[{"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-570":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},1952545,2739,"Chapter 570","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-570",570,"\u003Cp>Araki Jueai took over the conversation, her slender fingers drawing a circle in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Nomura-sensei has been nagging all morning, saying that your shogi strength has reached the quasi-professional level, and his hands are itching so much that he has to play a game with you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She paused, the corners of her lips curling into a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“He even said he wanted to pass on his unique skill, ‘Thunder Hand,’ to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yasui Yasui Yasui Liangdou nodded vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Yeah, he urged us to come catch you during lunch break.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He scratched the back of his head, laughing a bit embarrassedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Actually… Jueai and I also have itchy hands and want to play a game with you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xia Xia Muchun glanced down at his phone screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He raised his face, carrying an apology.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“It might not work today… can we do it tomorrow?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Araki Jueai puffed out her cheeks in dissatisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Isn't there no class this afternoon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xia Xia Muchun explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“I promised Senior Tsukishima earlier that I would go help her move musical instruments this afternoon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“The Orchestra Club is performing at my sister’s school today, and I signed up for logistics.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He paused, his tone carrying a hint of imperceptible softness.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“I haven't been to Ruri’s school yet, so I’ll just take this opportunity to go see it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Araki Jueai suddenly realized, the teasing in her eyes becoming a bit thicker.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Oh—so you’re accompanying Tsukishima-san to the performance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Rin did mention this to me, saying there was an off-campus performance today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“But I didn't expect her to invite you… then there’s no help for it, tomorrow it is.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Araki Jueai was clear as a mirror in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>—She knew Rin’s thoughts about Xia Xia Xia Mujun better than anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>—She wouldn't be stupid enough to stir up trouble for such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for them to be alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yasui Yasui Yasui Liangdou heard this and was like a cat whose tail had been stepped on; his whole person was not good.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“What—?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He widened his eyes in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Tsukishima-san called you, but didn't call me?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Why on earth?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He wailed, his face full of the desire of “I want to go too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Araki Jueai elbowed him in the ribs without mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She glared at him impatiently.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“You want to go now? It’s too late!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Do you think you can just ask for leave?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Xia Xia Xia Mujun is going as a logistics staff member, and it was reported to the teacher long ago.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“If you run over now, what is it if not adding to the chaos?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yasui Yasui Yasui Liangdou clutched the part where he was elbowed, curled into a ball, and muttered aggrievedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Woo… missing Tsukishima-san’s performance, I don't want that kind of thing to happen…”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Araki Jueai couldn't be bothered to deal with this clown and dragged him away by his sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She waved her hand behind her without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Then it’s settled, see you tomorrow!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xia Xia Muchun bowed slightly and nodded to the two who were leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Senior, Senior-sister, see you tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Fujiwara Aoi finally couldn't hold it in anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She knew very well—Senior Tsukishima’s thoughts about Xia Xia Xia Mujun were practically written on that intellectual and beautiful face.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She opened her mouth angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Xia Xia Xia Mujun—why didn't you ever mention to us that you were going to an off-campus performance with Senior Tsukishima this afternoon?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Saionji Nanase didn't speak, but her fair cheeks puffed out slightly, clearly also very concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xia Xia Muchun was stunned for a moment, then smiled helplessly:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Didn't I tell you guys…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Then maybe I forgot to say it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“But Yukimura-san knew.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The gazes of Fujiwara Aoi and Saionji Nanase fell on Yukimura Suzune in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yukimura Suzune felt the weight of the two gazes, her fingers holding the paperback book tightened slightly, and she coughed:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“…Mm. He told me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Fujiwara Aoi froze, like a statue that had instantly weathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She muttered aggrievedly in a small voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Why did you only tell Suzune, and not us…”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“If I had known earlier, I would have wanted to go listen to Senior Tsukishima’s performance…”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Saionji Nanase also echoed in a small voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“…Me too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xia Xia Muchun saw this, smiled and gave a thumbs up, his tone light.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“It’s okay, I’ll record the whole thing for you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Fujiwara Aoi and Saionji Nanase looked at each other and were silent for two seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Fujiwara Aoi gave up and sighed resignedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“…Alright, recording is fine too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“But! We borrowed the ‘Seven Mysteries’ materials from the physics teacher, and we haven't solved them yet!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Tomorrow, you must come!”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Saionji Nanase also smiled again and nodded gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Mm, we’re stuck and haven't been able to solve the incident.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Yukimura Suzune’s ears heated up slightly, she turned her face away, and hummed coldly, pretending to be indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Who’s stuck?”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“It’s just not the time to solve it yet. I have a feeling that it will be solved in these two days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Xia Xia Muchun nodded with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>“Mm, I’ll leave the decryption to you guys.”\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Orchestra Club.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The afternoon sun leaked in diagonally through the window lattices, plating several harps in warm gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Natsume Chikage pushed open the door to the club room alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The door hinges made a slight creaking sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Almost at the same instant, it was as if something had been thrown into the air of the classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Several gazes caught that figure first, and then more gazes spread out like ripples.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The girls were still holding their bows or flutes, but their movements stopped in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Then, their eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Xia Xia Xia Mujun, you're finally here—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"We've been waiting for you for a long time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Over here, over here, we've prepared tea, do you want some?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The boys sat on the bench on the other side of the classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Some turned their faces away, some gave a light \"tsk,\" and some lowered their heads to pretend to organize their sheet music, but their knuckles tightened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>—It's him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The light from the window outlined a clean profile of Natsume Chikage.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The school uniform always looked a bit more upright on him than on others.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The baseball bet this morning, the 158 km\u002Fh fastball, the shutout of the ace Shinohara Shingo—these rumors had already spread throughout the school during lunch break.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The girls who already liked him had even brighter lights in their eyes now.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The boys were silent, exchanging a helpless look.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After all, there were only so many girls in one club.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Too many monks, too little porridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Competition among the boys was already fierce.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And now that Natsume Chikage had arrived, all the girls' gazes were on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Thinking of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>How could they possibly welcome his arrival?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But to say they should go up and interfere, that wasn't necessary either.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As everyone knew, Natsume Chikage wouldn't be looking for a girlfriend for the time being.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>And more importantly, there were basically no girls in the club who could compete with Tsukishima Rin.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>They knew they couldn't successfully pursue Tsukishima Rin in the first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although they felt sorry that the school's celebrity, Tsukishima Rin, was still pursuing Xia Xia Xia Mujun after being rejected.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But after knowing this, they actually had a great chance with other girls.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>So, there was no need to stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>But to say they were jealous, that was definitely full-blown.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Who wouldn't like being surrounded by so many girls?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tsukishima Rin was squatting by the wall organizing the music stands.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She heard the commotion and looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>That familiar figure was in the middle of the crowd, his brow furrowed with a bit of trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Her heart accelerated uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She put down the music stand in her hand, stood up, and walked through the crowd with soft and firm steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Xia Xia Xia Mujun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She stood still in front of him, smiling, the tear mole particularly soft in the afternoon light.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Since you're here, just help me tidy up these things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Natsume Chikage looked like he had found a savior and nodded immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Okay.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Kondo Miki stood by the music stand, holding a stack of unorganized folders in her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She watched Tsukishima Rin \"rescue\" Natsume Chikage from the crowd, and the two walked side by side toward the corner where the equipment was piled.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She pursed her lips and lowered her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Orchestra Club's advisor, Mizutani Ayako, stood by the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She was over thirty, her well-maintained face was exquisitely made up, and those long, narrow eyes carried the laziness and insight unique to a mature woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She watched this scene with great interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When Natsume Chikage approached, she spoke gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"By the way, Xia Xia Xia Mujun—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Her tone rose slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Come to think of it, this is your first time coming to our club, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Natsume Chikage stopped what he was doing and nodded politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizutani Ayako gently tapped her chin with her fingertips, examining his overly handsome face without any avoidance.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After a moment, a playful arc curled on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Is your sister really at Sacred Heart Middle School?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The deviation score there is quite high, you know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Natsume Chikage nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It's true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizutani Ayako raised an eyebrow and laughed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I wonder if I'll have a chance to see your sister today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She suddenly turned her gaze to Kondo Miki, who was silently organizing files.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Miki, I heard you and Xia Xia Xia Mujun are childhood friends?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Does he look like his sister?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tsukishima Rin heard this, stopped what she was doing, and turned her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A curious light flickered in her gentle eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She had never seen Natsume Chikage's sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Not even once.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Kondo Miki was stunned for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She didn't expect the topic to suddenly fall on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She raised her eyes, her gaze sweeping across Natsume Chikage's face, then quickly lowered them, falling into thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"…If you ask if they look alike.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"There should… be some differences.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tsukishima Rin tilted her head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Some differences?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizutani Ayako also showed a confused expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Aren't they biological siblings?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Natsume Chikage's fingertips tightened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Kondo Miki didn't notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She explained thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"To be precise… Xia Xia Xia Mujun looks more like his father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"As for Ruri, she is a complete miniature version of her mother. Cut from the same mold.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizutani Ayako suddenly realized and nodded gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"So that's how it is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tsukishima Rin's brows and eyes relaxed, rippling with expectant smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"If that's the case, I want to see Ruri even more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She turned to Natsume Chikage, her tone filled with a little excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Xia Xia Xia Mujun, do you have a photo of your sister? Can I see it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Natsume Chikage let out a gentle breath, his expression relaxing a bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He took out his phone and unlocked it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Tsukishima Rin moved a step closer to him almost subconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>There was less than a fist's distance between their shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>She turned her face slightly, her long hair hanging down, her gaze falling on that small screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Mizutani Ayako also leaned over, the scent of a mature woman's perfume fading into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>One on the left, one on the right.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Kondo Miki stood where she was.\u003C\u002Fp>",1881,"2026-06-15T07:10:31.195Z","2026-06-17T08:41:32.805Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","46c0fbea0ab09cd37bbd4deaa9997b5a2e66de9448e98412f83495b3c1754338","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-571","tokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-chapter-569",624,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftokyo-you-call-this-normal-equipment-cover.jpg"]