Why do they take Tokyo's boyfriend rental seriously?

Chapter 2 Is it really such a coincidence?

【Yamabukizuki invites you on a date, do you accept? 】

"Ok?"

Seeing the system's text prompt, Sugawara Ryuichi was stunned.

Being a rental boyfriend actually meets the system's criteria for a date invitation?

Speaking of Yamabuki Tsuki, could she be his English teacher?
He was not sure because most students did not know their teachers' full names. They usually remembered a combination of surname and honorific title such as Mr. Yamamoto, Mr. Tanaka, or Mr. Sato.

In addition, Mr. Yamabuki only taught him for less than half a year, and that was when he was in his third year of high school, so he was not sure of the other person's full name.

"It can't be such a coincidence..."

With disbelief in his heart, Sugawara Ryuichi took out the cell phone from his pocket.

When he opened Twitter, he saw a notification of a new follower named Moon.

On Twitter, you must follow each other to become friends and send private messages to each other.

According to the system's prompts, can I understand that the other party's purpose of paying attention to him is to pay for a date with him?
"There are so many people with the last name Yamabuki in this world, and since Yamabuki-sensei is so beautiful, there's no need for her to spend money on a rental boyfriend."

While talking to himself, Sugawara Ryuichi didn't want to miss this hard-earned good start, so he chose to go back.

[I have accepted Yamabuki Tsuki's date invitation. The heart-warming date system function is being activated...]

"Is this okay?"

Seeing the frame appearing in front of him, Sugawara Ryuichi was dumbfounded.

This is not right, right? They haven't even started dating yet, and he and this Yamabuki Tsuki haven't even exchanged a single word. They just follow each other and become Twitter friends.

At the same time, his phone vibrated slightly, and a Twitter private message popped up:
Moon: "Hello, are you really the person in the avatar?"

Stars: "Really."

"Quanxing" is the online name that Ryuichi Sugawara came up with after referring to the naming methods of those people on the rental app, but any smart person would not use his real name.

Moon: "Are you free from 15:21 PM to : PM tomorrow?"

Stars: “Yes.”

"From 15:21 PM to : PM, six hours, that's yen!"

When he found out the time she was going to make an appointment, Sugawara Ryuichi licked his lips with a little faster heartbeat.

Moon: "Could you please play my college junior and boyfriend and accompany me to the class reunion? The location is a restaurant in Shibuya, and after dinner we might go to an izakaya or something like that."

Based on her explanation, Ryuichi Sugawara roughly realized the reason why she was looking for a rental boyfriend and fell into thought.

If you think about it carefully, the reason why renting a girlfriend or renting a boyfriend is so popular and the prices are so high is probably to deal with this kind of emergency.

It is obviously not worth spending so much money just to experience the feeling of dating.

The other party came to Twitter specifically to look for newcomers like me, rather than those popular rental boyfriends on the APP. I guess it was to avoid being recognized by old classmates. Once recognized, it would undoubtedly be socially disastrous.

Stars: "It's my job to play the boyfriend, but this special date is a bit difficult because I have to deal with so many people at the same time."

Moon: "Okay, then I'll just have to find someone else."

Stars: "What I mean is that this is a rather difficult matter. I may not be able to do it perfectly. I can only do my best."

Moon: "It doesn't matter. If it's exposed, it's my problem. Just follow my instructions."

Stars: "No problem."

Stars: "If that's the case, then you decide on a meeting place."

Moon: "Then let's set it at 14:50 PM, in front of the Hachiko statue at Shibuya Station."

Stars: "It's a deal."

Moon: "Also, if my classmates start inciting kisses or something like that, absolutely do not comply. I won't accept it."

Stars: "Don't worry, kissing guests is not within my job scope."

Moon: "If you must wear makeup, please don't wear heavy makeup. Just a little bit that looks handsome is fine. Also, dress like a college student, not too mature."

Stars: "No problem."

Ryuichi Sugawara is still very confident about his appearance.

The reason why he decided to become a rental boyfriend was, on the one hand, that he thought this job was great, with short working hours and a lot of money to earn, and on the other hand, because he felt that he was more handsome than those popular rental boyfriends on the APP.

Any guy with average looks can do this job, so there's no reason why he can't.

Yueliang: "We'll discuss more details in person. We have two hours to prepare in advance."

Stars: "OK."

The conversation ended here.

Many things cannot be explained clearly through the phone and must be said in person.

After agreeing on the meeting place and time and putting down his phone, Sugawara Ryuichi found that the dating system's functions were also loaded.

The most fascinating thing about dating is the heart-pounding moments.

This sentence seems to be the main theme of the system.

As the line of words appeared and faded, a light blue panel popped out.

【Sugawara Ryuichi】

Talent: None

Props: None

Heart rate: 0
Already dating someone: Yamabuki Tsuki (expandable)

In addition to personal information and the so-called heart value, there is also a cool-looking treasure chest on the right.

Seeing the treasure chest, Sugawara Ryu instinctively reached out to click it.

The next moment, the page changed.

[Primary Treasure Box]

One-time opening (free for the first draw)

Ten consecutive hits (consumes 100 points)
In addition to the primary treasure chests, the left and right sides can also be switched to intermediate treasure chests and advanced treasure chests, but they are not free for the first draw, and their consumption also increases by ten times.

For example, it takes 100 points of excitement to open a mid-level treasure chest, and 1000 points of excitement to open a high-level treasure chest.

"Lottery..."

After examining it, Ryuichi Sugawara found it interesting and decided to try the first draw of the primary treasure chest.

"Do you want to open the primary treasure chest?"

"Yes."

Sugawara Ryuichi rubbed his hands and nodded nervously.

You will know what this heart-warming dating system is useful for after you try it.

I hope it's not too dark. If it's just a thank you for participating, or a meaningless prize, then he will really be grateful.

Since it's a system product, it shouldn't be too bad even if it happens again, right?
"Clap!"

At the same time, the lock of the primary treasure chest opened, and bursts of brilliant light burst out from it. Amidst the dazzling multicolored light, a book flew out from the light and hovered in front of the treasure chest.

Professional J-pop Singing Techniques

[Congratulations to the host, you opened the primary treasure chest and obtained the professional talent - J-pop singing skills]

"it is as expected……"

Seeing his name in the book and hearing the system's congratulations, Sugawara Ryuichi was neither surprised nor disappointed.

The so-called J-pop is actually the abbreviation of the Japanese pop music genre.

Since it is a heart-warming dating system, the system must be helping him pick up girls.

Then if you want to pick up girls, the three most common talents are singing love songs, playing guitar, and writing poetry.

If possible, he would like to be able to write poetry, which will help improve his writing skills and be helpful for college entrance exams.

Before he could think carefully, the skill book turned into a beam of blue light and rushed towards him, directly piercing the middle of his forehead.

At the same time, Sugawara Ryuichi felt his head sink, as if a lot of knowledge was forced into him.

It is about the singing techniques of neon pop music, such as breathing and breath control, articulation and vowel processing, resonance and vibrato, high and middle and low notes, emotional expression, tone control, music theory and musicality, as well as countless neon language songs.

"It's more useful than I expected..."

After more than ten minutes, Ryuichi Sugawara felt the extra knowledge in his mind, and a look of surprise appeared in his eyes.

The feeling of being infused with this kind of knowledge was so wonderful. It happened in the blink of an eye, but he felt as if he had spent more than ten or twenty years and put in so much effort to learn singing.

Although singing is not very useful for him as he is applying to the University of Tokyo, it is mainly effective in picking up girls. But it is always good to have many skills. What if other talents in the system are useful?

In addition, the system’s personal panel also has props options, who knows what kind of props can be opened.

Realizing the value of the system, he also began to study other things about the system.

First, the heart rate value. After clicking it, he saw a prompt:
[Heartbeat points are used to open treasure chests and can be exchanged for cash at a rate of 1:10 yen. You can earn them by watching a girl's heartbeat on a date.]

"1 to 10?"

Seeing this line of words, Sugawara Ryuichi's breathing became a little faster.

One hundred thousand, even in Japanese yen, is not a small amount. You have to know that he works very hard as a warehouse keeper and only earns a little over 120,000 a month.

But now he only needs to make a girl's heart beat just once during a date to earn nearly a month's salary?
If he understood correctly, as long as he keeps dating girls and finds ways to make them fall in love, he can achieve financial freedom?
In addition, the heart value can also be used for lottery, such as the primary treasure chest, which can allow him to instantly acquire a talent equivalent to that which others have worked hard for more than ten years to master.

"call……"

Fully aware of the role of heart rate, Sugawara Ryuichi couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, feeling that all his troubles were like passing clouds.

He had never felt so relaxed before. It was a spiritual relief.

In order to be admitted to the University of Tokyo, achieve class transition and financial freedom in adulthood, he has been studying frantically day and night, trying every possible way to work hard.

Before being admitted to the University of Tokyo, he did not dare to relax for a moment. He was either studying or working hard. He also had to consider his physical health to avoid failing at critical moments.

Because his family background in this life was very ordinary and there was no one to help him, if he failed to get into the University of Tokyo, his life would definitely be like that.

But after seeing the role of the system, he had the right to choose.

Even if he fails to get into the University of Tokyo, his life will not end like this.

"I still have to take the entrance exam to Tokyo University... I have to recoup the sunk costs of more than ten years of hard study."

After the excited inner activities, Sugawara Ryuichi couldn't help but talk to himself, reminding himself not to be dazzled by the value of the system.

Although the system's role was greater than he had imagined, he still had to go to the University of Tokyo.

Even in the parallel world of Neon, his identity as a graduate of the University of Tokyo can still provide him with many conveniences in his future life.

After calming down, Ryuichi Sugawara did not indulge in the system, but found the air conditioner remote control in the bedside table and pressed the start button.

"drop!"

"Take a shower and get ready for tomorrow's date!"

He turned on the air conditioner arrogantly, then stood up and stretched.

If everything goes well, I can earn 4 yen tomorrow. What's wrong with turning on the air conditioner?

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The statue of Hachiko, the loyal dog, is the most famous landmark in Shibuya, Tokyo.

The statue commemorates an Akita dog named Hachiko, whose story of waiting for his owner at Shibuya Station every day until his death is widely circulated in Neon.

The next afternoon, at the exit of Shibuya Station Square, Sugawara Ryuichi walked out from the crowd

"Shibuya?"

After walking out of the station, Ryuichi Sugawara, who was wearing the same mask as the avatar, was very curious when he saw the crowded streets.

He has been in Tokyo for two and a half years since he was admitted to Takeno High School and went to study in Beijing, but he has never been to this place before.

He originally thought that all his regrets and expectations would be made up for after he was admitted to the University of Tokyo, but he never thought that they would be realized before that.

After looking around, Sugawara Ryuichi did not forget the purpose of this trip. He found the statue of Hachiko and walked over.

The Hachiko statue is a famous tourist attraction, so it was very busy on a Saturday afternoon and there were many people around.

After a while, Sugawara Ryuichi came to the statue of Hachiko and stopped to examine it.

The reason why he wore a mask to the appointment was not because he was shy to see people, but because he wanted to fit the characteristics of the avatar and maintain a sense of mystery. When his true appearance was revealed, it might surprise the customers.

[Yamabukizuki feels his heartbeat quicken, heart rate +1]

At this moment, a hint suddenly popped up from the corner of Sugawara Ryuichi's eye.

"Stars?"

Then, a tentative call came from the right.

"Yes, I am the stars."

As soon as Sugawara Ryu heard the online name, he reacted immediately.

Following the sound, he saw a woman wearing a sun hat and a black mask, with long black hair like a waterfall, a white dress, and a beige thin coat walking towards him.

"Hello, I'm the Moon."

Yamabuki Tsuki gradually approached and saw that he was wearing a mask with only his eyebrows and eyes exposed, his hands in his pockets, and he looked tall and slender. She felt that it was indeed him, so she greeted him politely with her hands holding her bag, slightly bent down and bowed.

"Yamabuki-sensei?"

It was no longer as simple as having the same surname, but being right in front of him, Sugawara Ryuichi looked Yamabukizuki up and down and couldn't help but shout out.

Although the woman was not wearing glasses and was wearing a sun hat and a mask, so his full appearance could not be seen clearly, and she looked a little different from the impression he had of Mr. Yamabuki, he always felt that she was very familiar.

“Yes… eh?”

Hearing this name, Yamabuki Tsuki responded instinctively, but when she realized that the person calling her that was her rented boyfriend standing in front of her, she was stunned.

"You must be kidding! Is there really such a coincidence in this world?"

When he realized that she actually responded, Sugawara Ryuichi pressed one side of his head with one hand and felt a headache.

(End of this chapter)