Chapter 31: Be Prepared for Death
"I'm sorry... I'm so sorry... I'm really, truly sorry, sister. I was so afraid of losing you..."
"It's alright, I understand~ Mukuro, you were just scared I'd leave you, I know everything~"
Embracing the golden-haired girl who had been reduced to tears before her, the black-haired woman's comforting voice grew increasingly tender, filled with affection and indulgence.
Though this child's willfulness might partly stem from excessive pampering at home.
Witnessing this scene, even Ayano, who usually maintained a stoic expression, couldn't help but smile faintly...
"Yuigahama-san, there's no need for you to get so emotional. This isn't even your situation."
Yet she couldn't resist teasing the orange-haired girl beside her who was similarly weeping.
The atmosphere had completely transformed from the previous tension and danger, becoming much warmer.
The previously intimidating Mukuro now appeared as nothing more than an ordinary young girl, completely dissolved in tears.
While Asahi held her gently, soothing her with soft words.
Though Asahi's own face was streaked with tears, twin trails still glistening moistly, her eyes red from crying.
This much was understandable.
But why did Yuigahama-san have to be so sentimental too? She even seemed more emotionally affected than Asahi herself.
"I-I'm just touched! How could anyone not be moved by such a heartwarming sisterly bond!"
"..."
Sigh, just like a child.
Ayano massaged her temples in mild exasperation, turning away to avoid looking at the tear-and-snot-covered girl beside her.
"Let Mei cry it out for now. She's been holding back for quite a while~"
"...You've got some nerve saying that. You nearly scared me to death earlier. Even though I knew you were using a strategy, your words were way too harsh. You're lucky she didn't immediately attack you."
Hearing the voice from nearby, Ayano shot an annoyed glance at Satoru, who was lounging on the sofa with crossed legs, and offered her critique.
"I just thought it had a high chance of success, so I took a calculated risk. But I did ensure everyone's safety—I'm quite careful about preserving my own life, after all~"
As for Ayano's criticism, Satoru treated it as nothing more than background noise, completely disregarding her opinion.
In truth, his actions earlier had been carefully planned.
Meeting Mukuro only to have her transform into a Spirit was indeed unexpected.
But everything he said and did had been thoroughly considered before taking action.
He wasn't someone who acted purely on impulse.
If he had simply confronted Mukuro with righteous indignation and tried to "talk her down," he might have ended up with his memories erased or even killed outright!
That's why he had anticipated Mukuro's potential questions and possible reactions from the very beginning, doing his utmost to prepare.
...Of course, since she was a Spirit, unexpected actions were to be expected.
So he had also prepared for the worst-case scenario of combat.
Naturally, not by fighting her himself—that would be suicide.
The reason he dared to take action was because...
Before he even began provoking, a Kurumi clone hidden nearby was already prepared!
Even if he were to truly die, the clone would immediately notify the main body to use the Twelfth Bullet and return to the previous world!
As an enemy, Kurumi was extremely dangerous.
But as an ally, Kurumi was incredibly powerful!
"Are you sure that's ensuring safety? All I see is someone constantly stirring up trouble."
Ayano, while pushing away the clinging Mei, glanced at someone and remarked flatly.
At that time, even she couldn't help but feel frightened.
After all, Mukuro's pressure was so overwhelming that they were frozen in place, their bodies moving uncontrollably.
"Spirits"—they had originally thought were just beings from stories, never expecting them to actually appear in reality.
Of course, since that "someone" was the author, it wasn't really a problem anyway.
But Satoru didn't seem to possess the same immense power as the other party; from start to finish, he appeared just like an "ordinary person."
Were there really such weak "Spirits"?
Fortunately, no fight broke out in the end, and he actually managed to lecture them successfully.
...Not bad at all.
"Hahaha~ There's a skill to stirring up trouble. If it were someone else, they would have already angered Mukuro-chan~"
"...I'm very sorry, Big Brother, for causing you trouble."
"Thank you so much, Satoru-kun. Otherwise, I don't know what would have become of our family~"
But just as someone was feeling proud and Ayano was rolling her eyes, a pleasant voice came from the side.
The Hoshimiya sisters, though their eyes were still slightly red, bowed deeply toward Satoru, apologizing and expressing their gratitude.
"Hehe, it's fine. After all, I also have a request for you, which is why I did this~"
"Hmm?" xN
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