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Kitahara Makoto subtly took half a step back:
"Togawa-san, the rest is up to you."
I'm sorry, Mrs. Sato, your daughter is about to graduate from college, and I really don't want to know what the flower language of a steel wool pad is!
Unconsciously, it was already noon. Mrs. Sato enthusiastically invited them to have lunch together, but Kitahara Makoto politely declined.
Being coveted by a forty or fifty-year-old woman, Kitahara Makoto felt completely uncomfortable. One must know that in ancient times, 'half-old Xu Niang' referred to a thirty-year-old, and an age of forty or fifty could only be an old woman!
"Goodbye, Mrs. Sato."
Ignoring Mrs. Sato's eager gaze, Kitahara Makoto turned and left, quickly departing the villa.
"Kitahara-kun, the payment has been transferred to you."
After they left the villa, Togawa Sakiko took out her phone and simply transferred the money. Then, she pursed her pink lips:
"As for the subsequent weight loss business, it's all Kitahara-kun's ability, I'll just..."
"Don't say anything, it's still a fifty-fifty split," Kitahara Makoto interrupted, "I'm only responsible for weight loss. As for finding clients, arranging schedules, negotiating prices, and other trivial matters, they are all handed over to Togawa-san."
"I don't like these trivial matters, and I definitely can't handle them all by myself."
"So let's continue to cooperate, grow stronger, and create brilliance together."
"..."
Since ancient times, the reason why partners fail to cooperate is almost entirely due to uneven distribution of profits. Kitahara Makoto naturally would not be short-sighted.
Connections are actually a very important resource. For example, today's exorcism, if it weren't for Togawa Sakiko's mediation, Mrs. Sato would not have paid him any attention.
Togawa Sakiko's eyelashes trembled slightly, and her eyes quickly became firm:
"I understand... Leave everything to me."
"The curse aura in your body hasn't been eliminated yet. If left unchecked, problems might arise," Kitahara Makoto continued, "Do you want me to help peel off the curse aura?"
"No," Togawa Sakiko's pretty face flushed slightly, and she quickly shook her head, unconsciously covering her chest with her hands, "There's no need to trouble Kitahara-kun with that... I don't feel uncomfortable now."
Peeling off the curse aura requires taking off clothes, and if unlucky, she might even be seen naked... No matter how she thought about it, it was too embarrassing!
"Alright then," Kitahara Makoto naturally wouldn't force it, "If anything happens, remember to tell me immediately."
Togawa Sakiko gently nodded, her eyes soft:
"I know."
"It's already noon," Kitahara Makoto rubbed his stomach, feeling much better, "Togawa-san, want to go eat together?"
"Okay."
"My treat, we're having yakiniku for lunch today."
"..."
They arrived at the yakiniku restaurant.
Kitahara Makoto and Togawa Sakiko sat down in a corner. After ordering, Kitahara Makoto opened the System.
"Next are today's daily missions..."
[Daily Mission One: Jog ten kilometers]
[Mission Description: Omitted]
[Daily Mission Two: One thousand push-ups]
[Mission Description: Omitted]
[Daily Mission Three: It Takes Two]
[Mission Description: Weekend is relaxation time. Play It Takes Two with a person of the opposite sex and complete at least one chapter]
[Daily Mission Four: Childhood Fun]
[Mission Description: Please choose one of the following to complete the mission: climbing a tree to get bird eggs, or going into the water to catch fish and shrimp]
Perhaps because it was Sunday, none of the four daily missions were difficult, especially the fourth one, Childhood Fun. After reading the mission description, Kitahara Makoto felt his hands itching.
Catching fish and shrimp is a joy that men, regardless of age, cannot refuse!
Climbing trees to get bird eggs was out of the question; birds are protected everywhere now, and one might accidentally end up in jail.
"Kitahara-kun, water."
Togawa Sakiko walked over, carrying two glasses of iced water.
"As for It Takes Two..."
Kitahara Makoto softly thanked her, looked up at Togawa Sakiko sitting opposite him, and asked:
"Togawa-san, are you free this afternoon?"
"Eh?" Togawa Sakiko was slightly startled, "What's wrong?"
Kitahara Makoto said:
"There's something that only two people can do, so I want to ask Togawa-san to come along..."
"W-what is it?"
Togawa Sakiko's eyes widened, and her heart rate suddenly accelerated.
Something that must be done by two people?
Is it a date?
Impossible!
Kitahara-kun isn't that abrupt of a person!
But... if he really wants to go on a date, should I agree?
While the girl was conflicted, she heard Kitahara Makoto continue:
"There was a very popular game before called 'It Takes Two', which can only be played by two people. I want to play a game to relax today. Togawa-san, do you have time to play a game together?"
Togawa Sakiko: "..."
Speaking in such a formal tone, only to ask someone to play a game together?
Stupid Kitahara!
Togawa Sakiko took a deep breath, bit her lower lip, and her tone unconsciously carried a hint of resentment: "I actually don't have anything to do this afternoon..."
"Then I'll leave it to Togawa-san," Kitahara Makoto smiled, "Let's eat yakiniku first, and then go to my place to play the game."
"..."
Kitahara Makoto's original plan was to call Bocchi-chan to play together, but unfortunately, due to the park vacuum incident the day before yesterday, Bocchi-chan didn't dare to go out at all. When she heard Kitahara Makoto call her to play a game, a string of apologies immediately came back, saying that she had to make a video today, and her Guitar Hero account hadn't been updated for a long time, so she had to update it today no matter what.
The other girls also didn't have time, so he set his sights on Togawa Sakiko.
After eating yakiniku.
The two went home together.
On the way back, Kitahara Makoto bought a physical game disc of "It Takes Two". He already had a PS5 at home, so there was no need to prepare anything.
"I'm home."
Kitahara Makoto pushed open the door and entered the genkan.
Thump thump thump.
The Beast Eared Girl scurried over on her short legs, looked up with a blank expression: "Little cake."
"Here."
Kitahara Makoto handed a small cake to the Beast Eared Girl, and then handed another small cake to Togawa Sakiko: "Togawa-san, your cake."
"Eh?" Togawa Sakiko was surprised, "I have one too?"
"Of course you do. I would never forget Togawa-san," Kitahara Makoto handed over the small cake, "I'll turn on the air conditioner first, and then wash my face. Oh, and don't go near that washing machine, otherwise you'll get stuck."
Watching Kitahara Makoto walk into the Toilet, Togawa Sakiko slightly pursed her pink lips, her gaze falling on the small cake, then her pretty face flushed slightly, and she took a gentle bite.
After tidying up.
The two sat down in front of the TV. Kitahara Makoto handed the game controller to Togawa Sakiko: "Togawa-san, have you ever played games before?"
Togawa Sakiko shook her head: "I haven't."
As a young lady, Togawa Sakiko's previous life was packed every day. Besides basic studies, she also had to practice piano, tea ceremony, illustration, calligraphy, and so on. In short, she basically had no time for entertainment.
"It's okay if you haven't played before," Kitahara Makoto leaned closer, "I'll teach you how to set up the controller. The game is very easy to pick up. Togawa-san might be a gaming genius..."
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