Takamatsu Tomori didn't care about the strange looks from those around her.
Even in front of so-called close people, she would say things that no one could understand, all with a smile.
But Takamatsu Tomori knew full well that she wasn't the truly strange one. She was the only normal human in this bizarre world. This conclusion wasn't some sudden flash of insight; it was the only reasonable explanation.
If everyone was human, why were there distinctions of high and low, noble and base? Why did humans impose so many ridiculous rules on their own kind?
If everyone was human, why did others think she was strange, yet fawn over people who were even stranger?
Tomori searched her heart and confirmed she was definitely human, which meant everyone else was not.
Ever since discovering this truth, she stopped treating those around her as people, and her behavior became even more unrestrained.
After doing so, she gained unprecedented peace and freedom, as if shedding a long-borne invisible burden.
This experiential validation only strengthened her belief that she was on the one true path.
Of course, there were nosy people like teachers or doctors who tried to correct her.
But Tomori would say: "If you oppose my theory, that just proves you're not human. Only true humans can understand; non-humans couldn't possibly grasp a real human like me. After all, humans should be able to understand me!"
Through this self-consistent theory, Takamatsu Tomori became the emperor penguin who reigned supreme.
After meeting Kanzaki Saku yesterday, Tomori's feelings were akin to spotting a beautiful stone or a cute pet—she wanted to keep him by her side.
But having never collected living creatures before, she couldn't secure Kanzaki Saku on the spot.
Pretty stones could be picked up, wiped clean, placed in a special box, sorted by color and shape—done.
But what about a living man? She couldn't just cage him, could she? What if he ran away? What if he didn't like being confined?
That night, she sat at her computer and solemnly typed into the search bar: "How to collect a man?"
The results were mostly shady sites, which made stone-obsessed Tomori open her eyes wide to the world.
This was the world one entered when wanting to collect a man? So wondrous!
While browsing countless indescribable novels, comics, and games linked there, she noticed a frequently appearing term—"Gala Geimu".
Following the term, she clicked into what seemed like discussion forums, where people exchanged in peculiar jargon: "strategy", "affection level", "event options", "CG", "HE/BE".
They treated building relationships as a customizable process that could be planned, chosen, and repeated.
Just like sorting her stones: first by type, then by size, finally marking collection site and date.
Tomori suddenly realized: that's it! Collecting a man required steps similar to stones.
Talk to him, give gifts, raise affection, and eventually he'd stay with her forever.
She felt she'd found the key. But how exactly? What gifts for "give gifts"? Stones?
How to "talk"? She needed more expert guidance.
So she posted on the forum for help, and soon a bored netizen replied.
It was someone calling themselves "Gala Geimu Realm Great God".
Gala Geimu Realm Great God: "Newbie? From your description, jumping straight to a high-difficulty target? Ambitious! But your question's too vague—no game name even!"
"I get it though, newbies are like that, scared of spoilers if you name it, right?"
"But basic info's needed: tsundere type, ice queen, older type, or hot-blooded idiot? Any special events triggered? Initial affection?"
Tomori tilted her head at the reply, recalling Kanzaki Saku's behavior yesterday—probably gentle big brother type.
The slide tackle nearly taking him down counted as a special event, and affection? She had no idea if he didn't say.
So Tomori replied: [Gentle type, special event on first meeting, affection not displayed.]
Gala Geimu Realm Great God: [Gentle type, hidden affection—might need specific items or plotline to unlock view.]
[Special event on first meet? Recall carefully: any special dialogue after? Could be foreshadowing for later plot.]
[Gentle types usually eat up "daily companionship". Try fixed-time daily chats—definitely boosts affection.]
[Finally, game name pls! Sounds fun, wanna play too!]
Tomori read every word carefully, her eyes growing brighter.
This person... truly a great god! Her advice felt like parting clouds to see the sun!
So she sincerely thanked: [Thanks Great God, his name is Kanzaki Saku.]
Great God: [Considering limited resources and first-come-first-served, I add apologetically: [But after Strategy, Great God probably can't play anymore]]
So she missed the follow-up replies.
Gala Geimu Realm Great God: [????]
[Man's name? Not a game sis? You taking it seriously?]
[You can fool netizens, but don't fool yourself.]
[No game with that MC name, you serious?]
[Hey? Reply!]
[Not funny!]
[Damn you!!!]
"So who's the Gala Geimu Great God?" Kanzaki Saku's question yanked Tomori back from last night's memories to reality.
Facing the proactively talking Kanzaki Saku, Tomori showed an approving expression.
"Great God is Great God!"
Kanzaki Saku looked at her little face full of "do I even need to say?", momentarily speechless.
He rubbed his forehead slightly, glancing sidelong to see Sagiri beside him already covering her mouth and turning away, shoulders suspiciously shaking.
While Taki, a step behind, wore a pained "here we go again" expression, as if tormented before.
"Mine, I can bear it."
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