Of course, "simple" was a relative term.
To Kaito, they were casual works. So long as he had enough jade, he could make as many as he wanted.
Even in this lawless era, the effects of jade carvings were still impressive.
Once worn, ordinary ghosts wouldn't dare approach. It could subtly strengthen the wearer's constitution. When danger was sensed, it would automatically activate a protective spirit array, strong enough to withstand shelling. Even if hit head-on by a semi-truck, it would still protect the wearer unharmed.
Secretary Sakiko had worked tirelessly, supporting the entire office on her own shoulders, truly dedicated. She certainly deserved a jade carving.
As for others, Yumiko was definitely getting one. Bocchi, as his first employee and earliest follower, couldn't be left out.
Ms. Nagasaki would also get two, since she provided the materials without even charging him.
As for the others, like Nijika, Ryou, and Kita
They had traveled together before and were friends. Kaito thought about it and decided to reserve a jade sculpture for each of the girls.
He had carved dozens in total. Even after handing out eight, most were still left.
"Wouldn't this be too, too valuable", Secretary Sakiko hesitated. She really liked the little rabbit carving, but even without thinking hard, she could tell this thing must be worth a fortune.
'Even the protective charms sought from Kagano shrine cost 50,000 yen each. This jade carving's material and appearance clearly surpass those. Doubling the price won't be unreasonable, right?'
'That will be 1 million yen.'
Her current salary was 300,000 yen a month, or 3.6 million yen a year. Not bad, but to save up 1 million, she'd need to work three to four months without spending a cent.
"Just consider it an employee benefit," Kaito nonchalantly patted her shoulder, like a shady boss making empty promises. The only difference being that he actually delivered on them, "I've seen all your hard work. A jade pendant isn't much."
"Thank you," Togawa Sakiko hesitated for a long time but didn't refuse again. She silently resolved that she would never let down the president's expectations.
Gripping the small pendant in her hand, the lifelike rabbit looked like it would come alive the next second. Her pretty face flushed red, and in a voice as soft as a mosquito, "Could you help me put it on?"
Something as simple as that, of course Kaito wouldn't refuse.
Secretary Sakiko was only 155 centimeters tall, on the petite side. When standing among girls, it wasn't obvious, but next to Kaito, the difference was stark.
Especially since she'd changed into a low-collar blouse when returning to her room earlier. The girl stood gracefully; though not very full-figured, her curves still hinted at budding maturity, like a flower bud about to bloom.
Kaito only had to lower his head slightly to see her delicate collarbones. Further up was her swan-like, slender, fair neck. Perhaps due to nervousness, it was slightly tense now, revealing faint blue veins beneath the skin, making one want to bite down on it.
'Being surrounded by a Kaito-kun's scent'
Togawa Sakiko's pretty face flushed deep red. She had attended girls' schools from a young age and had never had close contact with a male peer, she hadn't even studied water magic(masturba*ion)
To a girl as pure as blank paper, even something as simple as putting on a pendant felt far too stimulating.
Due to their height difference, all she could see from her perspective was the president's broad chest. No unpleasant sweat smell, only a light, addictive scent like sun-warmed grass.
Her pert nose twitched slightly, seemingly wanting to savor more of that wonderful scent, but she quickly realized, 'Togawa Sakiko, what on earth are you doing?'
'Such shameless behavior, utterly unbefitting of a proper lady's upbringing!'
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Chapter 90: Too Bad, Ready to Glare with Eyes!
"This has my power imbued in it, it can protect you in danger, and also lets me roughly sense your location."
Putting the jade pendant on secretary Sakiko, holding the mentality of 'just in case', Kaito still reminded, "So, try not to take it off."
"Mm," The girl's gaze was evasive, as if she had done something guilty, didn't dare to look at him, only said softly, "I won't take it off."
'This should count as the first official gift given to me by the boss.'
Not only was the shape a little rabbit representing her zodiac, but it also held a special meaning.
Whether bathing or resting, she would always wear the jade pendant, never taking it off.
The two continued walking side by side, chatting idly, the atmosphere very harmonious.
It's just that this kind of time didn't last long. After a while, small raindrops began to fall from the sky.
At first, the rain wasn't heavy, but after a few minutes, the falling droplets became more urgent, gradually showing signs of a downpour.
Although Kaito could use spiritual power to block all the raindrops outside, walking in such heavy rain still felt stupid, so he simply returned to the villa with secretary Sakiko.
With his help, their clothes weren't soaked, still remaining dry.
Because it was still early, Kaito didn't rush to the room to rest, and went to the living room with Sakiko, only then remembering that he had left Murakumomaru on the sofa earlier.
"Master, you finally came back!", Sensing the familiar aura, little Kumiko floated out, suspended mid-air, puffing her cheeks, crossing her arms, with an expression of looking at a heartless scumbag.
'Damn master, putting romance over loyalty! So easily seduced by another woman, even forgot your cutest little sword girl!'
'Too bad, ready to glare with eyes!'
"Sorry," Kaito apologized with no sincerity, "Forgot you were here too."
'What's with that indifferent tone?'
'Stupid dad, once I meet Mama Nijika, I'll definitely tell on you!'
At the same time, a certain archangel far away in Shimokitazawa suddenly sneezed, drawing the concerned gaze of store manager Seika beside her.
"If you're sick, go rest."
"No, my nose just felt itchy all of a sudden."
Ichiji Nijika shook her head, showing a radiant and sunny smile again, "Maybe someone is saying my name mm, could it be little Kumiko?"
"Who's Kumiko?", Manager Seika asked casually, continuing to type on the keyboard in front of her. She had met most of her sister's friends, but had never heard this name.
"She's my daughter", Ichiji Nijika seemed a bit absent-minded, just thinking about whether to visit Kaito's place another day to check on Kumiko, when she suddenly noticed the air around went quiet. Looking at her sister, who was surrounded by dark aura like a demon from hell, she realized her words may have sounded a bit ambiguous, "W-wait, I didn't mean it like that!"
Not to mention how the STARRY studio became chaotic.
On the other side, secretary Sakiko was quite startled by the sudden appearance of the green-haired girl.
She thought it was the evil spirit that had entangled Mutsumi earlier causing trouble again, but quickly realized, 'She seems to be one of us?'
'However'
''Master', what kind of weird form of address is that?'
"Kumiko is also the sword spirit of this blade," Kaito briefly introduced Kumiko's identity and origin, and only then did Sakiko come to a realization.
'So that's how it is.'
'Since she is a sword spirit, not even considered a human, naturally there is nothing to worry about.'
And Kumiko looked more like a childish little girl, after all she was only born a few days ago, her eyes held a kind of clear foolishness.
Looking into her eyes, she was clearly not a threat.
The charm of Togawa Sakiko needed no words. With the body of a mortal, she could rival countless girls as the blue-succubus.
Dealing with little Kumiko was naturally a piece of cake. In no time, the two had already become as close as sisters.
The young sword girl had a good impression of this blue, shoulder-length twin-tailed sister. Although not quite at the level of her master and Mama Nijika in her heart, she still ranked just behind them.
After chatting for a while, Mutsumi walked out from the basement, still hugging a large guitar.
Seeing an unfamiliar girl in the living room, and with the same green long hair as herself, she tilted her head curiously.
Facing her confused gaze, Sakiko quickly explained Kumiko's identity. Hearing she was a sword spirit, Wakaba Mutsumi was a bit surprised, but only glanced at Murakumomaru on the sofa twice before withdrawing her gaze and silently sitting down beside Kaito.
Togawa Sakiko had of course seen this scene, but didn't overthink it. The earlier test had made her let go of her guard toward Mutsumi. Plus, there were no other free seats on the sofa, it was normal for a friend to sit beside Kaito.
Rumble!
Silver-purple thunder flashed across the sky in an instant, like a god driving a chariot across a battlefield, making a deafening roar.
The rain outside got heavier and heavier, the unending raindrops hitting the glass like a rapid symphony.
Sakiko couldn't help but yawn. She had been busy taking care of Mutsumi the past few days, and hadn't really rested well. Now that everything had calmed down, she could finally relax, and drowsiness followed.
Seeing that she looked sleepy, and it was already quite late, the group bid each other goodnight and returned to their rooms.
The Wakaba house didn't lack money. Even the guest rooms were luxurious, with conditions rivaling five-star hotels.
Kaito didn't go to bed right away. After returning to the room with Kumiko, it was instead the young sword girl who couldn't wait to jump onto the bed, swinging her two white legs while happily playing on her phone.
Mm, the phone was also bought for her by Kaito a couple of days ago. After all, it's the 21st century, even sword spirits had to keep up with the times.
"Yay! I've already saved up 492 pulls!"
"Just a little more to reach 500 Let me see where else I can get resources Found it!"
"Yay, now I've got 500 pulls!"
'Aren't you a refined sword spirit? Why do you look like a hoarding hamster?'
Seeing Kumiko's satisfied expression, he tapped the little sword girl's forehead and took the phone from her hand, "Time to rest, play more tomorrow."
"Oh okay."
Just about to get into bed, his pocket vibrated slightly.
When Kaito took out his phone, he found it was a message from Soyo.
Before traveling to Hoori Town, he had agreed with Soyo to hang out together after returning, to give her a chance to repay him.
But due to the past few days of continuous rain, it really hadn't been suitable to go out, so the plan had been shelved.
Soyo had waited several days and finally couldn't wait any longer. She checked the weather forecast and finally found a rare sunny day. The day after tomorrow, which was also the last day of the holiday.
Kaito didn't decline. When Soyo asked where they should go, he thought for a bit and replied:
[How about we go to Akihabara?]
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Chapter 91: Lowly and Inferior Wakaba Mutsumi
Akihabara, being a well-known electric street in Japan, is also a famous symbol of otaku culture. It is renowned even globally and is one of those tourist spots that anyone visiting Japan would definitely want to experience.
Kaito wasn't a shut-in in the traditional sense, nor did he have much interest in 2D girls, but he had long heard of Akihabara's fame. So he took this opportunity to see it in person and maybe check if there were any interesting games to buy.
'Akihabara?'
At the same time, a brown-haired girl in a multi-story apartment looked at the chat message on her phone and bit her pink lips.
It's said that there are maid cafs every few steps, arcades every five steps, and posters of scantily clad 2D beauties are everywhere along the streets.
There are also shady shops that openly stand by the street, selling all kinds of obscene books and discs
'Kaito-kun, does he also want to go there for these things?'
'If it's just to buy a little indecent reading material, then fine. After all, he's a boyit's understandable.'
'But, the worry is that he might attract some shameless bad women'
'Like maid cafs, like maid cafs, like maid cafs!'
Actually, Soyo would rather go to a theme park, aquarium, or movie theater, those places better suited for dating. But since Kaito made the request, she wouldn't refuse.
'Decision made!'
'I must dress up gorgeously the day after tomorrow. I'll make sure those bad women feel ashamed and unworthy to approach.'
Nagasaki Soyo was quite confident in her appearance. Even in Tsukinomori, a place full of elite girls, she was still among the best.
And if we talk about figure, her combat power could even be doubled.
"Didn't Mom send me a really pretty dress a while back"
"But this one looks good too~"
"Maybe I should try the academy-style look?"
Putting down his phone, Kaito glanced out the window at the night. The rain was still falling, mixed with occasional thunder, giving the atmosphere a sort of doomsday vibe.
Kumiko has already crawled into the scabbard and fallen asleep. He was the only one in the house.
He was about to go to bed when he suddenly heard a "knock knock" sound.
Someone was knocking on the door.
Kaito thought it was Sakiko coming to find him for something. But when he opened the door, it turned out to be Wakaba Mutsumi.
The girl wore a thin white nightdress, barefoot, stepping directly on the hallway carpet. Her long, smooth green hair was slightly frizzed. Holding a mango pillow, she looked up with her big, beautiful eyes at him. Her delicate face had no expression.
"Miss Wakaba? What's the matter?", Kaito felt this scene looked very familiar.
Last time, Yumiko came at this exact time, and then Nijika, Kita, and Ryou followed, forming a full catds table inside the closet.
Checking Togawa Sakiko's status
'Hmm, sleeping soundly. No sign of waking up for now.'
"Can't sleep," Mutsumi's voice was very soft, just lacking emotion, "So I wanted to come chat with you."
"If it's just to chat, wouldn't it be better to find Sakiko?", Kaito raised an eyebrow but still didn't move aside to let her in.
