In a crossover anime, the only way to become stronger is by marrying a wife.

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However, even though these three were full of confidence when they talked about entering the inner world in the future, and were quite sure they could deal with Tsukikawa Shu, it was still quite a pain that they couldn't directly contact each other or engage in combat while they were in the secret realm.

In particular, according to the team members' reports, the monster gaps in the secret realm seem to be widening again...

……

……

puff~

My head is blooming.

Ichi Nijika knocked the last elite werewolf monster to the ground, then slammed it twice more to finish it off.

"Finishing blow"—this was something Tsukikawa Shuu taught her, and he told her never to forget it. He even gave her many examples from novels and anime of the various consequences caused by sanctimonious people not finishing the job, each one making people so angry and regretful. So Ijichi Nijika kept it firmly in mind.

"call……"

After collecting all the items dropped by the monster, Ichiji Nijika stretched.

You have obtained 1 werewolf tooth.

You have obtained 1 werewolf tooth.

You have obtained 1 werewolf tooth.

……

[You possess 100 werewolf teeth, which can be used to upgrade your weapon. Do you wish to upgrade now?]

Before me lay nearly a hundred werewolf corpses. I put the last werewolf tooth that had fallen out into my system inventory.

Seeing the system prompt, Ichiji Nijika clicked "Yes" without hesitation.

This magic wand feels just as comfortable to hold as the drumsticks I usually use; I can't put it down.

Especially when you're in close combat, hitting those monsters on the head is incredibly smooth, it feels like you're really hitting a drum.

Weapon upgrade successful

Your weapon's current quality is: Rare.

After Ichiji Nijika wiped out several werewolf lairs, Tsukikawa Shu woke up and smoothed his slightly messy bangs.

Even though he is in good physical condition now, he is still a mortal and still needs sleep.

I originally planned to take a short nap, but I didn't expect to fall asleep and sleep for quite a long time.

"Did you encounter any danger or have any questions?" Tsukikawa Shu asked immediately.

"No, they're all pretty simple."

Ichichi Hongxia said.

The first question is this: Could it be that he really cares about me? Ichiji Nijika muttered to herself.

"That's good," Tsukikawa Shu said. "You can call on me if you encounter anything you don't understand."

"No, I just felt bad waking you up since you looked so tired," Ichiji Nijika smiled.

"Don't be shy, just ask if you don't understand anything," Tsukikawa Shuu said.

“I’ll ask if I don’t understand something,” said Ichiji Nijika.

Then it was back to leveling up.

At this point, Tsukikawa Shuu really doesn't need much guidance. Ijichi Nijika is learning very quickly, and she can basically master the combat skills. She can also grasp the characteristics and weaknesses of various monsters very well.

Before they knew it, night had fallen, and it was time for Ichiji Nijika to rest.

"You should get some rest," Tsukikawa Shuu said.

"oh."

As before, Ichi Nijika found a cave and lay down.

I found a large leaf to place underneath, and used it as my bed.

"So, what do you do at night? Do you sleep too?" Ichiji Nijika asked, lying on her side.

"I didn't do anything, just slept," Tsukikawa Shuu said.

"Oh."

Ichi Nijika didn't expose him.

How could I be this sleepy during the day if I were sleeping? Ichi Nijika certainly didn't believe it.

After a while, Ichiji Nijika became still, seemingly having drifted off to sleep. However, she was still awake.

She didn't even close the chat window with Tsukikawa Hiiragi, seemingly exhausted.

Tsukikawa Shu didn't care about this.

Little did she know, this was something Ichiji Nijika had already anticipated. She deliberately left the chat window open to see what Tsukikawa Shuu was up to.

An hour later, Tsukikawa Shu was still sitting in the same spot, without leaving.

Meanwhile, Kitamura Motoyasu, Kawasumi Itsuki, and Amaki Ren were all silent, presumably fast asleep. If they weren't asleep, one could easily hear them cursing Tsukikawa Shu from time to time.

These people wouldn't go that far for their team members.

Tsukikawa Shuu really is keeping an eye on things for me...

Ichi Nijika quietly opened her eyes, peeking through a crack at the communication window.

For a moment, I was actually quite moved.

"Honestly, she talks a big game but is actually quite nice. She really does keep an eye out for me in case of danger," Ichiji Nijika muttered to herself.

Well, in the end, he's still a tsundere who's cold on the outside but warm on the inside. No wonder Pochi-chan is so devoted to him.

Given his consideration for women, it seems that marrying several women isn't entirely unacceptable.

If I join them, will Tsukikawa Shuu treat me the same way she treats everyone else?

"What am I thinking! I've only known this guy for a short time, how could I have such thoughts!"

Ichi Nijika quickly stopped this absurd idea.

Besides, does that mean I don't want Pochi-chan anymore? I've always wanted to separate her from Tsukikawa Shu.

Even if I were with Pochi-chan, I would never be with Tsukikawa Shu!

Ichi Nijika thought to herself.

However... the thought of possibly marrying Tsukikawa Shuu still lingered in his mind.

I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep tonight...

Chapter 177 Too Lazy to Choose a Chapter Title

Ijichi Nigatsu didn't sleep well that night.

I was still sleepy when I woke up in the morning.

"It's time to get moving. Let's try to advance two more levels today," said Tsukikawa Shuu.

"Oh." Ichiji Nijika rubbed her eyes and sat up.

"Didn't you sleep last night?" Ichiji Nijika asked, looking at Tsukikawa Shuu on the system screen.

"I slept during the day, so I don't need to sleep much at night," Tsukikawa Shu said calmly.

"I really didn't sleep all night. Was the one or two hours I slept during the day really enough?" Ichiji Nijika muttered to herself.

During the day, Tsukikawa Shuu would teach him experience and skills in dealing with monsters, and at night she would watch over him.

Oh no, what should I do if I think I'm starting to like him? Ichiji Nijika is really troubled this time.

He's quite handsome; if it weren't for the previous misunderstanding, every girl would have a natural attraction to him at first sight.

Seeing how much he has done for me now, I am still very touched, which has further increased my positive feelings towards him.

"Ugh, this is so annoying. If that's the case, then where does Pochi-chan fit in my heart?!"

Ichi Nijika was a little frantic and clutched her head.

"Poke-chan?" Tsukikawa Shuu listened to her muttering to herself, quite puzzled. "What does this have to do with Poke-chan?"

"what……"

Ichi Nijika hurriedly restored everything to its original state.

It's true, because Tsukikawa Shu only contacts me through the system and isn't actually by my side, I often overlook him when I'm having a lot on my mind.

"It's nothing, just checking up on a friend!" Ichiji Nijika said after a moment's thought.

“Yes, she definitely needs a lot of care.” Tsukikawa Shu nodded in agreement.

"Poch-chan is clumsy and slow-witted. You didn't bully her, did you?" Ichiji Nijika quickly changed the subject.

"Am I the kind of person with a perverse sense of humor?" Tsukikawa Shu asked.

Then, after thinking about it again, he added, "It would be quite fun to tease her in bed."