How to raise a random guy's wife

Eriri and Kasumigaoka Utaha continued to stare at Kobayashi Sora, clearly not curious about Kobayashi Sora's relationship with Hashima Izumi.

Instead, they were curious about the relationship between Aki Tomoya and Hashima Ikari.

"As for them..." Kobayashi Sora had just begun to speak when the conversation on the other end took a rather dangerous turn.

"Am I becoming more like a girl?"

“Yes…” Aki Tomoya nodded, “Yes.”

Big...big girl.

"If that's the case..." Izumi volleyed the ball from a slightly elevated position to Aki Tomoya, her voice carrying a hint of coquettishness, "That's all because of you, senpai~"

"Pfft!" Aki Tomoya missed his kick and rolled to the side of the bench.

Bo Island blushed as she went out to sea, "Because he's my senior... he taught me the joy of being a girl."

Aki Tomoya visibly panicked, "Uh... wait... what are you talking about...?"

Hashima smiled shyly, "After all, Tomoya-senpai and I played a lot of games here."

"Tsk." That was Kasumigaoka Utaha's voice.

"Huh?" That was Eriri's voice.

"Hmm?" That was Kobayashi Sora's voice.

“Hmm…” That was Kato Megumi’s voice.

"Playing dangerous games with elementary school girls in the park..." Kasumigaoka Utaha's leg was shaking so hard it was almost causing an earthquake. "Rinri-kun?"

Eriri reflexively picked a fight, "Now I understand why he ignores an old woman like you, Kasumigaoka Utaha."

"No...it's not what you think!" Aki Tomoya shouted. "Kora, you need to explain! Aren't you here too?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha narrowed her red eyes dangerously. "Let's call the police."

Eriri hugged Kato Megumi, "Let's stay away from him."

Kobayashi Sora: "......" Seriously, could you guys be any more obviously hypocritical?

Kato Megumi blinked. "What game is it?"

“Video games,” Kobayashi Sora replied. “Simply put, I was drawn into the hobby by Tomoya when I went out to sea.”

That's the kind of relationship we have.

Kato Megumi pressed further, "What is the girl's joy?"

"I play games targeted at women."

Kobayashi Sora looked helplessly at Hashima Izumi and Aki Tomoya; it was something that could be easily explained...

I had been meaning to introduce Kato Megumi to some otome games, but I've been so busy lately that I forgot.

Bo Island, her face flushed, said, "I came to see you this time, senior, because... I want you to accept this!"

The junior schoolgirl took out a piece of paper and handed it to Aki Tomoya.

“This is…” Aki Tomoya subconsciously took it.

Love letters... no.

Instead, it's an admission ticket for the club.

"My booth is at FANCYWAVE in East Hall 04a on the second day of the event! Please come, senior!" said Moshima Izumi with a big smile.

“FANCYWAVE?” Kobayashi Sora pulled out a map of the summer anime convention. “Oh, so this is it.”

Eriri leaned closer, "Little Romantic Rhapsody?"

“Yes!” Izumi Hashima heard the voice. “As for me, I’m currently drawing the third generation of Mikiya, which came out last year. Ah, but it’s not just Mikiya I like; I should say I’ve always liked him and the heroine as a couple, or rather, the atmosphere between them…”

Chapter 154 Iori Hashima

"Hey, Sora." Kato Megumi tugged at Kobayashi Sora's sleeve. "That 'Kora' thing, is it the otome game you were talking about?"

“Indeed…” Kobayashi Sora was about to say something when she was interrupted by her junior’s excited voice.

Bo Shima clenched her little fists. "That's not called 'Little'! It's 'Little Love Rhapsody'! Little! Love! Rhapsody! Some people also call it 'Little Rhapsody' or 'LLR'. It's a popular series that has sold over two million copies across its three generations. Please don't get it wrong!"

“Just like I said before,” Kobayashi Sora said, shrugging.

"Okay...okay." Kato Megumi moved closer to Kobayashi Sora. "This way of speaking..."

Her gaze drifted towards Eriri.

"To elaborate," Kobayashi Sora added, "published by the game giant Sony, this series has been a regular on the popularity charts for games aimed at women since its first installment. Currently, it's in its third generation, and each new release completely refreshes the setting, world view, and characters. The Western fantasy world view and characters that were highly praised in the first generation were seamlessly switched to Japanese fantasy in the second generation, and then completely revamped into a school fantasy in the third generation. It has achieved great success every time, while also taking care of the loyal fans of the previous works."

"Simply put," Kobayashi Sora concluded, "it's a masterpiece that gets people hooked."

"Before I met my senior, I had never been exposed to video games or anime," Hashima Izumi completely ignored Kobayashi Sora's explanation, her gaze seemingly fixed on Aki Tomoya. "And my senior showed me a new world when I was young and naive... On my birthday, he gave me 'Little Rhapsody 2' along with a PSP as a gift."

"Ah, I know that." Kato Megumi looked at Kobayashi Sora with an "I get it" expression. "It opens the door to a new world, right?"

“Absolutely correct,” Kobayashi Sora agreed.

With her hands clasped to her chest, Bo Island said, "If my senior hadn't given me 'Little Fantasy 2' back then, I wouldn't be living this happy life now, so my gratitude towards him is beyond words!"

"This..." Seeing the fanatical attitude of the pilgrim who went to sea for the voyage of Hashima, Kato Megumi corrected, "Shouldn't the doors of the new church have been opened?"

“That’s even more fitting.” Kobayashi Sora nodded.

Kasumigaoka Utaha crossed her arms over her chest. "As expected of Rinri-kun, her methods of corrupting girls have always been unparalleled."

“Little Rhapsody…” Eriri murmured softly.

"Sawamura?" Noticing Eriri's unusual behavior, Kasumigaoka Utaha called out, "What's wrong?"

"What...nothing!" Eriri looked up. "Nothing's wrong!"

"Are you feeling unwell?" Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at her with concern. "The slide is over there, I'll take you there, but remember to go home when it's time to eat."

"Why should I go there?" Eriri asked, looking annoyed. "Do you think I'm a child?"

"Compared to others... it's small enough."

"Kasumigaoka Utaha!"

Regardless of the friendly exchanges here, it was time for the crew of the Po Island boat trip to leave. "So, senior! You absolutely, absolutely, absolutely have to come to the summer anime convention!"

Full of vitality.

“Sure, I’ll definitely go! I’m looking forward to your new magazine!” Aki Tomoya responded just as enthusiastically.

Boshima Izumi gave a subtle smile, "...So, the new publication is the biggest problem right now, ahahaha."

Watching Hashima's departing figure as she sailed away, Kobayashi Sora concluded, "She... definitely hasn't finished drawing yet."

"Huh?" Kato Megumi asked, puzzled. "Why?"

"You're laughing too nervously." Kobayashi Sora turned her head. "But speaking of which, Tomoya, you now have a reference for the clingy junior you're looking for."

"Yes, that's wonderful." Kasumigaoka Utaha's gaze and voice were equally cold. "Congratulations, Rinri-kun."

"Yes...yes."

"Now that the new character's design is settled, writing will be much smoother... Well, this new character is ultimately just a supporting female character in the story, her treatment will only be that of a supporting character—so goodbye."

Kasumigaoka Utaha waved her sleeves, leaving not a single cloud behind.

The remaining four people can still travel a distance together.

"I didn't expect it... you've grown so much in the blink of an eye." Aki Tomoya fiddled with the admission ticket in his hand. "Although I was prepared to participate in the competition for three days from the beginning, there was no need to tell her that and spoil her mood."

“The difference between people,” Kobayashi Sora raised an eyebrow, “I’m also a senior.”

"You have only yourself to blame, who told you to..."

Before Aki Tomoya could finish speaking, a slightly high-pitched yet clear and bright greeting came from ahead:

"Long time no see, you three."

“As expected,” Kobayashi Sora looked up and saw the boy standing in the shadows, “Hashima has returned from his voyage, which means his brother, Hashima Iori, has also returned.”

Her light, curly hair, clearly styled at a hair salon, was the same dark red color as her eyes and hair, just like the one she wore when she went out to sea in Po Island.

RER's Red Flower Stick, Kobayashi Sora's junior high school classmate, colleague, partner, and rival—Hajima Iori.

Iori Hashima was already a model otaku by the time she was in her first year of junior high school.

The depth of their knowledge, the breadth of their knowledge, and the quantity of their high-quality possessions far surpasses that of ordinary junior high school students, and even adults would be outmatched.

But this guy participates in fan activities not to enjoy or promote his favorite works.

Iori Hashima only wants to use her popular works to improve her own status, thereby getting to know more people and expanding her fame.

It's hard to find another fan fiction speculator like this...

Kobayashi Sora suddenly realized that she was one of them.

That's fine.

This guy's social skills are off the charts.

Unlike the hostile negotiations with Kobayashi Sora, Hashima Iori maintains excellent relationships with well-known manga artists, animators, and even big shots with titles like director or chairman in the business world. Even on their first meeting, he can chat intimately with them and win their favor, demonstrating social skills that are almost supernatural.

“Logically speaking, you shouldn’t have missed my messages,” Iori Hashima raised an eyebrow. “You seem quite distracted lately.”

Kobayashi Sora smiled and said, "If you're talking about recruiting a club to make games for you, then there's no need for me to pay attention to this kind of information."

Chapter 155 Head-to-Head

“Speaking of which, I have to thank you for this,” Iori Hashima said with a friendly smile. “Even though it was a crucial time when I had just taken over, you came here and gave me a lot of room to do my job.”

"Then make sure your booth at this summer's anime convention is set up well," Kobayashi Sora sneered, "or I'll dock your pay."

“I’m not as concerned about money as you are, consider it a meal for you, President.” Iori Hashima changed the subject. “It’s been a long time, let’s not talk about work. The last time the three of us were together like this… it must have been four years ago, right?”

“Don’t drag me into this,” Aki Tomoya said with an unfriendly expression. “I broke off all ties with you guys a long time ago.”

"Even if we break off relations, we're still friends, so don't be so cold."

"What are you doing here?" Aki Tomoya asked directly.