Chapter 6

It was several months later, and Bai Jingyue, now fifteen years old, had advanced to a certain high school.

Standing at the school gate, Bai Jingyue looked at the school entrance and muttered, "Tsk, 'certain'? It must be the work of that fourth-tone bastard. It's clearly not one character, yet I can't say it, no, I can't even recognize it. And this is the school where the Imagine Breaker is, and the Seventh School District is the center of Academy City. Is this a ritual site? It feels like a big conspiracy. But whatever, it's none of my business." Bai Jingyue lived a carefree life, determined to stay out of trouble, except for that battle with DESDLOCK, he hardly ever got involved.

Thus, Bai Jingyue entered one of the largest mysteries in Academy City, a certain high school with a name.

One day after school, Bai Jingyue was walking to the Wind Discipline Committee Branch 177. Looking at the clear sun, he suddenly felt like visiting his former middle school, Sakagawa Middle School. On the way, he saw a group of thugs pulling a girl into a nearby alley. Anyone could guess what was about to happen.

Would a great Wind Discipline Committee member intervene in such a matter? Of course... he would! The girl was wearing the uniform of Sakagawa Middle School. How dare these scum lay a hand on his junior!

At that moment, Saten Ruiko was on the verge of despair. She had just wanted to buy some daily necessities at the convenience store, but she ran into a group of thugs and was dragged into an empty alley. Everyone knew what was about to happen. At no other time had Saten Ruiko so desperately wished for superpowers.

Perhaps heaven answered her wish. In that moment, her Personal Reality became incredibly clear, and a gentle breeze brushed against Saten Ruiko's face.

In that desperate moment, her Personal Reality responded to Saten Ruiko. The wind started, though it was just a gentle breeze, it was indeed her own superpower. If it were any other time, she might have been overjoyed. However, it was useless. That little breeze was only good for cooling off and had no effect on her current situation.

"Ah... ah... is this the end of my life?" Despair spread in her heart. She longed to be saved but had no way out. These thugs were already the despair of Academy City, and they were about to spread more despair. The gentle breeze only fueled their jealousy and destructive urges towards espers.

"An esper! Let's taste what an esper is like today!"

"Yeah, yeah! Hahaha!" Their sneers and laughter sounded so harsh to Saten Ruiko.

But a different voice appeared in the alley: "Well, I'm glad I'm not too late. Wind Discipline Committee Branch 177, Bai Jingyue, at your service. Scum, surrender now."

"Kid, get lost." A leader-like figure stepped forward, "Want to play the hero? We're many, you're thinking too much. If you don't leave, you'll lose a hand or a leg."

"I am thinking too much." Hearing this, the hope that had just sparked in Saten Ruiko's heart sank again. Of course, in such a situation, who would risk their life to save her? "I have nothing to talk about with you." Then, Bai Jingyue suddenly rushed into the middle of the thugs, "Eight Trigram Dragon Palm."

After a series of crackling sounds, only Bai Jingyue and Saten Ruiko were still standing.

The sudden change left Saten Ruiko stunned. What was happening?

Saten Ruiko, after being saved, stood there for a moment, then ran to Bai Jingyue's side, "Y-You... thank you, Bai Jingyue-kun, for saving me. I... I'm Saten Ruiko from Sakagawa Middle School."

"Oh, no need to thank me. I'm also from Sakagawa Middle School, just helping a cute junior."

Eh? Cute?

Ignoring the strange words, Saten Ruiko looked at the handsome senior, "Can I call you Moon-senpai?"

"Sure, Ruiko."

"Ugh, senpai is bullying me."

"Ha ha."

At that moment, perhaps because Bai Jingyue had been too lenient, a thug struggled and pulled out a gun. Seeing the two chatting happily, he shot at Saten Ruiko out of jealousy. Although Bai Jingyue reacted, he and Saten Ruiko had been chatting happily and were a bit relaxed. It was too late to accelerate, so he waved his hand, creating an ice wall in front of Saten Ruiko, and quickly subdued the awakened thug.

"Close call."

"Yeah, senpai, you saved me again." Saten Ruiko smiled at the white-haired boy in front of her. She had been saved again, and it felt like fate.

After this incident, the two quickly became close. Every time Bai Jingyue had free time to visit his former school, he would see Saten Ruiko. They often went for walks and shopping together, like a couple in love. Gradually, a few months later, the tomboyish Saten Ruiko took the initiative to confess to Bai Jingyue. She decided to be honest on a sunny afternoon and asked Bai Jingyue to meet her in the park.

"Ruiko, what's up today?" Bai Jingyue walked into the park and saw Saten Ruiko sitting in the center. He was surprised; today, Saten Ruiko wasn't wearing her Sakagawa Middle School uniform but a white dress, like a wedding gown.

Seeing Bai Jingyue, Saten Ruiko took a deep breath, hugged him from the front, and said, "I like you, Moon-senpai. Please be my boyfriend."

And Bai Jingyue? Although every穿越者 (穿越者 means "穿越者" in Chinese, which can be translated as "穿越者" in English, but it's better to use "穿越者" to maintain the original meaning) has a harem dream, what was his situation? His sister was a perverted yuri, and after that incident, Yomikawa Aiho didn't show any signs of liking him. He also enjoyed the pleasant feeling of being with Ruiko, so he agreed.

Holding Saten Ruiko in his arms, Bai Jingyue looked at the girl in front of him. From her determined eyes, he knew she wasn't joking. How could he not respond properly? So, their lips met, sealing their promise.

However, if Yomikawa Aiho knew, she might be furious. She had lost because she was too slow!

In the end, three years after Bai Jingyue came to Academy City, half a year before the start of the Toaru Majutsu no Index plot, Bai Jingyue and Saten Ruiko officially started dating.

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