Faced with the blackened heroine, they actually stopped time

But now, such a situation has occurred, and it seems... there are no signs of conflict for the time being. So if we say this, does it mean that my efforts have been rewarded to some extent?

It seems that you have taken one step closer to your goal?

It seems that I am a little too optimistic, but there is no way. People have to constantly seek comfort in the difficult life.

Even the slightest breakthrough can bring comfort.

The place we went to was not far away. It was an izakaya recommended by Sayuri Yukino. It was also the place where she brought herself and Asagiri Ran to eat and drink during the first club activity.

Oreki Gen felt familiar with the place and he was quite satisfied with it.

It was a bit lively, not deserted, and there were no drunkards going crazy after drinking.

The quality of the waiters is also good. They won't bother you with trivial matters, nor will they serve you to the point of making you feel uncomfortable like in some high-end places.

But for a certain demanding girl, it was still not enough.

"You come to a place like this? What kind of decoration is this... Has the cushion been changed?"

As soon as she entered the private room, she began to question various 'suspicious' places.

Sayuri Yukino said with a smile, not minding at all.

"Don't worry about such details. Sakuraba-san has been to many high-end places, but I think it is necessary for you to experience the fireworks of ordinary people."

While Sayuri Yukino was explaining, Oreki Gen had already consciously used his jacket to pad the spot where the other person was going to sit.

Asagiri Ran on the opposite side obviously noticed his actions. It was not the first time she saw it, so it was not the first time she looked at him with contempt.

What's wrong with despising her? Why don't you be her cushion?

Oreki Gen smiled brilliantly.

Sakuraba Jianyue had already sat down reluctantly.

“Why do I have to know about the lives of ordinary people?”

Sayuri Yukino smiled.

"Because this way, the distance between us will be shortened, and Sakuraba-san will understand more clearly the reasons behind the actions and thoughts that you seem to not understand sometimes."

"What if I'm not interested in any of this?"

Sakuraba Mizuki said nonchalantly, while moving closer to Oreki Gen without leaving any trace.

Oreki Gen understood the other party's behavior. It was just because she would unconsciously move closer to him in such an uncomfortable place, just like people who need a sense of security will lean towards acquaintances in unfamiliar situations.

Although the other person's growing environment seems to be very different from most people, some of his nature still exists.

Speaking of which, this subtle little action is quite cute.

Like a cat, but a hard-to-tame kind.

Sayuri Yukino said with a smile as she started to order food and drinks.

“Oreki-san is also an ordinary person, right? Even if it’s not for others, I believe Sakuraba-san is still willing to spend some time for Oreki-san.”

Sakuraba Mitsuki looked over and glanced at Oreki Gen.

The boy's eyes widened instantly and he sat there obediently, looking harmless.

"I get angry just looking at this idiot, and for him...Okay, we're going to drink, right? Why don't we start?"

This girl seemed to be here just to get straight to the point and didn't seem to have any patience at all.

Oreki Gen thought for a moment and said.

"Isn't it too early to drink now? It's only afternoon, not even evening."

"Then what else? You want us to talk first?"

Sakuraba Jianyue looked over unhappily, not because she was unhappy with the suggestion, but to her, these two girls were not people with whom she could have a smooth conversation.

There doesn't seem to be any common topic.

Chao Wu Ran gave the other person a cold look.

"Don't think too much. We really don't have anything to talk about with you."

"Then drink. Maybe when you can't drink anymore, you'll be willing to talk to me."

"Haha, I don't know who will be the first to stop drinking..."

"Snapped!"

It seemed as if the flames of war were about to start anew.

As long as we live under the same roof, it seems like there will never be a day of rest.

At this moment, Sayuri Yukino suddenly clapped her hands.

Then he looked at the two of them excitedly.

"Let's put it this way! We can drink now, but drinking alone is too boring. How about we play some games?"

"what game?"

Sakuraba saw Yue glancing over.

Asagiri Ran also looked over and said coldly, "If it's just a game of luck, I don't think it's interesting at all."

Obviously, this girl didn't really believe in her luck. Indeed, it seemed that compared to everyone present, her luck was the worst.

This seems to be evident from her life trajectory.

Sakuraba Jianyue narrowed his eyes and smiled: "Isn't luck a part of strength? Those who pick and choose are simply afraid to play, right?"

Asagiri Ran smiled slightly: "It's better than some people whose strength is only luck, right? That's right, reincarnation is the greatest luck."

Oreki Xian felt a headache.

He picked up the teacup on the table and poured water into it.

"Have a drink of water. After all the quarreling here, aren't you thirsty?"

Under the table, Sakuraba Kentsuki pinched Zhemuxian's thigh.

"Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness."

The boy gasped.

"You're welcome, that's what I should do... Um, senior, what game do you want to play?"

Hurry up and tell me! Otherwise, I will be beaten to a pulp before it even starts!

Sayuri Yukino smiled and took out a deck of playing cards from her schoolbag. At the same time, the waiter brought the ordered drinks, some side dishes, and even fried peanuts to the table.

And of course cucumbers with wasabi and soy sauce.

"It's very simple~ This is a game I learned recently. Everyone first takes five cards. Then the dealer plays first. The next person takes over. The person who plays can choose to play any number of cards, but remember that only two, three, or four identical cards can be played together.

Then, there are also requirements for the next player to play. To follow the previous player's card, it must be a card of the same round. For example, if I play 3, you can only play 4, and then the next player can play 5. The biggest card is A, but if you have 2, you can suppress any card. But if the opponent has a pair, you must also play a pair of two.

If there is a Joker, you can change it to any card at will. When the game ends, if one player has no cards left, he will be the final winner. The remaining players will drink according to the number of cards they have left. There is also a small rule. After a round, when no one can take the next card, everyone will add as many cards as they have played in the last round. Simple, isn't it? "

The game that Sayuri Yukino mentioned... seems to have been played by Oreki Gen.

But not in this world anymore, or in the distant past.

So I understood the meaning instantly.

Sakuraba Mitsuki and Asagiri Ran still need to be asked some details, which seem unfamiliar, but also reveal a message.

The two seemed a little curious about the game and asked so many detailed questions. It was obvious that neither of them wanted to lose.

It seems a bit difficult.

After all the rules have been introduced.

Sayuri Yukino, who was sitting next to Asagiri Ran, announced directly.

“Alright! Now I’ll be the banker for the first round. I’ll deal the cards in the order of me, Some-chan, Sakuraba-san, and Oreki-kun! Let’s begin!”

Everyone's glasses were filled.

Oreki Gen took a look at the expressions of the two girls when the cards were dealt.

Sakuraba Mizuki and Asagiri Ran both seemed to have no expression on their faces, as if they were lacking interest and just going with the flow.

But the instantaneous dilation of their pupils when they pick up the cards cannot be deceiving.

"Okay, I play my card! Emmmm, three!"

Sayuri Yukino didn't come up with any surprising tricks, and seemed to realize that she was not the protagonist of the night.

And Asagiri Ran, who seemed to have good luck, gave a 4.

Sakuraba Mitsuki did not play his card immediately.

Oreki Gen looked at the five in his hand and thought that if the opponent couldn't make a move, he would do it himself.

And Asagiri Ran looked at Sakuraba Mitsuki and smiled slightly.

"Don't look at it if there are no cards. You can't get them even if you rub them."

"two."

Then what was unexpected was that Sakuraba Mitsuki actually slapped a two on the table.

Several people were stunned.

Asagiri Ran couldn't help but say.

"Do you know how to play? You got two in the first round?"

Sakuraba smiled slightly at the moon.

"What's wrong? Is it that the rules don't allow this?"

Sayuri Yukino shook her head.

"It's allowed... but you should also know that two is the largest number, and there are only four cards in a game, right?"

"Of course I know. Never mind. You all can't afford it anyway, so I'll take the cards."

That’s right, even if it’s the Joker or the King, they can only become any one of them, and the biggest one they can become is two, and two cannot suppress two.

So everyone took a card, and Oreki Gen's hand suddenly became the one with the most cards.

Wow, a two only gives me one more card. Looks like a huge loss, right?

"One against four."

As a result, at the beginning of the next round, Sakuraba Mizuki was on the table with four of them one on one.

Oreki Gen was stunned. He had a pair of five in his hand...what was going on?

Did the other party see my cards? It was possible. After all, I didn't play seriously and kept my cards hidden. But...it shouldn't be for myself, right?

After Oreki Xian finished the one-on-five match.

"One against six!"

Sayuri Yukino instantly managed to score a one-on-six.

Only Asagiri Ran's expression suddenly turned ugly.

Looking at Sayuri Yukino.

"How come you also have a one-on-six?"

Sayuri Yukino smiled and said, "This game is called Staring. There is nothing you can do about it. The person in front of you plays the card you have, and that's it~"

Asagiri Ran snorted softly.

"It's okay, this round is about to end anyway..."

"One against seven!"

next moment.

Asagiri Ran looked up in surprise, but saw Sakuraba Kengetsu sneering and slapping two sevens on the table.

The opponent has only one card left in his hand!

She smiled at the girl.

"Is it the end? No, it's just the beginning, idiot."