The orange light was shining from a sharp corner in the dark hallway, and Hiiragi, who had just opened the door and entered the apartment, had just changed his shoes when he heard footsteps.

When I looked up, I found that the person coming out of the living room was Nagi in white and black pajamas, with her left hand in her pajama pocket and a steaming cup of coffee in her right hand.

The reason why Hiiragi went home so late was because of the summons from the Hero Association, so Hiiragi also went over to have a good talk.

Although at first he thought that he might be treated as a traitor by the Hero Association, at that time, Saitama Sensei and Genos were also called, and Hiiragi was not too worried.

Looking at the orange light that fell on the hallway, it was the light of a small table lamp, not the light of the incandescent lamp normally used.

Tilting her head, Nagi motioned for Hiiragi to go to the living room and sit down.

She didn't turn on the light, probably for fear of waking up Tsunade or Mimi, but the bedroom door was originally closed, so there was no need to worry too much.

Hiiragi also changed his shoes, and went to the living room in his indoor shoes, and sat down in the position where he usually sits.

Placing her coffee on the table, Nagi walked towards the kitchen, her petite back hitting the floor in the moonlight.

The moon outside was round, and the moonlight was very bright, so it was not dark inside.

I heard the sound of turning on the faucet, and then I heard the sound of porcelain colliding, presumably cleaning the cup.

"What do you want to drink? Hot milk? Chocolate coffee? Or plain coffee? ”

"Then have a glass of warm milk."

"I'll put some sugar on you, it'll help you sleep."

In the kitchen, which was cold from the moonlight, the pale yellow glow of the refrigerator opened by Nagi looked unusually warm.

Hiiragi, who was sitting in the seat, supported his chin with his right hand and exhaled heavily, feeling a little tired at the end of the day.

But the good thing is that the results are good. The Hero Association did not continue to regard Hiiragi and the others as companions or enemies of the weirdos, and recognized Hiiragi and their existence.

Of course, it is not completely assured, saying that if there is any other irregular movement, it will take corresponding action.

Then the next thing you need to pay attention to is Takatsuki Izumi......

But Hiiragi also knows very well that Izumi Takatsuki, who is a meow, doesn't need to eat people all the time, after all, it's enough for ordinary mews to remember to eat once a month, right?

It's not because you're hungry. It's because I want to eat people, so I eat it......

Wayward is willful, but what should Hiiragi say? Listen to me? Don't mess around? Leave me at home?

It's impossible to think about it, and the reason Izumi Takatsuki came here was just to find inspiration.

She hadn't forgotten that she had been betrayed by Hiiragi before, and there was still somewhere in her heart that she had the idea that 'Nangong Hiiragi is also an enemy'.

"Speaking of which, do you know why coffee keeps people awake?"

"It must be that coffee contains ******, which ****** stimulates the cerebral cortex and eliminates drowsiness, but drinking coffee can increase sensation and thinking. It's important to think about the problem. ”

"It's true that it's the experts, after all, it's the experts' conclusion, but in my opinion, ......"

"In your opinion?"

Halfway through her sentence, she began to pour the hot milk from the refrigerator into a porcelain bowl and put it in the microwave to heat it.

At the same time, she also put the candy cube she had taken out with her in the cup.

"Hmm...... Let's put it this way, in addition to the reason why I can't sleep after drinking coffee, it's because of the psychological factor of 'I heard that I can't sleep'. ”

Fiddle with the cubes of sugar in the cup with a spoon. Xiao Na continued

"It's like pricking your finger with a needle, and it hurts, so I don't usually try it. I already understand the pain in my heart, and I heard that I can't sleep after drinking coffee, even if I have a little bit, there will be this hint of 'I can't sleep'. ”

Speaking of which, the milk heated in the microwave quickly became hot.

Since the heating does not need to be boiled, generally about 50 degrees is enough. So Xiao Nagi, who was wearing gloves, took it out and poured it into the cup.

Hearing the sound of pouring water, Hiiragi also looked at Nagi, who was seriously preparing hot milk for herself, and didn't know what she wanted to say.

"Okay, let's try it next. You don't need any technology, though. ”

"Thank you ...... enough"

White gas floated on the surface, which was blown away under the air he exhaled, and Hiiragi took a sip.

The taste of pure milk is masked a lot, and the sweetness mixed with the milky aroma spreads in the mouth, and the whole body relaxes.

Holding a cup that wasn't very hot, Hiiragi also opened his mouth to talk to Xiao Nagi, who was sitting opposite.

"Could it be that you haven't slept so late, just to wait for me?"

"It's not really, but I'm just going to get up and drink some coffee, because I can't sleep, but I didn't expect to meet Xiaoya."

"That's right."

It's just that I don't know if Xiao Nagi's words are true or false, Hiiragi also thought so in his heart.

"The accident that happened made the plot deviate a lot, but Xiao Ye still plans to act according to the simplest plan, right?"

"Well, the next thing must be the attack of the cosmic pirates, as long as the biggest boss is defeated, there is no doubt that the level can be increased instantly."

"Judging from Koya's current level, it is not impossible to rise directly to the S rank."

"Well, after all, that's a pretty formidable enemy......"

Hiiragi couldn't help but think of the scene where he was kicked to the moon by the weirdo Poros, and I am afraid that he was burned to ashes due to the high temperature caused by atmospheric friction on the way.

"In my opinion, Xiao also brought other people into this world, saying that everyone would help, but in the end, he was still fighting alone?"

"You can't say that, you also saw that before the Estes, they were also involved in the battle."

"That's all."

Nagi placed the quilt under the lamp, and the orange light fell on the pitch-black coffee water, turning into a dim light.

Looking out at the night sky, the bright moon, which replaced the sun, was surrounded by stars and dotted on the originally dark starry sky.

"I know what Xiao Ye really thinks, I know Xiao Ye's purpose, I know Xiao Ye best, so I also understand that Xiao Ye has always been fighting alone."

Superficially dependent on others. In fact, there is no one to rely on, this is Xiao Nagi's addition.

"Let's talk about the past."

Nagi picked up her coffee, the swaying water reflecting the moonlight and light.

"In the past, Koya always acted with me, and I was worried that I would do something dangerous, which is really thankful! But the problem is, even if I'm going to do something dangerous. In the end, I was helped by Xiaoya, or stopped. ”

"Isn't that a matter of course? It's a death ...... to mess with those dangerous guys."

"No, that's not the point."

Xiao Nagi waved the index finger of her right hand, negating Hiiragi's words.

It was denied, and it wasn't so surprising to unfold, and Hiiragi had long been used to it.

The question is why it was denied, could it be that Nagi hasn't realized that what she is doing is dangerous?

No, that's not the problem.

Hiiragi has been with Xiao Nagi for a long time, and the place she denied should not be here.

"Don't keep guessing. The problem is ...... Xiao Ye has always wanted to protect me, and I have provided a lot of advice to Xiao Ye, but not once Xiao has fully accepted it. ”

As if to emphasize, Nagi repeated it again.

"Not once, and not once did Xiao fully accept my opinion."

Is that really the case?

Hiiragi, who heard Xiao Nagi's words, also fell into deep thought.

In the past, in order to protect his life, he tried his best to let the people around him live a peaceful and stable life, so he has been thinking about all the actions of Xiao Nagi.

It's a bit like protecting your neighbor in order to maintain a harmonious relationship with your neighbor. Hiiragi didn't agree with Nagi's approach either.

Well, even the right opinion. Didn't you fully obey yourself?

Seeing Hiiragi lost in thought, Xiao Nagi gently tapped the table on the opposite side to attract his attention.

"This is where there are problems in the small, I have experienced a lot of misfortune and a lot of pain, so why hasn't a big change happened? On the contrary, they are often fickle...... That's because you don't think it's necessary. ”

Xiao Na said

"It's like not fully accepting the opinions of others, holding unnecessary thoughts about your own 'change'."

"You can't deny that you want to get stronger."

"It's just a part ~ small and gentle. even cooperated with everyone to behave naively, unwilling to show their original selves. ”

"For a person, the problems that can be solved by the personality of the personality do not need to be solved by the personality, does it?"

"However, the 'inner personality' in Xiaoya's mouth is also because of the relationship that Xiaoya is unwilling to change. And slowly disappear. ”

Standing up, Nagi pointed to Hiiragi's head.

"With a lot of experience and knowledge, there is no need for Xiao to cooperate with others...... Because from the very beginning ......"

Xiao Nai crossed her hands on her hips and made a rare serious expression.

"Small is strong enough."

It's strong from the start......

Hiiragi didn't think it was Nagi's sarcasm either, she was just telling herself about the status quo.

It was not Nangong Hiiragi himself who was originally weak, but Nangong Hiiragi's thoughts......

Is this a divine unfolding?

No, no, no, of course not.

Hiiragi also took a sip of the hot cow, which had already begun to slowly cool down.

But......

"That's when I found out, it's so sweet."

"That's a reward, Koya."

Ahead, Xiao Nagi's side face was illuminated by the moonlight, and a shallow smile appeared on her white jade cheeks.

As a traverser, it's not okay to be too pretentious, Hiiragi also came to this conclusion.

Some are stupid, some are late, and some are straightforward.

…………

The next day –

"I've been going out a lot these days."

When Hiiragi was also about to go out, he met Estes, who had just gotten up.

The untreated silver hair also looks supple and doesn't feel messy at all.

"There's going to be something to do lately, and I'm going to bother you then."

"Oh? Can you fight against strong enemies? That's what I'm looking forward to the most, so come and rub my shoulders tomorrow night. ”

Estes moved his right hand.

"It took a lot of time to play the game with Izuna and the others yesterday, and it was just a game of shooting the enemy and killing him, but I didn't expect it to be so difficult."

Estes was also brought into the game world by Izuna.

When Hiiragi was also about to officially go out, he heard Estes's last question.

"Who the hell is that Miss Takatsuki?"

"It's also a person with non-human powers, if you have to say it......"

"Forget it, I'll just ask her myself later."

Rather than Hiiragiya indirectly telling her the truth, Estes wanted to talk to Izumi Takatsuki directly.

There was no denial, and Hiiragi, who nodded, also left the entrance.

"I'm out ......"

As soon as I walked out of the apartment, I ran into Genos coming up from downstairs.

Wearing a vest, he pointed downstairs.

"The teacher is waiting below, and you've been invited."

"Yes, yes."

Walking towards Genos, Hiiragi also reached the first floor with him.

Saitama-sensei, who had changed into a hero costume, waved his hand when he saw the two of them, and took a step towards the exit of the no-man's land.

"Hurry up! The old man said he had something interesting to show me! ”

"But the teacher is stronger."

"Don't talk too much, Genos."

What follows is the plot of the past...... Hiiragi also remembers very clearly.

At least as you can see from here, the plot hasn't changed much so far.

And the one who invited the three of them was the silver fangs that they had fought together last time.

The old man's real name is 'Banggu', and the hero ranks 3rd in the S-rank. Gentle personality, the grandmaster level of flowing water rock broken fist.

His aim is to not hurt the other party's life as much as possible, but if he is serious, he can kill the dragon-level monster in seconds.

He has taught many excellent disciples, including hungry wolves. He is one of the few people who understands Saitama's true strength.

Hiiragi didn't quite know why he was invited with him, obviously he didn't show his true strength at that time.

But......

Hiiragi has also understood that he can't be so indecisive anymore.

Do what you need to do, don't do what you shouldn't do, it's as simple as that.

"By the way, the current hero over there."

"What's that, Saitama-sensei."

"I said you don't call me Saitama-sensei, and you haven't watched the news? You're in the newspapers, and you're called a 'current hero' in the heroes section. ”

“…………”

"There's something I want you to help with."

Saitama sensei mysteriously walked up to Hiiragi and prepared to whisper.

In fact, whispering next to Genos is simply unrealistic......

"You're also very good at playing games, I want you to teach me, at least defeat that beast-eared girl in your family."

“…… That's fine. ”

"Excellent! Trouble. ”

Saitama Sensei looked like he was going to win......

Even if you teach Saitama to play games, you probably won't be able to defeat Izuna.

After all, that beast-eared girl has quite a talent for fighting games.

This is the gap between geniuses and mortals, in terms of games......

Without saying that, let's get ready to take on the strongest weirdos so far! (To be continued.) )