Tokyo, the shady intelligence of private detectives

Reika Takizawa's eyes sparkled. "Hanyu-kun, are you asking me so urgently because you're looking forward to me filming a VTR?"

Masahiro Hanyu was a little frustrated. He just wanted a positive answer to complete the request, but was it that difficult?

Looking forward to it! What could he possibly be looking forward to?

He was a time traveler, and he neither had the ambiguous feelings that the original owner had for Takizawa Reika. He was also someone who had watched all kinds of high-definition videos.

The teacher has seen it all; what extreme moves hasn't he witnessed!

If I had to say what I was looking forward to, it would be the hair removal results from that chain beauty clinic.

Of course, he couldn't say such things out loud.

It seems that if we want Takizawa Reika to openly discuss her current work situation and complete the commission as soon as possible, we need to change the way we communicate with her.

Yuzuru Masahiro tried his best to feign a longing expression, his tone also sounding somewhat nervous, "Director Takizawa, actually... actually, I am somewhat looking forward to it!"

"As you know, I admired you very much back in the NS Building."

"But...you didn't give me a chance."

Takizawa Reika was confident that she would become a famous entertainer by making AVs, after all, she had abilities that other entertainers could not.

The detective before me, Masahiro Hanyu, was handsome and robust, exuding a strong masculine aura.

His identity was no longer that of a clerk at the detective agency, but rather that of a detective who accepted commissions.

However, she still had no intention of getting to know him better. Her dedication to art was merely a professional necessity, not a matter of personal feelings.

It was her first official appearance on screen, and it was worth the necessary sacrifice to have the detective cover for her and keep him quiet.

With these thoughts in mind, Takizawa Reika tried her best to show sadness.

"Hanyu-kun, my mother doesn't want me to pursue this career. She would be heartbroken if she knew I was hiding it from her."

"My mother's eyes are sick, and we need money."

"And the fact that she can't watch VTRs is a great opportunity for me to work in this industry behind her back."

"I believe that it won't be long before I become the most famous artist in this industry."

"When that time comes, Mom will be proud of me."

"Hanyu-kun, please don't let Yayoi-san find out about my job. Could you please keep it a secret from her?"

"Please, Yuzuru-kun!"

Masahiro Hanyu seemed to be moved by Takizawa's words, and his tone became somewhat emotional, "Takizawa-san, your efforts have touched me deeply."

"So after the yoga studio closed down, Director Takizawa went into AV filming?"

Reika Takizawa nodded slightly. "Yes, I worked as a stunt double for two months and did very well. So, I'm going to start my official appearance now."

"Hanyu-kun, you have to cheer me on!"

Yuzuru Masahiro breathed a sigh of relief; Takizawa Reika had finally admitted it herself, thus confirming her current work situation.

The tape recorder clearly captured this sentence, and his investigation commission could be completed.

At that moment, a faint light screen appeared before his eyes.

[The host will receive a reward for completing an investigation commission based on random information. Please select.]

[Reward 1: Agree to keep it a secret for Takizawa Reika, and she will go on dates with you for a year, during which time all extreme moves will be unlocked.]

[Reward Two: Refuse to cover for her and complete the investigation request. The system will reward you with +100 points. She will still be willing to unlock extreme actions for you later.]

[Reward 3: Refuse to cover for her, complete the investigation commission, and the system will reward you with +100 points and a bank deposit of 1 million yen.]

[Reward 4: Refuse to cover for her, complete the investigation commission, and receive 100 points as a system reward, gaining the basic ability to read micro-expressions.]

[Host, please make a choice]

Takizawa Reika's tone became even gentler, "Hanyu-kun, I know that keeping this from you will prevent you from completing your request, so I will make it up to you."

"At the NS Building, Yuzuru tried to get close to me, but I didn't accept."

"As long as you can keep this a secret from Yayoi's mother, I can let Yuzuru-kun... do whatever you want."

"Now I can give Yuzuru a chance to get closer to me and get revenge for my rejection of you back then."

"My flexibility is not yet fully understood by you, Mr. Yuzuru. I am willing to do my best to give you the most comprehensive understanding of me."

Masahiro Hanyu's eyes were somewhat glazed over as he considered the reward selection.

Takizawa Reika thought he was moved by her words, but was still hesitant.

"I know you're struggling with this decision, please follow your heart."

"Please trust in Reika's abilities. Today's encounter will surely be unforgettable for Yuzuru-kun."

Takizawa Reika's voice was soft and soothing, sounding almost like a dream.

She did it on purpose; the aroma of the mugwort combined with the sound created a hypnotic effect, making people feel dazed.

As long as the young detective continues to play along with her rhythm, whether or not he grants her request now becomes less important.

After all, once the matter is settled, even if he doesn't want to hide it, he won't have a choice.

However, Takizawa Reika did not expect that the hypnotic atmosphere she had carefully created would have no effect on Hanyu Masahiro.

Because his mind wasn't on Takizawa Reika at all, but on how to choose the reward, since he could only choose one of the four.

For reward one, Masahiro Hanyu simply gave it up.

Masahiro Hanyu believes it's not worth giving up other options just because he's dating a celebrity he's filming with.

He didn't want to choose reward two either.

If Takizawa Reika takes the initiative, he will accept it without any hesitation. As for unlocking her actions, he believes he has the ability to do so.

The difference between reward three and reward four is whether to choose 100 million yen or micro-expression mind reading.

After paying the rent, Masahiro Hanyu still only has less than 2 yen left.

While 100 million yen may not solve the debt crisis, it is a huge sum that can alleviate the pressure of life.

Micro-expression reading allows one to discern another's thoughts through subtle movements such as shifty eyes, twitching lips, body tilting, and curled fingers.

Masahiro Hanyu received related training at detective school.

However, to truly master this skill requires either talent or long-term experience.

Even detectives with many years of experience may not be able to truly master this skill.

Although it's only a basic level of micro-expression mind reading, it's still a valuable skill for a private detective.

Seeing that Yuzuru Masahiro remained silent, his eyes still flickering with conflict, Takizawa Reika leaned forward.

She stretched out her slender fingers and gently stroked Masahiro Hanyu's cheek. "Hanyu-kun, don't you want to get your revenge on me?"

"Today, right here, I will make up for your regrets at the NS Building and get revenge on a woman who rejected you."

"Make her submit, make her beg for mercy, make her tremble, okay?"

At that moment, Masahiro Hanyu blinked, nodded slightly, and made his choice...