After Ichin and Utaha’s relationship deepened further, Ichin found himself thinking about her more often, even during class. His daydreaming increased to the point where he nearly missed answering the teacher’s questions on several occasions.
During breaks, a few of his male classmates teased him about his distracted behavior.
Af...
2025-01-13 17:53:11 +0000 UTC View PostBoom! Boom! Boom!
The art of explosions begins!
As the Iwa-nin who had unwittingly ingested the micro-explosive clay retreated into their ranks, explosions erupted one after another. Each Iwa-nin became a living bomb, taking out swathes of comrades in their wake.
Seeing Ōnoki’s grim expression, the Fourth Kazekage quippe...
2025-01-13 17:28:02 +0000 UTC View PostGenetic defects are not so easily remedied. For example, despite Hayate’s bloodline disease, it has not been truly cured.
Instead, it is mitigated by the effects of Hashirama cells, counteracting the damage caused by the disease, making it seem as though Hayate has fully recovered.
Given the current advancements in Hashirama cell r...
2025-01-13 17:27:02 +0000 UTC View PostAfter dinner, Ichin continued working in the studio.
Hazuki glanced at an empty seat nearby and asked, "Ichin-kun, Utaha left a bit earlier than usual today. Did something come up?"
"I’m not sure," Ichin replied while focusing on the development tasks in front of him. "She didn’t say much—just mentioned that her mom sent her a ...
2025-01-13 06:29:20 +0000 UTC View PostInazuma City, Tenshukaku.
Nolan met Raiden Shogun once again at the same place where the "Duel Before the Throne" had taken place.
“Haha, good morning, General. I’m here,” Nolan greeted her with a wave.
Raiden Shogun glanced at him impassively and said, “You’re late.”
Nolan felt a tinge of helplessnes...
2025-01-13 05:58:04 +0000 UTC View Post"Watch out for Silent Killing!"
Haku shouted, raising one hand while exhaling a chilling mist from his mouth. The icy vapor merged into the already thickening fog around them.
The cold mist churned as two types of chakra intertwined.
This tactic not only blocked Haku and his team's chakra sensing ability but also prevented Za...
2025-01-13 05:31:02 +0000 UTC View Post"Hey, Kokomi!" Paimon waved cheerfully as she greeted her. With a bright smile, she continued, "Since we’re here, of course, we’re bringing good news!"
"Really? Does that mean the General has agreed to abolish the Vision Hunt Decree? What were the conditions?"
Kokomi’s fair face lit up with delight.
"There were no conditi...
2025-01-12 10:20:52 +0000 UTC View PostOn Xandar, Alan approached Rocket Raccoon and Groot. The anger in Rocket’s eyes made it clear he already saw Alan as an enemy.
Alan chuckled helplessly. "Rocket, no need to be so hot-tempered. I have a task for you. Help me complete it, and I'll give you the Orb."
He took out the Orb, tossing it lightly in his hand. The shift in Ro...
2025-01-12 10:00:13 +0000 UTC View PostThankfully,
By the time Kurotsuchi and her team arrived, Deidara hadn’t wiped everyone out.
The first wave of explosions caught the two battling squads off guard, inflicting heavy casualties, though not to the point of annihilation.
Upon identifying Deidara as the enemy, the two previously clashing squads immediately joined f...
2025-01-12 09:47:21 +0000 UTC View PostIn the central plaza of Xandar, Alan and Quill stood together, facing Gamora, Rocket Raccoon, and Groot.
Rocket, perched on Groot's shoulder with a gun in hand, yelled at Alan, "Kid! Hand over that thing right now!"
Gamora shot Rocket a glance. "That thing is mine!"
The tense atmosphere escalated instantly, and it looked like a...
2025-01-11 19:46:12 +0000 UTC View Post"Why?" Quill asked nervously, looking at Alan.
Alan replied, "Because this isn't an ordinary object. There's immense energy hidden within it. You'll understand later."
Seeing that Alan had no intention of explaining further, Quill stopped pressing. Regardless, he was determined to go to Xandar.
The spaceship was fast, equipped ...
2025-01-11 19:01:25 +0000 UTC View PostWith Haku's command, "Move out," the four members of the squad vanished from their positions.
Marusaki Ichi dashed toward the valley's exit, while Omoi and Futakami Ryou moved to the valley's sides. Haku, on the other hand, infiltrated from the deepest end of the valley, aiming for a surprise attack.
In the dense forest, Haku moved l...
2025-01-11 18:02:04 +0000 UTC View PostAmid Naruto's endless chatter, Haku and the others left the plaza and arrived at a massive venue. The area resembled a giant conical pit, with a towering tree standing prominently at its core.
Around the giant tree, rows of seats radiated outward in a tiered arrangement. Notably, these seats were all seamlessly formed from vines and wood, ...
2025-01-11 17:27:20 +0000 UTC View PostAfter learning that the advertisement for her novel had been launched in Akihabara, Ichin and Utaha decided to visit the area after school on Thursday to check it out.
Joining them were Eriri and Yukino.
Yukino, who occasionally read light novels, had picked up the first volume of The Metronome in Love after discovering...
2025-01-11 12:59:45 +0000 UTC View PostSeeing the long strip of meat on the cutting board, Hajime Shinoda curiously asked, "Pork belly?"
"Yep, salted pork belly. I'm planning to make a salted pork and vegetable rice dish," Ichin replied as he took out the other ingredients. Washing the knife, he asked, "Want to try it?"
"Is it tasty?" Hajime tilted her head.
"Mm-hmm...
2025-01-10 03:42:09 +0000 UTC View PostShūichi now had a new "son," the delicate and gentle Hoshita Haku.
Looking at the two of them, Mizu couldn't hold back her tears, though her eyes were filled with happiness. The heavy weight in her heart was finally lifted.
After teaching Haku the fundamental concepts, Shūichi also guided him in the finer details.
He broke do...
2025-01-10 03:26:57 +0000 UTC View PostAboard the ship, Alan introduced Peter Quill to Wanda and Gwen. The two women showed little interest in Star-Lord, but Quill was visibly shocked upon seeing so many prisoners tied up on the floor.
"Did you capture all these people?" Quill asked.
Alan nodded. Quill followed up with another question, "How do you know so much about the ...
2025-01-09 17:17:42 +0000 UTC View PostOn Morag, Korath was tied up on the ground, his energy batons destroyed, and all his subordinates incapacitated. The fight had lasted less than three minutes. Against Alan and his team’s overwhelming strength, Korath’s group stood no chance.
Struggling on the ground, Korath roared, "Do you know who I am? If you don’t release me, the ...
2025-01-09 17:16:56 +0000 UTC View Post"Alan, who’s Star-Lord?" Wanda and Gwen asked almost in unison.
As he signaled the group to move forward, Alan explained, "It's a long story, but if we can find Star-Lord, he might help us locate Jane Foster. He knows a lot more about the planets in the universe than we do."
They walked across a waterlogged area, and footprints on ...
2025-01-09 17:16:10 +0000 UTC View Post“Anything at all…” Nolan fell into deep thought.
If there was something he particularly wanted, it would probably be rare treasures. Placing rare treasures in the "Wonderland" could expand the size of the space within it.
Asking for a "Gnosis" would be overstepping boundaries, especially since the Fatui were already eyeing it. ...
2025-01-09 16:27:39 +0000 UTC View PostThis development genuinely surprised Ichin, though upon further thought, it seemed quite logical.
Toyogasaki Academy, having been established for just over a decade, had already become one of the top schools in Tokyo for university entrance rates. Achieving this level of success proved the school’s ambition to produce tangible results. T...
2025-01-09 03:49:33 +0000 UTC View PostShūichi ultimately fell victim to Ōtsutsuki Kaguya’s determination.
Her strength in battle was unmatched, far beyond Shizune and the others. For the first time, Shūichi felt he had found a worthy opponent, rekindling his belief in the saying: “There are no fields that wear out, only oxen that collapse.”
For the first time ...
2025-01-09 03:31:25 +0000 UTC View PostOn the barren, desolate horizon of Svartalfheim, a ship slowly rose into the sky. As Alan departed, the corpses of the Dark Elves were buried under yellowish sand. If nothing unexpected happened, this place would once again fall into an eternal silence.
The death of Malekith had rewritten the fates of both Asgard and Earth. Alan handed the...
2025-01-08 03:45:33 +0000 UTC View PostMalekith’s heart was filled with regret. He cursed himself for not seizing the Aether earlier. Now, not only were all his subordinates dead, but the location of the Aether was also unknown.
Wanda glanced at Alan, as if asking whether Malekith should be killed.
Alan considered for a moment. In the original storyline, Malekith was th...
2025-01-08 03:44:42 +0000 UTC View PostEntertaining himself in solitude wasn’t Ichin’s style.
After taking a shower, he headed straight to his bedroom to tackle his homework. Although he had taken a day off from school, his assignments still awaited him. Thankfully, Utaha had not only spent time at his place but also thoughtfully brought his homework along.
The worklo...
2025-01-08 03:32:59 +0000 UTC View PostAfter finishing dinner at the restaurant with his colleagues, Ichin said goodbye to the team and returned home alone.
Upon opening the door, he saw that the lights in the living room were on, and Utaha was lounging on the couch, leisurely watching TV.
Hearing the door open, Utaha stood up, walked over, and greeted him with a soft smi...
2025-01-07 18:25:59 +0000 UTC View PostIn front of the Dark Elf ship, Alan and Wanda stood together, facing Malekith. Seeing all his subordinates slaughtered, Malekith’s fury was on the verge of erupting.
His gaze lingered on the Emperor Armor Alan was wearing, his expression tinged with confusion. Across the Nine Realms, he had never seen such a peculiar suit of armor. Who e...
2025-01-07 18:08:32 +0000 UTC View PostTen minutes into the chase, Gwen and Red Queen finally slowed down, glancing back at the towering Algrim. Though his impulsiveness had led him to be lured away, his endurance was astounding. Even his running speed was nearly on par with Gwen, who was currently enhanced by her symbiote suit, boosting her physical capabilities to extraordinary lev...
2025-01-07 18:07:49 +0000 UTC View Post"Where are they?! Why haven’t they returned yet?!" Algrim roared, stomping the ground so hard it left a deep crater. The two soldiers he had sent out had vanished without a trace. Their original plan was to wait for the Nine Realms to align and use the Aether particles to plunge the universe back into darkness. But now, the Earthling who had b...
2025-01-07 18:06:30 +0000 UTC View PostAlan flew low to the ground, with the Dark Elves chasing relentlessly behind him. However, they remained tightly grouped, showing no signs of dispersing.
Realizing this couldn’t go on, Alan changed tactics. He doubled back and abruptly turned to fly straight toward Algrim. The surrounding Dark Elves widened their eyes in shock, unable to...
2025-01-07 18:05:47 +0000 UTC View Post