**Chapter 34: The Lovelorn Girl**
Morning.
Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the curtains, spilling onto the edge of the bed.
It awakened Nagi, who was deep in sleep.
As her eyelids slowly lifted,
Her eyes revealed countless purple-black starlights.
But compared to yesterday,
The starlights in her eyes were slightly dimmer, flickering slowly.
Today, Nagi’s parents had arranged for her to see a famous psychologist.
All the test reports showed that there were no serious issues with her body; all metrics were quite normal.
There was also no evidence of any head injury.
The doctors believed that Nagi’s amnesia was currently caused by psychological factors.
Therefore, it was best to tackle it from this angle and see if it could help her regain her memory.
Nagi gently turned to her side, her fair arm instinctively reaching for her bedside table, seemingly searching for something.
But in the end, she couldn’t find what she wanted.
This sudden inability left Nagi feeling a bit lost inside.
It was a beautiful day.
The sun outside was bright.
Nagi gathered her spirits and slowly sat up.
Her long, black, flowing hair cascaded over her shoulders like a waterfall, swaying gently with her movements.
She stretched her arms upward, her slender waist slightly arching, this posture highlighting the full, rounded curve in front of her, drawing an elegant line under the light.
Sunlight fell on her skin, reflecting a soft sheen, making it appear particularly delicate.
As Nagi’s consciousness gradually awakened, she recalled the diary she read last night.
She gained a clear understanding of her current self.
She was the beautiful girl who had unrequited love for her childhood friend.
Though this self-awareness might seem a bit narcissistic, Nagi couldn’t help but feel that she was indeed an undeniable super beauty.
However, her childhood friend, Kazu-kun, did not like her.
At least, there was no romantic feeling between them.
If there were,
How could their relationship still remain at the “childhood friends” stage with such a beautiful girl showing him affection every day?
Of course, there was another possible explanation: Kazu-kun might have some special inclinations… Really?
“Unrequited love…” Nagi sighed softly, her hands cradling her slightly warm cheeks.
From the date in her diary, she deduced that she had the accident on the day of the date, and the person she was supposed to go on a date with was her childhood friend, Kazu-kun.
Nagi finally understood the reason he visited her every day.
At the same time, she began to feel curious about their current relationship.
“Childhood friends?” “Pretending to be lovers?” “Or did I muster up the courage to confess to him that day?”
For some reason, Nagi suddenly really wanted to meet her childhood friend.
To clarify what exactly happened on the day of their date and how she ended up in the accident.
Of course, to avoid making him sad, she should keep her attitude towards him like she did in the diary…
Thinking of this, Nagi involuntarily reddened her cheeks.
She turned and buried her flushed face into the soft pillow, her fair, slender legs thrashing restlessly on the bed.
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“To be honest, all the reports indicate that her condition is improving.”
In the psychologist’s consultation room.
Nagi sat on the soft sofa, her parents on either side of her.
Today, Nagi wore a pure white dress, its hem gently touching the floor, and her long black hair cascading over her shoulders, making her skin appear even fairer.
The psychologist sat across from them, his gentle gaze shifting among the three.
He moved his pen lightly over the notebook, making a faint scratching sound.
Finally, based on the recent conversation with the girl and the reports provided by the hospital, he made a judgment.
This girl named Hoshimiya Nagi was very healthy both mentally and psychologically.
He found no issues in her speech or behavior.
Everything appeared very “normal.”
Experiencing an accident followed by amnesia was a common symptom; it couldn’t be more “normal.”
Memory would gradually recover over time, which is a “normal” phenomenon.
The starlights were flickering.
So, the doctor ultimately advised Nagi and her family:
Perhaps she could return to school, back to her friends.
This would help her recover her memory better.
The doctor explained that Nagi seemed to be in a very stable emotional state now.
He suggested that she try to stay close to her previous social circles and familiar environments, as this would be beneficial for memory recovery.
However, Nagi’s mother frowned with worry.
Because the school trip from Hoshiyomi High School was coming up.
Even if they wanted Nagi to return to school, it would have to wait until after the school trip—
“I want to go on the school trip… Is that possible?”
Unexpectedly, the previously obedient and polite Nagi suddenly interjected into the conversation.
The moment she heard the term “school trip,”
Images from her diary flashed through her mind.
Last year, she had already made plans with Kazu-kun to go on the school trip together this year.
So if she missed it again—
The doctor exhibited a troubled expression upon hearing this.
Clearly,
It’s not appropriate for a memory-impaired child to attend a school trip.
An unfamiliar environment would heighten the patient’s anxiety…
Although this patient had shown no signs of anxiety since the moment she entered.
Seeing the doctor’s reaction, Nagi realized her request might have been abrupt.
—It seems it’s really not possible…
—Am I going to miss the school trip with Kazu-kun again…
But there was nothing that could be done; to avoid worrying her family, she could only—
“I must participate in the school trip no matter what.”☆
“Give up the school trip and stay home to rest.”★
“….. Really, is it impossible for me to participate under any circumstance?”
Nagi suddenly felt she couldn’t give up here.
It seemed as if some invisible force was guiding her.
The starlights in her eyes began to flicker uncontrollably.
Around the edges of the purple-black starlights, a faint silver glow flashed.
“It’s not entirely impossible…” the doctor finally conceded.
“To be honest, given your current mental state, as long as you stay next to your friends during the school trip, there shouldn’t be any major issues,” the doctor added.
With the doctor’s permission,
And Nagi’s strong desire,
Her parents reluctantly agreed to her request.
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Kawano City.
Special Circumstances Agency SEMA Division.
In a dimly lit conference room, a tense atmosphere filled the air.
People sat around the conference table.
Various data and maps flashed on the electronic screen on the wall, the cold blue light illuminating each person’s face, making it appear particularly grim.
Last week’s operation to capture the “client” had failed.
The personnel lurking within the Hunter organization had gone silent, likely having encountered disaster.
At the same time, a large number of hunters have been pouring into Kawano City in recent days.
The electronic screen and maps displayed the identities and locations of the hunters currently locked in.
Although there were no hunters above Gold rank, so many abilities emerged in such a small city.
The hidden mastermind must be plotting something.
Thus, the faces of the internal personnel at SEMA all appeared very grim.
Especially Ueda, as the newly appointed head, she felt the pressure even more acutely.
Her sharp gaze fixed on the blinking red dots on the map, seemingly trying to find some pattern within them.
For a moment, she suddenly felt as if the map was a large pot.
The flashing red dots were like flames.
