Kyoto: I just want to be a gentleman

Everything around seemed so peaceful, with only the occasional chirping of birds and the rustling of leaves in the breeze breaking the silence.

Suddenly, the float sank suddenly. The fisherman was instantly alert. He held the fishing rod tightly with both hands and pulled it up with force.

A fish struggled to jump out of the water, its body gleaming silvery-white in the sunlight.

The fisherman skillfully manipulated the fishing rod and slowly led the fish to the shore, his eyes revealing excitement and satisfaction, as if he was having a silent battle with the fish.

Although the fisherman's movements were very standard, for some reason, his strength was surprisingly small. After a lot of effort, he finally successfully pulled the fish ashore.

"This feeling is still good." The fisherman murmured to himself, then skillfully packed up his fishing gear and sat back on the folding chair.

The atmosphere around returned to its initial tranquility, as if nothing had happened just now.

The fisherman was naturally the long-lost Watanabe Hideyuki.

While he was resting in the hotel in the morning, a sudden pain swept through his body.

The pain came without warning, like a spasm, and was almost unbearable. His muscles were tense, as if he was bound by an invisible force, making him unable to move.

He clenched his teeth tightly, trying to endure the severe pain, but the pain was like a raging torrent, constantly hitting his body.

As time went by, the pain gradually subsided, but was replaced by a deep feeling of weakness.

It was as if all the strength had been drained from his body, and even the most basic movements became extremely difficult. He felt as if he was in an endless state of weakness, unable to escape.

After resting for more than two hours, his body felt a little better and he could move normally, but he was still listless as if he had a bad cold and he had no strength in his body.

After noticing this slight difference, he realized that the debuff of [Weakness] in option one yesterday had taken effect.

He opened his personal panel, and sure enough, there was an icon he had never seen before behind the character's name.

[Weakness: Status lasts for 2 days, 21 hours, and 37 minutes]

It was difficult to return to school in the afternoon in this state.

What should be done?

For some reason, he suddenly thought of the sport of fishing.

He doesn't have to do anything, just lie there and wait for the fish to bite, which is very suitable for his current physical condition.

And fishing was one of his favorite sports in his previous life.

His favorite thing to do before was to post the fish he caught in the group and enjoy the praises from his friends.

Moreover, fishing is a sport that can not only cultivate one's sentiments, but also...

Sorry, he can't continue.

In short, a good fishing expert never comes back empty-handed!

Just when Xiuxing was still immersed in the joy of catching the fish he had just caught, a young woman in an OL suit came towards him holding various fishing gear.

The woman looked around here and there, walked around for a long time, and then looked at Xiuxing's full fish basket. Finally, she stopped and put the parasol next to Xiuxing with great effort.

Xiuxing looked up at the soft sunlight, and then at the huge parasol.

reasonable.

Watanabe Hideyuki observed that the woman did not choose to make a nest, but started to adjust her fishing rod directly.

...Reasonable.

The woman began to tie the sub-line and the main line in a hurry. Xiuxing clearly saw that the two lines were almost tied into a knot in the woman's hands.

But...why is the sub-line much thicker than the main line?

Maybe it's the style of a master...reasonable.

After hanging the bait on the hook, the woman did not adjust the float, but started her fishing activities directly.

Now, Watanabe Hideyuki could no longer go against his conscience and say that it was reasonable. He closed his eyes, slumped on the folding chair, and rested his eyes.

He is a Kyoto gentleman, not a Kyoto liar.

The situation was just as Xiuxing had expected. Until night fell and a bright moon hung slightly in the sky, the woman did not catch any fish.

Xiuxing has already started preparing to pack up his fishing gear and return home with a full load.

A blue border appeared in front of Xiuxing's eyes.

[Faced with a newbie who wants to become a fisherman, as a gentleman in Kyoto, you cannot undermine her self-confidence and thus erode her passion for fishing, so you choose...]

[Option 1: Give her half of the fish in your basket]

[For the sake of one's hobby, the generous Kyoto gentleman will never be stingy with a few small fish. It is the same reason that happiness is shared with others rather than enjoyed alone. (EQ +1) (Title: Timely Rain) Title Experience Card for 1 day, points +100]

Hey.

What are a few small fish?

Gou system, do you know how difficult it is for me to catch these fish?

Without a full basket of fish, how can I go home and show off to my sister-in-law? How can I face Moxia's admiring eyes?

[Option 2: Release the animals]

[You are not a fish, how do you know the joy of fish? The cute fish have been living happily and carefree in this water area. As a gentleman in Kyoto, you certainly can't bear to eat these cute fish. At the same time, in order to teach women the principle of letting go in time, you choose to release them. (Luck +3), Points +50]

This was the first time Watanabe Hideyuki saw this strange attribute point.

Lucky?

How come there is such an attribute point?

There is no annotation next to this attribute. If he accumulates more, will he become the son of destiny like the male protagonist in fantasy novels?

The identity of Hideyuki Watanabe is unknown.

Option 3: Imparting knowledge

[As the saying goes, "giving a man a fish is worse than teaching him how to fish." You, who are well-informed, know that simply giving a woman fish will not solve her real problem. The key to solving the problem is to teach her all your fishing knowledge and experience. (Skill: Fishing Collection-Excellent), Points +30, Mission Items: Fishing Secrets, (Wisdom +1)]

This skill is the highest level skill that Watanabe Hideyuki has ever seen, surpassing the previous medical skill - Good.

But, for him, this skill is better than nothing.

Chapter 22 Sprain

So he stood up silently, carrying his fishing gear and fish basket, and walked towards the urban woman beside him.

The woman watched the young man limping towards her.

What does this boy want to do?

Seeing that I haven’t caught any fish for a long time, are you ready to give me some advice?

But at my age, it's a bit too embarrassing to be guided by a teenager.

Or just passing by?

Before the woman could figure it out, Xiuxing took out one, two, and three fish from his fish basket and put them all into the woman's empty fish basket.

Then he turned around, leaving the woman with only a cool and lonely back.

During this time, Xiuxing didn't say a word.

A blush crept from the woman's cheeks to behind her ears, not out of shame, but out of annoyance.

I didn't expect that I would be sympathized by a boy so much younger than me.

Is your fishing skill really that bad?

I clearly followed the instructions on YouTube step by step, and even chose the best brands of fishing gear at the same price.

Why can’t I catch any fish?

The woman fell into deep self-doubt.

When Watanabe Hideyuki returned home, the living room on the first floor was dark, with only a faint but warm light coming from the kitchen.

"Sister-in-law, I'm back." Xiuxing walked into the kitchen and saw a figure standing by the sink, washing dishes carefully.

"It's Hideyuki who's back." Miyuki heard the voice behind her, turned her head and smiled.

Miyuki was wearing a white bathrobe, obviously having just finished a bath. Her long hair, which had not yet been blown dry, was casually tied behind her head.

The collar of the bathrobe was slightly open, revealing her slender neck and delicate collarbone. Xiuxing looked down and saw an elegant bow tied in the middle of the bathrobe.

The two completely different temperaments of cuteness and mature charm were fully combined on the gentle and lovely face of his sister-in-law. For a moment, Xiuxing couldn't help but stare in amazement.

When he came to his senses, he asked hurriedly.

"Where's Mosha?"

"She's already asleep. She's scheduled to give a class presentation tomorrow, so she went to bed early today." Miyuki explained. Her face always lit up with pride and affection whenever she mentioned Moxia.

"I wanted to wake Xiuxing up for breakfast this morning, but no one answered the door after I knocked for a long time. Then I realized that Xiuxing didn't come home last night."

"I helped a friend with a small favor last night. It was too late, so I slept outside." Xiuxing's tone was a little apologetic. He didn't want to make his family worry about him.

After hearing this, Miyuki nodded gently. "It's a good thing to help, but you also have to take care of your health. You are at the age of growing up, so don't stay up late all the time. If you don't go home at night, at least send us a message to let us know so that people don't worry."

Although there was a hint of reproach in Miyuki's words, Hideyuki could deeply feel his sister-in-law's deep concern and selfless love for him.

This home-like warmth made Xiuxing feel extremely safe and touched.

Xiuxing lowered his head slightly and silently accepted his sister-in-law's teachings.

"I understand, sister-in-law."

Miyuki looked at him, a gleam of satisfaction in her eyes.

She knew that Xiuxing was a sensible child who would not make her worry, so she turned around and continued to wash the dishes, saying as she washed: "You must be tired after a busy day. The water in the bathtub in the bathroom is still mild. Soak in it for a while before going to bed to change your mind."

"Thank you, sister-in-law." Xiu Xing said gratefully. Looking at his sister-in-law's busy back, he felt a sense of panic in his heart, so he walked forward and said, "Sister-in-law, leave this to me. It's getting late. You go upstairs and rest first."

As he said this, he was about to take the plate from his sister-in-law.

"No, there are only two more dishes to be washed. You can go take a bath first." Miyuki smiled and rejected Hideyuki, picked up the washed dishes and prepared to put them in the cupboard not far away.

Maybe it was because the slippers on his feet were wet. When he turned around, his feet slipped and his body lost balance. The plate in his hand flew out of his hand, drew a perfect flat line in the air, and broke on the floor with a crisp sound.

At this critical moment, Watanabe Hideyuki, who was beside her, saw the situation, rushed forward, and steadily supported Miyuki who was about to fall.

"Sister-in-law, be careful." Xiuxing said nervously, his eyes full of concern.