I don't see anything new happening when I get to the park. I sigh as I don't have much hope of seeing Yukinoshita appearing at the park. It sometimes works, and sometimes it doesn't. I have already used to its randomness.
'But there are still side-effects when I use the ability. Hah. What a trolling power.'
I take Mikan around the park and play with her till evening. And I don't get to see Yukinoshita. I don't think I'll see her, but I'm still quite disappointed. At least I have a relaxing time playing with Mikan.
I look at the park and remember a small event in the 'To-love Ru' anime.
'I remember a rich girl protecting her friends from being bullied when she was a child. I don't remember her name. If Yukinoshita is in my elementary school, I think there will be a chance that the girl will protect Yukinoshita. Or she'll participate in the bullying.'
I need to rewatch or reread 'To-love Ru' again to see if there is anything I need to pay attention to, I think. I then look at Mikan playing on the swing.
"Mikan, it's time to go home already."
"Yes..."
Mikan hops down from the swing and runs toward me. She then holds my hand and pouts cutely. I can't help but put my other hand on her head and start stroking her head.
"We can go next time. Let's go back home, okay?"
"Yes, onii-chan."
We are walking out of the park when we see a girl looking at the cat. She's at the entrance with another girl looking behind her. I can also see a middle-aged woman and a man. When I see her, I immediately think of Yukinoshita. I remember I said about meeting Yukinoshita before activating my power. I then slap my forehead.
'Oh! I forget Yukinoshita isn't her name, but her last name. No wonder I'm not able to see her in the afternoon.'
I guess that she's going on a family meal. I know it is her because she looks beautiful, with black hair and likes cats.
'Hah. Well, I can't get close since Yukino's parents are here. And I'll go back home, too. Bad luck, I guess.'
As I walk by, I look at the cat and look away. I wonder if those girls can see my face and remember it. It'll be easier to be their friend. And by looking away, I create an image of wanting to pet the cat but being shy and go away.
'Being handsome makes this easier to happen. Well, there's a chance it'll fail, and they don't care about me.'
I shrug my shoulders and walk away while holding Mikan's hand. There will be chances in the future to meet them anyway. I don't need to be obsessed with getting to know them today.
Seeing the cat makes me think about Es, the girl in a clicker game: Alter Ego.
'She wishes to be able to rub a real cat. Should I think of a way that I can save her?'
I smile wryly in my mind.
'I guess I'm still a soft boy.'
I go back home and spend the rest of the day watching TV. At night, I travel to Earth and tell my three Servants to materialize. I smile and tell them.
"It's Christmas here. I have ordered some cakes. We will spend the time here for a day. Now, let's start playing some games."
We spend the time playing games, eating cakes, and going outside to buy some gifts for them. I don't know what to buy for them, so I buy some clothes that suit them. They then go somewhere after receiving some money from me. I smile as I think they're buying presents for me.
'It's easy to guess. I wonder what type of gift I will receive.'
I exchange 100 points for a black card, which has a lot of money in it. So, things that with high value lose their meaning. Besides, I don't have much interest in expensive things. And I don't have any hobbies except playing games and reading novels.
'They won't give me games or books since I can buy them. Maybe some accessories for reading books? But I read online novels most of the time. So they must have a lot of issues deciding what to gift me right now.'
I smile and think they might decide to give me a gift that they will make on their own. I made scarves and gloves with the spider's string. I also dye them the color that matches them. They are wearing it right now.
I chose the scarves' color based on their eye color. Artoria is emerald green, Altera is light red, and Atalanta is grass green. Even with the Fashion (Lv1) skill, my sense of fashion is still the same. I guess this skill is for fun.
After waiting about thirty minutes, they came back. And they carry a bag in their hand. They knew they couldn't hide from me, so they didn't bother to hide my presents. I smile and get up from the bench.
"Let's go back home. I wonder about the gifts you will give me."
They nod and walk alongside me. I look around and see no one can see or interact with us. I don't mind, as this world constantly removes their memories about us. I look back on the road as I don't care about it anymore.
Back at my house on Earth, we go to our living room, and they give me their presents. Artoria is the one to give it to me.
"Master. I hope you can like our gift."
Open the gift. I see some beautiful bookmarks, a cozy hat, a grey scarf, black gloves, lucky charms, Gundam kits, an anime clock, Mikan's figurine, and some animal plushies. I start laughing when I see them.
"Thank you. I like these gifts."
I thought that they would make something, but I guess wrong. It isn't bad as these gifts are good. I like them. I stay on Earth for a bit to assemble the Gundam. Then Atalanta comes into the bedroom and puts her hand on my shoulder.
"Master. Can you go to the dining room?"
"Sure."
I stand up, put down the parts and go to the dining room. I get to the dining room, then smell the cook foods like pork chops, chicken, and steaks. I look at her in surprise. She smiles back.
"We don't know what to give you, so we cook the food ourselves. I hope you like it."
"Well, I don't think I can hate it."
I smile, and they indeed surprise me. The food tastes good, but what I like is the fact I can feel their feelings for me.
On day 113th, I choose the reward from the Strength category. I wanted to change. I was getting bored with the prizes from the Knowledge category.
[Ding! You received Concentrate (Lv1).]
I wonder what it is, but it's a skill that allows you to focus on the enemies more. It's a simple and practical skill. Regarding meeting Yukino, there isn't any progress since I don't know what to do next. I hope to meet her again sometime.
On day 114th, I acquired Night Vision (Lv1). I think it's a useless skill at first, but then I think about it. I can't use the All-Seeing Eyes of the Gods all the time. So this skill isn't that bad.
On day 115th, I acquired Steal (Lv1). I didn't expect to receive the infamous Steal skill. I silently smile because I remember it's a delightful trolling skill for Kazuma. I think I will try this for fun later in the future.
On day 116th, I acquired Aim (Lv1).
On day 117th, I acquired Jinx (Lv1). It's a skill that decreases the target's luck. I'll use this skill for people I feel annoyed with in the future. At least I won't make it that painful that they die.
On day 118th, I acquired Cleanse. Like the name in many RPG games, it's a skill that purifies the undead. Surprisingly, it works on M*necr*ft's undead mobs.
On day 119th, I acquired Counterattack (Lv1). And from the gacha, I gained Increased Experience Gain. It'll be a good skill for increasing my level later.
Speaking of level, I forget to unlock more shield varieties.
'I should unlock them. Maybe it won't take a lot of time.'
[Ding! Your Legendary Shield unlocks new forms: Plant Fire Shield / Iron Ore Shield / Copper Ore Shield ]
I thought it would take a lot of time, but it turns out that I can finish this earlier. I know I should check all just in case like this.
'Hah. Well, at least it completes the list of shields I can unlock using standard materials. I should now check shields I can unlock with M*necr*ft's monster materials next week.'
I start wondering what I should do next. I'm about to walk out to the park, but my surrounding changes. I'm now at school. I tilt my head, wondering what is going on. Then the System's panel appears in front of me.
[Due to having wrong information about schools in Japan. You aren't in school as you should be.]
[With new information acquired, you will now go to school.]
[People's memories will be fixed to fit with the situation.]
'Eh? No wonder I feel the time I had is too free. It makes sense now.'
So, this means I can contact Yukino and be friends with her then. Luckily, I also wear glasses that help hide my face. Now, I need to try to find Yukino.
'But won't she question about the glasses? I don't think so.'
I look around my class and notice her rather quickly. Yukino looks pretty, so it's easy. I then remember the blond hair guy being her childhood friend. I see that guy and also the little girls peeking at him.
'Wow. Are that how kids work back then? I remember nothing about my childhood. But this is quite disturbing.'
I forgot about that problem for now. I focus on how to have conservations with Yukino. Despite having three girlfriends in the past on Earth, I don't know how I have them in the first place.
I can try to be friendly toward her, but I think she has been approached by these types before. And being sociable is not my troupe.
'So, what should I do then?'
I have this question in mind, but with no answer coming up. I then think of trying to talk about seeing Yukino with the cat. It's similar to how I get a topic to talk about with my first girlfriend. But it isn't very significant in this life.
When the bell starts ringing, I come to Yukino's place without carrying much hope it will work. I approach Yukino and ask her.
"Yukinoshita-san. Were you the person I noticed at the park a few days ago?"
"Hm? Were you the person holding the hand of the little girl?"
"Oh. Yes, that is my little sister. We came to the park that day."
Yukino looks at my face and says.
"But you look a bit different."
"Yes, I guess so. Well, I'm Yuuki Rito. Nice to meet you."
"... Yukino Yukinoshita. Nice to meet you."
I then scratch my head, not knowing what to say next.
"Um. Well, was the cat that day cute?"
"Yes, it was cute."
"Hee."
I then out of idea what to say next. I scratch my head and think of a topic to talk with her. So I quit as my objective is already done.
"Well, it was nice talking to you. Let's talk later when we have time. Bye."
I then walk back to my seat and read something to kill time. I can see Yukino looking back at me with a confused face. I can't blame her. I also won't think there would be people who take the initiative to talk to you. Yet they end the conservation themselves and walk away.
I look at the sky outside the classroom.
'Let's hope that there won't be any weird understanding.'