A supporting character in a romance anime? I became a god using a rat talisman.

That's really strange. But judging from how nervous this girl is, it's probably not her real name; it's more like a nickname among friends.

However, she didn't dwell on it and maintained her gentle smile.

"You're Pochi-kun, right? My name is Michiyo Urushihara, I'm a second-year student. What can I do for you?"

Yili gripped the hem of her clothes tightly.

She spoke much more fluently to her younger mother than to strangers on the street.

Although it's still fragmented, at least I can piece together complete sentences.

"I...I'm not looking for my senior. I'm looking for...Kazama Chiba...but this school is too big, I...I can't find him..."

Upon hearing the name, Michiyo's smile froze for 0.3 seconds before returning to normal.

"Kazama Chiba?" she repeated casually. "What a coincidence, I know him. We're classmates and deskmates."

Yili's eyes lit up.

"Really?! Then—"

"But..." Michiyo tilted her head, her smile undiminished, "Little Pochi, what do you want with Chiba-kun? If you don't mind, could you tell me?"

This was said very naturally, like ordinary curiosity.

But she knew very well that this wasn't out of curiosity.

Upon hearing such a lovely stranger specifically ask for Kazama Chiba by name, Michiyo's alarm bells immediately went off, and a strange sense of crisis arose within her.

Yili was completely unaware of this undercurrent.

She pondered for a moment how to answer.

Xiao Ke had said that she couldn't reveal her identity, couldn't say "I'm his daughter," and couldn't say "I came from the future."

What's wrong with asking Mom about Dad?

Although she couldn't reveal her mother-daughter relationship, telling her "senior" why she was looking for Chiyu shouldn't be a problem, right?

"Um...yes, it's very important." So Ichiri answered very honestly, "I have something I must tell him in person...um, it's a personal matter."

This answer, comparable to a nuclear bomb, left Michiyo, who had only been slightly concerned, completely stunned.

A girl as beautiful as her specifically asked for Kazama Chiba to tell him something very important.

In an instant, Michiyo's mind conjured up a massive, melodramatic youth soap opera spanning dozens of episodes.

She couldn't help but re-examine the girl in front of her, this time much more carefully than before.

Her long pink hair was a shade lighter than her own and looked very smooth.

Big, blue, watery eyes that exude a naturally innocent and naive charm.

She has fair skin and delicate features. Although she is hunching her shoulders because of nervousness, she is already very eye-catching just by standing there.

Michiyo stared at Ichiri's face for three seconds, a strange sense of déjà vu washing over her.

The contours of this face, the curve of this chin, the lines of this nose bridge—it all looks so familiar, like I've seen it somewhere before.

But before she could think about it, her gaze involuntarily drifted downwards, and then Michiyo's eye twitched.

And that figure...

Although the loose pink tracksuit covered most of her figure, there are certain laws of physics that even tracksuits cannot defy.

H-cup.

That's definitely an H-cup.

And judging from their age, they should be younger than me, so how come they've developed so much?

Michiyo subconsciously glanced down at her chest, then looked up at Ichiri, her lips twitching slightly.

……OK.

This girl is superior to me in almost every way, from looks to figure, and even her pitiful aura is a completely upgraded version of mine.

If I had to describe it, this girl is practically a plus version of myself.

Michiyo felt her confidence had been severely damaged, but she quickly rallied and mentally cheered herself up.

No, no, I can't think like that.

She shook her head vigorously, trying to shake off those messy thoughts.

What good is being pretty and having a great figure? What Qianyu-jun likes is personality! It's the soul! It's someone who can understand him, accept him, and accompany him!

I think I'm cuter.

Chapter 233 The Heavenly Sent-in System Can't Beat the Childhood Sweetheart

So what if the hardware is good?

When it comes to love, it's all about tactics, courage, and the degree to which you're shameless!

Judging from the girl's stuttering and gloomy demeanor just now, even if it's a max-level account, it's just a noob playing it. She's not worth worrying about at all!

Michiyo frantically tried to convince herself and save face.

And if you look at it more closely...

Although this girl has strong physical attributes, she shrinks into a ball, speaks in a whisper, and doesn't even dare to look people in the eye.

In terms of overall strength, I'm definitely more lovable.

Being cute is justice!

Cuteness is the most powerful weapon!

"No matter how you look at it, a cheerful and sunny girl like me is definitely cuter! Boys would definitely prefer someone like me who can bring emotional value!"

After this mental preparation, Michiyo finally regained the composure befitting an empress.

To prevent herself from making a misjudgment due to excessive anxiety, she felt it necessary to double-check.

"Um... Pochi, if you don't mind, could you tell me, what exactly is your relationship with Kazama?"

"Is it someone you just know...someone you went to the same school with, or someone you met by chance?"

Mother and daughter in the same frame

Yili shrank his neck and pondered the question carefully in his mind.

How could I and my dad be just ordinary acquaintances? We're bound by blood!

So, Ichiri raised her head, her clear blue eyes looking at Michiyo, and answered honestly.

"Hmm... we can't be considered ordinary acquaintances. We're more like very close friends."

Upon hearing these words, Michiyo felt a chill run down her spine.

But she still wouldn't give up.

Before confirming defeat, all possibilities must be ruled out.

Perhaps the "intimacy" the other person is referring to is a different concept from her understanding of "intimacy"?

Perhaps in Boqi's hometown dialect, "intimate" means "to know"?

"Oh? Very intimate?"

"Just how intimate were you?"

Yili was even more conflicted. Xiao Ke had repeatedly warned her not to reveal her identity, so she definitely couldn't reveal her father-daughter relationship. Therefore, she could only give a vague explanation.

"It's just... I've been with Chiyu ever since I was a child. I feel safe and secure whenever he's around. It's a special bond that no one can replace."

As Pochi spoke, her cheeks flushed slightly as she thought of her father's warm embrace, and her voice became soft and sweet.

What she perceived as a mere statement of facts and a vague explanation was instantly interpreted by Michiyo, who was in a highly sensitive state, as something else entirely.

They've been together since childhood? Watching her grow up?!

Michiyo's pupils trembled.

Isn't this the legendary childhood sweetheart who's been playing together since they were little, and might even have slept in the same bed with you?

Moreover, he's the ultimate existence who sweeps through countless romance anime and specializes in dealing with all kinds of new love interests!

The ultimate boss with maxed-out bond bonuses such as "childhood promises", "memories of growing up together", and "an unspoken understanding that no one can interfere with"!

This realization made Michiyo feel as if she were facing a formidable enemy.

After all, in the ironclad rules of various romance anime, the chances of a new girl falling into the arms of a childhood friend with maxed-out bonds are slim.

Once the killer moves like "I've liked him since I was a child" or "We promised to get married" are unleashed, the heroine who suddenly appears can only leave the stage in tears.

What's more, this childhood sweetheart is a plus version who surpasses her in both looks and figure!

Good, good, so Qianyu had such a high-profile childhood sweetheart hidden away!

No wonder he usually ignores me when I'm throwing myself at him; it turns out the food at home is just too delicious!

Michiyo felt like she was about to be submerged in acid.

But Michiyo is, after all, Michiyo.

She adjusted her mindset in just three seconds and began using the mental victory method.

"Calm down, Michiyo Urushihara, you need to calm down. How much of what Pochi said is actually credible?"

Michiyo desperately tried to comfort herself.

This girl said they grew up together, but Chiyu was an orphan, a fact that Michiyo had investigated thoroughly.

If you really have a childhood sweetheart, why have you never heard Qianyu mention him before?

Moreover, judging from Boqi's deeply socially awkward nature, can he really build a so-called "deep bond" with someone like Chiyu?

The more I thought about it, the more something seemed off.

Perhaps the girl was simply imagining their relationship to be too perfect, while Qianyu didn't take it seriously at all.

Correct.

It must be like this.