Anime Collector: Starting With the Malevolent Shrine-Chapter 167 - ⟴ Iroha Lost in Thought

Whoosh!

Blue flames rose up, releasing the rich aroma of miso soup that made one's mouth water.

But even more intriguing than the miso soup were Mafuyu's words.

[Daiki-kun, are you free tonight? I could visit you, or you could come to my place.]

These simple words nearly made Ayase and Iroha's heads spin.

This teacher was notorious for being strict and cold — hardly any students at Sōbu High School had ever seen her smile.

Now here she was, using a casual tone to invite Daiki to her house in the evening. It was difficult not to misinterpret her intentions.

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[Oh, and please don't tell anyone else! If Miku-san needs you for something, I... I can wait. Just make sure she doesn't notice anything unusual.]

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Sitting in her single apartment, Mafuyu thought about Rizu's mention of Daiki tutoring the Nakano quintuplets.

She simply wanted to discuss his relationship with Rizu and understand what was happening with the quintuplets.

How could he so brazenly throw parties at the Nakano apartment? As an educator at Sōbu High School, she needed to get to the bottom of this!

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Little did she know her attempt at discretion had left Ayase and Iroha dumbfounded — the black-haired girl's kitchen knife even clattered to the floor.

"Tonight, I probably won't be free."

He'd already run into Mai several times and couldn't keep watching her hover around. Plus, Iroha had just made up with him for the first time.

If Mafuyu was reaching out, it must be serious — given her personality, she'd never contact him on her own initiative otherwise.

[Then tomorrow night?]

Ayase's moist eyes gradually lost focus.

So this was how Sōbu High's teachers really taught Daiki.

He had refused her without hesitation, yet instead of backing down, she simply postponed to another day.

No way. What was it about Daiki that attracted them so much?

To think even Sōbu High's ice queen would humble herself like this, meekly accepting a postponement after being rejected!

'You're Sōbu High School's ice queen teacher! Teacher Mafuyu Kirisu! How dare you do something like this!' Ayase's inner voice roared as her composure crumbled completely.

Iroha puffed up her cheeks, bewildered that Daiki was still in contact with their former teacher.

Damn it! Why are there suspicious women everywhere?!

Can't this world give pure-hearted maidens a chance?!

"Tomorrow, if I'm free, I'll come over." Daiki replied after some thought.

[No problem, I'll be waiting for Daiki-kun. Oh, and you should be mentally prepared—there are two other people here.]

Mafuyu didn't want him to misunderstand — she invited him over to discuss serious matters, not to make up for the H-times she owed in refinement.

As for those owed refinement times, they would have to wait until no one else was around — how could she do that in front of Rizu and Fumino?

However, Ayase and Iroha in the kitchen didn't know this, and they both gasped at what they heard.

Not telling Senpai's girlfriend Miku was one thing — at least Mafuyu had some moral principles. But what did she mean by "be mentally prepared, there are two other people here"?

Had she invited two other beautiful girls in advance, waiting for Daiki to arrive and test his stamina?

Ayase's face flushed with anger — she never imagined that the infamous ice queen teacher would be this kind of person!

How immoral! Absolutely immoral!

"Mm!" Daiki replied flatly.

Then the two ended their phone call.

"You... how could you do this! How could you do such things behind Miku-senpai's back, and... and even arrange for three people!" Ayase pointed incredulously at his phone and turned to her friend for support, "Iroha, tell me what you think!"

But when she finished speaking, she didn't get the response she expected.

Ayase turned around in surprise to find Iroha deep in thought!

What the hell are you thinking about?!

Crystalline tears welled up in her eyes — she never expected this! Iroha, you're this kind of person too!

At this moment, Iroha was stroking her chin, considering that since Miku was one of quintuplets, she wouldn't stand a chance if conflicts arose!

If she could find allies like the powerful Mei Mei, then two against five might not be impossible — they might even achieve a one-versus-five victory.

She and the Sorcerer would team up against the quintuplet senpais!

Mei Mei would handle the fighting, while she'd sit triumphantly on Senpai's lap.

"Hehehe..."

Ayase crossed her arms, coldly staring at this unsettling smile.

Noticing something was wrong, Iroha quickly suppressed her grin and said sternly, "Ayase is right, three people is unacceptable!"

This kind of thing should just be me alone, forget about Mafuyu.

Although Iroha was agreeing with her, Ayase sensed her friend was hiding ulterior motives — why else would she have shown that disturbing smile?

Just like those creepy "otaku" smiles!

"This isn't something I can decide. Kirisu-sensei has guests at her home — I can't just chase them away, can I?"

Daiki's words left Ayase speechless.

She silently picked up her kitchen knife, and as she imagined him being ensnared by three strange women, her vegetable chopping grew violently loud.

So this was why Daiki had become like this — it was all because of his environment. It was because of people like Mafuyu guiding him that he'd turned into a two-timer, evolving into his current form.

Having received so much kindness from her Senpai, how could she just stand by? She had to stop that teacher's scheme and save him!

But... what could she do?

The silent Ayase finished chopping all the seasonings, then turned to see Iroha still hadn't left, her hands wandering around Daiki's waist!

Her mouth twitched as she emanated a dark aura.

"Iroha, I've finished chopping my seasonings. Look at my knife — no, I mean these chopped seasonings... how are they? All nicely diced?"

The gleaming kitchen knife made Iroha shudder.

She felt like angel Ayase might rush over and stab her at any moment.

"They're... they're fine, I'll head out now, you two continue cooking." Waving her hand, Iroha hurriedly left the kitchen.

Ayase rubbed her head, realizing she'd gotten too worked up and even jumbled her words, accidentally frightening her friend away.

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