In a crossover anime, do you believe that a machine spirit can defeat a fake human?

"I think... black stockings look better."

It seems like things are even more dire now.

P.S.: I'm having writer's block today, and I only managed to write one chapter... I think I'm doomed.

Typhoon Season: Chapter 155 Three Sacred Places for Dates

This moment surpasses all the stupid mistakes I've made in the past, becoming the most profound social death memory.

Chen Yi is already thinking about handling the aftermath as soon as possible, really.

Kroos-san, please order me a tombstone and bribe the crematorium staff to expedite my cremation, really.

Obviously, people's joys and sorrows are not shared, but Luca was already giving Chen Yi face by not laughing loudly.

"So that's what you were thinking, junior? Well then, next time..."

Although Kasumigaoka didn't reveal Chen Yi's true feelings, receiving such an answer was fine; it was a step forward.

"Well, let's think about what to have for lunch, haha."

Chen Yi tried to change the subject.

"Junior, you haven't answered my question yet."

Kasumigaoka's hand reached towards Chen Yi's face, and he instinctively stepped back.

"...This doesn't make sense."

Chen Yi had nowhere left to retreat. With his back against the transparent glass wall, Kasumigaoka raised his left and right hands, blocking Chen Yi's escape route.

"Hey junior, since you like black stockings, why didn't you tell me before you left? Were you shy?"

So, can we skip this topic?

Kasumigaoka moved closer, forcing Chen Yi to stare at her.

"..."

The support suddenly loosened, and Kasumigaoka abruptly stepped back, restoring normal social distancing.

Know when to stop.

Chen Yi remained silent, pretending to be calm.

......

"Hey, killer whale show! Junior, let's move forward a bit."

Kasumigaoka enthusiastically pulled him outside and found him a seat quite close to the front.

This is already within the first five rows of the pool, where the risk of being splashed by water is extremely high.

Chen Yi looked at the 'actor whales' preparing to perform in the pool, feeling somewhat uninterested, but still cooperated and sat in the front row.

Well, after all, he himself doesn't really like animal performances.

"There's still some time before the performance. Would you two like to go inside the enclosure and touch the orca?"

It was still early, so the staff greeted Chen Yi and his companion when they saw them.

"Huh? Is that alright? Thank you so much!"

"Well, close interaction is part of the show, and orcas don't hurt people," the staff member explained with a smile.

"Junior, come quick, come quick!"

Kasumigaoka went through the gate and greeted Chen Yi, who was still outside.

"Row."

Chen Yi put down the large and small bags hanging on his body.

Walking into the enclosure, Chen Yi glanced at the orca interacting with Kasumigaoka.

"Suckling."

Damn it, it just came out of control—

"Eh? Is this gentleman from Tokyo University?" The staff member covered her mouth and laughed.

"Is that mysterious incantation just now a habit of some Todai students?" Kasumigaoka exclaimed in amazement.

"Well, among the tourists who come here, only people from the University of Tokyo know how to use that kind of spell on all the animals."

Just as the two were chatting, the orca that had been interacting with Kasumigaoka actually swam over.

Wow, this spell actually works!

Now it was Chen Yi's turn to be shocked.

So he touched the orca's snout.

"Pfft-"

The orca mischievously sprayed water at him, but Chen Yi deftly dodged it.

"I'm so sorry, sir..." The staff member realized what was happening and quickly bowed in apology.

"fine."

Chen Yi didn't care much; he had a spare set in his guitar case.

After the little incident, Chen Yi took some time to buy two glasses of juice, just as the performance was about to begin.

"I remember you had a bottle of black coffee in your bag, didn't you? So you do like sweet drinks sometimes, huh?"

Kasumigaoka took the juice and sipped it.

It's so sour.

Kasumigaoka's expression remained unchanged.

"Just kidding, is it the truth or a lie? If it's a lie, I'll take it home and cherish it as a memento of my memories with my senior."

"Then what is the truth?" Kasumigaoka pressed.

"To be honest, I only drink it when I stay up late at night."

Chen Yi answered.

"Junior, you should try to stay up less late, it's bad for your health." Kasumigaoka gently poked the back of his hand.

"Don't you stay up late, senior? I remember sending me messages around midnight several times."

They exposed each other's shortcomings.

"Hmm...you're mistaken. Why would I stay up late? Staying up late causes wrinkles..."

"Oh......"

The rest of the teasing was abruptly stopped, because saying it might get him elbowed.

"Then let me recommend a good way to help you sleep."

Chen Yi thought for a moment and then said.

"What good method?" Kasumigaoka listened attentively.

"Have a glass of warm milk."

"Hmm, that's a bit old-fashioned."

“I don’t know of any more modern methods,” Chen Yi replied.

...Actually, he knew it was ASMR, which is very relaxing to listen to, but Chen Yi didn't have the courage to share it.

What's the difference between this and exposing XP?

"Try the juice. I usually see you drinking black coffee, not much of any other beverages," Kasumigaoka said casually.

"That's just your stereotype. I usually drink tea the most..."

Chen Yi took a big gulp through the straw.

Then the facial muscles contorted.

"Why is it so sour?"

"Made with high-quality ingredients, including Vitamin C."

"It must have been tough for you to hold it in for so long." Chen Yi said expressionlessly, though his lips twitched slightly.

"Hehe." Fox Hill Tanuki Feather chuckled.

......

After watching the orca show, the two went to the souvenir shop next door.

"Look, what adorable orca plush toys!" Kasumigaoka pointed to the various plush orca toys on the shelf.

Chen Yi stared at the red orca doll, examining it closely.

The voice was already in my head.

'I'd give my heart for Skadi!'

—Stop.

"Which one do you like?" Chen Yi asked casually, glancing at the display case of metal ornaments next to him.

Hmm? Thunder Crocodile?

Perhaps it's a psychological trauma, but now whenever Chen Yi sees any crocodile-related items, he immediately associates them with that huge monster from the typhoon, which still bothers him occasionally.

In one corner of the display case, a silver necklace, illuminated by light, features a crocodile pattern pieced together from different shades of green gemstones.

Speaking of which, didn't Kruka from Girls' Frontline 2 have a skill called Crocodile something?

Klukka's pronunciation sounds a bit like the Russian word for crocodile...

Wait a minute, isn't the 416 from the first generation clearly a black cat?

"Junior?" Kasumigaoka noticed Chen Yi's unusual behavior.

"Huh? Oh, it's nothing."

Chen Yi called over a waiter and pointed to the crocodile necklace.

"Wrap this up..."

“Commander…” Kroos, who had been silent until now, finally spoke up.

"It's nothing, it's a gift for you," Chen Yi replied in his mind.

"Where were we?...What does the senior like?"

"Um, I wanted to ask what kind of gift you'd like, junior..." Kasumigaoka was a little embarrassed, but he covered it up well.

"Uh... I don't really have anything I particularly like... How about that metal puzzle? Hmm, it seems a bit expensive."

Chen Yi answered casually, but quickly changed his mind when he saw the price.

"This is it!" Kasumigaoka pressed down on his hand.

There's no problem with royalties. Since the novel became a hit, Kasumigaoka can be considered to have some assets.

"As for what I want... I believe my junior will pick one I like."

"Oh, this."

Chen Yi hesitated for a moment, then closed his eyes and instantly chose a killer whale bracelet worth hundreds of thousands.

The silver bracelet, inlaid with blue tanzanite, gleamed brilliantly.

The price is 300,000 yen, and with consumption tax, it's 330,000 yen.

It's not cheap, but it's definitely one of the store's prized possessions.

"This looks beautiful on you, miss. We also include some small gifts with the purchase. Would you like them?"

"Ah."

Not taking advantage of a good deal is not a pure loss.

Although she had more than enough funds to begin with, and after learning to use the internet, Kelukai used her super-large funds to make profits in the US stock market every now and then, she didn't have to worry about saving money at all.