The next few days were rather uneventful.
The only thing that bothered Seiji was that he didn't see Hoshi Amami at the confectionery store until Saturday.
He went to ask the store owner, Rika Amami, and learned that her nephew wasn't feeling well and had a cold, which was why he didn't go to work.
Did he really just have a cold, or did something else happen to him?
Or did he not want to see me? Seiji was rather doubtful.
'Forget it, I shouldn't think too much about it. Since the store owner didn't notice anything wrong, it should be fine.'
Saturday night.
Seiji, Chiaki, and Mika took a bus to the high-class area, Silver Valley, to grind... whoops, buy clothes.
As soon as they exited the bus station, they saw a bustling business district with all sorts of signs and colorful lights flashing in the night, giving off a fashionable and luxurious vibe.
"Welcome to Silver Valley — this is a paradise for shopping and entertainment ~ Of course, the prerequisite is that you have money!" Chiaki giggled as she spoke to her two friends.
The former NEET's employee and the female high school student were both rendered speechless.
"Do you come here often?" Seiji sighed.
"When I was in middle school, I often brought girls I was intimate with, but I haven't come here since high school." Chiaki smiled as she waved her hand. "Don't just stand there — let's go!"
It really felt like an experienced tycoon boss was bringing two free newbie players to a dungeon. Seiji silently commented.
Mika seemed rather reserved.
This was her first time experiencing such a place, mainly because the cost was so high that an ordinary high school student wouldn't be able to afford it, which was why she had never been here before.
Seiji noticed her nervousness and smiled at her.
"Don't mind it too much — this place is no different from any other business district except that the prices have one or two more zeros."
"That's already a huge difference!" Mika retorted reflexively.
"At any rate, it's a tycoon boss... Cough cough, since Chiaki's the one leading the team, you don't have to pay, nor do I have to pay." Seiji shrugged.
"That's right, but your attitude …" Mika couldn't think of a suitable adjective.
"Follow the rich woman and you won't have to worry about anything! By the way, why is Chiaki so rich? "Seiji thought of the question he should have asked a long time ago.
"Her father is a famous artist who earns quite a lot … but he's never home, so he gave her a lot of pocket money as compensation," Mika explained.
So that was how it was. Seiji nodded.
Mika didn't mention Chiaki's mother. Perhaps Wakaba's family was also a single-parent family. She didn't know if her mother was divorced or …
The fact that these two beautiful girls with such a huge difference in personality could become good friends meant that they had something in common.
"What are you whispering about? Let's go, we're going to the Grand Spring Department Store! "Chiaki, who had been walking in front, suddenly jumped back to Seiji's side and grabbed his right arm.
"That's the most expensive place in all of Silver Valley!" Mika muttered to herself.
She was in a daze as she gazed at the majestic building, so much so that she didn't notice Chiaki's flirtatious actions towards Seiji.
"Relax, relax, I'm here. Let's go!"
"You don't have to hold my hand …"
"This is a rehearsal for tomorrow."
"Wait … wait for me!"
The three of them chatted as they walked down the busy street.
Grand Spring Department Store.
This store had a history of over fifty years, and after many ups and downs, it was now one of the most luxurious modern shopping malls in Sakura Island, standing at the peak of Silver Valley.
Ordinary people would only have one word for this store: expensive! If they had to add another word, it would be: very expensive!
However, for the rich, the level of consumption here was moderate. All the products here were of good quality and had affordable prices, which was why this was a popular shopping mall among the bourgeoisie.
Entering the mall, apart from being blinded by the gorgeous and tasteful lighting inside and being shocked by the glorious decorations that contained a sense of history, one could also hear the reverberating melodious piano music. This was not the background music played on the computer, but a real live performance, and the performer must be a slightly famous pianist.
All the customers in the shopping mall were immaculately dressed. The women were elegant and beautiful, and the men were handsome. Even though there were many people in the shopping mall, there wasn't much noise.
Not to mention the clothing, accessories, bags, and all sorts of other products on display in the branded stores. They were so luxurious that ordinary people wouldn't even bother to ask about their prices.
For Seiji and Mika, who usually only shopped in supermarkets and cheap shopping malls, this was a completely different world!
Seiji was still fine. With his previous life's experience, he wouldn't lose his cool no matter what situation he was in. However, Mika seemed to have shrunk in size and was extremely reserved.
"Don't be nervous, Mika. These are just some pretentious people; just treat them all as vegetables ~" Chiaki gave her friend a thumbs-up.
"Although I know that you want to comfort her, don't randomly say things like that." Seiji rolled his eyes at the tomboy. "It'll be bad if someone hears you."
"Then what will you say if they won't hear you?"
"Heh …" Seiji covered his face with one hand and peeked through the gaps between his fingers in a chuunibyou pose. "From here, humans are just like trash."
Mika was rendered speechless.
'Hah, I can't even maintain my nervousness for more than a minute when I'm with these two.' She commented inwardly.
However, she was mostly happy and grateful.
"Let's start with the stores I'm most familiar with. Come, let's go to the third floor!" Chiaki led the way.
And so, their joyous shopping trip began …
… As if.
Two hours later, Seiji had an expression of exasperation as he watched the two beautiful girls completely immersed in their shopping.
He wondered how many guys who had bought clothes with a girl would feel the same way. The girl beside them had transformed into a mysterious creature who would never feel tired or thirsty. Her eyes sparkled and she would check and try on one piece of clothing after another without the slightest bit of tiredness. She did not need to stop or rest at all.
At the beginning, Seiji was quite happy as well. After all, he was able to watch Chiaki and Mika (Chiaki said that this was a rare opportunity and dragged him along to try on clothes) in a fashion show. There were so many different styles and poses that he couldn't stop taking pictures of them.
But after two whole hours … well.
Seiji wasn't physically tired, but mentally, he really wanted to find a place to sit down. Even if he didn't do anything, he wanted to be quiet for a while. But …
"Seigo, come here and try this on!"
'Just like that, how many times have I tried it on?' Seiji felt helpless.
It wasn't that he was narcissistic, but his current figure was indeed excellent. Every piece of clothing here looked good on him. At least, he couldn't tell the difference. It was the same for Chiaki and Mika; they could show their charm no matter what they wore.
However, the two beautiful girls still didn't make a decision. They dragged him along to try on the clothes, as if they wanted to try on all the clothes first.
Sighing inwardly, Seiji walked over, took the clothes they chose, and walked into the fitting room.
He didn't notice that at this moment, not only Mika and Chiaki, but the female employees and other female customers … all the women in the store were silently paying attention to him!
"That boy is so handsome. He's tall and strong; he's a perfect hanger!"
"He's so handsome, if only I had such a boyfriend ~"
"Such a handsome and strong young man … my husband can't compare at all."
"Is he a model? Or an idol? "
"He should be the son of a rich family … I feel like I've seen him somewhere before."
"Stop it, you're just trying to hit on him, hehe ~"
"No, I really feel like I've seen him somewhere before …"
One of the female employees frowned and thought hard.
A moment later, the fitting room's door opened.
The one who walked out was a handsome young man wearing a well-ironed suit with a silver-white trench coat on the outside.
He was tall, dressed in luxurious clothes, and full of handsomeness. As he stood there, his calm expression and slightly cold eyes (actually, it was because of his inner fatigue), he was just like a model in an advertisement!
Wow! All the women who were quietly watching him exclaimed in their hearts.
The female employees who were still thinking were no exception. Their minds were instantly taken away by the young man's handsomeness, and everything they were thinking about just now flew away.
Mika and Chiaki couldn't help but be slightly intoxicated by this scene.
Ever since they let Seiji try on the clothes, they had been shocked several times like this, which was why they became so excited and couldn't stop.
"Although I knew he was handsome, but …"
"After letting him put on some good clothes, I realized that he's …"
He's way too handsome! The two girls screamed in their hearts.
This was the level of an idol … no, a level that even ordinary idols couldn't compare to!
Because he was only wearing clothes of good quality, and didn't put on any makeup at all!
His genes were too good!!
'Hey, Haruta Seiji, who are you?'
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