"Senpai, do you dislike girls like Rem? Or was it just for the sake of the plot that you handled it that way?"
Taking advantage of this, Kani Nayuta asked him this question.
Actually, this question was one that had been avoided during the island trip; it was brought up now because she wanted to use it to understand what kind of girls Senpai liked, so she could apply the right remedy.
"Of course not, I quite like Rem. After being conquered, her sharp tongue and coldness turned into gentleness and a cheerful smile. This kind of contrasting character setting is very endearing, which is why readers and fans like her, and I am no exception."
Izumi Chihiro answered earnestly.
"Isn't it just because she's drawn cutely?"
Yamada Elf scoffed from the side.
This reaction made everyone find it amusing.
Sagiri, on the other hand, said: "There are many cute girls, but a character design with plot development is what gives them a soul. Elf, you still don't understand this principle."
Under his influence, his sister also had her own insights on the matter.
"See, Sagiri understands more than you. Elf, you still haven't done your homework properly. At this rate, Sagiri can even guide you in writing."
He also joined in the teasing.
"What do you mean… You're looking down on me too much!"
Yamada Elf's pretty little face immediately flushed red.
"But seriously, who doesn't like cute girls?"
He continued with a mischievous smile.
"Senpai, am I cute?"
Kani Nayuta leaned in close, asking very seriously.
"Nayuta is, of course, cute, beyond doubt."
He said as a matter of course.
A silver-haired, big-breasted beauty has a very strong special attack effect.
"Then that means, purely in terms of looks, I'm also in Senpai's strike zone, right?"
Kani Nayuta's smile bloomed even more beautifully.
"What about me?"
Senju Muramasa also asked.
"Hmm, purely based on appearance, Muramasa is also a beauty, especially when she's shy, she becomes even cuter."
He scrutinized her as he spoke.
"Shy means…?"
Senju Muramasa was stunned for a moment, and after understanding, her calm persona instantly shattered. A blush appeared on her face, and her gaze was very wavering.
"Exactly, it's that sense of contrast."
He nodded.
"Sense of contrast…"
This made Senju Muramasa think of certain scenes. A well-read person is not lacking in certain knowledge, and she became even shyer, lowering her head, looking Delicate and tempting.
"Me… what about me! This young lady is the cutest beautiful girl in the world, right, Chihiro!"
Yamada Elf immediately became anxious.
"Uh."
"Why are you silent?!"
"No, although Elf is also very cute, 'world's number one' is a bit too self-confident."
"Very cute… Well, that's fine then."
Her face also became a little shy.
Just then, Kani Nayuta suddenly asked.
"By the way, in Senpai's heart, who is the cutest in the world?"
Everyone's gazes immediately focused on him.
Chihiro's hand, which was holding a drink, froze mid-air, and cold sweat beaded on his forehead.
Another death-defying question!
Because of his close relationship with everyone, he had unknowingly let the conversation stray to such a question, cornering him.
The slightest mistake could start a war!
"Of course, my little sister is the cutest!"
He said, thinking quickly.
"Ni-san…"
Sagiri, who had been hesitant and afraid to ask, and initially a bit flustered, was now secretly delighted.
"If it's Sagiri, then there's really no problem."
"My little sister is indeed very cute."
"Hmm, if it's Eromanga Sensei, she can definitely be ranked as the cutest in the world alongside me!"
The three of them simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief.
But what they failed to realize was that Sagiri and he were not blood-related siblings, which became an overlooked blind spot.
As dusk approached.
"Yamada-sensei, I plan to go back tomorrow, so I'm going to stay at your place for a day."
Muramasa found Yamada Elf and said straightforwardly.
"There are plenty of empty rooms in the villa, so that's fine, but… why?"
Yamada Elf asked curiously.
"Because tomorrow is the release of Chihiro's new volume, and I don't want to make another trip."
Muramasa was very direct.
"Oh, so that's why… well, to some extent, for you hardcore Izumi fans, it's indeed a part you wouldn't want to miss."
Yamada Elf twirled a strand of hair around her finger, looking very understanding.
"Yamada-sensei, are you not an 'Izumi fan' then? You even confessed to him."
Muramasa's lips seemed to curve into a mocking smile.
"That… that's different! I fancy Chihiro to be my fiancé, but that doesn't mean I lo… love him to the point of no return. I'm different from you all."
"Alright then, don't come tomorrow."
"Why! That's my freedom!"
"Stubborn one."
While the two were chatting, Kani Nayuta also noticed them.
"Count me in too!"
She said.
This resulted in one thing: the several of them unreservedly extended their stay at Izumi's house, and their family dinner turned into a party.
"Let's have a party!"
Yamada Elf seemed quite excited.
"Senpai, let's have fun together!"
Kani Nayuta also encouraged.
Seeing that everyone was willing, Chihiro could only go along with it.
A normal day's dinner inexplicably turned into a fun-filled party.
"Oh, by the way, Senpai, where are your parents? Won't this disturb them?"
Kani Nayuta asked tentatively.
Muramasa also perked up her ears to listen.
Meeting the parents is a very important matter!
"They are still working abroad and only occasionally video call us."
Chihiro replied.
"Oh, I see, no wonder I haven't seen them. I previously thought their work schedules just happened to be staggered…"
Kani Nayuta showed a disappointed expression.
Muramasa also secretly sighed in regret.
Next, the party officially began.
However, despite being called a party, it wasn't on the scale of a dance party. It was just eating some delicious food and playing some fun games, such as the exciting board game Aeroplane Chess, or playing FC games.
That night passed in laughter and joy.
The next morning, Sunday.
Although they had played late yesterday, everyone woke up early.
As Muramasa reached the Izumi's doorstep, she suddenly remembered something and took out her phone to send a text message to her illustrator.
Because this day had previously been the day for the two of them to discuss work and novels.
[I'm at Chihiro's house now, so Aki, you don't need to go to Chiba, just come here.]
"First thing in the morning, at… at Izumi-sensei's house! Have they already done it!?"
Shino Aki was greatly shocked.
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