Stardew Valley of Gensokyo

What was a neat and clean room last night has now become a "garbage dump".

Looking around, all that remained was a mess. Leftover snacks were carelessly discarded on the floor, and wooden stools made of fine pine wood lay scattered haphazardly on the ground.

Akina Sawa, who is somewhat of a germaphobe, saw this scene and felt a sharp pain in his left chest.

Why did it turn out like this overnight!

Akina Sawa also slapped his head hard, trying to clear his mind and recall what happened last night.

Like a brain that has been poured with high-strength cement but has not yet fully solidified, it conveyed several fragments intermittently.

Kaguya of Houraisan was delighted.

Kaguya Houraisan was enraged.

Kaguya of Hourai Mountain grieved.

Kaguya Houraisan is about to pick up a stool and smash the screen in front of her.

Then came some vague and unclear images...

Akina Sawa simply couldn't recall any more details.

I only stayed up one night, but it feels like I stayed up for several nights; even my memory is affected...

"Hey~"

The aches and pains spreading throughout his body made Akina Sawa grimace.

"I'm still a young person."

"Why does just one night feel like the same as several weeks of continuous 996 work schedules?"

"My whole body aches and my back aches..."

The pain in his lower back was unbearable, so Akina Sawa casually picked up a chair and sat down.

"Oh my gosh~"

As soon as he sat down, a sharp, tingling sensation shot from his lumbar spine straight into his head, causing Akina Ze to wince in pain.

Is this considered a work-related injury?

This must be a workplace injury!

If I ever bump into JK Bunny, I'll definitely have to ask her for compensation!

So, what is this rabbit-themed JK girl's name?

During those days, Akina Ze was so focused on the two long, fluffy ears on her head and the short tail on her bottom that he forgot even her name.

I think it was called something like Number One?

As he pondered, Akina Sawa's thoughts drifted off again, but the soreness in his body lessened considerably, which was a good thing.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Three knocks came from the large iron gate outside the courtyard.

Akina Sawa also poked his head out and drove away.

There stood a kappa named Kawashiro Nitori at the door.

It seems that the person knocking on the door must be her.

I don't know what she's here for. Is she going to upgrade my house for free?

No matter how much you think about it, it's never as good as a direct conversation.

Akina Sawa also said loudly:

"Please come in"

Kawashiro Nitori, who was standing by the large iron gate, entered the house after hearing Akina Sawa's voice of agreement.

"I'm sorry, something happened at home last night, and I haven't had time to clean yet."

Akina Ze also said apologetically.

"No need, my house is often like that when I'm modifying mechs."

Kawashiro Nitori nonchalantly pulled a chair from the pile of debris on the ground and sat down opposite Akina Sawaya, taking out a notebook from his bag.

"And I just happened to come here to ask you about what happened last night."

Seeing Akina Sawa's puzzled look, Kawashiro Nitori continued:

"Here's what happened: this morning, the Kappa Power Station's technical staff sent a report saying that the power in two steam batteries had been completely depleted."

"After investigation, it was discovered that all the electricity in these two steam batteries was consumed by this house, that is, by you."

"So, we've come here to ask what you've done with all that electricity and to inquire about the excessive electricity charges."

"No!" Akina Ze also cried out in protest. The electricity fees charged by the Kappa were extremely high. If they had really used that much electricity, they would probably have to pay a huge sum of money.

"We played on the computer all night yesterday. Even with all the peripherals, it shouldn't have used that much electricity!"

That's strange.

Kawashiro Nitori took out a pen and wrote on a piece of paper.

"A normal night of computer gaming certainly wouldn't use the power of two vapor cells."

"But what if you weren't playing games but doing something else, like mining?"

Kawashiro Nitori raised his head, looking directly at Akina Zeya, wanting to hear his explanation.

"Mining?"

Akina Sawa was also baffled, frowning with a puzzled expression.

Is she referring to a game called Gold Miner?

"It seems I guessed wrong."

Kawashiro Nitori got the answer from Akina Sawaya's face and closed his notebook.

"Congratulations! You can continue using the all-natural cucumber electricity provided by Kappa Technology. Just settle the bill."

"..."

If I have the chance, I will definitely pinch the ears of the bunny JK.

Then say to her kindly

Please, don't let your princess come to my place again!!!

This was Akina Zeya's only thought at that moment, after paying a huge electricity bill.

Who would have thought that the electricity bill for just one night could be so expensive? How could I possibly afford it if it happened again!

Although the investigation was over, Kawashiro Nitori did not rush to leave. Instead, he began to examine the computer on the table.

"That's strange, where did all this electricity go?"

Carefully examining the computer, Kawashiro Nitori reached out and placed his hand on the table, trying to prop it up to see the model number written on the top.

"Ok?"

As soon as he reached out, Kawashiro Nitori realized something was wrong.

Her fingers were covered in a layer of dust.

Why would there be a layer of dust on the desktop that I use so often?

......

Chapter Twenty-One: Kawashiro Nitori Has a Plan

Kawashiro Naritoki remained silent and withdrew his hand.

He rubbed the dust between his fingers and fell into deep thought.

At this point, she already had some guesses in her mind, but she wasn't very sure and needed to find out more.

For example, taking this silly guy to a kappa for a physical examination might make things clearer.

They might even be able to swindle some event funds.

Recently, due to repeated failures in experiments, we have run out of funds.

Originally, the Kappa Science Committee could provide funding, but after repeated failures, she could no longer receive any subsidies.

There must be at least one successful experiment.

But if the experiment fails, you won't get paid, and without money, you can't continue the experiment.

This was undoubtedly a vicious cycle that Kawashiro Nitori was deeply troubled by, and he even stopped eating three cucumbers a day, which was his favorite food.

It was so painful.

And right now there seems to be an opportunity to earn some financial assistance.

Of course, all of this requires his cooperation.

Kawashiro Narito squinted at the man before him, whose eyes were bloodshot and whose expression was withered—Akina Sawaya.

......

"what?"

"You said you'd give me a free medical checkup?"

"You wouldn't be thinking of cutting off my organs to pay off your debt, would you!?"

"First of all, let me make it clear that I'm rich! Don't even think about taking my organs!"

Upon hearing Kawashiro Nitori mention a free medical check-up as a perk, Akina Sawa immediately sensed that it must be a conspiracy.

There's no such thing as a free lunch, especially since he owed her a large sum of money.

Maybe this kappa has bad intentions and thinks we can't pay off our debts, so he's planning to cut off both of our kidneys and sell them!

Akina Sawa also cautiously protected his waist, his eyes fixed on Kawashiro Nitori.

He would flee at the slightest sign of trouble.

"Relax, relax first."

Kawashiro Nitori, somewhat helplessly, raised his hands and made a downward pressing gesture to soothe her:

"What would a kappa like me need your organs for?"

"Besides, your organs are practically worthless; I wouldn't take them even if they were given to me for free."

Despite hearing Kawashiro Nitori's explanation, Akina Sawa remained vigilant.

Because it was written in a book he had read before.

Kappa, a water monster, is cruel and cunning; do not trust it.

Seeing that Akina Sawa still looked wary, Kawashiro Nitori frowned slightly.

That won't do. If we can't trick these humans into going for a medical examination to obtain evidence, where will our funding come from?

Without this funding to restart the experiment, how can we succeed in getting the committee's sponsorship?

Although the next experiment is still in the fundraising stage, Kawashiro Nitori is certain that he will succeed.

This is because the experiment has failed many times in a row, and Kawashiro Nitori doesn't believe that his luck could be that bad.

After so many failed experiments, the next one should finally succeed, right?

Then, with the funding secured, a series of experiments will be conducted, leading to Kappa's successful life. Becoming the next CEO of Kappa Technology Company is just around the corner.

But all of this has to start with persuading the human in front of us to get a medical check-up.

Kawashiro Naritoki cast an eager glance at him.

Wow~ This guy's eyes are terrifying!

Why does it feel like she's looking at some kind of treasure?

Being stared at like that, Akina Ze felt goosebumps all over his body.

"Miss He Cheng, you should go back first. I'll personally deliver the money later."