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

"Snapped!"

Shido Kuroba's health bar -1...

"You're still looking? Everyone's already gone." Amamiya Kaoru smacked Kuroba Shido on the head and slowly walked over from behind, carrying her bag.

Their gazes were also fixed on the direction where Miyazaki Ritsuko and the other person had left.

The Black Feather Warrior said, "..."

My head feels painful...

Silently, Shido Kuroba rolled up his sleeves, preparing to let that clueless old codger experience once again what the wickedness and brutality of society meant.

If you want to talk nicely, then talk nicely. If you want to fight, then fight! Today I'll show you how powerful I, "Black Feather Warrior," am!

Take this!

"Let's go, let's go, the people at the restaurant I booked have been waiting for ages, I'm starving..." Amamiya Kaoru was holding her phone, looking at the restaurant she had booked.

Kuroba Shido, who was still charging up for a powerful attack, suddenly cleared his eyes.

They also lowered the sleeves they had been holding up.

I remember now, I remember everything. He wasn't some old, hardened man who made people experience the harshness and beatings of society, but a kind, gentle, and socially awkward pretty boy from Tokyo!

A meal, or more accurately, the hunger pangs in his stomach, suddenly awakened Kuroba Shido's kind nature, making him appear harmless.

"Yes, teacher!" Kuroba Shido stood at attention.

Because it was rush hour, the two waited at the school gate for a long time but couldn't get a taxi. After checking the distance to the restaurant, they finally decided to walk there.

Just treat it as a form of physical exercise...

Okay, that's nonsense. At least Shido Kuroba has absolutely no desire to train his body. Can't you see he's still a cripple? What's the difference between this and making a cripple participate in a marathon for the sake of his health?

Are you even human?!

However, for the sake of food, Kuroba Shido decided to swallow his anger. After all... he couldn't just let food get in the way, could he?

"What's that huge thing in your backpack, kid?" Amamiya Kaoru poked at Kuroba Shido's bulging backpack and asked.

Kuroba Shido said, "Inside lies my future and my precious treasure!"

"Such high level of ideological awareness?" Amamiya Kaoru was taken aback. She thought Kuroba Shido was the kind of person who wanted to enter the system to become a parasite and then just coast along.

Now it seems she was judging others by her own petty standards.

Kuroba Shido nodded: "Of course. Come, since you're so devout, teacher, and you treated me to a meal, I'll let you see my precious treasure!"

After Kuroba Shido finished speaking, he reached into his pocket, took out a cordyceps, and handed it to Amamiya Kaoru.

Amamiya Kaoru: "???"

Looking at the crooked, even somewhat ferocious wild caterpillar fungus in front of her, Amamiya Kaoru clenched her fists, feeling an urge to beat this off-key brat to death.

Is this the precious treasure you're talking about?

Shouldn't it be a book or something...? You're talking about the future and precious things, and all you do is pull out a cordyceps?

Do you think this is reasonable?

Is it reasonable? ...Yes, it is! Absolutely reasonable!

After eating, I felt incredibly energetic, like I'd just eaten a drugged little cake left in a roadside trash can, waiting for its destined owner—it was so hot!

At this moment, Amamiya Kaoru noticed that what Kuroba Shido had been chewing was not chewing gum at all, but cordyceps!

Amamiya Kaoru: "???"

"You were eating this on the way?"

"Yeah, it's a bit bitter, but it's probably too nourishing. It's alright to eat, quite chewy, and I can even taste the meat... Chew, chew, chew." Kuroba Shido chewed on the grass while introducing the super wild giant cordyceps in his hand to Amamiya Kaoru!

If you don't make up for it now, everyone else will be flying in the sky and becoming superheroes, while you'll still be on the ground panting for taking a few extra steps!

There's no time like the present, let's seize the moment!

A cough brings a big black puff; chew it!

Yes, that's right. Not only is Shido Kuroba chewing cordyceps here to nourish his body, but the big black guy in the backpack is also chewing cordyceps to nourish his body.

Furthermore, because Daikoku's physical abilities are much stronger than Kuroba Shido's, Kuroba Shido can only chew one stick, while Daikoku can chew two...

Amamiya Kaoru: "..."

"This thing looks like cordyceps, right? If I remember correctly, it's usually ground up and mixed with water, or used in medicine or soups... You're just chewing it directly... Isn't that a bit too nourishing?"

Kaoru Amamiya hesitated to speak.

She is a doctor, and although she is a bit of a novice, she is still very authoritative in terms of professional knowledge.

Cordyceps can indeed be eaten directly, and its absorption efficiency is quite good. However, the problem is that cordyceps looks rather unappealing, so most people buy it to make soup or rinse with water, and rarely chew it directly.

After all, every time you chew it, it's like taking a big bite of a "chicken-flavored bursting worm," and even though it's dried, you still can't accept it.

Most importantly, looking at Kuroba Shido's body... he didn't seem like someone who could withstand such a potent tonic; he was clearly just a weak, gigolo.

Amamiya Kaoru judged that Kuroba Shido was very weak simply by looking at him...

"Too nourishing? That's exactly the effect I wanted. Teacher, are you going to eat it or not? If not, I'll eat it myself." Kuroba Shido was stunned for a moment, then became excited.

That's exactly the feeling I've been looking for! I feel so full of energy, I won't even eat anything if I don't get some!

He's a genius!

His purity is still too low. After all, Big Black can eat two in one bite, but he can only eat one... Damn it, why is a mouse so strong!

Isn't he the main character? What is the planner doing all day long? Why doesn't he get stronger? He's practically become a gutter!

Upon hearing what Shido Kuroba said, Kaoru Amamiya hesitated, appearing as if she wanted to say something but couldn't.

First, she's a girl; second, cordyceps is very bitter and has a strange taste; and finally...

"Chew, chew, chew..."

"Ew, this tastes weird, so bitter." Amamiya Kaoru and Kuroba Shido walked side by side along the roadside toward the restaurant they had booked. Amamiya Kaoru made a disgusted face, and then... chewed.

The mouth is too upright.

Coincidentally, Kaoru Amamiya is one of those people who can accept eating raw cordyceps without feeling disgusted; her psychological tolerance is top-notch.

after all……

Spending several nights alone in a morgue, no matter what happens, is acceptable; this is nothing compared to what's to come.

Can a doctor who lacks mental fortitude still be called a doctor?

Previously, Kuroba Shido sent me home, and then there was the whole process of looting my equipment and seeing the mysterious little baby... but when I woke up the next day, I still had to go to work.

No normal person has such a good mindset; they'd probably have moved to another planet by now. If all else fails, getting an earring in their temple wouldn't be a bad option either...

"Bitter? That's right, it means you're nourishing your body, teacher!" Kuroba Shido said, looking every bit the self-help guru!

Amamiya Kaoru: "..."

By chance, Kaoru Amamiya noticed a large bag in Shido Kuroba's pocket, and some crooked cordyceps extending out from it.

Such a big bag?

"Why are you carrying this kind of stuff around? And where did you get such a big bag? You didn't get robbed by a pharmacy, did you?" Amamiya Kaoru stared at Kuroba Shi with wide eyes, looking at him as if she had seen a ghost.

Kuroba Shido blinked: "Hey, teacher, what are you saying? How can you call it stealing when it's a scholar's business? This was a gift from someone."

"Given to you? Who gave them to you, your two little girlfriends?" Amamiya Kaoru raised an eyebrow.

"What two girlfriends? These were a gift from the principal. He said I'm handsome and a promising student with excellent character and academic performance. He also saw that I was injured or something, so he insisted on giving me these things. I couldn't stop him. Sigh, you know, he's too kind-hearted. He truly is a good principal of the people. He can spot the person in the school who needs help the most at a glance..."

Kuroba Shido looked sentimental, and then... chewed on the cordyceps in his mouth.

Shido Kuroba's health bar +1 +1 +1...

It is slowly recovering.

Who researched cordyceps? That's amazing!

Every bite was bursting with energy!

Human language... It tastes awful!

Wait... a little girlfriend?

two?

The Black Feather Warrior said, "???"

"What? Two little girlfriends? What are you talking about, teacher?" Kuroba Shido stopped chewing and even stopped walking, looking at Amamiya Kaoru in front of him with a slightly puzzled expression.

A huge question mark appeared above my head, as if to say... What are you talking about?

Amamiya Kaoru rolled her eyes at Kuroba Shido: "There's no one else here, yet you're still putting on an act."

As she spoke, Amamiya Kaoru took out her phone and presented the screenshots she had prepared earlier, as well as the irrefutable evidence she had taken from her phone's photo album, to Kuroba Shido.

The proof is like a mountain!

Kuroba Shido glanced at it and thought, "Hmm, not bad... It's still the same old friend, those ridiculous posts from the news department. The other photos are brand new versions that I haven't seen before."

A brand new candid version.

The Black Feather Warrior said, "..."

"Teacher, these photos of yours look like they were taken secretly, don't they?" Kuroba Shido asked after a brief silence.

Amamiya Kaoru blushed slightly and coughed twice: "How can you call it taking pictures of a scholar's affairs? It was just a coincidence that the phone pressed the shutter button at that moment. It was just a coincidence, just a coincidence..."

The Black Feather Warrior said, "..."

So you're a scholar too?

Alright, considering we're both scholars, I'll let you off the hook for now!

The photos taken by Amamiya Kaoru were not taken too long ago; they were taken just now at the school gate, when she and Miyazaki Ritsuko came out of the school building.

The angle is incredibly professional; you wouldn't even dare to imagine doing that without several years of paparazzi experience.

With Amamiya Kaoru's methods, she could just apply for a job at a newspaper, post her photo, and be hired and recommended immediately!

News Agency: Before we met you, we were just randomly filming. Please join us!

The Black Feather Warrior said, "..."

Damn it, where's my knife?!

Those who take these photos secretly, every single one of them, better not get caught by him, otherwise... they'll be in big trouble (gritting their teeth)!

"Teacher, no matter how you look at it, there should only be one, right? Who's the other one? The one next to her is the minister's mother, don't mess with me..."

Kuroba Shido was somewhat speechless.

Amamiya Kaoru blinked: "Isn't that Aoko Jingu? I saw people on the forums fighting over custody of you..."

The Black Feather Warrior said, "???"

God's custody!

Damn it, his birth? Who the hell came up with all this stuff? He's an orphan, that's true, but he's an adult now. When he was just a few years old, custody of him had already returned to Kuroba Shido.

Because nobody cared about these unwanted orphans, and having already been an orphan once, Kuroba Shido was quite familiar with the business process. After bringing them back, he immediately started to let loose, thinking that he was all set for himself.

He is his whole family.

"Teacher, you're a grown man, how can you even read such trivial and ridiculous news? Any normal person could tell it's fake at a glance!" Kuroba Shido said, speechless.

Amamiya Kaoru's face stiffened, and she moved her phone back a little guiltily.

"Teacher, what are you feeling guilty about?" Kuroba Shido keenly noticed this.

Amamiya Kaoru shuddered: "No... I'm not guilty! You're talking nonsense, I didn't! Let's go, I'm hungry!"

Amamiya Kaoru was stuttering; the only thing she was still holding her tongue about was her mouth...

"[Current state: Guilty and flustered, because not only did I believe the gossip about the boy in front of me, but I also wholeheartedly supported it, making it a headline story and a source of gossip. I feel guilty when faced with the boy's questioning...]"

"【Salted Fish Guide: Use this incident as leverage to demand emotional compensation from the other party, seize their weakness, drain their wallet, and have a good time!】"

The Black Feather Warrior said, "..."

Good heavens, not only did you read it and believe it, but you also participated! So, teacher, you were actually the one who manipulated things, stirring things up and enjoying the show, weren't you?

You wretched old ox and horse, you just wait!

Silently, Kuroba Shido remembered this act of instigation and planned to show everyone what it meant to take revenge even after a hundred years!

After Kaoru Amamiya dies, go dance on her grave...

The two continued moving towards the restaurant. After walking for a while, Kuroba Shido suddenly spoke up out of the blue.

"So, teacher, who do you support?"

Subconsciously, Amamiya Kaoru shook her head and said, "Actually, they only saw the performance. The teacher favors the other one more..."

After saying it, Amamiya Kaoru realized that something seemed off... like she'd been tricked?

Amamiya Kaoru: "..."

"Another one?" A huge question mark appeared above Kuroba Shido's head.

Wait, buddy... how come there's another one? 666, did you get the hidden version?!

"Let me see." Kuroba Shido said calmly, extending his hand.

Amamiya Kaoru's face was filled with guilt: "You, what you're doing is wrong. You can't force a girl to do something she doesn't want to do..."

"You took pictures of me without my permission and you still think you're right! And teacher, you're already so old, and you're still sleeping with girls, ptooey!" Kuroba Shido spat angrily on the ground.

Amamiya Kaoru: "???"

"Who are you calling old?!" Amamiya Kaoru bristled like a cat whose tail had been stepped on, and charged forward, ready to fight Kuroba Shido!

"Alright, alright, I'm getting old, okay? Teacher, calm down!" Kuroba Shido quickly gave in.

"What do you mean I'm old? Do you know how hard it's been for me? Do you think I wanted this? Everyone was saying that I should study and find a job first so that I could have a bright future. I listened to them, but they all secretly started dating. I was the only one who was stupid enough to do that..." Amamiya Kaoru's eyes reddened as she spoke. She had unintentionally touched a sore spot, and even though she was usually very strong, she couldn't help but cry.

Damn it, doesn't she want to? Waaaaah...

The Black Feather Warrior said, "..."

What's going on here?

No wonder you're still single at your age, teacher. You're not very smart in relationships. You got fooled. They were just saying it, but you took it seriously.

People on the internet talk about lying down and giving up, just listen and forget about it. But you actually listened to them, and now you've found that everyone else is starting to enjoy life, and by the time you realize it, you're almost there too...

This feeling of despair is something only those who have experienced it truly understand.

Left with no other choice, Shido Kuroba could only try to comfort the emotionally fragile old woman in front of him by pulling and tugging at her in the middle of the street.

"Hey, teacher, don't cry, you're already so old..."

"Waaaaah... I can cry, why can't I cry, waaaaah..." Amamiya Kaoru squatted on the ground, her eyes brimming with tears, looking pitiful.

"Alright then, go ahead and cry. I'll record you..." Kuroba Shido silently took out his phone, turned on the video recording mode, the highest definition one.

Amamiya Kaoru: "..."

"Huh? Teacher, why aren't you crying anymore?" Kuroba Shido asked in confusion.

"Mind your own business, I won't cry..." Amamiya Kaoru held back her tears, snorting back her snot. Her stubbornness was just too much.

"Snap!"

A crisp click of the shutter sounded...

The sound didn't come from Shido Kuroba and Kaoru Amamiya's direction, but from across the street.

To be precise, it came from the cell phone in the hand of Onodera Zanne, who had been standing across the street and following her all the way...

Onodera Zannen stood quietly on the opposite side of the road not far away, watching Kuroba Shido comfort Amamiya Kaoru, who was squatting on the ground crying. His clear eyes began to change.

"[Current Status: Jealousy...]"