Zongman, Rebirth of the Heaven-Defying Kirito

Just then, Kirito's eyes suddenly lit up: "I've got it! Since they're looking for Kiriko, let's make her appear somewhere else! As long as we draw their attention away, won't this place be quiet?"

Asuna poured cold water on the idea: "The method is good, but don't forget, they have sixteen group chats alone, and the number of people is countless. Even if Kirito appears in several places, they can simply search all of them."

Kirito instantly deflated, slumping back onto the sofa: "What are we going to do?! Are we really going to have to keep going like this?"

He couldn't think of any other way to get the more than 50,000 enthusiastic fans to leave obediently.

Seeing that Kirito was at a loss, Asuna's lips curled into a sly smile: "I do have a way to solve this once and for all..."

"Really?" Kirito looked up abruptly, his eyes filled with surprise. "What method? As long as we can get rid of them, anything is negotiable!"

"Anything is negotiable," you said it yourself!

Asuna looked at him with a smile and said in a relaxed tone, "It's actually very simple. They just want to see Kirito's live performance and want her to make a comeback. Why not just grant their wish?"

Kirito's smile froze on his face, his heart skipped a beat: "You, you mean...?"

“That’s right, just as Kirito thought!” Asuna’s eyes were full of anticipation. “Kiriko has been ‘absent’ for two months. Her return will fulfill their wishes, and they will naturally stop searching here. It’s a win-win situation, isn’t it great!”

What a ghost!

“Oysters, oysters!”

Kirito shook his head repeatedly: "Last time there was a reason, and what happened once was already shameful enough!"

Asuna, however, said matter-of-factly, "What are you talking about? You've already experienced it once, so you'll only be more skilled the second time, right? It's like running a dungeon; you might make mistakes the first time due to nervousness, but you'll be able to handle it easily the second time."

"How can farming dungeons and performing live be the same thing?!" Kirito almost laughed out of anger.

Asuna ignored his complaints and continued to coax him: "But think about it, there are hundreds of people gathered around the lake every day. If you just hold a live show and sing a song, you can completely divert their attention. Isn't that worth it?"

It seems like it's really worth it.

Trading a song for peace and quiet sounds like a good deal.

But the next second, Kirito realized what was happening and shook his head violently: "No! This isn't a problem with just one song!"

His comeback requires him to show his face, and showing his face requires Kirito to appear online, which is what he resists the most!

Just thinking about how his live videos have been viewed millions of times makes his hair stand on end and his scalp tingle.

Seeing that Kirito was still unwilling to give in, Asuna suddenly stopped smiling, and her eyes filled with grievance.

Asuna's voice was low and dejected: "If it's impossible no matter what, then let's just give up..."

She paused, raised her hand to rub her eyes, as if wiping away tears: "I was so looking forward to seeing Kiriko-san shine on stage again, but now it seems it was just wishful thinking..."

what?

Seriously? You're upset over something so trivial?

Kirito was instantly flustered by her tearful appearance.

He quickly stepped forward, looking flustered, and said, "Don't cry! Why are you so insistent on watching that kind of performance?"

Kirito can't stand seeing Asuna sad, especially when it's because of him.

"Because I'm also a fan of Kirito!" Asuna added, "As a fan, not being able to see my idol perform is... Wadashi..."

"Fans?!" Kirito's eyes widened, as if he had heard something unbelievable.

I'm standing right in front of you, and you're saying you're a fan of Kirito?

Kirito then realized that his girlfriend... was actually in cahoots with that group of fanatical fans outside?!

Looking at Asuna's 'heartbroken' appearance, and remembering the players still searching outside the window, a thought suddenly popped into his mind: If I don't go to hell, who will?

Kirito took a deep breath, as if he had made a huge sacrifice: "Alright, alright, stop crying! It's just a comeback and a live performance, right? I'll do it!"

But just as he approached Asuna, intending to comfort her, he suddenly realized that Asuna's rubbing of her eyes was all an act!

There wasn't a single tear in the corner of her eye; in fact, you could see the barely suppressed smile on her lips.

"What...what do you mean by this?!" Kirito instantly realized he had fallen for a trap.

Asuna smiled triumphantly: "Because Kirito just wouldn't agree."

"So you actually deceived my feelings over such trivial matters?" Kirito frowned, feigning anger.

Asuna said in a serious tone, "How can you say it's deceiving my feelings? And what I said isn't a lie. I really am a fan of Kirito, and it's true that I want to see you on stage!"

Kirito was speechless, unsure of what to say for a moment.

Then, Asuna suddenly stretched out her hand, palm up, and made a 'demanding' gesture towards Kirito.

"What...are you planning to do now?" Kirito became wary this time.

Asuna blinked: "Don't be nervous. Since I'm a fan, it's perfectly reasonable for me to join the 'Kiriko-san Fan Club,' right?"

Really? You're really a fan of Kirito?

Kirito was dumbfounded. He had thought Asuna was just joking, but he hadn't expected her to be serious.

But since things had already come to this point, he had no choice but to open the group chat and send the invitation link to Asuna.

Asuna clicked to join, her smile widening.

Then, he added, "By the way, someone just promised to make a comeback and do a live performance, so they can't go back on their word!"

Kirito was on the verge of tears: "You've already won my heart, so why are you still so hung up on 'Kiriko's' body?"

Asuna said seriously but with a hint of teasing, "What are you talking about? I just divided my love equally between the two of you!"

But Kirito always felt that Asuna loved Kirito more than he did... Kirito thought to himself.

Kirito looked into her gentle eyes, and most of his anger instantly dissipated, leaving only helplessness.

He knew that this time he had no chance of escaping.

Having said all that, what could he do? He could only obediently listen and begin preparing for this forced comeback live performance.