690 Terrible man and terrible woman (1/2)
As always, Seiji's system remained forever silent.
'Fine, I knew that wouldn't be possible.'
Seiji was just casually thinking it. He didn't have any hope whatsoever of actually being able to receive a discount.
Sigh… he really missed his cute and naïve system that gave him a fifty percent discount on the [Bullet Time] skill.
System: ”You're the cute and naïve one!”
Seiji: ”At that time, you must have been worried that I would be instantly killed by something I couldn't even see, which is why you voluntarily sold me such a godly skill at half price, isn't that right?”
System: ”I… I wouldn't worry about someone like you at all! Hmph!!”
Seiji: ”That's why I'm saying that you're cute and naïve, thank you very much.
System: ”Get the hell out!!”
Of course, the above conversation was entirely imagined by Seiji.
Still, upon closer consideration, that was the only time the system had ever given him a discount. Perhaps that really was the system's way of thinking at the time.
Seiji mulled it over but then decided to stop thinking about this subject. He continued practicing his cultivation.
Actually, earning points wasn't that difficult for him. The issue was more about time.
He was still grinding his [Actions] every day, and had a constant stream of points from his ”Brother Monogatari” story and the artwork he uploaded to the internet… Seiji's points income was now several times more than when he'd first started.
At his current rate, buying every room in the [Spirit House] and all the furniture would only be a matter of time. However, real life danger wouldn't wait for the hero to grind.
Seiji was now facing unknown dangers. He wanted to speedily increase his own and his friends' strength. That was why he felt his points were so insufficient.
After dinner, Seiji worked on the second volume of ”Brother Monogatari”. He was somewhat frustrated because his planning for the story wasn't going well.
Seiji finished his tea which was on the table. He then picked up his teacup and walked to the living room for a refill.
Kaede and Reo were currently watching TV together in the living room.
The blonde-haired teacher noticed his arrival with his teacup. She smiled and poured some tea for him.
Seiji thanked her and sipped on his tea while he watched what was on television. However, his mind was still thinking about his novel's plot.
”Not having success with your writing?” Kaede spoke up softly.
Seiji returned to his senses and looked at Kaede.
”A little trouble, yeah…”
”I don't know anything about writing novels, but I can sense that you seem somewhat frustrated.” Kaede looked directly at him. ”It's probably better if you don't rush so much.”
Frustrated? Seiji was surprised to hear this.
He wanted to hurry and finish his novel as soon as possible, which made him unknowingly become frustrated without realizing it.
”I didn't even notice… thank you for reminding me,” Seiji responded with a smile.
Kaede looked directly at his handsome face.
”Can I do anything for you, Seiji?”
”Eh?”
”I want to help share the burden because I can see how much pressure is on you… Anything is fine at all, as long as I'm capable of doing it.” Something flashed in the blonde teacher's eyes.
”Thank you, but I'm alright.” Seiji smiled. ”You've already done so much. Thank you for taking care of Reo so often for me.”
As he said this, he glanced over at the little girl who was currently absorbed in her television show.
Reo would definitely feel uneasy due to hearing such strange sounds in her dreams. It was likely due to Kaede's care and accompaniment that she didn't feel afraid.
”Taking care of Reo is something that I myself wanted to do… but can I count this as you owing me a favor?” Kaede chuckled.
Seiji blinked upon hearing this.
”Of course. What favor would you like from me?”
”To go out on a date with me.”
”Er…”
”Do you not like the idea?”
”How could that be, it's just…”
”I don't mind at all.” Kaede's face flushed red as she revealed a seductive expression. ”Something that Mika and Chiaki can accept is acceptable to me as well.”