In the Ordinary Streets of Tokyo, I Awakened as a Player

Chapter 310: Chapter 310: Have You Ever Seen the Dungeon World at 4:30 AM?

Chapter 310: Have You Ever Seen the Dungeon World at 4:30 AM?

Hearing Sakura Yamauchi’s words, Yuuki Asuna thought back carefully and realized that it was indeed the case.

Priest class skills, obtained items, and even Asagiri’s Persona exclusive ability, Sacrifice, only had the effect of healing injuries. They did not cure bodily diseases.

At the current stage, none of the items, equipment, or skills Players obtained through the Game could cure Sakura Yamauchi’s terminal pancreatic illness.

"There will be a cure."

Just as Asuna’s heart grew heavy, Iwanaga Kotoko spoke in an indifferent, relaxed tone.

"Since the system chose you to become a Player, it means your terminal illness can definitely be cured in some way. After all, even items that can reverse time exist. Compared to that, there must be items or abilities that can cure terminal illnesses our world’s current medical technology cannot overcome."

"Perhaps."

Sakura sat on the single sofa nearby, stretched out her legs, and lightly tapped her heels against the floor.

After a while, the smile on her face gradually faded. Her tone became overly calm, so calm that it felt like she was deliberately suppressing the emotional fluctuations in her heart.

"Utsunomiya-san, can I ask you a question?"

Asagiri answered without hesitation.

"I have a girlfriend. If you want to join, you at least have to stay in the team for a while first. You can’t create a Shura field right after joining. Don’t pull stunts."

Sakura had not expected Asagiri to say something so absurd.

Her previously heavy mood instantly turned into something between laughter and tears. For a moment, she did not know whether to laugh or cry. After a few seconds, she spoke with a complicated expression.

"That’s not what I wanted to ask. What I wanted to ask was..."

"Why you? Why Sakura Yamauchi?"

Hearing Asagiri say the question she wanted to ask before she could finish, Sakura froze for a moment. Then she nodded.

"Yes. Why me? You’ve seen my Player panel. If you just wanted a healing class, any Priest Player who has survived until this stage would be better than me. And in the real world, I’m only an ordinary high school girl with a terminal illness. I don’t have power or money. So why did you..."

"We don’t need a Priest. We need Sakura Yamauchi."

Asagiri leaned against the metal wall of the dojo and spoke a sentence that surprised Sakura, even making her heart skip a beat as a blush rose to her face.

Iwanaga Kotoko slightly parted her lips, just about to shout her classic line, "There’s beef! There’s beef!" when Kato Megumi covered her mouth.

At the same time, Yuuki Asuna restrained her petite body.

It looked like two parents stopping a rowdy child.

Or perhaps, a more fitting description would be this: the righteous Miss Violet and Miss Phantom used force to stop the evil brat Necro.

Asagiri looked straight at Sakura and spoke slowly.

"Although our team does not have a Priest class member, this is not a shortcoming that absolutely must be fixed. We invited you because we determined that Sakura Yamauchi, as a person, is suitable to become a new member of our team. It’s that simple."

"But..."

"No buts."

The evil Iwanaga Kotoko finally broke free from Asuna and Kato Megumi’s restraints and spoke in an absolutely rational tone devoid of emotion.

"Although you don’t seem to have any outstanding qualities aside from your cute appearance, your personality is cheerful and kind. According to Megumi’s description, you have never had a dispute with any classmate at school, and you often help mediate conflicts between classmates. That proves you have high emotional intelligence."

"Second, although you occupy the role of social center among the girls in your class, you are not the type who loves showing off, nor are you arrogant or so self important that you’re hard to get along with."

At this point, Iwanaga Kotoko paused slightly.

Her dark purple eyes stared at Sakura’s face before she slowly continued.

"Finally, and most importantly, you want to live. Even though your body cannot handle strenuous exercise, you are still trying your best to live. Your pancreatic illness cannot be cured in the real world, so in every Dungeon, you must do everything you can to pursue the highest value rewards. That goal aligns with ours. In summary, your compatibility with our team is very good. You are approved to join."

"Uh..."

Sakura showed a light smile, tilted her head, and smiled.

"Although I’m indeed very happy to join, the comment about not having any outstanding qualities aside from my cute appearance hurts me a little."

"Look at you saying that."

Asagiri, leaning against the metal wall, shrugged indifferently.

"To anyone, people only fall into three categories: the flaw of not looking good, the mediocrity of looking average, and the advantage of looking good. Do you expect us to look past appearance and only see the heart? We can’t do that kind of thing."

"That’s true."

Sakura held her cheeks with both hands and looked at her four new teammates, Asagiri, Yuuki Asuna, Iwanaga Kotoko, and Kato Megumi.

She smiled.

"Since a new member has been recruited, shouldn’t our team hold a celebration?"

Iwanaga Kotoko rolled her eyes and retorted.

"Already ’our team’ so quickly? You really get familiar fast."

"Actually, I decided to join a long time ago."

Sakura stood up from the sofa, put her hands behind her back, and walked lightly to Asagiri’s side with a pretty smile.

"After all, facing an invitation from such a handsome captain, it’s really hard for me to refuse."

"You... you fellow!"

Iwanaga Kotoko’s expression changed, and she spoke in disbelief.

"You’ve been in for less than five minutes, and you’re already coveting Asagiri’s body!? You really are bold and audacious!"

"Why did you suddenly start speaking like someone from Water Margin?"

Yuuki Asuna first retorted with a laugh, then looked at Asagiri.

"Since a new member has been recruited, there is now one thing we must do, and that is..."

"No need to say more. I understand what you mean."

Asagiri raised his hand to interrupt Asuna.

Then, under Sakura’s curious gaze, he took out something from his chest that was chilling and eye catching, bright and intimidating, flawless and white all over, emitting an inexplicable pressure.

"A kazoo?"

Seeing Asagiri take out this signature instrument again, Asuna became slightly speechless.

"I’m talking about giving Yamauchi a codename, not your talent show."

"Oh, a codename."

Asagiri shook his head with slight regret. He affectionately stroked the kazoo in his hand and sighed.

"It seems I’ll have to let it show its power another day."

"Objection!"

Iwanaga Kotoko suddenly raised her hand. She even bounced a couple of times, her cute face full of anticipation and eagerness.

"I also want to be affectionately stroked by you like that, and then have you show your power on me!"

Sakura was dumbfounded.

"Wait... this..."

Kato Megumi, who was most familiar with Sakura, walked to her side, patted her shoulder, and said in an exceptionally calm and soft tone,

"You’ll get used to it. Necro is just like that."

"Necro... Oh, is that your codename? What about the three of you?"

"Mine is Phantom, as in a phantom. Asuna’s is Violet, meaning violet. As for Asagiri’s, it is..."

Facing Kato Megumi’s inquiring gaze, Asagiri slowly spoke.

"Shadow, as in a shadow."

Asuna heard this and asked curiously, frёeweɓηovel.coɱ

"Eh? Isn’t it Leader?"

"After careful consideration, I feel that codename is not very appropriate."

Asagiri shook his head and said with a straight face,

"Think about it. Unless the enemy lacks reason or has an extremely low cultural level, the moment you shout my codename in battle, they’ll know I’m the captain. What if they all go for a decapitation strike? I worked hard to learn from that Dullahan incident and avoid the hellish danger of getting my head cut off. I don’t want any accidents like that."

"I see."

Just as Asuna and Iwanaga Kotoko were nodding in agreement, expressing their understanding and approval, Kato Megumi saw through everything.

"You just think this codename is cooler, right?"

"Is it only cooler? It’s way cooler!"

Asagiri admitted it directly without pretending otherwise.

"Imagine this. One day, when the whole world knows our names, I, Utsunomiya Asagiri, will tell them the story of how, back when the Game reached its second stage, I cut down Black Watch members one after another, striking fear into the heart of Black Watch, making even children afraid to cry at night. They even gave me a codename like some powerful villain boss. In short: have you ever seen the Dungeon world at 4:30 in the morning? What? You want to hear the story of Ode to Gallantry again? In the second year of Genna, the Hanayama family was ransacked by bandits..."

"You can stop right there."

Seeing that Asagiri seemed about to begin a long speech, Asuna quickly interrupted and retorted.

"The first part was fine, but what on earth is the Dungeon world at 4:30 in the morning? And what is Ode to Gallantry? What year is the second year of Genna? Who is the Hanayama family? Don’t go adding random, meaningless NPCs into our story!"

"Pfft."

Just then, Sakura could not help covering her mouth and chuckling.

When she noticed the four people opposite her looking at her, she suppressed her laughter and explained.

"Sorry, sorry. I’m not laughing at you. I just think this atmosphere is very happy. How should I put it? Compared to the Players I’ve met, you four... um... feel very human."

"Oh? A personal attack?"

"No, it’s not, it’s not."

Sakura hurriedly waved her hands.

Just as she was about to organize her words and explain, Asagiri spoke dismissively.

"I understand what you mean. You’re saying we are filled with the radiance of humanity. Even after experiencing so many sinister Dungeons and witnessing scenes as cruel as hell, we still maintain a relaxed and pleasant daily life. We possess strong mental fortitude, extraordinary power, outstanding appearances, and a relaxed, happy, humorous team atmosphere. I understand what you mean."

"Uh..."

Listening to Asagiri’s long string of adjectives, Sakura froze for a few seconds.

Then she nodded repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice.

"Exactly! That’s what I meant!"

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