Anime, Girlfriend Shokuhou Misaki

Genmura Makoto familiarly walked to the opposite side of Kamijo Touma and sat down, picking up the black tea that had been prepared for him and taking a sip.

“I originally had some, but I troubled Fukiyose to find someone to cover my shift.”

“There’s no way around it, I just couldn’t sleep a wink last night, I was really concerned.”

Kamijo Touma scratched his hedgehog head a little embarrassedly.

People are like that; once they have something they care about, they care about it immensely, and doing other things becomes absent-minded.

That’s how he was.

Even though his request for help didn’t get the person involved's agreement at all.

He didn’t care about the consequences for himself; right now, he wanted to know how Genmura Makoto would train him.

“I understand your feelings, Kamijo-senpai. I was the same way back then.”

“However, I don’t have much spare time to teach you, but I still found a martial arts master for you.”

Kamijo Touma nodded.

He already knew about this yesterday; Genmura Makoto wouldn’t teach him personally.

“So, who is the teacher who will teach me?”

“Knock, knock, knock——!”

A rhythmic knocking sound rang out, followed by a timid, gentle girl’s voice from behind the door.

“Um, may I come in?”

“Of course, Runko, come in.”

The door opened after Genmura Makoto’s voice rang out, and the person standing outside the door also entered the view of Genmura Makoto and Kamijo Touma.

It was a girl with a head of gorgeous purple princess curls.

She was wearing Tokiwadai Middle School’s gym uniform, her figure was tall, voluptuous, and slender, and it goes without saying that she had delicate features. The gentle smile that always hung on the corner of her lips, not containing even a trace of falsehood, was this girl's most attractive weapon.

“Makoto-sama, Kamijo-san, good day.”

As expected, just like the aura her appearance showed, she was a gentle, polite, and courteous noble young lady.

Just from the way she greeted them, it was simply impeccable.

“Hello, Runko, anyway, please sit down first.”

Genmura Makoto moved aside, making way for the space beside him.

Kazakiri Hyouka didn’t act coyly, and generously sat down beside Genmura Makoto, while also leaving a distance of about two fists between her body and Genmura Makoto’s body.

She had a good grasp of the sense of propriety.

“Senpai, this is the teacher I prepared for you; she’s a true martial arts master.”

“My skills may not be suitable for you, Senpai, but you can definitely learn a lot from Runko.”

That’s right, the martial arts teacher Genmura Makoto prepared for Kamijo Touma was none other than Kazakiri Hyouka.

Kazakiri Hyouka, as the number two figure in the Shokuhou Clique, was never a simple character.

In the end, to be able to entrust the actual management and operation of the clique to her, to have Shokuhou Misaki trust her so much, and to be able to provide Shokuhou Misaki with advice, how could she be simple?

She is a Level 4 esper!

Her ability is “Mental Stinger,” which controls the electrical signals of the body’s cells, enabling her to strengthen her body, including her five senses. She came from the “Item” Third Research Laboratory's “Internal Evolution (Ideal).”

She was greatly affected by ability development, becoming a Level 4 esper within two months.

In order to effectively utilize her abilities, she relied on books and videos collected by her father to learn various body manipulation techniques, including martial arts. With her innate athletic talent and excellent mind, she has the ability to freely apply knowledge from books.

From here, you can see Kazakiri Hyouka’s martial arts potential.

She really didn't have a teacher; she relied entirely on her own research, integrating the strengths of many schools, and combining them to create her own unique and strongest martial arts style.

At the same time, she is one of the very few espers with the potential to grow into a Level 5.

The reason she is still a Level 4 esper is simply that her unconscious defense mechanism is preventing her from exerting her original abilities.

“Then I’ll have to trouble you, Kazakiri-san.”

Kamijo Touma immediately placed his hands on his knees, lowered his head, and earnestly pleaded.

“It’s no problem, Kamijo-san.”

“However, my training might be a little harsh, so please be mentally prepared for that.”

Kazakiri Hyouka was still smiling slightly.

Of course, there was quite a big discrepancy between her words and her expression, making it hard not to doubt whether she could really do what she said.

However, the entire Shokuhou Clique and Shokuhou Misaki knew best.

Kazakiri Hyouka, who usually seemed easy-going and had a gentle and pleasant personality, was actually the most assertive.

Once she decided on something, she would absolutely not allow herself to give up halfway, or allow others to give up halfway.

If Kamijo Touma wanted to give up halfway, he would probably be served with Kazakiri Hyouka’s combat skills.

“Don’t worry, I will definitely persevere.”

Kamijo Touma’s reply could be described as full of confidence.

He patted his thin and not-so-strong chest, making a loud thumping sound.

The three of them continued to chat for a while, and Kamijo Touma and Kazakiri Hyouka also discussed the time and place for the upcoming lessons.

“In that case, I’ll leave first.”

“I still have a project to participate in this afternoon. I’m really troubling you this time, Genmura.”

Seeing that the time was almost up, Kamijo Touma also stood up, preparing to say goodbye.

“It’s nothing.”

“I’ll come and take a look when I have time.”

Genmura Makoto nodded.

“If you really have time, participate in a couple more projects and win a couple more competitions. Fukiyose will be happier.”

Ever since Genmura Makoto’s esper identity was exposed in the school, Fukiyose had looked for him countless times.

She hoped he could give her Genmura Makoto’s contact information.

However, he had loyally blocked her.

The price was that he originally only needed to participate in five projects, but now it had skyrocketed to fifteen.

“About that, let’s forget it. I really have no interest in participating in such things.”

Genmura Makoto quickly waved his hand.

In fact, all espers have no interest in this kind of activity.

Even Accelerator, the guy who always had guts on his lips, didn’t participate in the Daihaseisai.

Only Misaka Mikoto, who was different from other espers, participated in the competition with a face full of fighting spirit.

“Alright, then I’ll leave first.”

Kamijo Touma wasn’t forcing him; he was just complaining.

“Um, may I ask where the Queen is now?”

“If the Queen isn’t busy with other things, I want to go find the Queen.”

Even though Kazakiri Hyouka also came from the research institute of the Artificial Manufactory.

Even though she was the number two figure in the Shokuhou Clique and was deeply trusted by Shokuhou Misaki.

However, she knew very well that sometimes, Shokuhou Misaki’s business was not something she was allowed to interfere with.

“Misaki is in the research institute. Coincidentally, she also has something she needs your help with.”

Before Genmura Makoto could finish his words, Kazakiri Hyouka’s face immediately revealed a happy smile, looking like she was about to get up and leave.

“Don’t rush; before you go to find Misaki, I also have something I want to ask you.”

“Please wait a moment, Runko.”

Kazakiri Hyouka’s skin, which she had just prepared to lift, directly fell back down, and her face also revealed a confused smile.

“Does Makoto-sama have something you need me to do?”

The contact between Kazakiri Hyouka and Genmura Makoto was not small.

After all, when Genmura Makoto handed over the things he had made to Kazakiri Hyouka, they were all handled by Kazakiri Hyouka.

“It’s not exactly something I need you to do.”

“It’s just something I want you to make a decision on.”

Seemingly because Genmura Makoto’s tone was very formal, Kazakiri Hyouka’s already straight back was now even straighter.

“Please speak.”

“I think you should be clear about the reason why your ability is stuck at the Level 4 esper level.”

“What I want to ask you now is, do you still want to become a Level 5 esper?”

“If you want to, from now on, Misaki and I can pour resources into you.”

Genmura Makoto’s words immediately caused Kazakiri Hyouka to enter a daze.

She wasn’t an esper who was completely ignorant of Academy City’s reality; she was aware of some of Academy City’s darkness.

Naturally, she was also aware of the esper aptitude ranking.

At the same time, she had Level 5 esper aptitude, but because the resources needed to make her a Level 5 esper were too great, she was eventually abandoned.

However, her mentality was very good.

Even if she couldn’t become a Level 5 esper for life, she still didn’t show antisocial tendencies like other espers.

Instead, she continued to be herself as always, without the slightest change.

So, should she agree?

“I can do it.”

“As long as the Queen needs me, I can do it.”

Without even a second of hesitation, Kazakiri Hyouka directly gave a definite answer.

She was fascinated by Shokuhou Misaki, so she didn’t reject being “ordered” by her.

The relationship between the two of them wasn’t like upperclassman-underclassman, or Queen and faction member; it was simply that they had very good feelings for each other and trusted each other very much.

It was precisely because of this that she felt very uncomfortable when she felt that disaster was befalling Shokuhou and she couldn’t protect her.

But this was an unavoidable fact; many things were indeed not something a Level 4 esper like her could interfere with.

And in Academy City, family background was almost useless.

So when she knew that her Queen had found Genmura Makoto as her boyfriend, she was very happy.

Because she knew that although she couldn’t stand by her Queen’s side to protect her, Genmura Makoto’s strength was already enough.

That way, at least she wouldn’t have to worry so much.

However, was this feeling of borrowing someone else’s hand really okay?

She didn’t have the ability to protect the most important person to her, and could only place her hopes on others; was this feeling really okay?

No, it was very bad.

Kazakiri Hyouka had long known the answer in her heart.

So now that the opportunity was already in front of her, she didn’t need to hesitate at all.

This time, she wanted to stand by her Queen’s side herself, become a shield in front of her, become her sharp arrow, and become her guardian.

Thinking like this, even Kazakiri Hyouka couldn’t help but become a little excited in her heart.

“Okay, in that case, I’ll leave Misaki’s safety to you when I’m not around.”

“You have to work hard, Runko.”