My wife believes me; how could I be a cuckold?

[Punishment for mission failure: Debut as a male porn star for Gavy.]

Makoto Asano looked at the task and thought about it for a moment. He realized that it didn't seem too difficult. All he had to do was find a weekend to lure Yuna Kanno to his house and take a set of photos of her.

Furthermore, since the mission did not specify the type of photo shoot, Makoto Asano could be creative with the clothing as he pleased; it wouldn't matter if he simply took a set of photos of Yuna Kanno that were not revealing at all.

I don't know why, but compared to the other missions that target other players, the mission for Yuna Kanno is so easy it's like it's a freebie.

Perhaps it was the system's pity...

Makoto Asano shrugged, no longer dwelling on the matter, and instead ordered several revealing cosplay outfits and casual costumes on his phone, along with the indispensable camera.

As for the task punishment, which was as perpetually grotesque as ever, he simply ignored it.

He can now ignore the penalties every time the system releases a new task.

Since there's no penalty as long as the task is completed, instead of complaining about the system's malice, it's better to think about how to complete the task as quickly as possible.

Yoyogi Station and Shin-Okubo Station are not far apart, separated only by Shinjuku Station and Seibu Shinjuku Station, so Makoto Asano quickly got home.

Upon returning home, he immediately used the reward he received after completing the mission with Yuna Kanno, namely the Nightmare Trial Card.

A familiar skill panel appeared in his mind, with three neatly arranged names below the skill list.

However, all three names are currently in an unselectable, sleep-ready state. To enter the dream world, it will probably have to wait until 11 or 12 at night, just like last time.

Makoto Asano immediately shook his head, setting the option aside.

He didn't want to wait any longer. Although he could use the waiting time to think about what he would do after entering the dream, he definitely didn't want to experience this feeling of not knowing how long he would have to wait a second time.

God knows how hard he waited last time.

Having made up his mind, he left home and went next door to knock on the door.

……

Looking at the two meals already laid out on the table, Eriko Miyajima couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

Since they started living together, Yuta Yamada has had less and less time to spend with her due to his busy work schedule. Sometimes he even has to go to the company to work overtime on Saturdays and Sundays.

For example, just now, even though it was Saturday and it was already dinner time, Yuta Yamada was suddenly called to the company.

This resulted in half of the dinner that Eriko Miyajima had carefully prepared being wasted, and it also made her feel somewhat lonely while she was home alone.

And this wasn't the first time she'd been left alone in an empty room like this.

Although I can understand how hard my boyfriend works, and the necessity for him to work overtime as a newcomer in order to get promoted.

However, the loneliness of being alone in an empty room for a long time still turned into sighs in Eriko Miyajima's words.

Just as she sighed again and was about to tidy up the table and put Yamada Yuta's dinner in the refrigerator, she suddenly heard a knock on the door.

After a moment of surprise, she immediately got up, walked to the door, and opened it, asking, "What's wrong, Yuta? Did you forget something...?"

Because Yamada Yuta had only left a few minutes ago, she subconsciously assumed that the person at the door was her boyfriend.

However, to her surprise, the person knocking on the door was her landlord who lived next door.

Eriko Miyajima paused slightly upon seeing Makoto Asano's face.

However, she quickly realized what was going on and hurriedly greeted him, "Ah! It's Asano-kun. Good evening. May I ask what brings you here?"

When asked by Eriko Miyajima, Makoto Asano did not mention the incident where he was mistaken for Yuta Yamada.

He didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "Eriko, I apologize for bothering you. The main reason for my visit is to thank you for taking care of me last time."

"If it weren't for you, I really don't know what would have happened to me that day—thank you so much!"

As he spoke, he bowed deeply to Eriko Miyajima with a solemn expression, his tone sincere and earnest.

Startled, Eriko Miyajima quickly reached out to help him up: "Asano-kun, you're too kind! It's only natural for neighbors to help each other, but you actually came all the way to thank me, really... Ah! Come in!"

As she spoke, Eriko Miyajima stepped aside to let him into the house.

"Thank you so much."

Makoto Asano thanked him again, changed his shoes, and went into the house.

Seeing that Yamada Yuta wasn't in the room, he couldn't help but ask, feigning curiosity, "Is Yuta-kun working overtime again today?"

Actually, before he got home, he saw Yamada Yuta carrying a briefcase and looking anxious as he walked out of the apartment building downstairs.

Moreover, what Eriko Miyajima just said clearly illustrates this point, so of course he knows that Yuta Yamada is not home right now.

If he were at home, he wouldn't have come.

However, just to put on a show and to be on the safe side, he still asked the question like this.

"Well, they said there's a new project at the company that's about to go live, and they need him to test it as soon as possible... I don't know the specifics."

Eriko Miyajima said with a hint of helplessness, while putting away Makoto Asano's shoes.

"That's it."

After learning that Yamada Yuta had indeed gone to work overtime, Asano Makoto was relieved. He then stopped paying attention to Yamada Yuta and instead began to seriously observe Miyajima Eriko's figure.

Today, Eriko Miyajima styled her long, flaxen hair in a bun at the back of her head, secured with clips.

She wore a tight-fitting gray long-sleeved shirt, subtly displaying her impressive bust.

The tight-fitting, light blue jeans couldn't hide her long, slender legs at all, and her breasts looked especially perky against the backdrop of the tight jeans.

Asano Makoto subconsciously glanced at it a few more times.

However, he also had an excuse: the outfit Eriko Miyajima wore today was the kind that was particularly tight and form-fitting from top to bottom, which made her already perfect figure even more alluring.

The large fruits on her chest and buttocks were very eye-catching, making it hard to look away.

So even after Eriko Miyajima turned around, Makoto Asano forgot to look away.

Therefore, as soon as Eriko Miyajima turned around, she immediately noticed his gaze fixed on her.

Chapter 39 Adding Ingredients

After realizing where Makoto Asano was looking, Eriko Miyajima's face immediately turned crimson.

"Qian, Qianye-kun?"

Upon hearing Eriko Miyajima call his name, Makoto Asano instantly woke up.

Realizing what he had done, he scratched his head awkwardly and explained, "Ah! Sorry, Eriko, you look so beautiful today that I couldn't help but glance at you a few more times."

"Woo..."

These blunt words made Eriko Miyajima's face turn as red as a ripe apple, and she subconsciously turned her head away without saying another word.

Hearing the notification in his mind that "Affection +1, Pure Love +10", Makoto Asano couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

But then, he sincerely apologized: "I'm sorry, Eriko, it won't happen again."

Although he wouldn't mind raising his favorability rating along the way, his purpose in coming here today wasn't to flirt with Eriko Miyajima.

Thinking of this, he held up the box of sweets he was holding to Eriko Miyajima and said, "Because I hadn't decided what kind of gift to give, I kept putting it off until today to come and visit. I hope you don't mind."

Seeing that Makoto Asano was getting down to business, Eriko Miyajima breathed a slight sigh of relief and shook her head, saying, "It's alright. Actually, it's fine even if you don't come to thank me in person, Asano-kun."

As she spoke, she took the gift box from Makoto Asano, glanced at it, and then said with some surprise, "This is... Green Pine confectionery? It must have cost a lot of money, right?"

Green Pine is a century-old shop that makes Japanese sweets. The food is delicious, but it is also very expensive. So Eriko Miyajima guessed correctly. This small box of sweets cost Makoto Asano nearly 10,000 yen.

However, this amount of money was nothing to Makoto Asano, and he was genuinely grateful to Eriko Miyajima.

So, after sensing the refusal in Eriko Miyajima's words, he said with utmost seriousness, "It's not expensive at all. This little bit of money is nothing compared to the help you've given me, Eriko. Please accept it."

Seeing that he had gone this far, Eriko Miyajima thought for a moment and then stopped refusing, since she did indeed really enjoy eating sweets and the like.

After she accepted the gift, the two walked into the living room together, and Asano Seiya naturally noticed the untouched food on the table.

Remembering what he had planned in his mind, he carefully considered his words and asked with feigned surprise, "Eriko hasn't eaten yet?"

Eriko Miyajima sighed helplessly, "Yes, I had just finished cooking when Yuta was called to work overtime by the company, and then Asano-kun, you came."

"Oh, I see. It seems I've disturbed your meal. I'm so sorry."

"It's not your problem."

Eriko Miyajima shook her head and asked in return, "Has Asano-kun already eaten?"

"Me? Well... actually... um..."

Upon hearing Eriko Miyajima's question, Makoto Asano scratched his head awkwardly, stammering and unable to speak.

Seeing him like this, Eriko Miyajima suddenly remembered the day he bravely went into the kitchen to help, only to accidentally cut his finger.

Oh right, he doesn't seem to know how to cook...

After figuring out why Makoto Asano had become like this, Eriko Miyajima couldn't help but smile and said, "If you don't mind that this is food made for Yuta, Asano-kun, why don't you stay and eat with me?"

"Is it really possible?"

Makoto Asano immediately showed excitement, but then, as if remembering something, he hesitated and said, "But is this okay? Will there be no food left after Yuta-kun comes back?"

"It's okay, I'll just make him another one later. Anyway, these dishes don't taste as good when they're reheated after they've cooled down, so it's better to eat them sooner rather than later."

As she spoke, Eriko Miyajima pulled out a chair for him.

"Sit down first."

"Alright, then I'll gladly accept your offer."

Seeing that things were going in pretty much as he had expected, Makoto Asano no longer hesitated and plopped down in a chair.

Then, he suggested to Eriko Miyajima, who had also sat down, "Since you cooked the food, Eriko, I can't just leave without doing anything... Hmm, I'll take charge of the bar. I happen to have two bottles of sake left. Would you like to have a little something?"

"Oh? Would you like some alcohol?"

Although Eriko Miyajima now trusts Makoto Asano and is willing to have a few drinks with him, all of this is based on the presence of Yuta Yamada.

But now it's just her and Makoto Asano at home, which makes her somewhat hesitant.

Asano Makoto naturally noticed the conflicted expression on her face, so he immediately pressed his advantage and said, "Those two bottles of sake have a very low alcohol content. I tried it once before, and I didn't get drunk even after drinking the whole bottle."

"Of course, if you don't want to drink, Eriko, that's fine too. I'll drink it all myself."