Tokyo Soft Rice King.

"Uh……"

So that's how it is. First give a piece of candy, then give a slap... The class monitor's method of collecting debts is quite novel.

With her head covered by her skirt, Kuroba Akira felt inexplicably like a hostage kidnapped by the underworld. The class monitor's hand, which was stroking her head, also felt like a gun pressed against her head, and she nervously began to make excuses.

"Wait a minute! Class president! To be honest, I didn't really lose! Although I did say back then that Shiori would hate me, you bet that Shiori would admire me, but that doesn't prove she admires me now! You see, although Shiori doesn't have any hostility towards me now, we're just partners who collaborate on light novels... at most, just respect..."

"Hmm..."

"In other words, although I lost, you, class monitor, didn't win either!"

Fortunately, when Shiori called him "Mr. Akira" yesterday, I made her change her address in time, otherwise I would have been unable to defend myself.

However, Akira Kuroba also felt that his excuse was quite convincing, and if the class monitor did not agree, he still could not deny the debt.

But the 'kind-hearted' class monitor actually accepted it.

"In that case... how about we consider it a draw?"

"Huh? What about the bet? Does it mean it doesn't exist?"

"Hehe, isn't it a win-win situation? That is to say, I will extend the period for making bento boxes for Kuroba-kun, and I will also provide you with lap pillow service at any time. In return, I will gain the right to call Kuroba-kun by his name and not be ignored. Isn't that good?"

This... seems acceptable?

No, I should say that I've actually gained something from this!

Akira Kuroba was delighted to hear that the lunchbox's shelf life could be extended.

"Yes, I think it's a great idea!"

"Hehe, so now... Wise Ruler, can I call you that now?"

Akira, the pronunciation of "Ming," was something Anri Hitomi had already recited countless times in her mind.

For others, calling someone by their name might be a trivial matter; a slightly outgoing person might call someone by their name right away.

But for Hitomi Anri, this was a small step that belonged only to her.

She could feel that the distance between her and Kuroba Akira had shortened.

"Of course, I will obey your orders at any time, Class Monitor."

"Then, wise ruler, will you not call me by my name?"

Kuroba Akira, hidden by her skirt, couldn't see the class president's expression, but her tone sounded slightly reproachful, as if saying, "I've already called you by your name, shouldn't you call me by my name too?"

"Hitomi... It's not that it's not good, but I feel like 'class monitor' sounds better."

The pronunciation of "瞳" is Hitomi, but due to Kuroba Akira's personal factors, the pronunciation that comes to mind is still 'tong'.

It's strange to pronounce a single-character name as just one character; it's usually pronounced along with the surname.

Names like Shion and Shiori are fine, since they have two-character names.

So Kuroba Akira still hasn't gotten used to his name, because he always feels that he should be called 'Yu Akira' instead of 'Aki'.

“If you, my lord, find it easier to address me this way, I have no objection. I can’t force you to change how I address you.”

"If something really important happens, I'll call you by your name, class monitor, because it sounds like a very formal occasion."

"I see... I've remembered the important thing."

"Maybe it's to borrow money?"

"Then it seems I need to save more money, enough so that no matter how much Your Majesty wants to borrow, I can provide it."

"You're really willing to lend it to me?"

"Because I believe in wise rulers."

"Then I can't let you down, class monitor... But don't worry, class monitor, I won't borrow money from you, because I hate the feeling of being in debt."

"Hehe, I understand, because you're the kind of person who knows how to repay kindness..."

Anri leaned forward, letting Kuroba Akira's forehead touch her 'Absolute Void?', then gently patted Kuroba Akira's head before freeing him from under her skirt.

"A wise ruler..."

Anri Hitomi didn't make a sound when she called Kuroba Akira's name at the end, so Kuroba Akira didn't hear it either. Otherwise, he would have been very surprised.

Because Hitomi Anri didn't say 'akira kun', but 'ming jun'.

Chapter 134 The Scent of Territory Conquest

Kuroba Akira was freed from the skirt and head covering, and felt that the air around her had become fresher.

But this time I finally smelled the class monitor's scent... uh, what scent was it again?

Because he was focused on his conversation with the class monitor, Kuroba Akira didn't get a chance to properly understand the underlying dynamics.

Anyway, it should smell good... whatever! Let's just assume it smells good!

If it smells like the fishy smell of seafood, I would be a little disappointed, so let's keep the scent of the class monitor from my memories and let it retain the unique floral fragrance of a young girl.

Even more regrettably, when he was finally liberated, Akira Kuroba never got to see what was under her skirt.

Because instead of lifting his skirt and releasing him all at once, Anri Hitomi slowly pressed down on the fabric between Kuroba Akira's head and the skirt, blocking Kuroba Akira's view of his underwear.

The squad leader's defense was still impeccable...

Although I had already seen what the class monitor's underwear looked like, I still didn't get to see it on him, which was a real shame.

Kuroba Akira wasn't the only one who was sensitive to smells; Anri Hitomi also detected an unpleasant odor emanating from him.

She had noticed it a long time ago, but recently the smell had become more and more obvious, making it impossible for her to ignore it any longer.

Some people... are really going too far.

A warning must be given.

"Oh, by the way, Mingjun, remember to make your bed when you get back, okay?"

"Huh? The bed?"

"For example, bed sheets should be changed every once in a while, otherwise bacteria can easily grow."

"oh oh……"

Kuroba Akira was a little confused; he didn't quite understand why the class monitor was suddenly bringing up hygiene issues.

Do I smell bad?

As he spoke, Kuroba Akira sniffed himself... but there wasn't much of a smell. Maybe he just couldn't smell it...

Seeing his actions, Anri Hitomi smiled and comforted him.

"Don't worry, Mingjun. Others probably can't smell it. It's just that my sense of smell is more sensitive... and it was mainly noticeable when we first met this morning, but now it's not very noticeable."

Anri Hitomi is the first person to greet Kuroba Akira at school every day. He noticed that recently he could see the class monitor waiting for him at the school gate, so the two of them would walk and chat together from the school gate to the classroom.

The rumors of their relationship had long since become a fait accompli, so they no longer cared about the opinions of other students.

"What does it smell like? Is it foul?"

"Hmm... rather than a foul smell, it's more like... the kind of smell that you, Mingjun, dislike."

"A taste I hate?"

Kuroba Akira thought about the smell he disliked... the fishy smell?

But why does it smell fishy? I haven't eaten seafood recently... Could it be the smell of my brother spitting out water?

That shouldn't be the case... Kuroba Akira recalled for a moment and confirmed that he hadn't been sexually aroused in bed recently.

Because he shared a room with Murasomiya, Akira Kuroba could no longer be as carefree as he was when he lived alone.

Although Murasomiya had said that if Kuroba Akira had that intention, she would avoid it if he just told her... but how could she actually say it out loud!

Um, I'm kind of missing Shiro, so could you please leave for a bit, Shion... Just thinking about it is kind of creepy.

So Kuroba Akira has been relieving himself in the toilet lately.

In Japan, toilets are all in individual cubicles, so they won't bother other people when they're washing up or showering, making them perfect for handling personal matters.

After thinking it over and over, Kuroba Akira still couldn't figure out where he had gotten the fishy smell from, so he had no choice but to give up and scratch his cheek in admiration.

"You can smell this? Class monitor, you sound like a dog... Uh, I don't mean to insult you, class monitor, I just want to say that your nose is really good."

Previously, I could even smell the scent of Murasaki no Miyako's shower gel.

Even when told he was like a dog, the class monitor wasn't angry and just smiled and said it.

"Yeah...hehe, I do look more like a dog, and a bad dog at that! Woof woof!"

The class monitor put on a cute but fierce look and even barked twice like a dog.

So cute... The class monitor is really cute when she acts cute.

That's the privilege of pretty girls; they look cute no matter what they do.

"I think if we were to compare you, class monitor, to a dog, you would definitely be Hachiko, the loyal dog."

"But I'll not only protect it, I'll also protect my food! Hiss... Woof!"

"There's nothing wrong with that, right? When dogs see something they like to eat, they want to keep it all to themselves. It's not just dogs; it's human nature, isn't it?"

"Is that so? If that's what you think, then I won't change it?"

"Haha, no need to change it, I think it's cute."

"Hmm...you said it yourself."

Anri Hitomi suddenly hugged Kuroba Akira tightly, which startled him.

"Class monitor? What kind of reward is this?"

Anri Hitomi buried her face in his chest, nuzzling him as she spoke.

"This is not a reward, it's an overlay mark."

"what?"

"It's alright, Mingjun, you don't need to worry about it. This has nothing to do with you."

"..."

No, you hugged me, how can it not be related to me...?