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Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [34]

The Great Hall erupted into chaos.

Professor Dumbledore had to release several bursts of purple sparks from his wand to calm everyone down.

“Prefects,” he said in a deep voice, “lead your houses back to the dormitories at once!”

Hufflepuff Prefect Truman stood up immediately. “Everyone, follow me! Stay together, no panicking!”

Bruce had no intention of lingering and was more than happy to follow. He’d been wanting to leave the Hall anyway—too many bats ...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [33]

Kathoom let out an exaggerated sigh of relief.

“Thank you, dear Bruce,” Kathoom said. “I was fully prepared for you to say the third Dark Lord was me.”

“Oh, stop it!”

As Bruce walked back toward the common room, he continued his analysis in his mind.

“Listen to my reasoning: since the prophecy already states that a third Dark Lord will appear, then the rest of the prophecy must be hinting at who that person could be.

“To me, the key lies in the fi...

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [32]

“It seems you, like countless others before you, have discovered the allure of the Mirror of Erised.”

Suddenly, a voice came from the doorway.

An elderly man with a long white beard and silver hair down to his belt, sporting half-moon glasses over piercing blue eyes, stood there, watching Bruce with a smile.

He was tall, lean, and had a nose that was so crooked it looked as though it had been broken at least twice.

Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts.

Godfather Owl: Guardian of Batman [31]

After saying all this, the portrait of Hufflepuff ceased moving entirely.

It was as if that final moment of lucidity was the last warning mechanism Hufflepuff herself had left behind. With the completion of this last task, the magic in the painting vanished completely.

Hearing this ambiguous prophecy, Bruce furrowed his brows, pondering the keywords.

"From beginning to end, three Dark Lords…"

He looked up, puzzled, and asked Kathoom, “Where did the third Dark Lord ...

Star Rail: Starting with a Lyre, Living off Busking [35]

“Our story begins with a bet between a woman and a man.”

“A bet…” Bronya frowned slightly, but Venti continued without pause.

“The man told the woman, ‘If you can guess the top card on this deck, you win. But if you’re wrong, I win, and I get to take all your possessions.’"

"The woman replied, ‘Fine. But if I win, you’ll return every penny you swindled from my lover.’"

"The man accepted, shuffled the deck, and asked her to guess the top card. Sh...

Star Rail: Starting with a Lyre, Living off Busking [34]

After listening to Venti’s explanation, Bronya felt a strange mix of melancholy and confusion.

She wasn’t a stubbornly loyal person; if she were, she would have already severed ties with Venti the moment he questioned the Supreme Guardian.

But at the same time—

Bronya held a profound affection for Cocolia, her adoptive mother, that few could understand.

Her fond childhood memories, the ideals instilled in her as she grew, and the responsibility called “Supreme ...

Star Rail: Starting with a Lyre, Living off Busking [33]

Bronya’s reaction came from a deep-rooted memory—of a dark chapter in Belobog’s history, during the reign of the Eighth Supreme Guardian, known as "The Fool," Ciel.

The incident tied to this period was so sensitive that even the architects of the city rarely spoke of it.

What the people remembered most was the name "The Fool."

The glory that should have adorned the name of every Supreme Guardian was washed away, leaving only an indelible stain.

To understand this...

Star Rail: Starting with a Lyre, Living off Busking [32]

This transformation stemmed, of course, from Venti’s power. More precisely, it was born from his command of the Archon’s concepts of "change" and "hope."

Long ago, Barbatos had cleaved mountains, calmed the northern winds, and transformed Mondstadt from a frozen wasteland to a land of rich harvests, where wine and honey flowed.

Through this feat, it was evident that the authority vested in Venti, as an Archon, carried the power to make lands "prosper."

While he couldn’...

Star Rail: Starting with a Lyre, Living off Busking [31]

On their way to the Robot Settlement, Venti recalled the outcome of his previous conversation with Svarog.

The result was straightforward enough—he'd successfully achieved his goal, smoothly convincing Svarog to join their side.

But if only the outcome was mentioned without the painstaking process, his efforts might seem trivial.

One must know that convincing Svarog hadn't been an easy feat!

Back then, after understanding Svarog's stance on the upper district, the si...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [35]

The promising talent Baobhan Sith had mentioned was none other than Yuta Okkotsu—the “Champion of Pure Love,” as fans affectionately called him online, after his immediate classification as a Special Grade sorcerer.

Apparently, the original intent was for Yuta Okkotsu to be the main protagonist of Jujutsu Kaisen, though for reasons unknown, the focus later shifted to Yuji Itadori.

Thinking of Okkotsu, Baobhan Sith couldn’t help but recall some of the absurd moves ...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [34]

As she waited, every minute felt like an eternity for Jasmine.

The hem of this new dress was far too short for her liking, leaving her calves feeling exposed and chilly—there was absolutely no sense of security.

Since she’d put it on, whether in the mall, on the street, or now, Jasmine had felt more eyes on her than ever before, all watching her with a strange intensity.

Even Baobhan Sith hadn’t stopped gazing at her, chin resting on her hand, as she looked Jasmine up ...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [33]

“Two strawberry cones. Here you go.”

“Thank you.”

As soon as the cone was in her hand, Baobhan Sith couldn’t resist nibbling off the little peak of the ice cream. She quickly flicked her tongue around the edges, determined to avoid any drips on her hand.
Today’s sun was relentless, blazing a stark white. The never-ending chorus of cicadas made the heat feel even more intense.

Jasmine sat alone under the shade of a tree, her milk-pale legs pressed tightly toget...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [32]

Baobhan Sith was sitting on the sofa with her legs crossed, watching TV.

Yesterday, she’d managed to slip some hints about Brain—the one lurking in Suguru Geto’s head—into his mind.

Of course, she didn’t go into too much detail. After all, she had to be careful with information about her own suspicions. Most of her knowledge wouldn’t stand up to scrutiny…

Instead, she gave Geto a nudge, hinting that she was still investigating and not quite sure herself. By lea...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [31]

Flames.

Flickering, leaping, comforting flames.

Just watching them dance could calm her heart.

Just watching them glow could make her feel a bit dazed.

"Meow~~"

"...Ah, Coco... Where am I...?"

On the table, a girl slowly opened her misty eyes, her soft gray hair spreading like water across the wood-grained surface.

Awakened by the soft mewl, Jasmine finally realized that she had fallen asleep at her desk.

"Where was I... Oh, right, I was reading...

Type-Moon: The Human Love Simulator [136]

"Strange, why can’t I catch up?"

Ten minutes into the chase, Suren's expression grew puzzled as he watched the deer munching on fruit nearby. With a speed fast enough to outrun a shooting star, he should have caught up with the creature by now. If anyone knew he couldn’t even catch a single deer, it would be a serious blow to his reputation as the Emperor of Greece!

It seemed he’d have to use a faster, stronger approach.

Summoning Aurum Altissimum, Suren didn�...

Type-Moon: The Human Love Simulator [135]

The dead at the scene had no way of defending themselves.

After all, this was the divine tribunal, the Underworld. Here, the entirety of a person’s life was laid bare, like looking at lines in the palm of one’s hand. Even the things they had forgotten, buried in the recesses of their minds, could be seen clearly by the Underworld's judges and its king.

Thus, neither the Underworld King nor his judges required the accused to defend themselves. All sins were seen as they were, w...

I Just Want a Single Ending [30]

“What do you mean?”

“What exactly do you want to start?”

Chihaya Anon and Nagasaki Soyo looked at Raana with expressions of disbelief.

A troubling suspicion crept into their minds simultaneously.

Raana didn’t respond; she simply began to play.

“Eh?”

It only took a few notes for Soyo to recognize the intro—it was Spring Shadows.

Seeing Raana’s performance, Anon bit her lower lip, unable to say a word.

When she’d heard...

I Just Want a Single Ending [29]

“Wait, what’s going on here?”

Chihaya Anon immediately got flustered, setting her guitar down and rushing over to Saku.

Just moments ago, she’d been squabbling with Shiina Taki about guitar skills, and now, out of nowhere, he was saying a guitarist wanted to join their band.

It was hard not to feel like this was aimed directly at her.

The others stayed silent but turned their attention to Kamigawa Saku.

“Well, here’s the thing…”

Saku proceed...

I Just Want a Single Ending [28]

He turned to the side, meeting Kaname Raana’s gaze.

“Want one?” Saku held out the matcha cookie to her, testing the waters.

“Yes.”

She nodded slightly.

---

Saku sat on a nearby bench, watching as Kaname Raana took small, delicate bites of the matcha cookie beside him, while the tabby cat at his feet gnawed on a piece of sausage.

For a moment, he felt like he was taking care of pets.

Yes, two cats.

“By the way, what’s your name?”<...

I Just Want a Single Ending [27]

The moment he said that, all eyes turned to him.

【Takamatsu Tomori】

【Chihaya Anon】

Then, two options appeared in front of him, almost as if by magic.

“I think it’s better if Tomori’s the lead vocalist.”

After a brief moment of thought, Kamigawa Saku made his choice.

Based on his experience with dating sims, choosing one option over the other usually raised the affec...

I Just Want a Single Ending [26]

“Yes, tomorrow at ten o’clock, our representative will come by. Thank you for taking the time to speak with us.”

With a polite smile, Togawa Sakiko finished her phone call and hung up.

She glanced at the clock on the attendance management screen: 4:03 p.m. With a few clicks, she logged herself out.

Gathering her belongings and slinging her bag over her shoulder, Togawa rose from her desk and left the office.

As she walked down the corridor, the door to a meeting ...

I Just Want a Single Ending [25]

“No wonder you were asking if Instagram makes money.”

Kamigawa Saku immediately put the pieces together.

Yamada Ryo averted her gaze. “…”

“Come to think of it, if you thought I was only joining the band to… well, get close to girls, why didn’t you call me out on it sooner?” Kamigawa asked, realizing a new point.

“I thought you were into Nijika.”

Ryo’s response was so casual it nearly made him laugh.

“So, you assumed I was only join...

I Just Want a Single Ending [24]

At the Café.

“And who might this be?”

The café owner glanced curiously at Yamada Ryo, who was sitting across from Kamigawa Saku.

“What do you think?” Kamigawa asked with a calm smile.

“Girlfriend?”

“No, just a friend. Thanks for accommodating us today.”

Seeing that Ryo wasn’t fazed by the suggestion they were a couple, he casually explained.

“No trouble at all. If anything, I should be thanking you.” 2024-11-12 00:14:51 +0000 UTC View Post

I Just Want a Single Ending [23]

“Yeah, I had a good time too. And I mean it.”

Kamigawa Saku hesitated, then responded with a smile.

“Alright then, see you.”

Satisfied with his answer, Chihaya Anon waved goodbye and walked off with a spring in her step, soon disappearing into the crowd.

“See you.”

On the way home, Kamigawa Saku began reflecting on everything that had happened that day.

Overall, things had gone surprisingly smoothly.

The band had been successfully formed, ...

I Just Want a Single Ending [22]

In the end, they couldn’t settle on a name for the band.

It seemed that using any one person’s name just didn’t feel right.

Plus, Shiina Taki still had work to finish, so they couldn’t keep chatting during her shift. They agreed to save the rest of the band discussions for another time.

For now, they’d have to part ways.

As they walked out of RING, Chihaya Anon sidled up to Kamigawa Saku and tilted her head toward him.

“What’s your plan for this aft...

I Just Want a Single Ending [21]

“…Together?”

Watching the scene unfold in front of her, Takamatsu Tomori clenched her fists tightly.

Sensing a glimmer of hope in her eyes, Nagasaki Soyo continued, “Yes. This time, we’ll keep communicating and moving forward together. That way, nothing will go wrong.”

“Tomori…”

Shiina Taki looked at her with anticipation.

“Right—a band for life.”

Takamatsu Tomori raised her head, finally resolute.

“I don’t want to be separ...

I Just Want a Single Ending [20]

“Knew it.”

Chihaya Anon flashed a triumphant smile.

She’d been keeping an eye on his Instagram account, and he hadn’t posted anything about selling the bass. Just the usual reviews—nothing suggesting he planned to get rid of it.

At first, she thought he might just be waiting a while before selling it.

But when Nagasaki Soyo asked if he was doing it for her, everything clicked.

If he’d been able to lie to Kita Ikuyo about buying the bass, why couldn’...

I Just Want a Single Ending [19]

“Huh? Are you kidding?” Shiina Taki didn’t hide her dissatisfaction with Chihaya Anon’s suggestion. “You’ve thought about it for this long, and that’s all you came up with? Useless.”

It’s either a yes or a no—there’s no way to have it both ways.

Wanting all the perks without any downsides? How could she be so naive?

Compared to Chihaya Anon, Shiina Taki found Kamigawa Saku much more tolerable.

At least he had a functioning brain.

“As if it...

I Just Want a Single Ending [18]

Following the voice, they turned to see Nagasaki Soyo walking over with a gentle smile.

“What are you all discussing? Mind if I join?”

She approached them slowly, her voice soft as she spoke.

“Soyo, what brings you here?”

Shiina Taki seemed visibly surprised at her arrival.

“I just came for some tea, but then I happened to overhear something that seemed… relevant to our band,” Nagasaki Soyo explained.

Originally, she’d just been passing by a...

I Just Want a Single Ending [17]

“Is there something you need from us?”

Seeing the server set down their drinks with a little too much force and then fixate on Kamigawa Saku without any intention of leaving, Chihaya Anon couldn’t help but ask.

“If you’re not too busy, you could join us and chat,” Kamigawa Saku offered, fully aware of what she wanted to say. After all, he’d chosen this café as the meeting spot with her in mind.

“I have nothing to talk about with you.”

Despite her wor...