At a time like this, only one person could speak up.
"By the way, Muramasa, let's exchange contact information first; the old way of letters is outdated now."
Izumi Chihiro was trying to divert their attention.
"Contact information…?"
Senju Muramasa was taken aback, then softly said, "I only know my home landline number, and my father's."
"Why don't you use a mobile phone? Are you still living in the 21st century?"
Yamada Elf looked strange.
"Then let's go buy one?"
He suggested.
"Alright… alright."
Senju Muramasa had no intention of refusing him, even though she was used to her old way of life, but comparatively, she was more willing to change her habits.
Because if they could contact each other at any time, it would be much more convenient.
She didn't care before, simply because she hadn't met someone who made her care!
"Senior is really… "
Seeing this, Kani Nayuta pouted, but she wasn't too angry.
Because she had contact information years ago!
Compared to the other person who hadn't received attention for three years, she still had a lot of advantages, and thinking that way, she had no complaints.
It didn't take long to go out and buy a phone; she quickly returned to Izumi and exchanged contact information with everyone present, asking him for guidance on how to operate it.
Senju Muramasa was actually very happy deep down, but her facial expression didn't show it.
After a while longer.
"Why haven't those two arrived yet!"
Yamada Elf was already impatient.
"They need to handle some family matters; they can't be as carefree as Miss Elf."
Izumi Chihiro explained for them.
However, speak of the devil, and he shall appear; the doorbell soon rang again.
"You are Kasumigaoka Utaha? Teacher's first disciple?"
"Hmm? You are Teacher's second disciple. By rights, shouldn't you call me Senior Sister?"
Before he could open the door, an unfriendly tone came from outside.
Kasumigaoka Utaha and Gokou Ruri arrived at Izumi one after the other, made a tentative self-introduction, and then the scene before them unfolded.
"What are you two doing?"
Izumi Chihiro looked back and forth between them.
"Nothing, just a small exchange with Teacher Kasumigaoka Utaha in advance."
"Isn't it normal for fellow disciples to chat when they meet for the first time?"
Both forced a smile.
With two disciples, the status of 'only' was gone, and naturally, they would have different feelings towards each other.
"Alright, come in first; everyone is waiting for you."
Izumi Chihiro nodded gently.
The two exchanged glances, temporarily suppressed their emotions, and entered the hall.
"This is Kasumigaoka Utaha, and this is Gokou Rori."
Izumi Chihiro introduced them first.
"Oh, both arrived together…"
Yamada Elf came over for the first time, her gaze scanning the two, a strong sense of confidence surging within her.
She couldn't hold her head high in front of the other three, but in front of these two, her 'combat power' was high enough!
"This Miss is Yamada Elf! You must have heard of me! I've been on…"
Just as she was showing off, the other two seemed not to notice her, treating her like air, and looked at the others.
They each gave a brief self-introduction and got to know each other.
It would be too awkward if they didn't know each other when participating in the light novel exchange conference later.
"Kani Nayuta, Senju Muramasa, and Izumi Masamune… have the top three current existences all arrived? Such a conference is truly worth looking forward to."
Kasumigaoka Utaha's author's soul seemed to ignite.
Similarly, thinking of being able to communicate with so many great light novelists afterward, Gokou Ruri's heart also boiled with excitement.
"Cough, cough, since everyone has arrived, we should depart as well."
Yamada Elf spoke up to signal her presence.
"Sagiri, call Mashiro out."
Izumi Chihiro gave his sister a look.
"Mm…"
Sagiri nodded, then went into the room and called Mashiro out.
Everyone else had question marks over their heads regarding Mashiro's presence.
"Shiina Mashiro."
This time, Mashiro gave a normal self-introduction, unlike before when she opened with the word 'owner'.
Mashiro was finally understanding his difficulties!
However, this self-introduction did not satisfy the others.
Helpless, he could only endure the pressure of everyone's gazes and explain.
"Oh, a hidden beauty, Izumi-sensei, are you already running a harem at home? It seems I underestimated you too much, you slag should really go to hell and experience life..."
Kasumigaoka Utaha's tone was faint.
"C-c-c-c-c-co-cohabitation!?"
Senju Muramasa immediately broke down, now steaming like a locomotive, her face flushed.
Her CPU couldn't process it anymore!
"I always knew Sensei was a playboy, but I didn't expect him to be messing around so much now..."
Gokou Ruri looked over with a resentful gaze.
With so many girls pointing at him, even Izumi Chihiro, thick-skinned as he was, couldn't help but feel his cheeks flush.
Mainly because some of the accusations were indeed true.
However, some things couldn't be openly discussed, so he tried to maintain a poker face and seriously said, "Aren't we holding a light novel exchange conference? Why has it suddenly turned into a condemnation meeting for me?"
Originally, he only intended to divert everyone's attention with that sentence, but he didn't expect that it did divert, but what it diverted was everyone's hatred.
"Condemnation meeting? Hmm, yes, we should indeed hold a condemnation meeting for the 'Izumi Old Thief', to condemn the sins he has committed against the world!"
Kasumigaoka Utaha's delicate eyebrows raised, and her smile gained a hint of amusement.
"That's not a bad suggestion, I believe Sensei's fans would think so too."
Gokou Ruri brushed her hair back, revealing a mischievous expression.
The two female disciples immediately reached a consensus.
"That sounds quite interesting, how about this, we'll add this segment to the exchange conference later, and then we'll publicly execute the Izumi Old Thief!"
Yamada Elf's spirits lifted, and she seized the opportunity to elaborate.
Kani Nayuta and Senju Muramasa also showed thoughtful expressions.
"Ni-san, this time you're really done for! I want to speak up for Ni-san... but maybe not."
Sagiri suddenly remembered her sadness from reading before, and comparing it to her brother's happy expression when reading comments, a nameless anger surged within her.
'Oh no, I shot myself in the foot!'
Izumi Chihiro's face suddenly changed color.
Karma had come calling.
He must get full attendance this month!!!!!
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💯 PS = 2 bonus chapter