The Untouchable of Magic High School – A New God Enters the Game

Shina's Perspective

I'm Mitsuya Shina, the youngest of the Mitsuya family. My parents and siblings spoil me rotten. Born with hyper-sensitive hearing, I struggle with magic, but they never make me feel less for it.

Father, the Mitsuya head, married Mother for love. He says I'm too young to hear their story; Mother teases that he's just shy.

Genji, my eldest brother, studies hard to succeed Father. He's engaged to someone from the Watanabe family, a Hundred Families clan, to carry on our magical lineage.

Mototsugu, the second son, joined Mother's Ueyama family as an adopted son-in-law. He's sweet, always bringing gifts, but loves picking fights with strong opponents.

Shizuru, my eldest sister, is a second-year magic university student. She's gentle but a beast in martial arts, often bringing her friend Tsukuba Yuuka, who plays with me.

Kana, the second daughter, has sharp, slit eyes from powerful vision, which she controls without glasses to adapt. My hearing issue feels similar, like we're both wrestling with our gifts.

Mika, the third daughter, is my constant playmate. Father and Mother call her a "well-rounded, spirited daughter," despite her endless antics.

Yugen, the third son, two years older, is my idol. He lived with Mother's family but often came back to play. Now, prepping for First High, he's home more. I sneak into his room to study, which makes Saburo, our servant, grumpy. Why?

Saburo, from the Yaguruma family, is like a younger brother, born two days apart. Yugen says Saburo's perfect as my guard, but when I asked why, he just gave a wry smile.

When asked about my type, I said, "Someone cool like Yuzo." My siblings sighed. Why? Yugen's a star—excelling in studies, sports, magic, cooking, baking, and he's handsome. My earmuff CAD, a gift from him, keeps my magic senses sharp.

Sure, we can't marry, but my ideal partner's like Yugen. Non-negotiable.

When I told Father and Mother, Father clutched his head; Mother giggled, "Oh my." What's so funny?

February 14, 2095

Valentine's Day—a divide between the fulfilled and the lonely. It's also my birthday, but only family and my childhood friend know. Birthday gifts double as chocolate.

My sisters and I gave chocolate. They begged for store-bought return gifts. Handmade saves money, but my wallet's fine. Shina demanded homemade cookies—cute sisterly whims. Siscon? Maybe, but I'd never marry her.

Father gave me an integrated-weapon CAD, Genji a magic theory book, Mototsugu… a wooden sword. Everyone roasted him. It's just his playful side.

The Yaguruma servants gave handkerchiefs and ties. Saburo's tie pin scored high. Still, Shina sees him as a brother. Keep trying, Saburo.

Birthday-wise, family and friends nailed it. Valentine's? A disaster. The next day, my desk's buried under a chocolate mountain.

Not rhyming on purpose, I swear.

Who sent them? Magic-world folks. Since my Mitsuya name's not public, chocolates go to the Ueyama estate, arriving the next day. They keep piling up.

I mingle at parties thanks to Grandpa, but I'm only politely distant. Yet, the "serious" chocolates grow yearly.

Kyoko's is platonic, fine. The Isshiki family? I barely know Airi—why send it? Ichijo's sister too? George, step up! You and Prince Masaki, hopeless romantics.

As Nagano Yugen, I attend parties often. Despite our minor status, people are friendly—probably Grandpa's fame tax. My Defense Force ties explain Fujibayashi's chocolate. Others—Isshiki, Ichijo, Itsuwa, Juumonji, Watanabe, Chiba, Kitayama, Tsukuba—wait, a Yotsuba branch family? Oh, Yuuka, Shizuru's friend. Met her a few times.

Half are platonic, so I'll return handmade cookies. Women hate them, though. Mio Itsuwa said, "Yuzo, trying to make me cry?" Regrettable.

Store-bought works, but if they're handmade, I can't skimp. Shizuku Kitayama called me a "lady-killer"; her friend smirked. Why?

Under "Mitsuya Yugen," Yotsuba-related chocolates: Maya, Miya, Miyuki. Miyuki's intricate chocolate feels… heavy, like it carries something unspoken. Not my imagination, hopefully.

Tatsuya and I stay in touch via Taurus Silver. His messages hint at Miyuki-related struggles. I haven't pursued her, but Okinawa lingers in my mind. No answers yet.

The real issue? Three chocolates, two handmade, from the Saegusa sisters, addressed to "Mitsuya Yuzo." Not just anyone—Saegusa, a major clan.

I know them through Shina and Grandpa's parties, but I've kept it minimal, deferring to him. They know me as Nagano Yuzo; Shina's not publicly Mitsuya yet. Last year, no "Mitsuya" chocolates. What changed?

"Throwing them out's a waste, so I'll eat them," I sigh.

Miyuki's chocolate tastes bittersweet.

Yugen's Perspective

The Mitsuya rule: no revealing our name until high school. We use Mother's Ueyama name, honoring her family, to avoid hostage risks tied to our East Asian intelligence role.

Shina stays at the main estate due to Yaguruma ties and her reluctance for martial arts. She attends school as Nagano Shina, with secure personal data.

The high school rule allows self-defense through magic training, and First High is a Ten Master Clans showcase. Strength displays are exhausting.

The Saegusa broke this custom, risking interference with our role, endangering Shina, who's still Nagano.

Okinawa? Genji's Speed Loader exposed him to Yotsuba kin, outing me too. Father negotiated secrecy with them, preferring a deal over facing the world's strongest magicians.

I tell Father about the Saegusa chocolates. He makes a call, mutters, "Urgent business," and leaves. The eldest Saegusa daughter's engaged to Itsuwa's son, right? Their head should've stopped this.

Later, I visit the Saegusa estate for an apology from Head Koichi. I meet Juumonji Katsuto, acting head, and Koichi's daughters: Mayumi, Kasumi, Izumi. Katsuto and Mayumi, who know my real name, sweat when I bring it up. They confirm their sisters' involvement. I avoid asking why to spare myself the headache.

High-End Hotel, Tokyo

On the top floor, key figures gather:

Saegusa Koichi, overseeing Kanto. Juumonji Katsuto, acting head. Mitsuya Gen, supplying magic tech to the Defense Forces. Ichijo Goki, Hokuriku-Yamain head, visiting Tokyo. Itsuwa Mio, Shikoku's strategic magician, acting head. Yotsuba Maya, provisionally overseeing Chubu-Tokai.

The air's heavy. Gen glares at Koichi, who stays composed but faces an anti-Saegusa undercurrent. Speaking would sound like excuses, so he stays quiet.

"Saegusa-dono, you know our custom. It's not strict, but I can't ignore actions threatening our role," Gen says.

The Mitsuya's intelligence role is known. Gen's five children (one adopted out) followed this custom, sending greetings to clans. He called this emergency Ten Master Clans meeting.

"Two and a half years ago, my sons were caught in Okinawa's invasion. They upheld our name. That taught me intelligence is vital. Are you obstructing us?" Gen demands.

Ichijo chimes in, "Information is life-or-death. After Sado's invasion, Saegusa-dono, reflect deeply."

Mio adds, "As Kyushu's neighbor, we can't ignore this. As a strategic magician, information is critical. Mitsuya-dono, what's appropriate?"

"We ask Saegusa to show remorse. My son and I will visit your estate. Juumonji-dono, will you witness?" Gen asks.

"I will. We share responsibility," Katsuto agrees.

Maya interjects, "Can remorse be proven? No offense to Juumonji-dono, but tangible proof is needed."

"I'd avoid strife, both from Third Institute. Have Yotsuba officially oversee Chubu-Tokai. We'll propose it next month," Gen suggests.

Koichi's stunned; Maya smiles. "Mitsuya could take it, no?"

"A joke. Yotsuba's current role saves effort. Kudou-dono agreed," Gen says.

"If Kudou-dono approves, I won't object. Next meeting, then," Maya says.

Later, Mitsuya notifies the Ten Master Clans of Nagano Yuzo's true name, Mitsuya Yugen, but only to heads, with a gag order. I'll act as a clan member after First High enrollment.

Yakumo, investigating me, limits information to Tatsuya at Gozo's request.