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Finally, Reines asked, "So, are there any people here who meet your requirements?"
“No.” Tiamat’s attitude left no room for argument: “I will not lower my standards!”
"Erise won't work either?" Reines added fuel to the fire nonchalantly: "She's practically someone you've watched grow up, right? She and Mochizuki-senpai are childhood friends, and they have great chemistry in every way."
Tiamat remained firm: "No. A sister and brother cannot become husband and wife."
"..."
Even though Eri hadn't thought about it that way yet, being rejected so directly was still a bit hard to describe.
Reines took the microphone and took over Erise's role: "So it seems your child will be alone. Is that alright?"
"It's okay, because Mom is always here."
Tiamat bared her fangs and said seriously, "The purpose of starting a family is to weather the storms together, to minimize friction in the future, and to support each other as a couple. As a mother, I won't have conflicts with my child, and she can be affectionate with me anytime, anywhere..."
Sajou Aika's pupils contracted sharply as she stared at Tiamat in disbelief.
The enemy is at Honnoji Temple?!
What do you mean by the guardian personally getting involved?!
Typhon and Ipsilon stared at each other in utter astonishment, unable to believe their ears for a long time.
Kiyohime closed her fan, her mind going blank.
Lilith was the first to come to her senses.
"Ah~ I can think of how you feel, but children will eventually become independent. Keeping them by your side and spoiling them all the time isn't a wise thing to do, is it?"
Lilith tried her best to salvage the situation and make the atmosphere less awkward.
She understood why Mochizuki Oboro's personality and behavior were so unique.
Having such an unconventional parent, being able to communicate with normal people is the greatest fortune.
"Why don't we hear what Mochizuki-kun has to say?"
Mary and Lilith unleash a combo attack: "Ultimately, whether it's the restlessness of adolescence or the more distant family issues, the greatest decision rests with the individual."
The subtext is: Tiamat is meddling in all this; go home and wait for news.
The romantic petals wove together a dreamlike scene, and Merry, who loved watching the excitement, also came onto the scene. Without making a sound, she took the microphone from Reines's hand and handed it to Mochizuki Oboro's lips.
"In conclusion, please choose your favorite female guest."
Meryl winked playfully: "Typhon? Kiyohime? Or perhaps Tiamat, who loves you very much? Although it might change the nature of our family relationship, we're siblings after all, so it doesn't really matter, right?"
Eri and Merry got into a microphone battle: "Why don't you throw yourself into the guest seats too?"
"Ahem, let's continue." Reines handed the prop to Mochizuki Oboro, who hadn't spoken since the beginning: "Press your favorite female guest, and then you'll successfully hold hands."
Mochizuki reached out and took it, then pressed all the buttons with astonishing speed.
Except for Tiamat.
"It's the answer from a 'hidden' 'philanthropic' scumbag~" Melly clapped her hands. "Although it doesn't seem to be that hidden."
……
Meanwhile, outside the lounge.
The official Chaldea-hosted anime convention is also the largest pan-anime and manga trade fair, with booths of all sizes set up in an unusually large venue.
Fan comics, badges, standees, pillowcases, and all sorts of collaboration merchandise—it has it all.
For just a little QP, you can bring home your favorite character merchandise and immerse yourself in the beauty of the virtual world.
And when it comes to the best-selling mass-market products, comics are naturally among them.
"An Attack on Titan side story?" Gawain flipped through it. "Is it fan fiction?"
"No, it's an official work," the salesperson promoted. "The main selling point is 'the daily life of a character living in a modern world without Titans,' and it's currently on sale with great reviews."
Tristan picked up a book and flipped through it: "It's a lighthearted work. Although the art is, as always, hard to describe, there are quite a few scenes that will make fans smile... Wait, why is there a voice actor reference?"
In the scene, Commander Erwin unleashes Star Platinum, engaging in a passionate exchange of blows with Zeke, the wielder of the Beast Titan.
On the other side of the stall.
As the young Moriarty cosplaying as Light Yagami, he smiled and warmly invited passersby to sign their names, offering free small gifts in return.
"Found you." Holmes' eyes sharpened. "You have nowhere to run. Surrender now."
“40, 39…” Moriarty began counting.
Holmes reminded her, "I am L, not N."
“I know. Don’t you think it’s fun to count like this?” Moriarty burst into laughter.
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• Summary of unlocked romanceable characters as of now
[Cast: 33%]
Eri: 80%
[Tiphon: 54%] (Number of simulations not used)
[Epsilon: 67%]
Marie Antoinette: 41%
[Artoria: 31%]
[Traloc: 42%]
【Sajō Aika: 83%】
Atalanta: 35%
Lilith: 44%
[Kyuonji Yuju: 18%]
[Melushin: 40%]
【Karen: 20%】
Chapter 125 Special Processing Solutions
The desires of the soul are the prophets of the future.
Confronting desires and acknowledging them—that's what Mochizuki Oboro is all about now.
"I won't specifically choose any one person, because I like them all. If you can't accept them, that's okay too. I fully understand and support all actions based on that."
Mochizuki Oboro declared: "And, thank you to those who are willing to accept this absurd act. While I cannot guarantee that all wishes will be fulfilled 100%, I will do my best to respond to requests and expectations in the future."
"Okay~ Thank you for your answer, male guest." Lennies clapped lightly. "Any female guests want to turn off their lights? If you can't accept it, you can leave here."
Ten seconds of silence. liD】u仪企亿陾罢飼sIi』捌
"It seems not. Oh dear, I really envy everyone's tolerance," Reines said to herself.
It seems calm on the surface, but in reality, they've run out of options.
Putting aside the few who weren't present and those in the audience, not every girl in the room could fully accept it.
Typhon and Epsilon's reasoning stemmed from precognitive dreams, meaning that no matter how absurd or incomprehensible things seemed now, they believed they would win in the end.
It's a gamble. If they could, Typhon and Epsilon both wished they were the only one.
Kiyohime is similar. As a member of the stalking group, she has an extraordinary level of love at first sight for Mochizuki Oboro, but it doesn't encompass everything.
As a reward for honesty, Kiyohime allowed Mochizuki Oboro to maintain her own lifestyle before the marriage began, but preferred a simpler life after marriage.
In other words, Kiyohime still harbored the fantasy of defeating all her opponents in the competition and then winning the only gold medal.
The other group didn't care at all.
Mary's views are somewhat old-fashioned, while Sajou Aika regards Mochizuki Oboro's preferences as her own, and Mochizuki Oboro's pursuits as her own.
Lilith was the most unique one. She completely understood all of Mochizuki Oboro's actions and wouldn't interfere. Whatever Mochizuki Oboro wanted to do was entirely her own freedom.
In terms of compatibility, Lilith is the best.
Seeing the guests' reactions, Eri concluded, "That concludes this matchmaking event. I wish everyone a harmonious and friendly future!"
"Bang—" Reines fired a salute, followed closely by Medea, Castor, and the others.
Fluttering petals and colorful confetti drew the curtain to the small theater.
Those watching the show thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and those on the field clearly identified their competitors; everyone was satisfied.
Except for one person.
"Don't you want your mother anymore?" Tiamat pitifully tugged at Mochizuki Oboro's sleeve and looked up to ask.
"Of course not. No matter what, my sister will always be an important member of my family."
Mochizuki Oboro crouched down slightly, making herself the same height as Tiamat: "I'm not a child anymore, you don't need to worry about me so much, I'm perfectly fine."
“But if a child has a boyfriend, he will become estranged from his parents…” Tiamat said dejectedly, “It’s so lonely, no way.”
Mochizuki Oboro extended her little finger: "Then let's pinky swear. If you feel lonely, you can live together in the future. After all, we're family."
We'll be living together from now on... with parents like these?!
Typhon clutched his head in anguish.
It wouldn't be so bad if Tiamat's role as a mother were purely platonic, but right now she seems to have some inexplicable obsession with Mochizuki Oboro!
Not only do I have to compete with these guys, but my future parents are also a handful.
"Haha, hahaha." Typhon gave up thinking.
"Sister, why is there no highlight in your eyes?" Ipsilon asked worriedly.
"I'm just pessimistic about the future." Typhon slumped on the sofa, having lost all means and strength to resist.
……
Mochizuki Oboro and Tiamat left together. Since he planned to stay in Academy City for a while, he decided to take Tiamat to familiarize herself with the surrounding school district and facilities during their free time.
Abigail and the others who hadn't yet finished their performances went home. Today's show was so exciting that they were still processing the sheer volume of information.
The group of prisoners of war were still gathered together.
"Want to find a place to chat?" Ipsilon asked. "I'm sure everyone has a lot to say."
"I agree. My mind is a complete mess right now." Kiyohime put away her fan.
“One, two, three… We have quite a few people, how about we go to karaoke?” Lilith suggested.
Mary clapped her hands: "Let's go to my place. There's still some space."
Crowded streets, bustling traffic, luxurious villas.
The weather is fantastic today. The contrast between the blue sky and white clouds is so striking, it's like something out of a work of art. Just by looking up, you can enjoy the visual delight.
Exquisite columns, an extravagantly large reception room, and the intoxicating aroma of black tea.
Typhon sprawled unceremoniously on the expensive sofa: "I'm tired. I accept competing with you all, but why are even the parents getting involved?"
Sajou Aika covered her face slightly: "I was the first to come into contact with her. But back then I was always thinking about how I would perform. Now it seems that Mother never intended to let anyone pass the test."
"Mother? You've already assumed that kind of status so quickly?" Lilith crossed her left leg over her right. "You don't actually think you'll be number one, do you?"
"I have no interest in pointless arguments; the final result will speak for itself."
Sajō Aika said listlessly, "Rather than that, I think it's better to discuss how to break down the prince's defenses."
“That’s true. We’ll be together in the future anyway, so why put up with pointless patience now? I don’t really understand that,” Typhon agreed.
Mary nodded in deep agreement: "That's right. We'll definitely be lovers in the future. Mochizuki-kun also admits that. It's too torturous if we can't have a physical and emotional connection."
“As expected, once the topic of sex comes up, we all have something to talk about…” Epsilon looked at her roommate Kiyohime: “What do you think?”
"Isn't this a natural instinct? Sex is as normal for humans as eating and sleeping; it's wrong to keep it bottled up."
Kiyohime twisted her body nimbly like a snake, hugging her shoulders with both hands: "Little Ip, don't you want to be with Oboro-sama? We are both Servants with dragon traits, shouldn't our pursuit in this regard be even more fervent?"