I Just Want a Single Ending [75] [DDD!]

December Double Drop!

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Rather than overthinking it, Saku figured it'd be much simpler to just ask her directly.

That way, he wouldn't waste time and risk coming to a completely wrong conclusion.

After all, being invited to share breakfast so suddenly definitely warranted a bit of clarity, right?

"I'm mainly concerned about your health," Nagasaki Soyo admitted, fidgeting slightly with her fingers. "Your usual meals don't seem very nutritious… I can't help but worry. And since it's easy to make an extra portion, I thought we could have breakfast together sometimes. This way, you'll get a bit more nutrition."

She genuinely cared about his well-being—and yes, she also wanted to enjoy breakfast together.

These motives weren't mutually exclusive.

"I see…"

Saku squinted slightly, analyzing her words.

It was a reasonable explanation, entirely out of goodwill.

Agreeing to this didn't seem like it'd be an issue.

Not only could he strengthen their friendship, but he'd also end up with healthier meals—definitely a win-win.

Still, he couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.

After a moment of thought, he replied with a playful tone, "Honestly, you're starting to feel more like a big sister, worrying about me like this."

"...It wouldn't be so bad if you thought of me as your sister, you know," Soyo replied, trying to sound casual, though his words clearly struck a chord.

"Well, let me think about that and get back to you."

Saku didn't reject the idea outright, but he didn't agree either.

It was too soon to establish a sibling relationship that quickly; it needed to happen gradually.

"So… what do you think about the breakfast idea?" Soyo asked, steering the conversation back to the main topic, though her slight disappointment was barely hidden.

"If it's really no trouble for you, I'd be more than happy to."

In the end, Saku decided to accept her offer.

He'd brought up the idea of being "siblings" to reinforce that perception a bit.

That way, as they grew closer, it would feel more like a sibling bond.

With that established, he could comfortably agree to sharing breakfast.

After all, what's wrong with a sister and brother having breakfast together?

It was perfectly logical.

[Upgrade Card Obtained: Raise any one of your skills by one level]

An upgrade card…?

As soon as he understood what the card did, Saku immediately thought of using it on his superpower.

[Do you want to upgrade your special ability: Teleportation?]

So teleportation counted as a skill. Perfect!

But once he confirmed the upgrade was possible, Saku decided to hold off on using it for now.

After all, he was still at Soyo's house—if anything unusual happened, he wouldn't have a way to explain it.

"It's really no trouble for me," Soyo said, her calm tone hiding her happiness.

"Oh, about the meal cost…"

Saku instinctively reached toward his pocket.

Soyo quickly stopped him. "No rush! Just deduct the breakfast and dinner expenses from the money you already gave me."

"That works." Saku nodded, convinced.

Her reasoning made sense.

Besides, he hadn't brought his wallet with him this morning, so even if he wanted to pay, he couldn't.

They chatted a bit longer, and just as Saku was about to excuse himself, Soyo asked, "Saku-kun, do you have plans today?"

"Yeah, I'm going out with Tomori."

Saku answered honestly, without a hint of hesitation.

"Oh, well, I hope you two have a great time."

Soyo held back from inviting him out again.

But that was alright—her goal for the day had been achieved, and there'd be plenty of time to spend together in the future.

Still, it made her wonder if he was perhaps a little too busy.

Over the break, he'd constantly been going out with different girls.

It didn't seem like he'd had a moment of downtime.

He really is quite popular, isn't he? Soyo thought, amused.

"See you later."

After bidding her goodbye, Saku made his way home, eager to put the upgrade card to use.

He wasted no time, using the card to level up his teleportation ability.

Without a doubt, his superpower was his most valuable skill—nothing else could compare.

As for saving the card in hopes of gaining a better ability in the future?

That seemed unrealistic.

Who knew when the system would reward him with another superpower, let alone something stronger than teleportation?

It was better to use it now than to wait for an uncertain future.

Once the upgrade card took effect, the description of his teleportation changed.

[Teleportation (Upgradable): Uses a set amount of energy to freely move within a one-kilometer radius]

"From a hundred meters to a full kilometer, with no extra energy cost…"

Saku was pleased with the upgrade.

When he'd first gained teleportation, he could teleport over a hundred times in one night.

With his improved stamina, he'd be able to use it even more frequently now.

He was stronger than ever!

He tested the extended range by teleporting from his couch to the dining table.

No other option; with today's advanced tech, it'd be far too risky to teleport around in public.

Best to keep it confined to his house.

Only in extreme circumstances would he consider using his powers outside.

Taking the glass of milk he'd left on the table as his original breakfast, Saku downed it to replenish the energy he'd just used.

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9:30 AM, Aquarium Entrance.

Reaching their meeting spot early, Saku decided to find a visible spot to wait for Takamatsu Tomori.

After scanning the area, he spotted her crouched by a nearby tree, seemingly absorbed in something on the ground.

That was unexpected.

They'd agreed to meet at ten, so there was still a solid thirty minutes left.

He'd thought he'd be the early one, yet here he was feeling like he'd shown up late.

With mixed feelings, Saku approached her.

"Sorry to keep you waiting. What are you looking at?"

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