My name is Levi, and I work in anime.

Li Wei: "I want to get off the bus!"

It really is the same vehicle? No wonder it was so cheap, it came with passengers included.

"Li Wei! We've decided, today we'll ride this roller coaster!"

Not far away, the girls seemed to have already discussed their next activities, their faces beaming with bright smiles. A gentle breeze blew, softly lifting their long hair, and the way they tossed their strands made one want to capture this beautiful moment on camera.

"Um... I think the other facilities are pretty fun too, there's no need to insist on playing this one." Under the sunlight, the boy's expression was rather unpleasant upon seeing this scene.

For some reason, Li Wei felt a chill on his neck as soon as he got close to the roller coaster.

It seemed as if I could see Enma waving to me from afar in her small boat.

If you are honest and upright and have done nothing wrong, and have acted in accordance with the etiquette of a gentleman and have never been impolite, why would you feel a chill down your spine?

"Avi, aren't you going to sit down?"

Ryougi looked his best friend up and down, as if he had discovered a new continent: "Could it be that you are afraid of heights?"

Saeko: "It's okay, don't be afraid. If you feel nervous, just close your eyes and bear with it, it will be over soon."

Hiratsuka-nee: "If all else fails, I can hug you."

"Could it be that Li Wei doesn't actually like us? I'm so sad..."

Li Wei: Can “!＃@￥＃￥……＃” be settled?

Finally, the boy got on the bus.

Everything went smoothly, and nothing indescribable or bloody happened. Li Wei's head was still intact on his neck and had not been taken away.

It's really gratifying, gratifying and congratulatory.

Chapter 15 is a bit tiring.

So, Li Wei and his group enjoyed themselves at the aquarium.

The premise is to ignore the fact that Ryougi and Saeko deliberately avoided looking at each other the whole way, while each of them gripped Li Wei's clothes tightly. The force was so great that the boy momentarily thought he was being clamped in a vise.

They didn't look like close friends holding hands in a relaxed and happy way; instead, they looked like terrorists taking hostages.

If the group had been even slightly older, concerned bystanders might have called the police.

Similarly, no one, including Li Wei himself, would consider this a shameful or embarrassing situation. At most, it would be a display of possessiveness and competitiveness between children, trying to prove that the boy preferred playing with them. There would be absolutely no bloodshed or anything like that.

probably.

"I suddenly feel like you've had it pretty tough, kid."

Hiratsuka-nee, who was walking behind, spoke with obvious schadenfreude.

This guy seems to think he deserves his troubles.

It's that feeling of someone who takes advantage of their cuteness to seduce young girls, and then finally gets what they deserve and suffers the consequences.

"Hiratsuka-nee, you still dare to talk!"

Li Wei's reply was listless, and he seemed utterly exhausted.

Why did it turn out like this...? For the first time, I made like-minded friends; for the first time, I made a lifelong friend. These two joyful things intertwined. And these two joys would bring me countless more joys. I should have been enjoying this dreamlike happiness. But why did it turn out like this?

The problem isn't with me, it's with the world.

"Let's take a break," Ryougi said, noticing that something was wrong with the boy.

"Huh?" Li Wei didn't react for a moment.

"You look a little tired," Shi said with concern. "There's still plenty of time, so you might as well rest."

“That’s right.” Saeko didn’t disagree on this point: “Avi, your health is the most important thing.”

Now that things have come to this point, even if the boy says he's fine, probably no one will believe him.

With everyone's agreement, they found a nearby place where they wouldn't disturb others to rest.

Aquariums are something that both adults and children enjoy.

The dark, low-visibility deep-sea environment can be terrifying, easily conjuring up images of man-eating monsters or unspeakable evil gods—and a few might even think of the pineapple house and the yellow sponge blocks that live in it.

Conversely, the open sea with high visibility, transparency, and abundant fish and beautiful corals is more pleasing to the eye and mind.

Because of the highly secure tempered glass barrier, humans can freely observe these natural giants. For some, this might seem cruel. But Li Wei feels that this is the true power of humanity, and the power of civilization.

Of course, these things and ideas are still a bit too profound for young children. Like most people, they simply look at these interesting and visually appealing things, exclaim "Wow!", and find them very interesting—that's all.

Feeling healed both physically and mentally, Li Wei leaned back on the sofa to relax, while skillfully massaging Liangyi's feet with his hands.

Acupuncture, massage, bone setting, and acupressure were the earliest medical techniques that Dr. Bian taught Li Wei, aiming to help him quickly become familiar with human anatomy, understand acupoints and meridians, and lay a solid foundation for studying the "Huangdi Neijing" (Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic).

As Li Wei's best friend, Liangyi naturally became his practice subject. He had already performed this fatigue-relieving foot massage countless times.

Similarly, he had touched Liangyi's feet countless times.

Ten slender, delicate toes, as exquisite as jade, possess a calm yet refined quality, much like the temperament of Yin and Yang. The skin on the arch of the foot, with its perfect curve, is almost translucent white, with pale blue veins running along its winding lines. The soles of the feet, full of youthful vitality, are even more delicate and pitiful, with the concave instep and rounded heel appearing even more vibrant through the socks.

For someone who has exercised thoroughly, this level of activity is not enough to make them sweat, so there is absolutely no odor. Instead, it has a very pleasant smell, like strawberry cream ice cream.

This scene happened so many times in the kindergarten that neither of them took it seriously, their eyes clear and innocent.

However, it's a bit beyond the scope of what people who haven't seen it before would know.

Li Wei felt a powerful force come from behind, grabbing his collar and easily lifting him up.

"Um, Hiratsuka-nee?" The boy looked at Hiratsuka Shizuka, who was in front of him and looked displeased, with a puzzled expression.

"Ah, even though you're still a child, you should still be a little more careful." The dignified little beauty said with a hint of dissatisfaction, "Don't think that just because you're cute you can do whatever you want and touch other people's feet, you little brat."

“But it was Yin and Yang who told me to do this!” Li Wei explained patiently.

"Stop lying, he didn't even move his mouth just now, did he?"

"Does this kind of thing even need verbal communication?" The boy's tone was more puzzled. "Can't we communicate with just our eyes?"

Hiratsuka-nee is really making a fuss over nothing. Could this be the reason why she still doesn't have a boyfriend?

How can people communicate with each other just by looking at each other?

Hiratsuka Shizuka clearly didn't believe her, and turned to Saeko: "Saeko, can you tell what this little boy is thinking right now?"

Saeko: "No problem. He was thinking, 'Hiratsuka-nee is really making a fuss. Could this be the reason she still doesn't have a boyfriend?'"

"I don't have a boyfriend because I don't want to, not because I can't find one. The number of people who want to pursue me could stretch from Tokyo to Osaka... You guys almost got me confused. You actually understand what I'm talking about?"

True friends can confide in each other without needing to exchange words.

Confucius said, "A gentleman is not a vessel." True friendship between gentlemen disdains using tools to understand each other; even words seem superfluous. Hiratsuka-nee, your purity is still too low.

Saeko: "Avi, please speak slower, I can't translate it all. Also, please don't suddenly switch to Chinese, okay? My Sinology isn't good enough to understand it."

Hiratsuka Shizuka: "Hey, what's with this weird feeling that you guys get along so well, and I'm the only one who can't fit in? Is this bullying? It must be bullying!"

Sixteen-year-old high school beauty Shizuka Hiratsuka suddenly has the illusion that she is getting old.

Chapter 16 I'm thinking this way I can win

In the afternoon, at Gwangju Glory Amusement Park, in the game lobby.

Li Wei sat on the sofa, feeling somewhat tired, as he recovered his strength.

Girls have a natural advantage when it comes to shopping; they seem to have inexhaustible energy. Even a boy like Li Wei would be completely overwhelmed if he were to go shopping with four of them at once.

We spent the morning exploring all the must-see attractions, including roller coasters, haunted houses, pirate ships, and the aquarium. We had lunch at a restaurant and bought a lot of souvenirs along the way.

According to Sento Isuzu, these are all very precious and rare special items with magical blessings. However, considering the average price of less than 2000 yen per item, their effectiveness is highly questionable.

As he left, he could vaguely hear staff members dressed in mascot costumes behind him saying things like, "Kids these days are so rich... they've really struck gold." The boy was considering whether to call the relevant authorities to report them when he got home.

We've already experienced the activities that require a group to be enjoyable in the morning, so the afternoon is free time.

Ryougi seems to have a particular fondness for the ice cream at the amusement park, while Saeko prefers the stage play currently being performed—today's show is about a female samurai slaying people.

Meanwhile, Hiratsuka-nee was giving it her all against the claw machine.

"What? They can't catch them at all."

After spending at least dozens of game coins and failing to win a single plush toy, her patience completely worn out, Hiratsuka finally came to this conclusion: "Is this thing broken?"

As she said this, she looked at the claw machine with obvious displeasure, appearing quite disappointed.

It's clear that if it weren't for the fact that staff were nearby and there were surveillance cameras around, she might have directly used the long-lost 45-degree angled attack technique on mechanical repair.

Machines have souls; if they malfunction, it means they're slacking off. You have to give them a good beating every now and then to let them know who's in charge. — Master Repairman Taichi Yagami

"What, can't you catch it?"

After closing his eyes to rest, Li Wei leaned over and said, "When we bought souvenirs earlier, we got a lot of game tokens. Want to try again?"

"Forget it, how about you do it, Avi?"

"But I've never played this before..."

"It's okay, it's very simple. Everyone has a first time when they try to solve a problem. You'll be an expert soon."

Hiratsuka-nee enthusiastically lifted Li Wei onto a chair, speaking with the air of someone who'd been there all along: "Look, this is the direction, this is the grabbing button, this is the coin inserter. Help me get the grand prize."

That's so easy to say.

"The grand prize? I'll give it a try." The boy sighed, "Don't blame me if I fail."

I took a look at the grand prize, which was a seven-day trip package for two people.

You can choose one of the following attractions: the economically developed tech city of Raccoon City, the charming town of Yharnam known for its agritourism, the vibrant new first-tier city of Gotham, or the traditional Japanese-style mountain of Hikami. Round-trip accommodation and meals will be reimbursed.

The four attractions at the residence have received rave reviews so far, with not a single negative review.

“My parents’ wedding anniversary is coming up soon, and I’m planning to get them a new outfit as a wedding gift,” said Hiratsuka-nee, full of filial piety.

Since things had come to this point, Li Wei had no other choice.

A man dies for a man who knows himself, and a woman looks good for a man who pleases her.

Hiratsuka-nee has helped me so much, it's only right that I do something to repay her.

The claw machines at Amagi Glory Park are different from those elsewhere; the plush toys inside are not just prizes, but also chips and points.

After winning a plush toy, players can choose to take it home or exchange it for points. Once enough points are accumulated, they can be exchanged for prizes. Essentially, this is designed to entice players to keep inserting coins.

A person might just happen to grab a prize, and after realizing they're a little short of points to redeem a better reward, they'll naturally think, "I'll just grab another one; it's only a tiny bit short anyway."

In the end, the actual cost may exceed the value of the prize itself.

This theory is very common in the gambling world; the pachinko parlor that kindergarten principal Sakata Gintoki frequents uses the same rules. The only difference is that in amusement parks you get prizes, but in pachinko parlors you actually get money—provided you win.

The Japanese government once enacted laws strictly prohibiting pachinko parlors from engaging in monetary transactions. As a result, game stores have switched to offering prizes such as snacks, bracelets, and game cards as rewards, with shops offering high prices for these items located 50 meters to the left of the store.

Rest assured, there is absolutely no business relationship between the recycling shop and the pachinko shop, and even the most professional accountant would not be able to find any problems.

There are too many people involved in this industry, and a complete ban would have too great an impact. Moreover, interest groups hold considerable power and voting rights. After finding it too difficult to identify the problem, facing too much opposition, and realizing that a direct confrontation would be completely thankless, politicians simply went along with it, turning a blind eye as long as things didn't escalate too much.

These claw machines are not gambling; they simply have a program in their internal system that reduces the power supply after a claw is grabbed, causing the grabbed plush toy to fall.

To prevent players from completely losing interest, the power supply is increased after a certain number of coin insertions, making it impossible to shake off the plush toys that have been caught.

However, by this point, the value of the coin had far exceeded the doll itself, so it was still a huge loss.

So this kind of game is essentially about couples taking turns catching each other, saying things like "I caught it," "Oops, it fell down," "You're so clumsy," "Watch this," "You're so amazing~," flirting and teasing each other while playing the game, selling emotional value.

Hiratsuka-nee doesn't have a boyfriend, so she grabbed Li Wei to fill in for her.

"A little to the left...a little to the right...mmm...mmm!"

The boy was a bit inexperienced when he first started operating the machine, but after getting used to it a little, he gradually understood how to play.

At one point during the operation, a thought that flashed into Li Wei's mind like lightning: "I think if I put it down now, I can definitely catch it."

"It's slightly off, would moving it 5 millimeters to the left be better... Hey, I got it!"

Just moments ago, Hiratsuka-nee was acting as a strategist, giving random, clumsy instructions with the flair of a micro-management expert. Now, she's incredibly excited: "You're amazing, Avi!"

As she said this, Hiratsuka picked up the boy and rubbed against him vigorously.

"Hiratsuka-nee, you're too excited."