The police didn't issue a fine; they only asked Tanaka Masao to pay Jahy's bill.
Jahy had only eaten a few simple snacks, and the total wasn't even 1,000 yen.
Afterward, the officer gave her a stern warning and left.
The farce was over, and the crowd gradually dispersed.
Finally freed, Jahy stretched her shoulders and complained irritably.
"Damn it, I just ate something and they wanted to arrest me. How hateful."
Tanaka Masao tucked away his wallet and said,
"Things aren't like before. You have to pay for everything you eat.
The officer already warned you—if you don't pay next time, you'll be taken to the police station and detained for a few days."
Although Jahy didn't know what a police station was, since it was a place of detention, it must be the same as a prison.
She was the great Jahy—how could she possibly end up in a prison?
Her gaze fell on Tanaka Masao's wallet.
The paper with all kinds of patterns on it is money.
As long as I have that, I can eat whatever I want without being disturbed.
She stretched out her hand.
"Tanaka, give me some money."
Tanaka Masao slapped her hand away.
"I just paid for you, and you promised to grant me one request. You haven't even fulfilled that yet, and now you're asking for more money?"
Jahy wasn't embarrassed in the slightest. Instead, she put on a shameless act.
"I did say I'd grant any request, but I haven't eaten enough yet. At least let me eat my fill first."
Whether she kept her promise or not, she would still try to get as many benefits as she could.
Tanaka Masao sighed helplessly.
"Fine, I'll treat you to a meal."
Of course, he wasn't doing this for the sake of her vague promise.
He just thought she looked too pitiful being hungry.
Still, if Jahy was willing to repay him in some way, he certainly wouldn't refuse.
Demons, after all, ought to be open-minded.
"Great!"
Hearing his agreement, Jahy cheered and pulled him along.
"Hurry up, hurry up! I just saw so many things I haven't had the chance to eat yet."
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Before long, Jahy's hands were piled with food.
She happily nibbled at everything, her face glowing with joy.
Tanaka Masao held a drink for her. After sipping twice, she leaned over and took a gulp of the sweet beverage.
"Oh~, this is the life that the great Jahy deserves."
After a short period of hardship, she had finally returned to a life of comfort and joy.
"And I didn't expect the food in the human world to be this delicious. I never knew before."
Back in the Demon Realm, food was prepared very simply, with hardly any seasoning. Naturally, the taste couldn't compare to human cooking.
She looked curiously at Tanaka Masao beside her.
"Tanaka, why aren't you eating anything?"
She noticed him swallowing hard, his eyes lingering hungrily on the food.
But for some reason, he hadn't touched a single bite.
Tanaka Masao swallowed again, regretting ever agreeing to buy her food.
This was pure torture.
"I'm on a diet. I need to control what I eat, and I can't have these high-calorie foods."
"Diet?"
Jahy didn't quite understand, but knowing that he couldn't eat delicious food made her feel a little sympathetic.
"So many tasty things, and you can't eat them? How pitiful.
Let the great Jahy take care of it for you."
Watching her eat with such joy, Tanaka Masao didn't feel annoyed. Instead, he felt an odd sense of comfort and satisfaction—almost as if he were eating through her.
The thought of feeding her suddenly came to mind.
"Here, Jahy, try this."
"What's this?"
Jahy looked at the golden snack he handed her. It was covered in various toppings and looked irresistible.
She took a big bite without hesitation. The crispy texture, rich aroma, and sweet-sour taste made her want more.
"Delicious!
It's meat—so fragrant."
Seeing her satisfied face, Tanaka Masao explained,
"This is called a chicken stick. It's made from chicken, fried with various ingredients, and topped with cheese."
Jahy chewed happily, her mouth full of flavor. She nodded vigorously and said through stuffed cheeks,
"Oh, so this is a chicken stick. I like it a lot—the cheese is delicious too."
Tanaka Masao felt like she had left out a very important word in that sentence.
But no matter—he continued feeding her.
"Here, cream puffs."
"Sandwich cookies."
"Double-skin milk pudding."
As he kept offering her food, Jahy's belly visibly swelled.
"Um~"
She covered her mouth and shook her head.
"No… no, I can't eat anymore."
She had simply lost control and kept accepting everything he gave her.
Now, she was so full she felt like her eyes were about to roll back.
"You're full now, right?" Tanaka Masao asked.
"I am."
Jahy nodded and let out a burp.
"In that case, I'll head home now."
Seeing him about to leave, she quickly stepped forward.
"Where are you going?"
"Home, of course."
"I want to go with you."
Looking at her eager face, Tanaka Masao shook his head.
"No."
If he lived alone, maybe he would have let her come.
But since he lived with his parents, there was no way he could bring an unknown girl home.
"Why not?"
Confused, Jahy pressed him.
He explained, but she didn't seem concerned.
"Oh, that's all? Easy. I'll just hypnotize them."
"Hey! What are you planning to do to my parents?"
Even though he was a reincarnated person, the parents in this world had always been good to him. There was no way he would let Jahy tamper with them.
"Using magic on my family is absolutely forbidden!"
"I don't care. I'm going to your house anyway. That'll be my new base."