Chapter 35

"Feeling full, the taste was really good, thank you for the meal."

"Thank you."

Yukining's cooking skills greatly satisfied Levi. Using only some simple and ordinary ingredients, she could prepare such delicious fried rice. If given proper kitchen tools and high-quality ingredients, she could definitely make dishes that rival Chachamaru's.

Although Eve didn't show any particular reaction, from the fact that she ate the entire plate of fried rice clean, it was clear that she also greatly appreciated Yukining's cooking skills.

"Since there's still some time before class, would you two like to try some interesting spells?"

After clearing the dishes, Yukining started promoting the spells she couldn't stop thinking about. She had missed the chance to let them try earlier because Levi had fallen asleep, and this diligent girl seemed to have been harboring a grudge. She immediately brought it up as soon as she had the opportunity.

"Alright, I've had enough sleep anyway."

Levi didn't ask for Eve's opinion and directly agreed. He knew very well that this girl usually didn't have much to say about anything outside of her tasks. In a way, she was quite easy to get along with, except for her being quiet.

"Alright, just a moment."

Sure enough, most female students liked romantic games like divination. As soon as Levi agreed, Yukining immediately ran to a nearby bookshelf and pulled out a thick book.

"Common... Spells... Encyclopedia?"

"Isn't that the kind of name you'd see in a convenience store?"

Hearing the name Eve read out, Levi immediately thought of books like 'XX Astrology,' 'XX Constellations,' and '100 Easy Ways to Make Him Fall in Love with You'—the kind of self-hypnosis reads that girls often enjoy.

Of course, he only complained in his mind. He wasn't foolish enough to say it out loud and dampen Yukining's rare hobby, even though none of her hobbies could be considered 'normal.'

"Remember, there are some methods in here to help you relax and relieve fatigue, such as..."

Yukining, unaware of what Levi was thinking, placed the book on the table and flipped through the pages until she found what she needed.

"Clasp your hands, and place your index fingers on your temples."

"Like this?"

After enjoying coffee and lunch, and having been treated so well by Yukining, Levi, though completely disbelieving in the book's contents, still followed her instructions.

"Um... Next, silently repeat 'refresh and invigorate' three times."

...

After about three seconds, Levi opened his eyes. As expected, he didn't feel any changes in his body.

"Done."

"Very good."

"... What will happen? I don't feel anything special."

"Um, let me see, it should... "

Watching Yukining carefully search through the book, Levi wondered if she had just picked a random spell to play with.

"It seems to be beneficial for Parkinson's patients."

Hearing Yukining's answer, Levi's posture wobbled, and he almost fell off his chair. Eve, who was reading a novel seriously, lifted the book to cover her mouth and let out a small laugh. At least in terms of comedy, Levi clearly couldn't match this girl named Yukining. He had spent a lot of effort trying to get a seemingly facially paralyzed blonde girl to show some expression.

"Park... Parkinson's?"

"That's the common name for senile dementia. Mr. Levi probably didn't feel any effects because he's not a patient. Anyway, congratulations."

Levi's face was full of strange expressions. He was probably considering whether he should feel happy. After all, though he wasn't young, he didn't seem to have the same condition as a certain black boxer.

"There's also a spell to make others notice your masculine charm and fall in love with you."

"Really? Sounds good, how do I do it?"

Levi had never had high hopes for Yukining's spells, and now he was even more perfunctory. He just wanted to pass the time before class.

"Want to try? It's very simple. Find a target girl, take off your pants, and silently repeat 'hormone emission' three times."

...

"Tore, h."

Eve covered her mouth with the book, speaking so softly that only Levi could hear. Perhaps intentionally, Levi, who was already speechless from Yukining, had almost no energy left to explain to Eve.

"Is there a problem?"

Yukining looked at the teacher, who seemed to have been turned to stone, with a puzzled expression. Perhaps due to her simple and innocent nature, she didn't realize how shocking her statement was.

"Sigh, it's not your problem. Yukining, I'm just too timid. Even if there's a chance of success, I don't have the courage to do it. Can you find a simpler, more feasible spell?"

Hearing Levi's words, Yukining seemed to understand his dilemma. Of course, with her simple mind, she only 'seemed' to understand.

"I see, Mr. Levi is worried about not finding a suitable target? If that's the case, I have a spell for that situation."

She flipped through the thick spell encyclopedia again, perhaps to apologize for the two consecutive failures or to prove the correctness of her beloved book. Her usually gentle and calm tone suddenly quickened, conveying a firm belief that Levi couldn't resist.

"This spell is very simple. Point to your chest with your left hand and say 'I am thinking of you' three times. The first person to call Mr. Levi's name, while not necessarily in love, will definitely be someone who cares about you."

"... Alright."

Under Yukining's determined gaze, with the thought that there was nothing to lose even if it failed, Levi decided to try her strange spell one last time. He just felt that the look Eve was giving him from behind the book had a strange meaning.

"Mr. Levi. McDowell, please come to the student council office immediately after hearing this announcement."

Just as he finished the spell, the speaker on the wall in the corridor broadcasted a call for Levi. Whether by coincidence or the effect of the spell, this announcement was not read by a student from the broadcasting station but was personally delivered by the student council president, Rin Tohsaka.

"Yukining, your spell is quite effective. I'm very sure that the person who called me over the intercom is now absolutely 'caring' about me."

When Rin said the word 'immediately,' the obvious pause and emphasis made Levi feel a deep sense of resentment.

Looking at Eve, who had put down her book, Levi realized that he might have been late again...

"Yukining, thank you for your hospitality. I probably have some student council work to handle, so see you next time."

Pulling Eve up from her seat, Levi thanked Yukining.

"Please come again, Mr. Levi."

After nodding to Yukining, Levi took Eve and hurriedly left the library.

The meeting with Rin was the reason Levi had brought Eve to the second high school. He didn't expect the student council president to be so eager, even using the intercom to find him personally. He was sure that he would be the subject of gossip among some students in the afternoon.

The only slight comfort was that the student council office wasn't too far from here.