Chapter 241: Inspection ; Normal School Day (1/2)

Arriving at the presumed home of Kotori Itsuka and former Shido Itsuka, I make a quick scan of the home, only to find it completely barren of abnormal utilities.

Then, I directly head over to the second floor, where I proceed to enter 'my' room before using Destruction to get rid of my soaked clothes and create new clothes using Creation.

The reason I didn't put on the clothes present in Shido's closet is simply that they look horrendous.

Looking around the ordinary room, I realize that there isn't even a mirror, so I resort to using Clairvoyance to check my appearance out.

My appearance has indeed changed. Unlike before, my eyes could be mistaken for ordinary ones if they weren't red.

Apart from that, the color of my hair has now become even more sandy, making it easy to mistake for pale blonde.

Finally, my height has seemingly increased as well. From the looks of it, by three or so centimeters.

Done with the changes, I inspect the clothes that I created and how well they suit the current me.

For this world, I decided to go with an attire that falls right in between formal and casual wear.

As such, I am currently wearing black trousers along with white shoes. For the torso, I am wearing a simple white business shirt.

After a few seconds of inspecting myself, I roll up both of my sleeves a few times before smiling with satisfaction.

Done here, I let out a small sigh before leaving my room and heading downstairs to the kitchen. There, I take a seat at the dining table before leaning back and staring at the ceiling.

What do I do now? This is the Platform that Dominion had shared data about. Despite my arrival, Dominion has yet to make an appearance.

Either they don't know of my arrival, or they simply more important matter to tend to.

Anyway, as long as I'm not being pursued, I can act 'normally'. The problem with that would be how the 'original' Shido acted is drastically different from my way of doing things.

Just as I begin to think that I will have plenty of time to think over anything, the sound of a door opening reaches my ears.

Looking over, I find Kotori, who is giving off quite a different vibe compared to before, entering the house with a bright smile covering her lips.

She looks around a little before coming over to the kitchen and saying in a cheerful tone, ”Oh, Big Brother, you're already home! Are those clothes new? They suit you so well!”

Baffled by the unexpected cheerfulness, I subconsciously respond, ”Thanks.”

Wait, hold on, what's with this situation? Isn't she acting too differently? Was the persona she adopted in the flying vessel a fake one to prevent her position from shaking?

Upon deliberating on the matter, a few memories flash through my mind regarding how Kotori used to be like before.

Simply put, she was a rather naive and innocent girl that was practically comparable to an angel, albeit a dumb one.

”Welcome back, Kotori,” I say with a smile plastered to my lips.

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Opening my eyes, I am met with sunlight shining through the window of my room.

Getting off my bed, I stretch my body a little before using Clairvoyance to check on Kotori, only to find her still asleep.

It seems like I've woken up quite early.

I take in a deep breath before creating a new set of my school uniform and changing into them.

Then, I exit my room and head to the kitchen where I am 'supposed' to prepare breakfast for both me and Kotori.

For some reason, the 'original' Shido was always the one that prepared all three meals of the day and oddly enough, his memories regarding cooking are all deeply settled into my mind.

Still, I won't be cooking anything but will use my Creation instead.

Nevertheless, I can't overuse my powers. My energy should always be above 85%, lest I want to dig myself a hole.

After all, I should have sufficient energy in this Platform. I mean, only one day has passed and I've already encountered two Codes. For all I know, I could encounter a troublesome at any given moment.

So, it would be preferred that I keep myself from wasting my Essence Energy.

Well then, time to get this day started.

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”Well then, students,” our homeroom teacher, Tamae Okamine, the very same teacher that Shido Itsuka 'confessed' to as per Kotori's orders, says, ”Listen up. We have a new student today.”

Following her words, a certain glutton with long hair enters the room and stands in front of the class with a confident look on her face.

”Hello everyone! I'm Tohka Yatogami!” she says, ”Pleased to meet you all!”

After that, Tohka glances over at me before a bright smile covers her lips as she waves her arm and says, ”Shido!”

As a response to her actions, I simply wave back while glimpsing at Origami who is slightly injured from yesterday's events.

Surprisingly, she is cool-headed and doesn't seem to be willing to start a fight with Tohka.

Well, I guess she can't just do that at school…

Still, I am currently being sent quite a few curious glances as the students begin to speak among themselves.

”Hey, he has changed hasn't he?”

”Is he trying to look like a delinquent?”

”How lame.”