Chapter 252 Will Master and Dragon Tiger Show Affection When They Travel to the Original Story? (5)
Chapter 252 Will Master and Dragon Tiger Show Affection When They Travel to the Original Story? (5)
"You, what are you talking about?"
Eriri was startled by Aki Tomoya's sudden "attack" and subconsciously took a step back: "Putting everything else aside, who would carry a game disc around with them!"
"What?!" Aki Tomoya was greatly shocked. "That was the first game we made together! Why didn't you carry it with you as a souvenir?!"
"I'm just an artist, not the lead planner!" Eriri said, sounding a little guilty. If she still liked Aki Tomoya, she might have cared more. Unfortunately, she "transferred her affections" to Arthur halfway through. Although the game was also her own creation, like a child, her focus had undoubtedly shifted.
Why don't you ask the scriptwriter from Kasumigaoka?
Aki Tomoya's glasses flickered, and he instantly looked at "Kasumigaoka Utaha." Even through the glasses, he could feel the burning intensity in Aki Tomoya's eyes, which could practically burn a hole in someone.
If Aki Tomoya had looked at her like that before, Kasumigaoka Utaha would have at least blushed, if not fantasized.
Now...
"Don't try to figure me out with your own logic, Ethics-kun." Kasumigaoka Utaha's eyes were half-open and half-closed. "I don't have the habit of carrying game discs around. Even if it's a souvenir, I'll keep it safe at home."
“That makes sense…” Aki Tomoya looked quite regretful.
"But I was still surprised by Ethics-kun's request." Kasumigaoka Utaha rested her chin on her fair hand, which shone with a jade-like luster under the light. Her scarlet eyes were both ruthless and captivating. "I thought you would shamelessly ask us to help you make a game."
"After all, the game's progress probably won't be as smooth as expected, will it?"
Even if it weren't a different world, anyone with a brain would know that the game's production wouldn't go smoothly. Not to mention that her own world and Eriri still harbor feelings for Aki Tomoya, Aki Tomoya's overly naive thinking would be the biggest obstacle to the game's production.
It's important to understand that pure fans can never truly become producers. Pure love can be both a driving force and a blinding barrier.
"Actually, I've thought about that too!" Aki Tomoya said confidently, without hiding anything.
"In some ways, you're really amazing, Tomoya-kun," Kato Megumi retorted earnestly. "By the way, are you accepting Kasumigaoka-senpai's 'shameless' assessment?"
Utaha and Eriri from this world were speechless. They were still here, and even though there was a difference in their skill levels, Aki Tomoya's actions were still very hurtful!
It's important to understand that Shizuka Utako and Eri Hakuki are not unknown figures in the ACG world. It would be absolutely impossible for them to be willing to play supporting roles to Aki Tomoya, a nobody with nothing but passion.
If it weren't for a momentary lapse in judgment in choosing Aki Tomoya, only someone of Akane Kousaka's caliber could have attracted both of them to join at the same time.
"That's not shameless at all!" Aki Tomoya retorted loudly. "Isn't it perfectly natural to want your favorite game to be at a higher level?"
Kasumi Shiko and Hakuki Eri in this world felt as if they had been hit by another arrow. Their auras were beginning to turn into demonic energy. If Aki Tomoya continued to spout nonsense, he would undoubtedly suffer a severe blow from that being!
"But what I want to make is the bishoujo game of my dreams, a game that belongs to this world. The game in my heart must have Kasumi Utako and Hakuki Eri from this world!"
Aki Tomoya's emotional intelligence suddenly kicked in... no, this really is what he was thinking.
Utaha and Eriri from this world were taken aback, their terrifying aura subsided, and their eyes softened.
Even if Aki Tomoya has a thousand faults, as long as I can stand firmly by their side, that's enough.
“Tomoya…” Eriri couldn’t help but call out Aki Tomoya’s name.
That said, the fact that Aki Tomoya could keep the girls from giving up until the very end is probably partly due to his occasional ability to hit the mark directly.
"So, even if Eriri's drawing skills here may not be as good as yours, and even Utaha-senpai here may be a little worse, they are still my companions, the artists and scriptwriters that game production needs the most!"
Aki Tomoya clenched his fist, and his ordinary face with glasses finally showed a bit of serious charm. Of course, what he said was also very irritating!
Eriri & Kasumigaoka Utaha: ...You explained the beginning very well, so there's no need to say anything more!
"what……!"
Aki Tomoya's scream was stuck in his throat, and his face gradually contorted.
To his left, Eriri ground her heel into Aki Tomoya's left instep, making a clicking sound, her voice sinister: "I'm so sorry my skill level isn't high enough, so do you have any complaints, Tomoya~"
To his right, Kasumigaoka Utaha smiled in a chilling way: "It's really terrible to be a writer who's not quite there yet, isn't it, Ethics-kun~"
pill!
Aki Tomoya was sweating profusely, but fortunately he had some basic intelligence and knew that he couldn't scream at this moment, otherwise the consequences might be even more tragic.
"Spanning two worlds, the only thing that hasn't changed is you, Tomoya. It's really hard to know what to say." Eriri let out a long sigh of relief.
"Yes, it's really amazing that you can turn someone as tsundere as Sawamura into a tsukkomi (straight man)." Kasumigaoka Utaha commented sincerely.
"It's one thing to talk about him, but why did you have to drag me into it! Kasumigaoka Utaha!" Even after undergoing hellish etiquette training, for some reason, Eriri still couldn't calm down when facing Kasumigaoka Utaha, and she was quick to explode.
This must be the power of a destined nemesis.
"You still can't shake the habit of calling her by her full name all the time. Your etiquette training is a complete failure, Your Highness." Kasumigaoka Utaha deliberately pointed out Eriri's identity and successfully saw Eriri gritting her teeth, but unable to say anything harsh.
“Likewise, you haven’t even learned basic etiquette yet, Lord Kasumigaoka.”
Eriri deliberately adopted the elegant and noble demeanor of a princess, that is, she raised her head slightly with a reserved air, revealing her slender neck, and looked at people with a slightly downward gaze.
Ha, who doesn't know who?
Eriri was given the title of Honorary Princess because of King Arthur's unique position in the Holy Grail War, as well as his role as the first Heroic Spirit to appear and his participation in the Holy Grail War.
The situation is a bit different for "Kasumigaoka Utaha".
In terms of historical status, Charlemagne, the father of European civilization, is even above King Arthur. However, Charlemagne has never really acknowledged himself as a king. In addition, the Frankish kingdom has long been divided into three, and none of these three countries currently have a royal family. They also do not agree on their own status, so it is impossible for him to bestow any title of princess upon Kasumigaoka Utaha.
Furthermore, Kasumigaoka Utaha signed her contract with Charlemagne relatively late and never participated in the Holy Grail War. Fortunately, Charlemagne later came to Europe's aid on several occasions, which can be considered a meritorious act.
So the three countries discussed it and granted "Kasumigaoka Utaha" the status of an honorary citizen and the title of honorary lord. However, that status was much less prestigious than "Eriri's" princess status. "Eriri" at least had half of the Great Ying bloodline, and her father was a high-ranking official in Ying. She still had a certain status and power in Ying and was not just a figurehead.
The title of "Kasumigaoka Utaha" was purely for show; she herself never cared about it.
However, being pointed out by "Eri" now makes me feel ashamed.
Kasumigaoka Utaha's hand, which was resting on her arm, tightened subconsciously.
Then, in a gentle tone, she said, "I still have the video of Princess Eriri's first appearance carefully saved. It turns out that the princess's etiquette is that if she steps on her skirt, she needs a knight to come to her rescue. Her pale face was once a major source of memes."
"This is truly eye-opening."
Kasumigaoka Utaha tilted her head slightly, her scarlet eyes full of teasing.
Eriri's delicate face contorted for a moment. That wretched Kasumigaoka Utaha, why does she still have that kind of dark history?!
Actually, she didn't embarrass herself at the time, since Arthur's rescue was flawless. It was just that some busybodies brought it up when the video was released later. But most people were more understanding of "Eriri" and felt that she had performed quite well despite being forced into the role.
They've only had a few weeks of intensive etiquette training. How can they compare to princesses who have been taking etiquette classes since childhood and have elegance ingrained in their bones? Setting such high standards seems a bit harsh.
However... nothing can stop the proliferation of memes... This is just human nature to enjoy watching the spectacle.
"Oh? I remember Lord Kasumigaoka has never participated in any social ceremonies. I can be so kind as to send you an invitation. I look forward to your perfect performance then."
You think you're so great, "Kasumigaoka Utaha"?
The two locked in a fierce battle of wits, their gazes sharp and intense, creating a dangerous atmosphere that prevented anyone around them from getting a word in edgewise.
Sure enough, even though reason told them that the key was to cooperate and go back together, the competitive spirit between girls still made them subconsciously compete. After all, no matter how mature they became, they were still only teenagers.
“Um…” Kato Megumi obediently raised her hand, tilted her head slightly, and her delicate face was full of doubt, “Princess? Lord?”
"Are Sawamura-kun and Kasumigaoka-senpai talking about lines from a script?"
This is probably the attitude an ordinary person should have when they suddenly find out about this. After all, as a fellow member who spends every day with someone, it's completely unimaginable that Eriri, who is essentially a useless young lady, would be given the title of princess, or that Kasumigaoka Utaha, who is lazy, sarcastic, and naturally cunning, would be given the title of lord.
"Ah, no, that's not it." Eriri shook her head, without offering any explanation.
"Don't worry about that, it's irrelevant anyway." Kasumigaoka Utaha crossed her legs, her alluring black stockings gleaming under the light.
"How can it be unimportant? Explain yourself! There's another me, Kasumigaoka Utaha!" Eriri pressed her hands on the table, leaning forward with an imposing air.
“That’s right, I’m also very curious about the cause and effect. Can you explain it to me? My counterpart.” Kasumigaoka Utaha also looked over with a smile.
Aki Tomoya's thinking continued to go astray.
"Why was she assigned the role of a princess? Apart from her appearance, Eriri has nothing to do with being a princess." — A backstab from her childhood friend.
"What's wrong with me being a princess?!" x2
Both Eriris bristled at the same time.
Although they could make fun of themselves, they couldn't forgive this guy for daring to make sarcastic remarks. The two proud and rare individuals reached a consensus.
“No, no, this is based on the character setting,” Aki Tomoya waved his hands repeatedly. “Although the tsundere princess setting is very classic and lovable, Eriri, you are essentially a shut-in and a lazy bum, which doesn’t fit the image of a princess who is proud on the outside but shy on the inside at all.”
……
Is it really okay to say something so direct and provocative? It feels like both Eriris are ready to bite Aki Tomoya to death.
"Is it Tomoya's talent to not be able to find the key point?" Kasumigaoka Utaha shook her head slightly. She began to wonder why she had liked this strange guy in the first place. Could it be that she mistook Aki Tomoya's liking for her work as liking for her as a person?
"And are we sure we want to stay here and talk forever? Even club activities have to end eventually, right? Or are we going to spread the word about parallel universes to the whole world?"
Even Aki Tomo, who had been talking incessantly, chose to shut up. Who knows what would happen if too many people found out?
"Whatever you want to do, let's find a secluded place first." Kasumigaoka Utaha tapped the table with her slender white fingers, making a crisp sound.
“I’m afraid my house won’t do,” Eriri frowned. “There are too many irrelevant people there.”
"And their identities are also very sensitive."
It is, after all, the residence of a foreign diplomat, and many high-ranking officials come and go, attracting considerable attention.
It would be troublesome if people noticed Eriri and Kasumigaoka Utaha as a couple, since Eriri doesn't have a twin sister.
“But we can’t rely on Tomoya’s little room.” Kasumigaoka Utaha shook her head helplessly. “A short get-together is fine, but what if we can’t go back for the time being? Where will we stay?”
Even though both of them are confident that their Servants will find them, how long it will take is still unknown.
None of the people present came from impoverished families, but it was still inappropriate for them to stay there for an extended period.
"Do you have money?" Kasumigaoka Utaha asked Eriri earnestly.
“A little.” Eriri pulled a wallet from her pocket, inside which was a stack of ten thousand yen bills. “But can I use it here?”
It would be troublesome if it were mistaken for counterfeit money, although this amount should not be detected.
"Let's leave it at that for now, we'll talk about it later." Kasumigaoka Utaha reached out to her other self, "Can I use your student ID?"
Kasumigaoka Utaha was taken aback, not reacting for a moment: "What are you doing?"
"Get a room."
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