"Teacher Kobayashi and I are talking about work, work."
Saying this, Ohara Nanako glanced at Kobayashi Itsuki, who smiled and nodded, saying,
"I also write novels in my spare time, and today I came to talk to Miss Ohara about signing a contract."
Upon hearing this, Nohara Misae's face immediately showed a look of surprise.
Ever since their last conversation at the school, she had a very good impression of this young Physical Education Teacher.
She just didn't expect that he, a Physical Education Teacher, would also be so talented and a contracted novelist.
In Japan, whether a novelist or a manga artist, being able to sign a contract is the biggest indicator of a person's success.
Signing a contract means that one can consider this line of work a formal job to support oneself.
Unlike many who can only create out of passion.
"Teacher Kobayashi is really amazing. I didn't expect you to be a teacher and still have time to work part-time as a novelist."
Nohara Misae said this, and now it was Ohara Nanako's turn to be surprised.
"A teacher?"
"Eh, you didn't know? He's Shin-chan's Kindergarten Physical Education Teacher, and he's a very good person..."
The two chatted back and forth. Nohara Shinnosuke, upon hearing that they weren't dating, finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He patted his chest, looking relieved.
Himawari-chan, on the other hand, stubbornly reached out to Kobayashi Itsuki, looking like she absolutely had to be held, a craving for handsome men.
Seeing this, Kobayashi Itsuki simply didn't rush to leave. Who said children couldn't increase favorability?
"What a cute child, Mrs. Nohara, why don't I hold her for a while?"
"Isn't that inappropriate?"
Nohara Misae said, yet very
"Hello there, my name is Kobayashi Itsuki, what is your name?"
Kobayashi Itsuki said, chuckling, while holding Himawari-chan.
"Her name is Himawari-chan, Nohara Himawari."
Nohara Misae chimed in from the side.
Just as she finished speaking, a notification sound rang out on Kobayashi Itsuki's side.
[Ding! You have met Nohara Himawari. Current relationship status is white.]
[Congratulations, Host, you have received 1 White Treasure Chest.]
[Ding! Nohara Himawari's Affection has increased, you have received 1 green treasure chest.]
The sudden two notifications truly caught Kobayashi Itsuki off guard.
He had still underestimated Himawari-chan's level of infatuation. Good heavens, she immediately hit Green Affection right off the bat.
This was a bit too exaggerated.
'Sure enough, children are the easiest to grind affection with.'
Looking at Nohara Himawari, who was shyly babbling baby talk in his arms, Kobayashi Itsuki sighed emotionally.
Then he seriously started playing with her.
Every now and then he would lift her up high, sometimes perform magic tricks for her, conjuring up some sparkling, pretty small jewelry, or rub cheeks with her.
In short, he did everything he could to do things she liked, wanting to see if he could raise Himawari-chan's Affection to Blue in a short amount of time.
There was no harm in trying; it just meant investing a little bit of time.
But if he could get a blue treasure chest, that would be a huge profit.
The group walked down the street, chatting and laughing, with Kobayashi Itsuki's main attention focused on Himawari-chan.
Based on his understanding of Himawari-chan, this child loved nothing but handsome men and pretty jewelry.
He himself was the handsome man, and he had just conjured up some cheap, shiny jewelry for her.
But he still hadn't managed to refresh the Affection level to Blue.
After thinking for a moment, he stopped when the group reached a roadside Bookstore.
"Could you wait for me for a moment? I'm going to buy something."
"Ah, no problem, Teacher Kobayashi."
"It's alright."
After greeting Nohara Misae and the other person, Kobayashi Itsuki entered the Bookstore.
After casually grabbing a book, he pretended to inadvertently lead Himawari-chan to the Magazine Section.
Sure enough, when Himawari-chan saw the handsome men on the covers of many magazines, she grinned from ear to ear.
"Himawari-chan, do you like these?"
Although Himawari-chan was young, she was quite smart. Hearing Kobayashi Itsuki's words, she quickly nodded.
Kobayashi Itsuki picked up a magazine, helped her open it, and showed her one handsome man after another inside.
After being guided by Himawari-chan's discerning eye, Kobayashi Itsuki finally took a Photobook of Takuya Kimura and said to her, "Since Himawari-chan likes it so much, I'll give this Photobook to you."
"Ya!"
Looking at the Photobook Kobayashi Itsuki handed over, Nohara Himawari instinctively took it.
Gazing at the handsome figure in the Photobook, Nohara Himawari let out a joyful cry, then grabbed Kobayashi Itsuki's face and gave him a wet kiss.
"Ya ya wu ya."
The little girl was babbling incomprehensible words, but Kobayashi Itsuki could feel her happiness.
After leaving several drool marks on Kobayashi Itsuki, Kobayashi Itsuki pressed on, grabbing several more magazines she liked and handing them all to Himawari-chan.
Seeing so many handsome men she liked, plus the pretty small jewelry in her pocket, Himawari-chan was completely overwhelmed with happiness.
This handsome man in front of her was truly too wonderful.
[Ding! Nohara Himawari's Affection has increased, you have received 1 blue treasure chest.]
Nohara Himawari, G.O.A.T!
Hearing the System notification, Kobayashi Itsuki couldn't help but cheer loudly in his heart.
This was truly too delightful.
Children, as innocent as blank paper, were indeed the easiest to gain affection from.
What did he pay? Some worthless trinkets and a few magazines, and in exchange, he got a blue treasure chest that might contain Transcendent Abilities.
This was simply too profitable!
There was no better deal than this.
Leading Himawari-chan out of the Bookstore, Nohara Misae saw the magazines she was holding and quickly stepped forward, saying, "Himawari-chan, don't just take things..."
"It's alright, Mrs. Nohara. I saw Himawari-chan liked them, so I bought them."
Kobayashi Itsuki said, chuckling, and handed Himawari-chan back to Nohara Misae.
"Oh, and she has some small toys I gave her in her pocket. Mrs. Nohara, please be careful not to let her swallow them."
"Teacher Kobayashi, how can we accept this? We made you spend money..."
Nohara Misae said, looking embarrassed.
"It's fine. I really like this child, Himawari-chan, and she likes me too. Just consider it a welcome gift, right, Himawari-chan!"
"Ya!"
Himawari-chan happily smiled at Kobayashi Itsuki, her face full of bright smiles.
Seeing this, Nohara Misae could only repeatedly express her thanks.
"It's getting late. I still need to go back and write manuscripts, so I won't bother Mrs. Nohara and Miss Ohara anymore."
He managed to get quite a few treasure chests today, which was truly delightful.
Now Kobayashi Itsuki had only one thought: hurry back and open the chests.
To see what good items this blue treasure chest might drop for him this time.
"Goodbye, Teacher Kobayashi Yu."
After bidding farewell to the group, Kobayashi Itsuki immediately rushed toward home, his heart filled with deep anticipation.
'Please don't disappoint me.'