"Otaku Girls Unite!" Chat Group
Saori Bajeena: I'm really looking forward to today's offline otaku girl gathering. I'll be waiting for everyone.
Kiririn: Well. Since you said so, I'll reluctantly attend.
Black Cat: Sorry, I'm waiting for someone and will be a bit late.
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"Yo! Black Cat. Sorry to keep you waiting." Tenya got off the bus.
"No. There are still ten minutes until the agreed time." Ruri had arrived a full half hour early to wait here.
"So, where is your otaku girl group's offline gathering?" Tenya asked.
"The location is the maid cafe a hundred meters ahead." Ruri checked the location on her phone.
"Speaking of which, your gathering is limited to girls, right?"
"With Tenya-senpai's face, I don't think the girls will have any objections."
"Are you praising me?"
"Stating a fact."
"If you can talk, say more."
"...."
The two walked and chatted, and soon arrived at the gathering place.
Ruri stopped, her expression seeming a bit hesitant.
"It's okay, Black Cat. You go in first, I'll watch from the side." Tenya patted her shoulder to comfort her.
"Mm."
Ruri responded, pushed the door open, and entered.
After a while, Tenya went in.
"Welcome home, Master."
Greeting him were the sweet calls of several maids.
Tenya nodded calmly. This level of temptation was a piece of cake for him.
On the contrary, the maids' eyes lit up when they saw a handsome guy, and they all gathered around to greet him.
"Master, what would you like to be called?"
"Like Master, Mr. so-and-so, onii-chan, etc." The maid enthusiastically introduced the service.
"Whatever you like."
Tenya glanced at the system and saw no treasure chest reaction, immediately losing interest.
"Then can I call you papa?"
A maid who was dressed as a loli but was actually around 25 years old, spoke to him in a cutesy voice, hinting at something.
In Akihabara, there are quite a few people who do Papa Katsu work.
"No." Tenya directly refused.
The fake loli's expression stiffened, and she could only retreat awkwardly.
Tenya casually ordered a cup of coffee and sat down to observe his surroundings. He saw a tall girl with round glasses leading a group of girls to their seats, including Ruri.
This group should be the otaku girl group Ruri mentioned.
At first glance, they all fit the otaku girl vibe, with no suspicious individuals, except for the person next to him.
An ordinary-looking, unremarkable boy was holding a menu as a cover, his eyes occasionally peeking at a cute, brown-haired girl in the otaku girl group.
The brown-haired girl also looked back occasionally, glaring fiercely at the boy.
So that's it.
Memories from his previous life gradually came back. Tenya smiled knowingly.
"Now, please allow me to announce that the offline gathering of the Otaku Girls Unite group officially begins."
"Although the time is short, please interact more and deepen your friendships."
"Even though we seem to be meeting for the first time, we share a common love for otaku culture."
"Since we have similar interests, let's create sparks of love together."
The group leader, Saori Bajeena, was enthusiastically hosting the gathering.
"Yes."
The otaku girls actively responded and started chatting with the people next to them.
"Kiririn, which pair do you ship in Death Grip?"
"Uh..."
"I ship Kōsu and Haru."
"Really? I'm also a supporter of the Kōsu and Haru pairing."
Two otaku girls held hands and became good friends.
Only the brown-haired girl was left awkwardly picking at her toes on the side.
Ruri on the other side wasn't doing much better. With her social anxiety, she had no idea how to interact with strangers.
"Black Cat, which character are you cosplaying? I haven't seen it before."
"This is the Nightmare Queen outfit from Maschera: Lament of the Fallen Beast." Ruri's voice was a bit quiet.
"What? Ah, so it's an unpopular anime..."
"I didn't recognize it at all."
"I didn't recognize it either, hahaha."
The two otaku girls exchanged contact information and, seeing Ruri lowering her head and not speaking, didn't force her.
...
"Now, with everyone's support, the memorable first tea party of the Otaku Girls Unite group comes to an end."
"The time for the next event will be announced in the group, and please participate actively."
Saori Bajeena announced the successful conclusion of the offline gathering.
"Hey, hey! How about we go browse the figure shop?"
"Okay. I also want to play for a while longer."
The otaku girls left in pairs. Only one brown-haired girl remained sitting there blankly.
Tenya saw the ordinary guy next to him, walked over, and comforted him.
Ruri silently got up and left.
"I didn't get to talk at all."
Tenya followed her.
"Communication in the Living World is too complicated, not as pure as in the Dark World."
Ruri pursed her lips slightly, a trace of unwillingness flashing in her eyes.
"You don't have to force yourself too much. Making friends is about fate." Tenya reached out and rubbed her little head.
"Mm." Ruri responded softly.
"Hey! Black Cat..."
"Great, you're still here." Saori Bajeena rushed after her.
"Saori... Miss?"
Ruri was confused.
"My name is Makishima Saori, you can just call me Saori."
"This person, is he a friend?" Saori shifted her gaze to Tenya.
"You could say that." Tenya answered casually.
"...."
Ruri's cheeks flushed slightly, but she didn't refute.
"I see! I see!"
"I was wondering why this gentleman was looking at Black Cat just now." Saori smiled knowingly.
"That's the gaze of love." Tenya said seriously.
"You, don't talk nonsense..." Ruri couldn't help but roll her eyes at him.
"My name is Tenya, and I'm Black Cat's friend. This child is shy, so I came to look after her." Tenya briefly explained.
"You are very gentle."
Saori suggested, "Then Black Cat, would you like to participate in the next gathering?"