Tokyo: Becoming the Perfect Male God Starting with a Rented Boyfriend.

Accompanying this message was a screenshot of a bank account balance.

The numbers inside left Miyazawa Itsuki speechless.

I never imagined that Naomi possessed such substantial wealth. She didn't even rely on her parents.

Naomi said that this was the money she had saved up since she started working as a model. Because she was a homebody, she didn't spend much money, so most of it was kept in the bank.

She wanted to give all the money to Miyazawa Itsuki. That way, she wouldn't have to work so hard to earn money, and things would be easier for her.

[nao_nao: This way, Tree-kun will have time to keep me company. I'm so bored at school all by myself.]

In this regard.

Miyazawa Itsuki naturally refused.

He does need money, that's true, but he won't accept just any kind of money.

That was wealth that Naomi had earned through her own hard work; he had no reason or right to accept it.

Naomi was very anxious and tried to put it in several different ways, such as, "Can I just consider it a loan to Itsuki-kun, and pay it back slowly over the next few decades?"

Miyazawa Itsuki's attitude remained unchanged.

If it's just a small amount like a few hundred yen, I might be able to accept it with a clear conscience by borrowing it.

But Naomi's bank deposits are practically her entire fortune, enough for her to retire on the spot.

Taking this money is no different from taking someone else's life.

If you borrow someone else's life, you have to take responsibility. Besides "that" option, Miyazawa Itsuki couldn't think of any other.

Although Naomi ultimately did not accept the bank card, Miyazawa Itsuki still appreciated her kindness.

He said he would make time to be with her, and Naomi chose one day during Golden Week.

Naomi is still alone at school... Has she still not made up with Chinatsu Nakano and the others?

Miyazawa Itsuki thought to himself, but did not presume to ask.

That's something Naomi needs to face herself; we can't make all the decisions for her.

He wasn't her real boyfriend, after all, and he didn't intend for their relationship to develop that way.

After that day, Naomi became less discreet about some of her attitudes toward him.

Even if you're slow to realize it, you should at least be aware of what it is.

As for my feelings, they are quite complicated.

Being cared for by such a cute girl would be a lie to say I didn't care at all.

But I never even considered taking advantage of someone's vulnerability to achieve anything.

Naomi ended up in this miserable state because of what happened to her.

I have no friends, no one I can trust.

Of all the options, only [Miyazawa Itsuki] remains.

Like falling into endless darkness, people will make sacrifices they can't even imagine in order to keep the last flame alive.

They twisted complex emotions such as retention, dependence, trust, and gratitude into liking.

If he were a scumbag who lusted after Naomi's beautiful body, he would probably manipulate that emotion and turn her into a puppet who couldn't live without him.

They could command all their wealth to be offered up.

Even if the request were more outrageous, Naomi might still agree.

I recall the girl's soft body and her charming face.

Faced with that possibility, almost no man would remain unmoved.

"..."

Miyazawa Itsuki is one of the very few exceptions.

He only regarded Naomi as a familiar girl like Rino and Shiori.

Ultimately, Naomi is just a girl who is only seventeen years old in body and mind.

As adults who have been given a second chance at life, helping them is similar to caring for children.

It's only natural for children to feel grateful and close to friendly adults.

But what if "adults" develop special ideas about children?

He should indeed go to the police station to reflect on his actions.

Miyazawa Itsuki let out a long sigh.

Let go of all the messy thoughts for now.

He had been lingering at the entrance of the cat cafe for quite some time, making the staff member a little worried that he might be hesitant to go in because the interior decoration was too cute.

"Um, sir."

The lovely shop assistant mustered her courage and shyly approached to strike up a conversation:

Would you like to come and sit in our cat café? There are lots of adorable children here.

Miyazawa Itsuki snapped out of his daze and smiled.

"Thank you, I'll go in and take a look."

"Ok!"

The shop assistant happily welcomed him inside.

Upon entering the cat cafe, the space was more spacious than expected.

Following the instructions of the shop assistant, Miyazawa Itsuki disinfected his hands with alcohol.

We were led to a quiet corner.

You can see most of the layout of the cat cafe from here.

Cats roamed freely throughout the space, and guests were interacting with them. Most of the guests were young.

What would you like to order?

The saleswoman blushed slightly: "In our store, different meal sets come with different cat food. Some cats especially like certain cat food, so you can use that to attract them."

"Um...um, and also, the shop assistants can..."

The shop assistant's voice gradually lowered, and her face grew increasingly red.

"Ok?"

Miyazawa Itsuki gave a puzzled smile.

What can a shop assistant do?

"...shop assistants can also dress up as cats."

The shop assistant's skin finally gave way, and she lowered her head, avoiding his gaze.

Miyazawa Itsuki's eyebrows twitched slightly.

"Thank you, but I'll have something plain."

He carefully chose his words, trying not to hurt the dignity of the shop assistant.

Saying "something normal" is going too far. It's very rude to a girl. The shop assistant also seems to have just started working there.

"Hmm... okay, that's true. Someone like me, who has no womanly charm, is completely worthless..."

The shop assistant's demeanor was visibly depressed.

Honestly, the shop assistant is very cute, and she would be one of the best in her class at school, but I don't know why she has such low self-esteem.

"...Let's do as the shop assistant recommends."

Miyazawa Itsuki softened for a moment.

"...Do you also need services where you can play the role of a cat?"

"...Is it expensive?"

"No, it's not expensive at all."

The shop assistant shook her head frantically.

"Okay... I'll look forward to it."

Miyazawa Itsuki couldn't help but feel a pang of self-loathing that he could utter such mature-sounding words.

But the shop assistant's eyes lit up.

"Thank you so much! I'll definitely work hard. By the way, I highly recommend our Blue Mountain coffee..."

After placing the order, the waitress shyly retreated.

Miyazawa noticed that at the front desk of the store, there were two older female employees who were secretly laughing and looking at the cute employee from before with encouraging eyes.

"what……"

Miyazawa Itsuki could only pray silently.

It's best if the service isn't particularly awkward, and more importantly, the price shouldn't be too high.

The so-called "cat role-playing" wasn't even on the menu. It was probably something that came up on the spot.

These kinds of people always ask for the highest prices, and he was a little worried that he might be getting ripped off.

No… if that shyness just now was all an act to swindle him, then her acting skills must be at a professional or even elite level. That's a bit too impressive.

If that's the case, Miyazawa Itsuki would need to consider going on a date with the shop assistant and getting her skills.

Chapter 165 Reencounter with Aochi Akane

Miyazawa Itsuki waited at his seat for coffee and snacks.

During this time, a beautiful Maine Coon cat curiously came up and rubbed against his trouser leg.

Seeing that Miyazawa Itsuki didn't react with disgust, the Maine Coon grew bolder and jumped directly onto his lap.

The Maine Coon is a long-haired cat that looks very handsome and is said to have a relatively high intelligence among cats.

The white Maine Coon with its dark tail sat on Miyazawa Itsuki's lap, tilting its head back to meet his gaze with its agate-colored eyes.

"It seems she's quite close to you."

A guest sitting nearby said to Miyazawa Itsuki with a smile.

"Really... I didn't know I had a knack for attracting cats."

Miyazawa Itsuki scratched his face, suddenly remembering the white cat at school, Tamahime.

Its fur is pure white like snow, without any other colors, and its eyes are also very beautiful, but you can't tell what breed it is.

In terms of understanding human nature, Yu Ji is even more so than the Maine Coon in front of her, able to read human-like emotions from its eyes.

Since acquiring [Acting Level 1], Miyazawa Itsuki has become more precise in his grasp of emotions and can now barely pronounce specific nouns.

When Yu Ji first met him, the emotions in her eyes should have been [curiosity], [testing], and finally [disappointment].

As for whether his initial emotion was "curiosity" or "shock," Miyazawa Itsuki wasn't quite sure.

But a cat's reaction to a stranger is probably more in line with its "curiosity." It would be too strange for it to be shocked upon seeing him.

On the contrary, the final "disappointment" left a deep impression on him.

Upon closer analysis, it resembles a feeling of hope followed by disappointment. The fact that a cat could experience such complex emotions deeply moved Miyazawa Itsuki.

He's just a little poor and can't afford expensive cat food, why is he so disappointed?

As he was pondering this, Miyazawa Itsuki caught a glimpse of a tall girl at the entrance of the café out of the corner of his eye.

He wore familiar sunglasses, his long hair was tied with a light blue ribbon, and his thin lips were slightly pursed, exuding a dignified aura.

"Miss Qing...?"

Miyazawa Itsuki was surprised.

The visiting guest was none other than Akane Aoike.