Chapter 17: The Signing Event Experience of a Disguised Female Academic Overachiever...

  Signing session refers to the activity where a celebrity, author or some well-known person signs their work (music album, book or other works) for supporters who have purchased it in a public setting.

  Even if she doesn't look up Wikipedia, she still knows what a book signing means, after all, she has studied many things and understands various aspects of knowledge.

  Of course, for Cao Yu's personal point of view, the book signing event itself is not important, what's important are the main characters that appear at the book signing event.

  "Fate/Stay Night", the scriptwriter and planner of this game which has recently attracted countless players, will appear on site for a signing event.

  As one of the fans of this game and also the founder and administrator of the "Fate Night" forum, Mao Yuan Jiu Shi decided to go to the scene in person to ask that mysterious scriptwriter for a game signature.

  But this must be kept secret from his father and other family members, for which Muhara Kujou had already prepared an escape route and disguise.

  Standing in front of the dressing mirror, Kusakabe Nijika changed out of her usual school sailor uniform and took out a beige long skirt and white sun hat that her mother had bought for her in the past. At the same time, she also prepared a pair of small sunglasses.

  First, stand your hair up straight, take off all your clothes, leaving only a pure white, slightly lacy girl-style lingerie.

  Then, in the mirror appeared a girl who was relatively tall among girls, looking somewhat shy and beautiful.

  Long eyelashes paired with bright and shiny big eyes, plus the golden ratio-like slender arms, and the delicate collarbone are all in sight.

  Her fair skin was like a block of butter, soft and elastic.

  Cherry-red lips were slightly pursed, and the slightly raised corners of her eyes revealed a hint of arrogance.

  Looking at himself like this, Mao Yuanjiu let out a sigh for some reason.

  Even if he looks perfect in others' eyes, Mao Yuanjiu knows that no matter how much praise he gets, he can't truly be happy.

  It's not just the weight on one's body, but also the elusive and distant dreams that make people feel suffocated.

  Putting those thoughts aside for now, after changing out of her clothes, Makihara Kyouka promptly held the beige long dress in front of herself to compare, and it still fit perfectly.

  After putting on the long skirt and zipping it up, Mao Yuanjiu let her hair down, put on sunglasses and a sun hat, so no one would recognize her.

  After spinning around in a circle, the long skirt flew up and formed a ring shape that was quite interesting. The cold mask that Kusakabe Nino wore at school had somehow shattered without anyone noticing when it happened.

  Stop your slightly foolish actions, Matsumoto Kiyoshi felt embarrassed even when he was alone at home. If the maid had seen his behavior earlier, he would probably be so embarrassed that he would hide in the toilet.

  Alright, alright, Mao Yuanjiu put away his playful mood and quietly opened his window.

  Outside the window, a rope had already been tied up, imitating the bed sheet rope used in movies. However, Moyo Kuso added his own creative touch - once he landed, all he needed to do was pull on another rope and both ropes would be pulled down, preventing them from being discovered.

  Both hands grasped above, slowly sliding down the grassy slope until both feet stepped on the ground before feeling at ease.

  So tired, although Mao Yuanjiu's physical strength is good, and the distance from the ground is only six meters, but this is her first time, the tension in her heart turned into pressure, which made her physically and mentally exhausted.

  After coming down from the room, Mogami Kujirou immediately escaped from the back door with his luggage and hailed a taxi to head towards Karasuma.

  This is Beizhen District of the city, if taking a taxi, it's about 5 minutes away.

  The scenery outside the window is gradually becoming unfamiliar, even if there is some money at home, Mao Yuanjiu still rarely goes out, in addition to the curfew arranged by his father, there are other factors.

  But those 'other factors' are no longer important to me now.

  "We're here, miss."

  Thank you, Cao Yuanjiu got off the car after paying the fare and took a deep breath of cool air.

  The square in front of me was packed with people, just like a queen bee gathering anxious worker bees for a meeting, all gathered together.

  People's heads were buzzing, the noise was unusually loud, and Mao Yuanjiu suddenly felt a bit dizzy, his body tilting to the left and falling over. By the time he came back to himself, it was already too late.

  At this very moment——

  "Is everything all right?"

  Embraced by a strange boy, Mao Yuanjiu immediately apologized as he bounced back.

  "I'm terribly sorry, I've caused you trouble."

  "It's okay, it's okay, hey, Lin Xuan wait for me!"

  "Hurry up! Stupid Haicheng!"

  Lin Xuan? Hai Cheng?

  Mao Yuanjiu lifted his head and saw someone he was familiar with.

  After all, they are the two good friends of that despicable academic failure, and also members of the "Game Lovers Club".

  Although he was resentful, Mouguri Kune had been saved once by the person called Kaishi, and did not show a disgusted expression.

  "So be careful, okay? Summer is easy to get heatstroke, it's best to bring something cold. By the way, I know a great cafe, want to go together after this... Ow! It hurts so much!"

  "Hurry up! We're going to be late!"

  "Yes! Yes! Yes!"

  One hand waving at himself, and on the other hand being dragged by a girl called Lin Xuan, Mao Yuan Jiu Shi didn't know how to describe the current situation.

  She has several good friends, but when she's with them, they always talk about things like studying, red tea, flower arrangement, and the way of tea. Apart from that, there aren't any other common interests.

  Neither quarrel nor make jokes with each other, all communication is conducted in a most respectful manner.

  Something is wrong, there's a mistake somewhere, but Mao Yuanjiu can't quite put his finger on it, and he can't say what this 'mistake' actually is.

  When meeting friends, you must greet them properly, cannot make excessive movements, cannot use dirty words, cannot speak loudly, cannot spend money recklessly, cannot hate others, cannot intentionally lose, and so on, are all the rules of Mao Yuan Jiu Shi.

  With these principles in mind, Mogami Kyoko walked into the square, facing the square where thousands of people gathered, and she felt helpless standing at the end of the line.

  Mogami Kujirai took over from a bespectacled, backpack-wearing man and held up the sign that read "Queue ends here", following closely behind the group as they moved forward.

  The autograph session still has a minute left, so don't worry about waiting for too long. It's just that the queue is too long and by the time it's your turn, the game might be sold out already.

  Thinking of unpleasant things, she suddenly noticed a very familiar figure, that is -

  "Father?"

  Kawara Hiroto, his own father and also one of the CEOs of Sony Corporation. Why is his always busy father here, and even lining up behind him?

  Could it be that Father is also a game enthusiast? No, no way, Mao Yuanjiu can confirm this point.

  His father's biggest concern is only about company issues, and everything else is completely ignored.

  In the past, when Cao Yu was nine or ten years old on his birthday, he would also be casually wished a 'Happy Birthday' by his father.

  As the CEO, Mao Haraguchi has many strong performances that support the company, trusted by everyone in the company, and is considered one of the most action-oriented and influential high-level figures.

  Even in summer, he still wears a suit and tie, looking like he's discussing something with a company executive.

  What should I do? Should I go back now?

  Kawahara Kiyoshi thought of a way to avoid being discovered by his father, and finally came up with the simplest conclusion: stand here, hide in the crowd, and leave along with the flow of people after the signing is over.

  He was in front of his father, so he could easily dodge.

  It's just that when Kugayama Kokoro was most worried, why did his serious and sincere father come back to participate in the new game sales event.

  Is it really liked? The possibility is too low to be negligible.

  Apart from this reason, Matsubara Kiyoshi couldn't think of any other reasons.

  Is it as an investigator for the company?

  Even if it were true, the company should have sent other ordinary employees to investigate in this summer, and it is impossible for the father who is one of the presidents to come out.

  Moreover, TYPE-MOON itself is just a game production team and does not need Sony to go to such great lengths.

  After excluding these reasons one by one, Makihara Kaito found that he couldn't find any other reason.

  The father who had always been watching his own back, the father who had always been chasing his own back, now appeared just a few meters behind him.

  Life is indeed full of all sorts of miracles, and meeting the game "Fate/Stay Night" was also a combination of many miracles. I secretly ran out of the house to attend an autograph session, where I met my father.

  My former conservative self, my dislike for people who are not serious, and my slightly arrogant self have all undergone great changes.

  Thinking about these things, Mugen no Jūnichi realized that the group was getting closer and closer to that author, which meant he would soon meet that person.

  What will it be like?

  Is it a fat uncle? Or is it a bespectacled otaku? Or perhaps a young woman?

  Making different guesses, Kusuo Saiki saw his group move again, the bespectacled otaku in front of him was shaking hands and talking to that person, and bought a box of games, got an autograph.

  He shook hands again and the bespectacled otaku left, Mogami Kotori walked up the stairs with a small expectation, her gaze fixed on the person behind the table.

  "Huh?!"

  Huh???????!!!!!!!!!

  Hip-hop rock music sounded, and Mao Harunoji's expression froze instantly.

  There are miracles in the world. No matter what kind of miracle, there may be a probability and factor for its occurrence. Therefore, it is never wrong for humans to expect miracles.

  Just as believers yearn for redemption and students expect high grades, ordinary people also look forward to witnessing miracles, which is almost inevitable or irresistible.

  Even Mao Yuanjiu would make a wish in front of the flowing stream sometimes.

  Although he knew that shooting stars were just meteorites passing by the Earth and had no special meaning or power to make wishes come true, Mao Yuanjiu still did it.

  Just as he had given his heart to that star, Mogami Kensei would clasp his hands together in prayer at that time, praying for a change in his own future.

  However, that miracle did not occur, and instead another miracle appeared.

  An unpleasant miracle, an unexpected miracle.

  At the same time, it was also the first 'miracle' encountered by Mao Yuanjiu.

  Why, repeating...

  Why, why, is a bad student here!!!!!!!!!!