Tokyo: Oreimo

It is said that there will be a major technological breakthrough by next year at the latest.

"Speaking of which, that Phoenix Institute guy is really an expert on computers. How does he even know this kind of inside information?"

Ryosuke had a general recollection of this. He remembered that in the early 21st century, Microsoft launched a new operating system, which led to a major upgrade of the hardware on the market.

The LCD monitor is among them.

"At that time, we can start working on some more impressive things. Speaking of which, it has some connection with that guy, Phoenix In.

Thinking of this, Ryosuke chuckled.

"I wonder if she'll think I'm making fun of her surname."

"What are you muttering and chuckling about, you idiot?"

Ling gave him a strange look and snatched the mouse from his hand.

What are you going to do?

The fragrance from the girl's hair wafted into his nostrils, forcing Ryosuke to step aside.

"Of course I'll add you to the chat room. Now that we have computers, if something comes up, I can find you online."

"Oh, right, the black cat is here too."

Chapter 153 Rumiko Takagi Fan Club!

On the first night after installing the new computer, Ryosuke took a shower and returned to his room.

I sat in front of the computer, familiarizing myself with the operation of this old machine.

On the screen, the webpage that Ling Nai had brought up was still open. It was the frame of an online chat room, a derivative function of Yahoo.

The title reads: Rumiko Takashiro Fan Club (4).

"Ding!"

A crisp sound came from the computer speakers, and a message popped up in the chat box.

Rumiko Takashiro: "@Luna of Clow Reed, that black cat, come out here!"

A few seconds later, someone replied in the chat room.

Luna of Clow Reed: "As expected of a blonde brat, going to such lengths to rename the secret society?"

"A narcissistic guy like you is rare even on the entire internet, yet you categorized me as one of them. You have no shame."

Rumiko Takashiro: "Aren't you a Cardcaptor Sakura fan? Change your nickname before saying things like that!"

Luna of Clow Reed: "Don't confuse the character with the author. Having you in that work is actually a downside. If we're talking about fans, I'm a fan of Ryosuke too."

Rumiko Takashiro: "Damn it, you really know how to provoke me!"

Ryosuke heard a soft rustling sound coming from next door, which seemed to be Ling Nai getting angry. For a moment, the chat room fell silent.

He had intended to send a single message, but someone else sent it first.

Hermes's Repairman: "?_?? Has Ling Nai made any new friends? It seems like there's someone new in the chat room."

After seeing this name, Ryosuke would have no trouble guessing who it was; it was too distinctive.

Only fans of "Kino's Journey" would use such a username. There is only one person who is close to Ling Nai.

Rumiko Takashiro: "(???) Kukuku, guess who he is?"

Luna from Clow Reed replied almost instantly: "Besides Ryosuke, there's no one else."

Rumiko Takashiro: "(メ｀ロ')/ How did you know? Hey @futurehuman, you weren't secretly chatting with that black cat, were you?"

On the other end of the computer, Gokou Mao chuckled, typed a line of text on the keyboard, and sent it out.

“You said it was ‘him’, right? You dare to reveal the person you’re using a pseudonym on the internet, and he’s a man. I can’t think of anyone else but Ryosuke. You’re so simple-minded that it’s laughable.”

Hermes's repairman: "It's actually my older brother? I never would have guessed from that nickname."

On the screen, Ruri Aragaki wore a wary expression, as if her territory had been invaded, and her whole body tensed up.

What to do? This last sanctuary of online chat rooms is about to be invaded by my perverted brother!

After starting to play visual novels and getting used to Ling Nai's hobbies, the girl was pulled into online chat rooms by her.

At first, I wasn't used to Miss Luna. After all, she was full of jargon and liked to say things I couldn't understand. She would also make sarcastic remarks about Ling Nai at the same time. We almost got into a fight at the beginning.

But after spending more time with them, I realized they were a good person.

This was a small space reserved for the three of them, and they originally thought that Ling Nai would never invite Ryosuke in.

"Major crisis!"

Ruri Aragaki quickly typed a line of text.

"Brother, you must be very busy usually, do you still have time to go online?"

The person from the future: "Because I received feedback, I'm going to start creating on a computer from today onwards, and also surf the internet."

Rumiko Takashiro: "This is hilarious! What is this? Such an old person's comment about surfing the internet."

Luna of Clow Reed: "By the way, Ryosuke, the website is almost finished, but there are still some details that need to be confirmed. If you have time, could we meet in person?"

Is it finished?

Ryosuke looked surprised.

In addition to the company's official website, Ryosuke also commissioned Mao Gokou to build a super-large forum.

When I placed the order with Mao Gokou, she accepted it, but she looked hesitant, saying that it might take more than half a year just to finish writing the code.

It's almost finished now?

He typed a line on the keyboard, "So fast?"

Wugeng replied instantly again.

"Because of technological advancements, we'll need to meet in person eventually."

Time traveler: "I understand. Let's set a time then?"

Rumiko Takashiro: "Work-related topics are prohibited in the chat room!"

Luna of Clow Reed: "I'll have time during the month to see Ryosuke."

Time traveler: "How about the 12th?"

.....

In the room, Takashiro Ryouno was so angry that she wanted to smash the keyboard.

"What? They're all completely ignoring me."

Even though the chat room is named 'Rumiko Takashiro Fan Club', everyone is ignoring her.

This is a chat group, and that guy actually used it to discuss work. It's infuriating!

"And she even went on a date with that black cat without permission. Does she think I don't exist?"

The girl muttered something, looked at the message Ryosuke sent on the screen, and crossed her arms in annoyance.

The two had agreed on a time to meet in person, set for 10:00 AM on August 12th.

"It's at this time of day, there's absolutely no chance to go with them."

Ling had other plans for that day.

Because I had to go to the CM exhibition to snag a newly released game, I simply couldn't find the time to go see Mao Gokou with Ryosuke.

Thinking of this, the girl suddenly paused, her eyes narrowing.

Wait, it might not be impossible.

Takashiro Ryouno typed rapidly on the keyboard and quickly sent out a message.

Rumiko Takashiro: "Let's go to the CM convention together! @Everyone"

Luna of Clow Reed: "?"

Hermes's repairman: "......."

Time traveler: "Hmm?"

Rumiko Takashiro: "Since you two have already agreed to meet on the 12th, why don't you just meet in person, go to the exhibition together, and then discuss work in the afternoon?"

"That black cat, you have something you want to buy too, right? It might sell out by tomorrow!"

Luna of Clow Reed: "That's not entirely impossible, but it depends on what Ryosuke says."

Future Person: "CM Expo? It's been a long time since I've been there..."

Ryosuke pondered for a moment.

Speaking of which, he also missed the doujinshi convention in winter. He could have considered exhibiting there. Market research is essential, and it would have allowed him to make targeted adjustments to his upcoming new work.

With that in mind, he replied in the chat room.

"can."

Rumiko Takashiro: "Where's Ruri? @Hamis's Repairman"

On the other end of the chat room, Ruri Aragaki sat in front of her computer, her face clearly showing her rejection.

Are you going to that kind of trade show?

Last year, I went there for work and saw that kind of 'scenery,' which caused me to have a falling out with Ling Nai for a while.

Honestly, whether it's following her instincts or because of those terrible memories, she doesn't want to go back a second time.

She didn't accompany Ling Nai during the winter event either, but declined under the pretext of work.

"But we can't skip this time, can we?"

"Are we just going to let my brother and Ling Nai date in that kind of setting?"

Just thinking about the image of them standing together in a booth filled with 18+ content made Ruri Aragaki feel like the sky was falling.

If someone can buy that kind of game in front of their older brother and share it with him, and if the relationship progresses to that point, how far are we from 'that scene' in "The Recluse"?

The thought of the shameless behavior of the white-haired brother and sister in the village made her cheeks burn.