I am only one world away from Yukinoshita.

Kiyoshi is someone who hates trouble, but for some reason she always manages to get involved in troublesome things.

Heroes, on the other hand, are naturally inclined to meddle in other people's business. They are never short of trouble, and they are always on the road to solving it.

They're surprisingly similar.

"It seems that Kiyoyori's luck isn't particularly good today."

Everyone present knew Kiyoshi's personality, and Nozomi smiled teasingly at Kiyoshi, whose expression was complicated.

"The person who drew (the edited version) doesn't seem to have the right to criticize me."

“Hmm,” Nozomi didn’t show any difficulty in her expression, “but I don’t dislike the confidence that dancers have when they freely display themselves on stage. In fact, I’m quite envious.”

Instead of dwelling on the topic, Kiyoshi chose to start the game as soon as possible.

The game determines how many spaces each player moves based on the numbers on the wheel, and the instructions on the space where you stop are based on the specific commands. These instructions range from winning the lottery to ending up in jail, and the variety of commands can be overwhelming.

Yukino had an incredible stroke of luck right from the start, drawing the option for the national champion. As if struck by lightning, she suddenly had a lot of money in her hands and instantly climbed to the top of the wealth list for the six-person road trip group.

The second person to spin the wheel was Nozomi. Her first draw became number one in another sense. Because of her beauty and gorgeous dance, she caught the eye of a rich young man and became the number one on the six-person road trip romance list.

Although it is one of the paths to victory in the game, Nozomi felt like she was being pricked by Mizore's piercing gaze.

Mizore seems to have inherited the good luck of the previous two when it comes to drawing cards. The success of an important surgery has made her a celebrity in the hospital, and the visits of many patients have brought Mizore a considerable fortune.

Perhaps because the previous three people were lucky, Kumiko, thinking that her luck wouldn't be too bad, drew the winning number—

Huh? My bonus was deducted because I failed a move during a public performance? And I had to stay in place for a round.

"Wait a minute! Why am I the only one experiencing this?"

The game had barely begun when Kumiko was fortunate enough to become a player with negative assets, firmly holding onto the crown of last place on the wealth list.

"It's okay, Kumiko, I'll do my best!"

Reina's gacha system was fairly standard; she paid a certain amount to participate in the audition, but because she stood out in the audition, she earned the right to debut as the center.

Clearly, Kumiko, who had no African to share her loneliness with, turned her expectant (and cursed) gaze toward Kiyoyori, who was known as a gaming black hole.

Perhaps heaven heard Kumiko's strong wish, because Kiyotaka's story was that he missed the tram because he met an elderly lady with mobility issues on his way to work and helped her cross the street, which caused him to be late for work. As a result, his boss penalized him by deducting his bonus and demoting him by one level.

Wait a minute, there are just too many things to complain about...

"Speaking of which, do heroes also have to go to work at companies?"

Kumiko, unable to resist her witty remarks, spoke with a hint of schadenfreude.

"Do heroes also have to take the tram to work...?"

"Thanks for your comments..."

Qinglai reluctantly handed over the little money he had to begin with.

"It might be like Superman, where being a hero is a profession behind the scenes, but on the surface, they have other legitimate jobs as a cover or something."

Ying made a serious guess.

"Then why not just give me a job that's only in name..."

The art style of most subsequent games also inherited this style.

"Wow! I was attacked by an animal! And they want me to pay compensation? What kind of logic is that?!"

"Wait a minute, why did my neighbor, Ximei, get a huge settlement in her divorce, but I have to pay divorce fees here? The child support is ridiculously expensive!"

"I actually became disabled... and was fired and became unemployed... I actually experienced the coldness and cruelty of society in the game."

"People who engage in heroic activities and damage public property are required to pay compensation for the damages, but I was seriously injured and hospitalized, and I haven't received any compensation at all?!"

This is a game filled with constant wails of agony, even more brutal than reality.

After her career soared, Yukino suddenly got married and retired, followed by a litter of babies like kittens, and settled into a comfortable, ordinary working-class life. Meanwhile, Nozomi's life was like a Mary Sue novel heroine's complete reversal of fortune. From dating a wealthy boyfriend to marrying into a wealthy family, and then leaving, everything happened in one fell swoop. She even managed to rake in a large sum of money from the wealthy family before starting her own business, becoming the owner of a nightclub, and even opening branches in several cities!

Reina's life game followed a similar trajectory to Yukino's, and in the end, the assets she acquired were the same as Yukino's.

Unexpectedly, yet understandably so, were the pitiful Kiyori and Kumiko. Unexpectedly, because no one expected the game to turn out this badly.

It was as if they had absorbed all the bad luck of everyone else. Their competition was extremely fierce, and they were evenly matched. For a moment, it was impossible to say who was the most unfortunate one.

Kiyoshi engaged in heroic activities while also taking care of his family, and the inevitable outcome was divorce. However, in stark contrast to Nozomi's situation, Kiyoshi inexplicably paid a large sum of money in the divorce settlement, almost emptying her already meager savings. This was followed by a series of setbacks in his career, culminating in his admission to the intensive care unit and facing compensation for public property.

Misfortunes are often similar, and Kumiko's bad luck never left from the beginning. From the initial deduction of bonuses to the final dismissal, it seemed as if she had never earned a single penny at the aquarium, always maintaining a negative net worth. The only time she turned her luck around was when she won the lottery. She finally managed to tie with Kiyotaka, who was second to last, but soon after, she was attacked by an animal because she accidentally provoked it. Not only did she lose her job, but she also injured her body, paying a considerable amount of medical bills to the hospital, and subsequently became unemployed.

The most surprising one was Mizore, not because her "life" was as unfortunate as the previous two, but because she showed everyone that this game could actually be so successful.

She was undoubtedly number one, and without hesitation, she took Nozomi, who came in second, to sleep in the most comfortable master bedroom.

P.S.: As someone from Africa, how could I possibly let Kiyora become a European? That's just how deeply I love her, like a devoted mother. If I had Mizore's luck, I wouldn't have failed so many times with gacha pulls.

Please see the announcement if you have any questions.

Chapter 153 Extra - We're 10

Lying in the stuffy tent, surrounded by the chirping of insects, as if playing some kind of music, wave after wave, without stopping.

The pitch-black tent was indeed quiet, with only the sound of the two breathing as they rose and fell, which was not very noticeable amidst the symphony of the insect swarm.

Because it was autumn, the tent wasn't as stuffy and humid as summer camping, but the just-right temperature provided a certain degree of warmth. Lying on his side looking at Qinglai on the side of the tent, he felt annoyed, as if a heavy stone was pressing on his heart, making it hard to breathe. There was a rustling sound coming from the sleeping bag next to him, which quickly stopped.

"Hey……"

They all sighed in unison.

"Is it really okay to let those two do this?"

Nozomi looked out the window at the tent silent in the night, seemingly blending into the deep darkness, the surrounding atmosphere of discontent and frustration emanating outwards as if it had materialized.

"Pitiful."

Ying succinctly summarized it.

"Isn't it great? They both seem to really want to stay in a tent."

Yukino sat on the soft chair, drying her hair, seemingly oblivious to what was happening outside the car.

"It's perfect that we each have one of the two beds inside, so they won't cause any trouble."

Reina nodded in agreement, and with Yukino's help, spread the folded cushions on the table. "I'll sleep here."

"it is good."

One hour ago.

Because of Mizore and Nozomi's big victory, the remaining four people had to continue to divide the accommodations. Since the two couples' assets were almost equal, a stalemate ensued.

Yukino didn't really care where she slept; in her view, it was just one night. However, Kiyori's insistence amused her, so she let the occasionally capricious person have her way. Similarly, Kumiko was unwilling to give in either way. She cherished every moment she spent with Reina, as their time together was truly precious.

In the end, the group decided that Kiyoyori and Kumiko would play rock-paper-scissors, with the winner determined by a best-of-three format.

however,

After three consecutive draws, this silent battle suddenly intensified. The two usually mature individuals suddenly seemed to have suffered a mental regression, transforming into kindergarten children arguing over toys. To prevent their bickering from escalating further, Yukino and Reina immediately formed a two-person committee and, with an uncompromising attitude, swiftly decided on the fate of these two childish brats—

We slept in a tent together.

Of course, this decision immediately drew protests from the two parties involved. However, the protests were ineffective, and the committee dictated the final verdict in this way. As a result, the two who were sentenced to sleep in the tent together had no choice but to take their sleeping bags and go to the tent outside.

Kiyoshi, who was resting his head on his arm, always felt like something was missing and couldn't fall asleep. However, out of consideration for Kumiko beside him, he didn't dare to make too much noise, even though the chirping of insects outside was already loud enough.

Looking back on the year I spent living with Yukino, it feels somewhat unbelievable.

Although the two started dating in the spring of their second year of high school (edited), it has been three years now. However, they only started living together after graduation. They never expected that the two, who used to have a good understanding, would encounter so many problems after they started living together, and there were constant minor frictions. Their different living habits brought them a lot of trouble. In the year they spent together, she smoothed out each other's rough edges.

From initially not being used to sleeping together, to now (deleted) having trouble sleeping.

Habits are a terrible thing; they erode life without you even realizing it. When Yukino's figure appears in every corner of Kiyoyori's life, when every time Yukino turns around, you can see those gentle, lake-blue eyes.

That was their poison, and also their only antidote.

Over the years, everything seemed to be moving in a positive direction. Yukino and Haruno finally reconciled, and the sisters' interactions sometimes made Kiyoyori jealous. With Yukino's help, Kiyoyori and Haruno's relationship also gradually began to improve. However, after learning the truth, their interactions became somewhat awkward.

Those close to them have also gone through different lives. Take Asuka and Kaori as an example. Although their relationship was opposed by Kaori's parents, they unexpectedly received support from Aunt Aso. She even helped them go to Kaori's house to talk to Kaori's parents. Perhaps because of her profession, Aunt Aso always knew the art of speaking. In recent years, under Kaori's care, her mental state has become more and more stable. Asuka, on the other hand, followed the path that Aunt Aso had arranged for her and chose to inherit the family law firm.

Out of one's own will.

Eriri and Kasumigaoka are also going further and further down their own paths. The last time they met was at the Summer Comic event. Their club's games sold out almost instantly, and if Kiyora hadn't asked Eriri to save a copy for them, they wouldn't have been able to get any at all. The two of them are still the same as ever, bickering and arguing, as if they owed each other hundreds of millions in their past lives and are here to pay off their debts in this life, yet it has a unique kind of fun about it.

Yukino seems to have been getting busier and busier these past few months, juggling her schoolwork with family affairs. This trip was only possible because Kiyori managed to get her mother to let her go, freeing Yukino from endless paperwork.

Contrary to what Haruno said, Yukino ultimately chose to walk her own path and take over the Spencer family's businesses in Kanto. This was Yukino's answer to Haruno. This time, she no longer needed to chase after that elusive figure, nor did she need to become someone she didn't want to be for that figure.

As drowsiness crept in, Kiyoshi's mind became hazy, his thoughts wandering, and he drifted off to sleep.

In her dream, it seemed as if someone was gradually approaching her, and she was enveloped by that reassuring scent, as familiar as she had practiced a thousand times. (Excerpt)

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"Well……"

Kiyoshi pulled his arm, which had gone numb from being under the pillow, from under his head. It felt as if hundreds of ants were gnawing at it. After a moment of relief, he regained the familiar touch. Just as he was about to get up, he realized that there seemed to be an arm wrapped around his waist.

Chiyorai:! !

Is Kumiko's water phase really that bad?!

She turned her head stiffly, only to see a familiar sleeping face. Her surprise lasted only a moment before a surge of joy welled up inside her.

"Who was it? The person who said last night they didn't want to sleep in a tent?"

Kiyoshi carefully turned to his side and lay back in his sleeping bag. (Edited)

(Edited)

P.S.: It seems I can't get the "Forget-Me-Not" skin for free anymore, so sad. Lately, I've been struggling to concentrate on reading again.

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Chapter 154 Extra - We're 11