The all-powerful middle schooler

Eriri: No way!

Hasegawa Izumi: You won't give it to me even if I ask for it, what are you trying to do? (Angry emoji)

Eriri: Then I'll lend you the money. Let's meet this afternoon and I'll give it to you in person.

Once their objective was achieved, the two ended their conversation.

Eriri clutched her phone, looking somewhat displeased.

That's because that tree has special significance!

"You promised to watch a meteor shower with me again sometime in the future. If you forget, I won't let you off the hook!"

She murmured.

in the afternoon.

The two agreed to meet at the intersection of Detective Slope.

"How long have you been here?"

When Eriri arrived, she found that her childhood friend had already arrived, and she tried to ask him something.

"Not long ago, I just arrived."

Hasegawa Izumi responded.

"More importantly, what about my money?"

"What do you mean 'your'? This is money I earned with all my heart and soul! I'm just lending it to you, but you have to pay it back!"

Eriri pulled a stack of banknotes from her bag, clapped her hands with them, and said arrogantly.

"That's no problem. Do we need to write a written agreement?"

He raised an eyebrow.

Even between brothers, accounts need to be kept clear.

He understands this principle.

"No need for a written agreement. This amount of money is nothing to me... But what if you can't pay it back one day?"

Eriri tossed him the money, took a few steps forward, then turned back and asked with a mocking expression.

"Don't worry, I have the ability."

He accepted the money with satisfaction and patted his chest to make a guarantee.

"I won't take the stolen money. It would be a real hassle if I had to go to jail to bail you out later."

Eriri gave a soft hum, convinced she had seen through her childhood friend's little scheme.

"You dare to question me? Eriri, you're still too young."

Hasegawa Izumi immediately smiled.

"In that case, I'll pledge myself to you as collateral, okay?"

"Who...who would want an idiot like you! You'll only cause trouble!"

The girl stammered for a moment, her ears turning even redder in the sunlight.

"Let's go! It's rare for us to come out, come with me for a walk around town."

Eriri waved and turned around.

“It’s always like this, I’m used to it.”

He then said something.

The girl in front reacted immediately.

"Could you please keep this to yourself? Stop complaining!"

43 World Observers

Inside the clothing store.

"How does this hair clip look?"

"suitable for you."

How about this hair tie?

"suitable for you."

"How's this bracelet?"

"suitable for you."

Suddenly, the scene fell silent.

"How about this? It seems like it would suit you."

Eriri smiled and raised her right hand, clenching it into a fist, as if she was about to unleash a Pegasus Meteor Fist.

"Uh."

Hasegawa Izumi was somewhat embarrassed.

"What do you mean by giving only one evaluation! You're clearly just giving me a perfunctory answer. Is this how you treat your creditors?"

The girl with pigtails pouted and spoke in a bossy manner.

"No, what I mean is that Eriri is so cute, it doesn't matter how these accessories are matched, it won't make a difference."

His gaze shifted, and he thought of a line to say.

A beautiful blush instantly spread across the girl's fair, jade-like face.

However, she quickly stamped her foot and said, "Even if you praise me, it won't help! But I'll let you off this time!"

Then, she bought all the trinkets she had just selected.

Continue on your way.

A short while later, the two arrived at a famous anime store, which had all kinds of merchandise, such as model figures, anime accessories, cosplay costumes, and dolls.

"Let's have this life-size body pillow."

Eriri stopped in front of a huge cabinet, looked down at it twice, and pointed to a cushion.

"Isn't this the vampire protagonist from 'The Iron Necromancer'? What, you like this one too?"

He examined it.

"Baka! Of course it's for Kobato! She'll probably like it, right?"

Eriri rebuked him today.

"That's for sure, but why did you suddenly decide to give Kobato a gift? It's not her birthday yet."

He expressed his doubts.

"She just gives a gift whenever she wants. Does a sister need a reason to give her younger sister a gift? It's so ridiculous!"

Eriri didn't answer but instead asked him a question and scolded him.

"That's true."

He nodded happily.

It's a wonderful thing when someone rushes to give a gift to your sister.

Kobato will be very happy, right?

After taking her things, Eriri followed him to the front desk to pay.

"Hasegawa-san?"

Just as they were about to leave, they suddenly heard a greeting from the side.

"Oh, it's you, Ji."

Hasegawa Izumi turned her head and saw a girl with a hee-cut hairstyle, brown hair, and light blue eyes. She had seen her several times before, so she had some impression of her.

"I never expected to run into Hasegawa-san here... Huh? Hasegawa-san actually bought a body pillow like this?"

Ji Kalian approached and noticed what was in his hand.

"Oh, actually..."

He was about to answer when he realized that someone had disappeared from his side.

Good heavens, they've already vanished!

"Yes, it's something I'm going to give to my sister."

He simply nodded in agreement.

"Hasegawa-kun has a younger sister."

Ji Kalian seemed a little curious, but out of politeness, she didn't press the matter. Instead, she suddenly became a little shy and hesitated to speak.

Girl, your expression is a little strange.

"Damn it, could it be that kind of plot?"

A head peeked out from behind the bookshelf next to them, and the girl frowned.

He smiled inwardly and said, "If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."

"No, wait... Actually, I wanted to ask you for a favor. Um, Sawamura-kun, you're childhood friends, right?"

"That's right, how did you know?"

His gaze sharpened.

"Because we're in the news club, we're a bit well-informed, so we found out... That's why I wanted to ask if you could introduce me to Sawamura-san? I saw her drawing of 'Sun God' before, and I think her drawing skills are amazing, so I'd like to ask her for advice."

Ji Kalian put her hands behind her back and smiled.

"Oh, so that's all there is to it."

Hasegawa Izumi's gaze quietly fell on a certain spot, and then received a response.

"When the time comes, just go to the art club and find Eriri. Just mention my name."

He gave his full assurance.

"Thank you, Hasegawa-san. I won't bother you any longer. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors!"

The girl happily bowed to him and then waved goodbye.

After walking a distance from the anime store.

"By the way, what is the Sun God? Could it be Nika? I'm not that kind of character."

"It's nothing, I just happened to capture your jumping smash motion when you play tennis and drew it."

Just as he was talking to himself, Eriri caught up and casually offered an explanation.

"Isn't he handsome?"

Izumi Hasegawa asked another question.

"Hehe, it's alright, mainly because I draw well."

Eriri gave a cold laugh.

Tired from walking, they found a shop to rest and sat under a parasol.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, your extra-large banana mixed sundaes are here."

With a sweet smile, the waiter placed various combinations of ice cream desserts in front of the two of them before leaving.

"Phew, that was close! We almost got exposed!"

Eriri's face showed a look of lingering fear.

"Eri ran faster than a rabbit just now, is she so shameful that she can't stand the light of day?"

"Izumi Hasegawa said sarcastically."

Eriri picked up a spoon, scooped up a spoonful of ice cream, put it in her mouth, pursed her lips, and said, "Who's as lawless as you, you idiot? If that kind of thing got out, my reputation would be ruined! Those humanoid creatures hiding in the crowd are just waiting for that moment to come, and they'll pounce on you and tear you apart!"