For a moment, Kasumigaoka Utaha felt a pang of disappointment.
As a girl, there was an idea she'd never shared with anyone...
It was an absolute fantasy.
Maybe...
Perhaps Kagetsu Roro-sensei was a fan of her books and would actually come to her signing.
But even after signing so many books, Kasumigaoka Utaha hadn't seen anyone who matched the image in her mind.
Aki Tomoya was the closest.
However, this boy loved her novels too much, making him seem unreal.
So Kasumigaoka Utaha also didn't think he was Kagetsu Roro.
"Ah, ah... I'll give you an autograph."
"Mm!"
When the girl came back to her senses, she realized that Aki Tomoya had stopped praising her.
I actually spaced out.
Kasumigaoka Utaha gave a wry smile, took a book, signed it, and handed it to Aki Tomoya: "Thanks for your support."
Aki Tomoya happily accepted it, then left after repeatedly thanking her.
After Aki Tomoya had left and gone far away, he finally breathed a long sigh of relief, his face showing a hint of disappointment.
She was actually spacing out... Were the things I was saying that boring?
That's right. I'm just an ordinary fan.
Kasumiko, do your best! I will too, do my best! Go and achieve your own dreams!!
Aki Tomoya adjusted his glasses and left with a happy heart.
He had a dream: to create a doujin game circle, and he had already decided on the name, "Blessing Software"!
A perfectly ordinary school. Neither a den of villains nor a hall of saints.
Luo Ren watched the group of delinquents in the distance, their faces plastered with sickening grins as they leered at Shirayuki. His gaze grew colder.
"Time to do something."
System: "Recommend practicing Bājí Quán. Can break bones."
Chapter 14: Reina Ryokawa Feels Strange
There's an oft-discussed issue in Japan: bullying in schools.
This is an all-encompassing anime world, but there are still so many works that touch upon school bullying.
Therefore, the world presented to Luo Ren is, in fact, a more severe all-encompassing anime world, in terms of school bullying, than the original Japan.
"Fucking disgusting…" Luo Ren said calmly.
"Huh? What did you say, you bastard!"
"This guy, I remember he's Shirayuki-chan's boyfriend, right? Haha, what a frail-looking guy."
Several students, with their clothes unbuttoned and speaking in strange, loud voices, surrounded Luo Ren.
"Pay 100,000 yen to purchase Bājí Quán (Beginner)."
In an instant, a flood of memories surged into Luo Ren's mind, causing him to throw a punch!
"Argh!"
Soon after, the cries of the delinquent students could be heard.
Without exception.
Even with just beginner-level techniques, Luo Ren, thanks to Bājí Quán, a martial art that could kill someone within a year of starting, still managed to beat the delinquents until they were on the ground looking for their teeth.
But the teachers also came running.
Many students were also watching.
"Luo Ren-kun?" Shirayuki ran over in a hurry.
"They disrespected you. I taught them a lesson," Luo Ren said lightly.
"Mm... I see."
Ten and Shirayuki understood.
Kasumigaoka Utaha had felt that kind of disgusting, licker-like gaze before, but she didn't dare to speak up.
After all, no girl wanted to get involved with those students who looked like trouble.
In the end.
Luo Ren was disciplined.
And so were those few students.
Because of the discipline, Luo Ren couldn't go to school for the time being and would have to miss the sports meet.
Therefore, Shirayuki also took leave and didn't go to school, instead staying by Luo Ren's side every day.
The next day.
Shirayuki was clinging to him like an octopus.
"Sorry, I dragged you into this," Luo Ren said with a smile.
"No way... You were punished because of me. I'm so happy..." Shirayuki hugged Luo Ren tightly.
A few days later, the punishment was over, and Luo Ren and Shirayuki returned to school.
During those few days, he had also thought through a lot of things.
The advantage of a transmigrator wasn't just knowing all sorts of information about this world, but also the various social experiences accumulated in his previous life.
Afternoon.
After school, Luo Ren went to meet with his editor.
Although it was called a meeting, it was actually just a LINE conversation with Hayakawa Bunko on the computer.
However, he himself was sitting in a restaurant called "Tenra Sushi."
And the restaurant was reserved just for them.
Fujinomiya Itsuki, with a smile, came and sat down in front of Luo Ren.
Before the meeting with his editor, Luo Ren needed to deal with Fujinomiya Itsuki.
"I can agree. I will act as Fujinomiya Neiko's bodyguard for the next year," Luo Ren said.
"It's not just as a bodyguard, you know," Fujinomiya Itsuki said with a chuckle, "You need to get close to Neiko, and then win her heart, so that she will voluntarily fall in love with you for the next year and maintain an optimistic mood throughout the year."
"Don't add extra conditions." Luo Ren said calmly, "I won't guarantee her mood. But I will do as she wishes, and as you wish. Don't doubt me, I can do it."
"Haha. Tell me your conditions."
Fujinomiya Itsuki seemed very happy, but Luo Ren found it unpleasant no matter how he looked at it.
"The conditions are simple. First: guarantee the personal safety of Ten and Shirayuki. Even when I'm not here, they won't be targeted by wandering murderers or have their personal information hacked by random hackers. The bodyguards must be female."
Luo Ren said lightly. This crossover world wasn't as good as he'd imagined.
Sword Art Online exists here. Think about the murderers and perverts in SAO, whose real identities are humans hidden in reality.
In addition, Luo Ren had checked. This crossover world also has Detective Conan.
How many people have died in Detective Conan, Luo Ren didn't need to elaborate, right?
"Alright. What's the second condition?" Fujinomiya Itsuki took a sip of tea with a smile.
His prompt agreement made Luo Ren feel a little better.
"The second condition is to fully support my endeavors."
"Hmm… that's acceptable. Is that all?"
"That's all."
"Then, could you tell me how you plan to handle your relationship with Shirayuki and Tenra?" Fujinomiya Itsuki narrowed his eyes.
"I thought you would ask how I would get closer to Neiko, and how I would make her fall in love with me voluntarily." Luo Ren said after a moment of silence.
That was the speech he had prepared.
"I believe in your abilities," Fujinomiya Itsuki said with a smile.
"..."
So fake.
Luo Ren silently complained.
"I'll act where Shirayuki can't see, or where she thinks we're just ordinary friends. Love is love, and it doesn't need physical contact. Watch me work," Luo Ren said.
"Hmm... I see. Okay, good luck, Luo Ren-kun."
Fujinomiya Itsuki understood everything, then patted Luo Ren on the shoulder and turned to leave.
Everything settled.
Luo Ren finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"I still didn't dare to gamble..."
"If I had bet that Fujinomiya Itsuki was a good person and wouldn't retaliate because of my rejection, I would be living the same life as before..."