bookbashuk Chapter 205 If we can't beat them in real life, let's have a go at it in the game!
Chapter 205 If we can't beat them in real life, let's have a go at it in the game!
"Too slow! Didn't you say you were going up the mountain to collect firewood? Not to cut down trees!"
Uchiha Ryo scratched his head. "After all, it's a meal for sixty or seventy people. I always feel like I haven't picked enough."
Hiratsuka Shizuka crossed her arms. "So, how much did you pick up?"
Uchiha Ryo turned around and picked up a log as thick as a bucket. "Well, it was already broken when I found it, so I didn't cut it."
Shizuka Hiratsuka: "..."
"So how are we supposed to burn this huge piece of wood?!"
Uchiha Ryo patted his chest. "Don't worry, I'll go borrow an axe and process the logs later."
Shirogane Miyuki silently gave a thumbs up, "You're really something, carrying a whole log down from the mountain while you were collecting firewood."
"Speaking of which, why is Yanyun-chan asleep on the log? I remember this little guy came up the mountain with you."
Shirogane Miyuki discovered that Yanyun-chan had fallen asleep, while Uchiha Ryo shrugged and said, "It's just a lazy cat that likes to eat. Its owner is working hard to move wood, and this guy is just lying on it sleeping."
Next time, we'll have to get Yanyun to move things. What's wrong with tailed beasts? In the eyes of Uchiha capitalist Ling, tailed beasts are just super laborers, okay?
Uchiha Ryo: "Where are Yukinoshita and the others?"
Shirogane Miyuki: "All the ingredients have been prepared, now we're just waiting for your firewood."
Around 5 p.m., the rice and curry I cooked myself on the stove were finally ready.
Although Uchiha Ryo really wanted to go back to the inn for a fancy meal, he couldn't leave the group alone.
As the elementary school teacher called out, the children came out of their hotel rooms one by one to hold this open-air curry party.
With a somewhat dejected expression, Tsurumi silently left Yukinoshita's side and returned to her class and her circle of friends.
Uchiha Ryo watched Rumi leave, then glanced at Yukino beside him.
Yukinoshita shook her head inwardly. It seemed she hadn't resolved Rumi's inner conflict; this matter required further consideration.
The members of Shuchiin brought out a long table, and the curry made by Yukinoshita and Chitanda as head chefs not only looked deliciously tender and juicy, but the potatoes and carrots were also very flavorful.
A pair of benches were placed on either side of the wooden dining table. After everyone had served their food, they took their seats one by one. First up was Yukinoshita, who unhesitatingly chose the seat closest to the edge, and Chitanda naturally sat down next to her.
Then Amakusa Shino sat opposite Yukinoshita, and Fujiwara Chika sat opposite Chitanda.
Hiratsuka Shizuka swaggered to the center seat next to Fujiwara Chika, with Uchiha Ryo and Shirogane Miyuki sitting opposite her.
Regarding the matter of Tsurumi Rumi, Yukinoshita naturally had a brief discussion with everyone, and the final solution was suggested by Uchiha Ryo.
There's no need to blindly cater to the people around you. When outstanding people meet equally outstanding people, they will naturally become friends.
Rumi Tsurumi's special status at school was that no one in her school could compare to the genius Rumi.
This feeling of loneliness at the top is what causes a sense of rejection among elementary school students.
Yukinoshita: "You mean, let Rumei (a student studying abroad) come into contact with geniuses of the same age?"
Uchiha Ryo: "Yeah, the feeling of loneliness at the top only disappears when you meet someone on the same level as yourself. Humans are social animals. Just like boys can become friends by playing games together, girls can deepen their feelings by sitting together and chatting."
"When one genius meets another, they either become friends because of similar experiences and beliefs, or they become rivals because of differing or even opposing opinions."
Whether you have a friend or a rival, you won't feel lonely.
"So the simplest solution is to have this genius girl attend Shuchiin Junior High School. At least as far as I know, there are quite a few problem students like this at Shuchiin."
Shuchiin Academy, as a prestigious academy, is said to be 99% a pure academy for nobles, and outside students are looked down upon. However, this is actually closely related to academic performance.
The starting line theory states that everyone starts from the same starting line at birth, but this is completely wrong.
Unfortunately, these aristocratic students start much higher; they learn new knowledge faster and are also instilled with more theories outside of academics by their parents.
Children of businessmen are nurtured to develop their business acumen from a young age, while children of politicians are cultivated to have political skills from childhood.
Those who have only studied hard since childhood and barely managed to get into Shuchiin Academy are a step behind aristocratic students in every aspect. This is the key reason why students from pure academies look down on students from mixed academies.
Miyuki Shirogane: "Isn't that a bit cruel? To be honest, if I can't keep going, things might get even worse..."
Uchiha Ryo: "So the choice is hers; I'm just offering my suggestion."
.....
The Chiba Forest was a little cool at night, and it became even quieter as the elementary school students dispersed from the backyard and entered their rooms and the inn. If you opened the window, you could hear the rustling of the treetops and the distant sound of flowing water.
It's almost bedtime for elementary school students, but it's uncertain how many will actually go to sleep.
They're a group of kids, and they're hanging out with friends, so of course they won't fall asleep peacefully. They might have a pillow fight in their room, or take out snacks from their backpacks and chat.
In Uchiha Ryo's room, Shirogane Miyuki, who usually stays up late, was unusually free from studying and student council work today, so he fell asleep early.
Meanwhile, in the corner, Yanyunjiang secretly took out the sealing scroll, summoned her phone, and started playing games all night.
"Come on, you can't beat me in real life, let's settle this in the game!"
Uchiha Ryo: "You think you can even play a mere cat paw?! Hmm... Ishigami's online too, let's play a three-player match."
At 10 PM, the light from the phone shone brighter than the moon. While the cat's paws were fine for casual games, under intense pressure... Yanyun-chan surprisingly scored 0-10-0.
Ishigami: [Senpai, your friend? I heard you guys went to help take care of elementary school students at the school, this friend wouldn't be...]
Smoke and Clouds Dissipate: [You're just a primary school student! When I stand up, I'm taller than your building!]
Ishigami: [Senior...your friend....]
Uchiha Ryo: [Shut up, Smoke Cloud. If you keep getting this kind of score, you might as well uninstall the game.]
Perhaps it was the flickering of the screen, or perhaps it was because Shirogane Miyuki wasn't sleeping very soundly, but he opened his eyes at just 11 p.m.
The next moment, with lightning speed and without hesitation, Uchiha Rin covered Yanyun-chan with the blanket.
It's not easy to explain why a cat that plays video games could be seen.
Miyuki Shirogane: "Uchiha, you..."
Uchiha Ryo: "Don't speak yet! Do you choose to sleep or play in a four-man squad?"
Without the slightest hesitation, Shirogane Miyuki quickly grabbed his phone from the bedside table. "Activate!!"
Four people... no! A night of three people and a cat, the night was crimson, referring specifically to their achievements.
While Uchiha Ryo possessed superior awareness and above-average skills, and Ishigami Yu's awareness and skills were both above average,... Shirogane Miyuki, who didn't play games often, was quite bad.
Shirogane Miyuki, who thought he was the worst player, actually met someone even worse than himself today!
The person with the online name "Smoke and Clouds Disappear" seems to be a friend of Uchiha Ryo. Is he playing the game with his feet? His fingers seem uncoordinated.
In the final match at midnight, Uchiha Ryo kicked Yanyun out of the team, and this time! Their three-player team finally won a match.
Shirogane Miyuki: "Finally won a game, I'm going to sleep now."
Yu Ishigami: "Then I'll be hanging up, seniors."
Uchiha Ryo put down his phone and lifted the blanket. Yanyun-chan was lying there, seemingly really wanting to switch to a different game.
"Or, Master, you could play a game yourself."
Uchiha Ryo stroked his chin. "Making my own game? That's not impossible. Anyway, my manga updates very quickly, so I can release a Naruto game at the same time."
Yanyunjiang: "Really? Then I'll make something simpler, something that doesn't require any skill, doesn't cost money, and doesn't require much grinding."
Uchiha Ryo: "I'll do my best..."