I really don't want to have a girlfriend.

So, single friends, have you remembered all of the above?

Of course, the person you're talking to should be of the opposite sex who's willing to treat you to a meal—same-sex people usually don't care about such small things, so that's even better.

“Okay!” Yukinoshita Haruno nodded, then suddenly thought of something, a thoughtful look appearing in her eyes, “In that case, it would feel like a waste not to try the spicy hot pot and the hell ramen…”

She murmured, then suddenly looked up, her dark eyes gleaming, and on a whim, she looked at the Sky Temple and said:

"Let's just do it this way!"

"Little Youyou, let's find some time for a 'spicy food tour' and try all the famous spicy dishes in the area, how about it?"

Before Tenkuji Yu could put down his chopsticks to answer, as if afraid he would refuse, Yukinoshita Haruno added:

"My friends probably don't like these kinds of activities, so... I can only ask you!"

She didn't beg him; instead, she winked at him with a knowing look that said, "You should know what I mean," and smiled charmingly.

This idea was similar to his own, so Tenkuji Yu agreed without much consideration.

"It's possible, but Miss Yang, you probably can't handle spicy food very well..."

He scooped up a spoonful of bright red Mapo Tofu and brought it closer, the pungent aroma constantly stimulating Yukinoshita's nose.

She quickly picked up her teacup to hide her retreating action.

"Oh, I'll do my best~" Yukinoshita Haruno said casually with a nonchalant smile.

"If it's really too spicy for me to eat, I'll have to ask you to help me out, Xiao Youyou."

"No way! Do you think I'm a garbage dump?"

"That's a boyfriend's right. If you don't want more, there are plenty of others who will." She seemed to be blaming him for not knowing what was good for him.

Yuu Tenkuji rolled her eyes.

"Really? Then call those people and have them line up outside the restaurant. If you can't finish your food, just pour it into their mouths. If they can't finish it, keep pouring it in until they finish eating!"

"……What?"

"Hey... cough cough, it's nothing. Let's continue eating."

"Strange guy... The more I get to know you, the more I find you incomprehensible from head to toe."

"We're on the same page in that respect."

Chapter Twenty-Eight: An Unfortunate Encounter

After finishing their meal, the two went to the ping-pong area for their third "trial," as they had agreed beforehand.

As expected, Yuu Tenkuji used his expert-level skills to completely crush Yukino Yukinoshita.

Having seemingly eaten her fill and become more familiar with the place, Yukinoshita Haruno felt like she was back to her old self.

She was still not satisfied after being defeated once, saying that official matches are best of three, and she would only be satisfied if she could win at least one game against him in a rematch.

Then, with Yuu Tenkuji intentionally letting them win, the two played a back-and-forth battle for half an hour. The score in the first game was 11:9, but they got serious in the second game, and the score was 11:1.

The last point was given to her by Yukinoshita Haruno because she was so badly dribbling that he was a little dizzy.

...As it turns out, even the most technically skilled athletes can falter due to various physical and mental factors.

After winning the ping-pong match against Yukino Yukinoshita, Yuuya Tenkuji received several yen, physical fitness rewards, and the permanent skill "Archery (Master Level)" from the system.

Unlike shooting, this is a skill specifically for archery, and can be mastered with ancient wooden bows, recurve bows, and compound bows.

Yay! My sister no longer has to worry about him not knowing how to hunt after being transported to another world!

"You really are a monster."

Yukinoshita, who had repeatedly failed but never given up, made this assessment with a sense of admiration.

After accepting this fact, she was no longer as surprised as before. Instead, she became interested in how many skills he had and whether each skill was above professional level.

She became increasingly indifferent to being abused to the point of being powerless to fight back, and even seemed to enjoy it more and more, telling him to deal with her with all his might and not to hold back.

...For some reason, Yuu Tenkuji felt as if he had opened a dangerous door.

After passing the fourth trial—archery, Yukino immediately chose the darts area next to her as her fifth trial.

He was somewhat surprised to receive the skill.

"Throwing (Expert Level)".

The skill he once used in front of elementary school students is now permanently etched in his memory.

He now realized that the skill of throwing wasn't limited to basketballs, but rather anything that could be thrown with both hands.

Whether it's basketball, darts, or hidden weapons, with expert-level skills, every shot hits its mark without fail.

Yay! My sister no longer has to worry about him not having a sect to join her after he travels to the martial arts world!

And this fifth "trial" naturally came to an end with his victory.

The system notification popped up on time:

"Congratulations, host, you have received a reward: ... Japanese Yen."

"Congratulations, host, you have received the reward: Muscle Mastery (Status)."

"Congratulations, host, you have received a reward: a slight increase in physique (explosive power)."

"??"

Halfway there, Yuu Tenkuji couldn't help but stop.

Muscle mastery (state)?

It's not a one-time event, but a permanent one?

What's wrong with the system now...?

"what's wrong?"

Seeing him suddenly stop, Yukinoshita Haruno turned her head to look at him in surprise.

"Don't want to go? You're not trying to say you're afraid of heights, are you?"

Her final challenge was rock climbing, and now she was going to go upstairs to the climbing wall with him.

Since my defeat was already inevitable, I might as well abandon my initial pointless thoughts and see how far he could go—that would be more interesting.

For example, how fast can he climb? Will he be able to dart up like a gecko?

Of course, she would also slowly crawl behind Tenkuji Yu, enjoying the feeling of being completely crushed while laughing out loud at his completely unscientific omnipotence.

If he's afraid of heights and doesn't dare to climb... that's fine, we can just find another one.

After being thrashed in five matches, the impression that "Tenkuji Yuu is good at everything and strong at everything" has been deeply etched into Yukino's mind.

—It hasn't gone down to the DNA level yet.

"No, let's go."

Yuu Tenkuji shook his head, temporarily turned off the system panel, and walked towards the elevator with her.

This floor not only has table tennis, archery, and darts, but also an electronic amusement park, a place filled with the noise of machines and lights.

Yukinoshita Haruno had no interest in that area and planned to walk right past it without even glancing at it.

At that moment, a frivolous voice pierced through the chaotic electronic sounds and clearly reached her ears.

"Oh, isn't that Haruno-chan? Long time no see~"

Before she could take another step, Yukinoshita paused and turned to look.

Yuu Tenkuji, who was standing next to her, also turned her gaze toward the direction from which the sound came.

Perhaps because it is a sports center, this electronic amusement park has machines for testing punching power.

There were five college students, two men and three women, who looked young and fashionable, surrounding them.

The one who spoke up and waved to them was a tall, thin guy with half-blond hair, an earring, and shiny black punk clothes. He looked like he could headbang to the beat.

Although it was a bit impolite, Yuu Tenkuji couldn't help but stare at his hair, wondering why he only dyed half of it blonde.

Is it because there's not enough hair dye, or is it a new fashion trend?

Or perhaps he was afraid that the pure love warrior would go too far, so he left half of his black hair to show that he was half one of his own?

"Don't let his appearance fool you, this guy is the young master of a clothing company, you know? He could rent several of you." As if sensing his curiosity, Yukinoshita Haruno spoke softly beside him.

Withdrawing her scrutinizing gaze, Tenkuji Yuu spoke with a pointed remark.

"Is he your friend? Or..."

Knowing what he was asking, Yang Nai smiled and shifted her gaze to another man.

"He is."

Before Tenkuji Yu could take a closer look, Yukinoshita Haruno put on a cheerful and gentle smile, stepped forward, and warmly responded to their greeting.

"Hey there! I didn't expect to run into you guys here. Want to hang out?"

Yay! Yay!

After happily high-fiving the three women, Yono naturally ignored the blond-haired guy who was awkwardly standing there with his hands raised, and looked at the last man among the five.

The tone was light and cheerful, unlike anything Yuu Tenkuji had ever heard before.

"Long time no see, Yuuki-kun. Are you a regular at this sports center?"

The tall, slender man wearing a baseball cap and with a refined and elegant appearance nodded and smiled in return.

"That's right. My home is relatively close to here, so I got a membership card. I come here to practice whenever I have time, so I don't have to sit in front of the computer all day and let my body rust."

He paused for a moment, then asked curiously, "But Yang Nai-san, doesn't your Yukinoshita family have invested in several sports centers in the city? Why did you come here, which is quite far away?"

"And then there's this one I haven't seen before..."

As he spoke, he turned his gaze to the young boy who was standing still and had not followed him forward. His narrow eyes narrowed slightly, and his tone became more meaningful.

"Aren't you going to introduce your companion to us?"

Upon hearing his words, the other four pairs of eyes shifted back and forth between Yukino and Yuu.

Some were curious, some were speculating, and some even showed gossipy expressions, as if they were watching a good show.