Toaru Kagaku no Railgun Manga Chapter 140

Conversation (対話) is the first half of 140th chapter of the Toaru Kagaku no Railgun manga series, released on May 26th 2022 in Monthly Comic Dengeki Daioh. The second half was released on June 27th 2022.

The chapter was released in 2 parts when serialized in Dengeki Daioh and combined together when compiled for the tankōbon version.

Part 1
Hasekura Reiri's attempt to talk to Shokuhou Misaki begins with a rejection from Misaki and a seconding from Hokaze Junko. Hasekura stubbornly asks for Junko to reconsider, but as soon as Junko reaches out her hand to Hasekura, one of the Hasekura Clique members, Mibuki Kazan, performs a "throw" on Junko. As a fight is about to break out between Mibuki and Junko, Hasekura and Misaki give their permission for them to face off at the nearby courtyard.

Hasekura begins asking Misaki about different things, and she quickly moves on from asking about the allegation linking her with the Sha Clique, instead talking about one instance where Mikoto's Railgun almost got her killed. Meanwhile, Junko finds herself unable to land a hit on Mibuki, who was able to read through her bluffs. On the other hand, Mibuki knows that her slight advantage can be overturned by one good attack and sees that their fight is an even match.

After managing to break the ice with Misaki, Hasekura decides to suggest Misaki to make her own clique, especially as she can use her ability to filter out worthy members. Before leaving for a visit to the headmaster, Hasekura assures Misaki that, through her intuition, she now knows that Misaki is not involved in the conflict. This intuition also says that Misaki would be a great leader.

Part 2
Hasekura leaves, confident that nobody can attack her and get away with it. Meanwhile, her companion and the Hasekura Clique's deception officer Asato Kisa decides to talk to Misaki about their clique leader and Asato's own role that makes Hasekura's role as leader possible. Misaki understands Asato's burdens and, to Asato's surprise, offers a spot on her clique in the event that she does create her own. Asato then enters a deal with Misaki: if Misaki grows taller than her by the time Hasekura graduates, then she will join Misaki's clique. After the talk between Misaki and Asato, Misaki forcefully breaks up the fight between Junko and Mibuki. Asato remains wondering about what Hasekura sees in Misaki, and is worried about Hasekura seemingly giving up on attaining the title of Majesty.

Through Kiyoshi, Hasekura meets with Mikoto and asks her to help in investigating the conflict between the two Tokiwadai cliques, with Ruri tagging along to make the investigation seem more impartial. After checking the cameras in the park where the incident involving Kazan'in Tsukasa took place and seeing no traces of Enjou Kasumi leaving or entering the park, Hasekura gathers the data so that she can use them to start a truce with the Mikagami Clique, which can give them more time to find the truth.

Major Events

 * Hasekura Reiri approaches Shokuhou Misaki for a chat, with her and Hokaze Junko reluctant, resulting in an altercation between Hokaze and one of Hasekura's girls.
 * While the two girls fight, Hasekura Reiri talks with Shokuhou Misaki and after satisfying herself that Shokuhou is not involved in the clique conflict, makes a suggestion to her about starting her own clique.
 * Hasekura's deception officer Asato Kisa chats with Shokuhou Misaki as well. Upon understanding Asato's circumstances, Misaki offers her a spot to her clique if she makes one, something that Asato will only accept if Misaki becomes taller than her by the time Hasekura graduates.
 * Hasekura Reiri asks for the help of Misaka Mikoto in investigating the incident involving Kazan'in Tsukasa. Shin'enkouji Rurikakesu joins the investigation as well.

Characters
By order of appearance:
 * Shokuhou Misaki
 * Hokaze Junko
 * Hasekura Reiri
 * Misaka Mikoto
 * Lily
 * Kessai Kiyoshi
 * Shin'enkouji Rurikakesu
 * Kazan'in Tsukasa
 * Enjou Kasumi

New Characters

 * Asato Kisa

Abilities

 * Rampage Dress - Hokaze Junko, Level 4
 * Mental Out - Shokuhou Misaki, Level 5

Locations

 * Academy City
 * School District 7

Trivia

 * Asato Kisa was first named here, over 10 years 10 months after.
 * "Vending Machines" is misspelled "Vending Mashines" again in this chapter.

Referbacks

 * Hasekura recalls Mikoto's first, out-of-control, attempt at using a Railgun, when she had a contest with her.
 * Hasekura remembers what happened to Lily, who had previously tried to apprehend Shokuhou while Hasekura was away.