Chapter 40

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May. The snow in the city had completely melted, and more and more people were going out in short sleeves.

On such a warm day, I chose... a gray hoodie and black jeans, a rather plain outfit.

It's the result of having no interest in fashion. I unconsciously choose gray and black.

But, let's put that aside for now—

"We've arrived! Sapporo Factory!"

The one who shouted wasn't me, but Takigawa.

We are all here with our group to do some shopping for the upcoming "overnight recreation" next week.

Our group consists of me, Ishida, Takigawa, the class president, and Aihara, five people in total.

"Still, Sapporo Factory... it's as big as ever."

"I don't really know what's where, do you?"

The class president responded to my words.

Sapporo Factory is a huge facility that is hard to categorize as either a shopping mall or an entertainment venue.

It's so large that there's even a garden in the spacious atrium. The city is amazing...

"Sorry for dragging you along because of my whim. Isn't it hard to move with so many people?"

"Not at all! I'm super happy that Aihara-san is here! We can move around really well!"

As I was thinking this, I heard a cheerful conversation from behind.

The speakers were Aihara-san and Takigawa. What an unusual pair.

"Chit"

"Ah!"

Was Soji upset by Aihara-san and Takigawa's conversation? He was intimidating Takigawa.

"Yuki, do you think it's okay to not stop them?"

"It's fine, it's fine. Takigawa is tough."

Shizukana asked with concern, but it's probably okay. Although we've known each other for a short time, Soji isn't the type to resort to violence.

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"Why am I in this situation..."

Well, the reason is simple. As we visited various stores, the group members gradually disappeared.

Soji vanished in front of a jacket shop, Ishida disappeared in front of a bookstore, and Takigawa and Aihara got along well talking about outdoor activities and headed to an outdoor shop.

So, I ended up with the class president, Shizukana, and Aihara, three girls.

When three girls of that age get together, they naturally talk about fashion.

"Yuki, sorry, but can I look at some clothes for a bit?"

That's what Aihara-san said, leading to my current situation.

"I'm bored..."

Despite saying "for a bit," it's been about 20 minutes.

The store they entered also has some risqué undergarments, so I can't really go in.

I'm bored...

"Oh, right."

Although I feel bad for the others, I enhanced my hearing, which was already enhanced by God, to listen to the conversation inside the store a little.

Since I'm waiting, I don't think it's too bad to do this. Probably.

"Big sister, that's embarrassing..."

"What are you saying? That outfit looks great on you... Wait! Shizukana, did your chest get bigger again!?"

"Really? Shizukana-san is big."

"Ugh..."

I can hear the cheerful conversation of Shizukana, Aihara, and the class president.

It seems this is the first time the class president and the Tsukino sisters are interacting, but they seem to be getting along well. And the content is quite interesting... Although I feel bad, I'll listen a little more.

"Shizukana, what size is your chest? You used to wear an E-cup bra, right?"

"U-um, yeah. I'm still wearing the same bra, so the size hasn't changed."

"Don't lie! Your chest looks unnatural! You must be squishing it to fit the bra!"

"Ugh..."

"Then, Shizukana-san is an F-cup!? Amazing, I work hard on my massage every night, but I'm still a C-cup..."

"Mizuka, C is fine. I've been researching and practicing massage, diet, and sleep, but I'm still an A-cup. Shizukana, are you stealing my nutrients!?"

"Big sister, don't squeeze so hard!"

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I heard something incredible.

Aihara is an A-cup, the class president is a C-cup, and—

"Shizukana is an F-cup...!"

When I carried her in a princess hold, I thought her chest was big, but I didn't expect it to be that big.

I'm not a fan of large breasts, but when they're that big, it's hard not to notice. Women are sensitive to gazes, so I need to be careful.

For now—

"Thank you, God."

I thanked God for the opportunity to learn the cup sizes of the top three girls I want to date in school.

Then, I deactivated the "enhancement." Listening any further would be wrong.

"Well, I'll wait a bit more quietly..."

"Do you believe in the existence of God?"

"!!?"

Suddenly, a man sitting next to me spoke.

"Do you believe in the existence of God?"

"Uh, the existence of God...?"

Scary! And when did he get here!? I didn't notice at all.

The man was wearing a black hoodie and gray jeans, the opposite of my outfit. He had a deep cap on, so I couldn't see his face.

"Do you believe in the existence of God?"

Who is this guy? Is he trying to convert me? He's really scary!

"Do you believe in the existence of God?"

"Well, yeah, I do believe..."

I answered without thinking because he was so persistent.

I do believe, actually. I've met God.

"Is that so. Here's the item."

The man muttered and placed a paper bag with something inside next to me, then quietly left.

"Hey!"

I tried to chase after him, but he was already gone.

"What was that just now...?"

He appeared and disappeared suddenly, which is very strange.

It might have been a phenomenon caused by "yin-yang techniques" or "special abilities." Even if it was, I couldn't learn it in the moment.

What a waste.

"Still, what is this?"

I peeked into the paper bag and saw something that looked like a water bottle.

"If it's a bomb... that's scary."

Regardless, leaving it here without doing anything is not a good idea.

"Yuki, sorry for keeping you waiting. As an apology, I'll tell you Shizukana's chest size..."

"Big sister!"

"Aihara, you need to apologize properly. Yuki, I'm really sorry for keeping you waiting."

As I was thinking this, Aihara, Shizukana, and the class president came out of the store.

I quickly hid the water bottle-like object in the paper bag and greeted them.

"What? Were you shopping too, Yuki?"

"Uh, yeah, a little."

When the class president asked, I lied on the spot. I have no choice but to take it home.

It might be dangerous, so I didn't intend to deliver it.

"Triple Barrier"

I set up a small "barrier" inside the paper bag and tightly enclosed the water bottle-like object.

If it's dangerous, this should protect me.

"..."

"Mizuka, is something wrong?"

"..."

The class president, walking in front, turned around with a puzzled look. She didn't seem to notice the "barrier" I set up, which is good. I need to be more careful when using "yin-yang techniques" in the future.

"Hey, Kousuke, you were here... What are you doing with a harem!?"

"Yuki, you were here!"

In the midst of this, Takigawa and Soji, who had scattered, gathered with everyone else.

The man and the water bottle-like object are concerning, but for now, I'll enjoy shopping with everyone.

We ended the day happily, eating soft serve ice cream from a famous shop behind Sapporo Factory.

To those who have been waiting, I'm truly sorry for the delay.

From here, Chapter 3, "Magic Chapter," begins!