Anime Collector: Starting With the Malevolent Shrine

"Senpai, are you tired? Let me offer you my lap as a pillow!"

"Senpai, what were you talking about with Onee-san earlier?"

"Senpai, this world is so dangerous, can I become a Sorcerer too?"

"..." The affected tone sent a shiver down Daiki's skin.

Iroha's snow-white hands gently massaged his shoulders, her touch surprisingly skilled and measured. Her chestnut-colored short hair occasionally brushed against his earlobe, carrying a subtle fragrance.

Her eagerness to become a Sorcerer was unmistakable.

Ayase and Kirino blushed at her behavior. Despite claiming to dislike this senior, here she was, practically throwing herself at him.

The three remained wide awake, still processing their encounter with disaster and Impurities.

Their bodies trembled at the memory of that mushroom cloud. The true power of Sorcerers had shattered their previous understanding of reality.

Who could have imagined their second-year senpai was a Sorcerer?

Ayase and Kirino studied Daiki carefully. With his refined features and mysterious aura, he seemed flawless.

'No wonder Iroha is so fixated on Daiki-senpai. Besides being a bit of a playboy, he's perfect.' Ayase sighed, concerned for her friend.

After all, both Mei and Daiki were powerful Sorcerers.

Mei, the beautiful woman who could effortlessly slay massive Impurities with just a pole-axe, possessed both cold beauty and an imposing figure that put her charm off the charts. Next to her, Iroha seemed diminutive.

Still, their primary concern remained whether they too could become Sorcerers. How amazing would it be to possess such power!

"The path of a Sorcerer is far more challenging than you imagine." Mei stated bluntly, eyeing their eager expressions.

Though the Spiritual Vein outbreak had granted some ordinary people Sorcery talent, becoming a true Sorcerer was no simple feat.

Without Innate Techniques and unable to use Black Flash, such Sorcerers were mere cannon fodder, destined to spend their lives as support staff for true Sorcerers.

"Senpai..." Undeterred by these warnings, Iroha clutched Daiki's sleeve with coquettish charm, her fair, rosy face nearly touching his.

Her bright eyes sparkled with an endearing look.

"Mei speaks truth. Ordinary sorcerers are nothing but cannon fodder on the battlefield. The crucial element is innate technique — which you lack." Daiki's resolve stood unshakeable.

How could it waver so easily?

The light of hope slowly dimmed in Ayase and Kirino's eyes.

"So that's how it is, Senpai! The world is so dangerous, you won't abandon your cute kōhai, right?"

Taking advantage of the conversation, Iroha leaned close to his ear and whispered in a cold, flat voice that only they could hear:

"Cut it out, Senpai! What you did with Miss Mei earlier wasn't innocent at all, was it? I know everything now — about teaching Black Flash and doing it again. Your ability is quite improper! If you don't want Miku-senpai to know about your relationships with other women, you'd better help me become a powerful Sorcerer."

As her chestnut hair moved away from his nose, Iroha maintained her cute expression, betraying nothing of her cold words.

Ayase and Kirino only saw her lean forward, her chestnut-colored short hair concealing Daiki's cheeks. They briefly marveled at her boldness but thought nothing more of it.

Mei raised her eyebrows, watching the bold girl with amusement. Such an interesting character was quite rare.

You really can't judge a book by its cover, or measure the ocean with a bucket.

"Iroha guessed correctly. I have a special ability called Hundred Teachings that can infinitely increase a Sorcerer's Cursed Energy and physical strength through that kind of thing. While it can't make one a Special Grade Sorcerer, over time it can make a Sorcerer's power directly overwhelm Special Grades."

Acknowledging the Hundred Teachings ability confirmed Iroha's suspicions, but his sudden change in tone cooled her excitement.

"But... why should I teach you? This is a mysterious technique that can keep ordinary people eternally young. Your threats as a junior aren't enough to make me waste my time!" His fingertip lifted her chin, his playful gaze making her heart flutter.

"Senpai, how mean! Such a cute kōhai is keeping you company, yet you still want something else." Iroha's face flushed slightly as she retorted. After a pause, she said softly, "Does Senpai have any other thoughts? As long as it doesn't involve others, I can agree to anything."

Her gentle, vulnerable appearance stirred violent thoughts.

"Beg me!"

"Huh?" Iroha's breath caught.

She had expected some outrageous demand.

But just this?

As expected of a small-fry senior — he's no match at all.

"Senpai, please help me become a powerful Sorcerer." Playing the role of a cute, weak kōhai, Iroha's acting was flawless.

Daiki's lips curled into a smile, "I said beg, not make a wish."

Iroha looked confused, not understanding his meaning.

"Remember how Mei begged me earlier? Use that same format."

A storm of thoughts swept through Iroha's mind, and her face turned crimson.

"Senpai, can't we have Ayase and Kirino leave first?" Though they were speaking quietly, someone might overhear.

If those two heard, she might as well move to another planet.

"No way."

His words were gentle, but in her eyes, he was nothing short of a demon.

Her gaze drifted toward Mei, who watched the scene with leisurely interest.

When their eyes met, Mei turned her head with deliberate slowness.

Damn it! That woman must have heard everything!

Iroha shifted uncomfortably, her teeth catching her lower lip.

Ayase and Kirino exchanged glances, noting the heavy silence.

In this stillness — where even a pin drop would echo — how could she possibly utter such shameless words?

When Daiki had used his ability on Mei, he'd clearly been the one deriving pleasure from it. Now he not only wanted more, but he demanded she beg for it.

Wouldn't that make her, Iroha, no better than a beggar on her knees?

"Senpai..."

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