A youth story of a passerby at the end of the world

They don't have that much of a sense of honor. Even if the emphasis is on the mission, they can't neglect their meals.

Suddenly, Uesugi Genshin glanced to the side and saw Eriri's father raise his arm and wave forward.

He looked carefully ahead and saw the figure he hadn't seen in a long time.

He hadn't seen Eriri for over a month since he sent her home, and he thought he would never see her again. But by chance, he saw her again.

When Eriri saw her father from behind the fence, she waved excitedly, almost jumping for joy, displaying a cuteness far beyond her years.

"Eri, does she know that it's dangerous for her to come out like this?" Uesugi Genshin asked, turning his head to the side.

“No, I didn’t say anything to that child,” Eriri’s father said while maintaining a smile.

However, since most of the Self-Defense Force personnel live in tent-built military camps in the neighboring town of Ukishima, while those living in the relatively well-equipped airport terminal are mostly officers and their families or special individuals, this place is still considered safe at the moment.

"You're protecting him too well. What if something really happens?" It shouldn't have been him who said that, but Uesugi Genshin just added it anyway.

"Yes, yes." Because he was closer to his daughter, Eriri's father's smile became even brighter.

As they approached, Eriri noticed the people beside her father, her raised hand froze in mid-air, and she froze completely.

Did you recognize him? Or did you not?

It didn't matter anymore, because they were just a few steps away from her.

Just then, Eriri's father let out a soft sigh and said something only the two of them could hear, "The moment I see that child's smile, I don't want to tell her the truth."

The spoiling from the father...

Uesugi Genshin wasn't incapable of understanding why she didn't want to tell him. What could she say? That a group of scumbags living next door were after women's bodies? That people outside were willing to sell their bodies for food? That her proud diplomat father was planning to bribe the Self-Defense Forces officer?

There's no need to say it. At least not right now.

"Eri, is your mother worried about me? That's why she sent you out to find me?" Eriri's father joked with his daughter.

At this moment, Eriri was wearing a brown coat on the outside, with a semi-transparent white lace shirt underneath. Her twin ponytails were tied with thin black ribbons on both sides, and her thighs, exposed under her high-waisted pleated skirt, were made of sheer black, which looked like pantyhose rather than stockings, thus concealing her fair and striking skin.

However, at this moment, Eriri's gaze and attention were not on her father at all; she was looking at the boy next to him.

"You...you!" Her eyes widened in disbelief, yet she was unsure, and she stammered, her mouth agape.

"Yo~" Uesugi Genshin greeted him with a smile.

The sudden smile from the aloof, handsome man caused Eriri to blush instantly, her trembling fingers betraying her inner turmoil. Nevertheless, she tentatively asked hesitantly, "Uesugi?"

"Yes, it's me."

Upon receiving an affirmative answer, Eriri gasped, "What's wrong with your hair?!"

He used to look so gloomy, but now he's completely transformed into a refreshing and handsome guy!

"Because summer is almost here." Uesugi Genshin shrugged, giving a reply that wasn't really an answer.

Why is everyone so surprised by his hairstyle?!

If he shaved his head, wouldn't the people around him explode?

Although he had this idea, he knew it was impossible because half of his body no longer belonged to him.

They would absolutely not agree to having their heads shaved.

"Ah..." Eriri stared wide-eyed, still unable to believe it.

"Eri, come out and talk to me," Eriri's father called her over.

"Oh." Eriri glanced at her father, then walked around to the front door from the side.

The Self-Defense Force members at the entrance glanced in this direction but did not stop them, perhaps thinking that as long as the three of them did not leave together, there would be no problem.

If the three of them were to leave together, they would definitely try to stop them.

Eriri's father also took advantage of the time difference; if that officer named Yamauchi had been here at that moment, things would have been a different story.

When Eriri walked up to him, he asked seriously, "Eri, Daddy has a question for you. Do you believe in Uesugi-kun?"

"Huh? What? Trust me?" Although it was a strange question, she answered honestly, "Well, this guy's words... well, they're not entirely untrustworthy."

In an instant, the image of the princess carry from Toyonosaki Academy popped into my mind, along with the figure of Kasumigaoka.

"..."Speaking of which, he is the person Kasumigaoka likes.

During this month, I kept having some inexplicable dreams, and after waking up, I felt complicated about the fact.

Upon hearing his daughter's answer, Eriri's father placed her next to Uesugi Genshin, saying, "She's all yours now."

"Huh?" Eriri was very surprised and said she didn't understand. "Dad, what are you talking about?"

Uesugi Genshin also expressed shock, and said helplessly, "Mr. Spencer, is she really your daughter?"

No one would trust a complete stranger they've just met, right?

Even if they weren't complete strangers, it wouldn't warrant gambling with one's own daughter.

"Of course she's my daughter," Eriri's father replied affirmatively, affectionately ruffling his daughter's hair.

"Eri, we can't go back to England for the time being. Didn't you also want to stay in Japan? I think Uesugi-kun's place seems pretty good. Why don't you go and take a look there?"

Startled by the suddenness, Eriri blurted out, "I...I want to stay with Mom and Dad."

It's only natural to want to be with your parents. It's like asking who you should save first if your girlfriend and your mother fell into the water. Under normal circumstances, no one would hesitate.

"That's why your father wants you to go and see it." As he spoke, he looked at Uesugi Genshin, and nodded as their eyes met.

“…” Uesugi Genshin nodded seriously, indicating that he understood.

He understood that the other party didn't want their daughter to stay at Haneda Airport.

So he took Eriri's wrist and pulled her along without any resistance.

"Don't look back," Uesugi Genshin reminded Eriri, who wanted to turn around. "Make it look like you're going on business, not saying goodbye, or the Self-Defense Forces might stop you."

"..." Eriri, whose mind was still a bit fuzzy, stiffened her neck upon hearing this and was mechanically pulled forward.

Fortunately, the Self-Defense Forces did nothing to help the two of them.

Once out of the searchlight's range, Eriri's stiff body gradually relaxed. "My luggage, my clothes are still there."

Her tone was somewhat flustered, because she only now realized that she had forgotten to bring many things due to her father's last-minute decision.

"They have everything over there. As for clothes... you can wear Kato's. Anyway, you two should be about the same size, right?"

Uesugi Genshin looked at Eriri, who was now his height, and then thought back to Kato; both of them seemed to be around 1.6 meters tall.

Eriri turned her face away for some reason, muttering, "It's not the same at all."

"What's different?" Uesugi Genshin asked, his gaze shifting from the other person's face downwards.

To everyone's surprise, Eriri blushed and yelled, "Go to hell!!!"

"More or less," Uesugi Genshin casually remarked.

"How do you know they're about the same just by looking?!" Eriri retorted excitedly.

"Then tell me how much difference there is?" Uesugi Genshin looked at Eriri, asking her to provide specific proof.

"This..." How was she supposed to explain this?! Say she was younger than Kato?!

Finally, she gave an extremely awkward hum, ending the conversation.

After a while, Eriri asked again, "How are things between you and that woman from Kasumigaoka?"

Although they were both popular figures at school, she had always been jealous and envious of talented girls like Kasumigaoka. However, after living together for a while, her opinion of Kasumigaoka underwent a complete 180-degree change.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them close friends, but she would never admit it to her face.

"I confessed." Uesugi Genshin replied succinctly.

"That's it..."

Eriri behind him remained silent for a long time, and the wrist she was holding drooped slightly, making him wonder if he would just stand still if he let go.

After thinking for a moment, he still didn't let go. Instead, he turned around and told Eriri, "You should be living with Shiho over there. If you need anything, just ask her or come to me."

"I understand." Eriri nodded obediently. "By the way, I don't need to work over there, right?"

"It's highly likely that it will be necessary, since without a job there's no money for food."

"But I can't do anything!" Eriri pointed out with great self-awareness.

Uesugi Genshin thought for a moment and said, "Don't you know how to draw manga?"

"..." What she drew wasn't exactly a comic, but a doujinshi, an 18+ doujinshi.

Uesugi Genshin also remembered this and immediately suggested, "Why don't you go ashore?"

Then he saw Eriri's unwilling expression.

So you're not happy about getting ashore?

Chapter 286: What to do if you can't swim?

"Why do you think I draw doujinshi?" Eriri asked, pointing to herself.

"Because you like it?" If you didn't like it, why would you persist?

“Well, that’s part of the reason.” Eriri nodded, agreeing with him, and added, “But most importantly, doujinshi don’t need to have a complicated plot.”

Those with a storyline are called seinen manga!

The difference is that one uses color in the plot, while the other uses plot in color.

Eriri was well aware of this. She was particularly bad at constructing plots, which was also related to her own interests; she herself was extremely fond of erotic content.

"I'll write the plot, don't worry." Uesugi Genshin thought it was a good idea to expand the school's entertainment industry.

"What if no one reads it?" Even after hearing his confident assurance, Eriri couldn't help but ask worriedly, "People won't buy into a bad manga."

“Then let’s choose an easier track,” Uesugi Genshin advised. “Whether it’s manga or movies, the public has a much higher tolerance for comedy.”

"..." No longer speaking, Eriri looked down at her wrist being held and followed silently.

"I've already thought of the theme. Taking college as an opportunity, the protagonist begins to live in a coastal town. There he meets outstandingly beautiful girls, as well as strong men who love drinking and scuba diving. College life, lovely girls, and even swimsuits—the best campus life awaits him. An endlessly hilarious and lively youth comedy begins here."

"There are too many flaws, I don't even know where to begin complaining." Eriri sighed helplessly. Just the strong men alone made her unsure how to draw this manga.

She had never drawn muscular men before. To draw a person, you always need a reference point.

Without reference or physical contact with the objects, the people depicted are merely superficial.

"Don't worry, we'll talk about it when we get back." Uesugi Genshin turned to look at her, and seeing Eriri deep in thought, he smiled and let go of her hand.

"Ah." Eriri exclaimed softly, then suddenly felt a chill on her wrist and involuntarily stopped in her tracks.

"Let's go." After saying that, Uesugi Genshin slowly walked forward, waiting for the people behind him to catch up.

What?!

Eriri rubbed her left wrist, bit her lip, and quickly followed.

Using the password he obtained from Azusagawa, Uesugi Genshin entered the second terminal without any hindrance.

Then the hem of his clothes was grabbed by the person behind him, and he turned around to look.

Eriri followed closely behind him timidly, and because she was following so closely, she almost bumped into him when he stopped.

They were probably startled by the situation here.

The densely packed, block-like formations are only recognizable when one occasionally sees news reports about disaster relief efforts.

Judging from this, it must be the first time she has seen it.

Eriri didn't even dare to make a sound. She felt like everyone around her was watching her, watching her neatly dressed, out-of-place appearance.

Seeing the man in front of her stop, she couldn't help but lower her head and look at her brown leather shoes.

"Let's go." With a sigh, Uesugi Genshin grabbed her wrist again and started walking forward.

Glancing to the left, they saw more than a dozen pairs of eyes staring at them, but Uesugi Genshin didn't care at all. He owed them nothing, had no relationship with them, and had no need to feel guilty or afraid.

Eriri breathed a sigh of relief as her wrist was grasped again. This time, she wasn't pulled along; instead, she walked beside the other person, their arms brushing against each other. Incredibly, at this distance, she could vaguely feel the other person's body heat seeping through her, which felt very warm.

The unsettling feeling of being stared at only subsided after I turned the corner. Although there were still many people in the aisle, most were busy with their own things, and fewer people were looking at me.