Anime, Girlfriend Shokuhou Misaki.

“I understand, Boss. I will investigate the ‘Big Spider’ and the sellers behind them.”

"Well, that's it."

The original "Big Spider" was just a small organization that had no access to things like guns and medicine.

Even if they wanted to degenerate, at most they would force the female students in their organization to sell their bodies to make money.

Further development will take time and require connections.

But the fact that it has reached this point in such a short time shows that the current 'Big Spider' is definitely being controlled by someone behind the scenes.

"How did it go about the 'dead knot' thing I told you to watch out for last night?"

Although Misaki Shokuhou had said she would be responsible for handling the aftermath, he naturally couldn't completely abandon his responsibilities.

"We sent someone to check on the park you visited last night."

"The traces have been completely removed."

"As for the remaining members of the deadlock you mentioned."

"Since we don't know their exact location, we can only conduct surveys in the Ninth School District where they are located."

"No members of the Dead Knot were found today."

Everything was handled perfectly, which is why he still relied on Komaba Toshitoku, the former leader of 'Skill Out'.

It wasn't just to reassure the other members of 'Skill Out' and put their minds at ease, but also because Komaba Toshitoku's way of handling things was as intelligent and mature as his appearance.

"Okay, go ahead and do your thing."

"When Freya comes back, remember to keep a close eye on her and don't let her play too many computer games every day."

She stood up again and picked up the coat hanging on the wall.

"Also, I probably won't be coming over for the next few days. I have some things to take care of, so I'll leave it to you for now."

Chapter 017 Dating

The next day!

Today is another sunny day with not a cloud in the sky.

Wearing ordinary casual clothes, Makoto Haramura arrived at the research institute called Talent Workshop while yawning.

"Please wait in the reception room; the director is getting dressed."

It seems that Misaki Shokuhou must have given the order beforehand, which is why I was brought in without any hindrance as soon as I arrived.

What would you like to drink?

"Juice, black tea, coffee."

As soon as Makoto Haramura sat down, the woman in charge of reception immediately asked politely.

"The coffee is ready, thank you."

He never drinks fruit juice, and he has no appreciation for black tea. The only drink he can be considered to love is coffee.

The steaming coffee was placed directly on the coffee table in front of Makoto Haramura within two minutes.

The receptionist who was in charge of receiving Makoto Haramura left the room immediately.

He picked it up and took a sip. The rich aroma of coffee beans exploded in Haramura Makoto's mouth, making him involuntarily take another sip.

"The quality is very high. No wonder she is a noble lady."

"I haven't tried it, but it must be a very rare and expensive product."

As mentioned earlier, the only drink that Makoto Haramura loves is coffee. He is no longer in the same situation as before; he is short of money and doesn't have much cash on hand.

While I'm not exactly extravagant enough to buy whatever I want, I can still afford to enjoy a good cup of coffee.

However, there are many things in this world that money cannot buy.

Some things you need not only money, but also power and influence to buy.

"It's not exactly troublesome, but the output is indeed very low."

A pleasant sound came first, and Haramura Makoto looked up in the direction of the sound. The door to the reception room had been opened at some point.

"If you like, I'll have them deliver all the remaining coffee beans to your house later."

The clear footsteps grew closer and closer to Makoto Haramura, while his honey-colored long hair swayed from side to side with his movements.

It's clear that Misaki Shokuhou dressed up a bit today.

She had light makeup on her face, and although she was still wearing the school uniform required by Tokiwadai, her features looked more defined because of the light makeup.

Combined with the faint smile on her lips, she certainly exudes a youthful and adorable charm.

This is not quite in line with her usual style.

"No need for that. No matter how good it is, it's just a drink to me."

"Besides, I don't really have many occasions where I need to use this kind of thing."

Put down the coffee cup in your hand and place it on the table.

The place he runs isn't exactly a legitimate business, and he doesn't usually need to entertain clients.

"Then you can drink it yourself. You don't need to be polite with me about such a small thing, Haramura-kun."

His eyes narrowed into crescent shapes, and the corners of his mouth remained upturned. Although everything was so beautiful, Makoto Haramura could still feel a pressure weighing on him.

"Well, then I'll accept your offer."

"But speaking of which, where are we going today?"

"The itinerary isn't about you taking me to your research institute, is it?"

Misaki Shokuhou's smile widened even more as she slung her white handbag over her shoulder again.

"Of course it won't be something so boring. You can visit anytime you want, but for today, let's stick to my arrangements."

……

"So this is your plan?"

The ground is covered with small red bricks, and there are rows of tree-lined avenues on both sides. The surrounding buildings are in the style of old-fashioned European architecture.

You won't see any steel or concrete here.

The streets even have fountains, sculptures, benches, streetlights, newsstands, street performers, and open-air cafes.

Simple, elegant, and noble!

If we really had to find an adjective, these three words would probably be the only ones that come to mind.

This is the Champs-Élysées within the Academy Building.

It was built in imitation of the Champs-Élysées in Paris, France.

This is the Academy Building, the gathering place for the noble ladies of Academy City, so it's normal that it's built so luxuriously.

"No matter what, the first step of a date should always be shopping, right?"

"This is the established procedure."

Misaki Shokuhou stood with her hands on her hips, looking very energetic.

This street is not only modeled after the Champs-Élysées in appearance, but it is also just as bustling as the original, with all kinds of top restaurants and clothing brands, and even famous artisans living here.

You could say that you can buy any luxury item in the world here.

"Where did this set procedure come from?"

"It's just a way for women to take advantage of men."

Makoto Haramura, his eyelids drooping, muttered a listless complaint.

If a man is interested in a girl and successfully asks her out for the first time, and the girl sees an item she really likes in a shopping mall, but she won't mention buying it or leave, what should you do in this situation?

The only answer is for you to take the initiative and buy it for the girl.

If you remain indifferent or pretend not to see it, then rest assured.

The girl will never consider whether the gift is beyond your financial means or whether she feels guilty accepting it.

She'll just feel like you don't value her, and then she'll mentally mark you with an "X".

"Oh dear, does Haramura-kun equate me with those gold-digging bitches?"

Misaki Shokuhou pouted and walked directly in front of Makoto Haramura in her round-toed little leather shoes.

"Since I invited Haramura-kun here today, then naturally I will cover all the expenses here today."

"All you have to do is give me feedback."

She reached out her hand and grabbed Haramura Makoto's hand. It seemed that she had already chosen the shop owner. She pulled Haramura Makoto's arm and walked in one of the directions.

"evaluate?"

"Let me make this clear beforehand: I'm not very good at judging clothes, so don't expect to get any good advice from me."

She let down all her guard and allowed Misaki Shokuhou's small frame to pull her forward.

"That's not important."

"The key point is exactly what your aesthetic viewpoint is."

Misaki Shokuhou smiled and excitedly pointed to a brand called 'VALENTINO' in front of her. Her fingers, clad in white silk gloves, looked very slender.

"Let's go, go go go!"

"Yes Yes Yes--"

There will be some growth after Chapter 018.

Yes, Makoto Haramura is quite familiar with this brand.

It's one of the top brands in the world, and it's common for many women to sell their bodies in order to own one of its products.

She turned her head and glanced at Misaki Shokuhou, who was looking at the shelf with great interest, before quickly looking away.

He's definitely not cut out for this kind of thing; he's certain of that.

but……

"Are you buying clothes for your father? This is men's clothing, isn't it?"

That's right, this brand isn't just for women; its menswear is also quite well-known globally.

He thought this guy was there to buy his clothes, but it seemed that wasn't the case.

"Haramura-kun, sometimes men who pretend not to understand are really annoying."

He tiptoed and took a linen-colored suit from the clothes rack, holding it up in front of Makoto Haramura.

But it seemed that the appearance or the effect wasn't very good, so Misaki Shokuhou frowned, put the clothes back, and continued to choose.

"While it would be nice to buy clothes for myself, it's a pity that everyone in my family has their clothes custom-made by a personal designer."

“Every year, a dedicated person is responsible for measuring the sizes, and then the clothes for each season are made and delivered.”

"I've never bought clothes outside since I was a child."

Yes, aside from being a superpowered person, this girl is actually a noble lady.

Makoto Haramura's lips twitched involuntarily.

That was a real oversight; he had completely forgotten about that.

Speaking of which, the young ladies living in the Academy Dormitory are almost all noblewomen from all over the world, with only a very few being commoners who rose to prominence.

Misaki Shokuhou, who was effectively imprisoned and used as an experimental subject from childhood, was no exception.

"So today's main goal is to buy you new clothes."

Putting down what she was doing, Misaki Shokuhou returned to Makoto Haramura, resting her chin on her hand and scanning him up, down, left, and right with her starry eyes.

"So, is this really necessary after all?"

Misaki Shokuhou muttered to herself, then reached out and beckoned towards the counter.