The cherry blossoms of April were already in full bloom.
Strolling along the sloping path and admiring the cherry trees on both sides, Lin Mu rubbed his forehead, still in a state of shock.
"Did I really get reincarnated? And is this the very same hill from the anime Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend, where the male lead, Aki Tomoya, and the heroine, Saint Megumi, had their fateful encounter?"
The beautiful cherry blossom petals danced in the wind, carrying a fresh fragrance. Lin Mu felt that if a cute girl were to walk down the hill at that moment, he would definitely be able to see a pair of fair legs beneath her skirt.
However, the heavens were uncooperative. A sudden downpour descended, completely washing away Lin Mu's mood for sightseeing.
And in this world, the fateful encounter between Aki Tomoya and Megumi Kato, known as the "best girl to have as a girlfriend," would never happen.
Why, you ask? Because before Lin Mu was discharged from the hospital, he saw the guy in the next room, who happened to be named Aki Tomoya, choke to death on a sip of water.
Moreover, right after Aki Tomoya died, something resembling a game interface appeared before Lin Mu's eyes.
[Demon Development System]
[Current Familiars: 0]
[Current Abilities: 0]
[Current Constitution: Magician (After 30 years of being single without finding a partner, you have awakened the 'Magician' constitution. Stamina is twice that of a normal person.)]
[Note: Please form a contract with a familiar as soon as possible to activate your basic demonic abilities.]
Lin Mu was quick to accept this new reality, understanding that this was probably his "golden finger" or cheat system.
However, it wasn't activated yet. To unlock his basic abilities as a demon, he had to sign a contract with a familiar.
But as for how to actually sign a contract, there wasn't a single hint.
Helpless, Lin Mu left the hospital and came to this location, hoping to try his luck and see if he could meet a female lead.
Since he had been reincarnated, there was no way he was going to sign a contract with a man.
It had to be a cute girl!
However, the heavy rain left Lin Mu no time to admire the scenery; he could only run miserably in the direction of his rented apartment.
While passing by a park, a golden-haired beauty, soaked to the bone but still exquisitely cute, caught his attention.
The girl sat on a swing with her head down, letting the heavy rain drench her hair and clothes.
School had already been in session for a month, and the uniform skirt the girl wore proved she was a high school student.
Furthermore, it was the uniform of Seiho Imperial Academy, the same school Lin Mu attended.
Beneath the uniform skirt, the girl's figure was nothing short of perfect, with alluring curves. The pair of long, slender legs wrapped in black stockings under her skirt were especially eye-catching to a leg connoisseur like Lin Mu.
Seeing such a super-cute girl who seemed to be emotionally wounded, giving up on herself and sitting in the rain, Lin Mu felt that his moment to shine had arrived.
He quickly ran up to the golden-haired beauty and said:
"Hey, if you keep sitting in the rain, you're going to catch a cold! A girl should cherish her own health!"
Hearing this, the girl slowly lifted her gaze. Her amber eyes glanced at him, a stranger, and she let out a bitter laugh in a low voice.
"Who cares?"
Seeing the light fade from her golden eyes and her look of utter despair, Lin Mu felt a pang in his heart.
What could possibly have made such a cute, golden-haired girl sit here in the rain?
Without time to overthink it, he mustered his courage and swept her up from the swing into his arms.
"I care!"
"Ah! What... what are you doing?" Suddenly being held, a trace of light returned to the girl's dull eyes. She stared at him nervously, her delicate body trembling slightly.
"I said, I care! Since you don't care about your own body and insist on suffering in the rain, how about you hand your body over to me to use?"
Hearing this, Shiina Mahiru's eyes widened as she stared at him.
This boy, who looked quite handsome, had a gaze filled with determination, and a trace of something fiery.
She knew exactly what that kind of look meant.
He was a pervert!
He was looking at her cute face and fine figure with the eyes of a man sizing up a woman.
And he wasn't just looking. He was already holding her in his arms, walking in a direction she found familiar.
On top of that, he said he wanted to use her body? How would he use it?
"What, scared? See, you do care about your body after all. In that case, just go home obediently, take a hot bath, and get some rest."
"No matter what happened, time will change everything. You'll feel better after a good night's sleep."
Lin Mu comforted the girl gently and was about to put her down.
Even though holding her soft, fragrant body was very comfortable.
And the girl's school uniform, soaked with rain, made her jade-like skin even more tempting.
But it was, after all, their first meeting. They didn't even know each other's names.
Although he felt she looked very familiar, there was no doubt that right now, they were strangers.
He was a cunning man motivated by lust, courageously trying to take advantage of her vulnerability.
However, in response to his comfort, the light in the girl's bright eyes faded once more.
"It's none of your business... whatever happens to my body, no one cares anyway."
Hearing this, Lin Mu raised an eyebrow, somewhat speechless.
I just said I care!
"Alright, since you put it that way, I won't be polite!"
Lin Mu held the cute girl in his arms and ran quickly back to his own rented apartment.
Shiina Mahiru finally understood why the direction this boy was carrying her in seemed so familiar.
This was the direction of the apartment she had rented after running away from home.
How did he know? Had he been watching her?
Was he a perverted stalker?
As she was lost in thought, Lin Mu carried her to the door of the room right next to hers and walked straight in.
Only then did she realize that he was her neighbor, the one who had never seemed to leave his apartment, or rather, had never come home.
Before she could speak, Lin Mu wordlessly placed her on the bed.
And leaned down.
He covered the girl's soft lips with his own.
"Mmph... You! Mmm~!"
Shiina Mahiru subconsciously pressed her small hands against his chest, her delicate face blushing crimson.
She had never imagined that she would lose her first kiss in such a way.
She didn't even know his name; they were practically strangers.
Lin Mu released her lips, a wicked smile on his face. "What, didn't you say you don't care about your body? If you take it back now, I can still let you go."
Hearing this, Shiina Mahiru stopped struggling again.
The light in her eyes faded, and she placed her hands by her side on the bed, giving up all resistance.
"Do whatever you want... I don't care anymore... Mmmph~!"
The problems at home had made her give up on herself, filling her with grief. If he wanted to do something, then so be it.
Perhaps this could help her temporarily forget the pain in her heart?
Lin Mu lowered his head and kissed her lips once more.
He cared.
He really did.
Now that he had encountered such a cute girl, he was determined to have her.
An unknown amount of time passed.
The black stockings from the girl's legs were tossed, crumpled, by the side of the bed, with Lin Mu's clothes stacked on top.
Lin Mu lay on the bed with a look of pure pleasure, holding the blushing, golden-haired girl in his arms.
The bedsheet had also been thrown aside, and on it was a glaring spot of red.
Proof of the girl's lost innocence.
And he had received a notification.
[Familiars: 1]
[Primary Demonic Ability Unlocked: Super-Recovery (As long as the soul remains, the body can recover even if the head is severed.)]
[Familiar: Shiina Mahiru (A gentle angel at heart. She brings you the blessing of life, granting you Super-Recovery. Continue to look after your familiar, open her heart, and create a harmonious home to further enhance this ability.)]
Seeing this, Lin Mu's heart filled with delight.
No wonder he felt this super-cute girl looked somewhat familiar.
It turns out she was the female lead from the anime The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, Shiina Mahiru!