Kobayashi Itsuki was just worrying about how he could find a reasonable excuse to farm treasure chests from those wives.
Unexpectedly, the opportunity had actively delivered itself to his doorstep.
During this period, Kobayashi Itsuki always encountered married women staring at him with burning gazes when he arrived at or left the Kindergarten.
In this environment, the most he could do was nod in acknowledgment or politely say good morning.
But asking for their names specifically would be inappropriate.
Now that he was going on home visits, everything became natural and proper.
Based on his previous experience interacting with Misae, he just needed to praise the children appropriately when spending time with the wives.
In this way, not only would he farm the wives' treasure chests, but the children who heard his praise would also surely see their affection levels increase further.
"Leave this matter to me, Principal."
Kobayashi Itsuki declared solemnly that if this job went smoothly, there would be over a hundred blue treasure chests!
"No, no, no, it would be too much to leave everything to Teacher Kobayashi."
"Teacher Kobayashi, you just need to spare some time to accompany Teacher Yoshinaga and the others on home visits when you are free."
Takakura Bunta quickly said this, afraid Kobayashi Itsuki might misunderstand something.
"This is enough?"
"Yes, this is enough!"
Although Takakura Bunta's words were slightly different from Kobayashi Itsuki's intentions, it didn't matter.
Anyway, Takakura Bunta hadn't restricted him, and the initiative was in his hands; he could go whenever he wanted.
He believed that neither Matsuzaka Ume, Yoshinaga Midori, nor Ageo Masumi would refuse his small request.
"When do we start?"
"If Teacher Kobayashi has time, we can start today."
Upon hearing this exciting news, Kobayashi Itsuki felt extremely happy.
His mind was completely focused on how to farm treasure chests from the children and their mothers, completely forgetting that today was the release date of his work.
Before long, Ageo Masumi arrived.
She was holding several magazines in her arms, and seeing Kobayashi Itsuki standing by the door, she waved excitedly.
"Teacher Kobayashi, I bought it! The Fujimi Fantasia Library that was just released today!"
Kobayashi Itsuki looked closely—good grief, she bought three or four copies?
"Teacher Ageo, why did you buy so many?"
"I definitely have to support Teacher Kobayashi's first work!"
"Besides reading it myself, I bought copies for collecting and recommending to friends!"
Ageo Masumi explained seriously, showing the straightforwardness and earnestness of a geek girl.
"It seems Teacher Ageo really likes Teacher Kobayashi's work."
Takakura Bunta said with a chuckle. Ageo Masumi immediately grew shy, clutching the magazines in her arms and muttering incoherently, but she silently handed him one copy and tucked it into his hand.
"Th-this one is for you, Principal..."
After speaking, Ageo Masumi darted away, leaving Takakura Bunta holding a magazine and chuckling.
"Teacher Kobayashi, before you came, I had never seen Teacher Ageo act like this."
The more Kobayashi Itsuki listened, the more it sounded like the words spoken by butlers in romance novels: "It's been a long time since I've seen the young master smile like that."
A sudden chill ran down his spine. Kobayashi Itsuki rubbed his arms and quickly walked away with a broom, afraid Takakura Bunta would say something else strange.
As he started cleaning, his phone suddenly rang again.
Kobayashi Itsuki thought Compound Nanako was finally going to reply to him, but when he took it out, it was Higashimatsuyama Yone.
"Moshi moshi."
"Itsuki, do you want to know some good news?"
As soon as the call connected, Higashimatsuyama Yone's voice on the other end sounded excited.
"What is it? Is there some other bounty?"
Hecson's bounty had arrived two days ago.
Although that guy was an international criminal, the bounty wasn't very high—only 500,000 Yen.
For Kobayashi Itsuki, that was just pocket change.
"No! It has nothing to do with that. I got promoted! I'm being transferred to the Criminal Investigation Division!"
Higashimatsuyama Yone's tone was full of cheerfulness.
For her, her dream was to become a detective who enforced justice and captured criminals.
However, because she had just joined the force previously, she could only start at the grassroots level, which was why she had been in the Household Registration Department before.
Now, thanks to the previous incident where she wiped out the Tamayomi clan and captured the international criminal Hecson,
Higashimatsuyama Yone successfully leveled up, transforming from a Household Registration Officer who mostly dealt with petty, trivial matters to a detective who could finally show her skills.
"Congratulations."
Kobayashi Itsuki, naturally aware of Higashimatsuyama Yone's dream, offered repeated congratulations.
"Thank you! But because of the promotion, my workplace is being transferred to the City Bureau. I also heard I need further study and training, so I might be busy lately..."
Higashimatsuyama Yone spoke somewhat vaguely, but her intention was clear.
It was mainly because of her career transfer that she might be busy recently and wouldn't have much time to contact Kobayashi Itsuki, and she hoped he wouldn't mind.
"I understand. Once you're done with this busy period, let's hang out again when you have time."
"Oh right, my novel officially started serialization today. I saved a sample copy for you; I'll bring it next time."
"Really?!"
"I'm going to buy it right now!"
Higashimatsuyama Yone's tone seemed even more excited than when she talked about her promotion.
The two chatted for a couple more minutes. Kobayashi Itsuki earnestly reminded Higashimatsuyama Yone to be careful during her operations before hanging up the phone.
"A detective, huh."
Thinking of Higashimatsuyama Yone's unreliable marksmanship, Kobayashi Itsuki felt a little emotional.
He wondered what her teammates would think when they saw that during future operations.
He shook his head, not dwelling on the matter.
Aside from the theatrical version, there generally wasn't much danger in the daily life of this world.
And in the theatrical version, the police were characters who appeared near the end, making them relatively safe regardless of the situation.
Otherwise, Kobayashi Itsuki would genuinely be worried.
Soon, the kindergarten bus returned.
Everyone enthusiastically began their classes.
During class, the teachers of the three classes mentioned the home visits to the children.
For the young children, home visits at this age did not yet carry the nervousness and dread they would feel when they grew older.
Instead, they were all very eager to invite their teachers to their homes.
When it was almost time for school to end in the afternoon, Matsuzaka Ume came smiling to the office to find Kobayashi Itsuki.
"Teacher Kobayashi, do you have time to accompany me on a home visit this afternoon? The children are really looking forward to it since they heard you'll be going."
"Of course I have time."