Tokyo: They say it's just dating, but they're serious about it.

Four or five-year-old Chinatsu couldn't possibly have a room alone, so she shared a room with Haruko, the only one who could keep her in check. However, Chinatsu wasn't well-behaved and would run around barefoot.

She thought Shengyan was playing hide-and-seek with her and was looking for her father everywhere.

Sheng Yan had no interest in playing hide-and-seek with her; he simply didn't want to look after the child.

Fortunately, the situation calmed down after everyone entered the hot spring pool.

The hotel's backyard is a hot spring surrounded by a fence, artificial hills, and dense bamboo forest. It's a fairly large open-air hot spring pool, with smaller pools separated by cement and rocks. There are separate public baths for men, women, mixed-gender baths, and family baths.

Since Chinatsu was present, Katsuhiko went into the men's public bathhouse. He was the only one in the small, twenty-square-meter bath. As the sun set, a few stars twinkled in the dark blue sky.

Separated by a thin wooden board from the adjacent women's public bathhouse, a chorus of laughter erupted. No one knew what Chinatsu had done, but many were shouting, "Catch that naughty girl..."

Katsuhiko was sitting in the steamy warm water pool, enjoying the tranquility, when the curtain behind him was lifted and Kanzaki Yumi slipped in like a thief.

Her hair was wet, she was barefoot, and she was only wearing a white bath towel with the tie around her waist loose. When she walked to the side of the bath, the tie of the towel automatically loosened and she was left open. When she stepped into the bath, the towel automatically slipped off her shoulder.

"What are you looking at? Don't look." Kanzaki Yumi whispered, then put an arm around Katsuhiko's neck, pressed half her body against his chest, and said with a smile in her eyes, "Poor little guy, no one's here to keep you company. Let me comfort you..."

The laughter from next door continued.

There wasn't much noise from here... After some time, Oriko lifted the curtain, her eyes lowered, and asked softly, "President Takenaka, would you like a back rub? I... I'm very good at it..."

As she spoke, she walked in and sat down next to Katsuhiko, her hand trembling slightly as she gently pressed it against his back...

After an unknown amount of time, Oriko, supporting Kanzaki Yumi, staggered away.

Katsuhiko continued to lie half-reclined by the pool, listening to the laughter from next door and staring blankly at the night sky.

"Are you alright?" Hitomi Kuroki sat down next to Katsuhiko at some point, then whispered, "Actually, last night should have been the last time, but Ayaka-chan suddenly barged in, so the memory wasn't perfect, so... um, I mean, you understand, right? That... wow, that's amazing..."

After an unknown amount of time, Kuroki Hitomi suddenly called out softly towards the curtain, "Ayaka-chan, save me..."

As soon as she finished speaking, Cai Xiang lifted the curtain with one hand, covered her eyes with the other, and spread her fingers, her eyes glistening with tears. As she walked towards them, she muttered under her breath, "What a hassle. If this ill-fated relationship doesn't end soon, it'll ruin me..."

After an unknown amount of time, Ayaka, supporting Kuroki Hitomi, lifted the curtain, then glanced back at Katsuhiko with a smile in her eyes, muttering softly, "Tool, I'll just take advantage of you for free..."

Sheng Yan pointed at her and said, "You come back here."

Ayaka helped Kuroki Hitomi walk away silently. Just as the curtain fell, Haruko lifted it again... After Haruko left, whispering sounds could be heard from outside the curtain.

Ichiko Hashimoto and Reiko Chiba, two members of the Aurora Five-Member Girl Group, were the ones who were saved by Katsuhiko's "Recovery Potion" when they fell off the stage and almost died.

The oldest, 22-year-old Hashimoto Ichiko, whispered, "You're familiar with President Takenaka, you go in first."

Eighteen-year-old Chiba Reiko whispered, "I'm afraid he'll reject me, and then I won't have the face to talk to him anymore... You go in first."

“We danced that kind of dance for him last night, and he was only one step away from the end. If it weren’t for Kuroki Hitomi and her manager, we would have already… We didn’t refuse last night. You, you hurry up.”

"How about we go back first and let the three of them come over?"

The blue curtain at the entrance only covered the upper half, revealing two pairs of long legs and four smooth feet that were nervously shuffling across the floor...

Katsuhiko lay on the white towel spread beside the bathtub, gazing at the sky. He raised his right hand, took out a [Recovery Potion] from the alternate dimension, and without even looking at the bottle, skillfully pried open the cap with his thumb, opened his mouth, and poured it into his mouth.

As the small bottle disappeared automatically, he tilted his head toward the door and said, "Don't worry about anything anymore, come in, we're not strangers."

The atmosphere last night was just perfect...

The laughter from the bathhouse next door had stopped. I had just heard Eiya's voice, which sounded like she was speaking to me, basically saying that Chinatsu shouldn't soak in the tub for too long and that Eiya was going to take her back to her room to rest...

With Chika's departure, a different voice emerged... However, adults shouldn't soak in hot springs for too long, so most of the time, a sheet is laid out next to the pool...

The strategy of "treating everyone equally" is perfectly demonstrated in Katsuhiko's work, ensuring that everyone receives the satisfaction of equal power...

At 10 p.m., the night was deep and quiet, and the stars shone brightly.

Perhaps because of the [Recovery Potion], Katsuhiko was still full of energy. The hot spring pool next to him was steaming, and even though it was late autumn in October, he didn't feel cold.

The bathhouse next door was empty; everyone had gone back to their rooms to rest.

Yingdai didn't come... If I want to treat everyone equally, I can't neglect her. Since she's not coming, I'll go to her myself.

Katsuhiko wrapped himself in a bath towel and left the bathhouse.

In recent months, Eiyo has become somewhat anxious because she hasn't been able to find out she's pregnant. However, it's not out of frustration or depression; she simply doesn't want to fall behind, especially not to be surpassed by her rumored girlfriends. It's a matter of maintaining her dignity as a legal wife.

She firmly believed she could conceive. After all, her hospital checkup report showed she was healthy, and regarding the effectiveness of the "recovery potion," it was basically an open secret within the family.

Although it was unbelievable, there are so many unbelievable things, one more won't make a difference. He simply thought it was luck that had fallen on him, and that luck was naturally Katsuhiko.

Yingdai is very satisfied with her current life, feeling relaxed and free! And she also has a very beautiful vision for the future.

As for whether luck might suddenly disappear, I've basically never considered that, because Katsuhiko provides me with so much security.

He always spoke of "treating everyone equally," "both are my flesh and blood," "I'm someone who likes new things but also cherishes the old," "do whatever you want," and "I don't care if you beat me to a pulp," which greatly pleased Yingdai.

Although he always appears "nonchalant," he often cooperates with feigned indifference, and while cooperating, his nonchalant demeanor reveals his interest. His display of interest gives people a sense of accomplishment and makes them happy.

At this moment, Yingdai is doing a "cat stretch" in her room. She kneels on all fours, inhales, arches her back, lifts her head, and raises her buttocks high, then exhales, arching her back and lowering her head. This exercise helps to flex the spine and sacrum, creating a favorable environment for implantation of the fertilized egg.

When Katsuhiko opened the door, Eiyo was inhaling, bending over, and looking up.

She wore only a white silk kimono, the thin fabric clinging to her waist, hips, and back. The kimono's neckline was wide, exposing her shoulders, and the draped bodice swayed gently...

Katsuhiko tilted his head to look at her, then walked to the opposite side of her, threw the bath towel he was wearing onto the tatami mat, casually pulled over a small stool, and slowly sat down in a spot very close to her.

Eiya was looking up at him, her eyes wide open, her gaze slowly moving downwards as Katsuhiko sat down... Her smooth forehead, pert nose, pink lips, and fair chin were brushed against.

She let out most of the breath she had just inhaled, laughing in exasperation, and muttered irritably, "Damn it! Ugh, wait until I finish this set..."

"It's too tiring to do it alone, husband, let me help you. Let's start with a set of pelvic resonance..."

Pelvic resonance involves lying flat with knees bent, rolling your pelvis backward until your lower back touches the ground, holding for three seconds, and then returning to the starting position. This is a daily exercise during the pre-conception period to improve the uterine environment and increase blood supply to the uterus. The exercise intensity should not be too high; a moderate intensity where you are slightly out of breath but can still talk is sufficient.

"Is it because you keep drinking sugary drinks that I can't get pregnant?"

"How could that be? That's the best situation. Mikoto, Sayuri, and Kotoha are all pregnant, aren't they? It's just that you're too anxious. The more anxious you are, the less likely you are to get it."

"I don't care, from today onwards, anyone who works with me is not allowed to cheat by drinking that beverage," Yingdai said, narrowing her eyes and licking her lips with her pink tongue. She continued, "I want to see your true abilities..."

Katsuhiko smiled...

In normal times, when Katsuhiko fights one-on-one, he usually just gives his opponent mineral water. Many times, he wants to give his opponent a recovery potion, but his opponent is already exhausted. As for giving his opponent a recovery potion and making them instantly energetic, that's definitely not an option; it would just lead to endless trouble.

The next morning, before seven o'clock, Katsuhiko heard footsteps outside the door and opened his eyes.

Yingdai, curled up in his arms, was still fast asleep. She had been too stubborn and defiant last night, and was quite tired...

The bedroom door was opened by Kanzaki Yumi, and Katsuhiko tilted his head to look over.

Kanzaki Yumi was also wearing a silk kimono. The thin black fabric exposed a large area of ​​her fair shoulders and neck. Her originally flat chest had also developed a second phase, making her look more mature.

Kanzaki Yumi narrowed her eyes, a mischievous smile playing on her lips, and walked to the tatami mat where Katsuhiko was lying. She then knelt down and whispered in his ear, "Close your eyes again and keep sleeping. Don't move without my permission."

Last night, Yingdai spoke a bit loudly, repeatedly saying the same thing: "In bed, you have to listen to me. You're not allowed to move without my permission..."

Kanzaki Yumi, who was sleeping next door, must have overheard it.

"Oh." Katsuhiko closed his eyes cooperatively, and then the sheet covering him was pulled back by Kanzaki Yumi...

Although it's a hot spring trip, you can't just soak in the hot springs all the time. After breakfast, you should go shopping, try the local food, and see if there are any entertainment activities available...

Perhaps because Xia Ying Society brought a tour group of over 800 people, the person in charge of the hot spring town took it very seriously and specially opened many entertainment projects during this non-peak tourist season.

Katsuhiko carried Chinatsu ahead, with Eiyo and Kanzaki Yumi trailing half a step behind on either side.

At this moment, Yingdai had a "I'd rather die than be humiliated" look on her face, staring at Kanzaki Yumi with a fierce gaze.

I was sleeping soundly when I opened my eyes and was almost scared to death by this pervert...

Kanzaki Yumi acted as if nothing had happened, even teasing Chinatsu...

Following behind them were Oriko and Haruko. The two seemed to have a good relationship; their cheeks were flushed, they held hands, occasionally glancing at each other, and then simultaneously glancing at Eiyo and Kanzaki Yumi walking ahead, their eyes sparkling with smiles.

Early in the morning, Kanzaki Yumi and Eiyo got into a fight, a really fierce one, which spilled from their room into the hallway... As for the reason, it's embarrassing...

Behind the two holding hands are the five little girls of the Aurora Five.

The five of them walked side by side, each with a smile in their eyes and a blush on their cheeks.

I witnessed a brutal fight between Eiyo and Kanzaki Yumi this morning.

Of course, they weren't particularly concerned about the horrific scene. It was mainly Katsuhiko's "fair and impartial" attitude that gave them some confidence in interacting with Katsuhiko's wives, so they no longer had to be terrified.

Chapter 149 After the movie's release

After the hot spring trip, the film and television versions of "Paradise Lost" were released one after another, and Yutaka Tanaka also organized the crew to attend the film's promotional tour.

The attendees included director Yutaka Tanaka, lead actors Katsuhiko and Hitomi Kuroki, and guest stars Yumi Kanzaki, Haruko, and the Aurora Five Girls group. Eiyo, who was on the hot spring trip with them, didn't want to be in the public eye, so she took Chinatsu back to Tokyo.

The entourage included Yumi's manager, Oriko; Kuroki Hitomi's manager, Ayaka; and several behind-the-scenes personnel.

Because Kanzaki Yumi, Haruko, and the Aurora Five Girls group have become top-tier superstars, the film crew's performances are always packed wherever they go, with fans shouting everywhere.

Major entertainment gossip magazines followed suit with reports, making it one of the hottest topics at the time. This also led many authoritative media outlets and mainstream newspapers to try and get some traffic, eventually making it a topic known to everyone.

The box office of the movie "Paradise Lost" has been rising steadily since its release.

The film *Paradise Lost* was originally scheduled for release four years later in 1997. At that time, it grossed 45 billion yen, and the television drama averaged a 23.5% viewership rating—already phenomenal figures. However, thanks to Yutaka Tanaka's relentless promotional efforts, the film's box office reached an astonishing 102 billion yen. Meanwhile, the television drama's average viewership rating only increased slightly, reaching 27.2%.

Of course, the reason for this astonishing success is largely due to a last-minute promotion by Yutaka Tanaka: with ten movie tickets, customers can redeem a free bottle of [Focus Blue Cow Energy Drink] at the "Takenaka Food Processing Plant" direct-sale store.

This has led many schools to advise students to "buy a few movie tickets if possible" and "whether you actually watch the movie or not doesn't matter, you must redeem a 'Focus Blue Bull Energy Drink' – this is the only shortcut for you idiots to pass the exam"...

Currently, the [Focus Blue Bull Energy Drink] still only has two production lines, producing a limited quantity each day. Although it remains at the original price of 200 yen per bottle, there is always a shortage of stock. Of course, occasionally, a bottle will suddenly pop up on the shelf of the directly operated store that Sayuri's mother, Mrs. Kudo, and Katsuhiko's mother run together, attracting many people to stare at it like they are waiting for a boss in a game.

The beverage is currently being sold for as much as 8 yen per bottle... There have been news reports of a man who spent a long time staking out school gates to rob students of Blue Bull energy drinks. After being arrested, he was sentenced to 3 years in prison.

Of course, Tanaka Yutaka's promotional behavior aroused jealousy and dissatisfaction throughout the film industry. They unanimously believed that even if the film "Paradise Lost" was indeed outstanding, it would have been impossible to achieve the unprecedented box office of 102 billion yen without the allure of Blue Bull energy drink. They then changed the nickname they had previously given Tanaka Yutaka, "Porn Director," to "Director on a Beverage Bottle."

Although the film industry had a lot of opinions about Yutaka Tanaka, the film "Paradise Lost" did receive unanimous praise from the public, and it was already a shoo-in to become the highest-grossing live-action film in Japan that year.

The novel had already garnered a following among book lovers, and after the film's release, even those who didn't enjoy reading the novel found themselves moved and resonated with the story, further fueling the "Paradise Lost" phenomenon in Japanese society.

Yutaka Tanaka's film *Paradise Lost* was nominated for four awards at the Japan Academy Film Prize, including Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress. It ultimately won Best Actress and Best Art Direction.

Of course, for a company executive who went from making pornographic films to being nominated for Best Director for art films, this can be seen as a double vindication for Xia Ying Studio and himself.

The authoritative film magazine Kinema Junpo also conducted a special interview with Yutaka Tanaka and included "Paradise Lost" in its top ten films of the year.

Another magazine, Weekly Bunshun, also reviewed the film Paradise Lost, calling it "the most successful adaptation of an incestuous theme in the Heisei era."

The actress who gained the most from this film was undoubtedly Hitomi Kuroki, who played Rinko, winning Best Actress at the 21st Japan Academy Film Prize, Best Actress at the 22nd Hochi Film Awards, and Best Actress at the 10th Nikkan Sports Film Awards.

From now on, she will no longer worry about directors or producers maliciously suppressing her pay, and she will directly become a movie superstar.