How to raise a random guy's wife

"It's not impossible."

"really?"

“Of course,” Kobayashi Sora chuckled. “According to the six degrees of separation theory, you are no more than six people away from any other stranger. In other words, you can get to know any stranger through a maximum of six intermediaries. The key is to find the connections between people based on individual needs. These connections may be strong or weak, and are randomly distributed. Fortunately, no one’s behavior is random and unpredictable. A thorough understanding of probability calculations, human psychology, and the known temperament of any individual can greatly reduce variables. I myself know at least 58 ways to distill seemingly infinite random possibilities into the fewest possible variables. Using Detective Slope as the center, supplemented by the Manhattan method, we can estimate the approximate area of ​​the target’s activity. Then, based on the vague memories of witnesses, we can further refine the target profile. By using clothing purchase records and taking into account the flow of people, we can ensure the accuracy of the results to a great extent.”

"Hmm...hmm?" Aki Tomoya was a little confused.

Don't say he's confused.

Kobayashi Sora was completely bewildered.

"Simply put," Kobayashi Sora concluded, "it can be found, but it will take time."

Aki Tomoya's eyes lit up. "I understand now!"

"Because I made myself clear," Kobayashi Sora rolled her eyes. "Don't just stare at me, where's the proposal?"

"this......"

"Has it not even started, or has it already ended?"

"It's started... but it's not over yet." Aki Tomoya's eyes darted around.

"You were the one who said your passion was ignited." Kobayashi Sora leaned forward slightly. "Is this all your passion is?"

"I......"

What stage has the 5W2H1E process reached?

"what?"

"what, who, where, when, why, how, how much, effect."

"Hmm...what?"

"Rinya, you want to create an amazing bishoujo game, right?"

"Of course!"

“Look, I’ve found the original artist, the script supervisor, the audiovisual classroom, the disc pressing plant is ready, and there’s also the follow-up promotion. As soon as the demo is completed, there will be a huge number of reviews flooding the screen.” Kobayashi Sora grabbed his shoulder. “Now, as long as you tell me that choosing you was a mistake, that you don’t have the passion and ability to realize your ideas, I can accept that all the previous actions were in vain.”

"No, that's not true!" Aki Tomoya's face flushed red. "Of course I can do it!"

“I knew you could do it.” Kobayashi Sora smiled. “Then let’s talk about the next topic. You’re also a hardcore otaku, so you must have seen works with amazing beginnings but terrible developments, as well as masterpieces that start slowly but finish well. I can understand your desire to create a perfect work. You want a perfect start, but the point is not perfection.”

"Is it about accepting imperfection?"

"It's the beginning!" Kobayashi Sora corrected. "If everything is just a figment of your imagination, then why bother making games? You might as well just lie in bed and imagine the game's success after its release!"

"Too......"

“Even if you don’t believe in my abilities, you should believe in Kasumigaoka and Sawamura’s abilities. As long as you produce a proposal, we can discuss it and eventually improve it. But without a proposal, they…” Kobayashi Sora paused. Without a proposal, they could only complete the work according to his ideas.

Aki Tomoya chimed in, "Aren't their abilities being utilized?"

"Ah, yes, yes, yes." Kobayashi Sora nodded repeatedly.

"I understand. One week, no! Give me three days, tomorrow! I'll have the proposal ready tomorrow!"

"I believe in you!" Kobayashi Sora gave him a big hug. "Keep it up!"

"Ok!"

-

So they took the injured student to the infirmary.

Seeing Kobayashi Sora's reply, Kato Megumi felt a little relieved.

"Why are you back today?" Kato Hiromi chuckled as she looked at her younger sister as she entered.

"I don't know." Kato Megumi put down her schoolbag. "Maybe it's because this is my house?"

"Something's bothering you," Kato Hiromi asked, looking at her younger sister. "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing." Kato Megumi sat on the sofa, turned on the TV, and after a while spoke again, "What does my sister think of liars?"

I suspect you're alluding to me.

No, there isn't.

"Why don't you ask yourself?" Hiromi Kato leaned closer to her sister. "What's your opinion?"

"It's hard to trust someone who lies."

“Indeed, but on the other hand,” Hiromi Kato blinked, “if someone never lies, would you believe that they never lie?”

"Huh?" Kato Megumi took a while to react before answering truthfully, "No."

“Exactly. Even if someone lies, some people will believe them because those who believe them are the ones being deceived. Even if someone doesn't lie, some people won't believe them because the truth is harder to accept than a lie,” Hiromi Kato summarized with a smile. “Whether someone lies or not isn't the standard for judging trust. The key is what lies they told, to whom they lied, and for whom they lied. And most importantly…”

"Ok?"

"Can you tell if he's lying?"

"......Um."

"He lied?"

"Huh—ah? What about him?"

"It's about being alone in a room with you, a man and a woman..."

“It’s a club activity,” Kato Megumi corrected.

Is anyone else there?

"Yes, I do." This time, Kato Megumi was quite assertive.

"Oh? Male or female?"

"It's a woman."

"very beautiful?"

“It’s beautiful.” Kato Megumi thought of Eriri’s signature twin tails.

"Being in the same club means she shares the same interests, right?"

"She's a very good painter." Kato Megumi recalled those embarrassing scenes.

"Oh~ she's the type with professional skills." Kato Hiromi narrowed her eyes slightly. "A girl who's beautiful, capable, and shares the same interests has intruded into your private space. What are you so happy about?"

“She has someone she likes… no.” Kato Megumi puffed out her cheeks slightly. “It’s about club activities.”

"What kind of club activities?" the older sister asked with a sweet smile. "I'm very curious."

"It's just playing games, watching anime, chatting..." Kato Megumi's voice trailed off.

"Isn't it a coincidence?" the older sister clapped her hands, making a crisp sound. "Although your brother-in-law and I are not in the same club, the activity we went on a date for is almost the same as your club activities, although we watched a movie."

"Sister~"

Chapter 45 First Gathering

The next day, after school, in the audiovisual classroom.

Kato Megumi looked at Kobayashi Sora beside her, "Are we just going to wait here?"

"Yes, Tomoya said he has written a proposal, so today is the day the club members officially gather."

"That's what they say," Kato Megumi pressed, "Have you read the proposal?"

"No." Kobayashi Sora spread her hands. "According to the agreement, I cannot interfere with the game's development."

"Huh? Why?"

"First of all, a person's energy is limited, and I can't possibly take on all the work by myself; secondly, the team needs someone to pay attention to all the details, and also someone to grasp the overall direction."

"Those involved are often confused, while bystanders see things clearly?"

"That's right. When someone is fully committed, someone else needs to step back."

"And then what?"

"Finally, Tomoya and I have different attitudes toward the project, so we need to find common ground while respecting our differences. Each of us should be responsible for the parts we are good at and not interfere with the parts we are not good at in order to ensure the smooth production of the game," Kobayashi Sora concluded. "In other words, we need to avoid conflicts."

Kato Megumi remarked, "It feels like there are so many things I need to be careful about."

"Enjoy the support of the team, but also bear the troubles that come with it. You'll get used to it eventually."

"But right now it's just us on the team."

"Rin was called away by the teacher to run errands, so..." Before Kobayashi Sora could finish speaking, the door to the audiovisual classroom was suddenly pulled open.

Aki Tomoya rushed in, clutching a stack of papers. "Sorry I'm late... Huh? Where is everyone?"

"How did you manage to ignore two living people?" Kobayashi Sora sighed.

"I meant Eriri and Senpai!" Aki Tomoya noticed Kato Megumi next to Kobayashi Sora. "Who are you?"

"Your classmate." Kobayashi Sora sighed, "He was in the same class as you in both first and second grade."

"Ah, uh... I remember your name is Kano Megumi, right?"

“It’s Megumi Kato,” Megumi Kato corrected.

"Oh! I remember, I remember..." Aki Tomoya looked at Kobayashi Sora, "So where is she?"

"Sawamura and Kasumigaoka should be here soon."

"Really?"

"If it's fake, I'll give you this table to eat."

"I knew I shouldn't have come." Kasumigaoka Utaha appeared at the door. "So, are you planning to slice it or eat it whole?"

"Senior!" Aki Tomoya exclaimed in surprise.

"Long time no see, Rinri-kun." Kasumigaoka Utaha's red eyes were half-closed. "Are you this happy to see your ex-girlfriend?"

Half a year has passed since the final confession plan failed.

Aki Tomoya's forehead was covered in sweat. "No, um... could you please not call me by that nickname? It's like I've done something against the rules and I need to keep being reminded. And please don't make up stories! It'll cause misunderstandings!"

"It's precisely because you adhere so strictly to ethics that I'm praising you like this." Kasumigaoka Utaha found a spot on her own, crossing her plump legs. "Alright, how are you going to waste my time?"