Rikuo's Apartment.
"You really have a soft spot for my Sakiko..."
"It's alright. Only because she can save the world."
"Haha, I actually can't refute that."
As the two bantered, they arrived in the living room. They sat before the coffee table, and Rikuo prepared to explain his grand business plan.
"Old man, I have a way to make money now, but I need reliable channels. Do you still have any connections?"
"First, tell me the specifics. I can't use the Togawa Family's channels, but I can contact some friends I know. It depends on what exactly you want to do."
Togawa Kiyotsugu didn't suspect the other party would do anything illegal, as the other party was fully capable if he wanted to. Or rather, with his special methods, joining a certain consortium could also bring in a considerable income.
"Alright, I'll transform first and then tell you. I can also test out my abilities first."
He pulled out his fountain pen, which transformed into the Blay Buckle. He inserted the Ace of Spades, forming the belt in one smooth motion.
"Henshin!"
[Turn Up!]
A cold, mechanical sound emerged, and Kamen Rider Blade appeared.
"You've seen my Rider form, Old man, though back then I didn't have any ability cards I could use."
Rikuo took out the 2 of Hearts from the storage box, showed it to Togawa Kiyotsugu, and then inserted it into his Blay Rouzer.
"Give me your hand; I'll let you experience the effect."
"Alright."
Togawa Kiyotsugu extended his right hand. Upon touching Blade, he felt his mind could fully concentrate, and his control over his body also improved by a notch.
"What a miraculous ability! I can clearly control my body and mind. I remember, your abilities usually have side effects, right? This one won't affect you, will it?"
"Most of my abilities do have side effects, but this one is special; it has no side effects. I just don't recommend using it on oneself for too long, to prevent becoming overly rational."
"Then this ability can be used to treat neurological limb dysfunction, as well as comatose patients and mental illnesses. It can basically solve any problem related to mental control!"
"Yes, that's what my money-making plan is about. But I need to be in my transformed state to use the Undead Card's ability on others. So it's not just a matter of channels, but also ensuring the other party's trustworthiness. Otherwise, it's easy to cause unnecessary trouble."
"Indeed, all these aspects need to be considered. It's a pity that I don't have the corresponding channels on my end, but you should know the Wakaba Family's daughter, right? Her father often sees a psychiatrist due to work-related reasons. He likely has a close relationship with that side."
Rikuo couldn't help but feel a little disappointed by the other party's answer. But then he thought.
"Alright, even though it can't directly become a marital asset with Sakiko, Mutsumi is like Sakiko's other half. Thinking about it that way, it's not impossible."
"I'm still here! You're already talking about things after marrying Sakiko?"
"Oh, I accidentally blurted it out. Never mind, Old man, do you disagree?"
"Sigh, I actually approve of you quite a bit, it's just Sakiko's grandfather's side."
"It is a bit troublesome, sigh, let's take it one step at a time."
Rikuo wasn't naive enough to think about confronting a chaebol now. Although he had the Rider's abilities, if he used them for such things, he wouldn't be worthy of being a Rider.
"Oh, right, I still have homework to do. Old man, can you help me with it?"
"...You're really not holding back. I wouldn't know how to do it either, I'm already this old."
"Anyway, we'll be family sooner or later. Plus, my classmate already sent me the answers."
"Sigh, alright, nothing else to do anyway."
Rikuo did something a normal person wouldn't dare to dream of in their lifetime: asking his future father-in-law to help with homework... 'I was just trying to make a joke, did he actually agree? No wonder Sakiko's mother said he was sincere, indeed...'
Watching the other party write slowly, Rikuo didn't say anything more. He just gave him the easiest parts to copy, so he could feel a sense of participation.
The two of them copied homework quickly, after all, it was an amount Anon could finish while he was at the computer store.
"Old man, thank you. Get some rest early, you probably have to work part-time tomorrow, right?"
"Sigh, I probably can't work part-time these few days. There have been many Anomalies at the construction site. I came back late today because of a work stoppage meeting. Many workers have disappeared, and they are still investigating."
Togawa Kiyotsugu sighed deeply, both worried and scared about the matter. His already gaunt face had his eyebrows furrowed.
"Is that so? If something like this happens, you have to notify me early. My abilities exist for these kinds of things."
"Alright, mainly because you've only been out of the hospital for a few days. If something happens again, Sakiko will blame me."
"The weak me of the past is dead."
"Haha, you're imitating Sakiko, aren't you? I can still recognize that tone."
"What are you talking about? I don't understand? Who is Sakiko? I don't know her."
"Is Sakiko also this awkward in front of you? How interesting."
"Alright, that's enough. I'm afraid Sakiko will break through the wall and kill me if she hears this. Old man, go rest. I have to go conquer the Summoner's Rift!"
Togawa Kiyotsugu didn't linger, a playful smile about his daughter's antics still on his face as he went to the second bedroom.
"Alright, I should go see my comrades-in-arms too! I haven't been online for a whole 4 days! The future of LJL, I shall change it!"
...
Rikuo opened his new laptop and started downloading various necessary software using the apartment's WiFi.
"It's still going to take some time to download. Let me ask if they're online first."
Rikuo opened LINE and found a nickname with a panda avatar called Tomo-sama.
"Bro, are you online?"
The other party quickly replied.
"I'm here, haven't seen you online lately."
"I've been a Kamen Rider recently. Did you see the news? That was me."
"Haha, still haven't gotten over your chuunibyou."
"Hey, don't disbelieve me! The Anomalies I've hunted are countless!"
"You talk as if it's real, I've never seen an Anomaly!"
"You're welcome! That's our duty!"
"Huh? You're not trying to say that all the Anomalies have been taken care of by you, which is why I haven't seen any, are you?"
"Yes! You're welcome!"
The other party sent a string of panda contempt emojis.
"Enough about that, can you go online tonight? I can play tonight, the future of LJL is saved!"
"Seeing as you haven't played for so long, I'll play with you for a while tonight. But I can't play too late; I need to arrange music for the new band recently."
"Alright, you go call Summer Triangle first. With their ADC, your top lane, and my mid lane, T1 is in danger!"
"Okay, you go call them first, I'll go take a shower."
Rikuo opened the chat box in LINE where both the nickname and picture were Summer Triangle. The other party said they didn't have time today; a childhood friend was confiding in them.
"That's fine too, I'll just play with Tomo-sama tonight. Their Master Yi playing is indeed good."
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