Living with Magical Girls, but a Monster Executive

It would be more accurate to say that only large supermarkets with chain stores could have that level of foot traffic.

There was no way the Monsters' business model could reach that scale.

So what exactly were you trying to do?

Draw Miss Chi You's attention, then refine her in an instant while she was off guard? That was obviously impossible...

"Oh... not bad."

Chi You gave the flavor of the oden a favorable review, then held several skewers as she looked toward Cong Yu.

"Modern people really do place great importance on satisfying their appetites..."

As Chi You spoke, she handed the meatballs in her hand to Cong Yu. The neon signs behind her flickered with words, casting their colorful glow around her.

"Aren't you the same? Compared with sweet berries, do sour tree fruits suit ancient people's tastes better?"

Cong Yu responded casually, looking behind Miss Chi You at the neon characters displayed across one side of the building—

[Assisting you (with) calming her down]

Huge kana shone behind Miss Chi You, conveying information to Cong Yu in a manner she herself had not noticed.

That was an incredibly extravagant operation.

There were perhaps countless factions involved behind the scenes, making it feel as though he had wandered into some "date her and make her blush" scenario.

But Cong Yu had always had one question.

Whether now or when watching anime...

Why not just send messages through the phone?

Even on a date, checking your phone after receiving a message was hardly some unforgivable offense, right?

Thinking that, Cong Yu discreetly shook his head, indicating that he did not need assistance in any form.

Give me a break. Did I, Cong Yu, need help?

It was enough if they did not make things worse.

"Well, that's true."

Chi