Anime Collector: Starting With the Malevolent Shrine

『Host has collected Nino Nakano!』

『Reward: Far Sight!』

A cold, mechanical voice resonated in his mind. Two streams of mysterious energy suddenly emerged from deep within his body, converging in his eyes. The sensation was cool and refreshing, as if quietly altering the genetic structure of his eyeballs.

When Daiki opened his eyes again, his vision had transformed. The floor patterns in every corner of the bedroom were now clearly visible. Previously, he could barely discern the limits of his sight, but now everything was crystal clear, his visual range exponentially increased.

'It truly lives up to its name, though it's somewhat impractical.'

Far Sight merely allowed him to see farther and more clearly. It was more of an auxiliary ability, incapable of enhancing combat power.

What truly astonished Daiki was his newfound ability to collect characters.

He gently lifted the curtain, then rose and walked into the kitchen. The moment the bedroom door closed, Nino's eyes suddenly fluttered open.

"I... I actually... did that with Daiki-kun... What should I tell Miku? No... I can't let her know..." Her face flushed crimson with embarrassment as she buried it in the bedding, too ashamed to face the world.

Who would have thought that in a moment of impulse, she'd actually made a night raid on Daiki!

The worst part was that she knew he was Miku's boyfriend. Yet she showed neither restraint nor hesitation. Instead, she had been completely immersed in the thrill of the illicit act, unable to extricate herself.

Just as she was about to move, overcome by embarrassment, she suddenly felt sore all over. Her eyes fixed blankly on the bedsheet lying not far away on the floor, certain that a bright red mark stained it. She knew, with painful clarity, that there was no turning back now.

Though Miku had many firsts with Daiki — his first shopping trip, first goodbye kiss, and more — Nino realized she only needed to win once for it to matter.

As her gaze wandered, she noticed the charm on the bedside table again. It was a peculiar thing, identical to the one she'd seen last night. Then, she had felt only deep dissatisfaction, tinged with jealousy and envy.

Now, her feelings were entirely different. She even felt inclined to pick up the charm and admire it carefully.

"Am I being too unfair to Miku by doing this?"

Miku's face and their shared childhood memories involuntarily flooded her mind, stirring an indescribable feeling of guilt. Yet, even if she could turn back time, Nino knew she wouldn't regret her actions.

Creak—

The bedroom door opened. Daiki entered, carrying a carefully prepared breakfast.

"How are you feeling?"

"I'm... I'm okay..." Nino replied shyly, pulling the bedding to cover herself.

Despite the intimacy they'd shared, the girl's bashfulness was endearing.

"About Miku..."

"Let's keep it from her for now. We shouldn't make her sad." Nino interjected, her voice and heart trembling slightly.

Compared to Miku's feelings for Daiki, hers were still nascent. Although she had achieved this victory through questionable means, she worried he might not be able to forget her sister.

The thought of being abandoned by him made Nino's face suddenly pale, her smile becoming forced.

Daiki sensed her uneasiness, though unaware of its source.

"Then, I'll be in your care from now on." He said softly, embracing her gently.

Nino's eyes welled with emotion, "I should be the one saying that. This humble Nino will be in your care, Daiki-kun."

The faint cherry blossom scent of her hair filled his senses. As he held her soft, fragrant form, Big Daiki down there started to rise.

"Daiki-kun, not now..." Nino murmured, her face flushing. Her body hadn't yet recovered.

Daiki considered using his Reverse Cursed Technique to heal her, but Nino acted first. She lowered her head, surprising him by attacking Big Daiki!

He inhaled sharply.

Typically, Nino presented a strong-willed, tsundere facade to protect her sisters. In truth, she was far more sensitive. With her guard down, she became earnest and easily flustered.

This bold move caught Daiki off-guard. Yet, how could he resist such an opportunity?

His hand found her crimson locks, gently guiding her in her ministrations.

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As time passed, the atmosphere settled into a calm quietude.

Daiki employed his Reverse Cursed Technique to heal her body.

Once she regained her mobility, Nino didn't linger at his house. Her phone was likely inundated with messages from Itsuki and the others. Given her previous escapade and her audacity to stay at a hotel, she should have returned by daybreak at the latest.

Left with no alternative, she hailed a taxi and returned to the luxury apartment.

Meanwhile…

Iroha, concealed in the shadows, witnessed her senpai exiting Daiki's house. A devilish smile gradually spread across her face.

"Hehehe... My early morning stakeout wasn't in vain! Hmph, I originally thought senpai was a paragon of fidelity! To think he'd hook up with Nino-senpai — truly, you can't judge a book by its cover!"

Noticing Daiki about to return inside, she hastily emerged from her hiding spot.

"Sen~pai~"

Her voice, sweet as honey, reached his ears. With an adorable smile plastered on her face, Iroha swiftly approached him.

"What a coincidence, senpai! I just saw Miku-senpai leave. She must have stayed the night, right? The relationship between Daiki-senpai and Miku-senpai is truly enviable! I happened to be jogging by, and now I'm exhausted and hungry!" She ran up to him, her large eyes blinking rapidly, as if hinting at something.

"Oh, jogging by? I thought that fool who's been crouching in the bushes since seven this morning, hungry all the while, was you, kouhai."

Iroha's smile faltered slightly; that fool was indeed her.

What the hell? She was certain senpai hadn't looked her way. How did he discover her?

"Ahahahaha... How could that be... Who would skip breakfast and stay hungry from seven in the morning until... Damn it! Senpai, if you knew, you should have said something!" Her laughter gradually faded.

Her legs were nearly numb from crouching! Had her senpai been making a fool of her this entire time?

"Hmph, Senpai, let's be frank! The one who just left wasn't Miku-senpai, but Nino-senpai, right? Hehehe, Daiki-senpai, you wouldn't want Miku-senpai to know about your affair, would you?"

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