In practice, I can issue tasks to my master.

[Additional Abilities: Intermediate Acting Mastery, Kato Taka's Hand, Gene Enhancement (Stage Two)]

Experience points: 480/1600

[Currently available target group: 7 (Horikita Suzune, Kushida Kikyo, Karuizawa Megumi, Sakura Airi, Shiina Hiyori, Ichinose Honami, Sakayanagi Arisu)]

[Current number of tasks that can be posted: 4/13 (Refreshes daily at 00:00; tasks not completed will not be counted towards the limit)]

[Currently available task types: One-time tasks, Daily tasks, and Bond tasks]

【持有积分：20500-500+900*3+11*100*7+13*100*4=35600】

【Items in hand: Search cane, mosquito webcam x1】

14 days passed.

Apart from the fixed daily tasks, Nangong Cheng, as before, chose the most conservative approach to issuing tasks, aiming to earn the guaranteed 100 points.

My ability level has finally reached Lv.6, and there have been noticeable changes in points, number of missions, and mission types.

Among them, the [Bond Quest] is an important new change that appears after the ability level reaches Lv.6.

This task can also be understood literally—a task aimed at deepening bonds, or a task that can only be given to people with whom a bond has been established.

Give the simplest example.

Nangong Cheng had already traded his student council spot with Ichinose Honami in the first week of school for the right to "call her mom." Although this was more like a child's pretend game in kindergarten, the system determined that they were in a "parent-child relationship" because both parties agreed to the terms of the deal.

Then, Makoto Nangong can give Ichinose Honami a bond quest that can promote the so-called "parent-child relationship".

For example, Ichinose Honami once used an "excuse"—that when the baby is not yet able to eat on his own, the mother needs to feed the baby.

Or, beyond just a lap pillow, services like ear cleaning and baby soothing to sleep can be offered.

Then, after Ichinose Honami completes each [Bond Mission], in addition to the fixed points, she can also receive a reward called [Bond Value].

The [Bond Value] is essentially the same as [Experience Points], a special statistic that exists to increase the [Bond Level].

The higher the [Bond Level], the more benefits you'll receive.

such as--

It can increase the points reward for tasks by a percentage, exempt you from task penalties, and offer discounts on purchases in the store, etc.

From this perspective, the existence of the [Bond Quest] is a very pure and special type of quest that can directly benefit him and bring him personal benefits.

Furthermore, this so-called "bond" is not limited to the bond between him and the quest target; it can also be the bond between quest targets, or even between non-quest targets.

For example, the best friend relationship between Honami Ichinose and Asako Amakura, and the book-loving relationship between Suzune Horikita and Hiyori Shiina.

However, this kind of "bond" between people of the same sex is limited to normal emotional exchange—simply put, there won't be any situation like wings getting tangled.

That's a good thing too.

Firstly, it's inevitable that there will be one or two dissenting voices if one wants to establish a harem. If one can establish a relationship in advance, one can then whisper sweet nothings in the ear later.

Secondly, if the number of task objects bound to the system is limited, then the "bond relationship" can be considered an alternative indirect means of expanding the number of people.

However, at present, Nangong Cheng can only issue [Bond Quests] to Ichinose Honami.

Yes, there is only one.

Sakura Airi did want to "confirm" their relationship at first, but unfortunately he used scumbag talk to brush her off.

Another one is Horikita Suzune.

Logically speaking... she should call herself teacher.

After all, Horikita Manabu paid her tuition.

Perhaps the bond wasn't strong enough.

But when the special exam begins, Nangong Cheng has no fewer than a hundred ways to make Horikita Suzune understand that Cheng-ge will always be Cheng-ge.

In addition, there is another heavyweight contender – our most difficult two-faced lady in the entire practical training program.

It was quite unexpected that Kikyo Kushida would not admit to their "accomplice relationship."

After all, the fact that this woman sends him harassing messages every night makes it clear what she's thinking. She's probably trying to accumulate enough points to redeem a "Dark History Erasure Card," and then find an opportunity to backstab him...

What a rebellious little wildcat!

She might not know that because of the relationship between the main system and the subsystem, the [Dark History Removal Card] is ineffective against him.

Although he really wanted to see the shocked expression on Kushida Kikyo's face at that time, doing so would basically be tantamount to revealing his identity as the mastermind behind the scenes.

In that case, it's about time to put [advanced acting skills] on the agenda.

Because Nangong Cheng had specifically asked the system how many points would be needed to erase the "dark history" of people like Kushida Kikyo, Ichinose Honami, and even Sakura Airi.

the answer is--

Kikyo Kushida requires 10000 points, while Honami Ichinose and Airi Sakura only require 1000 points.

It was somewhat unexpected, but also quite reasonable.

In Japan, a society that places great emphasis on privacy and boundaries, if Kikyo Kushida's affair were exposed and trended on social media, she would have virtually nowhere to hide.

In comparison, Honami Ichinose's theft is a common social phenomenon, and given her motivation of apologizing with a dogeza (a deep bow) and wanting a birthday gift for her sister, the social impact was ultimately very low.

As for Sakura Airi...

Being an idol is a fairly common profession in Japan, especially for underground idols.

It's fair to say that this incident doesn't sound very honorable and might even create a stereotype, but if we're talking about "dark history," it doesn't even rank in the top tier.

At most, it's only when the person becomes a full-time housewife and is discovered that they've been coerced into submission by saying something like, "Madam, you didn't want to..."

Moreover, it depends on the person and the situation.

Because some people don't care, and some will even publicly reveal their past as underground idols.

However, girls like Sakura Airi are definitely within the range of those who could be successfully threatened, which is why she needs to use the [Dark History Removal Card].

"We'll guide her a bit then."

Makoto Nangong will indeed make Airi Sakura an idol, but she will only be an idol belonging to him alone.

He definitely needs to handle this kind of thing in advance.

the other side.

As usual, Honami Ichinose and Asako Amakura took turns cooking and helping out.

But the former was a little distracted.

"Hanna-chan? Honami-chan!"

"Huh?!"

Netkura Mako pouted, looking somewhat dissatisfied and worried: "Hanami-chan, have you not been sleeping well these past few days? I've noticed you've been a bit distracted in the mornings these past few days."

Honami Ichinose gave an awkward laugh, and was about to come up with an explanation when her expression suddenly changed.

"Ma Zi, do you have someone you like?"

"Huh?!"

Now it was Wangcang Mazi's turn to stammer.

Honami Ichinose already knew the answer to the question just by looking at the girl's blushing expression.

"Why are you suddenly asking this, Honami-chan?"

"Ah! Could it be that you've actually fallen for that big bad guy, Nangong Cheng?!"

"Shh!"

Honami Ichinose immediately covered Asako Amakura's mouth, her eyes simultaneously glancing towards the kitchen doorway, as if afraid that Makoto Nangong would appear at any moment.

She wasn't shy, but worried that her friend might say something inappropriate again.

“Pockmarked guy, answer my question first.”

"……Have."

Honami Ichinose breathed a sigh of relief.

But she gave up too soon.

"But it's just unrequited love, and my senior has already said that he likes his childhood sweetheart."

Amakura Asako sighed sadly, then reached out and tickled Ichinose Honami, trying to continue her interrogation: "I'm done, now it's your turn, Honami-chan."

"Tell me why you asked that question!"

"Ah ha ha……"

Honami Ichinose was very ticklish, so she immediately broke free and explained, "Because you've been following me here, if someone finds out, they'll definitely misunderstand."

Netgura Mako first gave a knowing look, then said nonchalantly, "So what if it's a misunderstanding? We're completely innocent anyway."

But then she changed the subject: "It can't be that you, Fanbo, really... umm umm!"

Honami Ichinose covered her mouth again.

She looked at the panel in her field of vision with mixed feelings, noting the new changes that had suddenly appeared a few days ago.

[Host: Honami Ichinose]

[Age: Mother]

【Height: 159cm】

【Measurements: B:95(F) W:61 H:91】

[A Community of Shared Future: Nangong Cheng]

[Bonds: Ichinose Motoyo (mother and daughter), Ichinose Himezuki (sisters), Amakura Asako (best friend), Minamiya Makoto (role-playing mother and son)]

【持有积分：4000+17*100（每日任务）+17*2*100（拖地扫地、洗衣服17天）-5500（兑换竹蜻蜓、隐身药水）-400*2（一周一次现金兑换）=2800】

[Items redeemed: Bamboo Dragonfly, Invisibility Potion, 119.9 Japanese Yen]

[Abilities redeemed: None]

I've already redeemed the bamboo dragonfly and the invisibility potion, but Ichinose Honami hasn't gone home yet.

The reason? ...Is it a case of feeling apprehensive as one gets closer to home?

This word doesn't seem to be used like that, but the meaning is similar... She was just inexplicably afraid.

But something else is more important right now.

[Bond Target: Asako Amakura]

[Bond Type: Best Friends]

[Bond Level: 1 (0/50)]

[Bond Bonus: To be unlocked (Shared system permissions, penalty instead...)]

……

[Bond Target: Nangong Cheng]

[Bond Type: Role-Playing Mother-Child]

[Bond Level: 1 (0/50)]

[Bond Bonuses: To be unlocked (Percentage increase in points earned from missions, exemption from mission penalties, access to discounts in the shop, access to purchase special items in the shop...)]

……

The word "bond" is easy to understand.

In the secular sense, friends, colleagues, teachers and students, lovers, spouses, and family members are all considered "bonds".

The difference is only in degree.

Honami Ichinose looked at the line of text below Asako Ayakura and Makoto Nanami with mixed feelings, feeling a fierce clash between her rationality and sensibility.

Finally, she sighed.

"pock……"

She felt her voice become hoarse: "Don't come with me anymore starting tomorrow."

"why?"