How to raise a random guy's wife

[Shino: "And then? How much did you actually spend on in-game purchases?"]

"Ah..." Ai Lai: "I've already spent two months' rent."

[Shino: "...Ai-chan is such an extreme otaku."]

Since the theme of this event is wedding, Su Xing Ai Lai, who believes that it takes three months' salary to buy a wedding ring, is prepared to spend another month's salary, along with the bonus.

“Although you look somewhat similar to me,” Kasumigaoka Utaha gradually came to understand Hayase Airi’s personality, “your personality is exactly like yours.”

"Are you kidding me? How is this me?!" Eriri protested. "I would never spend three months' salary on in-game purchases. At most, it would be one month."

“But your monthly salary is equivalent to her six months’ salary,” Kasumigaoka Utaha pointed out the crux of the matter. “If you do the math, you’re even more extreme than her.”

"It's absolutely worth it to make this sacrifice for a beloved character!"

"So what is it that you love so much..." Kasumigaoka Utaha retorted, "If it's a character, wouldn't it be the same to draw it yourself? You can draw it even better."

"It feels different! It feels different!" Eriri argued. "It only has meaning when you draw it in the game."

"The meaning is unclear." Kasumigaoka Utaha pressed the controller, and just as Hayashi Airi was about to make a final effort, a new character appeared.

A pretty girl named Furudate Ren won the grand prize in a coffee shop event, attracting the attention of Hayashi Airi.

“Oh, this girl looks a lot like you.” Kasumigaoka Utaha didn’t rush to see the rest of the story, but instead carefully observed the character in the game. “Only the hair color, of course.”

Eriri stared at Kotori Furudate's ample chest. "What do you mean by that!"

“This cheerful personality is completely out of place with you,” Kasumigaoka Utaha said, pointing at Furudate Ren, who had noticed Hayashi Airi’s gaze and struck up a conversation with her. “Could someone with your social anxiety do something like this?”

“This level…this level…” Eriri wanted to refute, but she had to admit that Kasumigaoka Utaha was right.

Okay, at least Kasumigaoka Utaha didn't mention her figure.

“Especially the difference in physique,” ​​Kasumigaoka Utaha added, “is even greater than the difference in personality.”

"Kasumigaoka Utaha!"

"I know, this is a game, right? Gacha mechanics and stuff."

In the game, Kokoro saw Hayashi Airi's phone screen and mentioned that because she was very lucky, her classmates often asked her to help them draw cards. She then offered to help Hayashi Airi draw cards.

Then the limited-edition wedding-themed character was released.

“I told you we’re not like you,” Kasumigaoka Utaha pointed out, “You can’t say things like ‘gacha pulls’ that’s typical of a socialite.”

Eriri snorted coldly, "A game is a game, and I am me, of course it's different."

"This design is really clever. One is a social butterfly, and the other is an otaku. Everyone can find something to relate to." Kasumigaoka Utaha suddenly became interested. "How about I help you try your luck?"

"Huh?" Eriri looked doubtful. "Do you think you're very lucky?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha thought for a moment, looked around, and finally her gaze fell on Eriri, stating definitively, "I feel like I'm incredibly lucky."

“...Just once.” Under her determined gaze, Eriri reluctantly lit up her phone. “It just so happens that the limited gacha pool for Liella! Superstar is also a wedding theme, so I’ll let you try it once.”

"You've already spent thirty times! Can't you just have Mayu draw one for you?" Kasumigaoka Utaha took the phone. "Which virtual idol is this?"

“This is an original character. After all, a few people got into trouble before, so most of the characters released recently are original.” Eriri raised her hand and tapped the page. “And look, this is animated. Once it’s drawn, it can’t move. I can’t exactly ask Mayu to make a Live2D version for me, can I?”

“That makes sense, just click here, right?” Kasumigaoka Utaha clicked.

Eriri wanted to see, but nervously closed her eyes.

If you don't want to sell, the probability of selling will increase!

Chapter 859 Speed ​​Star Loves to Come

"Ah..." Kasumigaoka Utaha exclaimed, "It seems..."

Eriri suddenly opened her eyes. "It's been shipped? It really was shipped?"

"It seems not." Kasumigaoka Utaha showed her phone screen. "The shipment should have that kind of dazzling flash, right?"

"I knew it wouldn't be that easy to get a good item..." Eriri stared at the gacha screen on her phone. "Did you swipe?"

"You still need to swipe?" Kasumigaoka Utaha flicked her finger and swiped the screen.

"It's still a game from our own company, can't you at least do a little research—ah!" Eriri's azure eyes reflected a dazzling light, "It actually came out!"

“This is the character you wanted.” Kasumigaoka Utaha didn’t quite understand. “Well… it doesn’t seem too difficult.”

"That's because I've already prepared a lot beforehand." Eriri grabbed her phone with both hands, and Kasumigaoka Utaha, who was also holding her phone, raised them up together. "Now we can finally get married! Married~ Married~"

"Is it really necessary to be so excited..." Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at Eriri, who was holding her hand and repeating "wedding" over and over again. "Take it easy, at least let my hand be free, okay?"

"Of course I'm excited about getting married!" Eriri's eyes sparkled. "Aren't you excited?"

"Ask Sora and Megumi about this kind of question." Kasumigaoka Utaha glanced sideways, casually withdrawing her hand. Even she would find it hard to resist being grabbed by the hand and having her marriage reiterated.

Eriri, oblivious to her surroundings, held her phone and said, "I'll make you something delicious tomorrow!"

“Okay~” Kasumigaoka Utaha replied in a drawn-out tone, refocusing her attention on the game.

"—Let's get married."

In the game, Hayashi Airi holds the girl Furudate Ren's hand and says the words Eriri just said.

Kasumigaoka Utaha: "......" What kind of plot twist is this?

Opening the backlog and browsing the text, Kasumigaoka Utaha finally understood what had happened while her attention was wandering.

Just like Eriri just now, the moment Hayashi Airi discovered the shipment, she grabbed Furudate Ren's hand, or more accurately, the phone in Furudate Ren's hand.

Then he said this to the character he drew who was in a wedding theme.

"I will absolutely make you happy. I will do everything I can. I love you the most."

Kasumigaoka Utaha tilted her head. "Are all you gamers like this?"

The reaction was almost identical.

“Of course I would feel that way when I'm with a character I like,” Eriri replied matter-of-factly. “Don’t you feel the same way when you read a book you like?”

"Although I won't show it, I understand what you mean." Kasumigaoka Utaha nodded and continued pressing the controller.

"That really startled me," Furudate Ren said, her face slightly flushed. "Miss, you're so proactive."

"Because I really like it," Hayashi Airi replied.

"That...that was so sudden..." Furudate Ren's face turned even redder. "No, but I'm very happy."

"Huh?" Eriri noticed something was off. "This plot development seems familiar, like something I've seen in that manga."

“This…” Kasumigaoka Utaha gradually realized something was wrong, “It seems a little different from the game we just played.”

"Th-then...how about we try something else?" Eriri smoothed her hair, her dazzling blonde hair reflecting the light. "Let's look at some others."

"I'm really curious about what happens next, even though the déjà vu feeling is a bit strong." Kasumigaoka Utaha continued clicking. "You don't like this kind of thing?"

"Who doesn't like it?" Eriri asked habitually, then her tone softened, "It's just... well... if you like playing, then keep playing."

"I didn't plan to stop anyway." Kasumigaoka Utaha was curious about how things would develop after such a dramatic start.

Based on her usual pattern, the next step should be for the two of them to have some unexpected contact, gradually realize their feelings for each other, and then muster up the courage to take the crucial step...

"What's wrong? You've even forgotten your fiancée's face?" Furudate Ren hugged Hayashi Airi from behind. "You proposed to me, right? But then you just walked away like that."

Eriri: "......" Just as I expected.

This game is neither an otome game nor a bishoujo game.

It's a yuri (lesbian) game!

This is also why Eriri hesitated a bit just now.

This kind of game is quite fun if you're playing alone.

But when two women are playing together... the atmosphere becomes a little awkward.

Eriri secretly glanced at Kasumigaoka Utaha.

“Oh, so that’s the style.” Kasumigaoka Utaha analyzed seriously, “After all, the previous proposal was a misunderstanding. Airi proposed to the game character, but Furudate Ren mistakenly thought that Hayashi Airi was proposing to her. If the timeline of such a misunderstanding is stretched too far, it will be easy to resolve. This kind of surprise attack is more reasonable.”

Eriri was so annoyed! "You better play the game properly!"

“I was playing very seriously, wasn’t I?” Kasumigaoka Utaha pointed out, “I learned some pretty good techniques.”

"Don't think about techniques or structures, just enjoy the simple pleasures!"

“Even if you say that,” Kasumigaoka Utaha pointed to the blonde Furudate Ren on the screen, “I could still relate to her because the characters were similar, but she’s a completely positive character, so different from you that I can’t relate at all.”

"So why are you projecting your own experience onto me?!"

"Because Ai Lai's image is very similar to mine."

"..." Eriri was taken aback. "What did you say?"

“Ai’s image is similar to mine, but her personality is more like yours, so I can’t identify with her,” Kasumigaoka Utaha replied. “So I can only identify with you as Furudate Ren, but Furudate Ren’s personality is different from yours. I can’t identify with either character, so I can only analyze the structure.”

"Ah... um..." Eriri's lips moved slightly. "I see..."

"if not?"

“Otherwise…the music is also very good…” Eriri’s gaze wandered, “and the background is beautifully drawn too.”

“This looks like Eri Kashiwagi’s style,” Kasumigaoka Utaha observed carefully. “It has that same feel to it.”

"Then why don't you try appreciating the background?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha glared at her. "Do you want to listen to what you're saying...?"

"Ugh... Never mind!" Eriri hugged the blanket and turned her head to the side. "Do whatever you want, whatever you want!"

Chapter 860, Prologue Ends

"Wait a minute, this is all a misunderstanding. I'm sorry, but I can't date you."

"So you rejected me so directly." Kasumigaoka Utaha raised an eyebrow. "I thought you'd just go along with it."

“How could that be…” Eriri leaned closer again, “Of course we need to make things clear—hand me the milk.”

"Here you go." Kasumigaoka Utaha casually handed the milk on the coffee table to Eriri. "But isn't Furudate Ren's luck pretty good? After we get married, we can have her help us draw cards."

"So, you're lucky, and I should marry you too?"