Chapter 46: Something Good?

“Miss Ayase, you…”

Shiori was also stunned by Wan Mie’s words.

This Spirit was indeed discovered by Kotori and the others not long ago, and they hadn’t told Shiori about it.

If he hadn’t accidentally peeked at Kotori’s collected data earlier, he really wouldn’t have known they had found this Spirit.

Logically, this should be information only available to Ratatoskr and AST.

Why would Wan Mie know about it?

Wan Mie saw Shiori’s bewildered expression and wondered if she shouldn’t have told him.

But thinking that Miku might not obediently hand over Shinomiya later, it was better to avoid unnecessary trouble and tell him anyway.

“What about me?”

Wan Mie replied in a joking tone, “Are you surprised that I know so much?”

Shiori nodded mechanically.

From the moment Wan Mie mentioned the organization Ratatoskr and now the data they collected, he felt that Wan Mie’s understanding of this world far surpassed his own.

Wan Mie smiled, walked to the window by the stairwell, and looked down at the pedestrians below with gem-like eyes.

The soft pink neon lights reflected on her profile, giving her beauty an ethereal touch.

“I know more than anyone.”

“Your secrets—I’m well aware of them.”

“As for my identity… I suppose you’re not interested.”

She spoke quietly, a hint of sadness in her gaze.

Shiori saw the look in Wan Mie’s eyes and suddenly felt a pang in his heart.

Could it be that Miss Ayase knew so much because of some tragic experience unknown to others?

Thinking this, Shiori couldn’t help but feel a little sorry for the girl who seemed to be about his age.

However, at this very moment, Wan Mie was thinking—

If these people ever found out she died in her previous life by slipping on a banana peel, wouldn’t they laugh themselves to death?

Her reputation would be completely ruined.

The two of them were lost in their own thoughts, saying nothing.

In silence, the three arrived at Suite 303.

Wan Mie was about to knock when Shiori suddenly spoke.

“Miss Ayase, you just mentioned the Spirit Diva (Diva)—could it be that Miss Izayoi is…?”

Wan Mie shrugged.

“Why else do you think I brought it up?”

“Dealing with three Spirits at once…”

***

Inside the Fraxinus Conference Room, Kotori stared grimly at the content on the big screen.

They still hadn’t confirmed Diva’s identity in human society, and she couldn’t simply believe Wan Mie’s words.

Wan Mie did know many things, but that didn’t make her statements accurate.

At the very least, up until now, Fraxinus hadn’t detected Spirit waves on Miku Izayoi.

However, if Miku Izayoi was truly a Spirit, then today’s situation would be far from simple.

Shiori heard Kotori’s mutter through the invisible earpiece and asked softly, “What should I do now?”

“Let’s take it step by step.”

Kotori shook her head.

Ratatoskr’s usual policy was to go on a date, make the Spirit feel shy, and finally achieve the Seal.

But this scene now…

It was more like a battlefield.

Let alone shyness, it’d be a miracle if they weren’t beaten to death…

***

As the two talked, Wan Mie knocked on the door.

Knock knock knock…

“Please wait a moment, I’ll open the door right away!”

A sweet voice from Miku came from inside.

About two minutes later, the door opened.

What happened next almost made Wan Mie and Shiori nosebleed on the spot.

Miku opened the door wearing only a bath towel.

Her damp purple hair cascaded like a waterfall over her smooth shoulders.

Steam from her bath made her already delicate face even more radiant, a beauty that could take your breath away.

Although Shiori was dressed as a girl, he was still a healthy teenage boy.

Seeing such a scene, his face flushed and his heart pounded.

Wan Mie wasn’t much better off.

She had thought she’d gotten used to seeing girls’ bodies while bathing herself, but today she realized how wrong she was.

If her little brother below hadn’t already disappeared, leaving her with a final shred of sanity, she might have pounced already.

Shinomiya’s expression didn’t change much, but her gaze lingered on Miku’s chest, then dropped to her own, and she instantly felt a wave of disappointment.

However, recalling Wan Mie’s chest—flat as a washboard—she felt balanced again.

“You finally came.”

“I just took a bath—sorry to keep you waiting.”

Miku smiled and greeted them, ushering all three into the suite.

“Please sit, I’ll make some tea.”

With that, Miku walked towards the kitchen.

The xx Couple’s Hotel was probably the fanciest on this street, and Miku’s suite had everything: kitchen, bathroom, and a huge heart-shaped swing bed in the living room.

The room was mostly pink, with various heart-shaped decorations on the walls.

At first glance, it was romantic, but some items in the room made that romance a bit questionable…

“Onee-chan, what’s this?”

While waiting for Miku to make tea, Shinomiya curiously looked around the room.

She grabbed Wan Mie’s hand and pointed to a remote-like object on the bedside table.

Pink, square, and with a wire attached to something…

At first, Wan Mie was confused.

But after a moment, she remembered certain props from island nation romance films, and with a flash, she rushed to the bedside, stuffed the remote into the drawer, and wiped cold sweat from her forehead.

She smiled at Shinomiya.

“This isn’t anything good, Shinomiya.”

“Don’t touch anything in this room!”

Shinomiya didn’t really understand, but nodded obediently.

Shiori watched the two and couldn’t help but smile bitterly.

Miss Ayase really worries about Shinomiya.

“Tea’s ready~”

After that little episode, Miku returned with three cups of black tea.

The rich aroma filled the room—it was clearly high-quality tea.

By now, Miku had changed into a light dress.

It was still a bit see-through, but at least less shocking than just a towel.

“Miss Izayoi, you’re so thoughtful.”

Wan Mie said politely, but didn’t take a sip, feeling something was off.

“Thank you for the compliment.”

Miku smiled, covering her mouth.

“Please try it—it’s tea I brought specially from England.”

“Then I won’t stand on ceremony.”

Shiori took a small sip, eyes lighting up.

“This tea is so pure—it must be expensive!”

“Hehe, of course!”

“I picked it out carefully myself.”

Miku said proudly.

“Not only that, I added some special ingredients too~”