Crossover Anime: Miss, please don't do this, I still have a silly cat to raise.

Kohei's lips twitched: "Can you stop talking to me like that marketing account... What the hell are you guys up to?"

Lu Nan waved his hands repeatedly: "Oh, look at you, overthinking again. There's no such thing as so many twists and turns. Iori just wants to know what you're really thinking."

These words gave Kohei goosebumps. He rubbed his shoulders and said, "Stop talking, I'm feeling a bit nauseous... Just ask."

"The question is: You are attending a dinner party hosted by a big shot in the workplace, and there is a dish among the many delicious dishes on the table that you particularly dislike. What would you do?" Iori turned to Yoshihara Mana: "You, the 'Heavy-Makeup Beast,' go first."

"Huh? Do I have to be tested too?" Yoshihara Aina paused for a moment, then thought for a moment and said, "As for me... I'll probably force myself to eat it."

"I see." Iori nodded: "This question tests [what kind of person you are most compatible with].

Iori gestured and pointed at Kohei: "The results of your test show that you are particularly compatible with the kind of person who is capable and likes watching anime."

Yoshihara Aina was speechless. Wasn't this just a repeat of what had just happened...?

"Ahem, alright, where's Kohei? Have you figured it out yet?" Lu Nan looked at Kohei.

Kohei leaned back in his chair: "I don't have any foods I dislike, so I can't think of any. Therefore, this psychological test shouldn't be a problem for me..."

“I see, so that means…” Iori nodded, “You don’t have any food you dislike, so you’re a perfect match for someone who loves to wear heavy, monstrous makeup.”

“They’re a perfect match!” Lu Nan nodded vigorously.

Aina Yoshihara froze on the spot.

"..." Kohei narrowed his eyes: "By the way, what would happen if I said, 'Honestly, I don't like it'?"

Iori crossed her arms: "You're so honest, so you're a perfect match for someone who loves to wear heavy, monstrous makeup."

"What if I say, 'Eat a little bit, and if I really can't eat anymore, then leave the rest'?"

Lu Nan quickly answered, "You're so brave, willing to challenge anything, so choosing 'the person who loves to wear heavy, monster-like makeup' is the right choice!"

Kohei laughed angrily: "So you're not even going to act anymore, huh?"

Lu Nan whistled and looked up at the ceiling: "What did you say? Oh my, Iori, this ceiling is really something else."

"Yeah yeah."

Yoshihara Aina stood up in shame and anger, and dragged Lu Nan and the other two out.

……

"That's why I said, haven't you two had enough fun yet?!"

Lu Nan shrugged: "Didn't you say we could do whatever we wanted?"

Iori was also a little confused: "Yeah, I had two other plans..."

Yoshihara Aina covered her face. These two guys, though they meant no harm, were just too blunt! How could the map of Yan be so short!

"I'm telling you guys," Yoshihara Aina suddenly blushed and stammered, "If! I mean, if! If I really liked Kohei, why would you help me like this?"

Chapter 373 I just love her that way.

"Why would we help you out?" Lu Nan looked at Yi Zhi and laughed: "That goes without saying, it's because we're bored."

Iori gave Lu Nan a high five: "That's right! And if we can give that guy a weakness..."

Iori let out a strange, cacophony laugh. Apparently, he was the only one in the scumbag group who was constantly being mocked because he had a girlfriend. If that were true, it wouldn't be so bad, but unfortunately, he still hadn't been officially promoted.

If we could also drag Kohei down with us, things would definitely be much better. We might even be able to put pressure on that group of scumbags.

Yoshihara Aina covered her face speechlessly: "I knew it... I knew you guys wouldn't do something that wouldn't benefit you..."

Lu Nan interrupted, "Hey, you can't say that. Aren't we friends? So it's reasonable for us to help each other find happiness, right?"

Mana Yoshihara was somewhat moved. Is this what friendship is? It really is…

"So we'll help you. By the way, can you waive my gift money?" Lu Nan asked. "Considering how hard I've worked, you can let Iori pay my share too."

“…Don’t even think about taking away a single cent.” Yoshihara Aina was speechless; thankfully, she had been somewhat touched just now.

Iori glared at Lu Nan. This guy even wants to take a cut of Kohei's gift money? Does that mean he wants to take a cut of his own too? He and Kohei were already at a disadvantage compared to Lu Nan because they might have to give him money for several gifts. Now this guy doesn't even want to give him a single one. What a bastard.

"Why are you looking at me? I already planned not to give you your share."

"You son of a bitch!"

Despite the bickering between the two, Yoshihara Aina was somewhat troubled. If she continued to let them continue like this, they might cause more trouble. Perhaps she should keep things under her control?

Yoshihara Aina said helplessly, "Then go and ask him for me from a roundabout way."

Lu Nan and Yi Zhi perked up.

"What should I ask?"

"Do you like starting with this?"

"No way!" Yoshihara Aina said speechlessly, "It's just... it's like whether he sees me as a woman or something..."

"Okay! Leave it to us!"

Yoshihara Aina left, still worried, leaving the two of them to discuss countermeasures.

"How should I ask?" Lu Nan scratched his head: "I'll ask him, 'Hey, what do you think of the Corpse-Makeup Beast? Isn't it very feminine?'"

"No, no, no, that's too greasy," Iori objected. "And it's too direct. We definitely can't do that. Let me think..."

Iori's mind quickly formed a circuit: seeing someone as the opposite sex = sexual interest = wanting...

Iori suddenly looked up: "I've got an idea! I'll just ask him directly if he's interested in Dio, the guy with the heavy makeup!"

Lu Nan clapped his hands together: "Holy crap, that's a great idea! Let's go!"

The two blocked Kohei in the corridor, and just as Iori was about to speak, Kohei spoke first.

"That's exactly what I was looking for," Kohei said. "I have something to tell you."

Lu Nan was stunned. Had this guy suddenly come to his senses? Could it be...?!

Kohei seemed a little uncomfortable, looking out the window: "It may sound a bit pretentious, but... you don't need to help her anymore, just let her be... I like her the way she is."

Even if it's a bit clumsy.

Lu Nan and Yi Zhi exchanged a glance.

"Tsk."

Iori's face looked as if she had choked on a mouthful of dog food. She opened her mouth for a long time but couldn't say anything. Finally, she got angry and left on her own, saying that she would wait for Chisa to come back.

Gengping nodded at Lu Nan, seemingly feeling a little embarrassed, and then ran away.

Lu Nan also felt a bit uneasy, as if someone had shown off in front of him.

He pushed open the door to the storage room next to him, and Yoshihara Aina almost fell to the ground. She staggered a couple of steps to steady herself, her face flushed.

Lu Nan crossed his arms: "Alright, you heard it, that's it, go have fun."

As he spoke, Lu Nan closed the storage room door again. Damn it, this is so uncomfortable. I have to call Rin.

His SIM card wouldn't work in Palau; he could only make calls using the landline phones in the shops, though they were wireless.

Lu Nan walked over and realized the phone was already ringing. There was no one around, so he had no choice but to answer it.

"Hello, this is Dolphin."

[Hello? This is Sugita. Is Ms. Kotegawa there?]

Lu Nan looked up and saw Saya Hua, the store manager, carrying boxes past.

"Yes, yes, please wait a moment."

Lu Nan walked over quickly: "Manager, someone's calling you."

To his surprise, the store manager, Sayaka, didn't react at all and just kept walking.

Is it because you can't take your hands off?

Lu Nan leaned closer and put the phone to Shaye Hua's left ear.

The sudden touch startled the store manager, Sayaka, who quickly turned around and saw Lu Nan looking completely bewildered.

"What...it's you."

Lu Nan nodded and waved the phone: "Yes, store manager, there's a call for you."

Sayaka placed the box on the windowsill, took the phone, and put it to her right ear: "Hello? This is Kotegawa. Yes, I understand..."

Lu Nan glanced at Sayawa's left ear. He had initially thought she hadn't noticed, but now it seemed there might be something else going on.

……

In the evening, everyone stood at the door to see off the guests who had booked the entire venue that day.

Dolphin usually provides dinner for guests who book the entire venue. Tonight, the guests had a good tolerance for alcohol and enjoyed themselves immensely.

"You guys have an amazing capacity for alcohol; you don't seem to feel anything at all," the guest said with a chuckle. "Truly, heroes emerge from among the young."

Iori smiled and said, "Brother Lin, you're too modest. You've drunk so much but you look perfectly fine. Actually, I'm almost asleep."

"Hahaha, you little rascal."

"Waaah, he's so cute! Can't I really take him home?" The female customer hugged the adorable cat tightly and refused to let go.

Lu Nan's smile was almost gone. If he weren't worried about the manager docking his wages and the fact that these customers were actually quite nice, he would have already started breathing on them: "No, Dai Miao is also one of the store's waiters."

"Oh... what a pity..." The female customer put down the dorky cat with regret, and turned her gaze to Lu Nan, who picked up the dorky cat again: "Since that little guy can't, would you like to go home with your sister?"

Lu Nan silently stepped back, shielding Iori and Kohei in front of him.

The female guest chuckled and waved her hand, "Just kidding~ I had a lot of fun today, bye-bye~"

"Take care, everyone—"

Iori pondered, "Why does that last sentence feel like it's turning us into some kind of incredible profession... Lu Nan, do you have any clues?"

"...I don't understand what you mean."

Chapter 374 Death by Explosion

"Oh dear, everyone worked so hard! I didn't expect you guys to be such good drinkers," Maki exclaimed.

Iori chuckled awkwardly, "It's alright, it's all from training... Let's go clean up this mess first."