Chapter 69

The movie theater is on the third floor of the shopping mall. Perhaps because such facilities are rare in this area, it’s always bustling with people and is a popular movie theater.

I came here, but I don’t know what to do. I look through the pamphlet from the schedule of movies and decide with Zayama. It’s a relief that there’s a coffee shop nearby.

“Um, usually, do people watch romantic movies in situations like this?”

“I don’t know. I’ve never been to a movie alone with a boy before.”

“Then… how about…”

“But, if we’re going to, let’s watch what we want to see. I want to know what kind of movies Yamagata likes.”

We both drink our drinks—Zayama has a cola, and I have a melon cream soda—while talking about what movie to watch.

I don’t know what kind of movies he likes. Hmm… I look at the titles of the movies scheduled for today.

…The one I really wanted to see, I’ve already seen. I went to the movie theater with Kaena the other day. It was a pretty good movie, so I wouldn’t mind seeing it again, but I feel it might be awkward with Zayama. Of course, I’m not in that kind of relationship with either Kaena or Zayama, but seeing the same movie with different women on different days seems a bit awkward, doesn’t it? If it were to come out, it might be a bit problematic.

But, I don’t really know what other movies I want to see! What should I do? What should I do? …Ah, how about this one!

“Ah, ah… yeah. How about a tokusatsu movie?”

“Um, like transformation! Or hero movies? Do you like them?”

“I don’t dislike them. They’re cool and heroic.”

“Hmm…? Well, I guess so.”

She nods, looking a bit puzzled but as if she’s come to some understanding.

What does she mean by that? What is it? Does it look like I like hero movies? I’m aware of it, but it’s quite embarrassing to realize it from someone else’s reaction!

Zayama, who seems to have noticed something from my blushing face, says in a slightly flustered manner.

“Not that I don’t watch them sometimes on Sunday… I think the CG is amazing. There are a lot of handsome guys too. And…”

“And?”

“…The fighting scenes. Does Yamagata always fight monsters like that? It’s like being a hero.”

“Oh, e, a, u…”

What an embarrassing thing to say, this girl! But, I’m starting to see it. Zayama has been grateful for the time I saved her from the werewolves. Or, does she think I’m like a transformation hero? No, even if I concede a hundred steps, I do shine, but I don’t transform.

Confused, I continue to listen as Zayama goes on.

“I’ve been watching Yamagata’s exploration streams too. They’re amazing… facing those scary things alone, not backing down even a step. Yesterday, you awakened some incredible power and saved someone, right? What was it, something like ‘Wind Purification Exorcism / Evil Industry Destruction’? Something like that?”

“Whoa, whoa, whoa, stop, stop. What, where did that leak from?”

The streams and all, yeah, she’s been watching them! But knowing about yesterday’s Rich extermination is a bit too fast, isn’t it? Who said it?

– Ah, well, I have a pretty good idea. It could only be that person.

“…‘Wind Purification Exorcism / Evil Industry Destruction’… only the people at the scene or Hirose would know that, and it seems Zayama watches that channel. Could it be Kado, on SNS?”

“A, yeah… through videos, tweets, and blog posts. Look.”

She shows me her smartphone. On the screen, Kaena is playing a harp and solemnly singing about yesterday’s events. Why a harp, is she a bard?

Next, a tweet-based SNS. The content is almost the same as the recent video, but here, it’s more about interactions with other users. Oh, they’re having a response battle, oh, they’re debating, oh, the Shining Yamagata storm is happening.

At this point, I’m already breaking out in a cold sweat and lightly trembling. I read the blog last.

“……………………Scary.”

There, a fanatical savior myth and legend, written by fanatics for fanatics, are relentlessly scribbled down. The overly decorated and flowery language mythically conveys that I defeated the evil Rich.

And, in all the media, is it okay to write that the Rich possessed a human body!?

I quickly contact Kaena on my smartphone. Is it okay to mention the Rich’s possession in the SNS posts? – The reply comes immediately.

“‘No problem, I already have permission from the chief.’ …Really?”

“R, really? This story actually happened? …That’s amazing.”

I pull my cheeks, flustered, and Zayama looks at me with shining eyes, realizing that Kaena’s story is real.

This is turning into a rather strange date.

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