Tokyo Soft Rice King.

Because she might be killed by a yandere woman who likes Kuroba Akira, she hopes he'll build a harem or something...

This reason for supporting a harem is truly unheard of, yet somewhat reasonable.

"If we really want to get married, we'd have to immigrate to a country that allows polygamy... Well, but it's not that bad. After all, even without a legal marriage, a common-law marriage like Aunt Akiko's is enough."

"If you want a sense of ceremony and a symbolic touch, you can always buy a pair of wedding rings... but he definitely can't wear them all on his ring finger..."

"Oh, right, how about a 'wedding ring necklace'? We can string all the wedding rings together to make a necklace, and he can wear it around his neck. Then, on whose turn it is, he can wear that person's ring. It would also prevent other women from having designs on him. Isn't that a good idea?"

She even considered what would happen if everyone stayed single... It's surprising that Hikawa Makoto is thinking about the future.

I thought she was the type to live in the moment and enjoy life, which is why she was always thinking about sex.

At this moment, Hikawa Makoto also noticed the strange looks from everyone and wondered if they had misunderstood her words again, so she quickly clarified.

"Oh, right, although I said it didn't matter who Ming married, I didn't say I didn't want a wedding ring, did I? I'm not someone who'll just marry anyone, I was just giving you an example to show you that there are such people, but I'm not that kind of woman myself, am I?"

Even Makoto Hikawa herself felt that it was a bit of a cover-up.

Well, now they're going to treat me like a must-eat spicy girl...

However, she didn't care much about other people's opinions, as long as Kuroba Akira and her younger sister knew that she wasn't that kind of woman.

The others didn't misunderstand either. Although they were a bit rude, the members of the Literature Club still trusted Makoto's character.

However, Shion Murasaki was unaware of this.

So she was very curious.

"So, Bingchuan, what exactly made you fall in love with Mingjun? What is it about him that you like?"

Ms. Shion has become interested in understanding Makoto's thoughts about the alien.

Hikawa Makoto is at the opposite extreme from Murasaki no Miyako Shion.

Therefore, Shion Murasaki's intuition as a woman told her that understanding this woman, who was like the opposite of 'feminine,' would allow her to take another step forward.

Chapter 367 The gigolo who's good at feeding women

Shion Murasaki's question also piqued the curiosity of the others, because Makoto Hikawa's reasons for liking Akira Kuroba were clearly different from those of the others.

However, she was more concerned about the issue of how she was addressed.

"Uh, just call me Makoto. Everyone just calls me by my name anyway, and I'll call you Shion too, okay?"

She stepped inside as if nothing had happened!

Even Anri Hitomi only calls her "Miss Shion" when she's being sarcastic; everyone else calls her by her surname plus "classmate." Only the older members of the adult female group and Kuroba Akira call her by her full name.

But now, Hikawa Makoto has also entered the circle of acquaintances of the Ice Queen!

So how did the aloof Ms. Ziyin react?

She didn't show any displeasure, but nodded in acceptance!

“I understand, Makoto… Then, please tell me your reasons.”

Despite feeling a little embarrassed by Shion Murasomiya's earnest request, Hikawa Makoto decided to express her feelings properly.

"Well... at first, it was really just because his appearance hit my sweet spot. He's the kind of guy who's a little bit颓废 (颓废 is a difficult word to translate directly, but it implies a sense of decadence or apathy), and although he usually acts like a carefree person, he can be really handsome when he gets serious... You guys probably understand, right?"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

“Hmm…” Shion Murasaki recalled the first time she met Akira Kuroba.

“Agreed.” Shiori Shirai recalled the serious expression on Akira Kuroba’s face when he read her novel.

"Akira was so cool back then!" Takanashi Mirai also remembered Akira Kuroba talking to her about the future.

The assessment of Kuroba Akira was unanimously agreed upon by everyone.

"Then, after spending time with him, I found that his personality was also very much to my liking. Although he could be a bit indecisive at times, which made him seem useless, that was also something that attracted me, and I kind of wanted someone to take care of him... cough cough..."

This is due to Hikawa Makoto's characteristics as an older sister; she wants to take care of her useless younger brother, which can be described as the awakening of her "brother-supporting demon" tendencies.

She was just too shy to say that she wanted a younger brother, and she didn't want her younger sister, Zhencheng, to be jealous, so she didn't want anyone to know.

"In short, most importantly, he always accepts changes very quickly, and he doesn't just talk about them; he really keeps them in mind and puts them into action immediately."

Anri Hitomi smiled and nodded, clapping her hands in agreement.

"Yes, the ability to listen attentively to others is indeed the greatest virtue of a wise ruler."

Most girls care a lot about whether the other person is listening to them attentively or just giving them the runaround.

Therefore, a serious attitude is very important when interacting with girls, so that they can feel that 'he cares about me'.

However, if you're too eager to be with a girl you're not in a committed relationship with, you might come across as a pushover and be taken advantage of. Be careful about that.

As mentioned before, Akira Kuroba is a very good listener. Because he is very receptive and curious about what the other person has to say, he can listen to anything.

Unlike a sycophant who blindly flatters the other person, or a silent blockhead, she is not the type to talk to herself.

He listens attentively and expresses his own thoughts. He can talk about anything, so both men and women can feel relaxed and comfortable when they are with him.

People like Akira Kuroba are probably like white rice; the flavor isn't particularly outstanding, but you never get tired of eating it, making it the kind of staple food you 'want to eat every day'.

This is actually what Hikawa Makoto is most satisfied with, and it perfectly matches her 'criteria for choosing a partner'.

"I've thought before that if I were to have a boyfriend or get married, I would hope that my other half would be this type of person."

Takanashi Mirai blinked and asked.

"Is Ming really that kind of person?"

"Yes, it's not about being overly respectful to each other and never arguing, but about being able to express one's thoughts and opinions clearly. Even if they argue about something, they can quickly resolve the conflict and make up... Then, after a while, when they bring up the matter again, neither of them will feel wronged or upset, but will find it interesting and laugh... That's the kind of relationship I hope for between men and women."

Surprisingly serious!

It’s just that!

To think that you could see the virtuousness of a 'good woman' from the way she said those words is definitely an illusion!

After sharing her innermost thoughts, Makoto Hikawa also got into character, resting her chin on her hands and speaking with an expression that was unlike her usual composed demeanor.

"So I've also thought, what if Ming was just a treasure I discovered..."

This is a very euphemistic way of putting it; to put it more directly...

[It would be better if you weren't here.]

Those were the dark thoughts lurking deep within the hearts of all the girls who loved Akira Kuroba.

It is the root of jealousy and the end point of turning evil.

This is also the biggest obstacle to building the Crystal Palace.

Everyone just pretended not to notice, but the idea has always been there.

"Well, I'm a newcomer too, so I don't really have the right to say that. Besides, I know it's impossible, since I can't erase your existence..."

Hikawa Makoto has truly come to terms with things, which is why she was able to bring up topics that everyone deliberately avoided and considered taboo, and she even made pointed remarks.

"Perhaps some of the people here today share this view."

"..."

Ms. Ziyin was mentioned, but she did not show any displeasure.

Because this was indeed what she had hoped for most before, but now, only a little... a sense of 'doubt' arose in her mind.

Without these women, would a wise ruler necessarily choose him?

Shion Murasaki no Miyako never thought about this question before. As long as there were no other women, Akira Kuroba would definitely belong to her. This was a conclusion that could be drawn without any thought.

But now, this conclusion drawn from the process of elimination no longer feels natural to her.

For example, if all of humanity in the world suddenly died out, leaving only one man and one woman, would those two necessarily become Adam and Eve?

If it were Akira Kuroba, he would never obediently follow such an arrangement.

If he chose to be Adam, it certainly wasn't because there was only one woman left, but because he fell in love with Eve.

But if he doesn't fall in love, he wouldn't accept this 'only woman' even if it meant the extinction of humanity.

Ultimately, the fact that Shion Murasaki and Akira Kuroba were able to develop their current relationship is also inseparable from the women present.

The absence of any one link will create a butterfly effect.

Therefore, it's pointless to dwell on the 'past' and 'what ifs'; it's better to think more about what to do in the future.

Hikawa Makoto has already offered her own ideas for everyone's reference, but this is not the answer that Shion Murasomiya wants.

"Do you mean... you want me to 'accept everything'?"

"No, that's not what I meant. It would be too magnanimous to accept everything like that. Not having a single hint of jealousy would make you a saint."

Hikawa Makoto bared her teeth and stuck out her tongue in disgust, looking utterly disgusted.

"I am not like that smiling tiger who has sheathed his fangs, nor do I support her harmonious proposition that is like playing house."

This time, it was Anri Hitomi who was mentioned. Her reaction was to put away her smile and reveal a hint of displeasure.

As the leader of the Order side, she naturally disliked Makoto Hikawa, a member of the Chaos faction, since her ideas were definitely not serious.

"My view is that 'healthy competition can promote the progress of relationships'!"

Makoto Hikawa chuckled mischievously and continued.

"So if I have the chance to be a third wheel, I will definitely try to interfere with you guys, but I won't go too far."

She really is an annoying woman.

However, Shion Murasaki seemed to understand what she was trying to say.

It's really just a matter of 'degree' and 'angle'.

When Makoto Hikawa says "do the absolute," she is probably referring to "kill."

To be honest, if you're so jealous you go crazy, you might actually want to kill other women who are cheating on you.

But would that solve the problem? Would it bring about a wise ruler?

Without a doubt, no.

Furthermore, from another perspective, killing the philanderers would actually etch their names into the mind of a wise ruler through their deaths... Wouldn't that actually help them?! That's even more unacceptable!

It seems that the 'extreme route' is only taken when there is 'complete loss of hope' and no other way out.