Ch.69 Going out with Kikyo-senpai ③

Now, after safely delivering the emergency case to the store clerk, "Next time, try this outfit on. I'm sure it will look good on you!" "On

Now, after safely delivering the emergency case to the store clerk, "Next time, try this outfit on. I'm sure it will look good on you!" "On

Now, after safely delivering the emergency case to the store clerk,

"Next time, try this outfit on. I'm sure it will look good on you!"

"Once that's done, then I'll choose the next one! And then another one after that――"

"Hey, choosing two clothes at once is not fair. Let me do that too."

And so, I became the remaining store clerks' dress-up doll.

I was forced to change into not only summer clothes but also autumn clothes, and I felt like a model.

I'm so tired.

My experience with women is much longer, including my past life, but I still don't understand the fun of this.

Unfortunately, for someone like me who has almost no interest, let alone any particular preference in fashion, this is a huge hassle.

When it comes to clothes, Shimamura or Uniqlo are fine.

I'm also fine with anything my parents chose.

I don't understand the point of buying expensive things.

Well, to the average person, pouring money into social games probably makes no sense.

Indeed.

Also, unlike clothes, you can't sell them on Mercari or the like and recoup some of your initial investment.

You shouldn't play social games.

Let's all go back to Nintendo.

(TL note: wait, it's not censored? Where's the ominous censor circle at, author?)

………….

But, it's still frustrating to throw everything away.

I have dream of hitting two cards.

Damn you Sunk-Cost Fallacy!

While thinking about such silly things, I continue being a dress-up doll.

"If I don't like it, can I just refuse?" you ask?

At first I politely refused.

As I've said many times before, I'm the type of person who would rather spend money on social games than on clothes or accessories.

But they said they'll give me a discount on Kikyo-senpai's clothes if I become their dress-up doll.

Since I brought her in, there's no way I could refuse.

"I'm going to dye this beautiful girl who looks like she came out of a 2D world in my own colors... ohho♡ (twitch twitch)"

Help me, Kaguya-senpai.

◇◆◇

"ーー! I had a feeling Aria's calling for help just now!"

: What are you saying in the middle of the stream?

: This Alphery hardcore fan is scary

: If only Guya-san didn't have this

: But if she had a chance she'll talk about Alphery and Licia-tan.

: I was shocked that she talked for 12 hours straight before Licia-tan stepped in to stop her.

: However, according to the person in question, she didn't reveal even 1% of the truth.

: Teetee

: Is this really teetee?

: It's a little too humid to call it "teetee"...

◇◆◇

"I-it's finally done."

Now that I was freed from the dress-up doll, I sat on the bench in front of the store and slumped - I'm at least tried to stop myself from doing so.

If it's possible, I'd rather just lie down on a bench.

But my outside persona wouldn't allow it.

I am well aware that it's a hassle, but I just couldn't accept the idea of ​​a girl like this showing a negative side to anyone other than her family and friends.

It's a strange thing, but I end up misinterpreting things for myself.

This is also the kind of education I received.

That's why I wear a mask at school too.

Also, just to be safe, this is a precautions against being identified.

I took a deep breath and stared blankly into space.

People passing by looked at me with stares, but this is something that happens all the time now.

I do have some reservations about the fact that I'm attracting more attention than I did in my previous life, when I was also an idol.

As I was doing this, a store clerk appeared from inside the store and led Kikyo-senpai into a fitting room.

I ran up to her and

"Umm, about senpai...! I wonder if senpai is saved!"

When I asked that, the clerk looked serious, then gave a soft laugh.

"ー Yes, it was a pretty tough operation, but we managed to save her."

"Thank goodness……!"

I covered my mouth and burst into tears.

But the clerk's expression quickly hardened.

It is clear that this is not the end of the story.

As expected, the clerk continued, "However."

"We must not let our guard down. After a quick examination, we found that her sense of fashion is inferior to that of an elementary school student. From our perspective, it is no exaggeration to say that she is now living completely naked."

"Completely... how indecent...!"

"We did our best and managed to get her three summer outfits, but then we got a surprising response from her."

"What did she say...?"

"She said, 'If I put winter clothes over this, can I wear this all year round?'"

"T-that's madness...!"

The rest is omitted.

"I know her sense of money is a little shabby, but please, please bring her back every season. I need your help to make her full recovery."

"I understand. I promise to help with her rehabilitation, even if i have to risk my life for it."

And then we shook hands...

"Enough with this farce!!!"

Kikyo-senpai, who had changed into a white cotton sundress, made a sharp remark.

"Really, Aria-chan is too much."

"Ahaha, I'm sorry. I got carried away and had fun."

While trying to soothe Kikyo-senpai who was expressing her disappointment, we headed to the food court.

It's a little early for lunch, but we both want to take a break.

There are many other places I want to stop by, like for cosmetics, but I'll take a break first.

I stipped her as she was about to settle for the cheapest McDonald's.

Instead, I took her to a restaurant that served the most expensive roast beef bowl.

"Hey, Aria-chan? 1,700 yen per meal is insane!"

"It's a fair price. I'll treat you as an apology, so don't worry."

"B-but-but-Aria, you're going to go bankrupt!"

"Well, if I were to get bankrupt over this, over 80% of the population would be homeless."

How much do you think I earn?

Ever since my debut, I've been at the top in terms of number of subscribers, concurrent viewers, super chats, and everything else.

A freshly sliced ​​roast beef in a mound and garnished with sliced onions and green onions.

It is topped with a sweet and spicy soy sauce-based sauce and a super fresh yolk.

"So dazzling...! My eyes are going to go blind!"

Maybe I'll try serving her Matsusaka beef for the next project.

We put the roast beef bowl on our tray and returned to our reserved seat.

"Itadakimasu."

"I-i-itadaki, masu."

Chomp.

Delicious!

It's firm and tender, and the delicious flavor of the meat slowly spreads throughout my mouth, leaving me in awe.

It's meat, it's meat.

Only meat can win. Only win can meat.

Kikyo-senpai was trying to put the spoon in hesitantly,

"Hey, Aria-chan. Can I put this in a Tupperware and take it home?"

She took out a Tupperware container from her bag.

Why do you have it?

"No."

"I can't?"

“You are no longer concerned about money. It’s not right to spend it like water, but you should at least develop a sense of money and desires that are above the average person. You should be a bit more selfish.”

"Selfish, huh..."

I guess she just didn't think about it much.

She said with a troubled look on her face as she took a bite of the roast beef bowl.

"----!"

Kikyo-senpai's eyes widened in shock and she became completely absorbed in eating.

As she took the fourth bite, her hand stopped for a moment.

She quenched her thirst with cold water and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"Ahaha, I didn't know meals could be this delicious."

Kikyo-senpai's face looked relieved as she spoke these words.

"Yes. There are many things in this world that are just as delicious as this, and even more delicious. So from now on, let's live our lives in order to increase the happiness we feel now. No matter what circumstances we find ourselves in, we should live for ourselves."

"...Yesh. Yesh"

Kikyo-senpai nodded repeatedly as she continue moving her spoon.

Seeing her like that, I patted my chest and continued eating.

"Um... Aria-chan... Let's put this in Tupperware after all."

"No, like i saidー "

"My stomach is... full... (gave up after eating a third of it)"

How much more pitiful can this person get?

Previous | ToC | Next

ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー

Author's note :

Basically, I will not describe the appearance or name of the person behind the other streamers.

I'm not going to make much of stories like this one where MC will meet people other than Sakura and Trinity in real life afterall.