"Huh?" The sudden change in topic caught Yukino Yukinoshita off guard; she didn't understand Mochizuki's meaning.
This question also surprised Sakurajima Mai; she hadn't expected Mochizuki to ask about this. It seemed he wanted the Yukinoshita in front of him to help.
However, who would believe something like this unless they experienced it themselves?
"What did you say?"
"It's like there's a person right now, and for some inexplicable reason, everyone can't see her. What should be done about that?"
"This is the Service Club, not the Department of Unnatural Research."
Yukino Yukinoshita spoke irritably, thinking he really believed that just because he gave her a math problem, he could make fun of her however he pleased.
"Ahem, I know, that's why I'm seeking your help!"
Yukino Yukinoshita furrowed her brow; this guy seemed quite serious again.
"Are you trying to talk about the Mandela Effect?"
Yukinoshita's brain quickly whirred, searching her memory for related knowledge.
The so-called Mandela Effect is a psychological phenomenon.
It refers to situations where people's collective memory of certain historical events or figures does not align with the facts.
"No, what I mean is that 'this person' is right in front of everyone, but everyone can't see her, like an anime character who's turned invisible in a cartoon."
"Furthermore, memories related to 'this person' have also disappeared."
"For example, right now I'm in front of you, Yukinoshita, but you just can't see me, even though I actually still exist."
"If your eyesight isn't good, I suggest you go see an ophthalmologist. I happen to know a few good eye hospitals."
"It just so happens that I can see 'this person'..."
"Do you think you're the male protagonist in a TV show or movie?"
"Pfft~" Sakurajima Mai, who was listening nearby, couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Mochizuki glanced at her without speaking. The key was that Yukinoshita couldn't hear her anyway.
Mochizuki sighed helplessly. It seemed Yukinoshita wouldn't believe him. If he kept talking, he'd probably end up sending himself to the hospital.
However, he was just asking with a 'let's give it a try' attitude.
"Oh right, there's also a theory."
"What theory?"
"Observation theory. It states that things in the world can only have their existence confirmed when they are observed by someone. If people cannot observe it, its existence will slowly disappear."
"That's it! That's the one."
Mochizuki excitedly slapped the table.
Sakurajima Mai also looked at Yukinoshita expectantly.
Her current situation was very consistent with this theory.
Yukino Yukinoshita was startled. This theory wasn't a scientific one at all; it had no scientific basis. She had just stumbled upon it in a strange book.
"Then is there any way for 'this thing' to be observed again?"
Sakurajima Mai glanced at Mochizuki, feeling like she had just been compared to a 'thing'.
"Hmm..." Yukino Yukinoshita fell into thought.
"Perhaps we can promote it online to increase its sense of presence."
Online?
Mochizuki was also considering the feasibility of this method.
He thought this method was worth a try.
It was the information age now, and the power of public opinion was immense.
Sometimes, a trivial matter could be promoted online by writing a short piece and adding a picture.
After being spread and amplified by the vast number of netizens... it had the chance to be infinitely magnified.
For influencers with a large number of followers, achieving this goal would be even easier.
As for himself, thanks to the publication of the novel re:zero - starting life in another world, he had also accumulated quite a few fans.
His account was also being managed by Machida Sonoko.
The outline of a plan began to form in Mochizuki's mind.
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