I'm in Teresin, dedicated to playing badly

In addition to daily expenses, he also had to figure out how to make up the difference in price for the elderly horse girl and save money for life three years from now.

So he gave in.

After promising the chairman that he would do his best to help with the matter, Shinji Kitahara talked with the chairman and Kazuya Hisadou for a while longer to find out the situation before leaving the chairman's office.

Moreover, he wasn't worried that Hisadou would also try to sabotage him in this matter.

Rather, it would be more to his liking if Hisadou really had bad intentions about this matter.

After all, just as he said before, what he needs now is for Hisato Kazuya to make a move so that he can find a way to exploit his weakness.

But judging from Hisato Kazuya's behavior just now, compared to taking the opportunity to trick him, Kitahara Shinji felt that he seemed to have some other ulterior motive towards him.

As mentioned before, Shinji Kitahara has a very keen sense of malice.

But just now in the chairman's office, even though Hisadou Kazuya knew very well that Hisadou was already suspicious and investigating him, he didn't sense any malice from Hisadou Kazuya at all, and he wasn't even on guard.

Moreover, let alone malice, Shinji Kitahara even noticed that Kitahara's gaze softened considerably whenever it fell upon him, and he unconsciously smiled with relief after hearing Kitahara agree to the plan...

It's just weird.

However, Shinji Kitahara didn't dwell on the matter for too long.

After all, regardless of Hisadou Kazuya's intentions, all he needs to do is get this done.

Lost in thought, Shinji Kitahara returned to the training ground, completed his daily training, went back to his dormitory, and continued his previous contemplation.

We can find someone with influence to be the initiator, and we can provide technical support once Aili Digital is back online. But where do we find the final manager?

Given the nature of the Black Forest (a metaphor for a dangerous situation), the ideal candidate should first be a student, secondly trustworthy, thirdly reliable, fourthly authoritative enough to command respect, and preferably also capable of some fighting...

Is it appropriate?

Although she would definitely do it if he said so, her aura is still unstable and it will take more than a day or two to adjust, so it's probably not possible for the time being.

On the other hand, Necha's personality is good as an executor, but he is not good as a leader or manager, and he has not learned the relevant knowledge.

So who should we choose...?

Just as Shinji Kitahara was pondering this, a gentle voice rang out.

"Trainer Kitahara, you seem troubled. Is something wrong?"

"Yes, we did encounter some minor problems..."

As Shinji Kitahara spoke, he looked in the direction from which the voice came from, and then paused, startled.

"...What's wrong, Trainer Kitahara?"

The man felt a little uneasy under his gaze.

Shinji Kitahara continued to stare at her, and after a moment of silence, he slowly spoke, his tone serious.

"Miss Grasshopper".

"Would you be interested in taking a leadership position?"

Grasshopper: "...?"

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Chapter 98: And then there was no more.

The moment Shinji Kitahara saw the grass fly, all his questions were instantly resolved.

The student is trustworthy, reliable, and capable; he knows a great deal and is very skilled in combat. Also, since the competition hasn't started yet, he has a lot of free time...

Isn't this exactly the kind of talent he needs right now?

In fact, Shinji Kitahara had a strange sense of déjà vu about her a long time ago.

He usually doesn't show his emotions, and always has a faint, polite smile on his face.

He is well-mannered, walks with a steady gait, acts decisively, has a somewhat rigid personality, and is extremely strict about following rules. When in a bad mood, he can even terrify a hot-blooded fool with just his murderous intent, and he possesses extremely high combat skills...

If you didn't know her background, even if you told him that she was actually a yakuza boss who was tired of fighting and killing outside and came to Treson to study in pursuit of a peaceful life, he would believe you without hesitation.

Because their temperaments are so similar.

So the moment he saw her, Shinji Kitahara knew who he was looking for; all that was left was to see if she would agree.

Of course, Grasshopper did not refuse his request.

After all, she has lost count of how many times Shinji Kitahara has helped her, from assists to running strategy design.

She finally had a chance to get something in return, and it was such a good thing that would benefit the whole of Treson, so she had no reason to refuse.

As for abilities...

As I said before, as a qualified Yamato Nadeshiko, she did have some knowledge of management—after all, managing a family is also a form of management.

In addition to management-related knowledge, she also has a broad range of knowledge that can be applied to management, such as investigation, tracking, and psychology.

After all, these are all small skills that can help maintain family stability, aren't they?

Therefore, she is fully capable of fulfilling this position.

Only after agreeing to Kitahara Shinji's request did Kusakami belatedly realize that he had a strange sense of déjà vu.

They live together, have physical contact, have a good relationship, help each other, and have even agreed to support each other's careers...

If we add the label of "married couple," then it would be almost exactly the standard life of a Yamato Nadeshiko as she understands it.

And that's not all.

Growth in skills, an increase in the number of friends, close contact with special people, and even the person themselves...

She knew perfectly well that he was only helping her get closer to Special Week because of a misunderstanding.

But it is precisely because of this that her interest is piqued even more, and she can't help but want to take the opportunity to tease him, looking forward to his expression when he finds out the truth.

Then, the distance between them naturally shortened.

As contact increased and feelings gradually developed, although it was still relatively safe at the moment, it was clear that things had deviated from the initial plan.

But Grasshopper didn't think there was anything wrong with it. He even quickly suppressed the feeling of unease, smiled and put it out of his mind, not caring about it at all.

Because she could tell that although they were getting closer, Kitahara Shinji didn't have the slightest bit of romantic feelings for her.

Moreover, it's highly unlikely that this will happen again, so it doesn't matter if the plan deviates slightly.

As for her own situation...

Grasshopper hadn't considered this issue.

After all, she was used to relying on her own abilities to figure out what others were thinking, and she always liked to pay attention to other people's thoughts.

Over time, one tends to neglect oneself.

......

After talking with Ms. Kusa and receiving her agreement, Shinji Kitahara felt instantly relieved.

What a wonderful boy!

Gentle and virtuous, sensible and obedient, exceptionally capable, and also a...

He is now increasingly convinced that bringing Ms. Grass into the team was the right decision.

However, although Ms. Cao quickly agreed to his request, he did not take immediate action.

It wasn't that he didn't want to finish the project sooner, but Ms. Cao was still practically useless due to the improvements in the running method, and her daily routine required the care of the eclipse.

Meanwhile, the effects of the medication on Aili Digital haven't worn off yet, and she's currently very emotionally unstable.

Forget about work, Shinji Kitahara didn't even dare let her out of his sight.

And speaking of Aili Digital...

Shinji Kitahara glanced at Alice Digital, who had already showered and changed into pajamas but hadn't gone to her room to rest yet, and was instead wriggling around him. He fell into deep thought.

Has this child been a little too clingy lately?

Well, he knows it's his fault.

After all, to ensure the safety of Aili Digital, he always kept Aili Digital with him, except for necessary separation periods.

He not only took care of her closely, but also did a lot of emotional support for her. He was her only source of comfort in her current state, so it's not surprising that she clung to him.

The problem is, if you're going to cling to him like that, at least pay attention to your image!

In the first few days, it wasn't noticeable because she had just arrived, but in the last few days, especially after she brought her loose and light pajamas from her dorm room, things have gradually become more complicated.

However, the situation was still okay at that time.

Despite her perverted nature, Alice Digital is still a girl at heart, and the drug has particularly enhanced her sense of shame, so she at least knows how to avoid suspicion.

But as time went on, perhaps because she got used to it, or perhaps for some other reason, her level of avoidance gradually decreased.

After having cared for her once before, the level of avoidance dropped drastically.

After that, she often stayed by his side, looking at him with eager eyes whenever he had free time, clearly wanting to learn his nursing techniques again.

Normally, when Alice Digital is functioning properly, Shinji Kitahara would try to reason with her.

For example, you could create a study plan for her, have her observe and learn regularly, and remind her that she's a grown woman now, and no matter how studious or obsessive she is, this is still inappropriate.

The problem is that, given Ali Digital's current mindset, if Shinji Kitahara were to actually do that, she might misinterpret these normal words as disdain for her.

Such an action could not only lead to emotional distress, but could also result in the complete loss of all previous efforts, or even more serious consequences.

So Shinji Kitahara could only grit his teeth and accept it, letting her hover around him, pretending not to understand her intentions.

But what Shinji Kitahara didn't expect was that his concession, which was originally intended to be a safe move, would lead to even more problems.

For example, there's that silly guy next to him right now, also wearing pajamas, blinking his purple eyes, and trying to hand his hair to him.

After seeing Ali Digital start circling around Shinji Kitahara, Special Weekly thought for five seconds and then rushed out of the room to join the fray.

After Special Week joined the battle, a certain Ms. Grass felt that the situation seemed a bit inappropriate.

But hearing the unusual sounds outside the room, and seeing that Eclipse seemed to have some intentions but had to stay in the room to take care of her, she finally gritted her teeth and let Eclipse help her out.

So, in the small room, besides Shinji Kitahara, there were four horse girls wearing pajamas, with different expressions, and exuding a faint fragrance.

Fortunately, apart from Aili Digital, the other three's pajamas were relatively conservative in style, which was the only good news for Shinji Kitahara.

Although the situation has become more delicate, Shinji Kitahara's life has not changed much, except for the addition of the nightly routine of coaxing Special Week and Ali Digital back to their rooms before bed.

Then, time continued to pass in this eerie atmosphere, and then it was time for Necha's third nursing care session.

Having learned from her previous experience, Ms. Cao didn't dare say anything this time, much to her relief.

As for Aili Digital and Eclipse, just like last time, they also received a treatment for their own purposes.

Then, just like Ms. Cao last time, looking at the strange differences that appeared in front of her, Zhou's eyes were also filled with curiosity.

Especially since this was a legitimate opportunity to get a pinch from Kitahara Shinji, she certainly wouldn't let it pass.

As for Ms. Cao standing to the side...

As a friend, she should certainly advise Zhou Sansi to think things through.

But as her arch-rival, she was also eager to see whether Special Week would perform better or worse than her.

Most importantly, she also found it quite interesting, so in the end she didn't stop it.

Then......

Then there is no more.

Ms. Kusa, at least, had the support of a Yamato Nadeshiko (ideal Japanese woman), and usually kept her emotions hidden. In terms of willpower and self-control, she was among the best in the entire Treson.

As for Special Week, as a poor student and an idiot, although her willpower is not weak, it is certainly not strong either. She even needs Shinji Kitahara to give her orders to regulate her diet.

Although Ms. Cao eventually lost consciousness, she at least survived the entire process.

Moreover, without a towel in her mouth, she endured the entire process without uttering a sound, passing through one-tenth of Kitahara Shinji's strength, and then immediately lost consciousness afterward.

And a special week...

Despite Kitahara Shinji repeatedly reducing his efforts and even taking care of her through her thick pajamas, she eventually had a towel stuffed into her mouth by Kitahara Shinji after fifteen minutes, and then she endured the rest of the time in a daze.

Although Zhou acted very embarrassingly when she was being pinched, her performance after being pinched was the best.