Tokyo: Starting with a fake boyfriend

"Then please give me your guidance."

Seeing that she was quite happy, Shiratori nodded slightly, and then stopped focusing on her work.

"You don't need to be so polite."

Seeing his formal tone, Minami Yamabuki felt a little uncomfortable.

"..."

As he emerged from the flow state, suppressed fatigue, headache, and dizziness surged forth like a tide, causing Shiratori Osamu to frown.

He spent too much time concentrating today, and he was reviewing math, which took more energy than other subjects.

Moreover, he had been studying intently all day yesterday, and the fatigue he had accumulated over the past two days was getting stronger and stronger.

The next moment, Shiratori Shu activated the [Desperate Counterattack] mindset.

In just a moment, the headache and fatigue disappeared, and his brow relaxed, a hundred times more effective than painkillers.

Because his frown lasted too short a time, Minami Yamabuki didn't notice the detail; she was just holding her orange juice, biting the straw, and thinking about how to teach him.

"Class monitor, besides teaching me how to study, there's something else you need to do."

Having regained his composure and cleared his mind, Shiratori Osamu continued speaking.

"what?"

Minami Yamabuki let go of the straw and turned to look at him.

"Pretend you love me."

Facing her gaze, Shiratori Osamu's lips moved slightly as he carefully considered his words before speaking.

"Pretend I love you?"

Yamabuki Minami was suddenly startled, and her beautiful eyes under her bangs widened in surprise.

"From your own perspective, think about what you would do if you were really in a relationship, and then show it as much as possible when your dad can see it."

Seeing her shock, Shiratori avoided eye contact, nodded, and said seriously.

"Oh... okay."

This topic was too exciting. Minami Yamabuki turned her head away in a panic to avoid eye contact, and after hesitating for a moment, she agreed.

When she agreed without asking any further questions, Shiratori Osamu breathed a sigh of relief.

The state of making a comeback from a desperate situation is abnormal; it ignores all pain and fatigue, almost like having a cheat code. However, it cannot eliminate useless emotions like it does when you are fully focused.

It's rather embarrassing to say things about love to someone as beautiful as Minami Yamabuki.

He had been in a relationship in his previous life, but not with Xiao Chunan. He wouldn't blush or have his heart race so easily when he was with a girl.

Unfortunately, my eighteen-year-old body was too restless; even the slightest spark could ignite it, causing my hormones to explode wildly.

Just now, when he was concentrating on thinking of a countermeasure, his emotions were very stable. However, after being teased by Yamabuki Minami a few times, his attention was only drawn to her actions, and his mind was diverted for a few seconds before his body inevitably reacted.

There was no way around it; Yamabuki Minami was just too beautiful, her little hands were so soft, and her skin was so smooth. She moved around in his palm and made some gentle caressing gestures, which made him lose his mind.

Even though he immediately looked away after realizing what was happening, his body temperature still rose and his face felt hot.

Having finalized the core strategy, Shiratori Osamu calmed himself down for a while and noticed that she was also silent, as if waiting for his instructions.

"It's almost time, let's go."

Upon realizing this, Shiratori Osamu pondered for a moment and then stood up.

Where are we going?

"Go to my house first to get some clean clothes, and stay at your house for another night."

"Uh-huh."

Minami Yamabuki was pleasantly surprised to learn of this arrangement.

It has to be said that Shiratori-san really got things done once she got the money. She devised a perfect strategy in no time and her execution was superb. She even suggested that he stay overnight at her house.

Before this, she actually thought that Shiratori-san wouldn't have time to go home with her tonight.

After all, Shiratori-san is a school bully and a super popular person with lots of friends and girlfriends. People like her usually have packed weekends... She didn't come to him to make the request until after school on Friday, so there might be scheduling conflicts.

Upon discovering that she was easily pleased, Shiratori Osamu's lips moved, but he remained silent.

He initially thought that Minami Yamabuki was too easily satisfied, but upon closer reflection, he realized it wasn't such a bad thing.

Unlike shyness, happiness is a different emotion. Minami always smiles when she's with him, which is actually a good thing, even if her scumbag father sees it.

Shiratori Osamu stood up and went to the vending machine again to buy orange juice.

The dizziness from the mental exertion was quite noticeable. The best way to relieve fatigue is to sleep, but he doesn't have that option right now, so he can only try to perk himself up by replenishing his sugar and water levels.

"Did Shiratori-san fall in love with Kagome's orange juice after trying it once?"

Minami Yamabuki, who was following behind him, noticed the drink he bought with coins and couldn't help but glance at him.

After inserting the straw into the orange juice, Shiratori Osamu took a few more sips and then left with her.

…………

17:30 PM, Shibuya Ward, luxury apartment building.

"Di!"

The smart lock beeped, the door opened, and Tomoya Yamabuki returned home.

Opening the door and standing in the entryway, Tomoya Yamabuki began to survey his surroundings like a lion surveying its territory.

"Good... that thug didn't come again."

After scanning the area and confirming that there were no men's shoes, Tomoya Yamabuki nodded in satisfaction.

As the president, he usually doesn't get home until after 7 p.m., and if he has necessary social engagements, such as maintaining relationships with important clients, he may stay home even later.

However, given the threat posed by Shiratori Osamu, this blond-haired thug, he has been going home early these past two days, and yesterday he even came home earlier than his daughter.

"I am back."

After confirming that it was safe, Yamabuki Satoshi shouted.

Welcome back.

As soon as he finished speaking, a gentle and pleasant voice responded to him.

After greeting everyone, Yamabuki Tomoya took off his shoes in the entryway, put on slippers, loosened his tie, and headed towards the kitchen.

"Honey, what do you want to eat tonight?"

Upon entering the kitchen, he saw his wife sitting on a chair in front of the stove, watching the fire. Yamabuki Tomoya walked over and embraced her from behind.

"Beef stew with potatoes, wild vegetable salad, tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet), miso soup."

While watching the fire carefully, Yamabuki was held in his arms. She turned her head and gave him a smug look.

Xiao Nan's plan to have Shiratori pretend to be her boyfriend was a great success; her husband hadn't hugged her like this as soon as he got home in a long time.

Wow, is dinner this lavish tonight?

Yamabuki Tomoya, who was trying his best to make her happy, was also pleased to hear about these dishes.

My wife is an excellent cook, especially her stews, which are better than those in restaurants.

"You must be tired from work, would you like some tea?"

"Yes, I'd like a cup of warm tea."

"Then go wait outside for a while, I'll go make you some right now."

"Thank you, honey."

Tomoya Yamabuki kissed her on the cheek and then released his embrace.

"Great, everything is starting to get better."

After their usual affectionate interaction, Tomoya Yamabuki turned around, walked out of the kitchen, sat down in the living room, and let out a long sigh.

Tomoya Yamabuki sat on the sofa waiting for his wife to bring him tea. Since he had nothing else to do, he began to reflect on the present and look forward to the future.

"My wife still believes that Shiratori Osamu is a good kid, but that's only temporary."

“Last night when I told Xiao Nan that the blond guy was probably having fun with a girl at a karaoke bar, Xiao Nan wavered… That hoodlum is obviously not an honest person, and he is very likely cheating on her.”

"Once Detective Mori has thoroughly investigated Shiratori Osamu's affair and captured intimate photos of him with other women, showing them to his wife and Minami, everything will be over."

"Furthermore, thanks to the combined efforts of Akari Tsumugi Rio and me over the past two days, we have finally managed to persuade Mr. Miyamoto to wait until I have finished dealing with my family matters before continuing to discuss cooperation."

"It won't be long before everything gets back on track."

Not long after, Yamabuki came out of the kitchen with a tray carrying a cup of tea and placed it in front of him.

"I love you, my wife."

Seeing his wife's thoughtfulness, Tomoya Yamabuki actively expressed his gratitude and wanted to give her a hug.

"Hmph." Before he could hug her, Yamabuki snorted and rolled her eyes at him before turning around and going back to the kitchen to prepare dinner.

In the past, she would have been overjoyed to hear such a confession.

However, she was following Shiratori Osamu's advice and was determined not to forgive her husband so easily, even if she was happy.

She rolled her eyes at him, but Yamabuki Tomoya didn't mind at all; on the contrary, he felt secretly pleased.

After being married for many years, he could sense that his wife was being a little proud and throwing a tantrum, which made her even more adorable.

His wife is amazing; even when she rolls her eyes, she exudes charm and captivates the heart.

She was beautiful and gentle in her youth, and even now, as a mother, she still retains her charm.

Chapter 42 Why is that damn blond guy here again?

He picked up the warm tea, blew on it, and then took a few sips.

Having money is great; you can drink only high-end tea. Green tea has a refreshing and lingering flavor that leaves a pleasant aftertaste.

After quenching his thirst, Tomoya Yamabuki sat on the sofa, took out his phone, and started reading messages.

The president is very busy, and he's home so early because he still has work to do.

A career is a man's backbone, dignity, confidence, and passion; it is the core of his ability to demonstrate his self-worth.

After years of hard work, Satoshi Yamabuki also loves his job very much. He opens the documents and reports sent by his employees and examines them carefully.

As dusk fell, the living room lights were turned on.

After an unknown amount of time, Yamabuki Satoshi, who was focused on his work, was pulled back to reality by his wife's call.

"Honey, wash your hands and have dinner."

"Coming right away."

Tomoya Yamabuki responded, and after a few more minutes, he finished reading the documents before putting down his phone and going to the kitchen to wash his hands.

"Xiao Nan, dinner's ready."

He wiped his hands with a tissue, walked out of the kitchen, and noticed that someone was missing from the dining room, so he called out.

"Stop shouting, Xiao Nan hasn't come home yet."

Yamabuki, who had already set out the bowls, chopsticks, and food, sat down at the table and spoke up to stop him.

"Xiao Nan hasn't come home yet? Does she have tutoring today?"

"No, she texted me to let me know that she's going out to eat with Shiratori-kun tonight."

"what?"

Upon learning this, Yamabuki Tomoya, who was initially in a good mood, felt a pang of unease.

"Minami is going on a date with Shiratori-kun. We don't need to wait for her. Let's come and eat."

Seeing his expression change drastically, Yamabuki waved to him.

Yamabuki Satoshi did not respond to the invitation, but instead hurriedly took out his phone from his pocket.

Oh no! Because he got home late today, he thought his daughter had already returned and was studying in her room.

He was wrong; his daughter hadn't come home at all, but had gone out to play over the weekend.