A super great writer in the second dimension

　No one will bother you or offer you unsolicited favors, because in other people's eyes, you've been associated with them.

　No one will bother Grandpa, so he'll end up dumping the problems on me.

　After all, people get old and don't have the energy of young people. You might dislike this behavior and therefore dislike your grandfather.

　But he was actually very tired; he was human too, and he needed care as well.

　No one is perfect, not even Saint George.

　However, through these events, I also realized that there was something genuine going on here.

　For example, Erina Nakiri, you should have heard of her. Actually, I was even planning to win her over... Anyway, let's not talk about that.

　Let me tell you about yourself.

　Sanzenin Arashi looked at her younger sister.

　She hated Emperor Sanzenin; he seemed like a completely different person ever since her parents passed away.

　She was very cute and straightforward when she was little, but starting a few years ago, she became very awkward no matter what she said.

　Through this experience, Sanzenin Arashi also hopes that Nagi can change, because Sanzenin Nagi is her younger sister.

　"Me...?" The little girl pointed to her face. "What idiotic thing are you talking about?"

　Sanzenin Arashi paused for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter.

　“Hey…brother, what are you laughing at? Tell me quickly…” Sanzenin Nagi’s delicate eyebrows furrowed into a deep frown.

　"nothing……"

　Sanzenin Arashi patted her younger sister's small head. "You're fine as you are. There's nothing to change."

　My little sister is so cute and adorable!

　That's what Sanzenin Arashi thought.

　Like a cat whose tail has been stepped on, Sanzenin Nagi's hair stood on end, and her emerald green eyes widened in shock.

　She was about to say something when the door to the other room was pushed open, and the brother and sister looked to the side at the same time.

　A black-haired man in a tuxedo stood at the door, and smiled slightly at the two of them after entering.

　Sebastian Michaelis.

　The head butler of the Sanzenin family said with a smile, "Young master, young lady, what brings you here?"

　"I should be asking you what you want." Sanzenin Arashi breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Grandpa sent you, didn't he?"

　Sebastian nodded.

　"The head of the family wants the young master to have a chat with Miss Natsukawa. After all, Miss Natsukawa's father has been preparing for today for a long time, and my Sanzenin is not such an inhuman and cruel person. Just treat it as a casual chat—these are the head of the family's exact words."

　Upon hearing this, Sanzenin Nagi's face was filled with hostility.

　“That old man…” she said indignantly.

　Sanzenin Arashi placed her hand on the little head and rubbed it, then nodded to herself, "Alright, Grandpa has his reasons for doing this. It's just socializing. Nagi, we need to be more elegant."

　'It will also get tainted.' Thinking this calmly, Sanzenin Arashi waved to the head steward, 'Lead the way.'

　“I am extremely pleased that you are so understanding, young master.” Sebastian opened the door with a smile. “Miss Natsukawa is waiting for you in the next room.”

　Sanzenin Nagi looked at the black-clad butler with great displeasure. Her head maid Maria was with her, and this butler was supposed to assist her brother, but now... why was he so hateful?

　..

302. Advance and Retreat

　When Sanzenin Arashi came out of the other room, she closed the door and glanced at Sebastian.

　After a moment, he asked, "What do you think about this? Grandpa knows I hate this kind of thing, but he still agreed. Is there something fishy going on?"

　Sebastian narrowed his eyes, his sharp gaze as powerful as that of a hawk.

　He pointed to his pale face.

　Sanzenin Arashi pursed her lips, frowned, and pondered the meaning behind this deep well.

　"You'd better think twice, young master."

　Sebastian emphasized the words "advance" and "retreat".

　"When the young master was young, he was carefree and had no interest in mundane matters. He always did things as he pleased and had no scheming. He never paid attention to people's expressions or opinions. He didn't care who liked, disliked, or hated him. If he didn't like someone, he would replace them. He lived his life as if no one else was around."

　Even now, the young master is the same. To the head of the family, the young master's scheming outside is no different from playing around.

　Perhaps the head of the family thought that if the young master continued like this, he might be doomed, so he arranged this whole thing.

　Sanzenin Arashi narrowed his eyes thoughtfully. He thought to himself that he was a young man; if someone's expression changed, their smile turned sour, or their voice turned cold, he could just say goodbye and they would meet again someday. Why care so much?

　However, I still need to learn what my grandfather said.

　“I have admired two people since I was a child, and that number has never changed.” Sanzenin Arashi said as if listing his treasures: “One is my master, Cassius. As a man, I admire him very much.”

　The other one is my grandfather, Emperor Sanzenin.

　If as a man I admire my master, then as a person I greatly admire Sanzenin Tei, who is my grandfather.

　I'm too lazy to figure this out anymore, just tell me.

　Sebastian suddenly laughed.

　He looked at Sanzenin Arashi and then suddenly realized, "Ah, that's right, young master is sixteen years old this year, which is the age to live a carefree life. I'll just say it directly."

　Seemingly organizing his thoughts, Sebastian carefully said, "Miss Xia Chuan is a very intelligent person. The head of the family has been observing the young master's words and actions, but he discovered that even in the end, you, young master, did not see through Miss Xia Chuan."

　Perhaps this is a woman's advantage; they are better at listening and observing than men. Before being forcibly brainwashed, they have already pretended to admit defeat and become the kind of person their families expect them to be—this is very similar to the last of the Thirty-Six Stratagems.

　"Running away is the best option?" Sanzenin Arashi thought for a moment, then looked surprised. "In other words, Natsukawa Masuzu's actions were completely faked, and I, this idiot, was completely oblivious, even presuming to think of her as a pitiful person, getting caught up in my own thoughts, arguing my point endlessly..."

　Is Grandpa just waiting for me to get tricked by her and then realize what's happening?

　“Exactly.” Sebastian nodded in affirmation. “Young master is too kind to girls. 90% of the people in power in this society treat them like toys to be manipulated, but they only truly love one.”

　Hearing this, Sanzenin Arashi sighed.

　I'm still too inexperienced.

　He shook his head. "One leaf falling tells of autumn, one hears the music and understands the meaning... Does that mean I'm too confident, too overconfident, and therefore stubborn?"

　Sebastian grinned slyly, like a fox, cunning beyond measure. "No, Miss Xia Chuan... the head of the family thinks she's quite good, definitely a good match for the young master, which is why he did this."

　Even if someone is someone who is detrimental to the young master for some purpose, the head of the family will not allow them to approach rashly.

　The head of the family is getting old, and you, young master, are the foundation of the Sanzenin clan. This matter is not worthwhile, but the head of the family suggested that we let you confirm it with your own eyes.

　Anyway, I won't lose out.

　Sanzenin Arashi smiled and nodded. After all, she was just a woman, not some monster, so what was there to be afraid of? Besides, the girl was originally going to be delivered into his arms anyway, so he smiled and said, "Then I'll go."

　Opening the door to the next room, a beautiful young woman was holding a teacup in front of her, taking a sip of black tea with her thin lips. Her pure appearance was like a willow branch sprouting in the spring, youthful yet full of life.

　Sanzenin Arashi remained silent for a moment, standing there carefully observing Natsukawa Masuzu's delicate body.

　She can be described as having a serene and beautiful life, yet she seems weak and spineless. Bones can refer to the framework of the flesh and blood body, or the integrity of the soul. Natsukawa Masuzu is like someone who lacks the latter, appearing to be just a beautiful vase. Although she was created by a master and possesses a touch of pure beauty, it is all a facade.

　The sly smile at the corner of her cute lips betrayed her, and at that moment, Natsukawa Masuzu had no idea that Sanzenin Arashi was standing right behind her.

　"Hehehe~"

　Whether it was a misperception or not, Sanzenin Arashi heard such a sound.

　He took a breath and walked forward. When he reached the girl's back, Natsukawa Masuzu suddenly looked up as if she had come to her senses. Her fleeting glance made the beautiful girl's body stiffen for a moment, and then she immediately sat up straight with a serious look in her eyes.

　Sanzenin Arashi casually sat down opposite her, but was carefully observing her, trying to figure out what she could learn from this girl.

　"I am Sanzenin Arashi, Miss Natsukawa?" He greeted her politely first.

　Natsukawa Masuzu held a beautiful silver rod in her hand. Its frosted surface was delicate and pleasing to the eye. She noticed that the other person's eyes were fixed on her hand, so she said directly, "You can use it as a hair accessory, or just clip it in a book as a memo."

　Sanzenin Arashi smiled and said, "Reading is a good hobby, but it would be quite impolite for me to come empty-handed while Miss Masuzu is sitting here."

　With a literary air about her, Natsukawa Masuzu smiled, then tucked the silver rod in her hand into the end of her hair, leaving a single, incredibly thin strand floating in the air.

　"My father asked me to wait for you here. Is there anything I can do for you? Could you tell me, Mr. Sanzenin?"

　Sanzenin Arashi was stunned.

　'Do you want me to tell you that your father wants you to have a child for me?' he thought, somewhat puzzled.

　Logically speaking, you should have already discussed this matter, right?

　Sanzenin Arashi was a little unsure, because the girl's expression didn't seem fake at all. Could it be that her grandfather had lied to her?

　..

303. One day I will tear this false starry sky apart. (Wu)

　With her gaze fixed on Natsukawa Masuzu, Sanzenin Arashi's thoughts were racing. In Sanzenin Arashi's view, Sebastian's earlier talk of 'advance or retreat' meant how to choose when facing this woman.

　"Has your father not spoken to you yet?" Sanzenin Arashi asked softly.

　Natsukawa Masaki raised her eyelids slightly in surprise, as if thinking, and then said, "After the head of the family finished speaking, my father told me to wait here, and didn't say anything else to me."

　She paused for a moment, then added, "Does this mean I have to wait here for Mr. Sanzenin?"

　“No, that’s not it,” said Sanzenin Arashi.

　Natsukawa Masaki smiled gently.

　Sanzenin Arashi rubbed his temples, sized up the woman, and suddenly said, "Your father sent you here to be on a blind date with me, and it's the kind where we can't get married. He dumped you here, while he himself is probably having a pleasant chat with the other branch family heads in the main hall."

　After saying that, he observed Natsukawa Masaki's reaction.

　"Eh?"

　Natsukawa Masaki was stunned for a moment.

　"Mr. Sanzenin, what are you saying?"

　The girl looked genuinely innocent and adorable, but Sanzenin Arashi always felt a slight sense of unease. It hadn't been there before, but after Sebastian said those things, he really noticed it.

　Her silver hair was tied up on her head, but the hairstyle felt a little strange. Her round breasts were half-covered by the evening dress, revealing a glimpse of her dazzling beauty. This outfit felt familiar.

　It was this level of déjà vu, but Sanzenin Arashi couldn't recall anything specific. It was as if she were looking through a thin veil, and she could vaguely make out a clue.

　With that expressionless face, Sanzenin Arashi felt that Natsukawa Masuri was always smiling.

　"It's nothing." Sanzenin Arashi took out his phone, casually opened Nico Nico Douga, and started playing a danmaku game.

　A little person appeared after I posted a comment.

　The little man bumped into the block, and a mushroom appeared.

　The little person ate a mushroom and then grew bigger.

　He ignored Natsukawa Masuzu, but while playing the bullet hell game, he kept observing her out of the corner of his eye.

　Those bright blue eyes involuntarily looked at the phone screen. Sanzenin Arashi became more and more certain of her guess, and then deliberately turned off the silent mode of the phone, and that melodious music started playing.

　The theme song for Super Mario.

　As the music began, like a sunflower chasing the sun, Natsukawa Masaki's curvaceous body trembled involuntarily.

　Seeing this, Sanzenin Arashi lowered her head and focused on playing the game.

　That's indeed the case.

　This Natsukawa is really cool. Anyway, Sanzenin Arashi doesn't know what kind of person she originally was, but!

　But!

　This girl definitely plays Nico Nico Douga!

　Moreover, he is quite familiar with this bullet hell game.

　However, this bullet hell game was released during the Chinese New Year period.

　To come here during this time of day and play this game that requires spamming bullet comments to play is incredibly inconvenient.

　That is to say.

　Natsukawa Masuzu is a homebody!