Chapter 28: The Irreplaceable Toy

“Please, sit, Sayo.”

Chihaya Sayo obediently sat in the chair. Miku Izayoi gave a sly smile and lightly straddled Sayo’s lap. Then she wrapped her arms around the girl’s back, and her hands began slowly searching for the ties behind her.

“Um… Miss Izayoi, I think people need to keep some distance from each other.”

“Eh? But I think this distance is just right. Or… are you saying you want to get even closer to me, Sayo?”

Miku widened her eyes and looked at Sayo with an innocent expression, despite being only inches away. Her nimble fingers easily caught the key tie.

Sayo felt her whole body shudder. The clothes wrapped around her seemed to grow loose.

“Miss Izayoi, please don’t do this. Can you?”

“But I want to hear something nice. Something like… Big Sister. I’m older than you, so calling me Big Sister shouldn’t be too much…”

‘Tch. No. This is my last line. At least keep my last shred of dignity.’

Sayo pressed her lips tightly together. She felt her outermost layer of protection slowly slipping away. A pair of hands boldly slipped into her smooth back, moving with practiced skill toward the rather impressive hills.

“Big Sister.”

‘In the end, I chickened out.’ Between her dignity as a person and her physical dignity, Sayo chose the latter. It was just one word. No real loss. But if…

“Mmm.”

Miku blinked, withdrew her restless hands, and stood up from Sayo’s arms. She sat properly across from the girl, then took out a handkerchief and lightly wiped her mouth.

“Thank you for the meal.”

“Huh?”

Sayo felt control return to her body. She gritted her teeth and quickly pulled the fallen coat back around herself. When she looked at Miku, a hazy mist had entered her eyes.

“Why did you do that…”

“I’m sorry, I…”

Miku looked a little flustered. After all, a pitiful beautiful girl was staring at her with such a wronged expression…

‘Hard. Her phantom member was hard, if Miku Izayoi actually had that part.’

For a moment, she even wanted to increase her spiritual power output and completely control the lovely girl before her, then hold her close and pamper her thoroughly. But…

Sayo was a Spirit. If Miku stopped her spiritual power output for even a second, Sayo might return to normal. Bullying a pitiful beautiful girl did give a special kind of pleasure, but if it made this rare girl hate her… it wasn’t worth it.

Miku didn’t understand why these feelings had appeared in her heart. Maybe…

This was the difference between a low-grade toy and a high-grade toy? A beautiful girl like those at school could be lost and replaced. But if she lost a Spirit girl…

Since becoming a Spirit, aside from that ‘god,’ she had never seen a second Spirit. The girl before her was absolutely an irreplaceable treasure, like a prized toy. If Miku wanted her, she had to make her submit willingly.

With that thought, Miku closed her eyes and calmed herself. When she looked at Sayo again, the burning emotion from before was gone.

“I’m sorry. I won’t treat you like that anymore. I’ll make you mine from the bottom of your heart.”

‘Become yours…’

The girl spoke like some domineering CEO, but Sayo knew she wasn’t expressing love. It was more like… recruiting a pet.

Being confessed to by a beautiful girl would make anyone’s heart race, but when she thought about Miku’s nasty personality, it only gave her goosebumps.

For a moment, Sayo found herself longing for the world-destroying power she had when Rule controlled her. If she were that strong, she probably wouldn’t…

“What’s wrong? Still angry?”

Miku gave a light wave of her hand. A pair of twin girls in maid outfits appeared, eyes blank, carrying tea and snacks. They set them between the two and spoke softly.

“Big Sister, please enjoy.”

“Thanks. You two did well. I’ll reward you tonight.”

“Thank you, Big Sister.”

Unnatural red flushed across the twins’ faces. They retreated shyly. It should have been a titillating scene, but to Sayo it was horrifying.

They looked like completely domesticated pets. If the Spirit before her made up her mind, Sayo might end up the same way.

As for the reward tonight… Sayo didn’t need to be told. She could guess what kind of outrageous thing it would be. This girl’s personality was unexpectedly twisted.

“Sayo, you can try some too. I’m quite picky about desserts. These twins were specially chosen by me. Their skills are excellent. You should try them. Sweets are food that brings people joy, after all.”

‘Sweets bring joy? The ones really bringing you joy are probably those two obedient twin maids.’

Miku seemed to notice Sayo’s hesitation. She paused, then reached out with her right hand and picked up a small, cute cake. She placed it in her mouth and chewed, showing that she had used no drugs.

Of course, she wouldn’t use such cheap tricks. Her voice was better than any drug, wasn’t it?

In an instant, Sayo understood the meaning behind Miku’s action. After a moment of hesitation, she copied Miku and took a similarly shaped piece from near where Miku had taken hers. She put it in her mouth.

A unique aroma mixed with a hint of fruit burst across her tongue, but it wasn’t overly sweet. Sweet yet refreshing. Those were the best words to describe the desserts.

It seemed Miku hadn’t lied about this, at least. The twins really were good at making sweets.

Sayo was still afraid of the girl before her, but she had just eaten her food. After hesitating, she finally spoke softly.

“Thank you.”

“Hmm? Your voice is too quiet. I can’t hear you.”

“Thank you!”

“Hmm?”

A sly expression appeared on Miku’s face. Her right hand quickly tapped the phone beside her and turned on recording mode.

“Who are you thanking? You know, when thanking someone, it’s best to add their name. You should know what I want to hear…”

“Don’t push your luck!”

Sayo felt the veins at her temples about to burst. She had always thought of herself as fairly good-tempered, but in front of Miku…

If she weren’t too weak to win right now, she would definitely teach this girl how cruel society could be.

Looking at Miku’s unchanging expression, Sayo’s tone suddenly softened.

“Thank you, Miku.”

Calling her Miku was already her bottom line.

“Aww, so cute. I just had an idea. Sayo, why don’t you come to Rindouji Girls’ Academy? Think about it. We could take classes together, do health and physical education together, eat in the cafeteria together, go home together… Doesn’t that sound romantic?”

“I’m sorry. I refuse.”

Sayo rejected her outright as she watched Miku fantasize about a lovely school life.

She had actually thought about attending Raizen High School with Shido Itsuka, but after becoming a Spirit, she had lost that right completely. She could control her spiritual power well now, but she still had uncontrollable emotional effects on the people around her.

Especially in a classroom, a small, crowded space, sitting for two or three hours. It probably wouldn’t even take a morning before every student in the class went mad.

As if worried Miku might misunderstand, Sayo spoke again after a brief silence.

“My spiritual power is a little special. It unconsciously affects the emotions of people around me. In a classroom… it would be very troublesome.”

“I see. That is a problem. Is that why you chose to work as an online streamer?”

Miku nodded in sudden understanding. That made sense, but it also made things difficult. Sayo wasn’t like her other toys. Miku couldn’t just use her voice to keep Sayo bound in her home.

And if she did that, Sayo could easily escape while Miku was at school. Miku couldn’t watch Sayo all the time. A wonderful person like Miku Izayoi should belong to everyone, after all…

Maybe…

“Yaye, come here.”

“Big Sister, what is it?”

A girl in a maid outfit hurried to Miku’s side. She bowed obediently, exposing her head without reservation to Miku’s hand at a perfect angle for petting.

‘Tch. That rehearsed posture, no matter how many times I see it, gives me chills.’

“I have an idea. Sayo, try using your spiritual power on her. Maybe my power can neutralize your influence.”

“I…”

Looking at the girl who was as meek as a pet, Sayo felt a sudden, inexplicable guilt. She licked her lips and reached out toward the girl. Ink-dark spiritual power flowed from her fingertip and slowly entered the girl’s body.

Sayo could see the proportion of ‘lust’ in the girl’s heart rapidly increasing. But under the control of Miku’s spiritual power, her surface showed no change. She remained curled up beside Miku like an obedient cat.

‘Of course. I can only control other people’s emotions, but Miku can control their thoughts and even their behavior. No matter how you look at it, Miku’s ability is superior.’

As if thinking of something, Sayo’s gaze toward Miku gained a layer of wariness. Such a terrifying and dreadful ability… wherever it appeared, it would be an absolute final boss.

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