My Unique Skill [Gacha] Will Save the World - Episode 136: Player Rindou

Episode 136: Player Rindou

Upon arriving at the restaurant district, Rindou began searching for a place with soundproof rooms. 

“Why are we going to a place like that?” 

“Players often have things they don’t want others to know. Plus, I still want to keep Kyouka’s situation a secret for now.” 

If the possibility of artificially becoming a player were to emerge, those who admired players might recklessly try to enter the gates. 

Considering that he himself had once greatly admired players before awakening, Rindou couldn’t bring himself to announce it publicly just yet. 

“Alright, this should be the place.” 

“Huh? …Onii-chan, are you serious?” 

“Yeah, what’s wrong?” 

“Well, this place……. looks really expensive.” 

The place Rindou chose was a well-known Japanese fusion restaurant. It was tucked away in a quiet alley off the main street. 

“Don’t worry. This place is recommended by the Association, so we can trust it.” 

“That’s not really the important part for me!” 

“Come on, I’m sure the food will be delicious. Let’s go in.” 

“…Fine! Since I don’t know, I’ll just eat a ton!” 

With a mysterious sense of defiance, Kyouka said this. And Rindou chuckled as he entered the restaurant with her. 

“Welcome!” 

“We didn’t make a reservation, but do you have a private room for two?” 

“Please wait for a moment.” 

After Rindou asked the staff about a private room, they returned after a short while. 

“We have a room available until 2 PM today. Is that alright?” 

Rindou checked the time on his phone. 

“It’s about an hour and a half, but are you okay with that, Kyouka?” 

“I’m fine!” 

“Alright then, we’ll take it.” 

“Understood. Please follow me.” 

The staff led them to a private room. Then, a brief explanation of the dishes was given before the staff left. 

“The person was kind of indifferent, weren’t they?” 

“Well, since there’s not much time, maybe he was just being considerate. Maybe they were thinking we wanted to talk in private?” 

About ten minutes later, the dishes were brought in. They decided to enjoy their meal first. 

“Mmm! This hotpot is so delicious!” 

“Yeah, it really is. Seriously, it’s amazing.” 

“Onii-chan, you’ve never had this before?” 

“No, I haven’t. This was just the place that came up when I searched for a soundproof room.” 

Kyouka had assumed Rindou had eaten here before. She gave him a sidelong glance. But she quickly started enjoying the food. 

After finishing their meal, Rindou slowly began to explain his activities as a player. 

“You remember when I first awakened as a player, right?” 

“Yeah. That was when a stampede happened nearby, and you headed to the hospital for me, right?” 

“Yeah. I was so desperate at that time that I didn’t really understand my own skills.” 

Rindou then talked about his skill, [Gacha], his encounters with Kyousuke and Ayane, and the recent challenge of the double gate. 

Kyouka must have had things she was curious or worried about. She silently listened. It was clear from Rindou’s serious expression and his desire. From that, it was enough for Kyouka to understand him now that she decided to stay quiet. 

When Rindou finished talking, Kyouka slowly opened her mouth. 

“…Thank you, Onii-chan.” 

“Suddenly, what’s this about?” 

“Because you’ve been working so hard for me.” 

Seeing that Kyouka’s eyes were filled with tears, Rindou smiled. 

“What are you saying? Of course, I’d work hard for my little sister.” 

“People don’t usually risk their lives like that.” 

“For me, my little sister is more important than my own life.” 

“…But, Onii-chan…” 

When Rindou said this as if it were obvious, Kyouka suddenly spoke more seriously. 

“From now on, I’ll also be a player. So I’ll do my best too. I won’t let you be the only one working hard!” 

“You don’t have to go through anything difficult.” 

“No, I’ll do my best. If I’m with you, Onii-chan, I know I can!” 

Rindou honestly didn’t want Kyouka to experience danger. 

Even though she had awakened as a player, he didn’t want it. He felt he could handle it on his own. 

But he fully understood how stubborn Kyouka could be. It was normal for siblings to act that way. 

And when he looked at Kyouka’s determined eyes, he knew that no matter what he said, she wouldn’t give up. 

“…Alright then. For the first gate, I’ll be with you. And Kyousuke and Ayane will be too.” 

“Isn’t that a bit too much? Isn’t it too overprotective?” 

“For me, being overprotective is just the right amount.” 

With Kyouka, they would be dealing with a star-1 gate. 

But considering the situation with the recent double gates, it couldn’t be said that a star-1 would be absolutely safe. 

Even if people thought he was overprotective, or found it annoying, as long as it ensured Kyouka’s safety, he didn’t care. 

“Got it! Really, thank you, Onii-chan!” 

“…Ah, leave it to me!”

That said, Kyouka never found Rindou annoying. 

And that was only natural. Because to Kyouka, Rindou was her only family. He was the brother she loved more than anyone else.