[{"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-568":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},1952543,2739,"Chapter 568","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-568",568,"\u003Cp>Kondo Miki suddenly spotted Natsume Chikage, and looking at that incredibly handsome face, she couldn't help but purse her red lips slightly, silent for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about it, she still reached out and touched her arm gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sana.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At the door.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akita Sana turned her head along her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the light at the door, Natsume Chikage was standing there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akita Sana’s face seemed to be lit up by something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those brows and eyes that were already full of smiles now unfolded even more brilliantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She almost bounced up from her seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Natsume-kun—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't even finish the words she was saying to Asagiri Kazuya, just left him behind and ran toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asagiri Kazuya, who had been smiling obsequiously, froze in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hand he had reached out still maintained the gesture from the conversation just now, hanging in mid-air, neither retracting nor putting down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly just now... Akita Sana had rarely shown him a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly just now... they were still talking well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, Natsume Chikage only appeared for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The time that smile stayed on Akita Sana’s face exceeded his own efforts for don't know how long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asagiri Kazuya lowered his arm, his eyes dim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where exactly he was worse than Natsume Chikage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of looks—he was only a little bit worse than Natsume-kun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of sports—Natsume Chikage was indeed good at baseball, but he wasn't bad at basketball either, being one of the school team’s main players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In terms of background—Natsume Chikage was down-and-out now, while his family was still so rich, completely well-matched with Sana-chan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why was it Natsume Chikage?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yamaguchi Hirota on the side watched his friend silently, without making a sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was somewhat fortunate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunate that the one he secretly loved was Kondo Miki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kondo Miki was not the type of person who would be moved by looks like Akita Sana.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And, Akita Sana liking Natsume Chikage was already an open secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As her best friend, Kondo Miki could never have that kind of thought about Natsume Chikage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about it this way, he was very safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at Asagiri Kazuya’s slumped shoulders and sighed in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kazuya, this guy, his love life is really bumpy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But fortunately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natsume Chikage was surrounded by so many excellent girls, Akita Sana’s confused personality, probably... probably didn't have a chance, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asagiri Kazuya suddenly stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yamaguchi Hirota was startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did you stand up? Where are you going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asagiri Kazuya looked at the two figures about to leave at the door, his tone somewhat urgent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I want to go see what they are going to do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if Natsume-kun does something strange to Akita-san?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kondo Miki heard this, finally withdrew her gaze from the door, glanced at him lightly, somewhat speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't believe Natsume Chikage was excellent in other aspects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in terms of character, she had never questioned it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you thinking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With Natsume-kun’s situation, if he wanted to do something strange to a girl, he wouldn't need to wait until now, nor would he need to pick Sana to start with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are as many girls who are willing as you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asagiri Kazuya opened his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he sat back in his seat like a deflated ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Also.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Tsukishima, such an excellent person, he rejected her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are so many girls in school chasing him, and he rejected them all, saying he wanted to work to make money to support his sister...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, let you see a joke.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yamaguchi Hirota patted his shoulder, looking righteous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kazuya, be strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just now Natsume-kun didn't say it, he was just returning things to Sana-chan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The two of them definitely have nothing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And look, the one most familiar with Natsume-kun in school is Kondo-san, she said so, so you can rest assured.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asagiri Kazuya smiled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the corner of the corridor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akita Sana leaned against the wall, looking up slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a bright light in her eyes, and her smile revealed that sharp little tiger tooth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Natsume-kun—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tail of words rose, carrying excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want to find me for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natsume Chikage took a stack of banknotes from his wallet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>10,000 denomination, ten bills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He handed it to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the 100,000 yen I owed you before.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I said last time that I would pay you back after the match ended.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I forgot when you came yesterday, and just remembered it now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here you go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akita Sana looked at the stack of money and blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the smile on her face froze for an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, that lively and cute face was full of panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waved her hands repeatedly, as if driving away something terrible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait—wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her speaking speed quickened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't need to be in such a hurry to pay me back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't you just move into a new house, and still have to support Ruri-chan...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't this just the time when you need money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about... how about later?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Sure—how about a bit later, after your next shogi tournament ends?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natsume Chikage shook his head and gave a light smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve calculated it; my finances are actually quite stable lately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll get my wages from the coffee shop next month, too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can easily make it until then, and I’ll even have some left over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just take it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akita Sana still shook her head, waving her hands even more vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, no, no—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I take the money back, what excuse will I have to stay with Xia Xia Xia Mujun in the future?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, she became even more determined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natsume Chikage looked at her as if she were facing a formidable enemy, feeling somewhat helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't speak again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply reached out and grasped the wrist she was still waving in mid-air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Very lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingertips rested against the back of her fair hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he placed the stack of money firmly into her palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need to decline.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This was your money to begin with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akita Sana stopped speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't even remember how she had stopped waving her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She only felt the warm sensation on her wrist, like a small brand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cheeks flushed red at a speed visible to the naked eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It started from her earlobes, spread to her cheeks, and then to her neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She even forgot how to regulate her breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lowered her head, very shyly, and stammered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you’ve said so… then, then I’ll accept it…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Natsume Chikage let go and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, class is about to start, I’m heading back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His footsteps gradually faded around the corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akita Sana remained standing where she was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked down at her palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warmth of his fingertips still lingered there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slowly pressed her hand against her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Xia Xia Xia Mujun took the initiative to hold my hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—He really doesn't hate me!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—Sana-chan, big, vic, tory!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pressed her lips together tightly, but couldn't suppress the corners of her mouth from curling upward wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she turned and practically floated back to the entrance of Class B.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her low twin-tails bounced behind her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her steps were as light as if she were walking on clouds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked into the classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cheeks still carried a lingering flush, and her eyes were filled with a sparkling smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sat back in her seat, cupping her face with both hands, wondering what she was thinking about, as the corners of her lips curled up again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Asagiri Kazuya watched her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He watched her smiling face full of spring, watched her bouncy and light steps, and watched her demeanor as if she were immersed in some lingering happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, he turned to stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No way…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn't you two just swear that nothing happened when you went out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, looking at Akita Sana right now…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how you look at it, it doesn't seem like \"nothing happened,\" right?\u003C\u002Fp>",1352,"2026-06-15T07:10:31.195Z","2026-06-15T07:45:40.648Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","45c13f048ce8be8e46fa08006d3499c718b8853c04c29071e816adac9694d8df","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-569","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-567",624,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-cover.jpg"]