In this crossover anime, I've been bound to two systems.

Instead of complaining or blaming, she subtly expressed her concern in a half-joking manner, which warmed Suzumiya Chisato's heart.

"It's my fault. I should have kept my phone on when we met this afternoon. I'll treat you to ice cream as an apology."

"I don't mean to blame you, but I won't be polite if you want to treat me."

"Take it easy on your journey here, be careful, there's no rush," Eriri's voice came through.

"Did you hear that? She told you to drive slowly."

"Understood, I'm already on the tram, see you in ten minutes."

"Okay, we'll talk about it when you get there."

Kasumigaoka Utaha hung up the phone.

Eriri Sawamura also pulled her upper body back from leaning over to listen to the phone call.

"Alright, we'll be meeting soon. Let me tell you beforehand, I'm really looking forward to today's date and hope to make a breakthrough in my relationship with Qianli tonight, so please don't do anything unnecessary around me."

Eriri Sawamura glanced at Utaha Kasumigaoka, who was dressed up just as meticulously as she was.

"That's what I wanted to say. When Mom calls later, you know what to say."

She raised her little fist.

“If I’m forcibly taken home, you can forget about having a pleasant night.”

"He clearly wanted to ask for help but acted so self-righteously."

"Who do you think you got the hotel voucher thanks to?"

"It's okay if I don't need the voucher, I can pay for it myself and still enjoy the same service."

"Heh, and then, lacking a legitimate reason, Qianli considers her a thirsty slut?"

Looking at Eriri Sawamura, who was calmly and collectedly engaging in verbal sparring with her, Kasumigaoka Utaha took a shallow breath.

Those wonderful times when I could tease Eriri so much with just a few words that she would fly into a rage and lose control of her emotions are truly gone forever.

I miss those days so much. Back then, Eriri was like a soft, squishy balloon; you could manipulate her however you wanted. Now she's evolved into something like a cactus, not so easily bullied anymore.

Well, arguing at this point would only make the two of them unhappy and wouldn't serve any positive purpose.

"I will explain to Aunt Sawamura as you wish later."

The atmosphere between them eased somewhat when Kasumigaoka Utaha took a step back.

"That would be best."

Eriri Sawamura hummed in response and didn't say anything more. She glanced at the crowds coming and going at the train station entrance and exit, maintaining her beautiful posture with her chest out and head held high.

Five minutes later, Suzumiya Chisato appeared in the crowd, and the moment she noticed Sawamura Eriri looking around at him, a bright smile appeared on her face.

She walked quickly to him, her heels making a crisp sound as they hit the ground.

"Qianli!"

Suzumiya Senri looked at her, and then at Kasumigaoka Utaha, who was standing behind her with a similarly bright smile on her face.

"Sorry for the wait."

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Chapter 167 Three's Company is So Enjoyable!

Kasumigaoka Utaha and Sawamura Eriri are quite different from usual today.

Not to mention the pleasant perfumes that wafted over when the two women approached, their attire alone showed a greater level of care compared to their previous meetings, demonstrating that they had made meticulous preparations for their encounter today.

Utaha wore a pure white, flowing shirt paired with a high-waisted black skirt, while Eriri wore a loose T-shirt and denim shorts.

It's worth mentioning that both of them wore high heels today, and both were barefoot without socks.

The former chose shoes with a more mature and sexy style to match the overall style of her outfit, while the latter went for a cool and casual look, appearing poised and elegant.

The two of them simply stood there, doing nothing, yet they added a beautiful touch to the bustling street, drawing admiring glances from countless passing men.

In the brief moment that Suzumiya Chisato was distracted, Kasumigaoka Utaha bypassed Sawamura Eriri and stood in front of him, deliberately standing on tiptoe, revealing a noticeable elasticity in her chest area, her hands behind her back in a cramped manner.

"From your eyes and expression, I seem to see some regret. Is it because I didn't wear that thing that you like today? But there's nothing I can do about it. I left it at your house last time, and I don't have any other spare styles to wear."

"...I don't quite understand what you're saying."

Suzumiya Chisato raised her gaze, casually meeting her eyes, then turned to Sawamura Eriri beside her.

"But you all look absolutely stunning today, I was almost mesmerized."

"After all, it's rare to meet Qianli outside, so I have to dress up nicely."

Eriri smiled and calmly pushed aside Kasumigaoka Utaha, ignoring Utaha's disapproving glare.

The tension between the two, which had just subsided, seemed to be reigniting after the important male protagonist made his appearance.

Suzumiya Chisato could naturally sense the discord between the two, so she immediately steered the conversation toward what she had promised earlier, leading them to an ice cream shop and buying each of them an ice cream.

Walking down the street, surrounded by the two women, he finally had a chance to ask them why they had specifically sought him out on Sunday.

"There's no particular reason, I just suddenly wanted to see you, is that alright?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha was as aggressive as ever.

Eriri Sawamura, dissatisfied with her style, preemptively spoke up and exposed her flaws before Chisato Suzumiya could even respond.

"Actually, I got a hotel voucher for some reason. Since it was a rare opportunity, I thought I'd invite Qianli to dine out with me. I heard that the food there is amazing and everyone who has been there raves about it."

Kasumigaoka Utaha glared at Sawamura Eriri with displeasure. With this girl around, she couldn't tease the person she liked as she pleased.

Eriri Sawamura secretly stuck out her tongue at her, responding with a disdainful expression.

"I see."

Suzumiya Chisato thought of what Kasumigaoka Utaha had said when she asked her out. If she had said she was free during the day on Sunday, they probably would have asked her out in the morning.

However, it's not too late now. Let's go eat now, and it will be around eight o'clock after we finish. Yili might be practicing at the store until very late today. After we finish eating, we can go over and bring her some gifts, and then take her to the station. On the way, we can find a quiet alley corner and be affectionate for a while longer.

Yes, the timing was perfectly arranged.

"Thank you."

"No need for special thanks. It was just a coupon I got from someone else. Rather, it's you, Qianli, who made a special effort to take the time to be with us. We should be thanking you."

Eriri Sawamura answered in a very natural tone, and her answers showed a high level of emotional intelligence. Coupled with her cheerful and cute smile, it made people feel an involuntary sense of goodwill, lower their guard, and want to get closer to her.

Suzumiya Chisato's gaze shifted towards her, while Kasumigaoka Utaha beside her let out a soft, enigmatic laugh.

"Alright, it's about time we set off."

She hailed a taxi on the street.

Isn't the hotel where we're going to eat nearby?

Suzumiya Chisato had doubts.

He was sandwiched between two girls in the back seat. Eriri Sawamura gave him a hotel name, the gray-haired driver set the navigation, and the car started moving, heading from the bustling city center street onto the overpass.

The scenery outside the window kept receding, and the sky was tinged with a faint red by the afterglow of the setting sun.

Kasumigaoka Utaha closed the drafty window slightly, and started talking again. She gently shook the ice cream cone in her left hand, while her right hand lightly pressed down on Suzumiya Chisato's thigh beside her.

"What should we do if we can't finish this?"

Just as Suzumiya Chisato was about to say something, Sawamura Eriri, sitting on his other side, spoke first.

"If you can't finish it, they even ask the staff to give you an extra scoop of ice cream, which is really baffling."

Ignoring Kasumigaoka Utaha's increasingly gloomy aura and increasingly dangerous gaze, she finished the last bit of ice cream in her hand in two bites, then pulled a vomit bag from the back pocket of the taxi's passenger seat and handed it to her.

"Why not just throw it away? Do you really need to ask someone else about this? Are you a child?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha slowly closed her eyes and took a deep breath.

"If you say another word, I'll take back the promise I made to you."

A promise? What promise?

Caught between the two, Suzumiya Chisato was filled with questions.

Eriri Sawamura showed no fear whatsoever.

"Then you won't get away with it today."

The two were communicating in encrypted language.

Kasumigaoka Utaha suddenly laughed with relief.

"It's okay. At worst, I'll have the driver turn back and take us home right now. Think about our family situations. Who do you think will be more free by tonight?"

Eriri's expression finally changed. She needed the other party's help now, and she couldn't push this wretched woman too far.

Otherwise, as she said, if today's date is canceled halfway through, I can go straight home. The Sawamura family has strict rules, and I can't easily go out at night without a special reason. But that stinky woman is different. Aunt Kasumigaoka has a very free-spirited personality. If you really push her too far, who knows what outrageous things she might do when I can't go out.

Having figured all this out, Eriri withdrew her attack, gave a soft hum, and turned to look out the window without saying anything more.

Having won back a point, Kasumigaoka Utaha faced Suzumiya Senri and returned to her gentle, smiling demeanor, her wine-red pupils gleaming with a moist sheen.

"If you really can't finish it and don't want to waste it, I can help you with that."

Suzumiya Chisato extended her hand.

Kasumigaoka Utaha was both surprised and delighted by his initiative, and Eriri's angry yet helpless look made her even happier.

"Then please."

She handed him the ice cream.

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Chapter 168 Awakening Ambition

At this moment, Suzumiya Chisato suddenly felt a strange sense of déjà vu, as if she were a seductive and shameless woman. The two people sitting next to her were, of course, those pathetic figures who were aroused by the beauty of the woman, driven by lust, and thus engaged in a fierce battle of wits and jealousy, and were trapped by love. In short, they were simps.

Thinking about it this way, why does the image suddenly seem so funny?

Is this what the evil simulator hopes to see?