Tokyo Soft Rice King.

Of course, this was just a question raised to change the subject. Shiori really wanted to learn from Shion because she had been thinking about how to transform what she had seen into what she had actually experienced while watching movies and TV series, thus diminishing the virtual feeling.

"Ok?"

Ziyin was a little confused when she was asked the question as soon as she arrived, but she still answered it anyway.

"Once you've read the story setting and the characters' scripts, you'll be able to immerse yourself in the story."

"Uh, but the characters you voice go through a lot of things you haven't experienced, right? Don't you need to get a feel for it?"

"When I do voice acting, I become the character, so the character's experiences are my experiences."

"..."

Shiori was somewhat speechless.

Absolutely not useful!

Akira Kuroba patted Shiori on the shoulder to comfort her.

"Well, give up, Shiori. You don't need to use Shion as a reference. For her, being a voice actress is just like eating and drinking for ordinary people—it's all instinct."

"A feeling-based approach... that's just too unfair!"

"Because Ziyin belongs to the genius category, she can learn things naturally without any bottlenecks."

In the beginning, it was Kuroba Akira who set goals for Shion and helped her find the feeling of voice acting, but now she is completely evolving on her own, and her proficiency is increasing rapidly.

However, saying that would be like denying Shion's efforts, so Kuroba Akira tried to make amends.

"Oh, of course I'm not saying you didn't work hard, Ziyin. I know you put in a lot of effort, it's just..."

“I understand what you mean, wise ruler. My efforts will be rewarded many times over, right? You’ve said something similar to me before.”

"Oh, I did mention that."

"It was before we had sex."

"It's amazing you still remember."

“I have kept in mind every word spoken by the wise ruler.”

After Ziyin finished speaking, she naturally took Heiyu Ming's arm, intertwined her fingers with his, and asserted her dominance by acting as a doting wife at home and the legitimate wife in public.

Everyone present was stunned. Shion Murasaki was completely different in front of Akira Kuroba and in situations where Akira Kuroba wasn't around. Her double standards were extreme.

Everyone realized that if this continued, it would become Shion's show again, and she would monopolize Kuroba Akira... So anyone, please stop her!

At this moment, everyone looked at Qingxia. Through information sharing within the women's circle, they already knew about Qingxia's great achievement: successfully ending Kuroba Akira and Shion's cohabitation and separating them. So, they placed their hopes on her, hoping that she could step forward and stop the shameless, domineering, and lowly Shion.

However, Qingxia chose to stand aside. After all, it was daytime, and free competition was allowed. Whether or not one could seize Kuroba Akira depended on their own abilities, and she would not interfere.

Since the referee didn't issue a red card, everyone was even more helpless. The girls' group all stared at Kuroba Akira's other arm, thinking they should at least get a share of the spoils.

Kuroba Akira felt his right arm, which was being held by Shion, was warm and soft, while the free half of his arm felt like it was being pricked with needles. He was being watched.

Uh oh, am I going to end up like Shang Yang...?

Why is everyone so nervous about Shion?

When Mingming woke up at the end of the year, Ziyin seemed to have a pretty good relationship with everyone, didn't she?

Perhaps it's because Shion is showing off her affection in front of everyone; even Makoto wouldn't be so brazen.

When the entire harem gathers, it's always accompanied by frequent chaotic scenes and distorted gravity fields. Kuroba Akira realized this clearly once again, and he couldn't help but shout in his heart...

Squad leader! My savior! Come quick! Otherwise, things are going to get out of control!

Chapter 430 Too many people will lead to conservatism

Fortunately, at this moment, the only person who could stand up to Ziyin during the day finally arrived.

"Hehe, it seems everyone arrived earlier than us."

Hitomi Anri and Makoto Saionji appeared together, and Akira Kuroba also noticed that Junko Ohno and Motoko Kobayakawa in Momoko mode were following behind them.

Huh? Are the two teachers going to participate too?

Then Akira Kuroba remembered that this trip was nominally a group retreat for the Beginner's Club, so the two teachers who had joined the club would also be coming along.

Does that mean there won't be a silver party?

But the class monitor said there would be a private hot spring... Is it really just a healthy hot spring bath?

Kuroba Akira felt a little regretful but also relieved, since he couldn't possibly fight ten people at once. However, the fact that nothing happened made him feel like he had lost out, leaving him with very mixed feelings.

"Oh! So many people! The crowd is as big as during the New Year's shrine visit, it's like a small tour group! And they're all beautiful girls! Damn it, Ming-chan, are you some kind of harem anime protagonist?"

Teacher Luo was still as unreliable as ever, and Senior Peach expressed a similar sentiment.

"The gender ratio is seriously imbalanced..."

Last time, at least Hijikata Isamu and Nishimura Ryu came along, but this time only Kuroba Akira was left. If the teacher wasn't with them, it would probably turn into a less-than-perfect picnic.

This made Motoko Kobayakawa feel that perhaps she and Junko shouldn't have come along, as if they had ruined someone else's plans.

The most awkward situation is that even if they follow them, those girls with restless personalities still can't help but do something with Kuroba Akira, and then they just happen to see it. At this time, should they stop them or pretend they didn't see it?

Although teachers have no say in students' private activities outside of school, ignoring them completely would damage their image.

No, since I didn't come here as a teacher, I have no right to interfere, right?

It's one thing to expect Junko to maintain order, but she knows her best friend's personality; it's good enough that she doesn't become an accomplice.

We can only hope they'll tone it down a bit... but please, let's hope it doesn't escalate into a full-blown brawl.

Perhaps in the end, we can only place our hopes on Akira Kuroba himself...

Akira Kuroba felt the expectant look in Ms. Kobayakawa's eyes and understood what she meant.

Yes, yes, teacher, don't worry, I'll behave myself... You might as well keep an eye on the others, since they're the ones who take the initiative most of the time.

Zhencheng looked around but didn't see her older sister, so she asked Heiyu Ming.

"Kuroba-kun, hasn't my sister arrived yet? I woke her up this morning and asked her to come and meet me, but she said she wanted to be number one, so she came first."

“Oh, Makoto arrived a while ago. Before you came, we chatted for a while, and then she suddenly asked me for paper and pen as if she had remembered something, so I let her go inside to get them.”

"Oh, I see. I'll go call her then."

"Let's go in together. Everyone's here now, so let's all go inside first."

His response was a chorus of "Yes~", the combined voices of more than ten people were impossible to ignore, making Kuroba Akira feel like he had become a teacher at a girls' school.

Kuroba Akira led everyone into the house. The shoe cabinet was crammed full, and there weren't enough slippers. Everyone had to walk barefoot on the wooden floor, so you could see everyone wearing all sorts of socks. Thick black tights were still the mainstream, since it was winter and wearing tights was like wearing leggings, which was warmer.

Those who come here for the first time are very curious about where Kuroba Akira is currently living. They look around and think about the same thing: will they have the opportunity to have their own corner here in the future? After all, this place is very big and has many rooms, so accommodating everyone is not a problem.

Kuroba Akira led everyone to the largest room in the inn. This room was originally intended for clergy to meditate and cultivate, but Kuroba Akira was only a nominal priest and not a proper clergyman, so he had never used this place before. He never expected it to come in handy this time.

Fortunately, the diligent Haruka had already cleaned this large area beforehand. She truly deserves to be the only shrine maiden in the shrine; she worked so hard.

Next, it was Anri Hitomi's turn to give everyone a brief explanation of the trip's arrangements.

Ms. Ruiqing will drive a bus to take everyone directly to the hot spring hotel. The rooms have already been booked in advance, so you can check in right away.

After that, there will be three days of free time. You are free to choose to visit the hot spring town, go skiing, play table tennis, play mahjong, play games, or do whatever you want. The room also has three private open-air hot springs, so you can soak in them anytime.

Just remember to come back at mealtimes. The hotel has prepared matsutake mushroom dishes... Of course, you can also choose to eat out on your own. There's no rule that everyone has to eat together. Basically, you can do whatever you want.

Then the cost of this trip was deducted from the profits from selling doujinshi at the end of the year, which was just enough. Of course, it didn't matter if it wasn't enough, as there was still the club funds that the Literature Club had accumulated before.

"Oh, you've prepared so thoughtfully. You've really worked hard, class monitor."

"No, as long as everyone has fun, that's all that matters. So, does anyone have any questions?"

At that moment, Makoto raised her hand high.

"Yes! I have a question! I didn't hear what came before. Does it mean that only one room was booked this time?"

When Anri Hitomi started her explanation, Makoto, who had gone to call Makoto, hadn't returned yet. The two of them entered the house during the explanation's scheduled time.

"That's right, it's a large room that can accommodate fifteen people. There are fourteen of us in total this time, which is just right."

While it wouldn't be impossible to book the entire hotel, that would cost a lot of unnecessary money. The thrifty Anri Hitomi naturally wouldn't waste money, so she booked a large room that could accommodate everyone and offered the best value for money.

As for whether there are other motives involved, there certainly are.

This avoids the problem of room assignments, prevents people from sneaking into other rooms, and prevents situations where Kuroba Akira, who is supposed to be on vacation, is locked in his room in turns and can't even leave the room.

"What?! Isn't that just like a school trip?!"

After Makoto finished complaining, Mirai chimed in with her own complaints.

"That's right, and there are even teachers. It's like a rehearsal for a school trip."

The actual school trip will take place in the second semester of the junior year, which is in the fall, this September or October.

Anri Hitomi said with a smile.

"This is a group accommodation for the club, the purpose of which is to let everyone get to know each other better and enhance their relationship, so wouldn't it be better to live together?"

"Then at least arrange a room for Ming himself, right? Are we really going to have him stay with us?"

At first glance, it seems like Makoto doesn't want to share a room with a man, but her real intention is that only by separating Kuroba Akira can an H-scene possibly occur.

Just as Kuroba Akira had thought, with more than ten people together, including a teacher, it was absolutely impossible for them to have a sex party.

"Look, things like changing clothes require Ming to go out, isn't that inconvenient? What do you all think?"

Makoto's move was essentially a division of factions, and it also managed to win over the support of the two teachers—women who genuinely didn't want to live with Kuroba Akira.

However, Makoto miscalculated; this time, she failed to gain anyone's support.

Mirai and Moe were worried that Kuroba Akira's health would be overworked, so they hoped that this trip would be a real chance for him to relax and not cause him to fall ill from overwork.

Akiko was a little tempted, but she listened to her daughter first, and Shiori also supported Momo first.

There's absolutely no need for Ziyin to steal food; she'll only eat openly and honestly. Living together would also prevent others from stealing food. Her thoughts are the same as Anri Hitomi's, so she doesn't support Kuroba Akira living alone.

Hongxiang and Qingxia remained neutral and did not express their opinions, while Tianyu Guang was completely indifferent.

Makoto never expected that she wouldn't even have a single person to help her... She'd been holding back for half a month, and she still couldn't have sex? What a joke!

"Teachers and senior students, would you also be okay with living with Ming?"

"I don't care. Didn't they say there's a private hot spring in the room? There should also be a changing room, right?"

The squad leader smiled and nodded.