Tokyo: Love Begins with Controlling the Rich Girl

We can't get close to the young lady, and Tenkai Chizuru was only tied up not long ago.

Even though we had contacted each other a few times before, I couldn't make time for it because of other things.

Since he finally had some free time today, Shimada Sho decided to give it a try.

It just so happens that idols are also perfect subjects for experiments.

According to the system description, taking a photo of the registered character will generate a bond quest, and you can get a reward after completing it.

We'll see what the specific tasks this character will perform look like then.

As the end of April approaches, temperatures in Tokyo are gradually warming up.

The setting sun shone on the street, warming everything.

This temperature would be just right for a leisurely stroll.

But Shimada Sho was running, and after such strenuous exercise, he started sweating very quickly.

He was so thirsty from running that he went to a convenience store to buy a bottle of water and sat down to rest.

I took out my phone and saw a message from Tenkai Chizuru on LINE.

[It's my idol: Sir, what would you like to drink today? I'll bring it over on my way. / Cute.]

[It's my idol: Never mind, I'm afraid I'll buy the wrong thing, sir, you can choose it yourself QAQ.]

Shimada Sho's lips twitched slightly, and he typed a reply: 【No need.】

The message received a reply within seconds.

[It's my idol: Okay!! I'll come right over!!]

The message was followed by a Shiba Inu emoji that was nodding frantically.

Shimada Sho turned off his phone and looked at what was in front of him.

With a slight thought, the system opened, and the introduction to the Bond Camera appeared.

This item's effect is to generate bond quests.

However, the system did not specify what tasks would be generated.

Based on previous experience with the missions, it's highly likely that it's related to the character's wishes or deep desires.

What is the deepest desire of Tenkai Chizuru?

Shimada Sho thought about it for a moment, then quickly suppressed the thought.

I think it's better not to delve too deeply into it.

After finishing the last bit of his drink in the can, Shimada Sho got up and continued running.

With nothing to do on the way, he took out his phone to browse the Douyin (TikTok) backend.

The account "Gold Medal Lecturer - Island Adventure" has been running for over a week and has released eight videos.

The most viewed video, with 23,000 views, is about a drunk man who comes to buy something in the middle of the night and acts crazy.

Shimada Sho added a voice message saying "Who understands, family members?" and it unexpectedly went viral after being posted.

Because of this video, he gained some followers.

Current number of followers: 237.

For a new account, this data is neither good nor bad.

According to Douyin's rules, you can open a product showcase once you have over 1,000 followers, and you can accept Star Chart ads once you have over 10,000 followers.

If you can consistently produce content and create a viral hit, you should be able to reach the monetization threshold in about a month.

But these things are clearly too early for him.

For now, I'll continue making videos, focus on creating good content, and then see how my follower count grows.

After checking the backstage area, Shimada Sho clicked on the work and browsed the comments section.

"This shop assistant has a nice voice."

"Requesting background music"

When will you show your face?

"Followed, followed"

……

While reading these meaningless comments, I unknowingly arrived at the store entrance.

"jingle--"

Shimada Sho pushed open the door and entered.

"Genji-kun~" Takikawa Rena's languid voice came at the same time.

Looking in the direction of the sound, I saw her lying on the cashier's counter, yawning listlessly.

After Shimada Sho entered, he said leisurely, "You look good today. Is something good happening?"

"No."

"Liar~" she asked with a grin, "Did you make up with your little girlfriend Miu Miu?"

"...I told you she's not my girlfriend."

"Well, let's just say it isn't true. But she's been coming to the shop to see you these past two days while Genji-kun hasn't been here~"

With that, she got up, picked up her coat and bag, and handed over the task of minding the shop to Shimada Sho.

"The pudding in the freezer expires today. If you can't sell them all, take a few home. I have to go now, I'm meeting someone at the movies~"

The wind chimes tinkled as Takikawa Rena's figure disappeared around the street corner.

Shimada Sho changed into an apron, placed his phone on the shelf, and started recording.

[EP9: Convenience stores always have unexpected customers on weekends.]

After confirming that there were no problems, Shimada Sho sat down at the cashier, opened the registration form, and began to count the inventory.

There weren't many customers in the evening, except for a few students buying drinks and office workers buying cigarettes.

Time passed by in this leisurely manner, second by second.

Tenkai Chizuru has not come.

I glanced at my phone briefly, but I hadn't sent a single message.

Shimada Sho thought she wasn't coming.

Around 8 p.m., the convenience store door was suddenly pushed open.

"jingle--"

Shimada Sho raised his head.

Chizuru Amami stood at the doorway, one hand supporting herself on the doorframe, slightly out of breath, as if she had run there.

Today she was wearing a cream-colored knitted cardigan paired with a light pink camisole.

She wore a beige pleated skirt and small leather shoes, and surprisingly, she wasn't wearing a mask.

Her hair was tied into a ponytail and hung down her back, making her look full of energy.

But what caught the most attention was the bulging paper bag she was holding in her arms.

"Sir/Madam!"

She smiled as soon as she entered and saw Shimada Sho.

He strode to the cashier, placed the paper bag on the counter, and said, "Here, take this!"

Shimada Sho looked over and discovered that the paper bag contained more than one thing.

A box of strawberries, cookies, and a sports drink.

"Why did you buy so much stuff?" Shimada Sho asked her, puzzled.

Tenkai Chizuru answered loudly, "Of course it's for the shop assistant."

"You didn't drug me, did you?" Perhaps because they were quite familiar with each other, Shimada Sho habitually made a joke.

Unfortunately, Chizuru Amami seemed completely clueless, asking in bewilderment, "What?"

"It's nothing." Shimada Sho shook his head and pushed the paper bag aside.

The supplier just delivered the goods, and he needs to register them first.

Seeing him working, Tenkai Chizuru quieted down.

She stood in front of the cashier, her hands resting on the edge of the counter, her eyes fixed on Shimada Sho's writing.

After a while, he finally spoke, "Sir, shop assistant."

"Hmm?" Shimada Sho looked up.

Why haven't you been here these past few days?

"Something happened."

Tenkai Chizuru looked curious. "What is it?"

"Private matter."

"Oh," she replied, and didn't ask any further questions.

However, his gaze remained fixed on Shimada Sho, looking him up and down repeatedly.

Shimada Sho felt uncomfortable under her gaze and looked up to ask, "What are you looking at?"

"See if the shop assistant has eaten properly," Chizuru Amami replied seriously. "He seems to have lost a little weight."

Shimada Sho rolled his eyes. "It's only been a few days."

“It’s been two days,” Tenkai Chizuru replied immediately, then said angrily, “You’ve been away every time I’ve come over these past two days.”

"I'm busy," Shimada Sho replied without looking up.

I wonder if it's because of our different personalities.

He always felt much more at ease in front of Chizuru Amami.

Whether it's speaking or acting, they basically do whatever they want.

For example, if I encounter a question I don't want to answer, I can just give a perfunctory answer without worrying that she will get angry.

But the situation is completely different for the young lady and Yuki Ayase.

"Shop assistant."

As Shimada Sho was lost in thought, Amami Chizuru called his name again.

"What's wrong now?"

"May I go in?" She pointed inside the cashier's counter, her eyes sparkling as she waited for him to nod.

Seeing this, Shimada Sho moved half a step to the side.

"Thank you, sir!" Chizuru Amami immediately smiled.

She walked around the cashier and went inside, skillfully moved the small stool over, and sat down next to it.

Without waiting for Shimada Sho to speak, he took out the box of strawberries from the paper bag and started picking them out on his own.

After a while, he took out the biggest and reddest one and handed it to Shimada Sho.

"Sir, open your mouth."

"...I'll do it myself."

"Aren't you supposed to register?" she said, pushing the strawberries forward a little more.

She held up the strawberry, seemingly eagerly anticipating Shimada Sho's eating of it.

However, he still didn't comply with Tenkai Chizuru's wishes and reached out to take the strawberry.

Take a bite and the sweet and sour juice spreads across your tongue.

"Is it tasty?"