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ShangriLa Frontier Chapter 573 Part 2

ShangriLa Frontier Chapter 573: There is Also a Stumbling Block on the Way Down Part 2

I have a creeping suspicion that this may very well be related to the Leviathan somehow…… Oh well, I’m not going to be touching that subject for a while anyways, especially since I have already announced that I am going to be taking a break and all that. So I am motivated to take a much needed break. Also, there is some interesting tidbit that I happened to overhear at the Supernova’s booth. It seems that pretty soon there is going to be a large-scale war going on in the third Galaxy of the Galaxy Traveler.

Speaking of the third galaxy…… This should be the place where my play data has been saved the last time I was still playing. So that would mean that if I decided to come back to play it now, I would most probably be dropped right in the middle of the newest hotspot in the game. Now whether I would be taking part in the event or just end up watching is an entirely different story…… But I think that if I were to stay out of there I would be losing in more ways than one here. So it may turn out that I won’t be able to get out nearly as much worth out of this event as I think I can get, but it will surely be well worth it to spend time here instead of ShangriLa Frontier.

「So, it looks like you can use that break of yours in various different ways.」

「Yes, I guess that you are right…… Well then, shall we be on our way back home?」

「Yes, let us do that.」

And just like that, the two of us headed towards the monorail station after we exited the man-made isle and we were about ready to go home –––––––––

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Or I really wish that this was the case here.

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Alright, me. Do not panic. Whatever happens, do not panic. Under any circumstances, understood? Let us just calmly assert the situation and figure out what exactly is going on here.

First of all, Rei-san decided to go and pick some more flowers before we board the monorail. Of course, I offered to hold onto her luggage because it would be quite difficult for her to stay in the queue and then do her business in peace while wearing that thing. So it was quite a logical solution to my understanding.

Now, this meant more or less that while I was waiting for Rei-san to come back I had some free time to spare. This made me regret the fact that I bought a super sweet coffee at the food court earlier today. I should have gone with the usual black, but what’s done is done, I guess. I also regret the fact that I bought a cold one instead of a hot one. But that is actually beside the point for the time being.

Now, here is the actual problem: it seems that when Rei was done with her flower-picking business and wanted to return to where I was, there was someone else who happened to cross her path. And that someone was a young man who was obviously trying to hit on her.

「No…… Well, I mean, yeah, if it is Rei-san, then it’s small wonder that someone is trying to hit on her like that.」

Somehow, I get a feeling that I should not do anything right now and that this situation is going to naturally solve itself before long. But just because Rei-san is not going to be easily picked up like that, it does not mean that I should leave her be when she is clearly feeling uncomfortable by this whole situation.

And somehow, just one look at the guy makes me think that he is not some sort of a rando, but actually a pick-up artist…… Yeah, it might be rude to assume such things about someone you do not really know, but that is the feeling that I am getting here. Yeah, and judging by the look on his face he’s bad news. Bad news that is not going to stand down no matter what……

「Umm, my monorail ride……」

「No, no, no! It’s the monorail we are talking about here. It comes and goes, so it doesn’t really matter if it’s a little late or early. Come on, let’s have a little talk now. Preferably at this café right there.」

Oh wow, won’t you look at that. That pick up line is so old that if it was a piece of literature, it could be considered to be an absolute classic. Maybe even ageless at that. That being said, I am not all that well-versed in pick-up lines and how exactly it is supposed to work in the modern times, but…… Well, it doesn’t really matter. What matters right now is that Rei—san is in trouble. However, I don’t know what to do in a situation like that…… So, whatever should I do here?

「So, how about it? Are we going or not?」

But leaving everything else aside…… Am I really okay with such a situation? No, a thing like that is something that would be used only in the bottom-tier shitty games, don’t you think? An absolute bottom tier of the bottom tiers. And since this is an urgent situation, I do not have time to ask someone for intel how to deal with guys like that. I guess I just have to play it by ear and hope for the best. Now, onto becoming a guy who is going to help out a damsel in distress, I guess……

「Hey, come on now, don’t tell me that you are actually waiting here for someone……」

「Hey there, Rei-san! Hm? Who’s this guys? Someone you know, perhaps?」

「Ah! R-Rakuro-kun!」

Alright then, I opened up my mouth, but now what? And of course, once Rei-san spoke my name, the gaze of the Pick-Up Artist was directed at me. Are you trying to guess if I am Rei-san’s boyfriend? I guess that you are. But even so, he seems to be that kind of guy who would still try to push through, even if it was actually true that his target is already in a relationship with someone else. But how unfortunate for you, Punk! The one you are dealing with right now is not the usual Hizutome Rakuro, but rather a tuna-head Sanraku! And I have played tons of shitty games with similar scenarios in them so I am somewhat an expert at avoiding potentially NTR-ing situations like that! Now then, let us save the heroine from this predicament, on the double!

「Hey now, I was in the middle of talking to this young lady, so could you buzz off and do not disturb us?」

「Rei-san, it seems that the monorail is going to arrive shortly.」

「Huh? Ah, y-yes, you’re right.」

「Alright then. Now, you there. If you are going to use an old-fashioned pick-up line like that, shouldn’t you actually try it on the ladies that are actually going to fall for crap like that?」

「Huh? The fuck? What’s your deal, asshole? Are you looking for a fight?」

「By the way, Rei-san? Have you already decided where you are going to eat dinner? I think that you can buy something to eat on the monorail, but maybe we should stop by some family restaurant on our way back?」

「Huh, huh!? Ahh, y-yes, that’s actually a good ––––––」

「Hey, you Pick-Up Punk. When it comes to your pick-up lines, they are weak and lacking, you know? And do you happen to know why that is? Alright then, it’s Sinking Time!」

「Haaah? You want to know what it is? Well then, the correct answer is: bitterness. It’s not bitter enough. And the lack of bitterness is actually disappointing. Here. I have something for you. You can drink that coffee, even though I have already half-finished it.」

When you are going to pick up chicks, you need to make sure that your words are always connecting the right way with one another. That way the conversation will always be on track and won’t go astray. And here time is of the essence. The Pick-Up Punk is yet to give his reply, but he cannot allow himself to keep silent. Then it’s my time to strike!

「Well then, Punk. You can drink this and revel in the fact just how bitter it is.」

Okay, Punk, got over it? Or do you still need some incentive to get over it? He then cast a quick glance at Rei-san, and then at the surrounding passers-by……

In the next moment, I could feel the cold liquid beginning to drip down from the top of my head. And then the black liquid covered my eyes and I could no longer see anything else.