From any perspective, there was no way Shinnosuke would allow Tomoya to reveal Eriri's Kashiwagi Eri identity in public.
"Let's go to the rooftop, let's make everything clear."
The school building of Shuchi'in Academy was very large, and the rooftop was also open to the public, although there was a special safety net to prevent suicides.
Shinnosuke walked ahead, and Eriri followed him without hesitation.
Tomoya had never expected the situation to develop like this. Just now, Shinnosuke had only said one word and silenced him, which made him feel extremely humiliated and angry.
Seeing Eriri follow Shinnosuke without moving even slightly, Tomoya could only take a deep breath and follow.
Having come this far, he could only deceive himself that Eriri must have been tricked by that man.
Following behind Shinnosuke, smelling that familiar scent, Eriri completely ignored Tomoya who was also following behind, her eyes even becoming a little teary.
These past few days, Eriri had realized that her sense of smell had become much better than before.
Shinnosuke's scent was very fragrant; it was the scent of pheromones.
Being able to smell this scent meant that her body had unknowingly fallen in love with Shinnosuke at first sight.
Compared to the other world, Shinnosuke's scent had lost a bit of the tobacco smell and had more of the fresh scent typical of teenagers.
"Hehe."
Eriri seemed to suddenly think of something and couldn't help but giggle softly.
Shinnosuke also had memories from the other world, so wasn't their relationship like master and pet? She didn't need to bother conquering Shinnosuke at all, directly one step ahead?
Joke, who else dared to say she was a loser? What? Suotome Ai? Shinnosuke already had memories from the other world; the two of them definitely wouldn't be together!
This time was Eriri's great victory!
The teachers' office was on the third floor, not far from the rooftop. Today wasn't the official start of school yet; except for student council members, most students had already gone home early.
The rooftop was currently empty; standing here, one could still see students leaving the school one by one below.
Unfortunately, a shrill and piercing voice broke the current tranquility.
"Eriri, it's just the three of us here now! Don't worry, I'm here, he can't possibly do anything to you! Even if he threatens you with your Kashiwagi Eri identity, don't give in!"
'Please, my childhood friend, my game illustrator, don't disappoint me!'
But when he met her gaze, Tomoya immediately felt that something was wrong.
Eriri's gaze at him was completely emotionless, like looking at a stranger.
Just now, Tomoya had carelessly been about to reveal her identity; Eriri no longer had any feelings for him.
"Tomoya, Shinnosuke and I have known each other for a long time; it's just that we haven't seen each other for a while. He didn't threaten me, and I also don't know what special identity you're talking about."
"If there's nothing else, please don't bother the two of us; we still have things we want to talk about."
Eriri's rational and firm answer made Tomoya open his mouth wide, not knowing what to say. Eriri's cold attitude made him feel cold all over. He had a bad feeling; he might lose Eriri forever. Of course, he had never possessed her in the first place.
Tomoya understood her gaze. If he continued to interfere, Eriri might really sever all ties with him.
"In that case, you guys talk, I'll go first."
After a dry laugh, Tomoya turned and left, but in his heart, he was screaming.
'Am I just going to leave like this? Shouldn't I step forward and teach that annoying man a lesson? He stole my heroine and is also going to steal my childhood friend!'
But what could he do? He was just an otaku; Shinnosuke was much taller than him; he was no match at all!
Hating himself for being too cowardly, his body honestly walked out of the rooftop, even casually closing the rooftop door.
After closing the door, Tomoya realized that he couldn't leave yet! He hadn't managed to invite Eriri to join his club yet!
He had already obediently left the rooftop; in a moment, he would sincerely plead with Eriri; Eriri shouldn't refuse, right? After all, Eriri owed him!
Thinking this way, Tomoya secretly turned back and leaned against the door, eavesdropping.
He had even found a reason for himself; he was doing this for Eriri's safety, that's why he was doing this!
Quietly approaching the rooftop door and pressing his ear against it.
That was Eriri's voice; what was she saying?
Eriri and Shinnosuke were a bit far from the rooftop door; Tomoya strained to vaguely hear what they were saying.
'Why does Eriri's tone sound like she's being coquettish? How could a tsundere like her be coquettish with a guy? Am I dreaming?'
After trying harder, Tomoya could finally clearly hear what Eriri said.
"Master, I missed you so much! So much! So much!"
Tomoya: ??????
'Who turned my childhood friend into this?'
'Without my knowledge, has Eriri already fallen into darkness?'
Tomoya felt dizzy; there was only one thought in his mind: run! Run as far as possible! He had to escape this place.
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On the rooftop, after Tomoya left, Eriri couldn't hold back anymore and once again jumped into Shinnosuke's arms.
Currently, only the two of them were on the rooftop. After learning that Shinnosuke also had memories from the other world, Eriri started calling him master.
In front of Shinnosuke, she was no longer the perfect young lady from the Sawamura family; she was just little Kori who yearned for attention and companionship.
"Kori, long time no see, I missed you very much too."
The companionship in the other world wasn't fake. Shinnosuke also had memories from the other world. It was difficult for him to feel disgusted with Eriri, who had been with him for more than ten years.
But the pet he had raised for more than ten years suddenly turning into a beautiful girl to repay his kindness was still too much to take in. Could his luck in love really reach such a level?
"Just call me Shinnosuke; calling me master is too weird."
"Only when it's just the two of us, I'll call you that!"
Eriri was still a tsundere, but when facing Shinnosuke, she wouldn't continue to be like that anymore. Tsundere ruined everything!
After all, she had spent more than ten years with Shinnosuke as a pet, enjoying so much attention and companionship from him; how could she still continue to act tsundere? Now she could calmly enjoy their time alone together.
Eriri was very clear that Shinnosuke was a gentle and considerate person but lacked directness.
If both of them weren't direct enough, how could they be together?
Unconsciously, he gently touched Eriri's hair; the touch was somewhat familiar.
"Although I don't know what happened that we have such memories in our minds, but I'm very clear that I really don't want to be separated from master again!"
Eriri looked at him seriously, speaking her heart.