Chapter 202

Chapter 202

"She's talking about me? Can you explain in detail what they were talking about?" Tenku urged Kirika to speak. He was worried that Setsuka would talk about their kiss last night to Kaede.

After all, the two were childhood friends, and their relationship was very close. So it was natural for Setsuka to tell her about it. If Setsuka brought up the matter, Tenku would be embarrassed when he met Kaede.

"They were talking about..." Kirika recounted everything she heard from Kaede and Setsuka's conversation.

Tenku felt relieved after hearing Kirika's explanation. Luckily, Setsuka didn't mention what had happened between them last night to her best friend. But two things from their conversation made Tenku's heart a little disturbed.

First was Setsuka blatantly confessing her jealousy when Kirika approached him. Second, she told Kaede that her relationship with Tenku had gotten closer. Tenku is not a stupid and dull man. He knew the meaning of Setsuka's words.

He had felt Setsuka's affection for him for the past month, but Tenku thought it was because he was close to Kohana. But after last night's accidental kiss, he was sure about Setsuka's feelings for him, and her conversation with Kaede solidified his thoughts even more.

"Are you two that close already and intend to take your relationship to the next stage? Are you going to date Setsuka Fuyushima?" Kirika worked up the courage to ask. She was curious about Tenku's relationship with Setsuka. She felt restless when she heard Setsuka and Kaede's conversation about Tenku.

"That is none of your business. Now you can sever your control over that goblin. I will take this monster's corpse to where it should be. If I do that, you will get backlash and injured." Tenku said coldly.

"I understand." Kirika replied weakly.

"Wait a minute." Tenku suddenly stops Kirika before she severs her control over the goblin.

"Is there anything else you want to talk to me about?" Kirika said with an expectant voice.

"I want you to keep Setsuka and Kaede's chat about me a secret from the principal. Other than that, you can tell him everything." Tenku doesn't want Benjiro to know about his relationship with Setsuka. He still didn't know the purpose of the principal spying on Setsuka, but he felt he would be in trouble if Benjiro knew about it.

Kirika didn't know why, but she felt sad when she heard that. But before she could reply to his words, Tenku opened his mouth again.

"Ah, one more. Didn't you say you wanted to talk to me about something? You can call me after school." Tenku threw a small piece of paper with his contact number printed on it.

Kirika caught it and memorized it. After that, she tore it into small pieces.

"Thank You! I'll call you tonight!" Kirika said excitedly, and she cut her control on the goblin. After that, the monster fell to the ground.

Tenku dragged the goblin and quickly left the place. He had spent too long in that place, and Takaya must have been looking for him because he only asked permission to go to the toilet.

Time quickly passed, and the sun was setting in the west. The students from Suisei High School have returned to their respective homes, including Tenku.

After returning to his apartment, Tenku continued practicing techniques to change his physical structure. He felt millions of hot needles piercing his body, and his muscle mass constantly changed. His bones shifted erratically, and Tenku gritted his teeth to endure the pain.

An hour had passed since Tenku started his practice. His face distorted, and cold sweat drenched his entire body due to the terrible pain. Not long after, he suddenly spat out blood from his mouth.

Spurt!

"This technique feels painful. But I can already understand its essence a little. I'm sure that I'll be able to master it in two weeks." Tenku said while panting. Even though his face was pale, he felt excited because his practice was progressing rapidly.

"I should try practicing this technique again. Who knows, I can master it in one week. That way, my heart can feel at ease, and I have more time to focus on other practice." Tenku muttered and wanted to repeat his practice. But before he did, he heard a ring from his smartphone.

Tenku quickly checked his smartphone. He thought the person calling him was Setsuka, Wang Ruyue, or Huang Yuxin. They were the ones who frequently contacted him at that hour. But when he looked at his smartphone screen, he frowned because the call was from an unknown number.

Tenku received the call, and the other party greeted him first. He recognized her voice because the person calling him was Kirika.

(Good evening. Is this the contact number of Tenku Okuihara?)

Kirika spoke hesitantly. She was worried that Tenku had given her a fake contact number.

(Good evening. It's me, Tenku)

Tenku answered briefly.

(Thank goodness. I think I've contacted the wrong person. Am I disturbing your time?)

Kirika sighed in relief after hearing Tenku's voice.

(No. You're not bothering me. I just finished my practice. Then what do you want to talk to me about?)

Tenku said straight to the point because he didn't want to waste time with Kirika. He acted indifferent because the first impression she gave him was not good.

(That is... Can we meet and have this conversation in person? I find it difficult to explain if we talk over the phone)

Kirika mustered up the courage to say that request to Tenku. She became nervous because Tenku was silent and didn't answer her immediately.

(If you can't do that, we'll discuss it...)

Kirika was afraid that Tenku would be angry and quickly added another word. But before she finished her sentence, Tenku cut her off.

(Fine. We can meet tomorrow. As for the time and place, you can decide and send it to me. But I can't meet in a place far from my apartment, and I can only see you briefly)

Tenku accepts because school is off for three days for renovations starting tomorrow. Initially, he had intended to practice the technique to change his body structure, but he felt that what Kirika wanted to say was quite serious.

(Thank you! I'll find a quiet and comfortable place to chat near your apartment! Once I find it, I'll send you the location and time)

Kirika said excitedly.

(I understand. Then, I'll be waiting for a message from you)

Tenku was slightly surprised because he felt her mood suddenly changes after hearing his words.

(Alright. Then, I won't bother you any longer. See you tomorrow! Good night)

Kirika didn't know what else she should say to Tenku to prolong their conversation. So she reluctantly had to end the call sooner.

The next day, Tenku came out of his apartment at noon. He had gotten a message from Kirika about their meeting location and time. The place wasn't too far from where Tenku lived. It only took him thirty minutes on foot to get there.

Kirika chose a cafe that was quite famous because many young people, including students from Suisei High School, hung out there. That place is also a regular cafe for Setsuka and Kaede.

Tenku knew the cafe, but this was the first time he had come there. He didn't have time to hang out in places like that because he was focused on increasing his strength.

Kirika decides to meet Tenku at lunchtime so they can have more time to talk. She had a lot of things she wanted to tell Tenku. Because of that, Kirika needed a long time with him. Besides, Kirika wanted to fix the bad impression of her in Tenku's eyes.

When Tenku entered the cafe, the waiters on the spot greeted him warmly.

"WELCOME!"

Tenku nodded in response to their greetings. After that, he looked around the cafe for Kirika. Tenku walked over and found the girl waving at him. She sat at a table in the corner of the cafe near the window.

Even though Kirika wore a mask to cover her face, Tenku could quickly recognize her from her eyes and hairstyle. It was only natural since Kirika was an idol, and the cafe would uproar if the customers or the waiters saw her.

"I'm here!" Kirika said excitedly when she saw Tenku. Her voice caught the attention of the people in the cafe. Tenku walked over to Kirika and sat on a chair across from her. After that, the waitress came to their table, took their order, and processed it in the kitchen.

"So, what exactly did you want to talk about?" Tenku didn't want to waste any time in that place. After finishing lunch, he intended to immediately leave the cafe and return to the apartment to practice.

"Before I talk about it, are you willing to hear a little story from me?" Kirika said in a weak voice. She was afraid that Tenku would reject her request.

"Okay. I will listen to it." Tenku nodded slightly and quickly agreed.

"Thank You! Then, it started when I was a child..." Kirika started to tell Tenku about her past.

Kirika was born into a wealthy family and was raised in affluent ways. But at age seven, a space collapse appeared not far from where she lived and destroyed the area. In one night, everything she owned disappeared. Kirika lost her place of residence. Her father and mother died in that incident to protect her.

After losing her parents, Kirika was raised by relatives. That person saw her talent in singing, dancing, and acting. Then he slowly orbited Kirika to become an idol. But Kirika wants to become a Realizer to fight monsters and protect people. She didn't want anyone else to suffer the same fate as her.

At fifteen, he managed to awaken an A-rank Phantsmal Object, fulfilling his wish to become a Realizer. Since then, Kirika has become an idol and a Realizer simultaneously.

When Kirika found out about the terrorists using monsters to wreak havoc in Japan, she was furious. She vowed to exterminate those people. Therefore, Kirika was suspicious of Tenku when she found out the other party hid his strength and thought he was one of the Ghost Nebula members.

"That's the story of my past." Kirika finished her story.

Tenku fell silent after hearing that. If Kirika's story was true, her pasts were similar to his, but their goals differed after that incident. Tenku could understand why Kirika was suspicious of him. He wanted to reply, but a voice interrupted him.

"What are you two doing here?" A girl said coldly to them.