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

So there really is such a thing as love at first sight... But the problem is, this person is a guy. Couldn't there at least be a girl?

"I thought I was going to have that kind of unexpected encounter that often happens in visual games..."

The bespectacled boy muttered something under his breath, but the more he looked at the person, the more familiar he seemed.

Wait a minute, isn't this the same nerdy kid who sped down the bike and almost crashed into me last time?!

An Yilun too!

It's you again?

Chapter Thirteen: Sawamura-Spencer-Eri Ri [Requesting flowers and ratings!]

"It's alright, it's alright. My name is Dongfang Bai. I was in such a hurry when I saw you last time that I didn't have a chance to tell you."

"Well, I'm really going to be late for work... If I lose this job, I won't be able to afford the latest game..."

Aki Tomoya scratched his head, completely unconcerned that his otaku vibe was overflowing.

In Japan, 'otaku' are generally deeply disliked, and people believe that they are addicted to illusory and unrealistic things. Some even commit crimes because of it, so otaku are hated by the public.

Therefore, people who stay at home usually don't easily reveal their "homebody" identity in real life. Otherwise, being ostracized is a minor issue; they might even face passive-aggressive behavior or school bullying.

However, Aki Tomoya didn't seem to care about this at all, and spoke very frankly.

"My name is Aki Tomoya. You seem to be a freshman in Toyonosaki as well?"

Aki Tomoya glanced at Dongfang Bai's face. It was very fair and he was gentle and handsome. His light and airy aura made people feel at ease and quickly increase their liking for him. However, he looked like a typical "normie" (a person who is popular with the masses).

A "real-life winner" is someone whose life is "smooth and fulfilling" in real life, which is the complete opposite of a "homebody".

"Yes, I'm a freshman too, but I guess I'd say I transferred here."

The two chatted casually as they walked, and soon arrived at the private academy Toyonosaki. High school students in youthful uniforms greeted them as they walked, indicating that Aki Tomoya had made it in time.

The boys were all dressed in standard black outfits, while the girls looked much cuter, wearing light blue school uniform tops with white trim around the neck, bright red ties hanging on their chests, and very short black skirts with white trim.

Dongfang Bai only glanced at it curiously before looking away. After all, there weren't any nice school uniforms like this in Z country; they'd always worn zippered uniforms since they were little...

"Phew, I thought I was going to be late..."

Aki Tomoya let out a deep breath, as if a huge weight had been lifted from his heart. Even he didn't want to be late on the first day of school, otherwise the homeroom teacher would definitely treat him as a troublemaker.

Good morning, Sawamura-kun.

Good morning!

"Eh...? Good morning."

Her long, radiant golden hair was tied into cute twin ponytails that hung down on either side of her head. Her clear, beautiful sea-blue eyes seemed to be looking around at something. Her features also had a touch of Western handsomeness, and her skin was as white as porcelain.

Her blonde hair stood out in the crowd, and Dongfang Bai spotted her immediately. Her petite figure made her even more adorable.

Ah, the infamous golden retriever who's a loser... even though he's actually quite cute.

"Ok?"

Seemingly noticing that Tomoya's expression was also a bit off, she spoke up and asked him a question.

"You know her?"

"Ah... I wouldn't say we know each other..."

Aki Tomoya spoke unclearly, his tone somewhat indistinct, making it difficult to understand what he was trying to express.

However, Dongfang Bai closed his eyes and thought for a moment. It seemed that he also knew this blond loser.

Eriri Sawamura's father is from the United Kingdom and her mother is from Japan, but she grew up in Japan. Because her father is a diplomat, her family is rumored to be quite wealthy.

I happened to meet this girl when I had my 8th birthday party in Japan. Back then, Sawamura was just a little kid. I never imagined she would grow into such a lovely girl.

Furthermore, since I also loved anime culture when I was a child, I never expected that Eriri would also be an anime enthusiast. Naturally, we became friends and often played together.

The two had a very good relationship when they were young, but they only stayed together for a month before returning to their home countries.

Moreover, Yukino Yukinoshita was quite angry back then... and even ignored me for a while. It's true that no matter what age, it's hard to guess what a girl is thinking.

"Compared to me, that guy is the real social butterfly."

Dongfang Bai glanced at Sawamura, who was surrounded by a crowd. She seemed to be very popular, probably already in middle school. By the time she got to high school, many of her middle school classmates must have recognized her.

"That's true... wait, I didn't say you were a popular person!!!"

Aki Tomoya nodded silently, then realized something was wrong and quickly shook his head at Dongfang Bai, afraid that he had caused some misunderstanding.

"It's alright, it's alright. After all, I'm a bit of a homebody too, and I usually like to watch anime. You'll understand."

Dongfang Bai waved his hand and then spoke with a smile, but he didn't notice that Anki Tomoya's expression changed suddenly.

Fellow travelers...?

As a seasoned missionary, Aki Tomoya saw the infinite potential in Dongfang Bai, which was a great opportunity to pull him, a shallow otaku, into a deep otaku!

As a missionary, I have an unshirkable duty to make anime and manga culture known to more people!

"Ah! So, Bai Jun is also a kindred spirit! That's wonderful."

Aki Tomoya was too excited and suddenly grabbed Dongfang Bai's hand, causing Dongfang Bai's lips to twitch as he slowly pulled his right hand away.

It was only then that he realized that revealing to Aki Tomoya that he also reads anime and light novels might not have been a good thing.

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Chapter Fourteen: Otaku Are Disgusting! [Please Like and Rate This!]

"Huh? Wait a minute..."

Aki Tomoya's enthusiastic attitude left him a little bewildered. Wasn't he just a normal-looking, slightly gloomy otaku? In such a short time, he seemed like a completely different person.

"By the way, do you play GalGames? I just bought a new one called 'Sister Love' and I can lend it to you... If you don't have any gaming equipment, I can lend you a set too."

"No, no, no, that's not the point. I mean..."

"Ah? I see. You're probably lacking materials or light novels, right? No problem, I recommend the latest work, 'Love Metronome'..."

Dongfang Bai felt sweat starting to bead on his forehead. All eyes were now on him, and many people were looking at him with 'surprise' before turning their gazes into disdain.

Staying at home in Japan is absolutely despised by the public, and people are called social parasites.

Moreover, with people around him watching, Dongfang Bai's expression became increasingly unnatural.

Seriously? I'm only here for the first day, am I going to become a weirdo at school...?

Dongfang Bai's lips twitched, and without saying a word, he grabbed An Yi Lun Ye's shoulder and pulled him away.

If he continues talking, my leisurely school life will become very troublesome.

"He's a shut-in, how disgusting."

A girl with heavy makeup and various nail polishes on her hands glanced at the direction where Dongfang Bai and Lunye left with a disdainful look, and Eriri happened to hear this.

"Ok?"

Eriri squinted. She usually wears contact lenses, but occasionally she'll relax her eyes and go out without them. Today just happened to be one of those days.

Her nearsightedness is so severe that she can't recognize family members beyond five meters and can't distinguish between humans and animals beyond ten meters, but she still has no problem seeing the road.

"just……"

"Huh? What did you say, Sawamura-kun?"

"Ah, no, it's nothing."

Eriri answered somewhat flusteredly, "It can't be wrong. I just saw two very familiar figures from behind."

She recognized one of them as Aki Tomoya, but the other one looked strangely familiar... where had she seen him before?

However, it was too far away to see her face clearly. I should have worn contact lenses when I went out.

Just as Eriri was lost in thought, her friend patted her on the shoulder, pulling her out of her reverie.

"Look, it's Kasumigaoka-senpai..."

"Ok?"

Eriri squinted slightly, because it was difficult to see clearly otherwise, but she could still make out that the girl was wearing a proper school uniform, had a tall figure, and had long, beautiful black hair that reached her waist.

Wearing a white headband, she exuded a quiet and elegant aura. Her features were delicate and refined, and her wine-red eyes were captivating at first glance.

Eriri glanced at her, while Kasumigaoka Utaha stared straight ahead and left as if she didn't care about anything.

I don't know why, but even though it was the first time I'd met this guy, I had this inexplicable feeling of unease.

……

"Great, Bai Sang, we're in the same class!"

Aki Tomoya's outgoing personality might be a little unusual at first, but it gets better over time, and his enthusiasm isn't a bad thing.

It's just that it might seem a little surprising, but his love for anime and manga seems to be beyond what most people experience.

Most people who prefer staying at home won't talk about it in public, because it's easy to arouse people's disgust. In reality, many of them keep it hidden.

Aki Tomoya was completely different. This guy stood openly in the street and talked to me, completely disregarding the opinions of others. This alone showed how different he was from others...

Moreover, they had only known each other for a day before he started calling Dongfang Bai by his name. In Japan, people who call each other by their names usually have a close relationship.

It seems he's always so enthusiastic when he meets like-minded people. Being friends with this guy wouldn't be a problem, but hopefully no one will get the wrong idea...

"What a coincidence."

Dongfang Bai glanced at the class assignment list. He and An Yilun were assigned to Class A of the first year, while Eriri was assigned to Class B of the first year. Although A and B were close, their classes were far apart.

"Rinya, you go to the classroom first. I still need to go to the principal's office."

"OK."

After saying that, Lun quickly left, because unlike Dongfang Bai, the freshmen had to arrive earlier, otherwise they would be considered late.