You tell me, this is called daily youth?

"Oh, let's not worry about such trivial matters. I have no idea how to use it. Let's keep it for now." Yuki waved his hand and ended the topic.

He hasn't thought of how to use it for the time being. His status must be highlighted by his strength. If he really wants to show off in the dungeon, what if he meets someone stubborn enough to give it a try? Wouldn't that be stupid?

Yuki picked up the teacup. Logically, the offline meeting between the three of them should have ended here, but didn’t an accident happen?

They are now not only people, but also players. They have entered a completely new order unknowingly. The meaning of banding together for warmth has suddenly become greater, and they will no longer be separated by games or reality.

Tick, tick.

No one spoke, just listening to the clock and staring blankly at the teacup. No one hated this boredom, at least they felt safe staying in this apartment.

They supported each other to get through the bloodthirsty red moon, and knew each other's background. Li Dan left a deep psychological shadow on everyone, including Yuki, and they felt that the word "player" was unreliable.

"Relax, the more you return to normal life, the more you act like a normal person, the less likely you will be suspected." Yuuki broke the silence with a dry laugh and looked at the time again, "Hayasaka, aren't you going back to Tokyo?"

Are you suggesting that I should leave?

Hayasaka Ai glanced at the boy. In fact, she didn't want to go back because she couldn't cope with the current situation at all, but she had to go back because her existence had meaning there.

"Something happened at home, so I'm temporarily on leave from school."

"Why don't you just stay at my place?" Mai immediately made an invitation.

"No, there are more important things at home that I have to deal with." Hayasaka Ai slowly stood up, glanced at the expressionless Yuuki, and matched her outfit with a mature smile like a queen. "But if I have time, I will come to you. After all, my characteristics are most suitable for running around."

With hacking skills and the Fool's Mask, she can come and go as she pleases as long as she is a little cautious. But is it difficult for her to be free because she is worried about Miss Kaguya?

Yuuki read what Hayasaka Ai was thinking and knew that certain information was withheld while observing the scene.

"By the way, I want to ask you something, and you must tell the truth."

The girl who was sent to the door by Sakurajima Mai turned around, hesitated for a long time, and then asked with determination:

"With your ability, it would be better for you to join those large groups. Whether it's resources or intelligence, we can't bring much, and we even need to rely on you to slowly obtain them."

This is the difference between being a thigh and hugging a thigh. Sakurajima Mai also turned her head to look, and it was obvious that she had the same question.

It would be fine if the game was completely separated from reality, but now it is obvious that a new order is taking shape, and this man can reap huge benefits from this storm that will sooner or later sweep the world.

This question is not easy to answer.

Yuki was half lying on the sofa like a salted fish, staring at the ceiling in a daze, because this problem concerned himself more.

"From a rational point of view, I like to hold the initiative in my hands rather than being used by others. It's enough for something like Li Dan to happen once. I can't really tell who is a higher-ranked player than him."

Hmm, makes sense.

Mai and Hayasaka Ai nodded at the same time. To them, Yuki didn't seem like the kind of person who would do anything to get ahead. The reincarnation game could decide life and death in an instant. Both Li Dan and Thomas needed to sign a contract before they could trust each other.

It is not easy for a high-ranking person to come back alive from the game. After discovering that the props are uncontrollable, the best way is destruction.

"What about sensibility?"

"It's even simpler, compared to power and strength..." Yuki, who had been lazy just now, stood up instantly, clenched his right fist, and looked Hayasaka Ai up and down.

She has a full chest, black stockings and high heels, and a slender waist that can be held in one hand.

“I listen more to my inner desires.”

Just as Miss Mai said, Sky Island Yuuki is just a pig-headed boy.

Hayasaka Ai clenched her fists and walked quickly down the stairs. She didn't stop until she reached the door of the apartment and glanced at the lights behind her.

Oh no, it seems like my true nature has been exposed. It definitely won’t escape their eyes.

Not good, not good, not good.

The girl was spinning in circles, ever since Under the Red Moon, she had used two forms, the flamboyant hottie and the aloof player, and she was almost used to the latter.

Calmness, rationality, and sharp words, these key points have just been broken, but if you think about it carefully, there was a problem with the mask this time.

In the tunnel, when the zombies were about to catch up, I almost cried.

"Forget it. They don't need to be on guard anyway. To be honest, I am the one who revealed my weakness."

Yuuki's answer made her very satisfied, as if the support behind her became more solid, and the goal was possible to achieve. On the other hand -

She glanced at the deserted streets late at night, walked forward silently, and was soon shrouded in darkness.

The game is hopeless, reality is painful, and I am also longing for friends.

......

"Deserved it."

Mai Sakurajima leaned against the door frame with her arms folded, watching Yuki covering his head with an ice pack. Just now, Ai Hayasaka blushed instantly and threw the teacup over with the extreme strength she had just obtained.

But then again, was that her true nature just now revealed? And it was strange, Thomas was obviously more explicit, but she was able to deal with him with a smile.

She found that Hayasaka Ai was not as difficult to understand as she had imagined, and couldn't help but laugh.

"Hey, hey, hey, are you so happy to see me in such bad luck?" Yuki knocked on the table. In fact, Hayasaka Ai didn't cause any substantial harm to him. Her physical strength was improved in all aspects.

"Who told you to keep talking dirty to Hayasaka-san? Do you think everyone is me?"

"You mean... I can only talk dirty to you?"

"I never said that!" Sakurajima Mai stomped her feet lightly, and then looked at Yuki who stretched out his feet, as if he was going to step on her head-on.

"You, forget it, I'm too lazy to bother with you, you can sleep on the sofa tonight, I'll go take a shower."

She spoke in a very fast tone, picked up her change of clothes and ran to the bathroom. As soon as she walked in, she opened the door and stuck her head out, her eyes full of vigilance.

"No peeking!"

"Who do you think I am? I'm a gentleman. Have I ever been rude to you?" Yuki looked very sad.

This... seems to be the case.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have doubted..."

"Don't underestimate me. Just by hearing the sound, I can make three bowls of rice."

Sakurajima Mai, who had just apologized halfway, twitched her mouth, took a deep breath, and slammed the door shut.

"You should sleep on the balcony!"

The sofa has been moved out to the small balcony, and the night wind keeps coming in through the open window. Even with 'extreme' physical strength, one can still hear the tossing and turning sounds in the bedroom.

Although he just made his senior blush, the smile on Yuki's face never disappeared. He glanced at the apartment building diagonally opposite and felt that it was quite interesting.

He is different from Hayasaka Ai. He has no intention of putting on a personality mask. He just faces different people and different situations with different mentalities.

'It still has something to do with my first copy. If it weren't for those two, I would definitely go the lone ranger route, and that would be a completely different scenario.'

Cold, decisive, and efficient, this kind of lone player is not bad, but he has two beautiful girls around him who can rely on him. Isn't it crazy for him to continue to follow this route?

"I'm not a masochist, and I haven't forgotten why I worked so hard all these years." Yuki lay on his back, curled up in the soft sofa, looking at the unfamiliar ceiling. When he thought back, his mind was filled with weirdness.

Counting from the bloodthirsty red moon, in just three or four days, he completed the three steps from acquaintance to familiarity and finally to friendship. Now he even lives in Sakurajima Mai's house, and has also increased Hayasaka Ai's favorability.

If it was just a simple cooperative relationship, why would the maid be so angry?

It's strange. Even if I were given a favorability system, it would be impossible for me to make so much progress in just a few days. And I always feel like something is wrong.

Why did I meet Mai Sakurajima and Ai Hayasaka in my first dungeon? Why can these two people and I make up for each other's shortcomings? Why did I find a way to hide my identity when I was worried about it?

Also, if it wasn’t my hallucination, where did the diary go?

There were too many mysteries lingering in his mind, but this time Yuki lost interest in tracing the source, and vaguely heard a word "good night" floating from the bedroom.

He moved his lips, letting sleep replace endless speculation.

"Good night, senpai."

Chapter 10: High School

The alley fire did not cause any commotion because there were no casualties and it was not even worthy of being on the news.

Kanagawa is still calm. People go to school as usual, and work as usual, as if nothing has happened.

Of course, Yuki would not go to the on-site investigation just to get bored. He stayed in his apartment for several days in a row, eating instant noodles for breakfast and lunch. He occasionally opened his computer to look up some information, and fell asleep when he felt sleepy. He lived a life that could be described as a salted fish.

He only went out once in a few days, which was to go to a nearby demolition site and pick up a lot of explosives and detonators. He had tasted the sweetness of using them in the port area of ​​Yuki under the red moon, and found that these things were more useful than guns.

Time slowed down as well. He didn't know what other players would do after returning to reality, but he had no interest in cramming. Or rather, he had been cramming for almost ten years, and a few days of cramming had done nothing but make himself nervous.

Because he didn't know when the next copy would come, Yuki didn't dare to run around. What if a random task was triggered and he couldn't travel with them? He was really worried about Mai Sakurajima and Ai Hayasaka completing the copy alone.

"Oh, I am really considerate and always think about them."

Yuki threw the leftover instant noodles from lunch into the trash can and stretched comfortably. This kind of leisurely day was quite good. It immediately diluted the aftereffects of the bloodthirsty red moon, as if he had entered another game track.

She stays with the bunny girl senior every day. Although she doesn't do anything inappropriate, their relationship is gradually getting closer. Hayasaka Ai will occasionally come over to exchange information, and then rush back to Tokyo.

So this is what daily youth feels like. Come to think of it, I should thank the reincarnation game?

It's ironic when you think about it, but there's nothing wrong with the logic. If it weren't for the reincarnation game, he wouldn't have the chance to come into contact with Sakurajima Mai and Hayasaka Ai at the same time, let alone establish a solid relationship between life and death.

Every time I brush my teeth, I see the two cups on the sink shelf and the used black stockings in the basket next to the washing machine. These things are enough to make me forget the terrifying red moon.

"Damn it, the reincarnation game has made my life more colorful."

Yuki returned to the living room with a strange expression. All the furniture was piled against the wall, revealing the empty wooden floor. He did not eat and drink for free these days. Every night he would teach Mai some fighting skills.

No matter whether it works or not, at least it can make you feel better.

Click.

The door lock rang, and Mai Sakurajima came back in school uniform. She poked her head in and saw Yuki standing in the middle of the living room. She immediately showed a headache.

"You're staying at home all day again today? Aren't you bored?"

She put down her shopping bags and keys, hooked her legs to take off her leather shoes, and quickly hid her delicate feet wrapped in black stockings into her fluffy slippers.

"I'm used to it. When I was looking up information, I could stay in a rental house for several days, and I could also survive in the wilderness for half a month." Yuki walked over naturally, took the shopping bag, and put it in the kitchen sink. When he opened it, he showed a surprised expression.

"We're having beef curry and watermelon tonight? Senior, do you want to ask me for something?"

"I wanted to eat it myself, so I brought you a portion." Mai was too lazy to respond. After a few days, she had become quite familiar with this weirdo.

Don't try to tease him, otherwise you will definitely be the one who got hurt; don't marvel at his strange experiences, because he hasn't told you about the even stranger ones.

Then the past two days were not as 'terrible' as imagined. Apart from the things related to the reincarnation game, everything was abnormally peaceful.

During the day, she went to school, and Yuki stayed in the apartment, eating instant noodles and looking up information. In the evening, Mai would go to the supermarket to buy some ingredients and cook for herself, and Yuki, who had no life skills, would help her.

After dinner, the two chatted for a while and then started practicing martial arts. After the exercise, they did some stretching, said good night to each other and went to bed.

"It's strange, I'm living a healthier life than before, and I'm almost used to this kind of life." Mai glanced at the boy next to her, who was peeling carrots with great concentration.

"Does it feel like you're seeing an old married couple?" Yuki said suddenly.

"Who is talking to you, old man and wife, just peel your radish and wash the beef." Mai immediately looked away and asked casually, "Is there anything unusual today?"

Yuki stayed behind to keep an eye on subsequent developments, saying that it would be dangerous if he went out rashly.

"No, oh, there was a blonde chick wandering around downstairs today, and she seemed to be looking for you."

blond?

Mai paused holding the spoon, her expression slightly tense: "It's Hehua, by the way, she didn't notice you, did she?"

"Hey, are you afraid that she will find me? Does this count as hiding a beauty in a golden house? Oh no, hiding a man in a golden house."

Before he could finish his words, a pair of small black silk feet left the slippers and kicked towards him. Yuki didn't dodge and took the blow comfortably.

"Good side kick, senior sister, you are really a genius. You mastered it so quickly."

"If you keep talking nonsense, I'll kick you out and never come back."

"Okay, okay, I won't disturb you while you're cooking." Yuki begged decisively, then retreated to the kitchen door. As if changing his expression, he instantly became serious. "We'll talk about business while we eat later. After two days, we should have a result."

Sakurajima Mai was in a daze for a moment. She was still not used to Yuki's style of doing things. She was a smiling pig-head just now, but in the blink of an eye, she turned into a rational and calm player.

Thinking about it more carefully, she felt that she was already familiar with this seamless switch. Since they met, Yuki had switched several faces in front of her.

'It is thanks to him that I can live seriously in the reincarnation game without falling into the vortex, being contaminated by blood and cruelty, and becoming a person like Li Dan.'

The girl stirred the curry and found another reason for Yuki to stay overnight.

Ten minutes later, two plates of curry rice were served on the table. Mai also thoughtfully prepared natto soup. Yuki picked up the spoon, took a bite, and immediately closed his eyes happily.

"Yeah, I feel like I live every day just for this bite. I'm almost vomiting from eating instant noodles."

She is indeed the perfect girlfriend, her skills are impeccable.