There are so many geniuses in crossover anime! What's wrong with adding me?

Only at times like these would he envy those ordinary urban protagonists who could accumulate initial capital by writing novels, drawing illustrations, and writing songs, enjoying the satisfaction of constantly becoming stronger, and living fulfilling and happy lives every day.

Unlike him, who lacked even the motivation to do so, he could only repeat his daily life, which seemed endless, taking things one step at a time and letting time slowly flow by.

Ah, life, sometimes it's just so dull and boring.

Putting aside his personal emotions and thoughts, looking at the empty refrigerated display case, he delivered the devastating news to the customers queuing behind him.

"I'm sorry, all the desserts are sold out for today. We'll only have drinks left."

"Huh?! Is this for real? I've been waiting in line for ages."

"Ugh, I couldn't buy any again today!"

"I'm going to die without crème brûlée."

"..."

Faced with the cries of despair from the crowd, Sakurakoji was helpless. The space at Shinsei was only so big, and it was impossible to equip it with the massive equipment of a real cake shop. Besides, he was just one person, and his preparation time each day was limited, so he couldn't provide an unlimited supply.

Fanxing's main job is ultimately band performances; this is just a side dish.

A small number of disappointed customers chose to leave, but most opted to get a drink and stay to continue watching the show.

……

"See you tomorrow."

That evening, Sakurakoji greeted everyone and walked out of the Starry Sky Gate.

The bright moonlight was swallowed up by the city's neon lights, and the breath exhaled condensed into mist in the air; the night was still quite cool.

For some reason, Ichiji Hoshika suddenly said he wanted a raise—it seems he'd performed too well. Even though he thought he'd tried to be more discreet, his excellence was undeniable; there was just no way to hide it.

I took out my phone and checked for unread messages and emails as usual—and there was one.

It's a message from Line. Look closely at the note; it clearly says: Ai Hoshino.

"Ok?"

"She sent me a message so quickly?" Sakura Koji was a little confused, wondering what she wanted to say. Surely she wasn't really asking him to reimburse her medical expenses?

Upon opening the message bar, the first thing you see is an adorable thank-you emoji, followed by a string of text.

"Thank you, Mr. Sakurakoji, the gift you gave me was delicious!"

Eh—is this all I wanted to say for my first message? His feelings were a bit complicated, but out of courtesy he immediately sent a reply.

"I'm glad you like it. I'll treat you to another meal next time if there's a chance."

"real?!"

Just seconds after sending the reply, before he could even put his phone back in his pocket, he received another reply from Hoshino Ai. It seemed she was looking at her phone at the time.

"Of course, I always keep my word."

"Ah, that's not what I meant..."

On the other end of the phone, Hoshino looked at the message she had sent, her face turning a deep shade of red. She hugged her head and shook it vigorously. What on earth was she saying?!

She had only intended to offer a simple thank you, but the dessert was just too delicious. She had even planned to share it with others, but that idea was abandoned after the first bite.

She had never eaten such delicious food in her entire life! It was even better than the Häagen-Dazs she occasionally bought on a whim!

She couldn't resist and ate all three at once.

Ah~ she should have saved them to eat separately, a pang of regret welled up in her heart.

Volume 1: A Daily Life of Attracting Bees and Butterflies: Chapter 13 An Encounter with a Pink Milk Dragon

"It's okay, it's homemade anyway."

"If you really feel embarrassed, then let me observe your work next time. I'm also quite curious about idols' work, and I'll bring you the same gifts as today."

Gifts... Hoshino Ai swallowed unconsciously, the sweet taste still lingering on her tongue.

So, this shouldn't be considered cunning, right? It should be within reasonable limits, shouldn't it? After all, it's a gift of comfort. Besides, Mr. Sakurakoji said he wanted to see the performance live, so it should be considered mutually beneficial, right?

Yes! There shouldn't be any problem!

"Okay! I'll let you know the location for the next performance. Thank you for your help then!"

"OK."

Sakurakoji Saiya also sent a cute white-haired character emoji to end the communication.

Progress increased by one again; I'm truly a genius!

"Heh." He flicked his silky white hair, which shone brightly in the moonlight. He gave a wicked smile and gradually disappeared into the moonlit street.

……

A few days later, Sakurakoji continued his stroll through Tokyo as usual.

If real life could be given titles like in a game, he felt he could almost get the title of 'City Wanderer' too.

The streets were bustling with people, mostly office workers with serious expressions and students exuding a relaxed atmosphere, representing two extremes.

"Speaking of which, there are really a lot of people playing musical instruments lately."

Every few hundred meters he walked, he would encounter one or two students carrying instrument bags, laughing and chatting with their companions. And... most of them were girls, very few boys.

"Forming a band seems to be quite popular lately. I've even seen people online saying that the era of big girl bands has arrived, and it seems there's some truth to that."

"No wonder Hongxia and Liang also have the idea of ​​forming a band, but unfortunately they haven't found all the members yet."

"But it will be soon, although even if we get everyone together, things won't be easy in the future."

"The world of music can be quite cruel."

While contemplating Hongxia and the others' uncertain future, he activated the auto-navigation and weaved through the crowd. Suddenly, he froze, turning around abruptly.

Several girls dressed as junior high school students who had just passed him were walking forward chatting and laughing. He caught a few of them glancing back at him, and they immediately blushed and quickly turned their heads back.

He turned around not because the other person was trying to peek at him; if that were the case, he might as well not leave the house at all.

He looked at the group of beautiful girls, and one girl in the center stood out. She had fair skin, a lovely face, and pink hair. Her sweet voice was irresistible. It was hard not to attract his attention.

Although it doesn't seem to be developing very well, there is still a lot of room for improvement.

"Arnosan, what are your plans after graduation?"

"Well, I guess I'll be going abroad."

"Hey~ Are you going abroad? I was thinking of applying to the same school as you."

"As expected of Aine! She's just different from us!"

"Yes, yes, as expected of our all-powerful student council president!"

Stop teasing me!

"So, which country are you planning to go to? The United States? France? Australia?"

"Hmm~ It should be the UK, my dad helped me contact a school in London."

"Wow, that's amazing! You'll be a top talent when you return to China. Don't forget us then!"

"By the way, wasn't that person who just walked by incredibly good-looking?"

"You noticed too? Yes, yes! She's practically a model!"

"..."

Sakurakoji unconsciously shook her head slightly, confirming with her eyes that she was the right person. Come to think of it, she hasn't even left the country yet?

"Is this the timeline?" He muttered to himself, bending his index finger and placing it below his lips. It seemed he still needed to investigate some things. Without further thought, he turned and left. There was no need for a direct confrontation now; there would be plenty of opportunities in a few months.

He had other places to go today, and following the map he remembered, he soon arrived at the familiar shop.

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"Welcome." A warm and clear female voice rang out, and the woman couldn't hide her surprise after seeing who it was.

"Ah, it's you."

"hello."

Sakurakoji raised her hand in greeting. After a moment of surprise, the chestnut-brown-haired girl quickly composed herself, displaying excellent professionalism and a serious personality. She placed her hands in front of her and maintained a standard business smile.

What would you like to buy today?

"Well, just take a look."

"I understand. Please take your time choosing."

Sakurakoji took a casual stroll around the store, grabbed some snacks and drinks, and returned to the cashier to pay.

"That's two thousand three hundred and sixty yen in total. Here's your change, please keep it."

"OK, thanks."

He took the change, put it back in his wallet, glanced at the girl's face, and casually brought up the topic.

"Miss, you look very young. Are you still in school?"

"Ah, um, I'm still in high school, currently a freshman."

Although somewhat taken aback by Sakurakoji's sudden question, she still answered it.

"So, part-time work must be quite tiring, right? You don't look too well, and you have some dark circles under your eyes. You can't push yourself too hard."

"Thank you for your concern, but I'm fine. I have a well-thought-out plan."

"That's good, but remember to get plenty of rest and keep up the good work on your studies!"

"Thank you."

He nodded, said nothing more, put one hand in his pocket, picked up the bag full of things with the other, and left.

"Goodbye."

"Take care, and welcome back next time!"

Stepping out of the sensor-activated glass door and onto the wide street, feeling the subtle changes happening within her body again, Sakura Koji's eyes narrowed slightly, and her mood lightened.

Sure enough, my guess was right.

A single, tentative act of concern reaffirmed his belief: the symptoms would lessen as his relationships with different people deepened. He was on the right track; if he continued this approach, he would eventually escape his current predicament.

"It's just too slow. There's only such a small change each time. It's practically like feeding a beggar."

"It seems I need to speed up the process of contacting more people, and I also need to prepare for enrollment."

"I feel like I'm going further and further down the path of courting death... Whatever, I'll die anyway if I don't do anything."

After his worries subsided, he made a firm decision, left the street, boarded a tram, and headed to Shimokitazawa.

Volume 1: Daily Life of Attracting Bees and Butterflies: Chapter 14 Taking Over the Heavenly Mansion

In mid-February,

Sakurakoji Sai took a car from Sakura Mansion and arrived near a building ten minutes away from the mansion.

As he got out of the car in the parking lot below and looked up at the magnificent, slender building that stood hundreds of meters tall, he couldn't help but sigh in awe.

"It's a really nice apartment, don't you think, Yi Yu?"

"Yes, I also think it's very good, very much in line with your status, young master."

Yashima Ichiyo smiled and gave a satisfied answer, saying that only a building of this caliber was worthy of his young master.

"Uncle Yi Yuan has really given us a great gift. We should thank him properly. How about I make him a pork chop rice dish that I cooked myself?"

“I think Lord Yi Yuan will be very happy.” Yi Yu agreed wholeheartedly.

"Of course, let's go in and take a look."

The two walked into the building chatting and laughing. After explaining their purpose at the front desk, a staff member quickly came over and gave them a tour.