How to raise a random guy's wife

Although Kobayashi Sora's arrival was somewhat unexpected, for some reason, Aki Tomoya could hardly sense his presence, as if he were being obscured by something.

However... it should only last until school ends.

That guy would never do anything meaningless.

“Basically, you only go to large discount stores, which is why it doesn’t work.” While thinking, Aki Tomoya pointed out the reason for Uesugi Yoshihiko’s shopping failure.

"Why not? They sell a lot of things there, and they offer bigger discounts, right?"

"Ah..." Aki Tomoya sighed. This was one of the reasons why top students didn't want to explain problems to struggling students. Even though it was a very simple basic problem, they had to spend a lot of effort explaining it. "If you were looking for a must-have item that every store had overflowing with, you could go to that kind of place. But what you're looking for now is a rare, talked-about item that has already disappeared from the market once, right?"

"So why not?"

Aki Tomoya sighed, "Those kinds of works that are so sought after by a large number of players will sell out instantly even if they are restocked in a short period of time. The kind of large chain stores that are particularly easy to be snapped up by customers are the ones that attract half-baked customers like you."

"Just buying a game at Yodobashi Camera will make you look like a novice..."

"We shouldn't be looking for a discount store. That being said, going to a game specialty store is too simplistic."

"What should I do?"

"You should look for stores that clearly have other main products, and selling games seems like a side business."

"What do you mean by 'main products'?"

"The most common one is probably adult DVDs—almost the entire narrow six-story building sells adult products, with only a corner on one floor casually displaying regular video games..."

"Ah, Lin Tailai."

As Aki Tomoya and Yoshihiko were chatting animatedly in the corridor, a refreshing greeting came from the side.

"Ah, you two otaku, bye-bye."

"Oh, see you tomorrow," Aki Tomoya replied casually.

Yoshihiko Uego was taken aback. "Wait a minute, what's that called?"

"Haha, bye-bye~" The female classmate responded generously with a smile, her tone and attitude conveying ordinary goodwill, and then left without any intention of getting involved.

“I can’t stand it,” Yoshihiko Uego complained. “It’s because I’m still in the same class as you after I went up to the second year that even I’m considered a disgusting otaku.”

Aki Tomoya adjusted his glasses and said, "You should be grateful if someone is willing to talk to you. Generally speaking, we otaku are just the ones who are persecuted and ignored."

Yoshihiko Uego scoffed, "I'm not a hopeless, socially inept otaku like you."

"Whether you're a deep or shallow otaku, to non-otaku people you're a complete otaku. And to a deep otaku, a shallow otaku is just someone to look down on. But don't worry, Yoshihiko. Even if you live a life that's devoid of any reward or enjoyment and is utterly boring, I will never abandon you."

Uego Yoshihiko sighed, "...Why did I let you drag me down this path, and now I'm still willing to be your friend?"

Just as Aki Tomoya was about to reply, he suddenly heard a voice from the side, "Yo, Tomoya."

“Kukai…” Aki Tomoya paused, turned around and saw a familiar face.

"A transfer student?" Yoshihiko Uego's gaze darted between the two. "You two know each other."

“We’re good friends,” Kobayashi Sora smiled. “Kamigo-kun, could you give us a little time?”

"Ah, okay, um..."

"Just call me Xiaolin."

"Okay, Kobayashi-kun." Yoshihiko Uesugi patted Tomoya Aki on the shoulder. "Then I'll be going now."

"Although he's still a half-baked otaku, he's already an excellent one." Watching Yoshihiko Uesugi's departing figure, Sora Kobayashi chuckled, "Rinya, you're as capable as ever."

This is one of the reasons why Kobayashi Sora took a liking to Aki Tomoya.

Although he is not good at socializing, Aki Tomoya has the ability to draw ordinary people into his home, and he is full of enthusiasm and drive.

Aki Tomoya responded expressionlessly, "We're just like-minded friends."

“Aren’t we the same?” Kobayashi Sora put her arm around Aki Tomoya’s shoulder. “What have you thought about the game development thing I mentioned before?”

"I agree."

“I knew you wouldn’t agree, but don’t worry, I… um?” Kobayashi Sora was taken aback. “What did you say?”

"Disrupted your plans, didn't it?" Aki Tomoya chuckled. "So, if you want to gain the upper hand, you have to do it now."

"It was indeed somewhat unexpected."

"I have a few requests. If you agree to them, I will agree to them."

Tell me about it.

"First, you are not allowed to interfere with the production!"

“You’ll be the director, and I’ll be the producer. I’ll only be in charge of the overall progress, and you’ll be in charge of the quality of the work,” Kobayashi Sora added. “I’m going to participate in the winter comic convention.”

“Okay.” Aki Tomoya had the same plan. “Secondly, I’ll decide on the members!”

"I've already found people for the original artwork and the script, unless you can find someone better."

"I said I'll decide!"

“Eri Kashiwagi and Shizuko Kasumi”.

"Ordering two isn't out of the question," Aki Tomoya said through gritted teeth. "Did they agree?"

"I agreed earlier than you." Kobayashi Sora's eyes narrowed slightly. "I am now Kasumi Utako's editor and the original designer for Kashiwagi Eri's new manga."

“As expected of you…” Aki Tomoya paused, then revealed the real reason for wanting to cooperate with Kobayashi Sora, “There’s one last request.”

"I'm listening." Kobayashi Sora nodded with a smile, and a figure walked out from around the corner behind her, then retreated back in.

Aki Tomoya glanced at it but didn't pay attention, and continued, "I want you to use your intelligence capabilities to find the girl in the white dress whose hat fell on your face that day. I want her to be the heroine of the game!"

Chapter 36 Oh yes yes yes

"Hmm?" Kobayashi Sora asked in confusion.

"This is the most important request!" Aki Tomoya reiterated, "If you can accomplish this, I will agree."

"This...?"

“You didn’t just decide to make a game on a whim; it’s definitely for greater profits, right?” Aki Tomoya knew Kobayashi Sora’s true nature. “In that case, find her. With your intelligence capabilities, you can definitely do it!”

"Well, it's not difficult." Kobayashi Sora tapped her forehead lightly. "Can I ask why?"

"It's because of her that I wanted to make games! I want to make her the best female protagonist!"

"Why don't you consider what other people think?"

"No matter what she thinks, I'm going to do it!"

"Alright then," Kobayashi Sora sighed, "I promise you."

"really?"

"Really, we're good friends, why would I lie to you?" Kobayashi Sora shrugged. "That's true, but finding someone is a time-consuming and laborious process. Let's start making the game first. In the meantime, I'll try my best to help you find her, okay?"

Aki Tomoya got excited and said, "It's a deal!"

"Of course," Kobayashi Sora nodded with a smile, "The proposal..."

"I'll do it!" Aki Tomoya interjected. "I'll take care of the production!"

"Then I'll be in charge of the funds..."

"I'll also be in charge of the funds!" Aki Tomoya declared, taking full responsibility. "I won't let you control the money!"

You have to believe me...

"I can't do it!"

"Alright then." Kobayashi Sora didn't mind. "Once you finish writing the proposal, I'll gather the members and start the activity."

"I'll finish writing it very soon!!!"

"Ah, yes, yes, yes."

With the cooperation agreement reached, Kobayashi Sora returned home alone and received a message from Kato Megumi on the way.

I bought two fish and grilled them.

【it is good】

Buying fish isn't on the way; I have to take a long detour.

However, since Kato Megumi is home, it's fine to wait a little longer.

"I'm back." Carrying fresh fish home, Kobayashi Sora was first greeted by Nian Gao hugging her legs.

"Welcome back." Kato Megumi sat on the sofa. "I thought you'd be late, so I haven't cooked yet."

"Let's come together."

After dinner, it was time for the usual club activities.

That is, the time when Kato Megumi was playing games and Kobayashi Sora was working.

"Speaking of which..." Kato Megumi looked at the screen, "How's today going?"

"Hmm?" Kobayashi Sora looked up and saw Kato Megumi's profile. "What's the progress?"

"Didn't you go try to woo Aki-kun?" Kato Megumi pressed the controller and selected an option. "Any progress?"

"There's been some progress." Kobayashi Sora turned his gaze away. "He should be writing the proposal now."

"Isn't this progressing very quickly? You didn't even want to make games before, how did you manage to do it?"

"It's all thanks to my silver tongue and boundless enthusiasm." Kobayashi Sora chuckled as she checked the various files sent by RER. "After all, we were friends before, and even consumer fans sometimes want to make games. I just brought that opportunity forward a little."

"Aki-kun has already started... By the way, although I joined Kobayashi's club, I still don't know why you're making games?"

"Well," Kobayashi Sora replied in the email, "it's a bit complicated."

"I thought it was just a hobby or something," Kato Megumi seemed somewhat surprised, "So there's more to it than meets the eye?"

“It’s not exactly a secret.” Kobayashi Sora paused. “Well, to put it simply, I’m currently a representative of a club.”

"Huh?" Kato Megumi looked at Kobayashi Sora. "Aren't you only a second-year high school student?"

"There are many reasons, including my own efforts, the current state of the club, and of course, the most important reason is that the previous representative was rather casual."

"But... if it's a club, that means there are other members, right?" Kato Megumi looked back at the game screen. "Will they agree?"