Tokyo: To reiterate, this is not a dating system.

[The host has established a romantic relationship with Yuko Asahi. Mission complete.]

[Received 100 million yen]

[The host has completed the mission for the first time and has received an additional newbie reward: [Emotion Capture]]

The system's light blue screen popped up at just the right moment, and Genji Aoyama took out his phone. The mobile banking app notified him that 100 million yen had been deposited into his account.

As mentioned in the precautions, the funds arrive instantly.

"Let's add each other on LINE. I'll transfer the money to you, and I'll draft an agreement later and send it to you as a photo first."

"Okay, then I'll have to trouble you."

Yuko Asahi found her phone in her bag and exchanged LINE accounts with Genji Aoyama.

Upon receiving the message from his friend, Genji Aoyama immediately transferred the promised 100,000 yen.

"Thank you, thank you so much."

Yuko Asahi bowed again, then smoothed her slightly disheveled long hair. Although her delicate face remained expressionless, she seemed to have gained a more human quality. "Excuse me, I have something I need to take care of. May I say goodbye here?"

"Go ahead." With the deal done, Genji Aoyama planned to go back and draft the agreement.

Under his watchful eye, Asahi Yuko retraced her steps, walking along the sparsely populated street back to the convenience store, even jogging at one point.

After thinking for a moment, Genji Aoyama decided to follow them.

He stood back by the streetlight in front of the convenience store, listening intently to the conversation coming from inside.

"Based on the minimum wage standard in the Tokyo area, I demand that you make up the difference in my salary and the portion of salary that was withheld without my consent."

"Do you know what you're saying? Asahi, I know perfectly well that you're working part-time on the side! You should know better than anyone what will happen if I tell the school!"

"So one of the reasons I came back is to let you know that I believe I have been illegally withheld from my salary and that I have been bullied in the workplace. I am going to resign today. If you do not make up the difference in salary and do not agree to my resignation, I will file a complaint with the Labor Inspection Bureau."

"Bakaya-rr-rou! Are you threatening me?"

"Yes, that conversation was recorded too. Luckily, you couldn't deny it."

The conversation gradually subsided amidst the cursing.

A moment later, the girl came out of the convenience store with a faint smile on her pretty face.

"Good evening, Aoyama-kun," Asahi Yuko's voice was very pleasant. "Of course I'm not reconciled, I'm extremely not reconciled."

"This is incredible!"

As he clapped, Genji Aoyama naturally walked over to Yuko Asahi and walked alongside her.

"I feel like Asahi Alumni Association is the kind of bad woman who seduces me, secretly records us while we're doing it, and then blackmails me for more money."

"How could that be?" Asahi Yuko blinked and said with a smile, "I just took back what was rightfully mine. I can't threaten others."

"Then I need to be careful when deducting payments; I must make sure it's clearly stated in the agreement."

"Eh—is there any deduction? I have no experience as a girlfriend, so I might not do a good job. I hope you'll be understanding, Aoyama-kun."

So please do your best.

In mid-April, the weather in Tokyo hadn't warmed up yet, and sometimes it even felt chilly.

It just rained a little today, and the night air is still a bit damp. Strolling along the deserted streets late at night, one might occasionally have the illusion of falling in love.

However, both parties knew that this was purely a monetary transaction, devoid of any affection.

"So, taking your girlfriend home is also part of the agreement? I didn't expect Aoyama-kun to be such a gentleman."

Yuko Asahi stopped in front of an old apartment building.

"It might have been included in the original plan, but now it seems unnecessary, since I also live here."

Genji Aoyama pointed to the old four-story apartment building in front of him. It had no elevator, but it was cheap, with a monthly rent of only 6 yen.

The original owner was a thrifty and good child who planned from the beginning to avoid burdening her guardians with personal expenses as much as possible.

As it turned out, the coincidence was almost too much.

Asahi Yuko lives next door to Aoyama Genji.

On the fourth floor, the frail young boy and girl, panting heavily, said goodbye to each other and returned to their respective rooms.

**********

Back home, Genji Aoyama ate his now-cold bento box while checking the system.

[Special Check-in - Romance: After the host establishes a romantic relationship with the target, each natural diary entry counts as one day of check-in. When a certain number of days are accumulated, a large amount of money will be awarded.]

The system is correct; its understanding of love is exceptionally profound.

Dating requires money, and money is even more indispensable when it comes to dating and getting married.

In addition, what Aoyama Genji cares about is the newbie reward [Emotion Capture] given after completing the mission, not the physical item.

The meaning is completely unclear.

Genji Aoyama opened the system's main panel.

[Host: Genji Aoyama (Money! Money! Money!)]

[Basic Information: Stamina 3 (Sub-healthy), Intelligence 8, Charm 9, Money 902700 yen]

[Item: None]

[Skill: Emotion Capture]

Number of matches: 1

[Target to be bound to: Haruka Minatsuki]

[Host has bound to correction target: Yuko Asahi, correction progress 5%]

[Currently scheduled for correction: None]

[Correction Log: Click to view]

Some of the content in the panel has changed.

The name was followed by the ambiguous phrase "Money! Money! Money!"

My stamina remains at 3.

Sub-health – perhaps resuming a proper diet will bring this number up to 4?

Let's say it's slightly below the average level for a normal person.

[Emotion Capture: When the host and the target share a certain emotion, the state will be reflected in the attribute panel.]

It doesn't seem very useful?

As Aoyama Genji pondered this, he opened Asahi Yuuko's panel.

[Yuko Asahi (Money! Money! Money!)]

[Special Check-in - Romance - 1 Day]

[Basic Information: Physical Strength 3 (Sub-healthy), Intelligence 8, Charisma 9]

[Information: A poor but ambitious girl currently working at a convenience store and dating the host]

Genji Aoyama shifted his focus to Yuko Asahi's condition and rejected his own conclusion.

Although he said the system was strange, he actually knew the truth in his heart.

The final result still requires adjusting the target. The system indicates that Yuko Asahi's adjustment progress has reached 5%, but the problem is still not clear.

Is the problem that you like money?

Genji Aoyama was getting angry—if that's the case, then the system should apologize to 99.999999% of the people in the world.

just kidding.

It's perfectly normal to like money, and Genji Aoyama doesn't think there's anything wrong with it.

Perhaps by observing the target's current emotions, some problems can be identified, which can be considered a practical skill.

After finishing a plate of fried pork chop, the hunger pangs in his stomach remained unfulfilled. He asked the AI, who then told him that he shouldn't overeat after developing low blood sugar, and he gave up on continuing to eat.

After tidying up his desk, he took out paper and pen and continued to ask the AI ​​to draft a simple agreement. Soon, an agreement based on renting a girlfriend was produced.

AI is indeed a practical tool.

Genji Aoyama copied the format, wrote down the agreed amount, made some minor adjustments to the terms, and added some of his own requirements.

In summary, Yuko Asahi hardly had to give anything in return.

Regarding physical contact, Genji Aoyama stated: He does not initiate any intimate behavior, he does not refuse any intimate behavior, and he is not responsible for any intimate behavior.

Let me clarify: Genji Aoyama is not a lecher.

Write a simplified version of the agreement, affix your personal seal, and send it to Yuko Asahi via LINE.

Then, Genji Aoyama went to the bathroom to take a shower.