I really don't want to have a girlfriend.

Having received confirmation from Yuuki Koichiro that she was enjoying the breeze on the terrace, Tenkuji Yu temporarily shut down "Perfectly Natural".

Because the activation condition for the "state" is set to "this action", he can freely switch the "inconspicuous" state on and off during the period between meeting Yukino Yukino and returning home safely, without fear of being automatically ignored when meeting Yukino Yukino.

Ignoring Yuuki Koichiro who recognized her, Tenkuji Yu quietly opened the French windows.

In a charming three-story Japanese-style house, a graceful yet lonely female college student, looking like a little dog, is providing voiceovers for a chat message between two people on the sunlit corridor terrace.

Tenkuji Yu didn't disturb her, but just watched from behind, a gentle smile unconsciously appearing on his lips.

During this time, he admired the picturesque summer scenery and watched the snow-covered figure of Haruno; while watching the snow-covered figure of Haruno, he admired the picturesque summer scenery.

Koichiro Yuuki leaned closer as if to say something, but Yuuki simply smiled and turned away, revealing a cold look that said, "If you dare to speak or disturb us, you'll be the next punching machine."

So the other person obediently pulled their head back and kindly helped him quietly close the French windows and draw the curtains.

The view from the terrace was now limited to just the two of them.

After she finished her solo performance and closed her eyes to rest, Yuu Tenkuji took out her phone and sent her a few messages.

Look back.

She slowly turned her head, her pupils noticeably contracted, and opened her mouth as if she couldn't speak.

"Your (rented) boyfriend has come to see you."

To avoid being overheard through the window, he only mouthed the word "rent".

It felt like an eternity before Yukinoshita Haruno finally spoke.

"Wow, that was fast! Looks like I'll have to give it a five-star review."

"Guests, you can only leave a good review after you've finished renting it."

"Okay, let me think... Hmm, how about I reward you with a deep kiss?"

Yuu Tenkuji couldn't help but roll his eyes.

Wow, I'm so happy!

Just how enthusiastic is this guy about kissing?

It was indeed very comfortable, and being able to touch something soft while kissing, especially the indescribable pleasure of conquering the other person with kissing skills...

Well, Yuu Tenkuji, who has started to get used to and even enjoy kissing as a "sport," has no right to criticize her.

He was speechless for the moment, but looking at Yukino Yukinoshita's face, he couldn't help but smile from the bottom of his heart.

—So, you can make that kind of expression too.

This disregards all truth and lies, transcends all entanglements and concerns, and removes all pretense and scheming.

She was just smiling like a silly girl, such a beautiful expression.

He nodded in satisfaction: 'In that case, my surprise after crossing 131 kilometers wasn't in vain.'

Even without the system reward, the feeling at this moment is enough to justify this impulse. Even if I have to take the Shinkansen for another hour to get back, it doesn't matter.

Thinking this, Yukinoshita Haruno suddenly hugged her.

Unlike before, she held him very gently and carefully, as if afraid he would run away at the slightest touch.

Tenkuji Yu was slightly taken aback, then somewhat flusteredly placed his hands on her shoulders, preparing to resist:

"Calm down, don't kiss here! There's some idiot peeping at us from behind."

"Mmm, I know~"

She blinked, her smiling gaze fixed on the French windows, and the curtains, which had been slightly ajar, instantly closed.

Yukino looked back into his eyes, an alluring blush rising on her fair face, and her lips curved upwards, forming a full, rounded smile.

"Next time, I'll find a place where we can be alone together and make up for today's meal as a way of thanking you."

She spoke frankly, as if it were a decision, leaving no room for rebuttal.

So after giving him a gentle hug, Yukinoshita Haruno promptly released him and stood about a meter away, looking him in the eye.

“But before that, I have many questions I want to ask you.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Yuya Tenkuji received several system notifications.

"Congratulations, host, you have received a reward: Track and Field (Master Level)."

"Congratulations, host, you have received the reward: Learning (Proficient Level)."

"Congratulations, host, you have received the reward: Emotional Transfer (Status)."

Chapter 73 shouldn't be too dangerous, right?

Just as Yukino was about to ask another question, a faint knocking sound came from inside the room.

"Yono, Koichiro, how did your conversation go?"

The two exchanged a glance, and Yukinoshita Haruno subconsciously frowned, quickly thinking of a solution to the current situation.

But then I thought, since Tenkuji Yu was able to get to her side so easily, he should also have a way to deal with this kind of 'caught in the act' situation.

I'll contact you later.

With that, she gave him a look that said, "Do what you think is best," then Yukinoshita Haruno put her mask back on and walked back into the Japanese-style room with a smile.

"Mom, Aunt Kyoko, we were just talking about the recent fluctuations in the US stock market..."

I closed the window and curtains as I went.

Yuu Tenkuji, who had been released onto the terrace, didn't rush out. Instead, she leaned against the railing she had been leaning against, enjoying the cool breeze while checking the spoils of her "journey".

"I already have two in academics, three should be enough to reach expert level, right... Track and field? Do you really want me to become a decathlete?"

Finally, there's the state of mind, the transmission of emotions.

This is easy to understand; it means expressing one's emotions fully through words, songs, or performances.

Perfect acting skills can also achieve this, but "state" expands the scope to more aspects, allowing him to move others with the emotions he portrays, even if his writing is poor or his singing is terrible.

"If used well, it's a divine skill, especially when combined with perfect acting skills... If the system is gone one day, I'll become a politician and spread rumors."

It's only been a few days, how come I'm becoming less and less human?

After a moment of amusement, Yuu Tenkuji checked the system and found that Yukinoshita Haruno was very generous this time, not only receiving hundreds of thousands of yen but also giving him several one-time status effects.

Just then, the scenery outside the corridor was beautiful, and the summer colors were like a tapestry. In a good mood, he randomly picked three seemingly useless statuses and gave them to the system to synthesize.

"Congratulations, host, you have obtained the status: Completely Refreshed".

"What the hell?"

Yuu Tenkuji closed his eyes to sense something, then opened them with a strange expression.

Great, from now on we won't have to go to the barbecue stalls to get a fumes-filled bath... or even take a shower.

Once this state is activated, even if he was in a cesspool one second—well, let's put it another way—or surrounded by women the next second, he will be like someone using a "cleaning" spell, erasing all the dust, filth, and any other smells and traces that are not his own.

Thinking about it this way, the person who should feel most fortunate to have achieved this state is probably that bald boss.

From then on, no one would buy his barbecue skewers because of his cooking fumes anymore.

Yuu Tenkuji decided to try it out on the spot. However, since there was no obvious dirt on his body and no lipstick marks left by Yukinoshita, he rubbed his finger on the floor and looked at the dust on his fingertip.

"Completely refreshed!"

Faintly, the sound of "BuLinBuLin~" could be heard.

As if a bucket of cold water had been poured over her from head to toe, Yuu Tenkuji couldn't help but shiver. After she finished shivering, she realized that the dust on her fingers had disappeared and her whole body felt brand new and refreshing.

He was very satisfied with this.

"Hey, how come all the statuses I synthesize are so useful? Am I actually a European?"

He patted his own shoulder in a complimentary tone: "You're really something, Tenkuji-kun."

It's not good to stay here in the wind all the time; it's time to go out for a walk.

Thinking about what time Yukino Yukinoshita meant by "later" and where she should go before then, Tenkuji Yu stretched and turned to open the French windows.

"Sorry, the terrace has already been cleaned."

He said this casually as he walked past everyone in the room, and no one cared why he came out of there or why he was so nonchalant.

"Yang Nai, did you guys just make a mess of the balcony?"

"Huh? I think so? Sake and stuff..."

It seems this situation has the effect of forcibly making people ignore what is unreasonable.

Listening to the mother and daughter's conversation, which was quickly cut short, Tenkuji Yu pondered to herself before opening the sliding door.

He turned around and saw Yukino Yukinoshita staring at him curiously, a smile playing on her lips like the Cheshire Cat's, and a light shining in her eyes.

"..."

Yuu Tenkuji was certain that she was still in a state of "feeling completely at ease".

What's with that look in her eyes? Did you notice anything strange?

Feeling a bit uneasy under his gaze, he decided not to probe any further, closed the door, and quickly left [Spring Room].

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As long as the status quo hasn't ended, while in this [Four Seasons Resort], whether it's a luxury suite, VIP room, kitchen, or women's restroom, Tenkuji Yu can go anywhere, even more freely than at home.

After all, Qiong wouldn't let him into the room unless there was something wrong, and she would keep a close eye on his movements when something did happen.

If Yuu Tenkuji were a little more mischievous, she could come up with all sorts of creative ideas in this state; I'll leave the specific ideas and methods to your imagination.

He was just there to enjoy the scenery. He'd go whichever side he thought had better feng shui.

The journey was smooth and unobstructed.

As a tourist, Yuu Tenkuji's actions felt perfectly natural, and naturally no one bothered him.

It remains evergreen in summer, with the mountains and fields covered in vibrant, lively green colors.

The sky was as clear as a mirror and as blue as if it had been washed. One could imagine the magnificent starry sky after nightfall, with the glittering Milky Way cascading down into the valley.

A cool, slightly damp breeze suddenly brushed past my nose.