Chapter 101: Aerokinetic Saten Ruiko
AIM diffusion fields refer to the weak energy that espers unconsciously release in all directions. The fluctuations are very faint and can only be detected by highly sensitive instruments or slightly perceived by high-level espers.
Saten Ruiko, being a Level 0 with no apparent ability, usually had no detectable AIM diffusion field. However, Misaka Mikoto could genuinely sense the fluctuations of an AIM diffusion field coming from her now. Although weak, it was undeniably there, which meant—
"So, Saten-san succeeded..." Watching Misaka Mikoto, who was so excited as if her own abilities had improved, Selene instantly teleported and covered Misaka Mikoto's mouth.
Seeing her resentful eyes, Selene released her hand and whispered, "Keep it down. Saten is at a crucial moment right now, so don't disturb her."
Saying this, Selene gestured for everyone in the room to leave, giving Saten Ruiko the quiet space she needed.
Understanding Selene's gesture, everyone in the room carefully left. Everyone except Shirai Kuroko.
Looking at Shirai Kuroko, who was still grinning to herself, Selene felt speechless. What are you still planning, you little pervert? She promptly teleported Kuroko out before she could react.
After leaving the room, Selene set a soundproof barrier on the door, but the scene before her—
"Uh..."
Seeing Misaka Mikoto and Shirai Kuroko fall to the ground with their heads colliding, Selene swore under Ruiko Saten's bewildered gaze that this time it really wasn't intentional... it was an accident...
...
Half an hour later, as the AIM diffusion field in the room intensified again, Selene and Misaka Mikoto exchanged a glance, "She did it!" Everyone then rushed back into the room.
At that moment, Saten Ruiko opened her eyes, looking at her hands with joy and slight tremor, "Am I an esper now?!"
A small visible swirl of air floated above Saten Ruiko's palm, fragile-looking enough to be dispelled with a wave, but it was a promising start.
The first step is always the hardest. "I did it!" Realizing what had happened, Saten Ruiko leaped off the bed, walked quickly to Selene, and bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle, "Thank you so much, Selene-senpai! I don't even know how to repay you..."
Seeing Saten Ruiko, unsure of how to express her gratitude, Selene chuckled and used the air currents to lift her up, "It's nothing. I promised, and I delivered. Thank Misaka; she fought other Level 5s for you."
"Oh, thank you so much, Misaka-senpai..." Saten Ruiko turned to thank Misaka Mikoto, who quickly pulled her up. "We're friends. Helping each other is what we do!"
In this joyful atmosphere, Uiharu Kazari suddenly felt a bit left out, her cheeks puffed like a dumpling, "It's always just Saten-san. It's really unfair. Saten-san, you're so sneaky!"
"Huh?" Hearing Uiharu Kazari's complaint, Saten Ruiko was puzzled. What's Uiharu talking about? What's going on? And what does she mean by "again"?
"Last time with the Skill-Out, and now this [Level Upper] incident. Saten-san always benefits from these things. It's really too much..." With that, Uiharu Kazari pounced on Saten Ruiko, playfully punching her chest.
"What if I also... use the [Level Upper] or something? I want to improve my ability level too..." Uiharu Kazari couldn't help but feel envious, though she meant no harm.
Suddenly, as if struck by an idea, she abandoned Saten Ruiko and dove into Selene's arms, cuddling close as she said, "Senpai, I also want to use the [Level Upper] to improve my ability level."
"Uh... huh..." Suddenly assaulted by Uiharu Kazari, Selene felt extremely uncomfortable. It wasn't that she minded Uiharu; she just wasn't used to such closeness, especially someone brushing against her chest!
"Hmm? Who wants to use the [Level Upper]?!" After hearing those words, Shirai Kuroko finally snapped out of her perverse plans. She quickly pulled Uiharu Kazari away from Selene and pinned her down.
"Phew..." Patting her chest, Selene couldn't help but exhale a sigh of relief. That was such an uncomfortable feeling. She truly wasn't used to it!
Watching Uiharu Kazari's cheeks being pinched by Shirai Kuroko, Selene couldn't help but enjoy the scene. Indeed, Kuroko is the ultimate weapon against Uiharu. The perfect balance.
Having Uiharu Kazari clinging to her earlier, brushing against her sensitive areas, Selene had lost her cool. She couldn't push her away too hard for fear of hurting her.
"Mmph... I'm sorry, Shirai-san. I didn't really mean it; I was just kidding..." Under Shirai Kuroko's hold, Uiharu Kazari admitted her mistake with a muffled voice.
Suddenly, "Uiharu~!"
Aero Hand activation!
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"Ahaha! Pink teddy bear panties today, how cute..."
"Waaah! Saten-san, what are you doing!!!"
"Sorry, sorry, it's been so long since I did something like this, I just couldn't help it." Using her newly acquired ability for such antics, even though she apologized, Saten Ruiko, scratching her head with satisfaction, clearly showed she wasn't sorry at all.
"Ugh... Saten, the way you use it... you've defeated me." Watching Saten Ruiko hastily experimenting with her newly acquired ability, Selene was at a loss for words.
I guess that's typical Saten.
Seeing Saten Ruiko with her "I know it's wrong, but I'll do it again" attitude, Uiharu Kazari, clutching her skirt, pouted, her cheeks puffing up like a pufferfish, "Hmph, I'm not happy!"
Clapping her hands, Saten Ruiko, now calm and cheerful, patted the little cutie on the head, "I'm sorry, Uiharu, I just wanted to test it... um... I'm wrong, please forgive me. I'll treat you to anything you want today."
"Deal!"
In an instant, Uiharu Kazari, who had just been ready to "break up" with Saten Ruiko, was swayed by the temptation of delicious food and made up with her friend.
"Really... Saten, you idiot, using your ability for that!" Shirai Kuroko expressed her lack of envy for such ability usage. It was nothing impressive.
"Alright, everything's settled. I have some matters to attend to, so I'll be going..."
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