“Thank you, thank you.” Mizushino Sata took the drink with both hands and thanked.

Gan Ye smiled, said nothing, took his can of drink, and sat next to Mizushino Souta.

After opening it with one hand and taking a sip, he turned his head to look at Mizushino Souta.

The absent-minded boy didn’t even look at the beverage packaging. He opened the drink with both hands, took a small sip, and then the next second, he started coughing violently:

“Ugh… cough cough… so bitter…” Mizunosata was about to cry as he felt the bitter taste bursting out of his mouth.

He looked at the drink in his hand, which was undoubtedly in coffee-colored packaging.

“Ahaha, how are you? Are you feeling a little more energetic? Black coffee is the best way to boost your spirits.” Kanye took a sip of the mocha in his hand, with an expression that showed he had succeeded in his prank. “It’s a pity that this is just a coffee-flavored drink. Apart from the bitter taste, it doesn’t have the aroma of real coffee at all.”

“Hmm… Mr. Izumi, what do you want to talk to me about?” Perhaps stimulated by the strong bitter taste, Mizushino Sata had to divert his attention from his worries. He looked at Kan’ye who was sitting next to him with his legs crossed, and asked in a low voice.

“Things, um… there are indeed some.” Kanye took a sip of coffee and spoke vaguely, “For example, your opinion on what’s happening now, or how it feels to get along with the summoned, etc. There are indeed many things I want to ask.”

He raised his head, drank the overly sweet mocha coffee in one gulp, crushed the can with force, and threw it accurately into a nearby trash can.

Gan Ye sat up straighter, and the cynicism on his face suddenly turned serious.

He looked at Mizushino Sata’s nervous expression, let out a long breath, and then said slowly:

“Anyway, I want to know some things, such as about Altair, and… Shimazaki, no, I should say Shimazaki Yuna.”

“!!!”

Suddenly, like a cat whose tail was stepped on, Mizushino Sata stood up from his chair and looked at Kan’ye with a horrified expression.

Seeing this exaggerated reaction, Gan Ye narrowed his eyes and sighed:

“As expected, young man, you know a lot.”

He had already discovered this when they were exchanging information, but the situation was not urgent at the time and he did not ask due to privacy issues.

But now it’s different. Although it may not be very useful, it’s still important to understand:

“Calm down a bit, have a drink, and sit down first.” The voice with attribute power fluctuations gradually calmed the panicked Shui Xiaosata.

“Sorry, Mr. Izumi…” Mizushino Sato said in a low voice, then sat down again and drank the coffee in the can in small sips.

The stimulating bitter taste calmed him down a lot.

“Huh – actually, I didn’t really want to ask you about this. After all, it seems that you don’t have any good memories of this matter.” Gan Ye played with the crystal of Mao Yu Niu’s milk in his hand and said softly, “But please understand that after yesterday’s battle, about Altair… her existence is a bit subtle. If we leave it alone, there may be big trouble, so I still want to figure out these things.”

“……” Shui Xiaosata lowered his head and remained silent, his face full of cowardice.

Gan Ye glanced at him from the corner of his eye, and could see the pain and guilt in the boy’s eyes. He sighed again, and then said helplessly:

“Well~ I’m not asking you anything. After all, everyone has sad memories that they don’t want to be touched upon.”

“Ms. Shimazaki, I’m probably a very good friend of yours. I’m sorry to have mentioned your sad story.”

“Since you don’t want to talk about it, forget it. Just pretend I was never here.”

Gan Ye patted Mizushino Souta’s shoulder, stopped asking questions, stood up and prepared to leave.

However, just as he was about to ask the observer to open the transmission channel, Mizushino Sata’s voice suddenly sounded behind him:

“Please, please wait.”

Gan Ye turned around and saw Mizushino Sata’s face full of pain.

He bit his lower lip tightly, and his eyes seemed to be flashing with tears under his glasses, but he still seemed to have made up his mind and looked directly at Gan Ye who was asking him about this matter.

“Please, let me get my words together for a bit.”

The corners of Kan’ye’s mouth curled up, revealing a gentle expression.

“Okay, don’t worry, we can talk slowly.”

……

clang clang

That was the sound of a beverage can being thrown into the trash can. Gan also accurately threw the can of bitter coffee that was crushed in his hand into the trash can.

After listening to the story described by Mizushino Sata, he immediately went to buy a can and drank it in one gulp to calm himself down.

Then, he looked at Mizushino Souta who was crying beside him with a complicated expression.

He sighed:

“Hey, young Sata, what can I say? If you were my best friend, I would have punched you in the face by now.”

He took out a tissue from his pocket and handed it to Mizushino Souta.

He raised his head, looked at the cloudless sky, and said in a serious tone:

“But after all, we have only known each other for a few days, so I won’t judge your behavior and I can understand your actions.”

Where should I start?

In short, it seems that the Mizushino Souta in front of us was a very good friend of Altair’s creator, Shimazaki Setsuna, who committed suicide by jumping off the tracks.

The two met on a drawing website and quickly became friends because of their similar interests. They even wanted to go to a game exhibition together.

And just as Ganye had guessed before, Mizushino Souta was also a painter who painted out of interest. It was a pity that his level was not particularly outstanding and he was always in a lukewarm state.

But Shimazaki Shunsuna was different. In the days after the two met, this talented painter’s painting skills and popularity rose rapidly, and he was even approached by well-known producers to collaborate with him.

And the ending… everyone knows it.

He was envied by netizens or colleagues, and was slandered and defamed. He eventually chose to commit suicide under the online violence led by netizens.

This is all the same as what Gan Ye knew.

But there are some small details in the middle that Gan Ye doesn’t know.

For example, before choosing to end his life, Shimazaki Setsuna sent his most satisfying last work, “Altaïr/world étude”, to Mizushino Souta.

For example, in the early days of being slandered by rumors, Shimazaki Setsuna sent a message to his good friend, Mizushino Sata, for help.

Unfortunately…

Perhaps because he didn’t want to be involved, or perhaps because he was a little jealous that his friend had left him far behind in the path of becoming a painter, Mizushino Sata chose to escape.

“I have never been in that position myself, and it bothers me a lot.”

This was his reply to Shimazaki Setsuna.

How should I put it? From a rational point of view, it is not a very excessive answer. It is just a euphemism to express that I am powerless.

Not too much can be expected of Mizushino Souta, who is just an ordinary student.

However, perhaps this may sound a bit chauvinistic, but in Gan Ye’s opinion, as a man, facing a girl who asks for help, even a good friend of his, this answer is a bit too cowardly and heartless.

Kanye looked at Mizushino Sata, who was now crying bitterly and regretting his failure to help. He sighed:

“Anyway, since you look so guilty now, I can’t say anything.”

Kaneya stood up and looked at Mizushino Souta:

“Maybe it’s a bit cruel to say this, but I won’t comfort you, nor will I say that you did the right thing. I can only say… I hope you can get over it soon and think about what you want to do next.”

“If you want to talk to me again, feel free to contact me. Bye.”

Gan Ye waved his hand and walked into the space channel.

……

“Really? Did something like this happen?” In the team voice chat, after listening to Kan’aya’s narration, Kasumigaoka Utaha said with a complicated tone.

“This kind of thing always makes me want to get angry, but I just can’t.” Eriri sighed, not knowing how to comment on Mizushino Sata. In the end, she could only vent her anger on the culprits, those guys who spread the rumors.

“Kanye, what do you think?” Qingliu Zunya pondered for a while and asked.

“As for ideas… Anyway, let’s not worry about what happened to the young Satai for now. There’s no point in making things difficult for him in this situation. It’s better to concentrate on thinking about how to deal with Altair.” Gan Ye said casually.

Their purpose is only to stop Altair’s plan, and the various intelligence they are collecting now is only to better understand Altair when facing him. That’s all.

As for the matter of Mizushino Sata, let’s talk about it after the kid calms down.

“Is that so? This is the only way. Then, can you come back now, Kan’ye? If you do, you should still be able to catch the next few classes.” Eriri said this while sitting in her seat and talking to Kan’ye while listening to the teacher’s nonstop speech.

“…No, let me walk around for a while. After all, I just heard a not-so-heartwarming story and I need a change of mood.” Gan Ye said leisurely as he walked on the bustling commercial street.

Well, actually he just didn’t want to go to class.

After all, he had already learned all the knowledge that the teacher taught him in his previous life. Although he had almost forgotten most of it afterwards, after becoming Kamen Rider, his memory was greatly enhanced and he remembered all the knowledge that he had forgotten before.

Therefore, I am even more lazy to receive education again.

“Skipping class again? Aren’t you afraid that Sakata will cause trouble for you?” Eriri complained.

However, as a top student in the grade, no, now I should say the best student in the grade, there are always great privileges.

In this regard, Eriri could only express her envy, although her grades except for English were still among the best.

“Remember to bring me a cup of milk tea when you come back, with brown sugar,” Ying Lili said.

“It’s not good to always skip classes, Knight-kun. I want a cup of red bean milk tea, please help me, Knight-kun.” Kasumigaoka Utaha said with a smile.

“Yes, yes, I’ll bring it to you later.” Gan Ye said helplessly, then disconnected the team call.

So, where to go next?

Gan also stretched and looked around.

How about going home and teasing Xiao An? Forget it, I’ll probably be hunted down badly.

Ok?

Gan Ye narrowed his eyes and looked at the petite figure walking towards him with a meaningful expression.

This kid, why did he come to see him alone?

“Well, do you have time now? I want to talk to you.”

Wearing a plain windbreaker and a hood decorated with cat ears, the magical girl with a determined expression – Magic Killer Mimika, stood in front of Mikiya and said so.

Chapter 413: Let’s go on a date

Izumi Kan’aya stood on the street, looking at the girl in front of him with a serious expression.

There were people walking around, but no one stopped to watch, curious about the boy and girl who seemed to be in a standoff.

Everyone walked past them as if they didn’t see them.

Kaneya held a glowing crystal in his hand, put one hand on his waist, and tilted his head to look at Kirisuki Mika, staring at those eyes that were full of confusion, but determined to find the truth.

“What’s wrong, lovely little lady? Momika… Can I call you that directly?” He asked softly in a flat tone.

“Hmm…” Momika nodded and looked at Kanye with a very serious expression.

She did not answer Kanye’s question immediately. Instead, she looked serious, which was completely inconsistent with her image, and was looking at Kanye carefully again.

Unlike the previous times when the situation was tense, this time, Momika took the initiative to find Mikiya and observed him.

This young man, who looked only a few years older than her, had a gentle and relaxed smile on his face. Facing the person who was supposed to be her enemy, he did not detect any malice.

His handsome looks and gentle and easy-going temperament make Momika feel like the dream brother next door that she often mentions when chatting with her friends.

“Mr. Guardian, you…”

“Izumi Kan’ya…this is my name. If possible, please don’t call me Guardian anymore.” Kan’ya stretched out his finger and pointed with a smile.

“Well, then… Kanye, kun?” Momika called carefully. Seeing the smile on Kanye’s face, her nervousness gradually eased. She continued, “Kanye, kun, have you read my story?”

“‘Magic Killer Mamika’, your story in this world, Mamika, is a very warm and beautiful story suitable for children.” Kanye said with a smile.

The magical girl story does not contain any depressing plots and is very suitable for children to watch. It is undoubtedly a story full of warmth.

Kan’ya would occasionally read this type of magical girl stories to heal his heart which had been harmed by authors like Urobuchi.

“Really? That’s great.” Momika finally smiled, and seemed genuinely happy that Kaneya liked her story.

“Mumika, haven’t you seen it yourself? If you appreciate it from the perspective of a viewer, it might be extra interesting,” Kan’ye suggested.

However, when the girl, who was not even in high school, mentioned going to watch her own story, her face turned red.

“Well, not yet. After all, it’s my own story. If I really read it, I feel a little…shy.” Momika said in a low voice.

Xiao An is the same. After all, “To Love-Ru” is a comic about the welfare of the harem. Whenever he sees the clips of himself enjoying the welfare in the comics, the child’s fingers holding the comics will tighten unconsciously.

He turned around and glared at Kanye, the owner of the comic book, fiercely, as if he would pounce on him and tear him into pieces in the next second.