After somehow succeeding in getting Aogami Pierce and Tsuchimikado Motoharu to reconsider their actions, Kamijou checked the clock on his phone. It was already past 6 PM. The sun would be setting outside the underground mall.
"Hmm, those were some very unique friends, comments Misaka as Misaka folds her arms and tilts her head. And why are there still some parts Misaka cannot comprehend? says Misaka as Misaka rechecks the words spoken one by one."
Despite what Last Order said, Kamijou figured it was no big deal. It was for the best if she did not understand some of what was said.
"Mh, it's this late already? says Misaka as Misaka feels the need to hurry," said the girl suddenly.
Kamijou could not see any clocks on the walls and the sky could not be seen inside the underground mall. That meant she must have gotten the information via the rumored Misaka Network.
Last Order turned around and said, "Hey, Misaka needs to get home before long, says Misaka as Misaka gives her unfortunate announcement."
"Well, it is getting late."
Kamijou had just been thinking it was about time a girl of her age got home, so he was relieved.
"Yes," she agreed. "Misaka wanted to stay with you longer, says Misaka as Misaka grows a bit downhearted. It was just a coincidence that Misaka ran into you here, but she really did want to thank you, says Misaka as Misaka expresses her true feelings."
Last Order brought both hands up to the goggles on her forehead.
"And you gave Misaka this," she said. "But Misaka thinks he will be worried, says Misaka as Misaka continues on after remembering. If Misaka is too late, he might head out to look for her. Misaka does not want to cause him any trouble, says Misaka as Misaka smiles."
"Hmm," said Kamijou.
He did not know who she was talking about, but he got the general impression that he was probably a good person.
"He is weak," continued Last Order. "He was hurt a lot. He could never protect what he had and the hands he used to save those things are worn down, says Misaka as Misaka provides fragmentary information. So Misaka does not want to put any more of a burden on him. This time, Misaka will protect him, says Misaka as Misaka speaks her mind."
"I see," said Kamijou despite not understanding half of what she had said.
Not a hint of falsehood could be seen on Last Order's face.
Kamijou decided this "he" was not just probably a good person; he was definitely a good person.
"He can be cool too, says Misaka as Misaka gives some extra information. After all, he kept fighting for Misaka even while covered in blood and horribly battered, says Misaka as Misaka brags."
Kamijou felt a great familiarity with that behavioral pattern, but he kept his mouth shut as he had no proof it was the same.
"Bye bye," said Last Order as she left and waved her hand.
Kamijou watched her leave. Her small form quickly disappeared into the crowd that was hurried thanks to the curfew, and therefore the last train, coming up soon.
Kamijou decided to head home too, so he turned around. At that moment, he suddenly spotted a familiar figure.
"Hm?"
"She" was headed his way.