In the anime, people are in everyday Tokyo, but they are playing the reincarnation game

After Kato Megumi left, Iwanaga Kotoko also stood up and raised her hand to adjust the beret she was wearing.

"Then I'll be leaving too. I still have some youkai requests to deal with."

"Another commission?"

"of course."

Seeing Yuuki Asuna's slightly surprised look, Iwanaga Kotoko said with a smile.

"As their princess, I have an extremely important responsibility. However, my recent commissions are all minor matters such as conflicts between monsters and disputes over territory. I don't need your help. I can handle it alone."

Although Iwanaga Kotoko said this, Yuuki Asuna was still a little worried.

"Be careful. By the way, how about I give you the Exorcist Sword?"

"Have you forgotten? I can't equip that weapon due to the limitations of my exclusive talent."

Iwanaga Kotoko shook her head, then said thoughtfully.

"But only the equipment rewarded by the system has this restriction. I can use weapons like longswords, knives, and spears in the real world at will. This is really strange. Perhaps it is some hidden rule of this game. Anyway, there is no need to worry. I have been the God of Wisdom for so many years. Nothing will happen. Don't worry."

After Iwanaga Kotoko left, Yuuki Asuna stole a glance at Asagiri who was sitting next to her, her face flushed, and she spoke in a slightly embarrassed tone.

"Hmm...it's just the two of us again...what should we do? Should we go get some special training with Ashikaga-sensei?"

Although Yuuki Asuna asked whether she wanted to go find Ashikaga Miwa for special training, she actually didn't want to go for special training. Asagiri could also see her true thoughts and invited her with a smile.

"Let's go on a date? Aside from that time when I went clothes shopping with you, we haven't had a proper date yet. This time, you can choose the date location."

"Really? That would be great."

Upon hearing this, Yuuki Asuna couldn't help but smile happily, but then she hesitated.

"But...wasting time on things like this instead of working hard to improve my strength, is this really a good idea..."

"You're too hard on yourself."

Asagiri gently held Yuuki Asuna's hand and spoke softly.

“When you need to work hard, work hard; when you need to relax, relax. The right balance of work and rest is the right way. A string that is too tight will break.”

005 Date with Asuna

Hearing what Asagiri said, Yuuki Asuna relaxed a little, first revealing a smile, but then her eyes became a little dim again, and she said softly.

"I remember I only told you about my parents' occupations, but I told you in detail about my growing environment, right?"

Asagiri put down the cup of Coke, turned slightly sideways, held Yuuki Asuna's hand, and said solemnly.

"Appreciate further details."

"There's no need to be so serious, right?"

Yuuki Asuna couldn't help laughing when she said this at first, then she pursed her lips and spoke slowly.

"My father was very busy with work, and it was normal for him not to be home for a few days, or even more than ten days. So when I was young, it was basically my mother who was responsible for my studies and education."

"I told you last time that my mother is a university professor. Maybe it's because of her job, or maybe it's just her personality, but she's very serious. Many people even think she's rigid."

"From childhood to adulthood, her expectations of me were very simple, that is, I must become the best person, which is the so-called elite education, so..."

Having said that, Yuuki Asuna fell into silence. After a while, she spoke in a complex tone that seemed a little emotional.

"My mother has always held me to the strictest standards, and in order to live up to her expectations, I have always held myself to the strictest standards. I have never thought about what kind of life I want to live or what goals I have. The goals she set for me have always been my goals, and the path she set for me is the path I will take. Even enrolling in the high school department of the private Shuchiin Academy was a decision she made for me."

"Of course, I'm not saying this because I have a problem with my mother, or because I resent her for making decisions for me without my permission. From her perspective, the path she chose for me is the right one, and it will definitely lead me to an elite life. I know very well that she loves me very much, but..."

Yuuki Asuna's voice became a little trembling.

"After meeting you, Kotoko, and Kei, and after entering this death game, I suddenly felt a sense of relief. It was like I was truly 'alive' when I was with you, a feeling like I was breathing. Deep down, I was even grateful for the existence of this game, even grateful that I was chosen and met you... This thought is very bad, isn't it..."

“It’s a bit nasty indeed.”

Asagiri first expressed affirmation, but before Yuuki Asuna could say anything, she changed the subject and spoke in a smiling tone.

"But then again, you're not the only one. Kotoko and I are also very happy to be able to enter this death game. When I was chosen to enter the dungeon, I almost laughed out loud."

"really?"

Yuuki Asuna smiled at Asagiri's words and couldn't help but ask curiously.

"But I thought you were quite calm at that time?"

Asagiri replied with a chuckle.

"What you said, isn't it because you're here that I have to suppress my joy? If I really burst out laughing in that situation, wouldn't you think I was crazy?"

Yuuki Asuna imagined the scene in her mind and nodded in agreement.

"Indeed, I was so nervous that my legs were shaking. Plus, you were dressed so scary and carrying a power drill and a chainsaw. If you had laughed out loud, I'd probably have thought you were some psychopathic murderer."

After saying this, Yuuki Asuna raised the corners of her lips and teased in a playful tone with a smile.

"However, my first impression of you was indeed that you were almost like a psychopathic murderer."

"That's just because I was wearing a mask and sunglasses, so you couldn't see my handsome face, right?"

Upon hearing this, Yuuki Asuna was a little speechless, and she held her forehead, sighed, and complained.

"You are such a narcissist, man."

"Anyway..."

Asagiri put away her smile, looked directly at Yuuki Asuna's face, and spoke softly.

"Your thoughts aren't bad. After all, I'm glad to be a player, and even more glad to have met you through this death game."

Upon hearing this, Yuuki Asuna's pretty face flushed, her eyes became bright, and she said shyly.

"You...you launched a surprise attack again..."

After saying this, Yuuki Asuna suddenly seemed to have thought of something and smiled.

"Oh right, there's a place I want to go, but I've never been there before. So I asked my handsome boyfriend to take me there to experience it~"

.............

Half an hour later, in a game hall in a large shopping mall in Shibuya district.

"Is this where you wanted to come?"

Asagiri looked at the game hall in front of her. Because it was located in a shopping mall in a busy area of Shibuya, rather than one of those street-side game halls, the environment was very clean and tidy. No one was smoking or yelling inside. Basically, it was parents playing with their children.

"correct."

Asuna Yuuki looked at the various facilities in the game hall with curiosity. Her delicate face showed a cute expression like a little girl, and her voice revealed anticipation and excitement.

"I've always wanted to play in an arcade, but you know, my mom is very strict with me. I've never even played games on my computer or phone, let alone a place like this. Have you ever been to an arcade before?"

Asagiri answered casually.

"I came here often in junior high school, but not so often after that."

"why?"

"Because no one could beat me, those fighting games became boring. And then those PVE games, I could complete them with one life, and finally I found them boring."

Yuuki Asuna smiled helplessly and sighed.

"Your life is really wonderful."

After going to the front desk to exchange for 100 game coins, Yuuki Asuna held the sealed bag of game coins and walked around the game hall with Asagiri, looking for games that interested her. After walking around for a few minutes, she finally set her sights on the basketball machine and was eager to try it out.

"This looks interesting, how do you play it?"

Asagiri explained with a smile, "See that basketball in the fence? Once the timer starts, throw it into the basket. Then the total score is calculated. If you meet the target, you move on to the next level. If you don't, the game ends. It's that simple."

Yuuki Asuna glanced at the row of machines in front of her and said thoughtfully.

"So if we start the game on both machines at the same time, does that mean we can still have a competition?"

"Wow, you're quite insightful."

"Of course."

Asuna Yuuki raised her fair chin and challenged Asagiri.

"Then let's have a game!"

"You want to challenge me?"

Facing the challenge from Yuuki Asuna, Asagiri said confidently.

"I am the strongest."

..............

five minutes later.

“Yes, I won!”

Seeing the numbers displayed on the scoreboard, Yuuki Asuna smiled with joy, and looked at Asagiri who was regretting, dejected, beating his chest and stamping his feet, regretting his actions. In short, he was very unwilling to lose, with an expression as if he had lost the game and even his life had lost its meaning, and couldn't help laughing.

"Okay, stop acting. I know you've let me win, but you're still acting? This is too much. It's over the top."

Hearing what Yuuki Asuna said, Asagiri's expression immediately changed and she chuckled.

"Is it an exaggeration? Isn't failure such a painful thing?"

"whispering sound..."

Yuuki Asuna made a sound that was unclear, like a kitten acting coquettishly or a child expressing dissatisfaction. She gently bumped Asagiri's shoulder and pretended to be a little dissatisfied.

"You're deliberately letting me win, so even if you win it's meaningless. How about we bet something?"

"Yo ho?"

Asagiri looked at Yuuki Asuna with interest and asked curiously.

"What do you want to bet on?"

"Um..."

Yuuki Asuna thought for a few seconds, then a slight blush appeared on her face. She tiptoed to Asagiri's ear and whispered.

"If I win, I will stay over at your house tonight. If you win... you will invite me over to your house tonight."

"Is there such a bet?"

Asagiri teased with a surprised expression on his face.

"So you have to stay at my house overnight anyway?"

"What, you're not convinced?"

Yuuki Asuna crossed her arms in front of her chest, deliberately pretending to be a little willful, slightly raised her fair chin, and couldn't help but raise the corners of her lips.

"As your official girlfriend, my rights are unlimited~"

.............

That night, in the convenience store downstairs of the luxury apartment where Asagiri lived.

"that..."

Asuna Yuuki was carrying a shoulder bag and holding Asagiri's hand, with a shy blush on her face, but she still made bold and straightforward remarks.

"I need to buy toothbrushes, towels, and bath towels. I'll be coming here often..."

Facing Yuuki Asuna's direct ball attack, Asagiri was not willing to be outdone and responded immediately.

"Then why don't you just move into my house and live with me, just the two of us."

"That won't work."

Yuuki Asuna refused very straightforwardly, but the reason for her refusal seemed very strange.

"What if Kotoko finds out I'm moving in with you...and she starts clamoring to come along?"

Faced with this Shura-like question, Asagiri said without hesitation.