In this crossover anime, I've been bound to two systems.

...What an embarrassing system.

The decline of pure love stories in this day and age seems to have its reasons.

This thought came to Chisato Suzumiya.

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Chapter Sixteen: Are You Pretending to Be Lonely?

Those negative thoughts that had previously surfaced in my mind are ultimately just thoughts.

Suzumiya Chisato didn't really intend to abandon the Pure Love System. After all, no matter how useless it seemed, it was still a system, and it might come in handy someday.

However, he was somewhat concerned about what level a woman had to reach to be considered "high-quality" by the Pure Love System.

For example, could the older woman on the tram with brown curly hair, who occasionally winks at you and has a curvaceous figure, be considered a high-quality woman in a pure love game?

No, that won't do. While the appearance is passable, the substance... it's too much like squid.

No, how come a mere system like yours has a sense of smell?

And while chatting is fine, could you please not be so difficult?

【……OK. 】

Suzumiya Senri silently turned her gaze to the other side.

She was a young girl wearing headphones and chewing bubble gum. She had long legs, striking looks, and a figure that was just as good as the older girl from before.

[Damn it! An eight-year-old girl is absolutely unacceptable! Reject Jewish aesthetics!]

How old?

Eight years old.

This kid is eight years old?!

【Yes. 】

"..."

Okay, if you say it's eight years old, then it's eight years old.

Reality is too surreal; Suzumiya Chisato continues to look at the next woman.

After the tram arrived at the station, he did not rush to leave the station, but stood in a crowded area and looked around.

However, unsurprisingly, none of the women were recognized by the Pure Love System and were deemed high-quality women.

The reasons given by the system were also bizarre: padding, body odor, unsightly toes, a hair on a mole under the armpit, and so on. She had already killed hundreds of people!

The tram station staff looked in their direction for the third time, and with a wary look, they took out their walkie-talkies and spoke as they walked towards them.

Suzumiya Chisato dared not look at the young and pretty girls any longer and ran out of the train station in a flash.

He was getting impatient. He had just glanced at dozens of people, and none of them had been approved by the system.

At this rate, without even a goal, when will he ever unlock the so-called mall system?

I'm too tired, I don't love anymore.

Hammer's Pure Love game is terrible. Not only is there no newbie gift pack, but the tutorial system is also awful. I don't want to play it anymore.

Chisato Suzumiya has developed a "give up" mentality.

Don't give up at the very beginning!

Can you be of any help, even slightly?

[I understand! Basically, all you need to do is give me a specific goal! There's a great woman in your class!]

As Suzumiya Chisato looked at the words that appeared before her, a faint smile appeared on her lips.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

"Good morning, Suzumiya-san. You look handsome today too."

Good morning, thank goodness, I almost fell for you.

"!"

Upon entering the classroom, Suzumiya Chisato politely exchanged compliments with the sassy girl who greeted her with a smile.

However, this action caused the smiling girl's expression to change instantly, from her original cheerful and outgoing demeanor to shyness and withdrawal, with a faint blush appearing on her face.

She suppressed her disbelief and dared not look at Suzumiya Chisato again. She was shy and timid, like a different person. She shrank back to the girls' small group and was teased by the other girls in whispers.

Seeing their actions, Suzumiya Chisato immediately realized what was going on.

Although the original owner was very handsome, he was taciturn and his grades were only average, so he didn't have much of a presence in the class.

The girl who greeted me earlier probably wanted to see my awkward reaction.

But to my surprise, the confident and handsome me responded flawlessly, turning her teasing into flirting with me instead.

Forget it, it's all a small matter, no need to worry about it so much. Teenagers' personalities are naturally unpredictable, like drifting catkins in the wind, it's perfectly normal, no one will care.

Suzumiya Chisato walked to the last row of the third group and sat down. To her right, two students were huddled together, watching anime on their phones.

When she saw him approaching, she merely glanced at him indifferently, showing no intention of greeting him at all.

The original owner was really an outsider in the class, but that's fine. Too many complicated interpersonal relationships would require too much effort to maintain. This harmless and invisible image would actually help her in her upcoming school life.

After putting her schoolbag away, Suzumiya Chisato turned to look to her left.

In the last row of the fourth group, by the window, a girl with long black hair lay face down with her arms propped on the desk. Her chest and abdomen rose and fell rhythmically with her breathing. The noisy classroom could not stop her from sleeping peacefully.

This is a girl whose looks are stunning, you can tell just by looking at her figure, even without seeing her face.

Suzumiya Chisato searched her memory but couldn't recall anything related to the girl at the next table.

That's understandable. It's only been two weeks since the new semester started and the students were divided into classes. The original owner was an introverted person who didn't care about the outside world, so it's normal that he didn't know anything.

However, just because the original owner didn't know doesn't mean he didn't know.

That one glance was enough for the Pure Love System to provide information about the girl at the next table.

[Touma Kazusa, daughter of a famous pianist, possesses exceptional musical talent. She is introverted, prefers quiet, and craves attention. Currently in a highly rebellious phase, she has been confirmed as a high-quality woman.]

So this is the world I've been transported to...?

Upon seeing that familiar name, Chisato Suzumiya, who was a long-time anime fan in her past life, felt a pang of nostalgia, but didn't dwell on it.

After all, having already accepted the idea of ​​time travel, the situation I'm currently experiencing is nothing compared to that.

Now that the ideal woman has been identified, the next steps are quite simple.

I need to find a way to win her favor and upgrade her to a heart level. In short, I need to unlock the shop function first.

However, reality is not a simulation, and you can't just do whatever you want.

If I remember correctly, Touma Kazusa is a cold and aloof person, and not so easy to get close to.

You need to carefully consider the other person's personality before deciding on a suitable opportunity to speak. Only by proceeding step by step in this manner can you steadily improve your skills...

Touma Kazusa has become curious about you; your affection level has increased by 1.

"..."

Eh?

Wait, that fleeting glimpse of text...

Did I see it wrong?

[Touma Kazusa smelled the floral scent of laundry detergent on your uniform. She likes the smell, so her affection level increases by 1.]

"...!"

No, can you still smell something while you're sleeping?

Suzumiya Chisato frowned, realizing that things were not so simple.

He thought for two seconds and then came to a conclusion.

You sly fox with thick eyebrows and big eyes! Pretending to be asleep, huh!?

Since that's the case, don't blame me for being impolite.

Suzumiya Chisato stood up and went to her seat.

"Touma-san, Touma-san..."

The first time she called out, her voice was very soft, but the second time she raised it slightly.

Touma Kazusa slowly raised her head, rubbed her eyes, and then looked up at Suzumiya Chisato.

Her fair skin and slender, delicate eyes combined to create a sharp, aloof beauty.

"what?"

Her tone was harsh, and coupled with that expression, her attitude was definitely not good.

Suzumiya Chisato was prepared and not angry, saying exactly what she had planned to say.

"Touma-kun, if you're not feeling well, you should go to the infirmary to rest. Sleeping here can easily make you catch a cold, and it's also bad for your cervical spine."

"Huh? Are you an idiot? Leave me alone."

Whether it was Touma Kazusa's incredulous expression or her distant tone, she exuded a coldness that kept people at arm's length.

Normally, Suzumiya Chisato would probably have been fooled by her.

But now...

[Touma Kazusa was moved, her affection level increased by 1.]

[Touma Kazusa felt joy, her affection level increased by 1.]

[Touma Kazusa is inexplicably happy; affection level +1.]

"..."

You're cursing someone while you like them, right?

Suzumiya Chisato suddenly realized that perhaps Touma Kazusa wasn't as difficult to handle as she had imagined.