Girl idols are meant to be exploited!

Hoshikawa Taku was silent.

No wonder this guy is so light in weight, he doesn't feel fleshy at all. When she volunteered to help Taku Hoshikawa with chest massage last night, he felt a little stiff.

Although it is better than a certain pink-haired airport, the improvement is limited and it still lacks nutrition.

It seems that not only does she have to quit drinking, but she also has to completely change her daily routine and diet.

Hoshikawa Taku said without question: "From now on, your pace of life must be consistent with mine. When I get up, you get up too, and don't stay up late at night."

"If someone made breakfast for me every day, I would definitely get up!"

Hiroi Kikuri had never received such meticulous treatment before. She took the plate with a smile and started eating happily.

But soon, her movements slowed down and her eyes wandered back and forth on the dining table.

Xingchuan Taku noticed her little action and put down his chopsticks: "What are you looking for?"

Hiroi hesitated for a moment, like a guilty child, and whispered: "Xingchuan, no wine? I remember there should be a few bottles of beer left last night..."

"How can you drink wine with breakfast?"

Xingchuan Taku pressed his eyebrows and said unhappily, "Yesterday's dinner was your last farewell dinner. Don't even think about getting a drink from me again!"

"Hey...you won't even let me drink from the bottle? I can't stand it!"

Hiroi Kikuri threw down her chopsticks, rolled around on her chair, and said, "At least let me have one bottle a day!"

She was like a noisy child and didn't even eat.

However, Hoshikawa Taku was determined to make her quit drinking. He ate his breakfast with an expressionless face and was indifferent to Hiroi's crying.

After Hiroi realized his performance was useless and sat down to eat, Hoshikawa Taku slowly put down his chopsticks, wiped the corner of his mouth, and said lightly:

"It's not about quitting drinking completely, it's about getting you to stop being dependent on it. So from now on, there will be one 'indulgence meal' every week, and you can drink in moderation then."

Hiroi's originally drooping eyes suddenly brightened up, and he said with a smile: "Why didn't you tell me earlier? I thought I would say goodbye to alcohol forever!"

Human nature is all about compromise.

It’s like workers don’t want to “adjust their days off”, but if you are told that if you don’t adjust your days off, you will have a few days less holiday for May Day and National Day, then even if the workers are reluctant, they have to accept the adjustment and have to go to work on Sundays.

If Hiroi had been told from the beginning that she could only drink once a week, she would definitely not have accepted it.

But under the premise of making her mistakenly believe that "it was completely cut off", and then suddenly loosening the reins, this small "relaxation" turned out to be a huge blessing.

In fact, Hoshikawa Taku had no intention of keeping her away from alcohol completely from the beginning to the end.

After all, she is too dependent on alcohol. If she were suddenly asked to stop drinking, the withdrawal reaction alone would be so painful that she would die.

After Hiroi Kikuri finished the last sip of milk and put down the cup contentedly, Hoshikawa Taku pushed the artist contract that had not been signed last night in front of her again.

This time, Hiroi Kikuri didn't even look at it. She picked up the pen and signed her name without hesitation.

As the pen tip fell, the system's pleasant and crisp prompt sound rang in Xingchuan Taku's mind.

[The host successfully made Hiroi Kikuri sign a black-hearted contract, with a black-hearted degree of 64%. You will receive additional rewards.]

[The host obtains special skills: Chemical Expert.]

【Special item: Universal synthesis medicine bottle.】

The firm received 700 million yen in funding.

[Contracted artist Hiroi Kikuri received hidden rewards: training efficiency increased by 30%, stress resistance increased by 20%, and work fatigue reduced by 30%.]

[Gained hidden trait: Alcohol-dependent girl.]

Chapter 240 I don’t want to be a Breaking Bad star!

Taku Hoshikawa never thought that he would acquire a skill called "Chemical Expert" which has nothing to do with an idol artist agency.

[Chemistry Expert]: The host possesses professional-level chemistry knowledge, well-versed in the properties and reaction patterns of various elements, minerals, and compounds. They are able to independently extract mineral components, synthesize various pharmaceuticals, and even manufacture complex materials.

When it comes to chemical experts, the first thing that comes to mind for Taku Hoshikawa is Walter White in "Breaking Bad" and various maniacs who make their own explosives by hand, who are basically dangerous people.

Although the system is somewhat random when assigning skills, it is not completely random and will basically give him some abilities that can actually be used.

For example, makeup artists, lighting technicians...are all popular and practical professions in the entertainment industry.

But “chemical expert”… isn’t that a bit too broad a stretch?

Hoshikawa Taku really couldn't think of any serious use for it. Was he going to sell drugs or carry out a suicide attack?

...Just kidding.

He would not do anything that was illegal and could cost him his life at any time. This was not free America.

However, since you have drawn this skill, you should not miss it. It will never be a disadvantage to master a little more knowledge.

Just as he was thinking, a system prompt sounded in his ears:

[Host, are you sure you want to acquire the skill now? ]

Hoshikawa Taku nodded without hesitation.

"Sure!"

As Hoshikawa Taku finished speaking, the world before his eyes suddenly changed.

It was as if his soul was pulled into a torrent of information, and countless light spots, formulas, the periodic table of elements, and complex reaction equations flashed rapidly before his eyes.

Every chemical formula, every physical property of an element, and every medicine recipe were all precisely and clearly engraved in his mind.

He felt as if his brain had been peeled open and he was forced to drink the knowledge that only top chemists would have accumulated over a decade.

The intense stinging sensation lasted only a few seconds before quickly transforming into an indescribable clarity and calmness. The complex information in my mind gradually settled down, like a surging river gradually returning to calm.

Taku Hoshikawa suddenly opened his eyes, let out a long breath, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"I never thought that the skill of Chemistry Expert actually encompasses so many types of knowledge..."

At first, he thought that the skill of "chemical expert" would probably be of no use in daily life.

But when he really calmed down and carefully sorted out the new knowledge he had acquired, he realized that he had thought too simply.

In his mind, a series of complex knowledge about mineral purification, medicine preparation, skin care product ingredient blending, first aid medicine manufacturing, etc. were clearly arranged.

Even some niche formulas in the illegal field - such as contraband that only circulates underground, the production process of TNT, etc., were stuffed into his memory intact by the system.

What surprised Taku Hoshikawa the most was that his original "makeup artist" skills and the newly acquired "chemical expert" skills actually produced an extremely wonderful chemical reaction in silence.

Before this, he knew how to apply makeup based on the artist's skin type, facial structure, and activity requirements, and understood how to use various makeup products.

Now, he can intuitively understand the formula ratio behind every foundation, the properties of the mineral particles in every eye shadow, and the chemical principles of every lipstick color dye...

He can even tell at a glance which products may cause allergies, which ones will produce color temperature changes under different light sources, and which ones are prone to melting or coming off under high-temperature lights.

It used to be “knowing how to use it”, now it’s “knowing why”, or even “being able to make it yourself”.

He can now even tailor unique cosmetics for artists with different skin types and for different occasions.

If he wanted, he could open a cosmetics company now and customize exclusive cosmetics for his own artists. In the future, he could even expand the commercial value of the artists to the beauty side business and turn every signed artist into a walking brand spokesperson.

"This skill... is even more outrageous than that of a makeup artist or a masseur."

Hoshikawa Taku said with emotion.

The old saying is still true - if you master math, physics and chemistry, you will not be afraid of traveling around the world.

Taku Hoshikawa now truly understood this sentence.

Feeling grateful for the great gift the system gave him, Hoshikawa Taku then turned his attention to the special items he obtained shortly afterwards.

[Universal Synthesis Bottle]: A one-time magical item with a built-in automatic synthesis program. The host simply needs to clearly envision the desired potion's effect, and the bottle will perfectly combine the elements within the bottle to create the desired potion.

Whether it's a detoxification potion for treating injuries, a growth potion for accelerated recovery, or an enhancement potion for improving special status, as long as the synthesis is theoretically possible, the medicine bottle can be produced with a 100% success rate and the effect reaches the theoretical limit.

Tip: The medicine bottle can only be used once. Please carefully select the type and purpose of the medicine. Once the synthesis is completed, regardless of whether the medicine is used or not, the medicine bottle will become invalid.

This is another prop that far exceeds the current development of technology.

Whether it's a universal detoxification potion, a growth potion, or a recovery potion... these have all entered the realm of fantasy and are not miracles that can be achieved by existing medicine and technology.

It is no exaggeration to say that this is a life-saving trump card.

Unfortunately, it can only be used once.

Taku Hoshikawa temporarily put the item back into the storage box, and then looked at the new features that Kikuri Hiroi had obtained.

[Alcohol-Addicted Girl]: When Hiroi Kikuri consumes alcohol or similar addictive substances that give her pleasure, her consciousness enters a "drunk state." While intoxicated, her inspiration, creativity, and expressiveness are greatly enhanced, and her personality undergoes significant changes. This state gradually spirals out of control as her intake increases.

As expected, the ability that Kikuri Hiroi gained was related to alcohol.

Compared with other artists' single-directional ability enhancement, the enhancement obtained by Hiroi Kikuri can be described as an all-round improvement.

However, the price is equally huge - once she consumes too much alcohol, losing control is almost inevitable.

However, Hoshikawa Taku noticed that it said that when she consumed alcohol or similar addictive substances that made her feel happy, her consciousness would enter an intoxicated state.

In other words... the things that can trigger her "intoxicated state" are not limited to alcohol?

Chapter 241: Be my “guinea pig”.

When we think of addictive substances, the first thing that comes to mind is naturally those illegal and extremely harmful drugs.

Taku Hoshikawa has now acquired the skill of [Chemistry Expert] and has the knowledge of extracting related elements in his mind, allowing him to make "ice" at home like Breaking Bad.

But he wanted to help Hiroi quit drinking, not push her into the abyss and turn her into a drug addict. Naturally, this plan was rejected.

In addition to drugs, some prescription drugs, and even common cough medicines, contain addictive ingredients.

In Japan, many women who commit adultery rely on taking drugs to put themselves into a state of extreme excitement and mental disorder.

Taku Hoshikawa also doesn't want Hiroi to learn from those landmine girls, take drugs, and change his sword moves.

So, within an acceptable range, the most common and relatively harmless addictive substances are only alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine.

Nicotine is the main component of cigarettes. Being a smoker is worse than being an alcoholic.

After the final screening, only "caffeine" is barely acceptable.

Although caffeine is also addictive, the sense of dependence is more of a psychological need for alertness and concentration. It does not directly stimulate the brain's reward system like alcohol and nicotine, leading to strong physical dependence.

Even if you consume too much caffeine, to reach the "lethal dose", you would have to drink at least 75 cups of coffee a day.

Compared with cases of alcohol poisoning and accidental death due to excessive drinking, the probability of accidents caused by excessive coffee intake is almost negligible.

Thinking of this, Taku Hoshikawa got up and went to the kitchen while Kikuri Hiroi was still undergoing system transformation.

He opened his locker and scooped out a spoonful of the protein/powder sample he had made using the [Special Protein/Powder Formula] provided by the system, then mixed it with concentrated black coffee liquid and brewed and stirred it.

There is no functional conflict between protein/powder and coffee. Drinking them together can not only supplement protein, but also provide the refreshing effect brought by caffeine.

While stirring the mixed drink in the cup, Taku Hoshikawa was thinking in his mind that instead of letting Hiroi drink only coffee, it would be better to let her consume more protein to supplement her nutrition.

If she can accept this combination, she can completely replace alcohol with this "protein/powdered coffee" in the future.

When Hoshikawa Taku returned to the dining table, Hiroi Kikuri was still sitting on the chair, her whole body sensitively accepting the system transformation.

Her body was trembling slightly, her cheeks were flushed unnaturally, and her whole body seemed to be soaking in a ball of warm steam.

She saw Xingchuan Taku coming back, squinting her eyes, panting slightly and asked: "Hey, Xingchuan, did you put drugs in my breakfast? Otherwise, why do I feel hot all over... Could it be that you put an aphrodisiac on me!?"

"You are really abominable!"

While cursing, Hiroi couldn't wait to take off his clothes, as if he was planning to fight again.

"Hey, hey, stop slandering me. I didn't drug you. It was obviously you who wanted to do it!"

“No drugs…”

Hiroi put his clothes back on with a disappointed look on his face.

Hoshikawa Taku ignored her disappointment and handed her the prepared coffee: "Here, drink some of this and see how it tastes."

"what is this?"

Hiroi frowned, picked up the cup, and took a careful sip.

The next second, her whole face wrinkled like a bitter melon, and she said with disgust: "It's so bitter, and tastes so weird!"

Hoshikawa Taku had a premonition and explained calmly, "This is black coffee with egg white powder. I mixed it casually and haven't tasted it yet. If you don't like it, add another sugar cube."

Hoshikawa Taku said as he threw a piece of sugar into the coffee.