What are the options for love obstacles in the humanoid Star Platinum's mind?

Looking at the black-haired girl holding a book and a shopping bag in her hands, he nodded in surprise.

"I was wondering who it was, but it turned out to be Kasumigaoka-senpai who I dumped."

“…”

After the deathly silence, Kasumigaoka Utaha laughed instead of getting angry.

"Dumped by you? Junior, is this stress from life causing mental disorder?"

Kujo Ditaro opened his mouth slightly, his expression extremely surprised.

"Isn't it? I heard that after I dumped my senior, not only was she not angry, but she secretly put clothes on me when I was drunk. To be honest, I was very touched."

"So that's what's going on..."

Kasumigaoka Utaha narrowed her eyes and pointed somewhere with her slender finger.

"Junior, what book are you reading? Is it something with a pornographic content?"

"I don't know whether it's a color or not, but everyone has their own opinion."

Kujo Ditaro closed the book, and the "Love Metronome" on the cover was particularly eye-catching.

Kasumigaoka Utaha's pupils shrank slightly, and she felt a little surprised.

Without showing any emotion, she withdrew her gaze and asked calmly, "Romance novels, I'm surprised that my junior likes to read this kind of novels."

"Isn't it the same for senior sister? The one in your hand." Kujo Ditaro put the book back on the bookshelf and picked up another novel.

"My criteria for reading novels isn't based on the subject matter, but rather on whether the title is catchy enough. Whether it's a romance novel or something else, I'll read it."

After seeing Kujo Ditaro casually put down the novel he was reading and hearing such opinions, his expression was somewhat unnatural.

Others may not know it, but the author of "Love Metronome" is herself.

As an author, the things I care about most are readers' opinions.

Although she is a stand-alone author, she would not feel comfortable hearing such words in person.

Chapter 17: Cousin, I’m angry if you keep doing this

Kujo Ditaro is like a scumbag. He picks up novels from the books and puts them away again.

Even if I read it, I just glance at it briefly and then move on to the next book.

Kasumigaoka Utaha shook her head slightly and couldn't help sighing in her heart.

How could I feel dissatisfied because of this person's comments? It's totally not worth it.

But this guy actually said that I was dumped. Well... I can't stand it.

"Junior, is this the legendary quantum learning method? You should hold the book higher so that the inertia will be more effective."

"..."

Kujo Ditaro paused, wondering whether he should retort.

But on second thought, for the sake of a little peace and quiet, he chose to remain silent.

I reached out and picked up the original copy of "Love Metronome" again. Instead of just skimming through it, I read it slowly and carefully.

Kasumigaoka Utaha pursed her lips and asked, "If it's not to your liking, why did you pick it up again?"

Kujo Ditaro didn't reply and continued reading.

Kasumigaoka Utaha snorted and turned to face the bookshelf.

As if she was stuck in a dead end, she stopped shopping and instead held her novel and read it with her head down.

I don’t know how long it took, but the heavy rain outside gradually turned into a drizzle.

Kujo Ditaro looked out the window from time to time. When he saw that the rain had subsided, he decisively closed the book and left.

Utaha Kasumigaoka, who was so engrossed in the book, didn't notice that there was someone missing from her side.

When she came to her senses, it was too late.

"Hmm? There's one missing. Did he buy it?"

Kasumigaoka Utaha noticed something strange about the bookshelf.

Unable to control herself, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and she laughed to herself: "What? In the end, it's still a love-brain..."

.....

In fact, the reason why Kujo Ditaro bought "Love Metronome" was not because he was so keen on the novel, but a matter of face.

After all, I have been in the convenience store for so long. If I don’t buy anything, I will inevitably leave in a mess.

Of course, if "Love Metronome" wasn't good, he wouldn't buy it.

In less than two minutes, Kujo Ditaro ran back home in the rain.

He felt a little wet and cold all over, but he didn't rush to change his clothes. Instead, he ran upstairs.

Although I have reminded you, I promise there will be no accidents.

Sure enough, when he returned to the room, he saw a pile of clothes on the bed.

Suddenly, his heart sank.

With a lucky mentality, I walked to the computer desk.

He moved the mouse slightly and the screen began to light up.

What comes into view is...the desktop!

Kujo Ditaro's heart was completely chilled.

He has a good memory and did not minimize the software after using the computer last night.

So....the dream of "cousins during the day and dead baby at night" has been postponed indefinitely.

"Alas, despite all the calculations, I still missed a step."

Kujo Ditaro felt regretful and walked silently to the door, about to close it.

At the same time, the door opposite was opened.

"Cousin, you're back."

Kato Megumi tilted her head, and she wiped her wet, smooth black hair with a towel.

The collar of the girlish pink pajamas has a hint of white that makes people think about it.

Kujo Ditaro was in a heavy mood, but he still took in all the benefits.

"Hui, didn't you go home earlier? Why did you get caught in the rain?"

"No, my hair was just a little oily, so I just took a shower."

"Excuse me, please help me put away the clothes."

"Didn't my cousin say that we are cousins and there is no need to be so formal. So if there is anything in the future that you think I can do, you can leave it to me."

Kato Megumi answered naturally, without any abnormality.

Kujo Ditaro knew that the other person didn't want to create an awkward atmosphere, so he pretended to be unaware.

Since the other party has made his attitude clear, he will not bother to point out the matter and just continue the conversation.

"You're joking, Hui. It's against the rules to ask you to cook. If your parents knew I was using you as a babysitter, I'm afraid I'd be finished as your cousin."

"No... Before my parents asked me to come here, they told me that I should be diligent, so my cousin is worrying too much."

"Anyway, I've listened to Hui's advice. Okay, okay, go back to your room and don't catch a cold."

"Yeah." Kato Megumi responded and then closed the door.

After Kujo Ditaro returned to the room, he pressed the door with one hand and held his forehead with the other.

"Hui knows my secret, but she pretends not to know. I know Hui knows, but she can only pretend not to know. I'm so... embarrassed!"

Indeed, he was embarrassed.

This kind of thing feels like when you are masturbating and your mother suddenly pushes the door open.

Afterwards, the two of them would definitely not mention this matter again, but they were well aware of each other's embarrassment.

Kujo Ditaro didn't know how Kato Megumi viewed him. Was it disgust? Or understanding? Or was it hentai?

It was this unclear situation that caused him to suffer even more.

"Forget it, forget it. With Hui's casual nature, maybe she really doesn't care about this kind of thing, hmm..."

After Kujo Ditaro gave himself a bowl of inspirational words, he sat down at his computer desk.

He opened the drawing software with ease, and looking at the results of his cultivation last night, a comforting smile appeared on his face.

Suddenly, his nose felt a little itchy and he sneezed.

I took out three pieces of paper out of habit, but before I could wipe it, the door was pushed open a little.

"Cousin, I forgot to ask, I need to eat in the evening...Oh, it's okay, you go ahead and do your work."

“…”

Looking at the door slowly closing, Kujo Ditaro felt a little confused.

As his perspective shifted to the tissue in his hand and the pictures on his computer, everything fell into place.

After a dead silence, Kujo Ditaro stood up silently, walked out of the room quickly, and knocked on the door opposite.

"Mei! Open the door! It's not what you think. Let me explain!"

"Cousin, you don't have to explain. We are all adults and have pressures in life. I understand."

"You don't understand! Hui, in short, you open the door first and let's talk!"

Holding the door handle, Kato Hui said earnestly, "Cousin, I won't go out and tell anyone. You really don't need to explain anything."

"I've already told you, you don't understand. Hui, please give your cousin a favor and open the door, okay?" Kujo Ditaro continued to knock on the door, his tone becoming increasingly sincere.

Kato Hui sighed softly and compromised: "Okay, cousin, if you want to explain, then say it at the door. I'm listening."

"That doesn't make sense. You need to come back to my room with me and I'll show you something that will make it all clear."

"....Cousin, if you're like this, I'm going to get angry."

Chapter 18: Hui who caught a cold...

On the road of life, there are always ups and downs...

"Mei, open the door first. I can promise you that if things turn out the way you think, I will jump from the second floor right then and there!"

Kujo Ditaro knocked hard on the door while giving a sincere explanation.

Kato Megumi was startled and her hand holding the door handle loosened slightly.

"Well...I understand, cousin, please move aside and let me open the door."

"Eh? Really? I got out of the way."

"Cousin, what did you want to show me? I told you beforehand that I would call the police."

The first thing Kato Megumi did when she opened the door was to give a warning.

Kujo Ditaro didn't take it seriously and said frankly, "No problem, come with me into the house."

“…”

Kato Megumi looked carefully and hesitated for a few seconds before nodding.

Kujo Ditaro led the group to the computer desk and pointed at the picture on the screen.

"Mei, I drew these. To be honest, I've been learning to draw comics recently."

"Comics? My cousin has such a skill?"

"It's not really a skill. I just started learning it recently."

"Recently..." Kato Megumi looked at the beautiful picture on the computer screen, a glint of suspicion in her eyes. "Cousin, you don't have to be like this, do you? Isn't this a picture you found online?"

"I know..." Kujo Ditaro didn't explain and sat down on the chair. He controlled the mouse and continued, "Didn't I just tell you that if you come and see something, you'll understand everything. Now, just watch."