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Uma Musume Pretty Derby: To The Basement [64]

The afternoon quickly passed, and as twilight settled in, it was time to wrap up the day's training.

"Running was so much fun~!" Urara and the other Uma Musume returned to the edge of the track, drenched in sweat but smiling happily.

Mizuno handed out clean towels and water bottles as usual, then instinctively turned toward Urara, gently wiping away her sweat himself.

However, starting from yesterday, there was now someone else he'd have to get used to drying off.

"Oni...

Uma Musume Pretty Derby: To The Basement [63]

No one raised objections to the name "Team TAC," so naturally, it became the official name of Mizuno-san’s team.

Having settled on their team name, everyone prepared to begin the afternoon training session.

Before training started, though, everyone grew curious about what the inside of their new training room looked like, so they eagerly headed in to explore.

Only Mizuno remained stubbornly outside, unwilling to enter.

“Mizuno-san, aren’t you coming in?”...

Uma Musume Pretty Derby: To The Basement [62]

About half an hour later, Urara and the others arrived at the training room, only to find Trainer-san sitting several meters away from the door, on the bare ground.

They were slightly puzzled—why would Trainer-san sit outside when there were perfectly good chairs inside the training room?

But considering Mizuno-san regularly behaved in inexplicable ways, they quickly dismissed it.

“Trainer-san~ Good morning~”

“Good morning,” Mizuno greeted, standing up...

Uma Musume Pretty Derby: To The Basement [61]

Thanks to Luck temporarily controlling his actions, Mizuno Sora had successfully completed the trainer-trainee agreement with Rice Shower. From now on, he had yet another Uma Musume he was responsible for.

After Symboli Rudolf uploaded their new partnership information to the official academy database, Luck swiftly piloted "Mizuno's avatar" and made a quick getaway.

Yes, she ran.

Luck understood that in Mizuno's current mentally compromised state, encountering anything unexp...

Mushoku Tensei: Sword, Magic Hats, and the Romance System [140]

The words—so arrogant—fell like iron.

Ghislaine’s face didn’t move.

But her tail lashed through the air.

She was thrilled.

In this moment, she could almost see another figure superimposed over Allen’s.

Her master.

The one who never went a day without shouting “Yours truly” or “This old man,” the one who looked down on the world from atop the throne of the Holy Land of Swords, gripping his blade like a tyrant.

Mushoku Tensei: Sword, Magic Hats, and the Romance System [139]

The moment she heard those words, Eris snapped her head toward the training grounds.

Ghislaine stepped forward—silent, precise.

“Perfect footwork.”

Her blade did not rise. Her wrist held steady like iron.

“Perfect stance.”

Her eyes gleamed—sharp as blades, electric as lightning.

“And perfect...”

She stared at Allen, standing five meters ahead.

“Intent.”

Her voice was calm—like coarse black stone solidifying ato...

Mushoku Tensei: Sword, Magic Hats, and the Romance System [138]

Fifteen minutes earlier.

"All right."

The moment Allen spoke, Rudeus turned in shock.

In his field of view—

Allen’s fingers gently brushed the hilt at his waist.

And the sword’s owner was staring at Ghislaine with keen interest.

Rudeus swallowed hard.

Allen had entered that mode again.

That itch in his hands—the exact same look he used to get whenever he sparred with Paul back in Buena Village.

How could Rudeus tell...

Mushoku Tensei: Sword, Magic Hats, and the Romance System [137]

“You really do look lovely in that, Sylphy.”

Sylphy glanced uneasily down at the slit in her skirt.

The garter clasp of her stockings peeked faintly through the gap.

Her ears twitched. She wasn’t sure if wearing it like this was proper, so she hesitantly asked:

“Should I… take the stockings off…?”

Hilda chuckled.

“Do you want to take them off now?”

Sylphy froze, quickly waving her hands.

“No! No, I just… I m...

Mushoku Tensei: Sword, Magic Hats, and the Romance System [136]

After a long silence, Allen looked at Eris again, feeling slightly awkward.

He didn’t know what to say.

It was… a strange feeling.

He paused, struggling to find the right words to describe it. The only memory that came close was—

The orphanage. Age eight. A time when childhood still meant something.

There had been a boy, two years younger, who clung to him every day.

Kids were like that, weren’t they? Always drawn to someone a little older. 2025-08-02 10:29:11 +0000 UTC View Post

Weren’t You Only Using Me As A Stand-in? [135]

10:30 PM.

The first-floor living room of the Sawamura family villa remained brightly lit.

Normally, by this hour, the entire household would already be fast asleep.

But tonight, because of a very special guest, not only were the Sawamura parents still awake — they weren’t the least bit sleepy.

“Watanabe-kun, have some tea.”

Yukari Sawamura didn’t ask the servants to serve it — she poured it herself, placing th...

Weren’t You Only Using Me As A Stand-in? [134]

10:00 PM.
Chiba Prefecture
Sawamura Family Villa

“Alright, I understand. Sorry to trouble you, Aki.”

After hanging up the call, Spencer Sawamura turned to his wife, who had been watching him anxiously.

“She’s not with Aki Tomoya. He said she hasn’t contacted him at all today.”

“Dear… do you think Eriri might’ve been kidnapped?!”

Yukari Sawamura, hearing even Tomoya didn’t know where their daugh...

Weren’t You Only Using Me As A Stand-in? [133]

The moment Nakano Nino saw her father being attacked, she shoved Kitahara Takeru aside and rushed forward.

“Don’t go — it’s dangerous!”

Takeru grabbed her arm to hold her back.

“Let go of me!”

Nino tried to shake off his hand, but she couldn’t break free no matter how many times she struggled.

There was a fundamental difference in strength between men and women.

And besides — Takeru trained his body daily.

“Stay here. I’ll...

Weren’t You Only Using Me As A Stand-in? [132]

The moment Kitahara Takeru grabbed her, Nakano Nino instinctively frowned.

She’d never met this guy before. And he was acting all handsy from the start?

Given her temper, it was a miracle she hadn’t slapped him on the spot — a true show of restraint.

Still, from that alone, she’d already drawn an important conclusion.

Looks like Miku must be really close with him.

With Miku’s social anxiety, a guy wouldn’t even get within two meters wi...

Weren’t You Only Using Me As A Stand-in? [131]

“Dad, why didn’t you come home last night?”

In Tokyo, at the director’s office on the top floor of a hospital, a girl who looked exactly like Nakano Ichika, Nakano Miku, and Nakano Yotsuba — only styled differently in makeup and hair — sat across from a refined, well-dressed man.

Her expression was tense, her voice edged with restrained fury.

“There was an emergency surgery.”

Nakano Maruo, flipping through a patient’s chart, didn’t even look ...

Weren’t You Only Using Me As A Stand-in? [130]

A golden moon and scattered stars dotted the deep blue night sky.

Moonlight flowed quietly.

On the steps outside the concert hall, Eriri sat curled up, eyes blinking with curiosity as she looked at him.

“Takeru… how did you find me? Don’t tell me… you actually heard the address I managed to say at the end?”

“No.”

Kitahara Takeru took out a heating pad from his backpack and handed it to Eriri, gesturing for her to stick it on the upper left of...

Weren’t You Only Using Me As A Stand-in? [129]

After pushing Marin Kitagawa off his lap, Kitahara Takeru took out his phone — only to see an incoming call from Eriri.

That genuinely surprised him.

He’d assumed she would never reach out again.

“Who is it?” Marin noticed his momentary daze and leaned over, curious.

“Back off.”

Takeru pushed her head to the side and stood, walking toward a quiet corner to take the call.

“What’s with the secrecy?” Marin pouted, dissatisfied.

�...

Weren’t You Only Using Me As A Stand-in? [128]

By the time Kitahara Takeru and Gojo Wakana returned with the bags of fried chicken, the group found a spot against the wall and sat down to eat.

“Takeru, I can’t finish this. You have the rest.”

Marin Kitagawa, worried about bursting out of her tight-fitting cosplay, had only nibbled a little. Not wanting to overeat, she handed the rest of her chicken bucket to Takeru.

He took it without hesitation.

Back when he was dating Eriri, he’d gotten used to fin...

Weren’t You Only Using Me As A Stand-in? [127]

“Let’s take a break.”

After more than two hours of shooting, Kitahara Takeru wiped the sweat from his face as he made the suggestion.

Everyone — Marin Kitagawa included — collectively breathed a sigh of relief.

Takeru chugged the remaining half-bottle of water and wiped his mouth. “Come on, let’s get something to eat.”

They’d been busy since noon and hadn’t had a single bite.

Ōtani Shōta didn’t even bother checking if the ground was...

Weren’t You Only Using Me As A Stand-in? [126]

With Marin Kitagawa now in good spirits, the shoot resumed smoothly.

"Okay, lift your skirt a little. Remember, your expression should scream unwilling. Your eyes—make sure they look like you're completely disgusted, got it?"

Kitahara Takeru lay flat on the ground, camera in hand, angling the lens upward to catch Marin’s face from below.

"Like this?"

Marin's lips curved downward in a pout. Her eyes locked onto Kitahara like she was staring ...

Pokémon: My Titles Know No Limits! [540]

Although August had mentally prepared himself that Lusamine’s “surprise” might actually be a “shock,” he still nearly choked when he actually saw the promotional plan.

The filming schedule clearly stated that he and Cynthia would portray a romantic couple enjoying the amusement park together.

To be fair, the promotional idea itself was excellent—depicting the park from a couple’s perspective was both relatable and cleverly capitalized on the rumors of August and Cynt...

Pokémon: My Titles Know No Limits! [539]

Their faces were mere centimeters apart. As August gazed into Blue’s deep brown eyes, he suddenly felt inexplicably guilty.

But then he quickly snapped back to reality.

Why should I feel guilty? I only invited Cynthia to Area Zero’s opening ceremony. What's wrong with that?

With that thought, August regained his confidence. But just as he was about to say something, Blue suddenly grabbed his arm, leaving him momentarily stunned.

Before he could react, Blue...

Pokémon: My Titles Know No Limits! [538]

Only one Pokémon in the entire Kanto Branch would dare steal food from Lillie’s hands.

Therefore, the truth could only be one!

Mew!

They looked over and, sure enough, spotted Mew desperately trying to destroy the evidence of her crime by stuffing the stolen macaron into her mouth.

Without chewing at all, Mew swallowed the macaron whole.

A noticeable bulge appeared in her throat, and—predictably—she began to choke.

“Mew…!”

Panicki...

Pokémon: My Titles Know No Limits! [537]

August had always felt misunderstood.

“For the sake of world peace, I’ve sacrificed far too much over these years!” he lamented dramatically.

His statement earned him a roomful of eye-rolls.

August could only comfort himself: the path of a hero is always lonely.

Thinking thus, he grabbed Slowpoke and tucked it beneath his head like a pillow. Ignoring Slowpoke's protests, he lay back on the sofa and checked the system panel he'd deliberately been ignoring...

Pokémon: My Titles Know No Limits! [536]

After the third secretary in a row had a mental breakdown reviewing the Kanto branch’s mission report, the Chief hesitated repeatedly before finally dialing August's number.

“Um… August…”

As the Chief struggled to find the right tone—one that wouldn't crush August’s enthusiasm—to inform him that he needed to rewrite the report, a sudden roar echoed from the other end of the line.

"What was that noise?" The Chief froze, wondering if August was battling some en...

Pokémon: Breeding Simulator [305]

Akari’s reaction was exactly as Cyllene had expected.

From the day Akari joined the Galaxy Expedition Team, she had displayed an extraordinary sense of responsibility. Driven by her desire to avenge Elias, she’d always been extremely strict with herself.

Previously, if Akari had made such a statement, Cyllene really wouldn’t have had any way to argue back. She would’ve been forced to stall or divert the conversation, and the meeting would end without resolution—just like...

Pokémon: Breeding Simulator [304]

Suddenly blinded, Cyllene felt momentarily unsettled.

But upon hearing Irida mention a “little surprise,” she reluctantly stayed put, resisting the urge to pull away.

Still…

She remained skeptical about Irida’s earlier claims.

After all, there were only a handful of notable trainers left in Hisui, mostly scattered among various wardens.

Not only was the Galaxy Expedition Team short on powerful trainers, the Pearl and Diamond Clans similarly lacked anyone ...

Pokémon: Breeding Simulator [303]

After Irida’s explanation, Elias finally understood the general situation.

To put it simply, an unidentified, powerful Pokémon had appeared near Jubilife Village.

Although it hadn’t yet directly harmed the village itself, patrol guards and traveling Ginkgo Guild merchants had been frequently attacked.

Now, some members of the Galaxy Expedition Team insisted on driving it away by force, while others worried that provoking it might only increase casualties if it turned ou...

Pokémon: Breeding Simulator [302]

Irida clenched her teeth, cheeks puffing up indignantly as she slumped back into her chair.

Elias is great—it’s his Pokémon that are the problem.

She cast a sideways glance at Gardevoir and Mew by his side, silently coming to this firm conclusion.

Glaceon, sitting next to Irida, let out a relieved sigh.

Thank goodness, I thought she'd make me battle again...

“Oh, right—Irida, do you have any idea where Cogita is?” Elias asked, recalli...

Pokémon: Breeding Simulator [301]

The soft, cool, fluffy Glaceon leaped toward Elias, and without thinking, he caught her gently in his arms.

Once safely in his embrace, she contentedly nuzzled closer.

Her eyes narrowed into blissful crescents, clearly enjoying the familiar warmth.

Though Elias’s Zoroark and Lucario had once terrified Glaceon enough to make her avoid them at all costs…

There was another undeniable fact.

Elias’s cooking was simply too delicious. The mere memory of it made Gl...

I Don’t Want to Be a Heroic Spirit [700]

Suddenly, a figure dashed straight into the crowd.

Blades swept through the vampire soldiers with terrifying swiftness, their agonized screams ringing out as they fell helplessly.

They tried to capture that figure, but all they grasped were fleeting afterimages. By the time their eyes followed, the sword’s radiance flashed again, leaving bloody arcs behind as its wielder moved like wind incarnate.

"These vampires are indeed far more resistant to holy power than before… I...