manga artist Kirito

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"Ah, Xiaohui, come have lunch with Ren."

That's Kiritani Midori's voice, but why is her tone so subtle?

I think Mom, you're overthinking it. You know I've had a girlfriend for a long time, and you've met her before!

"Kato, you're full of negative energy right now. I think it's necessary to inject some positive energy into your body."

"Hey, what does this mean?"

My mom seems to really like you; she even calls your name first when she's calling for lunch! So now I suddenly have this feeling of being abandoned, and it's making me really depressed!

Why is it that the person who called out first wasn't me, their son, but countless other women from next door, like Kato Megumi?

……

Whenever I have free time, I think about life, because time is money, my friend, and even wasting it on contemplating life is no worse than wasting it on daydreaming.

What kind of person is Kato Megumi?

How can I get my mom to serve me food while completely ignoring me, her son who rarely comes home?

Seeing the expression on Kato Megumi's pretty face and her unusually happy mother, Kirito couldn't help but feel a headache coming on—Kato Megumi, we're just neighbors, Mom, can't you love me a little more?

"Brother, this is for you."

"Ah, thanks."

"What kind of manners are you to pass the food around like that!"

"Shut up! Xiaohui only comes once in a while, are you trying to scare her?"

"...No, there aren't any~"

"Well, Xiaohui didn't really like hanging out with other people before, but now that they're classmates, it's a good opportunity for them to bond more. Oh, by the way, why don't you all go for a walk together after dinner? I heard they built a park nearby."

Mom, I really want to thank you for helping me out, but I don't need it at all!

Furthermore, please take a good look at the expressions on my face and your daughter's face right now! Even if you feel that we, the younger generation, cannot refute you, please pay more attention to your father's expression!

"That might not work. We agreed to practice with those rascals today, but I'm afraid I won't have enough time."

"My brother is going to spar with me later, Mother," Suguha said, feigning nonchalance. I must say, you're really strong, someone I previously thought was just a neighbor and brother's classmate. But Ah, Megumi-neechan, even with Mother's help, Father is on my side!

"Hmm, the park..."

118

[NO.116 Divine Assists Can Be Done]

I am Kirigaya Suguha, the cutest little sister in the world according to my brother!

However, today I seem to have invited a formidable rival, whether real or not, to my home. My mother, who should have stood on the same side as my father, has betrayed me and even helped the rival—yes, I will absolutely not allow it!

"Places like parks are more suitable for couples to go together, Sister Hui."

“That seems to be true. I really want to go with my boyfriend too.” With a slight upturn of her lips, Ms. Kato looked at Suguha, who was displaying inexplicable hostility, and said earnestly.

Wait, you have a boyfriend when you don't have any friends?

...Uh, it feels just like when Ms. Xiaojing asked me if I had any friends not long ago, and I asked her back if my girlfriend counted?

At the same time, Kiritani Midori, who was about to serve food to Kato Megumi, opened her mouth slightly, looking startled. It seemed that she was extremely shocked because she did not expect that Kato Megumi, whom she had not seen for only half a month, would suddenly have a boyfriend.

"Eek!!" In contrast, Suguha, who had only said it casually, was also completely shocked. It seems that what I just attacked was not the enemy—ah, nor was it a friendly force.

"Kato, I have something I can recommend to your boyfriend. I guarantee that once he gets his hands on it, he'll absolutely..."

"Thank you! But before that, Kiritani-kun, you should recommend a boyfriend to me."

"..."X4

How do you say that?

You know that people who speak in a lot of breath or leave half of their stories unsaid will never find a partner, Ms. Kato Megumi?

"Nothing is more infuriating than the way you talk."

"If that's the case... I'm really sorry."

The soft, cute voice made it impossible to tell whether it was a perfunctory apology or a genuine one.

"...Ahem, Xiaohui, you should be free this afternoon, right?"

"Yes~"

"Then let's take him out for a walk. A good-for-nothing like him would probably have no idea how to get home if no one showed him the way."

Mother, please entrust my brother's matter to me! —Suguha

Mom, I may be physically useless, but I can still use my phone's GPS! —Kirito

My dear wife, could you please pay more attention to your daughter's expressions? —Kiritani Nagaka

"Eh, don't know the way home?" Whether she was genuinely naive or just pretending, Kato Megumi blinked. "Kiritani-kun's memory should be pretty good, right?"

"Mom, I..."

"Shut up!"

"Yes, my lord!"

Just as Kirito was about to speak, he saw Kirigaya Midori's slightly narrowed eyes, which exuded a murderous aura, and he shut his mouth without hesitation—you might not believe it, but Kirigaya Nagato was actually forced to sign her name and life in a notebook by Kirigaya Midori with a real knife to her neck.

Therefore, the head of the Kiritani family is not Kiritani Nagaka, but Kiritani Midori.

Of course, there are many hidden stories behind this matter. In addition, they can be said to be mutually in love. After all, Kiritani Midori is just fierce, but the one who can fight is ultimately Kiritani Nagaka.

"My dear wife, may I...?"

"No, eat your food!"

"Yes, my dear wife!"

Okay, following Kirito, the Kirigaya Chūka sank.

Well, Suguha regretted inviting Kato Megumi to her home today, and she simply couldn't understand why her mother had suddenly become a traitor.

"Ah, okay, okay, after lunch I'll go for a walk in the park with Yoko and Kato," Kirito said helplessly. His mother was just too domineering. What happened to the saying that parents always love their own children the most?

"Eh, are you really going?" Ms. Kato felt that the atmosphere in this family was not just strange, it was even eerie—is this how your family is?

“Xiao Hui didn’t really want to play with other people before, now’s your chance~” Kiritani Midori said with a smile.

"Shirou calls me, I'll be back soon."

Kirito stood up expressionlessly, walked to the corner of the wall, picked up two wooden swords, and said to Gilgamesh who happened to be passing by the door, "No need to call me, I'm ready."

"Huh? What are you preparing?" Gilgamesh looked at Kirito with a blank expression, seemingly at a loss. But when he saw the two wooden swords in Kirito's hand, his face immediately started twitching—Oh no! He was just passing by when the black sword targeted him!

Hurry, anyone will do, please help me!

"No need to rush, we have plenty of time." With a blank expression, Kirito grabbed Gilgamesh by the collar and walked into the dojo. His steps were somewhat unsteady, especially his right foot, which seemed to be in excruciating pain if he exerted any force, and he could only take small steps forward.

Ouch! Dad, Yezi, why did you suddenly step on my foot? It really hurts!

Yes, the reason Kirito suddenly stood up was not because he didn't want to go to the park with Kato Megumi, but simply because his right foot had been repeatedly trampled by Kirigaya Nagaka and Suguha, and without any mercy.

To be honest, although Kato Megumi has a faint presence, it's hard to dislike her. Kirito wouldn't dislike her for no reason. No matter what, once you notice Kato Megumi's existence and take a second look, you'll still find this girl quite cute.

However, Yezi's resentment, her mother's sudden support, and her father's threats are terrifying.

"I have something to say, please listen carefully!" Kirito walked into the dojo, released Gilgamesh, whom he had just used as a shield, casually slung the wooden sword over his shoulder, and shouted in the noisy dojo.

"I'm not targeting anyone in particular, what I mean is, everyone here is a coward! — If you think you're confident you can beat me, take a step forward!"

Five burly men, around twenty or thirty years old and at the assistant teaching level, stepped forward.

"If you feel it's necessary to give it a try, or if you think I could do it too, please take two steps forward!"

The eleven students brought by Mikasa immediately moved forward, including Maggiron, who had been beaten yesterday.

"Ah, those skilled with guns, take three steps forward... oh no, just come over here directly."

……

"Hmm, this scene is so familiar."

Sitting quietly in the corner, looking at the drawings in her sketchbook, Kato Megumi would occasionally look up at Kirito, who was sparring with the students, a hint of envy in her eyes. Kirito-kun was as amazing as ever.

"Ah, it seems that Kirigaya-sama's enthusiasm for me has made Suguha dislike me a little. What should I do?"

Oh no... what do I do, what do I do, what do I do...

Although she didn't show it, Ms. Kato's inner thoughts were actually very rich.

Ah, of course, when she saw Kirito trip and fall with his left foot hooked over his right, Ms. Kato Megumi really didn't show a slightly mischievous smile.

Hey, Kiritani-kun, you seem to be in trouble~

119

[NO.117 Kato Megumi's Makeover Project (Bonus Chapter)]

"Oh my~ This is really rare. It's incredible that Kirito-kun has actually picked up a sword again."

There is no sword called the Incredible Sword.

"..."

The girl walking beside him was named Kato Megumi. She was an ordinary-looking girl. Seeing Kirito wielding his sword again and teaching the students at the Tiger Dojo after a long time, Kato Megumi seemed a little nostalgic.

Ah, you want to ask what to do next?

Of course, we'll go to the park as Mom wishes.

However, Kato Megumi, you just saw it, right? I tripped over my own feet and fell because I wasn't coordinated enough—if possible, could you please forget about it?

Please forget about this as if no one ever remembers Kyon's name.

By the way, Kato Megumi, when did you change your white beret into a sailor hat? And where did you get this hat?

Hey, you didn't go home and change your hat before I noticed, did you?

"Hmm, I'm really surprised!"

"Shut up!"

"Ah, oh?" The girl tilted her head, looking at him with a slight confusion. After all, she was a very easy-going person, and even when she was spoken to in a way that was almost like a reprimand, she didn't feel angry. In fact, she was more used to his more assertive manner, the kind of manner that was closest to him wielding a wooden sword and yelling at dozens of students in the dojo.

"I felt it. You were secretly saying I'm handsome, weren't you!" Kirito tugged at the strap around his wrist, smiling like a social butterfly. "Well, you could have just said it directly. After all, everyone already knows I'm handsome."

That said, what does "everyone knows" mean? — Please think about it.

“…!” The girl looked up at the sun, then adjusted her sailor hat to shield herself from the glaring sunlight, and slowly walked forward.

"I was just thinking, it's really strange that Kirigaya-kun would fall down at a time like that, it's never happened before~ especially when training students~"

You talk as if you know me so well, but the first time we talked was back in school, the time you called me to the office on behalf of Teacher Xiaojing.

You might not often think of falling down, but did you know that sometimes taking too big a step can easily tear your balls? — So, what do you think a girl might tear if she takes too big a step?

In short, I just took a flat fall last night, so Ms. Kato Megumi, you don't really know me well enough. Besides, I not only exhausted all my energy just now, but I also have quite a few bruises on my hands.

What I mean is, I'm weak, not nearly as strong as you imagine.

"Kiritani-kun seems to care a lot~"

"It's nothing to worry about." Hearing the girl's soft voice, Kirito was a little curious about what kind of person Kirigaya Kazuto was in her mind.

Could it be that killer in the midnight coat, the chuunibyou black-clad swordsman?

But I figured asking wouldn't make a difference. Since she didn't recognize me immediately at school, it meant she didn't have a very strong impression of me. Suddenly, I felt a little uneasy...

"Hey, Kato, do you know why I came out with you?"

The girl tilted her head to look at Kirito, her lips curving into a barely perceptible smile as she gazed at his face still covered in a band-aid. "It must be... that Kirito-kun has some new crazy idea. Is he trying to transform me, his neighbor and classmate who has no presence at all?"

Oh dear, why not use the more intimate term "childhood sweethearts"?

"Well, that's about it..." With an expression that said, "You still can't tell me you're a mind-reading psychic," Kirito rubbed his forehead, but then accidentally touched his wound, causing him to immediately crack a smile.

"So, you, as the person involved, should have some objections, right?"

"It should be..." Ms. Kato Megumi opened her eyes and looked at Kirito with an adorable expression.

should……?