Ready to go?　Marion, Du Du Yuto.

Yes, sir.

'Oh, yeah. I'm fine.

　At the crack of dawn, Brigadier General Mattoo left for his hometown and political base of Minra. Yuto and the others climbed into a military jeep provided by the convoy commanded by Theintan. Mizuho and Marion sat in the back seat, while Masato sat in the passenger seat.

''Doumori-san, I'll take you back to Minra securely!

Oh, Ms. Nguyen!　It's nice to meet you.

　The driver was Nguyen, who had been brought from the airport to Yangla. Gwen laughed and greeted Yuto and the others, then started the car's engine for Minra.

　As the jeep carrying Yuto and the others began to move, Mizuho and Marion's faces were slightly strained. Unlike in the past, the upcoming battle would mean a lot to them. If the operation went well, Brigadier Mathew's escort would be much easier.

　For Mizuho and Marion, this was the first time they had ever had a battle where they had to think through so much beforehand to confront their opponent. Therefore, the two of them were more than a little nervous.

　Although Mizuho was nervous, she was aware that she was the leader of this team of abilities. Therefore, she thought that she had to calm herself down firmly until the battle.

　As Mizuho was thinking like that, Marion, sitting beside her, without hiding her own nervousness, called out to Yuto.

''Yuto-san........''

Yeah?　What?

　Yuto turned around from the passenger seat and turned to face Marion. Then, seeing the anxious expression on Marion's face, and perhaps noticing Marion's current state of mind, Yuto smiled at Marion.

''Haha, it's okay. Even if our predictions are wrong, if General Mattoo can protect it, it won't be a failure. At that time, I'll end up staying close to the two of you and buying time for Shitenji-san's jutsu to be activated, just as Shitenji-san's original goal was.

'Yes, sir!　I agree. I'll do my best too!

　Marion laughed as she listened to Yuto's words and smiled to release the tension, and Yuto nodded with a smile.

　Mizuho watched the two of them with zit eyes. Mizuho is not good at relying on others, so this kind of thing is not easy to do. Then, she growls in a whisper while looking at Marion, who is in a good mood and has her back against the backrest.

''........Marion. It's not fair........

'What?　What?　Mizuho-san!

Hmm.

　Marion attaches and talks to Mizuho, but Mizuho turns her face out the window. Marion puts her hand on Mizuho's shoulder with tears in her eyes, but Mizuho doesn't take care of her.

''Mizuho-san, why won't you look at me!　Mizuho-san!

　Marion shakes Mizuho with her yussa-yussa shoulder, but she doesn't turn to look at me at all. Then, Marion's mouth twitches a little too.

'Even Mizuho-san........is dressed a little bit cuter today. I'm always in an exorcist's vestments, but...

Na!

　Mizuho's eyes widened and she turned to Marion.

''And your skirt is a bit short... and it's always long...''

No, it's not!　You're thinking about that....

Hmm.

　This time Marion turns away.

'Ma, Marion!　Hey, it just so happens that today!　Marion, look at me!

　There's a lot of noise behind me, so what is it about Yuto?　I turn my head, but the two guys behind me don't seem nervous about the fight ahead, so I decide to let it go. It's much better than being nervous.

　Then Gwen laughs.

'No, I know it's inappropriate to be on a mission, but it's fun to drive with a youngster in the car!

　He started humming in a good mood.






　.........Ichigo is now in a supremely cold sweat.

　It was because of Yuto, who was now in front of him.

　This is the corridor in front of the classroom in Class D, the first year of Horaiin Kilin High School.

　Ichigo strongly includes that Yuto.

''Okay?　Don't ever stand out, okay?

Yes, I agree.

'So!　I'm not allowed to talk like that!

Oh, I'm sorry, Ichigo-dono. Well then, ah ... yeah, okay.

　Ichigo sighed from the bottom of his stomach and slumped his shoulders.

''Hey, Hakamada-kun, Doudu-kun. What are you doing?　If you don't get to your seat soon, Miss Birei will be here.

　Shizuka hijinks her face out of the classroom and calls out to them.

　Then, the yuto...

That's very polite of you, Lord Mito. I understand...

Hey!

'Gohon!　Not, thank you, Mr. Mito.

Yeah?　Yeah, hurry up.

　Shizuka nodded her head lightly at Yuto's condition, but nodded and returned to the classroom.

　Ichigo, on the other hand, is preoccupied with how to get through the day. He spins his head to the fullest, wondering what to do...............but all he can come up with is a rogue projection picture.

"Ichigo-dono, I'm counting on you to take care of me for the rest of the day.

　And Arrogant Hikaru (Gouko) in the form of Yuto bows his head with a wonderful bow.

''Ahh.......how could I get involved in this.......''

　With his head in his hands, Ichigo is in an unusually tense state, and is forced to wait for his homeroom teacher, Takano Mirei, who always arrives on time in three minutes.

　Thus, Ichigo's ordeal at school has begun.