Chapter 41: I’ve Got a Feeling Tonight’s Going to Be Lively…

“Ah, this…”

Shiori didn’t know how to answer for a moment.

She had thought Miku would invite her in a more reserved way, but unexpectedly, Miku threw a direct pitch, catching Shiori completely off guard.

“What are you waiting for? Hurry up and accept! This is a rare opportunity, and you can even take the chance to tour a popular idol’s room~”

In her earphones, Kotori’s gloating voice came through.

Shiori quickly turned around and whispered, “Easy for you to say. Alone, just the two of us, if something happens…”

“Oh? Shido, do you really not like girls? That’s not a good sign. Looks like I’ll have to ask the Latatosk’s psychologist to give you a thorough checkup…”

“Fine, fine, I’ll accept, okay?!”

Shiori felt her mind was about to explode from Kotori’s teasing.

It seemed after getting Shinomiya’s Hand Puppet back, she would have to have a serious talk with Kotori.

Otherwise, how could she ever establish herself as a Reliable Older Brother in front of her?

“Shiori-san, what’s your answer?”

Seeing Shiori’s strange behavior, Miku asked again.

Shiori hurriedly turned around and said, “Of course I’ll go! Thank you for the invitation, Miss Izayoi!”

“Hehe, then I’ll be waiting for your grand visit, Shiori-san.”

Miku chuckled, but in the next moment, her expression suddenly turned serious like a Sichuan opera face change, her eyes becoming sharp, as if she could see through Shiori completely.

“But, why do I feel like Shiori-san is hiding something from me?”

Shiori’s earlier actions while talking to Kotori had aroused Miku’s suspicion.

As a Spirit, Miku usually hid herself well, but AST always managed to find her by various means, and their members often blended into crowds, so Miku was always cautious around others.

However, Shiori didn’t know Miku’s true identity. When Miku said that, his first reaction was…

Did my cross-dressing get exposed?

He had to remember, Miku was extremely averse to men.

If his disguise had really been found out, his plan would be ruined.

But even if his plan failed, that was still a small matter.

The real pain was the thought of having spent so much time adapting to women’s life just to get close to Miku.

“No, no, how could I possibly be hiding anything from Miss Izayoi?”

Shiori laughed awkwardly, trying to shift the topic, but Miku only looked at him with even more caution.

“I hope so.”

Miku narrowed her eyes slightly, a faint smile appearing on her face again.

“Then let’s exchange email addresses. I’ll send you the address directly later.”

“Mm.”

Shiori took out her phone.

After exchanging email addresses with Miku, Miku left the backstage, saying she had something else to do.

At the backstage entrance, Wanmie, who had been waiting for a long time, tensed up as soon as she saw Miku.

Seeing Wanmie’s breathtaking beauty, Miku walked up with a smile.

“Sorry to keep you waiting.”

“It’s fine,” Wanmie replied with a stiff smile.

“Are we going to Miss Izayoi’s house now?”

“Well… Actually, we might not be able to go home tonight.”

Miku said.

Upon hearing this, Wanmie felt both happy and disappointed.

Happy because she wouldn’t have to be conquered by Miku, but disappointed at missing the chance to admire Miku’s room up close and retrieve Shinomiya.

Still, Wanmie asked symbolically,

“Why not?”

Miku’s expression turned troubled.

“Just now, I spotted another child. But that child seemed a bit strange, maybe someone from the Magicians. So I thought maybe we should stay at a hotel tonight. I don’t want those brutes wrecking my place.”

After hearing Miku’s explanation, Wanmie was stunned.

So Miku wasn’t just planning to take her and Shinomiya back, but another person as well…

Wait, but isn’t that beside the point?

Just now, Miku had said she suspected that child was from the Magicians…

Could it be that the person she had her eye on was Drunken Master Origami?

If that was true, things could get complicated.

If they really ran into each other, Origami would stop at nothing to fight her and Shinomiya.

Just thinking about it was troublesome…

To be safe, Wanmie decided to ask who the person was.

If it really was Drunken Master Origami, then she might as well give up on Shinomiya!

Just kidding…

“Miss Izayoi, can you describe what the child looks like?”

“Appearance…”

Miku wrinkled her little nose and thought for a moment.

“Blue hair, very cute, but with boyish mannerisms. Even though they’re dressed elegantly, they still give off a tomboyish vibe.”

This… sounded a bit familiar?

Recalling Miku’s description, a familiar face quickly appeared in Wanmie’s mind.

Itsuka Shiori!

In Wanmie’s memory, only this person matched Miku’s description.

She had a feeling tonight would be lively…