Tokyo: After years of stagnation, the heiress of the yakuza arrives.

"He once believed, based on the storyline of the character Ga La gave Mu Li, that there must be someone in real life who secretly loved him."

"That's because he lacks self-awareness."

"He rented a power bank for his phone in order to find a non-existent love confession post."

"That's a waste of his money."

"After he couldn't find it, he planned to register more than a dozen accounts to attack the administrator."

"That's because he's morally corrupt."

"His final judgment was based on the assumption that there must be someone in the corner who likes the male protagonist."

Kuroba Shido stared at the last sentence and remained silent for two seconds.

Troublesome.

The birth of the rice ball head has closed the chain of evidence!

If Yamamoto Shinjin were simply someone who looked like a rice ball, acted like a pervert, and had a brain like it was wrapped in seaweed, it could be categorized as a congenital problem. But he deliberately added at the end, "That's how it is inside the corner of the wood," which is equivalent to a criminal leaving his ID card, phone number, and confession at the crime scene and then voluntarily walking into the police station to request to be photographed and filed.

Is this something a human being could do?

Kuroba Shido grew angrier the more he thought about it.

A perfectly good medium of electronic culture has had its reputation ruined by wicked rice ball-heads like Yamamoto Senjin, who lack self-awareness and fantasize about being the male protagonist all day long. As a result, the Minister now labels all players as cancer, and even a high-level tactical player like him has suffered an undeserved disaster.

Password.

Rice Ball, you better not let Uncle Kuroba catch you!

Of course, despite his anger, the rule still had to be withdrawn. Kuroba Shido quickly adjusted his strategy and launched a counterattack again by focusing on the forum reviews themselves.

[Your Excellency, the evaluations of Yamamoto Akihito on the school forum cannot be considered objective evidence. Online evaluations are easily influenced by group emotions, and many people on the forum already harbor prejudices against him.]

You just liked the third post.

The Black Feather Warrior said, "..."

He slowly lowered his head and clicked on the screenshot again. Under the third post about Yamamoto's search for a non-existent confession post, there was indeed a very familiar liked avatar.

Black hair.

Half of a profile.

There is also a cane in the background.

Why does it look so much like him?

Unsure, let me take another look.

Hey!

Isn't that him?

[Minister, liking this post only means I acknowledge its value for discussion, not that I endorse its stance.]

[You commented below, "That damn rice ball finally got its comeuppance."]

That was a blessing between friends.

You also added three laughing emojis.

[Enhance the emotional expression of your blessings.]

[You forwarded this to Ito Fusei.]

Good things should be shared with friends.

Miyazaki Kiyoshi's side fell silent again.

Shido Kuroba's forehead began to sweat.

I'm starting to feel the strain.

The minister only said a few words, but it was as if he had prepared all his defense arguments into a multiple-choice question in advance. Every time he found a seemingly reasonable answer, the next piece of evidence would bury that answer. If this continues, not only will the regulations be revoked, but he may also have to write a report tonight entitled "On the Psychological Mechanism of Members Using Online Platforms to Attack Their Friends".

We must sever this connection with Yamamoto.

If he can prove that he has no connection with Ga La Ge Mu, the rule will lose its target. Since the club only has two people, and neither the club leader nor he plays, the rule naturally has no meaning.

Kuroba Shido took a deep breath, his expression gradually becoming solemn, and his fingers solemnly fell.

[Your Excellency, I've thought about it carefully, and what you said makes sense.]

[It is true that such shady dealings can have a serious impact on people like Yamamoto, who are weak-willed and lack realistic understanding. I abhor this and have decided to sever all ties with such people from this day forward.]

[It should also be noted that I personally never engage in any illegal or questionable practices. All the information I just mentioned comes from objective observations of the industry and long-term research into the mistakes of my friends.]

send.

Kuroba Shido looked at his reply and nodded in satisfaction.

This is called a strategic retreat.

Since it's impossible to clear Ga La Ge Mu's name for the time being, let's first extricate ourselves from the situation. Once the regulations lose their actual binding force, we can then apply for their abolition on the grounds of streamlining the community system. This roundabout approach is also a way to save the country.

buzz-

Kiyoshi Miyazaki sent me a screenshot.

The smile on Shido Kuroba's face froze.

The screenshot is from the Shenchuan University campus forum, posted tonight, with a very eye-catching title.

[Help! I'm stuck on the rooftop with the "cold-faced young lady" character in the game. How can I fool three people at the same time without reloading a save?]

Below is the detailed account provided by the poster.

[Currently, six item cards are known to be usable. "Poor Boy's Tears" and "Selective Amnesia" can buy time; "Good Guy Card" can temporarily increase confusion; "Discounted Bento" hasn't been found to have any effect yet; and "Jumping Box" can only be used once. Is there a way to complete the game in one life without sacrificing any bento boxes? I need help urgently.]

The Black Feather Warrior said, "..."

The room fell silent.

The background music on the tablet was still playing. The cold-faced young lady stood by the male protagonist's bed. She had just finished taking away his shoes and was now preparing to take away his second phone hidden under his pillow. A gentle yet dangerous line came from the speaker.

The props you just mentioned are exactly the same as those in the post.

Kuroba Shido's eyes were clear.

Using the same items in the same game is normal. This only proves that the poster and I have similar game understanding, or even that the other party remotely stole my tactical ideas.

[The profile picture is of a large black cat.]

There are many black rats in Tokyo. The Minister can't bear to see just one black rat and assume it's his beloved dog, Dahei. This is a very serious case of rodent prosopagnosia (face blindness).

[Personal Introduction.]

Kuroba Shido glanced down.

[A legally disabled young man in Tokyo, specializing in low-cost survival strategies, refuses to pay fees and does not lend money.]

The Black Feather Warrior said, "..."

Okay, okay, here you go, take it, alright!

The room fell silent.

This personal introduction does have a minor problem, mainly because the characteristics are too distinct. It's not that there are no people in Tokyo who meet all the criteria, but we haven't found a second one yet.

But it's okay.

It is common sense that an online identity cannot be used as direct proof of a real-world identity!

[Minister, this is just a handsome, disabled young man I don't know, who shares similar experiences, hobbies, and financial situation with me, and who also happens to keep a black rat. The world is so big; it's not surprising to find two outstanding people like this.]

Kiyoshi Miyazaki replied.

【Um. 】

Kuroba Shido's lips curled up slightly.

Have you seen?

The minister has accepted!

Although there was only one "hmm," it was enough to demonstrate that his argument was rigorous and logically sound, successfully protecting the privacy and innocence of an innocent netizen.

The next second, Miyazaki Kiyoshi sent another message.

[The regulations are in effect.]

The Black Feather Warrior said, "..."

No.

If you've already said "yes," why is the regulation still in effect?

[Your Excellency, the evidence presented earlier was clearly insufficient.]

I have my own judgment.

Kuroba Shido fell silent after reading those words.

Almost forgot, Miyazaki Kiyoshi is neither a police officer nor a forum administrator. She doesn't need to complete the chain of evidence, nor does she need to obtain a confession from the suspect. As long as she determines that the account belongs to Kuroba Shido, the new club rules can be used to carry out a precise strike on the spot.

Awesome.

A minister born evil!

Kuroba Shido stared at the screen for half a minute before finally closing his eyes, pressing pause with trembling fingers, and placing the tablet face down on the bed.

ended.

Before the King of Wood could surpass the Evil Rice Ball's clear record, he perished prematurely due to internal political struggles within the guild...

He didn't even have time to leave a last message. If Yamamoto finds out tomorrow, he'll definitely stand in front of him with the game disc, his mouth twisted to his ears, and declare that the true king fears no minister or rule.

The thought of that scene made Shido Kuroba feel even worse.

He rolled over, staring blankly at the ceiling, feeling as if a piece of his life had suddenly been missing. Today it was a little corner of wood, tomorrow it might be a sugary drink, and the day after it might be a discounted rice ball...

Once all cheap entertainment is written into the club rules by the Minister, he will become a healthy college student who attends classes on time, participates in clubs on time, fills out questionnaires on time, and goes home to sleep on time every day.

so horrible.

He'd rather go to Tokyo Bay and make dumplings with his great-grandmother... even though he doesn't have a great-grandmother.

A minute passed.

Two minutes passed.

Kuroba Shido remained lying on the bed, like a corpse abandoned by the electronic culture industry. His phone screen gradually went dark, and the message "Regulations in effect" in the chat box disappeared into the darkness.

buzz-

My phone suddenly vibrated again.

Kuroba Shido did not move.

Anyway, there's nothing left to lose.

buzz-

A second tremor followed.

He didn't move, only pulling the blanket up a little to his face, preparing to escape this cruel world without any corner for him through sleep. It wasn't until the third vibration that Kuroba Shido seemed to have a final burst of energy before reaching out and dragging his phone into the blanket.

The person who sent the message was still Kiyoshi Miyazaki.

I'll give you one chance.

Kuroba Shido's eyes twitched slightly.

[You need to convince me about tomorrow's club activity.]

Kuroba Shido peeked half his face out from under the covers.

[If you can prove that the problem of "Gala Gemu" is not just a simple malignant tumor, this rule can be revoked.]

Quiet.

In the bedroom of the luxury apartment, Kuroba Shido, who had just been lying on the bed like a corpse, gradually brightened up. The next second, the blanket was suddenly thrown off, and he sat up straight. Behind him, a golden phantom that seemed to belong to the Wood King rose from the ground.

"good!!!"

opportunity!

The minister actually gave him a chance to prove himself!

This shows that the argument just now was not entirely ineffective. Miyazaki Kiyoshi only thought the evidence was insufficient, not that he fundamentally refused to discuss it. As long as a complete, rigorous and irrefutable set of evidence is presented tomorrow, Garagi can be exonerated and the club rules can be cancelled on the spot.

Kuroba Shido bowed his head and replied solemnly.

[Minister, rest assured, I will show you the true value of Gagua Wood tomorrow.]

【Um. 】

Chat ended.

Shido Kuroba put down his phone, picked up his tablet again, and took a few screenshots of the pause screen...

He also recorded the six prop cards he had just used, the changes in the three female protagonists' states, and their extreme escape routes. The artistic value could be researched, the musical value could be found by playing the original soundtrack, and the literary value was a little difficult to determine, but he had absolute authority on the topics of survival, tactics, and resource management.

However, before we can get started, there is something even more important to do.

Kuroba Shido looked at the screenshot of Yamamoto's forum that Miyazaki Kiyoshi had just sent him, and his eyes gradually turned dangerous.

Damn it.

Nausea.

Evil rice ball!

If it weren't for Yamamoto Shinji going crazy at school every day, sometimes shouting "Gala to Munibi," sometimes fantasizing that he was the male protagonist, and sometimes holding his phone looking for a confession post that didn't even exist!

How could the Minister have such a serious stereotype about Ga La Ge Mu? And how could he have experienced such a near-soulful battle to defend electronic culture tonight?

Every wrong has its perpetrator, every debt its debtor. The game itself is not at fault; the rice ball is!

Kuroba Shido silently opened the Kamikawa University campus forum. Instead of using his usual account, he picked out a small account from the account list that he rarely used except for posting game help requests. The account's avatar was a black mouse. He enabled the anonymous posting function and his finger hovered over the title bar.

[Warning! Yamamoto is severely damaging the public image of woodworking enthusiasts!]

Not powerful enough.

delete.

[A serious discussion regarding the use of unscrupulous rice ball-shaped food scraps to pollute the Kamikawa University campus environment.]

It's too much like the news department.

Delete it again.

After thinking seriously for a few seconds, Shido Kuroba finally found the most accurate, direct, and meaningful way to express the anger in his heart.

[Damn, disgusting, evil rice ball, please stop representing the corner and giving this to wooden players!!!]

well.

The poster's grief and indignation can be felt at a glance, without revealing their true identity. The title does not contain any personal characteristics of Shido Kuroba. Even if Yamamoto himself saw it, he would only think that this is an ordinary student who has been persecuted by rice balls for a long time.

The main text should also be objective.

[I am an ordinary, rational, and optimistic student at Kamikawa University who is never addicted to games. Tonight, I happened to learn that because Yamamoto Senjin has been publicly shouting "Galagimo is awesome," fantasizing that there must be girls secretly in love with him in real life, searching for non-existent confession posts, and attacking forum administrators, some students have developed serious misunderstandings about all Galagimo players.]

[This is a formal declaration: Normal players would not kneel down to girls in the cafeteria, would not have a crooked mouth, would not mistake rice balls for brains, and would not rent a power bank because they couldn't find a confession post. All of the above behaviors are Yamamoto's personal issues and have nothing to do with Galagigi.]

[We hope that Yamamoto Sento will immediately cease representing the vast majority of gamers and publicly apologize for the negative impact he has had on the electronic culture industry. Otherwise, we suggest that the school issue regulations prohibiting Yamamoto Sento from approaching any corner of the campus or members of related clubs within 50 meters.]

Kuroba Shido read it through once.

The logic is clear.

An objective stance.

Language restraint.

There wasn't a single dirty word in the entire post; it only expressed the concerns of ordinary players about the future of the industry and reasonable criticism of a certain evil fan group. Even if the Minister himself read it, he would definitely recognize it as a rational post full of social responsibility.

send!

Anonymous posting successful.

The post was refreshed, and the first view count quickly appeared after the title. Kuroba Shido looked at the words "Damn, disgusting, evil rice ball head" and the frustration that had been suppressed by the club rules all night finally dissipated. He comfortably lay back on the bed.

That was awesome!

As for this alternate account with a black mouse profile picture, a bio that reads "A legally disabled handsome boy in Tokyo," and which just posted a request for help with clearing the game tonight, and which Miyazaki Kiyoshi has already fully screenshotted and saved, could it really have an anonymity effect...?

Kuroba Shido had never even considered this question.

I did it, so what? Go ahead and kill me if you dare, don't you know who I'm working for!

If you're so capable, come to the teaching building and challenge our Minister to a one-on-one fight!

come!

Come here!

at the same time……

There's a post on the school forum about Mr. Yamamoto... +1

Late at night, at Mr. Yamamoto's house.

"Hey, what the heck? There's another one?" came Yamamoto Sento's slightly puzzled voice.

"Anonymous post... Warning..."

"Oh ho, she's got a tsundere personality!"

"..."