"It's truly a carefree life, Senior Misaka. Being able to do things according to your own ideas every day, without caring about those regulated lives, must be very comfortable, right?"
On the way, Shirai Kuroko kept complaining to everyone about how unladylike Misaka Mikoto usually was, and how unlike a young lady she behaved.
After hearing these words, Yoshino said this with a touch of emotion. Immediately, everyone's gaze focused on Yoshino.
"You're wrong to say that, Classmate Shikino. As Tokiwadai's ace, Onee-sama should always maintain a perfect image in front of outsiders. This would dishonor Onee-sama."
Shirai Kuroko frowned and refuted Yoshino's words. This won't do, she must always maintain a perfect posture.
"But, if Classmate Misaka had to follow rules for everything she did, I feel that wouldn't be the real Senior Misaka. The current candid Senior Misaka, who says whatever she wants, makes her seem more authentic, doesn't she? If Classmate Shirai, you were given an option to choose between the current Classmate Misaka and the hypocritical Classmate Misaka you imagine, which would you choose?"
Yoshino, emboldened, smiled and retorted to Shirai Kuroko. Isn't this authentic Misaka Mikoto precisely where Misaka Mikoto's charm lies?
"...You have a point, Classmate Shikino."
After a moment of stunned, Shirai Kuroko imagined that scene and decisively chose the current Misaka Mikoto. After all, wasn't it this current Misaka Mikoto who first attracted her?
Those so-called young ladies at Tokiwadai are merely people who hide their true selves behind the hypocritical mask of a young lady. How could she like that inauthentic Onee-sama?
"So, Classmate Misaka can live so happily every day, can't she? In our daily lives, we always encounter unsatisfactory things and want to disguise ourselves to prevent others from seeing our true selves. That's why this authentic Senior Misaka makes Yoshino want to be her friend. Having such a friend makes one feel very happy, doesn't it?"
Having lived for over twenty years in her previous life, she had more social experience than these girls, and easily convinced them.
"You're very much to my liking, Yoshino. So, may I ask, is your current appearance also your true self?" Since you say everyone is disguising themselves, are you also disguising yourself now?
"I don't know what aspect of myself is worth hiding. I only want to see the happy smiles of the people I care about, the important people. That's the most satisfying thing." Saying this, she raised Shiina on her left hand, looking at Saten Ruiko and Uiharu Kazari.
"Shiina, Ruiko, and Uiharu, as well as everyone in Muse, are all important people to Yoshino."
Touching the necklace around her neck, thinking of everyone in Muse, Yoshino felt very comfortable and happy inside.
"...You truly are to my liking, Yoshino. I, Misaka Mikoto, am very happy to have you as a friend."
She put her arm around Yoshino's neck, laughing heartily like a good buddy, completely unladylike.
This made Yoshino a little flustered, waving her hands.
"You're truly kind, Yoshino." Looking at Yoshino, who was embraced by Misaka Mikoto, Shirai Kuroko wasn't jealous, but said with a touch of emotion.
However, Muse, if she remembered correctly, was the goddess of art in Greek mythology. Why would Yoshino say Muse was the most important person?
"So why are we queuing here now?"
She had already compromised and agreed to go to the arcade, so why were they queuing here to buy crepes? Shirai Kuroko thought helplessly.
"..."
'It's all because this event announced that the first hundred customers to buy crepes would get a Gekota gift. That's why they're here now,' Yoshino thought, standing in front of Mikoto.
So, what exactly is so cute about Gekota? Why does Mikoto like it so much? Shiina is much better. She reached out and stroked Shiina's head, who looked puzzled.
"Ah~ Onee-sama. Saten, Uiharu, and I will go find seats first. You two can wait in line here."
Shirai Kuroko, too lazy to queue, found an excuse and led the two away from the line to look for available seats.
Looking at the somewhat impatient Mikoto, and knowing that this was the last spot for a gift, Yoshino looked at Mikoto pitifully.
"Mikoto-senpai, would you like to swap places with me?" The kind Yoshino suggested cautiously.
That way, she could get the gift without feeling awkward, and Yoshino could also get what she wanted. Two birds with one stone.
"...I just want to buy a crepe."
Mikoto, whose face was clearly tempted, ultimately refused Yoshino's request due to her tsundere nature.
This textbook tsundere of yours will be the death of someone. I didn't believe it before, but now I do.
Looking at Mikoto, who had an 'I've made up my mind' expression, Yoshino sighed and said nothing more. Saying too much would only hurt their feelings.
"Hello, Onee-san, I'd like to buy a crepe."
When it was Yoshino's turn, she looked at the cashier selling crepes and said cutely.
"What a cute child. Here, this crepe is on me. And this is your gift, it's our last one today. Keep it safe~"
The person's eyes sparkled as she spoke, and before Yoshino could say anything, she handed Yoshino the crepe and the gift.
A bewildered Yoshino looked at the crepe and gift in her hand. She felt like she had only said one sentence, so how did she already have these things?
(So, in this looks-based world, Yoshino, you're a character who charms both men and women.)
Mikoto was sprawled on the ground in an orz pose, and a drop of cold sweat trickled down Yoshino's forehead.
When she watched it in her previous life, she thought it was a bit exaggerated, but seeing it in person made her feel a bit embarrassed.
Looking at the bearded frog in her hand, Yoshino had absolutely no interest in it.
"Um, Mikoto-senpai. How about I give this to you?"
"Really?" Mikoto's eyes lit up, completely devoid of her previous tsundere demeanor.
It gave Yoshino a very cute feeling, like she had turned into a kitten.
"I'm fine with just Shiina." Yoshino extended her left hand, and Shiina, taking the cue, handed the item to Mikoto.
"Thank you, Yoshino. You're such a good child."
She hugged Yoshino tightly, then took the gift and everyone's crepes, heading towards Shirai Kuroko.
"...She's really an interesting person, isn't she, Yoshino?"
"Yes, just like a child."
An overgrown child.
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