How to raise a random guy's wife

"I mean, this is a challenge to me!" Eriri scoffed. "All my good intentions have been wasted."

"Kindness?" Kobayashi Sora recalled the color card Eriri gave to Hashima for going out to sea.

The above scene shows the princess sitting in a carriage, watching Serbis and the girl chatting happily.

Kobayashi Sora asked in confusion, "Wasn't that a provocation?"

"Who would provoke her?!" Eriri snapped. "Do you think I'm a child?"

Xiao Lin Kong Qing: "..."

Eriri: "Don't stay silent!"

“Most people would understand it that way,” Kato Megumi said, “The girl and Serbis only had a brief encounter, and in the end, the princess who was her childhood friend won—that’s the feeling.”

“Then I’ll just draw the princess and the knight’s wedding.” Eriri scoffed. “I just wanted to tell her not to let the illusions in front of her and her own fantasies cloud her judgment.”

Chapter 233 Open and Upright

Huh?

Kobayashi Sora was genuinely surprised.

He thought Eriri was only temporarily calm, but he didn't expect her to be fully awake.

But... thinking about it, it makes sense.

To put it simply, her relationship with Tomoya Aki can be summed up in two ways: they are both otaku and childhood friends.

The former was surpassed by Ikio Hashima, and the latter was surpassed by Michiru Hyodo.

Most importantly, it's Aki Tomoya's attitude.

Whether it's the voyage to Hashima Island or Michiru Hyodo, he puts more effort into it than he does into Eriri.

Another reason is that more people know her true nature.

Megumi Kato's presence alleviated Eriri's loneliness at having no like-minded friends.

Having calmed down after what happened last time, Eriri naturally saw many things more clearly.

She is, after all, the daughter of a diplomat.

Even without special training, Leonard still possesses the necessary observational skills through constant exposure.

“That’s what you say…” Kato Megumi tilted her head, “Are you really not trying to provoke me?”

Yinglili: "..."

Don't stay silent!

Kobayashi Sora and Kato Megumi exchanged a glance.

They're still just kids.

“However…” Kobayashi Sora smiled, “I’ve received a challenge, so I can’t ignore it.”

“That’s right.” Eriri nodded vigorously.

-

It was evening after school, and we were in the same small park near Shimamura Junior High School, where Eriri had once studied.

"Hi~ It's been a long time," Hashima Izumi greeted with a smile, "President Kobayashi, and Ms. Kashiwagi Eri."

Eriri pursed her lips and remained silent, while Kato Megumi's gaze swept across the room, pausing for a moment at a certain spot.

"A decent demo." Kobayashi Sora said calmly. "I'm very satisfied with your work."

"Don't try to intimidate me with your position as soon as we meet~" Iori Hashima didn't feel intimidated at all, and sighed Versailles. "I was a little worried that legendary text adventure games might still be accepted these days... but it turns out that this classic and popular genre, which is packed with tear-jerking elements, exciting plots and cute moments, still has a strong presence that transcends time. I was originally going to keep a low profile."

"It's a pity we missed the opportunity to capitalize on the trending topic, otherwise the download numbers could have continued to soar." Kobayashi Sora shook her head. "It's all because of your childish behavior."

Iori Hashima could have pressed her advantage, but she stopped at a crucial point and sought further permission from Sora Kobayashi, which was essentially issuing a challenge.

"Do you see respecting your opponent as childish?" Iori Hashima's smile remained unchanged. "If I can't defeat you fair and square, then all my efforts are meaningless."

"Open and aboveboard?" Eriri looked at Kobayashi Sora with a puzzled expression, not understanding where this idea came from.

"Ah, you didn't know?" Iori Hashima explained, "My dear president started building up the hype a long time ago. He stirred up arguments or recommended similar games on various forums, constantly building up players' expectations for this type of game—and of course, expectations for you guys too."

Eriri murmured, "Us?"

“Eri Kashiwagi’s drawing skills are really amazing, but the plot is a bit lacking… Shizuko Kasumi’s plot is really good… The two of them collaborated in the new book… It would be great if the two of them could collaborate on a game… How is that possible? Such a dream combination… I’ve heard some rumors…” Iori Hashima rambled on, “Posts like this have been popping up a lot lately, including some from well-known people.”

Eriri instantly understood.

As these expectations continued to build, when their game was officially released... no, it didn't even need to be officially released; just releasing a demo version was enough to instantly transform the pent-up anticipation into a wave of celebration.

Did Kobayashi Sora actually do so much work without my knowledge?

and many more!

Eriri suddenly realized an important question, "Your game..."

“That’s right.” Iori Hashima’s smile widened. “Because of the similarity in genre, the expectations that the president had built up for this type of game on the forums beforehand helped us a lot.”

"You bastard!" Eriri snapped.

The popularity that Kobayashi Sora was preparing for Kasumi Eri's game has now been stolen because Hashima Iori released a demo version ahead of time.

"That's why I proactively wrote down what I was doing in an email and sent it to the president," Iori Hashima said, shrugging. "It's a return gift."

"That's why you chose the same type," Kobayashi Sora pointed out, "to enter my race and ride my coattails."

"I'm sorry about this too." Iori Hashima showed no remorse whatsoever. "I think it's okay to create other types of works, but you have to think about it, the creative desires of the main members should always come first."

"Main members?" Kobayashi Sora raised an eyebrow.

"That is what the original artist meant," Iori Hashima admitted. "This is what Izumi asked of me—she said she wanted to fight against you on the same terms."

Kobayashi Sora asked with a smile, "Is that really her idea?"

“That’s right.” A voice rang out, and Izumi Hashima emerged from the bushes. “If I don’t do this, I won’t be able to fight against Sawamura-senpai.”

"Going...out to sea?" Eriri stared blankly at the figure.

Aside from the enormous thing on her chest, her demeanor and attire were completely different from what Eriri had imagined.

A black dress, black stockings, black shoes, a black headdress, paired with dark red hair and a cold expression...

in short.

Bo Island Sailing - Darkened Limited Edition

"Sawamura-senpai..." Hashima Izumi's voice was faint and eerie, as if dark energy was emanating from her body, swallowing the last rays of the setting sun. "I..."

"Long time no see, let's go out to sea." Kato Megumi's voice rang out. "Sorry, we haven't been in touch since the doujinshi convention."

"Ah, no." Hashima Izumi waved his hand hastily, his face turning red. "It's because I haven't been able to check on you in a long time. Mingming-senpai helped me so much at the doujinshi convention."

"No, not at all," Kato Megumi said gently. "Are you settling in well here?"

"All my old friends are still here," said Boshima Shizuo with a cute smile. "At first, it felt a little unfamiliar."

"The dress is so pretty, um..." Kato Megumi thought for a moment, "It's called Gothic style, right?"

"Hmm... my brother specifically picked it out for me before... no, wait." Hashima Izumi suddenly realized something, her face hardening, her voice regaining its previous coldness, "Sawamura-senpai, now..."

"Stop for a second, okay?" Eriri said, looking exasperated. "The atmosphere's completely ruined."

Chapter 234 Pursuing Differences

Just moments ago, Iori Hashima and Sora Kobayashi were exchanging forced smiles and sharp words, and then the corrupted Hashima appeared at sea, creating a tense situation.

Kato Megumi cleared up the atmosphere with just two sentences.

"Iori Hashima," Kobayashi Sora said, breaking the previous silence, "What the hell are you doing?"

"Isn't this a wonderful scene? Partners who were once working together have somehow become strangers and are now on opposite sides, a battle of stances and emotions..."

"That's enough." Kobayashi Sora let out a long sigh. "Don't drag your sister into our business."

"No!" Hashima Izumi stood in front of Hashima Iori. "I...I did it for...Sawamura-senpai. Now I'm standing on the same side as you. Let's settle this once and for all!"

“Heh…” Eriri sneered, “Becoming the main animator of the production team in just one month, that’s quite a leap forward, going overseas.”

The blonde with twin ponytails raised her chin. "With your brother's help."

"Hmm!" Bo Island's cheeks puffed up as he went out to sea.

“But that’s all he can do to help.” Eriri tossed her twin tails. “When it comes to painting, you can only rely on yourself.”

“Then I’ll trouble you…” Hashima Shizuka said, puffing out his chest and raising his head, “In Winter COMI, I’ll trouble you to compete with me seriously without holding back, Kashiwagi-sensei.”

Cluck cluck...

Kobayashi Sora heard Eriri grinding her teeth.

All that has been said has come to light, but it turns out that a simple action caused the greatest harm.

"Just you wait..." Eriri gritted her teeth.

"Using your sister's feelings to drag her into trouble." Kobayashi Sora looked at Hashima Iori. "This is who you are now."

“You, who formed the gaming club by exploiting other people’s feelings, have no right to criticize me.” Iori Hashima met his gaze. “As the older brother, I should create the fairest possible battlefield for my sister.”

Kobayashi Sora understood.

In Iori Hashima's view, Sora Kobayashi used Eriri's feelings for Tomoya Aki to keep her tied to the club.

And when going out to sea, he also likes Aki Tomoya.

To make Izumi Hashima beat Eriri, we need to put them on the same stage.

If the game is successful, Iori Hashima will get the position of Sora Kobayashi, and Izumi Hashima will get the position of Eriri, resulting in a win-win situation – meaning they win twice.

Having figured out Iori Hashima's line of thought, Sora Kobayashi clearly understood.

The other side's intelligence is outdated.

The Eriri of today is different from the Eriri of the past.

Most importantly...