The social phobia substitute will not dream of the band girl

This is not good. After hearing what this guy said, I actually believed that he had fought with the kangaroos here——

But was this reasonable? No, it was not, reason and experience told her.

But the sensitivity in Enka's heart spoke to her, asking her to believe, or at least try to believe.

"Over there, there seem to be flamingos."

"Ah, indeed... ahem, when it comes to flamingos, I have to sing that song, F..."

I finally felt like singing, but my mouth was blocked. This is really...

Now, is sticking out your tongue considered "self-defense" or will you get a yellow card warning?

Chapter 51: Trip to Ueno Zoo Part 5

"Let's wait for next time if we want to sing, Mr. Musician."

This is neither a documentary about a princess legend nor the set of a curry movie. Would a normal person suddenly start singing or dancing while singing?

Obviously, no! And I have reason to suspect that you just want to take this opportunity to pull me to dance.

"A musician... it would be nice if I really was one, but unfortunately I don't seem to have any real talent. If I could just 'imitate' it would be easy, but... well, it's fine this way too. I feel like a Pokémon trainer."

"..."

Just now, his mask cracked, even if only for a moment. Is music so important to him?

that--

"...Let's go."

In the end, she didn't say anything.

"Hmm...ah, I'll record the song I mentioned and send it to you later. Thanks to you, I remember it clearly this time. I probably won't forget it again."

"...I see. Let's go."

Don't offer excessive comfort, because how can it possibly work if it's just two empty words? If you offer comfort without even knowing why someone is sad, then who are you comforting, or yourself?

Besides, if it really worked, she would probably feel more angry than happy.

Before Higuchi Enka could figure this out, Hirayuko suddenly took her in one direction.

"...Giraffe, do you like it?"

"No, I just know one... a very special one."

“Is that so…?”

Meet...a giraffe?

"But it seems he's been abroad recently. After all, he's always busy organizing large-scale events around the world, sometimes even traveling quite far. I think it was... England? It seems a project has been stalled for a long time, so he's looking for help abroad."

"...people?"

"No, it's a giraffe...just like the one on the sign," Pingxin said, pointing to a sign at the door with a description and a headshot of some unknown giraffe. "But his eyes are a little more watery and emerald green, and his voice is very captivating. It's very distinctive, the kind that sticks with you once you hear it."

"..."

Alas—perhaps I am crazy, actually...

Before Higuchi Enka sighed, the people around her had already given her teasing and mocking looks, and some parents even took their children away because no one likes to be with abnormal people (weirdos).

However, Ping Xin, contrary to his usual attitude, didn't care at all and continued to talk to himself, "Speaking of which, you should know why the word for giraffe (キリン) in the East is written as 麒林 (Qilin), right?"

"...First of all, they look similar, though I don't know exactly what the Qilin there looks like. But the main reason is that the rulers of the Ming Dynasty needed auspicious signs for political propaganda, right?"

"That's right... Because the most powerful emperor of Yan Country said it was a Qilin, then it was a Qilin, so when it was passed to the East Country, it was a Qilin. But now it's different, times have changed, and the side with the majority seems to have more reason~"

You're actually quite sarcastic, right? What nickname are you going to give me this time... Zoologist?

Or--

Anthropologist.

"...Heh~..Let's go."

As if to hide her good mood, Higuchi Enka took his hand and left. Of course, as he left, Hirayuko didn't forget to give the guys who had laughed the loudest the finger, while also using his power to teleport and harass them remotely. If they dared to call, they would be the victims—

Although he is an open-minded person most of the time, this does not conflict with his narrow-mindedness, right?

It's a pity that no one dared to come up and start the filming in the end. He had already thought of a script of picking up girls and fighting at the same time, and all the actions and lines were arranged. What a pity~

After walking a few steps, the sights became noticeably smaller. Although some people like to see handsome men and beautiful women, when you come to the zoo, you still have to look at the animals first. However, it seems that there are quite a few people who have the leisure time.

"When will the giraffe you were talking about come back?"

"Hmm, let me think... maybe after school starts this year. After all, His work is related to students."

"That's it..."

"Want to see?"

A talking giraffe, a captivating voice, and all that, of course she'd be interested, right? But having her be so honest with Ping Xin was a little...

"Ah."

"Let's go together after that. What he did was truly incredible... We'll definitely be shocked."

After all, this guy could say something so stupid right then and there, so what was there for her to be afraid of?

After all, she is——

"...What's wrong? I feel like you're glaring at me."

"nothing......"

No, your reaction isn't nothing, is it? So why are you suddenly so angry?! Ping Xin couldn't figure it out, but standing still wasn't an option, so he decided to move forward.

"Rhinoceroses and hippos are pretty common in zoos... Ah, the Barbary Sheep, that's a bit rare. Plus, the shape itself is pretty cool, so with a little processing, it might turn out something really good."

"...You don't have to act so surprised. You've been here many times, right?"

"Even though I've been here many times, it's always different, right? .. And if you're tired of seeing them so often, would you dislike your three friends for that reason? I don't think so, and I wouldn't either. So even if we saw each other every day, I'd be completely fine with it~"

Is this person truly invulnerable? No, not really, but why is it that he always manages to pick up on what I'm saying and then counterattack...

Why are you so skilled? Or is it——

"...Let's go, that's the small zoo. I don't know what you're thinking, but we're here today to see the animals and have fun, right? If we keep frowning, it would be putting the cart before the horse."

"Putting the cart before the horse... huh? ...On the contrary, you seem to be so happy all the time because you're an idiot?"

It seems like a familiar irony, but that's not what "idiot" means, right? Perhaps it refers to someone who's carefree and has no worries, a very laid-back type.

"Well—if you have a choice, being an idiot isn't so bad. If there weren't so many problems to consider, and if happiness were easily available to everyone, then I'm afraid no one would refuse to be an idiot, right? What about Miss Higuchi?"

"...don't want."

Because the feeling of knowing nothing is not good, and the lack of understanding of others is also annoying.

"Hey~ Isn't that the better choice here? Most people would choose that, right? Oh... That's right, after all, you are my special someone~"

"...Let's go."

Why are you so skilled? And why do you need to be so skilled?

Chapter 52: Trip to Ueno Zoo Part 6

"As the name suggests, a small zoo is filled with small animals, right? If you were to get a pet, what kind would you prefer? A regular cat, a dog, or perhaps a bird like a parrot, or even a reptile?"

"Anyway, monkeys aren't a good idea, are they? ...And mice are definitely out of the question."

"Also..." Haha, the first thing to rule out is insects, right? Actually, I was really thinking of mentioning this earlier to see how you'd react. But scaring people for no reason isn't fun, and of course, saving your most important trump card for crucial moments is best.

"Rat, I'm really sad... Ahem, I like Miss Higuchi, but she likes cats, and I'm just a rat in the sewer——"

Ah, my second gag today. It seems this kind of abstract culture is still too early for the people of the East. After all, if it were in the Yan Kingdom of the past, everyone's first reaction might be to pull out their phones to record the moment of madness and then launch a nuclear deterrent, rather than directly taking action like this.

There were many children in this venue and the space was small. After all, it was indoors, so the two did not stay for too long and went directly to the last venue of the day -

"The Amphibian and Reptile Pavilion...is that okay?"

"What could be the problem?"

"After all, there's a 'bug' in the reptile category... give it some reaction~"

It was such a boring behavior, probably only the elementary school students nearby would find it interesting. Not giving him more opportunities to show off, Higuchi Enka pulled him directly into the last venue.

"It's so hot..." There was also a damp feeling, and the air smelled of soil, plants, and some dirty water. This was her first feeling after entering the door.

"After all, it simulates a rainforest environment, so it's completely different from the dry and cold environment outside. It's hot and humid inside... Do you want to go?"

"Let's go...it's rare for you to come here."

Le, it seems that "since we're here" may be a universal reason. Last time, I used this reason to get her on a date with me. Does this mean that she has been influenced by me?

I want to complete the game quickly, but I also want the process to be moderately challenging to increase my sense of accomplishment and to kill more time. It turns out that humans are contradictory beings, and they are also the most playful creatures on this planet.

"Then, let's go."

The two of them went in, but it was a hot, humid, crowded and noisy place. Maybe it was not the right time to come here. However, apart from the experience, there were indeed some rare animals in it, such as lizards, pythons, crocodiles and other species that you often hear but never see.

When we got to the small venue further inside, it was not as humid and hot as before. There were many different animals in the transparent glass pools, such as various turtles, frogs, salamanders, soft-shelled turtles and some small snakes.

The turtle pond was open, probably because it was cheaper. However, one kid tried to reach out, but Pingxin slapped him back, saying, "Turtles eat meat, and their bite is very strong. Be careful, or your fingers might become their dinner."

Without considering whether it would bring any shadow to the child, Ping Xin turned and left in the eyes of understanding and respect from the child's parents. I can only say that it feels really good to show off in front of others!

"Is this the end..."

"Hey, is there anything going on after we get back?"

"...Last train?"

As we all know, there is a fixed plot in Dongguo. That is, after missing the last train, the hero and heroine have to stay in some place that can be used as a part-time room or overnight room. Then they accidentally have a deep conversation. And then the next day, their relationship becomes better. It's really amazing (good reading)

"No, no, I prefer to do it naturally when I'm feeling the most. Besides, it's not that late. Don't we have to go to school? Tomorrow is Monday."

How should I put it? Higuchi Enka feels like she has something on the tip of her tongue, but she can't say it. Even if she's only saying it now, people with esper powers still need to attend school, and it feels like... the distance has suddenly become closer.

"...Ha--let's see what you're going to say next."

"It's a surprise, a surprise... Aren't you curious why the staff call me Master? If you want to know, come with me to the restaurant over there or buy some souvenirs at the store. Just kill some time while we wait for someone to pick us up."

"...Then, let's go and take a look."

When she got home, she was bound to be questioned. If she said she went to the zoo, her mother probably wouldn't believe her. Wouldn't it be better if she bought some souvenirs? But the main thing was that she really didn't have anything to do today. She had almost finished her homework yesterday when the four of them were together. Even if she didn't do it, it would only take two or three minutes to copy it tomorrow morning.

"Then I'll contact them... But since I'm being willful, I can't let you pay. Just let me treat you here, okay?"

"You're quite the 'gentleman'... Well, it's up to you."

"Got it~..So what should we eat? Curry, sushi, fried noodles, rice balls, hot dogs... There's surprisingly a wide variety here, and they should all be the same old stuff, so they shouldn't taste bad, right?"

"...It won't affect my dinner, will it?"

While she was discussing the food, she was also secretly telling me not to cook too late, or she'd get mad. Sure enough, we're alike, both insincere...

Haha~ Can this be considered as telepathy?

......

...

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In the Xiyuan restaurant area, a man and woman sitting at a table successfully attracted the attention of others. What attracted their attention was not only their good looks, but also the friendly scene of them eating with animals.

"Speaking of which, pets are generally not allowed here, right?"

Higuchi Enka's question spoke to the hearts of many passersby. The sight of the white kitten lying on her lap, purring comfortably as she was petted, brought a smile to many people's faces. It turns out that such a cold girl can also be so tender.

However, most of the male compatriots wanted to replace her, especially the one sitting opposite her.

"Well, that's generally true. After all, frightened animals tend to run around. Whether they hurt people, get hurt by people, or get into other animals' territory and cause an accident, none of these situations are good."

Generally...is that so?