Tokyo: Bubble, but the system is Sengoku.

"Five hundred thousand..."

Upon hearing the enormous sum of money, the boy's eyes lit up like light bulbs.

Although he expected to make a profit, the 500,000 was still far beyond his expectations.

Both future prospects and financial prospects are important.

Money makes the world go round. Only after experiencing the pain and anxiety of being broke will you truly understand the importance of money.

"I was about to tell you something, but Suzuki interrupted me."

Xiao Chuan's rosy lips pouted slightly, looking somewhat annoyed, yet also revealing a charming naiveté rarely seen in others.

"A minimum of 500,000 is guaranteed, not including bonuses. Bonuses will depend on the ratings and recording rate after the show airs. Of course, subsequent hazard compensation and other similar benefits will be calculated later."

Ogawa quickly explained.

In other words, 500,000 is the guaranteed minimum salary. There are a total of 26 episodes, but he doesn't appear in every episode, so the guaranteed minimum is about 30,000 per episode, which isn't much.

However, his billing in the show wasn't high to begin with, and he had worked hard for a month playing a dead character, earning only 30,000 yuan.

For a top-tier actor, 500,000 yen is just a drop in the ocean, but for Ryo Sato, it's a huge sum of money.

With this sum of money, his nutritional meals can be made more nutritious.

It can also do more things.

"Yes, but I'd appreciate it if you could pay for it in advance."

"That's no problem."

"Thanks to you, I'm rich now."

Ogawa's mouth corners increased by a few pixels.

She had already planned to send someone to buy clothes.

And I'll buy some for myself too.

She had sold quite a few before.

In that case... it feels like a publicly funded date?

"Cough cough..."

Covering up the absurd thought in his mind with a light cough, Ogawa continued, "But I thought you wanted to save it."

She had seen everything the boy did to save money.

Upon hearing this, Sato shook his head: "As long as the money is spent, it's fine as long as we can earn more back in the future."

Sato had no intention of saving money by living frugally.

His main purpose in making money was to hoard properties before the bubble burst and then sell them.

But 500,000 is just a drop in the ocean compared to this ambitious goal.

Therefore, the top priority is to use 500,000 to improve my physical condition, acting skills, and talent. With these, I won't lack even a penny in the future.

Of course, you should also save some money to prepare for unexpected situations and social obligations.

Clothing and skincare products are also considered part of social interactions.

The saying goes that clothes make the man; before, there were no such conditions, but things are different now.

"You seem quite confident."

Xiaochuan felt quite gratified, as if his younger brother had finally grown up.

The boy has really changed a lot.

Looking at the yellowed clothes on the boy in front of her, she felt a strange sense of anticipation.

She wasn't without her own selfish motives either.

The boy has been getting more and more handsome lately, and she wonders what surprises her "little brother" will bring after he becomes fashionable.

Thinking of this, Xiao Chuan felt a surge of excitement, like when he used to play house with his younger brother and dress him up in girls' clothes.

"...Anyway, no one will see it in private."

On the surface, she's an agent, so it's perfectly normal for her to go out with the artist. Even if a magazine takes pictures of her, they can't say anything about it. Besides, no magazine would go out with Sato now.

Thinking it over, the woman started the engine, and the car slowly drove away from the parking lot.

......

Ogawa wasn't so heartless as to actually buy women's clothing for Sato; the two simply went to a large chain store nearby.

The sales assistant's eyes lit up when she saw the young man coming out of the fitting room.

Clothes make the man, and the boy who was wearing old clothes was handsome, but his ill-fitting clothes dragged him down.

The overall feel and vibe are off.

Now, he's even just wearing a casual black jacket, shirt, and jeans.

This kind of outfit is everywhere, but it's precisely this simplicity that makes the boy's handsome features stand out even more.

"Unfortunately, he already has a girlfriend, and she's very beautiful."

The girl thought regretfully to herself, but a charming smile appeared on her face: "This dress would suit your boyfriend very well."

"ah......"

Ogawa, who was also surprised by Sato's change, widened his eyes upon hearing this and couldn't help but secretly glance in Sato's direction.

Fortunately, the boy didn't seem to notice what was happening on their side. He was studying his own appearance in front of the mirror. Although his actions were a bit vain, they didn't seem greasy on Sato.

And so, amidst the envious gazes of the shop assistant beside him, Xiaochuan nodded.

"Yes, it's quite suitable."

Ayako Ogawa calmly agreed.

However, she said this not for herself, but only to prevent her artists from being harassed.

Judging from the shop assistant's demeanor, if she were to say something like "he's not my boyfriend," the next step would probably be to make her move.

Meanwhile, Sato, whom Ogawa thought was just showing off, was stunned.

Congratulations! You've become lovers with your close female friend, with whom you've had intimate relations, and successfully shed your "scumbag" label.

[Your wife and descendants are also key to your dominance in the Warring States period.]

In this chaotic world, you have gained another concern, or perhaps, a source of strength?

[Unlock Achievement: First Love]

[Unlock Reward: Charismatic and Debonair]

Note: Charm +5%

Note 2: This is a passive skill.

Note 3: This skill conflicts with the Draw Sword Technique; only one can be active at a time.

"..."

What is all this?

He just tried on some clothes and suddenly he had a lover?

A close female friend with whom she has physical intimacy... isn't that Ayako Ogawa?

However, having more charm is a good thing. With the changes in his appearance and physique, it will only benefit the filming of the Shadow Legion.

Not far away, Ayako Ogawa, who was watching the boy, was still a little shy and confused because of what she had just said.

After all, the boy seemed to have become even more handsome for some reason.

Is it the atmosphere? Or does the clothing really add that much to the look?

Or perhaps... something's not right with me?

Thinking of his friend's oft-repeated saying, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder," Xiao Chuan felt even more uneasy.

It's impossible that they actually have a crush on their own artist, right?

"How is it?"

Despite the turmoil raging within her, Ayako Ogawa maintained a cool demeanor as she faced the approaching boy.

Sato, looking at this cold-faced older woman, found her suspicious no matter how he looked at her.

Especially the rosy tips of Xiaochuan's ears, which were completely different from the coldness on her face.

Although having a cheat code is a good thing, he still wanted to figure out how it worked.

After all, this is related to his own exploration of the cheat code, so it's a top priority.

Being stared at like that by Sato made Ogawa feel increasingly guilty, afraid that he had just overheard something.

"It suits you well, I'll take this one."

Finally, Sato spoke, and Ogawa breathed a sigh of relief, then followed up with his own words.

"That's good, swipe your card."

Ogawa skillfully pulled out his credit card.

The two seemed to have a tacit understanding, but the shop assistant clearly saw another layer of meaning behind it.

"Sir, you have a wonderful girlfriend."

It's not surprising that someone would be interested in a handsome young man.

Even those who are willing to pay anyone a price possess a level of attractiveness that would make men fall for them.

The world is a strange place.

The two shop assistants were unaware of each other's inner thoughts; they simply looked at each other and fell silent.

Ogawa was speechless, while Sato, seeing this, understood somewhat.