Chapter 102 The Son of God's Sudden Check-in Now, ...

When eight handsome young men suddenly appeared outside the booth, the scene instantly erupted in excitement.

"Ahhh, it's Rikkai University's tennis club!"

"The card's owner has appeared! Lord Yukimura, look here!"

"Yagyu-senpai, I'm your fan! Please give me your autograph!"

Risa is explaining the design inspiration for the "Awakening of Insects" card in detail to the camera: "This poem expresses..."

The screen was flooded with comments:

"Aaaaaaah, the main character is here!!!"

"Behind the camera! Anchor, turn around! Look 45 degrees to the right and behind!"

"What kind of divine beings are in this frame after I'm dead?!"

She turned around in confusion, her pupils suddenly contracting.

Yukimura Seiichi was leaning against a pillar, his slender fingers picking up a "Awakening of Insects" card. Noticing Risa's gaze, he slightly raised his eyes, his purplish-blue eyes filled with a smile.

Their gazes met lightly in the air, piercing through the noise.

She nearly dropped the display card in her hand, but caught it with lightning speed.

Live stream chat:

"Oh no! It's that feeling of falling in love..."

"Help! The way he looks at her is so tender!"

"Who said he's just a tennis player? That look could kill!"

"The streamer's hands were shaking, hahaha!"

"Look closely! This woman's ears are so red you could fry an egg in them!"

"Is this some kind of free idol drama live performance I can watch??"

"Wasn't it said that you'd be back tomorrow?" Risa exclaimed in a low voice, completely forgetting that she was still live-streaming.

Yukimura blinked gently, his smile deepening. "I got a ticket at the last minute, so I changed it." He twirled the card between his fingers, his voice soft and soothing. "I wanted to give someone a surprise."

The viewers in the live stream were caught off guard and had their mouths stuffed full of candy.

The comments section went completely crazy:

"I wanted to give you a surprise," wow, he's such a smooth talker!

"Ahhh, my heart stopped when he winked!"

"I took a screenshot! I'm totally shipping those eyes for a million years!"

"Case solved! That hair clip was definitely from him!"

"The whole world knows who sent this (doge emoji)."

"The real person is even more attractive than the card art?! Is that even possible?!"

"Where are the product links?! I want to buy them all right now!!"

"+1, link now! I'm buying them all!!"

"Order now and get a free boyfriend-style outfit? (Just kidding)"

"All orders are placed. How long will it take for the goods to be shipped?"

"Why are you taking screenshots? Stop staring, ladies!!!"

"......"

The number of viewers in the live stream instantly exceeded 100,000, setting a new record for the highest number of online viewers among amateur streamers on the platform.

On LUMIERA's official website, all Yukimura-related merchandise sold out within half an hour, and sales of merchandise for other members also surged.

The exhibition, originally scheduled for three days, was already sold out on the first afternoon. Meanwhile, Chika's Instagram followers surged by 50,000 overnight as she meticulously calculated her monthly earnings.

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That evening, hashtags such as #LUMIERAGinzaMiracle#, #RikkaiUniversityTennisClubArrivesAtTradeFair#, and #TheGazeOfTheChildOfGod# strongly topped the trending searches.

The comments section has become a massive battlefield, showcasing the most intense debates:

[Questioning the group's formation]

1L Anonymous

That LUMIERA brand livestream at the Ginza Shopping Expo was so obviously scripted! It's hilarious. These days, do livestream sales scripts lose their sincerity?

2L Anonymous

Using her boyfriend's looks to promote products, this woman is really something. Her methods are disgusting.

>>Fold 5 similar questions

[Desperate Counterattack and Key Revelation]

8L Bystander

Directions → [Live Stream Clip.mp4]

If this were a real performance, I'd dip my brand new mechanical keyboard in natto and eat it raw! Yukimura's gaze was so intense, even an Oscar-winning actor would have to offer him a cigarette and call him "teacher"!

Fold 11 "So cute!" and similar replies

20L Truth Man

Insider information: the person who sent the virtual gifts, "Atobe_King," is indeed Keigo Atobe! The Atobe Foundation has already signed an investment agreement with LUMIERA!

21L Shitenhoji Wild Spokesperson

Just between you and me: Our Shiraishi-gunner has struck a deal with Yukimura-gunner! Next month they'll be releasing a Shitenhoji-themed T-shirt, the kind with 'Ichiji no Ai' printed on the chest~ (gets covered and dragged away)

22L Truth Excavator

Case solved! Young Master Atobe's crazy spending spree was clearly a ploy to attract Lisa's attention to the Hyotei host club... oh wait, I mean, the tennis club! [Screenshot from Hyotei Host Club.avi] (Just kidding!)

[Off-topic recommendations and hilarious commentary]

23L Higa Middle School Support Group

On a tangent! When are you going to release Higa merchandise? Kite-cho's glasses look and Taji's abs (?) are both amazing! @Lisa-chan's Merchandise Workshop

24L Eat melons

Miss Lisa deserves to be honored at the Imperial Ancestral Temple! Not only does she have a boyfriend with god-like good looks, but she also has seven boyfriends and the entire Lihai Tennis Club as a bonus!

Besides her, which other female bodhisattva could show me such a beautiful card?

Every single picture is filled with handsome men; every frame is dazzling. They should be officially deified!

25L of in-game currency won't change your fate.

I spent 80,000 yen to get an SSR card in "Love and Starlight", but here, for 16,888 yen, you can not only admire the card art but also see the real person, buy merchandise, and even ship couples. This is a steal!

Folded 8 other school support items and price complaints

[Battle Escalates]

34L Miss Lemon

Haha, what a pretentious bitch! What boyfriend gift? She definitely got it through dirty tricks! Does a scheming woman like her even deserve it? [vomiting.jpg]

35L Kirihara Akaya goes online under his real name

Reply to @MissLemon: Fuck your mother! That was a gift the minister personally selected in Polynesia! Risa had no idea! Try saying another bad word about her? Believe me, I'll go through the internet and beat you up! [Angry][Angry][Angry]

>>Fold 38 posts from the online feud

74L rode the white horse forward and backward.

Pfft~ Little seaweed's going all out today~ Need me to apply for a ban for you @Vice-Minister Sanada? [Devil's Whisper.jpg]

75L A decisive action that even ghosts and gods would avoid.

Kirihara! He's too lax!

(Cyberbullying is unacceptable, but our determination to protect our friends will never waver.)

[Authoritative Tone Set]

76L Tennis Weekly (verified)

[Statement from the High School Affiliated to Lihai University]

1. The LUMIERA brand has been approved by the school and the Kanagawa Prefectural High School Sports Federation.

2. The process is legal and compliant, and all participants' guardians have signed consent forms.

(Attached: Screenshot of the filing documents)

The top comment: A century-old prestigious university gives people peace of mind; some trolls can shut up now.

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Yukimura House

The members of the doujinshi club and the tennis club gathered in Yukimura's room to celebrate his victory and LUMIERA's first win at the trade fair. Since Yukimura's family was resting on the second floor, the jubilation subsided considerably.

Yukimura Seiichi sat leisurely on the sofa, holding a cup of hot tea. Risa sat cross-legged on the carpet, looking at the sales data on the tablet, somewhat dazed about what she had just heard.

"So... you really convinced those people at Seigaku to agree to sign the petition? Fuji and Echizen didn't object at all?"

“Of course.” Yukimura put down his teacup, his deep voice echoing in the air: “They seem to feel honored to have contributed to the ‘miracle of LUMIERA’.”

He leaned forward and touched her earlobe. Risa instinctively flinched, her gaze quickly sweeping across the room—

Renji Yanagi and Masashi Sanada were engrossed in their battle on the Go board; at the other end of the mahjong table, Yagyu, Niou, Jackal, and Yuzuki were busy strategizing against each other, with no one distracted.

Marui and Akaya gripped the game controllers tightly, shouting and yelling as they immersed themselves in the intense battle on the screen; Asuka and Chinatsu huddled together, chuckling at the otome game characters on the tablet.

Once she was sure no one was paying attention to this corner, she muttered under her breath, her ears burning red, "What miracle... It's clearly your 'good looks' that's misleading people. The official website server is almost crashing."

"Oh? Just 'good looks'?" Yukimura's smile deepened. "I thought, at least my intention to come back early deserves credit?"

His gaze was so penetrating, his deep pupils seemed to hold stars, and as he stared at her like that, Risa was somewhat overwhelmed.

She lowered her head: "...Thank you. But could you please not do a surprise attack next time? I almost embarrassed myself on the live stream."

"But I really like the look of surprise on your face."

Yukimura's voice softened further as he lifted her chin, forcing her to look directly at him.

"So cute. More than all the comments in the live stream combined, it made me feel that coming back early was worth it."

The distance between them closed imperceptibly, and the air became thick and sweet. The surrounding noise gradually faded away, leaving only their soft breathing.

Risa's heart skipped a beat. She pushed his hand away and stepped back slightly.

"Those cards..."

She changed the subject, breaking the heart-pounding atmosphere, "Did you see? When I was drawing..."

“I’ve seen them,” Yukimura interrupted her, his tone firm and gentle. “Every single one is wonderful. They drew me very beautifully.”

“You’ve always been…” Risa began instinctively, but stopped abruptly halfway through her sentence, pursing her lips.

Yukimura rested his chin on his hand, his eyes brimming with barely contained amusement: "It's always been like this, isn't it?"

Risa glared at him but didn't reply.

"Is it hot?" he suddenly asked out of the blue.

"......What?"

“Your face is very red,” he said casually. “It must be because the room is too hot.”

No, that's not it...

“Let’s go,” Yukimura stood up and took her hand without any room for argument, “come with me outside for some fresh air.”

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A tranquil terrace garden.

Night fell, and the noise subsided.

The cool night air, carrying the fresh scent of flowers and plants, is quite different from the warmth indoors.

Before Risa could even take a deep breath of the cool air, or even see the outline of the garden under the moonlight, he gently pulled her wrist, pressing her against the cold glass door with a gentle yet forceful touch.

She subconsciously looked up, but before she could ask "What's wrong?", he silenced her with a kiss.

His lips were slightly cool, like the night breeze, but quickly became hot.

Unlike the gentle restraint of their previous farewell, this kiss held an unspoken longing. It came swiftly and tenderly, overwhelming her hesitation with an unavoidable force.

Risa's mind was buzzing, her thoughts scattered into a blank.

The sweet fragrance of flowers filled the air, mingling with his unique, refreshing scent and enveloping her.

Have I been exercising too little lately? My limbs feel like they're submerged in warm water, so limp that I can't muster any strength.

The distant laughter of my companions drifted out indistinctly, as if shrouded in a thin mist, adding a touch of dazed excitement to the close proximity, making my heart beat even more uncontrollably.

A warm current surged and quietly spread.

Like an undercurrent seeping through the crevices of rocks, it silently permeates all senses, seeping into every inch of the nerves.

She moved closer involuntarily, as if some unspoken void needed to be filled. This dangerous thought flashed through her mind, causing her to tremble slightly amidst the tenderness.

"No...I really don't want it anymore..."

Having finally gotten a chance to catch her breath, she turned her head away from his passion.

She leaned back, creating a one-millimeter gap, but he pulled her back, pressing her tightly against him.

He placed one hand behind her head to shield her from the cold glass, while his other hand tightly gripped her waist, trapping her in the confined space with nowhere to escape.

After an unknown amount of time, just as she felt herself about to faint from lack of oxygen, Yukimura stepped back slightly, his forehead touching hers and gently rubbing against the tip of her nose.

Their rapid breaths mingled, forming an ambiguous white mist in the cool night air.

In those deep eyes, there was an undercurrent of unfulfilled desire, an emotion so intense it couldn't be dissolved.

It terrified her.

"..." Risa opened her mouth, "...You brought me here for some fresh air, just for this?"

"Mmm," Yukimura responded softly, his voice husky and sexy, "This is also a way to 'breathe.' And..."

He ran his fingertips over her slightly swollen, glistening lips, and said matter-of-factly:

"Didn't I tell you? When I come back, I'll make it up to you even better."

Risa: "......"

This person's memory is just too good.

"Risa".

He called her name, his forehead pressed against hers, his voice as soft as the whisper of the night breeze:

"The first person I want to tell after winning the game is you."

"The first person I want to see is you."

He lifted her chin, forcing her to look up.

The moonlight fell into his eyes, deep as a whirlpool, locking her firmly in place.

So, stop looking at those numbers.

"Now......"

He paused slightly and looked into her eyes.

Just keep an eye on me.

As the last syllable faded, her breath brushed past the corner of her lips and pressed down heavily.

It was as if he wanted to erase all irrelevant thoughts from her mind, leaving only his trace.