Ch 144. What If I Offend My Mother-in-Law?

This question is just a setup; the next question is the real problem. But even if you know it's a pitfall, what can you do? You still have to jump in. After all, he is guilty.

Hoshimi sighed in resignation. "Alright, I understand."

Kasumigaoka continued, "After the female doctor got the answer, she probably told my mom, and my mom probably investigated at school."

"With my mom's personality, if she knew I was made depressed by someone, she definitely wouldn't let it go easily. Fortunately, Hoshimi, you're not at our school. Otherwise, it would have been quite interesting if my mom had caught you."

Hoshimi maintained an awkward but polite smile. Offending your future mother-in-law right from the start truly is a sign of "good fortune."

Also, if I were at your school, Utaha, before your mother even came looking for me, I'm sure you would have taken matters into your own hands and torn me apart. Or maybe not just taking matters into your own hands but completely transforming me from "Hoshimi Kiyokawa" into "Kasumigaoka Kiyokawa."

"Let's skip over the issue with my mom and continue."

"After the female doctor learned I was writing light novels, she suggested that I channel all my resentment towards you into the novel."

"It's best if I use you as a prototype, create a major character based on you, and then torment that character mercilessly."

"I thought that was a good idea, so I quickly finished 'The Love Metronome' and started working on a new book."

"I spent a month setting up the new book, and during that time, my desire for revenge against you kept me going."

"After a little over a month, the new book was completed, titled 'The Strange Dream Chronicles.'"

"In 'The Strange Dream Chronicles,' you, Hoshimi, are missing an object. You were turned into a female character, the heroine of the story."

"And I was transformed from 'her' into the hero of the story."

"By the way, the heroine has the single character 'Hoshi' for her name, and the hero..."

"Forget it, you can check it out yourself. Let's just call the hero 'Uta.'"

"This story is quite interesting."

Kasumigaoka looked at Hoshimi with a playful gaze. "In the story, the hero 'Uta' finds the heroine 'Hoshi,' who has lost her five organs, greatly diminished in power, and turned into a little girl."

"'Hoshi' is a peculiar being, the strongest anomaly in the world. She controls dreams, understands human hearts, and loves to manipulate them."

"But one day, whether it was divine punishment or retribution, she lost her heart."

"Then, as she was still confused, she continued to lose her other organs."

"Becoming a genuine 'heartless and unfeeling' person." Kasumigaoka's gaze playfully drifted between Hoshimi's chest and abdomen.

Hoshimi's eyes twitched slightly. Alright, this is a clear indication that he's heartless and unfeeling.

What could he do? Of course, he would have to forgive Kasumigaoka.

After all, he is guilty.

"Hoshimi, do you want to know what happens after 'The Strange Dream Chronicles'?" Kasumigaoka seemed to be in a much better mood. She looked at Hoshimi with a very joyful smile.

Hoshimi nodded. "Yes."

A light novel with the heroine based on him, still being the world's strongest, sounds quite appealing.

"Hehe~ I won't tell you. Go buy the book and read it yourself!" Kasumigaoka turned around, leaning back against the railing, and looked up at the crimson sky with a happy smile.

This is the feeling! Stirring up your curiosity and then keeping you on the hook, making you come to it voluntarily.

Just like this! Hoshimi Kiyokawa! You used to do this to me!

Now you get to experience this feeling of frustration and longing yourself!

"Alright, I'll go buy it and read it this afternoon." Hoshimi wasn't particularly concerned about the book.

However, since Kasumigaoka was so happy, he decided to cooperate and make her happy.

It would be better for him in the future.

"Hoshimi."

"Hmm?"

"You owe me."

"Indeed, a little. How about I promise you one thing as compensation?"

"Anything?"

"Anything, though that's the way a rogue would speak. I can only say it will be within my capabilities as long as it doesn't touch the moral bottom line."

"Moral bottom line?" Kasumigaoka looked at Hoshimi with an odd expression and asked, "What about the legal bottom line?"

"Utaha, I think we don't need to discuss that. Laws can be avoided or, rather, utilized."

Kasumigaoka leaned against the railing, continuing to recline and perfectly displaying the contours of her chest.

She extended her hand, as if grabbing the wind in the air.

"Hoshimi, those who frequently talk about the law are likely scumbags. What about those who constantly bring up the moral bottom line?"

Hoshimi made the same gesture as Kasumigaoka, smiling as he said, "They should be good people, and if it goes one step further, then saints."

"You really know how to flatter yourself, Mr. Good Person." Kasumigaoka sarcastically teased Hoshimi.

"I am truly a good person." Hoshimi emphasized with a smile.

"Hehe~ I won't discuss this with you anymore; it's pointless. You know what kind of person you are," Kasumigaoka changed the subject to another matter.

"Hoshimi, I put a lot of effort into the illustrations for 'The Strange Dream Chronicles.'"

"Hmm?" Hoshimi was surprised. "Did you draw them yourself?"

"No, I hired someone I don't get along with to do it, and now I owe her a favor."

"Huh? Someone you don't get along with? Male or female? Why did you choose her?"

Hearing Hoshimi first ask about gender, Kasumigaoka's smile grew even more intense.

She closed her eyes and said, "Female. I chose her because her drawing skills are good, and it's convenient to communicate with her. We can sit together often to discuss the illustrations."

"For this book 'The Strange Dream Chronicles,' although there's an element of revenge, I have high expectations for it. I wanted the illustrations to match the image I had in mind, so I had to deal with that troublesome person."

Hoshimi asked, "And then? What was the result? Are you satisfied with the illustrations?"

"Satisfied. Although the person was troublesome, she's a top artist in the art department. Despite my repeated requests for revisions, she eventually produced illustrations that perfectly matched the image in my mind."

"However..." Kasumigaoka frowned, her perfect face showing clear signs of impatience.

"What happened? Did you encounter trouble?" Hoshimi asked.

"Hmm, didn't I say? I owe her a favor because of the illustrations, so recently, she used this favor as an excuse to pull me into a game development club."

At this point, Kasumigaoka opened her eyes, and her wine-red pupils showed some displeasure.

"I really don't like this club. The so-called president and producer is nothing but an ambitious fool who only talks about ideals. I don't know if he's truly stupid or just born with a black heart."

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