Reincarnated as Itsuka Shido: Collecting Spirits as Lovers

After the chaotic conversation of the three, Shido could finally take a breather as Kotori reluctantly let him off the hook.

As for Tohka, she had now returned to acting spoiled. Clinging to his arm, she leaned in closer, causing her ample chest to press against him once again.

Shido couldn't do much to stop Tohka's affectionate gestures, so he let her do as she pleased.

However, he soon noticed the growing number of glances from people in the neighborhood. Shido knew that it was because they were too close to each other, especially in public, making the three of them the center of attention.

Even Kotori subtly distanced herself from them, pretending as if she didn't know Shido and Tohka.

Shido could only let out a bitter smile, thinking this was way better than returning to the earlier messy conversation.

The girls looked at Tohka with envy flickering in their eyes, jealous of how she could walk together with such a handsome boyfriend.

Yet, as they took in Tohka's dazzling beauty, one that perfectly matched her partner, they could only sigh in resignation. Meanwhile, the boys were cursing Shido for flirting so early in the morning with such beautiful girls, while they were stuck hanging out with their male friends.

However, Shido ignored the whispers and simply glanced to his right, where Tohka snuggled close to him. her satisfied smile radiating pure happiness. Her satisfied smile radiated pure happiness, and her purple eyes sparkled with joy. With every step she took, her ponytail swayed gently, adding to the carefree charm she exuded.

Yet, when he glanced to his left, he found Kotori walking beside him, her arms crossed over her chest while maintaining a certain distance. She was giving off an unmistakable "stay away from me" vibe, which made Shido smile bitterly.

Her black ribbon swayed back and forth with the pleasant breeze.

Her crimson eyes were shining sharply as the earlier conversation still had a bitter taste in her mouth.

Fortunately, Kotori didn't blow her top and instead just acted coldly, otherwise, this mess would have gotten much bigger.

Nevertheless, the three of them walked in silence along the road, each lost in their own thoughts as they made their way toward the school.

They maintained this silence until they reached the intersection where Shido and Tohka would part ways with Kotori.

...

"Then we'll be going this way."

Shido shifted his head to the left where Kotori walked beside him. They had reached the intersection where they would part ways, as their schools were in different directions.

Kotori didn't show as much anger as before, but her crimson eyes still carried a hint of resentment and annoyance. It was clear that she was deeply irritated with him for going all the way with Tohka.

Yet, what could he do? He was still a normal person, a normal boy. Who could resist such temptation especially when the girl was Tohka who possessed both the allure and innocence of a woman?

"Bye bye, Onii-chan! Tohka!"

"Un! Bye bye, Kotori!"

As Shido contemplated in his head, he was suddenly startled by Kotori's abrupt change in personality.

All her cold treatment and anger at him vanish into nothingness. 

It was as if everything that happened earlier was just an illusion.

However, when Shido paid close attention to her figure, he realized that her ribbon had suddenly changed to a white one. His eyes widened in surprise, amazed at how swiftly Kotori could switch her ribbons without him even realizing it.

Yet, Kotori didn't care what Shido was thinking inside his head and simply waved her hands cheerfully in the distance, her skirt fluttering gently in the breeze.

Watching her bubbly expression that was radiating with a smile, Shido revealed a light smile. Although his sister has a weird habit of constantly changing her persona, he knows that it is just her way of concealing her weak self.

He could only wonder to himself when she would finally step out of her own space and face everything without relying on her Commander Mode.

His mind became messy as he thought of a lot of things yet, Shido noticed something that caught his attention.

Shido watched as he noticed Kotori's fluttering skirt. He couldn't help but think that if the wind were a bit stronger then Shido might see her cute panties. Unfortunately, there is no strong wind today, just a normal breeze.

"Bye-bye, Kotori!"

Tohka's cheerful voice pulled Shido out of his deep thoughts. He turned his head and faced her direction. Tohka was still happily waving her hands in Kotori's direction until she was out of sight. However, just before Kotori walked away, she didn't forget to shoot Shido one last glare, her face tinged with a slight crimson shade.

It was clear that she had noticed him glancing at her skirt, and this was her way of silently telling Shido that she hadn't missed it.

This caused Shido to let out an awkward laugh as he had been caught glancing at her skirt.

"Let's go Shido!"

Fortunately, Tohka's enthusiasm made Shido feel better. He couldn't help but smile at Tohka's vibrant energy so early in the morning. He mused to himself, wishing that Reine could have even a tenth of Tohka's energy.

Speaking of Reine, Shido couldn't shake the thought that she might still be upset with him, just like Kotori. However, unlike Kotori, Reine knew that he hadn't just eaten Tohka but also Origami.

Shido could only sigh helplessly as it was really hard to become a harem protagonist.

"Let's go Tohka."

"Un!"

After Kotori left, Shido and Tohka continued their way to school but this was just the beginning of Shido's another troublesome morning.

 ...

"Please come back again."

"Un, we're gonna come back again!"

Tohka cheerfully responded to the convenience store clerk, waving her left hand while holding food in her right. After saying goodbye, Tohka and Shido exited the convenience store, stepping through the automatic sliding door together.

Shido watched her eat, unable to hide a helpless smile. He was speechless at how bottomless her stomach seemed to be.

They had just finished breakfast, yet here she was, eating again.

Still, no matter how much Tohka ate, she didn't seem to get fat at all. Instead, all the nutrients she got from the food seemed to go straight to... somewhere else.

As Shido thought of that, he silently lowered his gaze to her massive breast. His body suddenly felt a bit hot when he thought of how he played with her twin peaks and formed various shapes with them.

"Hmm? What's wrong Shido?"

He didn't know whether it was just a coincidence or a woman's natural instinct to detect a man's gaze, but Tohka momentarily stopped eating and turned her head towards Shido.

"Ah, it's nothing Tohka."

"Oh! Is that so? Okay then, hehehe~"

Shido was a bit surprised when Tohka suddenly shifted her gaze at him but he smoothly responded with a smile. He then placed his palms gently on her head and gave her a light pat, causing Tohka to let out a silly, delighted laugh.

Shido shook his head to erase all those perverted thoughts. It was still early, yet here he was, already thinking inappropriately.

Nevertheless, watching Tohka who was munching on her food happily, a wry smile formed on his lips. He felt that he had corrupted such a delicate and innocent girl.

As the two got closer to the school, they began to notice more students on the road.

Just as Shido thought he could finally relax, his attention was suddenly drawn to someone hiding behind a utility pole.

However, that person didn't seem to be hiding at all, as Shido could clearly see part of her body.

What made it even more amusing was that she kept peeking out from behind the utility pole, causing the students walking to look at her strangely.

Watching all of the weird antics of that person, Shido could only reveal a bitter smile as he felt truly speechless at her action.

"Shido, there is a suspicious person hiding over there!"

Tohka cautiously said while pointing her index finger at the Utility Pole. She had just finished her food when something strange caught her attention.

She had previously watched a detective movie where one of the scenes is an enemy following the protagonist.

However, unlike the tense atmosphere of that scene in the movie, this situation felt more comedic than serious.

Shido couldn't help but chuckle seeing Tohka's reaction.

Nevertheless, watching the stalker hiding behind the utility pole, Shido could only reveal a wry smile. He helplessly walked toward that person as he knew that that person was waiting for him to come closer.

Following behind him was Tohka who was doing funny poses as if she were a detective.

Shido felt that Tohka was really having fun so he didn't stop her strange posses and continued walking closer to the Utility Pole.