Ayano sat quietly, taking advantage of the Flower Master's power to quickly absorb mana into his body. He also used this peaceful moment, when his mind was completely at peace, to process his thoughts and formulate his future plans for himself and his family.
...
"Ayano, lunch is ready."
After an hour of meditation, Ayano rose and stretched gently before going to the kitchen.
He gazed at the laden table and smiled happily. Then he looked at Sakimi lovingly, leaned in, and kissed her on the lips. "Thank you, Mom!"
Afterward, the two sat next to each other and ate their lunch intimately. Ayano then helped her clean up, and they enjoyed teasing each other, but they were careful to keep their behavior intimate and loving, not lustful.
They both enjoyed this time, especially Ayano, who assured himself that his relationship with Sakimi, Rumi, or any of his future women would not be based solely on lust. Even if his sexual attraction to them was strong, he would make sure to create moments like this. In their daily lives, whenever possible.
'Even if what we have now is just a physical relationship and lust, I'm sure it will develop into something more in the future.'
...
An hour later, Ayano felt his body had rested well, so he decided to go for a run and explore the city.
...
Thunder Fox City
One of the seven major cities of the Mythical Fox Kingdom
Located in the southwest of Hokkaido, the city was known as Sapporo before the Great Earthquake.
Twenty years ago, the northern island became known as North Thunder Island, and Thunder Fox City's main mission is to prevent the monsters in the north from infiltrating and entering the central island.
The city has a population of over half a million and covers an area of approximately 1,300 square kilometers. Less than 10% of this area is residential; most of it consists of industrial and agricultural areas essential for the city's survival, as well as the headquarters of various guilds, armies, and government organizations.
As Ayano ran, he saw many large buildings filled with dazzling carvings, and he saw weapons and cannons. The imposing structure above it seemed to him like a blend of Earth's technology and the magic humans had acquired in dungeons.
He also saw in the distance the formidable walls surrounding the city, towering tens of meters high, with an energy formation that isolated the city from the outside world and protected it from flying monsters, lighting up every few minutes.
'Damn, this is terrifying!'
'I really have to become stronger in this world, or my family and I will end up in a very miserable state.'
The city's appearance made Ayano tremble and think more seriously about his future. He was now living in a very dangerous world, not just a detached reader like he had been on Earth.
Half an hour later, Ayano arrived at the city park.
This park was located in the west-central part of the city and was the only large area within it that the public was allowed to enter without supervision.
Ayano walked around the park for a while, then chose a quiet and suitable spot to practice.
Ayano checked his watch and set his time, then began performing compound exercises in various positions, such as pull-ups, push-ups with jumps, and twists, forcing himself to complete a specific number of them within a set time limit.
These exercises are extremely beneficial; they increase the body's flexibility and develop the nervous system's ability to control the muscles. Setting a specific number of repetitions and duration will negatively stimulate his body to push beyond its limits and develop further.
"I told you to stay away from me!"
Suddenly! A strange noise from nearby broke Ayano's concentration.
Slowly, Ayano stood up, stopped his watch, and went to investigate.
He froze in his tracks when he recognized the source of the noise as his high school classmate, Tanizawa Mamori, from the first year. She appeared to be being harassed by three delinquents.
"Come with us, beautiful!"
"Go on! Do as my older brother said. Come with us, and you'll definitely enjoy yourself!"
'Now I can remember her face!'
'It seems like it's just what I thought. She really is a hentai heroine!' '
Ayano thought for a moment, but no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't recall all the details of Mamori's story.
Also, because so many strange things had happened in this world, many stories might have been completely altered and no longer as he knew them.
'Damn it, I don't need all those details. I have to help her first.'
'Hey, there!'
Ayano ran quickly toward Mamori and smiled happily when he reached her side. 'Mamori, you're here! I finally found you!'
Once he was beside Mamori, Ayano slowly pulled her close around the waist and pinched her slightly to get her to act along with him. Then he feigned surprise as he stared at the three young men. 'Who are these three, Mamori? Do you know them?'
Mamori was taken aback by Ayano's behavior, but after realizing he was helping her, she decided to play along first and think about everything else later. 'No! I don't know them, Ayano.'
'Okay, that's good. So, all of them...' "Excuse me, I'll take my girlfriend."
'Huh! Did he say I'm his girlfriend?!'
Ayano grabbed Mamori's left hand and pulled him toward him, walking back to his previous territory.
"Hey! What are you doing there?"
Suddenly, a bald man in his early thirties with dark skin and a stern expression approached the group.
The three delinquents were about to block Ayano's path at first, but they quickly left after noticing the two silver stars on the man's robe, indicating he was a Level 2 Evolved.
Ayano relaxed the muscles that had been preparing to pounce on the three and quickly regained his composure after seeing them leave.
He then stared at the bald man approaching, seemingly wanting to rescue Mamori, and immediately recalled several details of the hentai story.
Ayano's eyes flashed with a sinister light, and he pulled Mamori closer, staring coldly at the bald man.
After the three delinquents left, the bald man stared at Mamori and asked, "Are you alright, young lady?"
The bald man hadn't paid any attention to Ayano or his cold expression since his arrival, especially after realizing he was just a novice. He focused his gaze on the young woman, feeling a strange attraction to her.
"...this."
Meanwhile, Mamori remembered how Ayano had approached and helped her, and also her conversation with her younger sister the night before.
She smiled happily as she replayed the scene in her mind. Then, suddenly, this stranger called out to her. She stared at him strangely, and realizing his interest, she smiled slyly and pressed herself more intimately against Ayano. "I'm sorry, sir. Thank you for your intervention and help. I'll go now with my friend!"
Ayano and Mamori left, and the bald man felt a strange sense of loss. He stared coldly at Ayano, feeling as though he had taken something very important from him.
" "Ah, I'm so tired, I'm probably even imagining things like this."
Back in her mind, Mamori thought for a moment, then remembered how she'd gone out for a short walk to forget her frustration with her ability.
'Hey! Maybe this is a good opportunity to try it out.'
Suddenly, Mamori had an idea. She secretly used her ability, and her eyes flashed with a golden light for a fraction of a second before it vanished.
Mamori then stared at Ayano and saw above him the shadow of a very bright gold and pink thread battling thick black shadows and connecting them.
'Huh?!'
Mamori then stared at the bald man in the distance and saw above him the shadow of a very faint pink thread connecting them, while thick black shadows surrounded him on all sides, gradually consuming him.
'Hmm!' Even my Quirk agrees with me.
'Getting close to Ayano and going with him is definitely better than being with some random stranger, even if he's a Level 2 savage.'
Mamori had always felt drawn to Ayano and had good feelings for him. Now, after using her Quirk and comparing the spectrum of colors whose meaning she still didn't fully understand, she immediately realized that leaving with Ayano was better than getting close to the bald man.
After Ayano reached the training area, he let go of Mamori's hand and smiled at her. 'You're finally safe.'
For some strange reason, Mamori felt a bit lost after Ayano let go, but she quickly regained her composure and smiled at him. 'Thank you for helping me, Ayano.'
'No problem. You're my teammate, and of course I'll help you.'
'Just your teammate?!'
Mamori moved closer to Ayano, then took his left arm and pulled it to her chest, speaking with a sly expression, ' "Weren't you confidently saying just a few moments ago that I'm your friend?!"
"Don't misunderstand me, I said that because I wanted to help you."
"Huh! Really?"
Seeing Ayano's embarrassed expression, Mamori smiled happily and slowly released his hand. "Thank you so much, Ayano. I appreciate what you did."
"I was feeling down, and the appearance of those three only made it worse."
Ayano sensed the unhappiness, weariness, and even despair in Mamori's voice and offered her help. "Huh? Do you still need help?"
"No, no problem. What you did a moment ago actually cheered me up."
After a few moments, Mamori looked around curiously. Noticing the quiet of the area, her eyes sparkled with an odd light. She asked Ayano, "Why did you come to this area, Ayano?"
Ayano answered Mamori calmly, noticing the strange gleam in her eyes. "I'm training!"
"I've been in this area for a while and only left when I heard your voice earlier."
"Oh! You seem to be preparing diligently for the test."
"...Can I join you?"
After hearing She wanted to join him. Ayano thought for a moment, then agreed. "Of course."
Ayano then asked Mamori to perform a series of movements in different sequences to test her physical abilities. To his surprise, she possessed remarkable flexibility and a lithe, sturdy physique despite her voluptuous and attractive appearance.
"This world is truly amazing."
After five minutes, Ayano gave Mamori a specific sequence of movements to perform and asked her to repeat it, increasing the number of repetitions each time without stopping until she reached her limit.
"These movements will help you train your coordination and stimulate your body to develop and strengthen its nerves."
At first, Mamori seemed relaxed and thought that the exercises Ayano had asked her to perform were just simple movements and that he was underestimating them. However, she immediately became focused and began performing them seriously after noticing their increasing difficulty.
Meanwhile, Ayano focused on His training was rigorous, gradually increasing in intensity, especially his punching and kicking drills. His movements became swift and fluid, and anyone observing him could clearly see they were harmful and dangerous. Mamori couldn't help but glance at him several times as she rested.
...
Two hours later
"Thank you so much, Ayano. I feel these exercises have helped me a lot."
"Of course they'll help you. This is the fruit of ten years of research. If I can't help a little girl like you improve, I'd rather kill myself right here than face this terrifying world!" '
Setting aside his narcissistic thoughts, Ayano replied to Mamori humbly, a smile on his face, "No problem, Mamori. I'm glad I was helpful."
"You, like me, have a D-level ability, so you need to train hard. I'm sure you'll do well on the next test."
Mamori's expression turned sad for a moment, then quickly brightened. "Are you coming here tomorrow, Ayano?"
"Yes, I think I will!"
"Can I come and train with you again?"
"Of course, I don't see any problem with that!"
"Really! Well then, we'll meet here tomorrow and train together again!"
Ayano exchanged contact information with Mamori, and then she left.
Ayano watched Mamori from behind, noticing her alluring body moving, and smiled happily. ' Hehehe ! A beautiful and sexy bird has fallen into the net ! '