As the savior, I only want to play single-player games.

After silently taking a sip of rice porridge, Kagura Tendo put down her bowl and said, "If you still need money, you can come to me for it."

He didn't care about the money, but it was a different story for Suzuka Ise; otherwise, the previous misunderstanding wouldn't have happened.

Anyway, he still doesn't understand why Suzuka Ise is thinking this way.

After spending time together, he vaguely understood the younger sister's personality. Perhaps her bad past experiences had made her rather timid, keeping everything bottled up inside. She was afraid to confide in anyone when she was wronged, probably because she didn't trust others.

Although she appears to be normal, she cannot handle pressure; even the slightest pressure will leave her helpless.

If the pressure is too great, she will act emotionally, which means she may do something extreme.

This is normal, because every child goes through this phase, but Suzuka's case is more severe.

He had no intention of mentioning Suzuka's flaws; their relationship wasn't close enough that even if he did, it wouldn't make a difference and would only hurt her feelings.

He felt that everyone needs to grow, and Suzuka was no exception. Once she grew up, she would realize how insignificant the setbacks she had experienced were.

He is just a passerby in this story, and his main obligation at present is to raise her.

Hearing Kagura Tendo's gentle and considerate words, Suzuka Ise felt both relieved and desperate as she took the money back.

Sure enough, my brother had a problem.

Does he have schizophrenia and now have a different personality?

Did he sneak out last night to expand his territory and win two streets in a gambling match?

Or, for example, what profound psychological process did he go through to achieve enlightenment?

There's a saying that monks spend a thousand days in meditation; could her brother be doing something similar?

Suzuka Ise glanced at her again and noticed some subtle changes. First, while Kagura Tendo still had a poker face, it wasn't as stiff and expressionless as before; it appeared much softer. Second, her demeanor changed. With her elbows resting on the table, she held her bowl and sipped her tea gently, her movements elegant and refined, like a noble young master leisurely enjoying afternoon tea.

Then she remembered the face she had seen in the mirror in the bathroom earlier, and Suzuka Ise felt a very subtle emotion.

This guy...

It's still pretty.

Finally, she mustered her courage and whispered, "Brother, is something wrong with you?"

Tendo Kagura stopped moving and pondered seriously.

"Really?" He felt that he was still the same as before.

Suzuka Ise gave him a look of certainty, as if she had seen a vampire sunbathing.

When Kagura saw the look in her eyes, she began to realize that she did seem to be different.

However, he didn't say anything. How he dresses is his freedom, and he doesn't need to give others a reason.

Why care about what others think?

So he remained aloof and didn't answer, and Suzuka Ise gave up after a couple of glances.

If they were siblings, she definitely wouldn't have acted this way, but the two of them came together by chance and had no emotional foundation whatsoever.

After she finished eating, she walked out the door with her schoolbag on her back.

Suzuka Ise stood at the door and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

Living under someone else's roof is not a good life.

She arrived at the station, waited for the bus, and boarded. She quietly looked out the window at the scenery. The bus stopped at a few more stations, and girls around her age boarded one after another. They gathered together, chatting and laughing all the way.

Suzuka Ise frowned, annoyed by the noise, and half-covered her ears. She did so subtly, afraid of being discovered and being seen as looking down on them.

I wish I hadn't come here.

She couldn't help but have this thought again.

……

?

I set it to release on a schedule, but I didn't quite understand how it works. It was supposed to be released on February 11th, but it ended up being released on March 11th! What the hell…

I stood you up unexpectedly, and this is a path I never imagined.

I'll take the blame. This chapter is from yesterday; there will be three more updates today.

Actually, the savior just wanted to play single-player mode: Chapter Nineteen: Meeting Zi Again

Kagura Tendou arrived in the classroom.

He listened attentively to the classes all morning. Fortunately, the academic workload for Japanese high school students is not heavy, which allows him to maintain average grades while saving the world.

Compared to the hellish studying on the other side of the strait caused by intense competition, he felt no sadness, and even felt a little amused.

During the lunch break, Hachiman suddenly turned around and said, "Something's wrong with you."

Kagura Tendo tilted her head slightly, but unfortunately, it didn't create any cuteness.

Hachiman Hikigaya said very seriously, "You actually turned the pages of the book." During class, he clearly heard the sound of pages turning behind him. It was unbelievable that this guy was actually paying attention in class.

Ah this...

Kagura squinted and thought for a while about what kind of image she had in their minds.

However, I then remembered that I did seem to be quite unapproachable before.

However, there was nothing he could do about it. He regularly entered the node world and stayed there for longer than in the real world. Compared to the magnificent adventures in the other world, the dull and boring campus life was indeed unappealing. Not to mention that he was also burdened with a lot of monster resentment. Under such pressure, he had no heart to manage interpersonal relationships.

Don't do unnecessary work, and don't say unnecessary things.

Kagura Tendo calmly said, "Isn't it normal to listen to lectures?"

“That makes sense.” Hachiman Hikigaya almost clapped.

Tiandao, you're absolutely right. The teacher standing on the podium was almost moved to tears.

"Why are you saying this?" Tendo Kagura asked, puzzled, and suddenly leaned closer as if they were very familiar with each other.

Hachiman Hikigaya understood the unspoken meaning, and his lips twitched slightly. "I'm just curious about what changes have occurred in you."

“No change,” Tendo Kagura said calmly.

“Actually… my eyes can see right through a person’s heart.” Hachiman Hikigaya, of course, didn’t believe it and said in a very mysterious and serious tone.

Tendou Kagura slightly raised his eyes, and you should be terrified by my true nature until you roll away ten miles away and never dare to appear in front of me again.

He wasn't really interested in these overly energetic high school students, but then he remembered that he was also a high school student, and that's what got him stuck.

He went to school for the sake of going to school, not to acquire any knowledge or experience. Even though he was no longer a normal person, he still maintained an ordinary and unremarkable image.

If you want to know why, ask the body that gave him a second life.

Hachiman Hikigaya is a seasoned master of solitude with keen observation skills, but mind reading is unlikely for him; at most, he can detect anomalies from some details.

After all, lonely people always have something peculiar about them.

But his Tendou Kagura is fine!

So after Hachiman Hikigaya finished saying that sentence.

Silence, a long silence...

“Alright, I’d like to invite you to the shopping district.” Hachiman Hikigaya finally gave up on his plan. He felt like a clown in Kagura Tendo’s eyes, constantly making ridiculous gestures.

But a clown as great as me will surely go down in history.

He shouldn't have come over to say hello. If he weren't immune to awkward situations, he would be absolutely dead by now.

Tendo Kagura did not refuse, but instead asked, "Why?"

“My younger sister, Komachi, wants to try some sweets. She’s tired of the usual flavors and wants to try something new, but she’s afraid of making a bad choice, so she asked me to help her find something she likes,” Hachiman Hikigaya explained succinctly. “Since you also have a younger sister, I hope you can recommend something.”

Actually, it was voluntary on his part; Hachiman Hikigaya is a siscon (sister complex). But something like this wouldn't warrant him coming to find Kagura Tendo.

However, upon discovering something unusual about the Tendou Kagura today, he impulsively came over to say hello, only to find himself in an awkward situation. Finally, he had a flash of inspiration and resorted to this desperate measure to successfully escape.

His actions were fierce, but he ended up bruised and battered.

That's so true to me!

Kagura Tendo tapped the table with her index finger and nodded slowly.

He suddenly realized that he had never bought snacks or pastries for his family.

"I can't recommend any, but you can try picking some out."

As soon as Kagura Tendo finished speaking, Hachiman Hikigaya hurriedly said, "It's settled then."

After the afternoon class meeting ended, the two went to the Service Club. Yui Yuigahama didn't come today.

So, the Service Club is still deserted today, and Yukino Yukinoshita is still deserted today.

After holding out for half an hour, Kagura Tendo got up to say goodbye, and Hachiman Hikigaya also left.

Now, they've gotten used to coming to the Service Department to clock in for half an hour, just like corporate slaves.

The commercial street isn't just one street, but a large area that, after years of expansion and renovation, has become a shopping paradise for nearby residents. It boasts a wide variety of shops and goods at affordable prices, and its proximity to several schools means it sees a large number of students coming and going every day.

Thus, the two arrived in complete silence, leading others to believe they were strangers and merely traveling together by chance.

But both Tendo Kagura and Hikigaya Hachiman were used to this atmosphere.

Hachiman Hikigaya entered several dessert shops and looked at the exhibits, but didn't find anything he liked—not because he thought they were bad, but mainly because he didn't have enough money.

Even with the discount, is he really short a few hundred yen?

Then I looked at Tendo Kagura, who was still silent and was already carrying several bags.

High school students don't have much disposable income. His family isn't poor, but they're not so poor that they need to worry about every penny.

“I miscalculated,” Hachiman Hikigaya thought, feeling out of place with Kagura Tendo.

He sighed, waved goodbye to Tendo Kagura, and seeing a promotional event ahead, prepared to walk further in.

However, after they parted ways, Kagura Tendo stood on the street and did not go back immediately.

Instead, I was wondering if I should buy something else?

As a family, besides purchasing necessities, shouldn't we also buy other things to enrich our lives?

After completing the task node, he felt relieved of the mental pressure and didn't need to worry about anything. Moreover, he didn't want to open a second node world in the short term. Tendo Kagura felt relaxed all over, but now he started to feel idle again.