Shinchan: Chaos of Anime Multiverse

"Sorry to keep everyone waiting, lunch is already prepared. Let's eat first."

"Okay, coming!"

It was indeed lunchtime, only except for Shin-chan and Kasumigaoka Utaha, the steps of the remaining three little ones were a bit heavy.

'Was this a last meal before execution? No matter how delicious, it would still be tasteless to eat, right?'

"Not sure what everyone likes, so I prepared a bit of everything."

To maintain the current sense of grace and elegance, Eriri used all her strength.

"Wow!"

However, after everyone arrived at the dining room, they were all stunned by today's lavish lunch.

A full table of dishes, both Japanese and French cuisine. Although Eriri's father was from Sakura Country (Japan), as everyone knows, Sakura Country's cuisine is too dark. Even the best restaurants in Sakura Country are all French cuisine.

The sumptuous lunch reduced everyone's fear of the ultra-realistic pretend play. Kazama, Masao, and Bo exchanged a glance, they had already made up their minds.

If they were going to die, they'd die full.

"I'm digging in now!" ×6

Maybe worried she'd make Eriri's friends feel a bit uncomfortable, Sayuri did not come.

"Shin-chan, try this!"

Eriri sat beside Shin-chan, and seeing everyone had started eating, picked up a dish and served it to Shin-chan.

Back then it was always Shin-chan feeding her. Now she could finally feed Shin-chan in return.

Shin-chan liked all sorts of snacks that children liked, but now that he was older, he also started to enjoy staple foods and delicious dishes.

The head chef at Eriri's home had a very high level of skill, the French cuisine was especially authentic. It allowed everyone to temporarily forget their worries. Even Nene temporarily forgot about the script.

"Everyone done eating? Come with me, I've prepared refreshments for everyone in the reception room on the second floor. Let's rest a bit first, then think about the afternoon's activity. I have all sorts of card games here too."

"No need! Just playing ultra-realistic pretend play is enough for us!"

Nene, who had been planning this for a long time, decisively confirmed the afternoon's activity. Ever since everyone split up and went to different schools, it wasn't like Nene never played ultra-realistic pretend play with other friends and classmates.

But playing ultra-realistic pretend play with others just didn't feel like playing it with the rest of the Kasukabe Defense Force. 'Was this our bond?'

Unfortunately, today Shin-chan was going to spend time with that ojou-sama. For the sake of Eriri providing the location, they could only sacrifice Shin-chan.

Such a great venue and delicious refreshments, it was rare.

The reception room on the second floor was large and even connected to the nearby study. The carpet laid on the floor was all high-end. Playing ultra-realistic pretend play in such a place was just too indulgent!

"Really, thanks to Kazama. If not for you, there wouldn't have been ultra-realistic pretend play."

'Is that so… then I really deserve to die a thousand deaths…' Kazama sighed. 'Is this reaping what you sowed?'

After sitting briefly, Eriri couldn't hold back anymore. "Um, Shin-chan, can you come with me for a bit? I have something to tell you."

Shin-chan nodded and stood up, looking a little apologetically at Kazama, Masao, and Bo.

"I'll leave this to you guys."

After saying that, he turned around and left, quickly escaping that room.

If Shin-chan had to choose between ultra-realistic pretend play and green peppers, he'd choose death.

"Ahem… since everyone's ready, let's assign the roles then."

Nene revealed a devilish smile and took out the script she had prepared.

Once Shin-chan left the room, Eriri grabbed his hand. Jogging a bit, she pulled Shin-chan into her own room.

Eriri's room was also on the second floor, not too far from the reception room.

In the surveillance monitor, Sayuri, who was secretly observing, didn't expect that her daughter would actually be so bold, directly bringing Shin-chan into her own room.

'Is this still Eriri? No wonder she didn't allow Shin-chan to stay overnight. So she was planning to act now?'

Should she bring Eriri some things needed for this kind of moment? But… they probably wouldn't go that far, right? But if they really did, then what?

Eriri suddenly becoming this proactive threw Sayuri into confusion, starting to imagine all kinds of things.

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Inside Eriri's room, there was a faint fragrance. He didn't know if all girls' rooms were like this. However, Eriri's room was a bit messy, this part was somewhat similar to Shin-chan's room.

On the floor and bed were scattered hand-drawn illustrations. The computer desk was right by the bed, with a tablet placed on top.

Though it looked messy, this was actually the result of Eriri tidying it up in a hurry. All the doujin books had already been hidden by Eriri.

"Master, look at this!"

Eriri being in such a rush wasn't only because she looked forward to Shin-chan combing her hair and braiding it. She also wanted Shin-chan to look at her artwork.

Sayuri had already framed the piece Eriri drew, and at this moment, it was hanging on the wall of Eriri's room.

"This is the gift I prepared for you, how is it!"

Looking at the painting in front of him, that familiar yet unfamiliar self, and the Eriri in his arms, in this world, this was a memory that belonged only to him and Eriri. Only the two of them knew what had happened in another world.

Eriri hugged Shin-chan's arm, half leaning on his body.

"This time, I don't want to leave alone again, Master."

Eriri was truly glad she could meet Shin-chan again and say these words to him with her own mouth.

Eriri couldn't express her feelings out loud. But Shin-chan had stayed with her until the very end of her life. Now, this Eriri could finally speak freely and was no longer just a little dog.

Love and reality were always like this, heavy yet beautiful, unforgettable yet fleeting.

After all, the two had spent over ten years together. Eriri knew clearly, if she wanted to be with Shin-chan forever, she couldn't rush it.

"Master, braid my hair for me."

Eriri sat in front of the dressing table. Shin-chan began combing her hair. The wooden comb lightly moved through the girl's hair, not feeling any obstruction.

Her hair was well taken care of, no tangles, no split ends. Eriri enjoyed this feeling. It felt like she had returned to the days of being Eriri, with no worries every day.

"Master, I'll have that painting delivered to your home tomorrow, okay?"

"Sure. I'm currently living alone outside, just me and Shiro."

"Shiro?"

"Yeah, it's my pet dog. Already over ten years old."

"Ah?"

Eriri looked shocked. Shin-chan actually raised another little dog before? But thinking about it carefully, it seemed normal. After all, when they met in the other world, Shin-chan was already working.

'What is this strange feeling? Shin-chan actually has other pet dogs… Who did I impress, and who impressed me?'

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