manga artist Kirito

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Saki Kawasaki isn't the kind of girl who just accepts things passively, so she found something to talk about when she was unhappy.

"As far as I know, one of the three girls you were with today is your girlfriend, right? Is it really okay to bring your girlfriend out with other girls? And... you two seem to be living together, don't you?"

I'm really sorry that there aren't four people sharing a room!

"...I think you might have misunderstood something."

With a slightly subtle expression, Kiritani-san accepted the coffee from the shop manager, nodded his thanks, and took a small sip. The perfect temperature made it quite enjoyable... Hmm, maybe next time I can try the shop manager's confident blended coffee?

"Asuna is my girlfriend, that's true, but Mashiro is Asuna's cousin, and the other one... just came from England to persuade Shiina Mashiro to go back to England."

"Wait, I have no interest in your business."

If you're not interested, why did you bring it up?

Are you just saying whatever comes to mind because you can't find a topic to talk about?

Kiritani-san was speechless at this senior.

Outside the coffee shop window, Kawasaki Taishi stared blankly at his older sister sitting opposite a man who was also quite cute, but whose appearance was clearly male, and they seemed to be having a pleasant conversation...

A while ago, I asked Komachi's brother to help with my sister's habit of staying out all night to work, but now that the holiday has only been going on for a short time... my sister has gone back to what she was doing before. I thought she had started working again, but I didn't expect... that's not the case at all!

Who is this person?

Hmm, this person's appearance... I think Komachi mentioned it before?

Could he also be a student at Zongwu High School, and my sister's classmate?

Should I... ask Komachi's brother for help again?

P.S.: Happy National Day...bullshit, I'm going to be busy to death this month, you bastard!

Why does everything pile up in October?

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【NO.300 The Holiday That Was Ended (Part 4)】

tail row.

Actually, it requires a certain amount of skill. If you have enough talent, then what skill is there to speak of... I could walk right past you and you wouldn't even know it, especially women, who are practically gifted at catching cheaters in the act...

—Wait, this has nothing to do with the assassin master, Megumi.

Moreover, Kawasaki Taishi is not a female monkey, but merely an ape-like creature—yes, that's how Hachiman views Kawasaki Taishi, who seems to be quite close to Komachi.

Now, Kawasaki Taishi seems to think he's discovered some incredible secret about his older sister, and is stalking her to gather evidence...

By the way, my older sister doesn't seem to have chuunibyou (middle school syndrome)...?

Why did he wrap his hands with bandages like the man next to him?

...Could it be to accommodate that man who might have chuunibyou (middle school syndrome)?

Kawasaki Taishi's head started to ache more and more as he thought about it, and his imagination ran wilder and wilder. He then took out his phone and dialed Hikigaya Komachi's number.

"Moshi moshi, this is Komachi's place~"

"I am Kawasaki, Komachi... I might need to trouble your brother one more time."

As the two walked out of the coffee shop, Kawasaki Taishi quickly hid behind a telephone pole, watching them leave with smiles and laughter—actually, it was just a forced smile, since they had absolutely nothing in common to talk about.

On the other end of the phone, Komachi was sprawled on the sofa, her bare feet resting on Hachiman's stomach, who was also sitting on the sofa watching the news.

When Kawasaki Taishi mentioned that he would need to trouble Hachiman, Komachi raised her eyebrows slightly and immediately thought of that seemingly delinquent girl who was actually incredibly family-oriented and capable... Yes, this was also the target that Komachi had set her sights on for Hachiman.

"Oh? Is it about your sister again?"

"Yes, the one you mentioned, the one with long hair, who's supposedly... the creator of Sword Art Online, that person... is now eating and shopping with my sister..."

He couldn't remember without thinking hard, but then he suddenly remembered that the person he used to eat and shop with his older sister was actually... his idol?

Calling them idols is probably okay, since they are fans after all.

Wait a minute, a manga... is this chuunibyou (middle school syndrome)?

It seems like there's nothing wrong with it?

"Wow! This is really big news! -- I'll give the phone to my brother right now, you can just tell him what's on your mind."

Komachi pressed the speakerphone button and held the phone in front of the expressionless Hachiman. "Nii-chan, I need your help!"

Komachi knew that today was the day Kiritani-san was taking Shiina Mashiro, Asuna, and Rita out to play, but... how did it inexplicably turn into going out to eat and shop with Kawasaki Taishi's sister... Wow, I really didn't expect you to be like this, Kiritani-nii!

"Ha! You were looking for me...?"

With his lifeless eyes drooping, Hachiman lowered his gaze, puzzled, and then saw the name of that familiar person he wanted to hit with a brick.

"Hang up, I'm a siscon."

"...Nii-chan, did I hear that right?"

"You heard me right, I'm busy."

Hachiman stared intently at the television, watching the news report that the US embassy had been bombed again, and suspecting that the next embassy to be bombed might be the British embassy.

"No, brother!"

Kawasaki Taishi's voice came through, sounding somewhat flustered, "Besides my older brother, I really don't know who else to ask for help."

Big brother? You call me big brother?

what do you mean?

So they really are after Komachi?

The ahoge on his head swayed, and Hachiman hesitated, wondering if he should go next door to get a wooden sword and then invite this kid out for a sparring session.

"You can go find Yukinoshita... oh, the one you met last time, the one who's pretty good with words."

Wait a minute, what does Yukinoshita's good verbal skills have to do with me...?

"No! Please wait a moment, brother, please listen to me..."

Soon, Kawasaki Taishi recounted everything he had witnessed to Hikigaya, including his speculations—yes, speculations based on facts.

"That's it..."

After a moment's hesitation, Hachiman gave this response.

As the saying goes... life is full of surprises.

For example, your girlfriend with whom you're having a passionate affair suddenly turns out to be your younger sister...

Compared to your cute little sister suddenly telling you one day that she's pregnant...

For example, when you're sitting in the hospital waiting, unsure whether to let your unborn child call you "Dad" or "Uncle"...

What's worse, now it's been revealed that your best friend is having an affair with another girl, whose younger brother is also eyeing your sister, and your best friend used to publicly display his affection for his girlfriend every day...

These are all amazing surprises!

What should I do?

Hachiman was a little confused for a moment, but Kirigaya once told Hachiman that brothers are like underwear, they will cover you up no matter what happens.

For example, the last time I opened the Service Club door and saw Yukino sleeping, I instinctively took out my phone to take a picture of her sleeping face, but Kirito-kun accidentally saw it. Kirito-kun was very calm and acted as if he hadn't seen anything...

They are best friends and brothers after all!

The ahoge (cowlick) on his head stood up, and Hachiman's gaze suddenly hardened.

"I understand, I'll help you."

"Ah, thank you so much, brother!"

"If you call me 'Big Brother' again, you'll have to handle this yourself."

"Huh? Then... how should I address you, Big Brother?"

Hachiman hung up the phone, and a curse silently popped into his mind.

"Ni-chan, what do you suggest we do?"

With her big eyes blinking, Komachi looked at Hachiman with great anticipation, seemingly eager to see what would happen next... although she felt a little bad about it for Asuna.

"Komachi, what do you think... a friend is like?"

Hachiman asked a strange question, but Komachi found it to be perfectly normal.

"This... let me think!"

After pursing her lips and thinking for a moment, Komachi raised her right hand and slapped it against her left palm, saying with a smile, "Regular friends are probably the kind who seem nice on the surface, but are actually rarely helpful when needed. As for close friends, they might not seem to care at all, but in reality, they would help each other no matter what!"

"That's it..."

Hachiman nodded. "Kiritani and I... are best friends!"

Opening Komachi's contacts, Hachiman saw the expected name and immediately dialed it.

Komachi puffed out her cheeks in dissatisfaction. "Wait a minute, Nii-chan, you haven't told me how to resolve this yet!"

"Children shouldn't ask too many questions."

"Affection level has decreased..."

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"Ah sneeze!"

On the way home, Kiritani Kazuto suddenly sneezed, rubbed his nose, and looked at him strangely.

"...You have a cold?"

P.S.: Ah... 300 chapters already, it feels like time has flown by...

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【NO.301 The Holiday That Was Ended (Part 5)】

We just had coffee and pizza at the coffee shop, glanced at the blonde waitress in her uniform who seemed rather lazy, and then chatted for a while on the way back…

Although the initial goal was not achieved, the situation is still good from the current point of view; at least this senior student has no complaints.

Of course, it's also possible that it's simply not being expressed.

But whatever the case, some things have already been arranged, so I just hope this senior student can be a little more open-minded.

The places we lived in weren't actually that far apart, only about nine blocks apart. After dropping them off at the street corner, I walked back to my apartment... but I felt like someone was watching me.

Hmm, that feeling is quite strong.

And then, out of the blue, she sneezed, making me wonder if someone was trying to betray me.

But it all seemed like an illusion, and I didn't notice anything wrong until I got back to my apartment.

Afterwards, Asuna asked some related questions, which were really not worth mentioning. As for the amusement park trip that ended halfway, Shiina Mashiro acted as usual, and it seems that she really didn't care... However, Rita seems to have a bit of a problem.

But to be honest... how long does this guy plan to stay here?

Do they really think Shiina Mashiro would easily go back to England with her?

No! Let's not think too much about it, loser number two. If Shiina Mashiro hadn't been nominated for the top three in the newcomer award, there might still be a chance of going back with her. But now that the manga has been nominated, even if it didn't achieve the best ranking, it doesn't mean that Shiina Mashiro won't care, worry, or want to do better.

With something she wants to do, plus that desire to do it even better... it would be a miracle if Shiina Mashiro, a girl who's already incredibly stubborn, gave up everything she's achieved through long-term hard work and went back to England...

It seems like it's about time I had a heart-to-heart talk with Rita and we could have a deeper emotional exchange.

As for how deep we need to go?

Well... we need to see its strengths first!

I, Kurogiri Shido... oops, I, Kirigaya Kazuto, happen to be a protagonist, and my special skill... is, of course, verbal sparring.

—I suspect you want to face the wall in silence.

Regardless, he's someone with special experiences; how could he not see through Rita's little schemes? Otherwise, he wouldn't have called Rita an idiot before...

But Rita's stupid actions are truly baffling.

If only I could read more classic shonen manga, I wouldn't have foolishly given up drawing—shame should give me courage, that's the true path to shonen manga!

—Don't doubt it, even erotic comics can get you excited, and things in life that can get you fired up are all too common.

Here, the ecchi artist prepares to once again transform into a hentai manga artist.

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