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Chapter 12 — Rui Kisugi’s Joy

At that moment, an image suddenly appeared inside the Diary—a photo of Amae Koromo.

“Wah—she’s so cute!” Mōri Ran couldn’t hold back her excitement, her eyes sparkling. “She’s really, really adorable. I want to hug her!”

Sonoko exclaimed, “Oh my god, there’s a girl this cute?! I want to squeeze her and pat her forever!”

Meanwhile, Ryuumonbuchi Touka immediately grabbed Amae Koromo, lifting her into a tight embrace and stroking her head gently.

“My, my. Truly adorable.”

“Our precious Koromo has officially become a universally acknowledged Goddess of Cuteness.”

“Ninth place in the Goddess Ranking.”

“Touka, don’t touch my head,” Amae Koromo protested with irritation, yet no one paid any attention.

Her sulky little expression only made her look even cuter—there was absolutely zero intimidation to her anger.

The Diary updated again.

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【The eighth place in the K-Nation’s Top Ten Anime Goddesses Ranking: Mine Fujiko.】

【Mine Fujiko is the main heroine of Lupin the Third.】

【She is a thief, a spy, and both a rival and partner to Lupin the Third.】

【Mine Fujiko possesses stunning beauty—long blonde hair, sharp alluring eyes. In our world, she’s known as the very first adult female character in the history of Japanese animation—fans call her “the Walking Aphrodisiac.”】

【Her surname “Mine,” meaning “mountain,” is an allusion to “Mount Fuji”—symbolizing the peaks of her seductive body.】

【Her personality is greedy, willing to use any means to obtain money. She’s smart, crafty, and unpredictable.】

【Her mysterious past and unclear identity only add to her irresistible charm.】

【Considering all that, she deserves eighth place in the Goddess Ranking.】

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At that moment in Kyoto, a woman dressed elegantly with a sunhat and fake blonde hair looked at the Diary with a faint smile.

“Only eighth place, huh?”

“How interesting. You’ve caught my attention.”

“I want to know why you ranked me only eighth.”

“I’ll definitely find you—and make you reconsider.”

With that thought, she adjusted her plans on the spot—changing her flight and preparing to head straight for Tokyo.

Meanwhile, countless other beautiful women across various locations were reading the Diary with growing tension.

Especially those who lived in the K-Nation—who wouldn’t want to be included in the Top Ten?

After all, Hayashi Rin had stated that their world was a fused anime universe, and that he had watched every series they came from. That made his opinions far more credible than anyone else’s.

To enter his Top Ten Goddess Ranking was essentially the highest form of acknowledgement.

The Diary updated once more.

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【Seventh place in the K-Nation’s Top Ten Anime Goddesses Ranking: Rui Kisugi.】

【Rui Kisugi is the eldest of the three main sisters from Cat’s Eye.】

【The three sisters—Rui Kisugi, Hitomi Kisugi, and Ai Kisugi—each possess their own charm.】

【Ai Kisugi is cheerful, cute, and a genius who creates various tools.】

【Hitomi Kisugi is young, beautiful, gentle, with a slightly spoiled side. She is the main protagonist of the series.】

【Meanwhile, Rui Kisugi, as the eldest sister, is elegant, alluring, and radiates mature charm.】

【The story of Cat’s Eye revolves around these three sisters acting as legendary thieves to search for their missing father, Michael Heinz. They steal artworks and collections that once belonged to him, hoping to find clues about his whereabouts.】

【The romance between Hitomi Kisugi and the detective Toshio is also one of the major narrative threads.】

【But personally, I prefer onee-san types like Rui Kisugi. Gentle, dignified, and possessing the true allure of a mature woman.】

【Her calmness, maturity, and subtly maternal presence are magnetic. Though unmarried, she exudes the charm of an experienced woman.】

【And most importantly—she’s big.】

【You all know by now—I have a weakness for big.】

【So, based on my personal taste, Rui Kisugi deserves seventh place.】

【By the way, Rui-san, I actually know exactly what happened to your father.】

【Instead of continuing to steal your father’s artwork in search of clues, how about coming directly to find me?】

【If you can find me, I’ll tell you where your father is.】

【Well? Isn’t that much easier?】

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Upon reading that, Rui Kisugi—who had been looking at the Diary—shot up from her bed, eyes immediately filling with tears of joy.

“Finally… finally a clue about Father! This is incredible!”

“I must find this man, Hayashi Rin—no matter what it takes, no matter the cost—I have to obtain information about Father from him!”

With unwavering determination, she stood up and fixed her appearance. After dressing neatly, she walked out from the café where she worked.

“Hitomi, I’m heading out for a bit. Something very important came up.”

“Okay, Sis! But what’s so urgent that you’re leaving this early?” Hitomi asked.

Rui Kisugi paused.

She realized—Hitomi did not have a copy of the Diary.

She tried to explain, but suddenly felt an invisible force stopping her from mentioning anything related to the Diary.

She froze, stunned by the overwhelming power the Diary clearly possessed.

She ultimately said only:

“I received an important lead about Father. This time… someone truly knows where he is.”

Hitomi gasped. “Really, Sis?!”

“Yes. Absolutely. This person definitely knows.”

Ai Kisugi dashed over excitedly. “Big Sis! I want to go too!”

Hitomi followed, “Me too!”

But Rui Kisugi raised a hand, signaling them to wait.

“Don’t rush. I need to meet someone first.”

“What I know for certain is that a man named Hayashi Rin has information about Father.”

“I’ll ask Umibozu for help finding him first.”

“Once we locate him—I’ll take both of you with me.”

“…Alright,” Hitomi and Ai answered reluctantly.

Rui Kisugi looked again at the Diary floating before her—astonished that her sisters couldn’t see it at all.

This only strengthened her conviction that the Diary was something beyond comprehension.

In her heart, she made a firm vow:

“This Diary is no ordinary object. It may be our only real clue to finding Father.”

“I can’t lose this Diary. I must find Hayashi Rin—no matter the cost.”

Right then, the Diary updated again.

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【Sixth place in the K-Nation’s Top Ten Anime Goddesses Ranking: Koizumi Akako.】

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Which name sounds better for a country in a novel?

1. Land of K, 2. K-Nation, 3. Country K

Let me know your choice in the comments.