My anime/manga fandom can't be that lazy.

"Heh heh, I feel that the relationship is unusual."

The three of them had no idea that Dongfang Bai had already discovered them, because their movements and sounds were too obvious, and they were so close.

"Oh no! We've been discovered!"

The fairy nudged Kirino beside her, and as she looked up to continue observing, her eyes suddenly met those of Dongfang Bai…

This was clearly seen!?

"Eh!?"

The three tried to hide, but the place was narrow, and when they heard they had been discovered, they panicked and fell to the ground, thus being completely exposed.

"You three..."

Black Cat narrowed her eyes slightly. She guessed that these people wouldn't just stay in the store peacefully, and sure enough, they secretly ran out to eavesdrop.

The reason the two of them came out to talk was, in a sense, to avoid the others, because scolding Black Cat in front of several people would be very embarrassing.

Considering Black Cat's feelings, Dongfang Bai planned to have a private talk with the two of them, but those three guys still sneaked out and followed them out.

Although Gabriel wasn't seen, she's probably still freeloading at the 'Rabbit House'.

"You're going too far. Even though what this Evil Eye Radio Wave Girl writes is probably some kind of cringeworthy chuunibyou work, you don't have to say it like that."

Since she had already been discovered, Kirino Kousaka thought she might as well just stand up openly. She had been secretly listening to the conversation between Kuroneko and Dongfang Bai, although she hadn't heard them clearly because they were speaking very softly.

However, there was one thing: Kirino Kousaka seemed to have overheard Dongfang Bai saying something like, "Nobody will read Black Cat's books," which made her a little angry. Even a popular author shouldn't act like that.

"Evil Eye... Electric Wave Woman..."

Black Cat's face twitched slightly. She didn't know how to complain about this guy who was dressed particularly "revealingly." He was clearly speaking up for himself, but he also made a sarcastic remark about her.

They even specifically emphasized the phrase "evil-eyed radio wave woman"!

"You've misunderstood. Bai Jun only gave me some suggestions; he didn't say anything too offensive."

The black cat took a deep breath before slowly speaking, which made Kirino, who was planning to give Dongfang Bai a sharp tongue, give up the idea.

"Alright, alright, although I didn't hear much just now, I was indeed offering suggestions. Xiao Tong Tong Shi just misunderstood."

Saori, always the nice guy, stepped in to smooth things over, giving Kirino Kousaka a way out and preventing the situation from becoming too awkward.

"By the way, how about we go for a stroll in Akihabara? It'll be a good opportunity for both of us to learn about the works we like."

Saori quickly changed the subject, defusing the awkward situation with just a few words and even fostering a closer relationship among them, suggesting they go shopping in Akihabara together.

This surprised Dongfang Bai somewhat. Although she looked very tall, she was extremely thoughtful and quite skilled at dealing with people, not at all like a homebody...

Although she claimed to be an administrator of the "Otaku Club" and had social experience, this level of experience couldn't be acquired simply by being an administrator. Although he hadn't read much of the original work, he remembered that Saori seemed to have some kind of identity.

"understood."

"Right on my mind!"

Kuro Neko and Kirino Kousaka immediately agreed. They had long wanted to show each other what they meant by ACG, whether it was more cool or more adorable...

"Well, then I guess I won't come. After all, I'm a grown man..."

Dongfang Bai scratched his cheek, seemingly trying to get away with it, but the fairy grabbed his right arm.

"No! No way! You have to come too."

The fairy knew Dongfang Bai so well that she could tell at a glance that Dongfang Bai felt awkward shopping with a group of girls, but if he escaped, she would feel a little more at ease.

It's only when this guy is around that I can have a proper offline gathering...

"Let's include Gabriel too!"

Saori pushed a blonde girl with messy hair out of the store. Looking at the girl's disgusted expression, she felt like a middle-aged man who was annoyed by trouble.

"Ugh, I don't want to! I just want to go back to playing games..."

Gabriel tried to break free from Saori's grasp, but Saori's height completely overwhelmed her. At only 1.4 meters tall, Gabriel looked like a mother with her daughter compared to Saori's 1.8 meters tall...

Just imagine the comical scene that would be if Gabriel, who is only 1.4 meters tall and looks like an elementary school student, stood next to Saori, who is a full 1.8 meters tall and taller than most boys.

Saori could easily pick up Gabriel and leave her two helpless short legs dangling in the air. In the end, she had no choice but to be forcibly taken along to go shopping with Kirino and the others.

"Alright alright."

Dongfang Bai finally agreed. He could already imagine himself and his friends walking down the street, being stared at by a large group of otaku with eyes that looked like they wanted to stab him to death.

[PS: You can skip to the next chapter for transition.]

Chapter Ninety-Nine: A Day in the Life of Old Master Dongfang [Transition - Skipable]

"Ah."

A heavy figure, a very tall old man, sat in the courtyard, gently rocking back in an old chair. His face looked terrifying, and no one dared to approach him.

Beside him was a cup of coarse tea, the kind that was cheap and readily available in the market. He took a sip and continued to look through the things in his hands.

Even in his old age, you can still vaguely see the muscle lines on his body through his clothes; he might just be the kind of 'park grandpa' you'd expect.

He exudes a mysterious and powerful aura; if a crying child were to stand here, seeing him might frighten them into stopping their crying.

His hair was gray, and although his face was covered with wrinkles, his strong and resolute temperament was even more powerful than that of a young man.

He quietly flipped through the small notebook in his hand, carefully turning page after page. The first page of the notebook had a picture of Sagiri. He suddenly nodded. He was still thinking about which girl with a similar background should be chosen as the 'main character'.

Incredibly, this small black notebook contained a huge amount of records and detailed information. If that kid found out that he was secretly observing Dongfang Bai, he would definitely make 463 angry.

In fact, he didn't know that Dongfang Bai had already discovered that he was being secretly protected by his family, but he just hadn't said anything because this protection was just that—protection—and wouldn't interfere with his privacy or daily life.

"Letting that kid go to Japan was the right choice."

Dongfang Yuntao, the former head of the Dongfang family, had long since laid down all his burdens and was enjoying his retirement, but the aura of a powerful figure within him did not decay with age; on the contrary, it grew stronger and stronger.

Dongfang Yuntao's wrinkled face revealed a slightly terrifying smile as he scratched his shoulder-length gray hair, seemingly in a very pleasant mood.

Suddenly his face fell, completely different from his previous kind and amiable demeanor. His sharp eyes casually swept over a young man standing behind him.

He had a very good physique, clearly someone who had worked out. The middle-aged man had some beard and while not exactly handsome, he possessed an air of authority that set him apart from the average middle-aged man.

What are you doing here?

Dongfang Yuntao's tone seemed rather unfriendly, showing no kindness towards Dongfang Yan. This was because he had always been strict with Dongfang Yan since childhood, which led to Dongfang Yan now also being strict with Dongfang Bai.

"Shouldn't we go and bring him back?"

Dongfang Yan seems to have tried many times to forcibly bring that brat back to the Celestial Empire to get married, but it has been delayed for so long because of Dongfang Yuntao's obstruction.

"No."

Dongfang Yuntao refused without hesitation. He knew that if Dongfang Bai came back, he would at most continue the so-called 'family education,' then marry some 'fiancée,' have a child, and continue the family line.

Although he liked it this way, he observed Dongfang Bai's performance in Japan during this period and was quite satisfied. Moreover, he definitely liked Dongfang Bai more than Dongfang Yan, so he favored him even more.

"...Are we just going to let him become a useless person?"

"how you said that?"

Dongfang Yuntao frowned slightly, his expression turning sour, but Dongfang Yan still didn't give up. He felt that Dongfang Bai should come back, and besides, his best friend's daughter was already engaged to him.

“He has already made an engagement. Although we do not practice monogamy, the Dongfang family has never married a second woman for generations.”

"Hmph, you're putting all the burden on him. What if he does something stupid and commits suicide one day..."

Dongfang Yuntao was completely unmoved by Dongfang Yan's act. Ever since Dongfang Yan's brother died, he had become even more doting on Dongfang Bai, wishing he could stay by his side at all times.

Although I'm a little worried about letting him grow up alone in Japan, there's no problem since he has a group of bodyguards protecting him. Even if something goes wrong, it'll be enough to hold out until reinforcements arrive.

"Ugh."

Dongfang Yan sighed slightly. Dongfang Bai was still too young, and given the old man's tough attitude, there was nothing he could do until he turned 18.

According to the old man, if this guy hasn't had a child before he turns 18, he should be forcibly brought back and married first, and then he can do whatever he wants with the child.

"He's learned everything he was supposed to learn, and besides, isn't he writing light novels now? You were just a silly kid when you were his age."

"If I have a child there, then I can focus on my great-grandchildren. It would be best if I married a few more and had a few more children."

When the topic of 'great-grandson' came up, Dongfang Yuntao's expression became noticeably more cheerful. Even Dongfang Yan rarely saw him with such a cheerful expression, and he knew that pouring cold water on the old man at this moment would only anger him.

"I see."

Dongfang Yan compromised. Actually, his compromise was also because of Dongfang Bai's current situation. This guy has somehow gotten into a bad mood and has started to date girls.

Moreover, the fact that he was surrounded by girls put his mind at ease. If this guy was simply going to live in Japan, then he would do everything he could to bring him back and marry him.

As for his friend's fiancée, let's leave her for now and talk to Dongfang Bai about it when the time is right.

He also wondered if he had made a mistake in his parenting, as he had actually driven the boy away. However, he couldn't give in easily and would contact the boy again once he had a girlfriend.

……

"hiss……"

Dongfang Bai suddenly felt a chill run down his spine, as if someone was talking about him, but he wasn't sure if it was just his imagination...

"What? Aren't all the fanfiction about the Fallen Angelmon that you like BL?"

Kirino Kousaka looked at the notebook in her hand, which featured two handsome men, and gave a strange smile. Although she wasn't a fujoshi (a female fan of male-male romance), she was quite knowledgeable about these things.

"Meruru is also all 18R."

The black cat shook the box in its hand. It had a cover of Magical Girl Meruru on it, which was too exaggerated to describe. It had no idea how this group of people got into the store.

Actually, it was with Kirino, the experienced driver, leading them, that they somehow ended up on the 'second floor' of Akihabara, a place that specializes in selling these kinds of things.

He quietly watched the argument between the group. These guys seemed to be having a great time today, and even Gabriel was secretly buying some anime merchandise.

The fairy didn't seem interested, since her room had a much larger collection of ACG (Anime, Comics, and Games) items than what was here.

Chapter 100 I'm from the Go Home Society [Please subscribe automatically]

On a bright and sunny morning, Dongfang Bai got up very early. After making breakfast and lunch, she glanced at the time and realized it wasn't seven o'clock yet. But since she didn't have anything else to do, she decided to just head out.

"Sagiri, I'm going out now."