My daily life in love is too contrary to my character.

"...and there are many more. Aren't these good enough?"

Yuko Takanashi's smile faded, and she became somewhat somber.

"You saved me, and I really don't want to lose you again. These two reasons alone are enough for me to do this. I only want to be Shiraishi's girlfriend, or lover; there's no other path for me in this life."

This is the last time I'll ask you for a favor. From now on, I'll do whatever you say, okay? Please, please promise me. You said you wouldn't abandon me.

With each word uttered, Yuuko's head would lower slightly, and her voice would become a little softer.

Looking at the girl in front of him, whose face he could no longer see, Shiraishi Sawa Hide fell silent.

It wasn't raining outside, but there was the sound of dripping water inside the apartment.

He still didn't quite understand.

But he knew the consequences of the choice he was making.

"Okay, I agree."

With a soft sigh, Shiraishi Sawa took a tissue from the side and handed it to the girl so she could wipe away her tears.

Takanashi Yuuko pressed her face against Shiraishi Sawa's chest and hugged him.

"I'm sorry, it's my fault again."

Hideaki Shiraishi put his arm around Yuko Takanashi's shoulder and gave a self-deprecating laugh.

"What trouble is there? Who would refuse to have a lover as beautiful and obedient as you? I'm just pretending to refuse to make myself feel better. I'm just a respectable person."

"No, it's my fault."

Yuko held on even tighter.

"Alright, let's agree on a few chapters and bring out our previous rules for cohabitation from chapter 347."

"I'll agree to anything as long as you don't abandon me."

"Okay, first and foremost, if you need to spend a lot of time and energy helping others in the future, you need to ask for my opinion. Don't be a pushover anymore."

"Ah."

"Secondly, let's go back to normal and live the same life as before. You sleep in your own bed, and I'll sleep in mine."

"You still want to leave me."

"You have to give someone like me some breathing room, give myself some time to make excuses."

“Then I’ll move the mattress over here, and I’ll sleep on the floor, just like before.”

"...Okay, but I'll sleep on the floor then."

"Also, don't take off your clothes all the time; just be normal."

"besides......"

......

Shiraishi Sawah scattered out the constraints he could think of, and Takanashi Yuuko did not refuse again.

"That's all for now, I'll add more later."

"I'll do whatever you say."

He pulled his own mattress to the ground and then moved Yuko Takanashi's mattress to his own bed.

The gym equipment and desk were all removed and moved next door to make room for more space.

The space next door can be converted into a storage room again, just like it was at the beginning.

After reinstalling the sandbags next door, Shiraishi Sawah leaned against the window, watching the traffic outside.

"Everyone says that we should just do things normally as before, but actually it's completely different."

[Ding! The [Fixed Filter Ad Delivery Tool] has been activated!]

[Mission to save Yuko Takanashi complete!]

[You have received the following rewards: 4000 points + Willingness*1 + Random S-level Skill Mastery Card*2]

[You have acquired the "Willingness to Give Up" skill. The "Willingness to Give Up" effect activates immediately upon acquisition, returning double the points for the most expensive item you have ever used.]

[Target confirmed! Successfully confirmed: Any item purchaser (3/3)! Total points spent: 25000 points! Points earned: 50000!]

Current points: 59802

[You have unlocked a new item: 100 yen, priced at 1 point]

[You have used 2 random S-rank skill mastery cards, and you have successfully mastered S-rank chess and S-rank penbeat.]

A series of system notifications rang in Shiraishi Zexiu's mind.

So, it turns out that being willing to let go requires you to be willing to let go.

59802 points.

There are two other skills that aren't very useful, but they might be useful in chess to curb Ichiyo's arrogance later on.

Shiraishi Zexiu's expression remained unchanged as he stared at a white sedan, watching it drive away with the main group until it disappeared from sight.

And just like that, we've reached 50,000.

There was silence for a moment.

It seemed like they had been silent for a long time.

Shiraishi Sawa chose to redeem.

You have successfully redeemed the special ability - [Super Stamina]. Current Super Stamina time (H): 0

Remaining points: 49802

The night breeze ruffled the bangs on Shiraishi Sawa's forehead, making them sway constantly. The crows outside were cawing noisily, which was irritating. Shiraishi Sawa closed the window and retreated into the room.

He still wore a self-deprecating expression.

It was so noisy outside that he just wanted to rot silently in the ground.

Chapter 209.5: Author's Closing Remarks (not really)

Just kidding, just kidding, don't fire, I'm a law-abiding citizen.

Actually, this is a farewell message; I'll be stopping updating until 6:59 AM tomorrow. (Just kidding.)

Okay, enough of this nonsense.

Those who keep books can be slaughtered.

[About Birdstalks]:

When I first created Yuko Takanashi, I knew she wouldn't be very popular because she didn't have any special characteristics; she was just a shy, nice-natured person.

I think living with a female lead who's a perfect wife and mother would be the most comfortable thing to do, since she's good at everything and willing to do anything. But some readers think she's a saint, and then she gets disliked, which I really didn't expect, and it's a bit upsetting.

After all, nobody wants their main character to be disliked.

So I was a little reluctant to write her storyline, but then I thought, maybe if I persisted, someone would love it! Later, in the group of 300 people, there was finally support from Yuko Takanashi, which made me very happy.

The relationship of 'lovers' is actually the worst kind of relationship. I don't want her to stay in that state. And Takanashi Yuuko definitely won't just stand behind her like that after that night, okay?

Later, I'll try to help her gain leverage in a reasonable way, since she actually has a lot of advantages—cohabitation! And that's cohabitation!

However, Shiraishi's affection for her is not as strong as his affection for the Fox Guild Master. Now it's more of a feeling of pity, after all, she's really had a tough time.

The future? How would I know what the future holds?

[Regarding Shiraishi's escapism]:

Many people might see that after finally reaching 50,000 points, this little brat casually swapped out super stamina, causing his points to drop back below 50,000. They might be angry and disappointed at his lack of ambition.

But what should he do if the change actually happens?

For the sake of the ending, Shiraishi was destined to become a scumbag, but not now. He wasn't now; he was hesitating, struggling. Especially after accepting his family's 'mistress,' even if he unlocked the right to be a scumbag, what would he do?

Ask the president to accept the confession, or ask the fox to turn the tables on you?

That's really the end, everyone.

It's not hard to see that he's struggling with change. What I aim for in writing is: gradual change, so that readers feel that this person is different from what they were a few dozen chapters ago. Even without obvious event milestones, readers can still feel that this is how it should be, and then the event milestones are used to trigger this leap forward in change.

(Of course, I didn't write it well, and some people think it's just a rambling account. I accept that criticism.)

So he chose to escape, using the fact that the system still doesn't allow it as his biggest excuse.

[Regarding Kuramochi Sakura]:

Hmm~ Who is this character again...?

Okay, I'm not kidding. This role is indeed a bit difficult to handle.

In the past 500,000+ words, she hasn't even spent time alone with Shiraishawa Hide. (I guess so.)

Why? Because when I write novels, I embody the male protagonist, and I'm the one who gives him his talkative and off-topic abilities.

But... I'm not attracted to flat-chested lolis... My QQ group nickname is "Mature Woman Fan".

This character wasn't originally conceived as I wanted her. I envisioned her as someone who could rival the fox spirit. But, alas, when I posted a request for a fourth female lead in the book club, the only two comments I received were for a loli.

You have to understand how badly this book performed. I didn't want to lose any of my readers, so it ended up like this.

Many of the storylines originally planned for her were given to other female leads because I didn't want to write about her. (Damn it!)

I'll try my best to help her catch up a bit later! Please trust me. (Just kidding.)

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I don't know how many words I'll write in the future. I don't have a specific outline; I'm just going by my gut feeling and my obsession with certain details. But it certainly won't be finished anytime soon.

My small goal: Let me write 55 words first.

I think I've made progress. Although this book still lacks literary flair, it's probably a bit better than the stilted writing I did at the beginning.

It's easier to write about lighthearted and joyful everyday life. Isn't chatting and talking nonsense with girls the happiest thing?