[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment":3,"chapter-tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-496":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Tokyo: You Call This Normal Equipment?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1952471,2739,"Chapter 496","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-496",496,"\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun was already used to Kishida Mineisuke’s crisp, almost indifferent style of doing things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just put the empty wallet into his pocket, then turned his head to look at Suzuki Takayuki, who was still looking complex and immersed in dejected emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Suzuki-kun,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun spoke, his voice sounding clear in the quiet storage room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a question I want to ask you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzuki Takayuki seemed to still be immersed in the gloom of handing over the wallet, and was stunned when he heard this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sighed softly, raised his eyes, his face carrying exhaustion and lingering bitterness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ask.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said, his tone somewhat powerless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun looked directly into his eyes and asked a direct and sharp question:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you ever thought about what you would do if I never agreed to date Asahina-san, would you just keep waiting for her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words, like a thin needle, unexpectedly pierced into a corner deep in Suzuki Takayuki’s heart that he had always avoided touching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body stiffened significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His pupils contracted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, there was a long, suffocating silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzuki Takayuki lowered his head, the bitterness on his face almost overflowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was dry, carrying the exhaustion of resignation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know what you mean.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I also really wanted to... after she was rejected by you, go directly to pursue her, to 'conquer' her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze became distant and helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't understand Akatsuki yet... although she looks quite cheerful and easygoing, she is actually very, very stubborn inside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before she completely gives up on you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled bitterly, a smile uglier than crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if there are many people pursuing her, even if that person... is me, her childhood friend...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She won't agree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was extremely certain, carrying a deep understanding of Asahina Akatsuki’s personality, and also carrying deep powerlessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice lowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's why I had to resort to this desperate measure in the arena, hoping... hoping you would date her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This might... be the only way to let her 'get what she wants,' and also let me... completely give up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun was clearly stunned after hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An extremely strange expression appeared on his face, his brows slightly furrowed, his eyes full of surprise and astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never expected that Asahina Akatsuki would have such a personality, and even less expected that there was such a reason behind it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this way...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn't that mean that because of his appearance and rejection, he had dragged three people—Asahina Akatsuki, Suzuki Takayuki, and even Tanabe Yuto—into an awkward and tricky multi-cornered relationship?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah, this...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun suddenly felt a bit of a headache, and also a bit speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This situation... was indeed hard to handle, and quite tricky to deal with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't know how to respond for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzuki Takayuki seemed to have gathered his courage, raised his head again, and looked at Xia Xia Xia Mujun with eyes carrying a last glimmer of hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He probed, his tone almost pleading:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xia Xia Xia Mujun... I know your current situation, and I can roughly guess... you don't like Akatsuki right now, or rather, part of the reason you rejected Akatsuki is actually the family’s financial problems.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He weighed his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So before your financial situation improves, you didn't intend to date any girl at all, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't wait for Xia Xia Xia Mujun’s confirmation or denial, but continued eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I still hope... I hope if, if one day in the future, you really have the idea of wanting to date a girl...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice carried a humble request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can... can you prioritize Akatsuki.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is really a very good girl... precisely because I have always been by her side, watching her grow up, I know better than anyone...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as you date her, she will definitely be very suitable for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She will definitely make you happy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun was caught off guard by this direct and heavy \"entrustment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Suzuki Takayuki’s almost scorching gaze, he could only respond vaguely:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We'll see when the time comes...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was neither a promise nor a rejection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of clear disappointment passed through Suzuki Takayuki’s eyes, but immediately, that disappointment turned into another complex emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he didn't get a definite answer, at least... he wasn't directly rejected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things seemed to still have a glimmer of hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, thinking of another question, his desire to collect information for Akatsuki began to emerge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help but ask with a hint of inquiry:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Xia Xia Xia Mujun, speaking of which... I don't think I've ever asked you, what type of girl do you like?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to make his tone sound like casual chatting between friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it someone with a good figure, or do you value temperament more?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it someone with a clingy, dependent personality, or an independent type?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or some other special preference?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzuki Takayuki calculated in his heart that if he learned more about Xia Xia Xia Mujun’s preferences now, he might be able to \"inadvertently\" reveal them to Akatsuki later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that case, the probability of Akatsuki being liked by Xia Xia Xia Mujun might increase by a little bit, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun was stunned again upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He blinked, seemingly stumped by this sudden, overly specific question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, he shook his head, a faint smile of helplessness and amusement appearing on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your question... really stumped me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said honestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually... I've never really considered this question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Running around for life every day, where would I have the leisure to think about what type I like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, seemingly really thinking about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, if I had to say one...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Figure or not, appearance or not, that's not the most important thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Compared to these external things...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone became more serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I only hope that when I'm with her, I feel very comfortable, very relaxed, and very happy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's that kind of... very natural feeling, without needing to deliberately pretend or put effort into managing it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suzuki Takayuki opened his mouth in astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just... just that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clearly felt that this answer was too abstract, too \"ethereal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anything else? Like specific hobbies? Personality details? Or... any more detailed standards?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pressed, trying to dig out more specific information.\u003C\u002Fp>",1076,"2026-06-15T07:10:31.195Z","2026-06-15T07:45:40.648Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","7e0a63920f606f337c30f00661274818a95f55e72a3a60fa1d8cfa34181a4c3b","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-497","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-495",624,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-cover.jpg"]