Seeing Natsumi Kyouno angry, even though Meteora and Selesia had to remain vigilant in case her anger turned violent, the experience felt very real, and they couldn't help but empathize.
Just like Natsumi Kyouno, they too were creations from fictional worlds who had descended into the real world, and naturally, when they came across the internet, they couldn't avoid the fate of finding lewd pictures of themselves online.
Some of the images and doujins were so hardcore that the straightforward and blunt Selesia turned red with anger on the spot and even briefly had the thought, "Maybe it's better if this world is destroyed after all."
As a mecha knight in her original worldview, Selesia had undergone semi-militarized training from a young age. Though she wasn't completely ignorant about sex and related concepts, she was still 100% a pure-hearted maiden.
Suddenly transported to this world and confronted by the cultural shock of the 21st century, seeing fan creations that depicted herself in those ways made her entire worldview collapse.
If Meteora hadn't stopped her, she probably would've actually gone to confront the artists who made those things.
What kind of perverted freaks would even draw stuff that causes physical discomfort just by looking at it?!
"Well, in this world, we're all virtual characters. It would be weirder if this kind of stuff didn't exist, wouldn't it?" Meteora comforted her.
"Yeah yeah… I don't know what you saw, but it can't be worse than my pictures." Selesia mouth twitched as she tried to offer comfort too.
Even though they truly sympathized with how Natsumi felt at this moment, if she really went into berserker mode, they'd be the ones suffering for it.
"Look on the bright side."
Tachibana glanced with some regret at his recently purchased phone, now scrapped, and said, "If someone's drawing lewd art of you, doesn't that just mean you're really attractive?"
Hearing this, the humiliated and angry Natsumi froze.
"Re… really?"
"Of course it's true. You should know, only popular characters get lewd art drawn of them. Characters with no popularity don't get anything at all," Tachibana said naturally. "You may not be the queen of doujins, but you've got a fair amount of lewds out there. Doesn't that prove that people in our world find you very charming?"
"…That does kind of make sense."
Under Meteora and Selesia weird stares, the just-a-moment-ago purifying-the-world-level furious Natsumi, miraculously, calmed down.
Her face was still flushed, but most of her anger had dissipated.
Taking several deep breaths, her mood gradually settled.
"So, in your eyes… do you also think I'm beautiful?"
Natsumi face regained a touch of confident smile, her tone even slightly teasing: "Little brother, don't tell me you're looking at me with those kinds of eyes too?"
"Those kinds of eyes? If you mean lustful ones, then nope."
"Aw~ is that you getting shy? How cute."
Natsumi stretched her body, displaying her perfect curves for all to see.
Her alluring figure was like a masterpiece of art, elegantly outlining the beauty and strength of a woman. Her long legs flowed like sculpted marble, each step exuding enviable confidence and grace.
Her large breasts had an undeniable appeal, like soft feathers clinging to her alluring curves. Her round, full hips were very attractive and charming—the proportions were perfect. A little bigger would have been too much, a little smaller would not have suited her shape and aura.
So enchanting. So eye-catching.
With Natsumi deliberate display, the surrounding onlookers' eyes seemed practically glued to her body.
In contrast, even Selesia, who had always been confident in her own body, felt a tinge of inferiority.
Meteora, who usually had no interest in comparing body shapes, couldn't help glancing at her own flat figure and lowering her head like a loser.
Yet Tachibana remained completely unfazed.
In fact, his face showed an expression of… disgust?
"Purity level: too low," Tachibana shook his head. "Sure, some people might like how you look now, but to me? I didn't even feel the courtesy-level urge to boki."
After he spoke, he even paused on purpose and added with emphasis, "In simpler terms: you have zero appeal."
Not only did this stun Natsumi Kyouno, but the other three people around him were equally stunned.
Meteora and Selesia looked at the man in front of them with disbelief, barely restraining their urge to drag him away. A sinking feeling welled up in their hearts.
How can someone mess up a question like this?!
In situations like this, no matter what, the right move is to go along with her—right?!
Villains are often unpredictable, and Natsumi Kyouno seems to take her appearance very seriously. Even if you truly don't think she's pretty, you should've at least lied and complimented her to win her over to our side!
"Tachibana-san, what on earth are you saying?!"
It wasn't just the two girls. Even Sato showed a worried expression once again.
Perhaps Selesia and Meteora didn't fully understand who Natsumi Kyouno really was, but as a hardcore 2D fan who had read all the volumes of Date A Live, he knew the Witch's personality inside and out.
The Natsumi Kyouno in front of them clearly hadn't yet been "conquered" by Shido in this world.
At this stage in the original story, when she had just become a spirit, she still walked around in her original loli form. Because of her thin, hunched appearance, she was subjected to a lot of malice and bullying.
In order to be liked and to fit into society, she, who was deeply insecure, chose to transform herself into what the public considered beautiful.
And yet Tachibana not only failed to praise her current appearance, but actually showed such blunt disgust.
What the hell is this guy thinking?!
Saying something like that will definitely make Natsumi Kyouno angry!
Just like Shido had predicted, after that initial stunned pause, Natsumi face quickly turned cold.
"One moment you say I'm popular, the next you say I have no charm? Are you toying with me on purpose?"
The smile that had just returned to her face vanished. A dangerous glint flickered in her eyes.
"Little brother, if you dare to mock me… you'll have to pay the price."