Tokyo: After years of stagnation, the heiress of the yakuza arrives.

"Teacher, if you don't let go, I'm going to lie on the ground."

Kuroba Shido looked at Amamiya Kaoru, who was holding onto him tightly and refusing to let go, and spoke after a moment of silence.

Password? I can't believe I even encountered this. No wonder it's Japan. The saying "the world is so small" has come true right now.

"Why are you running away? I only contacted you because I had something to say." Amamiya Kaoru showed no intention of letting go of Kuroba Shido.

Who knows when they'll catch Kuroba Shido again now that they've let go?

Not to mention, there was that persistent little girl waiting anxiously at school; she was incredibly patient. As an elderly person, she was really no match for her.

Even old ladies endure hardship; it's not fair for them to win!

"No, teacher, I have an urgent matter to attend to," Kuroba Shido said helplessly.

"Is it urgent?"

"What's the urgent matter? Tell me." Amamiya Kaoru raised an eyebrow, not only not letting go, but instead increasing the strength and range of contact in her grip on Kuroba Shido's hand.

Well... that means the contact area changed from O to D.

The Black Feather Warrior said, "..."

Don't think that just because you're bribing me like this I'll act like a sage and stop thinking for myself...

"Ahem, I need to go home and buy rice balls. They're on sale, and it's almost time to go. If I don't hurry, they'll all be gone."

Kuroba Shido spoke in a serious tone.

He came up with a somewhat plausible reason, and he wasn't lying; he really was in a hurry to buy rice balls.

During discount periods, everyone in the convenience store goes berserk, grabbing whatever they can get their hands on. If you go too late, there's nothing left.

Seeing Kuroba Shido so full of life, Amamiya Kaoru felt a pang of sadness.

I thought back to the days when I came to Tokyo alone to study at university many years ago, working part-time while studying. Back then, I was just like that, looking longingly at discounted food every day so that I could eat a little better.

Unconsciously, I felt a sense of closeness to the little devil in front of me.

Looking at the welcoming lanterns hanging outside the yakitori restaurant in front of her, Amamiya Kaoru, quite extravagantly, waved her hand.

"Come on, let me treat you to a meal."

"Indeed! Godfather!" Kuroba Shido's eyes lit up, and his expression changed instantly.

How could a teacher who would treat him to a meal be an unreasonable bad person?

[Current state: reminiscing, feeling sentimental, because the words of the boy in front of me evoked memories and a sense of closeness.]

[The Guide to Being a "Salted Fish": A seasoned, unambitious office worker with terrifying earning power... simple-minded, emotionally empty—a perfect target for swindling. Scam them, build up their goodwill, then empty their wallets for a satisfying hefty reward!]

Hmm... just to be on the safe side, it's better to take a look.

It's safe now.

At least it's certain that the "generous" older female doctor in front of him has no ill intentions; she's just a hardworking, love-seeking, simple-minded old cow or horse that's good at making money.

Damn it, why am I seeing a reflection of my past self?

Seeing the black-hearted leader's comments, Kuroba Shido couldn't help but feel a little sad. Amamiya Kaoru's current state was no different from his previous state.

A typical office worker, always slacking off at work, with a simple mind, and in his heart... well, let's just say it's okay.

The biggest difference is that Shido Kuroba was a poor man before, and he still is now.

There aren't many men as devoted as him anymore...

Damn it, we're all just cattle and horses, so why is Amamiya Kaoru so good at making money?

Since this is something that the ruthless leader singled out, it must be really amazing. Maybe... we should give it a try?

In an instant, such a thought arose in Shido Kuroba's mind.

Being a kept woman is great! A woman three years older brings wealth, a woman thirty years older brings an empire, a woman three hundred years older brings an elixir of immortality…

"Thump."

Amamiya Kaoru gently tapped Kuroba Shido on the head and gave him a reproachful look: "What 'godfather' nonsense, you should call him teacher!"

The Black Feather Warrior said, "..."

Old oxen and horses...

"What kind of look is that?"

For some reason, Amamiya Kaoru felt like Kuroba Shido was mentally criticizing her; that look... it felt so unpleasant.

"The way you look at your teacher with such admiration!" Kuroba Shido blurted out without batting an eye.

"Stop joking around, let's go inside and find a place to sit. This place seems to be doing quite well; it'll get crowded if we wait any longer."

Urged on by Amamiya Kaoru, the two entered the store.

really.

Just as Amamiya Kaoru said, the restaurant was extremely popular, but the two were lucky enough to get the last table when they came in, in a corner of the restaurant.

It was relatively quiet, and there was a separate curtain to keep the outside in, although... it didn't seem to be of much use, as you could still hear the noise outside.

"Order whatever you want to eat." Amamiya Kaoru pushed the menu in front of Kuroba Shido.

Shido Kuroba held the menu and looked at it very seriously, eventually circling two of the options.

Then they pushed the menu back.

Amamiya Kaoru raised an eyebrow: "So polite?"

"Oh, teacher, what I mean is, no, these two, but two of everything else." Kuroba Shido blinked.

Amamiya Kaoru: "..."

So impolite?

After the two ordered, they handed the menu to the waiter, and then began the long wait.

There was an hourglass placed on the table for two by a waiter. If any dishes were not served before the hourglass ran out, the remaining dishes would be served for free.

It can be considered a tactic to attract customers, a gimmick.

Looking at the hourglass in front of him, which was flowing at a snail's pace, Kuroba Shido shook his head and sighed, "It seems we won't be able to finish this free meal. This restaurant is smarter than a monkey."

"Although it says half an hour, it actually took much longer than half an hour, about... 55 minutes to finish."

Amamiya Kaoru was surprised: "You're so amazing, you can figure this out just by looking at it?"

Kuroba Shido nodded: "Of course... no, I made it up, so I'd seem smart."

Amamiya Kaoru: "???"

You son of a bitch...

It wasn't made up; Shido Kuroba really could calculate it. As for why... perhaps it was due to some residual "side effects" from using too many of those "three-second true man" experience cards from the system.

He may have been a fake genius before, but over time, the fake became real.

Just like the hyperthymesia experience cards he frequently redeemed, with each redemption, his memory became better and better, getting closer and closer to true photographic memory!

Shido Kuroba wasn't sure whether this was a "side effect" or an effect that came with the trial card.

The ruthless ruler didn't explain this in detail either...

He's either playing dead or on his way to playing dead, you good-for-nothing, I'll fire you sooner or later!

If you don't do it, the system will do it!

"Sorry to bother you!"

The curtain was lifted, and a girl wearing a headscarf entered, carrying three large glasses of beer, a glass of juice, two small bowls of snacks and cold dishes.

First, four large glasses of drinks were laid out, followed by cold dishes and snacks to go with the drinks...

"Please enjoy your meal. The kitchen is working hard to prepare the skewers. We apologize for the inconvenience."

The other person bowed before leaving.

That's just how the culture is in Japan. They always talk about "private Marseille" and such. It makes me a little nostalgic for the old days in China when we greeted each other with "Aminos".

Kuroba Shido naturally reached for the beer next to him. It was perfect timing, as he hadn't had a beer in a while. Time to have some!

"Snap—"

The Black Feather Warrior said, "???"

Just as Shido Kuroba placed his paw on the little beer, Kaoru Amamiya slapped it down.

"Holy crap, teacher, why are you still hoarding your food!" Kuroba Shido's tone was filled with shock and fear.

Amamiya Kaoru: "..."