Romantic comedy with all members, why am I single?

Chapter 238 Everyone’s Thoughts

Exactly the same eyes and expressions, and exactly the same tone and speed of speech.

Now even if Eriri was an idiot, she realized that Mashiro did it on purpose.

"what!?"

"Are you looking for trouble?!"

Eriri's anger, which had just subsided, suddenly flared up again. She gritted her teeth and suddenly felt the urge to beat Mashiro up with her ultimate move, the meteor hammer and twin tails, which she only felt when facing Kasumigaoka Utaha.

Of course, it is impossible to take action.

Even if she could beat Mashiro (she thought so), there was no way she could be so rude in front of Iura Hide!

"That's just because you met Master Xiu first!"

“But Xiu still chose me to be the artist for the April light novel and manga.”

“I have sold 10,000 works!”

“But Xiu still chose me to be the artist for the April light novel and manga.”

"If I had met Master Xiu first—"

“But Xiu still chose me to be the artist for the April light novel and manga.”

"I"

The conversation seemed to go on and on in an endless loop, causing the others who were originally worried and dissatisfied with their "quarrel" to almost burst out laughing.

However, Eriri couldn't help but recall the fear of being dominated by Kasumigaoka Utaha's sharp tongue, and she almost vomited blood.

She had finally managed to avoid being irritated by Kasumigaoka Utaha's sharp tongue because of her 'alliance' with her, but now she met Mashiro again.

This is too unlucky, isn’t it! ?
Besides, they are all golden retrievers, so why should she just be the loser?
This is so infuriating!
It just so happened that Iura Hide had finally finished styling his look.

Looking at Eriri's red eyes, puffy cheeks, and the look as if she was about to cry from anger, he felt too embarrassed to hide anymore.

"Okay, okay, stop arguing."

"It's all Master Xiu's fault!" Ying Lili was like a puppy with its fur standing on end, and instinctively wanted to bite anyone she saw.

However, her look did not have any lethality at all. Instead, it seemed like she was acting coquettishly, which made Jingpu Xiu couldn't help but smile.

"Yeah, it's all my fault." Iura Hide agreed and touched Eriri's head with a smile.

In an instant, all the anger and grievances in Eriri's heart disappeared like pencil marks erased by an eraser.

What followed was a strong sense of shyness and sweetness, and the red eyes became watery.

"Ahhh-"

"Master Xiu, he actually touched my head so gently in front of so many people!"

"It's so shameful..."

Ying Lili couldn't help but scream in her heart.

At the same time, the other people's eyes fell on her and Jingpu Xiu, and they also revealed some strange expressions.

Then they all secretly looked at Kitagawa Umi.

After discovering that Kitagawa Umi was still calm and composed, he felt strange again.

Of course, this does not include Ozora and Sugaya Noha, who already knew Kitagawa Umi's attitude.

On the other side, Iura Hide also noticed the strange looks from Hori Kyoko and the others, and couldn't help feeling a chill on the back of his neck.

However, since he chose to stand up, he was naturally prepared. So facing the strange looks of the crowd, he still took a deep breath silently, as if he didn't notice it at all, and continued to soothe softly:

"Eriri's drawing is actually not bad at all, it's just that her drawing style is a little different from Mashiro's. In fact, I want Eriri to help me turn my next light novel into a comic~"

"Huh!?" Ying Lili was stunned for a moment, then her eyes widened in disbelief, and her speech became a little halting.

"Hideo, Master Xiu, you just said that the next light novel comic book should be drawn by me?"

"Yes~"

"what--"

This time, Eriri really couldn't help but scream.

Fortunately, there were only them in the store and no other customers, otherwise Eriri would have to bow and apologize.

However, these are not important to Kyoko Hori and the others, as well as Riho and Hikaru who are just watching the show.

The important thing is, because she was too excited, Eriri screamed and at the same time, she actually rushed over and hugged Iura Hide's neck.

Although he didn't kiss him, his whole body was pressed against Iura Hide.

In order to be knocked down by her, Iura Hideya leaned back slightly to relieve the force, and subconsciously reached out to hug Eriri's soft and slender waist.

The posture is exactly the same as that of a couple in love!
"???"

"!!!"

"What the hell is this guy doing?!"

"How dare you take advantage of Xiu so blatantly?"

"Does this mean you don't take us seriously at all?"

Now even the usually rough-mannered Kitagawa Umi couldn't help but reveal an expression of astonishment, let alone the others.

Mashiro originally didn't take the fact that Iura Shu had given the comic adaptation of the next light novel to Eriri seriously. After all, she had already taken Iura Shu's First Time, and it would take her a long time just to draw April by herself. Even if Iura Shu gave the next light novel to her, she wouldn't have the time.

But how dare Eriri take advantage of Iura Hide?
Is this a provocation?

Faintly, the originally expressionless Mashiro's forehead seemed to twitch slightly.

For a moment, the only person who remained relatively calm among the crowd was probably Hoshino Ai, who had caught Iura Hide and Eriri sleeping together last time.

Looking at the two people hugging each other, Hoshino Ai just frowned slightly with jealousy, then turned her head unnoticeably and glanced at Kitagawa Umi out of the corner of her eye.

"What will she do? Is it really like she said before, that she doesn't mind that Onii-chan has another girlfriend?"

To be honest, Hoshino Ai was actually feeling a little conflicted at the moment.

From her own perspective, she certainly hopes that Kitagawa Umi will be jealous and angry, and even quarrel with Iura Hide and Eriri, and finally break up with Iura Hide in a fit of anger.

This way, she would be able to eliminate her biggest competitor. Without Kitagawa Umi, with her beauty and status, she would be close to the water and get the moon first, and it would not be impossible for her to monopolize Iura Hide in the end.

But if she stood from Iura Hide's perspective, she hoped that Kitagawa Umi really did not mind Iura Hide finding another girlfriend as she had said before.

Otherwise, whether the two quarrel or break up, it will make Jingpu Xiu sad and even affect Jingpu Xiu's life and career.

This was obviously something she didn't want to see.

However, the final choice and decision-making power of this matter lies in the hands of Kitagawa Umi, so she can only watch silently from the sidelines.

Soon, the others also reacted and looked at Kitagawa Umi furtively.

However, Kitagawa Umi's reaction was beyond everyone's expectations.

Even in the eyes of Hoshino Ai, Sugaya Noha and Ozora, even if Kitagawa Umi really doesn't mind that Iura Hide has other girlfriends as she said, they shouldn't be happy.

But after being surprised, Kitagawa Umi smiled, as if she had seen something interesting.

What the hell is going on! ?

Even Hoshino Ai and the other three were a little confused, so you can imagine how confused the others would be.

"what's the situation?"

"This Kitagawa Umi is not angry at all, and can even laugh?"

"Is there something wrong with her eyes that she can't see how Eriri is taking advantage of her?"

"Or does she have some strange habit?"

For a moment, Ozora, Noha Sugaya, and Hoshino Ai and Motoko, who had been secretly "studying" recently, couldn't help but have some strange ideas.

The look he gave Kitagawa Umi also became strange.

"Come to think of it, this is Hai Meng's first love, and even though we've known her for such a long time, it's normal that we don't know her."

Dazora subconsciously looked at Sugaya Noha, and while he secretly breathed a sigh of relief, he also saw a flash of joy in each other's eyes.

"Since Hai Meng has this habit, why don't we..."

At this moment, Ozora and Noha Sugaya had the same idea in their heads, to bring Kitagawa Umi to form a fourth row, or even Ryune to form a fifth row.

In this way, their importance in Iura Hide's heart will definitely surpass that of Kasumigaoka Utaha, Eriri and others, right?
On the other side, Hoshino Ai looked at Motoko in confusion and sighed silently in her heart.

"I didn't expect that Kitagawa Umi has this kind of fetish. It seems that I can't surpass her and drive her away from Onii-chan."

"But I won't give up easily!"

"Even if I can't surpass her, I have to catch up with her."

"But who should we bring along?"

Hoshino Ai's gaze stayed on Motoko for only a moment, then she looked past her and looked at Mashiro, Pochi-chan, and Hori Kyoko.

There was no way. Although Motoko's identity was a huge bonus, she didn't want Iura Hide to really go to the orthopedic doctor.

However, they, and everyone else, were actually overthinking it.

The truth of the matter is actually
"Eri-senpai really likes you, Senpai!"

"But that's no wonder. After all, it's a light novel written by your senior."

"As a doujin artist, it's no wonder that Eriri-senpai is so excited to be the artist for the comic adaptation of her senior's light novel."

"If it were me, I would definitely be more excited than her. I would at least give my senior a few kisses on the face."

After being surprised, Kitagawa Umi couldn't help but think secretly in her heart that looking at Eriri cheering like a little child, she couldn't help but smile and feel amused.

Yes, although the thick-skinned Kitagawa Umi saw this scene, she did not think about it that way at all. Instead, she simply thought that Eriri was just too excited because she could be the artist for the comic adaptation of Iura Hide's next light novel.

But it’s not entirely her fault.

After learning that Eriri was also a "popular painter", out of curiosity, she searched the Internet for the pen name "Kashiwagi Eriri" that Kasumigaoka Utaha told her.

So she actually knew that Eriri was just a slightly popular K-rated fan artist whose cumulative sales of several works totaled over ten thousand.

Of course, she didn't look down on Eriri because of that.

Because after seeing Eriri's works, she found that Eriri's painting skills were actually not bad, it's just that the plot was a bit thin.

Because of this, she actually understood Eriri's excitement after learning that she could be the illustrator for the comic adaptation of Iura Shu's next light novel.

After all, after the release of "April", Iura Shu has been regarded as a "best-selling light novel writer".

Even if Iura Hide's next work doesn't reach the level of a bestseller, it won't be too bad.

This is equivalent to making up for Eriri's shortcomings in terms of content and plot, and by the way, it also pulls Eriri ashore.

In addition, Eriri herself is a fanatical fan of Iura Hide. When she first met him in a fast food restaurant, she dared to blatantly provoke him in public.

No matter how excited Eriri was at this moment, she felt it was normal.

As long as it wasn't a five-minute French kiss, she wouldn't think much about it even if Eriri kissed Iura Hide. What's more, Eriri just hugged him and didn't kiss him.

However, after Ying Lili came to her senses, her face turned red instantly. She was shy and felt guilty at the same time.

"How to do how to do?"

"Will everyone know the true relationship between Master Xiu and I?"

"Although I am also Xiu's girlfriend, just like that Kitagawa Umi, Xiu hasn't found a chance to tell her yet. If she suddenly finds out about me, it will definitely cause trouble for Xiu, right?"

Thinking of this, Eriri couldn't help but look up at Iura Hide with some worry.

However, Jingpu Xiu did not show any anger or dissatisfaction. After noticing her peeking, he even smiled at her.

The smile was still so reassuring, instantly wiping away all the tension, panic, and uneasiness in her heart, allowing her to regain her composure.

"It's really strange. Master Xiu is so fickle, but he makes people feel safe."

Ying Lili couldn't help but mutter something in her heart, then she secretly took a deep breath of the scent on Iura Hide's body that made her feel extremely at ease, and then she took the initiative to let go of her hand.

Then, she rarely showed her intelligence but did not apologize or explain to Kitagawa Umi. Instead, she acted as if nothing had happened and made a face at Mashiro with a smug look on her face.

It was as if what she had just done was really just because she was too excited to be the artist for the comic adaptation of Iura Hide's next light novel.

At the same time, in order to change the topic, Iura Hide turned his head and looked at Inui Shinshou, who, although squeezed out of the inner circle and could only stand behind Inui Sasuke, was 178cm tall and his rabbit was one size bigger than that of Kasumigaoka Utaha, so he still stood out from the crowd.

(End of this chapter)