S and M could be connected!

"I heard that Otaru is the birthplace of rope bondage. Although this program is a bit adult-oriented, did Miyano-san pay for it because you wanted to study rope bondage?" Satoru saw that the timing was about right and laughed to defuse the situation. 

He needed to keep her rationality from dwelling for too long, otherwise, it would be difficult to obtain the information he desired. Although he had already confirmed that she seemed to be a true sadism, a terrifying situation indeed.

In fact, SM wasn't some monstrous flood, as long as it was moderate and didn't harm the body. But he was someone who could drive people crazy! If she really locked him up in the basement, could she resist the urge to harm him?

Satoru even recalled the various tools he saw in the simulated basement, feeling a bit uneasy.

"Yes!!! I didn't know it was like this at first... I was just curious about what kind of rope bondage program would be shown in Tokyo..." Mirai nodded repeatedly, as if she had found a savior.

That's right, that's what she had been thinking - who would believe such an excuse?!!

"Let's eat first! It will all be overcooked!" Satoru smiled, reversing the roles of host and guest. 

She nodded and picked up her chopsticks to start eating.

Mirai's cooking skills were indeed excellent, and the ingredients were great. The taste was amazing, and Satoru enjoyed the delicious aroma of the ingredients and the well-prepared sauce.

"Do you want to have a little bit of sake? My family also sent some local sake, and it's not too strong." She had even been momentarily confused by this brief warmth and harmony.

"Drinking sake?" Satoru shook his head. He had obtained that sake is the answer to his fainting spell in observation mode, and now there was a sense of "ulterior motives" in the air.

"I don't know what Miyano-san had in mind when inviting me over, what you've prepared, and what psychological readiness you've made."

"But I don't want Miyano-san to wake up tomorrow and regret it. There are many things that are better left for..."

Satoru intentionally distorted her meainings. But from his perspective, inviting him over on Valentine's Day definitely meant something was going to happen...

"Miyano-san is very lovely, and I really like your beauty and figure. I even want to try the rope bondage I just saw on Miyano-san. It would definitely look great~" He tried to play the emotional card and see if it worked.

"But is it okay to do that when we're really in a serious relationship and feel that the other person is suitable?" he asked, testing the waters.

"Does Yagami-san also like rope bondage?" Mirai's focus seems to be veering off-topic.

Satoru suddenly realized an interesting question, realizing that the S and M aspects could be connected. He had a more precise idea of how to influence her.

"Ur? Is that question important?" Satoru was a bit surprised and found it difficult to answer. He lowered his head and took a sip of the soup. The soup made with mushrooms was indeed delicious.

"I'm a bit curious because actually Otaru is not the birthplace of rope bondage, it just..."

Mirai shook her head repeatedly. She cautiously glanced at Satoru and saw that he seemed quite satisfied with the food, which eased her tension slightly.

Stirring the broth in the bowl with her chopsticks, Mirai stared at his profile, somewhat absent-minded. He didn't seem as difficult to approach as she had imagined. He was gentle and approachable, and they could have a conversation about various topics.

"It's okay, to be honest, I have a slight S inclination. There is a certain aesthetic to bondage and restraint, right? Miyano-san should understand, right? Although saying that might be a bit insulting to rope bondage... but nowadays, when people mention it, it's usually about bondage and restraint, isn't it?" Satoru was trying his best to find common ground with her.

He had to display his charisma, like a harem king, and find a way to give Miyano Mirai a legitimate opportunity to approach him, get closer to him, and potentially take things further. 

It was a normal reverse reasoning - when there's a righteous path to take, who wouldn't be willing to engage in a romantic relationship?

So, he needed to provide her with a proper avenue of interaction, showing that he was easy to talk to, approachable, and had similar interests. Perhaps then, she would feel there was a chance and abandon her dangerous thoughts and intentions. 

Satoru didn't like this approach, as it felt manipulative, but at this point, he had no choice.