Tokyo Psychic

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Shoko Toyokawa's phone vibrated again, still the "Special Attention" notification tone. She saw the message from "The Attic Thinker," and her pupils contracted sharply several times, as if suppressing feelings of loss and regret, or perhaps feeling a sense of relief. "No need to change the time, tonight it is."

"But you weren't planning to... tonight?"

Toyokawa Shoko shook her head. "He suddenly had an emergency."

Nagasaki Motoyo looked at Toyokawa Shoko with a complicated expression, and finally couldn't help but ask her, "How...how did you two meet?"

How could a girl from an all-girls school find a boyfriend so quickly? She couldn't help but speculate about the existence of that "attic thinker" with the utmost malice, suspecting that he might have ulterior motives in approaching Toyokawa Shoko.

But after saying that, Nagasaki Motoyo noticed the change in Toyokawa Shoko's eyes and immediately covered her mouth as if she had done something wrong. "Sorry, I shouldn't have asked that!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Toyokawa Shoko's expression turned gloomy in an instant.

During her time working, she had experienced too much malice from society and keenly sensed Nagasaki Motoyo's suspicions about Kurusu Akira.

But seeing Nagasaki Motoyo's frightened and regretful expression, which was on the verge of tears, Toyokawa Shoko couldn't bring herself to directly reprimand her. Instead, she said in a harsh tone, "Motoyo probably wouldn't like to hear classmates talking badly about their friends to their faces, would she?"

After she finished speaking, she picked up her tray and got up to leave.

Nagasaki Motoyo reached out her trembling hand to try and stop Toyokawa Shoko, but Toyokawa Shoko walked away quickly and even dodged her hand.

"I have to go to class after I finish eating, and you guys should go back too... I'll keep my appointment tonight. As for what happened earlier, there's no need for an apology; I don't care anymore."

Wakaba Mutsumi hugged Nagasaki Motoyo and put her finger to her lips, indicating that this was a public place and they shouldn't cause trouble for those around them.

Nagasaki Motoyo hugged Wakaba Mutsu and cried softly, "Mutsu, I'm sorry for making you worry."

Wakaba Mutsu gently patted Nagasaki Motoyo's back, her eyes reflecting Toyokawa Shoko's receding figure.

She remained expressionless, her voice devoid of any discernible inflection, like a puppet being held by strings. "It's alright."

By this time, Toyokawa Shoko had already gone far away. She sat down in a place away from Nagasaki Motoyo and Wakaba Mutsumi and quickly finished her lunch.

Actually, what she just said was the truth.

Toyokawa Shoko was unconcerned about Nagasaki Motoyo's offense.

However, her friend's persistent questioning made her acutely aware of it—

Nagasaki Motoyo... or rather, everyone in CRYCHIC is a girl with a complicated personality.

We should try our best to avoid letting them disturb Lai Xixiao.

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at the same time.

A fast food restaurant in Shibuya that is currently collaborating with "Naruto".

An and Subaru, wearing Konoha headbands with stripes, sat next to Akatsuki Kurusu as "rogue ninjas".

"The 'Dead Demon Seal' collaboration couple's set meal, please enjoy."

The waiter served them the set meal they had ordered.

A tray decorated with various eerie patterns was placed on the dining table, with a circle drawn in the center containing the final hand seal and special effects illustration of the "Dead Demon Seal".

The "Reaper Death Seal" technique, as described in Naruto, involves selling one's soul to the Grim Reaper. After the Grim Reaper devours the target's soul, one's own soul will also be devoured by the Grim Reaper. The souls of the user and the enemy will then forever hate and fight each other inside the Grim Reaper's belly, never to be reborn.

Akira Kurusu picked up a Sichuan pepper chicken wing from the tray, guessing that it was probably expressing some kind of abstract meaning: "Even death cannot separate us."

He gnawed on the chicken wing root, then looked around at the headband that the waiter had placed on the table. After glancing left and right, he threw the bare bone into the trash can next to the table, and then, like An and Subaru, put on the rogue ninja headband.

An and Subaru hugged his waist with a smile, snuggling half of their bodies into his arms in a very affectionate way.

Couples like them were extremely rare in the restaurant. Most of the customers were solo otaku or gaming fans.

Feeling the murderous gazes of men from all directions, Akira Kurusu reached out and stroked An and Subaru's long hair with a showy gesture. The girl in her arms seemed to know a lot about the things that boys usually like to pay attention to, and deliberately tilted her head up to give Akira Kurusu a sweet peck on the corner of her mouth.

After making this bold move, the blush on An and Subaru's pale pink cheeks immediately turned brighter.

She stared at Lai Qixiao with her wet eyes, the meaning of which was clear: I've been so accommodating to your desire to show off, shouldn't you give me a reward?

Fearing that Akira Kurusu wouldn't know how to respond to the girl's needs, she even gave him meaningful glances, hinting that he should feed her.

If Akira Kurusu still didn't understand this hint, An and Subaru, though shy, didn't mind pushing themselves a little harder and teaching Akira step by step how to complete a date with a girl—her various theoretical knowledge was learned from manga, anime, movies, and related works such as Galgame.

As for whether it conforms to the general public's views? Anhe Mao didn't know, but what she longed for were those little romantic gestures that might seem cloying to others.

Akira Kurusu picked up the glass of mashed potatoes on the table, scooped out a little with a spoon, and handed it to Anwa and Subaru.

An and Subaru immediately opened their mouths and bit the spoon, winking mischievously at Akira Kurusu, then staring intently at his lips.

Akira Kurusu understood immediately and scooped up another spoonful of mashed potatoes and put it in her mouth.

After repeating this process several times, the mashed potatoes in the cup were all gone.

The gazes around them had become so intense, as if they could melt through steel, followed by a murderous mix of jealousy and hatred.

Whether it was the girl's body temperature in her arms or the weather that was too hot, Lai Qixiao still felt a bit hot even though the air conditioner in the restaurant was blowing cold air.

He threw the empty plastic cup into the trash can, and looked at Anhe Mao, who was scrolling through her phone and laughing so hard she was rolling around on the floor laughing at some of the amazing comments on social media. Looking at the girl's rosy cheeks and glistening lips, he felt even drier and drier. Suddenly, he couldn't help but put his hand on her shoulder and then lower his face.

Anhe Subaru's eyes widened slightly as if startled, and her blush deepened. However, she did not refuse. Instead, she nervously hugged Laixi Xiao's neck, responding shyly and awkwardly to his undisguised possessiveness.

"How embarrassing." Subaru whispered as his warm, moist breath brushed against Akira's ear. "My heart is beating so fast."

Lai Qixiao looked into her eyes; those beautiful dark purple eyes seemed veiled in mist, swaying dreamily in the lamplight, and within the cluster of lights, only his eyes were visible.

His heart was pounding with emotion, and he stroked An and Subaru's burning cheeks, kissing them once more.

An and Subaru trembled slightly, then closed their eyes, slowly moved their thighs, and almost hugged Akira's shoulders, sitting in his lap.

She seemed to have forgotten that this was a public place, and she had also forgotten the reserve and shyness of a young girl. This kind of contact, which felt like a resonance of souls, made her intoxicated and obsessed.

Their faces were pressed together, only their warm breaths pattering, exchanging lingering affection.

When they both felt a little out of breath, they slowly separated.

An and Subaru belatedly began to react to their surroundings and atmosphere, and shyly buried their faces in Akira's arms, not daring to look up again.

Akira Kurusu also belatedly realized her brief loss of composure and finally understood the meaning of Ravenda's phrase "to be true to one's desires".

He held the girl in his arms tightly. The experience of "happiness" that surged in this moment was vast beyond words and writing, penetrating every crevice of his heart, as if trying to fill every gap in the emptiness created by the past.

The otaku queuing at the counter finally couldn't take it anymore. Regardless of how many people were still ahead of them, they wiped away their tears and began to flee this terrible place.

I just wanted to have lunch and pick up some collaboration merchandise, why did I have to go through this ordeal?

Damn it, can't dates go to the Tokyo Skytree or an amusement park?!

Even if you two just go to a hotel and have sex, it's still better than showing off your love in front of us! You need to learn to read the room!

A roar, like a lion defending its territory, bursts forth from the depths of Otaku's heart.

In reality, however, their backs, slightly deformed due to poor posture, were even more hunched over, their faces buried deep in their chests, and their dim eyes drooped as if trying to avoid the sunlight.

Rather than saying that there is a lion roaring in the eyes of otaku, it is more accurate to say that the cruel reality is like the roar of a lion driving them away from this dangerous area that otaku cannot bear.

Before leaving, someone reluctantly turned back and gave the middle finger to Akira Kurusu and Subaru An.

If you two don't make love within an hour, I'm going to curse you two, this public display of affection, to a peaceful breakup!

Damn it, hurry up and go to a love hotel to make love, you bastard!

......

For the first time, I felt that lunchtime was incredibly long.

Akira Kurusu, holding An and Subaru's hands, looked at the empty tray and surprisingly wanted to sit there a little longer.

It wasn't because of the free cool breeze from the air conditioner, nor because of the pleasant temperature difference between indoors and outdoors—it was simply because my beloved girl was by my side, and I wanted to spend more time with her.

Her hands seemed to be completely warmed by Akira Kurusu's body temperature, from her fingertips to her palms, becoming something that wouldn't make him feel strange. It was because their fingers were interlocked that they were so naturally and closely pressed together.

Anhe Subaru pressed her burning cheek against Kurusu Akira's neck and asked him sweetly, "Can we take a picture together?" Her voice was soft and gentle, cutely coquettish. It was like honey drizzled on cotton candy; all you had to do was open your mouth and taste the fluffy, sweet happiness.

Whether it was acting or just her girlish nature, it didn't matter what the reason was. Lai Xixiao had rejected countless confessions and requests from others, and denied countless attempts by the powerful and influential to win her over. The mental thief, who once prided himself on having an iron will, seemed to be bewitched by the unseen black and white apostles at this moment, and uncontrollably agreed to her request.

Anhe Mao immediately beamed with joy. She raised her phone and pointed the camera at herself and her beloved boy.

The phone screen clearly reflected the slightly slow-witted "Fool" and the shy yet happy "Love".

With the click of the shutter, the smiling faces of the boys and girls were digitally preserved forever in the phone's photo album.

Akira Kurusu is willing to make a bet.

Even without Dioscuri, he could never forget this moment.

The phantom thief held An and Subaru in his arms, feeling the love, happiness, dependence, and admiration that enveloped her completely in his heart.

He expressed the same sentiment as An and Subaru had just an hour earlier.

"So this is what love is..."

Lai Xixiao leaned against the soft cushions of the sofa and finally understood why it was often said in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" that "even heroes cannot resist the charms of a beautiful woman".

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112. An and Subaru: Love? We'll win. (Two-part)

When it comes to ACGN culture, including "anime," "manga," and "games," if you had to find a corresponding place in Tokyo, it would definitely be "Akihabara" in Chiyoda.

As a world-renowned "holy land for otaku", Akihabara was originally just a black market street selling high-quality electronic products, but it has developed into what it is today by following the trends of the times.

New and old buildings, reflecting different eras, stand side by side around Akihabara Station, vying for sunlight under the same blue sky and white clouds, and drawing sustenance from the bustling crowds.

As Akira walked along the sidewalk, his wrist held by An and Subaru's, he looked at the crowded buildings and the colorful billboards around him and began to wonder when the initiative in their date had been transferred to An and Subaru.

but......

He watched as the girl walking ahead frequently turned back with a smile, excitedly and happily introducing the history and interesting stories of the surrounding shops, or the works of art that the sculptures and posters displayed in front of them belonged to... He could understand almost all the random terms or abbreviations that An and Mao used, and even though he occasionally couldn't keep up with her conversation due to the difference between the two worlds, he would still feel inexplicably happy.

Foreign tourists and passersby they encountered along the way were all drawn to Anwa Subaru's overflowing enthusiasm and beauty, and their gazes fell on the boy Anwa Subaru was holding hands with. Their hearts, which had just begun to flutter, and the longing and fervent emotions that arose from their admiration, were immediately silenced.

Akira Kurusu let An and Subaru lead her past a Naruto-themed merchandise store.

Today, An and Subaru are wearing the school uniform of Xiujin Academy. The school uniform jacket, which has been modified from a suit, is worn over a white shirt with a bow at the collar. The short skirt has a mesh pattern, and the black pantyhose further accentuates the slender and straight thighs that have been well-trained in physical education classes.

Following the girl's steps, Lai Xixiao could clearly see every detail of her legs, whether it was her crescent-shaped calves or her smooth and delicate leg bends like jade carvings... The visual enjoyment that aroused physical desire made one want to hold them in one's arms and play with them carefully.

The passersby along the way kept their eyes on An and Subaru, and their gazes would invariably stop when they saw Akira Kurusu. The regretful glances they cast, along with the jealous and envious looks, made Akira Kurusu, who had become the center of attention because of An and Subaru and had already experienced enough of the pride and sense of accomplishment of showing off his girlfriend, feel a complex mix of emotions welling up inside him...

I need to make money quickly.

He thought he had to move out of the attic as soon as possible.

Akira Kurusu simply couldn't bring herself to squeeze onto that cramped little bed in the attic with An and Subaru to play games; it felt like she was just going through the motions with their feelings...

Then he couldn't help but think:

Who knows, maybe one day I'll move into "Fujiki-ju"?

Akira Kurusu quickly rejected this idea.

If it really happened that Akira Kurusu, as a member of the opposite sex, moved into an apartment shared by several young girls, it would probably turn into an excessively absurd and lewd scene—the kind that Ryo Yamada has always been wary of and often mentions as a joke.

Rather than moving into "Fujiki-ju", Akira Kurusu felt that it was more likely she would share an apartment with Momoka Kawaragi or Shoko Toyokawa someday.

As a professional singer who is also an adult, Momoka Kawahara would certainly not refuse an invitation to share an apartment with a trustworthy minor. Spending less money, achieving a better quality of life, and avoiding the safety risks of interacting with strangers—adults know how to make this choice.

As for Toyokawa Shoko...

Although she was willing, even "happy" to, live with Akira Kurusu.

But Akira Kurusu always felt that if she shared an apartment with her for a while, she would have to move herself and her bedding to the Toyokawa family's mansion.

Therefore, we need to think more carefully.

Of course, there is a third possibility: that Anwa Subaru moves out of "Fujiki-ju" and lives with Akira Kurusu.

The phantom thief gazed at the sky.

It really is because of poverty that I'm struggling with this dilemma.