「Playing House Is Over」(1)

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Tenshi covered his stinging eyes and rubbed them clean; the dazzling lights emitting from the ceiling had almost burnt them due to excess exposure.

Tenshi's skin felt smooth; although mainly due to the salty water dripping from his pores. Which helped lubricate his fingers.

Sakura eyes were dull, but calm as she sent her legs over towards Tenshi's legs and made them coil around his. And it didn't take long for a happy chuckle to escape from her lips either.

Tenshi was now wondering if Sakura had gone mad from happiness or something…never mind, he could almost hear the Buddhist chants she was screaming inside her head.

"I'm happy…ehehe~❤️" Sakura's random bursts of happiness didn't stop. It instead increased, "Fufufu~ I'm now finally Tenshi's bride! My heart is pounding…fufufufu~"

A little background: Tenshi was at the moment, turned towards the right side of the bed—and also lying on its edge— while Sakura was clinging to him by hugging his back.

Her arms caressed his chest and forcefully pulled him towards herself; frankly, Tenshi couldn't move due to how strongly Sakura embracing him.

The two small and upright "acorns"[¹] constantly rubbed against his back due to how erratic her movements were; nonetheless, it bothered him as he roughly inhaled air due to how ticklish it felt.

Tenshi felt a drop of sweat drip down from his forehead as he —unlike what you're thinking— remembered a few things he'd kept in the back of his mind.

Tenshi's father, and those 8 bitcoins sent to his address — these two things combined made him want to go straight back to his home.

Tenshi didn't laze around after that as he grabbed Sakura's hands and threw it over his chest, and without wait, leaped out from the bed and ran towards the bathroom.

Sakura was left behind on the bed speechless. Her rosy face died down quite a bit as she pouted and, in spite of still lying on the bed, lethargically looked around for her clothes.

"So mean…"

…

«I told you before and I'll tell you again. Don't fall in love with a woman, they can't love anyone, so why even bother? Don't fall in love with them, don't expose your emotions to them and certainly, don't think of them as a goal.»

«You're only going to be disappointed, Tenshi.»

The prime pieces of knowledge his mother told him rang out in his mind as he gazed at his monotone figure in the mirror. His face was clouded with regret and self-loathing revulsion.

Every time Sakura's image appeared in front of his eyes, his heart would flutter and he'd get a certain feeling; a certain feeling that told him to express all of his sadness and inner grief towards Sakura and revel in the satisfaction that would soon come after that.

Tenshi couldn't figure out why he was feeling stuff like that towards Sakura. His mind was alright, his principals were all alright, but why the fuck was he feeling like that?

Tenshi would never make a woman into something like his weakness, or raison d'etre; chiefly due to the inherent teachings about women fed to him by various sources including his mother. And even then, he had further goals for living than being bound to a living, breathing wet hole.

Now, Tenshi was also absolutely sure that he wasn't in love with Sakura; it wasn't love, it was just that he didn't dislike her and somehow, her personality type was associated with his mother's image in his mind.

Regardless of how he liked her, if it wasn't for the fact that she matched his mother's image, he wouldn't even have the thought of fixing her insecurities or even bothering with her.

But he certainly didn't think before that, such feelings would bloom for her. At most, he planned to chuck her into his house and make her do things for him, and style her as his personal flower vase. But…

What was the reasoning for this? Was it due to the fact that, he had only recently came out from a heartbreak, and as a result, his deficiency in mental stability made him fall in love with her?

That's bullshit — Tenshi was jaded to stuff like that! It wasn't possible! He watched these types of things happen before anyway…[²]

Furthermore, a woman would never be the cause of his downfall. Neither would one, ever be, the cause of any of his extensive ruminations.

That's just being a weak little fag, and he had better things to do.

Tenshi looked at his clothes on the floor and shrugged.

Suddenly, a screen flashed in front of him.

[Quest: Develop The Undeveloped Real-Estate — chain quest is finished!]

[You have unlocked +2 hypnosis slots! Enjoy!]

[Punishment for achieving hidden ending: delivered.]

Tenshi's expression fell as he caught the words "punishment" and "delivered" in the same line on the screen

Hidden ending???

[Yeah, remember? In the last quest, you were supposed to bed Sakura then and there; straight in the park, but you didn't do it. Yet still managed to complete the quest — using a hidden achievement and by bypassing the last requirement.]

[I won't go further into the details as doing so is forbidden. Meanwhile, let me explain the punishment you've received right now: your vasectomy is undone, and Sakura is pregnant.]

Tenshi's eyes went wide.

[No, no no, don't worry. Maybe she won't get pregnant. It depends on her body as your sperm. But one thing is certain, your vasectomy is permanently undone.]

Tenshi felt his face turn cold as he gulped.

Luckily, he had workarounds around that too! He could take advantage of it!

If you actually thought Tenshi cared about Sakura's safety then…

You're fucking autistic, mate. Didn't you hear what he said just a few minutes ago?!

<Okay, sure. I can handle this. >

The scheme boiling inside his head made him chuckle like a madman; after using it, he'll be able to meet Sakura in the daylight, and will be to…

He wouldn't elaborate, as he had already finished planning his scheme.

But then again, Tenshi had to be careful as to not lose any of his slots on people that don't deserve his time. So, he had execute the scheme perfectly.

Tenshi professed his enthusiasm by licking his lips. It didn't take much time either before he was back inside the bedroom.

Sakura was once again sitting on the bed; she had at once, donned her white undershirt and her black sweater-like clothe with tidy expertise.

Sakura was the same as before; her face held the same calm and docile look just like the first time he met her.

But in spite of that previous statement, her body held a different atmosphere, and her expressions also suffered from a little change.

However there is the feel of ardor in her expression; a little of ferventness in her eyes when she looks at Tenshi.

"…Ehehe, I somehow feel embarrassed…" Sakura's innocent personality bloomed fully at the moment as she gazed at him with evasive eyes.

"This…this is exactly the type of reaction I wanted from you. Bravo!"

Hearing his praise, Sakura's eyes sparkled. However, Tenshi could feel a bit of hesitation and pain in her expression.

What's wrong? — if something goes wrong, his scheme will also fail. And that's why that question was also an area of concern for him…

"Does it hurt, Sakura?" Tenshi sat beside her and asked; knowing that Sakura would fully know what he was asking.

Sakura's eyes fell as she silently nodded, "Hum…now that I've calmed down, it stings…"

Tenshi nodded, " Why not try Paracetamol? It should work…not that I know if it will, but it's just a guess," and shrugged.

Sakura looked up towards Tenshi and tilted her head; her cute expression was refreshed and enchanted.

" If you say so, I'll gladly try it out. "

A second later, she stood up and twisted her neck in displeasure.

"A-um, Tenshi, are you sure that…that had a vasectomy?" Sakura was hesitant and slightly fearful; judging by her pale lips and slightly stuttered speech.

Tenshi chuckled.

"Yeah, I'm absolutely sure I had a vasectomy; so don't worry about getting pregnant…"

"Because you have things more than that to worry over…"

"H-huh? What do you mean, Tenshi?"

"Don't worry, it's nothing major. It's just a thing called the "Minabi family"; and you know, they pose an enormous problem to our…ahem, union."

"Eh? I-I already know that… Although it might seem a bit problem to you, it's not to me…"

"I can handle it for you, so don't worry!❤️"

Sakura had a cheerful smile on her cherry lips; Tenshi in the meanwhile, felt as if a dagger was pushed through his heart.

Tenshi had to stay away from this girl…

Tenshi shook his head, which prompted an immediate reaction from Sakura in the form of her head tilting to the sides.

"No no no, that's not what I'm asking about."

"You can go back home, and even if the news about me gets leaked, you'll still be safe and whatnot. But, have you ever thought about me and my situation?"

"You can safely stay at home, and nothing will happen. Even if you get berated, or scolded, it won't matter. But me? I'll get killed if the news gets leaked."

"It's something I've noticed. You're shy and timid, that's okay. It's cute. But, as a result of that, you don't notice your surroundings do you?"

"You know, It's troublesome if you say something so selfish. Are you joking with me?"

Sakura eyes flickered and she flinched. Her self-awareness came back to her as her eyes turned teary.

She was fearful of being hated by Tenshi.

" B-b-but…"

"I don't care. I really don't. I mean, I have a way to avoid trouble, wanna hear?"

"O-okay, I'm…sorry…*sob*"

"Hey don't cry. I don't like seeing fairies cry, especially when it's Sakura!"

"…*sob*…"

Her sobs didn't subside, but she still squeezed out a soft smile and turned towards Tenshi.

Seeing that she was ready to heart whatever he had to say, Tenshi nodded.

" So, the plan is… "

….

….

….

" Bye! Let's meet each other again! " Sakura cackled remembering what Tenshi confided to her.

A wistful aspect mixed with her expression as she waved her hands towards Tenshi from beyond the door.

Tenshi smirked and returned the wave, which she upon seeing smirked and left the hotel room.

Tenshi looked towards the screen floating on top of the watch and laughed.

[Congratulations: you have gained -3KP for ruining someone's life]

[Congratulations: your negative karma has reached -13KP]

[Hey, your karma is now finally legal in Japan! Even though it's a loli, it's fine to fuck it!]

Ignoring the voice in his head, Tenshi stood up from the bed and picked up his wallet.

Feeling that the wallet was strikingly fat —unlike before—, Tenshi frowned and looked inside.

40, ten thousand Yen[³] notes…

Tenshi now knew what male escorts that court sugar mommies feel like when they strike gold.

Tenshi took a small pause, and let out a big sigh.

Why couldn't she leave more money? It's not like she's some sort of middle-class daughter; because as far as he knew, the Minabi family wasn't some sort of half-assed rich family.

Have you ever heard of a «Noble House»…no? Oh, then don't worry. Tenshi won't waste time with explaining stuff.

Tenshi still had that 8,000,000¥ remark made by Sakura inside his mind; why can't she just handover all of her money to him?

Tenshi sighed and put back the wallet in his pocket. However, he didn't pay attention anymore on his hand as a note slipped from his wallet and fell on the floor.

Tenshi now, felt that Sakura was a great catch!

Money plus beauty equals a person fit for manipu— ahem, love to him. And even then, he couldn't care less about her beauty; if she was an octopus, but had money — he wouldn't care.

Now, all Tenshi had to do in order to make his dream effortless was to bring everything under the city beneath his control. And an excellent opportunity for that would a certain girl he knew from his mother's Alma Mater.

She wasn't Sakura…

…

…

The lukewarm rays of the sun hit Tenshi's eyes as he immediately snapped them open due to reflex. The surroundings that accosted his eyes were blurry, yet he could somehow still make out some shapes.

The blurry, black-donning men before him stood in morbid silence; as if waiting for the devil to come and ensnare them into their death. All of the men would've otherwise felt normal, if not for the dark and malicious atmosphere booming amongst them.

"I am the resurrection and the life,' saith the Lord; 'he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: and whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.'"

A hoarse and seemingly-archaic voice boomed throughout the dimly-lit graveyard; it wasn't hard to figure out who spoke as it came from a man, the only one, clad in white that stood before an empty grave.

Judging by his clothes, he was a priest.

Beside him, a grey-haired man solemnly stood with a firm and upright posture; just from his posture, one could guess the rigorous discipline he held in his heart.

"I know that my Redeemer liveth…"

Tenshi shook his head and looked down towards his chest; he frowned upon seeing the messily tied up tie he tried to tie back in the morning.

From adjacent to him, a silent yet grievously faced woman extended her hands towards his neck and fixed his tie. Her dark skirt suit was neatly worn; which unfortunately complimented her perfectly symmetrical face in spite of it being a dress suited for a burial.

Tenshi, in spite of being in a burial for his father, felt quite mesmerized due to her beauty.

If Sakura was a cute and delicate princess; then this Haruno was a beautiful temptress that hadn't fully explored her beauty yet.

Well, he didn't mean to say that she hadn't "bloomed" yet, it was just regretful that it wasn't in his own hands. It didn't matter either way; this type of situation couldn't even click a dent on his armor.

If he lost a possession, he would just search for it and take it back; in the meanwhile, he also had to punish the thief.

"I told you to leave me alone, didn't I?!" Tenshi spoke with a sardonic smirk and slapped Haruno's hands away.

Haruno closed her eyes and solemnly shook her head; it didn't take long for her to redirect her eyes towards the grave again.

"So…now that he's dead, do you feel anything?" She queried in a frigid tone.

"If I felt anything bad, I wouldn't have dozed off in the middle of the prayer! Now, shut up and don't annoy me!" Tenshi voice was laced with annoyance. Frankly, the main reason for his grumpy behavior was due to the fact that he slept too little yesterday.

Haruno's eyes fell towards her feet. She eventually shook her head once again as she opened her mouth for another query:

"Why are you so…cold…to everyone? He was your father, you could've at least listened to the prayer…"

"Frankly, Haruno, after my mother died, the last thing I had in my mind was love for my father. You just don't understand, do you? I loved, and still love, my mother, " irritation was filled in his voice.

"This is wrong! This, is what's wrong with you! What are you, a child?! For once, can you at least try to pay attention to anything else except your forsaken dream and mother?!"

"Men at your age don't act like this! I'm sick of you and your mother, mother, mother and mother! You offload so much pressure on me to act like your mother that I-I-i—"

Haruno's entire face was red and dripping with tears. She was looking at her feet, so Tenshi couldn't see the type of expression she was making.

Tenshi, despite what anyone would've reacted after hearing such things, chuckled in amusement.

" Act like my mother, huh…"

"You've made a mistake, Haruno. That…that has shown me what you actually think of me."

"If you acted like my mother; even for a few moments ; I wouldn't have to even think before throwing our relationship away in a flash."

"I abhor the women that try to disguise themselves as my mother, or act like one. No one, not even the most closest girl beside me, can take her spot in my heart — my mindset is exactly like that, so why would I try to force you to act like my mother?"

"Why are you lying?" Tenshi sighed with closed eyes and turned towards Haruno.

Haruno's pale face wandered away from his gaze.

"I have, never before, offloaded anything on your shoulders. Heck, I even barely show my insecurities to you, so there isn't even a chance that you'd be bothered by me."

Haruno shook her head.

Tenshi smiled.

「So. Is playing house is over?」

『…it's over…』

" Why? "

" I don't know… I don't have…those feelings anymore. " Her voice was barely a whisper.

" Honestly, my feelings had changed a year ago… I thought, and thought, that I must confess the truth to you, Tenshi."

"What held you back?"

"I…didn't want to hurt you."

"Okay, fine. Go ahead, do whatever you want , but don't talk to me anymore."

Haruno looked up with an astonished expression; not thinking that such a monotonous answer would come from Tenshi's mouth.

She certainly, didn't expect such a disturbing answer.

A smile floated up her face.

" You don't have to…lie. Don't worry, I won't hold it against you."

"You don't have to pay those debts back, it's all forgiven…"

Tenshi shook his head in disdain; mourning on how dumb he was before not to notice such an arrogant person hidden inside Haruno.

Really, nigga?

At this moment, Tenshi barely cared enough as he scoffed in derision and walked towards a certain corner in the graveyard.

Just a few hours ago, he had—in spite of how risk it would be— cashed out one bitcoin and deposited the money inside his bank account.

Tenshi now had: 1,127,000¥[⁴] in his bank account. Which made him happily jump up and down in joy!

On a serious note, he looked at the two videos downloaded on his phone and smirked in anticipation.

Once the funeral was over, he'd like to see what the Ichiho family's face would look like if they saw these two videos.

Hahhahahah!

Donate~ And yes, can anyone help me with editing?

Footnote

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1| They're nipples of course.

2| WAIT A MINUTE. Is this another hint leading to his background?!?! He isn't hinting that he caught Haruno and Endou having sex before by the way.

3| 40x10000 = 400,000¥ = 3555$

4| 10,130$