She was still the same her.
Her boldness was by no means less than in her younger days.
Calling it contrast might be true, but it was also understandable.
Ever since having Ai, she had put these thoughts aside, focusing wholeheartedly on raising Ai and managing the Hinatsuru Inn.
Thus, once she re-engaged, she became unable to stop.
Reciting poetry, reciting poetry—what use is only reciting existing poems?
You also need to compose poetry.
So, under Kaito's guidance, Akina, stumbling a bit, composed a few poems.
Although they might not be great, her willingness to compose was already impressive.
Morning...
Kaito woke up full of energy, while Akina was soft and weak, unable to get up, also exhausted. Therefore, Kaito could only helplessly comfort her for a while.
"Alright, I'll personally cook some porridge for you. You can sleep a bit more afterwards."
"Hmm..."
From under the covers, Akina's weak voice came.
"Okay!"
Leaving Akina's room, Kaito went directly to the kitchen to personally prepare breakfast.
It seemed still very early, and no one was around. Baal, who had been attached to Kaito all along, finally couldn't resist appearing. She reached out and tugged hard on Kaito's cheek.
"Master, you're something else! I couldn't block it out even if I wanted to. You're truly my wonderful master!"
"Ahem, ahem. Isn't this just broadening your knowledge!"
'Just in case you can't resist?'
Kaito thought this inwardly.
Anyway, he wasn't scared. Akina's state at the time would completely ignore Baal's existence. Even if she saw, she wouldn't say much.
"You still say that, you still say that!"
Baal's face was flushed, and she stomped her foot in anger.
Her punishment of Kaito was useless. Finally, very displeased, she used electricity to shock Kaito.
Unfortunately.
[I shall gather all...]
[Fortress of Jasper]
[As Solid as Rock]
'Hmm…'
'Comfortable.'
'Stable.'
Baal's strength was considerable, but ultimately, she couldn't break through his defense quickly!
Besides, she wasn't really using her full strength anyway.
Even if she used her full strength and broke through, it didn't matter. He would just shield himself again!
Shield within shield within shield within shield!
Just in terms of elemental energy reserves, Kaito slightly exceeded Baal!
If the situation weren't inappropriate, he might even have said, "Baal, your elemental energy reserves are still sufficient, right?"
Seeing Kaito continuously shielding himself, Baal's anger grew, but what use was it?
Helpless, she decided to turn a blind eye and continued attaching herself, going offline.
Sleep, sleep. If he wanted to teach Ginko and the others chess later, she definitely wouldn't help!
Hmph! ╭(╯^╰)╮!
"Heh..."
Kaito could also feel Baal sulking.
But it didn't matter. Women, after a bit of fussing, it's over.
Anyway, life goes on, right?
This was the benefit of laying all cards on the table early!
Thinking this way, Kaito felt he was getting smarter and smarter. Laying all cards on the table immediately after returning from the parent-child activity was indeed a wise choice!
'It seems Baal is really angry. I'll let Ginko and Ai continue self-studying Go for now.'
Sighing, Kaito ladled the cooked porridge into a bowl. Just then, Ginko and Ai groggily came to the living room. Seeing Kaito personally making breakfast, they were stunned.
"Alright, you two eat first. After eating, go to class. Ai, make sure to show your senior sister around properly."
The two-day break was over.
Both Ginko and Ai had to go to school.
Today, Ginko was also transferring schools, to the same one as Ai, which had both middle and elementary sections together.
"Hmm, okay, Sensei."
"Oh"
Ginko was quite obedient. Perhaps because of her identity, her behavior was surprisingly good.
Ai hadn't changed much, but she still didn't quite get along with Ginko, especially on the board, where bickering never ceased.
"Akina, here. Drink up."
"Kaito, thank you..."
"Still saying thank you? Rest well after eating."
Kaito was quite responsible.
He personally fed her breakfast, and only after she fell asleep did he go to the living room, have a maid brew tea for him, and start his check-in.
—Ding
[Today's check-in: 85 points]
—Ding
[Weekly check-in: 382 points]
Adding yesterday's 56 points to today's check-in and Monday's check-in, the total points reached 748.
Almost there, just 152 points short of reaching 900 points for a ten-draw!
Ten-draws have a 10% discount, which is a great feature.
Similarly, it constantly makes people hoard like hamsters, accumulating to 900 points before drawing.
After all, maximizing benefits.
But... who knows, maybe a single draw could yield a miracle!
Suddenly, Kaito's hands itched.
Seeing his points at 748, he felt the number was glaring and very unlucky.
Yes, very unlucky! (T/N: In Chinese number slang, 748 = Go to die.)
How could this be?
So, as if possessed, Kaito opened the Gacha interface and pressed single draw.
Kaito didn't like the 748 number and doing one draw—what's wrong with that?
Although after one draw it becomes the evil 648, at least it's familiar and pleasing to the eye!
"Come on, drop!"
The Gacha interface constantly refreshed. Finally, a card stood out, and its color began to change!
'It's, it's, it's iridescent!?'
'Damn!!'
What does iridescent represent? It means an EX-rank reward dropped!
'Sure enough, single draws yield miracles!'
—Ding
Congratulations on drawing a special EX-rank reward! (Unique)
Obtained: [Wondrous Book: How to Acquire the Demeanor of a Great Man — Authored by Cao Cao] (EX-rank)
Introduction: Due to its special nature, this item does not belong to special items or abilities, but knowledge is priceless, hence it is ranked among EX-rank rewards. It is the true scripture that countless people surnamed Cao dream of! This is the wondrous book on acquiring the demeanor of a great man!
'What?'
'The EX-rank is this wondrous book!? And it's a special EX-rank, not a standard EX-rank!?'
'Wait!!'
'It's actually written by my adhered Cao Cao himself!'
'This is damn too valuable!'
[How to Acquire the Demeanor of a Great Man]
Just from the title, Kaito's blood boiled. Quickly manifesting it, a very simple book appeared in his hands.
Even so, Kaito felt its tremendous weight.
Opening the first page, the eye-catching large characters read: [I would rather betray the world than let the world betray me]!
'Very good!'
'Very Cao Cao! Worthy of Cao Cao!'
Opening the second page, still eye-catching large characters! [People have three loves: ample X, plump X, skilled X]
"Wow... Excellent, excellent! Worthy of my adhered one!"
Opening the third page, still eye-catching large characters: [People have three affections: love, family affection, extramarital affection]
'This is a wondrous book?'
'This is clearly a treasure!'
'Penetrating the true essence at a glance!'