Misaki Shokuhou chuckled at Yuan Cuncheng.

“I have Junko helping me at school and you helping me at home, so I'm not worried at all.”

Misaki Shokuhou's smile seemed carefree, but in a way, it showed her trust in Yuan Cuncheng and Junko, didn't it?

“Hello, what's the matter all of a sudden?”

“Didn't I say not to bother me today because I'm busy?”

The moment she answered the phone, Misaki Shokuhou's cheerful face changed instantly.

If Misaki Shokuhou had been like a delicate, lovestruck girl, she now exuded the aura of someone in a high position.

It was an air that naturally flowed from someone accustomed to authority.

But Misaki Shokuhou's expression changed very quickly, from natural composure to serious solemnity.

Her beautiful eyebrows furrowed deeply.

“I understand, I'll be there right away.”

Hanging up the phone, Misaki Shokuhou stood up abruptly, her face full of apology as she looked at Yuan Cuncheng.

“Is it serious?”

Meeting Misaki Shokuhou's eyes, Yuan Cuncheng helplessly picked up the towel again and gently wiped her still-damp shoulders.

“It's not too serious, but I do need to handle it personally.”

Misaki Shokuhou reached out and patted Yuan Cuncheng's hand on her shoulder, then wrapped her arms around Yuan Cuncheng's waist, gently pressing her face against Yuan Cuncheng's chest.

“But I'll make sure I'm safe, don't worry.”

Yuan Cuncheng returned the embrace, resting his chin gently on Misaki Shokuhou's head.

“No matter what, remember to protect yourself. If it's really difficult to handle, remember to come to me.”

“I'm not the same as before.”

...

After changing her clothes, Misaki Shokuhou bid farewell to Yuan Cuncheng at the entrance of the gymnasium, took the clothes Yuan Cuncheng had bought for her, and got into the institute's car, leaving the place directly.

Watching Misaki Shokuhou's departing figure, the smile that had been on Yuan Cuncheng's face immediately disappeared, replaced by a lingering gloom.

Then, he took out his phone from his pocket and dialed Komaba Leader's name.

“Hello, Boss.”

The phone was picked up immediately after only a few seconds of ringing.

“How is the cleanup going?”

“Only District 23 is left. The other districts have been suppressed and are now gradually being incorporated.”

The sound on Komaba Leader's side was very noisy; it was difficult to hear him clearly unless one had very good hearing.

“Very good.”

Yuan Cuncheng first affirmed Komaba Leader in his words.

“I know that 'Scorpio' has been operating at its limit, and the incorporation work is also very troublesome.”

“But I'm in a hurry here.”

“Even if it's difficult, I can only give you one day.”

“Starting tomorrow, collect all the abnormal information from all the districts, remember to be detailed, and send it to me. I need it urgently.”

Yuan Cuncheng's voice was slightly low and carried a hint of apology.

“It's nothing like that. 'Scorpio' has always followed your orders.”

“Moreover, the original intention of creating 'Scorpio' was to eliminate the darkness of this city.”

“Although it's a bit difficult, believe me, I will definitely do it.”

Komaba Leader's tone was firm and powerful, and one could hear his determination from his tone alone.

“I understand.”

“By the way, are there any 'Item' members near you?”

Yuan Cuncheng nodded slightly, then asked another question.

“Yes, Kinuhata Saiai is acting with me. I'll call her over to you now.”

The voice on the other end of the phone stopped for a few seconds, then was picked up again.

“Hello, Boss, what's up?”

Kinuhata Saiai's voice sounded directly. Judging from her somewhat slurred speech, it seemed like she had something in her mouth.

“I suspect Misaki has encountered something difficult to solve, so if you have any information, tell me. Misaki is unwilling to tell me.”

The matter Misaki Shokuhou encountered was definitely not easy to solve.

Otherwise, Misaki Shokuhou would definitely not hide it from him but would treat him with sincerity. Obviously, Misaki Shokuhou's attitude was afraid of his troubles affecting him.

And this trouble was not so easy to solve.

In fact, if he were more forceful, he might be able to get the answer from Misaki Shokuhou's mouth.

But he didn't need to do that, as it would only waste Misaki Shokuhou's feelings for him in vain.

Anyway, the enchantment of the ring had been completed.

He could investigate the information here, and if there were results, there would be results. If there were no results, Misaki Shokuhou's safety would not be threatened.

“I understand, I will pay super attention here.”

Kinuhata Saiai nodded in agreement without any hesitation.

Of the current five members of 'Item', except for Kihara Yuitsu, the other four had all received Misaki Shokuhou's mental baptism.

In terms of priority, the four of them would definitely prioritize Misaki Shokuhou's level.

However, this mental baptism was not a forced baptism but a subtle influence that would not deprive them of their ability to think.

Knowing that Yuan Cuncheng was doing it for Misaki Shokuhou's good, they would, of course, obey Yuan Cuncheng's orders and report to Yuan Cuncheng.

“That's good.”

Hanging up the phone and looking at the sky that had been dyed red, Yuan Cuncheng couldn't help but fall into a state of contemplation.

“So, where should I go next?”

Going home so early was clearly not his style.

It was only four o'clock in the evening now. Why go home so early? He couldn't possibly interfere with 'Scorpio's' affairs.

After all, the Disciplinary Committee and the Security Guards had already set their sights on him. If he appeared in 'Scorpio's' group now, it would confirm his title.

“Forget it, I'll just wander around.”

Yuan Cuncheng chuckled and turned around, plunging into the gap between the buildings.

Dinner was settled at a roadside snack stall. Although it had been about seven months since they had last met, the uncle at the ramen stall recognized him at once.

He gave him a lot of side dishes and upgraded his ramen to the most luxurious style.

Of course, he didn't take advantage of it when he left but left the boss about the same amount of money.

As mentioned earlier, he wasn't always rich.

When he first came to this city, he was very poor. At that time, he could only eat at this snack stall every day.

After all, it was more affordable than family restaurants, and those uncles and aunties knew his situation and would often give him extra things.

“I didn't expect to run into you here.”

Such a delicate shout suddenly exploded in Yuan Cuncheng's ear, followed by a flash of azure blue light past his ear.

Yuan Cuncheng turned around, and a girl was running towards him.

It was a girl wearing the Tokiwadai Middle School uniform, just like Shirai Kuroko.

However, this girl did have shoulder-length brown hair and a competitive and excited smile on her face.

Ah, no.

It wasn't that this girl had no similarities to Shirai Kuroko at all; at least the two of them were equally modest in terms of chest.

“Misaka Mikoto, have I done something that requires you to chase after me?”

Looking at Misaka Mikoto in front of him, Yuan Cuncheng spread out his hands and sighed helplessly.

That's right, who else could this girl be but Misaka Mikoto.

“Ha, of course, I'm here to avenge my junior.”

“You bullied Kuroko badly yesterday, Kuroko told me all about it.”

With her hands on her hips, Misaka Mikoto stuck out her non-existent chest and looked at Yuan Cuncheng triumphantly.

“And I heard that you are the leader of some 'Scorpio' ability-less armed group.”

“I heard that Hatsuharu and Judgment's Uiharu are busy enough because of you. Now I will ask you for information from your mouth.”

Making a fist with her left hand and a palm with her right hand, Misaka Mikoto cracked a cheerful smile and bumped her fist and palm together.

“Oh, private fighting!”

Yuan Cuncheng sighed softly as he looked at Misaka Mikoto.

“You are not a member of Judgment; this should be Misaka's own decision.”

Don't look at what Misaka Mikoto said, Yuan Cuncheng glanced at it and knew what was going on.

It was obvious that Shirai Kuroko had been teased by him yesterday and went back to complain to Misaka Mikoto, and as a result, Misaka Mikoto took the initiative to find him.

Even though it was the first time he and Misaka Mikoto had met.

But through Misaki Shokuhou and his description, and his first impression of Misaka Mikoto, he had guessed Misaka Mikoto's personality pretty accurately.

This was a restless martial arts enthusiast.

Even usually, Misaka Mikoto would hide in the alleys by herself and play the fishing law enforcement trick.