Genocide Online

Chapter 197 Ichijouji Reinas Daily Life Nine

G-g-good m-m-morning. That mans daughter said while I was leaving home to go to school, but I just gave her a quick glance before moving forward.

Such a bad start for the day, I wish they didnt try putting me in a bad mood since early in the morning.

By the way, yesterdays detective show was really fun! That mans son exclaimed.

I know, right!? What did you think of the conclusion, Seigi? That mans daughter replied.

I always love them, though I wonder how they keep coming up with so many amazing episodes. That mans son commented.

The author surely is amazing, isnt he? That mans daughter said.

Lets try increasing my walking speed. Those two suspicious people following me are making me frustrated.

Also, being this angry ends up making my eyes narrow on their own, limiting my field of vision I hate when my body doesnt behave on the way I want it to. This feeling really is the worst.

What did you think about it, sister-in-law? That mans son asked Its not with me though, so there is no point in replying, Maybe you havent seen it yet? He said after a small while of silence.

Ah! If you dont like that one, then what is your favorite show, sister-in-law? That mans daughter asked.

I accidentally bumped into a person while trying to turn around the corner of a street, so I gave him a quick bow before I moved away.

Oh, and the chefs beef stew at home is quite delicious, isnt it? That mans son commented.

Yeah, I love it too, though you didnt eat it with us yesterday, sister-in-law. Did you go out to eat? Is there any dish in particular that you prefer? That mans daughter asked.

It doesnt disappear, it doesnt disappear! That annoying noise just wont disappear! Why cant it go away!? Why are you blowing those annoying sounds into my ear!? What am I supposed to do about a doll that doesnt stop squeaking!? Mom told me nothing about how to deal with those situations! I dont understand it! I dont know what to do! Its so frustrating!

Hey! Uhn You okay? Suddenly, I heard a voice I knew, so I turned towards him.

Ma Masaki? I replied.

Who else? Wait, dont tell me that you forgot my name again. He said.

No I didnt. I told him.

Guess I wasnt paying enough attention to my surroundings, so I didnt even notice that Masaki was close Thats not like me, its too dangerous to walk while being this careless. Ill have to reflect on that.

Who are those two behind you? He asked me.

Unrelated people. I replied.

Ah. Was all that he said in response.

His face was troubled, but Id prefer if he didnt keep on looking back and forth between me and them Also, his house was somewhat close to the school if I recall correctly, so this might be a good thing. Those two people wont be able to follow me all the way to school, after all.

By the way, did you know that KSO gives free equipment to poor people in order to let them play the game? Masaki suddenly asked me.

No, I didnt know that I replied.

Apparently they can even get paid if they get good results while gaming, but they also need to keep a high karma to do so. Masaki said.

I cant say Im particularly interested on why the company does that, but I guess Ill be content with the fact that Masaki changed the topic to something else.

So well, if you do a good enough job, you might earn enough money to get a stable income out of gaming. Masaki explained.

Is that so? I replied vaguely.

Yeah, apparently its an initiative made to get behavioral samples from not only the wealthy, but from the poor too. Masaki said.

Ah, right, there was something about how the game was made in a way that would allow management to watch human behavior in a closed environment that didnt affect reality. As this would allow far greater freedom to each individual player

I dont quite get the purpose of it, but I dont think its very relevant either way.

By the way, your house is funding KSO, isnt it? Do you know why? Masaki asked me.

We are? Well, I dont know what goes on in that mans head. I replied honestly. Why would the minister of finance invest in an online game anyways?

Ah! Dad said hes been interested in games lately! That mans daughter exclaimed.

Eh? Uhn Are you siblings? Masaki asked me.

Wrong. I instantly replied.

I see He said.

I really dont want him to think Im siblings with those two, but Well, theyve been a bit useful just now, I suppose. I wouldnt have known that that man was interested in games otherwise.

Though why? Personal interest? An investment? It just doesnt seem that worth it as an investment though

Uhn Re-Re-Re I-Ichijou- Masaki was trying to say something, but he was stuttering a lot.

Reina is fine. I told him.

Then, Re-Re-Reina Masaki was still stuttering

What is it? I asked.

Uhn What did you eat for dinner yesterday? He asked.

Beef stew. Why the sudden question? I asked him as Masaki changed topics once more.

I was just curious about what kind of food you usually eat Did you like it? He asked.

Yes, it was quite tasty. I replied.

I see How did you two feel about it? He then asked the two annoyances behind me.

Eh!? Uhn Very delicious! That mans son exclaimed.

Yeah! Absolutely! I was wondering why our sister-in-law hadnt eaten it with us! That mans daughter exclaimed.

Eh? You didnt eat it together? Masaki asked me Yes, the food was good, but still

Oh, hey, Masaki! One of his party members I mean One of his friends suddenly called out to us.

Oh, hey, come join us! Masaki exclaimed, then his usual friends all joined us and Masaki introduced those two annoyances to his friends, but in a low tone, so I couldnt hear what exactly he was saying Why bother with doing that?

Oh, right! The other day, this woman just went and killed me even though we were supposed to be allies in the event! Masaki exclaimed.

Well Thats Reina for you. One of his friends commented.

As they had this kind of conversation, they were also whispering something among themselves while pushing me to the front of the group. Im not sure if this is because they want to exclude me, but I suppose its fine even if they do want to.

Ah, Reina! Suddenly, Mai exclaimed that.

Oh, Mai and Yuuki. I said as I saw them both. They instantly joined our group immediately after that.

Since weve found them too, I suppose we should be pretty close to school by now It will be okay, right? The topics weve been talking about have been normal, right?

Today will be a good day! Lets talk a lot, Reina! Mai exclaimed.

Yeah, like about how that ice spear- Yuuki started saying, but Mai grabbed his neck, Sorry! Sorry! as usual, his choice of topic wasnt ideal.

By the way, youre surely getting along well with them, arent you? Mai asked me while pointing towards Masakis group.

Well, its only Masaki that can talk to her easily while still butting heads all the time One of his friends commented.

We dont get along that well Masaki said.

Yes yes, of course you dont, just be careful on your next fight with her, alright? His friend said.

Ah, I guess? Masaki replied.

Sorry that she causes so much trouble. Yuuki for some reason said.

By the way, Reina, the crepe store in front of the station is reopening today, so how about going together? Masaki suddenly asked me.

Oh yes, Mai did tell me about this one, but Why ask me? I asked him.

Consider it a way to make up for the end of the last event. Masaki replied.

Ah Alright, Ill go. I told him. I was a bit surprised to be invited like this, but I suppose its fine.

Then lets go after school! Together! Mai suddenly exclaimed.

Ah, sure Yuuki commented.

Well have a fun time eating crepes together, Reina. Mai giggled for some reason as she said that.

I wonder if I have money for crepes with me though I muttered to myself.

And like this, we were able to walk the path to school without me needing to worry about the two annoyances that had been left behind.