Seeing her stubbornness, Renji raised his hand, touching her hair.
"Ah!" Nanami blushed, recoiling, looking at him shyly.
"Sorry, I couldn't help it," Renji apologized. "But I want to say, Nanami, you should move to Sakurasou."
"Huh?!" Nanami looked at him in shock. She had been planning to move, but she didn't expect Renji to say it first.
"I know you want to achieve your dream on your own," Renji smiled. "But sometimes, you have to accept other people's kindness. Besides, living in Sakurasou, you won't starve due to financial problems. And, you know Misaki Onee-san is making an anime, right? Come to our Meow Star Studio and be our exclusive voice actor!"
Nanami felt conflicted. She wanted to succeed with her own effort. She didn't want to use connections. But she was also tired. If she kept forcing herself, she could faint again.
She took a deep breath, stood up, and bowed. "Mr. Renji, thank you for your consideration. I'd like to live in Sakurasou and join your and Misaki Onee-san's studio. Please guide me!"
"That's more like it," Renji smiled. "In that case, let's go get your things now."
"Ah, this fast?"
"Of course. Time waits for no one. The sooner you move in, the sooner you can work with Misaki Onee-san."
"Alright." Nanami agreed. She was grateful for Renji's kindness. Living in Sakurasou would solve her financial problems, she could work with Misaki Onee-san, and get a valuable opportunity.
Nanami's belongings were few: two cardboard boxes, a blanket, clothes, a pillow named "Torajiro," and some study materials. Renji helped her move into a room on the second floor.
When Misaki came home, she was very happy to hear that Nanami was moving in. She enthusiastically helped Nanami make her bed. Misaki's enthusiasm made Nanami's heart feel warm. That night, Sakurasou held a dinner party. They introduced Nanami to the other girls. Nanami looked at all the girls around her. "Why are they all prettier than me?" she wondered. "There's only one guy in Sakurasou... is this really okay?"
Back in his room, Renji checked the system prompt.
[Ding, Nanami Aoyama check-in mission complete.]
[Congratulations to the player for receiving a special skill entry reward.]
[Ding, congratulations to the player for receiving a special skill entry: Body Multiplication.]
[Body Multiplication: Use magic to activate the entry and make every part of the body larger.]
[Ding, congratulations to the player for winning the regular task reward, 1 million yen.]
Renji's face was strange. "Is this the beginning of a non-human rhythm?" This skill, along with the money-making ability, was a perfect combination. He activated it, injecting magic into his palm. The white palm grew, the size of a pot, but he could still move it nimbly.
Renji smiled slyly. That night, he snuck into Mahiru's room.
Under the effect of the skill, Shiina Mahiru looked at him with teary eyes. "Renji... you... do you want to die?"
Renji chuckled. "How could that be? I haven't lived long enough."
Mahiru hugged his neck tightly, saying with difficulty, "Then, you're the one who wants me to die."
It was already scary enough, and now Renji could enlarge parts of his body? Mahiru felt like fainting.
Renji smiled awkwardly. He canceled his skill. "Sorry, I was just testing it, Mahiru. Let me check if it's broken?"
Mahiru hugged him daintily. "It's not broken, but if you go too far, I really can't stand it."
Renji showed a gentle expression, stroking her hair. "I'm still very reasonable, Mahiru... do you like it?"
"I hate it very much," Mahiru replied, putting her hand on Renji's chest, refusing to move. "You're becoming more and more inhuman."
"Don't move. Let's talk," Mahiru pleaded. Renji nodded, pleased.
"So, what do you want to talk about, Mahiru?"
Mahiru leaned her cheek on Renji's chest, whispering slowly.
"I'm a little scared."
"What's wrong? Who's bothering you?"
"It's you, always being excessive." She looked at him shyly. "I'm still a high school student, I don't want to become a mom this quickly."
Renji was immediately amused. "So Mahiruku is worried about that."
"Don't worry. Frieren said my physique is very special. If I don't want to, you won't become a mom."
"Besides, I don't want a child to take your heart. I'm very greedy, I want you to only have me in your heart!"
Mahiru's heart melted upon hearing that. "You bad person, you're getting more and more flirtatious."
Spoiling girls... no need to worry about someone's life... can't I just enjoy it every time? Renji thought, smiling wickedly.