622 -614- The start of a new story
The young man who appeared in the Automaton City of Liverpool and landed in front of the Royal Academy of Machinart was naturally Rozen.
It had been about ten days since he returned to this world.
In these ten days, Rozen first reunited with Shouko Karyuusai Shouko, and following certain circumstances, decided to come here for studies.
Yes.
For studies.
Rozen was prepared to officially enroll as a student in the world-renowned Machinart Academy—Walpurgis Royal Academy of Machinart.
Although the tuition was exorbitant, this part was fully covered by Karyuusai Shouko.
Therefore, Rozen only needed to bring his automaton and follow the enrollment notice to come here for the entrance exam.
It was for this reason that Rozen brought his automaton with him.
Accompanying Rozen and taking this opportunity to do some strange things was none other than the world-famous puppet craftsman Karyuusai Shouko's masterpiece, "Moon" of the "Setsugetsuka" series —— Yaya.
Since the portal between the Automaton world and the world where Chaldea was situated had already been opened, and the flow of time in both worlds was gradually converging, Rozen only realized upon his return to this world that merely about two years had passed since he left.
After a span of two years, there had been no change in Yaya's appearance. Just like when Rozen first saw her, she was dressed in a pitch-black silk kimono. The length of the kimono was quite short, resembling a skirt, swaying lightly like a skirt and revealing her thighs. The exposed shoulders were also fair and smooth. Coupled with the girl's excessively delicate features, she was like the most exquisite artwork in the world, making people envious.
However...
"Please let Yaya replenish her energy!"
Yaya, who was crouching on the ground, holding her head, teary-eyed, protested to Rozen.
"Yaya has been lacking Nuragami energy for two years! If it's not replenished soon, she won't be able to function!"
Even this highly-rated automaton girl, who belonged on the top of this world's stage and was comparable to a battleship in terms of cost and combat power, said such foolish words.
In response, Rozen spoke without reservation.
"How many times have you used this excuse to justify your actions in these ten days?"
You see, in order to replenish that so-called "Nuragami energy," Yaya had done all sorts of things during these ten days.
She either sneaked into Rozen's bed in the middle of the night or intruded while Rozen was taking a bath, claiming she wanted to help wash his back. She even went so far as to hide Rozen's used clothes, using the excuse of helping with laundry, and made a pillow out of them. Every day, she hugged the pillow, revealing a satisfied smile like an infatuated girl, which truly drove Rozen to despair.
"You're an automaton, not an inflatable doll. Please refrain from engaging in behaviors that would diminish your own value, okay?"
Rozen reprimanded Yaya like this, paying no mind to the peculiar looks coming from the guards at the gate.
However...
"Think of Yaya as just an inflatable doll! Or rather, Yaya desires to be seen that way!"
Yaya immediately pounced on Rozen.
"Bang!"
Accompanied by a thud, Yaya, leaping towards him, met a fist exploding on her head once again.
"Ow...!"
Yaya, once again holding her head, squatted down with teary eyes.
"Sigh..."
Rozen, on the other hand, sighed and almost doubted life.
"Why did I gamble for such an infatuated doll in the first place?"
Rozen couldn't help but regret.
Indeed, in terms of appearance, Yaya could be said to be flawless. Not to mention men, even women couldn't avoid being charmed by her. Countless noble ladies would wish to possess such a beautiful and adorable automaton. For this, they would willingly spend any amount of money. Moreover, Yaya herself was exceedingly valuable. It's likely even governmental institutions would covet her.
Yet, as her owner, Rozen, he now had no sense of fortune in possessing this invaluable masterpiece.
The reason was, of course, due to her personality that resembled a voracious beast, always seeking to take advantage of Rozen.
During these ten days, if Rozen hadn't stood up and resisted, his decades of chastity would have surely fallen to Yaya.
"If it's really like this, I might as well be with Asuna..."
Thinking like this, Rozen suddenly shivered.
At that moment, Yaya, holding her head, looked up, gazing at him. In her beautiful eyes, the pupils seemed unfocused, turning completely dark and terrifying.
"You were thinking about other women just now, weren't you?"
Yaya exhaled these terrifying words as if emitting a dark aura.
"...Why are you so sensitive in moments like this?"
Rozen truly began to feel afraid.
But this triggered Yaya's eruption.
"It's indeed about other women...!"
Yaya suddenly stood up, shouting loudly, and once again pounced on Rozen.
At that moment, Rozen hastily pressed Yaya's head, but due to Yaya's strength, he gradually lost, letting Yaya wrap around him.
Just as Rozen and Yaya contorted into a mess, almost about to stage an unsightly scene on the street, a cold voice reached their ears.
"You, the perverted puppeteer, and the perverted automaton, are you the students transferring here from the Far East?"
When such a voice simultaneously reached Rozen and Yaya's ears, Rozen turned his head, still struggling to twist Yaya's face away, to look at the source.
Suddenly, at the entrance of the academy's gate, appeared a tall and slender woman.
She had her hair tied up, a fiery red color, and was dressed in what seemed to be the academy's professor uniform. Her appearance was smart, and she wore glasses, giving off the impression of a cold female instructor.
In fact, her attitude could indeed be described as cold.
"I am the professor of Machinart Physics, you can call me Kimberly," the self-proclaimed Kimberly, the female professor, coldly stared at Rozen.
"Although it's regrettable for both you and me, I am your guide for this admission and your future mentor. So, even though my impression of you has hit rock bottom, you can temporarily halt your actions and start with a simple self-introduction."
This statement fully demonstrated just how aloof the other party's attitude was.
"Thank you for the straightforward explanation, Professor Kimberly," Rozen, maintaining the appearance of restraining Yaya, smiled at Kimberly. "Firstly, allow me to clarify that there are only perverted automaton here, not perverted puppeteer."
"That's harsh!" Yaya exclaimed, but Rozen ignored her.
"I am Rorelai Arneet. Although I am transferring mid-term and will reportedly enter the second year instead of the first, I still ask for your guidance."
Rozen shrugged and introduced himself like this.
"Rorelai Arneet...hmm?" Kimberly looked deeply at Rozen.
Presumably, this professor had just heard Yaya addressing Rozen, knowing that he had been referred to as "Nuragami." This realization likely informed her response during his self-introduction.
However, Kimberly didn't seem particularly interested in this.
"Anyway, let's proceed with the academic assessment so you can evaluate your own standing here. Follow me for now," Kimberly stated coldly. "However, I must remind you, according to the country's laws, students are not allowed to take their automatons out on the streets until they graduate. Otherwise, the institution has the right to execute your automaton. If you wish to reconsider, do so now."
With that, Kimberly proceeded to walk into the gate on her own, no longer acknowledging Rozen.
This cold demeanor finally brought Yaya back to her senses.
"Nuragami..."
Yaya looked at Rozen.
To this, Rozen just smiled.
"Let's go," Rozen said. "After all, we've already prepared ourselves for this, haven't we?"
"Yes," Yaya nodded heavily.
"Then let's go inside," Rozen confidently told Yaya. "Also, there's no more Nuragami here. Remember to call me Rozen from now on."
At his words, Yaya responded with a cheerful smile.
"Of course, dear!"
"It's Rozen!"
Thus, amidst Rozen's protests, the two of them stepped together through the academy's gates, embarking on a new story.
