Chapter 226: Chapter 154: Huh? Sister Reiko, why are you blushing too?!_2

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Are you living on New York time in Tokyo?

"How's that, am I awesome or what? Hehe!"

The crisp, childlike voice echoed in my ears. Looking down, the person and the cat maintained the poses they had just struck, as if waiting for someone's praise?

"Yes, quite impressive. I've never met a comic artist before... Misaki, you're the first one I ever knew!" Hoshina sincerely thought the little guy was impressive.

In the past, when at school, I'd snub such things, but stepping into society made me realize how foolish I'd been. Without any particular skills, I could only do menial part-time jobs in a Neon City like Tokyo...

"Hehe, of course! My head's filled with ink!! The power of knowledge!!"

As he spoke, the little guy's expression turned sober, as if he were shouldering a great cause.

All filled with ink?

The sudden change not only startled the Spice Girl but also left Roast Meat somewhat unsure of how to interact with the little guy,

"Meow!"