Reborn in Tokyo after picking up Sayu who ran away from home

Chapter 570
In the conference room, people reunited.

Standing in front of the conference table, Bo Dao went to the sea, looked at the people present with a little nervousness, secretly encouraged himself, and then spoke loudly.

"that--!
I am Izumi HASHIMA, I am 14 years old and live in Nagoya with my family.Hobbies are animation, games, and drawing~!

It is a great honor to be a member of "TYPE-MOON", please give me your advice in the future, please——! "

After finishing speaking, he bowed deeply.

The crisp and clear voice echoed in the room, sounding full of vitality.

clap clap clap-

"Welcome to join us and go to sea!"

An Yilun also applauded first, smiling like a kind old father, very pleased.

"Congratulations on passing the assessment ~ go to sea."

Sitting next to him was Iori HASHIMA, with a smile on her handsome face, who was also clapping and applauding to express her congratulations.

"Senior Lun Ye, brother... thank you...!"

Izumi HASHIMA straightened his body and said, with an expression like he wanted to cry, but he was genuinely happy.

Whether they were sincere or following the crowd, the others also applauded.

An Yilun also squinted at Iori HASHIMA beside him, and couldn't help muttering in a low voice: "This guy is not one of us, why is he here?"

Although the voice was low, HASHIMA Iori still heard it, and responded with a smile: "It's been two years since I've seen you, so you're too cold, aren't you Lunya?"

"Have I said it several times? Don't call me "classmate" in a nasal voice. "

An Yilun said unwillingly, "Besides, didn't you move to Nagoya? Why did you come back?"

"Well, don't you see that the person standing above is my younger sister? I, who is an older brother, will naturally accompany me. What's more——"

HASHIMA IOME continued without looking sideways:

"Winter COMI at the end of the year is coming soon. Naturally, I want to participate in the long-awaited event. I don't know how many business cards, mailboxes, notebooks, boutiques and money will I receive this time? I am looking forward to it now I can't stop~"

"Iori, you really are still doing that kind of thing...!"

"Is there any reason to stop?"

"Don't make me repeat it again and again... I just don't like you!" An Yilun also said from the bottom of his heart.

As a conservative who sticks to the rules, there is a huge conflict of ideas between him and his former friend who is chasing fame and fortune!
The two met in the spring of the first grade of middle school.

They had the same hobbies and chatted for only a few minutes, and they became like-minded brothers.

At that time, Iori HASHIMA was already an elite of the otaku family. Not only did she possess profound knowledge reserves and rich collections, but even the contacts she made were beyond the reach of Ai Lun.

In the summer of that year, he went to the first Comiket together with the other party, and he further saw the strength of the other party.

From big-name doujin creators, to well-known cartoonists and animators in the commercial field, to big figures with the title of director and president, there are acquaintances of Iori HASHIMA.

Even some big people who met for the first time, Iori HASHIMA can chat with each other naturally and win a good impression, and her social skills are outstanding.

Of course, An Yilun was also shocked, but at the same time, he was even more fascinated by this first otaku friend he met in junior high school.

Even if the other party is a handsome and sloppy present, and every time they meet, they are accompanied by different girls, showing an annoying look, which makes people itch to the teeth!
——But he is still willing to associate with the other party, and he is willing to do so!

It wasn't until later that he saw clearly the nature of the speculators in Iori HASHIMA, that he would choose to part ways with him a year later, until the other party moved his family out of Tokyo and completely disappeared from his world.

In a word, there was indeed a regretful and unbearable relationship between the two.

While An Yilun was thinking about this, Bo Dao Chuhai also came over.

"Senior Lun Ye, can I sit next to you?" The person asked, pointing to the empty seat on his right, dragging him back to reality.

"... Huh? Well, of course, please sit down and go to sea."

"Okay~~Thank you, senior."

"Where, you don't need to be so polite."

An Yilun also waved his hands amiably, feeling very comfortable.

Unlike his ex-friend who made people uncomfortable, going to sea is his only friend and disciple who has survived.

"I always feel that Chuhai and An Yi are exactly the same." Hui, who was sitting opposite, said suddenly, with a tone that was neither bad nor bad.

Hearing this, An Yilun couldn't help asking: "...Are you praising or criticizing? Depending on the options, it seems that various explanations can be made."

"Uh, not at all. I don't mean to praise or criticize you, I just express my feelings."

"Don't use that elementary school-level excuse to perfunctory people."

"Well, this..."

Megumi's eyes lingered between Ai Lunya and HASHIMA Chukai, and said in thought, "How should I put it? I just think that you two should have had a very fulfilling time together~"

"Uh, this one is okay..."

An Yilun also scratched his head, and turned his gaze to the big breasted loli on the right, who gave him a sweet smile back.

He couldn't refute or deny Huisuo's point of view, after all, it was the truth.

During the six months before Wave Island went to sea and moved out of Tokyo.

The other party, as his favorite successor, as a comrade who deeply loves the same works, as a lover who has passed on his otaku knowledge and spirit——

He had indeed been taking care of this young girl who was younger than him.

Although I failed to recognize each other at the first reunion, this is a true portrayal of their friendship at that time.

For Ai Lunya, who had lost two comrades in a row, the appearance of Boshima Chuhai was like a new hope, allowing him to recover from the setbacks in elementary school and junior high school.

——The significance of it is extraordinary.

Seeing his look of reminiscing about the past, Shi Yu teased: "It's really great, classmate Ethics ~ a school girl character from the clingy department."

"Uh……?"

"Junior high school students, different uniforms, a heaven-like appearance, and the dedication of waiting for Ethics classmates... I feel that it really makes people see the essence of a dog-type female character."

"Yes... yes."

"If you put "yes" at the end of the sentence when you speak, it will be perfect. "

"Really? Isn't that the mouth fetish of the heroine in "To Heart2"? Does Lunya-senpai like this~? Well, I can try to add it~!"

"Huh... what nonsense are you talking about!"

Facing the innocent Poshima going to sea, An Yilun, who didn't want to be misunderstood for his obsession, also defended repeatedly, and couldn't help but complain.

"Besides! You are called a dog-type female character by others, aren't you angry?"

"Huh? No, I don't hate dogs anyway~!"

"Hmm... so, so dazzling..."

"I hate it~~Senior."

"~"

A hint of playfulness flashed in Shiyu's eyes, and she looked sideways at the rare and somewhat quiet Yinglili sitting on the right.

"Well, what did the woman Sawamura think of six years ago after hearing what the woman said two years ago?"

"...If you go on, I won't draw the characters in the work, but I will change it to the insulting version of the author Xia Shizi."

Shi Yu didn't care about this, hehe laughed.

"But, in terms of time, it's clear that the two of you have known each other longer, right? But you, a childhood sweetheart, lost to the woman from two years ago~"

"—!"

Even though she knew she was deliberately fanning the flames, Ying Lili couldn't help but feel a little irritated.

As the first original artist in the art department, she was inspecting the works brought by the sea from Boshima, but she couldn't calm down because of their noise, so she said something impatiently to the other side.

"I said are you finished? Is it time to chat about these gossips? Can't we talk about something serious? Our studio is not for you to play!"

"..."

"..."

An Yilun and Bo Dao went out to sea to stop their voices immediately, and then reacted one after another.

"Ah, I'm so sorry, Sawamura-senpai! I was so excited to see Tomoya-senpai that I accidentally got carried away."

"It's not your fault when you go to sea. After all, you are influenced by me... But, even if Ying Lili said you want to talk about business, what is business?"

"……what?"

Ying Lili couldn't help but froze.

She was using the topic to vent her emotions, but she didn't really think about it so much, and fell into a misfire for a while.

"Speaking of which, I have a question to ask~"

As if to help her out, Hui at the side took the initiative to ask:
"Doesn't it mean that you live in Nagoya? How will you work when the time comes?"

"Ah, about this question. Although I am very sorry, I will probably only be able to work remotely for a long time... But I will video with everyone! Sorry for the trouble!"

"Telecommuting..."

Shi Yu frowned lightly in thought, looked at the young man who had been sitting in the first seat without saying a word, and asked, "Does You-chan think this is okay?"

Kato Yusuke knew what she was worried about, so he nodded slightly to answer.

"It's nothing, I know this matter well. Besides going overseas, the studio will also recruit a local painter, so you don't need to worry."

When everyone heard it, they stopped talking.

"By the way, Yinglili."

An Yilun also subconsciously looked towards the other side, and asked, "It seems that you have seen Hai's paintings for a long time, what do you think?"

"Feelings...?"

Ying Lili frowned slightly, then put the work in her hand on the table in a blank expression, and said calmly: "It's okay."

"Hey, you're a senior who went to sea, isn't this kind of attitude too cold?"

"..."

Ying Lili folded her arms lightly, silent as if she didn't bother to answer.

"Ah, yes... Sawamura-senpai~!"

Boshima Chuhai clasped his hands on his chest, with a pure and harmless smile on his face, and a hint of excitement in his big round eyes.

"Well, I have heard from my brother! I never thought that the girl Sawamura-senpai from Shimamura Middle School is the famous teacher Eri Kashiwagi. I was so surprised!"

As soon as these words came out, there was a sudden silence in the room.

"Shimamura Middle School..."

"Jade girl...?"

Shi Yu and Hui murmured unconsciously, focusing their eyes on Ying Lili who was between them.

An Yilun also had a weird expression, as if he was holding back a smile, "...Yinglili, so you were called by that embarrassing nickname when you were in middle school."

Ying Lili stared fiercely, and said in a choked voice, "Nah, don't you know that I'm also exaggerated by people now?"

"Oh, that's true."

An Yilun also nodded with deep emotion, and couldn't agree more with this statement.

As for Shi Yu, she said it unintentionally.

"Let me think about it, 'Ace of the Art Club', 'The Most Beautiful Girl in the School', 'The Golden Legend of Toyosaki'... You have quite a few nicknames, Sawamura. "

"Why did you say it on purpose! Besides, you yourself are called "Snow Girl", and the last legend is not a compliment at all, is it? "

Eiriri's cheeks were a little hot, and she subconsciously glanced at Kato Yusuke, who was in the first place, and then hurriedly withdrew.

Her movements were subtle and fast, but Kei happened to see her clearly from the same direction.

The girl couldn't help frowning slightly, her eyes alternated between the two, and finally she lowered her head slightly without saying anything, pretending to be in thought.

After people laughed and laughed, Bo Dao went to sea and continued talking about the previous topic.

"Well, Sawamura-san... no, Kashiwagi-sensei!

In fact, I heard your name a long time ago, and I am also a loyal fan of your club website, and I have been paying attention to your works.

So it is really a great honor for me to have the opportunity to create with you in the future like this!

I would like to ask for your guidance in the future——! "

His voice stuttered a little because of excitement, and at the same time, there was a bit of respect for his predecessors.

"..."

Ying Lili failed to respond politely.

If it were normal times, she would definitely have a happy conversation with a female fan who has the same hobbies.

However, after what happened in the park just now, she can't be happy now no matter what, she just feels like a lump in her heart, which is extremely awkward.

In the silence, Kato Yusuke tapped the table twice to attract everyone's attention.

"Okay, let's talk here first.

It just so happens that it is almost noon now, and Xiao Jia Nai has reserved a table at a nearby restaurant. It is a welcome party for new members, so everyone pack up and get ready to go. "

"""""Welcome party?"""""

An Yilunya, HASHIMA Chukai, Eriri, Shiwa, and Hui said in unison, showing surprised expressions.

Hashima Iori touched his nose, raised a hand and asked, "Kato-kun, since you guys want to have dinner together, then I'll..."

"You and Ms. Kosaka's seats are also booked, just come together."

"Is that so..."

Hearing what Kato Yusuke said, HASHIMA Iori immediately showed a comprehensible expression, and nodded with a smile, "Well, then I'd rather be obedient than respectful."

"Miss Kosaka?" x3
Except for Megumi and the HASHIMA brothers and sisters, the other three expressed doubts about this strange name, and looked at Kato Yusuke in puzzlement.

In the next second, a lazy voice sounded from the door.

"Oh? Are you finally finished talking? I'm almost bored."

Everyone followed the source of the sound in unison again.

A mature woman with long brown-red hair and wearing a black windbreaker came into view.

Shiyu's pupils shrank slightly, and she stood up unconsciously from her seat, "Miss Hongsaka Zhuyin...why are you here...?"

Followed by -

"what--!?"

A loud voice full of surprises followed, shaking the ears of everyone present.

"Ben, Benizaka Zhuyin——!?"

An Yilun also ran up three steps at a time, clenched his fists in front of his chest excitedly, and shouted loudly:

"That! Miss Zhu Yin, I'm your big fan!
The work "The Cardinal of Gotanda" that you once created is my favorite animation.

Please sign for me if you can-! "

Because his actions were so fast, Iori Hashima didn't even have time to stop him, so he watched him step on the thunder.

Sure enough...

After being slightly stunned, Benizaka Zhuyin's originally smiling expression gradually became colder.

"Hey, kid."

She asked Yusuke Kato angrily, "Where did you find such an ignorant brat?"

"???"

An Yilun also froze in place.

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Stepping on the thunder returns to stepping on the thunder, An Yilun finally got his wish and got the autograph, and also had a big talk with his idol during the banquet.

Although he was the one talking to himself with a cheeky face most of the time, when talking about certain topics, Benizaka Akane still talked to him a few words.

In addition, Yusuke Kato also officially introduced the identity of Akane Benizaka to everyone, using the name of a partner.

Although everyone was a little surprised by this, they quickly accepted it.

After all, with the copyright transaction of "Chain Saw Man" in front, it would be strange to say that the two of them did not know each other.

After the dinner party, Ai Lun, who had nothing to do, didn't stay in the studio for a long time. After saying hello to Yusuke Kato, he boarded the tram home.

Surprisingly, Ying Lili also took the same bus with him, but she didn't talk to him along the way, and even kept a distance from him deliberately, not knowing what that meant.

An Yilun was also a little distressed at first, but later it didn't matter.

There is only one thing left in his mood now, and that is to quickly take the collected autographs home and treasure them, without even wanting to delay for a second!

In this way, the two arrived at the Gakushuin Station together, and walked on the road like a pair of strangers.

An Yilun also thought that Ying Lili would remain silent forever, but the other party spoke when she walked to Detective Slope.

"...The otaku like you is just because you don't know how to care about others, so your social status will always be low, you can do your own thing!"

"Don't you think that your high-handed attitude of disrespect is the main reason for the low social status of otaku? Unrepentant girl..."

"Even if they are all otaku, Yusuke is ten thousand times better than you..."

"Ah, Kato is indeed very good, yes, even Iori is far behind him among the big names I know, but the problem is..."

An Yilun also said in a dull tone:

"If you want to use Kato as your standard, let alone an otaku, how many people can compare to him even among those super cash?"

Yinglili couldn't help but nodded, and said in a low voice: "Yusuke is indeed very good, although sometimes he is a little unreasonable...but no one is better than him."

"... By the way, have I been treated as air by you since just now?"

"I really ignored you."

"Then what do you mean by following me so nonchalantly? Are you angry?"

"not at all."

"Could it be that you are angry with me and going to sea? After two years of friends come back here, of course the chatterbox will open, right?"

"I just said that I am not angry anymore, you have too much self-awareness, and your misunderstanding is too deep."

"Yes, that's good."

"Your attitude of explaining things to your own advantage and letting go is just as bad."

An Yilun also stopped immediately, "What are you doing? Are you angry?"

Ying Lili had a displeasure on her pretty face, and she muttered and asked, "What "Little Rhapsody" did you give as a gift, you..."

"...Is that a masterpiece?"

"But, that's obviously...!"

"Little Rhapsody of Romance is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation."

An Yilun also adjusted his glasses on the bridge of his nose, and said flatly: "When it comes to games that you want to give to ordinary girls who are not otaku, you usually choose works from this series, right?"

"Hmm... Lun Ye!" Ying Lili frowned tightly, unable to bear the anger.

"Uh, did I say something wrong?"

"You clearly know...you clearly know what I want to complain about!"

"Erili, I don't think I have any reason to ask you to point me out?"

"How long are you going to hold grudges! Being a boy is all about small things!"

"A real otaku is one who pays attention to details, right? What you say is inexplicable."

An Yilun also said that the lenses of the glasses glowed white under the afternoon sun, making it difficult to see his expression clearly.

"In this case! Why do you still want to..."

Ying Lili was stuck in her throat, she couldn't ask "Come to talk to me?"

"..."

"..."

Both fell silent.

After six years, the huge rift between them gradually emerged.

For Ying Lili, the meaning of "Little Rhapsody" is not that simple at all, because it symbolizes the friendship between them, and it is also the game she first lent him...

She thought that the other party should think so too, and cherish it.

As a result, today, another girl got the work from him.

How to describe this feeling?
It's like something she cared about, but the other party gave it to others lightly, which made her feel a deep sense of betrayal!
Thinking of this, Ying Lili couldn't help being extremely irritable.

The long-standing heart knot has not been untied, but it has made the heart even heavier.

She took a deep breath, the expression on her face became indifferent, she paused and said: "...Forget it, there is nothing to say anymore."

After finishing speaking, he lowered his head and walked forward quickly.

When Ying Lili passed by, An Yilun also opened his mouth subconsciously, trying to say something, but was stopped by the hatred that emerged from the depths of his heart in the next second.

So he just stood there silently.

The sound of footsteps behind me gradually faded away...

……

(Underwriting progress 6/10)

(End of this chapter)