Special Alice (Gakuen Alice / Alice Academy FF)

SA 26 - Candy

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Everyone was given the candy. Once it is eaten, the body will progress forward or backwards at the number of years written on the pack. However, distribution of the candy was stopped due to the side effects.

Mikan raised an eyebrow and examined the candy in her hand. " So, if we eat this, we can turn into high school students and infiltrate the high school section?"

" It appears so," Misaki thoughtfully nodded in agreement, "It's a brilliant plan, but the side effects..."

With the assistance of Nonoko, they devised a clever ruse to maintain their classroom attendance while venturing to the high school section. Hotaru's holographic technology proved invaluable.

Ruka started looking over at Natsume, " About the mission at headquarters..." Misaki's ears perked with her eyes widened as she suddenly remembered the earlier class meeting. A wave of concern washed over her as she cast a quick glance in Natsume's direction, who seemed equally anxious.

Natsume placed his hand on Ruka's head, startling him. " Don't think about it too much," he murmured, and his eyes seemed to convey reassurance to Ruka.

They all ate the candies, a reminder not to chew and swallow to maintain the age transformation effect. Each of them transformed into high school students.

Misaki and Mikan hurriedly donned their borrowed high school uniforms in the girl's restroom. The unfamiliar clothes clung to their grown bodies, creating an unusual sensation.

" This is so weird, Misa-chan~," Mikan's voice echoed from the neighboring cubicle, full of excitement and disbelief. Misaki couldn't help but chuckle as she buttoned up her crisp white blouse. She finished dressing quickly, meticulously folding her old uniform before emerging from the cubicle.

"Are you done, Mikan-chan?" Misaki called out as she could hear Mikan rustling around in her cubicle.

Mikan's voice, filled with a mix of excitement and slight discomfort, replied, " Not yet, just a little bit more~. I'm not used to this. My bones hurt!" Her wail was endearing, and Misaki hummed sympathetically while she pulled her hair back into a neat ponytail.

" I know, my knees hurt so bad right now," Misaki sighed as she clenched her teeth to bear the pain. Mikan eventually emerged from her cubicle, and Misaki couldn't help but gasp in astonishment at her friend's transformation.

" Y-you... are so pretty!" Misaki's eyes widened, and she found herself surprised by the mature radiance Mikan exuded. A soft blush crept across Mikan's cheeks as she accepted the compliment. Her older appearance highlighted her unique charm, making her even more captivating, capable of enchanting both guys and, if circumstances allowed, girls.

Mikan collected their old uniforms and carefully stowed them away in her backpack, making sure to bring along some essential items that might come in handy later on.

With their transformation complete, the duo ventured outside to join Tsubasa senpai and Tono senpai, who had been patiently waiting.

While they walked, Misaki inadvertently overheard a conversation. " Do you really not know where the notebook that details the location of the warphole is?" The conversation piqued her curiosity, and she couldn't help but wonder about its context.

" Why would I know?" Tono senpai's voice sounded irritated, and the ensuing groan suggested that Tsubasa senpai had grown agitated.

Distracted by the distant conversation, Misaki hurried to catch up with Mikan, who had just beamed upon reaching the two seniors.

The reactions from Tsubasa senpai and Tono senpai were nothing short of shock. Seeing the grown Mikan was enough to elicit surprised expressions.

" Sorry we took so long, do we look like high school students now?" Mikan asked, her joy and anticipation bubbling over as she addressed the two bewildered seniors.