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"If there's even half a lie in what I say, I'll commit seppuku immediately."
Kitahara Makoto turned off his phone, took out the answer book from his bag, and handed it over, silently awaiting Togawa's final judgment.
"No need to ask, Kitahara-kun barely passed."
Togawa Sakiko let out a soft breath.
If they had just met, and Kitahara Makoto had suddenly come up to her and said these things, she wouldn't have believed a single word, only taking it as the nonsensical ramblings of someone with chuunibyou.
But now... Togawa Sakiko was very sure that Kitahara Makoto wasn't lying.
Someone shameless enough to openly start a harem wouldn't need to lie about such a thing.
Kitahara Makoto's eyes lit up as he said, "So Togawa agreed?"
"Agreed to what?"
Togawa Sakiko looked over expressionlessly.
"Naturally, to agree to..."
Halfway through his sentence, Kitahara Makoto fell silent.
Alright.
Togawa had just said the reason barely passed, not that she agreed to join the harem.
It was obvious that with Togawa's proud personality, it was impossible for her to agree to join a harem.
Suddenly hearing the boy she liked say he wanted to start a harem, anger and fury were normal reactions; if she had agreed immediately, it would have made Kitahara Makoto doubt his life.
"A reason passing is one thing; accepting it is another," Togawa Sakiko tilted her head and looked over. "Speaking of which, Kitahara-kun, has anyone agreed to your shameless harem plan yet?"
Kitahara Makoto answered truthfully: "...Not yet."
"As expected, no sane girl would be able to accept it," Togawa Sakiko said, crossing her arms over her chest and tightening her pretty face. "However, seeing as Kitahara-kun had the courage to say it openly instead of deceiving and playing with everyone's feelings, I can give Kitahara-kun a chance."
Kitahara Makoto's eyes brightened: "Sakiko-sama, please speak your mind."
"From now on, I will score Kitahara-kun's actions. Actions that make me happy will earn points, and actions that make me angry will lose points," Togawa Sakiko pursed her beautiful lips. "If Kitahara-kun can get one hundred points, I will agree to your harem."
"...Understood."
Kitahara Makoto quickly understood the twists and turns.
The so-called scoring system was clearly a way for him to actively pursue Togawa.
Yesterday, Togawa took the initiative, but starting today... the tables have turned.
"May I ask what my current score is?" Kitahara Makoto asked curiously.
Togawa Sakiko's pretty face froze, and she said coldly: "Negative nine hundred ninety-nine points."
Kitahara Makoto: "..."
Although the negative score was off the charts, the future was promising.
When he had previously revealed his intention to start a harem, other girls were either very angry or said it was impossible. Togawa's attitude, however, was quite good; at least there was still hope.
As they spoke, there was suddenly movement outside the door, indicating that rotten old man had woken up.
Kitahara Makoto and Togawa Sakiko exchanged glances, quietly remaining silent.
A moment later, a phone suddenly vibrated.
"It's Togawa's phone."
Kitahara Makoto quietly reminded her.
Togawa Sakiko picked up the phone from beside her pillow, a complex expression quickly appearing on her pretty face, and she whispered:
"It's a message from rotten old man... He said he's going on a long trip, to another place to start a business with a friend, and he doesn't know when he'll be back. He told me to live well on my own."
Clearly, the fear he had been branded with last night had taken effect; the first thing rotten old man did after waking up was to get away from Togawa.
"I was planning to do it again tonight, but it seems there's no need," Kitahara Makoto said softly. "This is the best outcome."
"I know..."
Although she knew it was the best outcome, Togawa Sakiko's brows still revealed a hint of disappointment.
Rotten old man had left in a hurry, and once he was gone, who knew when he would return? From now on, she would truly be alone...
"You still have me," Kitahara Makoto extended his right hand and said seriously, "Togawa-chan's future life will be borne by me."
They were high school students, yes, but when Kitahara Makoto said this, he was full of confidence.
His weight loss business specifically targeted the high-end market; as long as Kitahara Makoto was willing, a monthly income of ten million yen was not a problem, and the client base was stable, ensuring long-term income. With so much money, was there any problem in bearing someone else's life?
Of course not.
Togawa Sakiko looked up, her expression blank, and said: "Kitahara-kun's way of bearing someone else's life is to have me join a harem. How truly touching."
"That's two different matters," Kitahara Makoto's voice was gentle, his gaze sincere. "Actually, I was already prepared to be rejected by everyone, but even so, the promise to bear Togawa-chan's life will never be broken."
Togawa Sakiko turned her pretty face away and suddenly said, "One point."
Kitahara Makoto asked, puzzled: "What do you mean?"
Togawa Sakiko tightened her pretty face and said: "What Kitahara-kun just said sounded good, so I'm giving you one point."
Kitahara Makoto raised his right hand: "What about sending your rotten old man away to another place to reform?"
Togawa Sakiko: "Still one point."
Kitahara Makoto: "One point is too little. It should be at least a hundred points, right?"
Togawa Sakiko glared at him: "If Kitahara-kun doesn't want it, I can take back that one point."
Kitahara Makoto: "Please, by all means, show mercy."
"..."
Being able to get two points in a day, the future of Togawa joining the harem was just around the corner.
"You go out first," Togawa Sakiko covered her chest, starting to shoo him away. "I need to get dressed."
"Okay." Kitahara Makoto nodded, his body having just calmed down, so he wouldn't make a fool of himself. "I remember Togawa usually brings her own bento to school, right?"
"That's right."
"Then today's breakfast is on me. Remember to give me another point."
"..."
Kitahara Makoto, holding his clothes, pushed the door open and left the room. He got dressed in the living room, quickly washed up, and then went into the kitchen to get busy.
A moment later, Togawa, dressed, walked out of the room. She first threw yesterday's clothes into the washing machine, then went to the bathroom to brush her teeth and wash up.
By the time she was ready, Kitahara Makoto had just finished making breakfast. Compared to Japanese omurice, he still preferred making egg fried rice. He sprinkled green onions on it when it was done; simple and delicious.
"Togawa-chan, breakfast is ready."
Kitahara Makoto brought out three servings of egg fried rice.
As the host, it was naturally impossible to forget to feed his mount; Hana also got a serving.
Togawa Sakiko sniffed lightly, about to speak, when her gaze suddenly sharpened, and she said nervously: "Kitahara-kun, why have your eyes turned red?"
"Huh?"
Kitahara Makoto went into the bathroom and looked at himself in the mirror, only then realizing his eyes had turned red without him noticing.
"Don't worry, it's a minor issue..."
Kitahara Makoto briefly explained the situation with his eyes.
"I remember seeing your eyes turn red at school before," Togawa Sakiko frowned slightly. "How can you return to normal?"
Kitahara Makoto: "..."
He felt that if he said it, he would definitely lose points.
"Why isn't Kitahara-kun speaking?"
Togawa Sakiko narrowed her eyes slightly.
Kitahara Makoto averted his gaze: "Minor issue, no need to worry..."
"You don't dare to look at me when you speak; that clearly shows a guilty conscience."
Togawa Sakiko took a deep breath, directly took the answer book, and then asked about the situation.
"It actually requires a kiss..."
Upon seeing the answer in the book, Togawa Sakiko's pretty face quickly flushed red.
Togawa tightened her pretty face and looked up: "So, Kitahara-kun, are you planning to go to school behind my back and find others to help reinforce the seal?"
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