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Eri sat on the sofa on the left, unfazed, crossed her left leg, and stared intently at Reines, clearly intending to settle scores if her explanation wasn't satisfactory.
This painting was not a spur-of-the-moment decision. Mochizuki Oboro had received an invitation from Lenis beforehand and specifically made time for it today.
There aren't many opportunities like this to get material from four models at once.
For once, Mochizuki Oboro didn't take out her notebook and drawing pencils. Instead, she carefully prepared her paints and canvas, intending to challenge herself.
Last night, Tralock and Nitocris both belonged to the category of intellectual and mature beauty, while Abigail before me possesses a lovely, childlike beauty.
To put it simply, she's the best type of loli.
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Chapter 119 The Referee Who Blows a Bid
[Skills "Charm of the Source (C)" and "Floral Splendor (A)" have been activated. The additional attribute "Charm (C)" remains active.]
Drawing facial features, replicating expressions, and carefully coloring – a series of tedious procedures were completed with incredible speed in Mochizuki Oboro's hands.
Before long, the paintings of Abigail, Medea, and Lenore were all completed.
"Thank you, senior!" Abigail's eyes sparkled. "That's amazing! I feel like it would be incredibly expensive to buy that."
Medea carefully used her Servant's ability to preserve the painting, then nodded her thanks: "Thank you for your trouble, senior."
Rene proudly waved the artwork in her hand: "I'm going to hang it in my dorm room."
"Suit yourself." Eri said indifferently.
If we're talking about the number of paintings, everyone present combined doesn't have as many as hers.
Having worked as a model since childhood, Eri has seen works of all levels.
However, Eri was quite surprised by the recent progress in Mochizuki Oboro's art, as if she had suddenly become enlightened.
"Your turn." Mochizuki Oboro shook her slightly sore right hand: "Try to strike a ladylike pose."
"Hehehe." Erise mechanically raised the corners of her mouth: "It's a pleasure to serve you~"
Is this the relaxed feeling of childhood sweethearts...? Lennies was quite impressed.
Medea and Abigail looked delighted to receive the painting and were quietly sharing their feelings, clearly appreciating Mochizuki Oboro's gift.
Eri and Mochizuki Oboro both acted as if they knew what they were doing, but that didn't satisfy Reines's mischievous heart.
"Ah~" Reines was facing Eri Se, and she held the fruit slice to Mochizuki Oboro's lips.
It would be even better if Eri could show some changes in her expression. Just thinking about it makes my mouth water.
"Thank you." Mochizuki Oboro held it in his mouth with his tiger teeth.
Fruit might splatter juice onto the canvas, so Mochizuki Oboro must be careful.
“Lenes, give me that piece of fruit. Otherwise, he’ll keep it in his mouth until the painting is finished, and it’ll make his jaw and teeth uncomfortable,” Eri said.
"Oh? So that's how they get along. I think I understand now."
Reines gained a deeper understanding of the relationship between Mochizuki Oboro and Eri Se.
First of all, there is no jealousy between the two of them. Even though Reines herself has already provoked them to such an extent, Eri still has an "do whatever you want" expression.
Secondly, the dialogue and behavior between Mochizuki Oboro and Eri Sei do indeed lean more towards a family dynamic:
They don't mind what the other person has eaten, nor do they feel shy or coquettish as lovers.
From Eri's remarks just now, it's clear that she cares about Mochizuki Oboro, but her focus is quite traditional.
Lennies skewered the fruit with a wooden skewer and handed it to Eri.
As she expected, Erise ate the sliced fruit expressionlessly and quite naturally.
Based on the idea of controlling variables, Lennies picked up another cherry tomato.
Faced with fruit that could be eaten in one bite, this time Mochizuki Oboro didn't hold it in her teeth, but instead closed her mouth and devoured it inside her mouth to avoid splashing juice.
The theory was established, and it was put into practice.
Seedless grapes.
Dragon fruit cut into small pieces.
A piece of banana.
"Are you treating him like a pet?" Eri stopped her, "We'll have dinner later, so we can't feed him too much fruit."
Lennies stopped what she was doing.
She finally figured out why the two of them hadn't made any progress.
"Where did you come from, old hag?" Lennies couldn't help but complain.
……
School District 23.
airport.
"Hello..." Before she could finish speaking, Saya Aika, who had come to pick her up, froze on the spot.
She was petite, with childlike features, and her figure was only slightly stronger than mine.
Is this really my future mother?
Tiamat tilted her head back and looked her over. "Sajyou Ayaka, right?"
"It's me." Sajou Aika, who reacted quickly, said solicitously, "How about you stay at my place tonight? Since we're going to give you a surprise, it's best not to show yourself in front of Mochizuki-kun before then."
After hearing Erise's recent report, Tiamat decided to travel directly to Academy City to fully assume her guardianship responsibilities and prevent her child from being abducted by some delinquent girls.
Although we've booked to come on May 1st, the traffic will be very congested then, so it's better to plan ahead...
In reality, Tiamat simply couldn't take it anymore.
"Your home?" Tiamat nodded in agreement: "That's fine too."
This is a good opportunity to observe how Sajou Aika, who is most eager to make a name for herself, will package herself. Since she dared to bring it up herself, it proves that her family is ready to be scrutinized and has plenty of confidence.
But that's okay. As long as we use the Tiamat-style evaluation criteria, everyone, no matter what, can be eliminated.
After a while.
Carrying luggage, opening car doors, handing out water cups... If it weren't for any issues with her own child, Tiamat would also appreciate Sajou Ayaka's meticulous service. Every detail was planned in advance, making it truly perfect.
A shift in mindset—very cunning. Such an eagerness to impress suggests an ulterior motive.
"Do you have a driver's license?" Tiamat asked, fastening her seatbelt as she sat in the passenger seat.
Sajo Aika replied, "I took the exam three years ago. We also took the ship piloting and airplane flying exams together back then."
Miss Aige's sales perspective: How ambitious! And an all-rounder! Your child will definitely not suffer; they just need to lie down and relax on my side.
Tiamat's evaluation criteria: Idle and irresponsible. Three years ago, she wouldn't have even finished university; where did she get so much time?
In the eyes of those with preconceived notions, no matter what they do, they can always find reasons to criticize it.
“Tell me about Oboro.” Tiamat went straight to the point: “Although Eri Se will give some reports, they won’t be as comprehensive as you would like.”
"Which aspect would you like to know about?" Aika Sajou asked with ease.
"Have you been eating well? How are you getting along with your classmates? Do you have enough allowance?"
Tiamat bombarded her with a series of questions. For a guardian, nothing is more important than the well-being of their child.
"Please rest assured. Recently, Mochizuki-kun..."
With one hand on the steering wheel, Sajou Aika meticulously and thoroughly answered Tiamat's questions.
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"Ah-"
Wang Yuelong sniffed.
"Here you go." Abigail handed over two tissues. "Someone must be thinking about your senior, right?"
Starlight Cafe, School District 7.
After finishing their painting, the five of them came here to chat and have dinner.
Besides coffee and cakes, this cafe also offers main meals such as omelet rice and pasta, perfectly catering to the needs of different types of customers around the school.
Eri took a sip of her drink: "If anyone cares about him, it's only his guardian. Legally, they are adoptive mother and adopted son, but in reality, they are more like siblings."
“No matter how old the child is, parents will always worry,” Medea continued.
Reines immediately became interested: "Are you often thought of?"
After blowing her nose, Mochizuki Oboro said, "We have a video call every month. She'll cry if she hasn't been home for more than a quarter. She's more like a child than me."
“That’s quite rare,” Medea said, trying to imagine the scene.
Chapter 120 Tiamat (4k)
May 1st.
According to Academy City's regulations, both students and office workers are entitled to five days off. However, it's actually seven days—this year's holiday happens to coincide with the weekend.
With no time off in lieu of overtime, technological advancements allow the people of Academy City to spend more time on themselves and leisurely enjoy life.
The three-day official comic convention also officially started today.
Mochizuki Oboro is scheduled to attend for two days. The first day is a special performance by Neon Genesis Evangelion, and the second day is a special performance by the host club from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind.
To cosplay as Shinji Ikari's Oboro Mochizuki, you don't even need to wear a wig; just put on some navy blue contact lenses.
The clothing produced by Miss Crane's Workshop is impeccable in terms of quality. The fabric, details, and fit are all top-notch.
Unlike Mochizuki Oboro, who only appeared without makeup, Typhon and Epsilon needed to wear some makeup to make themselves more like their characters.
"Hmph," Ipsilon puffed out his chest, "What do you think, brother?"
With jewel-like red eyes, short blue hair that reaches past her ears, and fair skin, Rei Ayanami's version of Epsilon makes her debut.
Mochizuki looked him up and down, then nodded: "He'll look even more like him if he talks less."
“Huh? There’s no need to be so true to the character.” Ipsilon leaned closer to Mochizuki Oboro and stood on tiptoe. “If we’re really going to be serious, then you should at least act a bit more withdrawn, brother.”
The two sisters, who usually wear their hair up to cover their eyes, have now pulled back their bangs to reveal their eyes, which definitely gives them a fresher look compared to their usual style.
Tifon glanced at his phone: "Fifty minutes until entry."
Castor lay back in his chair, trying to catch up on sleep as quickly as possible.
Entry time was 8:00 AM sharp. Because everyone had to wear cosplay costumes, colored contact lenses, and makeup, there wasn't much time left for meals.
Mochizuki Oboro and Typhon were fine, eating normal portions and just a little bread and milk was enough, but the Boar Princess clearly didn't have such a small appetite. To allow time for eating, she got up half an hour earlier, which made her feel sleepy and listless.
Caster cosplayed as Violet Evergarden.
It wasn't just Mochizuki Oboro and her two companions, along with Caster, who attended the anime convention. For various reasons, quite a few other people squeezed in after hearing the news.
The remaining participants were almost all from the set of "Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World-".
Draco in his loli form is cosplayed by Felt; Mary is Emilia; Abigail chose Beatrice; Medea chose Anastasia; Reines; and Reines disguised as Otto, the "God of War".
Kiyohime initially wanted to choose a role, but considering the issue of duty, she ultimately decided to go out in casual clothes with Erise.
Looking at the blooming girls before her, Erise nudged Mochizuki Oboro's arm and asked, "How did you manage to attract so many people?"
“It’s spread from person to person. At first, only Typhon and Ipsilon knew about it, then Castor and the others, and eventually it evolved into what it is now.”
Mochizuki Oboro said nonchalantly, "Anyway, it's a holiday, so it's fine for everyone to get together and have some fun."
Just thinking about the "surprise" she was going to prepare for Mochizuki Oboro made Erise unable to suppress the corners of her mouth.
“That’s true. But as the only male, you’ll have to keep a close eye on the women’s team,” Eri reminded him.
Mochizuki Oboro glanced around, rubbing her chin. "I understand. But everyone here is a Servant. If there's any real conflict, I probably won't need to get involved."
I just hope there aren't any clueless guys out there, otherwise getting hit by one would be quite unpleasant.
Sitting to the side, Lilith, with a lollipop in her mouth, said, "Most Servants have some kind of 'beware' move. To ordinary people, we're just air, so there's no need to worry, little sister."