How to raise a random guy's wife

At the end of the first lap, he was already far ahead. He casually placed the item he had obtained behind the car to block the incoming tortoise shell. Kobayashi Sora took the lead and crossed the finish line, starting the third lap first.

The closer they got to the finish line, the fiercer the attacks from behind became, with all sorts of items appearing one after another. Kobayashi Sora used the items to block them, took shortcuts to create distance, and finally succeeded in winning first place.

Kato Megumi finished the race in sixth place.

Kobayashi Sora hugged Kato Megumi's shoulders and leaned close to her face, saying, "I won."

chirp~

Before Kobayashi Sora could kiss Kato Megumi, Kato Megumi kissed her instead.

It's soft.

"Huh?" Kobayashi Sora was taken aback.

Kato Megumi blinked. "What's wrong?"

"I thought 'kiss' meant I kissed you."

Kato Megumi shook her head. "No, that was a reward for me."

In an instant, Kobayashi Sora felt as if an arrow had pierced her heart.

This familiar true damage, a powerful attack that instantly pierces through all defenses.

"Then I'll reward you."

“Wait,” Kato Megumi said, covering his mouth, “I haven’t won yet.”

"Piece of cake." Kobayashi Sora picked up the controller again. "There are a lot of tricks in the game."

"Oh?"

"When the countdown starts, press the accelerator when the '2' appears to give you a boost at the start," Kobayashi Sora warned. "Pressing it too early will cause the engine to blow up and the car to roll over, while pressing it too late will reduce the boost's effect and duration."

“No wonder I fell behind from the start,” Kato Megumi pressed. “Is there more?”

"When you drift through a corner, there are sparks, right? The spark colors are different in the three stages, and the acceleration effect after drifting is also different..."

Mario Kart... or most Mario games are like this: you can pick them up and play them right away, and you'll see a significant improvement every time you master a small skill.

"Is this what they mean by easy to understand but difficult to master?" Kato Megumi concluded.

"That's right, it's easy to pick up and play, allowing casual players to enjoy it. Once you get the hang of it, you can keep improving, so competitive players won't get bored." Kobayashi Sora exclaimed, "This is one of the important criteria for judging whether a game is fun. To reach the point where it's easy to understand but difficult to master, it requires constant adjustments and balancing. The design concepts and professional accumulation involved are truly amazing."

Even the pixel-style Super Mario Bros. of the first generation contains a wealth of learning material in its 1-1 level design.

"Do you want to make games like this in the future?"

"I have that idea, but that would be a long time from now."

"Ok?"

“You’ve seen how difficult it is to make a simple text adventure game. This kind of complex game requires more professional knowledge.” Kobayashi Sora paused. “Most importantly, I am now the representative of RER. As long as I hold my position, I can make full use of RER’s resources in ACGN. There is no need to go to great lengths and start all over again.”

Kato Megumi nodded, her attention becoming even more focused.

Kobayashi Sora felt the girl's body approaching.

As she turned the corner, Kato Megumi's body unconsciously swayed to one side, her long, flowing hair falling loosely.

Kobayashi Sora's eyes flickered slightly, and an idea came to her. "I'm not participating in this round."

"how?"

"I'll focus on helping you." Kobayashi Sora picked up Kato Megumi and, amidst her soft gasp, placed her on her lap. "Yes, that's good."

Kato Megumi twisted her body, exposing Kobayashi Sora's lie, "It was you who got better."

With her arms wrapped around Kato Megumi's slender waist, Kobayashi Sora didn't object. Resting her chin on her shoulder, Kobayashi Sora reminded her, "Let's start. Good luck."

Following his instructions, Kato Megumi pressed the accelerator button at the right moment and sprinted successfully.

"Drift button," Kobayashi Sora reminded him again.

The car, piloted by Megumi Kato, flashed with light the moment it left the ground, and its speed increased again.

As she gradually gained the upper hand, Kato Megumi became more and more focused, and her soft body began to sway and twist with the turns of the race car.

Like a little mermaid in Kobayashi Sora's arms.

"I won!" Kato Megumi happily crossed the finish line, then blushed, "You bad guy."

"It's time for the reward," Kobayashi Sora whispered in her ear.

"Hmm..." Kato Megumi rested her head on Kobayashi Sora's arm, closed her eyes, and tilted her head back slightly.

She awaits her reward.

Kobayashi Sora lowered her head...

"Meow~" Nian Gao made a sound, jumped down from the cat tree, sharpened her claws on the carpet, and ran towards the door.

"Huh?" Kobayashi Sora and Kato Megumi looked over at the same time, and then heard the doorbell ring.

Seeing how eager the rice cake looked... Kobayashi Sora reluctantly let go of Kato Megumi and got up to open the door.

Sure enough, Kasumigaoka Utaha was standing at the entrance.

Mochi placed its two front paws on Kasumigaoka Utaha's legs and began to stomp.

Kasumigaoka Utaha casually picked up the mochi, "Did I bother you?"

"Yes," Kobayashi Sora answered truthfully.

"Then I'll bother you a little longer." Kasumigaoka Utaha skillfully carried in the mochi. "Megumi, good evening~"

Chapter 239 I'm sorry

Kato Megumi smoothed her hair and greeted him.

Kasumigaoka Utaha sat on the sofa, holding a rice cake. "Sora, have you gone to see Tomoya?"

"I just went there yesterday."

Kasumigaoka Utaha stroked the cat's head. "Just as I thought."

Kato Megumi asked curiously, "Really?"

“Because he hasn’t given any feedback,” Kasumigaoka Utaha explained, “so I feel that Sora will go directly to him to ask about the situation.”

She bit her lower lip lightly. "So... what was the result?"

Kobayashi Sora took out her phone; it contained a text message from Aki Tomoya.

I need some more time.

"To put it simply," Kobayashi Sora added, "he still can't reach a conclusion and is repeatedly considering which option is better."

“That’s why I’m here.” Kasumigaoka Utaha lowered her eyes slightly. “Don’t worry about his choice, just make it according to the first version.”

Kato Megumi looked at Kobayashi Sora.

Just like you said.

Kobayashi Sora smiled and said, "That was my original plan."

Kasumigaoka Utaha paused, her gaze falling on Kobayashi Sora.

Kobayashi Sora met her gaze. "The second version is your private matter, right?"

“…I guess so.” Kasumigaoka Utaha smiled. “His hesitation between the two versions means that the first version is fine, so we should just make it according to the first version—there is no need to make a second version.”

Kobayashi Sora raised an eyebrow. "Actually... that's not necessarily true."

"Heh." Kasumigaoka Utaha chuckled. "No matter what, there has to be an ending. Let's have a long-awaited group meeting in the audiovisual classroom in three days."

Kobayashi Sora realized something. "Since it won't affect the progress, there's no need to force him to make a choice."

“No,” Kasumigaoka Utaha whispered, “it is necessary.”

It is absolutely necessary.

Kasumigaoka Utaha has left.

Kobayashi Sora seemed lost in thought.

Then I put the thought out of my mind.

"Bonus Time~"

"I'm going home," Kato Megumi said, packing her things. "It's very late."

"Ok."

"After receiving my reward."

Kobayashi Sora's lips curled up. "Then you'll have to go back a little later."

"Just for a moment..." Kato Megumi's feeble struggles were ignored, and her limp body collapsed onto the sofa.

"This is the reward for being a champion."

"Too much..." Kato Megumi muttered softly.

"What should I do?"

"I'll give you a little back."

With her slender arms wrapped around Kobayashi Sora's neck, Kato Megumi blushed and leaned closer, saying, "This is to express my gratitude to the coach."

"It seems a bit too little."

"greedy......"

-

In the audiovisual classroom bathed in the setting sun, club members gathered together—a rare sight indeed.

This includes Michiru Hyoudou, who came from other schools.

“So,” Kobayashi Sora began, “it’s already November, and today is the day to decide on the script. If we delay any longer, it will affect the schedule.”

On the table in front of Aki Tomoya were two versions of the script. "I'm sorry."

“I can say those three words ten times,” Kobayashi Sora stared at Aki Tomoya. “Can you make a decision like that?”