The Eminence in Shadow
Akane watches him go in blank amazement. After a little while, she finally realizes that he just saved her.
“Fancy Hoodlum Slayer… Who are you…?”
For some reason, his voice sounded strangely familiar.
The next day, despite her parents’ concerns, Akane heads to school like always.
Thinking about what happened yesterday still fills her with fear, but for some reason, remembering the Fancy Hoodlum Slayer makes her want to break out laughing.
“Heh-heh… He was so dorky.”
She walks through the gate and, as usual, runs into her least favorite classmate. “Morning, Kageno.”
“Morning, Nishino.”
“…Huh?”
Akane is so surprised, she forgets to keep walking.
Minoru got her name right. And what’s more, she gets the feeling that he’s actually looking at her this time.
But that’s not all. There’s something about his voice.
“…There’s no way.”
She shakes her head to banish that ridiculous thought, then chases after Minoru.
“Kageno, wait up!”
She wants to give chatting with him another go.