The Pink Campus Life Suddenly Ended? (3)

"Yuan! Today is the day when that super-famous game is first released. Let's go and see it."

After school, my "friend" Bantian Yuaner walked quickly toward me.

"I'm sorry... I have club activities today, so I can't go."

I bluntly rejected him.

"It won't kill you if you don't attend the club activities today, will it?"

This guy didn't give up and tried to change my mind.

But I would not agree this time. In order to have further development with the Angel, I would not buy any more games.

"No, today's club activities are really important. The club president said that those who don't show up will be kicked out from the club."

I made up a reason.

"This game is on sale on the first day. Each person is limited to one purchase. If you don't go, I can only buy my own copy..."

"That's too bad, but I have to attend the club activities..."

"Well, then I will go by myself."

Bantian Yuaner finally stopped pestering me.

In fact, I said to participate in club activities, but I didn't even know what kind of club it was.

Oh right, notes—

I took out the notebook Waning Moon mentioned. Sure enough, it recorded everything about my character in detail.

I found the club page. I was in... 'Game club'? Was it a club whose main activity was playing games?

"Classmate Gaocheng, you have club activities?"

Ying, who was packing her school bag, suddenly asked me.

"Yes, it is a game club."

"Oh..."

As expected, Ying was not a girl who would be interested in games. The atmosphere suddenly became cold. I had to take the initiative to find the next topic.

"Does Classmate Yuchuan prepare to join any club?"

"I haven't decided which club to join, and there are still many things for me to do..."

After all, she had just transferred to this school, even if it was just a story setting, there were many things for her to do.

After saying goodbye to her, I left the classroom. I took out the notebook and found the location of the classroom on it. I also looked at the names and photos of the main members of the club in advance. It would not be good if I didn't know any one of them later.

The club was in classroom B-21, and B meant that I needed to go downstairs.

The moment I opened the door, a sweet voice greeted me.

"Yo, Classmate Gaocheng, you are here~"

Was this the voice of the pretty president of the club? But the voice sounded like a little girl, it didn't match the photo in the notebook at all.

I looked in the direction of greeting...

"Blech---!"

I almost puked, it was not an idol-level beautiful girl who made the sound, but a 200 kg fat NEET!

The other people in the room were the same as shown in the photo. Everyone was playing video games or handheld consoles.

"——Classmate Tianzhong, if you speak in that voice again, I will throw you out of the window, got it?"

"Oh-I was scolded by the president!"

The first voice belonged to the pretty club president. That lively orange ponytail?

I recalled her name, which seemed to be Minghai Lily.

"Classmate Gaocheng, you are so slow today! We have been waiting for you for a very long time."

The ponytail girl saw me at this moment and walked over and pulled me to a game console forcefully.

"You can use this one today!"

"...?"

I was dazed. Oh right, the note stated that this game club was a club that focused on quickly finishing games, making walkthroughs, and reviews. The task of the members was to clear the game, and then the president would summarize the content of the walkthrough and post it online.

...Can such a club even be allowed to be established? This was clearly just a club that allowed people to play games in school no matter how I looked at it!

I was speechless.

"The game is "Magic Girl: Strawberry Panties Battle". Yesterday, you said you were looking forward to it."

She pointed to the top layer of a stack of compact disc boxes on the table - there was a picture of the colorful magical girl with panties exposed fighting against some dark green octopus monsters.

... This was something that I used to look forward to?

"Ah, yes, yes, of course, I remember it! Judging from the cover, I bet it will be fun..."

Although I said so, this was obviously a game for younger kids, right? Is the taste of the people in this game club that bad?

"But your expression seems reluctant... Anyway, sit down and start playing."

While talking, she took out the compact disc and put it in the black game console in front of her.

Because this game was produced in the early 21st century, so the game console, the television, and the other relevant electronic products that were used to play it were very old models.

It was really troublesome to play games that couldn't be directly controlled by the brain. I reluctantly sat down and picked up the console.

"Classmate Gaocheng, joining the club must have the determination to contribute everything to the development of the club."

The club president was still nagging on the side.

"For example, although this game currently does not have a walk-through. If we don't make it as soon as possible, other game clubs will definitely complete it before us. Such things must never happen! So we must rely on you who are best at playing games to clear it."

Was my setting in the game 'good at the game'? Although I would not deny this.

However, although it was a game with simple graphics, it unexpectedly aroused the interest of players...

Before I knew it, it was already dusk.

"Well, that's all for today's club activities!"

I almost clap my hands, but—

"One minute! If I kill this final boss, the octopus king will be over!"

I couldn't stop because there was only one boss left then the game would be cleared.

It would be very uncomfortable if I didn't pass the level in one breath. Especially this kind of kid's game.

"Hey, Classmate Gaocheng, weren't you the one who was reluctant to play it earlier. How did you become so involved."

"...Classmate Gaocheng was very into the game that is targeting the younger audience. Look his bloodshot eyes..."

These NPC members whose names I had already forgotten were whispering around me.

"Mhm, is it still the final boss? ——As the club president, I still stay here to accompany you to the end of the game."

"Eh? He is unexpectedly favored by the club president? There is even a chance to be alone with her?"

"Damn it, I am so envious!"

"Is it because she is playing a game that is suitable for the younger audience?"

This group of idiots, the focus should be on my game skills.

A few minutes later, only Minghai Lily and I were left in the club room. Apart from the sound of pressing the console buttons, there was only a nervous breathing sound in the room.

...Whether it was an RPG game or a game for the younger audience or whatever, once I choose 'start the game' then I must be responsible for it until the game is cleared.

Speaking to which, the boss of this game was unexpectedly difficult to defeat, probably because I was still not used to the console.

The magical girl I controlled was flying up and down in the air, avoiding the octopus king's whipping... If she was accidentally hit by the boss, her clothes would be torn, and if she was hit again, she would be entangled and eaten... But there was a beautiful girl beside me, so I wouldn't let that kind of obscene scene appear.

"Ha— It's finally over!"

The moment the king octopus was beaten into fly ashes, Minghai Lily let out a sigh of relief.

Clearly, it was me who was playing the game, but why she was so nervous.

"I didn't expect Classmate Gaocheng would be so into the game..."

"Probably because I like playing games."

Why did I like games?

Maybe it wasn't like this at the beginning, but it became like this after I came into contact with games.

I remember a famous professional game player once said that he was often bullied when he was in school, and only in the game could he feel alive. Although I have not been bullied, I was always like a transparent person to other people, and I could more or less understand how he felt...

"Mhm, it's half past five."

My thoughts were interrupted.

"Eh? Is it already this late?"

I looked out the window.

Although the sky hadn't completely dimmed, the sun was no longer visible when I raised my head, only the orange light remained at the end of the mountain.

"Yes, Classmate Gaocheng, you've worked very hard. Let's go home together."

Inviting me to go home together... No, she is not interested in me. It must be because I am one of the club members...

"Is this game club founded by Classmate Minghai?"

On the way home, in order to find topics, I took the initiative to ask about the situation of this game club.

"Well, actually, I am one of the founders."

One of the founders meant there were other founders?

"Classmate Gaocheng, in the past, you didn't speak much in the club, and you would leave the classroom immediately after the end of the club activities. Today, you actually took the initiative to stay in order to clear the game. It really surprised me. "

"Is it? Hehe..."

I didn't even know what kind of person I used to be.

"My home is over there, let's separate here."

At the school gate, she pointed in the opposite direction to the road I was going to take.

"Goodbye, Club President."

"Goodbye, Classmate Gaocheng. By the way, the next club activity will be Wednesday, don't forget!"

I remember she said that because there would be class activities tomorrow, so we would suspend club activities once.

Was it time to go home again? But the place where it would trigger the story plot of Ying that Waning Moon should appear soon, right?...

I observed the scenery on the street. Although it was a game more than ten years ago, it could be seen that the developer had spent a lot of effort on the design of the scenery. For example, the potted trees in the courtyard of the residents were arranged extremely harmoniously, and there were even slides for children, which were full of life.

Moreover, judging from the experience of the game club, this developer even made the games inside a game, it could be said that they had really done a lot of work.

It was just that the range of the player's activities in this game was very small. It was only limited to Hanakura Town.

Huh? That is...?

There was a park in front of me. A familiar figure was kneeling under the cherry blossom tree, holding a white fluffy thing in her hand.

Until now, I have only seen that pink hair once in this game... Yes, it was Ying's hair!

"...Eh? Classmate Gaocheng?"

Noting someone approaching, she raised her head.

"Classmate Yuchuan, why are you still here at this time?"

"I am worried about it, I can't leave it..."

Only until this moment, did I notice that the fluffy thing was a white kitten.

It was probably less than 2 months old, only the size of a human palm.

"I don't know who abandoned this kitten here. It is terrible. It is still very small..."

As she said this, the kitten meowed twice in cooperation on Ying's skirt.

"Poor thing. I really want to take it home, but my Dad is allergic to cats... What do I do..."

"It would be great if someone could take it home..."

I looked around. None of the pedestrians who came and went paid attention to the situation here.

If it was in reality, I might hesitate for a while. I knew all the troubles of raising cats. Not to mention that I didn't even have enough money to feed myself. So where would I have the money to raise a cat? But since I didn't need to think about these troubles in the game, even if I was a dense person, at this time, I knew what I should say.

"Maybe I can raise it..."

"Eh?"

She stared at me with surprise.

"My parents don't hate animals. It's okay for me to take them home."

"...Will you trouble Classmate Gaocheng?"

"Don't worry."

"Hmm... If it is Classmate Gaocheng, then he will definitely take responsibility."

She stroked the kitten's fur, and the kitten gave a soft "meow", then she solemnly held the kitten in her palm and handed it to me.

Take responsibility... Is she talking about me? I've never been described as such by a girl... It was unbelievable to think about it.

"Then it's agreed, Classmate Gaocheng, please take care of it."

She gave a beautiful smile.

"I will."

A gust of wind passed by and cherry blossom petals fell on her hair. She was still very cute, like a pink angel.

My heart was beating fast.

As a girl in the game, her appearance was not as unrealistic as I had expected. No matter her body shape, voice, or face, she was no different from a real person, and her reaction was not at all like a computer program.

Whether it was Minghai Lily or Yuchuan Ying, they were all beautiful girls.

It was really a pity. After all, they were game characters.

"By the way, kittens can't drink milk."

"I almost planned to buy milk to feed it..."

I was surprised. Was there such a saying?

"It's better to feed it some soft cat food or make a cat meal yourself."

Ying probably really liked cats, even if she couldn't raise cats, she still knew how to raise cats...

She glanced at her watch.

"Oops, my little sister will be angry if I don't go back to cook. Thank you, Classmate Gaocheng, thank you so much!"

I held the white kitten, said goodbye to her, and walked towards my house.

This white kitten... could probably exist like a beckoning cat, right? It was just that what it beckoned was not treasure but love.

But such game characters although looked very realistic, would I really feel the feeling of love?

Unexpectedly, there was cat food at home. After feeding the kitten, I lay on the bed nervously.

I hoped that it would not be a Gameover popped up.

I closed my eyes.

[Do you want to save the progress?]

"Yes."

What appeared was not the game over screen, but the progress saving windows, which was great...

However, there should be another character that could be conquered, but she didn't appear. I wondered what kind of girl she was...

——

[The Second day]

Although it was less than a minute since I closed my eyes last night, it was already the next morning...

On the way to the school, I hesitated and chose the road where the cherry blossoms fell. The facts told me that my choice was correct.

Ying looked at cherry blossoms on the road dreamily like what she did on the first day we met.

As a normal person, I couldn't help but think, 'is she waiting for me on purpose?'...

I've been single for many years, so I knew it was impossible, but—

This was in the game, and I was the protagonist!

So she must be waiting for me on purpose! I needed to have such confidence!

"Classmate Yuchuan!"

I decided to stop caring about it that much. After all, this was a game, even if I failed to chat up with a girl, no one would laugh at me.

"Ah!... Classmate Gaocheng?"

She was startled and turned around...

"..."

After greeting her, I realized something bad...

As I lacked experience in socializing with girls, I didn't know what to say at this time.

"Classmate Gaocheng also came to enjoy the cherry blossoms today?"

"Yes..."

Unexpectedly, it was she who took the initiative to continue the topic again.

I would absolutely not admit this in front of others, but it was indeed the second time I had experienced this kind of treatment.

To be honest, I was a little touched.

"The kitten adopted yesterday, how is it now?"

Her tone was full of worry.

"After we went back, it ate some food and fell asleep. It was a lot more energetic when it got up this morning."

"Then I'm relieved."

She clasped her hands lightly on her chest and breathed a sigh of relief.

Then she seemed to think of something again and looked up at me.

"Speaking of which, has Classmate Gaocheng thought of giving it a name?"

"...a name?"

The most terrible thing finally came.

I needed to admit here that I was actually not good at giving names.

It was very difficult for me to come up with a nice name. Even after I was able to come up with a few names that seemed to be unremarkable from others, I would struggle to decide which one to use. The most important point was that my names would always be laughed at for unknown reasons. People would either say, 'what kind of name is this? Are you one of those Chunibyo kids?' or 'Don't tell other people that I am your classmates with me!'

I really didn't understand. What was wrong with the names I thought? It was obviously better than the guy who thought of the name [Eternal Waning Moon In The Bloody Sky].

As for the name Gaocheng Yuan in the current game... It was just a small change of my real name to conform to the worldview of this world, it was not anything special at all.

Back to the problem of naming the cat.

Shouldn't this system give the cat a name in advance? Or there were many random combinations of names for me to select?

"Classmate Yuchuan, can you give it a name..."

I tried to pin my hopes on Yuchuan Ying.

"No, Classmate Gaocheng must name it by yourself. Since you have adopted it, you must take responsibility~"

She clearly didn't understand my difficulties at all.

And why should we insist on discussing such a trivial matter? Shouldn't we be focusing more on other things?

"To be honest, I am not good at giving names..."

I was still making the last insistence.

"Isn't it easy to think of a name? Just think of a simple and cute name."

Simple and cute were already two requirements, and it was not easy at all.

Since you insist on letting me give it a name, then I hope you won't regret it.

"If you insist... then how about Meow Chan?"

That was the simplest, cutest name I could think of. I felt like I was brain dead. The atmosphere froze all of sudden. It was like a cold joke. Sure enough, I was a conversation destroyer...

"Meow Chan... it is a great name..."

Although it was a compliment, it seemed a little bit forced.

No, I supposed It was my illusion. She was such a gentle girl, why would she have any opinion about it?...

If even an AI started to feel sorry for me and even despised me, life could not only be described in one word: failure... There would even be no need to reset the progress and start it over again.

We went into the classroom and waited for class.

Of course, as a player, I didn't play this game to study.

I used a technique called Time Travel to skip the boring morning class -- Just by using the game's quick skip feature...

According to the 2:1 time ratio of the game to the real world, if I couldn't skip class time, I probably would need to play the game for a few days without eating or drinking.

Speaking of it, in reality, I haven't attended class for a long time. Was it about a week or two?

Today, there was a compulsory course, so it was better to take a look after the game was over. Skipping forward very fast, it felt like I was taking a quick nap. When I woke up again, it was already noon in the game...