The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

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"The pressure of the 4D monsters is much stronger than that of a simple 3D movie. My heart is pounding."

"Yeah, I was really scared when the projected Godzilla stepped on me. This immersive experience is incredible!"

As tourists who had also just experienced the pressure of a monster, the four noctchills agreed with the two male passersby's sentiments. This immersive feeling was too real, so real that even if a monster actually appeared one day, they would never be frightened and unable to move.

Ordinary 4D cannot achieve such an effect, but the augmented reality equipment under the technological power of this world can make up for the shortcomings of the original 3D glasses to the greatest extent, while other aspects such as vibration, smell, and heat are supplemented based on someone's actual experience.

The five of them watched as the two male special effects fans, who were becoming more and more excited as they talked, walked away. Seeing them fighting because of discussing combat power across multiple works, Ping Xin just wanted to say, "Good fight, meow."

"There's another project I really want to try next. Could you please accompany me for a while?"

You're still talking about this now?

When people are truly familiar with each other, the exchange of courtesies is usually due to something happening or a request, but it's hard to imagine either of these happenings with Ping Xin. Could it be a sudden illness? Although I don't know why he's suddenly so polite, it somewhat ruins the originally joyful atmosphere.

"Since you've already made the decision, don't dawdle here. Lead the way."

Her actions were so quick that no one reacted when Enka stretched out her long black legs and placed her round-toed brown leather shoes against Hiranobu's butt. Even Hiranobu sat on the ground, listening to Enka's speech like a child being made to kneel and listen to a lecture by his mother.

I see, Enka might be...

"Your eyes suddenly became so disgusting, go and lead the way for me——"

While Enka had no idea what Hirayobu was thinking, she had a feeling it wasn't a good thing, so she attacked again... or kicked? In short, she interrupted the spell. Easily grabbing her calf and caressing it twice, leaving no trace, Hirayobu patted his butt and stood up.

"Since everyone has no objection, let's go."

"Ah...but where to go now, us?"

After hearing Asakura Toru's question, Hirashin turned around, his usual enigmatic smile on his face. But this time, perhaps having learned his lesson, he didn't keep the question secret. Instead, he pointed to the sky and said two words...

universe.

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The four directions above and below are called "Yu" (space), and the past and present are called "Zhou". In modern times, the word "universe" refers to the area in the sky, or more precisely, the vast and boundless world of space outside the earth.

At present, when humans do not have the ability to leave the earth, the blue planet beneath their feet is the whole "world". Even though countless probes and manned spacecraft have been sent out and many achievements seem to have been made, it is undeniable that human activity space has not yet left the Milky Way and is even limited to the Earth-Moon system.

The dark universe is full of unknowns. The Earth where humans live is just a tiny corner in the vast universe. The unknown brings not only fear but also people's infinite fantasy about the future. Even though there are some works describing alien civilizations, the vast majority are still based on human fantasy and creation of a "hypothetical" future.

The Gundam series is an IP based on future human activities. Beyond the hyper-realistic humanoid mechas with "superpowers," the series centers around war and dialogue. Beyond selling toys, the plots also reflect and reflect on reality, which is why it's such a favorite of Hirayuko.

Although it's just a fictional cartoon, it's no joke. Ping Xin can occasionally learn some lessons while playing with glue, such as humans...

"What's wrong? Why are you just standing here in a daze?"

"Nothing, I just suddenly thought of a sentence when I saw the scene in front of me..." Ping Xin did not respond to Toru's question, but continued to drive the white Gundam into the battlefield.

In order to ensure his own gaming experience, Ping Xin only participated in the process design of Dream Paradise's game projects, and the specific work was supervised by the supervisory team he selected and the core players he recruited.

From the 360° full-view cockpit in front of him, Pingxin felt the insignificance of human beings. Even when driving a simulated Gundam, the steel giant in people's eyes is just a speck of dust in the universe.

The Gundam series is always associated with war, for example, the current experience allows players to choose to play as one of the three factions: the Federation, Zeon, or the Neutral Force. Although the units and missions vary depending on the faction, the ultimate solution is always war.

There is no just war. The flames left after the explosion of aircraft and ships are their last traces in this world.

what......

What a dirty firework.

Chapter 26: A Trip to the Amusement Park Part 7

"Someone said they liked Char the most, but when choosing a mecha, they secretly chose the Gundam."

"A unicorn can also turn red, and it has a horn on its head. It's not difficult for it to reach three times the speed of a normal Zaku. Red + horn + three times the speed = Red Comet, no problem!"

Hirayuko believed that Higuchi Enka's accusations were not groundless, but rather ironic with clear views, sharp attitudes, and implicit words. After all, the two of them knew each other well.

Instead of defending himself, Ping Xin shifted the blame and changed the subject, "And didn't you choose Sazabi first? I have reason to suspect you were trying to get me a random color like pink... magenta. If that happens, I'll be in trouble!"

If two players choose the same mecha in the same game, only the first player to choose will receive the original mecha, while the others will be distinguished by color. Even if you choose a color within the same red range, it is not impossible to randomly choose pink... magenta.

"And I never said the word 'favorite'. It's just that Char is more to my liking in some ways and left a deep impression on me. That's all."

"I don't believe it. You must have said this to other women many times, Mr. Harem Man?"

"..."

We can’t talk today!

Knowing that reasoning with a woman would only hurt him, Ping Xin switched to two lightsabers after the communication was cut off, and flew into the enemy mobile battle group, demonstrating a wave of dual wielding. Because this is a game, the mobile suits are relatively balanced, and ordinary people can't control it with the power of the protagonist in the anime, so Ping Xin fought and retreated without lingering.

"Yabai, come and save me, please~"

Asakura Toru's face flashed across the left communication window. In the background, Hiranobu could see intense flashes and vibrations, presumably from under enemy attack. Hiranobu could only say that Koito's choice of a sniper suit was motivated by strategic considerations and her own abilities, while Toru's choice was simply to slack off and take in the scenery through a high-powered scope!

"Senior Toru, here I come, watch out~!"

Hinana, using a Firepower Gundam, unleashed a barrage of fire, perfectly demonstrating the truth within range...

But did she ever consider how Toru, who was also within the bombing range, would escape?

In short, after experiencing the story mode (a new plot experience based on the original script), the war mode (can be played against or alone, driving the body to complete various tasks issued by the system) and the exploration mode (freely strolling around the map, enjoying the scenery of the universe and other exquisite models), the five people left this place with satisfaction.

"Yabai fell to death~"

"It's amazing, the universe and all."

"I never thought gaming technology has advanced to this point. If these technologies were applied to other areas, they would definitely bring about huge changes to society!"

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Of the four, Fukumaru Koito was probably the only one who was actually thinking. Regardless of whether the other three were serious about it or not, they definitely didn't bother to think about this kind of topic. After all, just talking about it was meaningless.

"That's true..." Ping Xin agreed with Koito.

However, the ones who want this technology the most should be the military. After all, this panoramic real-time simulation system is very beneficial for training soldiers, but this kind of thing should not be said to children.

"Well, let's go... Speaking of which, that souvenir shop over there sells cosplay uniforms, pilot suits for added immersion, and all sorts of peripheral figures. Anyone interested?"

"Is the model... like the Arceus from before?"

"No, the Arceus of the Thunderbolt is assembled from building blocks, and the production process is quite different from these models. Although they are all giant robots, and they are very cool."

It was rare that none of the four showed any interest in Ping Xin's "sales promotion", but he didn't mind. After all, he could continue to invite Liyin to play next time, and it was enough for him to kill time occasionally.

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"Letter, where is that?"

"Ah...that's the Duel Arena, where visitors can use their own equipment and cards to play games against each other," Ping Xin replied.

"But, does anyone really come here just to play games?"

Koito looked curiously at the half-ellipsoidal shape, feeling a bit strange. After all, she often saw hemispherical buildings, but a building that was deliberately higher than the average was very unusual. Why was it built like this?

"Of course not if it's just for playing games, but sometimes playing games is more than just for fun..."

Ping Xin continued his annoying riddle style, but the four of them knew that this mystery wouldn't last long. After entering the venue, they got the answer -

"Go ahead, Charizard, use Destruction Beam!"

"Protect or not, even if you figured out my usage pattern, destroying the Death Ray will make you unable to act in the next round. In the end, Snorlax and I will definitely win!"

A light flickered from the mouth of the orange dragon standing on its feet on the left. After its terrifying energy was compressed to its limit, it transformed into a destructive white beam, which unstoppably struck the chubby, adorable monster on the right. However, the monster, after consuming a mysterious fruit from nowhere, launched a counterattack, unleashing the Lightning Fist, one of the three farmer's punches, to knock the dragon to its knees, determined to force him to...

Ahem, anyway, look at the other side——

"Powerful cards often come with risks. In my long career as a card player, I've learned a lesson... The more I rely on mainstream power, the more I put intricate thought into my builds, and the more I engage in intrigue, the less hair I have, and the happier I am..."

"What exactly do you want to say, Sasuke?"

"I'm not going to be a mainstream player anymore, Menma-!"

Following a loud shout from the former, he carefully placed a card in a protective cover on the machine for reading. The next second, a cute girl wearing a pointed magic hat flew out from the magic circle on the field, and at the same time blew a kiss in the direction of her "master (summoner)", causing exclamations in the field.

"What? It's actually a different-looking Black Magician Girl with a special entrance move!?"

"As expected of Sasuke, he easily accomplished something we couldn't even imagine! (referring to his luck in getting the Strange Girl card)"

Even Menma, standing across from Sasuke, looked a bit surprised. After all, an Illusionary Black Magician Girl could fetch tens or even hundreds of thousands of yen on the market. While Sasuke's family was wealthy, they certainly wouldn't let him use it so recklessly, so the only possibility was that he had opened it himself.

Damn it, I want it too!

Chapter 27: The End of the Amusement Park Trip

The Pokémon players on the left are shouting "bond, stop, and get out of the way", while the Duel King players on the right are shouting "timing, hand traps, and card digging". They all have a bright future.

Seeing such a warm atmosphere in the venue, they would definitely not have thought that a small 3D projection device and a dedicated (game) arena could create such a good atmosphere. Just look at the people queuing up to buy card packs next to them to know how good it is.

Dogs barked, leopards jumped, some people pounded their pink hair on the ground and cried, some people started laughing wildly and looked like they were about to pop their eyes out. Comparing the two, Pingxin can only say that people who jump in the face offline should generally be in good health, otherwise it would be difficult to stop after they go out.

Hina and Koito were also infected by the atmosphere here and their spirits became high, so they bought some card packs to play with themselves or give to friends. There are many people in this world who play Duel King or PTCG (Pokémon cards). Maybe they can use this to bribe the security guard or the dean of studies so that they won't be recorded for being late in the future.

Doorman: If you want to come in, you have to write your name here... What? You want to duel me? I'm a famous master around here!

Dean: You failed this quiz again. If this continues, your chances of further study will be in jeopardy... What? You claim to be a PTCG expert? How dare you brag in front of me? But if you can beat me, I'd be happy to recommend you to a good cram school!

Hinana started to laugh as she thought about it. Her face with light makeup looked even more adorable under the bright smile. Many card players were reassured after looking at the Dark Magician Girl and Gardevoir in their hands. This woman is so terrifying!

"One box each of the latest series of Duel King and PTCG."

When Ping Xin slapped his black card on the counter, he attracted a lot of attention from both male and female players. The female players were attracted by his handsomeness, wealth, and love of playing cards, while the male players looked at him with hatred, as if they wanted to eat him alive, their eyes bloodshot.

"You have no fighting spirit!"

"Haha, I just like the expression when other people can't stand me but can't deal with me~"... Ordinary letter didn't say anything like that, of course, because it would be boring if a real fight broke out.

On the contrary, when he "inadvertently" let it slip that he was hanging out with his sister and her friends, the guys who had been smiling sullenly a moment before all broke into bright smiles. Wherever there's desire, there's weakness; often, manipulating people's hearts is so unpretentious and effective.

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"You look like you're having a lot of fun."

"How come~"

Despite the negative answer, Hirashin had a smile on his face, his voice rising at the end, like a complacent little character. However, Higuchi Enka knew that anyone who underestimated him would hardly have a good ending, and nothing happening was often the best outcome.

"Is this all boring for you today? With your ability, these things are just child's play."

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Ping Xin did not refute the second half of the sentence. After all, he could now easily explode stars. He had taken the time to try it when he was in the other world before. It must be said that it was quite exciting, but after trying it, he found that it was actually just like that.

"For someone like me who doesn't have an adventurous spirit, so-called 'danger' and 'uncertainty' only need to be on the level of haunted houses, roller coasters, and bungee jumping. Danger that can be controlled is the right kind of danger. Besides, when I'm not using my abilities, I'm just an ordinary person with slightly better physical fitness."

Well, an ordinary person who can twist steel bars into twists with ease.

After hearing what Hiraishin said, Enka remained silent, or perhaps simply felt too lazy to argue, closing her eyes and leaning back against the wall. The next second, she felt a familiar breathing sound coming from in front of her.

"Let's put aside whether the game is fun or not. How can I be bored when I'm with you guys?"

"...Don't make a fuss, they just went to the bathroom and will be back soon."

Weak resistance = temptation. Under Hirayuko's wall-bang, Enka half-heartedly began to respond to his actions, and her body gradually became hot. Although she could "hear" the words in brackets when Hirayuko spoke, it was undeniable that Enka still felt happy from the bottom of her heart.

However, this joy includes the happiness that the relationship between the five people is valued, as well as the joy of being regarded as a special existence and being loved. After combining the relationships between the few people, the seemingly pure emotions have become somewhat distorted, but fortunately, the two of them have long been aware of this.

We chose to return instead of continuing our sightseeing. The chatter in the back seat of the car on the way home was initially lively, but gradually died down during the steady ride, until one by one, they all fell asleep. Even the women who had seemingly limitless stamina while shopping felt tired after the trip. This was the body's natural adaptation, but it also made someone feel even more subhuman.

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"I am back."