[{"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-555":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},1952530,2739,"Chapter 555","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-555",555,"\u003Cp>\"If it weren't for me testing out the BOSS's mechanism time and time again, could you have advanced so smoothly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akita Sana was speechless for a moment, so angry she turned her face away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so, in the subsequent game process, the two argued constantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one side made an operational error, the other side immediately mocked mercilessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes even deliberately making trouble, pitting the other side a little bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene was very lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Xia Xia Xia Mujun's eyes, he only felt that these two were noisy and full of vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The relationship seemed... unexpectedly harmonious?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps these two could become a pair of good girlfriends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natsume Ruri on the side just quietly picked up her teacup and took a gentle sip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, she shook her head imperceptibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her heart, she silently deducted one point from each of these two sisters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Kaga Reisa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She just sat quietly in the corner, her gaze moving secretly between Akita Sana and Fujiwara Aoi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both sisters were so beautiful, and each had their own cuteness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lowered her head to look at herself, and a faint worry suddenly welled up in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If... before she truly \"grew up,\" Xia-brother was snatched away by one of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then what should she do?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After sending off Akita Sana, Fujiwara Aoi, and Kaga Reisa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun returned to the living room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night outside was thick, silent and soundless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the clock on the wall, felt it was long past bedtime, and prepared to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phone in his pocket vibrated, and the ringtone seemed exceptionally clear in the quiet room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun glanced at the screen, it was a call from Gao Gao Qiaochun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pressed the answer button.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Gao Gao Qiaochun: Moshi-moshi, may I ask if this is Teacher Xia?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Gao Qiaochun's slightly excited voice came from the receiver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: It's me. Contacting me so late, is there any urgent matter?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun's voice was steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Gao Gao Qiaochun: Teacher Xia, the reviews for your \"The Devotion of Suspect X\" on the internet have completely exploded! Today, many readers specifically called the office, and the core demand is only one—urging us to reprint as soon as possible!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Gao Qiaochun spoke very fast, revealing uncontrollable excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: The response... is it that good?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Gao Gao Qiaochun: More than good! The bookstores also reported that there were more customers asking about this book today than on the first day of release! Whether it's offline pre-orders or online reservations, the quantity is growing rapidly!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: That's really... great.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Gao Gao Qiaochun: In addition, Teacher Xia, there is one more important thing I'm looking for you for this time. The manuscript of \"Snow Country\" you submitted is of extremely excellent quality, and even the editor-in-chief praised it after reading it!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Gao Gao Qiaochun: Therefore, the editor-in-chief specifically instructed me to contact you and ask when you are free, as he wants to book a senior editor at the headquarters for you for a follow-up detailed discussion.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: My schedule is quite full these few days... I'm afraid I won't be free until the day of the match on the 26th. Is that day okay?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Gao Gao Qiaochun: Let me confirm... the 26th is Friday, that's perfectly fine! What time are you free that day?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: Around three in the afternoon, is that okay?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Gao Gao Qiaochun: Perfectly fine! I will book it for you at three. You can just go to the headquarters front desk and report your name, and someone will guide you by phone.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Gao Gao Qiaochun: Your original manuscript is currently with me, and I will personally accompany you there at that time, and by the way, return the original manuscript to you in full.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: Mm, then I'll trouble you to arrange it.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Gao Gao Qiaochun: Great! Then, it's late, I won't disturb your rest anymore, Teacher, good night.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Xia Xia Xia Mujun: Mm, good night.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The call ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natsume Ruri, who had been quietly snuggling up to her brother and eavesdropping with her ears pricked up, finally couldn't hold back, her little face flushed with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, your 'The Devotion of Suspect X' is too amazing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She grabbed Xia Xia Xia Mujun's arm, her eyes shining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are actually so many people scrambling to buy it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could it be that brother can really achieve financial freedom just by this one book this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun reached out, gently rubbed her soft hair, his eyes carrying a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to this trend, the batches of reprints will only increase.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the income is rich enough... maybe, we can even buy back the house we lived in before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natsume Ruri was stunned at first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, those scenes deeply buried in her memory—the spacious mansion full of family atmosphere, the sun-drenched courtyard, every familiar corner—instantly welled up in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strong sense of nostalgia and emotion gripped her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suddenly turned around, hugged Xia Xia Xia Mujun tightly, buried her face in his arms, her voice carrying an imperceptible sob.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother... if we can really buy back the house from before...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That would be great...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Xia Xia Mujun didn't say anything more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just hugged his sister, his palm gently patting her back, giving the most stable comfort with a silent embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natsume Ruri's sobbing continued for a while before it gradually calmed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after the excitement, the consideration of reality quietly surfaced in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remembered the location of that mansion, and remembered its astonishing market price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without at least five hundred million yen... it was simply wishful thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although brother's book was indeed exploding in popularity right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breaking one hundred million yen in royalties now seemed like it wouldn't be difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But five hundred million...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This number was really too huge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't dare to be sure whether brother's book could reach that height in the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, book sales have objective laws: after reaching a certain peak, sales often gradually slow down, decreasing day by day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current popularity could not fully predict the future continuity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn't say these worries out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because brother was currently holding a clear hope, she didn't want to pour cold water on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they couldn't buy back the mansion that carried countless memories in the end, Natsume Ruri was already satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the brother now was really, really amazing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the predicament where the family fortune had fallen, he wrote a bestseller in just about a month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was even enough to change the trajectory of their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, after the manuscript fee arrived, even if they didn't redeem the old house, the two siblings could completely rely on this income to live a stable and affluent life for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For her, this was already a great happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The competitive spirit that Natsume Ruri didn't want to lose was also quietly ignited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother wrote such an outstanding novel, she must also create an amazing manga!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From now on, the two siblings would live on their respective royalties.\u003C\u002Fp>",1215,"2026-06-15T07:10:31.195Z","2026-06-15T07:45:40.648Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","0b9126ab100cfeed1a0863be478650eced22325767426d66e1172d3c2355001a","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-556","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-554",624,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-cover.jpg"]