Currently, Fujiwara Shunsui couldn't be sure if doing 'that' with Miya Harukiko was the only way to increase her Favorability Rating.
If that were truly the case, he felt he could get Miya Harukiko's Favorability Rating to 100 by this afternoon.
After all, when Nissho Taro's Favorability Rating with him surpassed 100, he not only received a basic reward but also an additional reward.
Considering that the romance with Miya Harukiko was a Main Quest, Fujiwara Shunsui couldn't even imagine what kind of rewards he would get when the Main Quest was completed!
However, from his heart, he would not treat Kiko as his tool, nor as a breeding ground for his system.
Although he had been reborn, the people around him were all flesh-and-blood individuals, and he enjoyed his current state more.
Only this way would his rebirth be more meaningful, rather than merely fulfilling so-called "KPIs."
In the kitchen, Miya Harukiko had already started preparing lunch for Fujiwara Shunsui.
Fujiwara Shunsui, being perceptive, put on his clothes and jogged to the living room to tidy up the trash left from last night.
Although Miya Harukiko had perfectly taken on the role of a wife in this "family," managing almost everything she saw meticulously, it made Harumizu a bit unaccustomed.
During his time living with Miya Harukiko, Fujiwara Shunsui had only one thought in his heart:
"Being ahead of the curve is great, housewives are everywhere."
"I don't have to worry about anything, rewards are in hand, I'm all smiles."
Harumizu recited these words in his heart without reservation.
After reciting them, he mused that he was a contemporary literary giant, and at the same time, he fell into thought again.
Should he change the 'smiles' to better reflect his happiness?
Of course, this was just Fujiwara Shunsui's internal monologue; he wouldn't act this way in front of Miya Harukiko.
After turning around and greeting Kiko, he took the large bags of trash downstairs.
It must be said, Kiko truly had a knack for taking care of people.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have prepared such a lavish welcome feast after Nissho Taro moved in next door to them... "Ding—"
The elevator door opened.
The young woman inside the elevator habitually walked out, only to directly bump into Fujiwara Shunsui, who was standing at the entrance waiting to go downstairs.
Nakamura Aoi felt like her head had hit a wall, and her gold-rimmed glasses almost flew off due to the impact.
Nakamura Aoi lowered her head to adjust her glasses, then slowly raised her gaze, looking at the familiar outfit of the person, and only then did she realize who it was.
"What a coincidence, Ms. Nakamura, are you also going downstairs?"
"Hello, Mr. Fujiwara. I'm going downstairs for lunch; this timing is perfect to avoid the rush hour."
After realizing it was Fujiwara Shunsui, Nakamura Aoi lowered her head again, pretending to play on her phone, the advantage of the height difference ensuring that her slightly reddened cheeks wouldn't be noticed.
She awkwardly shifted her position to allow Fujiwara Shunsui to walk in with the trash.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Fujiwara Shunsui and Nakamura Aoi stopped talking.
Instead, Nakamura Aoi, head bowed, thoughtfully looked at the two large bags of trash in Fujiwara Shunsui's hand.
In her impression, Fujiwara Shunsui should be a single male.
Looking at some of the food waste in the trash bags, a hint of doubt rose in Nakamura Aoi's heart again.
"Does this man even cook?"
Then, Nakamura Aoi, still looking down, seemed to smell something strange.
There was a scent of rotting food mixed with something peculiar.
Nakamura Aoi gently sniffed with her nose.
"Hmm... it's the smell of witch hazel."
"Huh? Witch hazel?"
Nakamura Aoi, realizing it belatedly, had countless thoughts flash through her mind.
She remembered she hadn't seen that man who often got dead drunk for a long time.
He seemed to be on the same floor as the Landlord, and he also had a beautiful wife!
"Could it be..."
Thinking this, Nakamura Aoi stopped her further conjectures, as her impression of Fujiwara Shunsui was that of an "out-and-out" Syndicate member.
Although she hadn't interacted much with him, his physique said it all.
"Well, I'm going to eat now! Goodbye, Mr. Landlord."
Although Nakamura Aoi was constantly "grumbling" about Fujiwara Shunsui in her mind, when the elevator reached the first floor, Nakamura Aoi still politely bowed slightly to Fujiwara Shunsui.
Of course, it was still that oversized hoodie, still that perfect waistline, that peach.
If Fujiwara Shunsui hadn't just relaxed, seeing this scene again would probably have made Miya Harukiko suffer again in his heart.
But clearly, Nakamura Aoi's age was not within his consideration, perhaps this was the "generation gap."
Fujiwara Shunsui symbolically nodded to Nakamura Aoi, and the two went their separate ways after exiting the apartment building.
After disposing of the trash, Fujiwara Shunsui suddenly thought of something.
Since Miya Harukiko was cooking at this time, and he had nothing to do, picking up Kojou Yuna from the hospital during this time would also be a good choice.
"Where did I park my car again?"
Because Fujiwara Shunsui rarely drove himself, coupled with Shinjuku's traffic situation which indeed gave him a headache, he usually took taxis.
He originally wanted to go upstairs to get his car keys, but after a brief thought, he gave up.
Fujiwara Shunsui took out his phone and composed a message:
Fujiwara Shunsui: "I'm going to pick up Yuna-chan, Taro will also be here for lunch!"
Less than 10 seconds after sending the message, he received a reply!
Miya Harukiko: "Okay, I'll prepare more food ~"
Seeing Miya Harukiko's reply, Fujiwara Shunsui smiled contentedly, then continued to compose a message.
Fujiwara Shunsui: "Did you miss me?"
This time, the other party replied even faster.
Kojou Yuna: "Did you hit your head and go stupid?!"
Fujiwara Shunsui: "Tell Taro, I'm coming to pick you up from the hospital soon. Have him get ready."
Just as he reached the main entrance of the apartment building, passing by the guard booth, Fujiwara Shunsui saw a familiar face.
But before he could speak, the person had already approached him; this person was Kojima Bin.
"Good afternoon, Lord Harumizu!"
Seeing the man bowing to him again, Fujiwara Shunsui couldn't help but marvel at Japan's "strict" class system.
This kind of "false humility" could be ingrained even in Yakuza members and delinquent girls.
"Didn't I tell you to go home yesterday?"
Fujiwara Shunsui looked at Kojima Bin in front of him with some confusion.
"Considering that Ms. Yuna has not yet been discharged from the hospital, and Mr. Taro is also accompanying her at the hospital, I did not go home directly last night."
"To prevent another attack, I decided on my own to stake out outside the residential complex last night."
Looking at Kojima Bin's somewhat reddened eyes and slightly tired expression, Harumizu was quite pleased with this gesture.
"Did you drive?"
"The car is right outside!"
"Come with me to the hospital to pick up Yuna and Taro! It'll save us a taxi."
"Yes, Lord Harumizu!"
Even Kojima Bin, who was already somewhat tired, showed an excited expression after hearing Fujiwara Shunsui say this.
He felt that he was getting closer and closer to the center of the Shinjuku Syndicate's power!
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