"But with all this... Isn't he akin to a level 5? Could it be possible that Joker-san is the rumored eighth level 5?"
Once again, Saten's eyes sparkled, but the girls shook their heads. Saten had an overactive imagination that could be frightening.
What the girls didn't know was that Saten's casual comment had hit the mark. However, due to their common sense, it was something they couldn't accept.
"So, he's a Teleport..."
With a hand on her chin, Mikoto thought deeply. Dealing with a Teleport wasn't simple; the fact that Kuroko could strike him was because he allowed it. Otherwise, it would be challenging.
And even more so with someone like Joker, who was a better Teleport than Kuroko...
"I wouldn't be so sure, Onee-sama..."
Shaking her head, Kuroko sighed again.
"Like I said, it's just my hypothesis, nothing concrete. His ability is very confusing, and even if he were a Teleport, it wouldn't explain how he can negate our abilities and control our bodies..."
Despite not wanting to admit it, Kuroko was defenseless against that clown, especially with his comment that once again caught the group's interest.
When controlled by the shadow, their bodies and powers ceased to function, and they were at the mercy of the Clown.
This ability was terrible; if the Clown used it for terrorism, it would be fatal. Fortunately, the clown used it to play pranks on Anti-Skill and Judgment members.
"I checked the database, and there's no esper with this type of ability. The only level 4 Teleport is a woman, but according to her file, she can't do the same as Joker-san. Besides, it's possible that there are more espers involved apart from Joker-san."
Uiharu also sighed, her shoulders slumped, visibly tired. Searching for hours for a non-existent esper, especially a Clown, was truly painful. For the first time, Judgment couldn't catch the criminal, and they had no information about him.
"Hehehe~ Joker-san is amazing."
"Saten-san, whose side are you on?"
Once again, this brought a smile to Saten's lips. However, Uiharu pouted in annoyance; she was suffering because of that clown, but Saten was enchanted.
"Huh?"
However, as the girls discussed, Mikoto saw Yami through the window. She opened her eyes in surprise; Yami had appeared...
Getting up abruptly, Mikoto didn't dare to blink. There was Yami, sitting on a bench across the street, once again eating a fish-shaped pastry.
"Onee-sama?"
"Misaka-san?" x2
The trio tilted their heads, and Mikoto's sudden movement interrupted their discussion. They followed Mikoto's gaze.
"It's her again!"
Saten's eyes lit up; this was her lucky day. First, she encountered Joker, one of the rumored figures, and now this girl with the Trans ability was here again.
"..."
Mikoto said nothing and went straight out of the café. There were too many questions in her mind, and she didn't want to miss the opportunity to meet Yami again.
The girls looked at each other before following Mikoto. They were curious about what she was about to do.
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(Yuki-san...)
Yami wasn't paying attention to her surroundings and didn't know that Mikoto had already spotted her.
She was eating her taiyaki slowly, her mind wandering as she began to recall everything that happened yesterday.
The cheek kiss from Yuki took her by surprise, and honestly, Yami didn't know what to do. Her cheeks reddened, and she lowered her head in embarrassment.
Since coming to this world, Yami had been following Yuki's orders. She had also been experiencing the life of a normal student in this city, reading many books on the internet about normal student life.
And during her stay in this city, she had read a lot about what they called a love affair. This warm feeling was so comforting yet painful.
She liked this feeling but was also confused; she wanted to be with Yuki, but she couldn't look him in the eyes. She liked hugging him but was also afraid of that body warmth.
Obedience was no longer about expecting something in return for Yami; there was no longer a need for a reward. She just didn't want Yuki to be disappointed in her. Even now, Yami was silently waiting for him in this place.
Everything was so contradictory, and Yami found solace in eating taiyaki.
"Yami-san?"
Suddenly hearing her name brought Yami's confused mind back to reality. Yami raised her head and saw a short-haired girl with tea-colored hair.
For Yami, it was impossible to forget this girl. After all, she had saved her clones more than a thousand times.
"Misaka-san."
Mikoto hesitated for a moment; calling this girl by the name from her dreams was a test. She sincerely hoped that the girl would ignore it, that she was wrong, and that everything was a dream. However, Yami replied with her own name.
There was no doubt anymore; this wasn't a dream.
"Do you two know each other?"
The trio of girls, who had been watching, couldn't bear it any longer and approached. At the same time, Saten asked with curiosity. Mikoto knowing the rumored girl was a surprise.
"Yes."
Nodding, Yami continued eating her taiyaki, while Mikoto's headache disappeared.
She was still confused, but a part of her memories returned, especially the memory of traveling to another world and meeting Yami for the first time.
"Nee~ nee~ Misaka-san, how long have you known each other? It's not fair; this girl is so cute!"
With Yami resembling a cute little animal, Saten couldn't contain her excitement. Her eyes lit up as she showered them with questions.
Mikoto didn't answer any of them, and Saten quickly shifted her focus to Yami.
"You're called Yami-san, right? My name is Ruiko Saten, a level 0, nice to meet you."
"..."
Striking a peace sign pose, Saten approached quickly, and Yami unconsciously protected her taiyaki bag, afraid that this girl would take them.
"Yami-san, is it true that you can control the shape of your hair?"
"Yes."
Changing a part of her hair into a palm, Yami moved away from Saten a bit. Saten's illuminated eyes scared her a bit, like a beast eyeing its prey.
"That's so cool!"
Seeing this, Saten couldn't help but reach out and touch. Yami had the ability every girl wished for.
"Saten-san, this is disrespectful!"
Fortunately for Yami, Uiharu came to the rescue, controlling Saten a bit.
"Onee-sama, how long have you known this girl?"
Even Kuroko couldn't help but feel curious, whispering to Mikoto.
"Well... it's a bit..."
Mikoto smiled awkwardly; everything was still very confusing for her. However, her brain managed to assimilate a good amount of the information she just received.
Yami was just like her... a Hero.
(If Yami-san is here in Academy City, that means...)
Mikoto didn't finish her thought before a terribly familiar voice spoke.
"Mikoto?"
Hearing this voice, Mikoto froze, and Yami, who was being harassed by Saten, lowered her head in shyness, her cheeks turning red.
Saten and Uiharu, seeing Yami acting so cute, turned their heads and were surprised.
Kuroko was the same; she opened her eyes and couldn't help but take a step back.
In front of them stood a very handsome boy with jet-black short hair. His eyes were black, his skin was as white as porcelain, and his facial features were so defined that even Kuroko felt envious. Saten thought he could easily compete with a professional model.
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TN: Some fun drama coming xD I loved this part