Chapter 017
The Lady Tasting Tea [End] (Unabara Sorano)
Update Time: 2011-NOV-19 12:05:47
"It seems like I have done something wrong unconsciously again."
Sorano's teacher was right. After passing the Landau Barrier, Sorano realized her level for the first time and realized that things she never dared to think about before could now become a reality. This temptation was too attractive for her, so she began to study various physics papers day and night, do related calculations, and think about the conclusions brought by recent experiments.
As her teacher said, when she reaches this level, simple accumulation can no longer bring any improvement. This approach is of no use except that it will eventually break down her body.
As soon as she returned to her dormitory, Miyu timidly apologized to her. Because Sorano's teacher asked about her recent situation, and she told the truth.
Obviously, she scared Miyu a little during this period of time. After all, her enthusiasm for physics day and night was a bit exaggerated.
Even judging from her teacher's words, her father should have asked his more authoritative senior to persuade her.
Although she has been reminding herself not to worry others, she still failed to do so in the end.
Although in fact, it was not serious to that extent. She just didn't notice it for a while and was too involved.
However, it is really heartwarming that someone cares about her feelings.
Sorano slowly walks on the street, watching the familiar street scenes pass by. Amidst the constant noise, she silently thinks about what happened today.
"Go do something that girls at your age should do!"
She is asked by her teacher to act more like a girl at her age. Although in reality, she is not sure how to calculate her age, but that doesn't matter. As her teacher said, she doesn't have an obvious preference for girls' hobbies. For this point, she who has accepted her current identity intends to try to change.
But the reason why she finally agreed to Miss Tachiki's request was not only because of her teacher's words.
Promoting Tokiwadai, and changing the outside world's impression of Tokiwadai students, these are all correct. These are even her responsibilities, because after all, she is now a Tokiwadai student, and the relationship between Tokiwadai and her family is not shallow. And getting rid of her excessive involvement and getting used to the present is also reasonable. After all, she has had some problems recently.
Certainly, these are all reasons. But furthermore, Sorano also has her own considerations.
She made a request to Miss Tachiki, asking them to pay attention to two names in the readers' letter.
Yes, she never gave up on this matter. Or rather, she couldn't let herself give up. If finding two girls in the vast sea of people is like finding a needle in a haystack, why not try to let them find her?
"Freshmen" has a considerable circulation, so at least in theory, the success rate of this method is much higher than finding them on her own. If they have a chance to see her in the magazine, they should try to contact her.
At least, Sorano hopes to believe so.
(By the way, this is really a headache.)
Turning a corner, Sorano stops her footsteps.
It's not for any reason, but...
"Oh, a cute Persian cat," says one of the five men surrounding her, who are clearly the type of people she can judge just by looking at them.
In short, they are the kind of delinquents who could all be listed in an encyclopedia.
Actually, Sorano noticed that this group of people has been following her since earlier.
She guessed it would be like this.
To be honest, Sorano is somewhat impressed with these delinquents' courage. As is known to all, the admission standards for Tokiwadai clearly state "Level 3 or higher". Although not all Tokiwadai students are capable of fighting others, those who do not have any attack capabilities are still in the minority. Under this premise, seeing them approaching her who is wearing the Tokiwadai uniform, Sorano feels that although their behavior is really bad, their courage can be said to be commendable.
"Isn't it lonely going home alone? Why don't you come and hang out with us?"
Haven't they thought about it? Even if the Tokiwadai girls can't use their abilities for combat, aren't they all special individuals? From this perspective, if any unfortunate classmates were to fall into their hands, it would probably not be a good thing for them either.
Of course, it's best if such a thing never happens. So, take this opportunity to teach them a lesson.
"Is that so?"
Sorano slowly closes her eyes and speaks in her gentle and beautiful voice as if she is asking for something.
"Then please lie down on the ground."
They don't even have time to think about the meaning of her words, because the true intention behind her words has already come into reality in an instant.
At the moment her voice falls, the men's bodies fall straight to the ground. They are like being pinned down by an invisible force, unable to move at all.
It is equivalent to a gravity three times their own weight, as if three people of their own weight are suddenly pressing down on each of them.
It's just restraining them without causing any harm. With her mastery of gravitation, Sorano's control of her power is almost perfect.
Next, all she has to do is wait for members of Judgment or Anti-Skill to arrive.
Sorano takes out her phone and intends to call the nearby Judgment branch office, but she reconsiders and puts the phone back. It seems unnecessary since she noticed a camera at the corner earlier.
They must be on their way here by now.
Just then...
"You guys! Stop... ouch!"
Unexpectedly, someone has caught up with them. Sorano opens her eyes and sees a girl wearing the same Tokiwadai uniform as her.
Shoulder-length chestnut hair, a pretty face even without makeup, and an unyielding gaze. Unlike her roommate, she is an outgoing girl at first glance.
And the reason she hurriedly caught up with them is self-evident. Although it had no impact on the outcome, Sorano is still grateful for her kindness.
As a schoolmate she should be grateful to, Sorano politely bows to her.
"I'm sorry for worrying you."
"No, it's me... um, these guys should be okay, right?"
The other side is obviously not used to this kind of communication and seems a little awkward.
"Please rest assured, it's just a simple gravity suppression. I still have some control over it."
"Ahaha... I didn't doubt you or anything... By the way, are you also a student at our school?"
Perhaps feeling a bit embarrassed, the other side awkwardly changes the subject.
"Yes. My name is Unabara Sorano, a first-year student. Nice to meet you."
Sorano bows gently again.
Her thorough etiquette makes the girl in front of her uncomfortable. The girl returns the gesture in a fluster.
"I'm Misaka Mikoto."