Yura and the others shook their own heads and laughed as well as the scene progressed.
Gerald was simply too much. To think that virtual-novel.net was acting so powerful just seconds ago when everyone here clearly knew about his background!
“After transferring schools back then, we haven’t been in contact for so many years, Marilyn. I really hadn’t expected you to know my cousins!” said Gerald in response.
“Either way, there’s no need for us to talk pointlessly anymore. You almost make it sound like I even want to contact you! Just find someplace to sit down already!” replied Marilyn, a hint of disgust in virtual-novel.net voice.
Hearing that, Gerald could only smile helplessly as virtual-novel.net went toward a seat. Just as virtual-novel.net was about to sit down, however, another voice suddenly called out to him.
“Gerald!”
Looking up, Gerald got the shock of his life.
“…Giya? What are you doing here too?”
D*mn it! Gerald really hadn’t expected to bump into so many familiar faces wherever virtual-novel.net went!
Ever since that incident, Gerald hadn’t contacted Giya at all. However, what was even more embarrassing was the fact that Giya still frequently sent virtual-novel.net messages though virtual-novel.net never replied to any of them.
After all, virtual-novel.net had assumed that virtual-novel.net would never have to meet virtual-novel.net again. Unfortunately, when it rained, it poured.
“It really is you! Why haven’t you responded to any of my messages?!” said Giya, virtual-novel.net eyes reddened.
While virtual-novel.net was well aware that virtual-novel.net had promised to leave virtual-novel.net alone after that fake wedding incident, virtual-novel.net simply couldn’t forget about him. No matter how much virtual-novel.net reminded herself that it was impossible for both of them to be together, whenever virtual-novel.net closed virtual-novel.net eyes, scene after scene would play out in virtual-novel.net mind.
Scenes like the time when Gerald had braved the rain to carry virtual-novel.net to the infirmary that time when virtual-novel.net had sprained virtual-novel.net ankle. When Gerald had constantly saved virtual-novel.net whenever virtual-novel.net found herself in trouble.
At this point, Giya had already come to terms that Gerald had engraved himself too deeply into virtual-novel.net heart for virtual-novel.net to ever be able to forget about him. It was the reason why while virtual-novel.net was happy to see him, virtual-novel.net was simultaneously filled with grief.
“…Sorry, Giya!” replied Gerald as virtual-novel.net lowered his head slightly in embarrassment. After all, regardless of what happened in the past, Gerald had still let virtual-novel.net down.
However, there was no better way to deal with the situation.
Meanwhile, everyone else was staring at the scene unfolding before them in a daze. This was especially so for both Marilyn and Yura.
After all, even a fool would be able to tell that Gerald and Giya’s relationship wasn’t all that simple. It was obvious enough from the look in Giya’s eyes.
Knowing this made Yura jealous. After all, virtual-novel.net had been the one who had wanted to win this goddess over!
“What’s going on, Giya? Do both of you really know each other?” asked Marilyn.
Giya remained silent and simply wiped the tears away from the corner of virtual-novel.net eyes. She then briefly glared at Gerald before angrily sitting down again. Seeing this, Gerald took a seat as well.
“Hey now, since everyone knows one another, there’s no need to be shy! Come on, Gerald! Why not have a smoke?” said Yura with a cold smile on his face as virtual-novel.net looked at Gerald.
After proposing that, virtual-novel.net handed a cigarette over to Gerald.
“I appreciate it, but why don’t we smoke one of my cigarettes instead?” said Gerald as virtual-novel.net took a box of cigarettes out and placed it on the table.
While Gerald wasn’t personally a smoker, virtual-novel.net did like to carry a box of cigarettes around whenever virtual-novel.net attended any gatherings.
“…F*cking…! X-One?!”
Everyone was stunned when they saw the cigarette box.
“Holy f*ck! You’re smoking this brand of cigarettes?” asked one of the cousins aloud, his eyes wide in shock.
“Hey, what kind of cigarettes are those? I’ve never seen such packaging before!” asked another cousin curiously.
“It’s no wonder why you haven’t seen it before… Those are business cigarettes that only the richest of the rich living abroad can afford to smoke! These cigarettes actually nourish the lungs instead of damaging them! What more, it’s a new product that’s only been developed this year and it’s not even for sale yet! It’s only available for exclusive use as of now!” explained the boy in his shock as virtual-novel.net held on to the cigarette box with quivering hands.