Chapter 322: Ellen: So Good!
The feel of a Shark-ian's tail was much better than a real shark's. Although it had the same "rough" characteristic, it was acceptable.
One hundred lollipops... one hundred...
Ellen declared, "So good!" So what if she had to "rent" her tail for a bit? These lollipops were delicious.
One a day would last her more than three months. One for breakfast, lunch, and dinner would last a month.
"El..."
Ellen's classmates were speechless. You're... this easy to bribe?
The "Law of True Fragrance" (AKA "I'll never... ooh, that's good!") truly applies in every world.
"Thanks for the treat."
Kenji had satisfied his curiosity. But... his own fox's ears still felt better.
"Oh," Ellen replied flatly.
She recognized this person. He was the recent celebrity of New Eridu, Hollow Hunter Miyabi Hoshimi's boyfriend.
Since Miyabi Hoshimi herself was right here, Kenji wouldn't push his luck.
If it had been anyone else, she would have sent them flying with a tail slap.
"Can we... get a photo with you, Lady Miyabi Hoshimi?"
"..."
Miyabi Hoshimi didn't respond. Her eyes seemed to be staring into space, lost in thought. She had entered a "training mode," becoming completely "robotic," as if she had lost consciousness.
In this training state, she would visualize enemies.
A braver girl waved her hand in front of Miyabi Hoshimi's face. Still no reaction.
"Is she asleep?"
"?!"
They couldn't understand. How could she fall asleep standing up? And in a place like this? Is this how the great Hollow Hunter gets stronger?
We've "learned" (so this is useless).
"If you want a photo, just stand next to Miyabi. I'll take it for you," Kenji smiled.
"Is that okay? Here's my phone."
After handing Kenji the phone, the young schoolgirls pulled Ellen along, stood next to Miyabi Hoshimi, and posed.
Click.
"I'm so happy! A photo with Lady Miyabi Hoshimi! Thank you!"
The girls were so excited they could fly. They had to get this photo printed and framed.
"Yare yare. I guess I'll have the honor of carrying you back."
Kenji looked at Miyabi Hoshimi, who was still "spacing out," and shook his head. If they stayed here, they'd just attract more attention.
Heave-ho.
Miyabi Hoshimi's weight was probably between 45kg and 50kg. The "meat" was all in the right places. She was much lighter than Elysia; after all, their heights were different.
Miyabi Hoshimi's Height (including ears): 170cm
Elysia's Height: 163cm
So soft... She was practically "molded" to his back, and the sensation for Kenji was like being covered by a cloud.
...
"Achoo♪! x1"
"Achoo♪! x2"
"Achoo♪! x3"
In the Toriko world, Elysia sneezed three times in a row, her expression baffled.
"Something's wrong. Ninety-nine percent wrong♪."
"Someone is definitely talking about me♪."
Elysia didn't think she, a Herrscher, could catch a cold. And nothing had irritated her nose.
There was only one truth...
...
"Hmmhmm♪, feels great. Just as good as Sakura's donk... fox ears."
Elysia had found them. Seeing Miyabi Hoshimi on Kenji's back, her mischievous little hands immediately went to rub the fox ears.
"You were about to say 'donkey ears,' weren't you?"
Kenji said with a laugh. He was also curious what kind of animal Sakura's long ears belonged to.
"You heard wrong♪." Elysia looked up at the sky. Elysia has no idea~
"This is..."
Miyabi Hoshimi exited her training mode, feeling the "bumpy" ride. Her chin was resting on Kenji's shoulder, her body in zero-distance contact with his.
His body heat was like a stove, a gentle, vibrant warmth.
Thump-thump...
Miyabi Hoshimi's heart, which had suddenly sped up, transmitted its beat to Kenji, even through the... "layers."
"Heehee, Miyabi, why is your face so red♪?"
Elysia teased with a smile. The "robotic" Fox Chief... she could also make such a shy, cute expression.
"It's nothing. It's just hot. Elysia, what are you doing here?" Miyabi Hoshimi quickly changed the subject.
"Me? Oh♪, it seems someone was thinking some bad things about me."
Elysia had a knowing smile, looking at her man, just short of saying Kenji's name.
She had left the two little ones with Tia-mom (Tiamat) and had come over by herself.
"You must have felt wrong. Even if I was bad-mouthing you, how could you sense it across worlds?"
Kenji's face was calm, but he was sweating internally.
Is this... a girl's 'sixth sense' that can cross dimensional barriers?
"Is this your world, Miyabi♪?"
Elysia had no proof. Even if she knew Kenji was slandering her, she couldn't do anything, so she let him off the hook for now.
"Sigh... human civilization is really living in the cracks."
This world had the Hollow disaster; her world had the Honkai disaster. Humans always have to find a way to survive.
Miyabi Hoshimi knew full well that many pioneers had sacrificed themselves for this, just to keep civilization from collapsing.
"Miyabi, is that a big star from here♪?"
"I think... she's called Kagamine?"
Miyabi Hoshimi glanced at the poster. She doesn't follow celebrities, so she didn't know, but she'd heard the name.
"Elysia, what if we form a band?"
"Eden from the Honkai world, Robin from the Star Rail world, and this Kagamine from this world."
Gathering three top-tier musicians from three different worlds... The 'Genshin' world doesn't seem to have one.
That girl (Furina) is a big star in Fontaine, but she's not a pure singer/musician.
"That's... interesting! Eden would probably be interested♪," Elysia thought it sounded fun.
Exchanging art with counterparts from other worlds... Eden would most likely not refuse.
"But... will this Kagamine agree?"
Robin was no problem; they all knew her.
"Do you need me to... 'visit' her?" Miyabi Hoshimi asked.
"Ahem." Kenji coughed. "No need to be so extreme."
Please, you're a Hollow Hunter, not a kidnapper. You don't need to 'slash' your way to her door.
Lady Miyabi Hoshimi has arrived, everyone get out of the way! ...Let's not.
"This is not a world of fighting, but of sophistication."
"Okay."
Miyabi Hoshimi nodded. Her method... would have been more direct.
"What if we call the band... the 'Mihoyou' Band?" Kenji said.
"What a weird name. Let's pick another one♪." Elysia's mouth twitched. You're really good at naming. Who are you planning to 'hoyou' (fool)?
"I also think it's a bit strange."
Miyabi Hoshimi, though she didn't get it, also felt it was a little odd.
"I think it's pretty good!"
Kenji had other ideas.
The "Golden Bird" band? (Includes 'Bird' from Robin's name).
The "One More" band? (A pun on their names).
"Miyabi, would you ever call me 'Benefactor'?"
"Huh?"
Miyabi Hoshimi had never heard such a request. Just the thought of it was... embarrassing.
"If you want to hear it..." Miyabi Hoshimi, after a fierce internal struggle, blushed. In a voice as quiet as a mosquito: "Ben... efactor~"
YES!
That's it! That's what I wanted to hear!
Although her voice was tiny, Kenji heard it clearly. In that instant, it felt like a jolt of electricity.
The contrast... was incredible.