In a crossover anime, the only way to become stronger is by marrying a wife.

Because she's been so engrossed in her recent date with Tsukikawa Shuu, Goto Ichiri hasn't practiced in ages, and she's completely forgotten about the band's upcoming performance.

"Maybe she really does have a boyfriend."

The shop owner, who is also Ijichi Nijika's older sister Ijichi Seika, sat behind the bar, propping her cheek with one hand and watching the situation with great interest.

"Impossible, impossible, Pochi-chan can't possibly have a boyfriend."

Ichi Nijika shook her head repeatedly, "Based on my observation of Pochi-chan over the past three years, this matter must have been fabricated by Pochi-chan to attract our attention."

“…I really do have it.” Goto Ichiri weakly raised her head.

"Ryo, do you believe me?" Ichiji Nijika looked at Yamada Ryo beside her.

Yamada Ryo, who was usually indifferent, was slowly chewing on the grass with a calm expression.

"Poch-chan can only be played by women," Yamada Ryo said seriously. "If you don't know how to play with women, you can only be played by women."

“Yeah, I understand. If Pochi-chan gets close to the opposite sex, she’ll probably faint, given her social anxiety.” Ichiji Nijika nodded in agreement.

“Kita…” Goto Ichiri then looked at Kita Ikuyo, who was from the same school.

No one else knew the reason, but Kita Ikuyo from the same school should know...

"Eh? This..."

Kita Ikuyo blinked her bright eyes, momentarily embarrassed.

To be honest... Kita Ikuyo didn't know anything about Goto Ichiri either.

Kita Ikuyo and Goto Ichiri are from the same school, but because they are in different classes, and Goto Ichiri has a withdrawn personality and is not good at speaking and communicating, the two have a good relationship, but they actually communicate very little in private.

As for the fact that Goto Ichiri has a boyfriend... these are just rumors, and Kita Ikuyo has not investigated this matter in detail.

"Pochi-chan probably... has some guys she's close to," Kita Ikuyo said with a shy smile.

"Huh?! Kita doesn't know either?" This time it was Goto Ichiri's turn to be surprised.

"Because! You always leave right after school, so I never get a chance to talk to you!" Kita Ikuyo said, feeling wronged.

"It's my fault... I couldn't stand the crowds at school." Goto Ichiri was very frustrated. "My limit was just getting through until school ended. I just wanted to go home as soon as possible..."

“Look, even Kita doesn’t know!” Ichiji Nijika said.

“Well, if Ichiri really has a boyfriend, and the band has a performance coming up in a few days, why don’t we have him come and watch?” Ichiri Hoshika, who had been watching from the side, suggested.

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Chapter 40 Your Faint Smile...

"Huh? You want Tsukikawa-kun to come to the concert?" Goto Ichiri was taken aback.

"Won't this be too embarrassing...?" Goto Ichiri's loneliness and social anxiety began to spread again, and she felt a sense of tension for no reason.

"Yoshi! Next time, Pochi-chan, bring your boyfriend with you to the concert!" Ijichi Nijika agreed and clapped her hands.

Then, she moved closer to Goto Ichiri, her eyes sparkling, and said, "You have to bring it with you, you absolutely have to bring it with you!"

“Uh…” Goto Ichiri instinctively leaned back.

Ichi Nijika was pulled back by her sister.

"Well, it's fine if she doesn't come. This child just likes new things." Ichichi Hoshika patted her younger sister's head. "After all, she's never had a boyfriend before."

"What? It's like you're making it sound like I can't find it!" Ichiji Nijika pouted, clearly unhappy.

After a bit of teasing, everyone returned to their seats and began practicing the ensemble.

Compared to when they first got together, they are now working together much better.

Although the practice time for the new piece was delayed, the coordination was still quite good.

After finishing their practice, the four of them went home.

Goto Ichiri and Iji Chi Nikka were going the same way, walking side by side.

"I was just kidding when I asked you to bring your boyfriend over."

Ijichi Nijika suddenly spoke up, then looked intently at Goto Ichiri:

"Don't just bring any random guy over on the day of the performance."

"No way..." Goto Ichiri said helplessly.

“If I just find any random man to impersonate you, I’ll worry about you getting into trouble.” Ichiji Nijika paused. “There are a lot of scumbags these days.”

"Um……"

Goto Ichiri thought for a moment.

Tsukikawa Shuu is probably the scumbag that Ijichi Nijika is talking about, but there's nothing that can be done about it... and he really is very good to me.

However, to be on the safe side, it's best not to tell Ichiji Nijika too much.

"It's been a long time since we've gone out together. Where should we go for a meal?" Ichiji Nijika thought about it quite seriously.

As the two walked, they passed a small shop with a curtain covering its entrance.

Goto Ichiri stopped and looked at the plaque above.

"Adult products"

There was also a line of small print next to it: Unmanned vending machine.

Should I buy some as a backup?

Goto Ichiri blushed slightly as she recalled her five days in the Otherworld.

Tsukikawa Shuu not only likes to be mischievous at night, but sometimes he also likes to suddenly get aroused during the day and just hug her casually.

I should probably carry a few with me... How many should I buy exactly?

One box? No, that probably won't be enough.

So, two boxes?

However, I've never been to a store like this before, and I don't know the specific sales process, or what models and brands of these products are available...

Wait a minute... If Tsukikawa Shuu saw me take these things out, would he give me that knowing smile?

Then I'll be pushed down again... and then...

Goto Ichiri blushed instantly.

"Poke-chan? Poke-chan!"

It wasn't until Ichika Ichiji shook him violently twice that Ichiri Goto came to his senses.

"What are you thinking?"

Ichika glanced at the shop in front of Goto Ichiri, and her expression changed instantly.

"You're not thinking about anything inappropriate, are you?!" Ijichi Nijika frowned, hands on her hips, staring at Goto Ichiri.

"Ah ah ah ah..."

I've been found out! I've been found out! How embarrassing... I've added another embarrassing story to my collection!

Goto Ichiri's expression was as unpredictable as that of an abstract art master, and all that could be heard from his mouth was the sound of "abba aba".

For those with extreme social anxiety, their tolerance for embarrassment is almost zero; they're at the point where even a small thing makes them want to die immediately.

After that, Goto Ichiri felt as if the shop in front of him was getting further and further away from him, and that he was falling into an abyss and being swallowed by darkness.

Then, everything went black before her eyes, and she collapsed like a deflated balloon.

Then, the body drifted away in the wind...

"Po-Chi-chan!"

Her ears felt like they were submerged in water; Goto Ichiri could only hear faint shouts from Ijichi Nijika, but she didn't care about anything anymore.

After all, I'm a socially awkward and introverted person, so it's normal for me to have some unusual ideas. I don't need that much social interaction anyway...

It seemed as if Boqi's soul had already floated into the air.

Only a faint smile remains, like plum jam.

……

……

Tsukikawa Shu has returned home.

Goto Ichiri was going to ensemble practice today, so the two of them didn't go shopping as usual.

With nothing to do, I originally wanted to ask Hirazuka Shizuka to go on a date, but she kicked me back home.

Hiratsuka Shizuya made a three-point agreement with him: intimate behavior between the two could only take place in private, and she would never go on a date.

With no other option, Tsukikawa Shu had to go home.

I'll stop by the supermarket on the way to buy some ingredients for tonight's meal.

I returned home carrying two large bags of food, turned on the stove, and cooked a curry rice.