So what powers did Rain get?

　Morning.
　When I got up and moved to the living room, Tina asked me about that.

'What are you talking about?'
That's why I'm talking about Rain's power. The fact that you signed a contract with us means you got some new powers, right?　I've heard that from everyone.
Will it?

　I look at Kanade, wanting an explanation.

'Haggling!

　He was eating his food in a frenzy.
　I looked at Tania instead and she carefully explained to me.

'Tina isn't a normal person, she's a ghost. If I were to classify her, she'd be about a D grade?　Maybe it's last minute, but I think it's possible that Rain is getting some kind of power,
Yes!

　For some reason, Tina was happy.
　It's my story, so why would Tina be happy about it?

'Wouldn't you be interested to know what kind of power you're getting, Rain?　If you have to look into it, we can help you.
Oh, yeah, I'm interested in that, too.
'Rain's new powers? I'm curious about Sora too.
What happens when you make a deal with a ghost?　Can you float in the fluff?

　Sola and Luna have joined the conversation as well.
　Nina is meekly eating her food, but.....
　He glances at us from time to time.
　Nina seems to be interested in this too.

'Haggling!

　Kanade was alone and continued to eat his food.
　Maybe she simply didn't hear what he was saying but....
　Very fast-paced.

All right, all right. Well, I'll look into it later.
Yeah, yeah, I'll do that. If it's a ghost-related ability, we can teach you.

　Tina's all over the place, but....
　Why do I care so much about it?
　It was a bit strange.



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　After breakfast...
　The place is the living room again.
　However, I pulled the table to the edge for ease of movement.

''Well then, first!　What power did you get from signing up with Tina!　Verification competition, let's start!
""Wah, wah, wah, wah, wah, wah!"
...clap clap.
Everyone's so excited...

　I've set today as a day off because it would be a lot of work if I had to take on a request every day.
　So we can each spend it as we please....
　Everyone was assembled.

　Is he in a hurry?
　........I guess I'm just bored.

Hey, hey, hey, did Rain ever make a deal with a ghost?
'None. To begin with, not long ago, I only signed up with regular animals.
Yes!　Then I guess we'll be the first to sign a ghost contract!
First in line is first in line, but...
'If you say so, I'm the first one to sign up with Lane, right?

　For some reason, Kanade opposes Tina.
　He's puffing out his chest, and he's kind of good at it.

'When it comes to who's first, it wouldn't be Kanade.
What? Why?
Who was Lane's first signing up?
Well my first tame is a rabbit, I guess?
That's why.
Meow....

　Kanade's shoulders slumped with a gulp.
　Was he that particular about being the first to go that far?
　You didn't have to worry about that.
　To me, everyone, including Kanade, is an important friend.
　It doesn't matter the order in which they signed up or anything like that.

'Yes, yes, we're going off topic. Right now, it's time to verify the power you got by signing a contract with us.

　Tina clapped her hands together with a pang to focus everyone's attention.

　It's a sudden turn of events that has me somewhat confused, but...
　But do we need to do the work of making sure we have the power?
　So far, I've been in a lot of places where it's just a bump in the road...
　Knowing this in advance might reduce the danger.

'But how do we verify that?'
It's...

　Tina choked on her words at Kanade's plausible question.
　I guess she didn't really think about it...
　Looking very troubled, Tina was sweating profusely.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this. It's the royal pattern of awakening when cornered, right?
Do I have to be trapped in a corner...?
'Nya I don't want to be rough with Rain.
Well, uh uh, yeah!　Isn't your body learning how to use it or something like that, like it did with Nina?
Hmmm....

　You can try moving your body lightly.
　I try grasping and opening my palms.
　I check my own body in this and that, but it doesn't feel strange.
　I don't feel anything awkward, like I did with Nina.

Not really.
The worst...
'You haven't learned any new magic or anything like that?　Here, try to focus.
'Well it doesn't look like that either. There will still be three magic available.
Do you feel like you have more power or something?
'I don't know.　I don't even feel like I did when I signed with Kanade that's not the same thing.
What about magic?　Why don't you try a little magic?
'I don't have much magic that I can use in a bit but I don't think that's different either. For example........heal.

　I cast a healing spell on myself.
　The scar on my thumb that was created yesterday when I made a contract with Tina disappears.
　With the same speed and power as usual, I can't feel any changes.

'So.........like me.......a special ability?'
'Then there's no way to check it. I have no idea how to make it manifest.
No.
Gulp.

　Tina, at Tania's blunt words, nodded ruefully.

　Why would Tina care so much?
　Do you feel like you have to check it out because you're involved in it?

...hmmm, I don't know what to do.

　After that, I tried all sorts of ways to see what power I got from signing up with Tina...
　I couldn't figure it out, just time passed.

'Nya I don't know anything about it...'
If you don't know after all this, then maybe there's nothing to it?
Well, seriously...

　Tina couldn't be more depressed.
　She's so melancholy that it's not easy to talk to her.

　I don't know why she cares so much but....
　I want to do something about it.
　In order to do that, I have to make sure I have the power I got from signing up with Tina....Now what do I do?

Why does Tina care if you have powers or not?

　After some hesitation, I decided to ask straight away.
　Sometimes you have to put it into words to understand it.

''It's....''
Can you tell me if you want to?
.........I want to repay Rayne's husband for all the help he's given me.......by repaying him. And I thought, if it's about the contract, maybe we can be of help.......
So that's what it's all about.

　You don't have to worry about it so much but....
　But apart from that, I'm glad to see how Tina feels.

　The power I got from making a deal with a ghost........
　I want to find out somehow, but it's not easy.
　Tina doesn't seem to be able to come up with anything either, and she's floating around in a flustered state.

　.........Floating?

I'm wondering if...

　Suddenly, it occurred to me that there is a possibility.
　It's worth a try.

"Rain?
Hey, guys, just stand there and watch.

　Close your eyes and concentrate.
　Focus on your inner self....
　Exploring the power he gained from signing with Tina.

　........I found it!

　The light that had been sinking deep inside my body.
　I pick it up and make it my own.
　And......

"Oh!

　It felt as if the fetters on his body were detached.
　As he did so, his feet left the floor.
　My body floats slightly and drifts in a fluffy manner.

'Rain, I'm floating... what?　Huh?　Why?
Is that the power you got from signing a contract with Tina...?

'How do you stay afloat?　It's amazing how strange it is.
'I can feel the magic flowing, but it's not magic...?　Is it a skill?
You're controlling... gravity...?
Nina, you're right.

　By manipulating gravity, it floats fluffily in the air like Tina.
　I couldn't notice it at first because I had never thought of being able to interfere with gravity, but....
　Once I realized the potential, the rest was easy.

　However, it was quite difficult to control.
　Only a few inches, barely enough to float...
　Even with the magic power that was greatly increased by signing a contract with Tania, it doesn't seem to be able to sustain it for a long time.

''Hmmm.......I guess that's about it.

Why would Tina be impressed?
It's just that I want to help you, Rain. Did we help you?
Very. I think it can be quite a useful 'weapon' if you can master it. Thanks to Tina, thank you.


　Smiling, Tina looked so refreshed.