Chapter 25: Different plot
"Airi..."
Masa looked at his childhood friend and also his cousin, Airi Isshiki. Still, he could tell that she wasn't alone since her best friend, Kanou Shiori, was also there to accompany her, but when Airi came to face him, Shiori didn't follow and stayed out, but stayed nearby as she was worried and wished to listen to their conversation.
Still, instead of thinking about Shiori, Masa looked at Airi, thinking about their relationship from the beginning until now.
Due to their similar age, the two of them had been practically inseparable.
No, it was just Airi who was too sticky for him, and Masa felt like he needed to take care of her, especially when her personality was a little awkward. Not only was she the daughter of the head of the Isshiki Family, one of the strongest magician families in this country, but she was also half-foreigner.
While it wasn't allowed for a magician to leave their country of origin, there were many "special" cases when a magician was allowed to leave, such as a student exchange, a job, a research, military, and even being an illegal immigrant.
Yup, even a magician could become an illegal immigrant and leave their country of origin.
As for why it happened, it was because those magicians couldn't see the future in their country of origin, and many of them were treated worse than livestock, so the only way for them to live a better life was to leave for another country.
Fortunately, it was quite easy for a magician to be neutralized in another country, especially when the number of magicians was so low, and they were an important asset for a country, as in this world, a magician equaled a weapon.
Nevertheless, how did an international marriage happen between a magician?
As a magician was an important asset for a country, shouldn't they be kept away from another country?
In the past, that might have been the case since many magicians were treated as secret weapons, and it was impossible for another country to steal their secrets, right?
Yet, now, it is different.
To enrich, strengthen, and develop a better magician, international marriages between allied nations were encouraged.
If Masa had to be rude, this marriage would be so-called cross-breeding, where two different species were hoped to create a new and better descendant.
For the majority, this might seem inhumane, yet a feeling was a complicated problem, so as long as the two people were happy, even if the method was weird, it should be okay, right?
Nevertheless, Airi was the child of an international marriage, and her mother was a foreigner.
While the adults might not think too much, the children were different.
Airi was different, so it was natural for the children to avoid her even if everyone had started to respect everyone's differences; in reality, it was hard to accept others for being different.
Moreover, once again, due to her family status, her parents and family were worried that some people would approach her with bad intentions, so that was the reason why Airi and Masa had been stuck together.
If it was Masa, everyone would believe in him, especially when he was so cunning and powerful.
Airi didn't hate Masa, so she had always been by his side.
Yet, now, they would be separated again.
"Yes, I will go to the First High School."
'It's always like this...'
Airi wanted to cry somehow, but she forced herself to become stronger. It was like in the past when Masa decided to join the Ichijou Family to fight in the Invasion of Sado; while she didn't want him to join since she didn't want him to be in danger, he still joined. When Masa made his decision, no one could stop him, and he used sophistry to make people follow him and agree with him.
Airi knew that she also couldn't win against him, and this time... once again, she knew that she couldn't stop him.
This time, they would be separated.
Masa would be in Tokyo, and Airi would be in Kanazawa.
Or, that's what Masa would think so, unless—
"I will go to Tokyo with you, too. First High School, right? I will join that school with you."
"Huh?!"
While Kanou Shiori, who eavesdropped on their conversation, was stunned since she didn't expect Airi to make such a conclusion, Masa was surprised, but he didn't stop her since, frankly, it was all fine even if Airi wanted to follow him.
"Are you sure, Airi?"
"Yeah." Airi nodded. "I will talk to my parents, or do you have a problem with me joining you at the First High School? Are you going to seduce more girls there?"
"...what do you think I am?"
Masa was speechless, but even if that was the truth, there was something that he should say and shouldn't say. "But what are your friends over there? She looks so worried, you know?"
Airi turned and saw Shiori, who was also staring at her.
The two girls stared at each other and felt awkward since Airi chose her "love" instead of her best friend.
"I... I will join the First High School, too."
Somehow, Shiori, who knew that she couldn't hide anymore, came out and expressed her thoughts.
"Huh? Really? That's good!"
"Are you sure, Shiori?" Masa looked at Shiori, the talented girl that he found during Airi's fencing competition.
Similar to Airi, Shiori was also quite awkward with her emotions, and she couldn't show much of her expression, yet even so, she was a sweet and cute girl with short, wavy purple hair.
Yet, inwardly, Masa thought that girls really grew fast; in the past, the two of them were flat, yet now, the two of them had grown up and had a womanly charm that was impossible to hide.
If Masa was an average harem protagonist, he might not have realized the feelings of the two girls until so long ago, but he wasn't. Still, this wasn't the time, and he wasn't such a thirsty man who would jump at any charming woman. It was like the case when he saw Masaki's mother and Airi's mother, who was also his aunty; even if they were lovely, he did nothing, respecting them as his elder... nevertheless, he wondered whether it was okay for the two of them to join the First High School instead of the Third High School.
After all, if such a thing happened, then there was no doubt that the plot would change, and there wouldn't be the story of the Mahouka Koukou no Yuutousei.
'Well, it doesn't really matter,' he thought.
It was just a spinoff story, and frankly, except for Tatsuya, Masa had never thought anyone in this world could be his match, especially when he could control people to become his most loyal servant.
So, somehow, this problem was solved?
Yet, while Masa didn't think too much, even if Airi went to join him at the First High School, the girl thought differently since, this way, she would be living with Masa in Tokyo.
Not with their parents, family, or anyone else, only the two of them.
When Airi had such a thought, her expression was that of a shy girl, thinking that their life would be like a newlywed, which made her blush red.
"What's wrong, Airi?"
"N-Nothing!"
Yet, Shiori only sighed inwardly as she watched the two with a helpless smile.
Nevertheless, when Airi expressed her thoughts about following Masa to Tokyo, her father thought differently. "No, you can't."
"Huh? Why?!"
Even Masa was surprised by his uncle's decision not to allow Airi to go to Tokyo.
Why didn't the head of the Isshiki Family, or Airi's father, allow Airi to follow Masa?
Because he knew well that Masa was a bad boy!
In an environment where there was a lack of supervision from parents and family, in the case of Masa and Airi, they stayed together; what would happen?!
As a father, he didn't dare to think about it!
Yes, the two might be cousins, but in this country, a cousin is allowed to marry.
If Masa couldn't hold on, and Airi couldn't refuse and happily accept, then—
"Ugh!"
While Masa's uncle had prepared himself, he felt his heart was hurt!
More importantly, he didn't want to be separated from his daughter so early!
Yet—
"It's a matter of a politic. Kanazawa is our hometown, after all, and we're a magician of the One who is also a member of the Kanazawa Magic Science Institute. More importantly, you are my daughter, so how can I send you to Tokyo?"
Airi opened her lips and couldn't say anything since she knew that as the daughter of the head of the Isshiki Family, she had a duty that she had to perform.
"Then, why Masa can go?"
"He is from the Hiiro family, after all."
Yes, if there was a reason why no one stopped him from going to the First High School, it was because Masa was from the Hiiro family. While he was still part of the Isshiki Family, he wasn't within the main line, and he had more freedom than Airi.
Yet, Masa knew that was the reason why his uncle refused Airi's.
Still, while Masa wanted to say something, his uncle beat him first.
"To be honest, I know that it might seem early, but before you two enter a high school, there is something that I want to talk about with you two."
"Hmm?" 2x
Masa and Airi looked at his uncle (her father) in confusion.
"Masa, can you take care of Airi as your fiancee?"
Masa and Airi were dumbfounded, and naturally, the two looked at each other, but while Airi blushed shyly, he felt at a loss.
"Uncle, we..."
"Yes, we have decided to engage the two of you."
"...."
Masa didn't know what to say for a moment.
Chapter 26: Grow
Engagement.
Masa didn't expect that he would have a fiancee when he was so young, yet somehow... it was hard for him not to expect this.
This was normal, he thought, especially when everyone knew how exceptional he was.
Masa's genes were definitely sought after, and whoever married him, their descendants would inherit his powerful genes.
More importantly, with how powerful, smart, talented, and handsome he was, many wanted to court him early.
To be honest, when he was young, many families came to him, asking him to engage with their daughters, nieces, and others since having to get him meant that they could get involved in the Isshiki Family and gain a powerful magician.
Yet, of course, the Isshiki Family couldn't agree to that, especially when they thought about how generous Masa was.
Thinking how Masa would create magic for the family that he would be married to, they somehow couldn't accept it. Yes, they knew that it was petty of them, but Masa could only be for the Isshiki Family. No one could steal him from them!
This was what everyone within the family did.
More importantly, Masa was about to go to Tokyo, a place where he would lack the supervision of his family. While they could believe in him, considering how reliable and mature he was, he was still young and, more importantly, a virgin. While he might be okay with facing other trickery and deceits, what about a honey trap?
Being seduced by a beautiful woman, could he stop himself?
More importantly, many had seen how he was often so close with so many beautiful women, and somehow... they felt worried!
So, this decision was made to engage Masa with Airi.
The two were childhood sweethearts, and naturally, their feelings have been tested. Even if love might not bloom between them, it was possible for love to bloom later.
As for the problem of being a cousin, it was all fine, and no one thought that it was a problem.
Yet, while all the family had agreed, Masa and Airi, who knew nothing, were dumbfounded, and it was impossible for the two to accept everything so easily.
More importantly, Masa's little sister, Hiiro Hiromi, was so shocked that she fell onto the ground, yet no one paid attention to her, and everyone had been staring at Masa and Airi.
No, their gazes were always on Masa, who was their leader.
From one of the weakest families in the 18 Assistant Houses to one of the strongest families, if there was no Masa, it was impossible for them to reach this stage.
"What's wrong, Masa? You don't want to be engaged to Airi?"
No one said anything, and only the voice of the Isshiki Family's head, his uncle, was heard as he questioned Masa.
Masa, who fell silent, also woke up and then looked at Airi, who was looking at him worriedly and with hesitation.
'Damn, what am I hesitating for?'
Masa was surprised, but he didn't hate the idea of being engaged to Airi.
"No, I am happy with her as my fiancee as I can imagine her as my future wife, but what about you, Airi? Are you okay with me?"
Feeling his eyes on her, Airi could feel his gentle yet determined eyes. Her heart was beating so fast as she was nervous, yet she was also happy, and the words that she wanted to say came out so naturally from her lips.
"Yes, please take care of me, Masa..."
Watching the cute girl who followed him all the time like a brat and then growing up into such a charming woman who was also his fiancee, Masa knew what he had to do.
Holding her hands in his hands, Masa said, "I will make you happy."
"Me too! I will make you happy, too!"
Airi couldn't control her emotions and hugged him tightly.
"OOOOOOOHHHH!!!"
As the two hugged each other, everyone cheered happily at the engagement of the two.
Unlike Tatsuya, who was hated, Masa was loved, after all.
Yet, Masa and Airi two ignored everyone, feeling each other warm as they clung to each other.
However, Masa's uncle couldn't stay calm!
"Stop! Stop! Stop hugging! Wait till you grow up!"
However, even so, nothing could stop the enthusiasm of everyone in the Isshiki Family.
Yet, even if everyone was happy, one person couldn't, but with her awkward personality, she could only remain silent as she forced herself to smile, following the crowd, who was happy with the engagement of Masa and Airi.
Nevertheless, Masa knew nothing about that, and he was quite busy for a while as everyone wanted to hug him and throw him to the sky.
Lucky.
This is what Masa truly felt when he was born into this family, and because of that, he was going to protect this family and make everyone stronger so that no one could threaten them.
Not only a financial and political but also a military power.
Masa knew that if others heard him, they would think that he was simply crazy, yet this warmth and love he didn't want to lose, and before someone tried to take it, he was going to make the first move since those with the initiative had always been the one with the advantages.
At this moment, the world was still peaceful, but he knew once he entered high school, it would be a different matter.
The tragedy that happened to most magician families wouldn't happen to him and his family, and he had made up his mind to protect everyone.
As he thought so, he prepared to train all of his abilities, learning, and many others to improve himself.
Knock! Knock! Knock!
The door of his room was knocked, but the person didn't immediately enter and waited for his answer quietly.
"Come in."
"Masa-niisama."
"Hiromi?"
Masa looked at his little sister, who had changed into her cute pajamas and held her treasured doll, which he had given her in the past. "What's wrong? Do you want to sleep with me?" He made a joke, but unexpectedly, she nodded shyly.
"Can I, Masa-niisama?"
"...how old are you again?" Masa was speechless, causing Hiromi to lower her head in embarrassment, squeezing her tiny toes together nervously as she remained silent.
Watching her reaction, he smiled softly and said, "Sure, wait for a moment. I need to finish something."
Hiromi's eyes shone brightly before she closed the door hurriedly and went to Masa's bed.
In the past, they often slept together since their parents went to work, and he felt that she needed someone to take care of him, so as a sibling, their relationship was quite close.
Probably, she was lonely, thinking about his leaving for the First High School.
Still, Hiromi, who had entered Masa's bed, laid down and then turned, watching her older brother, who was typing on a keyboard with lightning speed. In the current world, such a method is simply old or might not be seen, especially when everyone has already accepted the convenience of visual pointers or neural assistance when they enter data into the computer.
Yet, for Masa, whose physical ability was so amazing, using the keyboard was much faster, considering the visual pointers and neural assistance might not be able to match his thinking speed.
Hiromi didn't bother Masa and just observed him, but fortunately, he didn't make her wait too long.
Masa turned off his computer and light, then entered the bed as usual, even if his little sister was by his side.
"Let's sleep."
"Um~!"
While Hiromi's expression didn't change much, the happiness in her voice was clear, and when she saw the gentle smile on her older brother was so close, she felt her heart beating so fast.
Yet, when she thought about what had happened earlier, she couldn't hide her gloomy thoughts until her head was patted softly.
This touch was as gentle as ever, still similar to how she felt in the past, yet even so, she knew that she couldn't monopolize this touch any longer as Masa would marry someone else.
Closing her eyes tightly, she tried to stop her tears, but she couldn't, and in the end, she just moved closer to him, burying her face closer to his chest. She was his little sister, and she knew that she shouldn't expect more than this, yet... her heart said otherwise since the more she stayed with him, the more greedy she became.
Yet, for now, this is enough.
That night, the two siblings returned to their past childhood, close and happy without thinking of many problems, yet, even so, they had grown up, and they had to part, especially when Masa had to go to Tokyo for his First High School entrance exam and to meet the protagonist of this world.
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