manga artist Kirito

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The implication is that even if you just use a pen name, as long as you're famous enough, you'll definitely attract a crowd of fans.

However, it seems that... all the writers and illustrators present had already revealed their true colors long ago.

—Wait a minute, did we forget someone?

Perhaps because she had been here before, the girl seemed to know exactly where to go. She passed various stalls along the street and gradually moved towards a more crowded area. As she walked, the number of stalls and similar items around her decreased.

Ahead was the plaza, which served as the main venue. Tablecloths were laid out on the ground without any gaps, and people sat on the closely connected tablecloths, clinking glasses and exchanging toasts. Various noisy sounds mixed together, which was a bit annoying... Before long, the sound of arguing came from afar.

Just as Kiritani was wondering if a fight might break out, he suddenly noticed that there were police officers nearby!

Amazing! Excellent arrangements!

However, there was nowhere to sit around, and even the lawn near the riverbank was filled with families.

Kiritani suggested looking for a less crowded place, not only because he was worried that these lunatics might suddenly start fighting, but also because it was just too noisy here.

Then, Kiritani-kun discovered... it seems that only the VIP area is truly less crowded and quiet!

Yes, the VIP area does charge an entrance fee.

A boundary line was drawn to separate the so-called VIP area from the surrounding noisy area. In addition, the terrain is still a small hill, so this VIP area is indeed more suitable for watching fireworks, and also for... grass skiing.

Yes, it's grass skiing, not grass skiing!

I simply cannot imagine the latter!

What if I don't have any money with me?

After exchanging glances, Kiritani, being the only man in the group, decided to speak first.

"...This isn't about whether I brought money or not, is it? The VIP area shouldn't be accessible just by paying, right?"

This was said by the daughter of a British diplomat who was quick to embarrass himself.

"Are you out of your mind? If it's not about paying, but just about looks, aside from me and Kasumigaoka whose faces aren't worth much, which of you can just use your looks to get by?"

Kiritani-kun and Kasumigaoka Utaha looked ashamed and expressed their apologies for not being children of a large family.

"No, no, no, I think the face of the human-like creature works better on me~!"

P.S.: Come on, let's exchange our complaints for votes and razor blades!

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【NO.313 Fireworks Show (Part 7)】

Yukinoshita is perfectly beautiful and has an excellent manner. She often participates in various social occasions. Because she is responsible for some of the family's external affairs, she is several times more capable than Yukino-chan.

Now, located in Tokyo Bay, the VIP area of ​​the Obon festival and fireworks display still stands out under the neon lights of the azure night sky, showcasing its unique charm. The combination of a cool yukata and a folding fan makes it even more elegant.

Compared to the girls or women around her, the girl sitting alone on the bench was like a lonely queen.

But at this moment, the girl's smile blossomed as she looked at the boy who was slowly approaching... and the girl.

The waiting time is ultimately lonely, but it is also limited.

With a sweet and healing smile, Yukinoshita Haruno gently closed her folding fan. However, her sweet and healing smile gradually turned melancholic when she saw Kasumigaoka Utaha Eriri, who was not supposed to be there.

But! It's okay. Yukino Yukinoshita's greatest skill is disguise. It may seem fake to others, but Yukino can say with great confidence that no one can see through her true thoughts beneath the disguise.

In a very casual manner, Haruno invited everyone into the VIP area. Although it was a bench, it could only seat a maximum of four people, so Haruno naturally occupied two seats—the seat to Kiritani's left was naturally Asuna's, but Haruno naturally occupied the seat to his right.

Yes, Shiina Mashiro was very unwilling, but in the end she was forced to sit with Rita, Kasumigaoka Utaha, and Eriri.

...Well, even though the two benches are not far apart.

Out of basic politeness, Kiritani rummaged through the bag he had just put down and took out an apple candy that he had just taken a bite out of.

A smile graced her delicate features as Yang Nai gently waved her folding fan and said politely, "No need, no need."

"I didn't ask you to use it, just eat it."

...Hmm, the mouth that eats.

The boys and girls on the two benches chatted amongst themselves. Rita, mindful of Kirito's warning, avoided topics that would ruin their mood, while Kasumigaoka Utaha asked questions out of curiosity. In contrast, Kirito's situation seemed rather... pitiful.

Haruno knows Kirito very well, so she understood what he just said.

Forcing a professional smile, Yono almost imperceptibly poked Kiritani's waist, then felt a slight pain in her finger... Had this guy been abused by Yuuki? He looks like he's just skin and bones.

"That's great, we can enter the VIP area without spending any money."

It feels like going to a massage parlor and suddenly discovering that the place has some inexplicable connection to you, and then you even get your meal for free...

"Well, since it's a Kazuhito family, it's actually quite easy to use your connections at the Yukinoshita family."

Yang made no attempt to hide his feelings, smiling as he recounted words that were enough to give Kiritani a headache.

"I never knew that He Ren had a connection with your father."

Asuna shook her head with a sigh, then reached out her fair finger and tapped Kiritani's forehead, whose face was full of innocent wonder. "You, you never told me any of these things."

...Bullshit! I've only met Yang Nai's mother twice, okay? And that was at some kind of party. We didn't even talk, let alone have any relationship with her after that!

I, Kirito, seem to be caught in a game of chess between some people right now—anyone will do, please help me out of this mess.

"Well, after all, I've always had a good relationship with people, and my parents have met people more than once or twice."

With an elegant and graceful demeanor, Haruno casually gestured for a waiter to bring things over, and calmly responded to Asuna.

"That's really rare."

Asuna smiled faintly, like an innocent and carefree little girl, revealing her pride without any attempt to hide it.

"It's definitely a good thing to be on good terms with Councilor Yukinoshita."

"Yes, yes, they're not much worse than me at handling interpersonal relationships."

Haruno's expression was just like Asuna's, filled with the same pride and arrogance.

The boy sitting between the two raised an eyebrow. "I say, there's nothing to say about this kind of thing. It's like a boss seeing a subordinate do something great and wants to praise them. It's so boring!"

Yes, the above statement interprets certain words as verbs, which is great!

"That's true, after all, he himself is very capable."

Yang Nai, if you don't shut up, I'll show you what real competence is in a moment!

Kiritani gave Yui a calm look, his expression unchanged, as if he had no idea of ​​the subtext in their words.

"Hey, Kazuto, what are you trying to say?"

Yang blinked, looking puzzled.

Asuna chuckled, her bright eyes revealing a gentle expression.

Kiritani-kun acted decisively, pulling Haruno by the arm and leading her to a large tree nearby. A sudden chilly night wind rustled the leaves.

"Wow! Yang, are you so bored that you want me to help you develop?"

The fake smile vanished, and Yang Nai tilted her head. "You...are you serious?"

Kiritani took a deep breath and looked at Haruno seriously, asking, "If you were married and your husband had an affair, how would you react?"

The girl smiled, her folding fan covering her lips. "Don't worry, I'm very gentle. If it's a person, I'll just cut off their limbs and keep the usable ones."

"I think Asuna will kill you before you even have this thought."

Her expression was almost blank; for the first time, I realized how terrifying this woman was…

However, Kiritani-kun had no idea that something even more terrifying was yet to come.

"It's okay, we can still be sisters even if we can't be husband and wife. As long as we remove a certain useless limb, people are cute as they are, so it doesn't matter whether we have that thing or not~!"

"Bullshit! That limb is not only useful, it's completely different!"

Kiritani-kun felt that Haruno must have been through something tonight. "Hey, Haruno, you must have something you want to ask me—um, why did you come to stay with Yukino-chan? Tell me now!"

"...Want to know?"

Yang put down her folding fan, her expression somewhat indifferent. "Of course, I absolutely won't refuse to tell you if you ask—Kawasaki Saki, you know? Someone recently mentioned this name to me, and it's said... you and her... um?"

"I knew it, why did you suddenly go crazy?"

Kiritani-kun stretched out his hand expressionlessly, his palm completely covering Haruno's mouth. "Where's your brain? I thought the saying 'big boobs, no brains' wouldn't apply to you, but you've disappointed me."

-----This is not part of the main text; the following is free of charge-----

Regarding updates, I can say I'm one of those who update very quickly, but I can't go any faster. I've been quite busy this month, so I'll be very busy during the day, and updates will be a little late. Well, today is one of those particularly late updates.

For those urging for more updates, please use a razor blade to do so; it will be more effective. However, to maintain a proper level of sourness and stench, updating too quickly... will result in fewer updates.

And I've been really struggling with the plot lately. It feels like I'm trying to find a clear line of thought out of a Nyarlathotep, I mean, chaos.

I will try my best to keep it updated.

Now, please feed them. Yes, you should pat them.

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【NO.314 Fireworks Show (Part 8)】

Son, your father is very disappointed in you.

Yes, Kiritani-san had that expression on his face.

However, Kiritani-san soon felt something was amiss, the warmth and...moisture in his palms.

"Ugh! You're disgusting!"

She actually licked my palm like a perverted woman.

Yang Nai stuck out her pink tongue and licked the corner of her mouth. "I think it would be better to describe her as a kitten."

Kiritani-san, with a stern face, wiped his hands on Haruno's clothes as he did so. "Don't give me that. 'Kitty' is a term used to describe your sister. You... can only be described as a fox."

Mimicking Kiritani's expression, Haruno said with a stern face, "You can tease me, so I can tease you too. Isn't that just natural?"

"I don't care if you die!"

Kiritani glanced at Asuna, just as Asuna was looking this way. Her gentle and kind smile made Kiritani shudder. "I don't know who told you those things, but they're definitely not true! —By the way, don't you like doing all sorts of investigations and stalking? Why didn't you investigate this first? Do you think I'm that kind of person? Please use your brain!"

Ah, if that's really the kind of person they are, maybe things would be much better.

"That's true. But there's a reason we haven't investigated yet, after all, we've been busy with a lot lately, and we also have Yukino-chan to take care of..."

Have you no shame?

Anyone with a brain can figure out whether you're taking care of Yukino-chan or Yukino-chan is taking care of you.

"However, the reason I became like this is ultimately because of people."

Yukinoshita smiled and tapped Kiritani-san's chest with her folding fan. "You still remember what you promised me, right? You said you'd call me on the night of Obon. But now it seems that even if I call you later, it might not be of any use, since you're really getting more and more girls around you."

"Shut up! I'll always love Asuna!"

"Yes, yes, of course I know."

As expected, Yang Nai didn't show any particular emotion in response. "So, what about what you owe me?"

Kiritani sighed, "If you say so, then so be it."

"Then let's wait for a better opportunity."

Yang raised the corners of her mouth, gracefully strode back to her original seat, and began to talk with Asuna.

—A quick conversation?

Ugh! These guys are such a headache!

Although it's unclear how Haruno knew about Kawasaki Saki, Kiritani-san could deduce that there must have been a traitor who tipped them off!

So, next...

After taking out his phone and giving Yui a command, Kiritani-san calmly walked back and naturally sat down in the seat between the two of them.

Meanwhile, the noisy atmosphere around us quieted down a little. As someone made a declaration, a burst of fireworks rose into the azure night sky and then exploded. The sparks and halos that bloomed were continuous. After the first firework exploded, the remaining fireworks flew into the sky one after another.

The clear lake surface reflects the brilliant colors.

Looking up at the fireworks blooming in the night sky, Asuna's eyes flashed with anticipation, "They're so beautiful."

"Yes, the fireworks are beautiful."

Responding to Asuna, Haruno watched the fireworks gradually dim after their bloom, and the smile on her lips gradually faded.

Fireworks, after all, fade quickly; their bloom is but a fleeting moment.