I was back in the game. Looking around the inn’s room we rented, it was quite obvious that I had logged in earlier than both Senko and Haruka-Senpai.
I quickly stretched my wrists, feet, arms, and legs, I was making sure I could move as efficiently as I could.
Rin Yuuki
Game name: Ryuki
Age: 17
Level: 21
Hp: 2,050
Atk: 560
Sp. Atk: 120
Def: 450
Sp. Def: 310
Speed: 350
“Are they online yet?”
I quickly checked my friend list and it showed that Haruka-senpai and Senko have yet to log in to the game.
“Figured…”
I looked at a nearby mirror, up till now I was still using the very damaged reinforced leather armor that I bought after Haruka-senpai and I stopped the poachers on day 1.
“It’s time for a change.”
I left a note on the door in case Senko and Haruka-senpai logged on while I was gone. I started looking around the town in search of a tailor shop until I arrived at a rather pricey one named “Fuuri Nuuvy.”
“What a creative name.”
Upon entering the shop, I was greeted by a pink-haired girl.
“Good evening Sir, what can I do for you?” She looked like a player that specializes on aesthetics aspect of the game and not the adventure and action side of the game.
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“Um… Do you have anything that can just be used as aesthetic difference, something to layer on top of pre-existing armor?”
“Why yes, all clothing here is a secondary layer that can be used as aesthetic on top of armor to look fabulous while being safe!”
She was very enthusiastic in how she was selling me her shop’s products. With how professional she’s talking I would think she was an NPC she’s definitely into her job.
“Hmm… in that case may I would like to have something that's Gray, blue, and white.” I definitely can’t tell her I have no idea what good fashion is.
“A fine choice sir, you may enter the changing room while I deliver the clothes!”
Before entering the changing room, I was given a long gray overcoat, fingerless gloves, a white shirt with a chest window, and blue pants.
“Hm…. not bad! There’s even some gilded gold on the collar and sleeves. I wonder if the chest window is really necessary though.”
I finished changing and stepped out.
“Well sir, are the clothing I gave to your liking?”
“Yes, and I would like to take these to go Ms.”
“Thank you for your patronage.”
I finished paying for my change of clothes and started walking back to the Inn. While walking I couldn’t help but think if Senko or Haruka-senpai would think I’m trying to be flashy.
“Haruka-senpai, Yuuki’s over there!”
“Hm?”
I guess Senko and Harula-senpai decided to wait for me outside the inn, I better not keep them waiting, so I ran towards them.
When I was close to reaching them I noticed that Haruka-senpai didn’t look like how she did the first two times we played the game together, She now resembled how she did in real life, with the long brunette hair and only a bit taller than I'am.
I should probably slow down before they noticed my reaction.
“Did you guys wait long?” I asked upon arriving near the two.
“Nah, don’t worry about it,” answered Senko as he scratched his head.
“Ehh~? Yuuki-kun… that attire…” Haruka-senpai glanced away and turned away.
“Is something wrong Senpai?”
“Eh… it’s nothing don't worry, I was just caught off guard.”
Was it that bad? Hold on… I could see a hint of red around her cheeks.
“Well, then are you two ready to do some missions today?”
“Mhm, I been looking forward to it!” Haruka-senpai clasped her hands with a determined face.
She’s definitely still flustered.
“AHH!! Guys, Kana is messaging me, she’s demanding I come with her to watch the new Teddy Bear Friends movie.”
“Wait but she’s not in the game.” Haruka-senpai acted suspicious of Senko.
“Well you see, in the recent update it says that people that aren’t in the game can send a direct message to you while in-game using the main console’s text feature.” Senko acted angry that Kana was making him log out of the game.
“You could do that?” Senpai asked further.
Senko and I simply nodded.
“You can reply via a telepathic message, anyway, I’m sorry for bailing out! I’ll be sure to scold Kana.” Senko bowed and kept pretending to be sad.
“It’s fine go enjoy the film,” Haruka-senpai reassured Senko while I nodded.
“I’ll be sure to treat you two to something good tomorrow, see ya!” Senko waved goodbye before he logged off.
I gotta thank Senko for doing so much for me these past few days,
“Then I guess this is a duo mission between us…”
“I guess it is.”
“Yuuki-kun, I will make sure I come out as the strongest one in our group when this day ends!” Haruka-senpai confidently looked at me.
“Hahaha, I’ll be counting on it!”
Seeing her have a “cool but childish side” was definitely a treat only I found adorable, most people tend to be disappointed when their mature idol acts immature, but not me though, I see it as a way to understand someone’s true feelings. I can only guess the pressure she feels having to act mature and calm and rarely gets to be herself.
Sakura, Haruka
Game Name: Hakura
Age: 18
Level: 20
Hp:1,950
Atk: 650
Sp. Atk: 90
Def: 480
Sp. Def 139
Speed:510
Rin Yuuki
Game name: Ryuki
Age: 17
Level: 21
Hp: 2,050
Atk: 560
Sp. Atk: 120
Def: 450
Sp. Def: 310
Speed: 350