manga artist Kirito

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With such a small frame, won't she die?

Honestly, this is the first time I've seen one carrying seven people.

Not putting laxatives in this person's teacup is a good thing for a waiter.

Although I was a little worried that even if I let them go, the maid and butler would notice, since I had just seen them pour black tea and serve snacks to the people the moment they sat down—it was not a speed that a normal human would have.

Of course, Kirito noticed the look of wanting to burn him alive on the spot, but what could he do?

Kirito couldn't hear what the girls in front of him were talking about at all. All he could do was feel Shiina Mashiro's caresses. After all, things had developed to a point that far exceeded his expectations. Even Yui, his youngest daughter, didn't dare to interrupt. Well, if Ryunosuke were here as cannon fodder, Kirito might be able to find a way to break the atmosphere.

Incidentally, Kirito is increasingly unable to understand the mentality of those who want to build a harem.

If we consider normal combat strength—

1 Asuna - 1 Kirito

1 Haruno - 1 Akane Kousaka - 0.5 Kirito

1 Kasumigaoka Utaha – 1 Eriri – 0.25 Kirito

Alice's current combat power is no less than Kirito's, so how many Kirito's could they tear apart if all of them were combined?

If a harem were to be established, how many Kiritos would have to die every day, and how many days would it take for Kirito to complete a circumnavigation of the Earth?

...Whatever happens, I really don't want to think about this kind of thing too much, it's just too terrifying!

Incidentally, if we also include Leafa, whose combat power is no less than Kirito's, and the elusive Kato Megumi...

Kirito: How much longer can I live?

I never thought it was so terrifying when I didn't care before, but now that I'm focusing on it, it's truly terrifying when you think about it!

If Kirito weren't aware that none of the people present had yandere tendencies, he probably would have to carry a wooden sword with him every time he went out, or like Alice and Asuna, he would have to hire an ace butler... Only then would he feel a little bit safe.

Huh? You mean Jing is cute?

Let's not include this in the calculation, shall we?

Wait, if things follow the usual pattern, like before, whatever you can think of will appear...

"Oh! It really is you guys...tsk, you really are from Qi! Is today some very special day?"

"And the King... Eh! Alice?"

Appearing one after the other, the legendary hot-blooded idiot and the master of stealth and backstab, Kato Megumi, were both carrying things and looking at Kirito's table with delighted expressions.

Kirito, on the other hand, seemed to be in shock!

He just finished saying that, you bastard!

Incidentally, the waiters and other customers sitting nearby started to contemplate murder.

"Hey, it's been a long time, Kato. I'm surprised you recognized me. You know, it took me several hints and her saying her name to remember me."

At this point, Alice's face was full of resentment. She said that they were childhood sweethearts and that it was one thing for them to not recognize each other after not seeing each other for several years, but what kind of situation was it that they didn't even remember their promise?

"Hey, Xiaoxi, what are you doing here?"

"Xiaojing, have you received this week's manuscripts?"

"Of course, I'm very dedicated, even if you don't intend to pay me a salary."

The butler and maid, their expressions subtle, added seats and prepared snacks and tea for Kato Megumi and Hiratsuka Shizuka...

Kirito, on the other hand, felt that these guys must have planned to gang up on him today.

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"Can you tell me? What's the situation now, Kirito?"

Eriri was probably the most confused of them all. She had only come with Akane Kousaka and didn't have any special feelings for Kirito. Of course, if it were a matter of wanting to kill Kirito, she would definitely help without hesitation.

But when it comes to the current situation, she really doesn't know much... even though it seems quite interesting.

Well, if she hadn't forgotten her sketchbook today, she probably would have found the best spot to draw this scene by now. This is excellent material, unprecedentedly good material, and she's still drawing it.

But at least we need to figure out the cause and effect, right?

Compared to how others address Kirito, Eriri's way of addressing him seems a bit distant, so she isn't included in many conversations. Naturally, Eriri doesn't dare to interfere... What if she gets surrounded and attacked?

"...I want to find out too!"

Kirito took a deep breath. In the current situation, even if Asuna were to flip the table and smash a plate at him, he wouldn't doubt it—the fact that she hadn't killed him meant that Asuna loved him very much!

"Really? You're quite pathetic then!"

Eriri smiled with her eyes narrowed. Kirito's behavior made her feel a little better. You know, back in the school festival, she was tricked by this guy into being a signboard, and he even teamed up with her mother... She was so angry that she almost cried.

Right now, I feel great!

As for the rest, it didn't matter to Eriri at all. She just wanted to watch the show quietly... I mean, gathering material. Apart from having a good relationship with Kato Megumi and Hiratsuka-sensei, the others present, including Asuna and Kasumigaoka Utaha, were just club members she could talk to. Although they did have some interaction, it was almost entirely confined to the manga club room. When they were alone, they really had nothing to say to each other.

In addition, Eriri herself has a stubborn and tsundere personality, and is not the kind of person who is as easygoing as Kato Megumi. If you want to call her a friend, or even introduce her to your family... it seems that apart from Kirito and Kato Megumi, there really isn't anyone else.

However, the current situation is so delicate, and Kirito looks so pained... So as a friend, shouldn't we try to help him out?

"Hey, Kirigaya, do you remember the bet at the CM exhibition? The loser had to grant the winner a reasonable request."

Eriri smiled, revealing her little tiger teeth. "I happen to be thinking about a new work recently, a shoujo manga, so dating and such material is quite necessary. So how about you and I simulate a date before confessing our feelings?"

Yes, it was just for research purposes, not for revenge!

How could my adorable golden retriever be so cunning, right?

however……

"........."

Quiet, silent

Eriri's words seemed to press the pause button. The moment she finished speaking, everyone's communication and arguments completely stopped, and they all turned their gazes toward them. Then... things gradually returned to normal, but compared to before, it was indeed much quieter now, and they were also intentionally or unintentionally casting their gazes toward them.

After all, they noticed the details in Eriri's words—simulation!

Although the phrase "date before confessing your feelings" is a bit too much for people to handle.

Staying calm is necessary; remaining composed is essential. Panicking will truly lead to death.

"Dating before confessing... well, I don't really know much about it, and dating... actually doesn't seem to be very useful. Wouldn't it be better to let things happen naturally and naturally?"

With an almost wooden expression, Kirito feigned composure, "By the way, what I said was that I would grant the other party one reasonable request."

Eriri blinked, her face full of innocence and naivety. "Um, this... is it really that bad, it's just a simulation?"

Of course that's going too far! If you agree to that, I'll die, okay? At a time like this!

Kirito desperately hoped that the dark originator named Asada Shino could shoot him from 800 miles away and send him to the hospital.

Eriri pressed on, "So, you agree?"

The temperature suddenly dropped, and it seemed everyone was waiting for Kirito's answer.

"If it's a simulation, then it's not an exaggeration..."

Kirito nodded. "But I refuse!"

—To survive!

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Asuna: Meow meow meow?

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[NO.410 There's nothing to be afraid of anymore]

When you turn to dust, you will see my smile.

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This is not a pleasant daily routine.

At least, Asuna Yuuki felt immense malice today.

In fact, Asuna Yuuki was somewhat bewildered by the current situation.

She hadn't really noticed it before, but today she finally realized clearly, how... suddenly she had so many enemies?

These philandering cats... it seems like there are more and more of them.

As Kirito's official girlfriend, Asuna may not claim to have known him the longest, but in terms of the time they've spent together and their official relationship, she's undoubtedly the only one. But what's going on with these people...? Without realizing it, their affection for him has completely exploded!

This is the kind of situation where Kirito-kun could immediately establish a relationship, or even get married, just by saying the word, you bastard! —Speaking of which, Kirito-kun will be sixteen in a few days.

...No! I'm absolutely not thinking about getting engaged or anything like that during this time, really!

Originally, it was thought that the greatest threat would only appear very rarely, and that Akane Kousaka would mostly be silently observing, and that Haruno would occasionally show her presence and offer some help—that's right, Utaha Kasumigaoka was not considered a threat at all, after all, the time they had been in contact was too short, and you could tell from Kirito's performance when facing Utaha Kasumigaoka that the level of danger was quite low.

But... but what is this now?

As for Akane Kousaka, it's totally understandable. She was the first one to meet Kirito, followed by Haruno Yukinoshita, and they have a certain affection for each other... The saying "love grows over time" is quite applicable here—by the way, it seems that Akane Kousaka met Kirito's parents a long time ago... Damn it!

They're even earlier than me!

So, here is the threat level distribution data!

Akane Kosaka, the person I knew the earliest and arguably the one who stayed with me the longest—how much affection do I have for her?!

Yang Nai didn't seem to show it much, but anyone with eyes could see it. However, she seemed to be waiting for something—a certain level of favorability?

Alice Qingbelk, a true childhood friend, and supposedly they even made a promise when they were little—a certain level of affection?!

Kasumigaoka Utaha... So, where did this inexplicable feeling begin? The manga club? —Affection level 100%!

Kato Megumi...an abnormal childhood friend, all details unknown—no comment!

Hiratsuka Shizuka... If someone were willing to marry her, she'd probably jump for joy, right? —No comment!

Eriri... what can this loser do? —Affection level 80%!

While Mashiro cannot be ignored, there is no need to worry about her for now. The biggest threats at present are Akane Kousaka, Haruno Yukinoshita, and Alice, whose affection levels are unknown. The first two have always been very easygoing, or even if they care a lot, they at least behave properly. But Alice... she is obviously launching a fierce attack!

Akane Kosaka and Haruno Yukinoshita were both forced to come out!

And then there are Kato Megumi and Kasumigaoka Utaha, both eyeing us covetously... Ah! Suddenly I feel like I can't live like this anymore!

If we were to include all characters with a favorability rating of 90% or higher, we'd also need to add Kirigaya Suguha and Kirigaya Mikasa...

Asuna Yuuki finally realized that things couldn't continue as they were before.

After all, this world has always been full of malice!

I'm so tired, so tired

Unbeknownst to them, the enemy's team had grown to such a massive size.

Asuna felt it was quite necessary to impose some restrictions on Kirito for the sake of their future life together.

But then again, they deliberately kept Kirito from getting a haircut, leaving him with long, flowing, feminine hair, so why did things end up like this?

Where exactly have the results of my persistence been reflected?

What could possibly make me grow Akane Kousaka's long hair and attach it to Kirito's hair?

For no apparent reason, a wave of sadness washed over her. Asuna looked up at the ceiling—but thankfully, I had already become the victor, I was the real one!

Yes, Asuna now even has the urge to stand up and say to everyone present—forgive my bluntness, but everyone here is trash!

Well, it might feel good to say that, but the result is not only that it will ruin my image, but it will also attract an even more intense offensive... well, an offensive against Kirito.

Asuna was well aware of Kirito's personality, but she didn't know enough about these enemies. She wasn't Alessita who always had the upper hand, nor was she the stalker Haruno who knew all the enemies inside and out. Besides... Kirito also had many flaws.

For example, the fact that he spills alcohol as soon as he touches it... just think about how Kirito got his long hair.

If these guys were up to something, they might just slip some alcohol into a cup of coffee and take Kirito to a hotel room for thirteen times or something...

Sigh, I'm overthinking it!

Asuna admitted that she was a little too aware of danger.

Regardless of the circumstances, it is imperative to keep an eye on Kirito, even if it means neglecting Mashiro!

Just then, Eriri said something that drew everyone's attention to the past.