Chapter 283: She'll Call Her "Mom" Later!
Ryohei Tanaka excitedly led everyone on a tour of the Toyosu Market and bought quite a few ingredients along the way.
They were moving into Stardew Valley tonight, a housewarming, so a celebration was definitely in order.
Actually, he wasn't short on ingredients—
The box of local specialties Persephone gave him yesterday was basically untouched, and he had other stocks in his storage space.
The ranch itself didn't lack meat, with Kuroge Wagyu cattle walking everywhere.
The lake also had plenty of fish, shrimp, and crabs—all specifically caught by Lucoa at his request during their travels in the other world.
Every type of fish, shrimp, and crab had met with their approval.
Vegetables weren't lacking either; there were two acres of vegetable gardens on the mountain. Anyway, there was more than enough for tonight's housewarming banquet.
However, since they were here, and it was a rare visit, Ryohei Tanaka naturally wanted to browse. Seeing some nice ingredients, he couldn't help but buy some.
This was probably an instinct ingrained in a chef's bones, right?
"..."
Jashin-chan trailed listlessly behind everyone the whole time. Medusa's departure seemed to have dealt her quite a blow.
But no one comforted her. This idiot brought it upon herself and deserved it.
Not mocking her or making sarcastic remarks was already showing exceptional mercy.
Just like that, it was past 3 PM.
"You're back? Good afternoon."
Meguro Ward, Luxury Villa—
Hearing the commotion of Ryohei Tanaka and the others returning, Yusa got up from the sofa and greeted them with a gentle smile.
"Good afternoon. Have you all ordered your furniture?"
Ryohei Tanaka scanned the living room and asked casually.
Since the furniture was to be delivered here together, and fearing no one would be around, Ryohei Tanaka had given spare keys to Yusa and Pekola when they split up yesterday.
It seemed the three angels and Binchotan-kun weren't done yet, as they hadn't arrived.
"Yes, it's all ordered."
Yusa answered softly, her eyes smiling.
Her gaze inadvertently swept behind everyone and landed on Jashin-chan, who was dragging her feet like a walking corpse with a protruding belly and lifeless eyes. Her eyes widened instantly, and she raised a slender hand to cover her lips, exclaiming:
"This..."
At first glance, Jashin-chan looked like a pitiful girl who had been knocked up by someone and lost the light in her eyes...
The image was truly impactful!
Yusa's gaze fell on Jashin-chan's belly, then moved to her numb face. She couldn't help but point and ask:
"Jashin-chan... what happened to her?"
"Don't mind her; she did it to herself." Ryohei Tanaka glanced back at Jashin-chan, then went to sit on the sofa.
That explains nothing (;￣ー￣川...
Yusa was really curious, so she pulled Yurine aside and started whispering questions.
Seeing this, Kyon-Kyon and Ran-Ran leaned in curiously. Even Koji couldn't resist, walking over with his short legs to listen to the gossip.
Then, the two devils and two zombie girls simultaneously cast looks of disdain and disgust at Jashin-chan.
"Buzz buzz—!"
Just then, Yurine felt her phone vibrate in her skirt pocket.
She took it out and saw a message from Medusa—
Medusa: "Where are you guys now? Still at Toyosu Market?"
"No, we're back at the villa." Yurine tapped the screen and replied casually.
'The other party is typing...'
Medusa: "Did Jashin-chan take any digestive medicine?"
"No."
Yurine's eyes flickered slightly, then she asked: "Did you go back to the Demon World?"
Medusa: "Not yet, I'm in Harajuku right now."
Medusa: "Should I... bring some digestive medicine for Jashin-chan?"
"Did Jashin-chan save the Demon World in her past life?"
Yurine glanced at Jashin-chan paralyzed on the sofa, then looked down and sent a message:
"Come on over."
"..."
Ryohei Tanaka soon learned from Yurine that Medusa was coming to deliver digestive medicine.
He was surprised for a moment, but not too surprised.
That was something Medusa would do!
Turning his gaze to Jashin-chan on the other side of the sofa, Ryohei Tanaka laughed and scolded: "The scummy snake has terrible character, but she sure makes good friends."
But on second thought, Medusa seemed to have an intention of spoiling Jashin-chan rotten so she couldn't leave her...
It was hard to judge for a moment (;￣ー￣川!
But overall, Ryohei Tanaka felt that Medusa was still very nice.
"..." Yurine shared the same opinion. Whether it was Medusa or Minos, she felt they were very nice.
They were leagues ahead of Jashin-chan!
While the two were chatting, the three angels and Binchotan-kun arrived.
"Yurine-san, good afternoon! (≧∀≦)!"
Pino's eyes lit up as soon as she saw Yurine, and she cheerfully moved closer.
"Good afternoon."
One doesn't hit a smiling face. Although her motives were impure, Yurine responded with a smile.
Immediately after, Pino stuck to her, forcing a chat.
"..." Ryohei Tanaka sat nearby, listening to their idle chatter while watching TV.
Coincidentally, a children's anime called Patra-chan was playing on the TV.
Ryohei Tanaka was a bit curious. Was the Lord watching this?
Or rather, had she started following this anime yet?
...
Meanwhile, at the "Iron Commandos" welfare home.
"Achoo, achoo—!"
Lierre, who was in the classroom doodling with a paintbrush alongside her friends, suddenly sneezed twice in a row.
She looked up in confusion, glancing left and right, her face clearly asking:
Who's talking about me?
Inadvertently, her eyes met those of a beautiful big sister with long golden hair, wearing a deep blue high-waisted long skirt paired with a white top, who had an excellent figure.
Seeming to read a teasing 'So cute' from the other's smile, Lierre's face darkened, and she lowered her head again.
What a sin!
We were friends in Heaven, but coming to the human world, I'm suddenly a generation lower and have to call her teacher...
Lierre was very conflicted.
And at this moment, she never dreamed that in the near future, she would be blushing and calling that person 'Mom'...
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