“So? Which one is the real deal?”
Bwah…
“Ahahaha. You’re so cute when you’re flustered.”
“Hey, you guys are in the middle of the selection test, inside a dungeon, right? Stop interfering.”
“Oh right. Sorry about that.”
“I got too relaxed with the exploration, I’ll be more careful. Sorry!”
I really wish they’d stop with the surprise attacks. Besides, whether it’s “the real deal” or not, there’s no way I can match up with Amagi-san or Sayamura-san.
They’re such unbelievably beautiful girls; there’s definitely someone worthy of them.
While I’m at the academy, I’ll just use my unique skills to assist them.
If I manage to rank up to S-rank, maybe they’ll team up with me after graduation, but that’s not something I can count on yet.
I don’t plan on having any unrealistic dreams. Saying goodbye would be too sad.
“I think you should be careful with weird questions, but it seemed like the two girls got really interested in that one.”
“Stop it.”
“Sorry…”
Seriously, they need to stop. I can’t take it; my mental state’s being drained…
“Right now, I have four windows open, but Mizoguchi and the Student Council President’s team have broken through the third floor. Another team has just entered the third floor.”
“Having four windows open on a weekday is so enviable…”
“Enemies like Golems and Skull Knights are appearing. Definitely not something you’d expect from a D-rank dungeon.”
“Let’s hurry up a bit.”
“Yeah. Falling too far behind would be bad.”
“Right. Let’s go!”
And so, we started running, with Sakura-san leading the way.
The second floor was a breeze.
“Wow.”
“Wait, seriously, isn’t this way too fast?”
“As expected from an explorer. Even as a student, they’re amazing.”
“They’re probably using speed-up magic, right?”
“Not just that, the leader and Sayamura-san are probably stacking magic on top of each other…”
“So impressive it’s almost funny.”
So far, the comment section hasn’t gotten bored, and things are going smoothly. I don’t really need to worry about the live stream, but being a bit of a coward, I can’t help but want them to enjoy it if they’re watching.
We kept rushing through the third floor.
By now, I wasn’t even running; I was floating.
“Tōma -kun, that’s unfair…”
“Yeah, it’s definitely enviable.”
“Um…”
“This is hilarious. [Breaking news] Yumeno-ma Leader, flying elegantly while making the two beautiful girls run and getting flak for it.”
“Floating magic itself is difficult, and to go that fast, it’s pretty advanced… still, it’s funny how awkward it makes him feel.”
What should I do? Maybe I should just princess-carry her and fly?
Yeah, I’ll try that.
“Excuse me then…”
“Eh? Kyaa!”
“It’s a bit embarrassing, but I think it’s kinda enviable, and I’m sure it’ll give us the ‘true love’ effect, so it’s okay, right?”
“…♡”
“Ohhh, Yumeno-ma Leader! A surprise princess carry here!”
“Sensei! Sakura-chan’s blushing so much!”
“Leave her be. If she’s not rejecting it. And by the way, Yumeno-ma Leader, you should look behind you.”
“Huh, behind?”
I turned to look, and there was Sayamura… Eriina -san… glaring at me. Wait, huh…?
“Sakura’s the only one getting special treatment! I want one too!!!”
“Ohhh, here comes Sayamura-san’s ultimate technique, begging for it!”
“Such a powerful attack…”
“Come on, Leader! You have to princess-carry Sayamura-san too!”
“How do I even do that!?”
Well, I guess there’s no choice. I’ll put Sakura-san down for now…
Wait, why is she looking at me like that with such a sad face!?
Well, there’s no help for it. I’ll princess-carry Eriina -san next.
“And now Yumeno-ma Leader, who probably doesn’t understand women’s hearts at all, princess-carries Sayamura-san!!!”
“Explode!”
“Fall apart!”
“Lose your hair!”
“Everyone in the comment section is burning with jealousy, it’s hilarious.”
“It’s so sad seeing Sakura-chan running by herself now, poor thing…! SOS, help her!”
“It can’t be helped. They’re living in a world of youth, right?”
I seriously don’t know what’s going on anymore…
“Finally made it to the fourth floor.”
I let Sakura-san down.
Ouch.
What was that? I was kicked by Sayamura-san.
“Suddenly princess-carrying me… so embarrassing!”
“…♡”
“I-I’m sorry. I thought you wanted to try floating.”
“Even so, why princess-carry!? It’s embarrassing!”
“…♡”
“Hey, Sakura! Come back here!”
“Ah, sorry.”
“Good grief. Take this seriously. We’re on the fourth floor now!”
“Yes!” “Yes!”
The fourth floor was now covered in even thicker magic energy.
“Finally, the youth is over.”
“Yeah, it’s true. I don’t know why, but I suddenly feel nostalgic.”
“Right? I thought being young was great, so I tried to remember the old days, but I don’t have memories like that.”
“Who alternates princess-carrying girls? If they do, they must be quite the playboy.”
“What a scumbag…”
“Well, in the past maybe, but nowadays, polygamy and polyandry are allowed, so it’s no big deal, right?”
“So jealous~~~”
“[Breaking news] In the academy selection test, the youth-filled images have burned out the brains of netizens!”
“Stop playing around. We’re on the fourth floor now, you know? There’s destruction up ahead, so let’s take this seriously!”
As pointed out in the comment section, the wall by the stairs on the third floor was heavily damaged.
Could this be part of the incident?
Someone must have used an incredibly powerful attack to destroy the dungeon’s walls.
I need to stay alert from here on out.
