Language Cheat Reincarnation – Young Girl VTuber Saves the World Chapter 338: [Who Will Get the Engagement Ring?]

《《"Let’s dig in!"》》

The day after my language stream with Ilyena.

Angu Ogu and I sat together, putting our hands together.

A more luxurious al than usual was spread on the table.

Yes, today was a special day…

《I never imagined I'd spend Thanksgiving with Iroha.》

《It's an event we don’t have in Japan, so it's my first ti experiencing it. Mmm, delicious! Is this "stuffing"? I didn't know how to make it, so I just bought it.》

《Thanksgiving wouldn't start without it!》

It was a roast turkey stuffed with various ingredients.

I was recomnded to eat it with cranberry sauce, which was quite sothing.

We also had mashed potatoes with gravy.

The only problem was the sheer amount of food!

《It would be great if Mai or Ah-nee were here for this.》

《Ilyena too, right?… Hmph.》

《Huh? What's up, Angu Ogu? You seem upset.》

《It’s nothing. I’m not thinking about how you’re only talking about other girls when it’s just the two of us.》

《Oh, is that so? Alright, then.》

《Grrrr!》

《Wait, what? What's going on!?》

Angu Ogu, who was sitting next to , suddenly headbutted my shoulder. She rubbed her face against , almost like a pet marking its territory.

《I watched yesterday's stream archive. You seem to be getting quite close to Ilyena.》

《Ah, yeah. I guess so. Maybe.》

《…Are you planning to go out with her?》

《Ugh!? Cough, cough! Gulp, phew!?》

I almost choked at the unexpected question.

I hurriedly drank water and swallowed the food in my throat.

《Wow, that surprised ! Why are you asking that out of the blue!? Th-that doesn’t concern you, Angu Ogu!》

《Hmph!》

《A-Angu Ogu? Why are you hugging my neck all of a sudden… Ow, ow, ow!? You’re choking !?》

《This is the punishnt for being a womanizer. Squeeze~~~!》

《Gwaaah!?》

I tapped her arm to signal my surrender.

After a while, she seed satisfied and let go.

Why am I going through this? I haven’t done anything wrong.

As I was thinking that, sothing ca to mind.

《By the way, isn’t there sothing happening tomorrow too?》

《Huh? Oh, it’s so-called "Black Friday." The day after Thanksgiving, there’s a huge year-end sale… Every Arican goes shopping on that day.》

Apparently, it’s like a Christmas sale in Japan.

Unlike Thanksgiving, it’s not a holiday, but many people treat it like one.

As for why it’s called "Black," it’s because businesses go "in the black," or turn a profit.

Hmm, capitalism. But apparently, it used to have a worse aning… Compared to that, this is way better.

《Actually, speaking of the year-end, there’s sothing I need to ask you, Angu Ogu.》

《Why so serious?》

《Do you already have plans for Christmas?》

《!?!?!? Iroha, what does that an!?》

《Wait, don’t get the wrong idea! In Arica, Christmas is spent with family, right!? So I figured you’d go ho to the White House at least for that day!》

《Whew, you scared . But yeah, I guess I should head back for Christmas, or I’ll get in trouble too.》

《I thought so.》

《But, Christmas Eve is probably free.》

《…Really? I see.》

I took a deep breath. Sotis, you need a running start to build up the courage to clear a hurdle. Then I made up my mind and asked her.

《Then, will you spend Christmas Eve with ?》

《!?!?!? That’s a misleading way to say it! I’m not falling for it a second ti!》

《I have sothing important to tell you.》

I placed my hand on Angu Ogu's arm, which was wrapped around my neck, and said that.

My voice was probably trembling.

My face must have been bright red.

Luckily, she couldn’t see from that angle.

《…Seriously?》

《I said it! I told you!》

《O-okay.》

At last, I had made up my mind.

I knew exactly what I had to do, and to whom I had to respond.

《…Seriously?》

Angu Ogu muttered to herself as she returned to her seat and resud eating.

We both fell silent.

Occasionally, we would sneak glances at each other.

Her expression was a mix of nervousness, anticipation, and a bit of anxiety.

There was just over a month left until the end of the year.

And that ant the end of "this story" was also approaching.

***

The next day, Black Friday.

I was walking through the city alone. Well, not entirely alone, as I had bodyguards.

《Wow, look at all the people. Is everyone here for shopping?》

Well, I’m no different, so I can’t say much.

I had split up with Angu Ogu to buy sothing. That sothing was…

《You absolutely can't spill the beans to Angu Ogu or anyone else, okay?》

《I got it, I got it. I’m not that rude.》

《…I’m serious, okay?》

I warned the grinning Secret Service agent, then entered the store.

It was a jewelry shop. In other words…

A store that sold… rings.