"Mhmm, it seems you do have someone. What kind of person is he? Can you tell me about him?" Noticing Rikka's shy expression, Toka reacted, then revealed a gentle smile, looking at Rikka.
"This... he is a very gentle person. Also, he's the most amazing person I know..." Noticing her sister's gentle expression, Rikka hesitated, then slowly began to recount.
After a period of communication, the relationship between the two became even closer. Toka rarely saw her sister looking so happy, and when talking about the person she liked, it seemed she had endless words.
"Is that so? Since that's the case, then Rikka, you must do your best. Although sister can't give you much help, if you need anything, sister will definitely help you!" After Rikka finished recounting, Toka gave Rikka spiritual support.
"Mhmm, I understand!" Looking at her sister's serious expression, Rikka showed a sweet smile. At this moment, the barrier between them completely dissolved.
Similar to here was at Yukino's apartment. Currently, Haruno and Yukino were sitting together.
Today, Haruno realized her younger sister, who had always wanted to surpass her, had grown to this extent and even possessed extremely special powers.
This made her both pleased and full of worry, also feeling somewhat unsure how to face it. These mixed emotions made her mood extremely complex.
As for Yukino, she also noticed the complex expression on Haruno's face and felt a faint sense of pride.
However, from the moment she gained power, her desire to surpass her sister had diminished considerably.
After all, from the instant she gained power, her originally excellent sister and the family that had given her immense pressure didn't seem so important to Yukino anymore.
"I have to say, Yukino, you really shocked me this time. Are those people all your classmates?" After hesitating for a moment, Haruno adjusted her mindset and spoke to Yukino.
Although Yukino had surpassed her in a certain sense now, Haruno didn't feel sad or discouraged.
Instead, she felt happy and relieved. Haruno had always cared deeply about Yukino, but the two sisters didn't communicate much. Or rather, the previous Yukino, because of their mother, strongly resisted Haruno's concern.
Over time, this made the relationship between the two sisters somewhat strange. Haruno could only care for the somewhat willful Yukino in her own way.
Now, discovering Yukino possessed different powers, she wanted to understand if Yukino was in any danger...
"Mhmm, most of them are." Hearing Haruno's words, Yukino spoke calmly.
"Is that so? How did you gain those special powers? Is it convenient to tell me?" Hearing Yukino's words, Haruno hesitated, then spoke.
Hearing Haruno's words, Yukino didn't speak, just gently shook her head.
"Is that so? Then can you tell me if many people possess these powers?" Hearing this, Haruno wasn't discouraged and continued to inquire.
"Not many." Hearing Haruno's words, Yukino thought for a moment, then spoke directly.
"There isn't too much danger or any special cost that needs to be paid, right?" Hearing Yukino's words, Haruno asked with concern again.
Hearing her words, and seeing the undisguised concern in Haruno's eyes, Yukino was momentarily stunned. Because of her changed mindset, Yukino had actually noticed her sister's peculiar way of caring before...
And now, noticing her sister's undisguised expression, this was the first time she more truly felt the care contained within it for her.
"There's no such thing as a free lunch. Since we've gained these abilities, correspondingly, we also need to bear certain risks. But currently, it's not too dangerous."
"And compared to the risks, the benefits we can gain are much greater." After thinking, Yukino spoke directly.
Indeed, although she unexpectedly entered the Reincarnation Space, Yukino now felt grateful she didn't choose to refuse back then.
Although undertaking Reincarnation Missions held great danger, it also allowed Yukino to gain much more… power, companions, money, and influence.
Although compared to the first two, the last two meant little to Yukino, they were the lifelong pursuits of most ordinary people...
"That's true. However, if there really is danger, whatever it is, if you need help, come find me." Hearing Yukino's words, Haruno sighed lightly, then revealed a smile again, speaking to Yukino.
"Mhmm." Facing her sister's goodwill, Yukino couldn't utter any words of refusal.
"By the way, right now, are you short of money? I think, after today's events, the family business will be even better than before. Also, Dad's position will be more secure. So if you need money, Mom and Dad won't be stingy." Suddenly, Haruno seemed to think of something and spoke directly.
"No need. Regarding money, the country provides us with subsidies." Hearing Haruno say this, Yukino shook her head.
As for the words from Haruno's mouth, Yukino didn't feel any particular way.
Although Yukino had no intention of using her power to seek benefits for her family, with today's news broadcast, her identity absolutely couldn't be hidden.
Without much effort, some clever businessmen naturally wouldn't miss the chance to curry favor with Ability Users...
Haruno also noticed Yukino's calm expression and couldn't help but sigh with emotion. Her sister had truly grown up.
If it was in the past, needing to use her to seek benefits for the family would have probably made Yukino angry long ago.
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At this moment, at Hachiman's home, his younger sister, Hikigaya Komachi, was exclaiming in admiration as she looked at her brother.
Although the camera shots weren't many, footage of her brother fighting was also recorded.
Also, having met everyone during the gathering at Yukino's house, Komachi realized why even someone like her brother could make friends. Now, the doubt in Komachi's heart was completely resolved.
"Nee, nee, Onii-chan, is this person who can fly and wiped out so many monsters at once Takeru-nii?" Currently, Komachi was excitedly holding her phone, asking Hachiman. The video playing was of Takeru's initial fight.
"Mhmm." Hearing Komachi's words and seeing her excited expression, Hachiman felt a faint sorrow, 'Clearly, I had also displayed considerable strength. Why did it seem like I had been relegated to a supporting role?'
Even his own sister kept praising Yukino, Umaru, Takeru, and others, while seeming somewhat indifferent to him, her own brother...
"By the way, Onii-chan, can you also fly? And release lightning? And make clones and stuff?" Then, Komachi continued asking excitedly.
"No." Hearing her inquiry, Hachiman looked speechless. What Komachi mentioned, he indeed couldn't do any of it.
"Eh, is that so? No wonder Onii-chan isn't as popular as Takeru-nii." Hearing his words, Komachi deliberately spoke with disdain.
'Dammit, Takeru. To think after just one meeting, you stole my sister!' Looking at Komachi's expression, Hachiman thought somewhat indignantly. But this was just a thought, and he wouldn't actually say or do anything.
He wasn't a child. Besides envy, he also greatly admired Takeru. It could be said that Hachiman's current strength owed much to Takeru's merit. And the team they were in… if not for Takeru's existence, it might not even exist.
Also, their current comfortable life… although the country had intentions to recruit them from the start, under normal circumstances, Hachiman would absolutely not rashly join any Ability User Organization.
His cautious attitude towards life, nurtured since childhood, meant under normal circumstances, Hachiman would only speculate about surrounding matters with the greatest malice...
"Eh? Could it be Onii-chan is jealous?" Seeing Hachiman silent, Komachi then lightly laughed and spoke to Hachiman.
"No." Hearing Komachi's words, Hachiman stubbornly spoke.
"Hehe, you clearly are. But Onii-chan hid having such strength from me, so that just now was payback!" Hearing Hachiman's words, Komachi said with a light laugh.
"Really now." Hearing Komachi's words, Hachiman felt somewhat amused and exasperated.