Tokyo: Oreimo

However, if that's the case, the idea of ​​winning over the future daughter of a supporting character just feels a bit off.

Ling Nai shook her head, not dwelling on this point.

It's just a game, not reality, so there's no need to take it so seriously. Of course, you should try to romance the characters you like.

The time machine was barely repaired, and the remaining energy was only enough for one more time travel.

"In other words, if she went to the 70s, she would have to stay in that era until she died of old age."

Ling Nai suddenly felt a little sad.

It would be so pitiful to be stuck in an era that doesn't belong to you, without a single familiar friend by your side.

"Don't make that face. This is my mission. The 70s are nice too; maybe we'll meet again then."

Awan Yinling pretended to be relaxed.

Before leaving, she left behind the 'world line rate of change meter'.

"It's better if this item stays with the maker."

"Although this era is very peaceful, I was very scared when I first arrived, but now I have many companions like you, and we spend the same time together."

"I'm so happy. Although the time was short, I feel so lucky to have spent it with you all. It was wonderful."

"We must change the future, to make it a free world like it is now."

"..."

Looking at the words the 'working warrior' said before leaving in the chat box, Ling Nai bit her lip.

A bad feeling.

Suddenly, I had the feeling that the character in front of me was raising a flag.

"Is it just my imagination?"

"The current way of getting along shouldn't count as entering the independent line. As long as Aman successfully returns IBM 5100, then the past can be changed."

We are on the right track.

"We will definitely succeed."

Ling Nai tried hard to suppress that ominous premonition, thinking to herself.

"Well then, see you again in 35 years, which is just a few hours for you."

The machine started up, and the enormous thing vanished into thin air.

"It's really fixed. No wonder he's the one who will build a time machine in the future. Bucket is really capable."

The girl breathed a slight sigh of relief.

She was genuinely worried that the machine would stop working after it was started.

Judging from this, they at least successfully time-traveled, right?

It's a good thing.

In the lab, the team members were talking about badges.

Ling Nai clicked the mouse, hoping that Awan Yin would come knocking on the door with the IBM 5100.

She was quite curious about what kind of image a migrant worker who had become an old lady would have.

"etc...."

The girl suddenly paused for a moment.

If I remember correctly, I was responsible for all the character illustrations, which is the most crucial part of the character design for the work.

The CG would be handled by other members, but this one was drawn entirely by Ryono herself and finalized after being corrected by Ryosuke.

"I don't remember drawing a separate character illustration for Amane Reiha as an elderly person."

When the moment came, Ling Nai finally realized what was happening.

Does this mean...?

On the screen, Okabe's gaze was focused on the 'world line rate of change meter'.

0.337187.

The fact that the numbers did not change means that the timeline did not change because of Amane's time travel.

"Will things change only after Miss Aman delivers the IBM 5100?"

In the dialog box, Mayuri made an optimistic conjecture.

"..."

Ling Nai's expression, however, began to betray her barely concealed emotions.

"That guy... I hope something really outrageous happens next...?"

"It doesn't necessarily need to be a character illustration; it might be presented in CG form."

The girl pursed her lips and prayed silently.

It will definitely not fail, there is no possibility of failure!

"Boom boom boom——"

A knocking sound came from the speaker, and Ling Nai was overjoyed.

"coming."

"It must be Awanin! Thank goodness!"

Not only was Ling Nai excited outside the screen, but the team members in the game also excitedly opened the door.

But what appeared in her field of vision was a character that surprised Ling Nai quite a bit.

Mr. Brown, the owner of the electronics store downstairs.

The other party handed over a letter.

It says so.

Respectfully presented to Mr. Rintaro Okabe, written by Rei Hashida.

"This surname is indeed Awanin. I confirmed it before leaving. Her father is Tongzi. Did she inherit his surname and continue living like this?"

"What I received from those who once cared for me, I have entrusted to you today."

"Where is the owner of this letter?"

"He passed away... 10 years ago."

"???"

The ominous premonition came true. Ling Nai could no longer hold back her emotions, and her eyes welled up with tears, as if she was about to burst into tears at any moment.

"What? What's that guy doing? If we're talking about time, he's only in his fifties now. Ten years ago, wasn't he just in his forties?"

"How could he just die like that?"

"Mr. Rintaro Okabe, it's been a long time. I'm Reiha Amane."

"What may have happened just a few hours ago for you, I'm only writing down the conclusion."

"I failed."

"Failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed, failed."

"It wasn't until a year ago that I remembered who I was."

"I lost my memory during those 24 years, the time travel didn't go smoothly, and the repairs weren't complete, but it wasn't my father's fault."

"It's all my fault. I should have just jumped straight to 1975 instead of going through the detour to your era."

"This is not the time to act out; talking like this won't change the future."

"I'm sorry I couldn't get the IBM 5100."

"What have I been living for all this time? I've forgotten my mission and just lived a carefree life."

"Forgive me, forgive me, forgive me, forgive me, Rintaro Okabe."

Looking at the CG that suddenly appeared before my eyes, and the letter filled with failures.

Ling Nai felt as if someone had gripped her heart tightly, and a surge of immense sorrow welled up within her, causing her to tremble all over.

“…”

"That's too much..."

"How could this be...?"

"Going to the past alone, having lost her memory for many years, only to regain it in her later years, how desperate must Amane Reiwa have been at that moment?"

Just imagining it made her eyes well up like a dam had been breached, and tears completely blurred the girl's vision.

Chapter 217 Wait five more minutes

At three in the morning, Ryosuke was half asleep.

In his hazy state of consciousness, he felt a sensation similar to that of the previous night.

Something was burrowing into my arms, and a fragrance wafted into my nostrils.

'Is it a dream?'

He instinctively hugged the thing tighter.

It's so soft! This pillow feels really nice, cool and refreshing. With summer approaching, it would be wonderful to be able to hug it to sleep at night.

Ryosuke's breathing gradually calmed down, and he fell into a comfortable sleep.

I didn’t even realize that my chest was wet.

.....

Takashiro Ryouno was so shocked by the letter that she couldn't sleep at all while lying in bed.

After reading the letter, she continued to follow the plot and learned from Mr. Brown that the 'working warrior' ultimately hanged himself in the house.