I, Who Was Ridiculed as a “Video Game Otaku and Creepy” and Dumped by My Childhood Friend, Was Actually the Winner of a World E-sports Tournament. - Chapter 72

Chapter 72

A Fansa in Harajuku (Fan Service)

Translated by NotBlueYet
Edited by Kingavent

I lost the game with Rio and was punished by having to buy her a crepe in Harajuku.

I also heard that the video of the game will be edited and shown on Rio’s channel.

Well, I think it will probably grow quite a bit.

Two people who are currently the center of attention in the city are going to shoot something that looks like a dating video.

Especially, Rio’s name  among teenagers has been tremendous.

Even those who don’t play games know about her, probably due in part to her overwhelming looks.

I was waiting for Rio in front of the station nearest to our meeting place.

“Sorry to keep you waiting.”

Rio approaches me, waving her hand.

No, she’s cute, isn’t she?

“No, I just arrived.”

Today Rio was wearing a black mini-skirt one-piece dress.

It is an adult-like costume that clearly shows the lines of the body.

She seems to be disguised with a black mask and a hat, but the aura she emits cannot be completely hidden.

“I like that about you, Ryo.”

“Well, thank you.”

Speaking of me, I’m wearing my usual black setup.

The mask is the same black as Rio’s.

“Well, let’s go.”

“Yes.”

We took the train for a short 20 minutes.

We arrived at Harajuku station, our destination.

“Wow, so many people.”

It was lunchtime on a holiday.

There were many young people and even families.

“I guess so. I bet there would be more if we went to Takeshita-dori.”

“I’m sure.”

Today’s crepe shop is on Takeshita-dori.

“Now, let’s take a picture.”

Rio attaches her smartphone to the selfie stick.

The latest smartphones are excellent.

The phone itself is enough to serve as a camera.

We shoot the opening where we won’t be disturbed.

From there, we walk to Takeshita-dori.

“Will they recognize us?”

“We’ll probably be fine. We’re in disguise.”

“No, I’m more worried about Rio.”

Compared to me, Rio has more media exposure.

The reason is that she is a model for apparel and cosmetics, and she has a huge following among young people.

“Here, it’s straight.”

“Yes.”

I started walking alongside Rio.

It was right after we entered Takeshita-dori.

“Excuse me, are you Rio-san?”

“Yes, Rio-san, it’s real!”

“Then, is that takamori-san over there?”

We were immediately recognized.

A crowd had formed around us.

The crowd made us even more obvious, creating a vicious cycle.

This is indeed a town where young people gather.

In Shinjuku, we were never talked to even if we were exposed.

However, it seems that this is not the case here.

In no time at all, our presence was noticed by everyone around us.

“May I take a picture with you?”

“I’d like a picture with you two, please.”

They asked for handshakes and pictures.

Rio and I tried our best to respond to the fans.

Then, we cut them off when they calmed down a little.

“Then, we had a photo shoot, so see you later!”

“Please watch the video.”

We managed to get through the fans and arrived at the crepe shop.

“No, it was more than I expected.”

“Yes, it was. I didn’t think it would go that far.”

I guess we had underestimated our own visibility a little bit.

Then we resumed shooting.

“I think I’d like to buy a crepe here today.”

“Shall we get in line?”

After we finished taking pictures with our phones, we got in line at the end of the long line at the crepe shop.