[{"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-554":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},1952529,2739,"Chapter 554","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-554",554,"\u003Cp>While lowering her head to take off her shoes, she couldn't help but quickly scan the scene inside the door with curious eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She very, very much hoped that Xia Xia Xia Mujun’s new home would have a layout completely different from that three-tatami hut where you could see everything at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It would be best if… there were separate rooms.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In that case, if she and Xia Xia Xia Mujun really became a couple in the future, and Ruri-chan happened to be home… the two of them could at least have a slightly more private space to talk, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Hehehe…\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However, when she had changed into her indoor slippers and truly stepped into the living room area, and her gaze subconsciously swept toward the kitchen direction—\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The bright, expectant smile on her face instantly froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As if it had been pressed on a pause button.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She spotted the three figures busy in the kitchen at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Kaga Reisa and Natsume Ruri were there; she wasn't very surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After all, she was very clear about the close relationship between these two “little sister-level” figures and Xia Xia Muchun.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although she secretly regretted that they hadn't gone out to play or stay over tonight, on second thought, if it were really just her and Xia Xia Xia Mujun alone in a room… with her personality, she would probably be so nervous and shy that she wouldn't know where to put her hands and feet?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>So seeing the sisters there, she actually felt a hidden sense of relief, even feeling that it was more natural this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Fujiwara Aoi?!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Why was this person here too, ahhhhhhh!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The ahoge on Akita Akita Akita Shanai’s head, which symbolized her mood, seemed to have its own radar and alarm system, “zing” straight up, trembling slightly, full of vigilance.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A hint of incredulity and a strong sense of crisis flashed in her big, always smiling eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Wait!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Fujiwara Aoi appearing at Xia Xia Xia Mujun’s house at this time…\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This is definitely not normal, right?!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A girl, late at night, running to a boy’s house…\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This, doesn't this mean…\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This person, sure enough, is also interested in Xia Xia Xia Mujun, right?!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It must be like this!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It’s definitely like this!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Otherwise, it’s impossible to explain!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Fujiwara Aoi was dumbfounded:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Akita-san, it’s so late, you came to Xia Xia Xia Mujun’s house… is there something up?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Akita Akita Akita Shanai’s cheeks flushed slightly, and she hurriedly waved her hands:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“I… I just came to find Xia Xia Xia Mujun to finish the game we hadn't cleared yet!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She changed the subject, looked up at Fujiwara Aoi, and asked back:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“What about you, why did you come over so late?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Fujiwara Aoi’s ears heated up, her gaze drifted to the side, and she muttered:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“I… I was just passing by after work and wanted to see how Xia Xia Xia Mujun’s new home was decorated.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She paused, and then quickly added:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“By the way, I also wanted to see Ruri-chan and Reisa-chan’s manga progress!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Their gazes met, and they both fell into a brief silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They stared at each other, and instantly read a certain tacit meaning from each other’s flickering eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>—This person is definitely also interested in Xia Xia Muchun!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In the air, a faint sense of competition immediately permeated.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Just then.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Natsume Ruri, who was best at observing words and expressions, had already taken everything in.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The corner of her mouth twitched slightly, and she sighed inwardly, “Sure enough, it would turn out like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She immediately stepped forward, revealed a well-behaved smile, and softly smoothed things over:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Akita-sister came just in time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Ruri is preparing late-night snacks with Fujiwara-sister and Reisa-chan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“I accidentally made too much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Akita-sister, why don't you eat some too? After eating, you can play games with brother, okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Akita Akita Akita Shanai had always liked this sensible little sister, immediately bent down, hugged her, and rubbed her soft cheeks affectionately with her face:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Of course, that’s great!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After a simple late-night snack.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Akita Akita Akita Shanai excitedly looked at the spacious and bright living room in front of her, and the large-screen LCD TV that was much clearer than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She grabbed the PS5 controller and patted the empty seat beside her:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Xia Xia Xia Mujun, come quickly, we must clear the game tonight!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xia Xia Muchun didn't refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Now that he wasn't writing novels, his time was indeed much freer.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Moreover, he really wanted to finish that game.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>So he sat over calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>However, the room was indeed much more spacious than the narrow three-tatami apartment from before.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Akita Akita Akita Shanai couldn't sit shoulder-to-shoulder with him naturally like in the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This made her somewhat annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She remembered the “strategy rules” she had read in a book: if you want to close the distance with the opposite sex, you must create more natural opportunities for physical contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Only through physical contact can you test whether the other party is resistant, or even whether they have good feelings.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>If the other party doesn't reject it, it means at least there is a possibility of development.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Thinking of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Akita Akita Akita Shanai secretly made up her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She began to focus on the game while, without leaving a trace, moving closer to Xia Xia Muchun’s direction bit by bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Xia Xia Xia Mujun, pick up that item quickly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Xia Xia Xia Mujun, save me, I’m about to fall!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Xia Xia Xia Mujun, haha, we are really too strong!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>On the other side.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Fujiwara Aoi, who was originally discussing girl manga plots with Ruri and Reisa, had already caught Akita Akita Akita Shanai’s little movements out of the corner of her eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing her gradually getting closer to Xia Xia Muchun with the laughter of the game, Fujiwara Aoi’s alarm bells rang instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A sour sense of jealousy surged into her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She immediately stood up, leaned over to the two of them, and bloomed a bright smile at Xia Xia Muchun:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Xia Xia Xia Mujun, seeing you guys playing so happily, my hands are itching too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Can I join too?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xia Xia Muchun nodded:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Sure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Saying that, he handed her his controller and moved aside to make room.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Fujiwara Aoi happily took the controller, sat down beside Akita Akita Akita Shanai, and hummed triumphantly:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Next, let me take you to fly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Akita Akita Akita Shanai bit her lower lip, revealing that cute little tiger tooth.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>How could she not see that this person was clearly here to stir up trouble, just to destroy her rare alone time with Xia Xia Xia Mujun.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She couldn't help but grumble angrily:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“With your level, I’d be thankful if you didn't feed the enemy a few times, and you want to take us to fly?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Fujiwara Aoi’s eyes widened instantly:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“What do you mean I feed the enemy?”\u003C\u002Fp>",1154,"2026-06-15T07:10:31.195Z","2026-06-17T08:41:32.805Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","169606845623311ece2033a39f4de8daecef32fad6c5149a169f9fc695fb0a89","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-555","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-553",624,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-cover.jpg"]