Title: The Betrayal of Yukinoshita Haruno
“That one?”
Led by Kouichirou, everyone walked to the punching machine. It was a device where, after inserting a coin, a punching bag would appear, and after hitting it, a score would display on the screen, showing how strong your punch was.
Of course, its accuracy and professional punch strength measurement couldn’t compare, but it was enough to vent emotions and look cool.
The highest score was supposedly 1,...
Title: A Hundred Ways to Use Muscle Mastery
Yuu noticed something.
The record on this machine seemed rigged. The score was not only neatly set but also pushed to a point where even an ordinary expert would struggle to reach it.
Perhaps this was a trick for the event?
Unfortunately, he wasn’t an ordinary expert—forget reaching that score, the one he achieved was several times higher.
On the naming screen after completing the game, Yuu pondered.
...
Title: Yukinoshita-senpai, Why Are You Just Standing There Watching?
Tossing a game token and weighing the somewhat heavy electronic game pistol, the game scene slowly unfolded on the screen in front of Yuu.
The three people beside him watched, but Yuu’s movements remained relaxed as he quickly skipped through the opening story until the first zombie appeared.
*BIU!*
Before the others could even see clearly, he pulled the trigger, and with a single shot, ...
Title: Why Did It Turn Out Like This…
Yuu was led by Haruno back to the entrance of the game center.
Though surprised that this seemingly aloof, cold, and perhaps slightly introverted handsome guy agreed to play with them, the five students warmly welcomed Yuu’s presence and introduced themselves to him.
The half-blonde guy with a wild look, who seemed like someone who’d headbang to music, was named Yamada Daisuke. Surprisingly, he was as simple and straightfo...
Title: My Beloved Itachi-san!
As Orochimaru performed his jutsu, the next moment, a coffin swiftly emerged from the Kuchiyose formation.
“Edo Tensei!”
“What kind of jutsu is that?”
Hearing the Forbidden Technique’s name, Boruto was shocked, while Kawaki looked confused. But seeing Boruto’s reaction, he knew this wasn’t an ordinary ninjutsu.
“I heard Dad and Sensei say it’s an absolute Forbidden Technique that can resurrect the dea...
Title: Before the Storm, Everything Falls Silent
The next day, at the Tohsaka Residence.
Despite having met Tokiomi several times, having lived in Fuyuki City for a while, and having a good relationship with Rin in another world, Naoki had never once visited the Tohsaka Residence.
His visit this time was due to the need to construct the illusion world. A large-scale Magecraft that would affect all of Fuyuki City should first be reported to the Tohsaka family, the ad...
Title: Counter Force: Kids, Don’t Fight, You’ll Destroy the House
Shin-to, the rooftop of City Hall.
“Souji! Souji! This thing called a cellphone is amazing! Even if you don’t know where the other person is, you can talk to them directly! I just spoke with Naoki earlier!”
Arcueid excitedly showed off a cellphone to Okita.
“Though I can do something similar, modern technology is so convenient. No wonder mysteries are slowly fading. Everyone seems...
Title: Gathering Preparations to Confront Solomon
“What was discussed two days ago?”
“That issue, Master?” Artoria asked.
The Incineration of Humanity caused by the establishment of Chaldea and Professor Lev’s despair—that was the only thing Naoki and Marisbury had ever discussed.
The outcome of that discussion was that both sides failed to reach an agreement. Naoki wanted to prevent the Incineration of Humanity, but Marisbury was determined to ...
Title: A Siscon Confession
“…Eh?”
Completely unprepared for this turn of events, Haruno couldn’t help but stare in surprise.
“Letting Yuu… Tenkuji-kun, play with us?”
Kouichirou nodded, a friendly smile on his face, shifting his gaze to the cold-faced Yuu in the distance.
“Honestly, I accidentally bought too many game tokens earlier. If it’s just the five of us, it’ll take too long to use them up, and I don’t want to waste them on ...
Title: Is This All Your Calculation, System?!
What he needed to do was actually quite simple.
Namely, to avoid getting entangled in Haruno’s reality.
For example: If a man cheating with a rented girlfriend ran into his wife on the street, how should the rented girlfriend act amidst the couple’s argument?
Yuu had seen a related answer online: “Thank you for the invitation. I’m at the agency office, just finished a date…
First, try to preserve t...
Title: An Unpleasant Encounter
After eating, as agreed earlier, the two headed to the table tennis area for the third “trial.”
The outcome was predictable—Yuu, with his expert-level technique, thoroughly defeated Haruno.
◆━⊰✧⊱━◆
Perhaps because she was full and starting to get used to it, Haruno felt she could keep going.
Still unsatisfied after losing once, she insisted that an official match was best of three, demanding a rematch. ...
Title: A Spicy Promise
“Uwaa! So hot, so spicy!”
Once the food arrived, Haruno tried a spoonful of mapo tofu and immediately stuck out her tongue, panting, her fair cheeks flushing red from the heat.
She gulped down several sips of tea, then, taking advantage of Yuu’s distraction, swapped her mapo tofu with the pineapple shrimp he’d just taken a bite of.
“Our portions are the same, perfect for swapping! Please, Yuu-chan~”
“Perfect how?” ...
Title: The Goal Is to Become an Almighty Monster?
As those words left her mouth, Haruno stared intently at Yuu’s face.
Yuu displayed an expression of barely concealed surprise, his brows slightly furrowed, as if pondering how to respond.
After a moment, he finally answered:
“No, and I’ve never tried it.”
Haruno immediately let out an amused scoff, extending her slender index finger, its cool, soft pad tapping his forehead twice.
“Such ...
Title: Will Anyone Feel Sorry for Merry?
“—In conclusion, could you help us out a bit, King?”
Shortly after, at Naoki and his companions’ base.
Merry clasped her hands together, pleading with Naoki.
“Even with Morgan’s help, building a super-large illusion world covering all of Fuyuki City in two days is still a bit troublesome. Plus, it needs to be strong enough to withstand your onslaught. With just two people, it’s really impossible!”
Title: Escaping Death
Solomon?
Why is he here?
No, the real question is what he just did. He forcibly dismantled Merry’s illusion barrier with his bare hands?!
“You mean Magecraft has no effect on you, is that it?” Merry looked at the Ten Rings on Solomon’s hand with a hint of resignation. “But if I’m not mistaken, the only Magecraft you’re immune to is the system established after the Common Era and Magecraft performed by human hands. My Mage...
Title: Morgan, the Full Moon Queen
At the same time, on the other side—
What was it like to face a Magus from the Age of Gods, and how did it feel to be their enemy when they were fully prepared?
Touko hadn’t fully grasped it before. The only Age of Gods Magus she knew, Merry, had only ever used illusions, and her combat abilities hadn’t been fully revealed.
But now, Touko understood.
*BZZZZZZZ!*
Inside a simulated barrier made of il...
Title: Matryoshka Doll
In this pure match of cue and ball, they played a total of ten rounds.
The score was five wins and five losses, perfectly even.
Aside from the first match, where Haruno showcased her full ability without a single mistake, clearing the table outright and teaching him the consequences of underestimating her, they tried various formats like eight-ball, nine-ball, target ball, and so on.
For Yuu, it was all just casual entertainment, not ...
Title: That’s Why Haruno Has No Shame
The next scene was brutal for Haruno.
The cue ball traced a half-circle across the table, pocketing the first ball.
The cue ball leapt into the air, spun, and landed swiftly, pocketing the second ball.
The cue ball bounced around like a marble, pocketing the third ball.
The cue ball executed a three-star alignment, pocketing the fourth, fifth, and sixth balls.
The cue ball used a “brown bear net,...
Title: Just Know a Little
Yuu noticed something interesting.
The system seemed to be targeting Haruno—or, more precisely, the “trials” she suddenly initiated today—deliberately granting rewards.
For example, after winning the shooting competition, the system gave him the Billiards (Expert Level) skill.
Shortly after, Haruno pointed to the billiards area, saying confidently:
“Next, let’s compete in that!”
“…”
(I...
Title: What’s That? My Shooting’s Pretty Accurate Too
While shooting at the targets, neither spoke, focusing entirely on the line connecting the pistol’s muzzle to the target paper, firing their shots slowly and precisely.
The atmosphere of this match was far from the lively, cheerful vibe of shooting balloons at a night market. Their serious, focused gazes seemed to freeze the air, and the sound of gunfire felt delayed as a result.
*BANG!*
Yuu didn...
Title: The Six Trials of Yukinoshita Haruno
The Twelve Labours are a tale from Greek mythology.
The greatest hero in ancient Greek mythology, son of the chief god Zeus and Alcmene—Heracles—completed twelve tasks deemed utterly impossible in his lifetime. These extraordinary feats later became known as the Twelve Labours.
Even for those not deeply versed in mythology, many have heard the term through paid games, and Yuu was one of them.
So, what confused...
Title: The Problem Solver Must Be the Problem Maker
Gray panicked suddenly when Riddell so openly revealed her true feelings.
“Um, Sister Riddell, I… I’m not…”
“Hmm? Lying isn’t good, little Gray.” Riddell said, tapping Gray’s head. “Do you think I’d scold you? For liking your big brother?”
“Well… because Sister Riddell is… Brother’s wife, right?”
Riddell shook her head. “Not certain yet, just a candidate for now...
Title: Two Sides with Completely Different Styles
Naoki was unaware that Morgan had directly attacked Touko and the others. Even if he had known, he likely wouldn’t have been able to get there.
“Come on, Naoki, aaahh~”
“Riddell, are you treating him like a child? Naoki, do you want to eat this?”
Seeing Riddell and Aoko flanking him on both sides, serving him food and practically spoon-feeding him, Naoki felt for the first time, how painful eating ...
Title: In a Certain Sense, This Is Also Snatching Someone
“It hurts… Touko, this isn’t what we agreed on.”
In an empty room in Shin-to, Shiki clutched her limp arm, complaining to Touko, who was leaning against the doorframe.
“That Caster is too strong. Forget just testing him; even dealing with his attacks was overwhelming for me and Rider.”
“Alright, alright, I saw your fight with Caster. You could barely maintain a stalemate.” Touko said,...
Title: A Scenario at the Doorstep Will Happen Sooner or Later
Naoki suddenly felt that his life lately had been a bit too extravagant.
Yesterday, he and Aoko spent time in bed and the bathroom until noon.
Today, once again in the hotel room with Aoko and Riddell, they lazed around until almost noon before waking up.
He vaguely remembered that a few years ago, he was still an unwanted old bachelor, only getting a real girlfriend like Aoko at 24. Merry was on...
Title: Are You Confident in Your Skills?
Soon after, the luxurious black sedan pulled into the underground parking lot of the “Aomori Sports Center”.
“An actual sports center… But why go all the way to the next town?” Yuu asked, puzzled, as he watched Haruno skillfully park the car.
“Aren’t there a few in the city center? Why take such a detour?”
“For safety.” Haruno replied casually, “Some of those sports centers have business ties w...
Title: A Distorted Siscon
[Ding!]
[Congratulations, host has received a reward: 15,000 yen.]
[Congratulations, host has received a reward: Shooting (Expert Level).]
[Congratulations, host has received a reward: Minor enhancement to physical fitness (explosive power and endurance).]
Three rewards at once—this generous haul stunned Yuu.
Stealing a glance at Haruno, who was driving, Yuu tried to guess which part of their earlier conversation touched...
Title: Actually Not Bad
Yuu initially thought an adult like Haruno should have a basic sense of punctuality.
But he didn’t expect that not only would she be fifteen minutes late without any notice, she also didn’t read or reply to his messages, as if she intended to cancel their appointment.
Although his grandmother once said that during a date, women might deliberately show up half an hour late…
Wait, his grandmother never said that.
“Five...
Title: A Stubborn Girl Starts and Ends Conversations as She Pleases
The next day, July 25, the weather was cloudy.
After informing the daily labor foreman that he’d take a short break, Yuu went to prepare breakfast while waking up Sora, who was still asleep.
As they started eating, Sora’s strange gaze made it hard for him to swallow. Finally, unable to take it anymore, Yuu put down his chopsticks and asked resignedly:
“Sora, is there something you wan...
Title: Invite to Exercise
Clicking on the newcomer section, her avatar was prominently displayed in the first row, with a glowing No.1 badge, as if she had a VIP membership.
After a quick glance, Yuu skipped to the last page, spotting the “Rent-a-Girlfriend” at the very bottom.
Sakurazawa Sumi, 18 years old, first-year college student.
Since she registered yesterday and hadn’t been booked yet, her data and reviews were all zero, so it was no surprise ...