Chapter 209
Eli stared at Nozomi, her gaze trembling slightly before she spoke with a forced sense of calm.
"So... if that's the case... then Mineo... Mineo-kun is actually someone from another dimension, isn't he?"
"That's right!"
"That is why I feel that the way all of you met and got to know Mineo-kun was truly a destiny arranged by God!"
Nozomi-chan let a faint smile play on her lips. She turned her gaze toward Honoka, Umi, and the others as she continued.
"To be honest, you might not know this, but just to come here to cheer you all on and support μ's, Mineo-kun put an incredible amount of effort into breaking through the spatial barriers."
"Even though Mineo-kun is a man who possesses 'special powers,' he still paid a great price—one that you couldn't possibly understand."
"Eli-chi, didn't you used to be a bit of a skeptic when it came to fate? To be able to know one another across the vast, countless distances between dimensions... if this isn't the work of destiny, then what is?"
It had to be said that Nozomi was the kind of virtuous woman who was willing to give her all for the one she loved.
To help Mineo-kun smooth over these minor complications, she was exerting her talent for manipulation to its absolute peak.
Nozomi's methods began to subtly shift into the art of persuasion. In the end, certain details didn't need to be scrutinized too closely; the most important thing was to properly convince these girls for Mineo's sake.
Since Mineo had already recognized Nozomi's status as the future lady of the Dimensional Restaurant, she had become privy to a few simple truths.
At this moment, Nozomi tweaked the narrative slightly as she shared the story with the girls. Through her words, they finally began to understand Mineo's origins and the nature of the special powers he held.
Minami Kotori looked down at her own pale, slender legs, speaking in a soft, hushed voice.
"So... was the medicinal liquid Mineo-oniichan gave me to heal my leg also obtained from a very dangerous world?"
Upon hearing Kotori's words, Umi and Honoka were instantly stunned. Honoka asked in a tone of pure disbelief.
"Kotori, your leg injury is healed? When did this happen? I... why didn't I know about this!?"
Seeing Honoka staring at her so intensely, Kotori replied in a tiny voice.
"Two days ago, Mineo-oniichan healed it using a special medicinal liquid."
Umi shot a helpless look toward Kotori and remarked.
"I thought I noticed a few times recently that Kotori wasn't wearing her knee-high socks. That was because the issue with your leg injury had been resolved, wasn't it?"
Umi and Honoka weren't exactly the type to spend their days staring at their friend's legs.
Therefore, it was only natural that the two girls hadn't noticed the change. Furthermore, Kotori had rarely hung out with Honoka and the others over the past two days; she had only left the house once, and that was for her date with Mineo.
After listening to the exchange between Kotori and Honoka, Nozomi seemed to recall something.
She spoke up with a smile.
"I think I've heard Mineo-kun mention this before. It seems he obtained that medicinal liquid through very... unique means."
"Word is that Mineo-kun found himself in an incredibly dangerous world. He fought a terrifying, massive monster for several days and nights before finally snatching that miracle medicine with its healing effects from the monster's grasp. However, as for the specific details of how dangerous it actually was, I don't know the full story."
On the very night that Nozomi and Mineo had established their special relationship, while they were lying together, they had talked for a very long time.
Mineo happened to mention giving the medicine to Kotori, and Nozomi, intrigued, had asked for more details.
After all, a medicinal liquid capable of erasing permanent scars was truly miraculous.
The special medicine used to treat Minami Kotori's leg had actually been sent by Toriko, but at the time, Mineo wanted to play a little joke on Nozomi, so he made up a story on the spot.
He told Nozomi that the medicine for the leg injury was obtained from a high-peril world and was guarded by a beast!
He claimed he had fought for three days and three nights until the monster was annihilated before he could finally claim the prize!
And so, Nozomi retold that fabricated story without missing a single word to Minami Kotori and the others.
Hearing Nozomi's account, Kotori's eyes began to shimmer with an entirely different light. Meanwhile, Eli and the others were completely speechless!
Possessing eternal life, wielding absurdly powerful abilities, and having the qualifications to journey through infinite dimensions!
Was this... the real side of Mineo?
Was this the kind of world where Mineo always lived?
Seeing Eli, Kotori, and the others bowing their heads in silence, Nozomi continued her speech.
"Honestly, I can feel that Mineo-kun truly treasures all of you. Because of that, he doesn't want a future where you all only exist within his memories."
"If possible, he wants to hold all of your hands and embark on a magical journey together!"
"But those things are matters for the future! Right now, for all of you, the most important thing is still μ's!"
"Because of μ's, Mineo-kun gathered us all here. μ's is the connecting axis that allowed us to meet and unite. Therefore, I hope you can open your hearts and melt into this group together."
"Honoka, μ's was founded by your own hands. Even now, you should remember clearly the reason why you started μ's in the first place."
"Your dream hasn't been realized yet, so you must keep working hard. Besides Honoka, the rest of us also have things we want to protect and uphold."
"Whether it's family affection, friendship, or even love. I believe that in this process of working hard together, everyone can obtain what they desire."
"Regardless of what the future results may be, at the very least, we will have all fought together, right?"
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