I really don't want to have a girlfriend.

"If you don't want it, then forget it. I don't like forcing people." Yuu Tenkuji put her hands in her pockets.

I will treat different people differently, and I probably will never be sincere to someone like Yukino Yukinoshita.

Regarding the scope of renting a boyfriend, her good intentions are only superficial—she still can't go to the level of Mizuhara Chizuru.

"Wait, I didn't say I didn't want to! I was just a little surprised." She smiled and extended her fair, smooth hand. "But if we're going to hold hands, I have a small request..."

"Let's be a little more romantic, shall we?" Like a soldier receiving a mission, Tenkuji Yu stepped forward, took her hand in his own, and then awkwardly intertwined their fingers.

The lovers' way of holding hands.

His movements were so decisive and swift that Yukinoshita Haruno only then realized what was happening, and looked down, staring blankly at the two hands that were completely clasped together, seemingly without a single gap.

"This is really..."

His hands weren't large, but they were well-defined, warm, and thick, with a few faint blue veins on the back of his hands that looked very sexy.

Her small hand was held firmly in his grasp, like a princess in the claws of a demonic dragon, with no chance of escape.

"That's amazing!" she couldn't help but exclaim.

"What '尊'?" Yuu Tenkuji only remembered that it was a popular term, but he had never looked into its meaning.

Yukinoshita shook her head, tugged at their hands, and smiled with a slight blush.

"Wow~ It's the first time someone has held my hand like this, it's really quite shy. My heart is pounding."

She deliberately puffed out her chest and said with seductive eyes, "Want to confirm?"

Tenkuji Yu had no doubt that if he dared to actually put his hand down, she would turn around and leave, making him walk home while simultaneously complaining about his sexual harassment of female customers and refusing to contact him again.

So he pretended not to see her and pulled her forward.

"If you're not in a hurry to buy books, why don't you check out the cultural and creative center next door first?"

"Ah, my domineering boyfriend is so handsome—" Yukinoshita exclaimed like a little fangirl, and couldn't help but chuckle.

Not only did she not resist, but she also seemed to enjoy following behind him.

Holding the female college student's soft little hand, to be honest, Tenkuji Yu himself quite enjoyed it.

Whether her reaction was a lie or the truth, it was all based on a "rental relationship" during the time the two of them were alone.

Things that will disappear sooner or later, so there's no need to be too restrained; just be happy.

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After browsing the third floor, they finally entered the bookstore and split up to find books that interested them.

If you force yourself to stay together at this point, it can be quite annoying—a sense of distance is a very important issue in male-female relationships.

Yuuki Tenkuji selected several classic novels he wanted to read but didn't have time for: Snow Country, Thousand Cranes, The Dancing Girl of Izu, and Love Letter. Not wanting to carry too much stuff around, he ended up taking Snow Country and Thousand Cranes to find Yukinoshita Haruno.

She was carefully selecting books from the business books shelf.

Yu Tenkuji didn't disturb her, but sat on the bench behind her, slowly flipping through the unsealed copy of "Snow Country".

"Passing through the long tunnel that marks the county border, you'll reach the snow country..."

The air is perfect for reading, and the light is perfect for immersion.

With the help of "learning", Tenkuji Yu quickly absorbed the writing style and style of author Kawabata Yasunari; although he was only at the proficient level, the combination of "learning" and his other proficient skill - "writing" produced unexpected results.

Specifically, it probably means being able to continue someone's story without any sense of incongruity.

If I could type a little faster, I could probably work as a ghostwriter on some online novel platforms.

Tenkuji was flipping through the book with great interest. After about ten minutes, a slender, straight leg stopped in front of him. The mature fragrance of a woman wafted through the scent of the book and reached his nose.

Have you decided which books you want to buy?

"I've made my choice." Yuu Tenkuji stood up, closed the book, and said, "Let me help you carry it."

She brought three business-related books that looked quite substantial. Although they probably weren't much to her, Yuu Tenkuji still wanted to be a gentleman.

Yukino Yukinoshita did not refuse. After handing him the book, she went to the counter first.

"I'll pay, it's just two books." When paying the bill, she took out a card and turned around to reveal a wealthy woman's... cough cough, rather leisurely smile.

"I'll cover all your expenses today. If you don't have as much money in your wallet as I do, don't waste your time taking it out."

Yuu Tenkuji nodded obediently, took back his wallet, and succumbed to the rich woman's tyranny.

Although the shop assistant's gaze at the pretty boy was a bit piercing, Yukinoshita Haruno didn't care. What did he care about?

In today's society, women who are kept or supported by sugar daddies usually face a lot of criticism—well, usually, so don't even mention being angry or cold; if you want to tremble, you can tremble together.

After leaving the bookstore, Yuu Tenkuji carried a plastic bag containing five books in one hand and held Yukinoshita Haruno's hand in the other.

I spent about an hour choosing books, and it was almost noon by then.

"Shall we eat at the restaurant upstairs?" he asked.

As if she were smug about something, Yukinoshita chuckled twice.

"I found out online that there's a restaurant that claims to be so spicy it'll make you never want to eat spicy food again..." She showed him the page on her phone, her expression bright and full of interest.

"We've decided that this will be our first stop on our culinary journey!"

Sky Temple gazes silently at the sky.

What kind of gourmet journey is this... more like a masochistic journey to torture one's own stomach.

And this guy, is he really going to give me the leftovers like last time?

Do you really want me to cultivate immortality through my chrysanthemum and ascend to heaven in one step?

Despite thinking this, Tenkuji Yu remained completely calm.

As a time traveler from China, I am a Japanese high school student who has never wandered around America.

At this point, it's time to reveal your final trump card—

System, help me!

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"Chai La Walker (Status) (Once)".

A lot happened early this morning, and this was one of the rewards given by Yukinoshita Haruno.

Although it's only for this lunch, as long as he's in good shape, he's like Sun Wukong eating spicy food—he'd be able to eat a whole jar of chili sauce, not to mention being tested by fire and gold, and he doesn't have to worry about sitting on the toilet contemplating life when he gets home.

Thus, in a space filled with the aroma of spices.

Chapter 56 Even my mother has never hit me! (Seeking first subscription, third update)

"Wow, this is so spicy! Little Youyou, can you eat it for me?"

"This is so spicy... Little Youyou, please take care of it."

"Ha, ha... Really, it's so spicy it makes you question your existence..." Yukino Yukino gasped for breath, sticking out her bright red and delicate tongue, and quickly gulped down the milk that was placed next to her to relieve the spiciness before she could catch her breath.

"Phew...it feels so good, so exciting..."

She wiped the sweat from her brow, concealing a hint of worry in her eyes, and looked at Tenkuji Yu with a mischievous smile, blinking deliberately as she asked:

"Little Youyou, are you alright? You've already done a great job eating two hellish-level dishes in a row, you don't need to push yourself anymore, okay?"

"Hmm? I didn't force you." Tenkuji Yu ate a few mouthfuls of rice, finished the restaurant's special Mapo Tofu which was only good for being spicy, and put it aside. He looked up at her calmly.

"Keep ordering. I can finish whatever you order."

With a twitch of her brow, Yukinoshita Haruno slightly opened her mouth.

Before she could speak, Tenkuji Yu gave a devilish sneer, his voice low and menacing: "Of course, you have to take a bite first..."

"You take a bite, I'll eat the whole plate, let's see who can't resist first. Fair enough, right?"

In such upscale restaurants, the portions of each dish are not too large; as long as the stomach can handle it, the mouth and digestive system can handle it too.

As for whether Yukino Yukinoshita will sit on the toilet and contemplate life when she gets home, that's none of her business... Why not just eat quietly instead of causing trouble? She deserves it.

They've run into a wall with me countless times, yet they still don't learn their lesson.

Yukinoshita Haruno obediently shut her mouth, puffing out her cheeks as if she were sulking.

"Little Youyou, you're a real monster."

Yuu Tenkuji calmly wiped her mouth: "Thank you for the compliment. And then there's the 'culinary journey'..."

"Of course I'll continue. I'm pretty much used to this level of spiciness now. But don't worry, this is the last time I'll order like this randomly. I'd be heartbroken if Xiaoyou got sick from it~"

"The devil believes you."

Yukinoshita Hiyano grinned at him.

Sky Temple Yuzuru silently prayed in his heart—Please, system, give me a permanent skill or status that resists spiciness!

Being a boyfriend who doesn't spend money is truly deadly!

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After lunch, the two took their receipts for the day's expenses to the first floor to exchange them for raffle tickets.

"Who's going to draw?" Yukinoshita Haruno glanced at him.

"The person who says today's expenses are all covered can draw a prize."

Yuu Tenkuji gestured for him to enter, then noticed the slightly strange looks from the staff.

...Tsk, what are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen a man being kept by a sugar daddy?

"Here I come! I'll offer Yukino's popularity with men as a sacrifice for the lottery!"

She gave a "hey" sound and pulled out a slip of paper.

It says on it: One pack of tissues.

Yukino clicked her tongue without any attempt to hide it, her eyes cold and dark as she stared at the note.

"Yukino's charm with men can't be sacrificed... Which man is it that even my sacrifice spell can't work?"

Tenkuji Yu patted her on the shoulder, looking helpless: "You're such a drama queen. Go exchange your prize."

Yukinoshita Haruno suddenly turned her head, staring intently at him, her voice low and demanding: