Sister Complex vs. Best Friend Energy

Characters in this story

• Kaede Honjou — Kaede is a girl who lives in a peaceful neighborhood, living a relatively normal life. Her best friend is Risa Shiramine, who happens to be a gamer. Risa had been suggesting, or rather, forcing games on Kaede with the simple motive of playing with her, but none of these games stood out to her.
• Risa Shiramine — Risa is an extroverted, calm and friendly individual, who is addicted to games. In-game, she is cautious and practical, a reflection of her past experience with other games. At times, she also has a peculiar way of thinking but not on the level of Kaede's, evidenced by her choice
• Saiai Kinuhata — Saiai Kinuhata is a Level 4 esper and a prominent operative of ITEM, a mercenary organization operating within the "Dark Side" of Academy City
• Mana — Mana is the biological sister of Shido Itsuka Reunification with Shido: She crossed paths with Shido by chance while on assignment. Discovering their biological connection—and realizing the truth about her body and the manipulation she had endured—she eventually defected from DEM.