I practiced as a monk alone in Japan.

Chapter 134 Protecting Your Husband, Right? (5000 words~)

Of course, Tsukino Gen would never wear something so flamboyant; it's easy to guess what Asagiri Rin was up to.

However, the girl, who had become interested, wanted Tsukino Gen to put on a fashion show for her.

While it's true that anyone would look serious in flamboyant clothes, Tsukino Gen always has a special charm about them, as if he's already in character before he goes on stage to perform in a play.

This boy seems to have unlimited potential; he can become any character you want, and it will feel natural.

I also want Tsukino Gen to try on that butler-like uniform; I wonder which luxury brand makes such things.

Gen Tsukino refused without even thinking, "That's enough, we don't have enough time, I don't have time to play cosplay with you."

Asagiri Rin naturally knew that now was not the right time to mold this boy into the way she wanted him to be, so she looked around and said generously and confidently, "That's the one."

She was pointing to a black and white striped shirt with a languid style, the chest embroidered with a flower with a branch and bud in light red thread.

The neckline isn't the kind of structured, upright collar; instead, it hangs down loosely.

"You don't need to change anymore, these pants of yours are fine. Although they're not expensive, the color and style match perfectly."

Tsukino Gen looked at the haughty girl who had started giving orders with a strange expression. "What style do I have?"

Asagiri Rin said sarcastically, "That kind of half-dead, half-alive vibe."

"You can buy clothes with money, but you can't buy the right to humiliate me at will."

Tsukino Gen said righteously.

The girl who had the waitress bring her clothes rolled her eyes at the boy, "Stop talking nonsense and hurry up and change your clothes, there's no time left."

The girl is indeed quite sharp-tongued, but it must be admitted that she has a very keen eye for talent.

It looks like a white shirt, but when Tsukino Gen put it on and walked out of the dressing room, it was like a completely different world.

The young man had handsome features and a tall, slender figure. But as Asagiri Rin said, his first impression was that he was lazy and listless.

Paired with this kind of relaxed yet sophisticated shirt, he looks like a fallen nobleman who plays the field and doesn't care about anything else.

The collar wasn't turned up, and the first button was positioned lower down, perfectly revealing the boy's collarbone, which needed no makeup to enhance its appearance. The lines of his neck and his bony collarbone connected, creating a strikingly sensual effect.

When he glanced over casually, Asagiri Rin felt that he had immediately gotten into character.

It made her immediately imagine a story about a young master from a prominent family with excellent bloodline who, due to an accident, ended up in an orphanage.

"It feels strangely light; these kinds of clothes are hard to wash."

Gen Tsukino muttered to himself.

Asagiri Rin said irritably, "Don't embarrass me. Do you want to put clothes this price in the washing machine or hand wash them?"

"How can I not wash it?"

"Wearing it once or twice is enough. You don't have the money to have it professionally dry-cleaned, so what more do you want?"

"Wouldn't that mean it's a one-time use item?"

"Many luxury goods are disposable. Once you wear them too often, they lose their value, understand?"

"All I know is that there is indeed a thick barrier between us."

"Get lost."

Asagiri Rin cleanly and efficiently paid the bill, not arguing with Tsukino Gen about it, because it was clearly something a boy couldn't afford. Of course, she didn't feel like she had lost out in any way.

At least it looks pleasing to my eye, and appearing together like this won't embarrass me. It's a good deal.

However, she also had to remark on how flawless this young man seemed from head to toe. In fact, exposing parts of the chest and collarbone requires some subtle makeup tricks to avoid looking bad, and many celebrities do just that.

Those female celebrities seem to have an easy time showing off their breasts and it's very eye-catching. But besides having the right physical attributes, they also need a stylist to carefully enhance their figures, judging how to take good photos and what angles won't create unflattering shots.

But he doesn't need it at all.

When they got back into the car, Asagiri Rin wanted to buy the boy some jewelry, like a watch. But Tsukino Gen shook his head and refused, "It's not my birthday, why bother with all that fancy stuff? Besides, I can't afford to pay you back even if you buy it for me."

Asagiri Rin looked at the other person with amusement, "You talk as if you can afford to pay for this dress."

"You need to return the clothes? Weren't they a gift to me?"

"You're more handsome, right? Why don't you have to pay it back? You're so shameless."

"Alright, alright, I'll take it off and give it back to you later."

"Pah, who would want something you've worn?"

"You don't want the money, do you?"

Gen Tsukino stared at the other person in shock. Was this the ugly face of capitalists? They even exploited a high school student like him who was excellent in both character and academics.

"Otherwise what? Would I take your life?"

"I don't need money, but I need my life."

"Trying to be a scoundrel, huh?"

"Why don't you take it off now and return it?"

"Hmph, what can you possibly accomplish with your stingy attitude all day long?"

"I'll live like this whether you're here or not, and I don't want to do anything big."

Looking at the boy leaning back in his chair, his expression languid, Asagiri Rin was somewhat dazed. His tone of voice and lazy demeanor really did resemble that of a young master who cared nothing for his family business but for freedom.

The car kept moving.

We soon entered an area that was visibly bustling, and the car slowed down.

Asagiri Rin's cool voice rang out, "This is one of the villas of the Saionji family, usually used for hosting parties and holidays."

As the surrounding scenery deepened, after passing through a bustling street scene, everything seemed to settle down with the night.

Then there's a long uphill climb, and everything around becomes quiet and upscale, with towering detached houses, high walls, and better green infrastructure.

It felt like entering a new level of society.

As the car drove into a spacious courtyard, a luxurious three-story villa came into view.

There were already quite a few cars parked in the yard, and Asagiri Rin was sending a message to someone.

When she looked up, the boy had his eyes slightly squinted, and anyone who didn't know better would have thought he had fallen asleep in the car. She looked at him with annoyance, "You weren't asleep, were you?"

Gen Tsukino shook his head. "I'm not like you, where you can lean on someone's shoulder when you sleep."

Asagiri Rin blushed slightly and glared at the boy. "Stop saying such strange things. Get off the bus."

"Ah."

Tsukino Gen, who was closest to the car door, naturally got out first. It had almost become a habit for Asagiri Rin to get out last, because there was always someone who would open the car door for her or hold up an umbrella for her on rainy days.

In truth, she had no hope for this boy. After all, he was always malicious, seemingly gentle but actually had a terrible personality, and although he knew everything, he just refused to take care of his own feelings. She had already given up on him.

But this time she didn't expect it.

Just as she was about to get off the car decisively, she looked up and saw a boy with one hand on the edge of the car door, smiling and looking down at her.

"Ok?"

She looked at his beautiful peach blossom eyes, puzzled.

Then she saw Tsukino Gen extend his hand to her. "I'm certainly not someone who can achieve great things, nor have I ever dreamed of rising above my social class. But on occasion like this, I will do my best to make you shine like a princess. Would you like to give me your hand?"

Looking at the boy's outstretched hand, she still remembered its warmth—broad, comforting, and slender. It seemed boundless, yet it would gently envelop her when needed.

She raised her face, which could be both aloof and radiant, and smiled broadly.

"What, are you going to serve me today?"

Gen Tsukino didn't answer the question directly. He simply watched as the girl gradually placed her hand in his palm and then gently clenched it.

"Your Highness, please get out of the carriage."

"Pfft."

To her utter dismay, Asagiri Rin burst out laughing.

Holding hands with the girl beside him is like carrying the finest wine into a banquet. Naturally, from the moment he enters, he receives the most attention.

Fortunately, the crowd was mostly young people, and some of them looked familiar from school. There were hardly any people dressed formally for the awards ceremony.

However, this does not mean that people with inherent charisma do not exist.

"Wow, isn't that morning mist?"

"I haven't seen you in a while, you've become so beautiful!"

"Who's that guy holding hands with her? Is he her boyfriend?"

"Wow, he's so handsome! Are you sure he's not some newly debuted idol star?"

"No, that's Tsukino! Oh my god, they look so good together, waaaaah!"

Some people he knew, and some he didn't. But now, Tsukino Gen didn't need to go out of his way to recognize people anymore, because crowds would naturally gather in this direction.

When Saionji Karen, who was dressed to the nines, approached the two with a smile, Tsukino Gen naturally released the girl's hand.

Wearing a light red dress, Saionji wasn't overly extravagant, and her jewelry was also chosen in a youthful style. However, this didn't detract from her natural charm, which was enough to make her the center of attention. With her usual gentle and beautiful smile, she said, "I thought you two would come over arguing, but I didn't expect this kind of entrance. So? Have you confirmed your relationship?"

Asagiri Rin snorted lightly, "Establish any relationship, don't get me wrong. Someone really wants to be my servant today, so I'm just giving him a chance."

Gen Tsukino looked around, asking, "Who is it? Has the person you were talking about arrived?"

"Pfft." Saionji covered her mouth and laughed. "Tsukino-kun really knows how to make people happy."

"Clowns can make people happy too," Rin Asagiri said sarcastically.

Tsukino Gen asked with a smile, "Have you ever seen a clown as handsome as me?"

"Stop being so arrogant, someone like you."

"Hi, Asagiri~"

A voice from the side interrupted the three's conversation.

Looking to the side, I saw a girl with blonde hair wearing a low-cut dress standing there, with several men and women next to her, all looking at me curiously.

Asari Rin frowned upon seeing the girl.

"Which one."

His tone even turned icy.

Saionji watched silently from the side, maintaining a smile, as if she had expected this scene, and made no attempt to stop it.

Gen Tsukino didn't know this girl, only that she was dressed very generously and had a rather voluptuous figure, with her snow-white skin seemingly controlling every man's gaze.

However, Gen Tsukino didn't bother to look at her; she wasn't as strikingly beautiful as Rin Asagiri. More importantly, he noticed the subtle gaze the other woman was giving him. He wasn't particularly interested.

Or rather, they have absolutely no interest in it.

"Oh dear, it's only been a short time. Why don't you recognize me? Are you doing this on purpose?"

The blonde girl smiled and moved closer, trying to touch Asagiri Rin's body intimately, as if trying to present a scene of old friends meeting again, overjoyed.

but.

"Do not touch me."

Asagiri Rin directly shook off the other person's hand.

It even made a noticeable sound.

Gen Tsukino could clearly see that the blonde girl's hands were slightly red.

Although Asagiri Rin didn't lose her composure hysterically, her actions were still somewhat abrupt in this setting.

"Was the reaction really that intense?"

The girl's smile was a little awkward, but she didn't seem particularly angry.

Asagiri Rin's eyes were cold. "I don't like being touched. Is there anything else?"

The blonde girl smiled and waved dismissively.

"It's nothing. Since Miss Asagiri doesn't want to deepen our relationship, we won't bother you. Let's go."

As the girl said this, she gestured for her friend to leave.

However, during the brief moment of leaving, Tsukino Gen could clearly hear the murmurs and discussions among the crowd.

"I didn't expect that after all this time, he still has this bad temper."

"Don't you know? Of course, she inherited it from her mother. Have you forgotten all the rumors about her mother? Maybe she wants to be like her mother."

“I don’t know about the others, but in my opinion, this is a lack of manners. That’s why I said, why bother coming here to fawn over someone who doesn’t reciprocate?”

"That's true, but her boyfriend is quite handsome."

"Oh dear, maybe he's some gigolo we found somewhere. Alright, let's do our own thing. We're only here to give Saionji face; it has nothing to do with her."

"You're right."

His figure disappeared into the distance, accompanied by the clamor of voices.

Gen Tsukino glanced back at Rin Asagiri beside him; the girl had already taken a champagne glass from a waiter in the lobby and taken a sip.

Saionji, standing nearby, looked at Gen Tsukino with a smile.

"That girl's name is Izumi Nami, the young lady of the Izumi family. Her family is certainly not as good as Rin's family, but it's not too far behind."

Why are you telling him all this?

Asagiri Rin said somewhat unhappily.

Gen shrugged. "It seems there's some history between the two young ladies."

"This is none of your business, don't meddle."

Asagiri Rin looked at Tsukino Gen, but this time Tsukino Gen understood the look in her eyes.

She wasn't threatening or warning herself, but rather reminding herself that there were some things she could handle, and that he shouldn't interfere.

Karen Saionji laughed and said, "Actually, it's not a big deal. It's just that when Rin first returned to the family, she didn't get along with these people. There were some minor disputes, but so much time has passed, it shouldn't be a big deal anymore."

"It's not like I'm some kind of troublemaker. It's these random people who wanted to use me as a stepping stone to establish their authority in their circle. But I saw through them, so I'm too lazy to associate with them."

This situation sounds somewhat familiar; it seems that Akihiko Miura had a similar experience back then.

However, compared to Miura Akihiko, Asagiri Rin's personality is obviously more sharp.

They probably won't suffer as much as Akihiko Miura.

"Sure, sure, whatever you want." Saionji smiled and took Asagiri Rin's hand, then looked apologetically at Tsukino Gen, "By the way, I have a few friends who came back from abroad. I'll take Asagiri to meet them; they're all acquaintances. Do you want to come along?"

Gen Tsukino understood the meaning behind Saionji's gaze.

She was clearly telling herself that she didn't mind Tsukino Gen going with her, but she was worried that Tsukino Gen would feel uncomfortable joining that circle. After all, they didn't seem to be on the same level, and forcing it would only make her look insignificant and narrow-minded.

Perhaps she's worried about hurting her self-esteem?

Asagiri Rin frowned. "If you want to see him, go see him yourself. Why pretend to ask him a question?"

"So you're already protecting your husband? I didn't mean anything by it," Saionji said mischievously.

The girl's cheeks flushed slightly. "What are you protecting my husband for! You..."

"Alright, I'm going to the restroom now. You guys go ahead. Just call me when you're done."

Gen Tsukino naturally didn't want to get involved, but he wasn't so fragile that he couldn't move without Rin Asagiri in this kind of place. Rin Asagiri had to get used to this kind of social interaction anyway, and even if she didn't want to now, it would come sooner or later.

Because of her, she doesn't associate with any of them, and she herself has become a femme fatale.

The step was provided comfortably, causing Asagiri Rin to look at the boy with hesitation.

"Are you alright?"

"I just feel a bit of an urge to pee."

"Then I'll ignore you."

Saionji grabbed the girl's arm. "Alright, let's go~ It won't be long, and they're all people you know. Oh, you're still reluctant to leave?"

"Get lost, why do you talk so much?"

"Ha ha ha ha."

The laughter gradually faded away, and Tsukino Gen suddenly found himself in a quiet place.

He didn't pretend to be an elegant gentleman, holding a wine glass; he simply and naturally walked towards the restroom.

During this time, some girls who didn't recognize him came up to chat him up, genuinely mistaking him for some unknown rich young master. However, Tsukino Gen didn't stop or try to force his way into other people's circles.

I went straight to the restroom, didn't stay long, replied to a message, washed my hands, and then left the restroom.

Unexpectedly, the moment I stepped out, I saw a bright golden light.

He looked over and saw Izumi Nami smiling at him.

"Handsome, are you alone? Has Asagiri abandoned you?"

Gen Tsukino's expression remained calm. "She has some things to take care of. Is there something you need?"

The generous blonde girl smiled charmingly, "You poor handsome guy, want to play with me?"

"playing what?"

Gen Tsukino neither refused nor accepted, but asked with a playful look in his eyes.

The girl laughed, her chest trembling.

Like white, rolling waves, one after another.

"Of course it's something interesting, come with me~"

……

(End of this chapter)