What's Wrong with Adding Me When There Are So Many Geniuses in Omni-Anime? Chapter 484

"It's really easy to understand."

"Right?"

Sakurajima Mai shrugged at him, then led the way.

In the evening, within a visible range of Shichirigahama, there were many students after school, as well as a small number of citizens.

However, perhaps because most locals have already explored the area, and the scenery isn't particularly unique, the place feels quite empty overall.

It would be nice as a place for conversation and exchange.

"Then, let's continue our previous topic."

"How can I get Mai to date a Playboy like me?"

"Hmph~ Hmm~ You really dare to say that."

Sakurajima Mai glanced at him, remaining calm, and mischievously raised an eyebrow, "Falling in love with me?"

"Yes, I've loved it since my past life."

"!!!"

She turned her head abruptly, her pretty face flushed with the same color as her surname, "Stop, stop making such witty remarks that are obviously lies!"

"..."

This world...

Himemiya Chihaya looked up at the sky, unable to accurately express her current feelings, but perhaps there was a hint of sadness.

I guess I'll just have to be a conman.

"But giving up is impossible!"

Sakurajima Mai, hands clasped behind her back, kicked at the sand, "How could I possibly date a womanizer?! I'm Sakurajima Mai!"

"Is it impossible under any circumstances?"

"It's impossible under any circumstances."

"But this world is a wonderful place, you know? Is it really okay to be so sure?"

"..."

Sakurajima Mai looked at her suspiciously and asked doubtfully, "You don't really have several girlfriends, do you?"

"... Just out of curiosity, I asked as an assumption, following the topic."

Not noticing anything unusual on his face, Sakurajima Mai turned to face the sea, resting her chin on her hand in thought, "Hmm, if I had to make a condition..."

Her eyes swept across the sea, which was rippling gently in the sea breeze, and a thought flashed through her mind, "Let the entire sea Shichirigahama freeze over!"

"It's impossible after all..."

"Of course!"

Fujisawa, Yokohama, and Tokyo are located on the east coast of Japan and are constantly influenced by the Kuroshio Current of the Pacific Ocean. Even in winter, the water temperature is generally above 15°C, and the ports remain ice-free year-round.

There are only a few floating ice floes in parts of Hokkaido in the east, while there is more ice in the west.

"By the way, if all else fails, why didn't a raging fire break out on the sea?"

"Because that's still possible, isn't it? If a lot of oil were poured onto the sea."

"But ice can also be made using the ice-making machines at the ski resort, if we prepare more."

"Is that alright? Then let's add one more condition: the ice surface must stretch for more than a kilometer."

"I see, that's something that even someone with a lot of money can't do."

"But why do you ask that?"

"It's nothing, it's just that in anime, male protagonists usually have a lot of fire-based abilities, right? If he's Mai's boyfriend, then he could be considered a protagonist, right?"

"So Chihaya, you like watching anime... So I'm the Female Protagonist? Is that a compliment?"

Let's assume that's the case for now.

Himemiya Chihaya glanced at the warm sea surface, which seemed to be warm as well, and felt a slight pang of regret. If it were fire, she... It's quite normal to have elemental attributes in your skill bar, right?

Chapter 444 Enoshima and the Rain.

"Let's continue with our previous topic."

She withdrew her admiration for the sea and continued swaying along the beach with her hands behind her back.

"Say what?"

Meeting her disapproving and dangerous gaze, he suddenly realized something. "Ah~ I was wondering why I've been so attentive to Mai?"

"This tone is infuriating, please stop."

"All right."

Himemiya Chihaya's gaze swept across the sea. Two or three kilometers away from where they stood, there was a small floating island within sight.

Whether it's famous or not, that's what's known as "Enoshima".

Although it's called an island, its size is more like that of a reef than an island.

The longest part is only one kilometer long, and the widest part is only a few hundred meters long. The whole area is less than one square kilometer, but there are indeed people living there, and quite a few of them.

This tiny place surprisingly has a shrine, temple, park, school, beauty salon, shops and other facilities.

He remembered that a few... well, they were all very cute children living there, although he wasn't particularly interested in getting to know them right now.

That motivation is gone~

Now that he's almost achieved his life goals, he feels like he's not far from becoming a salted fish waiting to be dried out.

Hmm~ So, if he had settled with his maternal grandparents (or paternal grandparents?) after returning home, wouldn't he also have been likely to discover his body's secrets and end up on the path he's on now?

He couldn't help but fall into thought; it seemed this was his predetermined fate.

Fortunately, although the island is small, it is very close to the shore, so there are bridges and roads connecting it to this side, making transportation quite convenient.

"Hey, hey... Chihaya!"

"Oh, yes, what's wrong?"

Hearing Sakurajima Mai's call, he quickly snapped out of his daze and asked.

"... What are you thinking about?"

Sakurajima Mai stared at him silently.

A guy who can daydream during a date with himself is really... audacious!

"Nothing, just looking at that little island."

He pointed to Enoshima.

"Oh~ Enoshima, have you ever been there?"

No, never.

"Really? It's quite small, but the scenery up there is quite nice. There's not only the sea, but also hills, forests, and temples."

"Then... I'll go up and take a look next time?"

Himemiya Chihaya looked at her suspiciously, wondering if that was what she meant.

"That's up to you."

She said something casually, then continued her walk.

It's worth mentioning that the New Enoshima Aquarium she visited alone last week is actually not on the island, but on the mainland side of the coast.

What? Why emphasize one person specifically?

It's nothing, it's just...

"Fine, are you going to tell me or not?"

She gave him a slightly annoyed glare.

This person was just asking a question, how many times have they interrupted?

"... well,"

Himemiya Chihaya looked utterly helpless. If he could, he wouldn't want to bring up these things so often, making him seem like someone who liked to play the victim...

"In short, it's about having weathered storms before, so you want to offer an umbrella to others."

"What's the meaning?"

Sakurajima Mai's beautiful blue-purple eyes narrowed slightly, her expression became serious, and she involuntarily stopped in her tracks.

"What I mean is, I've experienced something similar before—no, I should say I'm experiencing it now."

He paused briefly, following her pace, and continued to embrace the vast seascape.

That annoying island is blocking my view. I really want to... but never mind, I shouldn't let my destructive urges get in the way.

Have you ever experienced Adolescence Syndrome?

Sakurajima Mai opened her eyes wide in surprise, feeling a touch of emotion within her.

"Not that cute,"

He sighed deeply. Even now, he hasn't reconciled with his past pain; he can only control it. "Since birth, I've suffered from a disease whose cause can never be found."

"... Is that... an incurable disease?"

Her heart skipped a beat; she realized she might have been reckless.

But since she had already touched upon it, she had no choice but to continue exploring.

"That was true before, but recently we finally found a solution."

"Call..."

Sakurajima Mai breathed a sigh of relief, her conscience temporarily free from its torment. "Is it also related to this strange phenomenon? What are the symptoms?"

"It's very simple, it just hurts."

"..."

"There are no outward symptoms, but you will be constantly plagued by various kinds of pain. You get used to the usual pain, but the pain when it flares up is like being pierced by a thousand arrows."

"..."

"I've experienced almost every form of pain you can imagine—except for gynecological issues."

"..."

"When the illness strikes, I feel completely weak, collapse there unable to do anything, and quietly wait for the time to pass. Originally, I probably wouldn't live past twenty."

"... That's enough."

Sakurajima Mai clutched her coat tightly to her heart with her left hand, her eyebrows furrowing incessantly, hating herself for having to say so much.

Before I go home, I should buy some ice packs, otherwise I might go to school with a swollen face tomorrow morning.

"Can you believe it? This is such an absurd and ridiculous thing."

Seeing that she showed no intention of questioning him, it was now his turn to be surprised.

In his experience, the more independent a child is, the less likely they are to believe such claims.

"There's nothing I can do if you don't believe me, since you can definitely see me."

"Furthermore, I also believe you wouldn't lie to me about this."

Sakurajima Mai looked at him with complicated emotions, her heart filled with mixed feelings.

What had I done to deserve this? That a patient would travel all the way from Tokyo to meet her despite his illness?

So, could it be that the reason he often skips school is also...?

Snap!

"Hey? What are you doing, Mai?!"

Seeing Sakurajima Mai suddenly slap her cheeks with both hands, Himemiya Chihaya stunned, her mouth agape, unable to utter a word.

"It's nothing, you can continue."