manga artist Kirito

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Kirito rolled his eyes. "That's enough!"

Tenjouin Ryouki nodded seriously, "Yes, young master. Do you want to come to your room tonight? I understand. I will do my best to prevent Alice and Yuuki from finding out."

"Excuse me, butler Shenzhi, could you please throw my butler into the river?"

Suddenly, Alice revealed a very sincere expression. She clasped her hands together and earnestly begged Izayoi Kami, who was standing expressionless behind Asuna.

"Sure, I'm quite good at this, at least."

Izayoi Shinji took out his gauntlets and put them on, clearly agreeing to Alice's request and preparing to get started.

"I'm sorry, Alice, please forgive me. I just haven't seen such a cute boy in so long... Oh, where's the young master?"

While apologizing, the maid realized that the cute boy had disappeared and hurriedly reminded her mistress, "Alice, hurry and chase after him! The young master is about to be kidnapped!"

"Who do you think it's all because of, you perverted, horny woman!"

Alice glared at the maid before quickly catching up with the group that was heading towards the restaurant.

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"Waiter, one of each of your best dishes, please."

With words brimming with the air of a nouveau riche, Kirito waved his hand and finished ordering.

"...Okay, Kiritani-kun, please wait a moment."

The blue-haired senior with her hair tied in a high ponytail nodded and then walked towards the kitchen.

"Eek! Kawasaki-senpai... Well, she really is a part-time worker."

Kirito is now certain that if he goes out on holidays, there is at least a 50% chance of running into this upperclassman.

"...Oh, we've run into each other again, Kawasaki-senpai. But it seems like you two are quite familiar with each other."

Asuna clearly knew Kawasaki Saki, but the fact that Kawasaki Saki greeted Kirito surprised her a little. According to rumors, this upperclassman was not easy to get along with...

Alice gave a meaningful look, "Little Tongtong really is a ladies' man. I noticed it before. Little Tongtong is quite the ladies' man."

Kirito wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt like Alice was looking for some excuse to get rid of this upperclassman... It was terrifying to think about!

"Alice, could you please stop using that childhood nickname, Little Tongtong... It's inexplicably embarrassing!"

"I think it's great, at least it's a very suitable way to address someone."

Before Kirito could finish speaking, someone else interrupted. A familiar scent wafted from behind, and Kirito could clearly feel an incredibly soft touch pressing against the back of his head.

Feeling the softness, Kirito became a little curious. Was it because all the girls he was close to had gathered in this place today?

As Asuna and Alice's expressions changed slightly, he continued the previous topic, "Even calling him Kirito is better than calling him 'Little Kirito,' really!"

"I don't care, I want to be called Xiao Tongtong!"

"Don't mess things up, Haruno!"

Kirito called out the person's name and expressed his dissatisfaction. Based on past possibilities, Haruno was either unwilling to be alone or sensed an unprecedented crisis; otherwise, she would most likely have chosen to silently follow... and would never have appeared so easily.

...Yang is good at tracking, but Xigua is better at surveillance—so, where is Xigua?

Yes, Kirito is already wondering when the watermelon will appear.

He wasn't worried at all about what would happen if everyone gathered here.

That's how calm I am, that's how much I want to die.

"I wasn't causing trouble, I just liked that way of addressing you that time."

Yang Nai smiled brightly. She nodded to Asuna, then looked at Alice, "This is our second meeting, Alice."

"Ah, I didn't expect to see you again today, we just met yesterday. I'm a little surprised to see you here."

Although he said it was unexpected, he didn't actually show the slightest surprise, as if he had expected it all along.

So, how did you two meet? Could it be that the person you mentioned meeting in Tokyo, Alice, was actually Haruno?

I can't even imagine what the consequences would be if Haruno stayed with Alice. Judging from Alice's current personality... Haruno might not be a match for her.

Of course, it would be even more terrifying if they joined forces.

"Well, I just happened to be here. Asuna's family's store is having its opening ceremony today, right? My mother is over there right now."

Yang smiled and said, "But, Alice and Xiaotongtong are childhood sweethearts... I have no idea."

Hey! You've exposed yourself, you idiot!

We haven't even introduced Alice to you yet, she's my childhood sweetheart!

Seeing the caring look in his eyes, Kiritani Kazuto couldn't help but feel a sense of helplessness.

P.S.: I didn't want to update so late, after all, cultivation isn't good... but I don't have much time.

And, best of luck to Kirito in this volume...

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【NO.407 Count 1 2 3 4 5】

Yes, Yukino Yukinoshita loves to cause trouble.

Many people see her as a behind-the-scenes boss, but in reality she's just stupid. At least in Kirito's opinion, Haruno has been acting very stupid from the beginning until now.

Whether it's about her own affairs, Yukino Yukinoshita's affairs, or even my affairs—she seems clumsy. Many times, even Shizuka, that hot-blooded idiot, could do better than her.

Of course, the quiet and adorable older sister type is very popular.

"Ah! Little Tongtong, it's been so long since we last saw each other, hasn't it? You haven't contacted me at all in all this time..."

Ms. Yang puffed out her cheeks, seemingly completely unconcerned about the stares of those around her, and rested her chin on the top of Kirito's head, applying slight pressure...

No, actually it hasn't been long since the school festival ended, and you're either following Yukino-chan or... me every day. Even if I hadn't contacted you, you would have known what you wanted to know by now, right?

"But speaking of which, I'm actually quite envious, during the school festival..."

"You mean you're envious that I can stroll around the school festival with my sister?"

Kirito reached out and pulled Yukino away, who had completely lost her ladylike and elegant demeanor. "Yukino didn't talk to you much during that time, you must have been feeling really down, right? Were you feeling sad and wanting to cry?"

"No, that's not true. After all, I performed on the same stage with them back then, which is enough to make up for it. It's just a minor complaint!"

Yang Nai smiled and then casually moved a chair and forced his way to sit next to Kirito. This action undoubtedly displeased Alice and Asuna, but due to certain reasons, they couldn't show it too obviously... It was probably that feeling of "Ugh, I'm so annoyed!" but still having to keep smiling.

"Really? It's a miracle you're still alive without absorbing Yukino's energy!"

"Don't underestimate your charm, everyone. Look at all the girls here; they're all gathered here because of you."

"...By the way, is it alright for you to come here? Your mother isn't someone who's easy to talk to."

"It's okay, Asuna and Alice are here."

Yang Nai smiled as she looked at the two girls in front of her who had unfriendly expressions. "My mother told me to be good friends with Asuna and Alice, you know."

To put it simply, your mother thinks that Asuna's family company and the Qingbeike family have interests to scheme against each other, so she came here under the pretext of Asuna and Alice, and now she's even going to talk back to them... I think you're courting death.

Haruno, Haruno, you probably haven't seen just how terrifying Asuna's butler and Alice's maid really are!

"Okay, you two, stop looking at me like that. I just popped up because I haven't seen anyone in a long time. I'll be leaving soon, so don't worry about me getting in the way."

Yang Nai smiled faintly, "However, it's still a bit strange, isn't it? I shouldn't be the only one here..."

Just as I predicted, all the girls I'm close to are now showing up, right?

If this book is a harem anime, wouldn't I be able to ask Ryunosuke to come and collect my body parts in advance? —Being dismembered is only natural, right?

"Really? We were all eating together at the after-festival, and it hasn't even been a few days yet, Haruno-senpai."

Asuna tilted her head, maintaining a gentle smile, but her emotions were now extremely complex.

I didn't think much of it before, but today, isn't it a bit... no, I should say that Senior Yang Nai completely revealed the emotions she had hidden in the past, without trying to conceal them much?

By the way, it's not that I don't worry about you getting in the way, but rather that your presence itself is already a nuisance.

—Does anyone remember that we just came out to shop today, and look how things have turned out?

"It seems there's still a lot I need to learn."

Alice pursed her lips slightly and raised her eyebrows playfully, "For example, the relationship between Yang Nai and Xiao Tongtong?"

"Well, as for our relationship... it's more than friends, but less than lovers?"

Tilting her head slightly, Haruno spoke these words without any hesitation. She felt the gazes of Asuna and Alice, and even Shiina Mashiro, who had been acting as an audience from beginning to end.

However, surprisingly, Kirito did not refute it.

"I see, I see."

Alice nodded seriously, a hint of hostility in her eyes. "Very well, from now on we are enemies."

"No, no, no, they're more like defeated dogs than enemies, aren't they?"

Haruno chuckled self-deprecatingly. "Asuna was the initial victor, and... in this situation, it would be hard to lose, right? -- What do you think, Kazuto?"

As she spoke, Yang turned her head to look at Kirito sitting beside her, only to find that while she was fighting with Asuna and Alice, he was playing on his phone, completely engrossed, and didn't even hear her question.

That's going too far, you bastard!

Although I'm here to stir up trouble, I'm also here to help you out of this predicament. What's with you not even looking at me or listening to me? Be careful, or I might just leave!

Yes, Haruno always seems to appear specifically to cause a big stir, but coincidentally, every appearance happens to help Kirito. In the process of causing trouble, she also knows how to maintain a good balance, leaving people angry but not furious. In the end, with her apologetic expression and sincere attitude, people usually choose to forgive her!

Alice chuckled softly. "I don't think so. A girlfriend? It's normal. Who hasn't been in a relationship?"

Yang Nai shrugged. "Anyway, I don't have any."

Shiina Mashiro, munching on a Baumkuchen, said, "I don't even have a place to stay."

The butler and the maid: "As far as I know, Alice, you've never been in a relationship."

"...Damn it! Shut up!"

It's really too much to slap her in the face like that. She was so confident just now, but now she looks deflated. Alice puffed out her cheeks and glared at Asuna. "Anyway, I'm not giving up. Asuna, you listen to me!"

"Okay, okay, I'm listening."

Asuna looked at Alice like she was a naughty younger sister, her usual Yamato Nadeshiko demeanor was on full display at this moment, and she was just short of reaching out to rub Alice's head.

"hateful!!!"

Alice gritted her teeth and glared fiercely at the butler and maid who had just disrupted the atmosphere.

However, the butler and maid, who had just been extremely hostile, were now enjoying their tea and snacks, seemingly completely unaware of Alice's gaze.

"Little Tongtong, say something to me!"

Before the atmosphere inexplicably became awkward, Alice turned her attention to Kirito, who was still pressing his phone.

"Huh? What do you want to say...?"

Kirito looked up blankly, then glanced at the attention suddenly focused on him. He tilted his head slightly and smiled subtly, "I never realized before that I'm so handsome..."

"Alright, you can shut up now!"

Yang raised her hand to stop Kirito from continuing, as they were completely on different wavelengths, and any words spoken by him would be meaningless.

Wait, if the parties involved don't care, what's the point of continuing this topic?

Unconsciously, she turned her gaze to Asuna and Alice.

However, Asuna showed no particular expression, as if she had known all along that this would be the outcome, while Alice's face was full of conflict and melancholy...

Well, Alice is still a long way from Asuna's level. Right now, she can only cause some trouble. No wonder that guy is at ease not coming over.

"...Well, you guys could have just talked things out properly, there was no need to make it like this."

"Who do you think is to blame for this?" X3

"...I know it's because of me, so I didn't dare to say a word the whole time, for fear of being beaten to death by you guys."

Kirito rolled his eyes. And this makes me feel like a scumbag for no reason. Don't you guys think about who it's because of? Do you know how hard it is for me?

"—A brutal love triangle between my girlfriend and my childhood sweetheart!"

With her fingers interlaced against her delicate chin, Shiina Mashiro uttered these words expressionlessly.

"Hey! What about me? What about me?"

Yang pointed to herself, seemingly very dissatisfied that Shiina Mashiro hadn't included her.

"...I was only taught this one line of poetry."