Chapter 99: Too Absurd, Not Worth Referencing

Regarding Mao Li Lan's choice, Ren Amamiya did not interfere in the slightest; he even described Kudo's condition from an objective perspective.

This could be seen as giving Mao Li Lan one more chance to choose.

Unfortunately, whether or not this chance existed, Mao Li Lan seemed to have already made a choice completely opposite to the original story.

Such a choice might be counterintuitive, yet it aligns more closely with human nature.

"Ren, what happens to our story afterwards?"

"Which aspect of it does classmate Suzuki wish to know about?"

"Hmm~ Mine and Ran's."

"Actually, classmate Mao Li and you both had significant roles right from the start."

"Classmate Mao Li's role wasn't simply that of a kind person; she had many interesting traits. For instance, Mao Li actually possesses a somewhat natural, airheaded quality. Rather than a perfect heroine, she could be said to have a talent for comedy."

"However, as the story progressed, classmate Mao Li's role turned into that of a mascot."

"Ah, this isn't just true for classmate Mao Li; the same applies to that Shiho Miyano encountered in the early part of the story."

"Her initial function was to provide Kudo with clues about that organization and to serve as a guide within the protagonist's team."

"But in the later stages of the story, her role became little different from a navigation system, merely providing Kudo with information lookups."

"Wow! This, this is such a downgrade."

It is hard to imagine how the roles of two heroines could devolve into a mascot and an information lookup machine.

Sonoko Suzuki could imagine how diluted Ran's story had become once the story reached the later stages.

"Then what about me?"

"Classmate Suzuki's story content is quite substantial."

"It's just that most of the developments in the subsequent story begin with classmate Suzuki's family's wealth."

"... Ah, suddenly I feel it's not very surprising."

Hearing this, she finally found a role that suited her.