"Good morning! Alistair-kun, breakfast is ready." Liliana, wearing an apron, bent over and spoke to Alistair, who was lying on the floor, blinking sleepily.
"...Oh, good morning." Alistair sat up from the floor, twisted his neck, and let out a sigh of comfort.
Last night, apart from Liliana sleeping with Chiaki, Yukiko and Nagisa slept on the living room floor with Alistair, having set up simple bedding.
Last night, Yukiko naturally woke up before Nagisa. Seeing the chaotic state of the room, she almost thought she was lying on a waterbed that had burst, with water everywhere, and yet the actual bed was rock-hard.
Later, when Yukiko learned about Nagisa's audacious move, she was surprised but immediately broke into a suppressed laugh upon hearing that Nagisa lost consciousness instantly.
Nagisa and Yukiko quickly started arguing in the living room, with Nagisa claiming that the cock was too big for her, and it wasn't her fault, but her body was too weak, which made the atmosphere in the living room quite cheerful.
"You guys are early." Alistair looked at the three girls already eating breakfast and walked towards the sink next to the restroom to wash up.
"Phew~ Might as well draw today's items." Alistair wiped his face, breathed out, and felt his luck would be good today. He opened the interface and used his skill uses.
[Membership Restaurant Invitation Voucher]: When used on a specified person, a membership-only restaurant will be generated. The designated person will be forcibly invited to the restaurant and receive the full set of luxury service. Can only be used once. (Item Type).
If Alistair remembered correctly, this so-called Membership Restaurant was the Gross-Out Restaurant...
What the hell is this? Can this actually be drawn? Alistair had no "golden" dreams like the previous owner of the concept. Trash it, trash it.
...Wait a minute. This can be used on a specified person, not necessarily himself? That detail piqued Alistair's interest! If he could designate someone to use it, that would be amazing!
Whenever someone annoyed him, he could beat them up, and if they still deserved punishment, he could use this on them. The world would be a better place.
Uh... what? It can only be used once? Well, fine. If someone truly disgusts him, he'll use it to mess with them.
[A String of Mysterious Numbers (114514)]: This is a string of mysterious numbers with a conceptual stench. The deeper mystery awaits discovery. Can be used on a person; the user will experience an unknown reaction. Can only be used once. (Item Type).
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What the hell is going on? Am I running into trouble with these specific themes today? How come the kind of trash I normally draw only three good items from is suddenly so interesting today?
Setting aside the gross-out restaurant, now there was this Gachi-Muchi reference. Did this mean he was at risk of getting his ass fucked today?
[A Ball of Fresh Air]: A ball of fresh air. (No Category).
Phew~ Finally, a normal item. If he had drawn another item referring to that theme, Alistair would absolutely not leave the house today. There was definitely a risk of his ass being fucked.
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After a normal breakfast, the group went to school together. Liliana stayed home, as she'd been handling the housekeeping since Mina's mother (Yumi) was absent these past few days.
...
"Mina, you haven't been over to my place these past few days. Is everything alright?" Although Alistair could guess it was due to Yumi, he still wanted to confirm.
"Ah, I'm sorry, Alistair-kun. My mom has been insisting that I stay home, so..." Mina Morita apologized hurriedly, thinking Alistair was angry.
"It's okay, I was just asking. Don't worry about it, you don't need to apologize." Although somewhat used to Mina's nature, Alistair still found this silly girl frustrating.
She was his first girl, and people often have a special feeling for their first. Although Alistair initially only intended to make her a sex toy, after a few days of being well taken care of, Alistair wasn't a total bastard; he had developed some feelings for her.
However, Alistair didn't know how to act, so he just let things be.
"Haruno-san, do you want to join us for Karaoke after the club meeting tonight? We're four people and are looking to make it a group of five." A decent-looking girl approached a girl near Mina who had a figure almost catching up to Mina's. She pointed to the three girls behind her, who also looked generally fine.
"Hmm... Sure..." Kasumi Haruno thought for a moment and agreed to their proposal.
"Who is she? I haven't seen her with any group lately. Why are people suddenly approaching her? Or is it just me who doesn't know?" Alistair hadn't paid attention to what they were saying, but he remembered the curvy girl was always alone. Even last time when he borrowed the digital camera, she was only talking to people in short bursts.
Although she seemed isolated, who knew if she had a group? Most people here, outside of large crowds and small cliques, were "autistic." Alistair couldn't judge.
"Her? Her name is Kasumi Haruno. She transferred here suddenly the day before you arrived. I don't know why, but since everyone's circles have already formed, she's been isolated." Mina leaned close to Alistair's ear and covered her mouth with her hand, speaking softly, as this wasn't something you'd discuss loudly.
"So... bullying, then. I'm not surprised at all." Alistair shrugged. He couldn't call it a habit, but it had become a prevalent atmosphere. However, he didn't intend to rescue anyone.
He just learned her name, and he wasn't planning on fucking her. Why take on a difficult and thankless task? If he had to rescue every high-value, good-looking girl in this world, could Alistair handle it?
Unless it was convenient, Alistair had no interest in upholding justice or saving damsels in distress. If everyone around him was evil, Alistair would be the biggest villain. Kindness should be left to the cucks to spread.
"By the way, are you in any clubs?" Alistair asked Mina. Surely Mina had some interests of her own.
"I signed up for the Art of Food Club and the Aikido Club. And Yūka-chan signed up for Aikido with me too!" Mina said, flexing a muscle.
"..."
"Alistair-kun, what's wrong?" Seeing Alistair's lack of reaction, Mina worried she had upset him again.
"No, nothing. You're fine. I was just mesmerized." Alistair snapped out of it and stroked Mina's hair.
Mina seems pretty normal; she just gets a little strange around me sometimes.
The Art of Food Club likely meant the art of cuisine, probably cooking.
As for Aikido... Alistair knew a little about it—using an opponent's momentum, redirecting force, overcoming strength with softness, and so on.
Alistair highly suspected it was a copy of Tai Chi, except Tai Chi was a balance of hard and soft, not just soft. Aikido was generally softer.
But none of that mattered here. Like Ran Mouri from Detective Conan who studied Taekwondo or Aikido, a single slap could blow up a utility pole.
"Wait, Yūka Shinomya is practicing with you too?" Alistair asked casually.
"Because Katsu Yūshika—the guy you beat up—even though he won't come into the classroom because Mina is here, he always harasses me when I leave and arrive. So I want to practice. If he harasses me again, I'll hit him." Yūka Shinomya answered Alistair's question instead of Mina.
"Oh." Alistair's response was cold. His tone completely lacked the warmth he used with Mina, and he didn't offer to help, making Yūka think she had lost her charm, even though he had seemed interested in her last time.
Yūka Shinomya was indeed very charming. Both her looks and the size of her breasts were very attractive, but Alistair wasn't interested in those aspects right now.
Just like people who play too many games can get electronic blue balls, Alistair had played too much last night. His body was willing, but his mind wasn't, which is why he seemed so cold. It might also be a side effect of trying the Saitama Training Method; Alistair occasionally suffered from this kind of psychological impotence. He didn't know how to fix it, but thankfully it was only occasional; otherwise, he'd have to find a solution.
Alistair glanced at Katsu Yūshika, whose gaze met Alistair's. Katsu quickly lowered his head in fear.
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Damn it, that bitch Yūka Shinomya ignores me but is so attentive to someone else's boyfriend. Don't let me get a chance, or I'll fuck you hard!
Turning his head, Katsu Yūshika looked towards the hallway, contemplating how to get his hands on Yūka Shinomya.
He could tell that the bitch was essentially a slut. Once played with, she would come begging to be fucked. But the most important thing right now was how to get her.
...
Ignoring Katsu, Alistair had met the club president, Yen, and Kō Matsuda in the Aikido Club. He wondered if there were other members.
"Although there are many people in the club, the President and Kō are nice to us. They even pulled us aside to train us separately in a small area." Yūka Shinomya bit her lower lip, reminiscing. This look was quite seductive, attracting the attention of many male students.
"Separate training... that's good. Keep up the hard work. I've met the President and Kō; they're genuinely nice people." Alistair took a sip of juice, looking calm. He recalled Kō Matsuda's help was quite useful.
"Then, why don't you coach us? You obviously train hard; you must have even better training methods." Yūka Shinomya's ego was slightly hurt by Alistair's unchanging expression. All the men she met harbored lustful intentions toward her. Alistair's complete lack of interest made her feel competitive, so she asked with a smile.
"Too much trouble. No time." Alistair glanced sideways at the purple-haired, big-breasted girl. He didn't quite understand her behavior; it certainly wasn't out of love for him.
And Alistair did have a powerful training method, but he rarely used it.
[Saitama Training Method]: 100 Push-ups, 100 Sit-ups, 100 Squats, and a 10 km Run daily, regardless of the weather, without air conditioning. Persist for three years, and you will completely break your limiter, gaining Saitama-level physical abilities, which will continue to increase afterward. Daily training within the three years will also increase physical abilities. (Item Type).
Alistair drew this during the break, but he didn't have the willpower for it. The item was wasted. Alistair wasn't trying to rule the world, part the Earth's atmosphere, or perform a song, dance, rap, and basketball show. Why bother trying so hard?
Ding-ding—
"Another message? From my grandfather again?" Alistair took out his phone and checked. It wasn't his grandfather. It was a message from the Visual Research Club, the one he joined to borrow the digital camera.
The message announced a welcome party tonight to welcome new members and introduce the seniors. The seniors were unavailable last time, but they would all be present this time, so everyone should come and get to know each other.
Club gathering, boring. Everyone had their own small groups. Getting together was just for show. Afterward, everyone would do their own thing. Plus, Alistair didn't know many people there. Why go? He couldn't just sit there and play on his phone, could he?
Alistair was about to close the message and ignore it when he suddenly noticed a sentence at the end: All expenses for this gathering will be reimbursed by the club. Members do not need to pay any fees.
You had me at "free drinks."
Alistair suddenly felt that this gathering was quite important to attend. Getting to know the students and seniors better would surely help with future club activities, right?
Not attending would be disrespectful to them and the sender of the message...
Forget it, I can't keep this up. To be blunt, Alistair just wanted free stuff. Even though he had enough money to treat the whole class to a high-end restaurant, the joy of getting free things was unique.
Alistair was definitely going to the Visual Research Club gathering tonight. Not even Jesus could stop him, he said.
Alistair closed his phone and looked at Mina.
"Mina, do you want to come with me to a club gathering tonight? I have a club gathering tonight, but I don't know many people there. Do you want to come and check it out?"
"I... I can go..." Mina hesitated but agreed.
"But tonight, President Yen and Kō Matsuda are getting us together. Mina, are you not going?" Yūka Shinomya asked.
"Ah, this..."
"It's fine. Go to your club activities. I don't mind. You don't have to do everything with me; you can attend your own activities." Alistair felt helpless with this silly girl.
Yūka Shinomya was also speechless with Mina. Is this the legendary love-struck brain, or is she just plain dumb? Yūka wondered.
"Well, alright. Then I'll go by myself tonight." Alistair took out his phone to notify Chiaki and the others, just in case they ran off to his place again tonight, trying to set up a "Three Heroes Fighting one" scenario with Liliana.