Conquer the world, young man!

"Totsuka-kun, if you keep dawdling, we'll run out of time." Izuha Masatomi stared intently at the two of them and said casually, "If we don't start soon, are you going to make Mr. Mikoto go out into the street and shout 'I'm an idiot'?"

Totsuka reluctantly lay down on the sofa. Suoh Mikoto glanced at everyone, and they immediately stood aside, pretending not to know anything.

Suoh Mikoto braced his arms near Totsuka's ears, his entire body resting above Totsuka. When Totsuka looked at Mikoto's two whiskers, he couldn't help but laugh. Upon hearing this, Suoh Mikoto frowned slightly and began doing push-ups, one up and one down.

For the first time, Totsuka felt that twenty push-ups were far too long. When he saw Suoh Mikoto's face approaching, he became extremely embarrassed. His limbs stiffened, and he dared not move at all. Time seemed to stand still at that moment. He suppressed his chaotic thoughts, but his face had already turned red.

Suoh Mikoto glanced at the man beneath him, his face turning away involuntarily. "Tsk, this guy's appearance..."

"Hehe, Totsuka-kun filmed a lot of our embarrassing moments." Bando Saburota picked up the camera on the table and looked at it. "Hmm, these are so interesting, we should film them too."

Chitose Hiroshi, standing next to him, nodded in agreement, "That's right, that's right."

When Totsuka heard the guys talking, he immediately became restless. Just as the camera was about to be pointed at him, he turned his face away. At that moment, Suoh Mikoto's arm was pressed to the side by the boy, and his whole body was pressed down.

"King?" Totsuka turned her head, but the person pressing down on her made her head spin, and the sensation on her lips was...

Bando Saburota quickly put down the camera and turned his back, "I'm so sorry! Totsuka-san and Mr. Mikoto, I... I didn't see anything!"

The remaining people quickly covered their eyes and shouted, "We didn't see anything!"

Kusanagi Izumo stared wide-eyed at the two who were still in shock, then quickly turned around and coughed, "Ahem, that concludes this request."

That simple touch on the lips sent a jolt through Totsuka's body, leaving him numb and unable to move. Was this the power the system spoke of—the complete guide to kissing techniques? How could it leave him utterly powerless to resist?

The system's voice popped into my mind briefly, then fell silent again. "…Foolish host!"

This was Suoh Mikoto's first time kissing someone, and he had already had an unusual reaction to the boy last night. Now, the boy beneath him had warm lips, and the touch was incredibly wonderful. He could easily wrap his arm around the boy's slender waist, and the boy's expression was so blank and unguarded that it made Suoh's heart race.

Totsuka's eyes darted around. Mikoto had been pressing down on him for a while now, so why hadn't he made a move yet? Just as he was about to speak, he realized that Mikoto's lips hadn't left at all. When his tongue touched the other's lips, Totsuka was completely stunned.

Suoh Mikoto's eyes darkened. After the boy kissed him first, he pressed closer, and when their lips met, it felt as if a hole had opened in his heart, releasing the emotions he had suppressed until now. He began to lick the boy's soft lips and tentatively extended his tongue. At this moment, he seemed to have completely forgotten his current situation; all his thoughts were focused on the boy's sweet taste.

What began as a tentative touch gradually escalated into a passionate sucking. As their lips and tongues intertwined, Tokuzuka's initially lucid gaze began to drift into a hazy mist. The sensation was unlike anything he'd felt before; it was as if he were immersed in a beautiful dream. His lips and tongue seemed to move on their own, and he was completely captivated by the kiss. The feeling of being kissed was so exquisite; Tokuzuka once again marveled at the magic of the complete guide to kissing techniques.

Conversely, Suoh Mikoto's breathing also became heavier at this moment. The boy's dazed expression made him fiercely suppress the urge to continue. It was almost with great difficulty that he finally pulled away from the boy's lips, watching the boy panting deeply beneath him. His shirt had slipped down slightly during the entanglement, exposing his delicate collarbone to the air, almost tempting one to bite it. Suoh Mikoto had never been so out of control before. Unlike the loss of control over his power, this time, his entire soul seemed to be sucked into the boy's eyes.

He had actually kissed a boy. Suoh Mikoto closed his eyes slightly, and the feelings he had never quite understood seemed to clear up at this moment. He had always worried about this kid, felt something was off when they were alone together, and noticed the changes in his body when they slept together at night... Everything seemed to be telling him one thing: he liked this kid... It wasn't the kind of liking that comes between friends; it was a deeper kind of liking, a desire to be together forever.

Suoh Mikoto brushed his hair back, stood up, glanced at the people with their backs turned, and strode towards the door. He needed to clear his head.

After Suoh Mikoto left, Totsuka reached up and touched his chest, where his heart had been pounding so hard he feared it would leap out of his chest. His eyes gradually cleared, but he was still reeling from what had just happened. Was the "Complete Guide to Kissing Techniques" too powerful, causing Mikoto to lose control and kiss him? Totsuka's mind was conflicted about Mikoto's actions, fearing that the kiss would distance him. After all, if it weren't for the "Complete Guide to Kissing Techniques" from the system, he probably wouldn't have dragged himself into such an awkward situation!

[...Host, don't try to shirk responsibility. The Complete Guide to Kissing Techniques only improves your kissing skills, making it easier for both of you to enjoy each other. It won't induce others to kiss you; that's a completely passive skill.]

Skills are divided into passive and active? This is completely a scam by the system!

[Congratulations, host! The main quest "Conquering the Red King Suoh Mikoto" has been completed (100/100). Reward: God's Left Hand (can heal wounds). 5000 points have been earned. The host currently has 19000 points.]

[Since the host has not used the points, this system will automatically modify and enhance the host's physical attributes, improving waist flexibility, limb coordination, skin luster, and [beep] contractility...]

[Body modification in progress, 10%, 50%... Body modification complete. 10000 points deducted. This system wishes the host a sexually fulfilling life.]

Listening to the system's self-absorbed modifications to his body, Shizuku's lips twitched again. What exactly was that censored part? And what did the final emphasis mean? System, can you be normal for once? Stop with these weird stuff!

[Oh dear, host, you're so annoying! This system is doing everything it can for you, and you don't even appreciate it? Even when deducting points, I'm giving you a discount.]

With 10000 points modified like this, system, do you dare say this is a discount?! Why not give some practical attribute points to improve his abilities? He might as well use the remaining 9,000 points to enhance his own abilities!

[This system is not currently offering points redemption; please try again next time.]

System, you're definitely doing this on purpose! Only after Totsuka and the system had finished communicating did he realize that a group of people from HOMRA were staring at him.

Kusanagi Izumo's gaze lingered for a moment, and when he saw the boy's swollen lips, his smile became somewhat forced. "Totsuka, how are you?"

The others exchanged glances, none daring to look at Totsuka, whose clothes were somewhat disheveled.

"Haha, it's okay, it's okay." Totsuka smoothed his slightly messy hair and picked up the camera from the table. He glanced at it and was relieved that Bando hadn't filmed that scene. Looking at the cards on the table, he lost all interest in playing around. "Let's end the game here for today. I'm going to rest now."

"Yeah, Totsuka-nii, you really need to get some rest!" the group said in unison. They all breathed a sigh of relief when they saw the boy's figure disappear at the top of the stairs.

"Wow, Mr. Zun was really... too strong just now." Izuha Masatomi still blushed a little when he thought about the scene. He never expected that the Red King of the Red Clan would be a couple with Totsuka-san.

Chitose glanced at Izuha and snorted, "It's just a kiss, you're too naive."

Bando Saburota pushed up his sunglasses and said softly, "I don't know anything about this. When you talk about this, please don't include me."

Kamamoto Rikio also took a step back and waved his hand, "Yes, I don't know either."

Kusanagi Izumo pursed his lips and glared at the group. "Alright, HOMRA won't keep you here today. Go do whatever you want."

"Yes, Kusanagi-kun." The group glanced around and then left the bar.

Kusanagi Izumo looked at the suddenly silent bar and felt a little uneasy. He cleared the cards from the table and put the chairs back in their places. Sitting on the sofa where the boy had been lying, he felt a momentary sense of disorientation.

He was just a kid who started by doting on Mikoto, but has he already had such a huge impact without us even realizing it? Kusanagi reached out and stroked the sofa, which was still slightly dented from where the boy had lain. Given the situation just now, Mikoto's reaction was understandable. He had noticed something different about the boy from the beginning, and he had vaguely sensed that the boy's feelings for Mikoto were different from those for others.

It wasn't just Mikoto who was affected... Kusanagi Izumo took out his newly bought Zippo lighter, lit a cigarette, and took a deep drag. Through the swirling smoke, he seemed to see the moment that boy appeared in HOMRA in his kimono that day.

What he didn't tell the boy was that during the days the boy disappeared, it wasn't just Takeru who was constantly searching for him; he even considered tearing down the Metropolitan Police Department. He was left behind at HOMRA in case the boy returned at any time, and his worry was no less than anyone else's. Hearing about various people searching for the boy, he also impulsively wanted to run to the police station and interrogate the stalker who last saw the boy. He wiped his beloved bar counter and glasses again and again, and when Takeru returned, he handed him the strawberry milk that the boy had always given him.

During that period, they skipped all classes, and Kushina Honami even came to ask what had happened. One or two days passed without any news, then five or six days later, they started smoking, which was indeed a good way to relieve stress.

They smoked so frequently that they couldn't quit even after the boy returned. Since the boy had told them about his disappearance, they naturally believed him. Moreover, the boy's behavior at the time was unlike that of a typical missing person. He even suspected that this wasn't the first time the boy had disappeared without a trace.

He always seems to be involved in dangerous things. He investigated the Holy Grail War, which was a life-or-death battle between magicians. It's good that the boy returned safely, but he's now surrounded by some rather dangerous figures. Just as the Holy Grail War subsided, he got involved in the mafia's 'game'. The person who kept saying he was fine was actually kidnapped by an assassination organization.

He and the boy both received superpowers from Mikoto Suoh—the power of fire, a trait possessed by the Red Clan. The intense impact of that power made Kusanagi immediately realize that this immense strength absolutely needed to be controlled rationally. Having acquired this power, he couldn't even fathom the kind of burden that Suoh Mikoto, who had granted him it, bore.

In eroding his willpower to suppress the temptation of power, Suoh Mikoto had to pay a higher price than anyone else. Kusanagi still clearly remembers the moment Mikoto was chosen by the stone tablet, when he was obsessed with power and destroyed everything around him. It was the boy's voice that prevented him from being led astray by the power, thus avoiding self-destruction.

Unlike the immense power he received from the Venerable One, the boy possessed almost no intense fiery ability. He could barely ignite a small, insignificant flame. Yet Kusanagi knew that it was precisely because of the boy that they were a balanced whole.

His power allows him to serve as Suoh Mikoto's sword of reason, while the boy becomes the lock that holds Mikoto together when he is about to be pulled away by the power.

The boy's small flame didn't put him at a disadvantage; on the contrary, it allowed him to synchronize with the others. At the end of the Ring Battle, he witnessed firsthand how the boy used his own flame to suppress the powerful strength of the Venerable One. At that moment, he thought: with the boy around, the Venerable One will definitely be fine.

The longer you spend time with him, the more amazing it seems. Even though he's someone you've just met, he can quickly become one of the group. Even though he's the weakest one, Kamamoto and the others call him "Totsuka-kun." He's like a child when he's playing around, but when he's serious, everyone trusts him.

Kusanagi Izumo stubbed out the nearly burnt-out cigarette, let out a soft breath, and gave a helpless smile. "Well, there's really no way around it. If you two could really be together..."

He probably won't feel any regret, because these two are the most important people to him.

Chapter 109106 Misaki and the Little Monkey

Several days have passed since Suoh Mikoto and Totsuka's 'accidental' kiss. During those days, Totsuka first returned to Namimori Middle School and this time directly applied for a leave of absence. Rather than constantly taking leave and skipping classes, it was better to address the problem directly. Although it seemed he felt somewhat sorry for his classmates, it appeared that everyone understood his choice?

This is probably related to Totsuka's identity as a singer. Almost all his classmates thought he should focus on preparing for his next album, or that his work at the agency was too busy, and that it would be better for him to take the graduation exams directly instead of spending his energy on classes. Sawada Tsunayoshi and the others naturally knew about Totsuka's situation. Now that he was a member of the Red Royal Family, perhaps he had other plans?

After Totsuka promised to visit Tsuna's house often and get together with everyone, his friends finally smiled. Compared to Tsuna and the others' tolerant attitude, Totsuka felt somewhat uncomfortable around Hibari Kyoya. Totsuka had always known how much Hibari loved Namimori, and his decision to suspend his studies would likely be very displeasing to the school-loving Hibari.

Unexpectedly, Hibari seemed to have anticipated his thoughts and didn't even object when Totsuka proposed taking a leave of absence. Only as Totsuka left did Hibari say, "You must take the final exams."

Totsuka nodded and smiled. This request was not difficult for him at all. Seeing that Hibari didn't mind at all, it was really rare.

During these days, Totsuka also went home. After Totsuka expressed that he wanted to live in HOMRA, Diarmuid immediately expressed that he wanted to follow Totsuka.

“Diarmuid, you can go do whatever you want.” Totsuka thought that there were no empty rooms upstairs in HOMRA, and it was indeed a bit inconvenient to follow him. “For me, it is very easy to summon you, and you don’t have to worry about anything happening to me.”

The boy's intentions were very clear, which made Diarmuid lower his head deeply and, after a long pause, slowly reply, "Yes, Master."

“There are still many interesting places in the world, Diarmuid, you can go and see them all.” Totsuka smiled. He never thought of having Diarmuid follow him for the rest of his life. This loyal spearman could enjoy his own life.

“If this is your wish…” Diarmuid sighed slightly, but still said, “In any case, please take me with you in battle as your Servant; it is my duty.”

“This isn’t the Holy Grail War anymore.” Totsuka patted Diarmuid on the shoulder and laughed, “Relax, I promise I’ll call you if anything happens.”

Diarmuid frowned slightly, but could only agree to the boy's words. Ever since the appearance of the Red King, Master's entire demeanor had changed; he was more energetic and cheerful than before. He could easily imagine what the boy's state was like in the HOMRA bar.

"Alright, I'll be going now." Totsuka still hadn't sorted out his worries, and while he was outside, he would occasionally recall that kiss. This made him both want to get back to HOMRA as soon as possible and not want to see Suoh Mikoto immediately.

Diarmuid watched the boy leave absentmindedly, and suddenly felt a little empty inside. He should find something to do. No matter how long it takes, he will eventually be by the boy's side.

When Totsuka stepped into the HOMRA bar again, he saw the same person as always: Kusanagi Izumo was tidying up the counter, apparently because a lot of new drinks had arrived and he was organizing them. Upon seeing Totsuka, he waved and said, "Totsuka, it's good that you're here. You can help me tidy up."

Totsuka looked at the group of people, some standing and some sitting, and asked with some confusion, "Why didn't you ask Kamamoto and the others to help you? With more people, it would be faster."

"What if these guys break the drinks and the counter?" Kusanagi Izumo asked bluntly. "We can't afford to be clumsy."

"Hey! Kusanagi-kun, you're really showing favoritism!" Bando Saburota shouted first, and upon seeing Totsuka, he immediately greeted him, "Totsuka-kun, you haven't been coming here much lately. Is something else going on?"

"There are no plans for the time being." Totsuka walked behind the counter and started tidying up with Kusanagi. "You know, I have another part-time job."

"I saw Totsuka-san's poster on the street," Chitose Hiroshi clicked his tongue, his tone quite wistful. "I wasn't sure at first, but it really is him! You have to get me an autograph later!"

Kamahiro scratched his head and quickly added, "Just thinking about how Totsuka-san personally cooked for us makes so many people jealous."

Dewa Masatomi nodded in agreement. Looking at the others, Totsuka felt a sense of relief. They didn't seem to care about the problem between him and Mikoto? Everyone was still the same as usual; that was wonderful!

When Totsuka saw Suoh Mikoto come downstairs with a lazy expression, glancing at him briefly without saying anything, Totsuka finally felt relieved. He resumed his usual attitude, set up camp in HOMRA as before, and wanted to see the faces he remembered.

Kusanagi Izumo secretly observed the two guys who seemed to be pretending to be stupid, chuckled, and shook his head. Some things are better left for them to handle.

"How do you like your room? Is there anything you need?" Kusanagi Izumo asked Totsuka after cleaning the counter.

Totsuka shook his head. He had brought all the clothes he needed. He wasn't particularly demanding to begin with, and besides, Kusanagi Izumo had already prepared many things for him here.

"The weather seems nice today." Kusanagi Izumo looked out the window, then at the people sitting in the bar. "How about we go out for a walk?"

Totsuka had no objection to the suggestion. He hadn't participated in any activities with the members and wanted to see how outsiders viewed the Red Clan.

Kamamoto and the others naturally had no objection to Kusanagi Izumo's suggestion, and in the end, the only one who did not express his opinion was Suoh Mikoto.

Totsuka also turned his gaze to Takeru, smiling broadly, "King, let's go together, maybe we can meet some new team members."

Suoh Mikoto clicked his tongue at the boy's smile, stood up, and walked outside.

Kusanagi Izumo ruffled the boy's hair and led the group to follow behind. Totsuka scratched his head, looking at the figures ahead, his smile deepening.

When people saw them on the street, they consciously avoided them. After taking care of an organization called the 'Glacier Group', they strolled around the bustling commercial street.

"Well, what do you guys want to eat?" Totsuka turned to a supermarket and asked the group, "You can tell me what you want to eat now, before I get interested in cooking..."

"Totsuka-kun, let's go together!" Kamamoto and the others exchanged glances and immediately rushed into the supermarket to start selecting the meat and vegetables they wanted. After all, Totsuka's cooking was much better than anything they had eaten elsewhere.

Totsuka paused at the milk stand, picked out his usual brand, and was about to buy some fruit when Kamamoto ran over and took everything from his hands. "Totsuka-nii, let me carry these things. You just wait outside."

Totsuka was pushed outside empty-handed. When he saw Suoh Mikoto and Kusanagi Izumo waiting outside, he couldn't help but laugh and said, "It seems that I'm not needed at all with these guys."

“What you say now carries more weight than what I say,” Kusanagi Izumo joked. “Even though I was the senior they recognized from the very beginning.”

"Does Kusanagi-nii also want to hold a grudge against me?" Totsuka raised an eyebrow slightly, but his laughter couldn't help but leak out. "If it's King's request, I'm afraid no one would refuse."

Suoh Mikoto rubbed his head, his brow furrowing slightly. Seeing this, Totsuka immediately went over and placed his left hand on it. "Headache? Didn't you sleep well or something else?"

Since receiving the reward of the Left Hand of God, Totsuka had never tried it out. After placing his hand on it, he carefully observed Suoh Mikoto's expression.

Suoh Mikoto, who was feeling somewhat unwell, felt the pain in his head immediately disappear after the boy's cool hand touched him. Seeing the boy's concerned expression, his brows relaxed and the corners of his mouth slightly lifted.