Miss Heir wasn't very kind to me.

Chapter 105 2. "Going to Osaka! (1)"

If you randomly interview someone on the street: Which is the second largest city on the island?
Depending on the region of origin of the person being asked, there will be different answers -

Yokohama people: "It should be Yokohama."

Osaka people: "Definitely Osaka."

Kyoto people: "Huh? Isn't this Tokyo?"

And so on.

However, although Yokohama ranks second with a population of 370 million, it is not an independent hub city. It exists more as a satellite city of Tokyo and is part of the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Therefore, the view that Osaka is the second largest city on the island nation is still recognized by most people.

From Kobe, take the Hanshin Main Line express train and it takes about 30 minutes to reach Osaka Nishikujo Station.

As soon as he got off the train, Masumi saw a pigeon walking proudly among the crowd getting on and off the train.

As expected of a pigeon from an island country, like a crow, it is a rather arbitrary and arrogant existence with no taboos.

"There are so many people." Qian Ai sighed as she looked at the bustling crowd in the station.

"Just now on the tram, it was packed with people."

"It's the Obon holiday after all."

"Hey, with so many people here, our itinerary today won't be a disaster, right?" Mami's cheeks were shadowed by the wind blowing her bangs.

The itinerary for the six of us today was simple: have a great time at Universal Studios, and then stroll around Shinsaibashi and Dotonbori.

Masumi shook his head. "We have tickets for four fast passes, so it shouldn't be a problem."

"Besides, there's a race at Hanshin Racecourse today, and many people here are going to Takarazuka from Osaka."

"Is that so?" Asami nodded.

"As expected of you, Masumi. You're so thoughtful."

Kurokawa Mio said with a smile.

"I bought the ticket." Linyin said calmly.

"Oh?" Kurokawa Mio turned her gaze to her, thinking that it was both unexpected and reasonable. After all, she was used to planning ahead before doing things and preparing for a rainy day.

"Is Rin looking forward to this trip?"

"Well, there is a place I want to go."

"Hey, Rinne?" Qian Ai asked curiously.

Asami also looked over with interest.

"I rarely hear Rin'in say things like that. Which project is it? The mine car? The Space Fantasy train?"

After riding the roller coaster at the amusement park last time, she found that Rin unexpectedly enjoyed the scream-type rides. Well, that was a kind of contrast.

But Mami feels that a beautiful girl with long black hair would be more lovable if she tugged at your sleeve while riding a roller coaster and said pitifully, "One day, you have to come and save me."

"neither."

Rinyin said calmly, a response that made her feel relieved.

"That's good."

Asami gently stroked her trembling chest and tilted her head to ask Masumi, "Masumi-kun, there shouldn't be any dangerous items on our express pass, right?"

"Don't worry, they're all very gentle projects," Masumi said.

"Let me think, it's Mario Kart, Harry Potter, Minions... and Jaws."

The last one was added considering Kurokawa's interests.

"That's it. Phew~ I feel relieved... Ah, don't get me wrong, I'm worried about Xiao Haiyue. After all, her legs were so weak from sitting so hard last time."

Qian Ai complained helplessly: "Sister Mami, do you know the old saying that goes, 'The more you try to cover up, the more obvious it becomes,' and 'The more you describe, the darker it becomes.'"

"Qian'ai's Japanese is really good. She knows so many difficult idioms. She doesn't act like a foreigner at all. It's amazing." Mami blinked and ignored her attack.

"Well, after all, I also received compulsory education in an island country."

Qianai raised her chin, feeling a little proud of the praise, and naturally gave up on giving Mami additional attack commands.

Masumi calmly changed the subject: "Where does Kamishiro want to go?"

Linyin picked up her phone and turned the screen towards them. The Ferris wheel in the photo looked spectacular. "This is it."

"The Ferris wheel at Tempozan?"

This large Ferris wheel located on Tempozan is 112.5 meters high and was once the largest Ferris wheel on the island. It has a diameter of 100 meters and takes 15 minutes to complete a full rotation.

Typhoon days are an exception, when 20 seconds may be enough.

"Well, last time at Amagi Amusement Park, I didn't get to sit there, so I felt a little... a little regretful." She said softly.

So I was the only one in the middle that time, Masumi thought.

"Hey, I'm so happy to hear Rin-chan say 'regret'."

Mami smiled, moved closer to Rinne, and wrapped the girl's delicate shoulders in her palms, without any of the gentleness and steadiness that an older sister should have.

"Does this mean that Rin'in-chan's heart is opening up a little more?"

"Please don't use that weird expression, Mami-san," Rin said calmly.

"If I had known Rinne-chan wanted to sit so badly, I would have tried harder."

"That's not the case." She shook her head slightly and said frankly: "After all, Sister Mami and Haiyue were very tired at the time, and I didn't want to force it."

"Besides, that Ferris wheel can only seat four people. There's no way six of us can ride together. We can only ride in two pods."

"If I were to sit with Masumi..."

"Wait a minute, why would you just let the two of them sit together with Masumi?" Kurokawa Mio became alert.

"This kind of thing is not important."

"It's very important." Kurokawa Mio insisted.

"Well, don't worry about things that didn't happen." Qian Ai appeared and neutralized the atmosphere.

"Masumi-san, say something! You let two girls quarrel over you while you stand there gloating. How awful!"

"That's right," Mami agreed. "If it's just the girls being jealous and the boys staying out of it, it's not a Shura Field."

"I'm not proud." Masumi sighed, "Sorry."

Thanks to them, words like "jealousy" and "battlefield" temporarily put an end to the somewhat awkward atmosphere between Rin and Kurokawa.

Masumi thought for a moment, then changed the subject and asked, "Did you guys go on the Ferris wheel last time at Kobe Port?"

"No, the one at Kobe Port is small and short, and the ticket costs 800 yen." Qian Ai said.

"This one at Tempozan is pretty good. It's the same price, taller and more spacious, and can seat eight people."

"I prefer the smaller pods," Kurokawa Mio said, looking at Masumi with eyes that seemed to sparkle. "Riding the Ferris wheel together is like a sweet couple's atmosphere."

"...Two people riding a Ferris wheel...does that mean they're lovers?"

Haiyue, who had been silent until then, tilted her head with a curious look.

"That's not necessarily the case." Qian Ai explained for her seriously, "It's also possible that they're still in the ambiguous relationship stage, but in any case, their relationship is definitely very good."

"After all, it's about being alone face to face for a long time, similar to kayaking in a park. In a private space like this, if you don't both feel safe enough with each other... well, a little bit of love, you definitely won't do it."

"The ambiguous period... a sense of security... a flutter of heart..."

Haiyue nodded, not quite understanding.

"Has Haiyue ever ridden a Ferris wheel with someone alone?"

This question seemed to be asked knowingly. It was hard to imagine Haiyue riding a Ferris wheel with a boy, except... Qianai glanced at Masumi calmly.

Haiyue's answer came softly: "Well... I have..."

"Eh?"

Qian Ai opened her eyes wide in surprise.

“With Kozue…”

"Shao? It seems like a girl's name?"

"Ah."

"Two girls, or two boys, don't count." Qian Ai shook her head: "What I just said is based on the premise of opposite sexes."

"That's not necessarily true, two girls," Asami interrupted.

If Youyouzi were here, she would probably agree: "That's not necessarily true, two boys."

"Sister Mami, please stop making trouble." "As for boys... no..." Haiyue shook her head: "I don't... know any boys..."

Qian Ai nodded: "Yeah, I feel that Haiyue is very simple and gives people the impression of being pure and flawless."

Asami continued, "Girls like this are usually the most ferocious in books... no, comics."

"What kind of comic is that!" Qian Ai slapped her on the forehead.

"Also, don't use the word fierce to describe girls."

"It hurts. How could you do this to your elder sister?"

You are very fierce now, she didn't dare to say this.

"Apart from her age, how does Mami-san look like an older sister?"

"And the figure."

This sentence made Qian Ai add another ruthless knife attack.

Masumi gave the two people who were fighting a wry smile with a helpless expression.

But, is Hanekawa really as innocent as she looks? What happened in Seno's room on Typhoon Day came to mind.

No.

I can't let Seno continue to use the phone as a threat to pollute Hanekawa's mind. I'll get the custody of the phone from Kamiyo when I get back.

But if you think about it carefully, if a mobile phone can do whatever she wants to her, isn’t this setting too convenient?

Masumi recalled Hanekawa's anti-wolf tools and quickly dispelled his rude thoughts.

Haiyue pursed her lips and whispered softly:

"I feel safe with Xiao... but... I don't think I'm attracted to him..."

"I don't quite understand what heartbeat is..."

"But... I want to ride the Ferris wheel with Masumi..."

Several girls looked at each other.

Sharks already have the urge to prey on jellyfish.

Masumi immediately took a step forward and announced in a resounding voice, "Okay, then let's sit together in the evening."

The girls all looked at him.

"Yes, everyone together."

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I transferred to the JR Sakurajima Line from Nishikujo Station and took a packed train directly to Universal Studios Station.

After exiting the station and walking a few steps, I saw the gorilla King Kong hanging on the building, grinning at the tourists.

“There are indeed a lot of people.”

The closer we got to the park entrance, the more excited tourists came. Since it was a weekend and a holiday, there were many families.

Or rather, the figure of happiness.

Masumi subconsciously glanced at Rinone worriedly and found that she was also staring at him.

Although there was no verbal exchange, the crossed glances made up for it.

There was no trace of loneliness in her amethyst-clear eyes. Perhaps they were hidden deeper inside, but at least at this moment, she should be looking forward to the next entertainment.

Kurokawa Mio took in all the little movements and expressions of the two, then calmly walked over and took Masumi's arm. With a nonchalant smile, she said:
"I'm so excited. This is my first time going to Universal Studios."

"Especially with Masumi."

Linyin looked at her, sighed softly, and turned her face away.

Six people lined up at the entrance, checked their tickets, and walked into the amusement park.

As she entered the first store in the park, she saw a Mario hat for sale. Qian Ai bought one without hesitation, put it on her head, and hummed along with the song playing with great interest.

It seems that he has completely integrated into the atmosphere of the amusement park.

"Have you been to Universal Studios before?" Masumi asked.

"Well... I came here once with my friends when I was in high school, but there wasn't a Mario park back then."

"Hey, Chi'ai-chan is quite childish."

Mami teased her, "You must be the kind of girl who would buy a mouse headband and wear it on your head in Mouse Paradise."

"Rat Paradise?"

"Yes, it's that world-famous rat." Mami said with a smile, "Because of copyright issues, I'm sorry, I can't reveal the name."

"What is going on?" Qian Ai held her forehead with her hand.

At the first stop, the six people headed directly to the Mario Park.

Energy bracelets are sold at the entrance, which are said to be able to interact with the facilities in the amusement park. The price is 4900 yen.

"Do you want to buy it? It's okay, I'll pay for it."

Fortunately, the summer sales gave Masumi enough confidence to say this.

"Hey, Masumi-kun is so generous." Asami smiled with narrowed eyes: "But I'm not that fond of the Mario IP, thanks."

"I don't need that." Lin Yin shook her head: "After all, I haven't even played a Mario game."

"Yeah, me too." Kurokawa Mio seconded, "As long as I can be with Masumi, that's enough."

Qian Ai also refused.

They are all good shop assistants who are frugal and manage their households well, Masumi thought.

But since it's a rare opportunity, he might as well at least experience it once. With this idea in mind, he finally bought an energy bracelet and put it on Haiyue's wrist.

"I feel that Haiyue's temperament is indeed in line with this park." Qian Ai said.

"By the way," Mami asked her, "Has Kaitsuki ever played Mario games?"

"I received a stuffed animal as a gift... an agate jellyfish..."

"Agate jellyfish?"

Mami racked her brains for a long time before jokingly saying, "This is a Pokémon, right?"

"As long as there are... jellyfish... it will be fine." Haiyue said slowly.

"No, there are no jellyfish at all."

The entrance to the Mario Park is a green water pipe, which is quite ceremonial.

There is also a photo spot in front of the door, with several green water pipes that can accommodate one person standing, and staff are responsible for taking photos and recording short videos.

There were so many people queuing that Masumi and the others gave up the idea of ​​taking photos and checking in.

Passing through the water pipe, you will first pass Princess Peach's castle. After walking for a distance, the view in front of you will suddenly become clear.

Although not a big fan of the Mario series, Masumi couldn't help but marvel at the sight before him.

Flashing and rotating gold coins, freely moving clouds, shaking carnivorous plants, walking green turtles, and ubiquitous yellow question mark bricks.

It's like the scenes in the game were moved to this amusement park without changing a single bit.

It’s a sunny day today, and the blue sky and white clouds in the background seem to have become part of the amusement park, with an unreal texture similar to an oil painting.

"It's so beautiful, it's exactly the same as in the game!" Qian Ai blinked and exclaimed.

Mami also crossed her arms and nodded affirmatively: "Not bad, not bad, the degree of restoration is very high, I approve."

"The gold coins...are spinning."

The atmosphere in the amusement park really makes it difficult for people to stay tense. Even Kamishiro and Kurokawa, two beauties with icy appearances, have softened their expressions at this moment.

Masumi looked at the girls' relaxed profiles, picked up his phone and said, "Let's take a picture."

Using a selfie stick to create a wide-angle effect, Masumi stood in the center and took a group photo with everyone.

The background is beautiful and the girls' faces are cute.

But for some reason, the camera on a mobile phone is completely unable to reproduce the effects, colors, and depth of field seen by the human eye... Is it possible that the human eye also has filters?
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The six people finally asked the park staff for help and took a new group photo. Of course, it was not free.

2200 yen, but worth it.

The staff's photography skills are countless times better than Masumi's, and commercial SLRs are no match for the old iPhone X in his hand.

After accepting the photo with satisfaction, the group headed towards the first attraction of the day, Mario Kart.

(End of this chapter)