Truck kun's gift only arrived now!?

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"!!!" The group's perception of Ken underwent a dramatic shift. Initially, they believed his family was moderately accomplished, but Suneo's explanation of Google led them to speculate that Ken might be wealthier than Suneo.

Suneo regarded Ken with a complex expression. While he had initially used the opportunity to flaunt his knowledge to his friends, particularly the nerd Dekisugi, he now felt conflicted. He realized that Ken might become the wealthiest within their circle of friends. However, he clung to the hope that Ken's family hadn't invested significantly in the rapidly expanding behemoth, Google.

"Ken-chan, you're so rich!" Nobita, though not fully comprehending the terms Suneo used, looked at Ken with admiration.

The others shared similar sentiments.

"Ha, ha, ha. Maybe Ken's family only has a small share in that company!" Suneo, envious of the attention Ken was receiving as the wealthy kid, interjected.

Nobita became puzzled again. Shares? Sharing? He didn't understand.

"How many shares did your family acquire, Ken-kun?" Dekisugi inquired, genuinely curious.

"Haha, it's probably best not to disclose," Ken modestly replied, scratching his head. He believed that this group of young friends might react excessively if he revealed the truth.

Hehehe, seems like I'm right. I'm still the wealthiest among our friends! Suneo thought maliciously, though his smile had grown so wide that it twitched, his closed eyes resembling those of a villain.

Ken noticed but attributed it to Suneo's nature. One reason he refrained from revealing the extent of their investments was to spare Suneo's feelings. After all, Suneo was still a child—a ten-year-old boy burdened with excessive pride.

I shifted the conversation and remarked, "It's truly remarkable how that microphone can suppress Takeshi-san's vocal frequency like that. Takeshi is the only one who can hear it, and he's yet to realize it. That microphone is truly extraordinary."

"Of course! It's one of Doraemon's gadgets!" Nobita proudly exclaimed. Regardless of one's wealth, possessing a futuristic cat robot like Doraemon was impossible.

"Hehehe." Doraemon chuckled shyly.

"It's truly incredible! I wonder if you have more gadgets as amazing as that microphone?" Ken inquired.

"Absolutely, absolutely! Doraemon is from the future, after all! He's an extraordinary raccoon—uh, I mean cat robot!" Nobita slipped momentarily but quickly corrected himself.

Doraemon gave Nobita a brief glare before turning to nod at Ken.

Shizuka, Suneo, and Dekisugi wore faint smiles. Indeed, Doraemon possessed numerous extraordinary items that occasionally sparked envy in them toward Nobita. Regardless of his shortcomings, Nobita was blessed with a cat that would assist him in any situation.

"I have many gadgets, Ken-kun! I've got a door that can take you anywhere, and a take-copter that lets you fly!" Doraemon proudly showcased his gadgets, producing the door and the take-copter, which appeared almost like toys.

While Ken smiled and found the display amusing, a systematic voice suddenly sounded.

[The Future Copying Gadget has been initiated! As a starter: You've successfully acquired and copied Doraemon's dokodemodoor! It has been transferred to your inventory.

THE SYSTEM'S SLOT TO COPY A GADGET FROM THE FUTURE HAS BEEN USED!

Copycat Gadget Slot: 0/1]

Ken's eyes widened in shock.

Seriously? The "Truck-kun's Gift" cheat had just been activated?

What did this mean?

Meanwhile, Nobita and the others observed Ken's surprised reaction and felt content.

They misinterpreted Ken's response, assuming he was genuinely shocked by Doraemon's gadget showcase. Little did they know how far from the truth they were.