How to raise a random guy's wife

Although he remembered the white clothes and hat, he had no recollection of the person who wore them, not even their appearance or what they said.

As soon as I closed my eyes, I felt that apart from her attire, Kato Megumi's entire face became blurry.

Kato Megumi: "It seems there are no waiters."

Kobayashi Sora: "I couldn't find the service bell either."

Kato Megumi: "I'll go out and call them."

"Wait a minute!" Aki Tomoya slammed his fist on the table. "You two, don't ignore me like you're some kind of social butterfly!"

"Oh right, right." Kobayashi Sora handed the menu to Aki Tomoya. "I almost forgot, you work here, so I'll have to trouble you."

“Okay, please wait a moment—no!” Aki Tomoya slammed the menu on the table. “That’s not important.”

“But we’ve been shopping all day and we’re really hungry,” Kato Megumi declared. “Eating is still very important.”

“Especially when someone is treating us,” Kobayashi Sora added.

"Eating a little later won't kill you... Wait!" Aki Tomoya's eyes lit up. "This is it!"

He pointed at Kato Megumi, "You're dead!"

Kato Megumi: "Huh?"

"It's not my problem, the problem lies with you!" Aki Tomoya said righteously. "Neither simple nor gorgeous, lacking personality and attributes, your character is dead! It's not established at all! That's why I can't remember you, because you're too inconspicuous!"

Chapter 61 The World and You

"Huh?" Kato Megumi blinked blankly. "Is it my fault?"

Aki Tomoya nodded vigorously, "That's right, that's what I truly believe!"

Kato Megumi stared in disbelief. "I thought it was just a momentary impulse, so I was planning to forgive you..."

"Huh?" Aki Tomoya was taken aback. "Forgive?"

"Until you learn to speak like a human, let's leave the game-making discussion here." Kobayashi Sora stood up. "I'm in a hurry; I need to gather other people with ideas and talent for game development."

"Wait!" Aki Tomoya grabbed Kobayashi Sora. "This project can't be done without me!"

“But I don’t absolutely need this project.” Kobayashi Sora brushed Aki Tomoya’s hand away. “What I need is a game-making club, not a kindergarten for babysitting adults.”

“But…” Kato Megumi tugged at Kobayashi Sora’s sleeve, “Don’t you need a member with this kind of passionate enthusiasm?”

“Kato,” Kobayashi Sora sighed, “you’re far too good-natured.”

"Huh? Is there?"

"Alright." Kobayashi Sora sat down again. "Let's eat first."

"Alright!" Aki Tomoya grabbed the menu. "Wait for me to come back!"

“A team needs to be considerate of each other, rather than one person unilaterally compromising themselves,” Kobayashi Sora stated earnestly. “So if you feel uncomfortable, there’s absolutely no need to force yourself.”

"It was just a bit of a surprise," Kato Megumi shook her head. "After all, I was in the same class as Aki for a year, so I know him a little."

“Since you, the person involved, have said so,” Kobayashi Sora sighed, “I can’t really say anything. Let’s eat first and then talk about other things.”

Before long, all the food the two had ordered was served.

Kobayashi Sora took out some money and handed it to Aki Tomoya, saying, "Consider the extra as a tip."

Aki Tomoya was also puzzled, "Didn't I say I was treating?"

Kobayashi Sora replied, "Let's talk about it when I'm in a better mood."

"Feeling down? Never mind, we'll talk about that later. Listen to me..." Aki Tomoya said excitedly.

"Stop." Kobayashi Sora gestured. "I won't listen to anything you have to say until you apologize."

"Eh? Oh, I'm sorry, I completed the previous projects based on my vague memories. Now, I'll definitely..."

“First of all, your project is far from complete; secondly, at least make your apology sincere; and finally…” Kobayashi Sora pointed at Kato Megumi, “You’re apologizing to the wrong person.”

"Ah, well, I'm sorry, Kato-kun, I was too blunt just now." Aki Tomoya slammed his head on the table. "Please forgive me!"

"I'm fine..." Kato Megumi changed the subject, "So what exactly is the plan?"

"Yes, yes, yes, planning, this is what I'm thinking: first like this, then like this, then like that..."

"Stop," Kobayashi Sora interrupted. "I'll eat first. In the meantime, organize your thoughts and think things through before trying to explain them to us."

After an unusually quiet meal, Aki Tomoya, who had been silent for a long time, finally gave his concluding remarks: "I will definitely come up with a satisfactory plan!"

“Hmm,” Kobayashi Sora nodded, “And then?”

"must!"

"I didn't ask you to repeat yourself." Kobayashi Sora turned her head. "Never mind, Kato, the game club isn't my personal fiefdom. What do you think?"

“Hmm…” Kato Megumi thought for a moment, “Let’s wait for the written proposal and discuss it with all the members.”

"That's enough for today." Kobayashi Sora stood up. "I'll take you home."

"Ah."

As Kato Megumi and Kobayashi Sora left, they could still hear Aki Tomoya's imposing shout from the shop entrance, "Wait for me!"

On the way home, Kobayashi Sora looked at Kato Megumi and said, "By the way, aren't you really angry after hearing those words?"

"Yeah, he did seem a bit impolite," Kato Megumi said with light steps. "But he wasn't angry."

"So you really have a really good temper."

“It has nothing to do with temper,” Kato Megumi smiled. “It has to do with the person.”

"Ok?"

"Well, how should I put it, if rice cake doesn't understand you, will you be angry?"

"of course not."

"So I won't either."

Kobayashi Sora: "...Wait a minute, let me sort this out."

Simply put, Kobayashi Sora knows that Mochi doesn't understand him, so he won't get angry if Mochi doesn't understand him.

By the same token, Kato Megumi knew what kind of person Aki Tomoya was, so there was no need for her to be angry when he said those things.

"But my name is Nian Gao (rice cake), and I'll feel depressed if Nian Gao ignores me."

“Me too,” Kato Megumi said, her hands behind her back as she looked at Kobayashi Sora beside her. “But I’m in a better mood now because someone treated me. As a way of repaying that, I’ll treat you to something to eat next time you’re in a bad mood.”

A warm breeze ruffled Kato Megumi's short hair, and the afterglow of the setting sun bathed her in a gentle light.

Kobayashi Sora paused for a moment, then resumed her previous steps.

"Okay."

He answered softly.

I felt something float out of my body.

He continued forward, gradually approaching her home under the guidance of Kato Megumi.

But something stood behind him, watching him and her walk side by side.

Watching their shadows overlap.

He felt a familiar, unsettling sense of alienation.

He...couldn't think like Kato Megumi.

Just as no one thinks like him.

Everything that happened to him was like a miracle.

He was like someone who accidentally bumped into a cup and then caught it precisely before it hit the ground.

When I looked up, I found that there was nothing around me.

Nobody knows what a cool thing he just did.

Just like no one knew he had memories of two lifetimes.

There was no one around.

No one thinks like him.

Just as he couldn't think like Megumi Kato.

However, unlike the fact that no one would learn his way of thinking...

Kobayashi Sora can learn from Kato Megumi's way of thinking.

If the world has never come closer to me, then at least... I can come closer to you.

Kobayashi Sora has many lofty ambitions, but in comparison, she has very little time.

Therefore, in his eyes, there are only useful people, those who can help him accomplish things he doesn't have time to do.

However, Megumi Kato is the only exception.

The initial reason for inviting her to join the gaming club was simple: since I can't change my loneliness, at least... I can make sure you're not lonely.

The operation was completed long ago, but Kobayashi Sora only now understands why.

It's not early.

It's not too late.

Just right.

Chapter 62 Two Perspectives

"By the next meeting," Kato Megumi guessed, "shouldn't Aki-kun be able to come up with a decent proposal?"

"uncertain."

"Eh?"

“You only need one reason to do something,” Kobayashi Sora said bluntly, “but you can find many reasons to do something badly.”