A moment later.
Kitahara Makoto and Togawa Sakiko arrived at a nearby ramen shop and sat down in an unoccupied corner.
It was still early, so there weren't many customers in the ramen shop.
Kitahara Makoto finished ordering and then brought over two glasses of iced water.
Japan people prefer iced water. Except when sick, they generally don't drink hot water. Even new mothers who have just given birth will directly eat ice cream, and it's even recommended by doctors.
"Here."
Kitahara Makoto placed the ice water in front of Togawa Sakiko.
"Thank you," Togawa Sakiko said softly.
"I've already asked the answer book about whether the house is still habitable," Kitahara Makoto said softly, sitting opposite Togawa. "The answer given is that a spatial node has already formed, so no one should live there, otherwise there's still a risk of being drawn into the Otherworld."
"Not only that, but there's also a possibility that strange existences from the Otherworld could pass through the spatial node and invade the real world. Although the probability isn't high, it's something we can't ignore."
"In short, a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. Togawa, you should find another place to live."
"I understand."
Togawa Sakiko nodded gently, having already anticipated this answer.
"Most of the packed items are still in my travel bag and haven't been taken out, so moving won't be too much trouble," Togawa Sakiko exhaled softly. "It's just that I haven't even lived there for a day, and I have to move out immediately. I wonder if the landlord will refund the rent…"
Kitahara Makoto said softly:
"The rent doesn't need to be refunded."
"Eh?"
Kitahara Makoto interlaced his fingers:
"Togawa, ask the landlord how much that house costs. I plan to buy it."
Togawa Sakiko's eyes widened in surprise, and she asked, puzzled:
"Why does Kitahara-kun want to buy that house?"
"Because I want to create an Eden…"
Facing his most intimate Togawa, Kitahara Makoto naturally wouldn't hide anything and quickly explained his conceptualized Eden plan.
"People who have entered the Otherworld will be marked and unable to escape for life. They must enter it periodically. Since that's the case, instead of wandering and adventuring everywhere in the Otherworld, it's better to find a safe place to build a base… That small island is very suitable."
"Although the Eden Tree is super dangerous, as long as we control our impulses and don't go near it, there will be no danger."
"On the island, besides the Eden Tree, we don't need to worry about being attacked by other monsters."
"And the most important eden fruit… eternal youth and extended lifespan. It would be too regrettable to miss out on it."
"As for how to pick the fruit from the Eden Tree, I currently have an idea, but it still needs to be verified…"
Togawa Sakiko's eyes were gentle as she quietly watched Kitahara Makoto speak eloquently.
(As expected.)
(The manga said it right, confident and steady boys are more handsome…)
"…Togawa?"
Kitahara Makoto extended his right hand and gently waved it in front of Togawa Sakiko.
Togawa Sakiko quickly snapped back to reality, a blush rapidly spreading across her pretty face. She composed herself and tried to say in a nonchalant tone:
"I understand… I'll message the intermediary agency later and ask them to contact the landlord, but the house definitely won't be cheap."
Kitahara Makoto's tone was confident:
"With a few more weight-loss business sessions during the summer vacation, it won't be a problem."
Togawa Sakiko nodded gently, picked up her cup with both hands, and took a sip of ice water:
"Oh, right, I already asked Fukada this morning. Fukada didn't ask how we dealt with the Demon Teacher, only saying that if we could make that Demon Teacher surrender and confess, he would provide all support unconditionally and also offer fifty million yen as a reward."
"Fifty million yen?"
Kitahara Makoto's eyes lit up, and he said forcefully:
"Ghost Senpai is our friend. It's our inescapable responsibility to clear her name!"
Togawa Sakiko: "…"
The Demon Teacher who killed ghost Senpai ten years ago is now married and even has his own children. He lives a secluded life and is quite cautious, and he is kind to others; relatives and neighbors all say he is a good person.
One can only say that knowing a person's face doesn't mean knowing their heart.
Fukada, who is ghost Senpai's father, previously hired a private detective to track and investigate, but unfortunately, no clues were found.
In this situation, Fukada even considered taking revenge for his daughter by fighting evil with evil. Now, hearing that Kitahara Makoto has a way to make the other party confess and accept the law, he naturally couldn't be more pleased.
"Hana wants to pull people into dreams, and the distance cannot exceed ten meters," Togawa Sakiko pursed her beautiful lips. "But that Demon Teacher lives in a detached house, so it probably won't meet the requirement."
Ten meters, not long, not short, is indeed a rather awkward distance.
Kitahara Makoto asked softly:
"Did you tell Fukada about the ten-meter distance limit?"
"Not yet."
"Then tell Fukada and let him figure out a way to create an opportunity. We only need to be responsible for the most important part; we don't need to do everything ourselves."
"…"
After eating ramen, Kitahara Makoto and Togawa Sakiko went to the beauty center to start today's weight-loss business.
The process during that time goes without saying.
While receiving rave reviews, they also made a fortune.
By the time business ended, it was already nine o'clock in the evening.
"It's starting to rain again…"
Kitahara Makoto reluctantly opened his umbrella, looked at Togawa Sakiko beside him, and asked softly:
"Don't go back to your house for now. Togawa, do you want to come to my place?"
"Okay."
Togawa Sakiko nodded gently and agreed.
Kitahara Makoto was shocked:
"Togawa, you agreed just like that?"
Togawa Sakiko tilted her head and looked over:
"It's not like I haven't stayed before. Why does Kitahara-kun look so surprised?"
No, you agreeing so readily makes me panic, okay!
"Are you sure?" Kitahara Makoto couldn't help but remind her, "If you come back with me, it'll just be the two of us tonight. What if I can't help but launch a night raid on Togawa-chan…?"
Togawa Sakiko crossed her arms over her chest and said lightly:
"If Kitahara-kun can't help but come for a night raid, I won't resist, nor will I call the police afterwards."
Neither resisting nor calling the police, is there really such a good thing?
"However…"
Togawa Sakiko looked up, her tone calm:
"If Kitahara-kun does that kind of thing, then don't mention starting a harem again. You can only be with me and must break off relations with other girls."
"Otherwise, the consequences will be very serious."
Kitahara Makoto swallowed:
"How serious?"
Togawa Sakiko said airily:
"Kitahara-kun said he could see the future, so you must have seen me pick up a cleaver, right?"
Kitahara Makoto: "…"
Threat!
It was clearly a blatant threat!
He had always been the one threatening others, but today he was being threatened by Togawa. Where would his dignity go?!
"I'm sorry, I was wrong," Kitahara Makoto apologized decisively. "I promise to be well-behaved tonight, Togawa, please rest assured."
Seeing Kitahara Makoto bow his head and admit his mistake, Togawa Sakiko's pink lips curved slightly upwards, and she stepped under Kitahara Makoto's umbrella:
"Let's go, let's head back."
"…"