Magiclad Girls and a Mob who will save them, or else the world is doomed!

Chapter 108: Sleepless nights

[Moegi PoV]

I woke up, feeling like something was still bothering me. It's not that I don't like this life, and it's not that I dislike anyone. There are only great elements, but something just doesn't feel right.

I know the reason. I'm aware of it. But I decided not to do anything about it, and that's my own choice, yet it doesn't feel satisfying.

As I was pondering this, I headed to the living room. When I entered, the lights were on, and he was sitting on the sofa, playing a mobile game.

"It's not good to be playing games at this hour. You should get some sleep..."

"Oh, sorry..."

I carefully advised my junior about taking care of his health as a senior. I went over and sat down on the sofa next to him, partly because I got a bit interested in the game.

"Well, you're a high school student, so I won't force you. What game are you playing right now?"

"It's a game where you battle monsters."

"Oh, I see. Aoi-chan used to play something like that too."

"Actually, I'm going to have a match the day after tomorrow."

"Is that so?"

"Yes, so I thought I'd get a little ahead at this time. I figured if it's a command-based training game, I might have a chance of winning against you."

"Aoi-chan is too strong, so no one can beat her."

This might be the first time we've had a conversation alone. It's making me a bit nervous...

"Well, that's why I want to win once here and look good. I want to hear someone say, 'You did it.'"

"This guy..."

Maybe Aoi-chan will be frustrated and challenge him again if she loses.

He stopped playing the game and put it on the table.

Didn't he want to play the game? Is he going to sleep already?

"Why are you here, Moegi-senpai?"

"I couldn't sleep... I thought I'd have a warm drink or something..."

"In that case, would you like to chat with me?"

"Yeah, that's... I'm also wide awake... and it's a good opportunity..."

"Please. Actually, recently, I've been thinking I'd like to get to know everyone again."

"I see..."

What should I do!? If I suddenly say, "Let's talk" what should I say...? But I'm curious! Does that mean... um, I'm included too, right?! Why would he want to know about me?! And he said it with a serious face!

I won't let it show on my face, but I'm feeling a bit flustered. Calm down, Moegi. Um, prime numbers! Let's count prime numbers.

0, 1, 2, 3... N-No, that's wrong! 0 and 1 are not prime numbers!

"So, let's talk..."

"Sure."

"Well, it's a good opportunity, so how about we make it a quiz? What's my favorite food?"

Well, to be honest, it's a kids' meal, but... there's no way he'd know that... and I'm too embarrassed to say it.

"Is it a kids' meal?"

"Correct..."

First question?! How did he know?! Wait, did I mention it before?!

"I see... You got that right."