I became the emperor in the comic book series.

She became more proactive, asking, "When shall we make our move?"

Seeing her eager expression, Miss Mary sneered inwardly, but remained calm on the surface, as if she had everything under control. "Don't worry, it's good that you know about this. That guy recently left Tokyo. Once I find out his location and activity patterns when he comes back, I'll notify you all to move out together!"

“We’ll go together then!” The Slit-Mouthed Woman nodded seriously.

At that moment, Akira Higashino was on his way back to Tokyo.

He and Sakurajima Mai, who was teasing him with Ying and Qiong, exchanged barbs and jokes.

Unexpectedly, Yukinoshita Haruno suddenly sent him a message.

'It's been so long since I've seen Higashino-kun, I get lonely too!'

"Higashino-kun is so mean! He's ignoring Koyo and her cute little sister like this, *crying*..."

Akira Higashino: ?

Reply with the message: 'What does this mean?'

The other person simply said, "Looking forward to meeting Higashino-kun," and then went offline.

What kind of riddle-solving person is this?

Could it be that she sent him a message specifically to be affectionate and get him to go on a date with her?

However, Akira Higashino did not remain puzzled for long.

Because, very soon, Hiratsuka Shizuka called.

"Dongye..."

Her voice sounded somewhat hesitant, quite unlike her usual spirited and capable demeanor.

After a moment of silence, Higashino Akira asked, "What is it?"

"That's right... you're going back to Tokyo, right?"

"Ah."

"Well, given our current relationship, we still need to meet up occasionally, right?"

"Also hesitant."

"That's perfect, I still have some vacation time, and Soubu High School's spring break is still a few days away. How about we go camping together?"

Higashino Akira raised an eyebrow, recalling the suggestion that cunning guy had given her when she was showing off to Haruno, as well as Haruno's inexplicable cryptic remarks just now, and her expression suddenly became somewhat subtle.

"Just the two of us?"

"No, it's not that. After all, I have a boyfriend now, and I just wanted to show off a little. Just for a moment... Don't worry, I won't announce it on social media!"

This confirms it even more.

Akira Higashino sighed, beginning to feel sorry for the woman. "Do I really have to go?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka: "Yes!"

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P.S.: Third update

Chapter 121 Confident Xiao Jing

Stop, Shizuka, it's all snow outside!

You can't beat her!

What a pitiful woman. Seeing her being toyed with by Yang Nai like this, Higashino Akira couldn't bear it.

"Maybe it's better to avoid it. If your friend is a woman and quite attractive, there's a good chance she might also be my girlfriend, or a friend of my girlfriend. If we happen to bump into each other, it would be very awkward."

For Akira Higashino, although he had bestowed a title upon Shizuka Hiratsuka in his harem, their relationship was more like that of physical partners who were more than friends but less than lovers. Shizuka Hiratsuka needed a boyfriend she liked and didn't dislike to escape single life, and perhaps she would even have a child with him in the future, but she wouldn't actively inquire about his private life or ask him to take any responsibility.

Akira Higashino didn't insist on this. He just wanted to enjoy himself. Since things had come to this point, there was no point in saying more. They were all adults and had to pay the price for their choices.

For him, this was actually not bad. Hiratsuka Shizuka didn't need him to support her or accompany her every day. She wouldn't bother with blind dates or dating other people anymore. She would most likely only come to him for a duo game once in a while, which wouldn't do him any harm.

Theoretically speaking, a relationship between two people is more stable than a romantic relationship, like a close male friend of the opposite sex who can share a bed.

Anyway, he usually treats Hiratsuka Shizuka as a buddy.

It's fine to tease your own good brother, but it's still a bit complicated to feel if he gets teased by some bad woman.

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

Hearing Higashino Akira's words, Hiratsuka Shizuka wasn't jealous at all. Instead, she firmly denied his words. How could she not know about Haruno? These two used to be her students, and she knew their social networks perfectly well. They couldn't possibly be her girlfriend's friends, unless her girlfriend was referring to her. As for whether Haruno could be Higashino Akira's girlfriend, that was even more impossible!

Yang Naike knew that she and Dongye were very close. If she really had feelings for Dongye, she would have made her move back when they were in school at Soubu High School.

What's more, it was only after being constantly provoked by her that I finally made up my mind to listen to her advice and go ahead and make it a done deal.

Surely Yang Nai can't just add some greenery to his own head, can he?

On the other end of the phone, Hiratsuka Shizuka smiled confidently with a slight upturn of her lips.

Akira Higashino sighed. Some clowns are unstoppable; to them, the world is full of Gotham.

"alright."

"I'm taking tomorrow off, but I'm free the day after tomorrow, how about that?"

Upon hearing this, Hiratsuka Shizuka's tone became excited, "I'll come pick you up then!"

.........

He returned to his seat on the train and sat down next to Mai Sakurajima.

The girl looked at the man with a complex expression, a mixture of sympathy and sigh, and asked curiously, "About work?"

Akira Higashino shook his head. "I'm thinking about how to handle the relationship between my other two girlfriends when they meet in a couple of days."

Upon hearing this, Mai Sakurajima looked slightly disdainful. "You still care about this?"

She simply didn't believe this guy could have a normal romantic relationship.

There's no need to worry about creating a chaotic mess when you have an unconventional relationship and build a harem.

"The main issue is that they knew each other, but one of them was unaware of the other's existence and was thus tricked. I feel sorry for her."

"Then why don't you just tell her directly?"

Higashino paused for a moment, then smiled sheepishly. "Because I also wanted to tease her a bit, to see how she would react after learning the truth, given how confident she is."

How awful!

Mai Sakurajima stared at the guy with a deep gaze; he still loved teasing girls.

"That boyfriend is really bad."

"Hehe (without emotion)."

Thinking about how she had been teased and blushed from time to time since they met, Mai Sakurajima couldn't help but pout and put on a cat-like face.

No, not at all.

Although it wasn't exactly excessive, it was certainly embarrassing.

But it seemed like he was doing it on purpose. Although his sister was watching him closely and it was inconvenient for him to take the final step, he had taken advantage of all the other places that she should and shouldn't have touched during this time.

"What are your plans after this?" Higashino Akira asked.

"It depends on the company's arrangements." Upon hearing this, Mai Sakurajima casually shrugged. "You signed me, so if there's work to do, I'll go to work; otherwise, I'll just stay home and rest."

As she spoke, she smiled and gave a sidelong glance to a guy who never did anything good and only loved to steal and plunder, and teased, "After all, I'm the top female employee in the company now, and I have no choice in the matter. I can't possibly take on side jobs myself."

"To be precise, she's the top female artist in the entertainment department. There are people in the music field who came before you, and you've actually worked together before. You starred in this promotional video, and she sang the promotional song."

"Is she your girlfriend too?"

"I'm not so desperate that every beautiful girl has to be my girlfriend."

Akira Higashino leaned closer and gently hugged her. Mai Sakurajima struggled slightly, adjusted her position, and then leaned against him comfortably in a more comfortable posture.

Are you jealous?

"no."

"That's a good option."

The girl pressed down on his thigh, which was pressed against hers and gradually sliding upwards, her pretty face slightly flushed. "Really, no."

She and he aren't even in a serious relationship, so why is she jealous?

On the contrary, if he had more girlfriends, he could be more focused and less likely to bother her, and she might be even happier.

"Yunmeng Group has plans to make a movie later, which will be combined with games and light novels to promote cultural tourism. They are just missing a female lead."

“If Mai-san has the idea, no one can compete with you for this role.”

Hearing this, Mai Sakurajima felt a slight warmth in her heart. At least he was willing to ask for her wishes instead of making arrangements on his own.

The girl's voice was soft and incredibly cute, "You're willing?"

"There are no intimate scenes, but you need to play two roles, which will be a test of your acting skills. After all, you are the nation's sweetheart, Mai Sakurajima. I believe in you."

"That's hard to say, I haven't filmed in a long time."

The girl's whole body went limp, except for her stubborn little mouth, which made Higashino Akira chuckle.

The girl's ears turned slightly red, feeling a little embarrassed. At the same time, she began to worry whether she could really sustain herself in her current state, where she could only regain a sense of presence for a few hours each day with his help, and whether she could finish filming a movie.

With him being so busy, how could he possibly follow me around every day to help me regain my sense of existence?

It's important to understand that making a movie isn't like making a game promotional video, where you can just wander around in one small place and finish. Sometimes it requires filming all over the country and even going abroad to shoot on location.

However… Mai Sakurajima didn’t want to give up this opportunity.

She doesn't intend to give up her acting career. If she fades out of the entertainment industry for a few years, she does need a suitable opportunity to reappear in the public eye. Otherwise, she might just show up casually and use her past fame as a stepping stone for some newcomers and third-rate idols to boost their value.

"I'll take a look at the script first."

Mai Sakurajima replied softly, feeling the large hand pressed against her round thigh covered in black stockings. She flipped it over and intertwined her fingers with his, controlling him to prevent him from doing anything inappropriate in this situation.

The girl sighed silently in her heart.

I think I picked a decent buyer and sold myself for a good price.

This guy is really something, most of the time he's just... [unintelligible]

Although I just can't bring myself to love her.

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P.S.: This is the fourth update. Including the five bonus chapters from yesterday, I still owe 6.5 chapters. That's all for today's update, so don't wait any longer. I've recently successfully adjusted my sleep schedule to writing during the day, and it's midnight now. I can't stay awake any longer.

Chapter 122 Kawasaki, I Love You

At night, Akira Higashino lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling with clear eyes, pondering the meaning of life and why humanity exists.

Subconsciously, I gently twirl the baby food in my palm, slowly gathering, twisting, rubbing, and picking at it, enjoying the wonderful changes in its warmth in my hand.

The anger that had been building up since I returned to Okumizome has finally subsided considerably.

"Stop fooling around, I still need to read the script."

Beside him, Mai Sakurajima had a rosy and radiant face, but her expression revealed a hint of fatigue. She was somewhat annoyed by this guy's restless little actions.

Unfortunately, the young girl, who was new to sexual activity, was neither experienced nor physically capable of going through another round.

So all I could do was give him a slightly coquettish scolding.

Upon hearing this, Higashino Akira paused in his work, withdrew his arm, and without disturbing the girl who was flipping through the script, silently took out his phone and started tapping.

If you really start a war and can't find a worthy opponent, when you're about to explode from holding back, you'll be the one who suffers.

After sending Miko and the others back, Higashino Akira took advantage of Mai and made love to her. After all, their relationship was consensual and based on mutual benefit, so there was no need for any complicated arrangements, since they weren't in a romantic relationship.

The reason she didn't reach the final step earlier was because her physical condition initially didn't allow for strenuous exercise.

If the conditions allow, of course he'll eat it; he's not some ungrateful, warm-hearted guy who doesn't expect anything in return.

Throughout the entire process, Mai Sakurajima did not back out or refuse.

It can be said that both parties maintained a high degree of rationality, remained calm and cooperative, enjoyed themselves, did not talk about feelings, and were very compatible.