Tokyo Soft Rice King.

To put it bluntly, the relationship between Akira Kuroba and Shion Murasaki was nothing more than a financial one where each party got what they wanted.

I already have so much; if I ask for more, I might lose even what I have now...

Confessing your feelings to him without my consent will only bother him, and you might even lose him as a friend.

Moreover, if the relationship sours, I might not be able to continue living at Kobayashi's house.

Although I've only stayed for a week, I've fallen in love with this place from the bottom of my heart. Although life is a bit tight, I don't need to worry too much. I feel very free, relaxed, and unrestrained, and I can do whatever I want.

When she lived with her stepfather, although her material conditions improved greatly, she was not happy there because her mother was always wary of her.

But now she can understand her mother... not as a child, but as a woman.

Mom must be so scared...

She worries that her daughter will steal her lover away.

Because of her second father... that scumbag, he only married my mother because he had designs on me. That man didn't love my mother at all; he just wanted to use her and himself.

But his mother stopped him. After seeing through the man's true intentions, she decisively divorced him... Even though his mother was a love-struck woman who couldn't live without a man, she still abandoned her scumbag husband and chose to protect her daughter.

Therefore, Murasaki no Miyako does not resent her mother.

My mother is just not good at expressing gentleness; she has never harmed herself.

In the end, the mother and daughter had to separate, which made her feel regretful and lost... If she didn't have such a face, perhaps she and her mother could have become a close mother and daughter.

I hope Mom and Dad can find happiness together.

And I... will also strive to pursue my own happiness.

While Murasaki was sorting out his inner thoughts, Kuroba Akira was still touching his head.

He's become a little addicted to touching it.

This is completely different from the feeling of touching stockings on feet; it's a novel experience all over again.

Run your fingers through your long hair, letting them glide effortlessly from roots to ends, the soft, smooth strands slipping through your fingers like silk.

That smooth feeling seemed to soothe every bit of restlessness in my heart, bringing a sense of tranquility and peace.

Just like an earphone cord that will never get tangled, even if it gets all knotted, you can untangle it in no time... Doesn't that feel amazing?

Then, gently grasp a strand of long hair and carefully rub it in your palm. Each strand is so delicate that it's astonishing. A slight coolness comes from your fingertips, yet it carries a warm, life-giving feeling.

With a little force, the long hair will gently bounce back, as if living threads are dancing in your hand...

Okay, to put it bluntly, Kuroba Akira wanted to be entangled in this long black hair, smell it to his heart's content, and then experience it with his tongue.

It seems like a strange XP has been awakened again... Is there some hidden mystery in every part of Murasaki Palace that can induce a potential XP?

Although Kuroba Akira had imagined what the hair would feel like when he first saw it, he didn't expect that Murasaki's hair quality would be this top-notch.

It feels like even stockings are being outshone.

After breast fetishism, hair fetishism has emerged as a new challenger, shaking the reigning dominance of foot fetishism... Ugh, I can't give up!

At that moment, Akira Kuroba suddenly remembered a certain Bayonetta who could weave clothes from her hair.

If Murasaki no Miyako's hair were wrapped around her feet and turned into black stockings... wouldn't that be double the pleasure?

Unfortunately, her hair wasn't long enough, so even when she curled up, she could only barely wrap her hair around her knees and calves, and the posture was very cramped.

But to be honest, waist-length hair is already quite long. Any longer and it will affect daily life. For example, it will be troublesome to go to the toilet, and it will be difficult to manage. Washing it is a lot of work.

Sigh, it seems that black hair, stockings, and beautiful legs can only exist in my imagination...

Kuroba Akira sighed, but he couldn't bear to stop patting her head. Murasaki was also completely immersed in it, enjoying the touch from the person she liked. As a result, the reward time was extended for a long time.

Around 5 p.m., Tashiro Kurenai came downstairs and saw this scene, a playful smile appearing on her face.

Oh dear... looks like it's time for some intimacy?

Although she knew the two weren't in that kind of relationship—Murano had already explained her origins—this scene still looked like a model couple showing affection.

As for the contractual partnership between Kuroba Akira and Murasomiya Shion, she found it quite interesting, saying it felt like a teen idol drama.

If anyone else had brought a current high school girl home, Tashiro Kyouka would probably have thought the other person was lustful, but Kuroba Akira brought such a beautiful young girl home, so she believed that he really wanted to train her to be a good person.

After all, Kuroba Akira had told him that he had the special ability to see talent.

It seems that this matter has not been told to anyone else, not even Grandma Lin knows about it.

The fact that he was willing to tell her this secret shows that he prioritized trusting her, which is why Tashiro Kouka was willing to tell him about her past life.

However, there is still one thing I haven't told him... It's not that I have any reservations, it's just that I'm not mentally prepared yet.

Kuroba Akira noticed Tashiro Kurenai coming downstairs first. He pulled himself out of the spell of his long, straight black hair, raised his hand from Murasaki no Miyabi's head, and greeted her.

Good morning, Miss Hongxiang.

Kuroba Akira called her by her first name, which was at Tashiro Kurenai's request. She said that calling her by her surname would be too formal, and she was already used to calling her by her first name in her previous life, because if she called her by her surname, she would not be able to tell who was who.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, did I disturb you?"

"I don't think so. It's just that Ziyin has made significant progress, so I gave her some rewards."

"Hehe, I see..."

Tashiro Kurenai smiled and licked her lips. As a woman herself, she understood the thoughts of young girls very well.

If you don't care about a man, you definitely won't allow him to touch your head.

Moreover, she had just noticed Murasaki no Miyako's expression, which was the blissful expression of a girl in love.

I wonder if Amin noticed anything? Or is he pretending not to know?

After all, Tashiro Kurenai knew that to Kuroba Akira, Murasomiya Shion was still just a 'little girl', and she couldn't really accept him attacking a high school girl.

"Ah, Miss Hongxiang...you're up so early today."

Murasaki no Miyako also came to her senses. The reward time of patting her head was forced to stop. She felt very sorry, but she still smiled and greeted Tashiro Kurenai.

After spending these few days together, Murasaki no Miyako was no longer so averse to Tashiro Kurenai, because she discovered that Tashiro Kurenai wasn't just showing special care to Kuroba Akira, but was kind to everyone.

Moreover, she treats Kuroba Akira like an older sister taking care of her younger brother... so she's not an 'enemy' after all.

Oh, right! I can borrow her pants!

And then there are sanitary napkins... From now on, even if it's not your period, you should stick them on your underwear!

Having learned from her previous experiences, Murasaki no Miyako now understands her own body type, so in order to avoid soiling her inner and outer pants again, it is necessary to always have sanitary napkins on hand.

We absolutely cannot afford to lose face in front of a wise ruler again!

Chapter 104 Wanting to Understand the Person I Like Better

Recently, Tashiro Kurenai has been spending more time out during the day.

She could often be seen sitting in the living room for a while, but she wouldn't disturb Kuroba Akira and Murasaki Nyanomiya. She would just rest her chin on her hand, staring at the two of them in a daze, as if admiring some beautiful scenery.

A hint of embarrassment appeared on Murasaki no Miyako's face, her cheeks flushed, and she spoke shyly.

"Um... Miss Hongxiang... I have something I'd like to ask you..."

"Hmm? Ziyin-chan, just say what you want. I'll do anything you can."

It's clear that Tashiro Kurenai really likes Murasaki no Miyako. Just like Kobayashi's grandmother, she called her Murasaki no Miyako right after they met, as if she were treating her like her own little sister.

It's clear that the facial cleanser hug that Kuroba Akira received wasn't an exclusive perk; it was simply because she has a caring older sister personality.

After all, Tashiro Kurenai's mental age is nearly forty years old, so in her eyes, Kuroba Akira and Murasaki Shion are probably just like relatives' children.

"Um... could you lend me a pair of pants?"

"What?! Shion-chan, you don't even have any clothes to change into?!"

To Murasaki no Miyako's small request, Tashiro Kurenai reacted with exaggerated disbelief.

"I was saying, why do you always wear this leotard that looks like a swimsuit? I thought you just liked wearing such revealing clothes."

"Well... I think this outfit is pretty good... at least it's very convenient to move around in."

Of course, the main reason is that wise rulers like to watch it...

Murasaki no Miyako gave a wry smile.

"But it's also because I only have two sets of clothes to change into right now..."

Murasaki doesn't wear her gym uniform every day. She occasionally wears her sailor uniform, but she mainly wears it while Kuroba Akira is at school. Before Kuroba Akira returns, she changes back into her gym uniform and puts on white stockings. The purpose of this is self-evident.

"That won't do! A girl should have at least seven different outfits!"

"Seven sets is just too much..."

"It's no exaggeration at all, seven outfits is the bare minimum! If I weren't required to wear a business suit to work, and it had to be black, I would definitely wear a better outfit every day!"

Right now, Tashiro Kurenai is wearing high-waisted slim-fit jeans paired with a clean white T-shirt, a simple yet stylish outfit that makes her legs look long and makes her look younger, exuding a mature and sophisticated vibe.

"Ziyin-chan, you're so pretty, how can you not even have a few nice clothes? It's such a waste of such a good figure..."

Tashiro Kurenai clapped her hands, having come up with a great idea.

"That's it! Let's go buy clothes now!"

"Hey?"

Murasaki no Miyako never expected that her simple request to borrow a pair of pants would spark Tashiro Kurenai's desire to buy new clothes, thinking, "How can I let my child dress so shabbily? I have to buy her new clothes!"

She got up, took Murasaki no Miyako's hand, and wanted to take her out to buy clothes.

"Let's go now! The mall should still be open at this time, and we can still buy clothes."

Murasaki was almost pulled up by her, revealing the dampness that hadn't dried yet, so she quickly broke free from her hand and waved her hand, saying.

"No need, Miss Hongxiang, you really don't need to buy me clothes. I don't want you to spend money..."

"Why are you being so formal? Besides, I'd be happy to buy you clothes, Shion-chan."

When she first met Murasaki no Miyako, Tashiro Kurenai was completely captivated by her stunning beauty, much like she had fallen in love with a high-end dress-up doll at first sight. She wanted to dress her up in various outfits and pose her in different ways while she admired and took photos.

Now that she finally has a 'pretext'—as long as she buys her clothes, she can enjoy the Purple Palace's dress-up show live—she'll feel that the money was well spent.

"Really, it's not necessary... I made an agreement with Mingjun that I would support myself with my own abilities."

Murasaki no Miyako repeatedly refused. She had previously rejected her father's and Grandma Kobayashi's financial assistance, and her gymnastics uniform and sports shoes were obtained through her labor. Now, it was even more impossible for her to accept Tashiro Kurenai's kindness.

Kuroba Akira, who was watching the commotion from the sidelines, joked.