### Chapter 12: Riko Amanai Has Been Spotted
"That guy's body is truly formidable."
Ryota walked leisurely with his hands in his pockets.
Although he hadn't activated his Sharingan, his astonishing senses could still perceive Fushiguro Toji's incredible physical strength.
Coupled with the latter's exquisite control over his own formidable power.
Even Ryota, using only chopsticks and relying solely on pure strength and skill, couldn't guarantee a steady victory in that final clash.
Thus, in that last confrontation.
He had coated one of his chopsticks with a layer of Chakra to reinforce it.
Without any other power, Fushiguro Toji lost to him as expected.
Although it was kind of cheating.
However, before their simple clash began, there was no rule stated against using other powers.
Besides, that guy hadn't used much of his strength at all.
For Ryota, it was truly just entertainment, as he had said.
If it were a real battle, a life-and-death struggle—
The victor would be no different from the outcome this time; it would only be him!
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, as if discovering something, Ryota turned to look in a certain direction, his eyes transforming into the Sharingan.
Then, his eyes reverted to their deep, obsidian-like blackness.
But now, they held a few more glimmers of interest.
...
"Young Lady, are we going anywhere else?"
Kuroi Misato looked at Amanai Riko, who was eating with a satisfied expression.
"I want to go to that shopping mall again. I've been growing recently, and my old clothes feel a bit small," Amanai Riko nodded.
Her eyes, however, held a mixture of anticipation, excitement, and... a complex emotion of reluctance that couldn't be dissolved.
"..."
Amanai Riko's parents had passed away when she was young.
As Amanai Riko's only family in the world, Kuroi Misato knew that the young lady couldn't hide things.
Raised as the Star Plasma Vessel since childhood, Riko's mission was to wait for the day of assimilation with Master Tengen of the Jujutsu world.
When that time came...
Riko would lose everything, her body assimilated by Master Tengen as the 'Star Plasma Vessel' to refresh his Cursed Technique.
That day was drawing closer and closer, with only a few days left.
She could feel that Riko was trying her best not to show her inner anxiety, so as not to worry her.
But, how could she hide it from someone she had lived with day and night for so many years?
The fact that Riko had recently been yearning for and experiencing new things she had never encountered before was something she could clearly see.
It was precisely because of this...
Even though she knew Riko might be in danger of being targeted by ill-intentioned Curse Users recently, she found it hard to refuse Riko's requests to go out.
She could only try her best to stay vigilant.
After hesitating, Kuroi Misato finally agreed.
In the restaurant just now, when she saw Ryota and Fushiguro Toji's contest at the table, a sense of unease and urgency rose in her heart.
So, on the way to find another restaurant, she sent a message to Jujutsu High, reminding them to send someone for protection.
The reason she used was—
Amanai Riko's location might be exposed, and she needs protection from Jujutsu Sorcerers.
The other side quickly replied, saying they would dispatch Special Grade Jujutsu Sorcerers from Jujutsu High to protect and escort her.
She gripped the dedicated contact phone in her hand.
The response she had received earlier brought Kuroi Misato a sense of comfort.
"However, Riko-sama, it's best we just browse a bit and go back today. Let's wait for the sorcerers sent to protect you, then we can..."
"I know."
Before Kuroi Misato could finish, Amanai Riko answered without hesitation.
Only a hint of disappointment flashed across her pretty face.
"It's also for Riko-sama's safety."
Kuroi Misato noticed Riko's reaction and sighed inwardly.
Although she was reluctant for her young lady to be assimilated in a few days...
She was even more worried about her safety during this period.
To be safe, it was best to minimize going out.
She could only ask her young lady to bear with it for now.
Once the sorcerers arrived, she would request them to give her young lady more space for activities and entertainment.
"Ah, Misato, this dress is so pretty!"
"This dress does suit you, Young Lady. Should we buy it?"
"No, there must be better-looking ones. I want to look at others."
Watching Amanai Riko walk further inside, Kuroi Misato also followed.
"Wow! This..."
Holding a piece of lingerie recommended by a shop assistant, with two straps but a size she clearly couldn't wear, the innocent Amanai Riko blushed.
She quickly handed it to Kuroi Misato, whose size was also no match for the item, and then plunged into another clothing section.
"Ahhhh!"
Seeing the dazzling array of panties, with styles ranging from normal and childish to open and blood-pumping, the blush on the girl's face, which hadn't faded, deepened.
Especially when a black one came into view, steam started rising from Amanai Riko's head.
Her clear, gem-like eyes turned into spirals.
"Y-Young Lady!"
Kuroi Misato, who had caught up, hurriedly led Amanai Riko out of the store.
As they left, she noticed the female shop assistant beside them covering her mouth and snickering, and Kuroi Misato also felt her own cheeks burn.
"Young Lady, that store only sells clothes, not those... undergarments."
"Sh-shut up!"
Amanai Riko, who had calmed down a bit, heard Kuroi Misato's words and felt embarrassed about her reaction just now.
This time, she was careful.
After confirming that there were indeed no such items inside, she let loose again.
She took many beautiful clothes to try on.
There were various JK uniforms like the one she was wearing, showcasing the youthful and beautiful temperament of a girl her age.
After the JK uniforms, she changed into a few Lolita dresses.
She transformed into a pure, cute, and innocent style.
Then, there was a purple and white striped T-shirt paired with white wide-leg pants, and with the addition of a sun hat, it added a touch of playfulness.
Not far from this clothing store.
A strangely dressed woman, wearing thick lipstick, curved her red lips upward.
"Found you."