Chapter 146: Narcissism
Steamed dumplings, Peking duck, Taiwanese chicken cutlets, Egg tarts, Mapo tofu, Black pepper bun, Bubble tea, etc.
The moment they arrived at Yokohama, all of them had a culinary trip and went all out with it.
If it was someone else, the discussion about the soul, immorality, and the purpose why the magician existed would make them be in deep thought, as they wouldn't be able to detach themselves from it, especially if Masa continued to discuss this problem.
Along with his charm, whether it was face, voice, or aura, they would continue to stare at him, listen to him carefully.
If Masa created a cult religion, somehow, he could imagine that all of them would follow him like a prophet or a messiah.
Yet, there was no doubt that he was too popular, right?
His appearance was probably even better than any CGI that was ever created by Ai, or rather, even an Ai wouldn't be able to draw his face due to how charming he currently was
'Four Masa...'
As he thought so, he wondered how he appeared when there were five or more of them, and because of that, whether Airi and Hiromi stuck to him all the time as if showing that he was already owned.
However, Masa wasn't the only good-looking person that attracted the attention of many in Yokohama. In a certain part of this city, a beautiful girl who drew the attention of everyone like a magnet was on a trip, accompanied by her older brother.
"Onii-sama..."
"What's wrong, Miyuki?"
Yes, her older brother might appear average and even scary, yet even so, Miyuki Shiba thought that he was the best, especially when she knew well that her everything, whether it was body or soul, was all his.
After that accident, if it wasn't for her older brother, then she wouldn't be here, and because of that, her purpose in life was for her older brother.
Everything was for him, she thought.
"If you want anything, please tell me." Shiba Tatsuya, whose emotions were erased, except for his care toward his little sister, looked at Miyuki softly. "Think of this as your gift for being accepted as a high school student."
Yet, somehow, after Tatsuya said that, Miyuki became gloomy.
"What's wrong?" Tatsuya asked with doubt.
"No, it's just..." Miyuki showed an awkward expression, which Tatsuya quickly recalled and also made him sigh. "I-I am sorry, Onii-sama."
"No, it's fine." Tatsuya shook his head softly and said, "I have underestimated the high school so much." In his mind, high school was nothing but a process for him to be accepted into the Magic University, and he had never thought that there would be anyone worthy of attention, especially with his feats, training, and achievements that he had done in his youth, yet this young man that was mentioned in their conversation was an opponent that one couldn't take on lightly.
Masa Hiiro.
Not only was his practical test above Miyuki's, but his theoretical was even above Tatsuya's.
The two siblings might be amazing on their own, but Masa could achieve what both Tatsuya and Miyuki could do at the same time.
"Still, it surprises me to know that he is going to the First High School." Tatsuya couldn't help but think about the strangeness of Masa's activity. "As the son of the little brother of the head of the Isshiki Family, shouldn't he go to the Third High School where most of the Magician of One study?"
Was there a meaning behind Masa's entrance to the First High School?
'For example...'
Tatsuya couldn't help but glance at Miyuki, his beautiful little sister, who was his only purpose in this life.
To protect her, he would do anything, and because of that, he thought to get more information about him, yet... at the same time, he also hesitated since if he carelessly made a move, then Masa would target him.
"If there is a reason why they might target us, then wasn't it because of Onii-sama, who used his ability?" Miyuki suddenly said with a sigh.
"..." Tatsuya.
"Or rather, with our current identity, I don't think that they will pay attention to us."
Unlike Tatsuya, Miyuki felt that her older brother was too anxious and even tense when he thought of Masa, yet after the last time they met, she also understood that the reason why her older brother's eyes were bleeding was all due to her older brother's mistake.
"..." Tatsuya.
Tatsuya aside, who appeared so ordinary and even had the worst qualifications as the magicians, according to the international standard, Miyuki might gain attention, especially with her exceptional magic talent and her appearance that made her the most beautiful female in this universe.
She was so beautiful that those who saw her would be intimidated and could only feel inferior, yet despite all of that, they couldn't help but gaze into her longingly.
Still, even with all of that, her current status was nothing but just a normal family instead of a member of that "family."
So, for her and her older brother, who just came from a normal family, why should Masa pay attention to them?
Yes, Miyuki understood that compared to Masa's achievement, she, who had nothing, wasn't his opponent, but even so, she didn't think that she would lose.
As for Tatsuya?
While Miyuki admitted that her older brother was the best and the strongest, Tatsuya's achievements were all hidden, including his identity.
With lower achievements and an average face, why should Masa pay attention to Tatsuya?
While Miyuki knew that Tatsuya was exceptional, her logic felt a bit embarrassed by her embarrassment by her older brother's narcissism.
"...."
Tatsuya also fell silent since if there was someone who made Masa a target, then it would be him who had used his Elemental Sight on Masa.
Still, it was also hard for him to apologize, especially when he did all of this to protect his little sister.
Yet, he also had to admit that he might have overestimated himself.
However, as a little sister, Miyuki was glad that her older brother didn't seem to lose all of his emotion, especially when he was in deep thought, frowning, seemingly wondering what to do, like how a youth tried to fix his mistake.
Still, this was a rare time for them, and she thought to go out and have fun with her older brother, but then, her eyes drew to a certain direction.
"Huh?"
Miyuki was surprised to see the person that they had talked about, but it seemed he wasn't alone, and he was accompanied by several ladies as if he were a harem protagonist. Her lips twitched, but at the same time, there was also a curiosity within her heart.
Yes, even though Masa wore a facemask and hat, Miyuki could tell that it was him.
Their meeting might have been short, yet it was memorable for her. Still, his view within her heart wasn't good, especially when her older brother was hurt by Masa.
"Miyuki?"
Tatsuya was confused by Miyuki's sudden silence, and at the same time, he followed her gaze and was surprised by this coincidence. Similarly, he recognized Masa despite Masa being in disguise, and at the same time, he also believed that everything was a coincidence, especially when he could see Masa enjoying three charming women at the same time.
"This guy is a scumbag..."
Tatsuya muttered and definitely wouldn't allow Masa to get close to Miyuki. Yet, at the same time, he was curious and thought of following them. He knew that it might be dangerous, but as he had learned under a ninja, he believed that he wouldn't be discovered, but—
As he wanted to express his thoughts, a call from someone made him solemn.
Yet, what he didn't know was that this call would also change the relationship between Masa and Miyuki, but unfortunately, he wasn't there to be on the side of his little sister when that happened.