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In addition to with それに〜

Grammar: Conclusion

それに〜 means “in addition to”.

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Additionally, I'm happier having girls here with それに〜

ああっ女神さまっ » Volume 2 » Page 75

Kei’ichi is excited about spending four days at the beach with his automobile club from university, not to mention with the Goddess Belldandy. His excitement is cut short when he hears Sayoko call out to him.

螢一(けいいち):
田宮(たみや)先輩(せんぱい)まさか美術部(びじゅつぶ)合同(ごうどう)でやるんじゃないでしょうね」
“Tamiya, don't tell me we're doing this with the art club!”
田宮(たみや):
「ん……ああ。自動車部(じどうしゃぶ)題材(だいざい)にしたいっていうから…… それに(おんな)()がいた(ほう)(うれ)しい…」
“It's because they said they wanted to use the automobile club as a subject... Additionally, I'm happier having girls here.”

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Besides, it's just practice with それに〜

それでも歩は寄せてくる » Volume 11 » Page 122

Urushi plays three games of shogi simultaneously against the other members of the shogi club. After winning against all three members, Urushi fears she’s destroyed their confidence, and just before the upcoming tournament.

うるし:
「いやいや!!みんなよくやってたぞ」
“No, no! You guys did great!”
それにただの練習(れんしゅう)だ」
Besides, it's just practice.”

Furthermore, it's just a bonus item with それに〜

ストロボ・エッジ » Volume 1 » Page 23

Ninako is on the train after school when she notices Ren, a popular boy from school, sleeping a few seats down. The boy suddenly wakes as the train comes to a stop, and he hurries to get off, accidentally knocking Ninako’s phone from her hand. It falls to the floor, and the phone strap charm breaks. Ren misses his exit as he stops to apologize to Ninako, saying he’ll replace the charm.

仁奈子(になこ):
「だっ 大丈夫(だいじょうぶ)ですっ」
“I---it's all right.”
「ケータイは無事(ぶじ)だし!」
“Since my cell phone is safe!”
それにこのストラップただのジュースのおまけだし」
Furthermore, this strap is just a juice prize.”
「しかももうだいぶ前〜〜〜〜のやつで古いから」
“Plus, it's from way back when, so it's old.”

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