Chapter 74

"Well, Master, what would you like to eat? Would you like some omelette rice? You can write on it with ketchup."

Because he had already had lunch, he rejected this interesting proposal and chose to order a cup of coffee.

While waiting, there was a lively sound at the door.

A group of teenage girls slowly walked in.

The leader was tall and looked like a model, but her dress was a bit strange. She wore round glasses, carried a big backpack with a poster on it, and tucked the bottom of her plaid long-sleeved shirt into her pants. She was dressed like an otaku in the past.

However, in this era, even for the same otaku culture enthusiasts, this concentration is a bit excessive.

Her name is Makishima Saori, the administrator of the otaku girl gathering community.

After her, there was Goko Ruri, and...

"Huh?"

Suddenly, Hikigaya Hachiman was stunned.

Because someone unexpected appeared in the crowd.

That was Eriri, who had met him and Ruri a few times before.

"I have reserved a seat for 1pm."

"Yes, may I ask your name?"

"Saori Bajina."

Under the leadership of Makishima Saori, a group of girls took their seats.

"Now I will announce the official start of the offline gathering of otaku girls. Although the time is short, please communicate more and increase friendship. Although it is the first time we meet, we are connected by the bond of otaku culture. Since we have similar interests, let's collide with the spark of love together! So let's communicate as much as you want!"

After she finished speaking, she sat down and let everyone play freely.

Some things are easier said than done.

For some group members, they just lack like-minded people so communication is not a problem, but for some people, communication itself is a problem.

For example, Gokuri Ruri didn't know what to do after sitting down.

She thought that after she had a friend, this aspect would not be an obstacle, but the reality made her speechless.

Unable to take the initiative, and not knowing why no one took the initiative to talk to her, she didn't know what to do for a moment, so she could only take out her phone and stay aside.

"Beep."

Just when Gokou Ruri was playing with her phone, a message suddenly came.

Sender: Hikigaya.

She silently changed "Hikigaya" to "Hachiman" and then read the message.

Hachiman: Why are you just sitting there like an idiot? Aren't you here to make friends? If you're just doing nothing like this, then this trip is meaningless.

Gokou Ruri turned her head and looked to the side.

Hikigaya Hachiman made eye contact with her and nodded encouragingly.

"That's right."

She thought to herself and suddenly had courage.

But communication was still too profound for a beginner like her. Although she mustered up the courage to talk to the person next to her, she ended up arguing with a few words, causing the other person to change seats with an ugly face.

A bad start!

"Tsk, tsk, tsk."

Hikigaya Hachiman took a sip of coffee and shook his head silently.

Is it still too much to ask?

He thought Ruri had grown up. After all, it's easy to change a country, but it's hard to change one's nature!

Wait until the tea party is over.

Gokou Ruri got up immediately and sat down opposite him.

"Sorry, I've wasted your time."

The girl looked a little embarrassed.

"It's nothing. Everyone has something they're not good at."

He just comforted her and didn't blame her in this regard.

"No, it's just that I can't speak."

Gokou Ruri shook her head.

But unfortunately, even if you realize your mistakes, sometimes it's hard to change.

"You said that, so how can I comfort you?"

Hikigaya Hachiman looked helpless.

"Then let's have afternoon tea first. Maybe things will turn around."

He meant something.

Gokou Ruri looked confused and didn't know what he was talking about.

A few minutes later.

Makishima Saori walked back in from the door, followed by two other girls who were snubbed at the party.

"Great, Kuroneko, you're still here, and is this... your boyfriend?"

She came to the two of them and shifted her gaze.

"No! We haven't signed a lover's contract yet..."

Gokou Ruri immediately responded with a blushing face.

"We are friends, I'm here to keep her company."

Hikigaya Hachiman said calmly.

"What's this person's name?"

"Call me Hikigaya."

"So, Kuroneko, and this Hikigaya, are you going to attend the second party?"

Makishima Saori smiled and extended her hand to invite.

"There's another second party?"

Gokou Ruri said with a surprised look.

"That's right. I want to invite a few people I haven't talked to just now in my personal capacity. There are not many of you, but I feel that you should have common topics."

She continued.

"Really?"

Gokou Ruri was a little skeptical of her confidence.

"Because you guys were chatting very enthusiastically in the group before."

Makishima Saori made way, pointed to the two girls next to her, and introduced them.

"This is Kokirigiri."

"This is Chaochaochao."

"... and Kuroneko, you should want to say something, right?"

At this moment, the three girls' eyes gathered together, and flames seemed to burn in their eyes.

Hikigaya Hachiman seemed to see a fox-like smile on the corner of Makishima Saori's mouth.

Because they didn't adapt to the environment just now, no one remembered the previous conflict. Now that the old things were brought up again, everyone became angry and motivated.

Just found a seat to sit down, before Makishima Saori guided them, some people couldn't hold back.

"Hey, it's you two guys, you directed and acted in the group before, right? You also said that you have friends with Tsukiro teacher, it's really funny."

Kousaka Kirino said with contempt.

"I didn't cooperate with her, I just told the truth."

Gokou Ruri said calmly.

"Idiots always have self-righteous ideas about things they don't understand, so I don't blame you."

She then made a very concise life attack and responded strongly to the other party's attitude.

"You!"

Kousaka Kirino looked anxious and slapped the table.

Before she could reply, the disguised Eriri raised the brim of her hat and chased after her.

"That's right, a frog in the well like you naturally doesn't understand, why should I lie to you? It's not good for me."

"You...!"

Kousaka Kirino's tone was panicked, and cold sweat dripped from her forehead.

The situation of two against one was very unfavorable for her.

"If that's the case, if you want me to believe it, then prove it on the spot!"

She gritted her teeth.

"Why do I have to prove it to you? Who can blame you if you don't believe it?"

Eri sneered.

"I'm more interested in you than you, Kuroneko. Isn't this the first time we've met?"

She turned her head and her eyes became sharp.

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"Yes, we met at the comic convention before."

Gokou Ruri nodded to confirm.

"It's you..."

Eri looked thoughtful, and her eyes fell on Hachiman Hikigaya again.

112 People who haven't read Tsukiro-sensei's works...

"Hmm?"

Hikigaya Hachiman felt something.

"What did you talk about in the chat group?"

He couldn't help but whispered in Ruri's ear.

Feeling the slight breath, Ruri Gokou's earlobe felt slightly hot.

"Actually, this is what happened..."

She briefly summarized the incident.

"Why does the atmosphere feel a bit strange?"

Kousaka Kirino was puzzled, and her eyes shifted to someone.

"Oh? The Hikigaya family has suddenly become the center of the storm, and now things are getting more interesting."

Makishima Saori raised her glasses, and her eyes lit up.

"I see, that's what happened."

Hikigaya Hachiman had a rough idea after listening to it.

"Hey, you two, stop whispering there!"