Yumix; Unveiled Chapter 20: Operation Twilight Divide

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The Original LightNovel Project Volume 02, Chapter 05: [ Operation Twilight Divide ] Original work, all rights reserved to the Author ‘Pili’, until we get an adaptation contract Cafeteria was bustling with activity, filled with lively chatter, while Hiroki's group just walked in. They picked a corner table that had plenty of room for everyone, and settled in. Kenji stretched his arms wide, after taking his seat with exaggerated relaxation. "Finally! I swear man, I could eat an entire cow right now," Kenji exclaimed lazily while placing his head on the table, Hiroki let out a quiet chuckle, feeling his spirits rise with the easygoing energy. On the other side of the hall, Miyu’s gentle eyes nervously swept over the room. She hesitated, looking left and right, her expression uncertain, until her gaze landed on them. A relieved smile appeared on her lips, and her mood visibly brightened. "Guys!" she called out, jogging toward them with excitement. They all turned to her, slightly caught off guard. Kenji was the first to chime in, throwing his arms up. "Miyu! We’ve barely seen you around. I was starting to think you were avoiding us!" Miyu smiled gently, her laughter tinged with a touch of timidity, while scratching the back of her head. "I know, I know. Sorry about that. I’ve been… busy with my works." "Busy researching that Golden Book, I assume?" Ayuri asked, her tone calm yet curious. Miyu nodded, sliding into the seat they had left open for her. "Yeah… But I’ll get to that in a second. First, I want to hear what I missed from you all!" Ayuri at this moment got up quietly from her seat, "I’ll be right back," she said with a casual smile. "Anyway don't let me miss anything important," and she moved on her way. Miyu leaned closer next to Hiroki, glancing at him curiously. "So, what have you all been doing recently, then? anything special?" Kenji reclined back grinning. "Well, you can say that Hiroki had a little… disagreement with the Golden Book." "Huh? What?" Miyu’s eyes widened, and she turned to Hiroki with clear curiosity. "Is that true, Hiroki? What happened?" Hiroki scratched his head awkwardly, he glanced at them before responding. "Not really. It’s just… what we tried didn’t work as expected. That’s all about it." Miyu leaned back in her chair, and her initial rush of enthusiasm faded as she sighed. "I see. For a second, I thought there was some big breakthrough. Guess we’re still figuring it out," Kenji chuckled, shrugging. "Well, it’s not like these things comes with instructions." Miyu nodded thoughtfully, her focus drifting for a moment. "Yet still, it makes me wonder… why it does seem to be so temperamental?" With that silence, and before anyone could reply, Ayuri returned back, carrying a tray full of food plates. "This is all by me today," she said cheerfully. "Consider it my treat as a gesture of our friendship!" Miyu's eyes shone with delight. "Woah, Amazing! Thank you so much!" Kenji bent closer, examining the dishes like a hunter sizing up his quarry. "Now this— this is what I call a feast!" It was mealtime, with a pleasant, light atmosphere enveloping them, and conversations bounced around, while Kenji was completely absorbed in his food. "Also… I’ve found some really interesting things about the Golden Book," Miyu said while eating."But… not enough yet. I still have a lot to figure out." "You should not push yourself too hard," Ayuri replied gently, with some concern "It's not that worth exhausting yourself for." "She’s right," Yoru agreed with her. "What is good about it if that research takes all the time from your day?" Kenji, meanwhile, glanced at Yoru’s plate. "So… you gonna eat that chicken thigh?" "Huh?" Yoru raised her eyebrow. "Why wouldn’t I?" Kenji shrugged innocently. "Just wondering…" And without a warning, he grabbed it and ate it within two quick bites. "HEY! You didn’t have to do that!" Yoru snapped while glaring at him. Kenji grinned mischievously, leaning back with a satisfied look. "Too s