Chapter 8: The Beautiful and Dangerous Female Neighbor
The door next door opened from the inside, and a silver-haired older sister with delicate features and an indifferent expression walked out. It was Yukino Mifuyu, the beautiful neighbor Ryusei saw when he went downstairs this morning. Her hair was a bit damp at this time, so she must have just showered. She was carrying a bag of trash in her hand and a small bag on her shoulder.
Ryusei greeted her very politely: "Good evening, Miss Yukino."
Yukino Mifuyu closed the door, nodded at him, and said indifferently: "Good evening." Then, she walked through the corridor and went downstairs.
Ryusei opened the door to his room. After going in, he leaned against the door, deep in thought.
When Yukino Mifuyu walked past him just now, there was no feeling of his body getting cold like there was this morning. Only a pleasant scent of shampoo.
"This morning... was it just an accident?"
In this everyday youth-themed anime world, a person suspected of having ice-based superpowers suddenly appeared. It's highly possible that Yukino Mifuyu is also a Heroine from a certain anime. Then, based on Kato Megumi and Sayuri's experience, Ryusei should also be able to get money by physical contact with her.
If there's an opportunity, he could make friends with this ice-cold neighbor and get some friend fees or something... but Ryusei doesn't know much about Yukino Mifuyu.
Based on the information he currently knows: She seemed very tired when she came back this morning, but now that it's dark, she's full of energy and going out. So, Yukino Mifuyu probably works the night shift.
Ryusei couldn't help but frown.
If that's the case, then his and her schedules are almost completely opposite, and he'll have almost no chance to interact with her on weekdays. Only on rest days.
Ryusei also thought of the instant noodles and beer Yukino Mifuyu was carrying in her hand this morning. So, Yukino Mifuyu probably isn't a very good cook, or she's too tired after work to want to cook herself.
Then, food might be a breakthrough point... Ryusei thought for a while, walked into the kitchen, and cooked some rice.
He took out a portion of the fish from his inventory. As for the remaining fish, there was no need to put it in the refrigerator to freeze; the "permanent freshness" of the inventory was even better.
Boil some water, slice some ginger, and steam it directly in the pot. After it's out of the pot, drizzle some soy sauce.
Simple, yet a delicious meal.
After eating, he took a shower.
Ryusei felt a bit tired today and didn't plan to go out again.
He spent some time doing his homework, then lay on the bed and continued to browse current events to learn more about this world.
After an hour of watching the news, Ryusei searched for works by the doujin artist with the pen name "Kashiwagi Eri." It must be said, these works were quite bold and beautiful.
After appreciating the doujinshi, Ryusei then searched for works by the light novel author with the pen name "Kasumi Utako." Love Metronome.
Because Kasumigaoka Utaha is only in her second year now, a year earlier than when the anime plot begins, the first volume of this work she wrote has just been released, published by Fantasitic Bunko of Fujikawa Shoten.
Currently, the sales of this light novel are very dismal, and judging by the reviews, it seems to be in danger of being cut short.
Ryusei recalled the anime's plot; later, it was due to Aki Tomoya's blog recommendation that the sales of the second volume of this book surged, eventually making it a popular work.
So, the quality of this light novel is not a problem; it just lacks popularity at the moment. It doesn't necessarily need Aki Tomoya's blog recommendation to be revived; if another big blogger recommends it, as long as it attracts everyone's attention, it can still increase the sales of its second volume.
Ryusei had a rough idea in his mind.
He looked at the time; it was almost 10 o'clock.
He had stayed up too much in his previous life and paid the price. Now that he's back to his youth, he must maintain a regular routine and live a healthy life.
Ryusei turned off his phone. Lights off, eyes closed, sleep.
Ten minutes later, Ryusei opened his eyes with some helplessness.
Couldn't sleep.
Perhaps the coffee he drank last night still had some residual stimulating effects.
Ryusei didn't pick up his phone. He opened the system panel and studied it again.
Inventory, Talent Skill Panel, Attribute Panel, Shop Panel.
The first three panels had no changes. In the Shop Panel, there was only one empty slot.
The Double Jump skill book was originally placed there, and after buying it, it remained empty, with only a prominent message. (Next refresh time for this item: 29 days remaining.)
This refresh time is a bit too long, isn't it? Although he doesn't have any money to buy things right now. But if there are good things in the Shop, my motivation to earn money would be stronger, wouldn't it?
Or just show me another ad.
Ryusei stretched out his finger and poked the empty slot. The next moment, a prompt popped up. "Do you want to spend 1 gold coin to refresh immediately?"
Sorry to bother you.
Ryusei silently closed the Shop Panel and closed his eyes to sleep. 29 days is not that long to wait, actually.
The next morning.
Ryusei woke up at 5:30.
His current personal attributes, except for luck and charm which are a standard 5, all other physical attributes are 1 point short of the adult standard. This means his body is still developing. His various attributes are yet to be improved.
Normally, he only needs to maintain his lifestyle, eat when he should, drink when he should, and move when he should. Once he becomes an adult, his various attributes will naturally increase by 1 point, becoming 5 points.
But that's only reaching the adult standard.
Ryusei wanted to become stronger.
Through reasonable training and diet, he could completely surpass the adult standard in Strength and Agility, like those athletes, going from 5 points to 6 or even 7 points.
Starting over, Ryusei didn't want to waste this opportunity.
He had already cooled a pot of water last night. He put it into his inventory.
And went out directly.
After warming up, he began his solo morning run.
The early summer sky was already dawning. The wind was gentle. Dewdrops hung on the grass blades by the roadside. It felt very comfortable to run.
Ryusei didn't run far, mainly because this was Beika Town, and he still needed to have some reverence.
He just ran in circles around this area of the apartment complex.
When he sprinkled the powder last night, Ryusei had already asked Landlord Miss, and she said that there had been no cases in this nearby area and it was quite safe.
Twenty minutes later, Ryusei passed the entrance of a convenience store.
A car was parked there, seemingly preparing to unload goods.
Ryusei couldn't help but stop.
Because the car he saw was not a proper delivery truck, but an AE86, with the words "Fujiwara Tofu Shop" painted on its body.
A boy about the same age as Ryusei yawned and got out of the car, then skillfully began to carry tofu into the store.
"Fujiwara Takumi?"
Ryusei thought for a moment and called out.
The boy turned his head at the sound, and asked somewhat confusedly: "You are?"
Ryusei said with a serious expression: "I've eaten your family's tofu; your family's tofu is really delicious."
So it was a customer of the store.
Fujiwara Takumi nodded and said: "Thank you."
Ryusei asked with a smile: "Do you want me to help you move it?"
Fujiwara Takumi shook his head: "No need, I've already moved everything. The rest are goods to be delivered to other stores."
"I see."
Ryusei put his hand into his pocket, took out a piece of chewing gum from his inventory, and handed it to Fujiwara Takumi.
"Have a piece of chewing gum."
Fujiwara Takumi felt Ryusei was very enthusiastic, reached out to take the chewing gum, and said thank you again.
Ryusei smiled and waved his hand, continuing his run, feeling a bit regretful in his heart.
Just now, there was no system money-making prompt sound in his heart.
Sure enough, guys really don't drop money.
Never mind, let's just look at those two senior sisters from Tonosaki.
An hour later, Ryusei returned to the apartment building and took another shower.
He cooked two eggs, paired with milk and bread, a simple and nutritious breakfast.
After breakfast, Ryusei put on his backpack and went out to school.
When he went downstairs, he didn't encounter Miss Yukino Mifuyu.
Since he hadn't bought a bicycle yet, Ryusei still had to squeeze onto the subway today.
Stuck in a stuffy, polluted can, stared at by a group of numb and tired office workers, Ryusei's early morning mood was a bit off.
End of the chapter
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