The Paradise of Reincarnation Begins with Eriri.

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It's not that I don't know how to answer, but I want him to answer.

“Kato and I are friends,” Kiyono Makoto said. “For some special reasons, Kato has indeed been staying at my house for the past two days, but it’s not the kind of cohabitation that Tomoya is imagining. Please keep this a secret, as it would cause Kato unnecessary trouble if it got out.”

"Don't worry, I definitely won't go around telling everyone."

Without further ado, Aki Tomo agreed immediately.

next second.

Snapped!

Aki Tomoya clasped his hands together, his expression solemn:

"Kato-san, since you and Kiyono aren't dating, please keep your distance from now on. That's basic etiquette for a female lead!"

As a die-hard anime and manga enthusiast, Aki Tomoya often speaks without regard for the occasion or atmosphere.

"I'm sorry, how I get along with my friends is my own business, it has nothing to do with Aki-kun." Kato Megumi said calmly, reaching out to gently tug at Kiyono Makoto's sleeve. "Kiyono-kun, the train is here, let's get on... Goodbye, Aki-kun."

Kiyono Makoto greeted them, "Rinya, we're leaving now."

"..."

Aki Tomoya looked bewildered as he watched Kiyono Makoto and Kato Megumi board the train together.

The female lead, who was supposed to be the lead actress, just abandoned me and left with other guys?

not like this!

The script shouldn't be like this!

A day passed by in a flash.

At 7:00 PM (Monday), another 4:00 PM.

Makoto Kiyono and Megumi Kato went to the park together to meet up with their senior and Eriri, and continued their run.

Unfortunately, after only two laps, raindrops suddenly began to fall from the sky.

"Hey, it's raining?"

Eriri's eyes lit up, she put her hands above her head, her pretty face full of joy:

"That's enough for today, let's go home."

Kasumigaoka Utaha crossed her arms over her chest, closed her right eye, and tilted her head slightly to look over:

"Sawamura-kun can finally skip training openly and legitimately."

Eriri, of course, refused to admit it: "Don't underestimate me, buddy. I wouldn't have come to the park if I didn't want to run."

"It's okay to lie to others, but it's wrong to lie to yourself."

"Kasumigaoka Utaha! You better stop this now!"

"..."

“You two can keep arguing.” Kiyono Makoto simply walked over to Kato’s side. “Let’s go to the shopping mall across the street to take shelter from the rain.”

"Okay."

Kato Megumi put away her phone and followed.

"Hey, wait for me."

Eriri covered her forehead with her hand and hurriedly chased after her.

The group quickly left the park and went into a shopping mall across the street to take shelter from the rain.

After entering, the three girls went to the restroom together, while Kiyono Makoto went to the seafood section alone.

"...Found it."

In the aquarium, several pufferfish swimming around came into view.

Kiyono Makoto stared intently as he observed the various pufferfish. Above each pufferfish appeared a phrase: "The ultimate delicacy in the world." However, only one possessed the "poison of pufferfish."

"Huh? What's going on?"

After a moment's thought, Kiyono Makoto quickly understood.

The scientific community has reached a consensus that pufferfish itself does not produce toxins; pufferfish toxins are a product of the combined effects of food and microorganisms. Therefore, artificially farmed pufferfish are generally non-toxic.

That poisonous pufferfish may have come from the wild, or it may have had a special constitution.

"I'm sorry, but I'll choose you."

While apologizing in his heart, Kiyono Makoto bought the poisonous pufferfish.

The staff in the seafood section were very dedicated and offered to help with the process free of charge, since most people can't handle pufferfish properly.

Makoto Kiyono did not refuse, but made a request, saying that he wanted to film a video with the pufferfish as a souvenir.

Holding the plump pufferfish in his hand, Makoto Kiyono filmed the scene while silently chanting in his mind:

"Plundering entries".

As the raid began, the pufferfish seemed to sense the danger and frantically twisted its body, but unfortunately it could not break free at all.

One minute later.

The entry has been looted. The pufferfish, which was full of energy before, is now in a dying state, only struggling slightly.

Expand the entry.

Kiyono Makoto silently recited this in his heart.

【Pufferfish Poison: When attacking enemies, there is a small chance to trigger pufferfish toxin, which inflicts damage and additional negative status effects such as paralysis and difficulty breathing.】

[Note: Toxin damage is related to the enemy's constitution. The higher the enemy's constitution, the lower the toxin damage, and they may even be immune to it.]

"...That makes perfect sense."

Kiyono Makoto carefully read the notes and felt no disappointment.

Trying to poison Superman with a pufferfish is an impossible idea, but ordinary players aren't Superman. Even with enhanced physiques, they can't completely ignore the pufferfish's poison.

A moment later.

The staff finally finished cooking the pufferfish, and Kiyono Makoto took the pufferfish sashimi and left. On the way, he happened to meet a blonde girl with twin ponytails.

"Kiyono, you've come at the perfect time." Eriri's eyes lit up as she quickly came forward. "Please help me out."

Upon hearing this, Kiyono Makoto stopped in his tracks:

"What kind of help?"

"When I came out of the restroom, I saw a bookstore not far away. I went in and took a look around, and I found a new book that I really love on the shelves." Eriri lowered her voice, her bright blue eyes full of anticipation. "So, could you please ask Kiyono to help me buy it?"

Makoto Kiyono quickly realized: "The work you're talking about is actually a doujinshi, isn't it?"

If it's a legitimate comic, there's no need to ask someone else to help you buy it.

Eriri put her hands on her hips and turned her pretty face away, her ear tips slightly red:

"It is indeed a doujinshi, but I only took it back to study the art style, that's all."

Learn art style by looking at doujinshi?

You don't even believe that yourself, do you?

Eriri gently bit her lower lip and whispered:

"I didn't change my clothes today. If I went to buy them, it would be terrible if I ran into my classmates. But I really want to see them today, so I can only ask Kiyono for help."

The biggest secret has already been exposed to Kiyono Makoto, so there's no need to hide it now.

Kiyono Makoto remained expressionless.

"A boy's reputation is important too, isn't it?"

Is it shameful for girls to buy notebooks, but it's okay for boys to buy them?

This is sexism!

"Here you go." Eriri took out her wallet and simply pulled out two Fukuzawa Yukichi bills, showing off her wealth. "After you buy the notebook I want, the rest is your errand fee."

Makoto Kiyono swiftly accepted the banknotes and clasped his hands together in prayer:

"Lady Eriri, please feel free to give me your orders in the future."

Yinglili: "..."

A moment later.

Kiyono Makoto walked out of the bookstore carrying a bag of books, which contained the manga and doujinshi that Eriri had specified.

"They're all inside."

Kiyono Makoto went to the corner and handed the shopping bag to Eriri, who was eagerly waiting.

"Hehehe..."

Eriri took the shopping bag with both hands, her eyes sparkling, and gave it a perfect score.

But the next second.

A cold, ruthless, and grand voice suddenly rang in their ears.

[A player has been detected triggering a special scenario]