In the anime, Ai Li's father really doesn't want to be a yellow-haired man

He thought of Miss Hayasaka again.

Putting aside her status as a prominent family, Ms. Hayasaka earns 50 yen a year, a 400 million yen year-end bonus, and all the holiday benefits of the Shinomiya zaibatsu. With an annual income of tens of millions, she is undoubtedly at the pinnacle of Japan's working class.

"Come to think of it... Miss Hayasaka seems quite wealthy. She should be able to lend me a few million in a pinch, right?" Kouzo muttered to himself. In short, even if he didn't make any money in the past two months, he could still make ends meet.

Xiaosan was thinking about these messy things, and his expression was a little dazed.

At this moment, Altria's clear voice interrupted Takashi's thoughts. "It seems we need to strengthen the Master's endurance training." Altria held her chin with her hand, her expression serious, and murmured solemnly.

These words made Xiao San's heart skip a beat. A slightly frightened expression appeared on his face. He quickly waved his hands and said, "No... That's not necessary, right? It's not that serious. I just need to rest for a while."

Altria nodded, "I understand. I will increase the intensity of my training with Master."

At that moment, Takashi's phone screen suddenly lit up, drawing his attention. A notification of a new text message appeared on the screen. He reached for the phone and swiped his finger across the screen to unlock it.

Yang No: Kosan, I'm sick, can you come and see me? (;?д｀)ゞ cough cough, I feel so uncomfortable and in so much pain...

Yukino: I’ll take care of your sister, so you don’t have to trouble Onii-chan.

"It seems to be nothing serious." Kozo, who knew Haruno's personality well, just thought it was just Haruno's usual prank, and since Yukino said so...then he would go and see it when he had time.

After that, Kozo and Altria went shopping together. The streets were lined with shops and bustling with people.

Not long after, Altria's eyes were attracted by a snack shop on the street... After getting Xiaosan's permission, she walked into the store happily and began to choose snacks, with excitement flashing in her eyes, and from time to time she picked up a bag of snacks to look at it carefully.

Kozo was standing near the store entrance, his eyes drawn to the commercial playing on the TV screen inside the electronics store. "Sakurajima Mai..." Kozo murmured involuntarily. "...Are you going to become an idol?"

Japan's entertainment industry is incredibly competitive, just as Guan Gu Shenqi once said, "What Japan lacks the least is manga artists." A top-tier animation by Hayao Miyazaki might cost just $2000 million, yet the artistry surpasses that of its American counterparts, and the cost is only one-fifth of the cost.

Whether it's film or animation, a top-tier Japanese production only costs around $2000 million. And no one invests in it because it's unprofitable. By comparison, a similarly budgeted American film would cost $1-2 million. The US produces films of this magnitude every year.

Even the most powerful idols in Japan rarely earn more than 1 million yen a year. Earning tens of millions of yen a year from advertising endorsements is considered top-tier in the industry.

Case:

Watanabe Naomi, a well-known comedian in Japan, was asked on a TV show, "How much are the Chinese organizers willing to pay you?"

Watanabe Naomi self-deprecatingly said: "Japanese artists are cheap and affordable, rounded up to the nearest hundred is equivalent to giving them away for free."

This is actually the case. Japan's top idol, Ryoko Yonekura, earns 200 million yen per episode and 400 million yen for her appearances. Other artists would be considered quite good if they could earn half of her salary.

After buying snacks, Kozo and Altria arrived at the Sony flagship store. Inside, a variety of electronic products were on display. Kozo carefully selected a phone and headphones, his eyes flicking back and forth between the different styles.

"So Master likes these?" Altria asked curiously.

Hearing Altria's question, Kouzo hesitated for a moment and shook his head slightly. "I did like these things when I was young, but now... I can't say I don't like them, but I'm not as enthusiastic as I was when I was young."

Kouzo looked at Altria and explained, "This is my apology to Miss Hayasaka. For some reason, I stood you up yesterday and made you wait for me for a long time."

"I see." Altria nodded as if suddenly realizing something. "It seems that the Master has finally gotten the idea." Apparently, the Knight King of Britain really wanted the rebellious Irish girl to be his maid.

Kozo turned his head and once again gazed at the dazzling array of items on the counter. Without a moment's hesitation, he immediately selected the best-spec phones and headphones, picking up several models... That must have totaled several hundred thousand yen, right? (Because Kozo subconsciously viewed Miss Hayasaka as a money bag he could borrow a lot of money from in a pinch, he didn't feel bad about it.)

The shop assistant was delighted by Takashi's generous gesture. A warm smile appeared on her face, and her attitude became even more polite. She kept saying words of gratitude.

If it were an ordinary girl, seeing her boyfriend buy such expensive things for other girls would definitely make her jealous. But Altria wouldn't do that. Putting aside her insensitivity, she felt that the money was only enough to cover her food for a few days. She didn't have the slightest feeling that "Takashi San treated other girls better than her."

However, when the clerk was looking forward to adding Takashi's social account and contact information, Altria's expression changed instantly... A hint of displeasure appeared on her originally calm face. Before Takashi could react, Altria reached out to stop him.

"Just add mine." Altria took out her cell phone without hesitation and handed it to the clerk, her eyes firm, as if declaring some kind of sovereignty.

The clerk was stunned for a moment. She didn't expect such a situation to happen. "This..."

When Xiaosan saw this scene, he smiled apologetically.

Altria is also very possessive. Although this completely contradicts her finding a concubine for Takashi San, or perhaps... she's just looking for a servant for herself under the guise of "finding a concubine for her husband"?

At nine o'clock in the morning, Karuizawa Megumi sat quietly on a chair in the park, her fingers tapping lightly on the armrests of the chair.

"Is this guy playing tricks on me again?" Karuizawa frowned and muttered softly. A trace of annoyance crossed her face, and as she recalled the possibility of similar situations before, her uneasiness grew stronger.

At this moment, a slight sound of footsteps came into her ears, the sound coming from far away.

Karuizawa looked in the direction of the sound. When she saw Yukinoshita's figure, her body instantly tensed up. "It's so scary. No matter how many times I see it, it's still..."

Kozo walked steadily to Karuizawa, reached into his pocket and took out a gift box.

"This is..." Karuizawa's eyes were instantly attracted by the exquisite little package.

"This is an apology for breaking your promise yesterday." Xiao San's voice was calm. He took her hand without hesitation and placed the gift box in her hand. "I have something important to do. I'm leaving now. See you tomorrow."

Karuizawa was stunned on the spot, her eyes fixed on Takashi's departing back... After a long while, she slowly shifted her gaze away and looked at the gift box in her hand again.

After Kozo left, Karuizawa opened the gift box... As the wrapping paper was peeled off bit by bit, the product packaging of Sony in-ear headphones gradually appeared before his eyes. "Headphones?"

Karuizawa had never been interested in, or familiar with, electronics. However, the moment her fingers touched the gift box, she was taken aback by the exquisite texture of the packaging. The delicate material and exquisite craftsmanship made her guess that this gift must be worth a fortune.

She pulled out her phone, opened her favorite shopping app, and entered the brand and model of the headphones. When she saw the price, her eyes widened. "This thing costs 4?" she exclaimed softly.

This price is an astronomical figure for her, who is just a high school student.

For ordinary industrial line workers who work in factories and earn more than 20 yuan a month, buying expensive electronic products should also be painful.

(In Japan, most families, whether rich or poor, give their children pocket money that's roughly equivalent to their peers. 500 yen is the basic allowance for elementary school students. Junior high school students mostly get 1 yen a month, while high school students average out at around 1000 yen. University students only get five figures, though there are rare exceptions. Even the wealthy like Kaguya-san and Chika-san are on the same page, with monthly allowances in the five to six figures, making them considered "rich" compared to their high school peers. However, they have their families' vast financial resources to back them up when they're in trouble, and they don't have much money to spend on a regular basis. They're constantly courted by countless people and receive expensive gifts, so pocket money doesn't really mean anything to them.)

Karuizawa looked up at the direction where Kozo had left, feeling a mixture of emotions. "As expected, does this guy like me?"

She took a deep breath and put the gift box back into her pocket... She needed time to think about how to respond to this feeling.

However......

This is the cruel truth: Yukinoshita Kozo didn't know what Karuizawa Megumi and Horikita Suzune liked. When he bought the gift that Hayasaka wanted, he also brought Karuizawa Megumi and Horikita Suzune.

As for the price...

In fact, it’s not as expensive as what he bought for Miss Hayasaka.

Chapter 63:062 The Easiest Woman to Cheat (Part ): Horikita Suzune is Doomed to Be a Loser

At the entrance to the school gymnasium, Horikita Suzune, a beautiful girl with long, black hair, stood elegantly, her arms folded across her chest. Her black stockings, paired with her school uniform, made her look incredibly alluring. Her eyes were closed, her long eyelashes casting a faint shadow on her fair cheeks. A gentle breeze ruffled her smooth black hair.

At this moment, she felt something keenly, slowly opened her eyes, and saw Xiaosan standing in front of her.

"What do you mean?" Horikita's cold voice sounded, full of confusion. Her eyes fell on the gift box that Kozo handed over... The gift box was beautifully wrapped, tied with a small bow, and shimmered softly in the sunlight.

Xiao San stood there, his expression calm and composed, and said in a calm and steady voice, "This is my apology for breaking my promise yesterday."

Horikita frowned slightly, with a hint of hesitation in her eyes, 'This guy really did this to me...' After a moment, she slowly said, "I won't accept your things. Also, it's no use apologizing to me. Instead of giving me a gift, you should give it to my brother and beg for his forgiveness." Her voice was cold, without a trace of warmth.

"Give it to your brother?" Xiaosan's face was full of confusion.

Horikita said firmly, "That's right, if you don't want to be expelled. This is also the best solution for your future."

However, Kozo sneered, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, "I will not apologize to Le Se." Before he finished speaking, he suddenly reached out and held Horikita's hand tightly.

Although only one day had passed in this world, Takashi's perception of time felt like a full two weeks had passed. However... this didn't stop him from remembering his character design. He also remembered the mission requirement: "Keep Horikita in constant pain," otherwise his Kabuto Insect Meter would be taken away.

The girl's hand struggled slightly under his grip, her heart pounding. "Let me go."

Even though Horikita had practiced Aikido, she was still as weak as a mayfly in front of Kozo, and he forced the gift box into her hand.

"This is my apology," Takashi San said firmly, then turned and walked away without hesitation. "If you want to throw it away, that's your freedom. You're free." (Having repeated this teaching task a dozen times and listened to the lines of young Alan countless times, I've become somewhat infected by the young Ai instructor.)

Horikita was stunned for a moment, standing there in a daze. Her eyes followed Kozo's back as he left, and that figure gradually disappeared into the distance. She looked at the gift box in her hand, then at the trash can beside her, her eyes full of confusion. "...Just throw it away."

Just when Horikita was in a dilemma, Kushida's clear voice suddenly appeared, "Horikita-san, what a coincidence!"

Horikita Suzune and Kushida Kikyo are like opposites... the lonely, cold moon and the warm sun. The contrast in their figures is even more pronounced.

Kushida's eyes fell on her gift box, with a sweet smile on his face, "Is this a gift from a boy? I'm so envious. Come to think of it, no boy has ever given me a gift."

Horikita simply glanced at Kushida, then handed the gift box in her hand to her and said in a calm tone: "Take it if you want it." There was no reluctance on her expression.

"This...this isn't good, is it? Horikita-san." Kushida looked at the gift box in Horikita's hand, then raised his eyes to look at Horikita Suzune, his slender eyebrows slightly wrinkled, looking very charming.

"There's nothing wrong with it. If you don't like it, just throw it away." Horikita's tone was cold. She stuffed the gift into Kushida's hands with a quick and decisive movement, and then she turned around and left without hesitation... Just like how Yukinoshita treated her before, she treated the little angel Kikyo in the same way.

Horikita's mind kept replaying Yukinoshita's image... She honestly realized she didn't want to be in a relationship. Especially with someone who had assaulted her brother. Thinking back to when she first met Yukinoshita, she'd thought he was a proud, unique individual, and she'd held him in high regard. But now, she'd realized he was just a vulgar man obsessed with love.

The more she thought about it, the more upset she became, and her pace unconsciously quickened a bit.

Horikita returned to the dormitory, where the quiet atmosphere temporarily isolated her from the chaos of the outside world. She sat on the edge of the bed, took a deep breath, and tried to calm her restless heart.

Gradually, her mind involuntarily recalled the scene of being rescued by Yukinoshita that night. The scene emerged clearly before her eyes. Horikita's expression began to become complicated, and a hint of emotion appeared on her originally cold face.

"After all, he did it for me yesterday..."

"What a mistake! I should have returned it to him tomorrow. I'm actually like that..."

"Never mind, I'll just compensate him with one when the time comes. I'll ask Kushida-san what's in the gift box tomorrow..."

Just like that, Horikita's mind gradually calmed down and she calmed down.

The next morning, Horikita Suzune arrived at the classroom early as usual. She sat quietly in her seat, reading a book.

Soon, students began to arrive, and the room began to buzz with activity. The sounds of laughter and playfulness echoed throughout. However... Yukinoshita's seat remained empty. (Ever since Kozo got his Kabuto insect detector, he's become a habitual tardiness, just as students who live closer to school tend to be late.)

Ayanokouji walked over at a leisurely pace and sat down in the window seat next to her. "Good morning."

However, Horikita pretended not to hear and did not respond, still looking down at the book.

Ayanokouji didn't seem to mind Horikita's cold attitude. He continued, "Did you give Kushida-san something yesterday?"

"Well. Is there any problem with that?" Horikita asked coldly without even looking up.

"That gift is very valuable no matter what...By the way, do you have enough points?" Ayanokouji's voice was filled with doubt.

"Very valuable?" Horikita's eyes were full of confusion.

Ayanokouji Kiyotaka turned his head to look at Kushida Kikyo, and Horikita Suzune couldn't help but look in his direction, only to see the girls gathered around Kushida Kikyo, chattering and discussing.

"This one's really expensive, isn't it? You're really willing to buy it!" A girl who's quite knowledgeable about electronics exclaimed in amazement. "I think it costs 60,000 points, but... then again, this will empty your wallet, right? Is that really okay?"

The other girls also echoed, their eyes full of envy.

Kushida had a faint smile on her face, which looked very decent. She waved her hand and said, "No, a friend gave it to me." As she spoke, her eyes seemed to be cast towards Horikita intentionally or unintentionally, and she winked at her playfully.

But in Horikita's view, this was undoubtedly a great irony, and her face instantly became gloomy... She felt like a clown who had been fooled. She had wanted to get rid of something, but she didn't expect that it would become a capital for showing off in the eyes of others, and they even responded to her in such a seemingly friendly but actually sarcastic way.

but......

Next, Horikita Suzune will face an even more difficult problem: How should she face Yukinoshita?

Chapter 64:063 Dating Horikita Suzune (I): Reversal, Karuizawa Megumi is the loser

Horikita Suzune sat there, her eyes filled with shock and confusion... She had never imagined that Yukinoshita would give her such a valuable gift. In her memory, even her brother had never given her such a valuable gift.

She stared ahead with a somewhat dull gaze, her mind constantly recalling the scene when she received the gift before, but at that time she had no idea of the value of this gift.

At this moment, Horikita inadvertently caught a glimpse of Yukinoshita walking into the classroom, and her heart instantly rose to her throat... Her body stiffened, and she quickly lowered her head, her eyes dodging, not daring to look at him at all, for fear of meeting his eyes.

Afraid of being noticed by him...

Afraid of being discovered by him...

Afraid of being questioned by him...

Why, why did she become like this? She didn't understand. She felt a surge of guilt. She knew she wasn't the kind of "hypocritical good person" who cared about other people's feelings, but...

It wasn't until Yukinoshita passed by him and sat in the back seat that Horikita's tense body finally relaxed.

Ayanokouji observed her meaningfully.

Karuizawa was chatting with other students, her lively and lively appearance particularly eye-catching. However, she would inadvertently glance at the handsome and stern Yukinoshita classmate, her eyes filled with unconcealable admiration and expectation.

On the playground during physical education class, Horikita, who had just finished running, stood aside to rest. Her chest was heaving slightly, beads of sweat were oozing from her forehead, and a few strands of hair were soaked by sweat and stuck to her cheeks.

Her gaze, drawn to Yukinoshita like a magnet, was shrouded in a complex mix of emotions. 'This guy...' She struggled internally, wondering whether or not to muster the courage to approach him.

At this moment, Karuizawa, like a nimble little deer, was already trotting towards Yukinoshita.

Horikita could only watch helplessly, her already troubled heart seemed to be hit hard at this moment... A trace of loneliness flashed in her eyes, but her gaze was still fixed on the direction of Karuizawa and Yukinoshita, her hands were clenched into fists, as if she was competing with herself.

She kept telling herself not to worry about that guy. However, this self-suggestion was like a fragile dam, unable to withstand the surging tide of thoughts... The more she tried not to think about it, the more Yukinoshita's figure appeared in her mind.

He humiliated himself so much...

"You are not as good as Karuizawa, you are far behind."