I really don't want to have a girlfriend.

"Chat intelligence has not yet been loaded. Many functions are expected in the future. Please complete the tasks."

Tenkuji Yu's eyes widened in surprise. "Good heavens, you've evolved again?"

"Yes, host." The system unusually considerately explained, "The current appearance and voice were chosen based on your preferences so that you would be more proactive in completing tasks. However, its intelligence has not yet fully evolved and is still somewhat different from the AI ​​spirits you are familiar with. Please do not have too high expectations."

"Damn, you even know what my XP system is?!"

Yuu Tenkuji was utterly horrified, inexplicably understanding the feelings of someone who, before dying, had someone smash their computer and tell them not to look at the data inside.

He really wanted to pick up the screen representing the system in front of him and throw it at it, so that either he or she would die.

Of course, the most likely scenario is that nothing will happen—after all, the system is the most important thing in the world.

"Then, the task settlement begins."

Seemingly ignoring this pointless question, the system, with its gentle voice that was almost unsettling, proceeded to make its own announcement.

"Mission objective: Become Asuna Yuuki's online boyfriend and fulfill her wishes."

"Mission complete."

"Rewards received: Money - 5024891 Japanese Yen".

Status - Spotlight, Mind Technique (Limited), Time Calculation, Justice Execution, I Predicted Your Moves, Weather Forecast.

Skills—Swordsmanship (Perfect)...Ventriloquism (Master)...Learning (Master)...

Although he didn't pay much attention to it, he still managed to "dig" various rewards from Asuna in the past few days; regardless of her physical abilities, the amount in his account was approaching ten million, which made him increasingly indifferent.

As for skills, swordsmanship has been improved to the perfect level, to the point where he can memorize and improve all the sword techniques he has seen, but it is not very useful in real society and is slightly inferior to "acting skills".

Not only his ventriloquism, but many of his skills that were originally at the proficient level have been synthesized to the expert level, and some are even on the way to the perfect level of drawing cards. Asuna didn't give him many new skills, but they were just enough to solidify his foundation and bring him closer and closer to becoming a monster who is "professional in everything he does".

Just like with money, once you know a lot of things, Tenkuji Yuu's heart becomes calm, and he only knows that he is a rich freak.

...Well, it's an abnormality in ability, not in personality or biology.

Please don't misunderstand this.

Then comes the new status – "Weather Forecast".

Unfortunately, this is not the Stand from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 6.

As the name suggests, he will never need to check the weather forecast again; its accuracy is even higher than that of the meteorological bureau.

Thinking this, Tenkuji Yu's emotions rose and fell gently with the system's voice.

"Usage time: Seventeen days."

"Settlement complete."

"Congratulations, host, you have received the reward: 'Rain of Light Jade'."

"Next goal - Hint: Please stay in your seat for ten minutes at 3:30 pm on Monday, September 22nd, and do not wander around."

Upon hearing this, Yuu Tenkuji couldn't help but twitch her lips slightly.

"What the hell? Don't run around like that! Are you a kindergarten teacher...? Wait, this time it's confirmed?"

Realizing what was happening, he frowned and thoughtfully examined the system screen.

The pixelated head shook, seemingly nodding: "Host, don't be surprised. Missions are not static. Different choices will lead to different results. Even the system cannot control the course of fate."

“I see…” Tenkuji Yu stroked his chin; the meaning of this sentence was very easy to understand.

That means I can change it however I want. If the host has any objections, go ahead and protest against fate!

—Very good, that's very systematic.

The LCD screen suddenly flickered, and when the pixelated head disappeared, Yuu Tenkuji knew what the next step was.

Perhaps because of his past experience, even when faced with the prospect of parting with someone he liked again, his expression remained calm, unlike before when he couldn't contain his emotions and ended up having his past ruined by the system.

People always have to get used to it.

Fortunately, he was quite adaptable—perhaps it was a talent of a transmigrator, but apart from emptiness and helplessness, he didn't feel much pain or sadness at the moment.

That's settled then. I was already mentally prepared for this.

So, with dead fish eyes wide open, the scene of the two meeting for the first time at the artificial lake came into view for Yuu Tenkuji.

Then came the various encounters in the game and the various encounters in real life;

Encounters on sunny days, encounters on rainy days...

The images and memories flashed by together. Although they weren't as intense and twisted as Yang Nai's, they felt like a blanket draped over my shoulders, the warm touch enveloping my body, and I couldn't help but relax.

With a gradually changing expression, Yuu Tenkuji sat cross-legged, propping her head up with one hand, as if watching a comedy movie, her lips curving upwards as she appreciated every scene flashing across the screen.

The system even replayed the scene from the Autumn Showcase, where he only saw the last scene, but it was actually exciting and thrilling: "The Umbrella-wielding Young Lady Repels the Vicious Fugitive"—to be fair, even in reality, the trajectory of Asuna's rapier was still as beautiful as a shooting star, breathtaking.

Moreover, the fact that the mother and daughter, who seemed to have a bad relationship, valued each other more than themselves in the face of danger made him smile with relief.

"Isn't it fine?"

Just like what Qiong once said, even someone like herself can give someone a push from behind—that feeling is really great.

Finally, the scene lingers inside the magnificent flower-filled church.

On the pure white altar, he gazed into her eyes, as if trying to etch this moment eternally into his heart.

The crystal ring was already on her ring finger. He didn't try to soothe her confused expression, but instead bid her farewell with a satisfied smile.

"Wow, this is really..."

Because it's from a third-person perspective, Yuu Tenkuji can see her own round, affectionate eyes, which are filled with a mix of disappointment, relief, helplessness, and longing.

He couldn't help but rub his burning cheeks: "I'm a little embarrassed."

"Being handsome doesn't matter, but I never expected... that I would look at Asuna and the others with such deep affection?"

Yang Nai hadn't paid any attention that time, but now, the system had almost magnified his face to the point where you could see his pores, making it really hard not to notice.

It is only now that Yuu Tenkuji truly understands that a person's eyes can indeed speak.

Especially when in love, those two eyes seem to want to play "I like you" on repeat like a mantra, which is sweeter and more beautiful than any cheesy pickup line.

This is how it is when people like each other, but if you look at it from your own perspective, this scene would definitely be another embarrassing moment in your life.

"Sigh... Fate is like that... well, if you can't resist it, do you have to learn to enjoy it?"

Life is tough, I can only sigh.

He put his hands behind his head and stretched his legs back.

The screen then started flashing static again.

"Timeline complete."

"Mission execution period: November 5 to December 21."

"All contacts made with the target during this period will be recovered by the system. The rest will have their development trajectory altered in a reasonable way to ensure that the results that have already occurred remain unchanged, and no related memories will be retained except for the host."

"After the recycling is complete, the system will automatically send the host back to the real world."

Although the tone of voice was changed to a gentler one, listening to the same words from a month ago again naturally didn't evoke any new feelings.

Tenkuji Yu closed his eyes, tilted his head back, and smiled slightly, as if pleased.

Although there was no wind, he pretended to be enjoying the cool air on the vast grassland, and said leisurely and contentedly:

"Remember to take away my feelings for Asuna. Now that you've successfully made your exit, I wish her a peaceful life and hope she doesn't run into any more strange men."

The system said: "Confirmed, stripping the host of romantic feelings for the target. This will be carried out after returning to the real world."

"That's good."

This time, Yuu Tenkuji didn't feel too much reluctance.

Just like he said before—"I'm a selfish guy. Love is just a hindrance to my mission."

No matter if it's the third, fourth, or fifth time, Yuu Tenkuji will stick to this idea until the system leaves.

It has nothing to do with cowardice; he simply doesn't want to like someone who has forgotten him.

He has nothing to do with being a hero; he's just an ordinary person who can't divide his heart into many parts.

That's why we need to protect ourselves properly.

"Come to think of it, am I being love-obsessed?" Suddenly remembering something, Tenkuji Yu couldn't help but chuckle and mock herself, "Being trapped by love, having no freedom, and having my mind filled with girls... This kind of person is definitely the type I used to despise."

In the end, it's all because of this damn system!

As if venting her frustration, Yuu Tenkuji bent her long leg, still wearing suit pants, and kicked the LCD screen.

Pong!

The voice was quite loud, but unfortunately the system wasn't affected at all. It continued to speak in a gentle, ethereal voice—probably voiced by Kana Hanazawa, whose pixelated head resembled a chibi version of Chiaki Nanami—saying:

"The world line recovery is complete, the world correction process is finished... Correction aborted."

"Host has been detected to possess the status 'Injury Time'. Do you wish to activate it?"

The main event is coming.

Tenkuji Yu sat up, his back slightly hunched, his hand unconsciously touching his chin, his expression serious as he frowned and pondered for a long time.

After confirming the problem, he spoke: "...If it's activated, there won't be any more situations where excess energy is used to reshape the ring, right?"

The system replied briefly: "That's correct. Once the energy of 'Injury Time' is depleted, 'Light Orb' will not activate automatically."

Tenkuji Yu pressed on relentlessly, "What if it really happened?"

The screen flashed with static twice: "The future is unpredictable, please be careful, host."

Yuu Tenkuji: "..."

What an irresponsible statement! It's truly speechless.

And shouldn't we be wary of that cowardly dog ​​system? Is it trying to tell me to be extra careful about something?

Is it because Yang Nai is afraid that she'll recall the past and want to smash my head with a wooden comb?

Or am I afraid that Asuna will pull out a rapier and slit me all over?

If something like that really happened, although he would be nervous, he wouldn't be afraid—unless it was a combination of a head pound and a hole being punched, in which case he might tremble a little.

"Fine, let them come."