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

As the last rays of sunlight faded, night fell.

As the most prosperous city in Japan, Tokyo has shown its second face!

Long before darkness had fully descended, light had already appeared, dispelling the darkness and illuminating the city, little by little... the City of Night appeared!

Walking along Tokyo's busiest streets, Shido Kuroba and Zanne Onodera headed towards their pre-booked restaurant.

"Senior, wait a minute, I need to buy something."

Shido Kuroba stopped as he passed the convenience store.

"Okay, I'll wait for you outside, Shido-kun." Onodera Zanne nodded, her face still bearing a gentle and captivating smile.

Kuroba Shido came out quickly, holding two discounted rice balls.

"Phew, that was close! The last two chicken rice balls almost fell victim to this!"

Kuroba Shido wiped non-existent cold sweat from his forehead, looking quite moved, and stuffed the two rice balls into his pocket.

Logically speaking, Shido Kuroba only needs to buy one discounted rice ball, since he can eat one at night and another the next morning.

My senior is treating us tonight, which means I can skip tonight's meal and only need to buy food for tomorrow morning.

After all, rice balls are different from other things; they taste better when they're fresh. The flavor changes if they're left out for too long, which is why Kuroba Shido comes to buy discounted rice balls every day.

Aside from the core item build that focuses on being poor, the most important thing is the pursuit of taste. He may be poor, but he is also particular about his taste (hands on hips, self-righteous, and very loud)!

What's wrong with being poor? What's the big deal?

Have you eaten your rice?

He's not only particular about his appearance now, but after joining the Japanese system, he's become even more particular, bringing two batteries weighing over a hundred pounds to his workplace to charge.

After fully charging, I rent it out to elementary school students who need to charge their phones at the convenience store near the school gate...

trouble?

What a hassle! If it weren't for the fact that he wasn't incapable, Shido Kuroba would have carried a nuclear reactor over there, filled it up, and brought it back... If it's public property, why not take it? Taking less is a loss.

Besides, this is a roundabout way of achieving his goal, okay? Today I'll show you the power of a damn strong man. Although it can't compare to the voltage of the Dragon Kingdom, it's barely enough. Just make do with it. Short and weak... super lame!

Of course, we're talking about voltage here.

The extra rice ball is a prize to be used during evening training sessions with Dahei.

Kuroba Shido hadn't forgotten what he'd promised his wife; in just half a month, he'd be taking his "beloved pet" to visit that wicked old woman's house.

If he can't hand over the pet, he'll be in big trouble, sigh...

Logically speaking, buying a fancy rat from a roadside stall would be the best solution, but the problem is... damn it, where can I find a fancy rat with its original fur?

That's just a rat!

Hey!

They're all rats, so it's better to just use the one at home. Besides, he raised the whole family of Dahei from infancy, so there's bound to be some affection for them.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have kindly sent over rat poison. Sigh... he's still too kind.

Kuroba Shido spent his class today staring at his phone, comfortably slacking off, and learning how to train fancy mice... uh, no, train rats.

Kuroba Shido started searching for how to train the original-skinned fancy mouse, but a correction prompt popped up...

Are you searching for training methods for wild brown rats (mice)?

The Black Feather Warrior said, "..."

Damn it, who do you think you are? I'm looking for a fancy rat, not some other kind of mouse!

Silently, Shido Kuroba clicked on the button...

"Searching for training methods for mice, please wait..."

The Black Feather Warrior said, "..."

Password, is this never going to end?!

"Spinning around, spinning around, spinning around... We've found relevant training methods and videos for you!"

After finding the video, Shido Kuroba began to study it seriously. It's absurd... In Kamikawa, a place that is neither full of rich kids nor genius students, there was actually someone who didn't listen to the teacher during class and was teaching himself how to train mice!

They studied so hard they forgot to eat and sleep, sometimes for an entire afternoon, and then it was time for school to end...

According to the instructional video, you should feed them little by little, and give them a reward after completing a task, preferably with familiar food...

Rice balls perfectly embody this!

Naturally, Shido Kuroba couldn't afford other high-end pet training food.

If you're going to walk the horses, take the rice balls or leave them. If you don't eat them, I'll poison you with rat poison!

There was only one rice ball, and the other one was for Shido Kuroba to eat... That's how the two rice balls came about.

A shrewd and calculating handsome guy from Tokyo, simple and wise... or you could say... a penniless bastard pretending to be a bull demon!

The Black Feather Warrior said, "..."

"Shido-kun, do you really like rice balls?"

Beside her, Onodera's gentle, fiery voice rang out, and she tilted her head slightly.

I like it... like it my ass! Does not eating lobster and abalone mean I don't like them?

Damn it, I can't afford it!

Wow, kid, why don't you eat meat? Isn't meat delicious? I'd rather eat some stinky cipher... You idiot expert, may you have great luck every day and endless good fortune!

"Yes, when I was a kid, there wasn't much food to eat, and I was always hungry. Now I just like rice balls." Kuroba Shido said with a smile.

That statement... is half true and half false.

Even in China, before Kuroba Shido was forcibly sent here by Daiyun to become a handsome guy in Tokyo, he was an orphan who grew up in an orphanage and often went hungry.

There is an instinctive craving for food, and no matter how much you eat, this craving still exists...

Upon hearing this, Onodera Zanne's pupils trembled. Unusually, she didn't reply and walked ahead with her head down... So that's how it is.

On the point of not wasting food and having a love for rice, Onodera Zannen and Kuroba Shido share the same idea, but there are still differences between them.

Because of some past experiences, Onodera Zannen wouldn't waste money even if he had it.

Kuroba Shido's actions were also due to some past experiences, but... more so because of poverty. If he were really that rich, he would immediately change his attitude!

For example, when corrupt officials within the system gorge themselves on public funds, feeding the dogs with the surplus food, slacking off after a hearty meal, even slacking off in the toilet, and finally starting their day's work refreshed, they viciously elbow the unruly citizens of Japan!

Cool!!!

Their daydreaming time was over, as they arrived at their dining venue.

"Shido-kun, this way." Onodera walked ahead, turned around and looked at Kuroba Shido with gentle eyes.

The senior is so beautiful, why would she be a pervert?

Just to be on the safe side, Kuroba Shido checked Onodera Zanne's hint entry... in case he was drugged or something.

Don't let him pass away before the Big Black family... What a tragic couple!

"Um?"

A look of confusion appeared in Shido Kuroba's eyes. From his perspective, the moment he was observing was precisely when the black, distorted characters above Onodera Zannen's head changed...

That's great! He knew it; his senior was a good person!

Under Shido Kuroba's expectant and excited gaze, the current state of Onodera Zanne's head changed back.

[Current state: Excitement, trembling, a frantic urge to possess, already envisioning indescribable acts!]

[Salted Fish Guide: Run! It's a yandere!!!]

The Black Feather Warrior said, "???"

Why did the Bull Demon King turn back?

So, the one who was just transformed was the senior's kind personality, right?

"Shido-kun, is there something on my head?" Onodera's questioning voice came, instantly pulling Kuroba Shido back to reality.

Onodera Zanne tilted her head, looking at Kuroba Shido with a very cute expression, her eyes still calm... Beneath the calm was a morbidity and turmoil that no one could detect!

"Um...no, I just think your headband is really pretty, it's very cute."

Kuroba Shido made up a reason on the spot.

Onodera Zannen paused for a moment, then silently memorized those words. She decided she wouldn't wear that headband anymore; she'd put it in a box and wear it again on her next date...

"Yes, thank you. Shido, you're very handsome too, extremely handsome." Onodera Zanne's smile brightened considerably, but she still maintained a sense of distance that seemed to fluctuate between closeness and distance.

Senior is too authoritative when it comes to mutual flattery; Kuroba Shido hasn't found any weaknesses in her yet... Her opponent is terrifyingly strong!

The senior even made up for the shortcomings of a certain vicious old woman and the narcissistic department head...

Since that's the case... damn it, let me show you the power of a straight shot!!!

"Senior, you don't actually like me, do you?" Kuroba Shido suddenly changed the subject, staring intently into Onodera Zanne's eyes!