399. Failed Kirino

"You're so stubborn. Haven't you heard the saying..."

"What?"

"Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles. There are many things that require practical experience. Both you and Kyousuke voices that are very suitable for light novel protagonists, so you will inevitably be working on the same set as many female voice actors in the future."

"Getting used to women beforehand will be beneficial for you, and observing the maids can also serve as a reference for acting and character development."

Shuya took a sip of tea and said to Uesugi and Kyousuke.

"I see!"

Kyousuke slapped his thigh, suddenly perked up, and felt that he had a perfectly valid reason for being there, something he could hold his head high.

Uesugi said, "What you say makes some sense, but in my opinion, this is just you being bored and wanting to see my troubled reaction. You've got the wrong idea! Besides..."

"..."

Shuya and Kyousuke looked at him.

Uesugi said smugly, "Even if I'm in the same recording studio as a bunch of female voice actresses, I can just hide in a corner!"

Shuya nor Kyousuke wanted to respond to his pathetic comment.

Just then, their food arrived.

Three servings of omelet rice.

The maid deliberately walked over to Shuya and served him the food.

Sorry to keep you waiting~

A sweet voice rang out from beside me; the maid was a cute woman with short black twin tails.

Shuya felt like he'd seen her on set before, but their auras were different, so he couldn't confuse them.

"Um, Miss Maid, do you have a relative who is a voice actress?"

"Oh, Ni-chan found out? I'm Kurara's older sister, Hoshino Kirara!"

Maid cafes let customers choose their nicknames; "Nii-chan" was just a nickname Shuya randomly picked.

He wasn't embarrassed; he'd already been called "Dad" yesterday.

The maid, Hoshino Kirara, also readily admitted to Shuya's problem.

"I knew it! They do look alike."

"Sometimes customers misunderstand, it's rare to see someone like Ni-chan who notices something different."

Qi Lala offered a compliment.

The atmosphere is different.

Shuya didn't say he could sense auras.

"Really? But judging from your tone, it seems like you've met my sister before?"

"Yes, I've seen him in the recording studio."

Wow! Is Nii-chan a voice actor?

Qi Lala spoke with a hint of admiration; a naive young person would definitely be captivated.

"Not bad, just a junior voice actor."

Shuya said casually, "Anyway, she doesn't recognize me, so she can say whatever she wants."

Kyousuke and Uesugi glanced at him, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, and even seemed about to laugh.

"So, Nii-chan, Onii-chan, and Nii-ni, let's unleash the Magic together to make this omelet rice even more delicious!"

Ni-chan is Shuya, and the latter two are Kyousuke and Uesugi, respectively.

Actually, they were quite embarrassed to not choose a name; it was Hoshino Kirara who made the decision on her own.

Qi Lala blinked her right eye, gesturing for the three of them to follow her.

She first demonstrated, chanting "Become delicious, become delicious" and "Moe Moe Kyun! (萌え萌えキュン!)" while making a heart shape with cute gestures.

Kyousuke: "..."

Uesugi: "..."

Shuya it wouldn't be a big deal.

Kirara extended an invitation. "Come on, do it with me!"

"Good!"

Shuya was in high spirits; after so many years in the industry, his sense of shame and integrity had long since vanished.

With a friendly smile, he and Hoshino Kirara made some cute movements together.

"おいしくな~れ,おいしくな~れ!"

Sending you love!

"Moe moe えキュン!"

"Yeah!"

Shuya and Hoshino Kirara gave each other a high five.

"Hahaha!"

"Hehe, Ni-chan is really talented. Want to work at our shop? Boys are in high demand too, you know."

"No, no, I'm busy."

Shuya resolutely refused.

Hoshino Kirara left with regret.

After she left, Kyousuke and Uesugi looked at Shuya with strange expressions.

"I can't believe you did that."

Kyousuke was very impressed.

Uesugi agreed, "That's too embarrassing."

"It's alright, you'll get used to it after a few more years in the industry."

Shuya smiled without saying a word and took a bite of the omelet rice.

The taste was very ordinary.

Kyousuke and Uesugi both wondered if they had chosen the wrong profession.

Before they could think further, a group of girls walked in.

The first person was very tall.

Despite having a great figure, she dressed like a shut-in and covered her face with large glasses.

Shuya eyesight naturally allowed him to see through her disguise and recognize that she was a beautiful girl.

This transformation mechanic, where wearing glasses transforms the character, is undoubtedly typical of Tokie (a popular Japanese adult film character).

"Excuse me, I've already made a reservation."

The girl, dressed like a shut-in, said to the maid.

"What is your name?"

"Saori... Saori Bagina."

Section 430, Chapter 399: Kirino's Failure

"Puff!"

Upon hearing the name, Kyousuke spat out the mouthful of water he was drinking. Shuya used his ki to block it on his side, then abandoned the ki and resolutely refused to retract it into his body.

"No, I'm sorry, cough cough..."

Kyousuke attracted everyone's attention.

Hoshino Kirara hurriedly came over and handed her a tissue.

"It's okay~ I'll go get some fresh water, but, but, if you do this again next time, Onii-chan, I'm going to get angry~"

She playfully tapped Kyousuke's head with her fist.

The men around him began to look menacing.

The girls on Kirino's side also looked over, but after only glancing at Kyousuke, their gazes all focused on Shuya's face.

Even if they can't see through Strange Arts, it doesn't stop them from appreciating handsome men.

Shuya gave a professional idol smile in return.

The girls blushed and looked away.

Kirino stared in shock at Shuya, then turned her gaze sharply towards Kyousuke.

She didn't ask for his help because she was afraid of being seen in an embarrassing situation by Shuya. Now that Kyousuke has brought Shuya over for her, it's obvious he's up to something!

She glanced at Uesugi, but she didn't recognize him.

We haven't met at the firm yet.

Shuya smiled at Kirino, but she didn't dare to respond and lowered her head to avoid his gaze.

Shuya whispered to Kyousuke, "You're in trouble. I can tell she's got murderous intent towards you."

Kyousuke exclaimed in surprise, "Why! Isn't she the one who likes you the most? You're blaming me for bringing you here?"

That's why I feel hostile towards you.

Shuya sighed at the bewildered Kyousuke.

"Is the relationship between you siblings really that treacherous?"

Uesugi was also a little surprised.

"Yes, aren't all younger sisters like this?"

"No, that's not true. My sister is very attached to me."

Uesugi's face showed pride.

Kyousuke paused, then said in a meaningful voice, "I get it, you're the so-called siscon, right?"

"No, that's not true!"

Uesugi was furious.

"Stop lying, you can't fool me after all those 'sister-themed' visual novels I've rejected!"

"That's not it! No, wait, what are you talking about? You have a sister and you still play sister-themed games? You're the one who's a siscon, you bastard!"

"You bastard, I'm not a siscon!"

Kyousuke and Uesugi both became anxious.

Shuya didn't stop him; after all, it wasn't him who would lose face.

At this time, the maids who usually passed by said:

"Um, sorry, Onii-chan, Nini, this might disturb the other owners..."

When the two boys, who repeatedly insisted that they were not siscon, heard the terms "Onii-chan" and "Nini," they couldn't help but feel slapped in the face.

They sat down awkwardly.

"No, I'm sorry."

"... Feel sorry."

"These two overprotective brothers are really pathetic."

Shuya gave a merciless sarcastic remark.

The two snorted and started eating their omelet rice.