How to raise a random guy's wife

"You could say that," Kobayashi Sora said, squatting down to fix her daughter's hair. "So don't be afraid."

"Hmm..." Xiaolin Lan nodded hesitantly.

Kobayashi Sora touched her daughter's head and was about to get up when she looked up and saw people around her who looked like walls.

What adults perceive as a lively place is more like a set of walls surrounding a child.

"But..." Kobayashi Sora blinked, "Daddy's a little scared, can Lanlan hold Daddy?"

"Hmm... okay." Kobayashi Ran reached out and hugged Kobayashi Sora's neck.

"Thank you, baby." Kobayashi Sora picked up her daughter and let her sit on his arms. "How about Daddy puts you down when there are fewer people around?"

"Mmm!" Xiaolin Lan hugged her father's neck, observing her surroundings from a higher vantage point, her voice filled with more excitement, "So many people!"

Kobayashi Megumi held Kobayashi Sora's arm; his thoughtfulness always touched people's hearts.

Utaha Kasumigaoka and Eriri, who witnessed this scene, exchanged a glance and silently made a decision.

Upon entering, the two parted ways with Mr. and Mrs. Kobayashi and went in different directions.

On one hand, the two wanted to see some things that were not suitable for children, and on the other hand, they didn't want to be subjected to public displays of affection at the anime convention.

However, the two discovered a serious problem as soon as they separated.

When traveling with the Kobayashi couple, Kasumigaoka Utaha and Eriri don't have to worry about anything; Kobayashi Sora will arrange everything.

Over the years, Kasumigaoka Utaha and Eriri have long since gotten used to it.

Today is no exception.

Now that they've separated, Eriri and Kasumigaoka Utaha are completely lost, unable to tell which way is which.

Even Eriri, who is an otaku, wasn't much better off.

In recent years, Eriri has been busy with work and hasn't participated in many doujinshi conventions.

If you need anything, just go to Kobayashi Sora's storage room.

Although Kobayashi Sora stopped speculating on goods a long time ago, she still regularly buys them in case of need.

The selection is complete, there's no need to rush, and you don't have to deal with anyone. You can go anytime and shop for as long as you like.

For Eriri, this was much better than a doujinshi convention.

Several years have passed in the blink of an eye, and doujinshi conventions have undergone significant changes.

Eriri could only rely on her long-ago experience to painstakingly figure out the directions, leading Kasumigaoka Utaha on a aimless wandering.

“I said…” Kasumigaoka Utaha was very skeptical of Eriri’s navigation skills. “Are you sure this is the way? I remember you have no sense of direction, you can even get lost while driving.”

Last time I went to the amusement park...

“It’s all marked on the map, how could I possibly go the wrong way?” Eriri pulled Kasumigaoka Utaha, who was hesitant. “Come and take a look, this is it.”

Kasumigaoka Utaha looked up at the stall, "Is it better to love someone for a lifetime than to just admire them for a lifetime?"

This name looks familiar.

My gaze swept over the black-haired office worker and the blonde hot student on the standee.

correct.

Kasumigaoka Utaha remembered.

Isn't this the yuri game she played with Eriri a couple of days ago?

"Hmm..." Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at Eriri, "You like this?"

"Huh?" Eriri was clearly taken aback when she saw the standee, then glanced down at the map. "It should be here..."

Kasumigaoka Utaha narrowed her red eyes slightly, "Could it be that you're...?"

"I'm not lost!" Eriri blushed. "That's exactly why I came! Don't you like it?"

"If you say so, then so be it." Since she was already here, Kasumigaoka Utaha decided to just take a look around.

The entire area around was filled with content from "It's Better to Love a Lifetime Than to Push a Friend Forever." Although the area wasn't large and there weren't many people, the atmosphere was very lively.

Especially after Kasumigaoka Utaha and Eriri arrived.

At first, only one or two people noticed them. They paused for a moment, then turned to compare the standees with the standees, and looked at Kasumigaoka Utaha and Eriri with amazement in their eyes.

After all, both those who buy and sell the notebooks are people who really like this game.

Seeing such a highly accurate cosplayer at the event, one can't help but take a second look.

Upon seeing the two holding hands, this joy instantly turned into ecstasy.

A brief silence fell over the area, followed by a buzzing of whispers, like an invisible wind howling around Kasumigaoka Utaha and Eriri, swirling excitedly yet restrainedly.

"It does look like it..."

"The level of accuracy is incredible!"

"There's a slight difference in their temperament."

"They can't possibly be exactly the same."

"This is already very good."

"So dedicated."

"Are they actually dating just to do cosplay?"

"It doesn't feel like acting."

"so beautiful......"

"So cute!"

"Can I get an autograph?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha and Eriri vaguely sensed the subtle change in the atmosphere. When they stopped in front of a stall, the doujinshi artist behind the table, wearing glasses, visibly became excited, "Welcome, welcome!"

"Ah... um... thank you." Eriri picked up the notebook and flipped through it carefully. "The art style is very refreshing. Did you practice it on purpose?"

"Hmm, I've copied a lot of Eri Kashiwagi's paintings, trying to find that feeling, but it's still a little off..." The artist paused, "Ah, um, do you know Eri Kashiwagi?"

Eriri was a little embarrassed. "I guess you could say I know."

Kasumigaoka Utaha smiled at Eriri, whose face was flushed, and was glared at by her.

"Eri Kashiwagi is really amazing. I've worked hard for a long time, but I feel the gap is getting bigger and bigger. So I thought I should just stick to my own art. I didn't expect to make faster progress instead." The artist happily shared his creative process. "I still like Eri Kashiwagi's old style the most. It's not that her current style is bad, but her old style makes me feel more moved, especially the period when she collaborated with Shizuko Kasumi."

"You still like Kasumigaoka Utaha?" Eriri turned to look at Kasumigaoka Utaha. "Do you know Kasumigaoka-sensei?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha: "I like it very much."

Eriri: "......" This guy isn't shy at all like me!

“No, no, no,” the artist shook his head, “I don’t simply like Eri Kashiwagi and Shizuko Kasumi.”

Eriri: "Huh?"

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"I like Kasumi Eri!" The artist was clearly even more excited. "Don't you think they make a good couple?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha and Eriri exchanged a glance.

Have it?

"One focuses on drawing skills, the other on storytelling. They started collaborating on 'The Cherry Blossom Promise,' when they were still high school students, and now they've been working together for nine years..."

Eriri glanced to the side somewhat awkwardly, "It hasn't been nine years, has it?"

"You know! Strictly speaking, it's not exactly nine years, because Kasumi-sensei went to work in animation before that." The illustrator lowered her voice, "Back then, many people were saying that they had broken up."

"Break up?" Kasumigaoka Utaha asked helplessly. "Really?"

They'd never even dated, so how did they break up?

"I think so too, the breakup rumors are absolutely true!"

Eriri nodded.

Rumors stop with the wise.

There are still many rational people, and the story hasn't been spread too far.

"This is clearly the seven-year itch!"

Eriri nodded. "Yes, that's it!"

Kasumigaoka Utaha nudged her, "The seven-year itch refers to the seventh year of marriage."

Eriri: "Huh?"

“Yes, yes, that’s exactly it.” The artist gave Kasumigaoka Utaha a knowing look. “They’re still in RER, how could they break up? Besides, Kasumigaoka Utaha hasn’t left the industry, but is moving towards becoming an animation producer. Considering the previous panty incident, it’s probably preparation for the anime adaptation of Kashiwagi Eri’s future works!”

Eriri stared blankly at the other person, "Is...is it that obvious?"

"It's quite obvious!" the illustrator exclaimed excitedly. "Otherwise, why would Kasumi Shiko-sensei, who was doing so well writing novels, become a producer? There's only one answer: writing books can't save anime!"

Kasumigaoka Utaha crossed her arms in front of her chest.

Well... that's how it is from the reader's perspective.

Her novels weren't written well; rather, in the process of repeating the past, she gradually lost her way forward, to the point that it could be described as stagnant.

However, readers have always maintained a high standard and a unique writing style.

"After the anime's success, Kasumi Utako-sensei immediately collaborated with Kashiwagi Eri-sensei again, and they're about to release the final chapter of 'White Album,' which is enough to prove that their relationship wasn't completely broken—no, it never was." The illustrator's face lit up with anticipation. "There will definitely be more collaborations in the future, and if nothing unexpected happens, it should be the long-awaited anime adaptation of 'One-Punch Man'..."

This was the first time Kasumigaoka Utaha and Eriri had come so close to Kasumigaoka Eri's fans.

That feels... amazing.

"You guys are fans of Kasumi Eri too, right?" the artist asked hopefully. "Why don't you join our discussion group? We usually analyze Kasumi Eri's activities, and we also have doujinshi to read."

Kasumigaoka Utaha raised an eyebrow, "A doujinshi?"

"No...no need..." Eriri put down the money, grabbed the notebook, and dragged Kasumigaoka Utaha away as if they were fleeing.

“Why are you in such a hurry to leave?” Kasumigaoka Utaha complained. “I’m quite interested.”