What?! My anime figurines have all come true!

Although what they were thinking was laughable, Yukari Yakumo couldn't help but be a little curious. Nia Honjou wasn't the kind of beautiful girl with a striking appearance and temperament, not to mention that Nanami Kagano didn't use her abilities to disguise herself, so why was she so shocked?

However, this state did not last long. Soon, Ding Jiafang and the others seemed to have regained their sense of normalcy. The numbness on their faces became energetic again, and there was even a hint of 'happiness' about it.

"Oh... what happened?"

Yakumo Yukari shifted the camera lens and took a look.

It turned out to be Tohka Yatogami and her group, a total of nine beautiful girls plus two cute lolis, sitting at a table not far away, creating a beautiful scene.

Even with Neko's abilities at work, she couldn't stop those around her from catching the strong visual message that 'a group of beautiful girls were eating together'.

"No wonder they recovered from the setback."

Yakumo Yukari nodded knowingly.

This scene is indeed enough to whet one's appetite.

But not long after, someone suddenly pushed the door open and entered.

"Finally made it!"

The person who arrived was the gray-haired beautiful girl manga artist (Honjou Nia) whom Ding Jiafang and the others had met before!

Behind her followed a panting green-haired loli (Kagano Nanami), muttering a curse: 'Damn you, Nia! Next time I'll turn you into a child and make you run the 100-meter dash!'

The two then headed straight for the table where a group of beautiful girls were gathered.

"Don't get to know them! Don't get to know them! Don't get to know them!"

Ding Jiafang and the others were stunned at first, then their faces showed fear, and they kept praying quietly.

Because if Nia Honjou knows those beautiful girls, it means that Akatsuki will definitely know them too. Even if they aren't necessarily harem members, they're still much better than those 'goblins' who can't even exchange a few words!

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned...

"Ah! How cunning of you, little sister! You both said you'd be there in five minutes, how come you started eating first?!"

Honjou Nia brought Kagami Nanami to the table, and seeing that part of the buffet had already been eaten, she couldn't help but pout and complain.

Click—!

The rift in the hearts of Ding Jiafang and others widened even further.

Chapter 252 Chen Xia: The number is still increasing!

Seeing Honjou Nia talking so familiarly with Itsuka Kotori and the others, and even sitting down at the table with the beautiful girls so naturally, Ding Jiafang and the others' expressions instantly changed from happiness back to their previous numbness.

That expression was as if he had given up on everything in the world!

"Jiafang, is it too late to curse Chen Xiao to stay single for life?"

Wei Qing asked expressionlessly.

"It's probably too late."

Ding Jiafang no longer wanted to look at the dreamlike scenery in the distance.

"Damn it! I want to meet so many beautiful girls too!"

The others were filled with grief and indignation.

Now, all they could do was channel their grief and anger into their appetite... but the food tasted like cardboard, and tears streamed down their faces, making them look utterly pitiful.

"This number is definitely a bit too much for them..."

Inside the gap, Yukari Yakumo shook the folding fan in her hand.

I just hope my classmates can hold on until the end. (laughs)

Now, all three groups of people are seated in different restaurants. Compared to Ding Jiafang, who is deeply affected, A Xiao is calm and doesn't even ask if Tobiichi Origami has any other people with her.

After all, he has a reputation as a 'master of origami'.

They are absolutely capable of sneaking off alone.

As for Shiina Mashiro and others who unintentionally caused a major earthquake in the Chinese art world, they encountered Chen Xia and Sun Lin.

They happened to be having lunch at this restaurant as well.

As soon as I sat down, I noticed that Yamada Elf was still giving Kasumigaoka Utaha and Senju Muramasa a rapid-fire explanation of science, while the others around me were listening with great interest.

It's you!

The moment Chen Xia saw Yamada Fairy, she immediately remembered seeing them at Chen Xiao's house a few days ago, when they had fallen out of the corner of the stairs because they were squeezed together.

Besides Akashiya Moka, the true progenitor of the vampire clan, and the Demon Slayer Corps, even the girls from Akatsuki's family came to the anime convention?

Wasn't Gensokyo supposed to be full of diverse and powerful organizations? Why are they all flocking to the Shanghai Comic Con today?

Wouldn't they fight if they ran into their arch-enemies?

Gensokyo: It's common to have a banquet after a fight. After a fight, a certain princess and the phoenix will sit down and drink offal soup. As for where the ingredients come from, don't worry about that.

Chen Xia's words interrupted Yamada Elf's endless narration. Just as she was about to lose her temper, she saw that sitting not far away was actually Chen Xiao's cousin.

"It's Big Sister!"

This sound immediately drew everyone's attention to Chen Xia and Sun Lin at the table. The sight of these ten pairs of eyes instantly froze the two of them.

It was as if an invisible pressure was shrouding them.

Actually, when Chen Xia encountered Akashiya Moka, she could have left, reported to the Bureau of Abnormal Events, and then prepared to lead the plainclothes team to the Shanghai Comic Con.

However, after some consideration, the higher-ups realized that although there were beautiful girls from Gensokyo at the Shanghai Comic Con, there were simply too many of them—enough to wipe out a small country.

Even the greatest crisis would be no different.

So even if thousands or tens of thousands of plainclothes officers come, it won't be of any use, unless they can invite all the immortals in the entire land to Shanghai to keep order, and even then, they might not be able to control them.

Finally, after analyzing the information uploaded by Chen Xia, it was discovered that Chi Ye Meng Xiang and the others were really just there to have fun at the comic convention, and the higher-ups of Shenzhou breathed a sigh of relief.

So he let Chen Xia and Sun Lin continue to 'play' with him. If something really happened, with that bunch of powerful figures from Gensokyo in charge, even if the Federation's superheroes invaded en masse, they would be easily beaten to their knees.

Although I hate to admit it, there is no place in the world safer than the Shanghai Comic Con right now!

"Oh, what a coincidence! Is everyone here for the Shanghai Comic Con?"

After a moment of stunned silence, Chen Xia quickly recovered, suppressed her other emotions, and greeted Yamada Elf and the others very warmly.

Wait a minute, why are there four unfamiliar faces inside?

Good afternoon, sister.

Before Chen Xia could ask anything, Eriri Sawamura, Utaha Kasumigaoka, Muramasa Senju, Mashiro Shiina, Nanami Aoyama, and others greeted her. Chen Xia could only respond to them one by one before asking about the four unfamiliar faces.

"May I ask who these four people are...?"

"Good afternoon, big sister. My name is Tokisaki Kurumi."

Kurumi Tokisaki nodded slightly like a noble lady and greeted Chen Xia.

"Hoshimiya Rokuro... Good afternoon, sister."

Hoshimiya Rokuro's tone of voice, like her Hanfu, exudes the charm of a beautiful woman from ancient China.

The sight of these two beauties combined made Chen Xia sweat profusely, and for a moment she could only nod and laugh awkwardly in response.

Then there are the remaining two...

"What a fateful encounter! Nice to meet you, elder sister! My name is Yamai Yagyuu!"

On the left is Yamai Yagyuuya, who has a lively personality, a queen-like aloofness and domineering style, and speaks in a dramatic and chuunibyou-like manner.

“Agreed. Nice to meet you, Xiao’s older sister. My name is Yamai Yuzuru.”

The other person on the right has the opposite personality; she appears very quiet, speaks in a unique way, and has a better figure.

Yamai Yakuya: There's no need to mention that!

"Okay, all is well..."

Chen Xia's face remained indifferent, but inwardly she was devastated, thinking: Ah Xiao, you bastard! When will this ever-increasing number of beautiful girls ever end!

Sun Lin, standing next to her, was stunned by the large group of beautiful girls. She had never seen more beautiful female celebrities than this table in the past, and even those celebrities were not as good-looking as Tokisaki Kurumi and the others in front of her!

Moreover, no two of them have the same personality!

As for why these four are here, we have to start with the original plan for the Date A Live figures.

Originally, it should have been Tokisaki Kurumi and Hoshimiya Muku who first came into contact with Chen Xiao. They changed their clothes to catch Chen Xiao off guard and then use their charm to entangle him from both sides.

But unexpectedly, Origami Tobiichi's secret was exposed ahead of time.

Because if it were just Origami Tobiichi alone, or Kurumi Tokisaki and Miku Hoshimiya who 'bumped into' Chen Xiao first, considering their personalities, he wouldn't have any doubts.

But if Tokisaki Kurumi and Hoshimiya Mukumi are added now, Chen Xiao will definitely start to wonder if other Date A Live figures will come, and then he will wonder if a new idol girl named Izayoi Miku will appear in the music area of ​​this anime convention. If she appears as the final grand finale, the impact will be greatly reduced!

So the moment Origami Tobiichi was discovered, Kyo's clone, hidden in everyone's shadows, immediately reported the situation to his main body. Subsequently, the two had to change their plans and avoid contact with Chen Xiao.

Then they ran into the Yamai sisters, who were invincible in the gaming area, and they took them along to meet up with Yamada Elf and the others at the restaurant.

Chapter 253 Integration!

"Big sister, let's share a meal."

After exchanging greetings, Yamada Fairy invited Chen Xia to have lunch with them.

Faced with such a warm invitation, Chen Xia naturally had no reason to refuse, nor could she refuse.

Sun Lin: What about me?

Although Sun Lin next to her didn't say anything, she subconsciously pointed to herself.

"This young lady, please sit down with us too."

Although she had permission, Sun Lin felt extremely uncomfortable even sitting right next to Chen Xia.

Because I don't know what everyone here is eating... oh no, I mean, what extraordinary true identities they have.

This caused Sun Lin to unconsciously draw them into the template of Akashiya Moka in her mind.

After all, she was a true progenitor of the vampire clan, but she looked like a quiet and lovely girl who was an excellent student. This made Sun Lin wonder if there was a super strong person like a true progenitor of the vampire clan among Yamada Fairy and her group.

Is it her (Shiina Mashiro)?

Is it her (Senju Muramasa)?

Or is it her (Eri Sawamura)?

The more harmless someone appears, the more likely they are to be strong!

If Eriri knew about Sun Lin's thoughts, she would definitely criticize her for having "persecution complex." Instead of questioning the four most prominent characters, she had to question these three weak, everyday characters.

After dinner, Yamada Fairy wanted to invite Chen Xia and Sun Lin to join them, but Chen Xia declined, saying that they wanted to wander around the area a little longer before heading to the concert entrance that was being promoted at the anime convention.

Seeing this, Yamada Elf couldn't force the issue, and the two said goodbye to each other in the restaurant.

"Alright, alright, Sun Lin, they've left."

After Yamada Fairy and the others left, Chen Xia immediately helped Sun Lin catch her breath. Seeing that Sun Lin's face was turning a little blue from holding her breath, Chen Xia was speechless.

Is it really necessary to put so much pressure on yourself?

"They're gone, they're gone... Ha! That really scared me to death."

Sun Lin, panting heavily, took a long time to recover.

"You're the one who scared me to death!"

Chen Xia tapped her forehead in an annoyed tone.

"You act like you're about to be beheaded by the emperor just because you're having a meal with someone. If I hadn't stopped you, with that expression of you about to be tortured, you probably would have ruined everyone's meal..."

"It's not that easy."

Sun Lin was naturally referring to the phrase "as if the emperor were about to be beheaded."

Is it really necessary?

Chen Xia was speechless.

"As for..."

Sun Lin nodded.