With the Bamboo-Copter on her head, Izumi Nogami soared high into the sky, flying thousands of meters upward until she rose above the clouds. Standing proudly in midair with her arms crossed, the Spicy Gal showed no fear at all. Not only was she unafraid of heights, she didn't even worry about falling if she lost control.
It could only be said that she truly lived up to her bold personality.
Her long hair fluttered wildly in the wind, and her short skirt swayed constantly.
Looking down at the city below, where people looked like tiny ants, the girl was completely stunned by the breathtaking view. The entire Tokyo—even Japan itself—seemed incredibly small from this height. "It's amazing…"
She took out her phone and snapped several pictures before sending them to Minako Sanada and Sae Hinata. When she saw the question mark emojis they replied with on LINE, Izumi giggled. "They must be shocked."
She wanted to send one to Kazuma as well, but frowned when she remembered that he didn't have a phone.
"He's probably seen views like this before," she muttered, resting her chin in her hand as she floated among the clouds. Somehow, she could only experience such interesting scenery and moments when she was with him.
After drifting in thought for a while, a sudden sense of loneliness crept in. The only sound around her was the wind, as if the world itself had grown distant.
Izumi Nogami shook her head firmly. "I should go find Kazuma-kun and bring him up here."
She dove downward, gliding back toward the broken window of the Old School Building. She had just flown inside and hadn't even had time to look around when a loud explosion suddenly rang out.
Boom!!!
Izumi was blasted straight out of the window.
"Kazuma?!" She grabbed the windowsill in panic, struggling to steady herself. "What happened?! Are you okay?"
"Cough, cough… I'm fine. This power is incredible!"
"What just happened? What was that?"
Izumi Nogami landed lightly on the ground and looked at the Space Mat in front of Kazuma. "What is this?"
"Nothing much—just the Big Bang. Izumi, you're the first woman to witness the birth of a universe," Kazuma said with a grin, wiping his face. "Any thoughts?"
"The Big Bang?"
After hearing that Kazuma was actually creating a universe, even Izumi Nogami felt her scalp tingle with shock. It was like listening to a divine revelation. What kind of monster is he? He can create a universe? This goes far beyond black technology, doesn't it?!
Suddenly, Izumi's demeanor changed. She seemed to shine as brightly as the sun. The arrogance she usually carried vanished, replaced by a soft, almost sweet expression as she approached him.
"Kazuma~~"
She stepped to his side and wrapped herself around his arm, fully aware that her chest pressed against him. Of course she knew—she simply pretended not to, deliberately giving Kazuma a little "bonus."
Kazuma shivered. "Talk normally. I'm not used to that tone."
Izumi shot him an annoyed look. As if I'm used to it. This is the first time I've ever spoken to someone like this.
"I'm really curious about creating a world. Can you let me try it too? Kazuma, I just want to experience it once. Please?"
She actually lowered her pride and begged.
"Fine. But creating a world isn't as easy as it sounds. To shape the universe, you have to keep stirring it like this—adjusting it regularly so the planetary clouds, gas, and dust continue rotating…"
Kazuma firmly told himself he wasn't being swayed by beauty. He just needed an assistant. Yes, that was all.
"No problem! Leave it to me!"
A little fatigue meant nothing to Izumi. This was an experience no one else would ever have. After handing her the God's Cane, Kazuma sat down to rest.
She worked with intense concentration.
Sweat gradually slid down her cheeks, yet she didn't seem to notice. Kazuma handed her a tissue, only to receive an irritated response.
"Can't you see my hands are busy? Honestly—can't you wipe it for me?"
"…"
A few imaginary black lines crossed Kazuma's forehead. Fine. She's working hard for me. I'll help her this once. After all, she's a young lady.
He gently wiped her face with the soft tissue. His hand brushed across her smooth cheeks, her forehead, her earlobes, and her chin. Izumi trembled slightly at his touch. When his hand moved down to her slender neck and lingered near her collarbone, her body stiffened for a moment.
Izumi Nogami kept her composure, pretending to remain unaffected. But as soon as Kazuma pulled away, a faint blush bloomed across her delicate face, spreading to the tips of her ears.
So… this is what people mean by "ambiguous." It was the first time she had experienced something like this.
Her body felt uncomfortably warm.
Meanwhile, Kazuma was far less aware of her inner turmoil. His attention remained on the gradually forming universe inside the Space Mat, his thoughts drifting elsewhere. Once Earth took shape, it would require an even longer time for life to evolve.
And the emergence of humans was never guaranteed. If he had something like an [Evolution Ray], ensuring the birth of intelligent life would be much easier.
"But I don't need intelligent life," Kazuma muttered, shaking his head. "Animals and plants are enough. Humans… forget it."
He intended to turn this universe into his personal back garden. Naturally, he had no desire for other intelligent beings to inhabit it.
With that in mind, he opened his system backpack and used the coin he had just obtained.
"The wish list is cleared."
Every item had been completed; there were no marks left. He didn't know when the next wish list would appear, though he wasn't exactly short on resources.
"After all, it hasn't even been a week since I arrived in this world…"
There was no need to rush.
Just as he was about to check on the universe's development, the system suddenly notified him that a gacha reward had appeared in his backpack. Kazuma froze.
[Evolution Degeneration Radiation Source]
"You've got to be kidding me… I actually pulled the Evolution Degeneration Ray?"
Was it fate? Or pure coincidence? Was the system intentionally completing his "creation set"?
He smiled bitterly. The item was undeniably powerful—but he had no intention of using it on his universe.
That was his private domain. How could he allow other intelligent creatures to occupy it? …Unless they were female.
Still, evolution was inherently uncontrollable.
Lost in thought, Kazuma suddenly froze. A spark of realization flashed through his mind.
"Evolution? Wait… evolution!"
He hadn't forgotten his true goal. What he needed most right now wasn't more items—it was power that belonged to him alone. Whether it was physical strength, endurance, or some other attribute, he needed to become stronger. After all, he was surrounded by many women.
So what if he used evolution on himself?
Smack!
He clapped his hands together. "Why didn't I think of that sooner?!"
Izumi Nogami stared at him in confusion. His expression had shifted repeatedly—troubled one moment, ecstatic the next. What on earth was he thinking about?
Ignoring her puzzled gaze, Kazuma hurriedly took out the [Evolution Degeneration Radiation Source]. It resembled a flashlight shaped like a hair dryer, capable of emitting rays that triggered evolution or degeneration—and even accelerating the process.
The only drawback was that the direction of evolution couldn't be controlled.
What if he turned into some grotesque monster? A twisted abomination? Even worse—a tentacled creature? Wouldn't that be disastrous?
To be completely safe, it would be better to wait for items like the What-If Telephone Booth, Lie 800, or Dream Come True Pills.
"But who knows how long that'll take? The wish list is already cleared. And even if something goes wrong, I can always devolve back. Strictly speaking, there shouldn't be any real danger."
Kazuma made his decision. He would use it.
"There's also the Good Friend Communication Card. If something goes horribly wrong, that should be able to stop it."
That was his ultimate safeguard.
"And not just me… If Little Cat and the others used it, they might even evolve from animals into human forms."
His imagination began to run wild. If he remembered correctly, evolution didn't always produce a standard human form.
"…It might even result in a furry form instead."
However, it was still possible. By combining the Momotaro rice ball with the Evolution-Degeneration Ray, animal girls might truly become a reality.
The more he thought about it, the more workable the idea seemed.
Kazuma picked up the Evolution-Degeneration Ray, turned the dial to "evolution," and aimed it at himself. Since he had no idea what kind of changes it might cause, he didn't dare keep it on for long. After about five seconds, he quickly shut it off.
"Kazuma, what are you doing?"
Izumi Nogami watched him in complete confusion.
"Nothing. Just testing something," Kazuma replied, putting the gadget away as he looked down at his body.
He felt… no different at all.
Maybe the change simply wasn't obvious yet.
"Izumi, aren't you going home?"
There wasn't much of the afternoon left.
"What about you?" Izumi Nogami asked.
"I'm staying here tonight." He needed to observe the effects of the evolution, and he also had to keep an eye on the Genesis Combo. For that reason, he wouldn't be going back to the Snow Woman's place.
Izumi Nogami's jewel-like eyes shifted thoughtfully. "Then I'll stay too. I don't have anything to do at home anyway. I might as well… help you manage your universe, right?"
Kazuma blinked in surprise. "Really? There's no bed or blankets here. Can a young lady like you handle that?"
"You think I'm spoiled, don't you?"
Wasn't she?
His expression said it all.
Izumi Nogami stomped her foot in frustration. "I'm not that delicate, okay? I can sleep anywhere. If the planet were finished forming, I'd even sleep inside it."
"..."
"Fine, I'll go buy dinner. You wait here."
"Alright—but wait. You don't have any money, do you?" She hadn't forgotten that when she searched him earlier, he'd been completely broke. Standing up, she handed him the God's Cane. "Forget it. I'll go instead."
"Okay. I'll leave it to you."
After she left excitedly, Kazuma leaned back against the wall and pressed a hand to his chest.
"It's kind of hot… Has the evolution already started?"
Something about his body definitely felt off.
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