On the way home with Shirogane Kei.
"Um... thank you so much! Uchiha-senpai. If it weren't for you, my classmates might have dragged me to that mixer."
"Well, don't worry about it. Your brother and I are friends. You can just call me Ryo-nii."
[Shirogane Kei's affinity has increased—G-Points +30]
[Detected that Shirogane Kei's affinity has reached friend level. Reward: 100 G-Points]
Of course, you don't have to worry! You Shirogane siblings are two of the most productive little lambs in my great wool-fleecing enterprise!
"By the way, how come Shirogane didn't come to pick you up? It seems he left on his own bike."
Shirogane Kei turned her head. "I was the one who said he didn't need to come back with me. I'm a middle school student, I can go home by myself."
"Is that so? That may be, but a girl should be careful when going home alone, especially a pretty girl like you, Shirogane-kohai."
"Um... you can just call me Kei-chan too, Ryo-nii. That way it's different from how my brother calls me."
[Shirogane Kei's affinity has increased—G-Points +20]
The jumping numbers on the system panel brought a delighted smile to Uchiha Ryo's face.
"Alright then, Kei-chan. That guy named Ogi from earlier, do you know him?"
Shirogane Kei took a deep breath, her expression turning serious. "He's a well-known sunny and warm-hearted boy in our middle school division, popular with a lot of girls. But I always feel uncomfortable when I see him. My sixth sense tells me he's a phony."
Shirogane Kei's sixth sense is strong. But that's good, it saves her from being harmed by a scumbag like Ogi Mitsuru.
But as for Ogi Mitsuru... Uchiha Ryo's eyes narrowed, and an imperceptible glint of red flashed through them.
He, Uchiha Ryo, considered himself to be a kind, caring, and handsome young man. A scumbag like that, who angers both heaven and men, how many girls would be threatened by his existence in this world? Oh well, I'll consider it a good deed. I'll find a chance to make Ogi Mitsuru disappear.
"Is this your house?"
"Yes. My home is a bit humble, but please come in for a meal before you go, Ryo-nii."
Uchiha Ryo waved his hand. "No, no need. My family is still waiting for me at home. If you want to treat me to a meal, I'll pay a formal visit on the weekend."
After figuring out the location of the Shirogane house, Uchiha Ryo waved to Shirogane Kei and hurried back home.
For the sake of my great affinity-raising enterprise in the future, I have to move to my new high-end apartment this weekend. That way, I won't have to come home so often. And I can bring girls back to my place to grind affinity.
"Ryo-nii, you're back."
"Yo, Takashi. Did anything happen at school today?"
Takashi shook his head. "The youkai probably didn't notice my presence. But that Aki-kun did find me and wanted me to introduce you to him."
Aki Tomoya? He doesn't contribute G-Points, so what's the use in knowing him? But... there are a few people at Toyogasaki I really want to meet.
"Well... we'll see. I'm going back to my room first."
I can finally find a chance to use the Summoning Jutsu I just exchanged for.
"Summoning Jutsu!"
As a special pattern of lines appeared on his room's floor, Uchiha Ryo felt his chakra rapidly depleting.
Not good, this amount of chakra... I really can't use this in my room. It would be bad if a huge creature appeared.
When the white smoke cleared, the first thing that entered Uchiha Ryo's pupils was snow-white fur.
"Uchiha? Where is this place?"
A very young, child-like voice rang out. The white cat raised its head, its fluffy tail gently brushing the floor, and its lively, light purple pupils curiously observed its surroundings.
This look of curiosity towards everything couldn't help but remind Uchiha Ryo of Chitanda Eru from his class, especially those large purple eyes.
"It's a pleasure to meet you." Uchiha Ryo picked up his ninja cat summon, examined it closely, and nodded in satisfaction.
"It's a female."
"Meow—!!"
His body instinctively issued a danger warning. As Uchiha Ryo tilted his head back, he saw a pair of sharp cat claws slash past his face.
"Hey! What kind of summoning beast attacks its own master the moment it's summoned!"
"Hmph! And what kind of lecherous ninja checks me out the moment I'm summoned!"
Putting the little white cat back on the floor, Uchiha Ryo stroked his forehead. "Um... what's your name?"
A summoning beast with the ability to think, analyze, and speak. It must be a high-level ninja beast. Looks like my luck isn't bad.
"Um... I don't have a name."
The white cat glanced at Uchiha Ryo. "Since I was born, I was told that the one I'd form a summoning contract with would be from the Uchiha clan. I don't know anything else."
Uchiha Ryo smiled. "Then, how about I give you a name?"
He rubbed the cat's head, looking at its snow-white fur and purple pupils. "You really do remind me of Chitanda-san. How about I call you Hyouka?"
"Hyouka? What's that!"
"I think it's... another way of saying ice cream?"
A look of disdain appeared in the cat's anthropomorphic pupils. "No way. Give me another one. Your naming sense is terrible!"
Uchiha Ryo frowned. "Well, what ninjutsu are you good at?"
"This? I can use Water Style, and I secretly learned the Hidden Mist Jutsu. It's really powerful combined with my sharp claws!"
"Water Style... Hidden Mist." Uchiha Ryo turned to look out the window. The white clouds floating in the sky seemed to catch his attention.
"I've got it! From now on, your name is Enyun-chan!"
And so, the family quickly accepted this new member: a little cat adopted by Uchiha Ryo, named Enyun.
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"Hey, for a summoning beast, I can just let it roam free, right?"
Enyun gave Uchiha Ryo a look that clearly meant, I've been summoned to this strange world, so of course, you're responsible for all my food, drink, and entertainment.
Hilarious. As if I know how to raise a cat. But Enyun is a high-level ninja cat, so she should be able to digest human food. I'll just have her eat the same things as me.
As for normal times...
"Can you give me back my phone now?"
Enyun was lying on the bed, staring intently at the screen, her two paw pads swiping rapidly.
"After I finish this round."
"What game are you, a cat, playing? And on my account!"
Uchiha Ryo's eye twitched as he heard Enyun say excitedly.
"You humans really invented something great. This thing called a smartphone, get me one too. One that can play games!"
Buy you a phone? Uchiha Ryo fell into deep thought....
"I can consider it. But from now on, you have to listen to me. And you're not allowed to speak in front of anyone other than me and Takashi."
Takashi has been able to see youkai since he was little, so a talking cat won't surprise him. But it would be bad if Enyun spoke in front of other people.
"And also..."
Uchiha Ryo's eyes burned with intensity. A cat as cute as Enyun, even a guy like him has the urge to pick her up and bury his face in her fur. Those girls will have absolutely no resistance, especially a certain "Myano"!
For the sake of their affinity points, learn to do a backflip, Enyun-chan!
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