Tokyo: Love Begins with Controlling the Rich Girl

Especially being teased by a guy I really dislike.

"We're here." Shimada Sho had no idea what the girl was thinking. He stopped in the lobby of the teaching building and pointed to the stairwell. "The first-year students are all on the second floor. Go find your class yourself."

Ayase Maki's lips moved, as if she wanted to say something.

But the guy in front of me had already turned around. "You're welcome. See you next time."

“I didn’t thank you!” Ayase Maki stretched her neck and emphasized loudly.

Unfortunately, Shimada Sho didn't turn back.

"Hmph!" She glared at his retreating figure until it disappeared, muttering to herself, "He really is a despicable guy!"

……

When Shimada Sho returned to the classroom, there were already more students in the class.

He spotted Tenkai Chizuru sitting in the back row at a glance.

The young idol wore a neat school uniform, her black hair flowing freely, and she had a gentle and refined demeanor.

Perhaps sensing the gaze, she slowly raised her head, and upon seeing it was Shimada Sho, a blush rose on her cheeks before she quickly lowered her head again.

"Good morning," Shimada Sho greeted her as he walked past her.

The response was barely audible, "Good morning, Shimada-kun..."

Throughout the entire performance, Chizuru Amami kept her head down and her ears turned red.

She looks like a quiet, timid girl who is afraid to communicate with others.

But when Shimada Sho looked at her like this, and then thought about her blush-inducing confessions from last night, he realized that she was making him blush.

It's impossible to associate her with the word "cowardly" when she says she wants to kneel down or be bullied.

He sat back down in his seat and sighed silently to himself.

This girl's current condition is very worrying.

Regardless, we should try to change her mind as soon as possible.

Thinking it over, Shimada Sho opened the system inventory.

The Chain of Tranquility lies quietly in one of the compartments. The icon shows a thin silver chain with a pale blue gemstone hanging from it, emitting a soft, reassuring glow.

Its effect is to suppress abnormal fluctuations in the mental state, including compulsive impulses, which is exactly what Chizuru Amami needs now.

Once the connection cools down and resets, log in and give her the necklace as the system's master.

Let's see if it works.

After closing the inventory, Shimada Sho opened the character panel.

【Kamidai Yukiyin】

[Development Progress: 60%]

[Connection Cooling: Reset]

The cooldown for the connection between Yuki Ayase and Chizuru Amami has not been reset yet.

At this moment, the only one who can climb the ladder is the young lady.

She's not in the classroom; she's probably on her way to school. It's a good opportunity to log in and get a chance to win a prize.

Having resolved his loan issues, Shimada Sho didn't have much need for the lottery.

I think I can just draw whatever comes my way; if I get it, I'll use it, and if I don't, it doesn't matter.

But after experiencing the idol incident, he no longer thinks that way.

The number of draws represents the system items that can be obtained.

He knew there must be good stuff in the categories when he looked at them during the lottery last night.

Even if things don't go well, in the event of a sudden change in the idol's mindset, you can still rely on targeted draws to obtain the items you need.

Therefore, he must now value the opportunity to log in.

First, log in to "Miss," then log in to "Little Idol" at noon, and go find Ayase Yuki in the evening. Don't miss any lottery draws.

[Should we add the character "Kamishiro Yukine"?]

"Yes."

[Enable smart managed mode?]

"no."

Without enabling account management, Shimada Sho logged in directly.

After a moment of confusion, light appeared before my eyes.

He found himself standing on a path paved with bluestone slabs.

The morning mist had not completely dissipated, and the air was filled with the fragrance of incense and herbs.

The cawing of crows came from afar, exceptionally clear in the quiet morning.

Before me stood a vermilion torii gate, above which hung a heavy, peeling plaque that read "Kamishiro Shrine".

Shimada Sho was taken aback. "Why is it a shrine?"

He thought the young lady was on her way to school, but when he opened his eyes, this was the place he found.

"Good morning, Mr. Thug." The ethereal voice of Yukine Kamishiro echoed in my mind.

Shimada Sho responded, "Good morning."

"You're here really early today."

"Just came up to check in." Shimada Sho said to her, glancing around before asking, "What are you doing here? Aren't you going to school?"

“I’ll go this afternoon,” Yukine Kamishiro explained calmly. “Friday mornings are the day for the family’s morning sweeping ceremony, and it’s my turn this time.”

"Morning sweep?"

“Yes, we have to clean the shrine in the early morning.” She explained patiently, “Although the Kamishiro Shrine has its own priests and shrine maidens, family members also take turns cleaning it every week. My mother says it’s a form of spiritual practice.”

Shimada Sho's lips twitched after hearing this.

The spiritual practices of the wealthy are truly unique.

"Can you help me, Mr. Thug?" Yukine Kamishiro asked again.

Shimada Sho looked down at the slender arms of the body. "Use your body to sweep the floor?"

"Hmm." The young lady's tone was matter-of-fact. "Anyway, Mr. Thug is fine."

"...Alright then." Shimada Sho was indeed fine. "How do we sweep?"

"Go to the office and get the tools first," Yukine Kamishiro instructed him.

Shimada Sho controlled the young lady's body, passing through the torii gate and walking along the approach to the temple.

Tall cedar trees lined both sides of the approach, blocking out the morning sun, and the stone lanterns on both sides were still covered with the dew from the previous night.

As you walk through it, you can smell the steam mixed with the scent of incense.

This is his second time visiting Jinshiro Shrine.

The last time I logged in was during the young lady's confinement period. I only took a quick look around the front hall and didn't go any deeper.

"The office is over there."

As I walked along the approach to the temple, Yukine Kamishiro's voice echoed in my mind.

Following the directions, Shimada Sho turned into a side road, where a row of wooden buildings came into view.

A wooden sign hangs on the door of the first room, which reads "Community Office".

He pushed open the door, and there was no one inside, except for a few bamboo brooms and dustpans neatly arranged on the table.

"Take the smaller one," Yukine Kamishiro reminded her again.

Shimada Sho picked up the smallest bamboo broom and weighed it in his palm.

A quick glance caught sight of a red and white shrine maiden's outfit in the corner.

This must be the uniform of a shrine employee.

He had only seen it in movies and TV shows before, and then he met the young lady once after logging in. This was the second time.

It's just not on the young lady.

"What is Mr. Thug looking at?"

Yukine Kamishiro noticed his gaze.

Shimada Sho didn't hide anything, "The shrine maiden outfit is quite pretty."

"It's not mine," the young lady explained softly.

Shimada Sho understood, of course.

She added, "It's exclusively mine, and I only take it out during festivals."

"You also get involved in shrine affairs?" Shimada Sho asked, somewhat surprised.

Although the Kamishiro family is rumored to have started out as a shrine family, it is now one of the top powerful clans in Tokyo.

He thought he had long since severed ties with the shrine, since he was engaged in either high-tech or public education. He never expected that the young lady would have her own shrine maiden outfit.

"I am also the shrine's priestess."

Perhaps sensing his surprise, the young lady revealed another identity in a rather smug tone.

Shimada Sho had no idea what Mikamiko was.

However, it must have been a very important position within the shrine.

"Does Mr. Thug want to see me in a shrine maiden outfit?" Yukine Kamishiro asked again after she finished speaking.

Shimada Sho tried to imagine what the young lady would look like in a shrine maiden outfit.

He then shook his head, "Just asking."

Shrines should have their own rules; shrine maiden outfits are not something you can just wear whenever you want.

“That means I want to see it.” Yukine Kamishiro’s tone carried a hint of a smile. “Let’s wait until the next festival.”

Shimada Sho didn't respond to that, and walked out of the office with a broom in his hand.

"Where to begin?" he asked, looking around as he entered the courtyard.

“The plaza in front of the main hall,” Yukine Kamishiro replied. “First, sweep up the fallen leaves, then wipe the dew off the stone lanterns.”

Sho Shimada continued walking along the approach, and after passing through the second torii gate, his view suddenly opened up.

The main hall stands before us, an ancient wooden building with vermilion pillars that gleam warmly in the morning light.

Rainwater from last night still lingered on the roof tiles. In front of the main hall was a small but flat square paved with gravel.

There are rows of stone lanterns on both sides of the square, covered with moss and looking quite old.

"here."

When Shimada Sho reached the center of the square, the young lady spoke up to remind him.

He then picked up a broom and began to sweep.

A morning breeze occasionally blows, and a few leaves fall from the trees, while a few more fall from the spot that has just been swept.

"Mr. Thug".

"Ok?"

"You're sweeping the floor incorrectly."

"What's wrong?"

"You should sweep from the edge towards the center, not sweep randomly."

"...How did you know?"

"I've scanned it a few times."

"..."