Starting with Firefly, Speedrunning the World

Without the slightest hesitation, Nene Arakawa nodded in agreement and then cooperated with her for the photo.

"Thank you, I'm truly so happy."

"To think I'd run into Nene-chan here and get a photo together."

The woman placed her phone over her chest, her face filled with satisfaction.

Next, she noticed Firefly and Herta beside Nene Arakawa, greeting them with a smile.

"Hello! Firefly-chan."

"It's nice to meet you, I'm Sara Sakurai. I feel like Firefly-chan is even cuter than you appear on stream."

The woman, Sara Sakurai, didn't recognize that she had met Firefly before today, or rather, she had forgotten her existence, even though they had only met once.

"Hello."

Firefly politely responded.

It was clearly the effect of the DGP's world reset.

Although the Desire God wasn't born that time, the destruction of the final boss, the Jyamato fortress, still led the management to decide to roll back the world.

"Sara Sakurai... Sakurai..."

Hearing Sara Sakurai's name, Nene Arakawa felt a bit curious, especially since Sara Sakurai's face seemed familiar.

Before Nene Arakawa could ask, Keiwa Sakurai had already run over from not far away.

"Sis, don't walk so fast."

Keiwa Sakurai, holding the groceries he had bought, looked a bit listless. However, when he walked over and saw Nene Arakawa, he froze.

"Nene-chan?!"

"Keiwa? Oh, it really is your sister!"

Nene Arakawa was also very surprised. No wonder Sara Sakurai looked so familiar.

So she was Keiwa Sakurai's sister.

"Huh? Huh!! Keiwa, you know Nene-chan?" Seeing her brother's and Nene Arakawa's reactions, Sara Sakurai was completely stunned.

She couldn't understand how her brother knew Nene-chan, a daughter of a wealthy family and a popular internet celebrity. It was too amazing!

"This..."

Keiwa Sakurai scratched his head, not knowing how to explain about the DGP Grand Prix. He didn't want his sister to know about such dangerous things.

"For some reason, Keiwa and I knew each other before and are very familiar."

Nene Arakawa glanced at Keiwa Sakurai, understanding that he hadn't told his sister about the DGP and didn't want her to know, so she didn't mention the Grand Prix.

"Yeah, that's right."

Keiwa Sakurai quickly chimed in.

"Ahhh, you didn't tell me something so important before, Keiwa! You've known each other for a while?"

Sara Sakurai slapped her brother's back with a hint of complaint.

"Heh heh..."

Hearing this, Keiwa Sakurai just gave a dry laugh and said nothing more. His gaze shifted back to Firefly beside them. He recognized her at a glance as the girl who had eaten Tanuki Soba with him last time.

He hadn't expected her to be friends with Nene Arakawa.

However, people who like Tanuki Soba are generally good people. He shyly smiled and nodded at Firefly, a form of greeting.

Firefly politely responded.

She didn't have much of a negative reaction to Keiwa Sakurai. Compared to Geats, Buffa, Puss in Boots, Sparrow... Keiwa Sakurai was like an anomaly who had stumbled into a group of idiots.

Although later on, her double standards with the Creation Goddess and her kidnapping by Tsumuri, who helped her fulfill her wish, made her less likable.

But she was pushed to it.

Wanting world peace and to save everyone, his top priority was still his family, his sister.

If his sister hadn't been in trouble, he wouldn't have turned dark.

Thinking of this, Firefly had some ideas.

Putting other things aside, at least she could help him protect his sister. Not let Sara Sakurai get hurt!

Just as Firefly was pondering these thoughts, Nene Arakawa, who was chatting with Sara Sakurai, suddenly froze because the DGP communicator on her body vibrated.

Confused, she took out the DGP communicator and looked at the message.

It was a summons for participating Knights from the DGP management!

Not only Nene Arakawa, but Keiwa Sakurai also received the message at the same time. They exchanged a look, both somewhat flustered.

"Uh, sis, I have to leave suddenly for something. I'll trouble you to take these things back."

After saying that, Keiwa Sakurai put down the bag and hurriedly ran towards the turning alley.

"Huh? Keiwa, what's so urgent all of a sudden!"

Seeing Keiwa Sakurai's reaction, Sara Sakurai didn't understand and suddenly left in a hurry.

It was hard enough to meet Nene-chan.

"I'll explain when I get back, please."

Keiwa Sakurai said without looking back.

"Honestly."

Sara Sakurai was helpless, but she didn't get angry at her brother. The siblings had a good relationship, especially after their parents were gone, they had to rely on each other.

"I'm sorry, Sara-nee and Firefly-chan. I also have something urgent to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."

Nene Arakawa and Firefly blinked, indicating it was something related to DGP that couldn't be revealed, and apologized to Sara Sakurai.

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Noticing Nene Arakawa's situation, Firefly expressed understanding.

"Don't worry about me, you go take care of your business!"

She wondered what the DGP management suddenly summoned them for. Even the administrator's drivers were in their hands, making it impossible to continue the Grand Prix.

Unless that one original founder of DGP chose to appear now!

"I'm truly sorry."

Nene Arakawa clasped her hands together, saying to Firefly and Sara Sakurai.

"Oh, Nene-chan has something to do too?"

"But it's okay, Nene-chan, you go ahead and take care of your business! Don't mind me."

"I'll always support Nene-chan."

Sara Sakurai didn't understand what was happening. Both her brother and Nene-chan suddenly had urgent matters, but she didn't dwell on it, just smiled and cheered Nene Arakawa on.

"Thank you!"

Thanking them again, Nene Arakawa hurriedly left. She found a secluded spot before heading to the DGP venue.

Watching Nene Arakawa disappear as well, Sara Sakurai finally smiled at Firefly.

"If Firefly-chan doesn't have anything else urgent to do, would you like to come over to my place? It's not far, and I just bought a lot of groceries. It turns out Keiwa had to leave too."

Sara Sakurai was quite outgoing and didn't seem awkward at all, generously inviting Firefly to her home.

And she really had bought a lot of things, even struggling to carry them all.

"Um... I'll pass on dinner, but with so many things, it's hard for you to carry them alone. Let me help you carry them back!"

Saying that, Firefly proactively took many of the bags.

"Thank you so much, Firefly-chan."

Sara Sakurai thanked her profusely.

Just as expected of little Nene's friend, so beautiful and kind-hearted.

Picking up the remaining items, Sara Sakurai led Firefly to her home. As she said, the Sakurai residence wasn't far from here.

Before, when Firefly and Nene Arakawa were evading those bodyguards, they had unknowingly run all the way here.

Before long, Firefly and Sara Sakurai arrived at her house together.

In the Tokyo area, a house like this was not small.

"Come in, Firefly-chan."

Sara Sakurai opened the door and invited Firefly inside.

"Thank you for having me."

With that, Firefly took off her shoes and entered the room. It was just like in the story, not much had changed. Although the space wasn't huge, it had everything one could need.

It looked so cozy!

After putting her things down, Sara Sakurai quickly asked Firefly to sit on the sofa and rest.

"Firefly-chan, would you like coffee or tea?"

After washing her hands, Sara Sakurai found a mug and asked Firefly.

"Coffee."

Upon hearing this, Sara Sakurai quickly found the coffee, prepared it, and placed it in front of Firefly. Most homes have backups for guests, though she didn't have many friends, so she hadn't prepared much.

After serving the coffee, Sara Sakurai went back to the kitchen to cut a plate of the pineapple and melon she had just bought.

"Miss Sakurai, you don't have to be so formal."

Facing Sara Sakurai's warm hospitality, Firefly felt a little embarrassed. She hadn't really helped much, just carried a few things.

Other than affordable oranges, most other fruits in Japan were quite expensive.