Tokyo girls have a big problem

Chapter 163 The System Teaches You How to Be a Person
Starting today, it's another two-day weekend.

However, the weekend at Aoyama Ono's house was rather uneventful.

Besides studying, I also need to go out to buy food for the week, and this time I also need to purchase supplies for the forest school.

"I want to buy some snacks to share with everyone!" Ono Mizuki picked up a bag of candy. "I really like this plum candy!"

I heard this candy is very popular among elementary school girls, and for some, it's even a must-have.

It suits her very well.

The theme of the forest school is definitely not snacks. Repelling mosquitoes and insects is the most important thing, followed by sun protection. You should also bring towels, toothbrushes, etc.

"How about buying a disposable set?" Aoyama asked.

"No." Mika Ono rejected the idea, leaving no room for negotiation.

Even with 200 million yen in savings, she was reluctant to spend money, except when it came to food, especially to supplement her nutrition.

Aoyama Ryo felt that the 200 million yen was not well spent.

He spent far more than 200 million; he also invested time, effort, and the system to buy space, time, fun, a richer experience, and even a broader perspective for the Ono sisters.

The only thing I haven't bought yet is a sense of security.

Mika Ono's reluctance to spend money reflects her insecurity, which bothers Osamu Aoyama.

Regarding this matter, on Saturday night, after returning to his room, he subtly inquired about seeing Shang Ai.

[Aoyama Rika: Good evening, see you there.]

[See Shang Ai: Good evening.]

[Aoyama Osamu: There's something I'd like to ask you.]

[Aoyama Rika: This is my friend's matter.]

[See Love Online: What's wrong?]

I already said it's a matter between friends.

[Aoyama Osamu: I have a friend who is very rich, so rich that her house is full of money. Sometimes I wonder if she is afraid to spend money because she is worried about running out of it, but she doesn't seem to have that worry at all. Do you know why?]

[See Love Online: Is your friend good-looking?]

[Aoyama Rika: Not bad.]

[See Shangai: I don't know the reason.]

[Aoyama Ryou: Sorry, actually I was just too shy to compliment her; it was just my boyish heart acting up—she's beautiful.]

[See Love on the Street: How Beautiful Is She?]

[Aoyama Rika: Everyone loves her.]

[See Love: The reason your friends aren't worried about running out of money is simple.]

[Aoyama Ryou: Hmm?]

[See Love on the Spot: Are you one of those people everyone loves?]

[Aoyama Ryo: Including!]

[See Shang Ai: What's important is never money, but the ability to make money, so I'm never afraid of running out of money.]

Aoyama Ryo suddenly realized.

So that's how it is. Mika Ono's reluctance to spend money wasn't because she thought 200 million yen was too little, but because she was worried that he wouldn't be able to continue writing novels that would make money.

It seems that I must write a second novel as soon as possible to generate a steady stream of income so that Mika Ono can feel secure.

[Aoyama Rika: Thank you.]

He put down his phone, put away the textbooks on the table, and took out three books he had borrowed from the library from his bag.

A midterm score of 37 for the whole year is already quite good, at least better than before. In terms of studies, it's fine as long as we maintain this score and don't regress.

Besides, he's only in his second year of high school; he has plenty of time to study in the future.

Now, I can dedicate some of my energy to writing novels, though writing novels itself is not the main focus.

—System, time to read!
[Guide to Getting Started with Reading]

System·Aoyama Ryo picked up the first history book and began to read.

After becoming completely absorbed in reading, Aoyama Osamu, who was reading to write a novel, began to ponder a question: What is the purpose of reading?
Acquiring knowledge?

Improving manners?

How to relieve boredom?

Whatever the reason, reading is always rewarding.

It may be something that can be realized immediately, or it may be something to prepare for the future; it may be a lot, or it may be a little; it may be useful, or it may be something you never need in your life; it may be something you remember for a lifetime, or it may be something you forget as soon as you close the book.

In short, there will definitely be a reward. If there is no reward, it is all in vain, and no one will do something in vain, not even the most seasoned anglers who enjoy fishing itself.

Therefore, those who love reading and persist in doing so must have gained something from books.

What did we gain?

Those historical figures, business tycoons, and politicians who dominate the fate of the earth all advocate reading. What have they gained from books?
I finished reading a history book.

[Koshien: 40%]

[The Girl Who Rules the World: 91.7%]

【Evaluation Improvement】

[Reading: E→D]

[Special skill upgraded, reward received, claim now?]

The improvement in reading evaluation may lie in the fact that Aoyama Osamu has begun to actively think about a question: reading must be done proactively.

He knew, he understood, that he could definitely find something valuable in the book, but what exactly was it?
For research purposes?
System·Aoyama Rika doesn't read books like that. If it were, Aoyama Rika wouldn't be thinking about this question that has nothing to do with writing novels.

In order to make money?

The system, Aoyama Ryo, will probably ask Ono Mika for money, then buy a dozen or so books on investing in securities to master the secrets to making money.

Jian Shangai said that her family is not afraid of running out of money because they have mastered the method of making money.

Just as primitive people would watch the fire pit to prevent it from going out, the ancients who mastered the skills of starting fires would not do so.

The more fundamental thing.

The system's reading of Aoyama Ryū is certainly aimed at grasping more fundamental things.

What is more important than writing a hit novel or mastering the secrets of the stock market?
what is it then?

My brain is about to break down.

No, I can't break down here. If I were to write my life story into a novel, it would only have 157 chapters so far. How can I fall down here!

Suddenly, Aoyama Ryo knew the answer.

More important than writing novels or mastering stock market secrets, what System Aoyama Risa truly sought to master was what he himself wanted to know.

Being a human being.

More specifically, it's about how to live.

The simplest example is deciding how to use the system.

He can get beauty treatments and hair styling, and match the most suitable clothes to make himself look so outstanding that even meeting his lover would change his principles.
He could also master the secrets of the stock market, and by doing everything he could to get Ono Mika to agree to allow him to use her identity to open an account, he would become incredibly wealthy at the age of sixteen.

You can also study hard and become a genius in a certain field;

However, he chose to act cautiously and not expose himself, and on this basis, he took action based on the happiness of the Ono sisters.

Reading can help him understand what kind of person he wants to become.

The book features all sorts of people. Who does he like? Who does he admire? Who does he idolize?

Then, become that kind of person.

Even though her memories have returned, she is still sixteen years old in this life, and her personality is basically set. But no matter when she starts, it's never too late to decide to become the person she wants to be.

This is the purpose of the system, Aoyama Ryū's reading.

The whirlpool in Aoyama Risa's mind gradually calmed down.

"I've thought of it, and I hope I can do it." He encouraged himself.

Having lived two lives, he understands well the distance between knowing and doing; it truly is a journey of 108,000 miles.

[Aoyama Osamu: Thank you.]

[See Love: Hmm?]

[Aoyama Ryou: If you ever run out of money in the future, come find me. I'll teach you how to live without it. You don't need to answer 'Am I handsome?']

[See you on Shangai: Get some rest, goodnight.]

Now is not the time to sleep, young lady.

--receive!
【Rewards are being drawn】

[The True Face of Yaeko Miyayo]

Ok?
Aoyama Risa lost control.

Um? ?

System·Aoyama Ryo got up, walked out of the bedroom, passed through the living room, and went straight out the door.

Ok? ? ?
(End of this chapter)