Tokyo Soft Rice King.

"Yes, it's mine."

A real man should be brave and take responsibility for his actions! What kind of hero hides his actions?

Even perverts should be perverted with a straight face!

No, it's not perverted.

Murasaki no Miyako's reaction was indifferent. She simply nodded knowingly, without any expression of disgust or aversion on her face. It was unclear whether she was holding back her emotions or genuinely felt that it was no big deal.

After all, the reason why a boy would keep a pair of women's underwear, especially such a sensual style, is self-evident.

It's definitely not meant to be worn, but rather to be used.

While he probably did have some to wear, Kuroba Akira shouldn't be that perverted.

If he were that kind of person, he would have done something unspeakable to me last night.

Thinking about this, Murasaki felt embarrassed. She also thought that the underwear was the kind of style that boys would like, which is why she suspected Kuroba Akira.

The main reason is that last night's dream left a very deep impression on her.

I feel like if I put on these underwear, he'll come over, grab my thighs, and bury his face in them...

Murasaki no Miyako involuntarily squeezed her thighs together.

I'm wearing those underwear he 'used' right now...

Will there be any dirt left on it...?

Although Murasaki took a closer sniff before putting it on, he didn't smell any pungent odor like heather. Instead, he had a faint, pleasant fragrance... Had he worn perfume?

In short, since there are no marks, theoretically, wearing it will not result in pregnancy.

Ultimately, Murasaki felt that she was at fault. If she hadn't soiled her underwear, she wouldn't have been forced to wear those underwear that made her blush just from their design.

Murasaki realized that since meeting Kuroba Akira, she seemed to have given up many firsts in such a short period of time...

Seeing that she remained silent for a long time, Kuroba Akira wondered what she was thinking. He felt uneasy and for some reason had the feeling of being caught in the act of adultery, even though he had never been married in his previous life.

Unable to bear the awkward atmosphere any longer, Kuroba Akira finally spoke up.

"So... do I need to explain why I kept that pair of underwear?"

"No... no need..."

Murasaki no Miyako silently shook her head, then lowered her head, trying to suppress her embarrassment as she spoke.

"It's that... these underwear. I'll borrow them for a while, and I'll wash them and return them to you later."

Once it's washed off, the smell is gone... Uh oh, I mean, her reaction didn't seem too bad?

How can you possibly understand this? Understand the sexually charged behavior of teenage boys?

What a gentle and kind girl...

Akira Kuroba also expressed his understanding of her temporary requisition order for underwear.

Girls, you know, they have those few days every month.

"It's okay, you can take it. The proper purpose of underwear is to be worn."

"..."

So, it turns out he really did use these underwear for 'improper purposes'...? Murasaki no Miyako crossed her legs again, her stance now clearly pigeon-toed.

Kuroba Akira was quite relieved that she didn't have to reveal the origin of the underwear. If she had known that the owner of the underwear was also a current high school girl, she probably wouldn't have worn it.

Wearing someone else's worn underwear would make anyone feel disgusted, right?

There was only a little bit of the class monitor's sweat left on it... Hmm, it shouldn't be too dirty, right?

Unfortunately, I hadn't even had a chance to smell the class monitor's scent before it was covered by a new one.

"Also, in the future, when you need to use the restroom, you can tell me, and I will temporarily step aside... and return to the room when you are better."

Since we'll be living in the same room from now on, awkward situations are bound to arise, and we might need to gradually establish a non-aggression pact.

"oh oh……"

Kuroba Akira was touched by her thoughtfulness, but at the same time felt wronged.

That is to say, since transmigrating, Kuroba Akira really hasn't generated any power on his own.

Besides expending his boundless energy through exercise, immersing himself entirely in language learning also temporarily prevented Kuroba Akira from having any thoughts of enjoyment.

More importantly, he lacked high-quality resources that could be used as spellcasting materials.

In his previous life, Kuroba Akira was an old gentleman who had watched countless films. As a mage apprentice who was about to become a great mage, although he lacked practical experience, his vision was still broad and high.

Right now, this place is still in the era of flip phones, unlike smartphones where you can easily view pictures and videos. 3G network speeds are not fast enough, and Wi-Fi is not yet widespread.

People still rely on traditional videotapes and notebooks for entertainment.

However, even though Japan is full of royal uncles, Kuroba Akira, a poor boy, doesn't have the money to buy them. He can't possibly expect to find someone else's discarded H-book in the grass by the river, can he?

It's a pity that all the resources accumulated over more than ten years have vanished with the time travel... Ah, speaking of which, hard drives!

The hard drive hasn't been disposed of yet!

Oh no! I don't want my family and friends to find out about my obsession after I die!

For the first time since his transmigration, Kuroba Akira felt extreme regret about the transmigration itself.

Let me go back! Let me go back!!!

Chapter Thirty-Four: Men Who Get Up Early Have Something to Read

After weeping silently in his heart and venting all the remaining regret, Kuroba Akira rallied.

Then the obsession with making money deepened further.

As long as you have money, whether it's Ivy or the emperor's uncle, you can have a whole warehouse of teeth! Turn bitterness into motivation! Oh!

After bolstering his own morale, Kuroba Akira ignored the embarrassing situation of being discovered by Murasaki no Miyako having hidden his sexy underwear, and spoke to her in a serious tone.

"If you're ready, let's get ready to go out."

Are you going out?

"Yeah, let's go for a run... Oh, by the way, are you alright? Can you still run?"

Thinking that Murasaki might be menstruating, Kuroba Akira wondered if he should just skip it today.

"Running..."

It turned out they were going for a morning run. Shinomiya thought Kuroba Akira's training plan would be special, but it turned out to be so simple.

Seeing that she wasn't very interested, Kuroba Akira asked again.

"Are you sure you're okay? Don't hurt yourself. If you feel unwell, let's wait a few days before starting."

Murasaki felt warmed by Kuroba Akira's concern. The last person to care about her like this was her new stepfather, who was the original owner of the surname Murasaki.

It was precisely because Uncle Murasaki treated his daughter like a treasure and took great care of her that Murasaki Shion did not suffer any grievances after entering high school.

However, Uncle Murasaki's concern also became the fuse for a family crisis...

Therefore, Ziyin feels apprehensive about other people's concern and tries her best to respond.

"It's really okay, everything's fine now!"

Murasaki raised her small fist to her chest, trying to appear as if she was completely fine.

The soiled underwear has been washed, and the discomfort down there is gone, so it won't hinder my movements.

Although those underwear were very flashy, they were surprisingly comfortable to wear. The fabric was high-end, and they must have been expensive, probably costing tens of thousands of yen. I wonder where Kuroba Akira, who has no money, got such a high-end pair of underwear...

Could it have been stolen?

No, no, no, a wise ruler is definitely not that kind of person... Believe first, then believe!

Seeing that Murasaki Palace had become more proactive, Kuroba Akira stopped being so indecisive.

"Then you should move your legs and feet a bit first, do some simple stretching exercises, and I'll go change into my workout clothes."

At this moment, Kuroba Akira was still wearing the Jinbe clothes given to her by Granny Kobayashi. She treasured the things left behind by Grandpa Kobayashi very much. If she wore this to go running and got covered in sweat, she would definitely fly into a rage and start cursing again.

Moreover, although Jinbe was also wearing short sleeves and shorts, it was still too strange to wear that to run. It was a bit like wearing pajamas to class... Although Kuroba Akira had actually done something like that when he was in college in his previous life, the teacher cooperated by frequently calling his name to prevent him from sleeping peacefully, and also to let everyone appreciate this eccentric male college student.

In short, since your summer workout clothes have dried, why not change into them and go for a run?

After changing his clothes, Kuroba Akira returned to the living room, where Murasaki was already waiting in front of the entrance.

Hei Yuming walked over and asked while changing his shoes.

"Miss Ziyin, did you used to exercise?"

"No... By the way, why do you call me Miss Ziyin, Mingjun?"

"Hmm? We're partners, so we should show due respect."

Kuroba knew that Japanese people were very particular about the distance between people, and that calling someone by their first name had to be done in a specific way; calling someone too intimately could actually make the other person feel uncomfortable.

She can't be as overly familiar as Grandma Kobayashi, who immediately calls Shion-chan. After all, she's an elder and can be more casual with the younger generation.

Compared to "Sang," "Jun" carries a sense of intimacy, while "Jiang" carries a sense of respect. It is generally not used between unfamiliar people or when there is a large gap in seniority.

If sorted by intimacy level, it would probably be something like 'Jiang > Jun > Sang'.

There is also the even more respectful '様', which means sir. You can often hear 'dog-shu-jin-sama' in maid cafes, which means sir.

So maids are amazing... I really want my own maid. This is also one of Kuroba Akira's goals. If you have money, you can afford to have your own maid.

In short, Akira Kuroba put a lot of effort into this so as not to make the locals feel out of place.

However, both the class president and Murasaki addressed Kuroba Akira as "kun" upon their first meeting, which shows that they are quite outgoing and had a very good first impression of Kuroba Akira, hence their friendly demeanor.

"Um……"

Murasaki didn't say much. She knew that their relationship wasn't romantic, and any more intimacy would be offensive.

She thus came to understand the distance between herself and Akira Kuroba.

Although they lived together and slept in bunk beds, there was absolutely no ambiguity between them.

...At least not yet.

It was all a misunderstanding on my part.