CHAPTER 410: CHAPTER 407: DISCUSSION ON CAMPING

The Halloween spirit, gradually noticed by Shirakawa Sawahei under the reminder of two Inner Chamber Disciples, spread over the following days. Shirakawa suddenly found that most people around were discussing Halloween horror costume parties and various mobile game Halloween events.

"Wow, I finally got my Halloween Ninja in thirty draws..."

"I got mine in fifty."

"Oh, I got mine in a single free draw."

People’s joys and sorrows are not the same. The well-fed only find them noisy. Although Shirakawa Sawahei wasn’t one of them, he did have a cute little Ise Yu playing those cutesy games. Making money from 2D comics and then blowing it on 2D mobile games — you could say it’s a kind of ecological cycle.

"Shirakawa... how do you think I look cosplaying this character?"

While working part-time, the slacking-off girl sneaked over with her phone during the kitchen’s downtime to ask him a question. Shirakawa took a glance and said puzzled, "Wasn’t the costume party changed to outdoor camping? Why are you still cosplaying?"

"Well... that being said... Halloween is still more fun with some costumes, isn’t it? I’m planning to bring my outfit... this way I can camp without missing out on the cosplaying fun!"

"Then do as you like, but remember to carry your costume yourself..." Shirakawa replied offhandedly, then vaguely felt something was off...

"You’re planning to cosplay... what about Tsukimi?"

"You two haven’t canceled that cosplay contest idea, have you!!!"

The slacking-off girl shiftily averted her gaze and said, "Actually..."

"Actually, I look very cute in cosplay!"

"Who’s asking if you’re cute or not!" Shirakawa Sawahei retorted with a stern face, "Weren’t you really against cosplaying before? When the Maid Cafe first opened, Miss Hinata asked you to wear a maid outfit and you resisted to the death."

Cute little Ise Yu thought, the maid outfit was way too embarrassing, alright? Plus, back then, I was worried my cosplay would be too sexy and give Shirakawa weird ideas, so I didn’t bring it up in front of you...

But now...

Now, I wish you’d have weird ideas!

So, the slacking-off girl replied boldly.

"Girls are inherently fickle! Shirakawa, common sense! Have some common sense!"

Shirakawa Sawahei: "..."

You have to admit, that reason left him speechless. He shook his head and said helplessly, "Fine... just have fun, but don’t drag in Tachibana and Asano too."

Of course, Asano Nazuki would probably be included regardless, Shirakawa mainly wanted them not to lead astray his most diligent study buddy — after all, Black Hearted Lolita surely knew her own shortcomings, and wouldn’t try to attack an opponent’s strengths with her weaknesses. And most Halloween cosplay involves long-legged, big-busted Big Sister Witches or vampires. Even if Black Hearted Lolita is foolish, she wouldn’t gamble her pride as a girl on that.

When faced with the bully Tsukimi Sakurazawa and the hidden bully Ise Yu Yuzhijin, Black Hearted Lolita’s mentality was always hurt.

You say, my eternal rival Hayakawa Kashi isn’t as ridiculously endowed, right!

Honestly, if Black Hearted Woman were also a power type, then I wouldn’t worry as much. We’re the same genes; if she has it, I have it! Unfortunately, Black Hearted Woman’s chest is just adequate — she falls short of the size I aspire to...

That damn Black Hearted Woman, you’re the one capping my potential! At least grow to be like Tsukimi Sakurazawa so I can have some hope!

"Eh? But Tachibana and Kaori already agreed."

"What???"

"Well... although Tachibana was a bit hesitant, she quickly nodded after hearing it was a joint decision from the three of us... As for Kaori, she agreed in seconds!"

"When did it become the three of us?!?"

"It’s Sakurazawa! She said doing it this way would increase the chances of Tachibana and Asano agreeing..."

"..."

Using me as bait to lure my study buddies! Tsukimi Sakurazawa! How dare you!

Shirakawa Sawahei quietly clenched his fists, coldly chuckled in his heart, and made a decision.

That night, familiar pleading noises came from Shirakawa Sawahei’s house...

"No... Shirakawa... I’m begging you, don’t multiply it by a huge factor... I really can’t anymore... Orikin... could you help me bear some of it... I really need a rest..."

"Nani! No way! Sakurazawa! Don’t give me... mhm... I can’t handle it... so much I really can’t take on... as for homework and exams, just leave them all to you!"

...

The gendered torment passed by in a flash; Shirakawa Sawahei’s intensive study cram before midterms lasted until the day before the exams. When they gathered in the Calligraphy Club activity room after exams ended on Friday, the whimpering creature let out a shout and pretended to collapse onto the desk.

"Ah... so tired... feels like my soul has been drained..."

Desk: ?

The slacking-off girl similarly collapsed on the desk, murmuring, "Yeah... Shirakawa was too merciless..."

"He’s simply inhuman..."

"Must be a demon."

"He’s a demon, alright."

"Uh... where’s Shirakawa?" The little girl who came in found it odd not to see the old scumbag in the activity room.

"Shirakawa? No idea... ask Xiao Mo..."

Black Hearted Lolita glanced at Miss Tachibana Tomoku, and predictably, the little wallflower nearby was holding a phone, softly saying, "Shirakawa said the teacher’s called him to the office, he’ll be coming soon..."

Asano Nazuki acknowledged with a slight sound, feeling a little annoyed inside. This fair-skinned guy is really double-standard. Regardless of what’s happening, he basically tells Tachibana first... Does that mean I’m not worthy of sharing your secrets!

Thinking about it, Tachibana is pretty impressive too... quietly securing Shirakawa’s top trust... I need to pry some info from her later and see how she got to where she is today.

After the girls discussed the outdoor camping plan for the post-midterm retreat for a bit, Shirakawa Sawahei soon opened the activity room’s door, causing the whimpering creature and slacking-off girl to suddenly stop talking and turn to him.

"What’s up?"

"Eek... Shirakawa, you took so long, we were just discussing the outdoor barbecue plans."

"No need for discussion; fires aren’t allowed on the mountain during autumn and winter."

"Tsk... we know, so the barbecue is changing to a picnic... Oh, by the way, Shirakawa, should we ask the Astronomy Department to borrow a telescope? Stargazing on the mountain would be amazing!"

"You think it’s like cabbage, just borrow it anywhere."

"Hmph! Shirakawa, then you solve this problem! Don’t just critique others’ solutions."

"Simple, just don’t go camping."

"???"

"Shirakawa! Your solution to solving a problem is as straightforward and crude as ever!" The slacking-off girl said, jaw-dropping, "No wonder you can rank first... I give up."

"Quit the flattery. Camping in the mountains during autumn and winter is a dumb suggestion, right? The day-night temperature difference is large, aren’t you afraid of catching a cold?"

"No worries, we can bring a kotatsu! It’s the greatest invention for winter."

"Why not bring an air conditioner too? And a diesel generator set?"

"Eh! Is that doable?" Cute little Ise Yu was surprised, "I can’t believe this solution exists, Shirakawa, you’re brilliant after all..."

Shirakawa Sawahei: "..."

I should be the one saying that should be said by me! She can’t even tell sarcastic words?! Did my tutoring go to waste??