[{"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-551":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},1952526,2739,"Chapter 551","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-551",551,"\u003Cp>\"E-Editor-in-Chief Kitahara! You were looking for me? Do you have any instructions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kitahara Sosuke did not say much, took out a folded memo from his inner suit pocket, and handed it over with a slightly withered but steady hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was not high, but it was exceptionally clear against the slightly noisy background, carrying the unique majesty of an editor-in-chief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regarding the Literature Department of the Shin-Ei Publishing headquarters, I have already made brief contact through internal channels.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I need you to personally contact Xia Xia Xia Mujun today, remind him, and have him pick a time to go to the headquarters as soon as possible so that the editors there can finalize the contract with him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, his cane tapped the ground lightly again, emphasizing:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You and I both know the value of 'Snow Country.' We must ensure it stays firmly within 'our' system. We must never let Teacher Xia, due to poor communication, turn to submit the manuscript to other publishing houses! Do you understand?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Gao Qiaochun certainly understood the seriousness of the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If \"Snow Country\" were to be lost to another publishing house from his hands, it would be a major dereliction of duty that could not be undone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He straightened his back and responded with unprecedented firmness and a decisive tone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! Editor-in-Chief Kitahara, please rest assured!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will definitely, definitely handle this matter personally to ensure that Teacher Xia successfully connects with the headquarters editors!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There will never be any possibility of this work being lost to other houses!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streets of Shibuya were soaked by continuous rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pattering raindrops tapped on various umbrella surfaces, merging into a hazy and continuous white noise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the street, most pedestrians walked with their necks hunched, holding umbrellas of various colors, hurrying along the wet and reflective road surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The evening breeze, carrying moist water vapor and the city's atmosphere, blew past slightly, bringing the chill unique to early summer nights that seeped into clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun and Fujiwara Aoi walked under an umbrella on their way back to the apartment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rain threads streaked across the halo of the streetlights like silver lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujiwara Aoi was not affected by the weather at all; instead, she took a deep breath of the air scented with rain, turned her wheat-colored face toward Xia Xia Xia Mujun, and revealed a vibrant smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On rainy days, the air becomes so clean and cool!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, it's really comfortable.\" Xia Xia Xia Mujun nodded in agreement; he also quite liked this cool evening breeze after the rain during the change of seasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not hot, not cold, just the right freshness to wash away the fatigue of the day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujiwara Aoi's gaze fell on the slightly full supermarket shopping bag he was carrying in his other hand, and she blinked curiously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xia Xia Xia Mujun, when did you buy these things?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The bag looks bulging, what's inside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Xia Xia Xia Mujun lifted the shopping bag to indicate, and explained with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Actually, I stopped by a nearby supermarket on the way home from work to replenish some things needed at home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mainly a newly bought iron, catnip for Shiro, and some daily necessities that Ruri asked me to bring.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An iron? Catnip?\" Fujiwara Aoi realized, then opened her eyes in surprise, \"Catnip! Did you buy it specifically for Shiro to 'enjoy'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun's mouth curled up slightly, and he nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. Shiro is a regular guest at our house now, so I have to prepare something novel for it to taste.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujiwara Aoi imagined the silly look Shiro might have after sniffing catnip, couldn't help but laugh out loud, her eyes curving into crescent moons:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe! I imagine Shiro will definitely be so happy it rolls around!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Xia Xia Xia Mujun, you are really good to Shiro.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, a trace of an imperceptible blush suddenly appeared on her face, as if she had thought of something, her voice lowered a little, carrying a bit of probing and expectation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speaking of which... Xia Xia Xia Mujun, you've moved into your new home for several days, and I haven't had a chance to see it yet...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All of a sudden, I'm really a bit curious about what the new home looks like...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused, finding an excuse that sounded very reasonable, but the excitement in her tone could not be hidden:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem... and, I also want to stop by to see how the progress of Ruri-chan and Reisa-chan's manga is going!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look, I also helped give a lot of suggestions for the shoujo manga they are drawing! Haha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun readily agreed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course you can come, in fact, you are very welcome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After moving here, Ruri has been nagging, asking when Fujiwara-sister and Nanase-sister can come to play again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the excitement in Fujiwara Aoi's heart almost overflowed, and a brilliant smile bloomed on her face:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm-hmm! That's great!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entrance door of the ten-tsubo apartment was turned by a key, making a slight \"click\" sound, and then slowly pushed inward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm home.\" Xia Xia Xia Mujun stepped into the entryway and said habitually toward the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warm and bright lights poured out from the living room, accompanied by rustling movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, two little heads poked out curiously from behind the living room, their gazes crossing the short corridor and landing on the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they saw clearly that it was Xia Xia Xia Mujun, the faces of Natsume Ruri and Kaga Reisa instantly bloomed with surprised smiles at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome back, brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natsume Ruri was like a happy little bird, running a few steps through the entryway, hugging Xia Xia Xia Mujun's waist, and burying her face in him to rub.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun was still carrying things in one hand, so he could only use the other hand to rub the soft top of his sister's hair, his eyes gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kaga Reisa also stood up a bit shyly as usual, walked over slowly, stood a little closer, and said softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome back... Xia-brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Things... I, I'll help you carry them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun handed the supermarket shopping bag in his hand to her and smiled softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, thank you, Kaga-san.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Fujiwara Aoi also took off her shoes, stepped on the same white short socks as Natsume Ruri, and poked her body in with some shyness and full expectation, waving her hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good evening! I'm here to bother you again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Natsume Ruri saw Fujiwara Aoi, she was slightly stunned, her big eyes narrowed imperceptibly, and a flash of light similar to \"vigilance\" flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the expression changed so fast it was like an illusion; the next second, she put on a sweeter and more brilliant smile than before, let go of her brother, and took the initiative to step forward and hold Fujiwara Aoi's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fujiwara-sister! It's really great that you're here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come in, come in! The manga draft that Reisa-chan and I are working on has just reached a critical part, and we really need you to help us take a look!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can't make up our minds about some storyboards and dialogue!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fujiwara Aoi was pulled enthusiastically by Natsume Ruri, the little shyness in her heart was immediately washed away, and she happily held her hand back:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm-hmm! Leave it to sister! Let me see how far you've drawn!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two girls ran into the living room, chattering while stepping on their socks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Xia Xia Xia Mujun also walked into the slightly spacious living room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little white cat, which had been curled up on a blanket and napping with its eyes narrowed, moved its ears extremely sensitively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shiro immediately opened those lively cat eyes, the laziness vanished, it meowed, and stood up nimbly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It held its fluffy tail high like a small flag, walked with an elegant and light cat gait, and trotted to Xia Xia Xia Mujun's feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, it began to rub against his pant legs intimately and continuously with its head and one side of its body, making a \"purr-purr\" sound like it was acting spoiled, looking up at him as if saying: \"You're back! Where is my tribute?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just the moment Shiro rubbed against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the edge of Xia Xia Xia Mujun's vision, that line of familiar, semi-transparent prompt text that only he could see appeared quietly again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You have not yet obtained the recognition of this special equipment and cannot register it.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun lowered his head, looking at this cat master at his feet who was \"justifiably\" demanding benefits but wouldn't even let him register the \"equipment,\" and was so angry he laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You guy... eating and drinking for free every day, sleeping more soundly than anyone, yet you don't treat yourself as an outsider at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He \"complained\" in a low voice, but there was no real annoyance in his eyes, only helplessness and a trace of doting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking this, Xia Xia Xia Mujun turned his gaze to Kaga Reisa, who was placing the shopping bag on the small table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kaga-san, please help me take out the catnip from the bag.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was calm, but the corner of his mouth hooked into a micro-imperceptible arc, as if watching a show, intending to see if he could conquer this Shiro.\u003C\u002Fp>",1573,"2026-06-15T07:10:31.195Z","2026-06-15T07:45:40.648Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","266a7f0ae89cff04c5050b4f0966b1e967534b262cfe7437ce8e174615efba79","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-552","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-550",624,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-cover.jpg"]