Hearing this, Natsuha opened her mouth to explain but felt too shy.
Her face flushing, she shyly withdrew her hand from Haruto’s and said with a trembling voice, “I… I’m not his girlfriend! Please… please just give him another bowl; I don’t need that much for mine.”
The owner chuckled, a hint of mischief in his eyes.
He looked at Haruto, then back at Natsuha, and said intentionally, “Young people, since when do couples eat separately? Just share one bowl.”
Soon, the bowl was filled.
How could Haruto possibly object?
He paid readily and took the overflowing cup of oden.
His movements were natural and smooth, as if all of this were only to be expected.
Afterward, he led Natsuha to a quiet park nearby and found a bench to sit on.
Looking at Natsuha’s shy appearance, Haruto felt his heart stir.
The corners of his mouth curled into a slight, playful smirk as he said, “Do you need me to feed you?”
His tone carried a hint of teasing, as if he were intentionally poking fun at Natsuha.
Natsuha’s face was incredibly red.
She quickly waved her hands and said with a trembling voice, “No need!”
Her heart was both shy and somewhat expectant, wondering what unexpected move Haruto would make next.
What does Mr. Lin Feng mean by this?
Is he silently agreeing with what the shop owner said—that they are boyfriend and girlfriend?
How can he be like this?
Mr. Lin Feng is truly too wicked!
Natsuha thought to herself, but she couldn’t bring herself to feel any disgust.
Instead, her heart was thumping incessantly, as if it were about to leap out of her throat.
It seemed the ‘Charm’ skill was taking effect.
Haruto couldn’t help but smile at Natsuha’s cute and shy demeanor.
He used a bamboo skewer to pick up a takoyaki from the bowl and brought it to Natsuha’s lips, saying gently, “Come on, Classmate Shinomiyajima, this is a thank-you gift for accompanying me on my walk~”
Looking at the takoyaki in front of her, Natsuha felt a surge of internal conflict.
Wh-why is it like this…
isn’t this a bit too intimate!?
But…
she…
she really wanted to take a bite…
Her heart was in a constant struggle; on one hand, she felt the gesture was too close and embarrassing, but on the other, she couldn’t resist Haruto’s gentleness and the temptation of the food.
“This is a thank-you gift, so you can’t refuse, Classmate Shinomiyajima. Come on, open wide, ahh~”
Haruto’s words seemed to have a magical power that Natsuha couldn’t resist.
Natsuha, who usually kept everyone at a distance, actually opened her cherry-like mouth slowly with a bright red face.
“Ahh~ mmm~”
Natsuha took a light bite of the takoyaki.
The delicious flavor spread through her mouth, making her squint her eyes in a satisfied expression.
“You’re so cute, Classmate Shinomiyajima~”
Haruto felt a wave of affection looking at Natsuha’s adorable state and couldn’t help but praise her.
“Cute or whatever… I’m not…”
Natsuha retorted softly with a red face, but her eyes were filled with joy and shyness.
“Classmate Shinomiyajima is very beautiful and very cute. If I could marry a girl like you, I’d have no regrets in this life~”
Haruto said sincerely while looking into Natsuha’s eyes.
Just as Haruto was about to strike while the iron was hot and say more cheesy pick-up lines to increase favorability, an ill-timed voice finally rang out nearby.
“You damn Shina pig, I finally found you!”
An arrogant and ear-piercing voice broke the originally peaceful and beautiful atmosphere of the park.
[Ding! Special mission issued: Harem King’s Dignity!]
[The Harem King’s dignity must not be provoked! Please turn the villain who challenged the king’s dignity into a castrated pig to prove the king’s power!]
[Completing the mission will grant a new skill: ‘Capitalist’]
[Note: Capitalists possess vast amounts of money. You will obtain a large amount of bearer overseas assets and can mobilize a cash flow of one trillion yen at any time. Meanwhile, Capitalists are thick as thieves; all the Capitalists in Japan will protect you!]
Haruto heard the system prompt and couldn’t help but feel a surge of joy.
What the?
This is so overpowered?
One skill directly turns me into a tycoon.
With this terrifying economic strength, even building a Seika Girls’ Academy wouldn’t be difficult, right?
When the time comes, wouldn’t the entire school become his pleasure paradise?
Haruto thought secretly to himself, his eyes flashing with excitement and anticipation.
At the same time, six or seven thugs suddenly surrounded them.
The leader was the blond guy from before.
At this time, the blond guy was accompanied by a dark-skinned gal.
She wore revealing clothes and heavy makeup.
One of the blond guy’s hands was on her shoulder, kneading her full breasts, with a lewd smile on his face.
Seeing this, Natsuha’s expression toward the blond guy immediately became even more disgusted.
She frowned and was about to stand up to scold the blond guy’s group, but Haruto grabbed her hand, signaling her to sit down.
Haruto’s eyes were full of confidence and determination.
He said softly, “It’s okay, leave it to me.”
Although his voice wasn’t loud, it sounded full of power, making Natsuha feel incredibly at ease.
Haruto stood up confidently, his gaze sweeping over everyone like a sharp sword, finally stopping on the dark-skinned gal.
The dark-skinned gal looked average, nowhere near as beautiful as Natsuha; her figure was just relatively plump.
Searching his memory, there was no female lead who looked like her.
She was probably just a minor character.
In that case, there was nothing to worry about.
Haruto clenched his fists, his knuckles immediately cracking.
The sound was exceptionally clear in the quiet park.
His eyes were full of coldness, like a predator about to strike.
“Huh?”
The blond guy was stunned.
He hadn’t expected this guy not to beg for mercy.
Doesn’t he see the situation?
Seven against one, the advantage is all mine!
“Since this park is quite secluded and there’s no one around, why don’t you all come at me together!”
Haruto beckoned them with his finger.
His actions were full of provocation and disdain.
Seeing him so arrogant, the blond guy was even more furious.
“You bastard! Go! Everyone, go! I’m going to beat you until you kneel and beg for mercy today!”
The blond thug roared angrily, his voice echoing in the park like a furious beast.
At his command, the seven thugs rushed forward at once, swinging their fists and pouncing on Haruto.
It was seven against one.
How could a mere student resist?
The blond guy was already confident of victory.
He opened a can of beer and tilted his head back to drink, looking so arrogant as if he had already seen Haruto kneeling and begging for his life.