Chapter 1720

Akiyama Mio: "Pfft? No way, I'm perfectly normal, I don't want that kind of thing."

Kashiwazaki Hoshina: "I'm coming! But aren't you one of the heroines in a yuri anime? Pfft is totally normal!"

Akiyama Mio: "It's not a yuri anime at all! {slams table}"

Su Xiao: "Huh? Then never mind, let's get together next time. This chance is yours, newcomers."

Suzume: "Then I'm coming too."

After a while, the past members were confirmed.

Only Kashiwazaki Hoshina and Suzume.

"Looks like the others are afraid their strength will scare us!"

Akiyama Mio ended the chat group and looked toward Tainaka Ritsu, Hirazawa Yui, and Kotobuki Tsumugi.

"How's it going, Mio-chan? Are your otherworldly friends coming?" Tainaka Ritsu asked enthusiastically, leaning right up to her face.

Hirazawa Yui and Kotobuki Tsumugi were just as enthusiastic.

Especially the clumsy Hirazawa Yui, who nearly threw herself onto Akiyama Mio, making her blush.

"Of course they're coming! But only two people will come."

"Two people?"

"Why won't the others come?"

Hirazawa Yui looked disappointed. "Is our tea party just not fun?"

"Of course not," Akiyama Mio shook her head. "Everyone's become gods now, so they're not coming—they're afraid you won't enjoy yourselves."

"Is that so?" Hirazawa Yui nodded. "Then Mio-chan, can we visit your otherworld next time?"

"Well, I'd have to ask everyone first~ '…" Akiyama Mio hesitated.

Just then, two portal gates appeared in the air, instantly drawing everyone's attention.

"Wow, so amazing!"

"Even though we've seen Mio-chan's divine arts before, it still feels so fresh. Who'd have thought we'd meet people from another world!"

As they spoke, Suzume appeared with two small cats.

"Suzume, are these your friends?"

"Wow, the cats are talking!"

"So cute!"

Everyone crowded over, curiously staring at Minister and Left Minister.

Especially Hirazawa Yui, who immediately reached out, scooping Minister into her arms and ruffling him.

"So cute, definitely so cute!"

"You're all so enthusiastic!"

"I'm here too! I want a cat too!"

Kashiwazaki Hoshina appeared, saw everyone ruffling the cats, her eyes lit up, and she rushed over.

Akiyama Mio looked over at Suzume.

Suzume smiled. "Let them play for a while—Minister loves them too!"

Hirazawa Yui nodded. "Yeah, yeah, too bad we didn't bring any dried fish—then we could've fed Minister."

"It's fine, Minister isn't hungry."

After a while, everyone sat at the table, placing various pastries on it and sipping tea.

"How relaxed you all are here!"

"Hehe, that's not good!"

"I think we should call this the 'Snack and Sip Club'!"

"No way!"

After fiddling with the fish for a while, Hirazawa Yui suddenly asked: "Suzume, Hoshina, can we visit your world?"

Kashiwazaki Hoshina beamed. "Of course! I'll take you to Saint Croonia Academy and treat you to delicious food."

Suzume nodded. "I can take you too. But our world's pretty much the same—your food probably won't be anything special."

Hirazawa Yui: "It's fine—we can make lots of new friends!"

"Right, Minister?"

"Exactly, Minister can take everyone out to play too!"

"Perfect!"

Though Hirazawa Yui was a slacker, her interest soared whenever something fun was mentioned.

After saying this, she kept glancing repeatedly at Suzume and Kashiwazaki Hoshina.

Suzume smiled. "Looks like Yui-chan can't wait. Let's go!"

Akiyama Mio shook her head. "Before that, we should tell our families we're going to Tsumugi's house."

Kotobuki Tsumugi's expression shifted. "What about me? Should I say I'm going to Mio-chan's house?"

"Either way—it's just a quick trip," Akiyama Mio waved her hand. "We're not staying overnight at Suzume's place—we have school tomorrow!"

Kashiwazaki Hoshina was stunned. "You're still going to school? You're all gods now!"

"Gods can go to school too—it doesn't conflict."

As they spoke, the group lied to their families, then followed Suzume to her world.

"The scenery here is nice."

"It's just a small place!"

As they spoke, Iwato Tsubaki stepped out of the house.

"Rinma, is this your friend?"

"They're not from another world too, are they?"

"Mm!" Rinma nodded. "This is Akiyama Mio…"

As she spoke, she introduced her to her mother.

"So they really are from another world. How wonderful. Wait here a moment—I'll prepare some tea and snacks for you."

Akiyama Mio's eyes lit up: "Really?"

"Of course. Please try my cooking—it's just ordinary home-style fare."

Several hours later.

The sky grew dim.

Akiyama Mio and the others reluctantly departed.

"Rinma, let's play again next time. Daijin, goodbye!"

"Aii-chan, goodbye!"

"Goodbye, Daijin—can't you come with us?"

"Daijin has to stay with Rinma!"

In the end, the group returned home, disappointed.

Yet, the thought that they could visit another world anytime lifted their spirits.

They returned to the Light Music Club.

The group looked outside and saw the sky bright and noisy, with club members still active.

Checking the time, it was exactly the same as when they (Li De's) had left.

"Huh? Has it already become the next day?" Akiyama Mio exclaimed in shock. "No way—Mom will scold me if I go back late."

Akiyama Mio laughed. "There's no next day. We spent a few hours in Rinma's world—it has nothing to do with ours. It's still just shortly after we left."

Akiyama Mio felt dizzy.

She couldn't understand any of this.

She was deeply puzzled: "Then why didn't we stay and play one more day? I haven't even had enough fun!"

Akiyama Mio smiled. "Didn't I say so?"

"You didn't say anything at all! Mio-chan's getting sneaky! No way—we're going back tomorrow!"

"Yes, I want to see those cute monsters again."

"Monsters aren't cute at all!"

PS: It's tragic—our home's voltage is unstable and keeps tripping. I called two electricians yesterday; today the power company came, but still didn't fix it. For the next few days, I'll post only three chapters daily. Tomorrow I'll look online for a better electrician.