Kamen Rider, but with a wild start.

After staring at Kino for a long time, and seemingly confirming that the guy was really telling the truth, Akane smirked and let out a chuckle.

"Then let's leave it at that."

After saying this, he stretched and turned to leave, but it seemed that he had accidentally aggravated his wounds, and he grimaced and rubbed his back.

Kino was somewhat taken aback: "Is that all? Aren't you curious why I became a Kamen Rider?"

"Oh, so that's called Kamen Rider," Akane replied casually.

"Kamen Rider Mach".

"Whatever, it's probably similar to what Yuri is doing. You're using 'Kamen Rider' power to fight the Fangblood Demon, right?"

"That's one way to think about it..."

It's less about dealing with the Blood Fangs and more about dealing with mechanical mutants.

Kino followed Akane back to the amusement park entrance and saw him helping Aso Yuri up.

But regardless of who the weirdo is, the goal of using "saving Aso Yuri" as a stepping stone has been achieved. Moreover, this time, without the interference of the wolf, and with them personally bringing Aso Yuri back, the Supreme Blue Sky Society should have no reason to refuse anymore, right?

Whether or not he wants to use Shijima Tsuyoshi's belt to level up his proficiency, Kino needs to return to the Drive world first, and the IXA belt from the Supreme Blue Sky Association is currently his only hope.

Even if "Kamen Rider IXA" could be included, then staying in this world forever wouldn't be out of the question.

After all, we'll have to face the signal axe when we get back...

……

……

So, after sending Yuri Aso back...

next morning.

Mald'amour coffee shop.

Having finally found a place to stay, Kino arrived at the coffee shop early in the morning, looking refreshed. Akane Otoya was a little slower, as she had even dressed herself up, making herself look like she was on a dating show.

Finally, Kino and Chairman Shima sat at one table, while Akane sat at another table in the corner with the reserved Aso Yuri.

The result really did resemble a blind date.

Yuri Aso looked at Otoya Akane across from her with a complicated expression: "So, why do you always keep chasing after me..."

Hongyin was gazing at her with a captivated expression when she heard these words. She paused slightly, then a slightly more serious smile appeared on her face.

“We are all playing our own music, and we play it in our hearts without even realizing it. So, I really like the kind of music that comes from the depths of your heart!” Hongyin said frankly.

"Yeah……"

Yuri Aso paused for a moment, then said, "That sounds pretty good."

As soon as she finished speaking, the previously serious Akane instantly became a lovesick fool, leaning forward and staring intently at her: "Right! Have you fallen in love with me because of this!"

"No! Impossible!" Yuri Aso retorted instinctively.

"That's good!"

Despite being rejected yet again, Akane wasn't surprised at all. Instead, a bright smile appeared on her face: "Because you are the most beautiful just like this, and it ignites my fighting spirit even more!"

This guy is always so straightforward and honest.

As if she would be burned by the heat in his eyes, Yuri Aso dared not look directly at him and could only turn her head away. However, the emotions in her heart were like new buds breaking through the soil, unable to stop peeking out.

Undeniably, when she gets serious, Akane Otoya possesses a dazzling brilliance that is hard to ignore.

What's more, this seemingly unreliable man did indeed rescue her from the clutches of the Tooth Vampire yesterday. Aso Yuri thought to herself, head down, trying hard to suppress the urge to smile.

--no!

This man, who indulges in debauchery and pleasure-seeking everywhere, is incapable of taking responsibility!

Yuri Aso had already seen Akane Otoya's true colors, because the other party had never hidden them and always acted as he pleased.

Even if this man wanted to join the Supreme Blue Sky Society, it wasn't to fight the Tooth Vampires.

……

"I'm very grateful that you brought Yuri back, but regarding her joining the Supreme Blue Sky Society..."

On the other side of the coffee table, Shima Mamoru calmly picked up his coffee cup, his unspoken words carrying a profound meaning.

Kino was secretly watching the blind date across from him, simultaneously criticizing Akane for wasting the girl's time while feeling proud that he had actually created an opportunity. Only after hearing this did he come to his senses and look at Chairman Shima.

He asked in surprise, "Are you going back on your word?"

These blunt words made the island guard look him up and down: "No, what I mean is, I don't think I ever agreed to this at the time."

Kino paused upon hearing this.

Upon careful recollection, it seems that when he proposed "joining the Supreme Blue Sky Society on the condition of rescuing Aso Tomo," Chairman Shima Mamoru did not make any promises, and even temporarily declined their help afterward.

It seems he was too hasty in this matter.

After a brief silence, Kino sincerely suggested, "In that case, shall I send Aso Yuri back over there?"

Island Guardian: "...?"

Kino said hesitantly, "After all, I can't let myself suffer too much. I made a wasted trip and even fought a monster."

He even used up his one-time trial card for "Kamen Rider Mach" for this, and if he still didn't get a chance to encounter the IXA Driver, he would feel a bit aggrieved no matter how he thought about it.

This time, it was the island's headmaster who fell silent.

Although Aso Yuri was successfully brought back from the Fang Blood Demon by these two, neither of them knew how the Spider Fang Blood Demon was driven away because Aso Yuri was later knocked unconscious. Furthermore, Shima Mamoru did not believe that these two humans could kill a Fang Blood Demon with their bare hands.

Perhaps they used other methods, but this actually proves that they do have the ability to fight against the Fangbloods.

However, the young man in front of him had a very mysterious background and seemed to know a great deal about the existence of the Supreme Blue Sky Society, so he had to treat him with caution.

The island guard put down his coffee cup and slowly said, "What I mean is, although you can't officially join the Supreme Blue Sky Society yet, you can temporarily act as peripheral members."

Kino suddenly realized: "So you mean we can voluntarily work for you for free, and you won't pay us or take any responsibility?"

Island Guardian: "..."

"cough."

The store manager, Kido, who had been observing the entire process from the front desk, couldn't help but chuckle.

……

Chapter 9 What to do if you're being targeted by a werewolf

"It doesn't really matter, does it?"

After the blind date ended and they left the coffee shop, Kino followed Akane down the street.

Listening to Kino's account of the Supreme Blue Sky Association and Chairman Shima, Akane seemed indifferent, as it made no difference to him whether he was a formal member or an outsider.

Because he only wanted to get close to Yuri Aso.

Kino frowned and said, "Chairman Shima is a deep and calculating person who likes to get stuck on things. He probably thinks I'm hard to trust. If I really don't mind working for free, it will only make him more wary."

Hongyin raised an eyebrow: "So you refused?"

Kino remained calm: "I'll make him pay my salary."

Akane: "..."

Perhaps because he had lived a carefree life and never worried about money, Akane couldn't empathize with him at first; he just found it quite interesting.

Whether it's the ability to become a so-called Kamen Rider, or his past behavior, just like what Akane said seriously to Aso Yuri—the music played from Kino's heart also made him feel different, which is why Akane stopped pursuing the matter.

After all, special people always have some special qualities.

"So, you brought me here because he pays you a salary?" Hongyin asked, looking at the general store in front of her.

"Of course not, it can't be that fast."

Kino looked at him as if it were the most natural thing in the world: "You're the one who paid."

Seeing that Akane was about to reach into her pocket to show that her hands were empty after hearing this, Kino had already taken out his wallet from his pocket first: "I found it in your studio yesterday."

Seeing the red wallet, Otoya: "..."

His eyes widened, and after realizing what was happening, he tried to snatch it back, but Kino nimbly turned around and avoided it, then walked into the general store.

After buying what she wanted, Kino also handed over Akane Otoya's wallet.

"I take back what I said before, you'd better not stay in my house anymore!" Akane said through gritted teeth.

"I saved you and helped you arrange a meeting with Yuri Aso. Miss Aso has even changed her opinion of you. You still have a chance to join the Supreme Blue Sky Society and get to know her better," Kino said slowly.

"........."

Akane had nothing to say about this.

So after glaring at Kino for a long time with gritted teeth, he snatched back his empty wallet, and with a forced smile, held up one finger: "Just this once."

Although he was a playboy, Akane, a genius violinist, still had some assets, but now she was really bleeding money.

Because Kino bought a very expensive Polaroid camera.

The camera I was holding was lacquered brown, and it was heavy, looking like a small rectangular box, making it very easy to carry.

"Why did you buy this?" Hongyin asked, looking at the item she had bought with her own money.

"It's a real shame, because I'll have to film every time I transform into a Kamen Rider, and nobody got to see how cool I looked yesterday," Kino said, fiddling with his camera.

"You're quite narcissistic..."

Akane added, a casual, frivolous smile returning to her lips: "But that's something I'm very similar to~ I like it!"

So Kino shoved the Polaroid camera into his hand.

"Then you'd better learn how to operate it now, since you'll be holding the camera when I transform."

"???"

……

Although Akane always follows Yuri Aso around like a peacock, she actually does some legitimate work, such as tutoring violins, making violins, repairing violins, performing, and so on—all kinds of music and art-related jobs.

Akane is indeed very well-known in the industry.

Standing on the second floor of the performance hall, Kino looked at the scene he had taken, took out the photographic paper, and shook it in the sunlight by the window. While waiting for the photo to develop, he suddenly caught a glimpse of a figure walking by on the street in the distance.

The man was muscular and wore a slightly worn brown leather jacket. His eyes, fixed on the front, were as aggressive as a ferocious beast.

He was the last survivor of the werewolf race.

—Second Wolf.

Kino followed the other person's gaze and saw a sophisticated-looking stranger, while the woman being followed was completely unaware of the danger behind her.

Humans targeted by wolves must have drunk coffee that greatly satisfied their prey, as tempting as barbecue sprinkled with spices.

Humans are food to other demon races.

Kino frowned slightly, turned around and left the venue through the stairwell next to him.

……

The desire for human "life energy" is innate, and the power brought by the energy entering the body is so irresistible that no demon would want to go against this instinct.

After this corner, you won't be disturbed by outsiders while eating on the sidewalk under the overpass.

The wolf stared intently at the woman who smelled "delicious coffee," and just as he couldn't help but quicken his pace, a boy suddenly appeared from the side and blocked the woman's path.

It's unclear what the two said, but after the young man handed her something, the woman turned and walked towards the crowd.

The wolf suddenly stopped in its tracks, its face twitching, and a fierce and irritable wildness appeared in its eyes.

The coffee flavor only lingers in the human body for a short time; after that, the flavor disappears. However, it's not so arrogant as to openly absorb human life energy.

After all, if he accidentally exposed his tracks and the Fangblood Clan discovered that the werewolf clan and the survivors were discovered, he would be in even greater trouble.

So after staring at the woman's back with resentment for a while, Cilang glanced at the boy who had interrupted his good time, and finally turned and left with a gloomy face.

……

It's easy to lure people away.

Kino simply gave the other party a performance ticket.