How to raise a random guy's wife

Eriri's shout just now was incredibly effective.

The two walked through the dimly lit corridor, seeing entrails preserved in jars, a wheelchair that moved forward on its own without being pushed, and a mannequin of a corpse hanging in mid-air...

Kato Megumi, who was originally holding Kobayashi Sora's hand, unknowingly took his arm.

As they walked, the flashlights in their hands flickered and then went out completely.

"Huh?" The only source of light disappeared, and Kato Megumi panicked, her arm tightening in response.

Kobayashi Sora's body stiffened as she felt her arm being enveloped by a soft touch. "This... must be designed in advance. If it can last for a while, it proves that the player is brave enough. At this time, the flashlight runs out of power, which can increase the sense of terror."

"You're such a rascal..." Kato Megumi released Kobayashi Sora's arm and reached out to tuck her hand behind her ear.

But instead of her previous short hair, she had a lively ponytail.

So I ended up feeling lonely.

Kobayashi Sora put the dead flashlight into her bag; since it was out of power, there was no need to hold it in her hand.

In the darkness, soft little fingertips wandered over Kobayashi Sora's forearm, then wrapped around his arm.

Kobayashi Sora and Kato Megumi walk through the darkness, searching for a way out.

This kind of haunted house is like a maze. It's only because Kobayashi Sora has a good memory that she would have taken some wrong turns.

After turning a few corners, there was a figure in the corner ahead.

Kato Megumi and Kobayashi Sora both thought it was a doll or something, but as they slowly approached, they realized it was a staff member.

He wore a seal around his neck.

"Um..." Kobayashi Sora spoke up, "I need to borrow the seal—"

"Whoa!" The staff member was startled and turned to stare at the two of them. "You two almost scared me to death!"

Kobayashi Sora: "...No need for that."

The staff member dressed as a zombie handed over the stamp while looking the staff member up and down, asking, "Where are your flashlights?"

"I put it away when it ran out of power." Kobayashi Sora stamped the box. "Ah... the flashlight is for locating?"

“Yes, that’s right.” The staff member nodded.

The fluorescent strip on the flashlight can help staff spot tourists and avoid an embarrassing situation like the one just described.

Kobayashi Sora smiled, returned the stamp to the staff member, and left with Kato Megumi to continue searching for Eriri and the others.

As the staff member watched Kobayashi Sora's retreating figure, he glanced to the side and suddenly noticed a figure standing next to her.

Wait... was that person there just now?

How come I have absolutely no recollection of this?!

The staff member shuddered and hurriedly rubbed his arms.

Kobayashi Sora and Kato Megumi wandered around the haunted house, but they were unable to find Eriri and Kasumigaoka Utaha.

Just as she was about to contact him by phone, Kato Megumi tilted her head slightly and asked, "Kōsō, did you hear anything?"

"Hmm?" Kobayashi Sora stopped what she was doing and listened intently. "It seems... there really is."

Inside the haunted house, in the long corridor, echoes of calls reverberated everywhere:

"Yinglili~" "Yinglili~" "Yinglili..."

Chapter 198 Give Me Your Hand

Wandering zombies, a disheveled female ghost, a doctor with a ferocious face... staff members knocked on doors, calling out Eriri's name.

Eriri hid helplessly under the hospital bed, covering her ears.

I can't hear you... I can't hear you...

It's all an illusion.

Flashlight... flashlight...

Eriri frantically searched around, "Where's my flashlight?"

"Here it is." A hand reached out and handed a flashlight to Eriri.

"Ah!!!" Eriri screamed and stood up to run away—bang!

He didn't stand up.

He bumped into the hospital bed.

"Waaah..." Eriri covered her head, looking aggrieved, her azure eyes brimming with tears.

"Alright...come out." Even Kasumigaoka Utaha, who liked to bully Eriri, lost her desire to continue when she saw Eriri's pitiful appearance. She bent down and reached out her hand to Eriri, "Give me your hand."

“…Mmm.” Eriri responded softly, took Kasumigaoka Utaha’s hand, and with her help, crawled out from under the hospital bed.

Eriri stumbled as soon as she stood up.

My legs went weak.

Her tiny body fell into Kasumigaoka Utaha's arms.

Ah... this soft, comforting sense of security.

No wonder everyone likes big ones.

This is how Mom feels... No, Mom isn't that old either.

The small body slumped softly into her arms. Kasumigaoka Utaha paused for a moment, her arm twitching, but ultimately she didn't make any further move. "Eriri..."

"Ok?"

"Did you... lose your student ID?"

"Huh?" Eriri finally realized what was happening, and reached out to touch herself. It was really gone.

I used my student ID because it offered a discount, and then I put it away without thinking.

But now it's gone.

So... are these voices from the staff looking for me?

This is outrageous... It's terrifying.

However, after figuring out the whole story, I wasn't as scared as before.

Somewhat reluctantly leaving Kasumigaoka Utaha's embrace, Eriri composed herself and said, "Then... let's go find the staff."

Yes, staff.

There are no ghosts.

Kasumigaoka Utaha curled the corners of her lips and walked forward with a flashlight in hand.

Suddenly, the flashlight went out.

Eriri let out a startled cry like a cub, grabbed Kasumigaoka Utaha's arm, and leaned against her.

Hmm... Kasumigaoka Utaha raised an eyebrow. No wonder Kobayashi Sora had such a smug look on her face earlier.

Although the plot is not quite the same as planned, Kasumigaoka Utaha is still very satisfied with the current development.

Speaking of which, if we locked Eriri here and blocked the door...

Forget it.

Feeling the girl's petite body trembling noticeably, Kasumigaoka Utaha abandoned the idea that was making her so eager.

Let's talk about it next time.

Not far after walking, Kasumigaoka Utaha saw Kobayashi Sora and Kato Megumi snuggling together.

...Tsk.

"Found it," Kobayashi Sora replied over the walkie-talkie.

He certainly wouldn't wander aimlessly through the maze-like haunted house; instead, he borrowed a walkie-talkie from a staff member and used the surveillance cameras to pinpoint the locations of Kasumigaoka Utaha and Eriri.

The staff didn't do this before because they didn't want to ruin the player experience.

However, since Kobayashi Sora, who was his companion, offered to do so, the staff would not refuse.

After returning the student ID to Eriri, the four of them headed towards the exit.

Four more people approached, and as they drew closer, it became clear that it was a mirror.

Four lines of text were written on it in red paint:

To meet the person you're holding hands with now.

It's practically a miracle.

Even after stepping into the sunlight...

Please don't let go of that hand either.

Kobayashi Sora twitched the corner of her mouth.

Why does a haunted house also include scenes of dog abuse?

Are single people not allowed to enter a haunted house?

Same sex... He glanced behind him.

Well, same-sex relationships are fine with me.

Just then, Kato Megumi quietly released her grip on Kobayashi Sora's arm.

Xiao Lin Kong Qing: "..."

It's all this mirror's fault for giving me random reminders; I was just sitting around doing nothing and writing this stuff...

next moment.

A soft little hand slipped into my palm.

Well written.

Eriri also noticed the words on the mirror and saw her reflection as she held Kasumigaoka Utaha's arm.