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The Daily Life of Tokyo’s Phantom Thief [63]

“…I'm home.”

Returning much later than usual, Rinto pushed open the creaky old door to his home, greeted as always by the sound of his roommate strumming her guitar on the couch.

Momoka lazily raised her head in greeting.

“Welcome back~ You're really late today, I'm starving… Hey, what’s up with you? Why are you stumbling around like you've seen a ghost?”

The 20-year-old, chronically single rocker girl eyed her roommate’s dazed expression suspiciously, ...

The Daily Life of Tokyo’s Phantom Thief [62]

Nothing particularly special happened afterward.

With Sumire Yoshizawa’s heart finally at peace, the Palace, now bereft of its core, began to collapse.

Before the ruins could bury them, Rinto swiftly lifted the exhausted sisters into his arms, escaping like a true angel.

He brought the two straight home, returning to reality inside their own bedroom.

“Alright, you two rest up.”

Rinto gently reassured them, “I should go now. If your parents find me here, I...

The Daily Life of Tokyo’s Phantom Thief [61]

And so, after an earth-shattering battle…

The sisters had just concluded the fiercest fight of their lives, both collapsing onto the ground, gasping for breath, unable to rise.

“…I like Senpai.”

With a tearful, aggrieved voice, Yoshizawa Sumire covered her weeping eyes.

“I know. I like him too.”

Staring up at the broken ceiling without knowing when it had happened, Yoshizawa Kasumi answered earnestly.

“Then let me have him.” Sumire sobbed, h...

Starting a New Life in Tokyo by Inheriting a Shopping Street [35]

Chiba Shuuichi certainly hadn’t expected his casual swipe of one suppository would spark such wild speculation from the school nurse.

His current situation was rather grim. Akiyama Tsuki had enjoyed herself thoroughly, but the aftermath left him burning up—he’d had to mentally chant calming mantras several times just to ease the frustration.

By the time he returned to class, everyone from PE had already filed back in. Nobody cared where he’d been or if he’d skipped class...

Starting a New Life in Tokyo by Inheriting a Shopping Street [34]

Chiba Shuuichi quietly lifted the curtain, finding Nase Sumire still sleeping soundly and peacefully.

But her face remained flushed—clearly still feverish.

He gently touched her forehead again with the back of his hand. "This isn’t good… It's slightly better, but still hot. Should I call the nurse back?"

Nase-sensei didn’t stir, continuing to sleep deeply. Chiba stood still for a moment, silently watching her.

After several minutes, Nase-sensei’s eyelids flut...

Starting a New Life in Tokyo by Inheriting a Shopping Street [33]

Chiba Shuuichi’s face filled with black lines. “What are you imagining? How could I possibly drag Sensei here to watch us? She just happened to catch a cold and came here for medicine while the nurse was away teaching class.”

“Oh.”

Akiyama Tsuki didn't sound particularly disappointed; the current scenario was exciting enough. How it came to be didn't matter at all.

Chiba rose quietly to close the door, whispering as he moved, “Did you have any trouble getting her...

Starting a New Life in Tokyo by Inheriting a Shopping Street [32]

The sudden appearance of Nase Sumire in the nurse's office made Uchida Yae instantly tense up, a chill running down his spine.

At school, Nase-sensei was infamous for her strictness—privately, students called her a fierce tigress behind her back.

“I…uh… I'm… Chiba, say something!” Uchida lowered his head, urgently nudging Chiba Shuuichi beside him.

Having seen Nase-sensei’s softer side in private, Chiba felt none of that usual fear. Calmly assessing her appeara...

Starting a New Life in Tokyo by Inheriting a Shopping Street [31]

“Fine...” Uchida Yae clicked his tongue reluctantly. “Given your taste, she probably counts as pretty. Oh, wait—I have a photo of her right here; judge for yourself.”

He took out his phone, opened a social media app, scrolled through his follow list, and tapped on the profile of a beautiful woman.

“You didn't just randomly pick someone you follow, did you?” Chiba Shuuichi asked cautiously, wary of being tricked.

Uchida Yae looked deeply offended. “What happen...

Honkai: Star Rail – From the Moment Tom Cat Became My Passenger [45]

Yevenko handed Tom a mouthful of "Herculean Milk"—otherwise known as [Tom’s Specially-Prepared Milk].

He briefly explained the milk’s powerful effects and instructed Tom to drink it only at a critical moment. Tom rapidly nodded in understanding.

Now, the next step:

Defeating the Swarm Mother.

Although Yevenko, in his Demon Sword form, didn’t quite possess the planet-breaking strength of an Aeon’s Emanator, with Tom’s specially-prep...

Honkai: Star Rail – From the Moment Tom Cat Became My Passenger [44]

The swarm of bugs filled the sky like a dense storm cloud, blotting out all light as it surged forward.

Among them, four fully-grown Giant Stings loomed ominously through the haze, their massive silhouettes faintly visible as they approached Jarilo-VI.

And behind them, the Swarm Mother—the true horror—was steadily drawing near.

The air grew thick and oppressive.

Dan Heng let out a soft sigh, shaking his head gently.

“It really has come to this.”

Mea...

Honkai: Star Rail – From the Moment Tom Cat Became My Passenger [43]

Topaz raised an eyebrow as she watched Stelle wielding the [Flaming Lance] so effortlessly. Her lips curved into an intrigued smile, and she murmured softly, “Interesting.”

Before coming to Belobog, she had naturally done her homework.

She knew they also worshipped Qlipoth, but the universe was vast, and Qlipoth was among the foremost Aeons. Countless people across the stars followed the Path of Preservation—surely the IPC wouldn't let a mere believer of Qli...

Honkai: Star Rail – From the Moment Tom Cat Became My Passenger [42]

Stelle gripped the ice spear firmly, instantly refining it. Her consciousness drifted into a boundless universe.

Experiencing firsthand the actions Cocolia had committed, Stelle now found herself at the convergence of countless protectors' wills…

The ice covering the spear began to melt, releasing faint wisps of vapor that rose gently, unveiling its true form—the [Flaming Lance].

Meanwhile, Cocolia crashed violently to the ground from the immense explosi...

Honkai: Star Rail – From the Moment Tom Cat Became My Passenger [41]

Just then, March 7th noticed her phone buzzing. Her lips pursed slightly as she hurriedly spoke up.

“Himeko just sent me a message!”

Taking advantage of Tom's ongoing cartoonish battle against the Engine of Creation, March pressed a button on her phone. Instantly, a miniature holographic image of Himeko appeared above it and began to speak.

“Everyone, the situation doesn't look good.”

“We've spotted a massive swarm of True Stings heading towards Jarilo-VI. Ev...

Band Girls’ Mixology Mission [155]

Unfortunately, in the end, Anon received a firm, though politely phrased, refusal from the manager.

Although she was willing to believe that Miss Kikukawa’s friend would sincerely keep their secret, the entertainment industry was often cruel—so-called scandals typically originated from people assumed to be trusted friends.

Even though Chihaya Anon was merely a first-year high school student who likely had no malicious intentions, what if someone else with bad intentions learne...

Band Girls’ Mixology Mission [154]

“What do you think?”

Black, white, and gray—colors that typically gave off a stiff, conservative, even dull impression—somehow radiated an entirely different charm when worn by Kikukawa Kyo.

As she moved forward, Kyo seemed invigorated by her new outfit, filled with a playful curiosity. Midway through her walk, she impulsively began varying her steps.

Her left foot stepped forward, the right quickly following but crossing into the left’s territory. Blocked, the lef...

Band Girls’ Mixology Mission [153]

It just had to be now, of all moments.

Uika watched as the door was pushed open slightly, and a familiar head, crowned with pretty pearl-gray hair and clear, water-like eyes, peeked in through the gap.

But Uika didn’t believe for a second that the owner of those clear eyes was as innocent as she appeared. On the contrary, the very clarity of those eyes occasionally struck her as unnerving—as though she were gazing into something lifeless, like polished glass.

What di...