...What? Slow down. Don't press in any further. Himiko's arms are tightening around me so much it's getting hard to breathe. I'll explain what I know, but for heaven's sake, calm down and give me some space—
"She is my fiancé! You can't have her!!" Himiko hissed.
You calm down too! Good grief, Himiko. She isn't going to steal me, so stop being so defensive. Honestly, what am I going to do with you?!
"I see, I see! In that case, could you try channeling some Cursed Energy into this measuring device? If my 'super-cute babies' can harmonize with Cursed Energy, they'll become even more magnificent—"
...She talks too much. I lost track of the conversation halfway through. Are all Support Course students like this? If so, I want nothing to do with them. Himiko is already reaching her limit. If she gets any more jealous, I have no idea what she'll do. I doubt she'd try to embarrass me in public, but with her, you never know. I can't stop the cold sweat from breaking out. Someone help me. Hey, Homeroom Teacher! Stop talking shop with Power Loader and come guard me! Your student is in a crisis! My virtue is at stake! Well... not that I have much "virtue" left to speak of. That was stolen from me a long time ago.
"—So, please! Channel your energy into this! I don't know how much it can hold, so just give me everything you've got!!"
"Truly? Don't blame me if it breaks."
"If it breaks, it breaks! I'll just redesign it from scratch!!"
She shoved a bizarre machine in front of me with terrifying momentum. It was covered in jagged edges and had several rods sticking out of it. I have absolutely no idea what its purpose is.
And she wants me to pour all my energy into this mysterious object? No. For the sake of my guard duty, I can't afford to run dry.
...I'll give it about a third... no, maybe a fifth. If it explodes again, it'll be a disaster. Especially since Himiko is standing right behind me, looking like she's about to manifest the face of Sukuna himself...
Alright.
I grabbed one of the rods that looked sturdy enough and began to flow my energy into it. I did it slowly and carefully so as not to shatter the vessel.
Hey, Himiko. Stop burying your face in my neck. Don't kiss me there, it tickles. Let me concentrate for a moment, you brat.
"O-Oh... Ohhh! This is...! The performance metrics are skyrocketing! They're going up, and—ah."
"Wait, I think this is a bad sign," I noted.
The machine was starting to crackle and pop. Blue light flickered violently. It was getting bright. And hot. It even looked like the space around it was beginning to warp...
Hey, hey, hey. This is bad. This is definitely one of those "very bad" situations.
Get back, Himiko!!
Immediately after that, the workshop was consumed by a massive explosion. It was powerful enough to blow the entire tent away. The only saving graces were that Playful Cloud remained unharmed and, miraculously, there were zero casualties... though the wall of the neighboring dormitory was a bit scorched.
I am never channeling energy into one of Hatsume's inventions ever again. Having things explode every single time is a nuisance. It smells like smoke, and it's dangerous. I am officially withdrawing my cooperation from you, girl. Do you hear me? So stop bringing your "super-cute babies" to the dorm every time you finish one. Stop leaving them there! This isn't a warehouse!
Hey! Listen to me! Himiko, do something about this girl! Ugh, and stop getting jealous over every little thing! How many times do I have to tell you that my heart and body already belong to you?!
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