Capítulo 274: [274] Hachiman, the Temporary Boyfriend
Chapter 274: Hachiman, the Temporary Boyfriend
Saturday, around 7:30 in the morning.
Hachiman, synchronized with his internal clock, opened his slightly drowsy eyes. Getting up, he left the bed, drew the curtains, opened the window – a sequence of movements.
Standing by the window, Hachiman stretched lazily, gazing outside. The pale blue sky was immaculately pure, free from any impurities, its subtle hue stretching across the entire expanse.
Sunlight streamed in, accompanied by a gentle breeze carrying the scent of fresh grass and a hint of flowers.
Often, weather could significantly impact one's mood. At this moment, Hachiman felt quite content. Soon, he discovered another reason to be pleased.
The [Kendo] module had reached its maximum level.
As one of the modules initially loaded, the [Kendo] module had finally achieved perfection today.
He wondered what the full-level Swordsmanship could accomplish.
Excitement welled up within him at the thought.
Approaching the bookshelf in his room, Hachiman retrieved a sword from the top shelf. Not a wooden practice sword, but a genuine katana.
This sword was crafted specifically for him by the master swordsmith Muramasa, after he achieved the rank of Sword Master and received certification from the Japan Swordsmanship Association.
When he first received this sword, Hachiman felt a sense of accomplishment. After all, it symbolized the pinnacle of the Kendo, representing the strongest few. Unfortunately, the novelty wore off quickly, and he forgot about this sword.
Today, with the [Kendo] module reaching its maximum level, Hachiman picked up the sword after a long time.
Holding Enma, he went to his backyard, a small open space perfect for testing if the Kendo reaching its maximum level brought any changes.
Gripping Enma, Hachiman took a deep breath. The sword moved with his will as he swung it towards the wall in the backyard, even though it didn't make contact, visible marks of the blade appeared on the wall.
Seeing this scene, Hachiman raised an eyebrow.
This is... Sword Aura!
Not bad. Is this the new ability at the Sword Saint level?
The Sword Master level allowed the attachment of faint Sword Aura to the blade for an effective iron-cutting ability. The Sword Saint level, on the other hand, could release Sword Aura to harm opponents from a distance.
Interesting...
Hachiman couldn't help but feel playful, swinging the sword a few more times and leaving more marks on the wall.
Through experimentation, he found that the attack range of this invisible Sword Aura was approximately five meters. It served as a decent ranged method. Moreover, he discovered that not only could Sword Aura be unleashed through the blade, but even a simple branch could produce the same effect.
This sensation was really good.
Unfortunately, this is just an everyday world. Even reaching the Sword Saint level doesn't have much practical use here. At most, it adds a bit more self-defense capability.
After testing the new ability, Hachiman returned to his room, placed Enma back on the shelf, and after freshening up, he headed to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.
Soon, Komachi also woke up.
"Good morning, Onii-chan." Yawning, Komachi descended from the second floor.
"Good morning, Komachi." Hachiman smiled.
"Freshen up first, breakfast will be ready soon."
"Okay." Komachi nodded and entered the bathroom.
"I'm starting—!"
The customary pre-meal announcement echoed, and Hachiman and Komachi began their breakfast.
Today, Hachiman prepared a traditional Japanese breakfast: rice, miso soup, thick tamagoyaki (rolled omelet), and some pickled vegetables.
"Onii-chan, do you have any plans for today?" Eating breakfast, Komachi looked up at Hachiman.
"Today, I'm going to help Sensei with something." Swallowing a mouthful of rice, Hachiman smiled as he spoke.
Today is the day when Shizuka's cousin gets married. According to the agreement, he naturally has to help Shizuka deal with her parents.
"Hmm? Shizuka-nee, does she need your help with something?" Hearing that Hachiman was going to help Shizuka, Komachi couldn't help but feel a bit puzzled.
"Just some personal matters." Hachiman smiled, but he didn't specify what it was.
"I might come back a bit late today, so I'll leave the house to you."
Hearing his words, Komachi assured him by patting her chest: "No problem, leave it to Komachi."
"As long as Onii-chan leaves me enough allowance."
At the end of her statement, Komachi's eyes seemed to turn into the shape of money.
Seeing her money-loving expression, Hachiman shook his head with some amusement.
However, since she was his own sister, he certainly wouldn't mistreat her.
After breakfast, Hachiman left behind ¥20,000 as spending money and walked out the door.
Just as he stepped out, he noticed a familiar sports car parked not far from his house.
It was Shizuka's Aston Martin.
"Hey, Shizu, I'm here." Approaching the car, Hachiman greeted Shizuka, who was sitting in the driver's seat.
Hearing his address, Shizuka rolled her eyes and didn't bother to argue.
"Get in, you brat."
Today, Shizuka wasn't wearing her usual white windbreaker. Instead, she had on a black long-sleeved dress. Her legs were clad in flesh-colored stockings, reflecting a delicate sheen in the sunlight. Perhaps because she was going to drive, she didn't wear high heels today but opted for a pair of flat loafers.
Her face adorned with subtle makeup, she didn't display the usual tomboyish demeanor. Instead, she exuded a hint of charming allure.
"Shall we set off?" Sitting in the passenger seat, Hachiman asked.
"Let's go buy some gifts first. After all, it's my cousin's wedding today, and I can't go empty-handed." Shizuka shook her head and then glanced at Hachiman's current attire.
"I also need to help you pick out some clothes. You know, today you're going to pretend to be my boyfriend, even if it's temporary. You can't look like this. My parents will see through it at a glance."
"Alright, I'll follow your lead." Hachiman nodded without objection.
As the engine roared to life, the seasoned driver Shizuka set off once again.
Not long after, the two arrived at a large shopping mall.
Exiting the car, Shizuka decided to buy a set of clothes for Hachiman first.
Entering a clothing store and guided by a salesperson's recommendations, Hachiman was soon dressed in a suit.
Observing Hachiman in his new attire, Shizuka rubbed her chin and then shook her head.
"Feels like something's missing... got it."
She picked up a pair of gold-rimmed glasses and placed them on Hachiman's face, nodding in approval.
"Yeah, that's it."
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Capítulo 275: [275] Shizuka's Slight Compromise
Chapter 275: Shizuka's Slight Compromise
It's true that clothes can make a significant difference.
"Hmm, not bad."
Looking at the transformed Hachiman, Shizuka nodded in satisfaction.
The current Hachiman had shed his somewhat immature demeanor. If he previously looked like a sixteen or seventeen-year-old young man, now he appeared to be in his twenties. Wearing glasses brought out the charisma that was originally hidden behind those dead-fish eyes. Coupled with the charisma bonus from various modules, Shizuka couldn't help but blush slightly.
He looks quite handsome like this; pretending to be a boyfriend doesn't seem too bad.
No, no, what am I thinking? He's just a prop to deal with my parents. How could I consider him as a boyfriend? I don't want to be involved with a brat like him.
Shaking her head, Shizuka dismissed those thoughts from her mind.
"Alright, this outfit is fine. Let's move on to buying the gifts."
Hachiman had no objections to her decision. After paying, the two headed to the next destination.
"What kind of gift do you plan to buy?"
Strolling aimlessly through the mall, Hachiman asked Shizuka.
Shizuka pondered for a moment, then said, "Hmm, let's give some household items and a few decorations."
"Alright, that works. How much cash gift do you plan to give?"
In Japan, wedding gifts are similar to those in other places, involving both cash and physical items. The amount of cash and the value of gifts depend on the relationship between the parties. Japanese people prefer odd numbers for cash gifts since even numbers are considered inauspicious. However, they also avoid the number nine because its pronunciation is similar to the word for 'suffering' in Japanese.
"Considering she's a close cousin, I don't want the cash gift to seem too stingy. Let's go with ¥770,000." Shizuka was quite generous.
Being a teacher, Shizuka had a substantial income, roughly around ¥500,000 per month. Now, she was giving away one and a half months' salary, a generous gesture indeed.
Seeing her generosity, Hachiman raised an eyebrow.
"As your boyfriend, shouldn't I also make a gesture?"
Upon hearing his words, Shizuka stumbled for a moment, almost losing her balance. She turned around and gave him a fierce glare.
"You, don't take advantage. What do you mean you're my boyfriend? We're just pretending, and it's only for today."
"Even if it's just for today, I am your boyfriend. Moreover, it's normal for a sister's husband to give a wedding gift to his sister and her husband, right?" Hachiman smiled slightly.
This left Shizuka momentarily speechless, as she couldn't find a reason to argue. Eventually, she reluctantly nodded.
"Fine, but you're not allowed to give overly expensive gifts."
As a teacher, she had principles, and letting her student spend too much money was something she couldn't bring herself to do.
"Don't worry, I won't buy anything excessively expensive." Hachiman nodded and then had a sudden thought.
"By the way, how about this? I'll contribute some money to the cash gift. After all, we're in a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship. If we each give separately, it might arouse suspicion from your parents."
After some contemplation, Shizuka acknowledged the logic and agreed with a nod.
Following this, the two of them selected some gifts and went to the bank to withdraw some money. To onlookers, they appeared to be an intimate couple.
With the gifts ready, the two of them once again got into the sports car and headed to the wedding venue.
After a journey of about half an hour, they arrived at a hotel.
Stepping out of the car, Hachiman picked up a few gifts, and naturally, his other hand gently held Shizuka's.
Startled by the sudden hand grab, Shizuka instinctively wanted to pull away.
Hachiman, however, didn't let go and smiled while giving her a gentle reminder, "Now that we're officially a couple, be careful not to let your parents find out."
Presently, Hachiman resembled the antagonists in certain movies who exploited the vulnerabilities of female characters.
Hearing this, Shizuka's body indeed tensed up.
Observing her reaction, Hachiman reassured her with a smile, "Don't worry, Shizu, I won't do anything too extreme."
Conquering Shizuka's heart would have to be a gradual process, like boiling a frog in warm water.
Although reassured by Hachiman's assurance, Shizuka still issued a somewhat feeble threat, lacking confidence.
"Pay attention, kid. If you dare do anything out of line, be prepared for a beating."
"Heh."
To her threat, Hachiman paid no heed, simply smiling indifferently.
Shizuka was well aware that her threats held no sway over the current Hachiman. After all, she was no match for him at the moment, and the realization left her somewhat despondent.
"Shizuka-nee!"
At that moment, a voice rang out beside them.
Turning around, they saw a young woman in a wedding gown running towards them.
With her efficient short hair swaying slightly as she ran, the resemblance between her features and Shizuka's was noticeable. Her face adorned with delicate light makeup.
Seems like this is Shizuka's younger cousin.
"Ritsuko!" Shizuka hurriedly greeted her.
"You cheeky girl, getting married and not even informing me. If it wasn't for our parents telling me, I wouldn't have known."
Upon hearing this, Ritsuko Hiratsuka smiled somewhat awkwardly.
"I didn't want to upset you, sister, after all..."
After all, sister, you've been single for so long.
Shizuka understood the implied meaning in her words and couldn't help but feel a bit exasperated.
"Considering how I took care of you when we were kids, you, little brat, dare to say such things to me."
Hearing this, Ritsuko could only smile sheepishly, pretending to be ignorant. However, when she noticed Hachiman holding hands with Shizuka, her eyes brightened involuntarily.
"Sis, is this your boyfriend?!"
Before Shizuka could respond, Hachiman took the initiative to speak, "Hello, I'm Shizuka's boyfriend, Hachiman Hikigaya. Nice to meet you."
After the makeover, Hachiman's appearance and demeanor were truly top-notch.
"Not bad, Sis. After all these years, you finally found a suitable boyfriend. Now Uncle and Auntie can be at ease." Ritsuko looked at Hachiman and nodded in satisfaction.
Being childhood friends, Ritsuko didn't hold back much in her words.
Feeling a bit worn out from her sister's teasing, Shizuka said, "Hachiman, give the gift to Ritsuko. Let's go inside."
Hachiman nodded and handed over the prepared cash and gifts.
"Congratulations on your wedding."
"Thank you, Sis, and brother-in-law." Taking the gifts, Ritsuko happily responded.
"Uncle and Auntie have already arrived. Sis, please go inside first."
With that, she continued to greet other guests. After all, as the bride, she had many guests to attend to.
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