Setting Out on a Trip to Chiba / I Want an Onii-chan Like That, Too

He offered a reminder.

"Oh... oh, and Kōko, I almost forgot."

Eriri's voice gradually weakened, and her excitement instantly diminished by more than half.

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Chapter 110 Embarking on a Journey to Chiba.

Chiba, a place where a shrine is built against a mountain.

A stunningly beautiful woman, wearing wooden clogs, ascended the steps.

She wore an incredibly luxurious kimono, with a vibrant red as the main color. Her hair was held in place by an oddly shaped hairpin, and her eyeshadow, a mix of colors, made her long, narrow eyes look even more charming. Two cloud-like orange-yellow eyebrows served as a perfect finishing touch.

Judging from the attire, this doesn't look like modern clothing.

Most people would associate it with cosplay.

"Da... da..."

A moment later, she walked to the torii gate.

There, a dozen or so foxes of various colors were already waiting for her.

"You're back?"

Her gaze shifted to a haughty indifference as she softly called out.

The foxes sat upright, chirping as if conveying some message.

"Oh, I see. I understand."

"It seems they've done a good job with the task I assigned them, so I won't punish them this time."

"The focus now is on the festival that follows..."

She turned around and, through the gaps in the forest, gazed at the modern city not far away, a greedy glint in her beautiful eyes.

"Next, humanity will understand..."

"This is our era."

"You who were once at the top of the food chain will become domesticated beasts, playthings in our hands."

"Hmph hmph hmph..."

She gently stroked her cheek with her right hand, and a cold laugh escaped from her rosy lips.

And in an open area near the foot of the mountain.

"Move your things here!"

"Don't slack off! Get to work! We need it urgently!"

Many people are working hard to arrange and build the necessary facilities for the upcoming festival, as well as to rehearse the celebrations.

No one was aware of the impending crisis.

On the eve of the festival.

On this day, as dawn broke, the clouds and mist were sparse.

A black sedan drove up from the driveway in front of the Hasegawa family.

A girl with blonde twin ponytails, whose hair looked like a work of art, opened the car door and stepped out.

Today, Eriri is wearing a light yellow cardigan, a blue-gray scarf around her neck, and a dress underneath. Even in the cold winter, her two beautiful legs, as white as White jade, are still on display.

Next came a woman with a face similar to the young girl's, but with a more mature air, dressed in a well-fitting Purple kimono and holding a fan.

After receiving the phone call reminder, Hasegawa Izumi and her Little Sister came out of the house.

Today, Kōko is still wearing that black and white Gothic Lolita outfit, except she's wearing white stockings for warmth.

"Good morning, Eriri, Aunt Sayuri."

He was the first to greet them.

"Good morning, Eriri- neechan, Sayuri- auntie..."

Kōko then called out.

"Long time no see, Kōko ~ You've grown so much! You're getting cuter and cuter~"

Sawamura Sayuri approached with a smile, giving off a malicious vibe.

"Ah... ah... um."

Faced with the oppression of her elders, Kōko was completely powerless to resist, feeling tense and ashamed.

"You're being too distant! Come here! Let your big sister give you a hug..."

With that, Sawamura Sayuri opened her arms and embraced her.

"No, no!"

Clearly, Kōko wouldn't give her that chance, so she quickly ran away and hid behind her brother, firmly refusing.

Aside from her brother, even with people she already knows well, the Little Sister wouldn't be enthusiastic enough to hug him.

"Kōko really is Brother complex... What a pity."

Mrs. Sawamura sighed softly and withdrew her outstretched claws.

"Gasang, be normal."

Beside her, Eriri squinted, tilted her head slightly, and looked somewhat impatient.

Good morning, Izumi-kun.

Sawamura Sayuri smiled slightly, raised her head, and greeted him formally.

"Izumi-kun hasn't been coming to the Sawamura family much lately. Could it be that he's gotten tired of Eriri?"

"Gasang! Stop talking nonsense!"

Her next sentence instantly made her daughter jump up in anger.

"Auntie is joking. I just haven't had that much time lately."

Hasegawa Izumi's brow twitched.

"Oh, that's good. Remember to come often when you have time. I'll have Eriri dress up in Maid Outfit and treat you well."

Sawamura Sayuri flicked her right hand, and her folding fan snapped open, concealing the smile on her lips.

He grunted in agreement.

"..."

Eriri's forehead was covered in black lines, and she clenched her fists, wishing she could punch him.

Don't dictate other people's plans!

Afterwards, the group got into a car and drove towards Chiba City.

Sawamura Sayuri sat in the passenger seat, while he, Eriri, and Kōko sat in the back.

"Regarding this trip to Chiba, I'd like to ask Izumi-kun's thoughts."

During the journey, Sawamura Sayuri started the conversation again.

"Me? I don't have any particular ideas, I'll just take things as they come."

Hasegawa Izumi's attitude was quite casual; she treated it as a trip.

"There might be danger involved. If anything happens to you, I'll feel terrible for Ellie... So, I think I should send more people over?"

Sawamura Sayuri's tone turned serious.

As an elder who had watched her friend grow up, she still cared a lot about her best friend's son.

After all, it involves extraordinary power, so no amount of caution is too much.

She had heard some strange and unusual rumors, and those bizarre abilities were something that even extraordinary individuals like Izumi-kun, who broke through the limits of the human body and 'Achieve enlightenment through martial arts,' could hardly resist.

"Don't worry about it, I'm confident."

Hasegawa Izumi smiled and confidently stated.

Although this concern may be somewhat unnecessary, it's still nice to feel cared for.

"Izumi-kun, are you that confident? This is different from the little stunts you did at Shuchiin, isn't it?"

Sawamura Sayuri turned around and looked back, pondering this meaning.

"Gasang, your worries are completely unnecessary! Quan is always fearless and definitely has some skills. We don't need to worry about him. If something happens, we're the ones who should be worried."

Eriri, on the other hand, seemed unconcerned and casually waved her hand.

Although she hadn't witnessed it firsthand, the attitudes of the other members of the Far East Magic Society, as well as their performance in predicting the Day of Heavenly Change, had already raised her, her Childhood Friend's, level of trust to the highest level.

Maybe it could even stop a bullet?

She had high expectations for Izumi's abilities.

"All right."

Sawamura Sayuri calmed down for the time being, turned around, and closed her eyes to rest and recharge.

After a while.

The car entered Chiba City.

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Chapter 111 I want an older brother like that too.

The New Year Festival was held in a location far from the city center, since it would be more difficult to manage fireworks and street vendors if it were in the city.

So, the car they were in eventually stopped at one of the best hotels nearby.

It's clear that the parking garage is already filled with all sorts of luxury cars, indicating that this New Year Festival is very influential and has attracted many wealthy and powerful families.

"Welcome... Do you have a reservation?"

The receptionist bowed very politely and asked.

"Yes, it's 301 and 302."

"... Madam, please come this way."

The rooms had been booked in advance; they were two adjacent rooms on the third floor. Sawamura and her daughter shared one room, while Hasegawa Izumi shared a room with Kōko.

After swiping their access cards, the brother and sister entered their room and checked their surroundings.

As expected of a high-end hotel, it was very clean, and the pillowcases and other items were all changed.

"Kukuku, you've made it so comfortable. Humans really are pleasure-seeking..."

Kōko sat on another bed, plopped down, and felt how soft it was. Then she lifted her bottom up and tried it out, having a great time as if she were playing on a trampoline.

"Quan, come out for a moment."

After a while, a knock came at the door and Eriri's voice was heard.

The brother and sister went outside.

"The New Year Festival starts at 7 PM. I have some things to take care of before then, so you're free to do whatever you want in the meantime. It's a good idea to go out and experience the local customs and culture since you've come all this way to Chiba!"

Hiding her smile with a folding fan, Sawamura Sayuri narrowed her eyes slightly, gave them a few instructions, and then bid them farewell.

The female driver, who was acting as a bodyguard, then followed.

The three of them stood there, looking at each other in bewilderment.

"... that."

Eriri looked like she wanted to say something but hesitated.

"Eriri, let's go for a walk. There's nothing to do here."