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"I also want to buy a set of filming equipment for outdoor live streaming. Do you have any recommendations, Aki-kun?"
"There are so many recommendations…"
--
At the same time.
Eriri was walking past Class 1-E.
She seemed to glance casually through the window at the scene inside the classroom.
Then, her eyes widened slightly.
Ryusei Kiryu and Aki Tomoya… how did those two end up together?
Chapter 20: Mrs. Sawamura is a Good Person
The class bell rang.
Ryusei Kiryu sat in his seat, looking down at a piece of paper in his hand.
This was a list of computer parts he had gotten from Aki Tomoya in ten minutes during the break.
Although he could have also found such a list, fitting his budget, by searching and comparing online.
But that would have been too much of a waste of time.
It was better to just ask someone who knew what they were talking about.
Of course, the prerequisite was to make sure the other party wouldn't intentionally scam him.
Besides consulting about computer parts, Aki Tomoya also recommended some useful filming equipment and editing software to Ryusei Kiryu.
Having a helpful classmate saved him a lot of trouble.
He would buy the computer and camera this weekend.
Ryusei Kiryu folded the paper in his hand, pretending to put it into his desk, but actually placing it into his inventory.
However, this meant his savings would be almost depleted.
Live streaming was hard to say; the first two months probably wouldn't bring much income. Before this account grew and had a stable income, he needed to think of a temporary way to earn money.
But this wasn't actually a very urgent matter.
The apartment rent was paid annually; his identity card had already covered a year's rent, so he didn't need to worry about that this year. He just needed to earn enough money for food in the next two months.
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Noon.
Ryusei Kiryu didn't go to the rooftop.
That place wasn't pleasant; it was sunny and dusty, with no place to sit, so he could only squat to eat bread. Since there were no trash cans, he had to take his trash with him.
Ryusei Kiryu went to the school cafeteria and ordered a standard meal.
The taste was alright.
During the afternoon break, Ryusei Kiryu approached Kato Megumi.
"Kato-san, please have some candy."
"…"
Kato Megumi looked at him with a hint of helplessness.
"Thank you, I don't eat it."
"Have one, it can refresh you. Don't worry, I won't ask for your help again."
"…"
Ryusei Kiryu kept his hand extended, offering the candy.
It seemed he wouldn't retract his hand if she didn't take it.
Kato Megumi sighed, but finally reached out and took a piece of chewing gum from his hand.
"Phew, if you didn't take it, I would have given up."
"…"
Kato Megumi didn't eat the candy; she placed it on the desk.
Ryusei Kiryu didn't need her to eat the candy, as long as she was willing to take it from his palm.
"You can continue reading, I won't disturb you anymore."
Ryusei Kiryu smiled and left the classroom.
Kato Megumi looked at his retreating back, feeling a bit confused.
Her presence had always been very low.
Whether in elementary or junior high, no classmate in her class ever noticed her, let alone actively talked to her or befriended her.
She had long been accustomed to this solitary life.
However, this new transfer student seemed different from everyone else.
Her low presence characteristic seemed to be ineffective with him.
Kato Megumi picked up the chewing gum from the desk, squeezed it, then put it into her desk and continued reading.
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After school in the afternoon.
Ryusei Kiryu arrived at the market.
"Uncle Takagi! I'm here to help again!"
"Oh, it's Ryusei-kun!"
After helping to gut fish yesterday, Ryusei Kiryu and the fish stall uncle officially met and learned each other's names.
This uncle was named Sakata Takagi, a very common name, not belonging to any anime character Ryusei Kiryu knew.
After greeting him, Ryusei Kiryu skillfully tied on an apron, picked up a cleaver, and began helping to gut fish.
Many people came to the market to buy fish today too.
Ryusei Kiryu had already deduced yesterday that "the bigger the fish, the more money it drops," so he always chose the larger fish to gut, leaving the smaller ones for Uncle Takagi.
Uncle Takagi had no objections to this.
It was normal for this young man, who was practicing his culinary skills, to want to tackle larger fish.
Half an hour passed, and Ryusei Kiryu had already dropped over 60 copper coins, exceeding yesterday's income from gutting fish.
As expected, gutting large fish was more efficient for earning money.
"Boss, I want this sea bream."
At this moment, Ryusei Kiryu suddenly heard a somewhat familiar voice.
He looked up, following the sound.
It was a young lady.
She had a delicate face similar to Eriri's, and her hair was also tied in twin tails, but her hair color wasn't blonde but purple.
Uncle Takagi chuckled and replied, "Alright, customer, please wait a moment!"
Ryusei Kiryu had just finished processing the fish in his hand. He walked over, scooped up the sea bream, and said, "Uncle Takagi, leave it to me."
"Hmm?" The young lady's gaze fell on Ryusei Kiryu, looking a bit curious. "Young man, the uniform you're wearing seems to be from Tonosaki?"
Ryusei Kiryu nodded and said, "Yes, I am a student at Tonosaki."
The young lady looked at him and said, "Tonosaki should have just finished school at this time, right?"
Ryusei Kiryu lowered his head to process the fish and said, "Yes, I came here to help right after school."
"Are you here for a part-time job?"
"Something like that."
Ryusei Kiryu looked up at her and said, "You look a lot like a senior I know."
"Oh?" The young lady's face showed a trace of amusement at his words. "Is that so?"
"Yes, her name is Sawamura Eriri. Are you her older sister?"
"Hehehe…"
The young lady covered her mouth with her hand, letting out a pleasant laugh.
"Young man, you really know how to talk."
"Did I guess wrong?"
"Eriri and I are indeed family, but I am not her older sister, I am her mother."
"Ah, I really couldn't tell. I thought you were a recent college graduate…"
Ryusei Kiryu said, thinking that she was indeed Sawamura Sayuri.
But did her family not have a nanny? Was she actually out buying groceries herself? Or was she just doing it on a whim?
Sawamura Sayuri stood by, lightly pressing down on her collar, bending slightly, and looking at Ryusei Kiryu, asking in a meaningful tone, "You're such an interesting young man, how come I've never heard Eriri mention you?"
"My senior is a celebrity at school, so I naturally know her, but she might not necessarily know me."
"Is that so… What's your name, young man?"
"Ryusei Kiryu."
"Eh? Young man, aren't you Japanese?"
"No, I'm a transfer student."
"I see."
Sawamura Sayuri just stood by, watching Ryusei Kiryu gut fish with great interest, chatting with him off and on.
"Customer, the fish is ready." Ryusei Kiryu handed the bag to Sawamura Sayuri. "Please take it carefully, so you don't get your clothes dirty."
"Ryusei-kun, you're so thoughtful."
Sawamura Sayuri didn't rush to take the bag; instead, she took out a handkerchief.
She stood on her tiptoes, smiling as she wiped the sweat from Ryusei Kiryu's forehead.
Besides the fishy smell, there was also a mature and alluring floral scent in the air.
Ryusei Kiryu hesitated for a moment, standing still.
He softly said, "Thank you."
"You child."
Sawamura Sayuri retracted her handkerchief, looking at him with a seemingly chiding gaze.
"If you're really short on money, just tell Auntie. There's no need to waste your study time on this kind of thing."
She reached out and took the bag from Ryusei Kiryu's hand.
The moment their fingers touched.
[Ding——]
Ryusei Kiryu suddenly heard a familiar sound of coins entering his system wallet.
No way?
Could ladies also drop money?
Chapter 21: Advertisements Always Push What You Need
After Sawamura Sayuri left, Ryusei Kiryu looked at his system wallet.
[0 gold coins, 2 silver coins, 13 copper coins]
Hmm? Something seemed off.