In the anime, people are in everyday Tokyo, but they are playing the reincarnation game Chapter 056

Character name suggestions: Kato Megumi, Iwanaga Kotoko, Yuuki Asuna, Asagiri

Hearing the choice Kato Megumi made in the last dungeon, Iwanaga Kotoko nodded and said with a smile.

“Ignoring the special hint I received… Although it’s a bit of a waste, it’s indeed a wise choice.”

Iwanaga Kotoko and Yuuki Asuna’s evaluation of Kato Megumi as a player both increased a few points after hearing that she gave up searching for the equipment mentioned in the special hint, choosing instead to play it safe and clear the dungeon steadily.

A very correct choice.

After clearing the novice dungeon, Kato Megumi didn’t receive any rewards except for the talent that reduced her presence. Moreover, she wasn’t like Asagiri, whose physical fitness was already excellent.

As an ordinary high school girl, she not only had to deal with the evil spirits in the old house but also had to avoid conflicts with other players.

However, knowing that there was a piece of equipment in the basement of the old house but still being able to restrain herself and make the most sensible choice, this is not something every player can do.

At the very least, it proved that this Kato Megumi was not like the man in the suit and the woman with heavy makeup, arrogant and complacent, thinking that they had cleared the novice dungeon and achieved a high-level evaluation, thus relaxing their vigilance and losing their caution.

“Um, I have something I’m very curious about, can I ask?”

“What is it?”

Kato Megumi looked at Asagiri standing there and asked curiously.

“When I was in the dungeon, as long as I kept my body still, even that wandering terrifying evil spirit couldn’t find me. Why could you notice me just now?”

Asagiri said seriously, “Because you’re such a cute beautiful girl, as the God of Harem, there’s no way I could ignore you!”

Yuuki Asuna heard this, couldn’t help but raise her hand and lightly punch Asagiri’s shoulder, her voice full of dissatisfaction and a hint of jealousy.

“You just met this girl and you’re already starting, aren’t you?”

“That…”

Kato Megumi didn’t show any shy expression, she just raised her hand and tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, her tone exceptionally calm.

“Although I’m happy you called me cute, but to break my exclusive talent with just that? I find that hard to believe.”

“Actually, it’s nothing big.”

Asagiri smiled and explained casually.

“I’m immune to all mental influences. Your talent that reduces your presence should also be a type of mental aura, so your talent cannot have any effect on me.”

“I see.”

Kato Megumi nodded as if she understood, then softly asked.

“So… did I pass the interview?”

“Hmm, I guess you did.”

Asagiri replied with a smile, “When it’s time for dungeon registration next, which is five days from now, we’ll contact you.”

“Eh? Five days?”

Kato Megumi made a confused sound, pursing her lips.

“The dungeon cooldown is seven days, right? I just cleared a dungeon, so I can only register for the next one after seven days. Did you clear a dungeon two days ago already… Then you’ll have to wait two more days because of me, that’s a bit embarrassing… How about you just register for the dungeon then? I’ll temporarily not participate and not register myself, and wait until our cooldowns match up before joining you?”

Asagiri waved his hand, not caring at all.

“Oh, I misspoke, it’s fine, the four of us will enter the dungeon together. We’ll be going now.”

Kato Megumi nodded obediently: “Okay, then see you in a week.”

…………..

After leaving the alley for a certain distance and confirming that no one was following them, Asagiri, Yuuki Asuna, and Iwanaga Kotoko all dropped their disguises.

“What you said about five days just now wasn’t a slip of the tongue, but you were testing that Kato Megumi, weren’t you?”

Hearing Iwanaga Kotoko’s question, Asagiri replied calmly.

“Yes, although Kato Megumi claimed that she had just cleared the dungeon and returned to the real world, which is why she met us at Private Toyogasaki Academy on Sunday, we can’t rule out the possibility that she was lying. Her subconscious rebuttal of my ‘five days later,’ while not conclusive evidence, did increase her credibility somewhat.”

“She… shouldn’t have a reason to lie, right?”

Yuuki Asuna wasn’t speaking up for Kato Megumi, but rather giving what she believed to be a reasonable judgment after careful consideration, as Asagiri had previously told her not to always agree with opinions but to have the ability to think independently.

After saying this, Yuuki Asuna immediately followed up.

“The player data displayed in the mobile app cannot be faked. She really only has one talent that reduces presence. Besides this talent, she has no items, equipment, or skills, just like a blank slate. This is indeed a bit suspicious, but it could also be a coincidence. I can’t think of any motive she would have to deliberately approach us in this way, since everyone who knew we were players is already dead.”

Iwanaga Kotoko pouted: “Look at the words you’re using, it makes us sound like jinxes!”

After saying that, Iwanaga Kotoko mused.

“However, I agree with Yuuki-chan’s opinion. From our brief contact, Kato Megumi’s psychological fortitude, calm thinking ability, and cautiousness are all excellent. Although her second dungeon clear evaluation was very low, she is indeed a very promising player, and she also possesses such a powerful exclusive talent. If she can become a teammate, she will definitely help us in future dungeon clears.”

“But seven days later…”

Yuuki Asuna frowned, muttering.

“Seven days later is still Sunday. If we register that day, the dungeon entry time will be Wednesday, which is a school day… But if we want to enter on Saturday like last time, the dungeon won’t be off cooldown next Wednesday, so we’d have to wait until the Wednesday after that to register. That would create a long blank period, which is too wasteful in the early stages of the game. How about…”

Yuuki Asuna looked at Asagiri, tentatively asking.

“Should we take a day off next Wednesday?”

Asagiri thought for a moment, then replied with a smile.

“Taking a day off is fine, but we need to make sure your homeroom teacher won’t call your parents to confirm, after all, the teachers at Private Shuchiin Academy are very responsible.”

Hearing this, Iwanaga Kotoko couldn’t help but ask curiously.

“Only Yuuki-chan needs to worry? What about you, Asagiri?”

Asagiri waved his hand and replied.

“I’m fine. My homeroom teacher and I have already reached an agreement. Besides, if they want to contact my parents, it wouldn’t be by phone, but by spiritual communication.”

“Spiritual communication…”

Iwanaga Kotoko murmured the words, then suddenly realized.

“So you’re…”

Asagiri directly interrupted and stopped her.

“Don’t say it, if it comes out of someone else’s mouth, I’ll feel like I’ve been sprayed.”