Chapter 122 Tennis 10
How long does it take to travel from Tokyo to Osaka?
The answer is two and a half hours.
After looking at the message that Shiraishi Kuranosuke replied to, she was stunned for a second, then Kurikawa Sana changed her clothes and packed her luggage as quickly as possible, and caught the Shinkansen to Osaka as the sun was setting.
Two and a half hours later, she finally arrived at Osaka Station.
Before leaving, she sent Shiraishi another message, telling him in a seemingly cheerful tone, "That's great," that she was now on her way to Osaka.
This time, Kurikawa Sana didn't expect a reply. She had come so unexpectedly in the middle of the night. Who would disrupt their plans just because someone they barely knew and had only met once suddenly showed up in their city? Even plans to stay home were hard to break.
Her idea was simple: to race against time and get to her hotel in Osaka the night before, so she could see him as early as the next day. With so little time left, she was forced to evolve into a special forces soldier.
But what she didn't expect was that the other party really showed up.
…
Osaka Shaku Station was packed with people, and the sound of Kansai dialect was interwoven with the mechanical announcements from the train platform, forming a symphony.
At night, the city lights come on, the shops in the station are colorful, the air is filled with the aroma of coffee and the sweet fragrance of puffs from the station dessert shop, and someone is walking slowly with a fresh breath.
The boy was only wearing a simple black T-shirt and white trousers, which was the most simple casual outfit for summer. However, his outstanding face, well-proportioned tall figure, the white bandage wrapped around his left arm and his rare hair color made him stand out.
With silver-gray hair with a hint of tea, clearly layered bangs and slightly upturned short hair, as well as textbook-standard three-part and five-part eyes and outstanding facial features - the young man in front of him was so handsome that it seemed as if God had turned on a spotlight for him, allowing him to be seen at a glance even in the surging crowd at the station.
——Shiraishi Kuranosuke.
Kurikawa Sana couldn't help but feel a little dazed.
For a moment, her thoughts were drawn back to the scene from her last volleyball world. That evening, under the setting sun, Miya Yuu and Miyaji were waiting for her at Amagasaki Station in Hyogo Prefecture.
The young people’s warm and brilliant smiles, their sincere care and love, and their genuine dedication and companionship.
Every little bit is so unforgettable.
She even clearly remembered the citrus scent of Sea Breeze sports spray on them.
And now the silver-gray-haired boy walking towards her seemed to be emitting the scent of Sea Breeze sports spray, but his was a fresh plant scent.
The scene in her memory overlapped with the scene in front of her, and Kurikawa Sana looked up at him in a daze.
On the other side, when the young man named Shiraishi Kuranosuke saw her from afar, he was slightly stunned, but he quickly showed a refreshing smile and walked forward to greet her.
"Hi, Kurikawa."
Kurikawa Sana was a little dazed, "Shiraishi-kun...why are you here too?"
"I just finished a meal with the club members here, and I saw your message saying you were on your way to Osaka. I checked the time, and the most likely train to coincide with it was the Nozomi, so I thought I'd come over to see you..." Shiraishi Kuranosuke said, "I didn't expect to actually see you, haha."
Hearing this, Kurikawa Sana blinked lightly, and her long eyelashes covered her eyes.
That's right.
Hope, nozomi.
She was riding the Nozomi Shinkansen - from Tokyo to Osaka, chasing hope.
The hellish start that I thought was hopeless is actually getting better day by day and is full of hope.
Shiraishi-kun, he actually took the initiative to come to the station to find her.
At that time, Miya Yu and Miyaji did the same thing. After she finished her busy acting career in Tokyo, the boy waited for her to come back at Amagasaki Station in Hyogo Prefecture.
And now, in this world that she thought had been ruined by the system, there were people willing to do this for her.
——Shiraishi Kuranosuke.
A young man whose name is like the white moonlight.
Kurikawa Sana looked up at the other person and felt her eyes a little moist and sore.
"Thank you... Shiraishi-kun."
At such an unprecedented close distance, the girl's beauty suddenly became clearer, bringing a stronger impact.
Her skin was white and delicate, and her jewel-like, blue eyes were filled with water, as if the only person in the world she was staring at was her, and she could only see him.
Shiraishi Kuranosuke was stunned for a moment, a little overwhelmed by the gaze. He coughed softly, turned around and asked, "Um... have you eaten yet?"
Kurikawa Sana shook her head: "Not yet."
Shiraishi Kuranosuke smiled brightly once again, "Let's go, I'll take you to eat the best food in Osaka!"
…
Shiraishi Kuranosuke is indeed a local. Under his guidance, Kurikawa Sana avoided the risk of stepping on landmines and indeed tasted the most delicious food.
The Hakata Yakitori skewers, where queues last until late every day, are made with thick, juicy steaks that are filled with aroma, interspersed with charred green onions, giving you a rich taste. There are also Osaka-style fried skewers dipped in the sweet and salty Osaka-style sauce, and the equally famous Okonomiyaki and takoyaki... Each of these is something you can find in Tokyo, but they are indeed more authentic and delicious than those in Tokyo.
Finally, the taste buds are satisfied with the Dotonbori black tea flavored apple candy. The fresh and crisp apples are cut into small pieces and wrapped in a hard candy coating with the aroma of black tea. It is just the right dessert as a refreshing after-meal dessert.
While eating the sweet apple candy and looking at the bustling LED screen scene of Shinsaibashi in Osaka, Kurikawa Sana felt an almost comfortable feeling in her heart and couldn't help but be a little absent-minded.
Being in famous scenic spots and commercial areas, enjoying local specialties, and feeling the tranquility and relaxation of her mind... In this way, she seemed to have really come on a trip.
The most important thing is that there are local handsome guys accompanying you throughout the whole process = =
Kurikawa Sana secretly glanced at the handsome local guy and couldn't help asking, "Is Shiraishi-kun usually this... hospitable?"
The handsome guy turned around and asked in confusion: "Huh?"
"If someone you don't know very well comes to Osaka, will Shiraishi-kun play with them?"
Shiraishi Kuranosuke chuckled and said, "Of course not. I just thought you were hilarious, Kurikawa-san, so I agreed."
Kurikawa Sana: "..."
Wait, what is he talking about?
Because she's funny?!
"Sorry, sorry, I didn't mean anything else. Funny isn't a negative word here, it's a compliment. Our school and team are all about being funny. When Kurikawa-san first came to see me at school, his appearance was incredibly... hilarious."
Shiraishi Kuranosuke rubbed his head sheepishly. "I think Kurikawa-san is very funny, so I want to get in touch with him more often and gain more comedy experience. Otherwise, as the captain of Shitenhoji, I can't stand being outdone by my teammates in comedy skills, hahahaha."
Kurikawa Sana: "………………"
So, system, what have you done?
The handsome guy's only impression of her is funny!
System: [Hmm... probably because, when I went into Shitenhoji Temple to look for Shiraishi, that kid on their team named Toyama Kintaro insisted I play a game of basketball with him, saying he'd tell me where Shiraishi was if I won, so I played him. The whole process was a bit... abstract. The regular players from Shitenhoji Temple were watching the whole thing, and afterward, they all collapsed in laughter.]
Kurikawa Sana: [Why does he want to play tennis with you as soon as we meet...Does my body look like I can play tennis? And what kind of abstraction is this?]
System: [In order to approach a captureable target, you absolutely need to have a common topic. At the time, I carried a tennis bag everywhere, so he asked me to play a game. We played back and forth, and at the end, Kintaro Toyama used that ultimate move called "Super Invincible Absolutely Delicious Big Wheel Mountain Storm." Everyone in Shitenhoji looked shocked, shouting things like "Kin, are you crazy?!", "Kurikawa-san, don't take that shot!", "You'll die!" from the sidelines...]
The atmosphere was extremely tense. The guy was spinning like crazy in the air, creating a tornado. Playing tennis created a tornado... But a mere tornado couldn't faze me. I used my ballet moves to reverse his airflow and hit him back with a basic attack.
Kurikawa Sana:【…………】
[You mean, you did a ballet and defused the tornado tennis ball?]
System: [Yes, Sana.]
Kurikawa Sana fell silent.
Even though it sounded ridiculous, Kurikawa Sana believed the system's claims to be 100% true. After all, she had once used the legendary tennis item "Black Hole" to save Akashi Seijuro from a kidnapper's bullet and escape death. So, whether the tennis balls in this world created tornadoes or sandstorms, she wasn't surprised.
During a tennis match, a man flew into the air and spun wildly, creating a tornado.
As for the other person, she danced a ballet in the opposite direction gracefully and calmly amidst shouts of "You must not take this ball head-on!" and the tornado's airflow from the sidelines, and finally hit back the ball that was said to be fatal with a single attack.
Just imagining it seems quite incredible.
Kurikawa Sana: [System, do you have a sense of humour?]
System: [No, it's just that Shitenboji School is like some virus. From the moment you step into the school, it infects everyone indiscriminately, turning everyone into a joke character.]
Kurikawa Sana:【…………】
After listening to the system's explanation of the whole process, Kurikawa Sana sighed and said, "Shiraishi-kun, please forget that scene."
Shiraishi Kuranosuke: "Hmm? Why, I think it's very interesting, hahahaha."
Kurikawa Sana covered her face in shame: "Dancing ballet and playing basketball at the same time, it's too embarrassing..."
"No! Our team's doubles team, Koharu and Yuji, often perform a 'water ballet' during matches, making their opponents laugh until they twitch, and then they win—"
When talking about his own team members, the smile on Shiraishi Kuranosuke's face became even brighter, and his bright eyes were full of admiration for his teammates.
But remembering that girls might mind different things, he suppressed his smile and said seriously, "But if you don't like it, Kurikawa-san, I won't mention it again. I don't want to cause you any trouble."
...Huh?
Kurikawa Sana released her hands from covering her face and looked at the other person in surprise.
ah.
From just a few words, one can clearly feel that Shiraishi respects other people's feelings 100% and will not offend them in the slightest.
What a very good person...
As time passed, the colorful neon lights of Shinsaibashi went out one by one.
"It's getting late. Has Kurikawa-san arranged his accommodation for tonight?" asked Shiraishi Kuranosuke.
Kurikawa Sana nodded, "I booked a hotel in Namba."
"It's very close, you can just walk there. Can I take you there?"
"good."
"Is there anywhere you'd like to go for tomorrow's itinerary, Kurikawa-san?"
Kurikawa Sana was lost in thought.
"I have to go back to Hyotei for classes the day after tomorrow, and tomorrow is the last day of the weekend... I want to go to USJ."
Kurikawa Sana lowered her eyes.
She has her own selfish motives here, which comes from her experience in conquering the first basketball world. At that time, it was quite difficult to conquer Ryouta Kise, and his affection for her soared when he went to the amusement park with her.
Amusement parks are truly magical places blessed with a unique atmosphere. And with top-tier theme parks like USJ and Universal Studios Osaka already here, why not?
But I wonder if she'll agree? As someone from Osaka, Shiraishi-kun must have been there before. Would he really go again with someone he barely knew, someone he couldn't even call a "friend"? Plus, USJ is expensive, so going alone would be a bit strange. Would he be rejected? ...
Kurikawa Sana found herself a little nervous.
But the other party's reply came quickly.
"Okay, see you tomorrow."
The boy's voice was sunny and handsome, just like the message he replied to, refreshing and refreshing.
Kurikawa Sana breathed a sigh of relief in her heart.
Great…he said yes!
"Okay, see you tomorrow, Shiraishi-kun."
"It's really close. We've arrived at the hotel." Shiraishi Kuranosuke stopped and said with a smile, "It's quite late. If you want to go to USJ, you'd better go to bed early, otherwise you won't have the energy to get up early."
Kurikawa Sana nodded obediently, "I know."
"Then I'll go back first."
The boy smiled and waved, then turned to leave.
Suddenly remembering something, Kurikawa Sana's pupils shrank slightly, and then she remembered - until now, she has not touched Shiraishi and unlocked his favorability!
No, I can’t wait until tomorrow. I have to know his favorability tonight!
She took a step forward anxiously and grabbed the other person's hand, "Wait, Shiraishi-kun!"
The boy's skin felt as refreshing as his personality, and the panel information belonging to Shiraishi Kuranosuke instantly appeared before his eyes.
【Shiraishi Kuranosuke】
Playing style: All-round player
School: Shitenboji Junior High School (Class 2, Grade 3, No. 14)
Height: Currently 178CM
Weight: Currently 66KG
Birthday: April 14
Zodiac sign: Aries
Blood type: B
Five-dimensional abilities: Speed 3.5, Strength 3.5, Stamina 3.5, Technique 3.5, Mental 3.5 (with the gold left wristband); Speed 4, Strength 4, Stamina 4, Technique 4, Mental 4 (without the gold left wristband)
Hobbies: Researching the dangerous and beautiful poisonous weeds, reading plant illustrations, playing chess, and doing exercise
Favorite food: Cheese risotto
Specialties: Round table drive, "New Holy Book" style, the perfect tennis bible
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Very balanced data, what a pentagonal all-round warrior!
It was the first time that Kurikawa Sana had seen such a plain and simple signature skill panel. In a world where everyone else had ten special moves per person, the number of words in Shiraishi-kun's signature skills was surprisingly small.
at the same time.
With a "ding" sound.
[Shiraishi Kuranosuke, Favorability +6. ]
[Shiraishi Kuranosuke's current total favorability: 45.]
Kurikawa Sana: "!!!"
Such a high favorability!!
Even in the world that was previously conquered normally, an initial favorability of 45 is considered quite amazing, let alone in this world that starts with a world collapsing, it is even more precious.
"...Kurikawa-san?" Shiraishi Kuranosuke raised his left hand, which was wrapped in a white bandage, and turned his head to cover the lower half of his face. "What's happening suddenly?"
The boy turned his head, and the only part of his right ear that was exposed was a faint pink.
Kurikawa Sana: "!"
Letting go of Shiraishi Kuranosuke's hand, Kurikawa Sana smiled sweetly, "Nothing, I just wanted to say, I'm glad you can accompany me."
"Thank you so much, Shiraishi-kun."
I am sincerely grateful for your high initial favorability and your company tonight.
Shiraishi Kuranosuke turned around in surprise.
Under the dim night street lights, the black-haired girl's stunningly beautiful face had a sweet and brilliant smile, as if illuminating everything around her.
“…”
After watching for a while.
As if he had just come to his senses, the boy blushed slightly and quickened his pace to leave, "…You're welcome, see you tomorrow!"
Looking at the boy's back, which could almost be described as "fleeing in panic", cheerful flower bubbles seemed to float around Kurikawa Sana.
That's great~
45 favorability, so high~
Um…but wait.
Suddenly remembering something, Kurikawa Sana put away her smile and stood there with her chin in her hand, thinking.
Wait, it seems like I suddenly discovered a blind spot.
Shiraishi has a favorability rating of 45 towards her, which is the highest positive rating she has ever seen since she entered the world of tennis.
But she had just unlocked Bai Shi's panel and favorability value...
Did Bai Shi's 45 points of favorability towards her increase through spending time with her tonight, or did Bai Shi already have a favorable impression of the "funny girl" played by the system before she entered this world?
Or is it both?
In any case, this can no longer be verified and has become an unsolved mystery.
If it's the latter, then...
Kurikawa Sana clapped her hands, [Rounding off, system, Shiraishi likes you.]
It's so touching, it turns out that all the trouble and stupid operations of the system before are actually useful!
system:【……………】
...Don't do it!
What kind of train of thought is she using!
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