Tokyo Soft Rice King

But they were not embarrassed because of their initial rejection of Kuroba Akira, but because they recalled the process of becoming familiar and close with Kuroba Akira.

That was really too shameful, a complete socially devastating experience. I couldn't tell anyone about it, not even to my best friend.

The three sisters each have a secret between themselves and Hei Yuming.

Asato Hitomi could naturally see what had happened between her two best friends and Kuroba Akira, so her attitude softened.

She just thinks that it is a good thing for friends to have better relationships, and there is no need to interfere.

But that woman just now...

Anri Hitomi found that she was really unhappy with the woman who "occupied the magpie's nest".

It's absolutely true to say that she is a cat. I was just a little provoked just now, and she stood up as if her tail was stepped on, and she breathed at the people outside to declare her sovereignty over her territory.

This just proved that she was actually very uneasy and felt threatened, afraid that even her own territory, the 'Kobayashi family', would be invaded by outsiders.

However...do you know?

In fact, for me, the Kobayashi family is a place where I can enter and exit freely.

You are the outsider, Ziyin of Zizhigong.

If I hadn't considered Mingjun's feelings and didn't want him to misunderstand me...how could I have given you the opportunity to live with Mingjun?

Everything you have now is given to you by me.

"In short, Mingjun and her are not in that kind of relationship."

"I see, Tong, you seem to know everything."

"Hehe... I don't know everything. I only know what I know."

Anri Hitomi narrowed her eyes, still smiling, but a little more gloomy than usual.

"Let's go too, Ruiqing. Send Mengmeng and Shizhi home first. Also, don't tell mom that I was here."

"Yes, Miss."

……

On the other side, Hei Yuming was pulled back home by Zi Zhigong.

Zizhigong went to drain the water, and Hei Yuming also thought it was time to take a bath.

After all, he went into the women's restroom and came into contact with Moe Aizono's holy water... Even Kuroba Akira felt that there would definitely be a smell this time.

So after the bath water was ready, Hei Yuming quickly took off his clothes and went to take a bath.

After getting into the bathtub, Hei Yuming finally relaxed and began to think about what had just happened.

Although Zi Zhigong didn't say much after entering the room, Hei Yuming could tell from her attitude that she was really dissatisfied this time.

Seeing that she was in a relationship with a girl would make her feel uncomfortable...was it jealousy?

Has her favorability reached the stage of liking him?

Or is it just pure xenophobia?

There is a kind of cat at home that finds that its owner has hugged another wild cat outside, and becomes wary of the unfamiliar smell. It wants to cover the smell with its own scent, so it becomes more clingy than usual... Helping to run the bath water is also a sign of attentiveness.

But in fact, what happened up to this point was not the main reason why Hei Yuming couldn't sleep all night.

What really made him feel heartburned was...

Later, when he was taking a shower, Zi Zhigong broke in!

And... no bath towel!

After seeing other girls who had relationships with Kuroba Akira with her own eyes, Murasaki felt the threat materialized.

A stressed cat may act out of anxiety.

Chapter 175 I'm Not Your Only Choice

Q: Why don’t you lock your door when you’re taking a shower?

Please, is this question really necessary?

Normally, no one would barge into a bathroom when they see someone else showering, right? Even family members wouldn't do that, right?

But Zi Zhigong just barged in without even saying hello, catching Hei Yuming off guard.

Moreover, she had even completed the necessary preparations before entering the bathroom, without wearing a swimsuit or wrapping herself in a bath towel.

No protective measures were taken, no excuses were made, and there was not even the slightest intention of covering it up.

She meant to take a shower together.

Only couples in the honeymoon phase, or party buddies who are only related financially or physically would make such an "invitation" with such obvious intentions.

Taking a bath together is just a ulterior motive. Anyway, you will definitely have to bathe again after bathing for a while, constantly switching between the two states of getting dirty and cleaning, until you are exhausted and then stop to bathe carefully for the last time.

So there is not much room left for Hei Yuming to play dumb.

Originally, Hei Yuming was not a dull man. He had been paying attention to the way he got along with Murasakimiya and his favorability towards her.

But now it seems that Zi Zhigong's favorability has "fully met the standard" and the status is clearly "like".

If the other person was not someone she liked, she would not be able to do this.

Her actions were already equivalent to a confession.

So when Zi Zhigong walked in openly, Hei Yuming was very hesitant about how to respond to her bold behavior.

Pretending to be a slow-witted man, he asked her in surprise why she came in.

Or play the role of a flirtatious man and invite her into the bathtub... No, this is too dangerous. I feel like she will really cooperate and come in.

Or maybe he angrily kicked her out...

wrong.

None of them are right.

What I should think about now is not how to treat her, but...

What do I really think of the girl named 'Murasaki Shion'?

She has already made her cards clear.

What about yourself?

Can you accept her feelings?

Judging from the plan made before, we can't touch her. We can't embezzle and uproot the cash cow.

However, if I really like her... then these concerns will no longer exist.

Hei Yuming began to ask himself questions.

Do you like Murasakimiya Shion?

That's definitely what I like.

Who doesn’t love such a peerless beauty?

But what about dating with the intention of getting married and treating her as your lifelong partner?

Thinking about it carefully, it seems to be a good thing, because Zi Zhigong has been obedient to me so far. If I have a wife like her, even if I don’t have much money, I can live a happy life...

Hei Yuming couldn't find any reason in himself to reject Zi Zhigong, so pretending to be confused would be evasive and pretentious.

But when he saw the expression on Zi Zhigong's face when he walked in, he suddenly knew what he was hesitating about.

On her face... there was shyness and determination, but more of it was confusion.

She herself didn't know whether this was right or not, and didn't know whether she should do this.

Zi Zhigong was also hesitating.

Why the hesitation?

Because she didn't know if doing this would win the heart of the man in front of her.

I don’t know if the man in front of me is worth risking my entire life on.

I see……

A life lived for one person is too heavy and too fragile.

People should live more freely instead of wasting their lives on one person.

Zi Zhigong didn't really want to do this, but given the current situation, she had no choice but to do so.

Just like Stockholm syndrome, why do victims develop a liking for the perpetrator?

Because in certain extreme situations, the only person the victim can rely on is the perpetrator.

For the current Shizukiya, the only person she can rely on is Hei Yuming, and this is the real reason why her psychology is gradually distorted.

After knowing this, Hei Yuming's brain, which was soaking in hot water, cooled down instead.

He spoke to Murasakimiya who was standing in front of the bathtub with his most serious expression yet.

"Ziyin, I'm your producer."

"yes……?"

Zizhimiya showed a puzzled expression. She didn't know why Hei Yuming suddenly mentioned this.

Hei Yuming continued to ask.

"So do you know what the necessary requirements are to become a producer?"

"Vision...?"

"No, this is the bottom line. You absolutely cannot take action against the artists you are responsible for. This is the minimum requirement for a producer. If you can't even do this, you can't call yourself a producer."

"...!"

Zi Zhigong half opened his mouth, was surprised at first, then lowered his head in disappointment.

She also already knew what Hei Yuming meant.

This is a very clear rejection.

As expected... Is it not possible...

Zi Zhigong felt her eyes sting, and she felt very sad. Logically speaking, since Hei Yuming had said this, she couldn't stay any longer...

But I am unwilling to retreat like this!

Is it really impossible? Is there no chance at all? Is money really that important?

Her fists were clenched tightly at her side and she bit her lips. She had a lot of complaints she wanted to say to Hei Yuming, but in the end, all her words were condensed into a question that sounded like a plea.

"...Mingjun, do I still have a chance?"

Hei Yuming shook his head, but what he said was not a rejection.

"I can't answer you now because this is not a question I can decide."

She doesn't understand why it's not your decision?

I like you, Mingjun... This is the problem between you and me!

Just answer me and tell me clearly that I don’t like you... then I will... die...!

Can I really give up?

Unsure of what to do, Ziyin of Zizhigong fell into a long daze.

She suddenly realized that even though she was rejected by Hei Yuming, she had no intention of giving up.

I'm afraid I will continue to try to conquer him until I touch his heart.

If I were to ask why, it's because...

"Ziyin, I know you value me very much now, because you have no one else to rely on except me."

"...!!!"