Stuttering, Shinomiya Natsuha, whose face was already incredibly red, nodded in response. She allowed Kenji to lead her by the hand as they walked slowly toward the station.
Was Kenji confessing to her just now?
It had to be, right? Asking her if she had a boyfriend and all that.
Oh my god!
Shinomiya Natsuha's heart was racing like a panicked deer, and all sorts of thoughts came flooding in.
Time passed minute by minute, and amidst Shinomiya Natsuha's constant self-questioning, the two arrived at the station.
At this moment, a bus was slowly driving toward them from the distance.
Watching the bus get closer, Kenji could only wave goodbye helplessly, saying, "Take care on the way. If anything happens, please be sure to call me, Shinomiya-san."
"Um..." Shinomiya Natsuha took two steps forward, then suddenly stopped. As if gathering great courage, she turned back and said, "If it's okay, from now on... please call me Natsuka. I'll call you Kenji-kun, is that alright?"
"Of course it's no problem, Natsuha-chan~" The corners of Kenji's mouth curled up, revealing a brilliant smile.
"Ugh—"
Her face flushing, Shinomiya Natsuha hurriedly turned around and ran onto the bus in a panic, as if her feelings would be seen through by Kenji if she were even a step slower.
Watching the bus gradually recede until it became a small black dot disappearing at the end of the road, Kenji also turned around and walked away slowly.
The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, revealing an imperceptible, confident smile, inwardly feeling quite smug.
With the "Charm" skill at his side, the speed of this conquest was practically like sitting on a rocket.
This miraculous skill was like an invisible key that could quickly open a woman's heart and make them rapidly develop romantic feelings. Moreover, even if he made moves that seemed a bit forward to others, the other party wouldn't feel any ill will; instead, they would think he was full of Charm. This was simply a god-tier skill for conquering women!
However, Kenji also knew in his heart that for some things, he had to lay out the groundwork in advance.
After the incident with the delinquent, he keenly realized that this world was far more complex than he had imagined.
It wasn't just these young and beautiful female classmates; even the fictional "male protagonists" from doujinshi or adult anime actually existed in this world as well.
For example, Tanaka Hajime from "Hypnotic Guidance"—that guy was a difficult character to deal with. And several male teachers at the school didn't look like they were easy to handle either.
A flash of ruthlessness crossed Kenji's eyes. Since the school year had just started and nothing had begun yet, he had to get rid of these people secretly as soon as possible.
The women he had his eye on were all his treasures. There was no way he would let someone else take their first time; he absolutely wouldn't allow anyone to beat him to it.
He returned to the home the system had arranged for him in this world.
It was one unit in a very ordinary Japanese-style apartment building.
Pushing open the door, what met his eyes was a cozy little home of about 75 square meters.
The interior design was primarily wood-based. The warm wood tones gave a natural, welcoming feel, making the living space look warm and natural. The furniture style was also relatively simple and timeless, without excessive, gaudy decorations, yet revealing refinement and practicality everywhere.
Secondly, the overall look included some retro elements, such as old-fashioned wall lamps with carvings and a wooden bookshelf showing the traces of time. This kept the environment from being monotonous and filled it with the atmosphere of daily life.
Kenji nodded in satisfaction, thinking it was quite nice and completely sufficient for one or two people to live in.
He briefly tidied the room, putting things in perfect order, and then sat down on the sofa in the living room. Picking up his phone, he utilized his "Capitalist" skill to start making a series of phone calls.
His fingers slid rapidly across the screen. Various overseas assets and a massive cash flow all began to operate according to his plan at this moment.
An entertainment company named "Tohei co. ltd." was quietly established in the most prosperous district of Tokyo.
The towering office building with its bright glass curtain wall shone with a dazzling light under the sun, as if announcing its rise.
At the same time, the school Kenji attended was quietly acquired by an 'unknown wealthy businessman.'
The school was immediately thrown into an uproar. Many male employees and some male students were all dismissed or transferred.
This was naturally Kenji's doing. The male employees and students who were dismissed or transferred were the ones who posed the greatest threat. As for people like Tanaka Hajime, Kenji arranged for some underworld elements and corrupt police to "greet" them, making them 'evaporate' from this world without a sound.
As for why he didn't clear out all the males in the entire school?
That naturally wouldn't work. If he really did that and he was the only male left in the whole school, people weren't idiots—they would naturally guess that he was behind it all.
At that point, he would become a target for everyone.
So Kenji planned to take it step by step, starting with the most threatening people. Once they were dealt with, he would slowly handle the other minor characters.
If he could draw an ability like 'Common Sense Alteration' in the future, that would be for the best, and he wouldn't have to be as cautious as he was now.
And the entertainment company?
Of course, the main reason was for money—to have a suitable account for the cash flow he could control, making it easier to manage later and providing a proper account for expenditures when he spent money externally.
Naturally, there was one more point.
When the time came, he could use the name of the entertainment company to cultivate high-quality beauties. He could then have so-called'scouts' help him look for 'high-score women' worthy of being added to his harem.
He could also use his memories from before he transmigrated to produce some lyrics and dances, or film anime, write novels, and the like, creating a conglomerate-style pan-entertainment company. It was just right and would make things much more convenient in the future.
At the thought of the entertainment company being filled with beautiful goddesses in the future, Kenji couldn't help but reveal a wicked smile, ehehehe~
After handling the matters at hand, Kenji ordered a random curry rice and leaned lazily back in his chair. He unlocked his phone, opened the LINE app, and with his fingertips tapping on the screen, began messaging that red hair girl, while eating his curry.
The two of them went back and forth in the chat box. As the conversation deepened, Kenji skillfully guided the topic, and after some exchange, he actually managed to get some useful information out of her.
This girl was named Kumon Keiko.
Kenji repeated the name silently in his mind. It was a mob-like, unremarkable name, so he naturally had no impression of it at all.
However, she had excellent social skills and could get along with anyone. She was doing quite well in her circles, possessing a decent social network and knowing all sorts of people.
Kenji's eyes lit up, feeling that this was an opportunity he could exploit, so he quickly typed a paragraph on the screen.
"No need to be afraid about what happened before. There are some things I want to ask of you. I'm currently starting a business and have opened an entertainment company. I need you to recommend any beautiful girls you know and introduce them to me. The reason I asked about Kurashiki Reina before was also because I heard she was working part-time as a model."
After sending the message, Kenji thought for a moment. Feeling that asking for a favor with empty hands wasn't appropriate, he directly transferred 50,000 yen through the transfer function.
50,000 yen was equivalent to over 350$. In his view, using it as a reward should be sincere enough.
Suddenly receiving so much money, Kumon Keiko stared at the transfer notification on her phone screen, completely stunned.
Recalling the days she spent hanging out with that delinquent, he was incredibly stingy and wouldn't part with a single cent. Many times, she had to work part-time jobs herself to make money.
When money was tight, she would even helplessly resort to compensated dating just to get by.
And this 50,000 yen was practically a huge sum to her, enough to last her a long time.
She couldn't help but feel secretly delighted. This Kenji was truly a 'big thigh' to cling to, pulling out so much money all at once.
Immediately, Kumon Keiko's attitude toward Kenji underwent a 360-degree transformation, and her replies became enthusiastic and proactive.
"It's not just Reina; I also know people outside of school, like Kitagawa Marin-senpai—she's a top-tier beauty too! She also loves cosplaying and is quite popular at anime conventions!"
Kenji's heart stirred when he saw the name "Kitagawa Marin."
It seemed that not only adult anime, doujinshi, and Korean webtoons, but also characters from normal anime series were included in this world?
He suppressed his inner surprise and, through Kumon Keiko, directly obtained the other party's contact information.
However, looking at the phone number she sent, Kenji didn't rashly call it directly.
He felt that would be too abrupt. It would be better to have Kumon Keiko help set something up later, like a chance encounter, to leave a good first impression.
Just as he was thinking, his phone screen lit up again. Kumon Keiko sent a message: "By the way, Kenji, there's a party tonight at a KT in Kagurazaka. Reina will be there too. Would you like to come?"
The corners of Kenji's mouth curled up slightly, and he felt secretly delighted.
So her usefulness has arrived.
He quickly replied: "Oh? Sure. What time tonight?"
"After seven o'clock. I'll send you the specific address right now." Kumon Keiko's message came back quickly.
Kenji looked at his phone and smiled with satisfaction, feeling that the 50,000 yen was well-spent!
If things went smoothly, it might not even be impossible to take Kurashiki Reina's first time tonight!
Kenji began to prepare with some excitement.
At seven in the evening, as the first lights came on, the streets of Kagurazaka were flashing with neon, bustling with activity.
Right on time, a low and powerful engine roar approached from the distance, and a ferrari SF90 drove up like a bolt of red lightning.
This high-spec ferrari sports car, worth nearly 100 million yen, had sleek and sharp body lines that shimmered with a charming luster under the lights. Its appearance on the streets of Kagurazaka instantly drew the gazes of countless passersby.
People stopped one after another, their eyes full of wonder and envy. Anyone who could afford to drive such a car was undoubtedly either wealthy or noble.
Kumon Keiko, who had been waiting outside the KT for a long time, and her several companions were no exception. Their eyes instantly lit up, casting curious and envious glances toward the ferrari.
In Japan's current environment of immense life pressure, given their family and economic strength, it was absolutely impossible for them to drive such a luxury car. It was simply something they dreamed of but was far out of reach.
The girls also hurriedly and excitedly took out their phones to keep filming the car, occasionally letting out bursts of amazement.
One of the girls said with a hint of worry while filming, "Keiko, what about that friend you're waiting for? Why hasn't he come yet? He didn't stand you up, did he?"
Kumon Keiko frowned slightly and said somewhat uncertainly, "I'm not sure either..."
As she spoke, she also picked up her phone. Just as she was about to send a message to Kenji to ask, she saw the luxury ferrari come to a steady stop right in front of her.
Immediately after, the scissor doors slowly opened.
A handsome, well-dressed man with an upright posture stepped elegantly out of the car, every gesture exuding chicness and confidence.
It was Kenji.
"Mr... Kenji!?" Kumon Keiko's eyes widened, her face full of surprise and disbelief.
"Keiko, sorry for making you wait." Kenji had a smile on his face, his voice gentle and kind.
"Eh!?" Keiko's companions were all stunned, their mouths hanging wide open as if they could fit an egg inside.
This handsome man who came to the meeting driving a sports car was actually the person Keiko had invited?
Holy crap, so handsome and so rich?
When did Keiko latch onto a 'big thigh' like this?
Their hearts were full of doubt and amazement.
Kenji looked at their reactions and said with a smile, "It's getting late. Let's not keep everyone waiting too long. Shall we go up?"
"Yeah! Let's go up quickly!"
Only then did Kumon Keiko snap out of it. She excitedly pulled her companions along and followed behind Kenji, heading toward the KT.
In the KT private room upstairs, the lights were flashing, and the sound of music faintly leaked out from the crack in the door.
The others were already sitting together. They had laid out some drinks and snacks on the coffee table, just waiting for Keiko and the others to return.
Everyone was talking excitedly, letting out cheerful laughs from time to time, full of anticipation for the party that was about to begin.
A moment later, the door was pushed open. Keiko walked in first, with Kenji following behind her.
Seeing Kenji walking in behind Keiko, the girls in the private room went quiet for an instant, and then their eyes couldn't help but light up.
Kenji stood tall with a handsome face and an extraordinary temperament, appearing as if he carried his own light under the lamps.
"So handsome!" one girl couldn't help but whisper in amazement.
"Eh? You're... Classmate Kenji?"
Kurashiki Reina also quickly recognized Kenji. Her eyes widened slightly, a hint of surprise on her face.
After all, Kenji was handsome, and plus, he had specifically gone up to the podium today to introduce himself. That confident and composed manner had left a deep impression on Kurashiki Reina.
"Yes, Kurashiki-san. Good evening."
Kenji gave a friendly wave, a gentle smile on his face, and then looked at the others in the private room.
He noticed that most were girls, though of course, there were a few males who seemed to be the boyfriends brought by some of the girls, currently looking at him with wary expressions.
Kenji looked around, silently evaluating them in his heart.
Aside from Kurashiki Reina, the other women here were quite average-looking. There was one more whose score the system gave as 81, barely reaching the passing line for being added to the harem.
As expected, it was still very difficult for the vast majority of people to reach the 80-point level, Kenji thought to himself.
Thinking of this, the corners of Kenji's mouth curled up slightly as he found a spot to sit down next to Kurashiki Reina. After all, his purpose in coming here tonight was to build up Kurashiki Reina's favorability.
However, this move of Kenji's drew hostile gazes from those few boys.