Tokyo Soft Rice King.

Qingxia's words were like a resounding slap to Ziyin's heart.

This is exactly the same scene as when Anri Hitomi called her to Takanashi's house, and then she unleashed a massive area-of-effect attack, overwhelming all the female characters.

This time, however, she was the one being suppressed.

If it were the old her, she would probably have been greatly affected by these words, doubted herself, and become despondent.

But Ms. Ziyin has grown up, and although she felt a little embarrassed, she withstood this sharp attack.

Even with her inner AT field activated, Shion could only barely defend herself and had not yet found a way to counterattack.

Because Haruka Tomita's stance is impeccable; she speaks from the perspective of an 'observer'.

So far, Ziyin has only faced philandering women, rivals in love, and cunning women... but as long as they are on the opposite side, she can always find their weaknesses.

However, Haruka Tomita seemed to be a different kind of being, with a fundamentally different thought process from others. Shion's love-struck mind couldn't align with her.

In short, it's incomprehensible.

Faced with this 'indescribable monster,' Ziyin didn't know how to respond.

Seeing that the gravity-filled argument was turning into an awkward silence, Kuroba Akira realized that it would be bad if they continued arguing, so he seized the opportunity to act as a peacemaker.

"Alright, Qingxia, stop blaming Ziyin. It was my fault for not being able to consider everything and maintain a balance. Ziyin never forced me."

Haruka Tomita nodded. She did not press her advantage, because in her mind, it would be best for Akira Kuroba to speak up for Shion and save face.

She never intended to completely defeat Shion Murasakinomiya; she just hoped that Shion would reflect on her actions.

Then, seeing that the atmosphere had eased somewhat, Da Hongxiang, who had been silently observing, chimed in to help.

"That's right, Shion-chan didn't steal our opportunities; she earned them herself."

Then, to make it more convincing, Xiao Hong was brought in to stand up for Zi Yin.

"Yes! If I had to say, it's my own problem... If I could, well, be more comfortable with men... then I wouldn't be so hesitant about the other side..."

Xiao Hong lowered her head somewhat self-consciously, then realized that her sudden statement, which was not in line with her mature and sophisticated image, might cause trouble for Tomita Haruka, so she quickly explained.

"Ah, um, I'm another personality of Tashiro Kurenai, but compared to my other self, I seem a bit more useless..."

“I know, Miss Hongxiang, I am aware of your situation. You must be the younger Miss Xiao Hong.”

Haruka Tomita probably has as much information as Hitomi Anri now, and may even know more about some inside stories regarding the gods than Hitomi Anri does.

However, this also means that Kuroo has been secretly observing Kuroba Akira and what is happening around him all along, and knows everything about his interpersonal relationships. It's unclear whether he's watching for fun or not; he's just a voyeuristic cat.

"However, I think Xiao Hong should try to be more affectionate with Kuroba-kun, at least starting with holding hands, and gradually get used to being in contact with men. That way, she can have a 'deeper exchange' with Kuroba-kun in the future."

"Hmm, a more... a deeper exchange..."

Xiao Hong blushed deeply; she understood perfectly well what Tomita Haruka meant—it referred to the prerequisite of pregnancy.

She also knew that the reason she hadn't taken off her virginity yet was purely because her cowardly personality was holding her back. Otherwise, Da Hongxiang would have been sitting at the same table with Qiu Zi long ago, happily sharing her experience of driving a big car with a small child.

"Miss Little Red, why don't you try holding hands with Kuroba-kun tonight? Maybe you'll sleep more soundly!"

"Really?

"Whether it's true or not, we'll find out by trying. I don't know either, since I've never slept with Kuroba-kun before."

Haruka Tomita shrugged, indicating that she had no experience either. Although she had handed it over, she only felt pain, and she didn't even fully experience the pain, let alone the joyful process. What followed was not a romantic and heartwarming development, but rather something like... an exchange and debate?

Basically, it was a self-recommendation, which then enlightened Kuroba Akira. Although he spoke from the heart, there was absolutely no element of ambiguity.

At this moment, Shion suddenly sensed a kind of inexplicable unease, which was the contradiction in Tomita Haruka, but she couldn't quite put it into words.

In short, she is in the wrong now, so Ziyin has chosen to compromise for the time being.

"...I understand. I won't ask Mingjun to sleep with me again tonight, but that doesn't mean I'll never sleep with Mingjun again. Don't try to force me to give up my position using the same tactics."

"It's up to Kuroba to decide who he wants to sleep with. Of course, I have no right to interfere."

"Humph……"

That sounds nice, but who knows if you'll actually embezzle from your own position?

Don't let it turn out that you're the most despicable woman... I will absolutely not let you off the hook, Tomita Haruka.

Ziyin made a fierce statement in her heart, but she still felt very unbalanced.

The feeling of gaining and then losing made her feel very wronged, and she wanted to make up for it in other ways.

"Then, at the very least, I want to take a bath with Mingjun before going to sleep."

But before Kuroba Akira could agree, Tomita Haruka intercepted them first.

"No, because if we take a bath together, you definitely won't be able to resist, right, Shion?"

"Who said I couldn't help myself?"

"If it were me, I definitely wouldn't be able to resist either."

That's you!

"Ha, you think you can hold back? That means you're not as interested in Kuroba-kun as I am, Ziyin-kun?"

"What a joke! How could I possibly be inferior to you!"

This effectively shut down what Ziyin wanted to say, leaving her speechless.

"And even if you, Ziyin, can really hold back, Kuroba-kun might not be able to hold back either. In fact, he definitely won't be able to."

"Uh……"

Kuroba Akira felt embarrassed when he was mentioned, even though he knew he couldn't help himself.

If Ziyin were to wear white stockings and a school swimsuit, Xiaoming would definitely be very excited.

Ziyin was thinking to herself, 'It would be even better if he couldn't hold back!' but she said sarcastically.

"Didn't you say you had no right to interfere?"

"The premise is that it's really just a normal shower. Unfortunately, Kuroba-kun is not very good at managing his desires. If he showers with you, Shion-kun, he won't be able to sleep tonight. You two can shower together until dawn."

"cut……"

When her scheme was exposed, Ziyin was displeased, while Kuroba Akira was even more ashamed.

"However, I don't think it's wrong. After all, Kuroba-kun is a guy with high libido, so it's not surprising that he can't resist. In fact, if Kuroba-kun could completely resist the temptation of women, that would be the real problem. Everyone would be lonely to death."

That's true.

After Kuroba Akira lost his qualification to become a Grand Mage, his younger brother, Xiaoming, although a part of his body, no longer belonged to him alone.

While seducing women might only happen in fiction, in reality, if a man lacks that ability, he shouldn't even think about winning a woman's heart.

Paying taxes is an essential skill for men; if they can't afford it, the chances of being cuckolded increase significantly.

Even if these women, being predominantly female, don't fall in love with other men, their pent-up resentment can fester into illness if they have nowhere to vent. In that case, their sexual impulses might turn into yandere-like murderous urges.

If someone thinks, "My lord can't even get an erection for me, does that mean he doesn't love me anymore?" and then goes on to have extreme thoughts like, "If he doesn't love me anymore... then let's die together!", then Kuroba Akira is doomed.

Therefore, Kuroba Akira's small head and big head are actually connected. If the small head dies, then the big head is not far from dying.

"But if this continues, I'm afraid Kuroba-kun will really become a 'great sage' and will never have any worldly desires again."

It might sound like alarmist talk, but Ziyin had already noticed some signs and felt a sense of crisis about it.

Yesterday, while Kuroba Akira was drunk and asleep... she also felt that she had gone a bit too far.

The main reason was that, as an experienced 'senior,' she gave many demonstrations on the spot and gained a lot of advantages, which made her a bit carried away.

With Hitomi Anri also there, it was natural for them to start competing for territory and flavor with her... Before, they had been competing remotely at school and at home, but yesterday they had a live showdown, with Makoto Hikawa stirring things up, which inadvertently caused Akira Kuroba to overwork.

Looking back now, Ziyin is also a little scared. What if Mingjun had gotten upset...?

Could it be that he brought in Tomita Haruka as a mediator to express his thoughts because they had already had a falling out?

"Your competitive spirit is draining Kuroba-kun's emotions, leaving him physically and mentally exhausted."

Upon hearing this, Ziyin looked at Heiyu Ming with a guilty gaze and asked.

Is that so, wise ruler? Have we pushed you too hard?

Kuroba Akira himself felt that he was far from being 'fearful of women', but he really resisted being boiled in water. He didn't know what was done to him when he was unconscious, and he didn't get any pleasure. He was left with nothing but exhaustion, which he felt was a huge loss.

However, he did not argue at this time. Qingxia was helping him now, and he could not betray her and make things worse for her.

So Kuroba Akira closed his eyes and remained silent, while Tomita Haruka, who held the emperor's sword, continued speaking.

"Think about it carefully, Ziyin. When was the last time that Kuroba-kun took the initiative?"

"..."

Ziyin knew this was a trap set for her, but she couldn't help but recall the moments she had spent with Kuroba Akira.

She remembered that at the beginning, Kuroba Akira was quite interested in her beautiful feet in stockings and would admire them almost every day. But lately, Kuroba Akira has rarely offered to give her any special massages.

Upon thinking of this, Ziyin's face turned deathly pale.

Could it be that... the wise ruler has grown tired of her?

"Of course, Kuroba-kun isn't tired of it; he just doesn't have the energy to spare."

Haruka Tomita noticed Shion's thoughts and stopped her from turning evil in time, giving a more reasonable explanation.

"Because you only like Kuroba-kun, right, Ziyin-kun?"

"Of course! How could I possibly fall for someone else!"

"But Kuroba-kun can't love only you. Whether you admit it or not, that's an objective fact."

"...!"

"So the amount of feelings you've invested is actually mismatched. Ziyin, you only need to love Kuroba-kun wholeheartedly, but Kuroba-kun needs to reciprocate the feelings of everyone at the same time."

Kuroba Akira covered his face with his hands. Kobayashi's parents, Uncle Yu, and Nishimura were all looking at him... Although he was already aware that he had become a scumbag, it was still quite embarrassing to be pointed out to his face.

However, the girls he had dumped were speaking up for him, explaining Kuroba Akira's predicament.

"It's like Kuroba-kun having to catch straight balls from all directions. He's already exhausted from all the back and forth maneuvering. Emotions and desires are like energy that need to be accumulated. The more intense the consumption each time, the longer it takes to recharge."

"The so-called 'wise time'..."

Ziyin could understand, after all, she wasn't always in a trance. Sometimes she felt that simple cuddling or a light kiss could be just as satisfying as a serious one.

"That's right. You see, in single-income families where only the husband works, the husband's mental state after a day's work is just like Kuroba-kun's right now, isn't it?"