After being comforted, Tohru’s smile became brighter and more genuine.
Hayashi could tell—this was a smile free of burdens and pressure.
A real smile.
Humming happily, Tohru drove the car back home.
After turning into the alley and parking—
Hayashi got out to open the gate, while Tohru followed behind carrying all the shopping bags in one go. Once the gate was open, they entered together.
“Welcome home~!” Tohru said cheerily as she b...
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At the moment they were stopped, Hayashi thought for sure his license was about to get revoked.
But then—
Tohru reached into her clothes and pulled out her own license.
The two patrol officers were a man and a woman.
The female officer checked Tohru’s license, compared the photo and details, and then politely handed it back. “Thank you, sorry for the trouble.”
Once they were back in the car, Hayashi glanced at Tohru’s license.
Good lord—it had a...
2025-03-24 11:00:42 +0000 UTC
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When Hayashi woke up, he immediately caught a faint fragrance in the air.
Opening his eyes, he was greeted with a sheet of white.
He instantly understood what was going on.
Who uses facial cleanser first thing in the morning?
He reached out and gently pushed the figure in front of him. As expected, Tohru, who had curled up to sleep last night, had shifted into a hugging position as she gradually felt safer.
“Mmm~”
Tohru blinked groggily as she woke up, ...
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The second floor of the late-night diner was the living quarters.
After going up the spiral staircase at the back of the first floor, there weren’t many rooms on the second floor either—since the building itself wasn’t that large. The first floor was less than 200 square meters.
So strictly speaking, the second floor was a 3-bedroom, 1-living room, 4-bath layout, with each bedroom being quite spacious.
Every room was fully furnished—ready to use...
2025-03-24 10:56:21 +0000 UTC
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There are two schools of thought when it comes to egg fried rice: add eggs first or add rice first.
If you’re not confident with timing or heat control, it’s safer to pour in the beaten eggs first, then add the rice and mix them.
The benefit? Simple, low risk.
The downside? The eggs end up in uneven clumps, not wrapping the rice evenly.
The advanced method is the reverse: add the rice first, cook it thoroughly, then carefully drizzle in the egg mixture so each grai...
2025-03-24 10:51:06 +0000 UTC
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There was no hiding the battle in the mountains.
Not long after Hayashi took Tohru away, a large number of personnel were rushing to the scene—Public Safety, Anti-Demon Department, CCG…
Even several S-ranked ghouls were trying to sneak in for a piece of the action.
Some ghouls were arrested on the spot, others were killed immediately.
The staff of Anteiku received the news shortly afterward.
Koma Enji and Irimi Kaya woke up in the middle of the night and look...
2025-03-24 10:48:46 +0000 UTC
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As Tohru cried out in pain, Hayashi watched the divine sword fly free.
He quickly adjusted his grip to the hilt and jumped down from her back, landing on the ground.
Now that the divine sword was no longer suppressing her—
Tohru’s magic began rapidly recovering, visible to the naked eye.
She lifted her head and saw Hayashi casually wielding the gigantic sword, her face filled with shock.
“You... you actually pulled it out!”
At that moment, Hayashi w...
2025-03-24 10:45:30 +0000 UTC
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The dragon battling the ghouls on the mountainside—
Was none other than Tohru, a dragon from another world who could fly, breathe fire, and use magic.
Most importantly, her humanoid maid form was very nice.
Hayashi could hardly find a single flaw in her. Plus... she was a D-cup!
But right now, the heavily injured Tohru was barely holding her own against a horde of ghouls—and her condition was only worsening.
After watching for a bit, Hayashi decided ...
2025-03-24 10:36:19 +0000 UTC
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Everyone has a weakness.
Hayashi’s was cooking but hating to do dishes.
So the question was—
How do you buy a dishwasher in the middle of the night?
Good question.
Step one: find a source. Step two: grab the cash. Step three: take the dishwasher, leave the money. Done.
The most important part was: don’t get caught.
And that... Hayashi wasn’t worried about at all.
As for hiring help? He had no leads.
Hire a regular person?
But...
2025-03-24 10:15:35 +0000 UTC
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Rize paid her bill and left.
On her way home, her kakugan had already faded.
But in her mind, Hayashi’s final words echoed clearly.
It was the first time Rize had heard someone—someone who treated devils, ghouls, and humans all the same.
He seemed like he was watching the world from a god’s perspective...
Or maybe just as a tourist, observing everything from a distance.
He didn’t side with anyone.
He only judged by their actions.
And he ...
2025-03-24 10:00:10 +0000 UTC
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Seeing Hayashi's slightly troubled expression—
Rize understood a lot.
She smiled gently. “So it seems the shop owner isn’t an ordinary person, huh?”
“Mhm,” Hayashi admitted. “More or less.”
“A devil?”
“No.”
“Really?” Rize looked puzzled. “Then… human?”
“Yes.”
“…?”
Now that really threw her off.
She could tell Hayashi wasn’t lying. He had no reason to.
But if he was a h...
2025-03-22 16:38:41 +0000 UTC
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Kasumigaoka Utaha got mentally nuked in one hit.
Even her manuscript draft on her laptop got typoed mid-sentence—she quickly scrambled to delete it.
Under the table, her black-stockinged toes curled and fidgeted.
Once she recovered her composure, she turned her head away and let out a little hmph.
“So many beautiful women visiting your diner… Hayashi-kun must be thrilled.”
Hayashi looked around and said honestly, “You’re right. I really am....
2025-03-22 14:45:19 +0000 UTC
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Hayashi leaned back. Makima bent over him.
Their faces were barely 30 centimeters apart.
Her logic, her questions—they almost had Hayashi convinced he was a devil. Any more and he’d feel embarrassed denying it.
But no matter how close it sounded—
“No,” he shook his head. “While you’re half right, and it does sound like something a devil would have… I’m not one. I don’t transform. And I won’t leave behind a successor aft...
2025-03-22 10:24:02 +0000 UTC
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Before entering the Midnight Diner—
Aki Hayakawa had followed Makima with Power in tow, assuming they were just grabbing a bite before returning to work.
But unexpectedly, Makima had a clear destination in mind.
She led them straight to the deepest part of the alley.
Right to the door of this Midnight Diner.
Makima stopped and looked at the entrance.
Aki glanced around and asked, “Is there something off about this place?”
Makima didn’t answer....
2025-03-22 10:20:31 +0000 UTC
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Afternoon—right at opening time.
The sun had just set when three customers stood at the entrance of the Midnight Diner.
Touka Kirishima, Kamishiro Rize, and Kasumigaoka Utaha.
The three looked at one another but didn’t speak.
Only Utaha pursed her lips—her thoughts clearly stirring.
Hayashi stepped out and opened the door. “Welcome.”
Utaha glanced at him and said, “Hayashi-kun, you could plant a peach blossom tree in your courtyard.”
Eve...
2025-03-22 09:51:45 +0000 UTC
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After Touka rushed back to Anteiku, sucking down her lemon tea—
Everyone understood immediately. That drink had to be from the young chef.
“Touka, did you meet that young chef?” Kaya Irimi asked.
“I saw him in the courtyard,” Touka replied, her face still glowing with happiness. “He said the place opens at 6 p.m. It’s a midnight diner. Told me to come back later.”
Koma Enji froze slightly. “Normal operating hours... so it's a regular shop…?”
2025-03-22 09:47:19 +0000 UTC
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Around noon, Hayashi was driving a plain little delivery van to the market to restock.
Technically, he didn’t have to shop—he could just buy the freshest ingredients from the system’s marketplace.
But he still had to keep up appearances. A diner that magically has unlimited ingredients without ever going out to restock would raise serious questions.
At least until he became stupidly powerful, he had to keep pretending.
Once he didn’t have to fake ...
2025-03-22 09:43:12 +0000 UTC
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Late at night, inside the diner—
Hayashi was washing dishes. Thankfully, there were only two sets—one of them being the dinner he made for himself.
As he scrubbed away at the annoying plates, he couldn’t help but sigh.
“I really need to hire someone. But who?”
He absolutely hated cleaning and doing dishes.
He was way too lazy for that kind of thing.
Come to think of it, can I even hire staff?
Hayashi paused, finished placing the clean dishes...
2025-03-22 09:42:17 +0000 UTC
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The moment Rize tasted that steak—
She knew clearly that this piece of meat was more delicious than any “meat” she’d ever eaten before!
That texture, that richness, that flavor—
It was intoxicating!
In just seconds, her cheeks flushed, and her legs instinctively pressed together, rubbing slightly.
Gulp~!
One bite led to the next, and she immediately ate a second piece!
If they weren’t in a restaurant—
She felt like she’d...
2025-03-22 09:31:55 +0000 UTC
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Amid everyone’s stunned gazes—
Yoshimura, the manager, actually picked up a piece of sakura mochi and put it in his mouth!
Everyone thought he was just being polite until they saw him chewing, savoring it slowly, swallowing, and then—his eyes began to glisten.
Only then did they realize he wasn’t pretending.
“Ghouls can eat this!?” Kaya Irimi cried out in disbelief.
“Wait—don’t tell me the ingredients are…” Koma Enji immediately assumed it w...
2025-03-22 09:22:54 +0000 UTC
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"Before, I was being considerate of Aunt Rin's health."
"But now that she's fine, I don't have to hold back."
"To be honest, having no eyebrows and wearing that weird makeup makes Aunt Rin really ugly."
"At least, it's not my type."
Critical hit.
Those words nearly sent Nakiri Mana straight to the afterlife.
"Pfft!"
"Akira Sawamura, you actually said it out loud!"
Erina couldn't hold back—she burst out laughing.
Even though she ...
2025-03-17 04:47:31 +0000 UTC
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"Since it's for Akira's sake, I'll let this slide—for now."
"But if you dare disobey again, I'll make you experience 'public bird spraying.'"
Jabami Shouko shivered like a frightened chick, nodding frantically.
She had completely lost her dignity as an older sister in front of Yumeko.
Seeing this, Akira quickly unlocked the restraints and carried Shouko off the electric chair.
"Waaah! Akira, I feel so dirty!"
"Let go of me already!"
"Shouko-nee, I w...
2025-03-17 04:47:14 +0000 UTC
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"What do you want from me?"
Kayneth narrowed his eyes, his tone filled with caution.
"Are you here to negotiate…?"
Lucien smiled.
"You could say that."
"But my definition of 'negotiation' might be… different from yours."
He tilted his head slightly and spoke, his voice as calm as ever:
"Kayneth, my terms are simple—"
"You will relinquish your command over your Servant."
"You will also annul your engagement to Sola."
"In exchang...
2025-03-15 20:40:01 +0000 UTC
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"Illya…"
Irisviel gazed at the petite figure before her, tears welling in her eyes.
The girl standing there wasn't just Illyasviel—
She was the Illya from ten years later.
Even though Illya still looked like a young girl,
Her height was slightly taller, her presence more mature.
As a mother, Irisviel could tell.
"She survived…
Illya… she lived through those ten years!"
A mix of relief and anxiety filled Irisviel's heart.
She ...
2025-03-15 16:58:21 +0000 UTC
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"Venomous Moth's Blade" was a sword technique designed specifically for breaking through heavily armored opponents.
At the moment of clashing blades,
The user channels high-frequency vibrations through their sword,
Forcing the destructive waves to bypass armor and directly rupture the opponent from within!
Thus, the Twelve-Winged Fallen Angel Avatar didn't just slash the Sea Dragon Beast—
It poured the divine power of the "Severing Silver Hand" directly into it...
2025-03-15 16:58:05 +0000 UTC
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"Vmmmmm—"
The moment Lucien disappeared,
A golden teleportation circle suddenly flashed on the ground.
From within, Agumon's voice rang out.
"Lucien doesn't have a suitable weapon right now."
"One of you, toss an Excalibur into the portal."
"In that case, I'll use mine."
Jeanne stepped forward, extending her sacred sword.
This Excalibur wasn't originally hers.
It was a projected copy created by Archer.
So, it made sense to give it ...
2025-03-15 16:57:22 +0000 UTC
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"You know me?"
Lucien glanced at Rin Tohsaka.
Her long, slender legs were definitely top-tier.
But—
He had zero memory of her.
"Of course I know you, you bastard Lucien!"
"I've seen the drawings Sakura and Illya made of you!"
"Tell me, Lucien!
Why did you abandon Sakura and Illya ten years ago?!"
Rin felt a sense of duty to confront Lucien on their behalf.
Lucien raised an eyebrow.
"Abandon them…?"
"First of all, I ne...
2025-03-15 16:56:46 +0000 UTC
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"No, Ruler, not two holy swords—
But three!"
A dark-skinned, white-haired youth leaped down from the top of a building—
A third Excalibur in his hand.
"Archer! I knew your bastard ass would show up too!"
Rin Tohsaka immediately went off on him.
She wasn't surprised at all by EMIYA's arrival.
After all—
With the way his Master was, he might not care about winning the Holy Grail War,
But he would never stand by and let it spiral into a...
2025-03-15 16:56:15 +0000 UTC
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By the time Lucien finished assigning tasks to Nao Hayasaka, he had just enough time to return to the Fate world.
The moment he arrived—
A familiar system notification chimed.
[Ding!~][Congratulations! Villain Sign-In Triggered!][Sign-In Rank: Purple → Silver.][Sign-In Type: Stage-Based Event Sign-In.]
[Sign-In Event: Full Collection of the Holy Faction.]
[Requirement: Recruit and reincarnate key figures from the Holy Faction as subor...
2025-03-15 16:55:54 +0000 UTC
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"Lucien-kun, do you think… lying is fun?"
Raynare pursed her red lips, her voice carrying a hint of grievance.
Lucien, however, remained calm as he looked at her.
"So, Raynare, it looks like you've finally learned what you needed to know."
It was his first time seeing Raynare in her Fallen Angel form—and he had to admit, she really was beautiful.
"That's right! I know everything now! You knew who I was from the very beginning! You were lying to me this whole ...
2025-03-15 16:55:37 +0000 UTC
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