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In the bedroom.

After washing up, the two lay side by side on the bed.

Mahiru turned on her side, looking at Minoru. "Minoru-kun."

"Hmm?"

"Do you think we'll always be like this in the future?"

Minoru turned his head, meeting her gaze. "We will."

Mahiru moved closer to him, resting her head on Minoru's shoulder. Soon, her breathing became steady.

Minoru lowered his head and placed a light kiss on her hair.

...

Morning.

Minoru gently withdrew his arm, not waking Mahiru. He went to the kitchen and began to prepare breakfast.

Fried eggs, bacon, toast and a cup of warm milk.

While busy, he pondered in his mind.

What should I plunder today?

The reward for destroying the Monster Association has been collected.

Boros's side has also been collected.

In Soul Society, Aizen seems to have run off to Hueco Mundo, so there's no rush for now.

God won't show up again for now.

So next...

Currently, his abilities are sufficient for combat.

Psychokinesis, Cursed Energy, Shinigami power, Monster power, Onmyōdō, Foundation of Immortality...

The only thing possibly lacking are cognitive abilities.

Although Law Vision is very powerful, it's more about "seeing through rules" than "precognition."

Danger Omen is still relatively useless. With his current power, there are basically no situations that can trigger Danger Omen anymore.

If there was an ability that could tell him in advance what would happen next, or see the causal lines of events, then plundering would be even easier.

Kudo Shinichi has already become Conan. Although the Black Organization was severely damaged, Renya is still at large. But there's no rush, let him jump around for a few more days.

He could go take a look at Takopi. To repay a kindness, it continuously undergoes time loops, trying to change Shizuka's suicide outcome.

Although its Happy Tools seem silly, they might develop some interesting abilities. After all, anything that can make time go back is not simple, no matter how you look at it.

Minoru also thought of future diary.

Twelve holders, twelve Future Diaries with different attributes, killing each other under the manipulation of causality. The final winner can inherit the Throne of God.

Being able to know what will happen in the future in advance, combined with Law Vision...

Hmm, it's worth getting.

Speaking of Takopi, how can one not mention Doraemon?

That cat-shaped robot from the 22nd century, whose pocket is filled with various gadgets.

Things like the Anywhere Door, the If-I-Had-A-Telephone-Booth, the Time Machine—all of them are outrageous tools.

Minoru had a suspicion.

Could his transmigration to this world be related to some of Doraemon's gadgets?

He should find a chance to wander around Nobi Nobita's house. See if he can run into that blue raccoon.

Minoru's lips curled slightly upwards.

Today at 1 PM, Sword Art Online will officially launch. That game, touted as "Full Dive," trapped ten thousand players for two years in the original story. But now that he's here, he naturally won't let that happen.

He had already secretly modified SAO's underlying code, changing the "brain death" mechanism to "forced disconnection."

He can take Erii and Kiss-shot to play together then. After all, he had made a promise to Erii earlier.

As for Kiss-shot...

Minoru couldn't help but laugh out loud, imagining the tsundere Vampire Queen fighting monsters in her beginner's gear.

It should be very interesting.

One more thing.

Erii has been away from home for a few days now. Gen Chisei must be frantic by now.

Tachibana Masamune is dead and Yamato no Orochi should be undergoing a reshuffle. But as a brother, Gen Chisei must still be frantically searching for Erii's whereabouts.

Perhaps he should find an opportunity to chat with Gen Chisei. No need to reveal too much, just let him know that Erii is safe and doing well.

To put his mind at ease and tell him not to send people to look for her anymore.

Today's plan is probably like this.

First, have breakfast with Mahiru, then go see Mouri Ran.

After that, look for Octopus Bi and future diary, and along the way, see if there's anything else worth plundering.

In the afternoon, take Erii and Kiss-shot to play SAO.

Come back in the evening, then consider whether to contact Gen Chisei.

Perfect.

If all of this can proceed smoothly, perhaps he can then explore the origin of the system.

After all, he had physically transmigrated to this world, bringing his own body from his original world here.

This in itself is very strange.

Why did the system choose him? Why did he transmigrate to this world?

This world has so many anime integrated into it. Is it a coincidence, or...

Minoru turned off the heat and scooped the fried eggs onto a plate.

'No rush. One day, it will all be clear.'

Minoru set the tableware and walked towards the bedroom. As soon as the door opened, he saw Mahiru rubbing her eyes and sitting up.

"Minoru-kun... good morning..."

Minoru smiled. "Morning. Breakfast is ready."

After washing up, Mahiru changed her clothes, and the two sat side-by-side at the dining table.

Mahiru ate the fried egg in small bites, occasionally glancing up at Minoru, her gaze holding undeniable joy.

"Oh, right, Minoru-kun." Mahiru put down her fork. "I took the morning off today."

Minoru raised an eyebrow. "Because of Mouri Ran?"

"Mm." Mahiru nodded, "Since I suggested we go see her, I can't let you go alone, right? Besides, some things might be easier to say between girls."

Minoru looked at her, his gaze gentle. "What about the afternoon?"

Mahiru sighed, "I have to go back to class in the afternoon. After all, I already took a day off before. If I don't go now, the homeroom teacher will call home."

Minoru smiled. "Okay, I'll accompany you to see Mouri Ran this morning. This afternoon, you go to class, and I'll take Erii and Kiss-shot to play SAO."

Mahiru nodded, then remembered something. "Oh, right, has Erii woken up?"

Just then, a plate floated up by itself and landed in the sink. Immediately after, another plate floated up. Then the cups, knives, forks...

They lined up and floated into the dishwasher.

Mahiru froze. "Minorh-kun... what is this?"

"Psychokinesis. A newly acquired ability from yesterday. It's quite useful."

Mahiru blinked. "So in the future, we don't have to wash dishes by hand?"

"Correct."

Mahiru smiled. "Minoru-kun, you really are becoming more and more like a superhero."

Minoru chuckled. "Superheroes don't cook."

Mahiru nodded. "That's true. Superheroes fly around in spandex suits."

...

Infinity Castle, another bedroom.

Erii sat on the edge of the bed, facing the mirror and opening her mouth.

"Ah..."

She recalled the method Kiss-shot had taught her.

[Vocalization is an extension of power. Control it, don't fear it.]

"Good... morning."

She looked at herself in the mirror, the corners of her lips curving upwards. Then, she picked up her sketchbook and wrote on it.

[Today, I will practice again. Speak more words.]

...

Infinity Castle, living room.

Kiss-shot leaned on the sofa, holding her third doughnut of the day. Her golden pupils narrowed slightly as she savored the feeling of the frosting melting on her tongue.

"Mmm... This new flavor barely passes."

Footsteps sounded from the direction of the dining room.

Kiss-shot looked up and saw Minoru and Mahiru walking in side-by-side.

"Did you two sleep well last night?" Her tone carried a hint of teasing.

Mahiru's face reddened slightly but she didn't shy away. "Very well."

Kiss-shot raised an eyebrow and took another look at Mahiru. Then, she let out a soft hum and continued eating her doughnut.

"For tomorrow's breakfast, I want the kind with gold leaf."

Minoru nodded. "Alright, I'll arrange it for you."