How to raise a random guy's wife

The rice cake shrank its head, tentatively approached, opened its mouth, and gently took Kato Megumi's finger into its mouth. Then it let go, stuck out its tongue and licked it, and looked up at Kato Megumi.

"Good girl, mochi~" Kato Megumi gently stroked mochi's head, hugged it in her arms, and scratched its chin.

The rice cake made a happy snoring sound, twisting its neck and gently rubbing against Kato Megumi's palm.

"It's good that you're here." Kobayashi Sora couldn't help but sigh when she saw this scene.

"I brought cat repellent." Kato Megumi took out the spray from her bag. "Cats hate this smell, so you can spray it on the sofa so that Mochi won't scratch or bite it."

"The photos of other people raising cats are so cute, one after another." Kobayashi Sora put the food on the table. "But you don't know how many troubles there are until you raise one yourself."

“Looking at a cat and liking it are two different things.” Kato Megumi put down the mochi and washed her hands. “Many stray cats end up like this.”

I saw that other people's cats were so cute, so I thought I should get one myself.

It wasn't until I actually brought the cat home that I realized how many changes this adorable little creature would bring to my life.

Those who can adapt to this change will naturally experience the joy of owning a pet.

If they can't adapt, there will be one more stray cat.

Kato Megumi is here to avoid this situation from happening.

Kobayashi Sora's delicious cooking is one of the reasons.

"Speaking of which," Kobayashi Sora said, recalling their previous agreement, "I said I'd go with you to the six-day event, but then work got in the way..."

"It's nothing to rush," Kato Megumi replied calmly.

How have you been these past few days? Do you have some time?

"I'm afraid it won't work in the next couple of days, school starts soon." Kato Megumi shook her head. "Anyway, we're in the same class, let's talk about it over the weekend when we're free."

"Spring break is almost over." Kobayashi Sora realized that March was drawing to a close. "I need to hurry up with club matters too."

“That’s true,” Kato Megumi tilted her head, “but I still don’t know what I can do.”

"Take your time, no rush. Everyone's like this at first," Kobayashi Sora suggested. "Let's start with playing games, and then gradually get into making games. Do you have time today?"

"I told my family that I might be going home late today, so it's okay to stay a little longer."

"Then let's try the game with the BAD ending again." Kobayashi Sora found that Kato Megumi was really good-natured. He was used to using information to force others to act according to his will, and he was a little unaccustomed to suddenly encountering someone so easy to talk to.

"I hope we can succeed in conquering them this time."

"Don't worry, I'll be there to help."

"Even though it's a game, it feels a bit strange to have boys help girls pursue girls."

"I didn't even realize it at first." After dinner, Kobayashi Sora placed the cut fruit on the coffee table, casually picked up the curiously approaching rice cake, and sat down next to Kato Megumi.

You have perseverance! Let's aim for Koshien together!

Kato Megumi started the game and chose a different target than before, a girl with short blue hair.

"You want a strategy guide, but how do I do that?"

"If she joins the sports club and participates in club activities first, she will fall for the protagonist."

"Eh... is it that simple?"

"After you're attracted to someone, the real challenge is getting closer to them; you'll encounter all sorts of difficulties during club activities."

"Ah, what do I do here?"

"When you don't know what to do, you can ask your friends for advice."

A smiling male student appears on the game screen: [You can ask me anything!]

"People who are overly friendly upon first meeting seem like the mastermind behind everything."

“Many works these days are like this, pursuing plot twists, but when they appear too often, they become tiresome.” Kobayashi Sora nodded. “But don’t worry about this one, after all, it’s a classic masterpiece.”

"The art style does feel a bit dated," Kato Megumi continued.

Here are some movie tickets, go with her!

[This is how the current affection level is!]

[This is intelligence I specially gathered for you, feel free to use it!]

"Ah," Kato Megumi was taken aback, "Is this friend also a romanceable character?"

"This is a bishoujo game... there won't be any options to romance a classmate of the same sex." However, after Kato Megumi said that, Kobayashi Sora became a little concerned.

Wow, they've become so close they go to school together?

"I'll cover for you, hurry up!"

Don't give up!!! Don't you like her?

Keep going! I'll support you!

Kato Megumi silently stopped pressing the controller and turned to look at Kobayashi Sora.

The scene lingers on a friend smiling and saying goodbye at the graduation ceremony:

Three years have flown by; it's so good to have met you!

"Are you sure?"

"It's uncertain now," Kobayashi Sora sighed, rubbing her forehead.

Chapter 19 A Belated Realization

"Should we make this too?" Kato Megumi pointed to the screen.

“I originally wanted to do something like this…” Kobayashi Sora sighed, “but now I need to think about it carefully.”

"I've heard that it's quite popular for boys to date each other these days."

"To be honest, that's true." Kobayashi Sora composed herself. "However, once the genre is decided, it's best not to add any other elements."

"It feels like there are so many things to pay attention to..."

"Don't worry, this is within my scope of responsibility, so don't worry about it."

"I see..." Kato Megumi looked up and saw the clock. "Ah, it's so late. Thank you for your hospitality. I have to go back now."

"I should thank you for your help, otherwise I really wouldn't know how to deal with this little guy." Kobayashi Sora nodded at the rice cake's head, and the kitten meowed in protest.

“That’s how it is when you first get a cat, you’ll get used to it gradually…” Kato Megumi paused, looking out the window, “Do you have an umbrella?”

I was so focused on playing the game that I didn't notice.

Only after things quieted down could one hear the pattering of rain.

Before I knew it, it started raining outside.

“An umbrella…” Kobayashi Sora thought for a moment, “I just moved here and haven’t bought one yet. The convenience store should have them. Wait for me at home, I’ll be back soon.”

“It’ll get wet.” Kato Megumi picked up her phone. “I’ll ask my family.”

She pressed her phone, and after a while, she looked up. "Mom and Dad said they have to work late, and my sister is on a date, so they won't be coming home today."

"I think it's better for me to go to the convenience store."

"Hmm..." Kato Megumi thought for a moment, "Then let's play a little longer, maybe the rain will stop."

"Another bottle of Ramune soda?"

"Orange flavor".

"it is good."

【Hey, which ride do you want to go on?】

→Haunted House

Kato Megumi readily selected an option, "Speaking of which, in times like this, you would usually ask a friend to come and help bring an umbrella, right?"

“What a coincidence, that’s what I was thinking too.” Kobayashi Sora picked up an orange, peeled off both ends, broke off the remaining orange peel ring, and then carefully separated the orange segments, keeping the segments stuck to the peel, and laid them out in a row on the coffee table. “Then I thought about it again and realized that I don’t have such a good friend.”

Hmm... I think I'm a little tired.

Thank you for today. Let's hang out again sometime! Goodbye!

“I do have friends,” Kato Megumi said, pressing the handle, “but they might forget why they came out in the first place halfway through.”

"No way?"

"I had arranged to go shopping with a friend, but she forgot about me on the way and ended up shopping by herself all day."

"Why don't you contact her?"

"But wouldn't it be annoying to be rushed if you're late?"

"Take care of yourself before thinking about others, okay?"

"It's nothing serious," Kato Megumi said, looking at the screen. "You'll get used to it."

Kobayashi Sora looked at her profile; she remained calm as always, her eyes reflecting the light from the screen, shining brightly.

She looked like a very cute girl, but Kobayashi Sora only noticed her outfit now.

The knitted cardigan and light blue jeans were both chosen to be in light, warm colors.

Like warm cherry blossoms in spring.

“There’s no need to get used to this kind of thing.” Kobayashi Sora tasted a segment of orange and handed one to Kato Megumi. “It’s sweet, have a taste.”

Kato Megumi was struggling with her choice when she heard Kobayashi Sora's voice. She tilted her head, parted her cherry lips slightly, and took the orange from Kobayashi Sora's fingertip.

With a gentle bite, the orange juice bursts in your mouth, its refreshing sweetness surging and seemingly permeating your very being.

“Mmm, it’s really sweet,” Kato Megumi said. “I’m terrible at picking fruit; oranges are always sour.”

"Oh...I see..."

Just now, because of Kato Megumi's turn of her head, her cute short hair swayed, and the ends of her hair brushed against Kobayashi Sora's fingertips, making her feel ticklish.

And so, my three years of high school came to an end.

From now on, I hope to continue walking this path with Saki.

"Does this count as a successful conquest?" Kato Megumi turned to look at Kobayashi Sora.