Chapter 156
Hearing Nico's words, Mineo smiled and said:
"There are a few matters to settle, it's just that I didn't expect to run into you at the supermarket. By the way Nico, didn't you tell me on the internet before that your family is very rich, lives in a villa, and has a chef, maids, and a personal butler? Why are you suddenly working part-time outside to earn money? Does that mean your family has gone bankrupt?"
Hearing Mineo's words, an awkward expression appeared on Nico's face.
"That's... that's right! My family... has gone bankrupt. If not, I... wouldn't want to work part-time outside. I used to be a very wealthy person. I really didn't lie to you."
This girl, Nico, really looked very convincing when she was bluffing. If Mineo didn't know her family situation so clearly, he might have actually been fooled by her tall tales. However, Mineo didn't expose Nico's stubborn pride.
Checking the time, Mineo said to Nico:
"It's late at night, go home and get some rest. If there's time in the next day or two, I'll treat you to a meal separately. Do you need me to walk you home now?"
Hearing Mineo's words, Nico shot him a glance.
"I'm not the weak type of girl, I don't need a bastard like you to walk me."
"Not a weak girl? Then who was it earlier who was so scared her legs felt weak?"
"You're the one who was scared weak! If you hadn't taken off that mask quickly, I'm really afraid I would have taken action and beaten you into the hospital."
"Nico, I really like your style when you brag with such a serious face..."
"You still dare talk! Believe it or not, I'll bite you to death, you jerk..."
Mineo bickered with Nico for a while. Even though Nico said she didn't want to be walked home, from the look in her eyes, Mineo knew this girl was actually terrified and didn't dare walk the night streets alone.
Thus, Mineo accompanied her and walked her right to her front door. After that, Mineo returned to his lodging alone to rest.
Time passed quickly, and the next day arrived. After leaving his lodging, Mineo headed to Akihabara.
Using the real-world object exchange feature from the chat frequency, he simultaneously purchased several shop units in Akihabara. These units included a KTV, a supermarket, and also a restaurant!
It's worth mentioning that one of the restaurants purchased was the Maid Cafe where Minami Kotori worked part-time.
The goods purchased from the supermarket yesterday were immediately moved by Mineo to his own supermarket. Although this action caused a slight financial loss, as a wealthy man, he had the freedom to act as such.
How much money was spent wasn't important; what mattered was the feeling of satisfaction.
After managing several industrial assets in this world, it was already afternoon. Otonokizaka Academy was about to end its school hours.
As soon as the last class finished, Minami Kotori, Kosaka Honoka, and the others immediately rushed out of the school grounds impatiently.
"Kotori, Umi! Hurry up a bit!"
"We're going to miss the train soon."
"Mineo-oniichan is already waiting for us in Akihabara."
"We have to get there on time."
Hearing Honoka's urging, Umi rubbed her forehead in resignation.
"Honoka, why are you in such a hurry? Even if we miss this train, there's always the next one. Mineo won't leave Akihabara anytime soon. Even if you want to meet up with him in person, there's no need to rush for these ten minutes or so, right?"
"Does Umi not want to see Mineo-oniichan sooner?"
"Of course I want to see him sooner, it's just..."
"Forget it, stop constantly saying 'it's just'. Don't you see that Kotori is also really looking forward to it?"
Honoka immediately linked arms with Umi and Kotori on her left and right sides, then said with a smile:
"Today is our first time meeting Mineo-oniichan in person. If we don't arrive at the scheduled time, it would be very impolite. If we give Mineo-oniichan a bad impression that we aren't punctual, that wouldn't be good."
Hearing Honoka's words, Umi showed a resigned smile. She looked at Minami Kotori, and Kotori responded with a similar blushing smile.
Since Honoka asked to increase their speed, Umi could only follow her pace.
The three pure and beautiful young girls arrived at the station in the blink of an eye. After a train ride of more than half an hour, the three finally got off at Akihabara Station.
After exiting the station, Umi asked Honoka:
"Has Mineo-oniichan sent his location yet?"
"Where should we go next?"
Hearing Umi's words, Honoka pulled out her phone to check, then said:
"Not yet, I'll send a message to Mineo-oniichan to ask!"
However, before Honoka could ask, Mineo sent her a message at that exact moment. After seeing the content of the message, Honoka felt a bit strange.
"Mineo-oniichan has sent the meeting location."
"It turns out to be a restaurant!"
"It's just, the name of this restaurant is very strange."
"The name of the restaurant is very strange?" Umi looked at Honoka with a questioning look.
Honoka nodded, then said: "Mineo-oniichan said he is sitting in a restaurant called Ayase Moming. But, is there a restaurant like that in Akihabara? I don't think I've ever seen it!"
As soon as Honoka finished speaking, Minami Kotori, who was standing beside her, asked with a slightly tense tone:
"Honoka... you said... what did you say the name of that restaurant was?"
"The name is Ayase Moming! What's wrong? Kotori, do you know this place?"
Seeing Honoka and Umi staring at her, Minami Kotori's mental state became unstable. She instantly became very tense, and her speech started to stumble.
"Ayase Moming... I know where that restaurant is located... it's just... it's just..."
"Just what? Kotori, why are you so tense? Whatever, no need to ask anymore. Since you know where the restaurant is, then you'll be responsible for guiding the way next, okay?"
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