The Paradise of Reincarnation Begins with Eriri

“Um…” Kato Megumi gently pursed her pink lips, her voice sounding somewhat troubled, “There’s something I’d like to ask Kiyono-kun for a favor.”

"what's up?"

"I tried to climb out the window by myself, but I didn't succeed, and I ended up covered in dust..." The bob-haired girl looked up, her eyes clear and bright. Even when asking for help, her expression remained incredibly calm, and her voice was unhurried. "I had arranged to meet An Yi in the multimedia classroom of the main building after school for an activity, but now I can only wash up first and then go to the classroom to change. Everyone must have been waiting for a long time, and unfortunately, my phone isn't with me..."

"So, could you please ask Kiyono-san to go over and help explain this?"

The teaching building and the comprehensive building are not in the same building, and it does take time to go back and forth, so Kato's request is reasonable.

"Leave it to me."

Without hesitation, Kiyono Makoto readily agreed.

It's a small matter, there's absolutely no problem in helping.

"Thank you, Kiyono-kun."

Kato Megumi looked up and thanked her softly, her eyes clear and bright:

"Then I'll go wash up first?"

"It's nothing, no need to be so polite."

Kiyono Makoto waved his hand, watched Kato Megumi leave, and then quietly walked into the sports storage room.

A moment later.

There's nothing there...

Standing in the dimly lit sports warehouse, Kiyono Makoto frowned slightly.

He searched carefully twice, but all he found were miscellaneous items; he didn't find any park-certified props.

"The clues should be correct, but we haven't found any weapon-related items, not even the blade of the utility knife... Could it be that Kato picked it up?"

"and many more."

Kiyono Makoto suddenly pressed his brow, recalling a possibility.

"Is it possible... that the Shadow Blade isn't a weapon, but rather Kato-kun?"

The more Kiyono Makoto thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

"The hint only mentions Shadow Blade, without specifying whether it's an item or equipment. Humans could very well be... Such a shallow presence clearly indicates a born Shadow Master, right?"

"So, Kato-kun is also a Paradise player?"

"It doesn't seem like that."

"If they really are Paradise players, they should have at least completed the beginner's trial. With their attributes enhanced, they shouldn't be unable to even climb over the window."

"There's another possibility... that Kato Mirai will be chosen by the park?"

After confirming that there would be no gain, Kiyono Makoto quickly locked the warehouse door and then headed towards the main building.

Speechless all the way.

Kiyono Makoto quickly arrived at the door of the multimedia classroom on the third floor, politely knocked, and then pulled the door open with a little force.

The next second, the girl's sweet and pleasant voice suddenly rang out:

"Hey, Qingye?"

Kiyono Makoto looked in the direction of the sound and saw a fair-skinned, bright-eyed, blonde girl with twin ponytails sitting by the window of the activity room.

"What do you want with me?"

Eriri stood up nervously.

Could it be that the dungeon has chosen it and wants to come and team up with me?

They promised at least seven days of rest, but there aren't even 24 hours of rest!

"Eri-san, you've misunderstood. I didn't come here to see you."

Kiyono speaks the truth.

"Huh?"

Eriri's eyes widened upon hearing this, and she instinctively turned to look at the corner, her voice filled with disbelief:

"Could it be that fat woman in black stockings?"

Following the gaze, Kiyono Makoto saw a girl with long, straight black hair sitting quietly in the corner. Her hair was like a waterfall, reaching her waist, and she wore a white headband. Even though she was wearing a school uniform, it couldn't hide her exquisite curves... It was none other than Kasumigaoka Utaha, the unattainable beauty of Toyonosaki Academy.

Click click~

Kasumigaoka Utaha was eating a cookie stick, the crunching sound particularly clear in the quiet classroom.

Noticing their gazes, Kasumigaoka Utaha looked up, her beautiful wine-red eyes casually glancing at Kiyono Makoto before settling on Eriri. She tilted her head slightly, closed one eye, and spoke in a languid and sweet voice:

"I recognized him immediately; he's a complete stranger... But Sawamura-san seems to be quite close to this guy?"

"W-what?!"

Eriri's gaze darted around, and she quickly and nervously denied it:

"We're just classmates, we're not close at all!"

"Tsk~"

Kasumigaoka Utaha crossed her arms and clicked her tongue softly.

Why would a certain good-natured, useless classmate who likes to act like a good girl call someone by the name of an "ordinary classmate"?

Eriri clenched her fists in embarrassment and anger, her little fangs gleaming coldly at the corners of her mouth:

"Damn it, who are you calling a loser!"

"Of course, it's that woman who always wears the mask of a rich girl at school, but is super awkward in private."

"Stop making so much noise. Don't act like you know me so well."

Kasumigaoka Utaha crossed her arms over her chest, her pink lips curving upwards in a joyful smile:

"You're getting impatient. People only get angry when their secrets are exposed."

"Damn it!" Eriri's twin tails trembled with anger. "You better stop this already!"

"..."

Watching the two girls bickering, Kiyono Makoto felt a headache coming on.

Excuse me.

Kiyono Makoto decisively raised his right hand, drawing the attention of the two girls:

"Let me finish speaking first, then you can continue arguing."

"I actually came here to see Tomoya, but he's not here right now. Could you please pass on my message?"

Seino Makoto paused for a moment, then began to recount how Kato Megumi was trapped in the warehouse.

He decisively interrupted their argument, then took a deep breath:

"I see."

Eriri crossed her arms over her chest, her delicate brows furrowing slightly upon hearing this:

"No wonder Kato-kun suddenly disappeared mysteriously, and he didn't reply to my messages. I was a little worried that..."

Eriri quickly pursed her pink lips and swallowed the rest of her words.

obviously.

She was worried about Kato's mysterious disappearance, wondering if he had been chosen by the amusement park. Now that she heard he was alright, she was immediately relieved.

"In short, I just came to pass on a message. Kato-kun won't be here for a while, and he apologized for causing you trouble." After saying this, Kiyono Makoto turned around and prepared to leave. "Now that you've finished speaking, you can continue."

Just as he turned around, he bumped into a bespectacled boy holding a drink in his arms; it was Aki Tomoya.

"Hey, Kiyono-kun? What are you doing in the classroom?"

Aki Tomoya looked over with a puzzled expression.

They were classmates in their first year of high school, so it's normal for them to know each other.

Kiyono Makoto sighed helplessly, "I just finished and you're only just arriving."

An Yilun also said: "..."

What does "just finished" mean?

I just went out to buy a drink, what did you do secretly?!

Chapter 12, Reality Dungeon, Teammate is Senior.

"What do you mean by 'finished'?"

Aki Tomoya's expression was slightly stiff.

"I was only gone for a few minutes..."

As Aki Tomoya spoke, he glanced at Kasumigaoka Utaha, who was closest to him, his voice slightly tense:

"Senior, Kiyono-kun didn't do anything just now, did she?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha rested her chin on her right hand, her school uniform sleeve hanging down naturally, revealing a beautiful, snow-white wrist, her voice languid:

"If you're tired, ask Sawamura-kun."

Eriri quickly coughed twice, feeling inexplicably guilty for some reason:

"Kiyono came to tell us that Kato was accidentally locked in the sports storage room..."

"I see."

After hearing the explanation, Aki Tomoya finally felt relieved and pushed up his glasses. "I knew Kato wouldn't stand us up for no reason. Turns out he was locked in the sports storage room."

"It must be because its presence is too faint that it is forgotten by people."

After finishing his rant, Aki Tomoya suddenly clasped his hands together and looked gratefully at Kiyono Makoto:

"Thank you, Kiyono-kun, otherwise Kato-kun would have disappeared."

Makoto Kiyono, hands in his pockets, calmly responded:

"It was nothing, Kato has already thanked me."

After finishing his business, Kiyono Makoto prepared to take his leave.

"Wait a moment!"

Aki Tomoya suddenly stepped in front of Kiyono Makoto, his eyes burning with anticipation as he looked over:

"Kiyono-kun, join my gaming team!"

Makoto Kiyono: "???"

What is this guy suddenly saying?

According to my memories from my previous life, this should be the time when Aki Tomoya is gathering his "tools" (people to help him) to start a galgame club. But we're just casual acquaintances. Is it really appropriate for him to invite us right away?

“When we took computer class together last semester, I saw Kiyono writing code by himself.”

Aki Tomoya became increasingly excited as he spoke, entering a state of frenzy:

"I'm planning to create the world's best bishoujo game. I've already found the perfect heroine. Kasumigaoka-senpai is in charge of the script, Eriri is in charge of the illustrations... Now all that's left is for Kiyono-kun to write the program!"

"I'm busy with work and don't have time. Goodbye."

Kiyono Makoto simply refused the three requests and quickly turned and left.

Tool man?

I wouldn't even be a dog.

Previously, I had to work hard to earn my living expenses and didn't even participate in school clubs. Now that I've been selected by the amusement park, it's even less likely that I'll have time to join the game club.

"What a pity. If Kiyono-kun were willing to join, the club would have enough members."

Aki Tomoya looked regretful.

"It's surprisingly interesting that Kiyono-kun is so straightforward about saying no to things he doesn't want to do."

Kasumigaoka Utaha crossed her arms and glanced at Kiyono Makoto a couple more times.