They had never met before, and today was their first interaction.
Since Takumi was coming to her world, Asuna felt she had to show some gesture in return. Sure, Takumi coming here to collect people and things was his business. But rescuing her? That was on her.
Even though she had no points now, she could slowly repay him through daily check-ins.
Takumi, upon reading her message, had no issue.
Of course not—he was the one profiting here.
Takumi: [OK!] [Then I'll head over tomorrow.]
It was too late now, and he was too lazy to move.
Asuna nodded at the message. Tomorrow? That was fine.
With that, they finalized their agreement.
Right after, Takumi suddenly remembered Boros.
Takumi: [@Boros, spaceship guy, did you go to Earth?] [Don't tell me Saitama already punched you flat?]
The guy hadn't spoken up in ages. Naturally, Takumi was curious.
Boros: [I'm almost at Earth... but I stopped on the far side of the Moon.] [I didn't go straight to Saitama.]
He wasn't stupid.
After watching the anime, he knew he'd get wrecked.
So instead, he waited.
Takumi burst out laughing at the response.
He still hadn't landed? Wasn't he supposed to be there already?
Takumi: [So, what's your plan?]
He couldn't help but ask. What was Boros stalling for?
Boros: [Just a few more days and I'll have enough points.] [I'll power up once, then challenge Saitama.]
These days, Boros had been religiously checking in for points. Once he discovered the strengthening function in the group, he started saving.
If he could power up, maybe he'd finally have a real fight with Saitama.
Training on his own? That was too slow. The group system was way faster.
Still, luck hadn't been kind to him. He never got many points.
Even Suoh Mikoto had better rolls. He had already powered up once, and now his Damocles Sword was stabilized. He was way stronger now—and thanks to info shared in the group, he even figured out who murdered his close friend.
Suoh Mikoto was quietly working behind the scenes.
No one else in the group even realized.
Boros only needed a bit more—just over 100 points. With luck, he'd have it in a couple of days.
Then it would be a true battle of blood and fire.
A perfect rival for Saitama.
Maybe that would reignite Saitama's fighting spirit.
A proper rival training plan.
Seeing all this, Takumi couldn't help but click his tongue in amusement.
Chika Fujiwara: [Got it. You're scared!!]
Bronya: [Got it. You're scared!!]
Sagiri: [Got it. You're scared!!]
Raiden Mei: [Got it. You're scared!!]
The whole chat group lit up again.
Clearly, he was chickening out.
Takumi laughed.
Yeah, Boros was definitely scared.
Boros: [...] [That's not it!!] [I just want a hot-blooded battle with Saitama!!]
Takumi: [Hot♂blooded♂battle.] [Good luck, spaceship big bro!!]
Chika Fujiwara: [Good luck, spaceship big bro!!]
Sagiri: [Good luck, spaceship big bro!!]
Miori Shiba: [@Sagiri, where did Takumi place your house?] [Have you eaten? I'll send something over.]
Miori Shiba cut through the group's nonsense.
Come on, was this really worth chatting about?
Sagiri, did you eat or not?
Seeing the message, Sagiri paused and then chuckled.
Sagiri: [Thanks, Miori-nee. I've got food here.] [Mom stocked up, so I'm good.] [I'm not sure where we live now though.] [Takumi said it's near Enju's area.]
Miori sighed in relief.
As long as she'd eaten.
But living near Enju's place, huh?
Got it.
Miori Shiba: [Then I'll come by tomorrow.] [Did you get your terminal yet? If so, I'll add you as a friend.]
After that short exchange, they continued privately.
The Boros topic faded out.
Now people shifted to other topics.
Chika Fujiwara: [@Takumi, do a gacha roll!] [You've got the most points, right??] [Do a ten-pull, let us see your power!]
She was clearly hyped.
She knew Takumi must be stacked with points.
So why not use them?
Takumi stared at the message, speechless.
He checked his balance.
Yeah... over 4,000 points.
He'd accumulated them through check-ins, plus Kaguya had given him some.
He even had helpers farming points for him.
His balance kept climbing.
But gacha?
Looking at the number again, Takumi refused flat out.
Takumi: [I refuse!]
[Come on, I lack nothing. Why should I pull?]
Right now, he was the richest guy in the group.
He had everything.
Weapons? Got them.
Artifacts? Collected a bunch from Rias's world.
Skills? Not missing any.
Why waste points?
Better to save up and power up again.
Maybe next time, he could control the entire galaxy.
He was literally the lord of a world.
He needed nothing.
Chika Fujiwara: [Why not?]
[There are treasures from all worlds in there!]
She tried to persuade him.
Takumi holding all those points was just unfair!
Why not draw?
Don't leave her suffering alone!
Takumi: [Show me the stockings first!]
Yeah, he knew what she was up to.
If she wanted him to gacha, she better pay the price.