Tokyo Soft Rice King.

So, the class monitor's academic ability actually refers to her strong motivation to learn.

Then if the right hand represents 'karma', then the left hand represents 'result'!

You do something, gain experience, achieve results, and have them recorded, which is why there are levels!

It's all cleared...!

It's only now that I've figured out what I was seeing!

If it's karma, does Shion's three S's mean that she will inevitably move in the direction of being able to exert those three abilities?

As Kuroba Akira pondered these matters, he began to attempt to replicate his future talents—or rather, karma—into Granny Kobayashi's hands.

However, it was unsuccessful.

Yes, it didn't succeed, not that nothing happened.

In fact, at the beginning, the words in Kuroba Akira's hand were indeed imprinted on Kobayashi's right hand, and then at that moment, the words in Kuroba Akira's hand disappeared.

In other words, Akira Kuroba is indeed the 'transfer point' for the transfer of karma.

However, just a few seconds after the transfer, the words in Granny Kobayashi's hand disappeared again, and then returned to Akira Kuroba's hand.

It seems the conditions haven't been met yet.

Based on the information we have now, Kuroba Akira believes that this is most likely the correct way to use the ability.

Because gods gather faith by helping people 'fulfill their wishes'.

Ultimately, the essence of gods is still a wish-granting machine, only they are not omnipotent.

Like Saotome Fuyumi's ability to see a person's obsession and instill an additional thought that can 'resolve the obsession', isn't that actually solving that person's troubles?

Then the person who finally achieves enlightenment will thank Saotome Fuyumi, and the faith obtained by the agent through using the ability can be transmitted to the gods.

Kuroba Akira's abilities are probably similar.

If the right hand is indeed karma, and will ultimately lead this person down a path they do not wish for, then transferring this karma is perhaps what Kuroba Akira should do.

For example, Kuroba Akira remembered that he had met the Go club president, Ishimitsu, at the cultural festival before.

Despite clearly liking Go, his karma is [Shogi S], which is simply a cruel joke of fate.

In other words, even if he loves Go, he will most likely end up playing shogi.

But if Kuroba Akira helps him transfer this karma, he should be able to choose his own future instead of being forced to walk a path he doesn't want to take.

This is actually the power to rewrite one's destiny!

However, Kuroba Akira still doesn't know what the conditions are for transferring karma.

Perhaps we could ask Blacktail?

Although she can't speak yet, if you just ask her questions and let her answer by nodding or shaking her head, she should be able to have simple communication.

If she also hopes to gain more faith as soon as possible, she should be willing to communicate with me.

However, Kuroba Akira can't find Kuroo now either.

She might only appear on her own when she's hungry.

After talking with Granny Kobayashi and testing her abilities, Granny Kobayashi went out to play mahjong, leaving Kuroba Akira alone at home.

Looking at the empty living room, Kuroba Akira felt like he had returned to the very beginning.

It was a period of time when I lived a monotonous life, going back and forth between two points every day, living a lonely life at school, and practicing languages ​​in the school library every day.

Looking back now, although life was simple and poor back then, we had clear goals and were quite busy.

At that time, Kuroba Akira and his two fellow transmigrators... or rather, his fellow resurrected comrades, were still just casual acquaintances.

Afterwards, he brought back Ziyin and established a good relationship with Hongjie.

Then he formed a partnership with Hijikata Isamu, and then brought Nishimura Ryu back as well...

Now both of them have their own careers, but what about me?

It seems like I've become idle again.

But lying down doesn't mean being bored!

So Akira Kuroba decided to go out for a walk.

However, even if Kuroba Akira has nothing to do, things will still come knocking on his door.

He had just stepped outside when he noticed a car parked in front of his house.

Two burly men in black wearing sunglasses seemed to be waiting for Kuroba Akira to come out. When Kuroba Akira appeared, one of them spoke.

"Please get in the car, Mr. Kuroba. Our master wishes to see you."

Who is the owner of your house?

"Mr. Kazuhiro Murasakimiya."

It's my father-in-law!

Chapter 272 My Father-in-Law is a Real Man

So, Akira Kuroba got into the car to meet his father-in-law.

That's right, now I really should call him father-in-law.

After all, a fait accompli has already occurred between Kuroba Akira and Shion.

Then, as the saying goes, one doesn't visit a temple without a reason. Kuroba Akira didn't think his father-in-law was just suddenly deciding to see him; there must be a reason behind it.

Judging from Uncle Murasaki's behavior, he probably always had people following Murasaki to protect her personal safety, so he must have known everything about where Murasaki went and what she did.

In other words, the fact that Ziyin and he went to a love hotel could not escape his father-in-law's notice.

Then, by sheer coincidence, they chose this exact moment, right after they had just had sex, to arrange a meeting with Kuroba Akira. Kuroba Akira felt that he was probably in for a rough time today.

They've already taken someone else's beloved daughter; they must be coming to demand an explanation.

So what will happen next?

Pay them to quit?

Or is it a forced marriage on the spot?

Or perhaps, the father-in-law simply wanted to know his plans?

Sitting in the car, Kuroba Akira pondered various developments, so nervous that he was somewhat restless.

Meeting the girl's parents was a first for Kuroba Akira, especially since it was a surprise meeting arranged without any prior preparation. It felt like a crash test, leaving him sweating profusely.

Perhaps seeing Kuroba Akira's nervous and uneasy appearance, the burly bodyguard sitting next to him, who had been sitting with his arms crossed, asked with an apologetic expression.

"Mr. Kuroba, if I may ask, did we make you feel nervous?"

"Huh? What?"

"We would never harm you, please rest assured."

The bodyguard in the black suit probably thought that his appearance and serious expression made Kuroba Akira feel uneasy, so he took the initiative to apologize.

Kuroba Akira then realized that his nervousness had been transmitted to those around him, so he put away his constipated expression and spoke in a lighter tone.

"No, it's none of your business. I'm not the kind of person who judges people by their appearance. I'm not so afraid of seeing a muscular man. Besides, you've already produced something to prove your identity, haven't you?"

Kuroba Akira only got into the car with the two bodyguards after seeing them produce an invitation that could represent Uncle Murasaki.

However, the fact that they dared to drive directly to Xiaolin's doorstep to find him actually proves that they are not scammers.

Now that he knew how powerful the Kobayashi family was, Kuroba Akira didn't think an ordinary person would dare to cause trouble near the Kobayashi residence.

“Most people would look at us with fear because they would think we are gangsters (yakuza)... so we are really grateful for your trust in us.”

"You're too kind. It's you who have been secretly protecting Ziyin all along, right? In that case, I should be thanking you for your silent protection."

"That's our duty. We were indeed hopeless gangsters in the past, and it was Mr. He Hong who saved our lives. So, to repay this kindness, we will swear to protect Miss's safety with our lives!"

This is actually what makes me most nervous... Kuroba Akira felt ashamed.

If Uncle Murasaki were to determine that he was the insect who harmed his daughter, these two currently friendly bodyguards would probably turn menacing and sink themselves into Tokyo Bay.

"Speaking of which, I haven't asked about our destination yet. Where are we going?"

Are we going to Murasaki's house?

Does this mean we should pay a visit?

"Oh, I forgot to tell you our destination. We're heading to Ginza. Mr. Kazuhiro has a bar there."

"Oh, Ginza..."

When I bought new clothes for Ziyin before, I went with Hongxiang and Ziyin.

However, when people mention bars, they generally mean 'Ginza at night'.

During the day, Ginza is a world-class commercial district, but at night it becomes the domain of 'women'.

Or rather, Tokyo takes on a completely different look at night... a world of extravagance and debauchery.

From Ginza to Akihabara's electronics district, and then to Kabukicho in Shinjuku, men and women, popular people and otaku, office workers and big bosses can all find entertainment venues that 'fit their own image'.

Let's not even talk about Akihabara, there's the maid cafe, which is considered the 'most basic' one.

Then there's Kabukicho in Shinjuku, a tiny place crammed with over 500 bars of all sizes, and then in Ginza, that number doubles again.

However, there is a difference between being a hostess in Shinjuku and working in Ginza, much like the difference between a prostitute and a geisha.

If we were to categorize women that can be bought with money into different tiers, the cheapest would probably be the streetwalking maidens, followed by the 'official' ladies in Kabukicho.

If you're pretty, have a nice voice, and can charm people with your smile, you can go further and become a hostess in bars and nightclubs.

At the very top are the hostesses in high-end nightclubs in Ginza... much like the courtesans in brothels who 'sell their art but not their bodies.' Reaching this level allows for a 'reversal of roles,' where it's no longer men choosing women, but women choosing men.

While the hostesses in Shinjuku may not openly declare that they "sell smiles and their bodies," most of them demonstrate through their actions that money can buy anything, and they also mock the hostesses in Ginza for being prostitutes while pretending to be virtuous.

That's what they say, but the Shinjuku girls still try every means to squeeze into Ginza, wanting to earn the title of Ginza girl.

After all, people strive for higher positions. Even if you're both a prostitute, being a prostitute in Ginza makes you a "celebrity."

Because there are many wealthy business owners in Ginza, if you're lucky enough to hook up with one and be kept by him, you won't have to go through the trouble of being kept anymore.

Women empty men's pockets, and men sleep with every woman in the world... This is the materialistic Tokyo of the night.