Chapter 751

Natsume Chikage and the others thoroughly cleaned the new residence and placed all items in categories, which took quite a bit of effort.

After nearly two hours of busyness.

Everything was finally tucked away in every corner of the new home.

In the center of the living room, a newly bought light-colored long-pile carpet was laid.

On the carpet sat that small low table brought from the old residence, which carried many memories.

Because the new home had a wooden floor structure, rather than the tatami mats before, Natsume Chikage specially ran to a nearby home furnishing store to purchase this soft carpet.

After all, his sister and Kaga Reisa both liked to sit around the small table chatting, drawing, or watching TV, and sitting directly on the wooden floor would always feel a bit chilly after a while.

At this moment, the two girls were sitting side-by-side on the soft cushions on the carpet, their gazes attracted by the brand-new LCD TV screen.

It was playing a lighthearted and funny variety show.

They were amused from time to time, emitting crisp laughter, chattering and discussing the interesting things in the program.

Most of the topics were initiated by Natsume Ruri with great interest.

When living in the cramped three-ping small room in the past, many thoughts about "adding household items" were suppressed by space and budget.

Now that they had a more spacious world, her desire to "manage a better home" couldn't help but bubble up.

From "a green plant could be placed here" to "a painting could perhaps be hung on that wall," she chatted with shining eyes and high spirits.

Natsume Chikage sat on the side, occasionally echoing with a smile and offering some practical suggestions.

But most of the time, he just listened quietly.

At this moment.

Natsume Chikage suddenly remembered something and turned to ask Kaga Reisa:

"By the way, Reisa-chan, what time did you come over today?"

Kaga Reisa withdrew her gaze from the TV program and answered shyly:

"Around four o'clock..."

Natsume Ruri added an explanation on the side, her tone carrying memories:

"It was not long after you were called away by Sister Konoe, Brother, that Reisa-chan came over."

"She also discussed the conception of the new manga for a long time with Sister Yukimura, Sister Xiyuanji, and the others."

Natsume Chikage nodded and asked again:

"Almost forgot to ask, what time did Yukimura-san and the others leave?"

Natsume Ruri thought for a moment.

"Probably around six o'clock, which was not long before you came back, Brother."

Natsume Chikage understood.

"So that's it..."

His gaze fell on the conspicuous PS5 game console next to the TV.

"By the way, this game console, why didn't you let Akita-san take it back?"

Natsume Ruri explained with a smile:

"Akita-sister said she had extras at home, not missing this one, and was too lazy to take it back, so she left it with us for the time being."

She blinked, imitating Akita Sana's tone.

"She also said, Brother, you are super—amazing at playing games! Putting it here makes it convenient for her to find you to play next time!"

Natsume Chikage laughed dumbly.

"So that's it..."

He changed the subject.

"That reminds me, you all spent the whole day discussing the subject for the new manga with Sister Xiyuan Si and the others; have you reached a final concept yet?"

Natsume Ruri, hearing this, immediately got into the spirit and sat up straight.

"Mm! We have it!"

Kaga Reisa also nodded slightly, a shy but firm smile on her face.

"We discussed for a long time, and also referred to the materials brought by Sister Konoe..."

Natsume Ruri took over the conversation, describing excitedly:

"We plan to draw a 'time travel' theme one!"

"The story is about an ancient noble girl who, due to some coincidence, traveled to modern Tokyo."

Her eyes were shining.

"Then, she met an ordinary modern boy, and a series of interesting and moving stories happened between them because of the differences in era and culture!"

Natsume Chikage listened and nodded approvingly.

"It does sound like it has more memory points and attraction than the previous conception, fitting the currently popular 'gimmicks'."

Natsume Ruri, getting her brother's affirmation, was even happier.

"Sure enough—Brother, you think so too!"

She clenched her small fist, full of confidence.

"This time with so many sisters helping to provide inspiration, and Sister Konoe's materials, both Reisa-chan and I feel that this time we will definitely pass the draft!"

Natsume Chikage smiled and offered encouragement.

"Then Brother will wish you success in advance and pass the draft smoothly."

He paused and added.

"When your good news comes, if there's any place that needs drawing or help, just tell me."

Natsume Ruri and Kaga Reisa, hearing this, both bloomed with bright smiles.

"Mm-mm! Thank you, Brother!"

"Thank you, Natsume-brother..."

Although it was late, the two, encouraged, couldn't help but take out their sketchbooks and, by the warm light, began to outline the preliminary character settings and storyboard sketches for the new story.

While drawing.

Natsume Chikage suddenly remembered an important thing and reminded:

"By the way, there's one thing I almost forgot to say."

"The novel I wrote, 'The Devotion of Suspect X', will be officially on the shelves in bookstores tomorrow."

Natsume Ruri and Kaga Reisa, who were concentrating on drawing, looked up at the same time, their faces instantly occupied by surprise.

Natsume Ruri was even more excited, almost jumping up, feeling that today was truly a double happiness.

"Really?! Brother's novel is finally on the shelves!" ===== CHAPTER 752 =====