Sagiri didn't have many friends or relatives to worry about.
Whether she holed up here or in another world didn't make much difference.
Maybe living in Takumi's world would actually be better.
So when the group brought it up, she naturally chimed in.
Takumi: [Your mom's got great taste!]
He was thoroughly impressed.
Sagiri: [!!!] [Please don't say it in such a weird way!!]
Something about it just sounded wrong.
She didn't want "Onii-chan Takumi" turning into "Papa Takumi."
Chika Fujiwara: [Sagiri-chan, just give your points to Takumi. He'll come get you and your mom.]
After understanding the situation, Chika had no objections.
If Sagiri wanted to immigrate, it was totally feasible.
Megumi Kato: [If you're moving, might as well bring the whole house too!]
Even Megumi joined in.
Since Sagiri was immigrating, why not relocate the entire residence?
For Takumi, that was hardly a challenge.
It was just shifting the house's coordinatesa new neighborhood, that's all.
Chika Fujiwara: [Brilliant~! Yes yes yes, let's do it that way.]
Chika fully supported the plan.
Sagiri was starting to feel tempted herself.
She only had enough points for a one-way trip. She couldn't bring anyone else.
So Takumi would have to be the one to make the journey.
Takumi: [That's fine. I'll swing by and collect a few extra citizens while I'm at it.]
No problem at all.
If Sagiri handed over her points, Takumi could use them to make the trip.
And he'd pick up some young scientists while he was there.
Family included.
As Takumi thought of that, he raised a question in the group.
Takumi: [Should I "package" Yamada Elf too?]
Sagiri gave it a moment's thought and declined.
That wasn't necessary.
She didn't know Yamada Elf that well.
Plus, her mom was already coming along.
Sagiri: [No need. I don't know her.] [Just me and my mom.]
Then she sent over a red packet with her points.
Takumi didn't hesitate.
He accepted it immediately and bought a world-hopping talisman.
The next moment, a spatial portal opened.
Takumi stepped through and appeared in a quiet alley.
Arriving in this new world, Takumi raised his eyebrows.
It felt so... weak.
The space here wasn't nearly as solid as his own world's.
Then again, it was a slice-of-life universe.
That explained it.
Each world had its own rules.
He didn't dwell on it.
He connected to the local internet and quickly figured out where he wasright next to Sagiri's house.
With his location confirmed, Takumi got to work.
He began infiltrating the internet, scanning for brilliant minds.
Then he sent out a message:
[Do you want to understand the meaning of life?] [yes/no]
The message appeared on their screens no matter what they were doing.
Even if they were scrolling their phones in the bathroom.
Some assumed it was a scam text.
But others, curious, tapped [yes].
They immediately received an invitation.
An invitation to bring themselves and their families to another world.
Many were stunned.
An alternate world?
Seriously?
But quite a few of them had chuuni hearts.
They accepted on the spot.
A chance to bring family, get a house, get supplies?
Too good to pass up.
As for those who rejected it?
Their memories were wiped.
They blinked, confused, and returned to whatever they were doing.
They had no idea what had just happened.
For Takumi, taking over this world was child's play.
Agree, and you're taken.
Refuse, and you're forgotten.
He didn't give much time to decide.
Just grab as many as he could.
He targeted young, talented individuals already scouted by universities or governments.
Still in school.
Picking them out was easy.
He also scanned for hidden geniuses among the civilian population.
From around the world, he filtered through a significant number.
All passed basic character checks.
Investigating backgrounds was trivial for Takumi.
And he did all of this in mere moments.
His digital and computational power was a dimensional leap above this world.
...
Takumi: [@Sagiri, tell your mom to open the door. I'm here.]
He stood in front of Sagiri's home, texting her in the group chat.
Everyone had gone back to discussing Asuna's situation.
Sagiri's earlier message had interrupted them.
Now the focus had returned to Asuna.
She still hadn't decided.
Should she ask Takumi to come save her?
But if he came, he'd definitely recruit people from her world.
Was she really okay with that?
She remained torn.
Takumi glanced at the chat.
Takumi: [@Yuuki Asuna, we'll talk about this later. Let me bring Sagiri and her mom over first.]
Right as he sent that, the front door opened.
A woman in comfy loungewear, sporting a rather dangerous hairstyle, peeked out.
Upon seeing Takumi, her eyes lit up.
"So you're the Takumi Onii-chan that Sagiri always talks about?"
"Come on in!"
Seeing the white-haired, handsome young man, Sagiri's mom was visibly thrilled.
"Hello, ma'am. I'm here to bring you over."
Takumi's eyes lit up too.
Sagiri's mom was like a grown-up version of Sagiri.
Not that Takumi had any ulterior motives.
He just genuinely thought she was great.
"Sagiri already explained everything."
"When do we leave?"
Inside, Mrs. Izumi looked at Takumi with excitement.
She could hardly wait.
At that moment, footsteps echoed from upstairs.
Sagiri came running down.
When she saw Takumi standing there, her face brightened instantly.
Chapter 107: Freedom Gundam Requests Deployment
Sagiri came rushing down the stairs.
She ran straight to Takumi and called out,
"Takumi-oniichan!!"
Hearing her call him "oniichan," Takumi smiled.
"Sagiri~!"
"We finally meet face to face."
He reached out and patted her head.
Sagiri giggled, then asked eagerly,
"Takumi-oniichan, when do we start?"
She was clearly looking forward to the moment.
"When? We'll leave in a bit."
"I'll just take your house with us. Foundation and all."
Sagiri nodded without objection.
"Takumi-kun, please have a seat. I'll make you some tea."
With her daughter now downstairs, Mrs. Izumi was even more delighted.
Even if they were leaving soon, hospitality still mattered.
Takumi quickly waved it off.
"No need. I have things to take care of shortly, so I'll be heading off."
"Oh, right. Mrs. Izumi, this potion is for you."
"Go ahead and use it."
With that, Takumi handed her a vial of superpower awakening serum.
Seeing the vial, Mrs. Izumi's eyes sparkled.
"Masaka?"
"Could this be the legendary superpower awakening serum?"
She was ecstatic.
She had long envied Sagiri's power.
Even if it was just "drawing projection," it was amazing for an illustrator.
Now, she had the chance too?
"Exactly!"
"Almost everyone who immigrates to our world gets one."
"Just inject it into your arm."
Takumi explained as he handed it over.
Mrs. Izumi didn't hesitate. She rolled up her sleeve and gave herself the shot.
As the serum entered her system, she felt something awaken within.
Takumi observed her reaction with amusement.
Mrs. Izumi was still so youthful at heart.
"Sorry, Takumi-oniichan."
"My mom's just a little too excited..."
Sagiri looked a bit embarrassed.
Takumi laughed awkwardly.
"Not at all."
"She's just young at heart. Totally normal."
Then,
"Eh? My power's the same as Sagiri's? I can auto-draw too?"
Mrs. Izumi shouted in surprise.
Upon sensing her ability, she realized it matched Sagiri's.
"Superpowers are essentially a genetic extension."
"Children often inherit similar abilities from their parents."
"There's nothing strange about it, since Sagiri is your daughter."
Takumi chuckled.
In truth, Sagiri probably got her power from her mom all along.
Mrs. Izumi finally understood and felt incredibly proud.
Of course her daughter inherited her talents!
This was the power she had always dreamed of.
With her abilities awakened, Takumi stood.
"I'll head out now."
"I'll come back for you two soon."
Sagiri and her mom both nodded.
Takumi then vanished on the spot and began traveling the world.
He collected all the people who had agreed to leave.
Additionally, he decided to bring a group of orphans from war-torn areas.
Even the sick or disabled were welcomeTakumi could heal them.
Suddenly, many people around the world vanished without a trace.
Especially young prodigies, along with their families.
It would become one of this world's great unsolved mysteries.
But no one would ever get an explanation.
Late into the night, Takumi finally gathered everyone.
They were placed in imaginary space.
The total headcount was now in the hundreds of thousands, including many orphans.
Surely, this mass disappearance would stir global commotion soon.
But it had nothing to do with Takumi.
Once everyone was collected, he messaged Miori Shiba in the group chat.
Takumi: [@Miori Shiba, I'm heading back now.] [Have the robots ready.] [I'll bring them back shortlyplease arrange everything.]
Shiina, still awake, replied quickly.
Miori Shiba: [Got it! I'll take care of it right away.]
Takumi: [OK!]
[@Sagiri, let your mom know not to worry.] [I'm bringing your house over next.]
He tagged Sagiri.
She had been lurking and now quickly responded.
Sagiri: [Okay!] [Go ahead, Takumi-oniichan!]
Everything was ready on her end.
Takumi closed the chat and opened a portal to return to Sagiri's house.
The street was dim, nearly pitch black in places.
Even countryside areas in his previous world had more lights.
But that was convenient.
With a snap of his fingers, a black space rift opened beneath Sagiri's home.
The entire building was swallowed, foundation and all.
Only an empty lot remained.
Takumi smirked at the sight.
Then, with a mischievous glint in his eyes, he conjured a giant Gundam statue on the empty lot.
In full color.
Freedom Gundam, requesting deployment.
As the towering mech stood proudly on the former site of Sagiri's home,
Takumi nodded with satisfaction.
Yes. A man should always pilot a Gundam.
Let this be a little gift to this world
Another urban legend was born.
Chapter 108: Ill Owe You First, Pay You Back When I Can!
After handling things on Sagiri's end, Takumi returned to his world.
Back home, he began settling in Sagiri and her mother. First, he led the people he brought from Sagiri's world to the area where Miori Shiba had prepared a group of robots.
Once released, the newcomers stared in awe at the surroundings and the robots awaiting them.
"Line up." "Follow the robots to your designated residences." "I've already arranged the housing." "The robots will also issue you IDs and terminals." "If you have any questions, ask the AI." "You'll also be assigned roles or jobs." "Superpower awakening serums will be distributed later."
Takumi gave them a concise briefing.
Hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up. He was delivering exactly what he promised, and they were excited.
Once the arrangements were set, the robots began escorting the new citizens, while Takumi uploaded their data to the network terminalensuring IDs could be processed.
As for their origin, it was noted: Eromanga World.
With that done, Takumi messaged Sagiri.
Takumi: [@Sagiri, where do you want to live?] [I'll just place your house in the city.] [You can go to school there and learn magic and such.]
He didn't give her time to object.
If left to her, she'd insist on being his next-door neighbor.
But his house was on a mountain.
Getting groceries there was a hassle. Living in the city was just more practical.
Sagiri: [I want to live next to Takumi-oniichan!!]
As expected.
Takumi: [Nope!] [You'd have a hard time even buying food up here.] [You two would starve as shut-ins.] [Plus, you need to attend school and study magic.]
He rejected her outright.
Better to get Sagiri out of shut-in habits and into a proper school life. Even her mom could take magic lessons.
Sagiri hesitated inside the imaginary space, then consulted her mom.
Mrs. Izumi responded immediately:
"Takumi-kun is right." "We should live in the city." "Otherwise, it'd be hard for you to get to school." "You can't stay home all the time, can you?" "Besides, the city is nice."
"And you can always contact Takumi whenever you miss him."
She said that last part with a teasing smile.
Sagiri flushed bright red.
"Okay then..."
With her mom's decision made, Sagiri didn't argue.
She relayed it to Takumi and told him to arrange it.
Takumi got to work immediately.
He placed Sagiri's house near a school in the city.
Once done, he knocked on their door.
The mother and daughter, having noticed the change outside, quickly opened it.
Takumi handed them their new IDs and terminals.
"Here you go." "You're now official citizens here."
"Soon, Sagiri will start school."
"This whole area is populated with kids like her." "Kasumi and Enju live nearby."
"I'm sure Sagiri will make good friends here."
"If more members immigrate, I'll place them here too."
"This can be your little community."
Yesthis was the kids' zone.
Even Kisara Tendo lived nearby.
Future immigrants would be assigned to this area as well.
Sagiri nodded, accepting the plan.
There weren't many others asking to immigrate right now, but that might change.
Takumi wrapped up the chat and left, leaving Sagiri and her mom to adjust with the help of AI.
If they needed anything, they could also ask Miori Shiba.
With those tasks complete, Takumi headed home.
Lilia was already waiting for him.
When she saw him, her eyes sparkled.
"Did you eat yet?"
"I made dinner."
Takumi blinked in surprise.
She could cook now?
"Nice!" "I haven't eaten yet."
Lilia got up and went to the kitchen, soon returning with the food.
Takumi was even more surprisedit looked and smelled great.
He eagerly dug in.
It tasted amazing.
She really had learned to cook!
Satisfied, the two chatted casually at home.
At the same time, Takumi monitored the group chat.
This was the time when the chat was most active.
