Chapter 89, The Throne.

Deleting memories...and personality?

Even without a mirror, Hajime Hinata knew that he must look terrible.

What was that guy saying just now? Why could he say something so coldly?

This kind of thing... I've never heard of it before! And the idea of ​​erasing memories and personality means that if I were really done that to myself in the future, what would happen to "Hyuga Hajime" in the future...?

What is it then?

Just like that... does it cease to exist?

Hajime Hinata was overwhelmed by the sudden, massive, and terrible amount of information, and for a moment he forgot the advice he had kept in mind not long ago: "It is in times like these that you must remain calm."

After learning that his future personality had been erased, how could he possibly remain calm?

Hyuga Hajime remained silent, and the voice in his mind also quieted down, as if it had no desire to say anything more. Thinking about it, it seemed that from the moment it appeared until now, the voice had only been answering Hyuga Hajime's questions, without proactively offering any information.

But now that things have come to this, Hyuga Hajime has no time to think about things like how the voice was kind or considerate.

In an instant, only the faint sound of the clock hands ticking filled the ward.

After a short while, Hyuga Hajime, whose mind was in turmoil, finally managed to regain his composure.

It's okay.

This is... something that will happen in the future. Since it's in the future, it means it hasn't happened yet.

Now that I know what will happen in the future, I will definitely not let things get this bad again.

That's right, all of this can still be undone. And this opportunity to learn about the future through strange events should be a very good chance to avoid that future.

and……

Clearly, Kamukura Izuru's incident is related to the events that occurred at the old school building. And he wasn't the only one caught up in the same thing; Tsukino and the others were also involved.

In any case, if we can gain more information from this opportunity, we can likely make further progress in resolving the issue of the old school buildings.

This is also for those who were also involved in the incident.

After figuring this out, Hajime Hinata finally rekindled a fighting spirit in his heart, which had become ashen.

So, the first step to changing the course of the future...

Should we contact Tsukino and the others first?

Hinata remembered what Tsuchiro Rei had said before closing the hospital room door and leaving: "Remember to contact Chiya and tell him you're okay." So he looked around and then noticed his phone on the bedside table.

There was a note under the phone. — This must be the note that Tsukino Kazuha had left for him, which Tsuchiro Rei had mentioned before.

Hajime Hinata decided to take a look at the note first.

It was more like a piece of paper that had been repeatedly folded into small pieces than a note.

Hajime Hinata unfolded the folded paper and found that there was more written on it than he had expected.

Tsukino and Chiya didn't hide anything about what happened after last night; instead, they wrote it down and told Hinata Hajime directly—for example, the possession, the information about infighting, and so on.

Tsukino wasn't worried at all that the contents of the paper on the bedside table might be seen by someone else. But then again, it made sense; even if someone did see it, they'd probably just laugh and think, "Why is this high school student so immature?"

Besides this, the paper also contained some information about Hinata Hajime's current situation. For example, Tsuchiro Rei, the person mentioned earlier, is a friend of Tsukino and one of the parents, and is a highly skilled doctor. Also, Hinata doesn't need to worry about school; he'll help him get leave from school…

Hajime Hinata quickly read through everything written on the paper. After thinking for a moment, he folded the paper back up and put it back on the table for the time being. He planned to put it in his pocket and take it with him when he left.

Well, it's best to minimize the possibility of others seeing the contents and misunderstanding that he and Tsukino are both suffering from chuunibyou (middle school syndrome).

Immediately after putting the papers back in place, Hajime Hinata turned on his phone.

He glanced at the time first.

"It's already gotten this far...?"

Hajime Hinata was somewhat surprised.

The curtains in the hospital room were drawn, and the lights were on, making the room fairly bright. Therefore, Hinata Hajime had no idea how long he had slept or what time it was.

He subconsciously thought he would wake up in the morning, but... how did it become dusk again?

If I round it up, wouldn't that mean I slept for a whole day?

Upon realizing this, his body, which had been dominated by emotions, seemed to finally awaken its physiological instincts. Suddenly, Hyuga Hajime belatedly felt the hunger he had felt from not eating for some time.

Despite the hunger, Hyuga Hajime first sent a message to Tsukino and Chiya, informing them that he was alright and that he planned to rush back to school soon.

After sending the message, he did not leave immediately.

The brown-haired boy sitting on the hospital bed was silent for two seconds, and after a brief hesitation, he tentatively asked, "You...you should still be here, right?"

Before leaving, he decided to have a conversation with the voice in his mind to confirm some information.

"Ever since you met Aurora last night," the voice appeared again, "I've been here, and I won't disappear anytime soon."

Hajime Hyuga: "...Sorry, but who is Aurora?"

The voice said, "It's the white-haired doll you met in the classroom last night."

Hajime Hyuga: "Oh, I see. You even know this."

Aurora... So that doll was called Aurora? Did she... or it, tell him its name? He couldn't remember. Even now, Hinata Hajime's memories of seeing that doll yesterday were very vague.

And since the entity represented by this voice appeared at that time, it should have some direct connection with the doll at that time, right? Besides, this guy speaking in my mind might know something about the doll named Aurora that I can't remember.

Aurora… that doll I met once back in the preparatory school building. At the time, Hajime Hinata thought she was just an anomaly caused by the Cloth Man. Now the Cloth Man has long since attained enlightenment, yet I never expected to encounter her again.

This is extremely suspicious. Do Tsukino and Ohma know about this?

"you……"

However, instead of asking questions directly, let's try communicating with this guy first. After all, if we haven't maintained a good relationship, he might choose not to answer.

Hajime Hinata continued to probe: "Are you me from the future?"

"no."

Hajime Hinata had expected to hear something like, "You asked another pointless question," but the voice answered so decisively.

"First of all, once you know these things, the future is destined to change. Secondly, I am not from the future timeline. I am just a projection that accidentally formed in your brain by Aurora's interference with spacetime through her power and the implantation of her memories into you."

I think I understand a little bit, but then again, I don't seem to understand...

“Then,” Hyuga Hajime continued, “how should I address you?” He needed a form of address, otherwise Hyuga wouldn’t know how to address himself.

"Kamizu Izuru." The voice uttered the name that had left a deep impression on Hyuga Hajime these past few days.

"Then...the throne of God."

Not being particularly outgoing and used to addressing people by their surnames, Hinata Sogen came up with this name that still makes him feel a little awkward to this day.

This time, Hyuga Hajime asked a question that was equally important to him: "You're in my mind right now, right? So can you hear my thoughts?" This was really a bit awkward and strange!

"Our connection is not close enough to that extent yet."

It must be said that, although it is the same voice, the content spoken by Kamukura Izuru is more convincing.

Upon hearing that equally calm voice, but with an added chill compared to Tsukino's, Hinata Sou breathed a sigh of relief, thinking, "It would have been too strange if I hadn't heard it." Then, Kamukura Izuru calmly added to the conversation.

"But even if you don't say anything, deducing what you're thinking is very easy for me. In effect, it's no different from hearing your thoughts."

Hajime Hinata, who almost couldn't catch his breath, thought, "..." Thank you, that was unnecessary.

Speaking of which, is this guy a bit more talkative than I imagined? No, describing him as talkative seems a bit strange... But, despite his cold tone, this Kamikura Izuru doesn't seem like the taciturn type.

Tsukino Kazumi did give Hinata Hajime a similar feeling. However, Kamukura Izuru's indifference and Tsukino Kazumi's calm demeanor are actually quite different.

...No, no, no, I shouldn't think about it. What that guy just said about being able to deduce thoughts... has left me wondering what to think about now.

After a brief conversation with Kamukura Izuru, confirming that the other party's attitude was friendly... probably friendly, Hinata Hajime then sat up from the hospital bed, packed his phone and papers, and prepared to leave.

He hadn't been diagnosed with any health problems, and it's not uncommon for people to sleep soundly all day after staying up late. Therefore, Hyuga Hajime quickly and successfully left the area.

He plans to go back to school first.

The old school building, the infighting, the emergence of the Divine Throne… Looking back now, many of these things are closely related to his future self. Hinata Hajime wants to know more.

I'll ask Kamukura Izuru about the infighting on my way back to school later.

Just as this thought popped into his head, Hajime Hinata heard his stomach protesting.

Hajime Hinata: "..." Maybe we should buy something to eat on the way. It would be even better if we had some grass-based rice cakes.