Tentacle Monster Conquest Manual

"Okay."

Ms. Managi paid the bill, but neither the shop assistants, maids, nor the cafe owner thought it was a big deal. With such a handsome young man, they were willing to pay to support him. Emmm, it seems that Mu Xiaoxiao is being treated like a little puppy.

As I was getting ready to go home, I suddenly heard arguing by the roadside.

"You're such an antisocial person. I already said it's my treat, you don't have to pay, what's the meaning of leaving halfway through?"

"Yeah, it's still early. I didn't hear that your house has a curfew. You don't want to play with us, do you?"

"Can't you read the room? It's such a shame to finally meet my senior."

It was a group of young boys and girls, dressed like students, arguing about something. To call it an argument was a bit of a stretch; it was more like a group of boys and girls pointing and talking at a girl, their tone indignant.

It seemed they were originally friends, but they had some kind of conflict. Mu Xiaoxiao wasn't interested in meddling in such matters and was about to leave when she seemed to see a familiar face as she passed by, which made her stop in her tracks.

"Xiaoxiao?" Managi noticed his unusual behavior. Mu Xiaoxiao glanced at him out of the corner of her eye, then gave Nakiri Managi an apologetic look before turning and walking towards the group of students.

Upon seeing a stranger approach, the students who had been criticizing the stranger immediately shut their mouths and frowned as they looked over.

"Huh? It's you?" Ena Asukai recognized Mu Xiaoxiao almost immediately. Although she had only met him once before, this mysterious young man had left a deep impression on her, one she couldn't forget.

"Oh, it's you," Mu Xiaoxiao recognized the other person as well. The red-haired beauty was quite pretty, and the blonde bombshell beside her was also a top-tier beauty. "What a coincidence, we've run into each other again."

"Senior, who is this? Someone we know?"

"So beautiful..."

"It can't be your boyfriend, right?"

"Tsk."

Some girls stared at Mu Xiaoxiao with infatuation, while some boys were indignant. The bullied girl also stared at Mu Xiaoxiao for two seconds, but when she saw his gaze fall on her, she quickly looked away, appearing as a silent and withdrawn person.

He found it very interesting.

"Didn't I warn you last time? Don't go out at night, it's very dangerous outside," Mu Xiaoxiao said, then turned her gaze to the group of students who looked like middle schoolers, raising an eyebrow, "And what are you doing? Bullying?"

"..."

The students looked a little grim. What was this guy doing, meddling in other people's business? Even if you're handsome, it's none of your business. Japanese society is inherently cold and indifferent. Let alone this kind of minor bullying, even if a girl is being harassed by a hooligan, passersby will just stay far away.

So when Mu Xiaoxiao came over and said those words, they were all surprised.

However, no matter how indignant they were, the students found it difficult to retort in the face of the oppressive aura emanating from this unfamiliar boy. Even Nakiri Managi, who was beside him, was not a woman to be trifled with.

Don't be fooled by her previous carefree attitude; that was only towards Mu Xiaoxiao. As the mastermind behind WGO, Nakiri Managi naturally exudes the aura of a superior.

Ena Asukai was a little dumbfounded. She thought Mu Xiaoxiao had come to greet her because he saw her, but... she was wrong? He came because of his junior? Did he know her? Or did he simply come to help because he couldn't stand the bullying?

But calling it bullying is a bit of a stretch. Aren't the younger students all friends? It was just a small conflict. The main issue was that she was invited as the older student, and it wasn't appropriate for her to chime in at a time like this. So she could only stand by and watch.

"Thank you," the bullied girl moved her lips and uttered a low thank you. Without even glancing at her 'friend,' she bowed and thanked them, then glanced at Mu Xiaoxiao's face before turning and leaving, her decisive manner as if she didn't know them at all.

"I'm sorry, Mu-kun," Asukai Ena said, feeling rather embarrassed. "They are all junior students from my middle school. They just invited me to hang out. I didn't expect it to... turn out like this."

The long-haired, sexy girl standing to the side put her hands on her hips and asked, "Mu Jun, you wouldn't happen to have a crush on him, would you? Otherwise, why would you help a stranger?"

"Tong Hua, don't talk nonsense."

“It’s very possible. That junior... is her name Hui? She’s obviously very cute,” Tong Hua said, then suddenly frowned. “But I heard that she was often bullied in junior high school, and her situation only gradually improved after she joined a clique.”

She blinked her big eyes, "Mu Jun, are you just doing this to help someone?"

"Why, can't you?"

"Of course you can. Actually, I think Mu Jun is even more charming like this. I can't help but be tempted too."

"..."

Tong Hua, what are you talking about?!

Ena Asukai, standing to the side, couldn't tell if she was jealous or what, and was extremely conflicted.

Chapter 352 Erina's Resentment

"Is it okay to just send them away like this?" After the middle school students left, Mu Xiaoxiao teased the red-haired beauty beside her, "Aren't they your juniors? Want to come and play together?"

"No, it's okay. Although they are juniors, to be honest, I'm not that close to them. We just know each other," Ena Asukai quickly waved her hand and smiled apologetically. "They were too enthusiastic, and as their senior, I felt bad refusing them. So, I really have to thank you for your help, Mu-kun."

Mu Xiaoxiao circled around the two girls again and said with a grin, "You two are dressed like hot girls, but you're surprisingly innocent."

"So, Mu Jun, do you prefer the 'gyaru' style or the innocent girl type?" Tong Hua asked him with great interest. Japanese gyaru are really bold. Even though they weren't very familiar with each other, they dared to ask such a personal question. She didn't know if they were just asking casually or if they were deliberately teasing him.

Ena Asukai felt that it was inappropriate to ask such a rash question, but she was also curious about the answer. After all... a guy as outstanding as Mu-kun probably wouldn't lack female companions. Thinking this, she glanced at the stunningly beautiful Nakiri Managi.

Ena Asukai is usually quite confident in her charm, but now, seeing this alluring and sexy mature woman, even she can't help but feel a little inferior. She is too beautiful, her beauty is simply beyond human comprehension.

"Me? Cough cough, my type... well, I'm fine with anything, as long as she's a pretty girl, I like her," Mu Xiaoxiao made a shameless declaration. However, neither Tong Hua nor Asukai Ena thought anything of it; on the contrary, they found him to be very honest and kind of cute.

Well, it's cute when a pretty boy says that, but it's perverted when a lewd old man says it.

"Xiaoxiao, aren't you a fan of married women?" Nakiri Managi winked at him with her bright eyes. "You're such a wife-obsessed person. Not to mention all the wives and ladies at home, I also have a husband, but you still took him for yourself. I still remember how forcefully you treated me back then..."

"..."

Ena Asukai was stunned, looking at him in disbelief. Mu Xiaoxiao was speechless. "Managi, don't cause trouble here. Don't talk nonsense. It was clearly a coincidence. It was clearly because I was trying to help them that... the relationship developed like this."

“Whether it’s Rena or Ruifei, both of them suffered tragedies because of their tragic circumstances. I was just helping them out, you know?” Mu Xiaoxiao glared at her angrily, then chuckled coldly. “As for you, Mrs. Managi, although you are also a married woman, our relationship was just a simple transaction back then. It’s different from Rena and the others. Ours is much simpler, there are no ties at all.”

"Of course we have something!" Nakiri Managi was anxious, grabbing Mu Xiaoxiao's arm and refusing to let go, jumping up and down in a panic. "We've been through a lot together, from our first meeting to what happened afterward... Of course we have a bond!"

After saying that, Nakiri Managi pouted in dissatisfaction and complained, "Saying it was just a transaction, Koko, you're so heartless~"

"Who told you to make that joke first?"

Ena Asukai realized that the two were flirting. What was their relationship? Were they lovers? They didn't seem like siblings. Ena Asukai was slightly concerned. As for Tong Hua beside her, she remained as direct as ever.

"What is your relationship? Is this lady Mu Jun's girlfriend?"

“That’s right,” Managi Nakiri smiled, “I’m your little girlfriend, your lover~”

"How old are you to still call yourself 'older sister'?" Mu Xiaoxiao didn't refute the words 'girlfriend' or 'lover', but instead teased her about her age, "Aren't you ashamed? You could be someone's mother."

Ena: ? ? ?

Tong Hua: !!!

"Mu Xiaoxiao————!!!"

Nakiri Managi was furious. She grabbed Mu Xiaoxiao's neck, tucked his head under her arm, and pressed it against the soft, large mound of flesh, twisting and turning to express her dissatisfaction, even though she had regained her youth and received special care, restoring her to the most beautiful moment of her life.

Age is something that can't be changed, especially for an aunt like her, age is a taboo! It's no wonder she was annoyed that Mu Xiaoxiao brought it up so many times. Looking at the scene of them playing around on the sidewalk these past two days, Tong Hua and Hui Nai looked at each other in bewilderment.

They have such a good relationship; I'm a little envious.

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Totsuki Academy, Junior High School.

Wearing her junior high school uniform, Erina Nakiri walked down the street with her fair neck held high, as proud as a white swan. Even so, the students who came towards her did not dare to make eye contact with her for long, and hurriedly left after nervously greeting her.

It's not just her status as the eldest daughter of the Nakiri family, but also the God Tongue and the immense strength that Erina Nakiri possesses that earns her such respect and even fear. In the junior high school, she has no rivals.

Now her strength is comparable to that of the high school students, and she is even qualified to challenge the Elite Ten. However, Erina Nakiri is about to graduate from junior high school. After the spring break, she will officially become a student of Totsuki High School. Erina Nakiri has decided to take a place in the Elite Ten.

For her, who possesses the tongue of God, this is not a difficult thing.

After a brief moment of pride at the academy, Erina lowered her head again, looking dejected and depressed. She thought of what she had glimpsed on the street last time, and even now, she still didn't know whether the mother she saw that day was a mistake or her real mother.

Even though I hadn't seen her for so many years and didn't even have a single photo of her, it was unbelievable that I could recognize her as my mother at a glance. So afterwards, I wondered if I was hallucinating or if it was just my imagination.

"Hey……"

This made Erina even more depressed. Just as the girl was lost in thought, hurried footsteps approached from afar. It was Hisako Shinto, Erina's assistant and secretary, who had been by her side since childhood.

"Young Miss————"

The red-haired girl waved and ran over, "Miss Erina, where have you been? The Commander-in-Chief is looking for you and wants you to go home right away."

The voice of her secretary and best friend snapped her out of her slump. Still somewhat uninterested, Erina Nakiri casually asked, "Grandpa? What does Grandpa want with me? Is there still tasting work today?"

"I'm not entirely sure either. The commander-in-chief said he has something important to tell you, Miss Erina, and all work has been canceled. Miss Erina, you should go back as soon as possible."

"……it is good."

Generally speaking, Grandpa wasn't the type to be easily startled. As the Supreme Commander of Totsuki Academy, he was usually quite composed. This was the first time he had been so anxious. Erina was also curious, wondering what important matter it was, and hurriedly took Hisako home.

Then you see an imposing old man sitting under the eaves of the courtyard. He has a strong body and a dignified face. He is the head of the Nakiri family, Senzaemon Nakiri, the head of Totsuki Academy, and also Erina Nakiri's grandfather.

He had been waiting here for a long time.

"Erina, you're back."

Grandpa, did you need something from me?

Grandpa, who usually had a dignified and solemn appearance, now had an expression that was hard to calm down. Nakiri Erina could also sense his emotions. Hearing his granddaughter's question, Nakiri Senzaemon's expression became even more complicated.

He hesitated for a moment, "Erina, there's something..."

The room was well soundproofed, and Hisako Shinto didn't disturb the conversation between the young lady and the commander-in-chief. Although she was curious about what they were talking about and why they were in such a hurry, a scream startled her.

"What?!!!"

That was the young lady's voice. Hisako Shinto, who was about to leave, quickly stopped and looked at the closed door. She was intrigued and curious. What was the young lady saying with such a startled expression?

Erina Nakiri, unaware of her secretary's curiosity, was still reeling from the shock of the news her grandfather had brought. "Grandpa, you said... Mom? She's coming back?"

“That’s what Managi told me. She’ll be back this weekend.” Senzaemon Nakiri hadn’t originally planned to tell his granddaughter about this. He knew about Erina’s complicated feelings toward her mother. But Managi specifically called to say that she was coming back to see Erina.

After much deliberation, Senzaemon Nakiri decided to tell his granddaughter.

As for Erina Nakiri, she was indeed stunned. She never expected that she would be back so soon, when she was just agonizing over her mother's situation. Her mother's neglect of her for so many years had indeed filled Erina with resentment.

However, she also misses her mother. Erina really misses her, which makes the tsundere young lady's feelings towards her mother quite complicated. She misses her, but also resents her. However, now that she has heard the news that her mother is coming home, Erina is generally looking forward to it.

“Erina, there’s a reason why your mother… left home for so many years,” Senzaemon Nakiri clearly knew more inside information, including the drawbacks of God Tongue. He was actually very excited. “Managi’s return means she has found a solution, or even, may have solved the problem.”

Will the God Tongue, which has plagued the family for many years, be resolved in this generation? The commander-in-chief had been pressing for answers on the phone, but his daughter hadn't said much, only that her God Tongue was no longer a problem.

This gave Senzaemon Nakiri hope. If he hadn't been able to control his expression in front of his granddaughter, he would have already been unable to contain his excitement and revealed a side of himself that was different from usual.

“I understand, Grandpa,” Erina Nakiri nodded, biting her lip, “Sunday…”

Her eyes suddenly widened. "Could it be that the person I saw on the street last time... wasn't a hallucination, and really was Mom?!"

The girl recalled that fleeting glimpse of him on the street.

"What? You saw Managi?" Senzaemon Nakiri was also taken aback. "Why didn't you tell Grandpa?"