A Scientific Urban Detective

“I am Chaimen Wen, representing the board of directors of Private Tokiwadai Middle School.” The young woman in formal attire presented a bouquet of flowers—though she had rushed over at the first opportunity, she was well-prepared.

“Tokiwadai Middle School?” Misaki Shokuhou raised an eyebrow. “Unexpected…”

Unexpected that they would come so easily—because Misaki Shokuhou had originally planned to enroll in Tokiwadai according to the “original plot,” and she also wanted to bring Ruiko Saten and others in with her, just like in the “original plot.”

She had been wondering how to contact Tokiwadai Middle School, but she didn't expect them to come to her so quickly.

“Our school is very much looking forward to having a student like Shokuhou,” Chaimen Wen said frankly. “To be honest, we need a Level 5 esper to join us.”

As one of Academy City's top five prestigious schools, Tokiwadai Middle School is certainly excellent, but it also has some obvious shortcomings—firstly, they are a middle school and an all-girls school with only a middle school division; secondly, they insist on elite education and will never compromise, resulting in the number of students enrolled never exceeding three hundred.

Therefore, although all the students at Tokiwadai Middle School are Level 3 and Level 4, the disadvantages in terms of age and number put them under considerable pressure when competing.

After all, there is no distinction between middle school and high school in the competition between the “Top Five Schools.”

And the blonde girl with star-like eyes in front of her was exactly the right candidate for Tokiwadai Middle School!

Twelve years old, just right to enroll directly in the first year of the new school year; and also a Level 5!

Level 5 and below Level 5 are two completely different concepts. From a purely utilitarian point of view, the importance of one Misaki Shokuhou is comparable to all other students!

“Of course, I am willing to join your school.” Misaki Shokuhou didn't waste any words and directly stated her request, “But I also have conditions.”

“Please speak. Believe me, with the strength of the Tokiwadai Group, most conditions in this world can be met,” Chaimen Wen said confidently.

“The girls who came out with me this time, I hope they can become students of Tokiwadai Middle School with me.”

“No problem, or rather, this is what we hope to see.” Chaimen Wen—or rather, Tokiwadai Middle School—had obviously done their homework and investigated the members involved in this incident.

“They are all Level 3 or Level 4 espers, which meets our school's admission standards.” Chaimen Wen opened her tablet, looking at the file information on it, and then suddenly made a surprised sound, “What's going on with this girl?”

Among the Level 3s and Level 4s, there was “inexplicably” an extra Level 0 file.

Without even thinking, she knew this was Kozaku Mitori's file.

Misaki Shokuhou understood in her heart that even at her current level, she would occasionally overlook that girl. Not to mention Chaimen Wen, who was just an ordinary person—she must have overlooked this file when reviewing the information.

Sometimes it even makes people wonder if that strange presence is Kozaku Mitori's superpower.

“She is the sister of Koza Mikoto,” Misaki Shokuhou said, “Koza Mikoto is that Level 3 girl who is expected to be promoted to Level 4 soon.”

“Even if they are sisters, but…” Chaimen Wen showed a troubled expression. Tokiwadai Middle School's admission standards are what they are, and it is impossible to lower the requirements because of a special case.

If it were Level 2, it would be fine, and it wouldn't be impossible to bypass the restrictions and make an exception to let her enroll by finding some methods; but Level 0 is too much, and this opening cannot be opened no matter what, as it would subvert the bottom line of Tokiwadai Middle School.

Thinking of the scene where she had just confidently agreed to everything, the expression on Chaimen Wen's face became even more awkward.

“I will not insist that Tokiwadai Middle School lower its standards.” Misaki Shokuhou said, “I just want to try not to separate us, at least not too far apart… As far as I know, Tokiwadai Middle School is inside the School Garden.”

Chaimen Wen immediately understood her hint and nodded, “I understand, that's no problem! The School Garden is a school district composed of five girls' schools, including Tokiwadai Middle School. Other schools will not have strict requirements on esper levels like us.”

Misaki Shokuhou nodded in satisfaction. This was also in line with the arrangement of the “original plot.” She didn't think there was anything wrong with it, so she went along with the flow and continued to promote this development.

After the two parties confirmed their respective intentions, they shook hands and said goodbye, but did not sign any written documents. It seemed that neither of them was worried that the other would go back on their word.

Tokiwadai still had this level of confidence and pride. They didn't think that any other school or organization could offer better conditions—