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Magic item?
Asakura's first thought was, 'Does that potion count?'
After all, he felt that his Essence of Dittany was only a little bit away from completion—at most, he would fail three or five more times and he would definitely get the hang of it.
His second thought was, 'Hoshino Ai's photos and posters don't count?'
However, upon closer thought, it seemed quite normal. After all, those photos and posters were nothing special; the reason the figures in the pictures could move freely was simply because 'Developing Potion' was used, and there was no fundamental special change.
Moreover, Developing Potion was also a reward from the system after completing a task. If photos with Developing Potion could be considered mystical items, then completing tasks would be too much of a nesting doll, and mass-producible mystical items also felt quite subtle…
By the way, the Developing Potion rewarded by the system was actually only 'one portion,' but this portion seemed to be equivalent to a super-large oil painting that could occupy most of a wall. So, even after treating one photo and one poster, there was still a considerable amount left in the potion bottle.
In any case, the new task did not seem too difficult. Unlike previous tasks that required luck, there was hope of completing this one in the near future.
Just as Asakura left the Student Council's storeroom, preparing to return to the Clubroom, he encountered Yukinoshita Yukino at the corner.
"Why are you here?"
Yukinoshita Yukino instinctively took a step back to avoid bumping into the person opposite her, then immediately realized that it was Asakura who appeared at the corner, and asked with a frown.
"Why can't I be here? I don't recall Soubu High School being named after Yukino?"
Asakura asked back in surprise.
"Didn't you say you had something to do and asked for leave to go back early?"
Yukinoshita Yukino had grown somewhat accustomed to Asakura's way of speaking and simply asked very seriously.
"The matter has been resolved… hmm, about half resolved? So I came back to prepare for the Founders' Festival work."
Asakura said, glancing out the window. The sky outside had completely darkened, and all he could see was a sliver of golden light remaining on the horizon where the sun had set: "Speaking of which, Yukino, what are you still doing at school so late?"
"…None of your business."
Yukinoshita Yukino said somewhat petulantly.
"Hmph, luckily I knew this kind of thing would happen—"
Asakura, however, let out a smug snort. He pulled out a red armband from who knows where and put it on his arm. The armband had white letters printed on it saying 'Chicken Bun'… ah, no, it said 'Disciplinary Committee': "Now, honestly explain why you're still at school so late, Yukinoshita~"
"Why do you have something like this?"
Yukinoshita Yukino looked suspiciously at Asakura's armband, "A fake?"
"Of course not, this is the real thing I specifically asked Amakusa for."
Asakura said smugly: "To be able to act more conveniently during the Founders' Festival, I already obtained temporary Disciplinary Committee status from the Student Council!"
"…I'm already starting to worry about the future of Soubu High School."
Yukinoshita Yukino put a hand to her forehead, making a gesture similar to 'Yare yare': "How can Soubu High School be well-managed by always favoring sycophants like you."
"Not returning home at night, intending to interfere with the Founders' Festival preparations, flat-chested, remaining at school with ulterior motives…"
Asakura pretended to take out a palm-sized portable notebook and write something, "Now there's also defamation."
"Putting aside the other false accusations, isn't there also a personal attack mixed in? Even if you're just a temporary worker who will be blamed if something goes wrong, please be careful not to tarnish the image of Soubu High School's Student Council."
Yukinoshita Yukino pointed at Asakura very seriously.
After the two stood their ground for a moment, the tense atmosphere was broken by cheerful music.
Asakura and Yukinoshita Yukino both instantly looked bewildered. Then Yukinoshita Yukino fumbled to take out her phone; it seemed to be her ringtone.
After glancing at the caller ID, the girl pressed reject with a somewhat complicated expression.
"Not answering?"
Asakura asked curiously.
Just as the other party unlocked her phone, he, whose reaction speed was faster than average, had already seen 'Elder Sister' displayed on the screen.
But Yukinoshita Yukino's attitude in hanging up was even more resolute than if she had received a sales call.
Could it be that the sisters didn't get along well?
"None of your business."
Yukinoshita Yukino said stiffly. She paused for a moment, seemingly organizing her thoughts, or perhaps preparing a draft, then continued: "Compared to that, since you're back now, it's fine if we rehearse that short play a bit, isn't it?"
Asakura instantly understood that the girl intended to use this method to rationalize her staying at school so late.
Perhaps because she wasn't quite used to such secretive behavior, the girl's attitude was a bit strange.
"No, didn't I just say my matter isn't finished yet…"
Asakura refused without hesitation.
The girl's expression dimmed for a moment, but then she stubbornly bit her cherry lips and recovered.
Then Asakura continued: "However, if you have time, you could come and help."
"Help with what?"
Yukinoshita Yukino asked curiously: "Rather, what exactly are you doing?"
"Of course, I'm preparing for the person who will be performing on stage during the Founders' Festival—"
Asakura said casually: "I never intended to actually go on stage and perform manzai with Yui."
"Who is that person?"
Strange thoughts instantly popped into Yukinoshita Yukino's little head: Since Asakura-kun is a magician, the person he invited to perform, could it be some famous magician who hides among the crowd and uses magic to disguise their tricks?
"A cowardly high school girl who doesn't know how to refuse even when threatened."
"Isn't that a crime?"
"This time, you didn't just immediately go and report to the teacher without thinking, which is commendable."
Asakura pretended to clap, his tone somewhat sarcastic.
"Regardless of your original intention in doing so, you always do things that are generally considered good. From various perspectives, I admit you're a generally good person."
Yukinoshita Yukino, however, seemed quite composed.
"So I have diplomatic immunity from the Yukino Kingdom?"
Asakura's expression brightened.
"No, you have the right to defend yourself before being deprived of political rights for life."
Yukinoshita Yukino said calmly and deliberately.
"Wroooonged~"
Asakura fake cried.
"Crying also counts as time."
The girl was righteous.
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