The money she had left wasn't much to begin with, and recently, she had to leave the monastery to work outside and earn so cash. She didn't dare spend lavishly, but tonight, for Acerola's sake, she ended up spending several tis more than expected—successfully breaking the bank!
"There's no helping it. The port's been closed recently, so supplies aren't arriving on ti. Of course, the prices of goods have skyrocketed!"
Kojou Akatsuki walked over, sharing the sa sense of indignation.
Thanks to this, his recent allowance hadn't been lasting long!
Buying all sorts of things for Acerola had already drained his funds dry!
"Damn it, if I find out who did this, I'll burn them to a crisp!"
Veldiana reluctantly pulled out another Fukuzawa note, gritting her teeth as she spoke.
She was, of course, referring to the magical disaster incident at the port a few days ago.
The spectacle at the ti was so shocking that everyone on Itogami Island saw it.
"???"
Eiji slowly typed out a string of question marks.
Knowing I'm right here, and you still dare say sothing like that?
No, wait—could it be that this foolish woman still hasn't figured out my identity?
Eiji fell into deep thought.
Aside from Giada, Veldiana was the only one who had entered the monastery, and she even stayed there every day, having t Eiji a few tis.
"Hey, what's with that look?"
Noticing Eiji's gaze, Veldiana, already irritated, instantly flared up.
"Don't mind it. I won't say that I think you're a complete idiot."
Eiji showed a friendly smile.
"You said it! You already said it! I'm not letting this go! If you don't want on your case, pay compensation for emotional distress!"
Veldiana shouted loudly, her eyes filled with an obsession for money.
Eiji completely ignored her.
"Do you know each other?"
Aso subtly fell to the back.
Yaze Kisaki imdiately understood and pushed Nagisa forward, allowing her to be alone with Eiji.
"Who are you referring to?"
"That rich young lady, of course!"
Aso occasionally cast curious glances, clearly referring to Veldiana.
When they t before, Veldiana had seed very familiar with him, and Aso had been bothered by it. Now, seeing them acting so "intimate," she grew even more uneasy.
She didn't want Eiji to think she was a petty woman, but after hesitating for a long ti, she couldn't hold back her curiosity about their relationship and finally mustered the courage to ask.
"Regrettably, I'd rather not know her."
Eiji smiled without answering.
If possible, please send one of her sisters to replace her.
Preferably not a fool like her—soone with high intelligence would be ideal.
"Is that so? Hehe, don't worry. At most, you just have poor judgnt in people!"
Aso's mood instantly improved, her smiling eyes narrowing into crescents.
"Speaking of which, I haven't thanked you yet."
Eiji suddenly spoke.
Around them, vendors loudly hawked their goods under the dazzling lights, while Kojou Akatsuki and Veldiana roared in anger up ahead. Nagisa and Yaze Kisaki stood by, smiling without a word.
Today, Itogami Island was unusually lively, illuminated everywhere by bright lights, the clamor pushing the city forward.
"Why thank ?"
Asagi was a bit puzzled.
No one else was around, and the atmosphere made her blush slightly, almost like they were on a date.
"Didn't you invite because you were worried I'd be lonely?"
Eiji chuckled.
After all, Natsuki Minamiya had that kind of personality—aloof and proud. She couldn't care less about New Year's celebrations and would never entertain the idea of festive holidays.
Asagi and the others thought that Eiji, living with soone like Natsuki-chan, must be missing out on the New Year's excitent, so they went out of their way to invite him.
In truth, Eiji had completely forgotten that today was New Year's Eve, and there wasn't a hint of celebration in his ho.
Though Eiji himself didn't feel lonely at all.
He might seem like he'd just wash up and sleep alone during the New Year, but his other selves were having a blast!
Especially the one in the Type-Moon World, juggling countless won in the Fairy Kingdom—every day was thrilling and exhilarating! Just syncing mories made the world feel wonderful and fragrant!
Still, he had to thank Asagi for her kindness.
"Then I'll gratefully accept your thanks!"
Asagi's face flushed red, but she accepted it with bold honesty, occasionally giggling to herself as if that alone satisfied her, slightly ruining her image.
"B-by the way, what do you think of my outfit tonight?"
Asagi suddenly stamred, showing off the furisode she had carefully selected for hours.
She was too shy to even look at him.
"Really beautiful!"
"Really?"
The praise from beside her made Asagi overjoyed.
"Of course! I wish I could see it all 365 days a year!"
"Oh, that's too exaggerated. I can't wear a kimono every day—"
Asagi was instantly delighted.
Has this blockhead finally caught on?
The atmosphere has never been better!
Alright, today I must succeed in confessing!
"Huh? What did you say?"
Just as Asagi steeled her resolve, Eiji's puzzled voice ca from beside her.
"Eh?"
Asagi looked up in confusion.
"The moon is so beautiful tonight!"
She saw Eiji looking up at the sky, his face completely innocent.
"Crack!"
Asagi's smile froze.
It felt like she had been plunged into an ice cellar, the passion in her chest vanishing instantly.
Confession?
What's that?
Is it tasty?
"What's wrong?"
Eiji looked at her with a baffled expression.
"Hehe, nothing."
Asagi forced a stiff, polite smile.
Then, stomping heavily, she marched toward the front of the group.
"Give twenty takoyaki!She bought several large portions with a grief-stricken expression.
Her hearty appetite seed quite healthy.
"Tsk, these days, no one understands Natsu Sōseki anymore?"
Eiji sighed dramatically.
Yaze Kisugi shot him a disdainful look. Though he was at the front, his innate supernatural ability gave him incredibly sharp hearing.
You're just playing the dense straight man!
What the hell is Natsu Sōseki? I've never heard of him!
Around 10 p.m.
The passion on Itogami Island showed no signs of fading, instead growing even more intense.
The arrival of New Year's Eve turned the entire artificial island into a city that never slept.
"God, please keep Nagisa healthy in the future!"
In front of the shrine, Kojou Akatsuki clapped his hands together firmly, murmuring prayers under his breath.
"Honestly, Nii-chan, wishes won't co true if you say them out loud. But I'm really touched that you're thinking of Nagisa like this!"
Nagisa Akatsuki giggled playfully nearby.
Rather than making that wish to so useless god who knows where, you'd be better off making it to .
Eiji thought with irreverent amusent.
"Hey gods, don't you dare disrespect ! Let et Narcissus just once this year, or I'll smash your temple!"
An even more arrogant voice ca from nearby.
Eiji's face darkened.
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