How to raise a random guy's wife

Kobayashi Sora comforted her, "Well, for Eriri, this is just an affordable item in the house."

“Only the person giving the gift can think that way,” Kato Megumi sighed. “The person receiving the gift can’t think that way.”

"Why don't you just consider this gift as hush money?"

"Hmm... I'll keep it a secret even if you don't want to." Kato Megumi patted Kobayashi Sora.

"What's next?" Kobayashi Sora changed the subject. "Are we going back?"

"Yes, there's another shop I need to visit."

"Oh?"

“Over here.” Kato Megumi took Kobayashi Sora’s hand.

Inside the store, Kato Megumi held up two sets of pajamas. "Which one do you prefer?"

"Huh?" Kobayashi Sora looked at the pajamas in Kato Megumi's hand. These were... men's pajamas.

"This is a thank you gift for accompanying me shopping today, and..." Kato Megumi remembered something, her face slightly flushed, "...I've been wearing your clothes all this time, as compensation."

“It’s not that bad…” Kobayashi Sora chuckled. “I’ve helped you pick out a few times, so you can help me pick out one this time.”

“Let me choose…” Kato Megumi tilted her head. “Your clothes are all black, white, and gray, and you’re going to wear them at home anyway. How about trying this pink striped one?”

"That's a huge leap..."

"Your girlfriend has great taste," the sales clerk smiled. "This is a perfect couple's outfit; it'll look very cozy and cozy at home."

“We…” Kobayashi Sora opened her mouth, “Never mind.”

"Oh, so they're matching outfits..." Kato Megumi bit her lower lip lightly. "There must be a discount on those two, right?"

"Of course," the sales clerk said, even more delighted. "Buy now, and get the second item half price."

“Then…” Kato Megumi looked at Kobayashi Sora.

"I'll listen to you."

"Help me pick out the right size." Kato Megumi handed the pajamas to the shop assistant.

So Kobayashi Sora had another shopping bag in her hand.

Are there any other places you'd like to go?

"That's too far, let's talk about it next time."

"Are you hungry?" Kobayashi Sora suggested, "Let's go to the food court to eat something?"

"There are too many people, let's go back and eat." Kato Megumi took some of the shopping bags that Kobayashi Sora was carrying.

"it is good."

-

Thank you for your patronage! Welcome to visit us again!

"Are there four of you? Do you smoke? This way, please. This is a non-smoking area for four customers, please show us to our seats!"

"To the customer who ordered the stewed burger and the Japanese-style set meal... we apologize for the wait. The teppanyaki grill is very hot, please be careful."

"A customer has placed an order~~ Another customer needs to pay the bill, please send someone to the cashier~~"

Aki Tomoya worked skillfully, but his mind was preoccupied with the project's issues.

A qualified planner would naturally want to create such a plan.

But the source of inspiration has disappeared!

Although I don't know the other person's name or what they look like.

But Aki Tomoya was certain that he would recognize her if he saw her again.

Then inspiration will be like...like...

"Welcome! How many of you are there...?" Aki Tomoya stared blankly at the two figures at the door. "Like this!!!"

Aki Tomoya excitedly approached, "I...I've been looking for you for so long!"

"Eh?" Kato Megumi tilted her head. "Aki-kun?"

Chapter 60 Taking its place

"Huh?" Aki Tomoya then noticed the owner of the outfit. "Uh... Kano..."

“It’s Kato,” Kobayashi Sora corrected, “Let’s put that aside for now. Shouldn’t we find a quiet place first?”

Because of Aki Tomoya's violent reaction, many people looked in this direction.

"Oh, oh, oh!!! Follow me."

Aki Tomoya skillfully led the two into a secluded private room.

Tsk.

Kobayashi Sora sat in her seat with a smile on her face and her eyes narrowed into crescent moons.

I didn't expect Aki Tomoya to be here too.

No, it should be something that can be thought of.

Have I been too busy and distracted lately?

Or was it because I walked too much and got tired today?

It's too late to think about it now that things have come to this.

"Kuōshō!" Aki Tomoya sat down without any hesitation. "Why didn't you tell me you found it?"

Before Kobayashi Sora could speak, Kato Megumi spoke first, "You were looking for me?"

Aki Tomoya nodded vigorously, "Yeah, yeah!"

“But,” Kato Megumi looked puzzled, “we were in the same class in first grade.”

“This…” Aki Tomoya scratched his head, carefully looking at Kato Megumi. “Speaking of which, I suddenly realized that you’re quite cute.”

"You suddenly realized I was there, didn't you?" Even though she'd completely ignored her before, Kato Megumi tilted her head. "Should I say thank you?"

"Uh..." Aki Tomoya was speechless for a moment, "Order whatever you want, it's on me today."

"Speaking of which, is it really okay for you to skip work like this?" Kobayashi Sora changed the subject.

"It's alright, the shop manager and I both wear glasses, so we get along quite well," Aki Tomoya replied casually. "Kato, I want to make a game with you as the protagonist!"

"Huh?" Kato Megumi paused for a moment, then looked at Kobayashi Sora for help, "Is this the one?"

Aki Tomoya looked completely bewildered. "This?! That?! Which one?"

"Ah, this? It's that." Kobayashi Sora composed herself. "My senior said some things about you. Since you weren't there, she asked me to pass on the message to you to clear up the fact that she was talking about you behind your back."

"So, she said some hurtful things about me, and I had to specifically remind you to tell me?" Aki Tomoya said helplessly, "As expected of my senior, that's something she would do."

"In short, that guy might be attentive to a girl for about six months, but his attention will shift to the next girl next year... or rather, to the next person he'll groom. Once you try to get close, he'll turn into a complete loser, keeping his distance, never agreeing, yet never explicitly rejecting you. He likes novelty, is good at instigating people, knows how to act familiar, is persistent, and in a sense, he's also a pretty good doujinshi opportunist." Kobayashi Sora repeated Kasumigaoka Utaha's words, "That should be it."

Aki Tomoya slumped onto the table, muttering, "These doujinshi opportunists are going too far..."

“I think so too,” Kobayashi Sora agreed. “From my perspective as a fan fiction speculator, you are still a long way from passing.”

Aki Tomoya looked exasperated. "I didn't mean to pass..."

Kato Megumi grasped the key point: "No one else refuted that."

"I've already implicitly agreed, so there's no need to explicitly state it." Aki Tomoya felt like he'd been stabbed in the back. "In short, I'm now formally inviting you to join the game development company, is that alright?"

“I joined before you…” Kato Megumi reminded him, “I was sitting next to Kobayashi at the first meeting.”

"Hmm..." Aki Tomoya closed his eyes, trying hard to recall the scene at that time.

As a result, he even forgot what Kato Megumi looks like now.

How did that happen?

Kobayashi Sora: "Would you like to eat this?"

Megumi Kato: "I'd like to, but it looks like a lot of food. I don't think I can finish it."

Why is it that even though she is the one who sparked my creative desire, I can't feel the same excitement I felt at that moment during this fateful encounter?

Instead of...

Kobayashi Sora: "Order if you like. If you can't finish it, I'll take care of it."

Kato Megumi: "Then let's order one. What would you like to eat?"

Instead, there was an enigmatic calmness.

It's the kind of ominous situation.

Kobayashi Sora: "This looks good."

Kato Megumi: "Really? I want to try it."

Kobayashi Sora: "Just order two portions."

Kato Megumi: "I just want to try one bite."

Aki Tomoya thought that the moment he reunited with her on the slope, his mind would go blank, his heart would pound, and his mouth would be so dry that he couldn't speak properly. Then, as the two gradually grew closer, they would encounter many misunderstandings and differences of mind, resulting in a grudge. As a result, they would become bickering enemies every time they met. Finally, an event would become the opportunity for them to resolve their misunderstandings, and they would be able to confirm their feelings for each other when they first met, leading to a sweet and happy ending.

But... there was none.

Kobayashi Sora: "What would you like to drink?"

Kato Megumi: "The iced coffee is ready."

Kobayashi Sora: "Then two iced coffees will do."

Kato Megumi: "I'd like to eat a cake too."

Kobayashi Sora: "Then... you can't finish it?"

Megumi Kato: "Yes, it will make you fat, so you can't eat too much."

Kobayashi Sora: "Then I'll order one."

The excitement I felt down the slope back then was like a fully inflated balloon being released, all the passion inside just popping out.